Shell (SHEL) News Today

Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (SHEL) shares have strengthened today on a wave of bullish industry updates. Investors are reacting to project expansions, analyst upgrades, strategic buybacks, regulatory approvals and innovation initiatives that underscore Shell’s growth trajectory and commitment to low-carbon energy solutions.

• Positive Sentiment: Shell expands its carbon capture and hydrogen Project BlueCat facility at Port Allen, elevating it to the company’s largest site and boosting low-carbon fuel production. Shell Project BlueCat expansion elevates Port Allen to No. 1
• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler raised its price target on SHEL from $83.00 to $84.00 and maintained an “overweight” rating, implying nearly 20% upside potential. Piper Sandler Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Shell (NYSE:SHEL) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Shell purchased over 2.0 million shares as part of its ongoing buy-back programme announced in May, reflecting confidence in the balance sheet and returning capital to shareholders. Transaction in Own Shares
• Positive Sentiment: SHEL won approval to drill deepwater wells off South Africa’s west coast, positioning the company to tap new reserves amid rising energy demand and strengthen its international upstream portfolio. Shell Is Cleared to Drill Deepwater Wells Off South African West Coast
• Positive Sentiment: Shell and QSTP-backed Global startups showcased AI-driven energy innovations at the Shell.ai Futures Pitch 2025 in Qatar, highlighting the company’s role in fostering next-generation clean-tech solutions. Global startups lead AI-driven energy innovation at Shell.ai futures pitch 2025 – Qatar edition, supported by Shell and QSTP
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports surface that Shell is exploring a megamerger with BP, which could reshape the global oil landscape but faces regulatory scrutiny and integration risks. Your Gas Prices at Risk? Shell Eyes BP Acquisition in Megamerger Talks