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Shell plc (NYSE: SHEL) is a British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, England. As an integrated oil and gas company, Shell engages in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas. The company’s operations span across Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and the Americas.
Shell produced an average of 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day in 2023. At the end of 2023, Shell’s reserves stood at 9.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, with 49% consisting of liquids. The company operates refineries with a combined capacity of 1.6 million barrels per day and sells approximately 12 million tons of chemicals annually. Shell’s largest chemical plants are situated in Central Europe, China, Singapore, and North America.
In recent developments, Shell has released its 2023 report on payments to governments, complying with UK and EU regulations, and submitted this report to the National Storage Mechanism and the US SEC. The company is scheduled to publish its Q1 2024 financial results on May 2, 2024, with a strong outlook presented for its various segments including Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals & Products, and Renewables & Energy Solutions.
Shell remains committed to its energy transition strategy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company’s operating plans and budgets are updated annually to reflect the current economic environment and include targets for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Net Carbon Intensity.
The company has also announced an interim dividend for Q1 2024, payable in multiple currencies. Shareholders can participate in Dividend Reinvestment Programs to reinvest their dividends into Shell shares.
Shell CEO Ben van Beurden to retire, Wael Sawan appointed as successor
On September 15, 2022, Shell announced that CEO Ben van Beurden will step down at the end of 2022, with Wael Sawan taking over as CEO effective January 1, 2023. Sawan, previously the Director Integrated Gas, brings extensive experience within Shell. Under van Beurden's leadership, Shell has made significant strides toward becoming a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, maintaining a strong financial position. Ben will remain as an adviser until June 30, 2023, after which he will leave the company.
Shell plc announced a share buyback on 13 September 2022, purchasing 1,057,231 shares for cancellation. The highest price paid per share was £23.4500 and the lowest was £23.0800, with a volume-weighted average price of £23.2893. The buyback is part of an existing program announced on 28 July 2022, executed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited independently until 21 October 2022. The program adheres to the UK Market Abuse Regulation and other relevant regulations.
On September 12, 2022, Shell announced a delay in the payment of its second quarter 2022 interim dividend from September 19 to September 20, due to a bank holiday in the UK for Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral. This adjustment applies to dividend payments across all currencies: pound Sterling, euro, and US dollar for ordinary shares, as well as US dollars for American Depositary Shares. Shell advised shareholders to note this change to avoid confusion.
The Board of Shell plc announced its second quarter 2022 interim dividend of US$0.25 per ordinary share, with payment scheduled for September 19, 2022. Shareholders can opt to receive dividends in US dollars, euros, or pounds sterling. For elections submitted by August 26, 2022, the corresponding amounts are €0.2499 or 21.57p per share. Additionally, dividends will not incur Dutch withholding tax as Shell's tax residency has shifted to the UK.
Shell plc has reported its total capital as of August 31, 2022, comprising 7,269,806,620 ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.07 each. Importantly, Shell holds no treasury shares. The reported figure may be utilized by shareholders to calculate their notification thresholds under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. This announcement follows compliance with the rules established for transparency in shareholder interests.
Shell plc announced the purchase of 1,657,477 shares for cancellation on 17 August 2022 as part of its ongoing share buy-back program initiated on 28 July 2022. The highest purchase price per share was £21.9700 and the lowest was £21.5600, with a volume-weighted average price of £21.7274. Additional purchases included 494,353 shares and 1,800,000 shares at various prices. The program adheres to UK MAR regulations and involves independent trading decisions by Citigroup Global Markets Limited until 21 October 2022.
Shell plc announced the purchase of 1,800,000 shares for cancellation on 16 August 2022. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of £21.8597 through the London Stock Exchange, with the highest and lowest prices recorded at £22.0050 and £21.6950, respectively. Additionally, the company bought 250,000 shares on BATS and 1,500,000 shares on Euronext Amsterdam at prices of €25.9535 and €26.1300.
This acquisition is part of its ongoing share buy-back program, managed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited.
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X), Equinor US Holdings (NYSE: EQNR), and Shell US Gas & Power (NYSE: SHEL) have established a Cooperation Agreement to develop a clean energy hub in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. This initiative aims to create job opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and significantly reduce carbon emissions by focusing on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) along with hydrogen production. The project aligns with the shared goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Funding applications will be submitted to the US Department of Energy.
Shell plc announced the purchase of shares for cancellation on 15 August 2022. In total, 4,236,203 shares were bought back at various prices ranging from £21.4100 to £26.0150. The buyback is part of a previously announced program and will be managed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited until 21 October 2022. This transaction aligns with the company's authority to repurchase shares on both on-market and off-market limbs, in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation and UK law.
Shell plc announced the purchase of 1,800,000 shares for cancellation on 12 August 2022 as part of its ongoing share buy-back program initiated on 28 July 2022. The highest price paid was £22.40, and the lowest was £21.985. Additionally, 300,000 shares were purchased at a price of £22.15. The program will run until 21 October 2022, with Citigroup Global Markets Limited making independent trading decisions. These transactions comply with the relevant Market Abuse Regulations and shareholder approvals for both on-market and off-market purchases.
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