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Foreign Office assists Shell and BP in securing global oil and gas contracts

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What happened

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The Foreign Office is reportedly working globally to help Shell and BP secure contracts for exploring and exploiting more oil and gas fields. This support comes despite the British Government's refusal to grant new oil and gas drilling licenses in the North Sea. Separately, BP CEO Murray Auchincloss announced a drastic pullback from green energy in favor of oil and gas investments.

From theecologist.org

Why it matters

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The Foreign Office is reportedly using soft-power arrangements to assist Shell and BP in securing global contracts. This support facilitates the exploration and exploitation of new oil and gas fields, which impacts the revenue streams of the involved companies.

From theecologist.org

Who's involved

  • Foreign OfficeUK government ministry assisting Shell and BP in securing global contracts
  • BPBritish multinational oil and gas company shifting investment back to oil and gas
  • ShellBritish multinational oil and gas company receiving support for new contracts
  • Murray AuchinclossCEO of BP who announced a shift toward oil and gas investments

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BPSpeculative

    BP could see its revenue increase through new contracts facilitated by the Foreign Office.

  • ShellSpeculative

    Shell could see its revenue increase through new contracts facilitated by the Foreign Office.

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