Source: European Parliament
Antonio Decaro
Inese Vaidere
Borys Budka (A10-0083/2025)
Source: European Parliament
Source: US Department of Energy
WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the withdrawal of the determination of miscellaneous gas products as a covered consumer product under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). This action is yet another step toward President Trump’s pledge to lower costs for the American people by expanding choice and cutting red tape. By withdrawing this rule, DOE will exempt miscellaneous gas products—a category that includes decorative hearths and outdoor heaters—from a range of unnecessary regulations on their manufacture and sale.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Energy is returning to common sense – and that means giving the American people the ability to choose which heaters they use in their own backyards,” U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said. “To date, rescinding or delaying unnecessary consumer regulations such as this have saved the taxpayers nearly $24 billion – and we’re just getting started.”
“Previous DOE rulemaking on this subject lumped together several products that are dissimilar in form and function, subjecting manufacturers to an awkward and unnecessary regulatory framework,” Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Lou Hrkman said. “By withdrawing the previous determination and repealing these unclear definitions, the Trump Administration is sending a clear signal that these markets will be allowed to thrive without fear of undue government interference.”
Prior to today’s action, miscellaneous gas products were classified as covered products under Part A of Title III of the EPCA, and therefore potentially subject to burdensome standards for energy conservation. The withdrawal of this classification, along with the repeal of the definitions for “miscellaneous gas products,” “decorative hearth product,” and “outdoor heater” from the Code of Federal Regulations, will allow the market for these products to freely develop without needing to account for new conservation standards from DOE.
In addition to today’s action, DOE has officially withdrawn four proposed conservation standards, simplified its water-conservation standards by repealing a convoluted definition of “showerhead,” requested public comment on measures that would deregulate the market for portable electric spas, and further delayed the implementation of efficiency standards for manufactured housing, walk-in coolers and freezers, efficiency standards for gas instantaneous water heaters and commercial refrigeration equipment, and test procedures for central air conditioning and heat pumps. DOE is also soliciting public feedback on changes to the rulemaking process for conservation standards that would reduce costs and restore freedom for consumers and manufacturers alike.
The effective date of this final rule is 30 days after publishing in the Federal Register. For further details, read the full text of the final rule.
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Source: US Department of Energy
WASHINGTON—The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced new leadership to tackle the challenge of strengthening and securing the U.S. energy system and ensuring America can lead the global race for AI leadership. To unleash American Energy Dominance, the systems and infrastructure that produce and deliver energy to the American people must be reliable, resilient, and secure. As energy demand continues to grow, the U.S. needs to upgrade both existing energy infrastructure and build new infrastructure – all of which must be done with resilience and security as priorities.
To advance these goals, today DOE is announcing that the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) will be led by DOE Chief of Staff Alex Fitzsimmons. Carl Coe, who currently leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at DOE, will assume the role of DOE Chief of Staff.
“The race for global leadership in AI is the new Manhattan Project, and winning this race depends on our ability to increase access to abundant supplies of reliable, affordable energy and build secure infrastructure,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. “The Department of Energy is focused on the need to meet growing energy demand while strengthening the resilience and security of U.S. energy infrastructure against all threats and hazards.
“Alex has served as a critical leader across the Department in our first 100 days, and his expertise and ability to take on complex problems make him the right person to spearhead this important office. I am grateful for his ongoing leadership within the Department, and I look forward to continuing to work with Carl Coe in his new role as Chief of Staff.”
As Chief of Staff to the Secretary, Alex Fitzsimmons led the DOE beach-head team on day one and through the first 100 days of the Administration. He has an extensive background in energy technology policy, having served at DOE in the first Trump Administration. Alex has also completed a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Georgia Tech.
Carl Coe joined the Department of Energy to lead DOGE efforts in 2025. In this role, he has worked closely with Secretary Wright and 40 key offices in DOE focused on process improvement and cost savings.
Coe grew up in Ohio and graduated from Ohio State University. He spent 17 years with PTC in various senior roles, including positions in London, Brazil, and Americas. While at PTC, he worked extensively with the Department of Energy and the National Labs focused on product development and lifecycle management. In 2018, Coe acquired Mango Practice Management, and over the next 5 years with Coe serving as CEO, the company grew by over 700%.
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Source: European Parliament 2
AMENDMENTS 002-005
REPORT
on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 as regards the role of gas storage for securing gas supplies ahead of the winter season
(COM(2025)0099 – C10-0041/2025 – 2025/0051(COD))
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Rapporteur: Borys Budka
Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Juan Ciscomani (Arizona)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Local and national stakeholders are praising U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani for his efforts to protect Medicaid and ensure that vulnerable populations, like the working poor, single mothers, the elderly, continue to receive the benefits they depend on.
“Medicaid benefits are a lifeline for our vulnerable populations, and I am committed to continue working to ensure these individuals are able to access the healthcare and support they need,” said Ciscomani. “While I support targeted reforms to fix flaws in the program, improve the delivery of care, and reduce the rate of improper payments, I cannot, and will not, support any legislation that reduces Medicaid benefits for vulnerable populations the program was intended to serve, like the working poor, individuals with disabilities, single mothers, and the elderly.”
This effort is supported by a number of local and national stakeholders including: El Rio Health, Banner Health, United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona (UCPSA), Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Carondelet Health Network, the Arizona Association of Providers for People with Disabilities, the National Medical Association, Advocates for Community Health, the American Cancer Society in Arizona, the Federation of American Hospitals, American Health Care Association, America’s Essential Hospitals, the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), the Arc of Tucson, and Advocates for Community Health.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
Clint Kuntz, Chief Executive Officer of El Rio Health: “We applaud Congressman Juan Ciscomani for taking action in support of preserving Medicaid coverage. Medicaid is a vital lifeline for millions of Americans and even small cuts to this program could cause catastrophic effects for both the physical and economic health of our local communities. As a Community Health Center, El Rio Health is proud to serve these patients every day and ensure they receive the care they need to live healthy, productive lives.”
Amy Perry, President and Chief Executive Officer of Banner Health: “The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s version of Medicaid, is essential for millions of Arizonans to access high quality healthcare. Today, AHCCCS covers 26% of the state’s population, and proposed cuts to this program threaten access to care. This includes infants, children, pregnant women, the elderly, disabled, veterans, and the working poor. Reducing federal funding will leave our vulnerable community members without support and hospitals, rural care sites, and other critical access providers in peril.”
Dr. Cindy Mars, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of UCPSA: “At UCPSA, we are encouraged by Representative Ciscomani’s support in opposing cuts to Medicaid. His action demonstrates a clear understanding of the essential role Medicaid plays in ensuring that individuals with disabilities can live with dignity and independence in their communities. We appreciate his commitment to protecting the services that uplift families and sustain the workforce that cares for our most vulnerable.”
Rhonda Murray, Chief Operating Officer of UCPSA: “The health, independence, and very futures of people with disabilities depend on the strength of Medicaid. Cutting it would have heartbreaking and irreversible consequences. We thank Representative Ciscomani for standing up for our communities and ask him to continue his support to protect Medicaid and the people who rely on it every day.”
Dr. Virginia Caine, President of the National Medical Association: “Medicaid helps to ensure that hospitals and other healthcare providers can serve those in need. The National Medical Association believes it is important not to sacrifice the health and dignity of our most vulnerable neighbors. Doing so could negatively impact health outcomes, including mortality rates, and management of chronic diseases. We are in full support of Medicaid and advocate for its continued use.”
Chiricahua Community Health Centers: “Congressman Juan Ciscomani once again showed courage by signing onto a second letter calling for the protection of Medicaid. It builds on his earlier advocacy with the Congressional Hispanic Conference and signals meaningful leadership. But this fight isn’t over. We’re counting on Congressman Ciscomani to keep standing strong for the health of Arizona’s families by protecting Medicaid – health insurance that not only supports those who qualify but additionally supports the entire structure of rural healthcare access.”
Carondelet Health Network: “We appreciate Congressman Ciscomani’s work to oppose cuts to the Medicaid program that would harm constituents, providers, and Arizona’s economy. He signed onto a letter to House Leadership making it clear that he will not vote in favor of legislation that reduces Medicaid benefits. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss the impact of cuts to the Medicaid program and for his leadership on this critical issue.”
The American Cancer Society in Arizona: “Thank you Rep. Ciscomani for publicly stating the importance of Medicaid for your constituents and people nationwide in your letter to House leadership. Medicaid is a lifeline for cancer patients and all those at risk of developing this disease.”
The Arc of Tucson: “Thank you Rep. Ciscomani for your courageous stand, along with twelve other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, by writing a letter urging Congress to protect Medicaid during budget negotiations. We commend these leaders for their commitment to protecting Medicaid.”
ANCOR: “ANCOR appreciates Representative Ciscomani’s leadership in speaking out at this crucial time as cuts to Medicaid threaten the ability of people with disabilities to remain in their homes and communities. We are grateful to the Congressman for his firm commitment to protecting Medicaid from cuts that would have harmful impacts on our communities, families, and the provider network that supports people with disabilities through critical long-term services and supports.”
The Federation of American Hospitals: “Thank you, Rep. Ciscomani, for your commitment to protecting coverage and access to healthcare for your 207,131 constituents on Medicaid and the millions more seniors, children, and people with disabilities who rely on the program.”
American Health Care Association: “Thank you to the twelve Republicans who are standing up for seniors and our most vulnerable on Medicaid, especially those in nursing homes. In a new letter, they draw a red line – protect Medicaid or risk losing support for the reconciliation bill.”
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Source: US Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07)
Contact: Riley Pingree
(May 1, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 906, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act.
Currently, U.S. law does not require public disclosure of companies tied to foreign adversaries operating in our technology and telecommunications markets. Although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is prohibited from issuing new licenses to entities deemed national security threats, some companies linked to adversarial governments still hold certain approvals.
This bicameral, bipartisan legislation, introduced by U.S. Representative Robert Wittman (VA-01) and co-led by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), would require the FCC to publish a list of companies that both hold FCC authorizations and have any ownership ties to adversarial foreign governments, including China, Russia, Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea.
“This week, Congress voted to protect the security and privacy of every American,” said Congressman Kean. “I am pleased to have co-led this bipartisan effort, which strengthens the FCC’s ability to hold foreign adversaries like China and Russia accountable for exploiting our telecommunications infrastructure. The FACT Act is necessary to securing our networks and ensures Americans are no longer left in the dark about who has access to them. It is important that we work across the aisle to recognize this threat and to reinforce our national security.”
Congressman Wittman (VA-01) said, “The House’s passage of my bipartisan FACT Act marks real progress in countering foreign threats to our tech infrastructure. The Chinese Communist Party continues to use every tool at its disposal to surveil Americans and infiltrate our telecommunications and technology markets. This legislation is a critical step toward exposing the CCP’s malign influence and preventing foreign adversaries from having unfettered access to our telecommunications infrastructure. I’ll continue advocating for strong, bipartisan action to protect our national security.”
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce said, “The enemies of America have made a concerted effort to destabilize and undermine our communications networks. The FACT Act will increase awareness of whether companies with licenses or other authorizations to access our networks have ties to adversaries like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. I thank Rep. Kean for his work gathering overwhelming bipartisan support for this legislation to secure our infrastructure and improve our national security.”
Read the full text of the bill here.
Congressman Kean was the Republican lead of the FACT Act on the Energy and Commerce Committee, making this his first co-led bill and fourth cosponsored bill to pass the House during the 119th Congress.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)
Headline: Newhouse Leads Effort to Preserve Investments in Nuclear Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led his colleagues in a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) advocating for the preservation of critical tax credits for nuclear energy development.
“The United States is facing unprecedented demand for energy, and empowering nuclear development is critical in becoming truly energy dominant,” said Rep. Newhouse. “The federal investment we have seen so far is already delivering results by unlocking billions of dollars in private investments and putting the United States on track to be the global leader of reliable, affordable nuclear energy. Preserving these investments unleashes American energy and charts a course for production capabilities unlike anything we have ever seen.”
The letter, advocating for the preservation of Sections 45U, 45Y, and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code, was signed by 25 Members of Congress.
Read the full letter here.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05)
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) announced the winner of the 2025 Fifth District Congressional Art Competition (CAC). Cynclair Wilson, a junior at Maurice J. McDonough High School in Charles County, won the competition with her piece titled “Ancestral Wisdom.”
Cynclair Wilson’s winning piece, “Ancestral Wisdom“
“Congratulations to Cynclair Wilson on winning the 2025 Fifth District Congressional Art Competition,” said Congressman Hoyer. “Her artwork is profoundly moving and heartfelt, and I am inspired by her ability to produce a work of art that is both skillful and deeply emotional to behold. I look forward to viewing her thought-provoking piece in the Capitol complex this year.”
“Iam deeply honored and humbled to receive this award for my piece Ancestral Wisdom in the Congressional Art Competition. This work is profoundly personal to me—it is a reflection of my identity as an African American woman, a tribute to the strength and pride of the ancestors who paved the way, and a visual echo of the struggles they endured so that I could stand here today. I am grateful for the opportunity to share this story, and I accept this recognition not only in celebration of the past, but also with hope for the future. Thank you for seeing me, and for honoring the legacy that lives through this art,” said Cynclair Wilson.
Cynclair Wilson lives in Charles County, Maryland. Her artwork, titled “Ancestral Wisdom,” was created using gouache paint and illustrates a depiction of a young girl with the hands of her ancestors on her shoulders. Behind her are representations of traumas of the past her ancestors have endured. The hands seem to be imparting their wisdom into her so that she can face the future with the lessons and experiences they have gained.
“I am also thrilled to congratulate our other top placement winners,” continued Congressman Hoyer. “Each piece of artwork demonstrated great skill, and I was extremely impressed by the creations. These submissions further highlight the outstanding talent of young people in Maryland’s Fifth District. I congratulate every student who participated in the 2025 competition. I want to especially thank the members of the art jury who took great care to carefully evaluate each piece and determine our 2025 winner. This was no easy feat with such a talented group of young Marylanders.”
2nd Place – Natalie Grosek; Calvert High School in Calvert County; “The Journey: Power and Hardships.”
3rd Place – Kendall Nosich; Homeschool in Charles County; “Work In Progress,” Acrylic on Canvas.
4th Place – Ryan Hatch; Leonardtown High School in St. Mary’s County; “Internal Hardware,” Acrylic, Charcoal on Paper, Clear Vinyl (2023 CAC Winner).
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Lauren Little; South River High School in Anne Arundel County; “Grammy’s Front Yard,” Oil on Canvas.
Aspen Ellerbe; Leonardtown High School in St. Mary’s County; “Florilegium: To Gather a Bouquet of Sweet Literary Blossoms.“
Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE
Headline: Building Climate Resilience: OSCE Chairpersonship Event in Vienna
VIENNA, 2 May 2025 – Over 140 participants from OSCE Participating States, Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Institutions, civil society, and international organizations gathered in Vienna for the “Resilient Together in a Changing Climate” Chairpersonship Event, organized under Finland’s 2025 OSCE Chairpersonship on 28 to 29 April 2025.
The event addressed the interconnected challenges of climate change, energy security, biodiversity protection, and political stability, emphasizing the need for comprehensive, inclusive approaches to enhance resilience across the OSCE area.
Opening the event, Vesa Häkkinen, Chairperson of the OSCE Permanent Council and Permanent Representative of Finland to the OSCE, said, “The OSCE has been proactive in addressing the implications of environmental degradation, energy security, and climate change as part of its comprehensive concept for security.” In recognition of this year’s 50-year anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, he added that “respect for the OSCE’s core principles must remain the basis of all action”.
In her keynote, Special Representative of the Chairperson-in-Office on Climate and Security Kerstin Stendahl underlined: “In today’s turbulent world, the concept of the triple planetary crisis is evolving into that of a polycrisis, which includes other elements of discord such as wars, financial crises, social inequalities, and technological disruptions.”
Bakyt Dzhusupov, Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, focused on the need for resilient energy systems: “Developing climate-resilient energy systems that are adaptive, efficient, and innovative is essential — not only to confront rising challenges but also to advance secure, equitable, and reliable energy access for all.”
Throughout the sessions, participants shared practical approaches to building resilience, discussed future scenarios for climate-related risks, and highlighted the importance of joint efforts across sectors and borders. The war against Ukraine featured in all sessions, with the Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine also appearing as high-level speaker.
A field visit on 29 April offered participants the opportunity to observe local initiatives integrating renewable energy generation with biodiversity protection, underscoring the importance of addressing both energy development and ecosystem preservation in the context of climate resilience.
Organized with the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, the event reflects Finland’s 2025 Chairpersonship priorities to enhance security through a whole-of-society approach to environmental challenges, climate change, and sustainable development.
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA
(Graphic: P. Gregory/IAEA)
The deadline to submit abstracts for scientific posters for the IAEA’s International Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine — X Ray Vision to be hosted in Vienna, Austria from 8 t0 12 December 2025, has been extended to 30 May 2025.
The conference, co-sponsored by the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization, will extend on the achievements of previous IAEA conferences on the topic held in 2012 and 2017 focusing on the radiation protection and safety of patients and health professionals undergoing or using radiation to diagnose and treat health conditions.
The latest research shows that about 4.2 billion medical radiological examinations are performed each year, and this number continues to grow: for example, more computed tomography (CT) scanners are being installed in clinics around the world to replace conventional X ray procedures, while in nuclear medicine therapy, there is increasing use of radionuclides for treating metastatic cancer cells. In addition, an estimated 6.2 million courses of radiation therapy treatment are performed each year. New medical radiation technology and procedures continue to be developed.
“The conference will review significant global developments in the radiation protection of patients and health professionals taking into account current trends and advances in medical radiation technology and procedures,” said Hildegarde Vandenhove, Director of the IAEA Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety.
“By bringing together experts in the field we aim to identify future challenges and opportunities so that we can all benefit from the latest technologies in the safest possible way,” added Vandenhove.
Source: Scottish Government
£8.5 million to support new projects in the North East and Moray.
Communities across the North East and Moray will benefit from over £8 million of funding to create jobs in low carbon industries and enhance green and net zero skills.
The Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund (JTF) helps finance industry and community projects working towards the transition to net zero by creating green jobs, supporting innovation, and securing the highly skilled workforce of the future.
The JTF will be reopen for applications for the first time since 2022, and the Scottish Government is urging organisations, businesses and communities to apply for funding to support new projects.
Since 2022, a total of £75 million has been invested through the fund supporting projects including:
Acting Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin announced the JTF will reopen for applications during a site visit to offshore wind assembly company, Sarens PSG. The organisation received £150,000 through the JTF’s Supply Chain Pathway and Energy Transition Challenge Fund delivered by ETZ Ltd, to upgrade their site to train the next generation of offshore wind technicians, engineers and operators.
Ms Martin said:
“Scotland’s innovation, expertise and vast renewable energy resources will not only benefit the planet – but deliver new economic opportunities and new jobs for households and communities across the country.
“It is vital that as we move towards net zero, workers, communities and businesses are able to capture the opportunities that the transition brings, and I have seen first-hand today the positive impact that the Just Transition Fund is having on people in the North East.
“From enabling pioneering research that is accelerating the energy transition to providing skills interventions that directly support the transferability of the existing workforce – the Just Transition Fund is helping to safeguard jobs and livelihoods in the region for future generations.
“This new £8 million funding from the Scottish Government responds directly to the immediate priorities within the region and will support projects with a specific focus on jobs, skills and economic opportunities. I strongly believe the North East will continue to be a titan in energy and that Scotland’s greatest contribution to the global climate challenge is our renewable energy potential. The Just Transition Fund is an important part of a wider programme of investment to deliver on that potential, including the Energy Transition Fund and our £125 million investment in the City Region Deal.”
Maggie McGinlay, Chief Executive of ETZ Ltd, said:
“The supply chain is the very lifeblood of our energy sector and it is vital that we provide companies with the support required to capitalise on the vast opportunities that energy transition provide.
“The Challenge Fund was established to accelerate the development of new industry-related facilities, new equipment and existing infrastructure upgrades – including digital infrastructure – and to drive innovation and market entry into low carbon and green energy opportunities.
“To date, the fund has awarded £5.27 million to 41 companies across Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray, successfully unlocking an additional £12.85 million in private investment so the strong appetite for energy transition across the region’s supply chain is evident. We welcome the Scottish Government’s ongoing support for this targeted initiative and the role ETZ Ltd has played as a valued partner of choice in delivering it.”
David Reid, Highlands and Islands Enterprise Area Manager for Moray, said:
“We’re pleased that JTF funding for 2025-26 has opened for applications. Moray has many close ties, economically and geographically, to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. This puts us in a strong position to capitalise on being part of the area on which the fund is focused.
“I’d therefore encourage businesses, third sector enterprises and public sector partners with projects across Moray to register their interest in support from the fund.”
Background
Applications will open on Tuesday 6 May at Just Transition Fund.
Green industrial strategy – gov.scot
Sarens PSG received £150,000 through ETZ Ltd’s Supply Chain Pathway and Energy Transition Challenge Fund in 2024-25. The funding enabled upgrading of a recently acquired site at the ETZ Altens, Aberdeen. This comprised improvements to workshop facilities, operational equipment and site energy efficiency. Upgrades to the site will also enable training of the next generation of offshore wind technicians, engineers and operators.
This additional funding will be delivered alongside our continued commitment to £1 million per year for community projects through Just Transition Participatory Budgeting to ensure communities can have a direct say on where money is spent.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
MILPITAS, Calif., May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TurnOnGreen, Inc. (OTC:TOGI) (“TurnOnGreen” or the “Company”), a developer and provider of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging solutions and mission-critical power electronics products, today announced significant operational growth and market expansion for the fiscal year 2024, reinforcing the Company’s upward trajectory in the North American EV infrastructure sector.
Key 2024 Highlights:
“These metrics reflect accelerating demand for TurnOnGreen’s reliable and scalable charging infrastructure,” said Marcus Charuvastra, President of TurnOnGreen. “Our continued expansion across North America, coupled with a sharp increase in network activity, demonstrates the strong execution of our growth strategy and the rapid adoption of our recurring user base.”
The Company attributes its growth to a combination of strategic partnerships, expanded deployment in key metropolitan and secondary markets, and increased utilization across its municipal fleets, hospitality, education and commercial segments. TurnOnGreen’s integrated hardware and network management platform enables real-time data analysis, dynamic pricing and driver engagement, which the Company sees as core differentiators in the highly competitive EV charging sector.
“As the preferred charging partner for school districts, utilities and major hotel brands, TurnOnGreen is committed to continuing to expand its North American EV charging footprint,” said Amos Kohn, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to focus on capturing high-growth market opportunities and expanding our subscription base on an annual basis,” added Mr. Kohn.
Outlook
TurnOnGreen intends to capitalize on the momentum built in 2024 with further network expansion, ongoing R&D investment, and pursuit of high-impact opportunities across the public and private sectors. Management remains focused on delivering long-term shareholder value through disciplined execution, scalable infrastructure development, and revenue growth.
About TurnOnGreen
TurnOnGreen, Inc. (OTC: TOGI) designs and manufactures innovative, feature-rich, top-quality power products for mission-critical applications, lifesaving and sustaining applications spanning multiple sectors in the harshest environments. The diverse markets we serve include defense and aerospace, medical and healthcare, industrial, telecommunications, and e-mobility. TurnOnGreen brings decades of experience to every project, working with our clients to develop leading-edge products to meet a wide range of needs. TurnOnGreen headquarters are located in Milpitas, CA; www.TurnOnGreen.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and the Company’s website at www.TurnOnGreen.com.
TurnOnGreen Investor Contact:
IR@TurnOnGreen.com or (877) 634-0982
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US Senate News:
Source: The White House
Last night, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order ending the taxpayer subsidization of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) — entities that receive tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds each year to spread radical, woke propaganda disguised as “news.”
Here are some examples of the trash that has passed for “news” at NPR and PBS:
NPR ran a story titled “Cannibalism: It’s ‘Perfectly Natural,’” in which an author described eating another human’s placenta: “It was really the prep that made it taste good. Granted, the [husband] was a chef and so he knew how to prepare it osso bucco style and used a really nice wine I had brought. It smelled great. It didn’t taste bad.”
In 2021, NPR declared the Declaration of Independence to be a document with “flaws and deeply ingrained hypocrisies.”
In 2022, NPR scrapped its decades-long Independence Day tradition of reading the Declaration of Independence on air to instead discuss “equality.”
NPR subsequently issued an “editor’s note” warning the Declaration of Independence is “a document that contains offensive language.”
NPR apologized for calling illegal immigrants “illegal.”
NPR sounded the alarm about young men who abstain from masturbating to pornography.
NPR featured a Valentine’s Day story centered around “queer animals,” in which it suggested the make-believe clownfish in “Finding Nemo” would’ve been better off as a female, that “banana slugs are hermaphrodites,” and that “some deer are nonbinary.”
PBS devoted a panel to what it “mean[s] to be woke” and “white privilege.”
NPR routinely promotes the chemical and surgical mutilation of children as so-called “gender-affirming care” without mentioning the irreversible damage caused by these procedures.
In 2021, a PBS station aired a “children’s program” that featured a drag queen named “Lil’ Miss Hot Mess.”
NPR educated the nation on the “whole community of genderqueer dinosaur enthusiasts” and “trans-ceratops.”
Then-PBS White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor characterized President Trump’s patriotic 2020 Mount Rushmore speech as a love letter to “white resentment” that promoted the “myth of America.”
NPR reported on the “cousin of diet culture” known as “healthism, which is the idea that we have to be healthy” — as if that was a bad thing.
NPR assigned three reporters to investigate how the thumbs-up emoji is racist.
NPR suggested doorway sizes are based on “latent fatphobia.”
PBS produced an entire movie celebrating a transgender teenager’s so-called “changing gender identity.”
NPR absurdly claimed “limited scientific evidence of physical advantage” exists between male and female athletes.
NPR lamented that “animals deserve pronouns, too.”
NPR ran a feature titled “What ‘Queer Ducks’ can teach teenagers about sexuality in the animal kingdom.”
In 2023, PBS’s Washington Week roundtable covered up Joe Biden’s clear mental decline, with far-left “journalist” Jeffrey Goldberg claiming Biden was actually “quite acute.”
NPR dedicated an entire segment to the “population of anthropomorphic animal enthusiasts known as ‘furries.’”
PBS produced a documentary making the case for reparations.
NPR disparagingly referred to pro-life Americans at the March for Life as “anti-abortion rights activists.”
NPR explored “the racial origins of fat phobia.”
NPR management asked its editors to avoid the term “biological sex” when discussing transgender issues.
PBS show Sesame Street partnered with CNN on a one-sided narrative to “address racism” amid the Black Lives Matter riots.
NPR and PBS have zero tolerance for non-leftist viewpoints:
In 2020, NPR refused to cover the explosive Hunter Biden laptop scandal in the runup to the election, baselessly claiming its “assertions don’t amount to much” and writing they “don’t want to waste the listeners’ and readers’ time on stories that are just pure distractions.”
When a 25-year veteran NPR reporter and editor spoke out about the network’s obsession with liberal causes, they suspended him.
The editor found that registered Democrats outnumbered Republicans 87 to zero in their newsroom.
NPR prolifically reported on the Russian collusion hoax, with the editor describing “[Adam] Schiff talking points” as “the drumbeat of NPR news reports.”
NPR CEO Katherine Maher once called President Trump “racist,” shared a photo of herself wearing a “Biden for President” campaign hat, serves on the board of a Soros-funded activist group, and described “reverence for the truth” as a “distraction.”
In 2023, a study found that congressional Republicans saw 85% negative coverage while congressional Democrats saw 54% positive coverage on PBS’s flagship news program.
According to a 2024 study, PBS news staff used 162 variations of the term “far-right,” but only six variations of “far-left.”
Media bias rating agency AllBias — which surveyed nearly 24,000 readers — found NPR’s bias aligns with “liberal, progressive or left-wing thought and/or policy agendas.”
NPR repeatedly dismissed the theory that COVID-19 originated in a lab — a conclusion now deemed likely by the FBI, CIA, and Department of Energy.
April 2020: “Scientists Debunk Lab Accident Theory Of Pandemic Emergence”
May 2020: “As Trump Pushes Theory Of Virus Origins, Some See Parallels In Lead-Up To Iraq War”
May 2021: “Many Scientists Still Think The Coronavirus Came From Nature”
March 2023: “Virologist says COVID origin report could make it harder to study dangerous diseases”
September 2024: “New research points to raccoon dogs in Wuhan market as pandemic trigger. It’s controversial”
A 2024 Media Research Center study found that PBS’s coverage of the Republican National Convention was 72% negative, while coverage of the Democratic National Convention was 88% positive.
Source: US State of Hawaii
Posted on May 1, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom, Office of the Governor Press Releases
STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
ANNE LOPEZ
ATTORNEY GENERAL
LOIO KUHINA
HAWAIʻI CONDEMNS ADMINISTRATION’S ILLEGAL ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH STATE LAWSUIT AGAINST BIG OIL
Hawaiʻi Sues Fossil Fuel Interests for Climate Deception
News Release 2025-59
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2025
HONOLULU – Attorney General Anne Lopez condemns the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi on April 30, 2025, seeking to preemptively halt a separate lawsuit against Big Oil companies for their deceptive conduct leading to the current climate crisis:
Attorney General Lopez said: “We have an obligation to the people of Hawaiʻi, to do everything in our power to fight deceptive practices from these fossil fuel companies that erode Hawaiʻi’s public health, natural resources and economy. The federal lawsuit filed by the Justice Department attempts to block Hawaiʻi from holding the fossil fuel industry responsible for deceptive conduct that caused climate change damage to Hawaiʻi.”
Governor Josh Green, M.D. states: “Hawaiʻi suffered a devastating climate-driven, wildfire-initiated disaster on Maui that resulted in the tragic loss of 102 lives and billions of dollars in damage. This climate-related wildfire was the deadliest in United States history in more than a century.”
“The use of the United States Department of Justice to fight on behalf of the fossil fuel industry is deeply disturbing and is a direct attack on Hawaiʻi’s rights as a sovereign state,” added Attorney General Lopez. “The state of Hawaiʻi will not be deterred from moving forward with our climate deception lawsuit. My department will vigorously oppose this gross federal overreach.”
Notwithstanding the federal lawsuit, Governor Josh Green M.D., and Attorney General Lopez today announced a lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for their deceptive conduct and failure to warn about their products’ climate change danger, now harming Hawaiʻi’s public health, infrastructure, natural resources and economy. The lawsuit was filed in the Circuit Court of the First Circuit.
“The climate crisis is here, and the costs of surviving it are rising every day,” said Governor Green. “Hawaiʻi taxpayers should not have to foot that bill. The burden should fall on those who deceived and failed to warn consumers about the climate dangers lurking in their products. This lawsuit is about holding those parties accountable, shifting the costs of surviving the climate crisis back where they belong, and protecting Hawaiʻi citizens into the future.”
The state’s lawsuit names seven groups of affiliated fossil fuel companies and the American Petroleum Institute, the largest oil and gas trade association in the United States. It alleges seven causes of action against all defendants, including violations of Hawaiʻi’s Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices Statute, failure to warn, harm to public trust resources, public and private nuisance, trespass, and negligence. The lawsuit also alleges civil aiding and abetting against the American Petroleum institute.
“These defendants had a duty to warn people about the climate dangers associated with their products, or to mitigate those dangers. But they did neither of those things,” said Attorney General Lopez. “Instead, they put profits ahead of people and facilitated the increased use of their dangerous products through decades of deceptive conduct. They violated Hawaiʻi law, harmed all Hawaiʻi residents, and will now be held accountable in a Hawaiʻi court.”
The lawsuit filed today details the history of defendants’ deceptive conduct, and many of the resulting harms inflicted on the state of Hawaiʻi as a result of that conduct. Some key excerpts from the complaint filed today:
The lawsuit requests a jury trial and seeks relief in the form of compensatory, punitive, and natural resource damages; civil penalties; disgorgement of profits; and an order enjoining Defendants from engaging in the unfair or deceptive acts or practices described in the lawsuit, among others.
A copy of the complaint as filed can be found here.
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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patria (Nasdaq:PAX) reported today its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The full detailed presentation of Patria’s first quarter 2025 results can be accessed on the Shareholders section of Patria’s website at https://ir.patria.com/.
Alex Saigh, Patria’s CEO, said: “Patria is off to a very exciting start to 2025 as fundraising totaled a record $3.2 billion, highlighting the expanded reach of our investment platforms and distribution capabilities, and putting us in a strong position to achieve our $6 billion fundraising target for the year. We also reported 1Q25 FRE of $42.6 million, or $0.27 per share, representing year-over-year growth of 21% and 16%, respectively, despite the volatility in the region. Also, FEAUM grew 6% sequentially and 46% year-over-year, and we generated over $700 million of organic net inflows, reflecting an annualized organic growth rate of 9%. While a looming trade war and rising global economic concerns create potential headwinds, we believe we are well positioned to generate the $200 to $225 million of FRE we are targeting for 2025 as the increased diversification of our platform is paying off in terms of fundraising and profitable organic growth, enhancing our confidence in the three-year targets we introduced at our Investor Day back on December 9th.”
Financial Highlights (reported in $ USD)
IFRS results included $13.6 million of net income attributable to Patria in Q1 2025. Patria generated Fee Related Earnings of $42.6 million in Q1 2025, up 21% from $35.1 million in Q1 2024, with an FRE margin of 55.1%. Distributable Earnings were $36.8 million for Q1 2025, or $0.23 per share.
Dividends
Patria declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share to record holders of common stock at the close of business on May 14th, 2025. This dividend will be paid on June 12th, 2025.
Conference Call
Patria will host its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call via public webcast on May 2nd, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET. To register and join, please use the following link:
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ah6qnzkp/
For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, there will be a webcast replay on the Shareholders section of Patria’s website at https://ir.patria.com/ shortly after the call’s completion.
About Patria
Patria is a global alternative asset management firm focused on the mid-market segment, specializing in resilient sectors across select regions. We are the leading asset manager in Latin America and have a strong presence in Europe through our extensive network of General Partners relationships. Our on-the-ground presence combines investment leaders, sector experts, company managers, and strategic relationships, allowing us to identify compelling investment opportunities accessible only to those with local proficiency. With 36 years of experience and over $45 billion in assets under management, we consistently deliver attractive returns through long-term investments, while promoting inclusive and sustainable development in the regions where we operate. Further information is available at www.patria.com.
Asset Classes: Private Equity, Solutions (GPMS), Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Public Equities
Main sectors: Agribusiness, Power & Energy, Healthcare, Logistics & Transportations, Food & Beverage and Digital & Tech Services
Investment Regions: Latin America, Europe and US
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Source: Government of India
Today is the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Adi Shankaracharya, Adi Shankaracharya ji awakened the consciousness of the nation by coming out of Kerala and establishing monasteries in different corners of the country, I pay tribute to him on this auspicious occasion: PM
India’s coastal states and our port cities will become key centres of growth for a Viksit Bharat: PM
Government in collaboration with the state governments has upgraded the port infrastructure under the Sagarmala project enhancing port connectivity: PM
Under PM-Gatishakti, the inter-connectivity of waterways, railways, highways and airways is being improved at a fast pace: PM
In the last 10 years investments under Public-Private Partnerships have not only upgraded our ports to global standards, but have also made them future ready: PM
The world will always remember Pope Francis for his spirit of service: PM
Posted On: 02 MAY 2025 1:16PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport worth Rs 8,800 crore to the nation today in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Addressing the gathering on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Adi Shankaracharya, the Prime Minister highlighted that three years ago, in September, he had the privilege of visiting the revered birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya. He expressed his joy that a grand statue of Adi Shankaracharya has been installed in the Vishwanath Dham complex in his parliamentary constituency, Kashi. He emphasized that this installation stands as a tribute to the immense spiritual wisdom and teachings of Adi Shankaracharya. He further highlighted that he also had the honor of unveiling the divine statue of Adi Shankaracharya at the sacred Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand. The Prime Minister noted that today marks another special occasion as the doors of the Kedarnath temple have been opened to devotees. Prime Minister Modi underscored that Adi Shankaracharya, originating from Kerala, established monasteries in different corners of the country, awakening the consciousness of the nation. He emphasized that his efforts laid the foundation for a unified and spiritually enlightened Bharat.
Shri Modi highlighted the vast ocean, rich with immense possibilities, standing on one side, while on the other, nature’s breathtaking beauty adds to the grandeur. Amidst all this, he emphasized that the Vizhinjam Deep-Water Sea Port has now emerged as a symbol of new age development. He extended his congratulations to the people of Kerala and the entire nation on this remarkable achievement.
Underscoring that the Vizhinjam Deep-Water Sea Port has been developed at a cost of ₹8,800 crore, the Prime Minister remarked that the capacity of this transshipment hub will triple in the coming years, enabling the smooth arrival of some of the world’s largest cargo ships. He pointed out that 75% of India’s transshipment operations were previously conducted at foreign ports, leading to significant revenue loss for the country. Emphasizing that this situation is now set to change, he asserted that India’s money will now serve India and the funds that once flowed outside the country will now generate new economic opportunities for Kerala and Vizhinjam’s people.
Shri Modi remarked that before colonial rule, India witnessed centuries of prosperity, emphasising that at one point, India held a major share in the global GDP. He highlighted that what set India apart from other nations during that era was its maritime capacity and the economic activity of its port cities. Noting that Kerala played a significant role in this maritime strength and economic growth, he highlighted Kerala’s historical role in maritime trade, emphasizing that through the Arabian Sea, India maintained trade links with multiple nations. He noted that ships from Kerala carried goods to various countries, making it a vital hub for global commerce. “Today, the Government of India is committed to further strengthening this channel of economic power”, he added and asserted, “India’s coastal states and port cities will become key centers for the growth of a developed India”.
“The port economy reaches its full potential when infrastructure and ease of doing business are promoted together”, emphasised the Prime Minister, stating that over the past 10 years, this has been the blueprint of the Government of India’s port and waterways policy. He highlighted that the government has accelerated efforts for industrial activities and holistic development of states. He further remarked that the Government of India, in collaboration with state governments, has upgraded port infrastructure under the Sagarmala Project and strengthened port connectivity. He noted that under PM Gati Shakti, waterways, railways, highways, and airways are being rapidly integrated for seamless connectivity. He added that these reforms in ease of doing business have led to greater investment in ports and infrastructure sectors. The Prime Minister stated that the Government of India has also reformed regulations concerning Indian seafarers, yielding significant results. He pointed out that in 2014, the number of Indian seafarers was below 1.25 lakh. Today, this figure has surged beyond 3.25 lakh. He emphasized that India now ranks among the top three countries globally in terms of seafarer numbers.
Highlighting that a decade ago, ships faced long waiting times at ports, significantly delaying unloading operations, Shri Modi noted that this slowdown affected businesses, industries, and the overall economy. He stressed that the situation has now transformed and over the past 10 years, India’s major ports have reduced ship turn-around time by 30%, improving operational efficiency. He remarked that due to enhanced port efficiency, India is now handling greater cargo volumes in shorter durations, strengthening the nation’s logistics and trade capabilities.
“India’s maritime success is a result of a decade-long vision and effort”, exclaimed the Prime Minister, underlining that over the past 10 years, India has doubled the capacity of its ports and expanded its National Waterways eightfold. He noted that today, two Indian ports are among the global top 30 ports, while India’s ranking on the Logistics Performance Index has also improved. Additionally, he pointed out that India is now among the top 20 countries in global shipbuilding. The Prime Minister further remarked that after strengthening the country’s basic infrastructure, the focus has now shifted towards India’s strategic position in global trade. He announced the launch of Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision, which outlines India’s maritime strategy to achieve the goal of a developed India. He recalled the G-20 Summit, where India collaborated with several major countries to establish the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, highlighting Kerala’s critical role in this corridor, emphasizing that the state will greatly benefit from this initiative.
Underscoring the critical role of the private sector in elevating India’s maritime industry to new heights, Shri Modi said that under Public-Private Partnerships, thousands of crores have been invested over the past 10 years. He emphasized that this collaboration has not only upgraded India’s ports to global standards but has also made them future-ready. He noted that private sector participation has driven innovation and enhanced efficiency.
Prime Minister highlighted that India is advancing towards the establishment of a shipbuilding and repair cluster in Kochi. He emphasized that once completed, this cluster will create numerous new employment opportunities, providing Kerala’s local talent and youth with a platform for growth. The Prime Minister further stated that India is now setting ambitious targets to strengthen its shipbuilding capabilities. He noted that this year’s Union Budget introduced a new policy to promote the construction of large ships in India, which will significantly boost the manufacturing sector. He emphasized that this initiative will have direct benefits for MSMEs, generating a large number of employment and entrepreneurship opportunities across the country.
“True development is achieved when infrastructure is built, trade expands, and basic needs of the common people are met”, stressed the Prime Minister, remarking that the people of Kerala have witnessed rapid progress over the past 10 years, not just in port infrastructure, but also in highways, railways, and airports. He highlighted that projects like the Kollam Bypass and Alappuzha Bypass, which had been stalled for years, were advanced by the Government of India. He also noted that Kerala has been provided with modern Vande Bharat trains, further strengthening its transport network and connectivity.
Shri Modi emphasized that the Government of India firmly believes in the principle that Kerala’s development contributes to India’s overall growth. He remarked that the government operates with the spirit of cooperative federalism, ensuring Kerala’s progress across key social parameters over the past decade. He highlighted several initiatives that have benefited the people of Kerala, including Jal Jeevan Mission, Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, and Pradhan Mantri Suryagarh Free Electricity Scheme.
Reiterating that the welfare of fishermen remains a top priority, the Prime Minister noted that under Blue Revolution and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, projects worth hundreds of crores have been sanctioned for Kerala. He further highlighted the modernization of fishing harbors, including Ponnani and Puthiyappa. Additionally, he remarked that thousands of fishermen in Kerala have been provided Kisan Credit Cards, enabling them to receive financial assistance worth hundreds of crores.
Underlining that Kerala has always been a land of harmony and tolerance, Shri Modi highlighted that centuries ago, Saint Thomas Church, one of the oldest churches in the world, was established here. He acknowledged the recent moment of grief that has touched people across the world when Pope Francis passed away a few days ago, leaving behind a profound legacy. He added that President Droupadi Murmu represented India at his funeral, paying respects on behalf of the nation. Shri Modi once again expressed his condolences to all those mourning this loss from the sacred land of Kerala.
Paying tribute to Pope Francis, acknowledging his spirit of service and his efforts to ensure inclusivity within Christian traditions, the Prime Minister remarked that the world will always remember his contributions. He shared his personal experiences, expressing his gratitude for having had multiple opportunities to meet Pope Francis. He noted that he received special warmth from him and cherished their discussions on humanity, service, and peace, which will continue to inspire him.
Extending his best wishes to all present at the event, Shri Modi envisioned Kerala as a major center for global maritime trade, leading to the creation of thousands of new jobs. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of India, working alongside the state government, to advance this goal. Shri Modi concluded by expressing confidence in the capabilities of Kerala’s people and stated, “India’s maritime sector will reach new heights”.
The Governor of Kerala, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri Pinarayi Vijayan, Union Ministers, Shri Suresh Prabhu, Shri George Kurien were present among other dignitaries at the event.
Background
Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport worth Rs 8,800 crore is country’s first dedicated container transshipment port that represents the transformative advancements being made in India’s maritime sector as part of the unified vision of Viksit Bharat.
Vizhinjam Port, having strategic importance, has been identified as a key priority project which will contribute in strengthening India’s position in global trade, enhance logistics efficiency, and reduce reliance on foreign ports for cargo transshipment. Its natural deep draft of nearly 20 meters and location near one of the world’s busiest sea trade routes further strengthens India’s position in global trade.
The Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala is a significant advancement in India’s maritime infrastructure. https://t.co/sUeQ5k7TK1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 2, 2025
Inauguration of the Vizhinjam Port in Kerala is significant for India’s maritime sector. People have been waiting for this port for many years. It will boost trade, commerce and will be particularly beneficial for Kerala’s economy.
Here are glimpses from today’s programme in… pic.twitter.com/T1QQ00AvSA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 2, 2025
My visit to Kerala has happened on a very auspicious day, the Jayanti of Adi Shankaracharya. His contribution towards India’s cultural regeneration will forever be remembered. pic.twitter.com/1ii569wBMR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 2, 2025
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Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements
The IAEA’s Joint Convention has recognised the good performance within the NDA group.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management
The progress being made within the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group in spent fuel and waste management has been recognised in a significant international forum.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management, held in Vienna, Austria, acknowledged 15 areas where the UK is demonstrating ‘good performance’ in the field.
A number of the areas to receive positive acknowledgement from the IAEA are being delivered across the NDA group, including:
Supporting the UK delegation at the eighth triennial convention, which brought together a host of signatory nations, were Clive Nixon, the NDA’s Group Chief Nuclear Strategy Officer; Mark Foy, Chief Executive and Chief Nuclear Inspector at the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR); and Jo Nettleton, Chief Regulator at the Environment Agency.
In addition to reflecting on achievements over the past three years, the convention also identified a number of themes against which progress will be measured at the next meeting in 2028, including emergency preparedness, use of emerging technologies and public engagement.
Clive Nixon said:
We were pleased to come together with international counterparts at the Joint Convention, and to have our progress recognised in this forum is testament to the skill and innovation across our group.
Collaborating and engaging with international partners enables us to accelerate our mission by sharing knowledge about common opportunities and challenges.
Through these forums, we share best practice and innovative approaches to decommissioning and for the management of radioactive waste so that together we can make the world a safer place.
The full summary report is available here.
Source: Bank for International Settlements
I am very happy to be here amongst you in this historic location. I thank CII and USISPF for giving me this opportunity to be present here and share my thoughts. Both CII and USISPF have played important roles in fostering partnerships in trade, technology, investment and innovation between India and USA. I compliment them for their efforts in strengthening the bond between two important economies. In my remarks today, I wish to present my perspective on how India is poised to be a dynamic powerhouse of opportunities, innovation, and sustainable growth in the years to come.
The Indian economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience and dynamism. Over the past four years (2021-22 to 2024-25), it has recorded an average annual growth rate of 8.2 per cent. It was and continues to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world. This is a significant step up from the average growth rate of 6.6 per cent in the preceding decade (2010 to 2019).
Even this year, our growth is expected to remain robust at 6.5 per cent. This is despite the tremendous increase in uncertainty and volatility in global financial markets. While this rate is lower than in recent years and falls short of India’s aspirations, it remains broadly in line with past trends and the highest among major economies.
No wonder, over the last ten years, we have leapfrogged from the tenth largest economy to the fifth. In terms of purchasing power parity, we are already third. Even nominally, we are poised to become the third largest economy shortly. We aspire to become Viksit Bharat, i.e., a developed economy by 2047, when we complete 100 years of our independence. While there is indeed a scope for India’s growth trajectory to rise over the medium to long-term, I am sanguine of our continued success. There are a lot of positive factors that give me this confidence. Let me outline a few of these.
First and foremost, we are all aware of the research that shows that political and policy stability with certainty are prerequisites for long-term planning of investments to fuel growth in any economy. Our vibrant democracy has been able to ensure the same, especially since the initiation of economic reforms, despite change of political parties in government. Economic liberalisation focusing on market oriented policies has been a consistent theme across successive governments. While the pace and specific focus of reforms may have varied from time to time, the commitment to a more market-oriented economic structure has not changed. In a phased manner, almost all sectors have been opened up to 100% foreign direct investment (FDI). Almost 90% of the FDI is now under the automatic route. In the recent years, we have introduced a series of liberalisation measures to further open up the economy, particularly in key sectors such as Defence, Insurance, Petroleum & Natural Gas, Telecom, and Space.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
2025 Annual General Meeting – Notice
Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members of BW Energy Limited will be held at 18 Rebecca Road, Southampton, SN04, Bermuda, on 26 May 2025 at 09:30 a.m. (Bermuda time).
Please see the attached documents in relation to the Annual General Meeting:
For further information, please contact:
Brice Morlot, CFO BW Energy
+33.7.81.11.41.16
About BW Energy:
BW Energy is a growth E&P company with a differentiated strategy targeting proven offshore oil and gas reservoirs through low risk phased developments. The Company has access to existing production facilities to reduce time to first oil and cashflow with lower investments than traditional offshore developments. The Company’s assets are 73.5% of the producing Dussafu Marine licence offshore Gabon, 100% interest in the Golfinho and Camarupim fields, a 76.5% interest in the BM-ES-23 block, a 95% interest in the Maromba field in Brazil, a 95% interest in the Kudu field in Namibia, all operated by BW Energy. In addition, BW Energy holds approximately 6.6% of the common shares in Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. and a 20% non-operating interest in the onshore Petroleum Exploration License 73 (“PEL 73”) in Namibia. Total net 2P+2C reserves and resources were 599 million barrels of oil equivalent at the start of 2025.
This information is published in accordance with the disclosure requirements in Regulation EU 596/2014 (MAR) article 19, section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act, and the Oslo Rule Book II, as well as in accordance with Section 4-2 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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| SHELL PLC 1st QUARTER 2025 UNAUDITED RESULTS |
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| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | %¹ | Reference | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4,780 | 928 | 7,358 | +415 | Income/(loss) attributable to Shell plc shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5,577 | 3,661 | 7,734 | +52 | Adjusted Earnings | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 15,250 | 14,281 | 18,711 | +7 | Adjusted EBITDA | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 9,281 | 13,162 | 13,330 | -29 | Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (3,959) | (4,431) | (3,528) | Cash flow from investing activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5,322 | 8,731 | 9,802 | Free cash flow | G | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4,175 | 6,924 | 4,493 | Cash capital expenditure | C | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8,575 | 9,401 | 8,997 | -9 | Operating expenses | F | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 8,453 | 9,138 | 9,054 | -7 | Underlying operating expenses | F | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 10.4% | 11.3% | 12.0% | ROACE | D | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 76,511 | 77,078 | 79,931 | Total debt | E | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 41,521 | 38,809 | 40,513 | Net debt | E | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18.7% | 17.7% | 17.7% | Gearing | E | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2,838 | 2,815 | 2,911 | +1 | Oil and gas production available for sale (thousand boe/d) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.79 | 0.15 | 1.14 | +427 | Basic earnings per share ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.92 | 0.60 | 1.20 | +53 | Adjusted Earnings per share ($) | B | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 0.3580 | 0.3580 | 0.3440 | — | Dividend per share ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1.Q1 on Q4 change
Quarter Analysis1
Income attributable to Shell plc shareholders, compared with the fourth quarter 2024, reflected lower exploration well write-offs, lower operating expenses and higher Products margins.
First quarter 2025 income attributable to Shell plc shareholders also included a charge of $0.5 billion related to the UK Energy Profits Levy and impairment charges. These items are included in identified items amounting to a net loss of $0.8 billion in the quarter. This compares with identified items in the fourth quarter 2024 which amounted to a net loss of $2.8 billion.
Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA2 were driven by the same factors as income attributable to Shell plc shareholders and adjusted for the above identified items.
Cash flow from operating activities for the first quarter 2025 was $9.3 billion and primarily driven by Adjusted EBITDA, partly offset by tax payments of $2.9 billion and working capital outflows of $2.7 billion. The working capital outflows mainly reflected accounts receivable and payable movements.
Cash flow from investing activities for the first quarter 2025 was an outflow of $4.0 billion, and included cash capital expenditure of $4.2 billion, and net other investing cash outflows of $0.9 billion which included the drawdowns on loan facilities provided at completion of the sale of The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) in Nigeria, partly offset by divestment proceeds of $0.6 billion.
Net debt and Gearing: At the end of the first quarter 2025, net debt was $41.5 billion, compared with $38.8 billion at the end of the fourth quarter 2024. This reflects free cash flow of $5.3 billion, which included working capital outflows of $2.7 billion, more than offset by share buybacks of $3.3 billion, cash dividends paid to Shell plc shareholders of $2.2 billion, lease additions of $1.3 billion including those related to the Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd. acquisition and interest payments of $0.8 billion. Gearing was 18.7% at the end of the first quarter 2025, compared with 17.7% at the end of the fourth quarter 2024, mainly driven by higher net debt.
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Shareholder distributions
Total shareholder distributions in the quarter amounted to $5.5 billion comprising repurchases of shares of $3.3 billion and cash dividends paid to Shell plc shareholders of $2.2 billion. Dividends declared to Shell plc shareholders for the first quarter 2025 amount to $0.3580 per share. Shell has now completed $3.5 billion of share buybacks announced in the fourth quarter 2024 results announcement. Today, Shell announces a share buyback programme of $3.5 billion which is expected to be completed by the second quarter 2025 results announcement.
This Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report, together with supplementary financial and operational disclosure for this quarter, is available at www.shell.com/investors 3.
1.All earnings amounts are shown post-tax, unless stated otherwise.
2.Adjusted EBITDA is without interest, taxation, exploration well write-offs and depreciation, depletion and amortisation (DD&A) expenses.
3.Not incorporated by reference.
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENTS
Integrated Gas
In March 2025, we completed the previously announced acquisition of 100% of the shares in Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd. (Pavilion Energy). Pavilion Energy, headquartered in Singapore, operates a global LNG trading business with contracted supply volume of approximately 6.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
Upstream
In January 2025, we announced the start of production at the Shell-operated Whale floating production facility in the Gulf of America. The Whale development is owned by Shell (60%, operator) and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (40%).
In February 2025, we announced production restart at the Penguins field in the UK North Sea with a modern floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) facility (Shell 50%, operator; NEO Energy 50%). The previous export route for this field was via the Brent Charlie platform, which ceased production in 2021 and is being decommissioned.
In February 2025, we signed an agreement to acquire a 15.96% working interest from ConocoPhillips Company in the Shell-operated Ursa platform in the Gulf of America. The transaction completed on May 1, 2025 which increases Shell’s working interest in the Ursa platform from 45.3884% to 61.3484%.
In March 2025, we completed the sale of SPDC to Renaissance, as announced in January 2024.
In March 2025, we announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Gato do Mato, a deep-water project in the pre-salt area of the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil. The Gato do Mato Consortium includes Shell (operator, 50%), Ecopetrol (30%), TotalEnergies (20%) and Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A. (PPSA) acting as the manager of the production sharing contract (PSC).
Chemicals and Products
In January 2025, CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Limited (CSPC), a 50:50 joint venture between Shell and CNOOC Petrochemicals Investment Ltd, took an FID to expand its petrochemical complex in Daya Bay, Huizhou, south China.
In April 2025, we completed the previously announced sale of our Energy and Chemicals Park in Singapore to CAPGC Pte. Ltd. (CAPGC), a joint venture between Chandra Asri Capital Pte. Ltd. and Glencore Asian Holdings Pte. Ltd.
In April 2025, we agreed to sell our 16.125% interest in Colonial Enterprises, Inc. (“Colonial”) to Colossus AcquireCo LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and its institutional partners (collectively, “Brookfield”), for $1.45 billion. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Renewables and Energy Solutions
In January 2025, we completed the previously announced acquisition of a 100% equity stake in RISEC Holdings, LLC, which owns a 609-megawatt (MW) two-unit combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Rhode Island, USA.
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PERFORMANCE BY SEGMENT
| INTEGRATED GAS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | %¹ | Reference | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2,789 | 1,744 | 2,761 | +60 | Income/(loss) for the period | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 306 | (421) | (919) | Of which: Identified items | A | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2,483 | 2,165 | 3,680 | +15 | Adjusted Earnings | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4,735 | 4,568 | 6,136 | +4 | Adjusted EBITDA | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,463 | 4,391 | 4,712 | -21 | Cash flow from operating activities | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,116 | 1,337 | 1,041 | Cash capital expenditure | C | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 126 | 116 | 137 | +9 | Liquids production available for sale (thousand b/d) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4,644 | 4,574 | 4,954 | +2 | Natural gas production available for sale (million scf/d) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 927 | 905 | 992 | +2 | Total production available for sale (thousand boe/d) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6.60 | 7.06 | 7.58 | -6 | LNG liquefaction volumes (million tonnes) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16.49 | 15.50 | 16.87 | +6 | LNG sales volumes (million tonnes) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1.Q1 on Q4 change
Integrated Gas includes liquefied natural gas (LNG), conversion of natural gas into gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuels and other products. It includes natural gas and liquids exploration and extraction, and the operation of the upstream and midstream infrastructure necessary to deliver these to market. Integrated Gas also includes the marketing, trading and optimisation of LNG.
Quarter Analysis1
Income/(loss) for the period was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings and includes identified items.
Adjusted Earnings, compared with the fourth quarter 2024, reflected lower exploration well write-offs ($277 million), partly offset by lower LNG liquefaction volumes (decrease of $68 million). The net effect of contributions from trading and optimisation and realised prices was in line with the fourth quarter 2024 despite higher unfavourable (non-cash) impact of expiring hedging contracts.
Identified items in the first quarter 2025 included favourable movements of $362 million due to the fair value accounting of commodity derivatives, that as part of Shell’s normal business are entered into as hedges for mitigation of economic exposures on future purchases, sales and inventory. These favourable movements compare with the fourth quarter 2024 which included impairment charges of $339 million and a loss of $96 million related to sale of assets, partly offset by favourable movements of $109 million due to the fair value accounting of commodity derivatives.
Adjusted EBITDA2 was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings.
Cash flow from operating activities for the quarter was primarily driven by Adjusted EBITDA, and net cash inflows related to derivatives of $542 million, partly offset by tax payments of $773 million and working capital outflows of $687 million.
Total oil and gas production, compared with the fourth quarter 2024, increased by 2% mainly due to lower planned maintenance in Pearl GTL (Qatar), partly offset by unplanned maintenance and weather constraints in Australia. LNG liquefaction volumes decreased by 6% mainly due to unplanned maintenance and weather constraints in Australia.
1.All earnings amounts are shown post-tax, unless stated otherwise.
2.Adjusted EBITDA is without interest, taxation, exploration well write-offs and DD&A expenses.
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| UPSTREAM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | %¹ | Reference | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2,080 | 1,031 | 2,272 | +102 | Income/(loss) for the period | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (257) | (651) | 339 | Of which: Identified items | A | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2,337 | 1,682 | 1,933 | +39 | Adjusted Earnings | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 7,387 | 7,676 | 7,888 | -4 | Adjusted EBITDA | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,945 | 4,509 | 5,727 | -13 | Cash flow from operating activities | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,923 | 2,076 | 2,010 | Cash capital expenditure | C | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,335 | 1,332 | 1,331 | — | Liquids production available for sale (thousand b/d) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,020 | 3,056 | 3,136 | -1 | Natural gas production available for sale (million scf/d) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,855 | 1,859 | 1,872 | — | Total production available for sale (thousand boe/d) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1.Q1 on Q4 change
The Upstream segment includes exploration and extraction of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. It also markets and transports oil and gas, and operates the infrastructure necessary to deliver them to the market.
Quarter Analysis1
Income/(loss) for the period was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings and includes identified items.
Adjusted Earnings, compared with the fourth quarter 2024, reflected lower exploration well write-offs ($346 million), lower depreciation, depletion and amortisation expenses (decrease of $330 million), lower operating expenses ($194 million) and comparative favourable tax movements ($179 million), partly offset by lower volumes (decrease of $359 million).
Identified items in the first quarter 2025 included a charge of $509 million related to the UK Energy Profits Levy, partly offset by gains of $159 million from disposal of assets and gains of $95 million related to the impact of the strengthening Brazilian real on a deferred tax position. These charges and favourable movements compare with the fourth quarter 2024 which included a loss of $161 million related to the impact of the weakening Brazilian real on a deferred tax position, and impairment charges of $152 million.
Adjusted EBITDA2 was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings.
Cash flow from operating activities for the first quarter 2025 was primarily driven by Adjusted EBITDA, partly offset by tax payments of $1,999 million and working capital outflows of $913 million.
Total production, compared with the fourth quarter 2024, decreased mainly due to the SPDC divestment, largely offset by new oil production.
1.All earnings amounts are shown post-tax, unless stated otherwise.
2.Adjusted EBITDA is without interest, taxation, exploration well write-offs and DD&A expenses.
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| MARKETING | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | %¹ | Reference | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 814 | 103 | 896 | +688 | Income/(loss) for the period | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (49) | (736) | (7) | Of which: Identified items | A | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 900 | 839 | 781 | +7 | Adjusted Earnings | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,869 | 1,709 | 1,686 | +9 | Adjusted EBITDA | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,907 | 1,363 | 1,319 | +40 | Cash flow from operating activities | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 256 | 811 | 465 | Cash capital expenditure | C | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2,674 | 2,795 | 2,763 | -4 | Marketing sales volumes (thousand b/d) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1.Q1 on Q4 change
The Marketing segment comprises the Mobility, Lubricants, and Sectors and Decarbonisation businesses. The Mobility business operates Shell’s retail network including electric vehicle charging services and the Wholesale commercial fuels business which provides fuels for transport, industry and heating. The Lubricants business produces, markets and sells lubricants for road transport, and machinery used in manufacturing, mining, power generation, agriculture and construction. The Sectors and Decarbonisation business sells fuels, speciality products and services including low-carbon energy solutions to a broad range of commercial customers including the aviation, marine, and agricultural sectors.
Quarter Analysis1
Income/(loss) for the period was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings and includes identified items.
Adjusted Earnings, compared with the fourth quarter 2024, reflected lower operating expenses (decrease of $69 million), and higher Marketing margins (increase of $54 million) mainly due to higher Lubricants unit margins and seasonal impact of higher volumes partly offset by lower Mobility margins due to seasonal impact of lower volumes and lower Sectors and Decarbonisation margins. These net gains were partly offset by unfavourable tax movements ($109 million).
Identified items in the first quarter 2025 included net losses of $61 million related to sale of assets. These losses compare with the fourth quarter 2024 which included impairment charges of $458 million, and net losses of $247 million related to sale of assets.
Adjusted EBITDA2 was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings.
Cash flow from operating activities for the first quarter 2025 was primarily driven by Adjusted EBITDA, inflows relating to the timing impact of payments related to emission certificates and biofuel programmes of $540 million, and dividends (net of profits) from joint ventures and associates of $203 million. These inflows were partly offset by working capital outflows of $344 million and tax payments of $174 million.
Marketing sales volumes (comprising hydrocarbon sales), compared with the fourth quarter 2024, decreased mainly due to seasonality.
1.All earnings amounts are shown post-tax, unless stated otherwise.
2.Adjusted EBITDA is without interest, taxation, exploration well write-offs and DD&A expenses.
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| CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | %¹ | Reference | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (77) | (276) | 1,311 | +72 | Income/(loss) for the period | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (581) | (99) | (458) | Of which: Identified items | A | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 449 | (229) | 1,615 | +296 | Adjusted Earnings | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,410 | 475 | 2,826 | +197 | Adjusted EBITDA | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 130 | 2,032 | (349) | -94 | Cash flow from operating activities | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 458 | 1,392 | 500 | Cash capital expenditure | C | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,362 | 1,215 | 1,430 | +12 | Refinery processing intake (thousand b/d) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2,813 | 2,926 | 2,883 | -4 | Chemicals sales volumes (thousand tonnes) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1.Q1 on Q4 change
The Chemicals and Products segment includes chemicals manufacturing plants with their own marketing network, and refineries which turn crude oil and other feedstocks into a range of oil products which are moved and marketed around the world for domestic, industrial and transport use. The segment also includes the pipeline business, trading and optimisation of crude oil, oil products and petrochemicals, and Oil Sands activities (the extraction of bitumen from mined oil sands and its conversion into synthetic crude oil).
Quarter Analysis1
Income/(loss) for the period was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings and includes identified items.
Adjusted Earnings, compared with the fourth quarter 2024, reflected higher Products margins (increase of $546 million) mainly driven by higher margins from trading and optimisation and higher refining margins. Adjusted Earnings also reflected higher Chemicals margins (increase of $115 million). In addition, the first quarter 2025 reflected lower operating expenses (decrease of $134 million). These net gains were partly offset by comparative unfavourable tax movements ($96 million).
In the first quarter 2025, Chemicals had negative Adjusted Earnings of $137 million and Products had positive Adjusted Earnings of $586 million.
Identified items in the first quarter 2025 included impairment charges of $277 million, and unfavourable movements of $202 million due to the fair value accounting of commodity derivatives, that as part of Shell’s normal business are entered into as hedges for mitigation of economic exposures on future purchases, sales and inventory. These charges and unfavourable movements compare with the fourth quarter 2024 which included impairment charges of $224 million, partly offset by favourable deferred tax movements of $114 million..
Adjusted EBITDA2 was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings.
Cash flow from operating activities for the first quarter 2025 was primarily driven by Adjusted EBITDA, and inflows relating to the timing impact of payments relating to emission certificates and biofuel programmes of $125 million. These inflows were partly offset by working capital outflows of $1,081 million, and net cash outflows relating to commodity derivatives of $508 million.
Chemicals manufacturing plant utilisation was 81% compared with 75% in the fourth quarter 2024, mainly due to lower planned and unplanned maintenance.
Refinery utilisation was 85% compared with 76% in the fourth quarter 2024, mainly due to lower planned maintenance.
1.All earnings amounts are shown post-tax, unless stated otherwise.
2.Adjusted EBITDA is without interest, taxation, exploration well write-offs and DD&A expenses.
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| RENEWABLES AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | %¹ | Reference | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (247) | (1,226) | 553 | +80 | Income/(loss) for the period | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (205) | (914) | 390 | Of which: Identified items | A | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (42) | (311) | 163 | +87 | Adjusted Earnings | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 111 | (123) | 267 | +190 | Adjusted EBITDA | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 367 | 850 | 2,466 | -57 | Cash flow from operating activities | A | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 403 | 1,277 | 438 | Cash capital expenditure | C | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 76 | 76 | 77 | +1 | External power sales (terawatt hours)2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 184 | 165 | 190 | +12 | Sales of pipeline gas to end-use customers (terawatt hours)3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1.Q1 on Q4 change
2.Physical power sales to third parties; excluding financial trades and physical trade with brokers, investors, financial institutions, trading platforms, and wholesale traders.
3.Physical natural gas sales to third parties; excluding financial trades and physical trade with brokers, investors, financial institutions, trading platforms, and wholesale traders. Excluding sales of natural gas by other segments and LNG sales.
Renewables and Energy Solutions includes activities such as renewable power generation, the marketing and trading and optimisation of power and pipeline gas, as well as carbon credits, and digitally enabled customer solutions. It also includes the production and marketing of hydrogen, development of commercial carbon capture and storage hubs, investment in nature-based projects that avoid or reduce carbon emissions, and Shell Ventures, which invests in companies that work to accelerate the energy and mobility transformation.
Quarter Analysis1
Income/(loss) for the period was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings and includes identified items.
Adjusted Earnings, compared with the fourth quarter 2024, reflected higher margins (increase of $99 million) mainly due to higher trading and optimisation in the Americas as a result of higher seasonal demand and volatility, lower operating expenses (decrease of $90 million) and comparative favourable tax movements ($89 million). Most Renewables and Energy Solutions activities were loss-making in the first quarter 2025, which was partly offset by positive Adjusted Earnings from trading and optimisation.
Identified items in the first quarter 2025 included a charge of $143 million related to the disposal of assets. These charges compare with the fourth quarter 2024 which included impairment charges of $996 million mainly relating to renewable generation assets in North America, partly offset by favourable movements of $50 million due to the fair value accounting of commodity derivatives, that as part of Shell’s normal business are entered into as hedges for mitigation of economic exposures on future purchases, sales and inventory.
Adjusted EBITDA2 was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings.
Cash flow from operating activities for the first quarter 2025 was primarily driven by net cash inflows relating to working capital of $380 million and Adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by outflows related to derivatives of $169 million.
1.All earnings amounts are shown post-tax, unless stated otherwise.
2.Adjusted EBITDA is without interest, taxation, exploration well write-offs and DD&A expenses.
Additional Growth Measures
| Quarters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | %¹ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Renewable power generation capacity (gigawatt): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 | +4 | – In operation2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | -1 | – Under construction and/or committed for sale3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1.Q1 on Q4 change
2.Shell’s equity share of renewable generation capacity post commercial operation date. It excludes Shell’s equity share of associates where information cannot be obtained.
3.Shell’s equity share of renewable generation capacity under construction and/or committed for sale under long-term offtake agreements (PPA). It excludes Shell’s equity share of associates where information cannot be obtained.
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| CORPORATE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | |||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | Reference | |||||||||||||||||
| (483) | (335) | (354) | Income/(loss) for the period | |||||||||||||||||
| (26) | 45 | 14 | Of which: Identified items | A | ||||||||||||||||
| (457) | (380) | (368) | Adjusted Earnings | A | ||||||||||||||||
| (261) | (24) | (92) | Adjusted EBITDA | A | ||||||||||||||||
| (531) | 16 | (545) | Cash flow from operating activities | A | ||||||||||||||||
The Corporate segment covers the non-operating activities supporting Shell. It comprises Shell’s holdings and treasury organisation, headquarters and central functions, self-insurance activities and centrally managed longer-term innovation portfolio. All finance expense, income and related taxes are included in Corporate Adjusted Earnings rather than in the earnings of business segments.
Quarter Analysis1
Income/(loss) for the period was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings and includes identified items.
Adjusted Earnings, compared with the fourth quarter 2024, reflected unfavourable currency exchange rate effects, partly offset by lower operating expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA2 was driven by the same factors as Adjusted Earnings.
1.All earnings amounts are shown post-tax, unless stated otherwise.
2.Adjusted EBITDA is without interest, taxation, exploration well write-offs and DD&A expenses.
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OUTLOOK FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2025
Full year 2024 cash capital expenditure was $21 billion. Our cash capital expenditure range for the full year 2025 is expected to be within $20 – $22 billion.
Integrated Gas production is expected to be approximately 890 – 950 thousand boe/d. LNG liquefaction volumes are expected to be approximately 6.3 – 6.9 million tonnes. Second quarter 2025 outlook reflects scheduled maintenance across the portfolio.
Upstream production is expected to be approximately 1,560 – 1,760 thousand boe/d. Production outlook reflects the SPDC divestment in March 2025 and the scheduled maintenance across the portfolio.
Marketing sales volumes are expected to be approximately 2,600 – 3,100 thousand b/d.
Refinery utilisation is expected to be approximately 87% – 95%. Chemicals manufacturing plant utilisation is expected to be approximately 74% – 82%. Second quarter 2025 utilisation outlook reflects the sale of the Energy and Chemicals Park in Singapore which was completed in April 2025.
Corporate Adjusted Earnings1 were a net expense of $457 million for the first quarter 2025. Corporate Adjusted Earnings are expected to be a net expense of approximately $400 – $600 million in the second quarter 2025.
1.For the definition of Adjusted Earnings and the most comparable GAAP measure see reference A.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
| Date | Event | ||||
| May 20, 2025 | Annual General Meeting | ||||
| July 31, 2025 | Second quarter 2025 results and dividends | ||||
| October 30, 2025 | Third quarter 2025 results and dividends | ||||
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME | |||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 69,234 | 66,281 | 72,478 | Revenue1 | ||||||||||||||
| 615 | (156) | 1,318 | Share of profit/(loss) of joint ventures and associates | ||||||||||||||
| 302 | 683 | 907 | Interest and other income/(expenses)2 | ||||||||||||||
| 70,152 | 66,807 | 74,703 | Total revenue and other income/(expenses) | ||||||||||||||
| 45,849 | 43,610 | 46,867 | Purchases | ||||||||||||||
| 5,549 | 5,839 | 5,810 | Production and manufacturing expenses | ||||||||||||||
| 2,840 | 3,231 | 2,975 | Selling, distribution and administrative expenses | ||||||||||||||
| 185 | 331 | 212 | Research and development | ||||||||||||||
| 210 | 861 | 750 | Exploration | ||||||||||||||
| 5,441 | 7,520 | 5,881 | Depreciation, depletion and amortisation2 | ||||||||||||||
| 1,120 | 1,213 | 1,164 | Interest expense | ||||||||||||||
| 61,194 | 62,605 | 63,659 | Total expenditure | ||||||||||||||
| 8,959 | 4,205 | 11,044 | Income/(loss) before taxation | ||||||||||||||
| 4,083 | 3,164 | 3,604 | Taxation charge/(credit)2 | ||||||||||||||
| 4,875 | 1,041 | 7,439 | Income/(loss) for the period | ||||||||||||||
| 95 | 113 | 82 | Income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | ||||||||||||||
| 4,780 | 928 | 7,358 | Income/(loss) attributable to Shell plc shareholders | ||||||||||||||
| 0.79 | 0.15 | 1.14 | Basic earnings per share ($)3 | ||||||||||||||
| 0.79 | 0.15 | 1.13 | Diluted earnings per share ($)3 | ||||||||||||||
1.See Note 2 “Segment information”.
2.See Note 7 “Other notes to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements”.
3.See Note 3 “Earnings per share”.
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 4,875 | 1,041 | 7,439 | Income/(loss) for the period | ||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) net of tax: | |||||||||||||||||
| Items that may be reclassified to income in later periods: | |||||||||||||||||
| 1,711 | (4,899) | (1,995) | – Currency translation differences1 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | (11) | (6) | – Debt instruments remeasurements | ||||||||||||||
| (25) | 224 | 53 | – Cash flow hedging gains/(losses) | ||||||||||||||
| (42) | (50) | (14) | – Deferred cost of hedging | ||||||||||||||
| 74 | (91) | (12) | – Share of other comprehensive income/(loss) of joint ventures and associates | ||||||||||||||
| 1,723 | (4,827) | (1,974) | Total | ||||||||||||||
| Items that are not reclassified to income in later periods: | |||||||||||||||||
| 306 | 239 | 439 | – Retirement benefits remeasurements | ||||||||||||||
| (16) | (50) | 78 | – Equity instruments remeasurements | ||||||||||||||
| (36) | 46 | 10 | – Share of other comprehensive income/(loss) of joint ventures and associates | ||||||||||||||
| 254 | 235 | 528 | Total | ||||||||||||||
| 1,977 | (4,592) | (1,445) | Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | ||||||||||||||
| 6,852 | (3,552) | 5,994 | Comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | ||||||||||||||
| 105 | 50 | 56 | Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | ||||||||||||||
| 6,748 | (3,602) | 5,937 | Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Shell plc shareholders | ||||||||||||||
1.See Note 7 “Other notes to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements”.
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| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | ||||||||
| $ million | ||||||||
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Non-current assets | ||||||||
| Goodwill | 16,072 | 16,032 | ||||||
| Other intangible assets1 | 11,365 | 9,480 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 183,712 | 185,219 | ||||||
| Joint ventures and associates | 24,236 | 23,445 | ||||||
| Investments in securities | 2,284 | 2,255 | ||||||
| Deferred tax | 6,989 | 6,857 | ||||||
| Retirement benefits | 10,266 | 10,003 | ||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 7,269 | 6,018 | ||||||
| Derivative financial instruments² | 400 | 374 | ||||||
| 262,593 | 259,683 | |||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Inventories | 22,984 | 23,426 | ||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 48,247 | 45,860 | ||||||
| Derivative financial instruments² | 8,941 | 9,673 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 35,601 | 39,110 | ||||||
| 115,773 | 118,069 | |||||||
| Assets classified as held for sale1 | 10,881 | 9,857 | ||||||
| 126,654 | 127,926 | |||||||
| Total assets | 389,248 | 387,609 | ||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||||
| Debt | 65,120 | 65,448 | ||||||
| Trade and other payables | 5,487 | 3,290 | ||||||
| Derivative financial instruments² | 1,565 | 2,185 | ||||||
| Deferred tax | 13,257 | 13,505 | ||||||
| Retirement benefits | 6,756 | 6,752 | ||||||
| Decommissioning and other provisions | 20,313 | 21,227 | ||||||
| 112,498 | 112,407 | |||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Debt | 11,391 | 11,630 | ||||||
| Trade and other payables | 60,870 | 60,693 | ||||||
| Derivative financial instruments² | 6,371 | 7,391 | ||||||
| Income taxes payable | 4,343 | 4,648 | ||||||
| Decommissioning and other provisions | 5,104 | 4,469 | ||||||
| 88,079 | 88,831 | |||||||
| Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale1 | 8,001 | 6,203 | ||||||
| 96,080 | 95,034 | |||||||
| Total liabilities | 208,578 | 207,441 | ||||||
| Equity attributable to Shell plc shareholders | 178,813 | 178,307 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest | 1,856 | 1,861 | ||||||
| Total equity | 180,670 | 180,168 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | 389,248 | 387,609 | ||||||
1. See Note 7 “Other notes to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements”.
2. See Note 6 “Derivative financial instruments and debt excluding lease liabilities”.
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity attributable to Shell plc shareholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ million | Share capital1 | Shares held in trust | Other reserves² | Retained earnings | Total | Non-controlling interest | Total equity | |||||||||||||||||||
| At January 1, 2025 | 510 | (803) | 19,766 | 158,834 | 178,307 | 1,861 | 180,168 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | — | — | 1,967 | 4,780 | 6,748 | 105 | 6,852 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Transfer from other comprehensive income | — | — | 11 | (11) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends³ | — | — | — | (2,179) | (2,179) | (86) | (2,265) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of shares4 | (8) | — | 8 | (3,513) | (3,513) | — | (3,513) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | 500 | (663) | (405) | (567) | — | (567) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other changes | — | — | — | 23 | 22 | (24) | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| At March 31, 2025 | 502 | (304) | 21,090 | 157,527 | 178,813 | 1,856 | 180,670 | |||||||||||||||||||
| At January 1, 2024 | 544 | (997) | 21,145 | 165,915 | 186,607 | 1,755 | 188,362 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | — | — | (1,420) | 7,358 | 5,937 | 56 | 5,994 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Transfer from other comprehensive income | — | — | 138 | (138) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends3 | — | — | — | (2,210) | (2,210) | (68) | (2,278) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of shares4 | (7) | — | 7 | (3,502) | (3,502) | — | (3,502) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | 543 | (426) | (392) | (275) | — | (275) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other changes | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | (4) | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| At March 31, 2024 | 537 | (455) | 19,445 | 167,038 | 186,565 | 1,739 | 188,304 | |||||||||||||||||||
1. See Note 4 “Share capital”.
2. See Note 5 “Other reserves”.
3. The amount charged to retained earnings is based on prevailing exchange rates on payment date.
4. Includes shares committed to repurchase under an irrevocable contract and repurchases subject to settlement at the end of the quarter.
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | |||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 8,959 | 4,205 | 11,044 | Income before taxation for the period | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment for: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 636 | 665 | 576 | – Interest expense (net) | |||||||||||||||||
| 5,441 | 7,520 | 5,881 | – Depreciation, depletion and amortisation1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 28 | 649 | 554 | – Exploration well write-offs | |||||||||||||||||
| 127 | 288 | (10) | – Net (gains)/losses on sale and revaluation of non-current assets and businesses | |||||||||||||||||
| (615) | 156 | (1,318) | – Share of (profit)/loss of joint ventures and associates | |||||||||||||||||
| 523 | 1,241 | 738 | – Dividends received from joint ventures and associates | |||||||||||||||||
| 854 | 131 | (608) | – (Increase)/decrease in inventories | |||||||||||||||||
| (2,610) | 751 | (195) | – (Increase)/decrease in current receivables | |||||||||||||||||
| (907) | 1,524 | (1,949) | – Increase/(decrease) in current payables | |||||||||||||||||
| (244) | 111 | 1,386 | – Derivative financial instruments | |||||||||||||||||
| (100) | (58) | (61) | – Retirement benefits | |||||||||||||||||
| (480) | (256) | (600) | – Decommissioning and other provisions | |||||||||||||||||
| 570 | (856) | 509 | – Other1 | |||||||||||||||||
| (2,900) | (2,910) | (2,616) | Tax paid | |||||||||||||||||
| 9,281 | 13,162 | 13,330 | Cash flow from operating activities | |||||||||||||||||
| (3,748) | (6,486) | (3,980) | Capital expenditure | |||||||||||||||||
| (413) | (421) | (500) | Investments in joint ventures and associates | |||||||||||||||||
| (15) | (17) | (13) | Investments in equity securities | |||||||||||||||||
| (4,175) | (6,924) | (4,493) | Cash capital expenditure | |||||||||||||||||
| 559 | 493 | 323 | Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and businesses | |||||||||||||||||
| 33 | 305 | 133 | Proceeds from joint ventures and associates from sale, capital reduction and repayment of long-term loans | |||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 569 | Proceeds from sale of equity securities | |||||||||||||||||
| 508 | 581 | 577 | Interest received | |||||||||||||||||
| 506 | 1,762 | 857 | Other investing cash inflows | |||||||||||||||||
| (1,394) | (655) | (1,494) | Other investing cash outflows1 | |||||||||||||||||
| (3,959) | (4,431) | (3,528) | Cash flow from investing activities | |||||||||||||||||
| 80 | 65 | (107) | Net increase/(decrease) in debt with maturity period within three months | |||||||||||||||||
| Other debt: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 139 | (13) | 167 | – New borrowings | |||||||||||||||||
| (2,514) | (2,664) | (1,532) | – Repayments | |||||||||||||||||
| (846) | (1,379) | (911) | Interest paid | |||||||||||||||||
| 326 | (833) | (297) | Derivative financial instruments | |||||||||||||||||
| (25) | (10) | (4) | Change in non-controlling interest | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends paid to: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (2,179) | (2,114) | (2,210) | – Shell plc shareholders | |||||||||||||||||
| (86) | (53) | (68) | – Non-controlling interest | |||||||||||||||||
| (3,311) | (3,579) | (2,824) | Repurchases of shares | |||||||||||||||||
| (768) | (309) | (462) | Shares held in trust: net sales/(purchases) and dividends received | |||||||||||||||||
| (9,183) | (10,889) | (8,248) | Cash flow from financing activities | |||||||||||||||||
| 353 | (985) | (379) | Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||||
| (3,509) | (3,142) | 1,175 | Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||||
| 39,110 | 42,252 | 38,774 | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | |||||||||||||||||
| 35,601 | 39,110 | 39,949 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | |||||||||||||||||
1.See Note 7 “Other notes to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements”.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Basis of preparation
These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of Shell plc (“the Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Shell”) have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and adopted by the UK, and on the basis of the same accounting principles as those used in the Company’s Annual Report and Accounts (pages 240 to 312) for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales and as filed with the Autoriteit Financiële Markten (the Netherlands) and Form 20-F (pages 223 to 296) for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and should be read in conjunction with these filings.
The financial information presented in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434(3) of the Companies Act 2006 (“the Act”). Statutory accounts for the year ended December 31, 2024, were published in Shell’s Annual Report and Accounts, a copy of which was delivered to the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales. The auditor’s report on those accounts was unqualified, did not include a reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying the report and did not contain a statement under sections 498(2) or 498(3) of the Act.
Key accounting considerations, significant judgements and estimates
Future commodity price assumptions and management’s view on the future development of refining and chemicals margins represent a significant estimate and were subject to change in 2024. These assumptions continue to apply for impairment testing purposes in the first quarter 2025. As per the normal process outlined in the 2024 Annual Report and Accounts and Form 20-F, these assumptions are subject to review later this year.
The discount rates applied for impairment testing and the discount rate applied to provisions are reviewed on a regular basis. Both discount rates applied in the first quarter 2025 remain unchanged compared with 2024.
2. Segment information
With effect from January 1, 2025, segment earnings are presented on an Adjusted Earnings basis (Adjusted Earnings), which is the earnings measure used by the Chief Executive Officer, who serves as the Chief Operating Decision Maker, for the purposes of making decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance. This aligns with Shell’s focus on performance, discipline and simplification.
The Adjusted Earnings measure is presented on a current cost of supplies (CCS) basis and aims to facilitate a comparative understanding of Shell’s financial performance from period to period by removing the effects of oil price changes on inventory carrying amounts and removing the effects of identified items. Identified items are in some cases driven by external factors and may, either individually or collectively, hinder the comparative understanding of Shell’s financial results from period to period.
The segment earnings measure used until December 31, 2024 was CCS earnings. The difference between CCS earnings and Adjusted Earnings are the identified items. Comparative periods are presented below on an Adjusted Earnings basis.
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| REVENUE AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS BY SEGMENT | |||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| Third-party revenue | |||||||||||||||||
| 9,602 | 9,294 | 9,195 | Integrated Gas | ||||||||||||||
| 1,510 | 1,652 | 1,759 | Upstream | ||||||||||||||
| 27,083 | 27,524 | 30,041 | Marketing | ||||||||||||||
| 21,610 | 19,992 | 23,735 | Chemicals and Products | ||||||||||||||
| 9,417 | 7,808 | 7,737 | Renewables and Energy Solutions | ||||||||||||||
| 12 | 10 | 11 | Corporate | ||||||||||||||
| 69,234 | 66,281 | 72,478 | Total third-party revenue1 | ||||||||||||||
| Inter-segment revenue | |||||||||||||||||
| 2,675 | 2,024 | 2,404 | Integrated Gas | ||||||||||||||
| 9,854 | 9,931 | 10,287 | Upstream | ||||||||||||||
| 1,849 | 984 | 1,355 | Marketing | ||||||||||||||
| 8,255 | 8,656 | 10,312 | Chemicals and Products | ||||||||||||||
| 1,164 | 1,879 | 1,005 | Renewables and Energy Solutions | ||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | Corporate | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings | |||||||||||||||||
| 2,483 | 2,165 | 3,680 | Integrated Gas | ||||||||||||||
| 2,337 | 1,682 | 1,933 | Upstream | ||||||||||||||
| 900 | 839 | 781 | Marketing | ||||||||||||||
| 449 | (229) | 1,615 | Chemicals and Products | ||||||||||||||
| (42) | (311) | 163 | Renewables and Energy Solutions | ||||||||||||||
| (457) | (380) | (368) | Corporate | ||||||||||||||
| 5,670 | 3,766 | 7,804 | Total Adjusted Earnings2 | ||||||||||||||
| 5,577 | 3,661 | 7,734 | Adjusted Earnings attributable to Shell plc shareholders | ||||||||||||||
| 94 | 106 | 70 | Adjusted Earnings attributable to non-controlling interest | ||||||||||||||
1.Includes revenue from sources other than from contracts with customers, which mainly comprises the impact of fair value accounting of commodity derivatives.
2.See Reconciliation of income for the period to Adjusted Earnings below.
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Cash capital expenditure is a measure used by the Chief Executive Officer for the purposes of making decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance.
| CASH CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BY SEGMENT | |||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditure | |||||||||||||||||
| 943 | 1,123 | 858 | Integrated Gas | ||||||||||||||
| 1,727 | 2,205 | 1,766 | Upstream | ||||||||||||||
| 252 | 798 | 427 | Marketing | ||||||||||||||
| 451 | 1,121 | 474 | Chemicals and Products | ||||||||||||||
| 358 | 1,214 | 421 | Renewables and Energy Solutions | ||||||||||||||
| 17 | 25 | 34 | Corporate | ||||||||||||||
| 3,748 | 6,486 | 3,980 | Total capital expenditure | ||||||||||||||
| Add: Investments in joint ventures and associates | |||||||||||||||||
| 174 | 214 | 184 | Integrated Gas | ||||||||||||||
| 197 | (117) | 244 | Upstream | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | 13 | 38 | Marketing | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | 271 | 26 | Chemicals and Products | ||||||||||||||
| 30 | 36 | 8 | Renewables and Energy Solutions | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | 4 | — | Corporate | ||||||||||||||
| 413 | 421 | 500 | Total investments in joint ventures and associates | ||||||||||||||
| Add: Investments in equity securities | |||||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | Integrated Gas | ||||||||||||||
| — | (11) | — | Upstream | ||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | Marketing | ||||||||||||||
| — | — | — | Chemicals and Products | ||||||||||||||
| 14 | 28 | 10 | Renewables and Energy Solutions | ||||||||||||||
| — | — | 3 | Corporate | ||||||||||||||
| 15 | 17 | 13 | Total investments in equity securities | ||||||||||||||
| Cash capital expenditure | |||||||||||||||||
| 1,116 | 1,337 | 1,041 | Integrated Gas | ||||||||||||||
| 1,923 | 2,076 | 2,010 | Upstream | ||||||||||||||
| 256 | 811 | 465 | Marketing | ||||||||||||||
| 458 | 1,392 | 500 | Chemicals and Products | ||||||||||||||
| 403 | 1,277 | 438 | Renewables and Energy Solutions | ||||||||||||||
| 19 | 30 | 37 | Corporate | ||||||||||||||
| 4,175 | 6,924 | 4,493 | Total Cash capital expenditure | ||||||||||||||
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| RECONCILIATION OF INCOME FOR THE PERIOD TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS | |||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 4,780 | 928 | 7,358 | Income/(loss) attributable to Shell plc shareholders | ||||||||||||||
| 95 | 113 | 82 | Income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | ||||||||||||||
| 4,875 | 1,041 | 7,439 | Income/(loss) for the period | ||||||||||||||
| (15) | (75) | (360) | Add: Current cost of supplies adjustment before taxation | ||||||||||||||
| (2) | 23 | 84 | Add: Tax on current cost of supplies adjustment | ||||||||||||||
| (510) | (3,008) | (1,244) | Less: Identified items adjustment before taxation | ||||||||||||||
| 301 | (230) | (604) | Add: Tax on identified items adjustment | ||||||||||||||
| 5,670 | 3,766 | 7,804 | Adjusted Earnings | ||||||||||||||
| 5,577 | 3,661 | 7,734 | Adjusted Earnings attributable to Shell plc shareholders | ||||||||||||||
| 94 | 106 | 70 | Adjusted Earnings attributable to non-controlling interest | ||||||||||||||
Identified items
The objective of identified items is to remove material impacts on net income/loss arising from transactions which are generally uncontrollable and unusual (infrequent or non-recurring) in nature or giving rise to a mismatch between accounting and economic results, or certain transactions that are generally excluded from underlying results in the industry.
Identified items comprise: divestment gains and losses, impairments and impairment reversals, redundancy and restructuring, fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas contracts that gives rise to a mismatch between accounting and economic results, the impact of exchange rate movements and inflationary adjustments on certain deferred tax balances, and other items.
| Q1 2025 | $ million | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Integrated Gas | Upstream | Marketing | Chemicals and Products | Renewables and Energy Solutions | Corporate | |||||||||||||||||
| Identified items included in Income/(loss) before taxation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Divestment gains/(losses) | (106) | (1) | 154 | (57) | (15) | (187) | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairment reversals/(impairments) | (341) | — | (21) | 10 | (293) | (38) | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Redundancy and restructuring | (44) | (1) | (15) | (9) | (13) | (9) | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas contracts1 | 194 | 420 | (1) | 12 | (258) | 20 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Other2 | (212) | (70) | 4 | — | (101) | (46) | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Total identified items included in Income/(loss) before taxation | (510) | 348 | 121 | (44) | (679) | (260) | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Total identified items included in Taxation charge/(credit) | 301 | 43 | 378 | 4 | (99) | (54) | 29 | ||||||||||||||||
| Identified items included in Income/(loss) for the period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Divestment gains/(losses) | (208) | — | 8 | (61) | (12) | (143) | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairment reversals/(impairments) | (317) | — | (15) | 6 | (277) | (31) | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Redundancy and restructuring | (24) | (1) | (5) | (1) | (12) | (7) | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas contracts1 | 187 | 362 | — | 7 | (202) | 20 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact of exchange rate movements and inflationary adjustments on tax balances3 | 108 | 4 | 132 | — | — | — | (28) | ||||||||||||||||
| Other2 | (558) | (59) | (377) | — | (77) | (45) | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact on Adjusted Earnings | (811) | 306 | (257) | (49) | (581) | (205) | (26) | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact on Adjusted Earnings attributable to non-controlling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact on Adjusted Earnings attributable to Shell plc shareholders | (811) | 306 | (257) | (49) | (581) | (205) | (26) | ||||||||||||||||
1.Fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas contracts: In the ordinary course of business, Shell enters into contracts to supply or purchase oil and gas products, as well as power and environmental products. Shell also enters into contracts for tolling, pipeline and storage capacity. Derivative contracts are entered into for mitigation of resulting economic exposures (generally price exposure) and these derivative contracts are carried at period-end
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market price (fair value), with movements in fair value recognised in income for the period. Supply and purchase contracts entered into for operational purposes, as well as contracts for tolling, pipeline and storage capacity, are, by contrast, recognised when the transaction occurs; furthermore, inventory is carried at historical cost or net realisable value, whichever is lower. As a consequence, accounting mismatches occur because: (a) the supply or purchase transaction is recognised in a different period; or (b) the inventory is measured on a different basis. In addition, certain contracts are, due to pricing or delivery conditions, deemed to contain embedded derivatives or written options and are also required to be carried at fair value even though they are entered into for operational purposes. The accounting impacts are reported as identified items.
2.Other identified items represent other credits or charges that based on Shell management’s assessment hinder the comparative understanding of Shell’s financial results from period to period.
3.Impact of exchange rate movements and inflationary adjustments on tax balances represents the impact on tax balances of exchange rate movements and inflationary adjustments arising on: (a) the conversion to dollars of the local currency tax base of non-monetary assets and liabilities, as well as recognised tax losses (this primarily impacts the Integrated Gas and Upstream segments); and (b) the conversion of dollar-denominated inter-segment loans to local currency, leading to taxable exchange rate gains or losses (this primarily impacts the Corporate segment).
| Q4 2024 | $ million | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Integrated Gas | Upstream | Marketing | Chemicals and Products | Renewables and Energy Solutions | Corporate | |||||||||||||||||
| Identified items included in Income/(loss) before taxation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Divestment gains/(losses) | (288) | (99) | (66) | (216) | 42 | 51 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairment reversals/(impairments) | (2,554) | (523) | (183) | (493) | (288) | (1,065) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Redundancy and restructuring | (175) | (27) | (62) | (70) | (5) | (11) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas contracts1 | 209 | 136 | (14) | 58 | (38) | 67 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Other1 | (200) | — | (165) | (33) | (2) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Total identified items included in Income/(loss) before taxation | (3,008) | (514) | (491) | (753) | (291) | (958) | (2) | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Total identified items included in Taxation charge/(credit) | (230) | (92) | 160 | (17) | (191) | (43) | (47) | ||||||||||||||||
| Identified items included in Income/(loss) for the period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Divestment gains/(losses) | (321) | (96) | (51) | (247) | 33 | 40 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairment reversals/(impairments) | (2,170) | (339) | (152) | (458) | (224) | (996) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Redundancy and restructuring | (115) | (16) | (34) | (52) | (3) | (8) | (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas contracts1 | 184 | 109 | (4) | 46 | (17) | 50 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact of exchange rate movements and inflationary adjustments on tax balances1 | (210) | (57) | (199) | — | — | — | 46 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other1 | (147) | (22) | (212) | (25) | 113 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact on Adjusted Earnings | (2,778) | (421) | (651) | (736) | (99) | (914) | 45 | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact on Adjusted Earnings attributable to non-controlling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact on Adjusted Earnings attributable to Shell plc shareholders | (2,778) | (421) | (651) | (736) | (99) | (914) | 45 | ||||||||||||||||
1.For a detailed description, see the corresponding footnotes to the Q1 2025 identified items table above.
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| Q1 2024 | $ million | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Integrated Gas | Upstream | Marketing | Chemicals and Products | Renewables and Energy Solutions | Corporate | |||||||||||||||||
| Identified items included in Income/(loss) before taxation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Divestment gains/(losses) | 10 | (3) | 27 | (15) | (9) | 10 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairment reversals/(impairments) | (227) | (8) | (96) | (4) | (178) | 59 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Redundancy and restructuring | (74) | (1) | (13) | (20) | (18) | (15) | (6) | ||||||||||||||||
| Fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas contracts1 | (1,079) | (1,068) | (2) | 6 | (416) | 400 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Other1 | 126 | 4 | 38 | 23 | 45 | 16 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Total identified items included in Income/(loss) before taxation | (1,244) | (1,075) | (46) | (11) | (575) | 469 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Total identified items included in Taxation charge/(credit) | (604) | (157) | (385) | (4) | (118) | 80 | (20) | ||||||||||||||||
| Identified items included in Income/(loss) for the period | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Divestment gains/(losses) | (4) | (2) | 10 | (11) | (7) | 6 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairment reversals/(impairments) | (186) | (5) | (102) | (3) | (152) | 77 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Redundancy and restructuring | (53) | (1) | (9) | (15) | (14) | (11) | (4) | ||||||||||||||||
| Fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas contracts1 | (896) | (887) | — | 5 | (319) | 306 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact of exchange rate movements and inflationary adjustments on tax balances1 | 403 | (27) | 412 | — | — | — | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other1 | 95 | 3 | 28 | 17 | 34 | 12 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact on Adjusted Earnings | (641) | (919) | 339 | (7) | (458) | 390 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact on Adjusted Earnings attributable to non-controlling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact on Adjusted Earnings attributable to Shell plc shareholders | (641) | (919) | 339 | (7) | (458) | 390 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
1.For a detailed description, see the corresponding footnotes to the Q1 2025 identified items table above.
The identified items categories above may include after-tax impacts of identified items of joint ventures and associates which are fully reported within “Share of profit/(loss) of joint ventures and associates” in the Consolidated Statement of Income, and fully reported as identified items included in Income/(loss) before taxation in the table above. Identified items related to subsidiaries are consolidated and reported across appropriate lines of the Consolidated Statement of Income.
3. Earnings per share
| EARNINGS PER SHARE | |||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | |||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 4,780 | 928 | 7,358 | Income/(loss) attributable to Shell plc shareholders ($ million) | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares used as the basis for determining: | |||||||||||||||||
| 6,033.5 | 6,148.4 | 6,440.1 | Basic earnings per share (million) | ||||||||||||||
| 6,087.8 | 6,213.9 | 6,504.3 | Diluted earnings per share (million) | ||||||||||||||
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4. Share capital
| ISSUED AND FULLY PAID ORDINARY SHARES OF €0.07 EACH | ||||||||||||||
| Number of shares | Nominal value ($ million) |
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| At January 1, 2025 | 6,115,031,158 | 510 | ||||||||||||
| Repurchases of shares | (98,948,766) | (8) | ||||||||||||
| At March 31, 2025 | 6,016,082,392 | 502 | ||||||||||||
| At January 1, 2024 | 6,524,109,049 | 544 | ||||||||||||
| Repurchases of shares | (88,893,999) | (7) | ||||||||||||
| At March 31, 2024 | 6,435,215,050 | 537 | ||||||||||||
At Shell plc’s Annual General Meeting on May 21, 2024, the Board was authorised to allot ordinary shares in Shell plc, and to grant rights to subscribe for, or to convert, any security into ordinary shares in Shell plc, up to an aggregate nominal amount of approximately €150 million (representing approximately 2,147 million ordinary shares of €0.07 each), and to list such shares or rights on any stock exchange. This authority expires at the earlier of the close of business on August 20, 2025, or the end of the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2025, unless previously renewed, revoked or varied by Shell plc in a general meeting.
5. Other reserves
| OTHER RESERVES | ||||||||||||||||||||
| $ million | Merger reserve | Share premium reserve | Capital redemption reserve | Share plan reserve | Accumulated other comprehensive income | Total | ||||||||||||||
| At January 1, 2025 | 37,298 | 154 | 270 | 1,417 | (19,373) | 19,766 | ||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Shell plc shareholders | — | — | — | — | 1,967 | 1,967 | ||||||||||||||
| Transfer from other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | ||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of shares | — | — | 8 | — | — | 8 | ||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | — | (663) | — | (663) | ||||||||||||||
| At March 31, 2025 | 37,298 | 154 | 279 | 754 | (17,394) | 21,090 | ||||||||||||||
| At January 1, 2024 | 37,298 | 154 | 236 | 1,308 | (17,851) | 21,145 | ||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Shell plc shareholders | — | — | — | — | (1,420) | (1,420) | ||||||||||||||
| Transfer from other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | 138 | 138 | ||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of shares | — | — | 7 | — | — | 7 | ||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | — | (426) | — | (426) | ||||||||||||||
| At March 31, 2024 | 37,298 | 154 | 244 | 882 | (19,132) | 19,445 | ||||||||||||||
The merger reserve and share premium reserve were established as a consequence of Shell plc (formerly Royal Dutch Shell plc) becoming the single parent company of Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and The “Shell” Transport and Trading Company, p.l.c., now The Shell Transport and Trading Company Limited, in 2005. The merger reserve increased in 2016 following the issuance of shares for the acquisition of BG Group plc. The capital redemption reserve was established in connection with repurchases of shares of Shell plc. The share plan reserve is in respect of equity-settled share-based compensation plans.
6. Derivative financial instruments and debt excluding lease liabilities
As disclosed in the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, presented in the Annual Report and Accounts and Form 20-F for that year, Shell is exposed to the risks of changes in fair value of its financial assets and liabilities. The fair values of the financial assets and liabilities are defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair values at March 31, 2025, are consistent with those used in the year ended December 31, 2024, though the carrying amounts of derivative financial instruments have changed since that date.
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The movement of the derivative financial instruments between December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025 is a decrease of $732 million for the current assets and a decrease of $1,020 million for the current liabilities.
The table below provides the comparison of the fair value with the carrying amount of debt excluding lease liabilities, disclosed in accordance with IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures.
| DEBT EXCLUDING LEASE LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| $ million | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
| Carrying amount1 | 48,023 | 48,376 | ||||||
| Fair value2 | 44,240 | 44,119 | ||||||
1. Shell issued no debt under the US shelf or under the Euro medium-term note programmes during the first quarter 2025.
2. Mainly determined from the prices quoted for these securities.
7. Other notes to the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Income
Interest and other income
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 302 | 683 | 907 | Interest and other income/(expenses) | ||||||||||||||
| Of which: | |||||||||||||||||
| 481 | 548 | 588 | Interest income | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | 25 | 23 | Dividend income (from investments in equity securities) | ||||||||||||||
| (127) | (288) | 10 | Net gains/(losses) on sales and revaluation of non-current assets and businesses | ||||||||||||||
| (137) | 267 | 66 | Net foreign exchange gains/(losses) on financing activities | ||||||||||||||
| 85 | 131 | 219 | Other | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortisation
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 5,441 | 7,520 | 5,881 | Depreciation, depletion and amortisation | ||||||||||||||
| Of which: | |||||||||||||||||
| 5,130 | 5,829 | 5,654 | Depreciation | ||||||||||||||
| 311 | 1,797 | 382 | Impairments | ||||||||||||||
| (1) | (106) | (154) | Impairment reversals | ||||||||||||||
Impairments recognised in the first quarter 2025 of $311 million pre-tax ($287 million post-tax) principally relate to Chemicals and Products.
Impairments recognised in the fourth quarter 2024 of $2,659 million pre-tax ($2,245 million post-tax), of which $1,797 million recognised in depreciation, depletion and amortisation and $863 million recognised in share of profit of joint ventures and associates, mainly relate to Renewables and Energy Solutions ($1,068 million pre-tax; $1,000 million post-tax), Integrated Gas ($532 million pre-tax; $345 million post-tax), Marketing ($495 million pre-tax; $459 million post-tax), Chemicals and Products ($315 million pre-tax; $247 million post-tax) and Upstream ($248 million pre-tax; $194 million post-tax).
Impairments recognised in the first quarter 2024 of $382 million pre-tax ($332 million post-tax) include smaller
impairments in various segments.
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Taxation charge/credit
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 4,083 | 3,164 | 3,604 | Taxation charge/(credit) | ||||||||||||||
| Of which: | |||||||||||||||||
| 4,024 | 3,125 | 3,525 | Income tax excluding Pillar Two income tax | ||||||||||||||
| 59 | 39 | 79 | Income tax related to Pillar Two income tax | ||||||||||||||
As required by IAS 12 Income Taxes, Shell has applied the exception to recognising and disclosing information about deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two income taxes.
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Currency translation differences
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 1,711 | (4,899) | (1,995) | Currency translation differences | ||||||||||||||
| Of which: | |||||||||||||||||
| 1,618 | (5,028) | (1,983) | Recognised in Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||
| 92 | 129 | (12) | (Gain)/loss reclassified to profit or loss | ||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Other intangible assets
| $ million | |||||||||||
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Other intangible assets | 11,365 | 9,480 | |||||||||
The increase in other intangible assets as at March 31, 2025 compared with December 31, 2024 is mainly related to initial recognition at fair value of favourable LNG, gas offtake and sales contracts. These were recognised following completion of the acquisition of Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd. during the first quarter 2025. The fair value of unfavourable LNG, gas offtake and sales contracts acquired was recognised under trade and other payables.
Assets classified as held for sale
| $ million | |||||||||||
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Assets classified as held for sale | 10,881 | 9,857 | |||||||||
| Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale | 8,001 | 6,203 | |||||||||
Assets classified as held for sale and associated liabilities at March 31, 2025 principally relate to Shell’s UK offshore oil and gas assets in Upstream, mining interests in Canada and an energy and chemicals park in Singapore, both in Chemicals and Products. Upon completion of the sale, Shell’s UK offshore assets will be derecognised in exchange for a 50% interest in a newly formed joint venture.
The major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale at March 31, 2025, are Property, plant and equipment ($8,866 million; December 31, 2024: $8,283 million), Inventories ($1,003 million; December 31, 2024: $1,180 million), Decommissioning and other provisions ($3,228 million; December 31, 2024: $3,053 million), deferred tax liabilities ($2,823 million; December 31, 2024: $2,042 million), Trade and other payables ($1,000 million; December 31, 2024: $484 million) and Debt ($839 million; December 31, 2024: $624 million).
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Cash flow from operating activities – Other
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 570 | (856) | 509 | Other | ||||||||||||||
‘Cash flow from operating activities – Other’ for the first quarter 2025 includes $652 million of net inflows (fourth quarter 2024: $1,447 million net outflows; first quarter 2024: $188 million net inflows) due to the timing of payments relating to emission certificates and biofuel programmes in Europe and North America and $255 million in relation to reversal of currency exchange gains on Cash and cash equivalents (fourth quarter 2024: $672 million losses; first quarter 2024: $253 million losses).
Cash flow from investing activities – Other investing cash outflows
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| (1,394) | (655) | (1,494) | Other investing cash outflows | ||||||||||||||
‘Cash flow from investing activities – Other investing cash outflows’ for the first quarter 2025 includes $818 million secured term loans provided to The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) upon completion of the sale of SPDC. The first quarter 2024 includes $645 million of debt securities acquired in the Corporate segment.
8. Reconciliation of Operating expenses and Total Debt
| RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES | |||||||||||||||||
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 5,549 | 5,839 | 5,810 | Production and manufacturing expenses | ||||||||||||||
| 2,840 | 3,231 | 2,975 | Selling, distribution and administrative expenses | ||||||||||||||
| 185 | 331 | 212 | Research and development | ||||||||||||||
| 8,575 | 9,401 | 8,997 | Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL DEBT | |||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | $ million | ||||||||||||||
| 11,391 | 11,630 | 11,046 | Current debt | ||||||||||||||
| 65,120 | 65,448 | 68,886 | Non-current debt | ||||||||||||||
| 76,511 | 77,078 | 79,931 | Total debt | ||||||||||||||
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ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE (NON-GAAP) MEASURES
A.Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (“Adjusted EBITDA”) and Cash flow from operating activities
The “Adjusted Earnings” measure aims to facilitate a comparative understanding of Shell’s financial performance from period to period by removing the effects of oil price changes on inventory carrying amounts and removing the effects of identified items. These items are in some cases driven by external factors and may, either individually or collectively, hinder the comparative understanding of Shell’s financial results from period to period. This measure excludes earnings attributable to non-controlling interest when presenting the total Shell Group result but includes these items when presenting individual segment Adjusted Earnings as set out in the table below.
We define “Adjusted EBITDA” as “Income/(loss) for the period” adjusted for current cost of supplies; identified items; tax charge/(credit); depreciation, amortisation and depletion; exploration well write-offs and net interest expense. All items include the non-controlling interest component. Management uses this measure to evaluate Shell’s performance in the period and over time.
| Q1 2025 | $ million | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Integrated Gas | Upstream | Marketing | Chemicals and Products | Renewables and Energy Solutions | Corporate | |||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) for the period | 4,875 | 2,789 | 2,080 | 814 | (77) | (247) | (483) | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Current cost of supplies adjustment before taxation | (15) | 52 | (67) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Tax on current cost of supplies adjustment | (2) | (14) | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Identified items | (811) | 306 | (257) | (49) | (581) | (205) | (26) | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | 95 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Current cost of supplies adjustment attributable to non-controlling interest | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Identified items attributable to non-controlling interest | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings | 5,577 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Non-controlling interest | 94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings plus non-controlling interest | 5,670 | 2,483 | 2,337 | 900 | 449 | (42) | (457) | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Taxation charge/(credit) excluding tax impact of identified items | 3,784 | 803 | 2,619 | 391 | 99 | 63 | (191) | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Depreciation, depletion and amortisation excluding impairments | 5,130 | 1,404 | 2,213 | 566 | 852 | 90 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Exploration well write-offs | 28 | — | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Interest expense excluding identified items | 1,119 | 51 | 200 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 841 | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Interest income | 481 | 4 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 461 | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 15,250 | 4,735 | 7,387 | 1,869 | 1,410 | 111 | (261) | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Current cost of supplies adjustment before taxation | (15) | 52 | (67) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Joint ventures and associates (dividends received less profit) | (178) | (286) | (159) | 203 | 54 | 10 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | (38) | 542 | 14 | 10 | (508) | (169) | 73 | ||||||||||||||||
| Taxation paid | (2,900) | (773) | (1,999) | (174) | 63 | 52 | (68) | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | (206) | (68) | (386) | 396 | 125 | (17) | (257) | ||||||||||||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in working capital | (2,663) | (687) | (913) | (344) | (1,081) | 380 | (19) | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 9,281 | 3,463 | 3,945 | 1,907 | 130 | 367 | (531) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Q4 2024 | $ million | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Integrated Gas | Upstream | Marketing | Chemicals and Products | Renewables and Energy Solutions | Corporate | |||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) for the period | 1,041 | 1,744 | 1,031 | 103 | (276) | (1,226) | (335) | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Current cost of supplies adjustment before taxation | (75) | (2) | (73) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Tax on current cost of supplies adjustment | 23 | 2 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Identified items | (2,778) | (421) | (651) | (736) | (99) | (914) | 45 | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | 113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Current cost of supplies adjustment attributable to non-controlling interest | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Identified items attributable to non-controlling interest | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings | 3,661 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Non-controlling interest | 106 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings plus non-controlling interest | 3,766 | 2,165 | 1,682 | 839 | (229) | (311) | (380) | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Taxation charge/(credit) excluding tax impact of identified items | 3,371 | 635 | 2,618 | 266 | (198) | 97 | (46) | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Depreciation, depletion and amortisation excluding impairments | 5,829 | 1,440 | 2,803 | 587 | 896 | 96 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Exploration well write-offs | 649 | 277 | 372 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Interest expense excluding identified items | 1,213 | 54 | 201 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 923 | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Interest income | 548 | 3 | — | — | 10 | 7 | 529 | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 14,281 | 4,568 | 7,676 | 1,709 | 475 | (123) | (24) | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Current cost of supplies adjustment before taxation | (75) | (2) | (73) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Joint ventures and associates (dividends received less profit) | 451 | 110 | (22) | 172 | 139 | 51 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 319 | 120 | (28) | (8) | 230 | 533 | (527) | ||||||||||||||||
| Taxation paid | (2,910) | (635) | (2,019) | (130) | 36 | (41) | (120) | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | (1,461) | 114 | (486) | (1,227) | (313) | 77 | 375 | ||||||||||||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in working capital | 2,407 | 114 | (611) | 845 | 1,394 | 353 | 312 | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 13,162 | 4,391 | 4,509 | 1,363 | 2,032 | 850 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2024 | $ million | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Integrated Gas | Upstream | Marketing | Chemicals and Products | Renewables and Energy Solutions | Corporate | |||||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) for the period | 7,439 | 2,761 | 2,272 | 896 | 1,311 | 553 | (354) | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Current cost of supplies adjustment before taxation | (360) | (153) | (207) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Tax on current cost of supplies adjustment | 84 | 30 | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Identified items | (641) | (919) | 339 | (7) | (458) | 390 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | 82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Current cost of supplies adjustment attributable to non-controlling interest | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Identified items attributable to non-controlling interest | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings | 7,734 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Non-controlling interest | 70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings plus non-controlling interest | 7,804 | 3,680 | 1,933 | 781 | 1,615 | 163 | (368) | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Taxation charge/(credit) excluding tax impact of identified items | 4,124 | 996 | 2,522 | 358 | 338 | — | (91) | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Depreciation, depletion and amortisation excluding impairments | 5,654 | 1,410 | 2,727 | 535 | 870 | 106 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Exploration well write-offs | 554 | 8 | 546 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: Interest expense excluding identified items | 1,163 | 42 | 169 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 922 | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Interest income | 588 | — | 10 | — | 14 | 4 | 560 | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 18,711 | 6,136 | 7,888 | 1,686 | 2,826 | 267 | (92) | ||||||||||||||||
| Less: Current cost of supplies adjustment before taxation | (360) | (153) | (207) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Joint ventures and associates (dividends received less profit) | (582) | (197) | (546) | 93 | 56 | 13 | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 306 | (1,080) | (3) | (39) | (402) | 1,978 | (149) | ||||||||||||||||
| Taxation paid | (2,616) | (467) | (1,802) | (175) | (19) | (244) | 91 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | (97) | 45 | (231) | 393 | (378) | (30) | 104 | ||||||||||||||||
| (Increase)/decrease in working capital | (2,752) | 275 | 421 | (792) | (2,639) | 481 | (499) | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 13,330 | 4,712 | 5,727 | 1,319 | (349) | 2,466 | (545) | ||||||||||||||||
Identified items
The objective of identified items is to remove material impacts on net income/loss arising from transactions which are generally uncontrollable and unusual (infrequent or non-recurring) in nature or giving rise to a mismatch between accounting and economic results, or certain transactions that are generally excluded from underlying results in the industry.
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Identified items comprise: divestment gains and losses, impairments and impairment reversals, redundancy and restructuring, fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas contracts that gives rise to a mismatch between accounting and economic results, the impact of exchange rate movements and inflationary adjustments on certain deferred tax balances, and other items.
See Note 2 “Segment information” for details.
B. Adjusted Earnings per share
Adjusted Earnings per share is calculated as Adjusted Earnings (see Reference A), divided by the weighted average number of shares used as the basis for basic earnings per share (see Note 3).
C. Cash capital expenditure
Cash capital expenditure represents cash spent on maintaining and developing assets as well as on investments in the period. Management regularly monitors this measure as a key lever to delivering sustainable cash flows. Cash capital expenditure is the sum of the following lines from the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows: Capital expenditure, Investments in joint ventures and associates and Investments in equity securities.
See Note 2 “Segment information” for the reconciliation of cash capital expenditure.
D. Capital employed and Return on average capital employed
Return on average capital employed (“ROACE”) measures the efficiency of Shell’s utilisation of the capital that it employs.
The measure refers to Capital employed which consists of total equity, current debt, and non-current debt reduced by cash and cash equivalents.
In this calculation, the sum of Adjusted Earnings (see Reference A) plus non-controlling interest (NCI) excluding identified items for the current and previous three quarters, adjusted for after-tax interest expense and after-tax interest income, is expressed as a percentage of the average capital employed excluding cash and cash equivalents for the same period.
| $ million | Quarters | ||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||
| Current debt | 11,046 | 9,931 | 9,044 | ||||||||
| Non-current debt | 68,886 | 71,610 | 76,098 | ||||||||
| Total equity | 188,304 | 188,362 | 195,530 | ||||||||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents | (39,949) | (38,774) | (42,074) | ||||||||
| Capital employed – opening | 228,286 | 231,128 | 238,598 | ||||||||
| Current debt | 11,391 | 11,630 | 11,046 | ||||||||
| Non-current debt | 65,120 | 65,448 | 68,886 | ||||||||
| Total equity | 180,670 | 180,168 | 188,304 | ||||||||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents | (35,601) | (39,110) | (39,949) | ||||||||
| Capital employed – closing | 221,580 | 218,134 | 228,286 | ||||||||
| Capital employed – average | 224,933 | 224,630 | 233,442 | ||||||||
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| $ million | Quarters | ||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings – current and previous three quarters (Reference A) | 21,558 | 23,716 | 26,338 | ||||||||
| Add: Income/(loss) attributable to NCI – current and previous three quarters | 441 | 427 | 295 | ||||||||
| Add: Current cost of supplies adjustment attributable to NCI – current and previous three quarters | 25 | 14 | (24) | ||||||||
| Less: Identified items attributable to NCI (Reference A) – current and previous three quarters | 18 | 18 | (11) | ||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings plus NCI excluding identified items – current and previous three quarters | 22,005 | 24,139 | 26,620 | ||||||||
| Add: Interest expense after tax – current and previous three quarters | 2,639 | 2,701 | 2,718 | ||||||||
| Less: Interest income after tax on cash and cash equivalents – current and previous three quarters | 1,329 | 1,389 | 1,368 | ||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings plus NCI excluding identified items before interest expense and interest income – current and previous three quarters | 23,315 | 25,452 | 27,971 | ||||||||
| Capital employed – average | 224,933 | 224,630 | 233,442 | ||||||||
| ROACE on an Adjusted Earnings plus NCI basis | 10.4% | 11.3% | 12.0% | ||||||||
E. Net debt and gearing
Net debt is defined as the sum of current and non-current debt, less cash and cash equivalents, adjusted for the fair value of derivative financial instruments used to hedge foreign exchange and interest rate risk relating to debt, and associated collateral balances. Management considers this adjustment useful because it reduces the volatility of net debt caused by fluctuations in foreign exchange and interest rates, and eliminates the potential impact of related collateral payments or receipts. Debt-related derivative financial instruments are a subset of the derivative financial instrument assets and liabilities presented on the balance sheet. Collateral balances are reported under “Trade and other receivables” or “Trade and other payables” as appropriate.
Gearing is a measure of Shell’s capital structure and is defined as net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents) as a percentage of total capital (net debt plus total equity).
| $ million | |||||||||||
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |||||||||
| Current debt | 11,391 | 11,630 | 11,046 | ||||||||
| Non-current debt | 65,120 | 65,448 | 68,886 | ||||||||
| Total debt | 76,511 | 77,078 | 79,931 | ||||||||
| Of which: Lease liabilities | 28,488 | 28,702 | 26,885 | ||||||||
| Add: Debt-related derivative financial instruments: net liability/(asset) | 1,905 | 2,469 | 1,888 | ||||||||
| Add: Collateral on debt-related derivatives: net liability/(asset) | (1,295) | (1,628) | (1,357) | ||||||||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents | (35,601) | (39,110) | (39,949) | ||||||||
| Net debt | 41,521 | 38,809 | 40,513 | ||||||||
| Total equity | 180,670 | 180,168 | 188,304 | ||||||||
| Total capital | 222,190 | 218,974 | 228,817 | ||||||||
| Gearing | 18.7 | % | 17.7 | % | 17.7 | % | |||||
F. Operating expenses and Underlying operating expenses
Operating expenses
Operating expenses is a measure of Shell’s cost management performance, comprising the following items from the Consolidated Statement of Income: production and manufacturing expenses; selling, distribution and administrative expenses; and research and development expenses.
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| Q1 2025 | $ million | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Integrated Gas | Upstream | Marketing | Chemicals and Products | Renewables and Energy Solutions | Corporate | |||||||||||||||||
| Production and manufacturing expenses | 5,549 | 947 | 2,139 | 349 | 1,621 | 486 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling, distribution and administrative expenses | 2,840 | 38 | 42 | 2,053 | 442 | 153 | 111 | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 185 | 22 | 32 | 42 | 25 | 21 | 43 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 8,575 | 1,006 | 2,213 | 2,444 | 2,088 | 661 | 162 | ||||||||||||||||
| Q4 2024 | $ million | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Integrated Gas | Upstream | Marketing | Chemicals and Products | Renewables and Energy Solutions | Corporate | |||||||||||||||||
| Production and manufacturing expenses | 5,839 | 982 | 2,470 | 270 | 1,632 | 480 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling, distribution and administrative expenses | 3,231 | 39 | 96 | 2,258 | 471 | 241 | 126 | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 331 | 40 | 69 | 73 | 46 | 37 | 66 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 9,401 | 1,061 | 2,635 | 2,602 | 2,149 | 757 | 196 | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2024 | $ million | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | Integrated Gas | Upstream | Marketing | Chemicals and Products | Renewables and Energy Solutions | Corporate | |||||||||||||||||
| Production and manufacturing expenses | 5,810 | 956 | 2,269 | 366 | 1,634 | 579 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling, distribution and administrative expenses | 2,975 | 62 | 58 | 2,188 | 420 | 158 | 89 | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 212 | 26 | 58 | 34 | 34 | 12 | 49 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 8,997 | 1,044 | 2,385 | 2,587 | 2,088 | 749 | 144 | ||||||||||||||||
Underlying operating expenses
Underlying operating expenses is a measure aimed at facilitating a comparative understanding of performance from period to period by removing the effects of identified items, which, either individually or collectively, can cause volatility, in some cases driven by external factors.
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 8,575 | 9,401 | 8,997 | Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||
| (44) | (174) | (73) | Redundancy and restructuring (charges)/reversal | ||||||||||||||
| (101) | (88) | — | (Provisions)/reversal | ||||||||||||||
| 23 | — | 130 | Other | ||||||||||||||
| (121) | (262) | 57 | Total identified items | ||||||||||||||
| 8,453 | 9,138 | 9,054 | Underlying operating expenses | ||||||||||||||
G. Free cash flow and Organic free cash flow
Free cash flow is used to evaluate cash available for financing activities, including dividend payments and debt servicing, after investment in maintaining and growing the business. It is defined as the sum of “Cash flow from operating activities” and “Cash flow from investing activities”.
Cash flows from acquisition and divestment activities are removed from Free cash flow to arrive at the Organic free cash flow, a measure used by management to evaluate the generation of free cash flow without these activities.
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| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 9,281 | 13,162 | 13,330 | Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||||||||||
| (3,959) | (4,431) | (3,528) | Cash flow from investing activities | ||||||||||||||
| 5,322 | 8,731 | 9,802 | Free cash flow | ||||||||||||||
| 597 | 805 | 1,025 | Less: Divestment proceeds (Reference I) | ||||||||||||||
| 45 | 1 | — | Add: Tax paid on divestments (reported under “Other investing cash outflows”) | ||||||||||||||
| 130 | 525 | 62 | Add: Cash outflows related to inorganic capital expenditure1 | ||||||||||||||
| 4,899 | 8,453 | 8,839 | Organic free cash flow2 | ||||||||||||||
1.Cash outflows related to inorganic capital expenditure includes portfolio actions which expand Shell’s activities through acquisitions and restructuring activities as reported in capital expenditure lines in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
2.Free cash flow less divestment proceeds, adding back outflows related to inorganic expenditure.
H. Cash flow from operating activities excluding working capital movements
Working capital movements are defined as the sum of the following items in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows: (i) (increase)/decrease in inventories, (ii) (increase)/decrease in current receivables, and (iii) increase/(decrease) in current payables.
Cash flow from operating activities excluding working capital movements is a measure used by Shell to analyse its operating cash generation over time excluding the timing effects of changes in inventories and operating receivables and payables from period to period.
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 9,281 | 13,162 | 13,330 | Cash flow from operating activities | ||||||||||||||
| 854 | 131 | (608) | (Increase)/decrease in inventories | ||||||||||||||
| (2,610) | 751 | (195) | (Increase)/decrease in current receivables | ||||||||||||||
| (907) | 1,524 | (1,949) | Increase/(decrease) in current payables | ||||||||||||||
| (2,663) | 2,407 | (2,752) | (Increase)/decrease in working capital | ||||||||||||||
| 11,944 | 10,755 | 16,082 | Cash flow from operating activities excluding working capital movements | ||||||||||||||
I. Divestment proceeds
Divestment proceeds represent cash received from divestment activities in the period. Management regularly monitors this measure as a key lever to deliver free cash flow.
| Quarters | $ million | ||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| 559 | 493 | 323 | Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and businesses | ||||||||||||||
| 33 | 305 | 133 | Proceeds from joint ventures and associates from sale, capital reduction and repayment of long-term loans | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 569 | Proceeds from sale of equity securities | ||||||||||||||
| 597 | 805 | 1,025 | Divestment proceeds | ||||||||||||||
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
All amounts shown throughout this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report are unaudited. All peak production figures in Portfolio Developments are quoted at 100% expected production. The numbers presented throughout this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report may not sum precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures, due to rounding.
The companies in which Shell plc directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. In this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report, “Shell”, “Shell Group” and “Group” are sometimes used for convenience to reference Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” are also used to refer to Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them. These terms are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular entity or entities. ‘‘Subsidiaries’’, “Shell subsidiaries” and “Shell companies” as used in this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report, refer to entities over which Shell plc either directly or indirectly has control. The terms “joint venture”, “joint operations”, “joint arrangements”, and “associates” may also be used to refer to a commercial arrangement in which Shell has a direct or indirect ownership interest with one or more parties. The term “Shell interest” is used for convenience to indicate the direct and/or indirect ownership interest held by Shell in an entity or unincorporated joint arrangement, after exclusion of all third-party interest.
Forward-Looking statements
This Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning the financial condition, results of operations and businesses of Shell. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations that are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements concerning the potential exposure of Shell to market risks and statements expressing management’s expectations, beliefs, estimates, forecasts, projections and assumptions. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “aim”; “ambition”; ‘‘anticipate’’; “aspire”, “aspiration”, ‘‘believe’’; “commit”; “commitment”; ‘‘could’’; “desire”; ‘‘estimate’’; ‘‘expect’’; ‘‘goals’’; ‘‘intend’’; ‘‘may’’; “milestones”; ‘‘objectives’’; ‘‘outlook’’; ‘‘plan’’; ‘‘probably’’; ‘‘project’’; ‘‘risks’’; “schedule”; ‘‘seek’’; ‘‘should’’; ‘‘target’’; “vision”; ‘‘will’’; “would” and similar terms and phrases. There are a number of factors that could affect the future operations of Shell and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements included in this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report, including (without limitation): (a) price fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas; (b) changes in demand for Shell’s products; (c) currency fluctuations; (d) drilling and production results; (e) reserves estimates; (f) loss of market share and industry competition; (g) environmental and physical risks, including climate change; (h) risks associated with the identification of suitable potential acquisition properties and targets, and successful negotiation and completion of such transactions; (i) the risk of doing business in developing countries and countries subject to international sanctions; (j) legislative, judicial, fiscal and regulatory developments including tariffs and regulatory measures addressing climate change; (k) economic and financial market conditions in various countries and regions; (l) political risks, including the risks of expropriation and renegotiation of the terms of contracts with governmental entities, delays or advancements in the approval of projects and delays in the reimbursement for shared costs; (m) risks associated with the impact of pandemics, regional conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the conflict in the Middle East, and a significant cyber security, data privacy or IT incident; (n) the pace of the energy transition; and (o) changes in trading conditions. No assurance is provided that future dividend payments will match or exceed previous dividend payments. All forward-looking statements contained in this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors that may affect future results are contained in Shell plc’s Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 (available at www.shell.com/investors/news-and-filings/sec-filings.html and www.sec.gov). These risk factors also expressly qualify all forward-looking statements contained in this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report and should be considered by the reader. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report, May 2, 2025. Neither Shell plc nor any of its subsidiaries undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other information. In light of these risks, results could differ materially from those stated, implied or inferred from the forward-looking statements contained in this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report.
Shell’s net carbon intensity
Also, in this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report we may refer to Shell’s “net carbon intensity” (NCI), which includes Shell’s carbon emissions from the production of our energy products, our suppliers’ carbon emissions in supplying energy for that production and our customers’ carbon emissions associated with their use of the energy products we sell. Shell’s NCI also includes the emissions associated with the production and use of energy products produced by others which Shell purchases for resale. Shell only controls its own emissions. The use of the terms Shell’s “net carbon intensity” or NCI is for convenience only and not intended to suggest these emissions are those of Shell plc or its subsidiaries.
Shell’s net-zero emissions target
Shell’s operating plan and outlook are forecasted for a three-year period and ten-year period, respectively, and are updated every year. They reflect the current economic environment and what we can reasonably expect to see over the next three and ten years. Accordingly, the outlook reflects our Scope 1, Scope 2 and NCI targets over the next ten years. However, Shell’s operating plan and outlook cannot reflect our 2050 net-zero emissions target, as this target is outside our planning period. Such future operating plans and outlooks could include changes to our portfolio, efficiency improvements and the use of carbon capture and storage and carbon credits. In the future, as society moves towards net-zero emissions, we expect Shell’s operating plans and outlooks to reflect this movement. However, if society is not net zero in 2050, as of today, there would be significant risk that Shell may not meet this target.
Forward-Looking non-GAAP measures
This Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report may contain certain forward-looking non-GAAP measures such as cash capital expenditure and Adjusted Earnings. We are unable to provide a reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures because certain information needed to reconcile those non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is dependent on future events some of which are outside the control of Shell, such as oil and gas prices, interest rates and exchange rates. Moreover, estimating such GAAP measures with the required precision necessary to provide a meaningful reconciliation is extremely difficult and could not be accomplished without unreasonable effort. Non-GAAP measures in respect of future periods which cannot be reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measure are calculated in a manner which is consistent with the accounting policies applied in Shell plc’s consolidated financial statements.
The contents of websites referred to in this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report do not form part of this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report.
We may have used certain terms, such as resources, in this Unaudited Condensed Interim Financial Report that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strictly prohibits us from including in our filings with the SEC. Investors are urged to consider closely the disclosure in our Form 20-F, File No 1-32575, available on the SEC website www.sec.gov.
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This announcement contains inside information.
May 2, 2025
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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
London, May 2, 2025
“Shell delivered another solid set of results in the first quarter of 2025. We further strengthened our leading LNG business by completing the acquisition of Pavilion Energy, and high-graded our portfolio with the completion of the Nigeria onshore and the Singapore Energy and Chemicals Park divestments.
Our strong performance and resilient balance sheet give us the confidence to commence another $3.5 billion of buybacks for the next three months, consistent with the strategic direction we set out at our Capital Markets Day in March.”
Shell plc Chief Executive Officer, Wael Sawan
SOLID RESULTS; RESILIENT BALANCE SHEET; CONSISTENT DISTRIBUTIONS
| $ million1 | Adj. Earnings | Adj. EBITDA | CFFO | Cash capex | |
| Integrated Gas | 2,483 | 4,735 | 3,463 | 1,116 | |
| Upstream | 2,337 | 7,387 | 3,945 | 1,923 | |
| Marketing | 900 | 1,869 | 1,907 | 256 | |
| Chemicals & Products4 | 449 | 1,410 | 130 | 458 | |
| Renewables & Energy Solutions | (42) | 111 | 367 | 403 | |
| Corporate | (457) | (261) | (531) | 19 | |
| Less: Non-controlling interest (NCI) | 94 | ||||
| Shell | Q1 2025 | 5,577 | 15,250 | 9,281 | 4,175 |
| Q4 2024 | 3,661 | 14,281 | 13,162 | 6,924 | |
1Income/(loss) attributable to shareholders for Q1 2025 is $4.8 billion. Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures can be found in the unaudited results, available at www.shell.com/investors.
2 Completed on April 1, 2025.
3The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited.
4Chemicals & Products Adjusted Earnings at a subsegment level are as follows: Chemicals $(0.1) billion and Products $0.6 billion.
| $ billion1 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 |
| Working capital | (2.8) | (0.3) | 2.7 | 2.4 | (2.7) |
| Divestment proceeds | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Free cash flow | 9.8 | 10.2 | 10.8 | 8.7 | 5.3 |
| Net debt | 40.5 | 38.3 | 35.2 | 38.8 | 41.5 |
1 Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures can be found in the unaudited results, available at www.shell.com/investors.
Q1 2025 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE DRIVERS
INTEGRATED GAS
| Key data | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 outlook |
| Realised liquids price ($/bbl) | 63 | 64 | — |
| Realised gas price ($/thousand scf) | 8.1 | 7.4 | — |
| Production (kboe/d) | 905 | 927 | 890 – 950 |
| LNG liquefaction volumes (MT) | 7.1 | 6.6 | 6.3 – 6.9 |
| LNG sales volumes (MT) | 15.5 | 16.5 | — |
UPSTREAM
| Key data | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 outlook |
| Realised liquids price ($/bbl) | 71 | 71 | — |
| Realised gas price ($/thousand scf) | 7.0 | 7.4 | — |
| Liquids production (kboe/d) | 1,332 | 1,335 | — |
| Gas production (million scf/d) | 3,056 | 3,020 | — |
| Total production (kboe/d) | 1,859 | 1,855 | 1,560 – 1,760 |
MARKETING
| Key data | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 outlook |
| Marketing sales volumes (kb/d) | 2,795 | 2,674 | 2,600 – 3,100 |
| Mobility (kb/d) | 2,041 | 1,964 | — |
| Lubricants (kb/d) | 77 | 87 | — |
| Sectors & Decarbonisation (kb/d) | 678 | 623 | — |
CHEMICALS & PRODUCTS
| Key data | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 outlook1 |
| Refinery processing intake (kb/d) | 1,215 | 1,362 | — |
| Chemicals sales volumes (kT) | 2,926 | 2,813 | — |
| Refinery utilisation (%) | 76 | 85 | 87 – 95 |
| Chemicals manufacturing plant utilisation (%) | 75 | 81 | 74 – 82 |
| Global indicative refining margin ($/bbl) | 5.5 | 6.2 | — |
| Global indicative chemical margin ($/t) | 138 | 126 | — |
1Following the Singapore Energy and Chemicals Park divestment, IRM, ICM and associated sensitivities have been updated for Q2 2025; see the guidance tab of the Quarterly Databook, available at www.shell.com/investors.
RENEWABLES & ENERGY SOLUTIONS
| Key data | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 |
| External power sales (TWh) | 76 | 76 |
| Sales of pipeline gas to end-use customers (TWh) | 165 | 184 |
| Renewables power generation capacity (GW)* | 7.4 | 7.5 |
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3.4 | 3.5 |
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4.0 | 4.0 |
*Excludes Shell’s equity share of associates where information cannot be obtained.
Renewables and Energy Solutions includes activities such as renewable power generation, the marketing and trading and optimisation of power and pipeline gas, as well as carbon credits, and digitally enabled customer solutions. It also includes the production and marketing of hydrogen, development of commercial carbon capture and storage hubs, investment in nature-based projects that avoid or reduce carbon emissions, and Shell Ventures, which invests in companies that work to accelerate the energy and mobility transformation.
CORPORATE
| Key data | Q4 2024 | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 outlook |
| Adjusted Earnings ($ billion) | (0.4) | (0.5) | (0.6) – (0.4) |
UPCOMING INVESTOR EVENTS
| May 20, 2025 | Annual General Meeting |
| July 31, 2025 | Second quarter 2025 results and dividends |
| October 30, 2025 | Third quarter 2025 results and dividends |
USEFUL LINKS
Results materials Q1 2025
Quarterly Databook Q1 2025
Webcast registration Q1 2025
Dividend announcement Q1 2025
Capital Markets Day 2025 materials
ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE (NON-GAAP) MEASURES
This announcement includes certain measures that are calculated and presented on the basis of methodologies other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) such as IFRS, including Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted EBITDA, CFFO excluding working capital movements, free cash flow, Divestment proceeds and Net debt. This information, along with comparable GAAP measures, is useful to investors because it provides a basis for measuring Shell plc’s operating performance and ability to retire debt and invest in new business opportunities. Shell plc’s management uses these financial measures, along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, in evaluating the business performance.
This announcement may contain certain forward-looking non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted Earnings and divestments. We are unable to provide a reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures because certain information needed to reconcile the non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is dependent on future events some of which are outside the control of the company, such as oil and gas prices, interest rates and exchange rates. Moreover, estimating such GAAP measures with the required precision necessary to provide a meaningful reconciliation is extremely difficult and could not be accomplished without unreasonable effort. Non-GAAP measures in respect of future periods which cannot be reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measure are estimated in a manner which is consistent with the accounting policies applied in Shell plc’s consolidated financial statements.
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The companies in which Shell plc directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. In this announcement, “Shell”, “Shell Group” and “Group” are sometimes used for convenience to reference Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” are also used to refer to Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them. These terms are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular entity or entities. “Subsidiaries”, “Shell subsidiaries” and “Shell companies” as used in this announcement refer to entities over which Shell plc either directly or indirectly has control. The terms “joint venture”, “joint operations”, “joint arrangements”, and “associates” may also be used to refer to a commercial arrangement in which Shell has a direct or indirect ownership interest with one or more parties. The term “Shell interest” is used for convenience to indicate the direct and/or indirect ownership interest held by Shell in an entity or unincorporated joint arrangement, after exclusion of all third-party interest.
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Golar LNG Limited (“GLNG”, “Golar” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the Final Investment Decision (“FID”) and fulfilment of all conditions precedent for the 20-year re-deployment charter of the FLNG Hilli Episeyo (“FLNG Hilli” or “Hilli”), first announced on July 5, 2024. The vessel will be chartered to Southern Energy S.A. (“SESA”), offshore Argentina. In addition, Golar and SESA have signed definitive agreements for a 20-year charter for the MKII FLNG, currently under conversion at CIMC Raffles shipyard in Yantai, China. The MKII FLNG charter remains subject to FID and the same regulatory approvals as granted to the FLNG Hilli project, expected within 2025.
Key commercial terms for the respective 20-year charter agreements include:
The two FLNG agreements are expected to add US$ 13.7 billion in earnings backlog to Golar over 20 years, before adjustments (based on US-CPI) to the charter hire and before commodity linked tariff upside. For every US$ 1/mmbtu above the US$ 8/mmbtu, the total upside for Golar will be approximately US$ 100 million when both FLNGs are in operation. Subject to a 3-year notice and payment of a fee, SESA may reduce the term of the agreement to 12 years for the FLNG Hilli and to 15 years for the MKII FLNG.
The commodity linked tariff component is upside oriented. Golar will make 25% of realized FOB prices above a threshold of US$ 8/mmbtu, with no cap to the upside for gas prices. Golar has also agreed to a mechanism where the charter hire can be partially reduced for FOB prices below US$ 7.5/mmbtu down to a floor of US$ 6/mmbtu. Under this mechanism, the maximum accumulated discount over the life of both contracts has a cap of US$ 210 million, and any outstanding discounted charter hire amounts will be repaid through an additional upside sharing if FOB prices return to levels above US$ 7.5/mmbtu. Golar is not exposed to further downside in the commodity linked FLNG charter mechanism.
SESA is a company formed to enable LNG exports from Argentina. SESA is owned by a consortium of leading Argentinian gas producers including Pan American Energy (30%), YPF (25%), Pampa Energia (20%) and Harbour Energy (15%), as well as Golar (10%). The gas producers have committed to supply their pro-rata share of natural gas to the FLNGs under Gas Sales Agreements (“GSA”) at a fixed price per mmbtu before adjustments (based on US-CPI). Golar’s 10% shareholding in SESA provides additional commodity exposure.
The project has received the full support of the National and Provincial Governments in Argentina that granted all necessary approvals including (i) the first ever unrestricted 30-year LNG export authorization in Argentina; (ii) qualification for the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (“RIGI”); and (iii) provincial approval by the province of Río Negro for the offshore and onshore Environmental Impact Assessments for FLNG Hilli.
The FLNGs will be located in close proximity of each other, offshore in the Gulf of San Matias Gulf in the province of Rio Negro, Argentina. The vessels will monetize gas from the Vaca Muerta formation, the world’s second largest shale gas resource, located onshore in the province of Neuquen, Argentina. FLNG Hilli will initially utilize spare volumes from the existing pipeline network. SESA intends to facilitate for a dedicated pipeline to be constructed from Vaca Muerta to the Gulf of San Matias to serve gas supply to the FLNGs. The project expects to benefit from significant operational efficiencies and synergies from two FLNGs in the same area.
Golar’s CEO, Karl Fredrik Staubo commented: “Golar is excited to partner with the leading gas producers in Argentina in establishing the country as an LNG exporter. The vast resources of the Vaca Muerta formation will provide the LNG market with a reliable long-term source of attractive LNG supplies, and a significant contribution to Argentina. For Golar, the project adds robust earnings backlog, attractive commodity upside potential in the FLNG tariff and strong partner alignment through our shareholding in SESA.”
About SESA:
Southern Energy S.A. is a company founded in 2024 for the purpose of LNG exports of Argentinian natural gas. SESA’s shareholders comprise Pan American Energy (30%), YPF (25%), Pampa Energia (20%), Harbour Energy (15%) and Golar LNG Ltd. (10%). SESA will be responsible for procuring natural gas from the domestic market, and facilitating the necessary infrastructure to bring the natural gas to the flange of the FLNGs in the Gulf of San Matias. SESA will also be responsible for the operations of the FLNGs with support from Golar, and for the marketing and sale of the LNG produced.
About Golar LNG Ltd:
Golar LNG Limited (“GLNG”) is a NASDAQ listed maritime LNG infrastructure company. Through its 79-year history, the company has pioneered maritime LNG infrastructure including the world’s first Floating LNG liquefaction terminal (FLNG) and Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) projects based on the conversion of existing LNG carriers. Today Golar is a leading pure play FLNG company, and the only proven provider of FLNG as a service.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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Hamilton, Bermuda
2 May 2025
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Karl Fredrik Staubo – CEO
Eduardo Maranhão – CFO
Stuart Buchanan – Head of Investor Relations
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US Senate News:
Source: The White House
ENDING TAXPAYER SUBSIDIZATION OF BIASED MEDIA: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order ending the taxpayer subsidization of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
NPR and PBS receive tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds each year, primarily from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
The Order ceases federal funding to NPR and PBS to the maximum extent allowed by law.
It also ceases indirect funding to PBS and NPR by prohibiting local public radio and television stations and any other recipients of CPB funds from using taxpayer dollars to support these organizations.
The Order mandates that the CPB revise its 2025 General Provisions to explicitly prohibit direct or indirect funding to NPR and PBS.
It directs all federal agencies to terminate any direct or indirect funding to NPR and PBS and to review existing grants and contracts for compliance.
The Order instructs the FCC and relevant agencies to investigate whether NPR and PBS have engaged in unlawful discrimination.
EXPOSING BIAS IN PUBLIC BROADCASTING: NPR and PBS have fueled partisanship and left-wing propaganda with taxpayer dollars, which is highly inappropriate and an improper use of taxpayers’ money, as President Trump has stated.
Unlike in 1967, when CPB was established, today the media landscape is filled with abundant, diverse, and innovative news options, making government funding of news media outdated, unnecessary, and corrosive to journalistic independence.
Moreover, while the CPB is legally mandated to be “nonpolitical [in] nature” and not “contribute to or otherwise support any political party,” both NPR and PBS make significant in-kind contributions to the Democrat party and its political causes.
An NPR editor found that registered Democrats outnumbered Republicans 87 to zero in the newsroom’s editorial positions.
NPR’s President and CEO admitted that she regards “truth” as a harmful “distraction” from NPR’s objectives.
To illustrate its partisan capture, NPR management asked its editors to avoid the term “biological sex” when discussing transgender issues.
NPR has run stories defending looting and suggesting that crime fears are racist and has described its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices as “inseparable” from its content.
NPR refused to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story, calling it a waste of time and a distraction, despite that it was highly relevant to the presidential election.
NPR repeatedly insisted COVID-19 did not originate in a lab and refused to explore the theory.
The FBI, CIA, and Department of Energy have all since deemed the lab-leak theory the likely cause.
NPR ran a Valentine’s Day feature around “queer animals,” in which it suggested the make-believe clownfish in “Finding Nemo” would’ve been better off as a female, that “banana slugs are hermaphrodites,” and that “some deer are nonbinary.”
Research shows that “congressional Republicans faced 85% negative coverage, compared to 54% positive coverage of congressional Democrats,” on PBS’s flagship news program.
Over a six-month period, PBS News Hour used versions of the term “far-right” 162 times, but “far-left” only 6 times.
A PBS station featured drag queen Lil Miss Hot Mess on a program meant for kids ages 3-8.
PBS produced a movie titled “Real Boy” which celebrates a transgender teen’s transition.
PBS show Sesame Street partnered with CNN for a town hall aimed presenting children with a one-sided narrative to “address racism” amid the Black Lives Matter riots.
PBS’s coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention was 72% negative, while its coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention was 88% positive.
No media outlet has a Constitutional right to taxpayer subsidized operations, and it’s highly inappropriate for taxpayers to be forced to subsidize biased, partisan content.
SAFEGUARDING TAXPAYER DOLLARS: President Trump is working to ensure taxpayer dollars are no longer wasted on progressive pet projects, but rather used to benefit hardworking Americans.
President Trump established the “Department of Government Efficiency” to examine how to streamline the federal government, eliminate unnecessary programs, and reduce bureaucratic inefficiency.
President Trump launched a 10-to-1 deregulation initiative, ensuring every new rule is justified by clear benefits.
President Trump terminated DEI discrimination in the federal workforce, and in federal contracting and spending.
The Trump Administration is aggressively investigating Biden-era programs that wasted billions of taxpayer dollars on inefficient and politically-driven projects, including canceling unnecessary government contracts and grants that do not serve the national interest.