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Activists target oil and gas giant's HQ after firm posts huge profits

Equinor's 2022 profits were a staggering £23.8bn ($28.7bn) compared to the £7.1bn ($8.6bn) they made in 2021.

The National (Scotland)

Why energy companies are making so much profit despite UK windfall taxes

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year caused oil and gas prices to surge, triggering a cost of living crisis in many countries, including the UK.

The Conversation

Shell’s Grand Plan to Fight Climate Change (and Continue to Cause It)

The company is investing billions of dollars in zero- and low-carbon energy solutions, but selling oil and gas at record profits is a hard habit to break.

Businessweek

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Gas producers accused of bullying and price gouging, despite federal government intervention to cap prices

Two months after the federal government introduced price controls on gas, manufacturers are still struggling to get a fair deal — and the costs are being passed onto consumers.

ABC News

Scottish activist completes one week occupying Shell oil platform

A SCOTTISH environmental activist is set to complete one week occupying a Shell oil platform at sea tomorrow.

The National (Scotland)

Martin Schram: Bad news — lost and found

Two big blips of downright infuriating news flashed across our news screens last week. But both vanished quickly, swamped by the next gush of made-for-TV stories.

Tribune News Service

Covers come off DJR Gen3 Mustang

Dick Johnson Racing has officially unveiled its first Gen3 Ford Mustang ahead of the 2023 Supercars season.

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Rishi Sunak and 10 ministers receive nearly £300,000 from oil and gas firms

The revelation came in the week it was announced Shell more than doubled its annual profit to £32billion – its biggest result ever - and sparked calls for an increase in taxes on energy giants

Daily Mirror

Newgarden impressed by Chevrolet on IndyCar's new renewable fuel

Two-time IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden says he’s been impressed with the drivability of his Chevrolet engine following the switch to renewable fuel and has seen no loss in performance.

Autosport

Bryce Miller: San Diego's favorite Joe (Musgrove) puts the 'we' and 'us' in Padres' rise

SAN DIEGO — The cars lined both sides of Tavern Road and Victoria Park Terrace as far as eyes could see. They jockeyed for spots because of a man sitting at a small table in a parking lot next to a giant ice machine, sandwiched between a landscaping business and…

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Big Oil reaps record profits while the planet burns. California should curb its greed

Chevron, Shell, Exxon Mobil and other oil companies made more money than ever in 2022, showing just how massive a windfall they reaped as surging gas prices made it a struggle for drivers to afford filling up.

Los Angeles Times

Newgarden impressed by Chevy on 100% renewable Shell fuel

Two-time IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden says he’s been impressed with the Chevrolet’s driveability, and saw no loss in performance since the switch to renewable fuel.

Motorsport

‘It’s not who we are,’ wails British Gas. Sorry but when you’re using bailiffs to install meters, that’s exactly who you are

It’s not the only company filling its boots while poor people have to pay more for electricity. Luckily Grant Shapps is on hand to look busy, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Shell announces highest profits in 115 years

Energy giant Shell made one of the biggest ever profits by a UK company last year as soaring oil and gas prices, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, doubled its earnings to a record $39.9 billion dollars (£32.2 billion). The vast scale of the profit at the multinational, which supplies…

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Niger Delta communities file damage claim against Shell in London court

More than 11,000 Nigerians from the oil-producing Niger Delta have filed a compensation claim against energy giant Shell at the London High Court. It is the latest step in a case that will test whether multinationals can be held to account for the actions of overseas subsidiaries.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: national cabinet falls short on primary care, AMA says; US police kill again; and a Chinese spy balloon

Strengthening Medicare report welcomed but experts criticise lack of detail on making GPs more affordable for Australians

Daily Record

Government must intervene to stop this energy price injustice

Record View says the Tories must introduce a proper windfall tax to heat our homes and subsidise energy costs.

The Independent UK

What the papers say – February 3

The heartache of a missing mum’s family features among the front pages.

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France 24

Over 11,000 Nigerians file complaint against oil giant Shell over pollution

In tonight's edition: More than 11,000 Nigerians sue oil giant Shell over pollution, damage caused by oil spills and loss of livelihood. Also, we speak to Kyle Walter, Head of US Investigations at Logically, about Russia's social media campaign to push pro-Kremlin messages on the continent. Finally, South Sudan gears…

France 24

Outrage as Shell, ExxonMobil rake in record profits

Energy giants are reaping the benefits of high energy prices. Shell followed ExxonMobil in doubling its annual profit for 2022 to nearly $40 billion, the highest in its 115-year history. It's sparked outrage among climate activists and those calling for higher taxes as households struggle with high energy bills. Also…

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese’s voice pledge, Turnbull raises Aukus sovereignty risk, Shell profits double

The prime minister will go ahead with the referendum even without bipartisan support, he tells us

The Independent UK

Shell company directors earned enough in 2021 to pay 390 nurses, as firm sees record profits

A look at those leading the oil and gas firm as it enjoys the largest profits in its 115-year-history

The Guardian - UK

Shell’s lack of ambition is maddening: it’s time to speed up transition to renewables

Even on the company’s broader metric, the greener stuff came out at only one-third of total expenditure

Nottingham Post

Ed Miliband says local energy firms could be positive step despite Robin Hood collapse

The shadow climate change secretary was on a visit to Nottinghamshire when he questioned why there couldn't be companies such as "Mansfield Energy" set up in future.

The Guardian - UK

Why is Shell’s UK windfall tax payment so low?

The oil major has posted the biggest profits in its history, nearly $40bn for 2022, but will only pay $134m in taxes

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