By 2030, Shell must cut its CO2 emissions by 45% compared to 2019 levels, the civil court ruled. The Shell group is responsible for its own CO2 emissions and those of its suppliers, the verdict said. It is the first time a company has been... — read more
What's next to sell?
After Deerpark, I wonder what they will sell next and is it maybe Norco?
How are the engineers at Deer Park doing?
is everyone running for the fences?
What could good management change?
Everyone complains about poor management and with a good reason. However, the truth is somehow always in the middle. Even if totally new people, top experts, appear in managerial positions tomorrow, I'm not sure they could drastically improve the... — read more
Shell Deerpark Gone
Shell Deerpark Refinery has been sold to PEMEX. Sad for all involved.
2000 To Be Cut Every Year Till 2025
Just heard from a very credible source that about 1500-2000 people will be cut every year (excluding divestments) for the next 4 years, and that after that Shell should be a little bit more stable, very rough times ahead.
Reshape
Just an average Joe at Shell that stumbled across the Confidential Leader Guide for Offers and Regrets. It's great to find this so called guide prior to my meeting with my manager.
Any news on WFH/remote working in the future?
From your leaders/managers
“Slackers?”
This forum is always full of interesting discussions, valid/invalid criticisms and sometimes words of support for those leaving/left the company. No matter the topic though you can be sure someone will be there calling people “slackers” I am... — read more
Why aren’t all Unconventionals just sold?
If I understand correctly they’ve been profitable only 2 quarters. Why are they still part of the portfolio when it’s a capital sink? Is there some accounting stuff I’m missing or are they really holding Upstream back? And why are they picking... — read more
Reshaping to oblivion?
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/186HuGhM Time to bring back this jewel from the recent past after onshore Avanti reorg: Most of the hard workers are gone unfortunately. We are left with many SMEs in brown-nosing who specialize in online coffee... — read more
The grass is greener
I got laid off last year from shell after many years as an strong performing engineer. I was devastated when it happened but not long after I got a comparable position with a smaller operator. It has been the greatest thing to ever happen. Less... — read more
Our glory days are over
According to information I'm getting off the internet Shell reserves will be at 40% at 2030 and 5% at 2040 (No More Exploration to keep reserves up). So my guess we should start hearing information about more facilities going up for sale to help... — read more
Plenty of available jobs
I started looking recently and I didn't think I'd find many options since people keep saying that they're having trouble finding any openings. Well, I have to say that wasn't the case for me. There are plenty of openings if you're willing to move... — read more
Seeing Teslas Everywhere!!!
Am i the only one seeing Teslas everywhere? EV space is still small 2% of new car sales in the USA. How will shell fare? This may be decades away but will obvioualy impact upstream, midstream and downstream parts of the biisnness.
SVS 2021 Official Outcome
I was informed verbally by my Line Manager in early March that my 2021 SVS application was not successful. Will I receive an official letter from Shell HR?
Impact letters?
Heard expats affected by reshape have had their notice of termination of contracts ahead of finding out if they will keep their same jobs. i am not expat wondering if local staff have got their letters, as i have not received one and i am impacted by... — read more
Claiming a work culture that cares while threating job loss.
Leave it to shell management to create a hostile work environment in the middle of a pandemic. They'll barely compensate their FTE who they force to cross picket lines while they basically threaten contractors to either cross the picket line or... — read more
Did I Make A Mistake Coming Here...down stream engineer
Hello I'm an engineer here. Almost 2 years ago I decided to come to Shell over a petrochemical company (think Ineos, chevron phillips etc). Shell paid 10% more. I think I am starting to regret that decision...in my 2 years here...5 refineries have... — read more
Every survival motivates you to stay a little more?
I’ve survived too many layoffs and various moves that I didn’t like at all and that’s the only reason I’m still not leaving here. Although this is not even a shadow of the former company, every survival motivates me to stay a little longer. On the... — read more
Do you regret being too loyal?
I’ve been here for a long time and only now I am starting to regret that I didn’t switch more companies when I had the opportunity. It’s too late now. Here it's become impossible to find any fulfillment other than money. Milking a cow is good, but... — read more
Overwhelmed with work?
In my 15 or more years here, I have never had more work to do. Without any exaggeration, I am literally overwhelmed with work. It’s certainly better than being fired and not having a job, but this is really too much for me. Is anyone else in a... — read more
I'd love to leave Shell
if I could find a better job at another O&G company. Sadly, no matter how hard I try there either aren't any available jobs or there are but the company is in even worse shape than we are. To be honest, I'm at an age where changing industries is not... — read more
Shell Unloading Anacortes to CVX?
Chevron eyes deal for Shell oil refinery in Pacific Northwest: sources BY Reuters — 11:44 PM ET 03/26/2021 By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) - Chevron Corp ( CVX Loading... Loading... ) has emerged as a leading contender to buy a Royal Dutch... — read more
Return to Office whether you feel comfortable or not (to save your job)
Nice timing on Gretchen's note, eh? If you are impacted by Reshape and having to post for your job, are you really going to tell your line manager NO if he asks you if you want to return to the office in April? He holds the power to whether or not... — read more
Is Shell a company of ethics, integrity and honesty? Really?
In the last 10-15 years Shell leadership started many oil and gas projects and after spending billions of dollars in giving away contracts to EPC companies, equipment vendors, etc., Shell cancelled these projects claiming delays, cost overruns, fall... — read more
"Reshaping" Talent cards in Acrobat?
Anybody is beautifying their Talent pdfs pre-submission? The company rules appear to be silent on the issue ...
Bust Up in Bukom - Will Management Bow to Union Pressure?
Bukom management has now finalised the list of names to be cut. But Union is not happy about the list and wants it reviewed under the guise that they want to ensure the criteria used is fair and transparent. So will this spineless management... — read more
Profit over safety
Shell values money more than safety. That’s why they choose the unsafe practice of running that derilect plant through freezes and hurricanes. That’s also why it blew up in the 90s. Profits over safety every time. I don’t understand why this post... — read more
How Often Have These Mass Layoffs Been & Difficulty Finding Work After?
Hey guys I am curious how often Shell does these mass layoffs? 2020 and 2015 are the years I remember, what were the previous years if anyone knows? And how hard is it for someone technical to get a job after they leave Shell. I am an engineer... — read more
Volunteering for layoffs
Is there a way to volunteer?
Ageism is everyone’s problem
Of course, it is not a problem only in this company, but in general throughout corporate America, but I think that the younger generations should think about it and talk about it more, because no one will be young forever. I feel very humiliated that... — read more
Upskilling Upstream?
What are the chances that upstream workers will be able to retrain and successfully apply for IG and New Energies (Renewable Solutions etc) jobs? Or are mass Upstream layoffs in the cards in the next few decades? What type of Upstream workers have... — read more
New chairman - brighter future?
Do you expect any significant changes now that the arrival of the new chairman has been announced? These are his words: “I believe Shell has an exceptional portfolio of future-facing assets and I look forward to working with Ben van Beurden and... — read more
March layoffs - any news?
Somebody mentioned something about possible March layoffs a while ago, what happened with that?
Job lists out tomorrow
Thoughts, seems like a mess of a system
SVS takers eligible for unemployment?
In the US, if you take SVS, can you apply for unemployment afterwards?
Why bother keeping deer park?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN2AN2GW It’s not news that this site is a problem site. It’s hasn’t been reliable in decades. Does trading really make that much money off this site to justify keeping it? — read more