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A reported outbreak of contagious illness aboard Shell’s Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility has prompted an investigation by Australia’s offshore regulator, renewing scrutiny of health, safety and workforce management practices on one of the world’s most ambitious energy projects.

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is examining the circumstances surrounding the outbreak, which affected personnel working aboard the offshore facility located approximately 475 kilometres off the coast of Western Australia. While details regarding the nature and extent of the illness have yet to be fully disclosed, the incident has once again placed Prelude at the centre of discussions about operational resilience and workforce welfare in remote offshore environments. read more

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Shell’s Great Australian Tax Vanishing Act: Gas Leaves, Profits Travel, Taxman Gets the Souvenir Mug

May 12th, 2026

by John Donovan.

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Australia has the gas. Shell has the structure. Singapore gets a cameo. And the Australian public is left asking the obvious question: how does a country become one of the world’s great LNG exporters and still end up arguing over whether it is being short-changed on its own resources? read more

GAS PANIC DOWN UNDER: BILLIONS POURED INTO LNG… AND AUSTRALIA STILL FACES A SHORTAGE?

Apr 17th, 2026

by John Donovan.

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Big Oil’s grand export bonanza rolls on—while Australians are warned they might run short at home. Yes, really.

🛢️ THE GREAT LNG GOLD RUSH (AGAIN)

Australia is once again throwing billions at liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects—because apparently, when in doubt, build more fossil fuel infrastructure and ask questions later.

According to industry reporting, a fresh wave of massive LNG developments is advancing across the country, even as warnings grow louder about looming domestic gas shortages.

Let’s translate that:

One of the world’s biggest gas exporters… might not have enough gas for itself.

You couldn’t script it better.

💰 EXPORT SUPERPOWER… DOMESTIC HEADACHE

Australia is already a global LNG heavyweight—built on an eye-watering investment binge of more than A$290 billion across major projects over the past decade. read more

Shell’s Great Australian Escape: Fossil Fuels, Fickle Strategy and the LNG Laundromat

Feb 12th, 2026

by John Donovan.

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By John Donovan

The Exit Interview Nobody Asked For

Shell Plc — the global oil and gas supermajor once synonymous with “the future of energy” — is performing what might be the most dramatic corporate version of “it’s not you, it’s me” in fossil fuels. Its latest act is to divest a roughly 16.67% stake in Australia’s North West Shelf (NWS) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project — a facility that helped define Australia’s decades-long gas boom — in a maneuver analysts say signals more than a portfolio tweak. It’s the unravelling of a 50-year partnership and perhaps a metaphor for Shell’s strategic identity crisis. read more

Shell’s scandalous approach to safety

Oct 25th, 2025

by John Donovan.

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In the corridors of global energy, Shell presents itself as a monolithic symbol of industrial prowess, dividend reliability and transition ambition. Investors like BlackRock, Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. hold sizeable stakes. Yet behind the investor-slides and glossy sustainability pledges lies a series of historical shadows: offshore disasters, legacy pollution, human-rights litigation and repeated admissions of safety underperformance. This article takes a tour through select episodes—chronologically arranged—of how Shell has, in many instances, placed lives and safety on the back burner. While satire underpins the tone, the facts are stubbornly real. read more

Shell Built a Floating Cathedral to Gas – Then Spent Years Praying the Lights Stay On

Aug 27th, 2025

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Let’s talk about Shell’s Prelude FLNG, a.k.a. the biggest corporate midlife-crisis purchase ever parked on the ocean. Shell didn’t just build a platform; they launched a 488-meter-long, 74-meter-wide, 600,000-tonne floating factory that maritime media straight-faced called “the largest offshore structure ever built”—and, yes, “it displaces six times as much water as the largest aircraft carrier.”

Anchored some 475 km (295 miles) off Australia, Prelude was moored with 16 giant chains to a 93-meter turret—“secured to the seabed by mooring lines”—so the behemoth could spin with cyclones and still keep pumping. Very metal. Very expensive. And very on-brand for a company that thinks the solution to climate and cost risk is… more steel. read more

Shell’s Latest Greenwashing Circus: EV Charging Chaos Wrapped in Corporate Greed

Jan 3rd, 2025

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Posted by John Donovan: 3rd Jan 2025

Oh, Shell. The planet’s favourite oil-slicked villain has once again shown us just how committed it is to “cleaner mobility” (wink wink). In a move that’s equal parts farcical and revealing, Shell Recharge Solutions is throwing its charging business into a blender—shutting down software services, offloading responsibilities, and pretending it’s all part of some grand strategy for a greener future. What’s really happening? Let’s dive into the shameless absurdity read more

Shell Whines About “Dysfunctional” Regulations Slowing Energy Transition

Sep 23rd, 2024

by John Donovan.

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Shell Whines About “Dysfunctional” Regulations Slowing Energy Transition – Because, You Know, It’s Not Like Shell’s The Reason We’re In This Mess

23 Sept 2024

Oh, the irony. Shell, that beloved beacon of environmental stewardship (cue laughter), is apparently very concerned about the “dysfunctional” rules slowing down the transition to clean energy. Yep, the same company that’s spent decades pumping out enough carbon to fuel a planet-sized barbecue now wants you to know they’re ready to dive headfirst into renewables – if only the government would stop getting in their way.

According to Cecile Wake, chairwoman of Shell Australia, the gas giant’s brave attempts to go green are being sabotaged by a “deharmonised patchwork quilt of regulations.” Ah, yes, because what’s really threatening humanity’s ability to hit climate targets is regulation – not, you know, Shell’s multi-billion dollar investments in fossil fuels. “Right now, what we have is a dysfunctional, deharmonised patchwork quilt of regulations that really make it difficult to have successful investments,” she lamented in an interview, apparently straight-faced. read more

Shell’s Latest Flaring Success: Because Setting Fire to the Environment Wasn’t Enough

Sep 9th, 2024

by John Donovan.

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Shell: making sure your future stays as bright as their gas flares—and just as toxic.

Posted by John Donovan: 9 Sept 2024

Hold on to your gas masks, folks—Shell is back, lighting up the Queensland sky with a gas flare so bright you could probably see it from space. Apparently, Shell’s digging around in the Taroom Trough has sparked industry hopes of a brand-new gas supply that could save Australia’s east coast from impending shortages. Because, of course, when you think about solving an energy crisis, the first name that comes to mind is the greedy sin stock Shell, renowned for its commitment to burning through both fossil fuels and the planet’s future. read more

Shell’s Newest Environmental Circus Act: Prelude FLNG in Western Australia

Jul 9th, 2024

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Posted by John Donovan: 9 July 2024

In the latest chapter of “Shell’s Ever-Expanding Environmental Impact,” John Wood Group PLC has snagged a massive engineering contract for Shell’s Prelude Floating Liquified Natural Gas (FLNG) facility in Western Australia. Because clearly, the world’s largest floating offshore gas facility is exactly what we need right now.

Brownfield Engineering Extravaganza:

This shiny new contract has Wood providing brownfield engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) solutions for Prelude. In other words, they’ll be making sure this gigantic floating gas factory operates smoothly while Shell continues its legacy of prioritizing profits over the planet. read more

Shell to Save Asia with More Pollution and Broken Promises

May 22nd, 2024

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Posted by JOHN DONOVAN: 22 May 2024

In the latest episode of “How to Ruin the Planet While Making Billions,” Shell, the infamous oil behemoth, has announced that it will generously provide more liquefied natural gas (LNG) to emerging Asian markets. Because what could be better for countries like the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Bangladesh than a hefty dose of fossil fuels?

Asian spot LNG prices hit their highest levels since January last week, thanks to scorching weather that left everyone sweltering and clamoring for that sweet, sweet “super-chilled fuel.” Shell’s Country Chair in Australia, Cecile Wake, beamed with pride as she revealed this grand plan at the Australian Energy Producers Conference. According to her, “That combination of decarbonisation, and declining domestic production (will drive LNG demand growth).” Yes, nothing screams decarbonization like ramping up fossil fuel production. read more

Shell Throws a Tantrum Over $99 Million Tax Bill

May 17th, 2024

by John Donovan.

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Posted by John Donovan: 17 May 2024

In a classic display of corporate audacity, Shell is throwing a fit and suing the Australian Tax Office (ATO) over a claim that it owes a measly $99 million in unpaid taxes. This dispute stems from Shell’s $3.5 billion exit from Woodside Petroleum back in 2017. Because when you’re a multibillion-dollar oil giant, every penny counts, right?

The ATO has the audacity to argue that Shell understated its capital gains by a whopping $193.9 million for the 2017 sale and an additional $135.7 million for a 2014 sale. But Shell, with its pristine track record of environmental and financial responsibility (cue laughter), insists it has complied with all tax obligations. They even claim to have a “cooperative relationship” with the ATO. Cooperative, as in, “We cooperate by trying to pay as little tax as possible.” read more

Shell Down Under: Prelude of Profits or Prelude to Disaster?

Apr 19th, 2024

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Posted by John Donovan: 19 April 2024

Well, folks, gather ’round for another riveting episode of “Shell’s Great Aussie Adventure,” where the profits are plummeting faster than a kangaroo on a trampoline! In the latest saga, our beloved oil behemoth, Shell, has taken yet another hefty blow on its floating Prelude LNG project in sunny north-west WA. But fear not, mates, because the real kicker? They still managed to ship a cool $4 billion back to their global parent! Talk about priorities, right? read more

Shell’s Prelude FLNG: Now With More Delays and Suspense!

Dec 27th, 2023

by John Donovan.

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Posted by John Donovan: 27 Dec 2023

Shell’s gargantuan Prelude FLNG, floating off Western Australia like a beached whale, has finally seen a new LNG tanker grace its presence since its ‘scheduled’ maintenance started in August. This grand piece of engineering wizardry shut down for a few months of TLC, but, in true Shell style, they found a few extra chores and extended their spa break.

Reports have been floating around that the Prelude’s makeover is complete, but Shell plays coy, not confirming if their floating giant is ready for the ball. As of now, the Orion Bohemia, a sprightly 174,000-cbm LNG carrier, is hanging out at the FLNG, probably asking, ‘Are we there yet?’ read more

Shell’s Floating Money Machine Back in Action Just in Time for Winter Profits

Dec 18th, 2023

by John Donovan.

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…let’s take a stroll down memory lane. The Prelude, a name that surely suggests a grand beginning, has had a few… let’s call them hiccups, since its 2019 debut. A fire here, a full power loss there – just the usual teething problems for the world’s largest floating LNG facility. The Prelude’s track record reads a bit like a soap opera plot – halted production, union strikes for higher wages, and let’s not forget the cozy little fire…

Posted by John Donovan: 18 Dec 2023

Ah, the wonders of modern technology and impeccable timing! Shell, ever the paragon of environmental stewardship and operational smoothness, has graced the world with the news that its Prelude LNG facility is back up and running. This floating marvel, which stretches longer than four soccer fields (because size matters in the world of fossil fuels), is conveniently revving up just as the northern hemisphere enters its peak gas-guzzling season. Talk about timing! read more

Shell’s Prelude Extended Vacation

Nov 14th, 2023

by John Donovan.

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Floating off the coast of Western Australia like a lost whale, the UK-based behemoth initially planned a few months of spa time for the FLNG starting in August. But, as with all things Shell, it’s not that simple.

Posted by John Donovan: 14 November 2023

Shell, the ever-so-efficient energy giant, has extended the maintenance of its colossal Prelude floating LNG producer. Why, you ask? Because they’ve just now noticed some extra work that needs doing. Talk about being late to the party.

A Shell spokesperson, likely spinning a globe to find where the Prelude is, commented, “Prelude is a complex facility in a remote offshore location.” Ah, the old ‘it’s complex and far away’ line – a classic! They added, “We continue to work through the process methodically taking as much time as required to ensure safe execution of all activities.” Translation: We’re taking our sweet time. read more

30 November 2023: Posted by John Donovan

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Big Oil’s grand export bonanza rolls on—while Australians are warned they might run short at home. Yes, really.

🛢️ THE GREAT LNG GOLD RUSH (AGAIN)

💰 EXPORT SUPERPOWER… DOMESTIC HEADACHE

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Shell Whines About “Dysfunctional” Regulations Slowing Energy Transition – Because, You Know, It’s Not Like Shell’s The Reason We’re In This Mess

Shell: making sure your future stays as bright as their gas flares—and just as toxic.

Posted by JOHN DONOVAN: 22 May 2024

Floating off the coast of Western Australia like a lost whale, the UK-based behemoth initially planned a few months of spa time for the FLNG starting in August. But, as with all things Shell, it’s not that simple.

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