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Shell’s Pennsylvania Plant: A Not-So-Smooth Start in the World of Ethylene...
Posted by John Donovan: 7 Jan 2024 Welcome to the tale of Shell’s Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex, an ethylene cracker plant nestled in Potter Township, Pennsylvania. This story begins with...
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Shell’s Financial Rollercoaster: Big Bucks in Gas, Oopsies in Chemicals
Posted by John Donovan 8 Jan 24 In a stunning display of financial gymnastics, Shell has managed to pull off a spectacular feat: raking in the dough from gas trading while simultaneously flagging a...
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Shell’s Nigerian Legal Hoopla: Supreme Court Says ‘Yes’ to Pollution Appeal
Shell is still juggling legal hot potatoes both in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. In one corner, about 1,200 plaintiffs in Akure are crying foul over a 2011 oil spill. In the other corner, a UK court...
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Dutch Government Reluctantly Flicks On Groningen’s ‘Pilot Light’ Amid Chilly...
This backtrack comes after they boldly declared they would end Groningen’s production last October, winding it down over the years because of the pesky earthquakes. But now, they’re exercising their...
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Shell’s Pricey Petrol
SHELL IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE PETROL AND DIESEL BRAND IN THE UK When approached for a comment, Shell, probably busy counting their extra pennies, pointed out that prices vary for mundane reasons …...
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Shell’s ‘Nigerian Goodbye’: A Legacy of Spills, Lawsuits, and a $2.4 Billion...
Posted by John Donovan 16 Jan 24 In a move that’s less ‘farewell’ and more ‘good riddance’, Shell is kissing goodbye to its Nigerian onshore oil and gas operations. After almost a century, Shell is...
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Shell Plays It Safe, Pauses Red Sea Shipments
Posted by John Donovan 16 Jan 24 In a move that’s less ‘brave explorer’ and more ‘cautious cat’, Shell, the British oil giant, has reportedly paused its Red Sea fiesta, halting all shipments through...
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Shell’s AGM: Shareholders Demand Climate Action, Shell Prefers Business as Usual
Posted by John Donovan: 17 Jan 24 Once upon a time, in the magical world of Big Oil, Shell faced a rebellion not from environmentalists, but from its own shareholders. Yes, you heard it right! The...
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New Motto at Shell California Gas Stations: ‘Gift Cards Welcome, Extra...
Posted by John Donovan: 18 Jan 2024 In a move that’s less ‘filling up your tank’ and more ’emptying your wallet,’ Shell is now starring in a class action lawsuit. The allegation? Their gas stations...
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Shell’s Eco-Friendly Fairy Tale Ends in Canada: Greenpeace Waves Magic Wand
Posted by John Donovan: 18 Jan 24 Once upon a time, Shell, the oil giant known for its love affair with the environment (wink, wink), launched an ad campaign in 2020 that was like a fairy tale. They...
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Shell’s Job Cutting Spree
Shell’s Job Cutting Spree Posted by John Donovan: 18 Jan 24 In a move that’s less about saving the planet and more about saving pennies, Shell Plc has kicked off a spree of job cuts. And guess what?...
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Shell’s Old Files: The Gift That Keeps on Giving (To Climate Lawsuits)
Posted by John Donovan: 18 Jan 24 In a plot twist worthy of a daytime soap opera, newly unearthed documents from Shell’s dusty archives could turn out to be climate attorneys’ new best friends. These...
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Posted by John Donovan: 18 Jan 24 Shell Plc is prepping for its big courtroom comeback. They’re appealing against a Dutch court ruling that was basically a ‘please stop ruining the planet’ request....
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Shell Dodging Responsibility One Oil Spill at a Time
In the Niger Delta, where Shell’s oil operations have been as welcome as a mosquito at a BBQ… Posted by John Donovan: 19 Jan 24 In the latest episode of ‘Shell’s Adventures in Nigeria,’ the British...
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A Gripping David vs. Goliath Tale – John Donovan vs Shell
SENT 21 JAN 24 BY JOHN DONOVAN TO LITTLE GEM, PRODUCERS OF MR BATES vs THE POST OFFICE I hope this message finds you well amidst the buzz created by the “Mr. Bates vs The Post Office” dramatization....
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Yannick Bolloré, Climate’s Newest Champion, Boldly Teams Up with Shell for a...
“B Corps should not be producing marketing and PR for the world’s biggest polluters.” Posted by John Donovan: 24 Jan 24 Oh, the sweet, sweet irony! Here we have Yannick Bolloré, our gallant hero and...
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Shell Sues Greenpeace for $2.1 Million: An Episode Straight Out of ‘Succession’
Maybe HBO should consider a spin-off: “Succession: The Shell Chronicles.” Stay tuned for the next episode, where Shell might just take legal action against Mother Nature for climate change. Posted by...
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Shell’s Latest Greenwashing Masterstroke: Converting Refinery to Make Fancy...
Posted by John Donovan: 26 Jan 24 In a dazzling display of environmental sleight of hand, Shell Deutschland GmbH has triumphantly announced its Final Investment Decision (FID) to give a green makeover...
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Shell and BP’s Profit Hits a Bump: Oil Titans Face 40% Profit Drop
Posted by John Donovan: 28 Jan 24 In a heart-wrenching turn of events, our beloved oil giants Shell and BP are bracing for a catastrophic profit plunge – a staggering 40%, no less! Get your tissues...
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Shell Plays Green Dress-Up for Shareholders While Profits Take a Dive
Let’s make money while pretending we care about the planet. Posted by John Donovan: 31 Jan 24 Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round for the latest episode of “Shell’s Green Masquerade.” While Shell has...
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