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2022
Shell completes acquisition of Powershop Australia
Shell completed its acquisition of Powershop Australia through the acquisition of its parent, Meridian Energy Australia Group, by a consortium of Shell and Infrastructure Capital Group. Shell acquired Powershop and its existing wind power purchase agreements; ICG acquired MEA's renewable generation assets and development projects.
2022
Shell acquires solar-konzept Italia
Shell acquired solar-konzept Italia (SKI). Shell said the acquisition aligned with its strategy for integrated power delivery in Italy; the SKI team was to be integrated into Shell Italy.
2022
Shell appeals Nigerian oil-spill judgment
Shell appealed a Nigerian judgment awarding community members 800 billion naira over alleged pipeline pollution. The judgment found that a pipeline operated by Shell spilled crude oil that damaged land and waterways; Shell and its joint-venture partner denied that spills occurred on the alleged dates.
2021
Nio and Shell partner on battery and charging infrastructure
Nio said it had entered a strategic partnership with Royal Dutch Shell to co-establish battery-swapping, recharging and energy-storage infrastructure in China, Europe and the United States.
2021
Shell acquires Savion
Energy Live News reports that Shell acquired US solar and energy storage firm Savion.
2021
Shell agrees to acquire Savion
Shell New Energies US LLC, a Shell subsidiary, signed an agreement to buy 100% of Savion from Macquarie's Green Investment Group. Closing was expected by year end, subject to closing conditions.
2021
South African court allows Shell seismic survey to proceed
A South African court dismissed activist groups’ urgent application to block Shell’s offshore seismic survey, allowing Shell to proceed. The groups claimed the activity was linked to decreased sightings of marine life and lower commercial fishing catch rates; the judge described the asserted irreparable environmental harm as “speculative at best.”
2021
Shell launches up to $1.5bn share buyback
Shell launched a buyback of up to $1.5bn of shares, described as the first tranche of proceeds from the sale of its US Permian basin business.
2021
Rafid announces UAE National Day service discounts
Rafid Automotive Solutions announced discounts on auto services for November 27 and 28, including a free carwash and vehicle check-up, a Dh50 oil change, discounts on inspections, and 50 per cent off emergency roadside assistance.
2021
Meridian agrees to sell its Australian energy business
Meridian Energy said it agreed to sell its Australian energy business for A$729 million to a consortium of Royal Dutch Shell and Infrastructure Capital Group. The deal was subject to conditions, including Australian Government foreign investment approval, and was expected to be completed by the first quarter of the following year.
2021
Rosneft exercises pre-emption right for additional PCK refinery stake
Rosneft exercised a pre-emption right to acquire Shell's 37.5% share in the PCK refinery, which would increase Rosneft's holding from 54.17% to 91.67%. The transaction is subject to government and regulatory approvals.
2021
Shell agrees to acquire 51% of Western Star venture
Shell signed an agreement with Simply Blue Group to acquire a 51% share of its Western Star venture, which is intended to develop a floating wind farm off the Clare coast of Ireland.
2021
Environmental groups criticize Shell’s Wild Coast seismic survey plan
Environmental groups and animal-rights activists criticized Shell’s planned offshore seismic survey along South Africa’s Wild Coast. Environmental and community groups argued that blasting could cause irreversible damage to the marine environment.
2021
Shell and Norsk Hydro agree to explore green hydrogen projects
Shell and Norsk Hydro signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint green hydrogen production and supply projects, initially at sites in Europe.
2021
Shell announces $1.4 billion energy-transition investment fund
Shell announced that it is creating a dedicated $1.4 billion fund to invest over the next six years in companies working to accelerate the energy transition.
2021
Infosys and Shell announce strategic collaboration
Infosys announced a strategic collaboration with Shell, with Infosys serving as commercialization partner for the Shell Inventory Optimizer solution. The companies said they will launch the solution for Shell's energy customers.
2021
Jackson Offshore vessel to serve Shell under five-year contract
Jackson Offshore's acquired Storm vessel was under contract to Shell and was set to begin a five-year contract in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico after regulatory requirements were completed.
2021
Canfor makes final investment decision for Prince George biofuel plant
Canfor announced a final investment decision on the first phase of a biofuel plant at one of its paper mills in Prince George, British Columbia. The plant is planned to convert sawmill residues, primarily bark, into biocrude.
2021
Shell announces sale of Permian Basin assets to ConocoPhillips
Royal Dutch Shell announced a deal to sell all of its Permian Basin assets to ConocoPhillips for $9.5 billion in cash. The sale was set to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.
2021
Shell agrees to sell Permian Basin assets to ConocoPhillips
Shell agreed to sell its more than 220,000 net acres in the Permian Basin to ConocoPhillips for $9.5 billion.