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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 plc announced a notification of share purchase by Jane Lute, a non-executive director, as part of compliance with the EU and UK market abuse regulations. The transaction, reported on February 16, 2022, involved the purchase of 903 American Depository Shares (SHEL) at an average price of $55.32, totaling $49,954.21. This marks an initial notification of the insider transaction conducted on February 11, 2022, in New York.
Shell plc announced the purchase of 2.5 million shares on 16 February 2022 for cancellation as part of its share buy-back program. The shares were acquired in three transactions, with prices ranging from £19.8500 to £20.2650. The aggregate volume-weighted average price paid per share was £20.1300. This action adheres to the company's previously established trading parameters and is managed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited from 3 February 2022 to 4 May 2022. These share repurchases comply with applicable UK and EU market regulations.
Shell plc announced share buybacks on 15 February 2022, purchasing 2,750,000 shares for cancellation across multiple trading venues. The highest price paid was £20.1200, while the lowest was £19.4920. The average price per share was £19.7650. This transaction is part of a buy-back arrangement initiated on 3 February 2022, managed independently by Citigroup Global Markets Limited until 4 May 2022, adhering to market regulations.
During CERAWeek by IHS Markit 2022, held from March 7-11 in Houston, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, Lisa Murkowski, and Daniel Sullivan will address energy industry leaders. The conference, returning for its 40th year, focuses on energy supply challenges amid rising inflation and international tensions. Daniel Yergin emphasized the timely importance of the Senators' insights for national energy dialogue. Key themes include reducing emissions and meeting the demands of a growing economy. Participation from top energy and technology leaders highlights the conference's significance in shaping energy policy.
Shell plc announced on 14 February 2022 the purchase of 2,725,000 shares for cancellation as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The shares were bought at prices ranging from £19.8880 to £20.4350, with a volume-weighted average price of £20.0716. This action aligns with the company's strategy to optimize capital and enhance shareholder value. The buy-back will be executed through Citigroup Global Markets Limited, operating independently from Shell.
Shell plc announced the purchase of 2,750,000 shares for cancellation on 11 February 2022. The shares were acquired at prices ranging from £19.9880 to £20.4900, with a volume-weighted average price of £20.2079 per share. This activity is part of the share buy-back arrangement initiated on 3 February 2022. Citigroup Global Markets Limited is executing share trading decisions independently under this arrangement, effective until 4 May 2022. The company emphasizes compliance with UK and EU regulations concerning share repurchases.
On February 10, 2022, Shell plc announced the disposal of 120,000 ordinary shares by Harry Brekelmans, Projects & Technology Director. The shares were sold at an average price of €24.54 each, totaling approximately €2,944,293.34. The transaction occurred on February 8, 2022, on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. This notification adheres to the EU and UK market abuse regulations, offering transparency regarding managerial transactions within the company.
Shell plc announced on 10 February 2022 the purchase of 2,900,000 shares for cancellation as part of its share buy-back program initiated on 3 February 2022. The shares were bought at various prices, with the highest at £20.4050 and the lowest at £19.9540, averaging £20.1996 per share. Transactions occurred on the LSE and other venues, and decisions were made by Citigroup Global Markets Limited under set regulations for buy-back programs. This initiative aligns with their strategy to enhance shareholder value.
CEOs James D. Farley Jr. of Ford and Patti Poppe of PG&E will engage in a significant dialogue at CERAWeek 2022, held March 7-11 in Houston. This special session, moderated by Daniel Yergin, will focus on the impact of electric vehicles on both industries and consumers. The event aims to address the complexities of the energy transition amidst an $86 trillion economy. IHS Markit, organizers of CERAWeek, emphasizes the conference's role in discussing energy transformation and its implications for future innovations.
On February 9, 2022, Shell plc notified regulatory authorities regarding the disposal of 190,000 ordinary shares by CEO Ben Van Beurden, executed at an average price of £20.40. The total transaction value amounted to £3.88 million. The shares were sold across multiple trading venues, demonstrating a significant liquidity event. This divestiture raises questions about insider selling and its implications for shareholder sentiment as well as the overall market perception of Shell's future performance.
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