…buying the next BG? I mean we’re a few years beyond dealing with the indigestion it gave us, like a python on the river bank that just ate a mammal almost too big. We should be ready to slither into position and pounce on our unsuspecting prey. ... — read more
Methanol?
Shell getting into the US Methanol market? Very few company's have Methanol plants. With the idea being “more” environmentally friendly (outside of hydrogen, ammonia, or carbon capture), Methanol seems to be on the uptick due to low cost to produce... — read more
New Orleans River District
I thought we were about to be done with the New Orleans office once and for all. As a Latoya-refugee, I sold my home in New Orleans when I moved to Houston ready to never return. But, on Wednesday, the SVP announced that Shell will occupy a majority... — read more
Looking for drama?
Head over to the BP layoffs thread. It’s all of the drama and intrigue our dark souls feed on, without the anxiety and discouragement of realizing we work for that sh*tbox. Uh, that is until Shell and BP strategically merge to create a mega-British... — read more
Winter is coming
Lacking a good crisis to prompt change… manufacture one! Look I agree we need to shake the deadwood out and get back to some role clarity so folks know what they need to deliver, but execution to date has been so ham-fisted. EVPs aren’t feeling... — read more
Restructuring?
Any updates to yet another reorg? I know there are a few mini reorgs in certain BUs in STUSCO. Anyone else?
Pay relative to (energy) peers? Venting
With the focus by the EC moving to ruthless returns, it's hopeful that company performance will improve and thus value for those who have equity in the company. One can hope. On the cost reduction side, I'm concerned this will extend to total cash... — read more
How soon Bukom will be sold?
Shell taps Goldman Sachs to explore Singapore refinery and petchem plant sale https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2023/08/shell-taps-goldman-sachs-to-explore-singapore-refinery-and-petchem-plant-sale/#comments
Real reason on underperformance vs peers
I think people have forgotten the real reason why Shell is valued lower than US peers. It is simply because management decided earlier to sell off oil assets and those assets were not around anymore when the price went up. Wael should not blame or... — read more
How much to retire
At what point would you feel comfortable to call it quits from Shell or anywhere? Convert your pension to lumpsum to make it apples to apples with others? $5M?
What happens to vacation days when you leave Shell?
What happens to your vacation days if you voluntary leave Shell? Do the days you've already accrued get paid out? US - Houston question
USA Trading JG5 100% PIR
What is 100% PIR JG5 for USA Trading? Does trading get additional or different bonus structure to compensate for the 24/7 on call and special skillset over standard US Business 100% PIR.
How is working at Shell compared to other O&G companies?
I got an offer but I’d like to learn more about the company before I accept. The place I currently work at is much, much smaller, so this would be a major change for me. I don’t want to jump into something that might turn out not to be a good fit for... — read more
Whats the chance for PIR> 100%?
Ranked middle. Easy to go beyond 100% PIR? Seems like going to be years before I get a JG promotion.
Turmoil in Singapore
Any insider news to decision making in Singapore? This situation seem to have occured before that ref chm will be sold but did not in the end. Is this scare tactic by the CEO since he is new and portraying the aggressive game. Hopeful for happy... — read more
Yet another Namibia find
https://www.upstreamonline.com/exclusive/on-a-roll-shell-makes-fourth-oil-find-offshore-namibia/2-1-1484831 Calibrated AVO in the play… like Guyana it’s basically shooting fish in a barrel at this point.
Shell’s Earnings From Gas Trading to Drop Significantly
Oil and gas production will also be down compared with the first three months of the year due to field maintenance, while the company’s chemicals business is expected to post a loss, Shell said in an update ahead of its full results later this... — read more
Max salary in job group
What happens when a person reach a maximum salary in a job group, will he still be eligible for an increment?
WTF Employee Count
Ok, maybe it’s just me or does this make no fu----g sense? Before Reshape Shell had ~87k employees. After Reshape Shell had ~81k employees. Now they have a staggering 93k? WTF!!!! Shell is its worse enemy. First, how does a major O&G company have so... — read more
Rumor: All US based IT jobs will be reviewed and offshored as needed.
Any truth to this rumor? Been hearing something about US jobs being marked as "Virtual" for location.
Will Shell exit Singapore?
Shell says Singapore energy, chemicals assets under review https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/shell-says-singapore-energy-chemicals-assets-under-review-2023-06-14/ Thoughts? Should a new hire join? Morale is low.. Shell pulls plug on two... — read more
Zoey Yujnovich, Amy Coney Barrett Doppelganger?
Is it me or is Zoe Yujnovich an Amy Coney Barrett Doppelganger? https://www.upstreamonline.com/exploration/shell-aims-to-move-at-pace-after-namibian-well-test-success/2-1-1467525
JG4 salary range in Netherlands
Anyone know the pay range of regular JG4 in the Netherlands?
Capital Markets Day, what did everyone think?
Did not seem too negative. What do you guys make of it?
Predictions for Capital Markets Day
What are your predictions for what will be announced during capital markets day?
Was told I am not performing well, compared to others. How much trouble am I in?
What could be the impact, other than get laid off? What happens if I get a bad review for 2023? Do I get no bonus?
Rumblings About Another SVS
Ok, someone needs to come clean. The word on the street is things are coming down the pike and soon. This is coming from multiple sources. May just be BS or maybe not?
Shell Pulls The Plug On European Retail Energy Arm
lets be honest. Ben and Jessica’s reign was an absolute clusterfyouknowwhat of epic proportions.
Poor manager advice please
Some advice please. I had a poor year last year, due to lack of opportunity. Beginning of the year my manager told me they would help with more opportunities, 6 months in no change and no help and i am feeling deflated and depressed. Prefer to stay... — read more
LOL. Good luck with that ! I am expecting a lot of discoveries this time next year.
Shell PLC has reportedly collaborated with big-data analytics firm SparkCognition to use AI technology in deep-sea exploration. The company will use SparkCognition capabilities to identify new oil reservoirs by analyzing vast seismic data, reported... — read more
Deer Park fire
Feel sorry for all the people in the area that have to breathe that toxic mess
How many PSP shares per JG?
I’ve always wonder how many shares you get of awarded a PSP. For instance, if you are a JG 3, how many PSP shares do you get? Is there a table available?
Group scorecard
Can someone explain why this the Q1 BPF was 1.25 whereas Q1 last year was nearly 1.5 with lower profit? I understand that profit isn’t everything that gets considered in the scorecard, but we had solid outcomes in other categories (especially... — read more
Is Robin’s taking over of P&T a sign of ominous times!
The caption summarizes the question? The track record shows a heaps and heaps of skeletons left behind from the organizations within Shell that he led? Should P&T be worried?
Salaries for JG4 and JG3
Anyone knows the 100%PIR salaries for JG4 and JG3 at P&T for technical worker?
How much is that pay bigger than an average employee's pay?
The pay package for Shell's CEO jumped by half last year to nearly $12 million, the fossil fuel giant said Thursday, as oil and gas companies made record profits from skyrocketing energy costs that have driven a cost-of-living crisis. =>... — read more
No Americans on EC
In spite of the corporation making most of its money in the Americas, there are zero people on the EC that are US based or American since Jessica resigned. I noticed that in the MOR as well, Americans and US based staff do not get as many... — read more