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Shell

Also known as: British multinational Shell · Shell plc

Shell — major oil and gas company that reported $6.92 billion in first-quarter 2026 profits amid Middle East conflict disruptions.

2026-05-072026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    said that Tegbe was involved in fiscal policy restructuring at all levels of government, and has worked with organisations such as the Nigerian Communications Commission, Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Nigeria Revenue Service, Shell

    President Tinubu Swears In New Ministers
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Graduates will acquire both technical and business skills needed to establish their own automotive workshops, operate lubricant service centres, or serve as distributors and retailers of Shell lubricants.

    Vivo Energy, ATI sign MoU to develop certified automotive professionals
  4. Joy Online

    British multinational Shell continued operating a major oil pipeline in Nigeria for years even though it knew it was causing widespread pollution – despite a warning from its own staff and its own technical standards, internal documents obtained by the BBC show.

    Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
  5. Business & Financial Times

    On May 27, TOR received approximately one million barrels of Bonga crude oil aboard the Motor Tanker MT Cap Felix under a tolling arrangement involving Fujairah/Triangle Commodities Trading, which sourced the cargo from Shell.

    TOR clears six-year audit backlog
  6. Joy Online

    It is also not clear for now how the other major players in the industry, including Goil, Shell, Total and Zen Petroleum will react to this development.

    Some OMCs begin increase in fuel prices; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢15.20
  7. May 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The shipment, purchased from Shell and supplied through TOR’s tolling partner, Fujairah/Triangle Commodities Trading (TCT), forms part of broader efforts to revitalise the refinery’s operations and ensure a steady supply of petroleum products to the Ghanaian market.

    TOR MD honoured for outstanding Public Sector Leadership at 10th Ghana CEOs Summit
  9. Joy Online

    Last month, BP reported that its profits for the first three months of the year had more than doubled, while Shell announced last week that its earnings had jumped.

    Oil price predicted to remain above $100 for rest of year
  10. Joy Online

    Last month, BP reported that its profits for the first three months of the year had more than doubled, while Shell announced last week that its earnings had jumped.

    Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war
  11. Joy Online

    Shell also beat analysts’ expectations when it reported a rise in first-quarter profits to $6.92bn.

    The companies making billions from the Iran war
  12. Joy Online

    Shell also beat analysts’ expectations when it reported a rise in first-quarter profits to $6.92bn.

    The companies making billions from the Iran war

Wednesday 10 June

  1. President Tinubu swears in two new cabinet ministers

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore in Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs on Monday, following the resignations of their predecessors Adebayo Adelabu and Yusuf Tuggar. Tegbe holds degrees in civil engineering and business administration, and has over 35 years of experience in fiscal and economic reform.

    10 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 4 June

  1. Vivo Energy and ATI launch automotive apprenticeship programme

    Vivo Energy Ghana and the Applied Technology Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a technical apprenticeship initiative that equips young mechanics, particularly in the informal sector, with industry-relevant technical expertise through classroom instruction and hands-on training. The programme aims to enhance employability, promote professionalism, and foster safety and technical excellence in the automotive industry, while also equipping graduates with business skills to establish their own workshops or service centres.

    4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Shell operated polluting Nigeria pipeline despite internal warnings

    Internal documents show Shell continued operating a major oil pipeline in Nigeria for years despite knowing it was causing widespread pollution, despite a 2008 warning from a senior executive about risks from theft and infrastructure failures. UK legal proceedings by Niger Delta communities seek Shell liability for pollution from over 100 leaks between 2011 and 2013.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. TOR clears six-year audit backlog, returns to profitability

    Tema Oil Refinery has completed audited financial statements for 2019–2025 and posted a Profit Before Tax of GH¢1.24 billion in 2025, its first year of profitability in a decade. The State Interests and Governance Authority commended the refinery for resolving the audit backlog and achieving financial recovery through improved governance and operational reforms.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 1 June

  1. Some OMCs increase fuel prices; Star Oil petrol at GH¢15.20

    Some Oil Marketing Companies have begun increasing petroleum product prices from June 1, 2026, in line with the bi-weekly price review under the deregulation policy. Star Oil raised petrol to GH¢15.20 per litre, matching the National Petroleum Authority's price floor, while the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies projects petrol could rise 4.20–6.20%.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. TOR MD wins award for transformative public sector leadership

    Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Edmond Kombat was honoured for exceptional leadership and strategic vision at the 10th Ghana CEOs Summit. The recognition follows TOR's recent receipt of one million barrels of Bonga crude oil and efforts to revitalise refinery operations.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Global oil prices forecast to stay above $100 this year

    JP Morgan predicts oil will remain in the "low $100s" for much of the year even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, as supplies would not return to normal service quickly. Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel following tensions between the US and Iran over ceasefire negotiations.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Oil prices surge as Trump rejects Iran's war-ending proposal

    Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trading after President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran, responding through Pakistan as mediator, called for an immediate end to the conflict and guarantees against further US-Israeli attacks, while Brent crude rose 3.8% to $105.20 a barrel and US crude increased 4% to $99.30.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Oil and gas giants profit from Middle East conflict disruptions

    As the US-Israel war in Iran drives up energy prices and disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, major oil and gas companies report record profits. BP's first-quarter profits more than doubled to $3.2 billion, Shell reported $6.92 billion in first-quarter profits, and TotalEnergies saw profits jump by almost a third to $5.4 billion, with European firms benefiting from volatile energy prices and trading operations.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Oil and gas companies profit from Middle East conflict

    Major oil and gas companies including BP, Shell, and TotalEnergies have reported record profits as conflict and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz have driven up energy prices and volatility. BP's profits more than doubled to $3.2bn, Shell reported $6.92bn in first-quarter profits, and TotalEnergies saw profits jump by almost a third to $5.4bn.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Shell profits surge amid Iran war oil price spike

    Shell reported first-quarter profits of $6.92bn, up from $5.58bn a year earlier, as oil prices soared following disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies. The price spike resulted from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which typically carries about 20% of global oil and LNG supplies.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Shell reports $6.92bn profit surge amid Iran war oil price spike

    Shell's first-quarter profits reached $6.92bn, up from $5.58bn a year earlier, driven by sharp increases in oil prices following the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which typically carries about 20% of global oil and LNG supplies.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

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