Encouraged by the U-turn in the U.S. energy policies under President Trump, investors are back to backing oil and gas majors as the self-righteous ESG hype is waning, especially in corporate America. For all the environmental, social, and governance craze of the past few years in markets, ESG has done value investors one big favor—it has helped sink the valuations of oil and gas companies to bargain levels, alongside the oil price crash of 2020, of course. These super-low valuations of Big Oil and other ...

Shell UK has begun production from the Victory gas field in the North Sea, located about 47 km northwest of the Shetland Islands. The field is expected to play a key role in supporting Britain’s energy security by maintaining domestic gas supply for households, businesses, and power generation. Gas is being extracted from a single subsea well and connected to existing pipeline infrastructure, which transports it to the Shetland Gas Plant. From there, it is piped to the Scottish mainland at St Fergus near ...

Shell has started production from its Victory gas field in the North Sea, which at peak production can heat almost 900,000 homes per year, it said on Tuesday. ...

格隆汇9月30日｜壳牌首席执行官表示，未来十年，液化天然气(LNG)将是壳牌对能源行业的最大贡 献。 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be Shell's most significant contribution to the energy industry over the next decade in terms of value [1] - Shell aims to reduce emissions from fossil fuel production, positioning LNG as a key component of its strategy [1]

Core Viewpoint - Nigeria has approved TotalEnergies' $510 million divestment of its interest in Oil Mining Lease 118, which includes the Bonga field, to Shell and Nigerian Agip Exploration, as part of TotalEnergies' strategy to streamline its portfolio and reduce debt [1][3]. Group 1: Transaction Details - Shell Nigeria Exploration will acquire 10% of TotalEnergies' 12.5% stake for $408 million, while Agip will take the remaining 2.5% interest for $102 million [2]. - The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission confirmed that the approval was granted after both acquiring companies demonstrated financial capacity to meet their commitments [2]. Group 2: Strategic Context - The divestment is part of TotalEnergies' broader program aimed at generating approximately $3.5 billion globally across oil and renewable holdings, as stated by CEO Patrick Pouyanne [3]. - Following the transaction, SNEPCo. will continue as the operator of OML 118 with a controlling 55% stake, while Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria retains its 20% share, and Agip's interest will increase from 12.5% to 15% [3][4]. Group 3: Recent Developments - Earlier in the month, a separate transaction involving TotalEnergies was revoked due to the intended buyer's inability to secure necessary financing [3]. - TotalEnergies has recently signed four production sharing contracts with the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Agency for offshore exploration blocks, which include a commitment to conduct a 3D seismic survey [4].

Core Thesis - Shell plc is viewed positively due to its strong cash generation, disciplined capital allocation, and strategic execution despite a decline in headline earnings [1][7]. Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, Shell reported adjusted EPS of $4.3 billion, down from $5.6 billion in Q1, with income attributable to shareholders at $3.6 billion, influenced by lower Brent crude prices averaging $71.7 per barrel compared to $84.1 per barrel last year [2]. - The company generated $11.9 billion in cash from operations and $6.5 billion in free cash flow, indicating robust cash-generating capabilities [3]. - Year-over-year, H1 2025 adjusted earnings totaled $9.8 billion, a 30% decline from $14.0 billion in H1 2024, primarily due to lower commodity prices and downstream margin compression [4]. Segment Performance - Integrated Gas and Upstream earnings decreased to $1.7 billion each from $2.5 billion and $2.3 billion, respectively, while Marketing earnings increased to $1.2 billion from $0.9 billion [4]. - Chemicals & Products earnings fell to $0.9 billion, and Renewables & Energy Solutions remained flat at $0.2 billion [4]. Strategic Initiatives - Shell is executing strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing long-term value, including $3.9 billion in cost reductions and a decrease in operating expenses from $39.5 billion in 2022 to $34.6 billion on a rolling four-quarter basis [5]. - A significant milestone was the delivery of its first LNG Canada cargo, providing a strategic advantage in Asia-bound LNG exports [5]. - The company maintains a conservative gearing ratio of 19%, reflecting a resilient balance sheet [3].

文 | 壳牌（上海）技术有限公司 9 月 24 日， 壳牌（上海）技术有限公司与重庆清安能源有限公司正式签署战略合作协 议。 此次签约旨在进一步深化双方既有合作基础，围绕储能领域核心技术与市场需求， 构建全方位协同发展体系。 根据协议内容，双方将聚焦于锂离子电池全浸没储能系统的开发与推广，在技术协同创 新、产品兼容性测试、行业标准制定、品牌联合推广以及全球供应链保障等方面展开全方 位合作。双方还将优先在项目中应用对方产品与服务，以谋求共同发展。 联盟官微 关注政策、项目、企业、市场活动 联盟官方小秘书 入会、入群、产业交流、活动对接 签约仪式同期， 清安联合壳牌发布了重磅新品——全球首款直冷浸没储能系统。 在全球 储能装备竞争白热化的背景下，成本高昂、能效受限、安全性不足是行业普遍痛点。而此 次联合发布的直冷浸没储能系统，正是针对上述行业痛点与实际需求研发，旨在通过技术 创新为储能装备升级提供新解决方案。 ESIE 2026 储能产业发展的风向标 预定展位详情咨询： 曹先生 13 5 5 2 7 1 2 1 8 9 王先生 13 5 8 1 8 8 5 5 2 0 李先生 13 5 8 1 7 4 1 6 8 ...

智汇重庆 能创未来 9月2 4日， 重庆市储能与智慧能源产业发展高峰论坛 在西部（重庆）科学城高新区成功举 办。清华大学教授欧阳明高，重庆大学教授潘复生，重庆市、区相关领导，清安能源、宁 德 时 代 、 亿 纬 锂 能 、 南 瑞 集 团 、 壳 牌 等 3 00 余 位 来 自 政 府 、 学 术 界 、 产 业 界 代 表 齐 聚 山 城，共绘储能与智慧能源技术及产业发展的新蓝图。 新品发布 直冷赋能 在全球储能装备竞争白热化的背景下，成本高昂，能效受限，安全性不足是行业 普遍痛点。针对储能系统在效率、安全等方面的实际需求， 清安联合壳牌 发布 了重磅新品—— 全球首款直冷浸没储能系统。 合作签约 携手拓新 鉴于 壳牌（上海）技术有限公司 在浸没式冷却液研发和全球市场资源方面的深 厚积累，以及 重庆清安能源有限公司 在锂电池储能系统集成领域的领先地位， 双方在论坛期间签署了战略合作协议，进一步深化既有合作。 此次合作将聚焦于 锂离子电池全浸没储能系统的开发与推广 ，在技术协同创 新、产品兼容性测试、行业标准制定、品牌联合推广以及全球供应链保障等方面 展开全方位合作。双方还将优先在项目中应用对方产品与服务， ...

Core Viewpoint - BP has seen a significant increase in its share price, rising over 32% since early April, moving away from earlier takeover speculation [1][2]. Group 1: Share Price Performance - BP's shares have outperformed many U.S. and European rivals, indicating a positive market sentiment [1]. - The company's stock performance marks a stark contrast to earlier in the year when it was a prime takeover candidate [2]. Group 2: Factors Contributing to Improved Sentiment - The positive sentiment is attributed to BP's strategic reset, leadership changes, cost-cutting progress, and recent oil discoveries [2]. - The selection of a new chair with experience in successful turnarounds has been identified as a recent catalyst for the improved share performance [4]. Group 3: Takeover Speculation - Earlier in the year, BP was the subject of intense takeover speculation involving major companies like Shell, ADNOC, Exxon Mobil, and Chevron [2]. - Shell has denied any intentions to acquire BP, stating it had "no intention" of making a blockbuster offer [3].