Shell Share Discussion Threads

[xxxxxy] 08/8/2021 09:30

081....Please pass on as best as can to educate all, but particularly the government and the Chattering Classes. They seem to be scientific illiterates.

[xxxxxy] 08/8/2021 09:29

Patrick Moore8 Aug 2021 9:26AMSunak should be asking Boris the following questions:1.Does he really think that relying on overseas manufactured wind and solar intermittent energy systems with back up interconnectors to access, particularly, French controlled nuclear generated energy is compatible with the UK sovereignty he was expected to fully support when he was entrusted with Brexit delivery and given a 70 seat majority?2.Does he really think that it makes economic sense to duplicate capital investment in a 100% available power generation capability to achieve the backup generation capability required because a Conservative Government has decided that it is acceptable for the primary National sources of energy supply to be intermittent in nature?3.Does he understand and support the sleight of hand used to make the lower energy cost case put forward by wind and solar suppliers to sell the Electorate the economic benefits of renewable technology while downplaying the supporting capital provided by existing non-transparent tax payer funded subsidies and contracts for difference incentives?4.The UK FI(RE)S Study acknowledges that technology will not be in place by 2050 to achieve Net Zero and, even if it was, is he aware of the very limited implementation success of the 'smart meter' installation programme which pales into insignificance in terms of installation costs when compared with the likely implementation costs of Net Zero?5.Does he really think that countries which have introduced cross continental oil and gas pipelines will write these assets off in the next 30 years to follow the UK's ludicrous, self harm example of reducing its net world emissions contribution to 0% from around 1%?6.Is he aware that his proposed £25 Billion to offshore wind turbine manufacture to China and achieve his target capacity of 30gw offshore is estimated to require 17,000 wind turbines in an area of the North Sea the size of Wales with major environmental consequences for pelagic sea birds, the fishing industry and other maritime activities?7.Is he conscious of the National Security risk of having key energy infrastructure sited distantly offshore and exposed to hostile intent?  Is he aware that this risk is exacerbated by putting reliance on potential backup supplies from the continent when those supplies may be withheld; the French threat to Jersey comes to mind?8.Is he aware that 7% of the UK's Global Emissions, or 23 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year, is generated by its marshes and peatlands?  If so, why is this aspect apparently receiving no attention in order minimise the social and economic risk of achieving Net Zero?9.The Government, apparently, has only recently become aware of and started publicising the importance of fresh air in the home to promote a healthy environment.  Conversely, is he aware of the inevitable health problems of hermetically sealed and totally insulated properties being proposed to try and make the limitations of heat pump capability suitable for domestic purposes?10.Is he really aware of the extent of building conversion costs, ground space requirements, skilled labour requirements, heating performance limitations and ground pollution risk from ground source heat pumps involved in converting England's high density housing environment before 2040; particularly where combination boilers have been fitted to save space?11.Is he aware of the extent of building conversion costs, skilled labour requirements, wall space requirements, heating performance limitations and noise pollution risk of air source heat pumps involved in converting England's high density housing environment before 2040; particularly where combination boilers have been fitted to save space?12.When will he be banning oil fired and calor gas central heating systems?13.When will he be banning fossil fuelled PSVs, HGVs and LGVs?  In 2050 or will he continue to maintain suitable refuelling infrastructure, not to be used by private vehicles, while still debating the viability of hydrogen fuel cells?14.When will he be banning the use of fossil fuelled motorcycles and scooters used by millions but arguably more polluting than fossil fuel cars?  Will it be before 2050 or will he continue to maintain suitable refuelling infrastructure?15.Will he be banning fossil fuelled industrial construction, agricultural machinery and domestic garden machinery to achieve 2050 Net Zero or will he continue to maintain suitable refuelling infrastructure?16.When will he be banning fossil fuelled Classic and Vintage vehicles currently being driven on the roads and probably contributing 1000 times(?) the emissions of one modern day motor vehicle? Will it be by 2050 or will he tolerate that genuinely excessive source of emissions and maintain suitable refuelling infrastructure?17.When will he be banning all fossil fuelled shipping, including merchant ships, cruise ships, fishing vessels, ferries, motor yachts and other leisure boats from operating inside UK waters? Or will he continue to tolerate its use and maintain suitable refuelling infrastructure?18.When will he be banning the use of butane, propane, paraffin and methylated spirit fuelled cooking facilities in domestic premises thus removing any backup when there is no electric power available, as happened in the 1970s due to the Miners' Strike but now even more likely as a direct result of Conservative Government Energy Policy?19.When will he ban the use of domestic butane and propane gas fired BBQ equipment?20.Does he really think that changing the Nation's evolutionary proven, omnivore dietary habits by the banning of beef and lamb farming to reduce ruminant emissions will be accepted by the Electorate without unrest?See above for final questions:.... Daily Telegraph

[unastubbs] 07/8/2021 17:14

article from today's edition of Barron's Magazine - strong buy recommendation

[skinny] 06/8/2021 18:09

Shell Expands Its presence in the Green Hydrogen market in China.

[xxxxxy] 06/8/2021 12:58

12:39pmBrent rises 1.4pc CREDIT: KYLE GRILLOT /BLOOMBERGBrent has lifted 1.4pc today to $72.22, as it attempts to claw back losses this week sparked by demand fears around the spread of the coronavirus delta variant. West Texas Intermediate futures also rose 1.4pc on Friday, but were 5.3pc lower for the week..... Daily Telegraph

[waldron] 06/8/2021 07:16

European stocks set for muted open as investors track earnings, Covid-19 and economic data

Published Fri, Aug 6 20211:54 AM EDT

Elliot Smith
@ElliotSmithCNBC


Key Points

Earnings remain in focus in Europe, with the world’s largest shipping firm Maersk reporting Friday, along with Allianz, Vonovia and the London Stock Exchange.

The closely-watched U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for July is due at 1:30 p.m. London time.

LONDON — European markets are set for a cautious open as investors monitor a fresh round of corporate earnings and the global spread of the delta Covid-19 variant.

Britain’s FTSE 100 is seen just 2 points lower at 7,118, Germany’s DAX is set to open around 13 points higher at 15,757 and France’s CAC 40 is expected to slip by around 4 points to 6,777, according to IG data.

[waldron] 05/8/2021 21:17

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Good news for Shell

[lammergeier] 05/8/2021 20:44

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Good news for Shell


il giant Shell and private equity-backed Siccar Point Energy are expected to receive final approval to go into production at the Cambo field shortly before the United Nations Cop26 conference in Glasgow, where almost 200 countries will be asked to sign up to measures to limit global warming to 1.5C.

[the white house] 05/8/2021 16:17

And Gas at a 31 month high...

[lammergeier] 05/8/2021 11:04

Hopefully the combination of the buybacks and shorters struggling to buy back will

push this through £15 soon.

[waldron] 05/8/2021 07:28

European markets set to rise ahead of fresh earnings, Bank of England decision

Published Thu, Aug 5 20211:44 AM EDTUpdated 4 Min Ago

Natasha Turak
@NatashaTurak



LONDON — European markets are expected to open slightly higher on Thursday as investors await new earnings and digest the previous day’s data releases indicating the highest euro zone business activity in 15 years.

The U.K.’s FTSE is seen opening 6 points higher at 7,117, the German DAX is seen 20 points higher at 15,704 and France’s CAC is expected to open 4 points higher at 6,749.

[xxxxxy] 05/8/2021 05:00

Hydrogen boilers could cause four times as many explosions as gasSafety fears as government-backed assessment finds the alternative fuel could spark as many as 39 blasts a yearByEmma Gatten, ENVIRONMENT EDITOR4 August 2021 • 6:42pmHydrogen for home heating could cause four times as many explosions and injuries than gas boilers, according to a government-backed study.Hydrogen is being trialled at test sites across the UK to assess whether it can safely be used as a potential green replacement for natural gas to heat homes.But a safety assessment carried out by consultants Arup on behalf of the business department found that hydrogen in homes could cause 65 injuries or fatalities a year, and 39 explosions in the kitchen or entire ground floor, compared to 17 individuals injured and nine explosions for natural gas.Hydrogen is lighter and more flammable than natural gas, which is mostly methane. It has never been used in a gas grid supply to homes..... Daily Telegraph

[waldron] 04/8/2021 17:49

Shale Profits Capped by Wrong-Way Bets as Oil Prices Rose


Oil companies collected billions of dollars in cash as oil prices surged in the second quarter. But the sum was limited by hedging contracts meant to protect drillers from another price crash.

[xxxxxy] 04/8/2021 09:44

Britain has taken a crucial step towards creating a fleet of mini reactors that would reduce reliance on Chinese money and nuclear technology after Rolls-Royce secured investment to build the world's first production line.A consortium led by the FTSE 100 engineer has secured at least £210m needed to unlock a matching amount of taxpayer funding, which will make it the first "small modular reactors" (SMR) developer to submit its designs to regulators.... Daily Telegraph

[xxxxxy] 04/8/2021 08:03

?John Redwood@johnredwood·46mI see the PM's Climate Change advocate shares the view that diesel cars are better than battery vehicles for long trips. So why the early date to end new diesel car manufacture? More people will follow her example and keep their old diesels.

[waldron] 04/8/2021 07:45

European markets set for cautiously higher open as investors watch earnings, data
Published Wed, Aug 4 20211:57 AM EDT
Elliot Smith
@ElliotSmithCNBC
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Key Points

Earnings continue to guide sentiment in Europe, with Commerzbank, Siemens Energy, Hugo Boss and Intesa Sanpaolo among the big names reporting Wednesday.
Final services and manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) readings are due Wednesday morning from across the euro zone and the U.K., along with June’s euro zone retail sales figures.

LONDON — European markets are set for a slightly higher open on Wednesday, as strong U.S. corporate earnings boosted global sentiment.

Britain’s FTSE 100 is seen around 15 points higher at 7,121, Germany’s DAX is set to add around 35 points to 15,590 and France’s CAC 40 is expected to gain around 16 points to 6,740, according to IG data.

[planit2] 03/8/2021 16:13

Would be great to close above 1450p, as you said, it has been up between 1450-1480p quite a few times intra-day but always closed below 1450p