Shell confirms oil production has peaked as it unveils 'accelerated' green plan

Michael Holder
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Oil and gas giant sets sights on developing science-based climate targets, as hydrogen, nature based solutions, carbon capture, utility business, and electric vehicle infrastructure all earmarked for increased investment

Shell has today launched a major new green plan to ramp up investments in low carbon technologies and natural carbon capture efforts, align its decarbonisation goals with climate science, and seek regular...

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