Shell World stories

I'm not a big ego CEO type

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 06:26:10 GMT

Peter Voser reveals his vision for the future at Shell, and a little about himself, as he takes on his new role as Chief Executive.

View from the top

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:20:00 GMT

Jeroen van der Veer on his career, the energy future and how he won’t miss the workload as he prepares to step down as Shell Chief Executive.

Saving energy in a cold climate

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Adetoun Mustapha, Shell Nigerian business economist, travels to Kyrgyzstan to help develop energy efficiency.

Organic farmers reap rewards

Fri, 29 May 2009 07:30:00 GMT

Farmers in the Philippines are learning how to produce more crops while respecting the land.

Making every drop of fuel count

Mon, 18 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Teams at the Shell Europe Eco-marathon 2009 broke records with ingenious vehicles designed for maximum fuel efficiency.

Tackling the business of human rights

Thu, 7 May 2009 06:45:00 GMT

Professor John Ruggie, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, talks about how companies should address human rights.

Supersized tankers fuel farms and mines

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:30:00 GMT

In remote areas of Australia fuel delivery to mines and farms can mean crossing vast distances in extreme heat. To meet the challenge, Shell uses triple tankers.

Under pressure in the North Sea

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Carrying out maintenance nearly 100 metres below the surface of the sea is tough work, reveals deep-sea diver Jimmy Duell.

Digging deeper into old rock

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Unearthing the secrets of old rock can help in the search for more oil and gas, says Shell Chief Scientist for Geology Bruce Levell.

Tough times, tough choices

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Chief Executive Jeroen van der Veer says tough times lie ahead, but investment to tackle the energy challenge must go on.

Unlocking India's natural gas resources

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:45:00 GMT

India is keen to find increasing sources of fuel to meet growing energy demand. New gas resources there are a step towards a cleaner environment for one of the world's most populous countries.

Catching the wind: the search for energy storage

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Wind turbines provide clean energy, until the wind stops. Companies explore ways to store wind energy so it van be used on demand.

Saving energy poses tough challenges

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:45:00 GMT

With prices high, saving energy saves money and benefits the environment. But, as people in one small town have found, it's not easy.

Zara Khatib's quest to save precious water

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Zara Khatib believes industry has a role to play in helping to conserve the world's valuable water resources.

Developments to watch

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Promising new technologies to access remote areas for producing oil and gas, to make affordable roads in rural areas and purifying water are among developments to watch in the energy industry.