Shell Exits Chinese Power Market, Eyes Gas Growth: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) is exiting China's power market to focus on enhancing profitability in its natural gas and oil sectors. This strategic move is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and save up to $3 billion annually. The exit includes generation, trading, and marketing but does not affect Shell's electric vehicle charging business. Shell aims to invest selectively in profitable power sector ventures and has recently set a new ambition to reduce customer emissions by 15%-20% by 2030. Shell's stock can be accessed through Direxion Hydrogen ETF (NYSE:HJEN) and VanEck Natural Resources ETF (NYSE:HAP).
May 01, 2024 | 5:45 pm
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Shell's strategic exit from China's power market and focus on profitability make it a key component of VanEck Natural Resources ETF.
Shell's decision to exit China's power market and its ambitious sustainability goals could make it an attractive asset for ETFs like HAP, focusing on natural resources and energy transition, potentially benefiting the ETF's performance.
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Shell's stock, which has gained over 15% in the last 12 months, can be accessed through Direxion Hydrogen ETF.
As Shell focuses on profitability and sustainability, its inclusion in ETFs like HJEN could attract investors interested in the energy sector's transition, potentially driving up the ETF's value.
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Shell PLC exits China's power market to focus on natural gas and oil profitability, not affecting its EV charging business.
Exiting the power market in China allows Shell to concentrate resources on its core natural gas and oil sectors, potentially boosting profitability and operational efficiency. This strategic shift is likely to be viewed positively by investors, given the company's focus on high-margin areas and cost-saving measures.
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