Shell’s Oil Bet Just Won a Fresh Investor Test as Qatar Deal Extends Reach
Shell shareholders rejected a climate activist resolution by 86.99% and reappointed CEO Wael Sawan with 98.86% support at Tuesday’s annual meeting. Shell’s first-quarter adjusted earnings rose to $6.92 billion, but operating cash flow fell to $6.1 billion after a large working-capital outflow. Shares edged up 0.18% in mid-session London trade. QatarEnergy acquired interests in three Uruguay offshore blocks from a Shell unit.