Shell news

• 27 September 2024

  Worley Supports Shell’s Decarbonization at Rheinland Park, Germany

  Two projects at Rheinland Park: converting a hydrocracker to produce base oils and installing a 100 MW electrolyzer for renewable hydrogen, aiming to cut carbon emissions significantly.
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  29 July 2024

  Shell to Build 100-Megawatt Hydrogen Electrolyser in Germany

  The 100-megawatt REFHYNE II electrolyser will produce 44,000 kg/day of renewable hydrogen by 2027, aiding decarbonization. Supported by EU policies and funding, it follows the success of REFHYNE I.
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  2 July 2024

  Shell Pauses Construction of Rotterdam Biofuels Facility

  Construction is paused to address project delivery and market conditions. Contractor numbers will reduce, slowing activity to control costs and optimize sequencing, ensuring future competitiveness.
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  11 March 2024

  Morley Secures Services Contract for Shell's Rotterdam Hydrogen Project

  Morley will provide design, procurement, and construction management for Europe's largest renewable hydrogen project, powered by offshore wind, to support decarbonization and heavy transport.
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  26 January 2024

  Shell to Convert Wesseling Site for Group III Base Oils Production

  The Wesseling site's hydrocracker will be converted to produce Group III base oils, reducing carbon emissions by 620,000 tonnes annually. Operations to start in the latter half of this decade.
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  17 January 2024

  Braskem and Shell to Produce Circular Polypropylene from Plastic Waste

  Shell will convert pyrolysis oils into circular feedstocks, which Braskem will use to produce circular polypropylene, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals.

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  11 October 2022

  Cepsa and Port of Rotterdam to Create Europe's First Green Hydrogen Corridor

  The corridor will decarbonize industry and maritime transport, support EU energy independence, and is expected to be operational by 2027, with plans for further expansion from Huelva.
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  26 September 2022

  Yokogawa Chosen as MAC for Europe's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant

  The Holland Hydrogen I plant in Rotterdam will produce 60,000 kg of green hydrogen daily using offshore wind power, aiding decarbonization at Shell's refinery by replacing grey hydrogen.
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  29 August 2022

  Northern Lights Project Signs First Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage Agreement

  Starting in 2025, 800,000 tons of CO2 per year will be captured in the Netherlands and stored in Norway, marking a milestone in European industrial decarbonization and establishing a CO2 transport market.
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  13 July 2022

  Shell Moerdijk Advances Toward Net Zero and Sustainable Chemical Production

  Shell Moerdijk invests in a pyrolysis oil upgrader to enhance recycling, aiming for net zero emissions by 2032. Plans include hydrogen production, bio-based feedstocks, and doubling plant capacity.
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  6 July 2022

  Shell to Build Europe's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam

  The 200MW electrolyser will produce up to 60,000 kg of renewable hydrogen daily by 2025, powered by offshore wind. It will help decarbonize Shell's Rotterdam refinery and support commercial transport.
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  12 April 2022

  Shell Signs First Agreement for Rotterdam Hydrogen Pipeline

  The hydrogen pipeline in Rotterdam will connect the Maasvlakte to Pernis by 2024-2025, supporting sustainable industry and linking to national and international networks.
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  11 April 2022

  Gasunie, HES, and Vopak to Develop Hydrogen Import Terminal in Rotterdam

  The terminal will import green ammonia as a hydrogen carrier, operational by 2026, supporting green hydrogen demand in energy, transport, and petrochemicals, leveraging Rotterdam's strategic location.
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  21 October 2021

  Worley Supports Shell's Low-Carbon Fuels Project in Rotterdam

  The project will produce 820,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 2.8 million tonnes. Production starts in 2024, led from The Hague.
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  6 October 2021

  Shell and Pryme Partner on Plastic Waste to Chemicals Agreement

  The agreement involves supplying pyrolysis oil from a Rotterdam plant, operational in 2022, with a second plant planned for 2024. It aims to enhance circular chemical production and plastic waste recycling.
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  16 September 2021

  Shell to Build Major Biofuels Facility in Rotterdam

  The new Rotterdam facility will produce 820,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel annually, aiding emissions reduction and supporting Shell's net-zero target by 2050.
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  6 September 2021

  Uniper and Port of Rotterdam to Produce Green Hydrogen

  The agreement aims to develop green hydrogen production at Maasvlakte, leveraging North Sea wind power and connecting to Rotterdam's hydrogen infrastructure, advancing carbon neutrality and sustainable energy.
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  2 July 2021

  Shell Launches Europe's Largest PEM Green Hydrogen Electrolyser

  The new electrolyser at Rheinland Refinery will produce green hydrogen, with plans to expand capacity and support sustainable fuel production, aiding decarbonization efforts in various industries.
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  8 February 2021

  Uniper and Port of Rotterdam Study Green Hydrogen Plant Feasibility

  A feasibility study for a 100MW green hydrogen plant at Maasvlakte aims for completion by summer 2025, with plans to expand to 500MW. The project leverages renewable energy and existing infrastructure.
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  27 February 2020

  Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Project Begins in Groningen

  NortH2 aims to produce 800,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2040 using North Sea wind farms, reducing CO2 emissions by 7 megatonnes. The project could create thousands of jobs in Groningen.
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  20 August 2019

  British Airways, Shell, and Velocys to Build UK Aviation Biofuel Plant

  A new UK plant will convert non-recyclable waste into sustainable aviation fuel, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 70% and creating jobs, investment, and improved air quality.
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  1 March 2019

  Shell Joins Rotterdam W2C Project

  The Rotterdam W2C project will convert 360,000 tons of waste into bio-methanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 300,000 tons annually. Supported by Dutch authorities, it aims for a final investment decision in 2019.
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  8 October 2018

  Shell's New SDA Unit Boosts Fuel Production at Pernis Refinery

  The new SDA unit at Pernis processes more oil into cleaner fuels, enhances performance, reduces environmental impact, and increases crude flexibility without affecting capacity.
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  23 January 2018

  Shell and ITM to Build Hydrogen Plant at Rhineland Refinery

  The world's largest hydrogen electrolysis plant, "Refhyne," will be operational by 2020, producing 1,300 tons of hydrogen annually using surplus electricity instead of natural gas.
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  8 December 2015

  Shell to Build Solvent Deasphalter Unit at Pernis Refinery

  The new unit will enhance product quality, flexibility, and environmental performance. Construction starts next year, with completion by end of 2018. The project will employ around 1,000 additional workers.
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  9 November 2015

  INEOS, ExxonMobil, and Shell to Supply US Ethane to Fife Ethylene Plant

  The Fife Ethylene Plant in Scotland will receive US ethane from INEOS' new Grangemouth terminal, enhancing feedstock supply and securing jobs. The plant has an annual capacity of 830,000 tonnes.
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  13 March 2015

  Shell Chemicals Enhances Wesseling Plant Efficiency

  Upgrades at the Wesseling plant have improved energy efficiency, increased production by 15%, and enhanced feedstock flexibility, making the facility more competitive.
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  15 June 2012

  Shell Pernis Invests $500M in Cleaner Fuels

  A new desulfurization unit opens in Rotterdam, boosting low-sulfur fuel production and meeting stringent EU standards. The project supports local employment and sustainable development.