2011 News and Highlights

Eight indigenous and non-indigenous trainees from Geelong’s northern suburbs today graduated from the Limeburners Link programme with a Certificate in Conservation and Land Management and the satisfaction that their hard work contributed to the ecological restoration of Limeburners Bay in Corio.

Shell in Australia’s Country Chair, Ann Pickard, today announced the company will invest up to $15 million during the next three years to support a range of programmes across Australia aimed at addressing educational disadvantage.

Shell Australia notes the passage of the Clean Energy Future Bills through the Senate this week, and the introduction of a carbon price into the Australian economy from 1 July 2012.

Shell Lubricants (“Shell”) has topped the list of the world’s leading lubricants suppliers for the fifth year running, according to new research into the global lubricants market. The research, conducted by Kline & Company* (“Kline”), gives Shell more than 13% of the market by volume in 2010 and a two per cent lead over its nearest competitor.

Shell Geelong Refinery announced today that, following a review, it will reduce at least 22 positions from its Shell trade workforce.

Shell can confirm that an electrical issue early this afternoon at the Geelong Refinery led to a power disruption at the facility.

Shell is seeking Federal Government environmental approval for a small 2D marine seismic survey off the North West Cape.

Shell Australia and the National Road Transport Hall of Fame celebrated the 16th annual National Road Transport Hall of Fame Reunion last week in Alice Springs.

Leading Australian sports medical researcher and minister launch a renowned physical activity programme, the Bluearth Approach, in northern suburbs schools.

Shell today announced its decision to stop refining operations at its 79,000 barrel-per-day Clyde Refinery in Sydney, Australia, and convert it and the Gore Bay Terminal into a fuel import facility before mid 2013.

Shell Geelong Refinery’s major siren was sounded about 8.35am today due to a gas leak from a refinery pump.

Shell welcomes the Government’s “non-controlled action, particular manner” decision under the EPBC Act.

Shell Australia today launched its premium fuel product Shell V-Power into the Western Australian market.

Shell Australia’s innovative partnership with Questacon and the Australian National University will be featured at the United Nations Innovation Fair in Geneva from 4-7 July.

Shell announces final investment decision on Prelude Floating LNG project in Australia.

During the next three years, more than 240 northern suburbs children in grades two, three and four will undertake weekly swimming lessons at Waterworld.

Shell today announced a proposal to convert its Clyde Refinery and Gore Bay Terminal in Sydney Australia into a fuel import terminal.

Shell Australia today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Marstel Holdings for the development of a greenfield diesel import facility at Newcastle Harbour.

Geelong's $94 million Northern Water Plant is an initiative project for water recycling.

Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd has submitted a referral under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act for a single exploration well in permit WA-384-P, offshore the NW Cape.

Shell Australia today announced two major investments in bitumen facilities to help meet demand across eastern Australia.

Shell today welcomed the Government’s progress towards a climate change framework for Australia.

Tan Sri Dato’ Megat Zaharuddin (Din Megat) and Ian Robertson have indicated they will retire as Directors of Woodside Petroleum Ltd at Woodside’s Annual General Meeting to be held on 20 April 2011.

One of Australia’s leading Chefs, Luke Mangan, today presided over a battle of epic proportions as part of the official launch of Shell Geelong Refinery’s new canteen.

Shell Australia has today announced it has reached a commercial agreement with Woodside for the redevelopment of the fuel supply facilities at King Bay Supply Base, near Dampier.

Shell Australia has today announced plans to build new diesel storage at its Mackay fuel terminal in North Queensland.

Shell Australia can confirm that its Pinkenba Terminal in Eagle Farm has now returned to normal operation.

Shell Australia can confirm that its Pinkenba Terminal in Eagle Farm received minimal damage in the recent floods.

Shell Australia can confirm that its Pinkenba Terminal in Eagle Farm is now closed due the extreme weather being experienced in south east Queensland.

In order to ensure the safety of employees and contractors Shell Australia has closed its Pinkenba Terminal in Eagle Farm due to extreme weather conditions.