Shell Global(US:SHEL) Globenewswireยท2025-07-31 06:01Core Insights - Shell generated robust cash flows reflecting strong operational performance despite a less favorable macro environment [1][2] - The company achieved significant structural cost reductions totaling $3.9 billion since 2022, enabling a $3.5 billion share buyback program for the next three months [2][6] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 Adjusted Earnings were $4.3 billion, with a Cash Flow from Operations (CFFO) of $11.9 billion [3][6] - The company reported a net debt of $14.3 billion, with a gearing ratio of 19% [6][7] - Total shareholder distributions over the last four quarters accounted for 46% of CFFO [6] Segment Performance Integrated Gas - Adjusted Earnings for Integrated Gas were $1.737 billion, with CFFO of $3.629 billion in Q2 2025 [3] - LNG sales volumes increased to 17.8 million tonnes in Q2 2025 [9] Upstream - Adjusted Earnings for Upstream were $1.732 billion, with total production of 1,732 kboe/d in Q2 2025 [10] - Realized liquids price decreased to $64 per barrel in Q2 2025 [10] Marketing - Adjusted Earnings for Marketing increased to $1.199 billion, driven by improved Mobility unit margins [11] - Marketing sales volumes rose to 2,813 kb/d in Q2 2025 [11] Chemicals & Products - Adjusted Earnings for Chemicals were $(0.2) billion, while Products reported $0.3 billion [4][13] - Refinery processing intake decreased to 1,156 kb/d in Q2 2025 [13] Renewables & Energy Solutions - Renewables power generation capacity increased to 7.6 GW, with 3.9 GW in operation [14][16] - Adjusted Earnings remained stable compared to Q1 2025, despite seasonally lower trading margins [16] Strategic Developments - The first cargo was shipped from LNG Canada, enhancing Shell's LNG position [6] - The company continued to enhance its deep-water portfolio with the start-up of Mero-4 in Brazil and increased interests in Gato do Mato and Bonga [6]