Second quarter 2014 summary of unaudited results Royal Dutch Shell’s second quarter 2014 earnings, on a current cost of supplies (CCS) basis (see Note 2), were $5.1 billion compared with $2.4 billion for the same quarter a year ago. ...
First quarter 2012 results webcastsRoyal Dutch Shell Chief Executive Officer Peter Voser commented: “We are making good progress against our targets to deliver a more competitive performance. Our profits pay for Shell’s ...
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Van Beurden, who became the new CEO of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“Shell”) on 1 January 2014, said Shell’s strategy overall is sound. The company has a high quality portfolio and key strengths in technology and project ...
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Own sourced copper production was down 3% to 1,502,200 tonnes in 2015, reflecting the suspension of processing operations at Katanga and a significant curtailment at Mopani. These volume reductions were partly offset by increases at ...
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China's independent refineries likely have to rely on state-owned trading companies to export oil products in 2017 as Beijing is likely to stop awarding them quotas to export directly, informed sources said Friday. "It [stopping awarding ...
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After striking a pose on the stage of Hanover Motor Show, Iveco Astra has received a large order in African region to send 131 ventricles to seismic exploration in Algeria. ENAGEO (Entreprise National Geophysique) belong to the Algerian ...
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China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that the quota for non-state crude oil imports will stay unchanged at 87.6 million tonnes for 2017. The volume is equivalent to around 26 percent of China's crude imports last year. ...
Norwegian sensor-based sorting company Tomra has introduced a free-fall laser sorting machine in China to help food manufacturers tackle the threat caused by aflatoxin contamination. Branded as Nimbus BSI, the new laser sorters are said ...
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Tetra Pak has introduced a dry lubrication kit designed for packaging line conveyor belts and distribution equipment. Designed to save time, reduce costs and improve occupational health and safety, the new solution can help customers cut ...
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Ford Motor has issued three safety recalls in North America regarding engine oil cooler tube assembly replacement, fuel delivery module flange assembly replacement and to replace adhesive-mounted protective shield. Ford issues safety ...
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and Wilmar International have launched Olenex as full-function joint-venture to offer integrated capabilities in refined vegetable oils and fats. The companies have completed the transition of Olenex ...
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Cargill has agreed to acquire Brazil-based SGS Microingredients for an undisclosed sum in a move to expand its business in the industrial oils segment. The acquisition of SGS Microingredients is said to be in line with Cargill’s ...
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San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported strong results for the first nine months of the year on the back of a strong third quarter and sustained growth across all its businesses. Operating income reached P73.2 billion, 24% higher than the ...
Food products developer Calyxt is generating healthier high-oleic low-linolenic soybean variety with increased oxidative stability and improved shelf life. The company published a study in BMC Plant Biology describing the use of genome ...
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Mondelēz International has laid out new milestones and requirements for suppliers to work toward a sustainable supply of palm oil as part of its updated Palm Oil Action Plan. The update advances the company's goal to make sustainable ...