2006 Media Releases

Grasslands adjoining an internationally significant wetland will be improved through a new partnership program launched today between Greening Australia and Shell Australia, with support from the City of Greater Geelong.

A Sri-Lankan company that turns elephant dung into eco-friendly paper won a global competition for projects that benefit local communities and the environment. Maximus - opens in new window, based in Kegalle in the foothills of Sri Lanka’s central mountainous region, beat more than 800 other projects from 120 countries to win the World Challenge 2006 - opens in new window and a $20,000 grant from Shell.

Motorists in Northern Queensland from today, can experience the performance of a fuel developed with Ferrari.

Shell Australia today announced that it will introduce Shell Unleaded E10 with Fuel Economy Formula across the Eastern Seaboard of Australia over the coming year.

Shell Geelong Refinery is extending its support for the City of Greater Geelong’s award winning Learn-to-Swim Scholarship Program. The support is in recognition of employees and contractors achieving an outstanding safety milestone – working three million hours without an injury that resulted in time away from work.

South Australian motorists from today can now experience the performance of a fuel developed with Ferrari following the launch of Shell’s latest generation high density, high performance unleaded fuels - Shell V-Power.

Shell regrets to inform customers that some of its packed products have been labelled with incorrect handling and storage instructions according to Australian regulations. The products are classified as dangerous goods, hazardous substances or poisonous substances.

With the completion of the sale of its businesses in Fiji, Western Samoa and Tonga, Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) today finalised the sale of its Downstream sales and marketing businesses in the following Pacific Islands:

National Children’s Week, 23 to 29 October 2006: More than 1,800 pre-school aged children in the Parramatta region are set to benefit from a new early literacy program called Let’s Read, which aims to improve the prospect of children being ready to learn to read when they start school.

The partnership that brought the Shell Questacon Science Circus to thousands of students and families across Australia has been recognised with a Prime Minister's Excellence in Community Business Partnerships Award.

Shell Australia today launches its latest generation of high density, high performance unleaded fuel - Shell V-Power.

Shell Geelong Refinery has won a Well-Being Award for its proactive approach to lowering stress levels among employees.

The World Challenge is back: In association with BBC World and Newsweek, Shell is again looking to reward projects that make a real difference to local communities. From recycling used computers for charities to using elephant dung for paper products, Shell scoured the globe and identified 12 projects that benefit local communities and the environment. You can help choose the winning project by voting on the World Challenge 2006 website www.theworldchallenge.co.uk from October 7. The winner will receive a US$20,000 grant from Shell towards the project.

Experience the passion and excitement of Shell’s new performance fuels at Shell V-Power World of Ferrari. Visit our interactive fuel experience to test your own racing skills on our race simulators, get up close to a Formula 1 model car, and see one of Michael Schumacher’s Grand Prix racing suits. Bring the family along on Saturday to enjoy our free BBQ, enter competitions for the chance to win great prizes and collect our free giveaways!

Grasslands adjoining an internationally significant wetland will be improved through a new partnership program launched today between Greening Australia and Shell Australia with support from the City of Greater Geelong.

Shell Energy Investments Australia Pty Ltd (Shell) and Anglo American plc today announced the signing of a joint development agreement (JDA) for the two companies to further advance the Monash Energy clean coal-to-liquids project in the state of Victoria, Australia. This agreement is the first under a clean coal energy alliance formed by Shell and Anglo American in May 2006.

Shell Geelong Refinery has produced one billion litres of low benzene fuel since the beginning of 2006, an achievement that is helping improve air quality from car emissions.

The Shell Careers Application website - JobStreet - will be undergoing some maintenance on Sunday 3rd September and will be down from approximately 11am to 2pm AEST.

Shell Geelong Refinery has gained approval to operate its own Electrical Safety Management Scheme (ESMS). The refinery is the first organisation to apply for and receive accreditation from Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) since it came into being in August 2005 through the merger of the Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector (OCEI), and the Office of Gas Safety (OGS). Parliamentary acceptance of the scheme was published in the Government Gazette No. G32 on 10 August 2006.

All Shell internet websites including www.shell.com.au will be down (not available to external or internal visitors).

Students taking part in the Shell Art Bus Program are being moved by art – literally.

Shell Geelong Refinery launched today its 2005 Annual Performance Review - ‘Our Future, Together’. 2005 was a milestone year for the refinery, which achieved its best ever safety performance and significant environmental improvements.

Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) announced today that it has signed Sale and Purchase agreements for the sale of its Downstream sales and marketing businesses in some Pacific Islands:

Shell Geelong Refinery said today that EPA Victoria has responded positively to most of its licence amendment application submitted late last year.

The Shell Questacon Science Circus will celebrate its 21st birthday today with an eye to the future after Shell Companies in Australia and The Australian National University confirmed their continued support for Australia’s largest and longest running educational outreach programme.

Shell Geelong Refinery today celebrated the launch of ‘Safety Week’ – a global initiative aimed at providing employees with an opportunity to reflect on the importance of safety in their daily lives.

The Minister for Vocational & Technical Education and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister, The Hon Gary Hardgrave MP, today signed officially a multi-million dollar funding agreement for the Australian Technical College – Geelong (ATCG).

Guinness World Record holders, John and Helen Taylor, today visited Geelong to share with Shell refinery employees the driving tips that allowed them to travel 28,970 kilometres, across 25 countries in only 24 fill ups (1303 litres) as part of the Shell Fuel Economy World Record Challenge. The Taylor’s visit coincides with the recent launch of Shell’s new Fuel Economy Formula.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) returns to Geelong as part of the Shell Geelong/MSO Community Outreach program to conduct four workshops with primary and secondary school students in the northern suburbs.

The Shell Companies in Australia today announced a profit before interest and tax for calendar year 2005 of AUD$1.268 billion, up from AUD$751.5* million in 2004. This represents a return on average capital employed of 13%. The improved result was attributable to a continuing robust upstream performance (Exploration, Production and Natural Gas), strong performance in the downstream Marketing businesses and a turnaround in the Refining business.

Did you know Cameron Ling eats 20,953kj the day before a match; Joel Corey vertically jumps 77cm; Kane Tenace sprints 20 metres in 2.77 seconds; and, Kent Kingsley bench presses a massive 150kg?

Melbourne, 10 May 2006: – Shell Australia today announced the launch of its new Fuel Economy Formula across its Shell Unleaded, Unleaded 95 and Shell Premium Unleaded fuels. The new formula is designed to lead to improvements in fuel economy, particularly when used in conjunction with fuel efficient driving practices.

Shell Geelong Refinery’s Community Advisory Panel (CAP) has appointed Rob Gardner, Chief Executive Officer of CREATE (Geelong) Inc., as its inaugural Chairman.

Despite a demanding full-time job, Shell Geelong Refinery’s Community Development Officer, Caroline Ritchie, has been able to be present for important parts of her daughter’s first year at school, thanks to Shell’s flexible working practices.

Paul Cristofani has joined Shell Geelong Refinery as its first Sustainable Development Manager.

Shell Geelong Refinery employees recently celebrated two million hours worked without a lost time injury (LTI) – that is, an injury that resulted in time away from work.

Around the World on Only 24 Tanks of New Shell Fuel Economy Formula

Highly successful technical partnership enters second decade.

Shell Geelong Refinery has apologised for an oily water leak into Corio Bay last April. The leak was the result of a pump and a valve failing at the same time.

Shell acts to break down the visible and invisible barriers that stand in the way of women achieving their full potential in the workforce.

Shell Geelong Refinery is encouraging local residents and community groups to lend a hand and participate in the refinery’s annual ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ activity on Sunday 5 March 2006 at the Northern Beach, Corio Bay, between 9.00am - 12.00pm.

Guinness World Record Fuel Economy Attempt Set to be More Successful than Expected.

Record-setting couple John and Helen Taylor are achieving ongoing success on their latest Guinness World Record attempt, known as the Shell Fuel Economy World Record Challenge.

A Major Alarm was sounded at around 0830 this morning at Shell's Geelong Refinery.

Shell Australia today officially welcomed Mr Russell Caplan to the role of Chairman of Shell Companies in Australia. Mr Caplan succeeds Mr Tim Warren who has retired after 36 years service with the Shell Group.

Perth, 31st January 2006 – Shell Development (Australia) has been awarded exploration rights to offshore block WA-374-P, in the highly prospective Greater Gorgon area in the Carnarvon Basin, offshore Western Australia.

Record-Breaking Australian Couple Take On The World In New Fuel Efficiency Record Challenge.

Shell Refinery Geelong has formally applied to EPA Victoria to amend its operating licence.

Perth, 16th January 2006 – Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd (Shell) has been awarded exploration rights to a block in the Browse Basin offshore Western Australia, in which Shell will have a 100 percent interest.

Shell Australia Limited and Kmart Tyre and Auto Service (“KTAS” – a subsidiary of Kmart and part of the Coles Myer group) announced today that 90 Shell autoserv and Auto Care car servicing branches would be purchased by Kmart Tyre and Auto Service for an undisclosed and confidential sum.