Looking for recent updates on One Shell Square. What happens to staff and where do they go? When one Shell Square lease expires

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Oil major Shell has drawn interest from potential bidders, including ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell ​for its U.S. chemical assets that could fetch up ‌to $8 billion, the Financial Times reported on Monday... — read more 

It'd be nice if they offered that option before involuntary cuts.

The STCB experiment has run its course. After a disastrous tenure at STCB, the time has come to bring it back to STCH and restore the academic standards, stability and direction that have been lost. An initiative is now in place to reunite STCB with... — read more 

The days of corporate run academia are over. Initiative in place to move STCH to India and sale land for housing development

Does anyone know the real truth about stch site? How long will this site stay open? I’m a shell contractor and I have a family and I need this job but I hear that it’s going to stay open for a few more years . I don’t know if anyone is telling me... — read more 

Shell is exploring potential ownership alternatives .... Multiple options are under consideration.

They will be announced on December of this year. Similar to SSW, IDT will cut down to 40% of current staff. The focus will be on the US and UK hubs. 90 days to apply for new roles. 2 weeks pay per year for severance. Does anybody else have more... — read more 

In the recent Town Hall meeting, someone brought up what is Project Skittles and caught management off guard. Just wondering if anyone heard of this Project.

What’s happened to growing Shell’s core businesses and building for a successful future? The only new announcements that seem to be issued by mgmt concern another deck shuffle or staff cut. Or is this the only criteria on which they’re evaluated?

What happens to pearl with the strait of Hormuz going to be permanently tolled/blocked.

What’s the status of the re-org? This will be the biggest reduction and change to staff at this site. Will be interesting to see it play out. Plenty fat. Top Heavy job roles

I’ll go first: Q: Why did Shell exit Guyana? A: #ThatsAGoodQuestion #ThisIsShell

I guess we get to find out how many more jobs are going away and how they'll expect the remaining employees to do more with less under the guise of being more "agile". Not even 3 months ago it was "we can't cut and cope our way to profitability..."... — read more 

Does Shell use third party recruiters do the hiring? 7 total job postings in US is very low. Even India seems low with 33. https://shell.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/ShellCareers?source=APPLICANT_SOURCE_Global_Page

I've watched so many experienced people leave this place in the last year. The replacements don't know the job and don't seem to want to learn. Meanwhile, management acts like the veterans are the problem. We're the ones carrying the weight, but... — read more 

There's no such thing as job security here anymore. Just the illusion of it until the next email.

Is there any ongoing reorg in upstream?

We used to have no trouble filling open roles. Now we can't seem to find anyone. Is this happening elsewhere too?

What’s the name of the latest layoff initiative? How healthy for mental health is it to run an initiative to crop 12 staff every 4 years? Yet the management is barely affected or penalized! The only balanced thing is that their children will face a... — read more 

I never thought I'd say this, but I'm actually looking forward to the possibility of being laid off. If they offered voluntary packages, I'd take it in a heartbeat. I'm just completely exhausted by Shell.

I’m in my late 20s so I assume I’m younger than a lot of you here and I’m also assuming a lot of y'all are probably my parents’ age or even older. Reading some of your hateful words on here Im honestly embarrassed for your kids. I can’t imagine if I... — read more 

Sounds like a lot of mediocre male Shell lifers nearing the end of their time on farm and lashing out that the world no longer revolves around them.

Just curious what people’s plans are. What do you think is the best exit route? It seems that most people are just trying to get to JG3 and that’s basically the peak of their career at Shell unless they check the right box. I’m not sure if I want to... — read more 

Lots of great opportunities out there but the window will not stay open for long. Don't get stuck on this sinking ship..................

https://royaldutchshellplc.com/2026/07/06/shell-spying-files-dr-john-huong-malaysia-and-the-whistleblower-who-said-he-was-being-watched/

Lessons learned from Hormuz conflict is that XOM needs secure LNG and Venture Global is the perfect fit. XOM was slow in January of 2026 where it could have bought it cheap…and most likely paid it off in short term

Shell can’t drill it’s self to prosperity so it’s levers are buy Shell stock, offload marginal production, and try to buy a company with existing production. Shell needs a big move within the next 6 months. How’s a Woodside and Shell marriage?... — read more 

Shell’s Wael Sawan has been briefed by the security services about looming security concerns in the UK. Shell has enhanced its leadership get out fast procedures. Top Shell economist also forecast significant economic challenges which would... — read more 

It’s your time to have a voice and create reality for the now and future. What the he-l does Shell look like in 2030. Assets are starting to show signs…

I'm aware that not everybody has that luxury, but if you can afford to drop 10 to 20 percent, there are plenty of options. My new job is interesting and it provides me with a chance to diversify in my field. I've been gone for a few months and I'm... — read more 

Why would Oxy pay its Petro Technicals a very generous one time bonus unrelated to yearly goals or performance. Some top onshore and offshore engineers received +60,000 for their efforts.. Your opinions?