It’s evident that several Shell GoA assets will pass the inflection threshold for divestment or continued production to abandonment. It’s now common knowledge that 2028 the ELT will have to decide on non performing assets in the GoM before... — read more
Shell Gulf of America 2028: impress or divest?
Lots of rumblings from both consulting firms and at higher levels in Houston that a significant amount of Shell’s GoA assets in 2028 reach an opex/profitability threshold that will require the ELT to decide whether to divest or commit to cradle to... — read more
I dream of the day
I’m leaving. Too many days wondering if this is the life I’d have built for myself, no one to blame but me & my hope of brighter days that get increasingly dimmer. Reorg. is helping. I don’t have bad news yet, but I know it’s coming. I’ve seen too... — read more
More reorgs coming
I can’t say much but be prepared
Shell Announces Executive Committee Change
Shell has announced that Robin Mooldijk, President of Projects and Technology, will step down effective February 28, 2026. Following his departure, Shell’s executive committee will be reduced in size, with no immediate successor named for the role... — read more
Sell sell sell
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/shell-mitsubishi-exploring-sale-options-their-stakes-lng-canada-sources-say-2026-01-16/ Ok so you’ve got an asset with cost of supply advantage , so much so you want to double its throughput… what should you... — read more
Any news for Shell Canada Layoffs?
Does the commerical layoffs hit anywhere in Canada? And any other departments? Looking at AB, ON, and BC I don't see anything on the news.
Shell Chemical Earnings..time to look for a new job
Just looked at the earnings for Shell’s chemical business coming up and margins dropped from 160 to 140 a metric ton, obviously giving the business a significant loss on top of the business already struggling. I think this is pretty much the last... — read more
Shell Chemicals Commercial lay off
Big report announced today by Emma Lewis for the Commercial team. Looks like a 46% headcount reduction. This is the first of a long and painful journey—to what? No one knows as they are not part of the natural family. Tired of this!!
shell leaders have fake jobs
when gretchen, US chair left, her “responsibilities” went to the head of deepwater colette now that Mike Curtin of AI group DTO is leaving, his “responsibilities” will go to SVP Kate Platanova. all this guy cancelled his retirement, took over Dan... — read more
you should be ASHAMED if you run woodcreek campus
holy cow. i thought the missing vending machines posts were a joke. you should be ashamed if you removed food and drinks and slapped up a sign that says it saves energy. you should be ashamed that none of your ev chargers work. you should be... — read more
Are salaries heading down?
In the reorg last year every colleague that was not on the Standard pay scale had there job posted at a lower level. Essentially getting your same job back now has you maxed out on pay in the same Grade. Has there actually been any type of an... — read more
Shell needs or simplify and gat ride of PowerPoint slides
The majority of companies performing the most complex tasks on earth do not support PowerPoint presentations. That’s SpaceX, Anduril, Palantir… Why are Shell employees enamored with PowerPoint slide decks? Is this the best story telling? Medium…
No soda for you!
Another morale booster at Woodcreek :)
Deer Park
Another 50 roles cut…
Message from the CEO
To: My Valued Cost-Centers (Employees), Happy New Year! As I sit here in my climate-controlled, triple-glazed corner suite, watching the sunrise over the yacht club, I couldn't help but feel a fleeting sense of warmth—though that may have just been... — read more
Venezuela - Boost for Shell?
So does Shell get any upside from the US seizure of Venezuela? We know the area and assets well. Maybe Shell, along with other majors, got a silent under-table tip from an Administration bent on a takeover of the Americas. But good for business?
Relentless Reorgs - One Ex-Shell employee's story on exiting
https://geoexpro.com/escaping-the-relentless-cycle-of-re-orgs/
Place your bets… is Wael still the CEO at the end of 2026?
New year predictions…? Wael runs away the board finally reins Wael in Wael’s plans for more decimation of the company stop We do an about face and start acquiring other businesses We decide to only become a trading business like Vitol... — read more
Shell - BP Marger. Can it happen?
Anyone have any inside scoop? It does impact long term employees.
Regarding RTO
I keep seeing people say “we are returning to working in the office because that’s how it always was” Quick question - who had issues finding assigned seating, food, and stocked bathrooms with good toilet paper before covid? Answer - nobody... — read more
Are you a white male who has experienced discrimination at work based on your race or s-x?
EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas @andrealucasEEOC Are you a white male who has experienced discrimination at work based on your race or s-x? You may have a claim to recover money under federal civil rights laws. Contact the @USEEOC as soon as possible. The... — read more
A story of two CEOs
In 2020, Bloomberg reported that Ben took home a total compensation of 6.74M dollars and NO BONUS. In 2025 Reuters reported Wael’s pay starts at 11M dollars PLUS 9M bonus. For a sweet total of 20M for the same strategy of cut costs and layoffs.
LLOG
Any updates on Shell buying LLOG, what will happen to the people working offshore on the platform?
BP merger was actually a possibility
Interesting article explaining that Greg Gut, our former M&A chief pitched the idea of acquiring BP to Wael and Sinead. Wael shot it down of course but Andrew McKenzie was interested. Greg left after being shot down. Article makes some interesting... — read more
Wael should go! Worst ever ceo - fact
He has tried, give him his due. But in the end he’s failed. As he put it - my best plan is to Buy shell shares back at the absolute top of the market’ the end. Absolutely zero vision # not worth the money (millions)
Jingle Shell, Jingle Shell
My hope for 2026 is that Shell finally sticks with a reorg and gives it proper time to play out. No more knee-je-k layoffs and asset sales every 6-12 months. If you have to change course that often you don’t know what you’re doing. Could also work on... — read more
In the last 30 days…
Shell walked away from the Argentina LNG deal Dropped 2 offshore wind UK projects Lost arbitration with Venture Global An about face in upstream IDN With this much winning, I’m sure my stock portfolio will be through the roof!
Shell Chemicals divestment ?
Any rummors about possible divestment of Shell Chemicals ? Have heard that they want to somehow separate it.
Neigbourhoods announced in NL
So let me get this straight… We don’t have any assigned desks but… You can book a desk online If full, join another IDT neighbourhood You aren’t allowed to use other available areas in the building on a regular basis (LOL) In high... — read more
Trading reorg
Rumor has it, trading will reorg next year..any truth to this?
What Does ‘This Is Shell’ Really Mean Now?
YL repeatedly promotes the ‘This is Shell’ moto, yet his messaging focuses almost entirely on LNG, Trading, and short-term shareholder value. If this is truly Shell’s identity now, what does that mean for the rest of the company? What should the logo... — read more
Really, How Bad Can Shell Be At Staff Admin?
How poor are personnel and career management at Shell, really? That’s a question, not a statement. Doge fires 1,000s on bogus poor performance allegations; many having to sue to get their jobs back. Ford warns employees they risk firing for not... — read more
US IDE Townhall
I just watched the recording and something I noticed was a rather despicable technique. Kate said that the rumor that there will be another reorg in March isn’t true. And they can’t debunk all rumors. But the only rumor that I have ever heard is... — read more
How do I start applying for jobs outside of Shell? IT US based.
I know update the resume and hit LinkedIn. Any advise from others who have applied? I am a hands on IT engineer in the HPC (high performance computing) team. Linux, Python, Kubernets, monitoring, etc.
Have we lost our biggest asset? People?
As our company fights for direction under this clueless CEO with the motto of “ Do less with less” and the leadership that has no concern for morale or wellbeing of employees it is alarming of the feedback among the people actually doing the... — read more
Most unique Shell provided benefit you have come across?
I noticed in Pakistan - employees could book a shell run vacation house. India has that extra % pay per year to keep up with market pay rates Dutch get the benefit of riding a bicycle to work Oman provides benefits to multiple spouses of an... — read more
Shell trying to buy LLOG
All you dead weight in GOA exploration about to lose your jobs. They’re outsourcing your jobs to Louisiana
I smell BS
Shell Canada builds a community focused on people - The Globe and Mail https://share.google/yPwIEITDo6nvknHvM