Shell

The World’s Largest LNG Producer

Shell and Qatar Petroleum’s Qatargas joint venture has shipped its first cargoes of LNG from Qatar to Gujarat in northern India. Qatargas has now become the world’s largest LNG producer. More at AME.

Shale Gas in the Karoo Basin, South Africa

Royal Dutch Shell has applied to receive exploration rights in the Karoo Basin of South Africa where they will assess the potential of organic black shales. More in a Reuters Africa article.

Acceleration of Activity in the Eagle Ford Shale

The successes of 2010 in the Eagle Ford Shale will probably make it one of the fastest growing oil and gas targets of 2011. Shell, BP, Statoil and CNOOC have all made major acquisitions in the Eagle Ford. More at FuelFix.com.