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  Shell Oil in the McSpotlight
Shell were also the subject of a succesful Greenpeace campaing to stop them dumping a decommissioned oil storage platform in the North Sea.
Shell was granted permission by the British government to dump Brent Spar in a deep water trench in the North Sea.
Shell have also recently begun operations in Peru, where despite their attempts to minimise the impact to both the environment and the local people there are already claims that damage is being done.
www.mcspotlight.org /beyond/companies/shell.html   (676 words)

  
 Iraq Suppliers - Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies - Supplying for the rebuilding of Iraq
Shell has pioneered much of the world’s oil and gas technology in use today and continues to innovate in all its activities, including its growing renewable energy business.
Shell is acutely aware of its responsibilities to the countries in which it operates and is committed to maximising the employment, wealth-creation and technology transfer benefits of all its projects.
Shell has signed an agreement with the government to explore for gas in the southern Rub al Khali, in a new joint venture with Saudi Aramco and Total, covering an area of over 200,000 square kilometres.
www.iraqsupplier.com /docs/profiles/shell/home.htm   (565 words)

  
 KONINKLIJKE OLIE/SHELL GROUP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Het Engelse Shell heeft een belang van 40%.
De aandelen van de beide moedermaatschappijen worden nog altijd gescheiden verhandeld, en het bedrijf heeft een wat buitenissige bedrijfsstructuur met twee hoofdkantoren: één in Den Haag en één in Londen.
Eind 2003 kwam Shell in opspraak omdat de feitelijke oliereserves veel lager zouden zijn dan was ingeboekt.
www.thumpershollow.com /encyclopedia/K/Koninklijke_Olie/Shell_Group   (197 words)

  
 The Budapest Sun Online - Story page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Varga, 46, joined the Shell Group in 1991 and prior to that was head of the oil and lubricants division of Hungary’s monopoly state import and export company Mineralimpex.
Varga said that Shell was traditionally considered an oil and lubricant retailer in Hungary, however he added that the country "promises great opportunities for the Shell Group in the areas of renewable energy".
Shell was first registered in Hungary as Shell Köolaj Rt in 1925 and operated under that name as the largest oil company in the country until it was nationalized in 1949.
www.budapestsun.com /full_story.asp?ArticleID={6913533F7B11449F9099B4C81CD32044}&From=Business   (401 words)

  
 CNN.com - Shell buys Enterprise for $6bn - Apr. 2, 2002
Shell, Europe's biggest oil company, said on Tuesday it would pay 725 pence a share in cash for Enterprise, which is 15 percent higher than the group's closing price of 629p on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend.
Shell said the integration of Enterprise would generate annual cost savings of $300 million and boost its earnings from 2003.
Shares in Shell Transport & Trading (SHEL), which owns 40 percent of Royal Dutch/Shell Group, were down 0.6 percent to 521 pence in London.
www.cnn.com /2002/BUSINESS/04/02/shell.enterprise/index.html   (369 words)

  
 Shell Nuclear Waste
Shell aware of the truth of the allegations knowingly fabricated, at director level, the Group's fraudulent sham Narrative, of the 7 February 1994, to cover up its nuclear dumping(s) crimes.
Shell’s policy of censorship and cover-up of its nuclear crimes is not going to succeed indefinitely.
Shell's nuclear waste/materials are to be found dumped in some of the most densely populated sectors of the United Kingdom.
www.nuclearcrimes.com   (2232 words)

  
 New Venture Aims to Create World's First 'Hydrogen Economy:' Joint press Release from Orkis hf., DaimlerChrysler AG, ...
Shell has recently set up a hydrogen business and has developed technology which can convert liquid fuels into a hydrogen-rich gas.
The Icelandic initiative provides a good basis for further development of such cooperation." Jan Smeele, acting chief executive officer of Shell Hydrogen, said: "Shell is continually looking for opportunities to participate in new energy solutions and the introduction of fuel cells in mobile and stationary applications could possibly revolutionize the world's energy picture.
The Royal Dutch/Shell Group operates in more than 140 countries in its various activities, ranging from exploration and production of oil and natural gas, power generation and gas marketing, to chemicals and the refining and marketing of oil products.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-17-1999/0000872182&EDATE=   (836 words)

  
 О компании Royal Dutch / Shell Group Companies
История "Shell" началась в 1833, когда английский коммерсант Маркус Самюэл открыл в Лондоне небольшой магазин по продаже различных безделушек, украшенных морскими ракушками (shell по-английски значит раковина), и других экзотических восточных изделий.
Детеринг был сторонником сотрудничества с "Shell", по его инициативе в 1907 произошло слияние капиталов "Royal Dutch" и "Shell", была основана новая компания с двумя головными офисами в Лондоне и Гааге.
"Shell" стала пионером крупномасштабных проектов сжижения газа и дальних морских перевозок.
www.azovsintez.com /guide/shell.php   (622 words)

  
 Erklärung von Bern - Royal Dutch/Shell Group - Nominated for the Public Eye Award 2005 in the category environment
Shell has been pumping oil and flaring gas in the Niger delta since 1956, irrespective of the adverse impact of its operations on local communities, their livelihoods and the environment.
Even though the corporate group promised to stop gas flaring in Nigeria, it is not willing to keep its commitment and continues flaring despite the adverse impacts on local communities and the environment.
Shell was nominated by Friends of the Earth Nigeria and Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
www.evb.ch /index.cfm?page_id=3296   (549 words)

  
 Royal Dutch Shell
Shell is incorporated in the UK with its corporate headquarters in The Hague and London, its tax residence is in the Netherlands, and its primary listings on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam.
Shell's revenues of $306.73 billion (2005) made it the third-largest corporation in the world by turnover in 2005 and its profits of $25 billion made it the world's second most profitable business in terms of gross profits, the Forbes Global 2000 ranks it as the seventh-largest company in the world.
Shell has continued to be condemned by bodies such as Christian Aid, who reported that despite Shell claims of "honesty integrity and respect for people" it had "failed to use its considerable interest in Nigeria to bring about change in the Niger delta".
www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Royal_Dutch_Shell   (5118 words)

  
 Shell Chairman Quits Over Reserves Question (washingtonpost.com)
In a surprise announcement, Shell spokeswoman Bianca Ruakere said Wednesday that Watts' decision to leave was reached "by mutual consent." She refused to comment on whether his departure was connected to Shell's recent revelation that it had fewer reserves than it had been reporting.
Shell said he has been replaced by Malcolm Brinded, the new managing director of the Shell Transport and Trading Co. PLC -- the British component of the Shell group.
Shell spokesman Andy Corrigan said in February that he believed the SEC's decision to hold a formal inquiry was "fairly standard" and emphasized that it was not a criminal investigation.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A27639-2004Mar3.html   (511 words)

  
 CNN.com - Shell profit halves - Feb. 7, 2002
Shell is not alone in reporting slumping profits, last month TotalFinaElf, the world's fourth-largest publicly traded oil company, blamed the decline in energy prices for a 34-percent drop in the last three months of last year.
Both Shell and Royal Dutch shares have underperformed the world's No. 1 publicly trade oil company, Exxon Mobil, and smaller British rival BP by 9 percent over the past 12 months, according to Reuters, largely because the group has had to rein in output growth expectations.
Shell, the world's second-largest oil company, has cut its forecast for oil and gas production growth as supplies in the UK and U.S. decline.
europe.cnn.com /2002/BUSINESS/02/07/shell/index.html   (358 words)

  
 Pipeline :: Serving the energy industry across the Middle East
Shell Exploration Company B.V. (“Shell”) today announced the official signing at a ceremony in Riyadh of an upstream project agreement under which a consortium, led by Shell, will explore for natural gas in Saudi Arabia and develop any commercial finds.
Shell holds 40 per cent of the consortium, and is partnered by Saudi Arabian Oil Company and Total Ventures Saudi Arabia which each hold 30 per cent.
The Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies is the world’s largest private producer of natural gas, and I am delighted that we will now be able to apply our expertise and experience to help Saudi Arabia build a long-term gas business.
www.pipelinedubai.com /press/pr_1231.htm   (583 words)

  
 Shell, GM Partner to Make Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles A Reality
Under the terms of the MOU between GM and Shell Hydrogen (U.S.), Shell’s hydrogen station is expected to be operational by October, 2003, with GM’s commitment to use the station for support of its vehicle fleet, which will arrive in Washington DC in May of this year.
Recent Shell and GM initiatives include participation in the California Fuel Cell Partnership, a unique collaboration between the state of California, energy companies and automobile manufacturers to advance hydrogen-fueled vehicles.
Shell Hydrogen refers to the companies of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group which are engaged in the pursuit and development of businesses related to hydrogen and fuel cells.
www.new-cars.com /news/030305-shell-gm-partner-hydrogen.html   (919 words)

  
 CNN.com - Shell to lay global data pipeline - October 18, 2001
Shell expects to save up to $50 million during that period by consolidating multiple telecommunications services deals under a master contract with London-based Cable & Wireless PLC, he says.
Shell's existing network and telecommunications infrastructure "is fragmented across business units, and one of the key savings areas is consolidating contracts with fewer suppliers," van Zwieteren says.
Shell will have access to Asynchronous Transfer Mode technology and frame-relay and IP virtual private network services, Mashford says.
www.cnn.com /2001/TECH/industry/10/18/shell.data.idg/index.html   (522 words)

  
 Shell or dress crochet pattern.
Skip 3 (4) shells and 2 (3) cluster groups for neckline, attach yarn in ch 1 of next cluster group and work other side to correspond.
2nd row: Sl st to center d c of shell, ch 3, 4 d c in same space, * cluster group in ch 1 space of next cluster group, shell in center d c of next shell, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn.
Shape Armholes: Skip 1 shell, 1 cluster group and 1 shell for underarm, attach yarn in ch 1 of next cluster group, cluster group in same space, continue in pattern across row to within 2nd shell from end (underarm), turn.
www.craftown.com /crochet/pat20.htm   (430 words)

  
 News_2004
JGC has a long-term relationship with Shell in which it has contributed to the implementation of LNG plant projects and to the world's first commercial GTL plant of its type, in Bintulu, Malaysia, in 1993 for Shell MDS Malaysia, using Shell's proprietary GTL technology, the Shell Middle Distillate Synthesis (SMDS) process.
The Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies ("the Group") is a diverse group of energy companies with operations in around 145 countries.
The Group's parent companies are Royal Dutch Petroleum Company having a 60% interest in the Group, and The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company plc having a 40% interest in the Group.
www.jgc.co.jp /en/01newsinfo/2004/release/20040319.html   (370 words)

  
 Shell LiveWIRE
In 2003 Shell LiveWIRE will be celebrating 21 years of accelerating young business ideas, and since its inception by Shell UK Limited in 1982, over 450,000 young people have contacted Shell LiveWIRE for free local advice, information and business support on ideas ranging from worm farming to medical equipment manufacture.
Shell LiveWIRE encourages all young entrepreneurs to consider the impact of their business on the community, the environment and wider society.
Commercially to Shell, this means investment in cleaner fuels, new technologies, renewable energy and new energy solutions for the future.
www.shell-livewire.org /news/index.php?catid=archive&artid=1040226398.305&year=2002   (1000 words)

  
 WEC - World Environment Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Jury cited Shell for its commitment to sustainable development, both as a guiding principle for its worldwide operations and as a cornerstone of the company’s management values.
Also factoring into the Jury's decision was Shell's leadership role in global climate change, which it considers one of the most controversial and pressing environmental issues of our time.
Another significant factor was the newly formed Shell Foundation, launched in June 2000 with initial funding of $30 million in support of global sustainable energy, sustainable communities, and youth enterprise programs.
www.wec.org /news.htm?id=17   (645 words)

  
 Forbes.com: TEXT-Moody's may cut Royal Dutch/Shell Group units' rtgs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The review followed the Group's announcement that it would be de-booking approximately 3.9 billion barrel of oil equivalent (BOE) proved oil and natural gas reserves, reducing the Group's proved reserve base by some 20%, to approximately 15.5 billion BOE reserves.
These entities are rated Aaa based on the unconditional joint and several guarantees of the group level holding companies of the Shell Group.
Shell Oil Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
www.forbes.com /business/energy/newswire/2004/01/12/rtr1207751.html   (475 words)

  
 Sheldon H. Ginsburg & Perry J. Snyderman - Shell Vacations Club
Members of her staff, The Shell Group's Chicago staff, and Ginsburg and Snyderman attended the 1979 or 1980 American Land Development Association meeting in Denver.
The Shell Group purchased it in the mid-1980s, and sold it in 1997.
The Shell Group acquired it in the mid-1980s.
www.ampersandcom.com /ampersandcommunications/shell1.htm   (3210 words)

  
 Introduction
The Shell Group is one of the biggest multi-national energy corporations in the world operating in more than 145 countries and employs in excess of 115 000 people.
The Shell Groups management and operational record of SAPREF has been poor as born out by the numerous accidents and incidents that have occurred over the past five years at SAPREF.
The overriding recommendation that communities have put to the Shell Group is that they should put people’s health and the environment first, before profits.
www.groundwork.org.za /Pamphlets/Shell.htm   (2398 words)

  
 Boycott Shell/Free Nigeria: The main issues
Since Shell began drilling oil in Ogoniland in 1958, the people of Ogoniland have had pipelines built across their farmlands and in front of their homes, suffered endemic oil leaks from these very pipelines, been forced to live with the constant flaring of gas.
Shell and its subcontractors compensate landowners with meager amounts unequal to the value of the scarce land, when they pay at all.
Shell has also admitted purchasing weapons for the police force who guard its facilities, and there is growing suspicion that Shell funds a much greater portion of the military than previously admitted.
www.essentialaction.org /shell/issues.html   (2852 words)

  
 Shell in the Philippines - Shell.com.ph - Pilipinas Shell
Shell in the Philippines - Shell.com.ph - Pilipinas Shell
Shell in the Philippines launched a tri-media campaign that showcases four key programs such as the 'Gas Mo, Bukas Mo' program for forecourt attendants, the Sanayan sa Kakayahang Agrikultura, the Shell Gawad Kalinga, and the La Mesa Watershed Rehabilitation.
The new and improved Shell Diesoline Ultra is designed to keep your engine clean, protecting it against corrosion and the effects of aging at no extra cost.
www.shell.com.ph   (190 words)

  
 Arkcity.net: Community - Shell Oil purchasing Pennzoil Quaker State 09/28/02
The merger is expected to result in the loss of about 1,230 jobs, or about 15 percent of the workforce within the two motor oil companies, as they combine overlapping operations, according to company executives.
Royal Dutch/Shell Group, the parent company of Shell Oil, announced the planned purchase last month, saying it would pay $22 for each share of Pennzoil Quaker State stock and assume $1.1 billion of its debt.
The FTC said that without the divestiture the new company would control too large a market share in the feed stock, which is essential to the type of motor oil that is in growing demand.
www.arkcity.net /stories/092802/com_0004.shtml   (513 words)

  
 Shell buys Pennzoil-Quaker State - Mar. 24, 2002
Shell, a member of the Royal Dutch/Shell group, said it will pay $22 a share for Pennzoil (PZL: Research, Estimates), which makes the nation's No. 1 and No. 2 brands of motor oil.
A Shell spokeswoman said the company expects layoffs of about 15 percent of the combined workforce of Shell Lubricants and Pennzoil.
The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2002 and add to Shell's earnings in the first full year after completion.
www.money.com /2002/03/25/news/deals/shell   (303 words)

  
 Press release: Qatar Petroleum and Shell sign a Letter of Intent for the Development of a World-Scale Petrochemical ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Linda Cook commented, “Shell is very pleased to partner with QP on the development of this world-scale ethane cracker project.
Shell companies have their own separate identities but we may sometimes use "Shell", "Group, "we" or "us" when we refer to Shell companies in general or where no useful purpose is served by identifying any particular Shell company.
“Shell Chemicals” refers to the various Shell Group companies engaged in the chemicals business, each of which is an independent entity.
www.shellchemicals.com /news/1,1098,72-news_id=512,00.html   (651 words)

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