BVB tried to transform Shell into something virtuous. If you believe that burning fossil fuels results in climate change, and that the global ecosystem is unable to absorb the rising CO2 levels with devastating results, then something had to change... — read more 

There is a new program across T&S call PDS. Anyone heard about it? They call themselves data leads and AI experts what is far from the truth. IDT said they will not survive 2026 but who knows.

I happen to be watching the Maple Leafs / Bruins game. Shell seems to be a sponsor as there is a very large Shell pectin on the ice. What is Shell’s tie to Boston (unless it’s just retail stations)?

How's everyone's sessions been going? Getting forced to give at least 5% lowers? Gonna be a fun message to deliver to whoever gets short end of stick even if you have a team of high performers, who probably are doing more after the recent cuts. ... — read more 

Ready to retire after 30 years at Shell and don't plan to ever look back. Corporate life nearly ki-led me slowly, but at least I’m financially secure. I know many are not as lucky. One thing's for sure, I'm never going back to that grind. The office... — read more 

Hearing rumors of a change in corporate domicile from UK to USA. How will this move affect jobs in both countries

So, I've been holding on to my Shel shares waiting for them to announce the move to the US. I figure that's the last rabbit to pull out of the old hat, and then the show is over. Honestly, shares have been on a rise lately and its been a decade... — read more 

Which site is safer: DPK or SPM? I recently got a job offer for SPM but I’d have to move my family from TX to PA. Thats a huge change considering it’s PA.

Shell drones and NPC’s it’s that time again to predict and possibly influence the future What are your predictions for 2026? Will Shell domicile move from UK to USA for economic reasons or a regional event? Will Shell purchase another... — read more 

Realize that there are significant number of well enumerated drone workers at Shell, but doing business in and traveling to India have potential regulatory burdens…the Chevron model. Summary of the Situation Chevron has invested approximately $1... — read more 

….reposting a thread that was deleted for no reason….. Shell is trying to reduce OpEx by reducing number of engineers in North America (USA and Canada) and offshoring the jobs to cheaper countries like India. But is it really working? I see TAO... — read more 

Each trip from US or Amsterdam must cost around $15K (USD). Business class is around $7K. Then hotel + meals + transport. It all adds up. Kind of interesting that I see people going to Bangalore who have very little decision making power.

Is anyone having meaningful discussions about the SPS results? With organizational leadership as low as it is, the LT response continues to be something along the lines of, “well we’re going through a reorg so that’s why we’re rated low.” That’s... — read more 

Appears that there is a smaller reorg in CIG Canada. No specific details at this time.

Has anyone heard anything new since RM’s most recent email announcement? Someone posted the decision timeline (the staff council summary) in the comments section for that announcement. I thought it said something like EVP communications were... — read more 

To poke this administration. Why, why come out with this media stance now? Keep your head down and plow ahead with your plan. No need to pick a public fight. I haven’t seen a single company win from posturing like this. Apple , Boeing , NVIDIA... — read more 

According to a McKenzie report. The Mars corridor, Nakika, and Stones will be on extreme production declines and operational issues within the next 5 years… What’s the inside perspective?

Anyone ever make a startup company? I'm looking for advice, Leases and drilling are really crazy expensive to carry on my savings alone, how did you find investors? What do you wish you knew before you started?

Shell needs to lose some fat to survive. It should follow ExxonMobil owned (69.6% owned by ExxonMobil) Imperial Oil, and reduce workforce by 20%. On top of that send people to the plants, away from the relaxed life in the big cities.

Anyone have any more intel on the proposed contracting out of Shell US legal work management to Norton Rose Fulbright and Baker Botts? Would mean a significant reduction in attorney staff with legal cases and litigation then overseen for key issues... — read more 

Catalyst business becomes highly sought after and Shell may actually get sold this time.

I saw this recently. 27 people. All day meeting ("workshop"). To discuss changing a well design on the sequence in 2027.

Does anyone know anything about pension bridging? I've heard rumors that pension bridging is potentially available if you are within two years of being eligible to retire, but details are light beyond that.

Anything note worthy?

SEAM lays off. The carousel goes on. Who is next ....

From Christine Guerrero's twitter: Check on your friends in oil & gas. Many aren’t doing well. This from a friend at BP today. https://x.com/SheDrills/status/1969053712514494535

There is no way Shell will pay $100k for the snake charmers. This is the best thing that can happen for US skill pool. Next they need to restrict L1 visas that these expats and LNNs take to come manage us.

Ever thought thru an issue, come up with a tangible improvement and presented to your supervisor only to have them dismiss it or say it won’t work? Then, surprise! Months later the same suggestion comes full circle, now for implementation, from that... — read more 

The world needs to spend some $540 billion a year looking for oil and gas to maintain current output by 2050 as the pace of declines in existing fields increases, according to the International Energy... — read more 

Anyone in Shell doing it to find their next IT role? Leetcode = website that allows practice of algorithm like programming questions. System design = close view of how major companies run large systems.

Go read on the Chevron board—-looks like they are going to have to be in the office 4 days/week beginning January 1st. Will Shell in the US follow? I think there may be space issues in the UK, so I don’t think they can implement it there,

All In interviews Energy Secretary Chris Wright https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k3DJbd4tns

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/03/shell-scraps-construction-of-biofuels-plant-in-rotterdam

What future jobs are likely to replace the corporate jobs and salaries that are being outsourced in oil and gas?

Shell fired white staffers at Houston offices for ‘weaker’ diverse hires in ‘discriminatory’ purge: lawsuit https://nypost.com/2025/08/27/business/shell-ousted-white-security-staffers-for-weaker-diverse-hires-in-discriminatory-purge-lawsuit/

I got laid off. It was hard being rejected especially when I looked at my talent less and unethical manager and incompetent coworkers. That still seems unfair. The severance is great!!!!!!!!!!!! Getting insurance through the marketplace was... — read more 

Shell is shutting down Volta, the EV charging and media network it bought in 2023 for $169M. The company will dismantle more than 2,000 charging stations this year and lay off around 190 employees. Volta’s model combined EV charging with ad screens... — read more 

Anyone heard anything about their status in Speed26 reorg yet?

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4805140-shell-brace-for-dissapointing-q2-results-and-early-signs-of-upstream-decline Q2 may be the beginning of Shell's upstream output decline Looking at Shell's upstream projects... — read more 

for those who take severance from Shell, can you claim unemployment from Texas