Core Insights - Shell demonstrated strong operational performance and robust cash flows despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, achieving significant milestones in its deep-water portfolio and LNG operations [1][2][6] Financial Performance - Adjusted Earnings for Q2 2025 were $4.3 billion, with a Cash Flow from Operations (CFFO) of $11.9 billion, enabling a $3.5 billion share buyback program [6][8] - Structural cost reductions amounted to $3.9 billion since 2022, with $0.8 billion achieved in the first half of 2025 [2][6] - The company maintained a strong balance sheet with a gearing ratio of 19% and net debt of $14.3 billion [6][7] Segment Performance Integrated Gas - Adjusted Earnings were $1.7 billion with CFFO of $3.6 billion; LNG sales volumes increased to 17.8 million tonnes in Q2 2025 [3][9] - Realized gas prices decreased to $7.2 per thousand scf, while production slightly declined to 913 kboe/d [9] Upstream - Adjusted Earnings were $1.7 billion, with total production at 1,732 kboe/d; realized liquids prices fell to $64 per barrel [10] - Gas production decreased significantly to 2,310 million scf/d [10] Marketing - Adjusted Earnings rose to $1.2 billion, driven by improved margins in the Mobility unit and higher sales volumes [11] Chemicals & Products - Adjusted Earnings were $0.1 billion, impacted by lower trading results and unplanned downtime; refinery utilization improved to 94% [12][13] Renewables & Energy Solutions - Adjusted Earnings remained stable, with external power sales at 70 TWh and renewables power generation capacity increasing to 7.6 GW [14] Strategic Developments - The first cargo from LNG Canada was shipped, enhancing Shell's LNG position and supporting a growth target of 4-5% CAGR in LNG sales to 2030 [6][8] - The company continued to enhance its deep-water portfolio with new projects in Brazil and Nigeria [6][8]
Shell plc publishes second quarter 2025 press release