Elena Sorokina The letter below was received in response to the letter submitted by Crude Accountability and other civil society representatives to Shell in regards to Shell’s ongoing involvement in Russia. The response from Shell is also available in PDF format here.
Crude Accountability
PO Box 423
Linden
VA22642
USA
Shell plc
Shell Centre
London SE1 7NA
United Kingdom
Tel +44 20 7934 1234
June 29, 2022
Dear Ms Watters, Ms Atakhanova, Mr Abdrakhamanov, Mr Nee and Mr Akhmedyarov
Thank you for your letter dated June 2, addressed to Sir Andrew Mackenzie as Chair of the Board of Shell plc.
Shell shares your deep concern regarding the tragic events in Ukraine and the need to take actions that put pressure on the Russian authorities. As a result, we have taken decisions to withdraw from our Russian businesses and have already achieved some significant milestones. You’ll find further details here: https://www.shell.com/war-in-ukraine-shell-response.html
In your letter, you ask about our future participation in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC). Shell has no current intention to exit the CPC, which plays a vital role in transporting Kazakh oil to many countries, especially in Europe.
For clarity, Shell has equity in CPC via three different entities. Two of these are ‘pure’ Shell: BG overseas holding (2% share) and Oryx Caspian pipeline (1.75% share). The third ts the JV with Rosneft through which we have 3.675% of equity in the pipeline. However, the JV with Rosneft is not an operational entity and has no employees. Its sole purpose is a structure which holds the equity of both parties in the CPC.
We thank you for sharing your views on these issues.
Yours sincerely,
Anthony Clarke
Deputy Company Secretary
Registered in England and Wales number 04366849
Registered office: Shell Centre London SE l 7NA