Shell CEO Ben van Beurden to speak at SPE Offshore Europe 2017
Royal Dutch Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden is to speak at the opening plenary session at SPE Offshore Europe 2017.
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Union boss hits out over Shell boss’s bumper pay deal
Shell boss Ben van Beurden enjoyed a £3million boost to his overall pay package in 2016, earning more than £7million.
Shell boss Ben van Beurden handed 54% pay hike
The boss of oil giant Royal Dutch Shell (LON: RDSB) was handed a 54% hike in his pay package last year to £7.5 million despite sliding profits.
Shell must be at the vanguard of the “unstoppable” energy transition
Shell must be at the vanguard of the “unstoppable” energy transition, its chief executive said today.
Shell to invest $10bn in Brazil
Shell said it plans to invest $10billion in Brazil over the next five years now the country has increased opportunities for foreign firms in its oil industry.
ONS 2016: Shell’s Ben van Beurden calls on industry to be “contrarian in the room”
Shell's chief executive Ben van Beurden called on the industry to be the "contrarian in the room" and speak the "undeniable truth" about energy's future.
Overtime ban leaves workers marooned on Brent Alpha
An overtime ban by disgruntled offshore workers has left a number of employees marooned on Shell’s Brent Alpha platform in the North Sea. Following the firm’s second quarter results announcement, Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden said the company had “seen difficulties with logistics” relating to helicopter transport, but did not elaborate. A spokesman for Shell later said an aircraft scheduled to pick up workers on Alpha was unable to land due to a shortage of available helideck operatives, and had to return to Sumburgh
Shell says sale of 17 assets “active” after posting 72% slide in Q2 earnings
The boss at Royal Dutch Shell (LON: RDSB) said today that the firm is “enjoying” the benefits of recent efforts to get its North Sea business in shape, but declined to rule out additional job losses. Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden said the company had done more to lower costs and enhance reliability in the North Sea than in any other mature basin. Speaking after Shell reported a 72% drop in second quarter earnings, Mr van Beurden said the companies’ North Sea portfolio was “contributing” in the face of “tough” economic conditions.
Brexit uncertainty could hinder Shell’s £20bn divestment programme – report
The boss of Shell has told investors that the uncertainty created by the Brexit referendum result could delay the firm’s divestment plans, a news report said. Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden set out plans to sell more than £20billion worth of assets over the next two years following the oil major’s takeover of rival firm BG Group earlier this year. Mr van Beurden has also said the company is mulling the sale of ageing assets in the North Sea, but would not exit the UK continental shelf completely.
Shell boss warns more job losses at the firm could “absolutely” happen
The boss at Royal Dutch Shell has reportedly said further job losses could “absolutely” take place at the company. Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden said in an interview with the Sunday Telegraph cuts were always a possibility in the absence of large deals being struck. Shell is axing about 12,500 roles this year due to a combination of low oil prices and its takeover of BG Group.
Shell boss taking “good look” at North Sea assets
Shell's boss Ben Van Beurden has said the company is taking a "good look" at some of the company's more mature North Sea assets.
Shell boss keen to help UK with climate change, “when it makes business sense”
The boss of Royal Dutch Shell (LON: RDSB) wants the oil and gas giant to play a big part in the UK’s quest to meet climate change targets, “when it makes business sense”. Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden also expects the UK’s energy demand to level off as the country becomes more fuel efficient. “Social, political and geographical conditions differ from country to country," Mr van Beurden will say today at the company’s Powering Progress Together Forum. "In other words, the energy transition is likely to play out in a different way and at a different pace in different places.
Shell and Gazprom to invest $13billion in Russian projects
Shell and Russia's gas major Gazprom will jointly invest $13 billion in three projects in Russia.
Shell faces long haul to knock Exxon from top spot
Shell chief executive Ben Van Beurden spelled out his main goal last week - surpass Exxon Mobil to become the best-performing oil major.
Shell will dispose of “less resilient assets” but sees future in the North Sea
Shell boss Ben Van Beurden said the company was fully focused on being the world's number one oil and gas company.
Shell seeks to slash spending amid lower oil prices
Shell is to dramatically scale down investment and look for more cost savings as it attempts to adapt to a lower oil price environment.
Shell in portfolio reshuffle, caps investment and targets up to 10 country exits
Shell's chief executive Ben van Beurden this morning confirmed a host of strategies aimed at curbing Shell's spending and strengthening its financial position, including targeting up to 10 country exits.
Royal Dutch Shell shareholders approve chief executive’s £4.3million pay
Shareholders in Royal Dutch Shell have voted overwhelmingly in favour of chief executive Ben van Beurden’s £4.3million pay packet at the oil giant’s annual general meeting.
Shell faces opposition on CEO’s pay as bonus seen as excessive
Two shareholder-advisory firms recommended investors vote against the Royal Dutch Shell Plc Chief Executive Officer Ben Van Beurden’s pay, saying his bonus is “excessive.” A third adviser said shareholders should give “qualified support.”
Shell boss says oil price will more than double
Shell boss Ben van Beurden said he was “very, very confident” oil price would more than double.
ONS 2016: ConocoPhillips chief to address conference
The boss of ConocoPhillips, Ryan Lance, has been confirmed as a speaker at ONS 2016, which takes place in Stavanger between August 29-September 1.
Shell’s CEO says industry must create ‘brave new world’ of energy
Shell’s Ben van Beurden said the industry must create a “brave new world of energy”.
Shell CEO doing all to safeguard dividends amid low oil prices
Royal Dutch Shell Plc is “puling out all the stops to safeguard” its dividend in a world where oil prices remain “lower for longer,” chief executive officer Ben Van Beurden said.
Shadow climate change minister calls for Shell boss to resign
The Shadow climate change minister of the Labour Party said the board of oil giant Shell should be calling for its chief executives resignation.