2011 Media Releases
2011 Press Release
Shell invests in diphenyl carbonate demonstration unit for polycarbonate industry
Dec 08, 2011
Shell today announced an investment decision to build a 500-tonne per year demonstration unit to manufacture the chemical intermediate diphenyl carbonate (DPC).
Shell Celebrates 120th Anniversary By Raising S$1.2 Million For Charity
Oct 30, 2011
Shell and industry partners contribute generously to community.
Update @1830hrs: Fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site
Oct 02, 2011
SCDF has formally handed over the pump-house area, the site of the fire, back to Shell and begun a phased withdrawal of its fire-fighting team since this morning. They will maintain a small presence on Bukom to support Shell and will fully withdraw once the situation is stable.
Update @1830hrs: Fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site
Oct 01, 2011
The fire at the Shell refinery on Pulau Bukom was fully extinguished on the evening of 29th September 2011.
Update @1715hrs: Fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site
Sep 30, 2011
The fire at the Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site has been extinguished since yesterday evening. Fire-fighting personnel from the Singapore Civil Defence Force and Shell remain on standby on Bukom.
Update @2330hrs: Fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site
Sep 30, 2011
The fire has been extinguished at Shell refinery at Pulau Bukom. However, there are traces of fuel vapour. Shell is standing by with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). Our global fire consultants are also on site to provide inputs to the team. Our in-house global fire expert will also be in Singapore from tomorrow to provide assistance.
Update @1400hrs: Fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site
Sep 29, 2011
Shell is working closely with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) to contain the fire at Pulau Bukom. Our global fire consultants are also on site to provide inputs to the team.
Update @10am: Fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site
Sep 29, 2011
Shell worked closely with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) throughout the night to put out the fire at the Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site. The fire has now been significantly reduced and is contained to within a bunded area.
Update @0015 am: Fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site
Sep 28, 2011
The fire at Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site which happened at approximately 1.15pm today has been contained. We are working closely with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) to put out the fire.
Update@1915 pm: Fire in Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site
Sep 28, 2011
In the process of fighting the fire at the Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site, it has spread. We are working closely with SCDF to contain the situation.
Update - Fire in Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site
Sep 28, 2011
The fire which had occurred at the Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site today was brought quickly under control by both SCDF and Bukom fire fighters.
Statement regarding fire in Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site
Sep 28, 2011
We confirm that a fire in the Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site occurred today at approximately 1.15pm.
Singapore Emerges First Runners-Up in battle of fuel savers at Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2011
Jul 11, 2011
Four Singaporean drivers emerged first runners- up in a bid to be crowned as Asia’s top fuel savers in the Shell FuelSave 1 Litre Challenge, held in Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Shell Opens New Petrol Station In Punggol Estate
Apr 15, 2011
Shell today celebrated the official opening of its first station in Punggol after winning the bid for the site last year.
Shell Heralds Adventurous Co-Engineering As The Key To Improving Vehicle Energy Efficiency
Mar 10, 2011
Goh Swee Chen, Shell’s vice president for bulk fuels and lubricants in Asia, calls for greater technology partnership and collaboration at the 17th Annual Fuels and Lubricants Conference
Shell As Singapore's Pioneer Certificate No.1 Investor, Kicks Off EDB's 50th Anniversary Heritage Relay
Jan 18, 2011
Shell and EDB celebrate 50 years of strong partnership