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Shell (SHEL): news on Friday 23 October 2026
News from the 24 hours to Friday morning, 23 October 2026.
Tone of the day
What the score means. Each score rates how good or bad the news was for the company, from −10 (clearly bad) to +10 (clearly good). 0 is neutral, and anything beyond ±6 is strong and rare. It rates the coverage, not the share price.
Why it scored this way
Coverage centred on the approval of the Jackdaw gas field and Shell lifting its third-quarter outlook ahead of results, alongside reports of a possible $8 billion sale of the Infineum venture. Kazakhstan exploration plans and portfolio reshaping added to the generally positive tone.
What drove it
- Jackdaw gas approval
- Q3 outlook upgrade
- Infineum sale talk
Around this day
| Day | Tone | Headlines |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct | +6.2 | 8 |
| Sun 18 Oct | +2.0 | 2 |
| Mon 19 Oct | +5.5 | 4 |
| Tue 20 Oct | +1.7 | 6 |
| Wed 21 Oct | +8.3 | 4 |
| Thu 22 Oct | +8.3 | 9 |
| Fri 23 Oct | +6.7 | 11 |
| Sat 24 Oct | +6.3 | 5 |
| Sun 25 Oct | +1.3 | 6 |
| Mon 26 Oct | +2.0 | 4 |
6 stories · 11 headlines · strongest first
Oil and gas on 23 OctoberFTSE 100 that day| Tone | Headline and why it scored that way | |
|---|---|---|
| UK approves Jackdaw gas field +7.83 headlines today · 8 in all, since 22 October · Headlines report Jackdaw approval and its effect on Shell shares and the UK energy sector. | ||
| +8.3 | What does Jackdaw gas field approval mean for UK energy sector?Jackdaw gas field approval is a significant win for Shell. | |
| +7.5 | Why Is Shell (LSE:SHEL) Stock Edging Higher Today After The Jackdaw Gas Approval?Shares edging higher after Jackdaw gas field approval. | |
| +7.0 | Key facts: Jackdaw Approved; LSE:SHEL Buybacks and Q3 EstimatesJackdaw approval plus buybacks and Q3 estimates, mostly positive. | |
| Shell- and Exxon-backed Infineum explores $8bn sale +5.13 headlines today · 4 in all · FT-sourced reports say the Shell and Exxon chemicals venture Infineum is weighing an $8bn sale. | ||
| +4.2 | Infineum Sale Consideration Highlights Shell PLC (SHEL) Dividend SustainabilityInfineum sale consideration framed as supporting Shell's dividend sustainability. | |
| +3.7 | Shell and Exxon’s Infineum Venture Reportedly Weighs $8 Billion SaleShell-Exxon Infineum venture weighing $8bn sale; potential cash for Shell. | |
| +3.3 | Shell- and Exxon-backed U.K. chemicals unit exploring $8B sale - FT (SHEL:NYSE)Shell-backed Infineum unit exploring $8bn sale; possible proceeds. | |
| Shell eyes Kazakhstan seismic work and deep well +4.62 headlines today · Reports say Shell is advancing Kazakhstan exploration with seismic preparations and a possible deep well. | ||
| +4.7 | Shell Advances Kazakhstan Exploration Plans With Seismic Preparations and Possible Deep WellShell advancing Kazakhstan exploration with seismic work and possible deep well. | |
| +4.5 | Shell eyes major seismic push and deep well in KazakhstanShell planning major seismic push and deep well in Kazakhstan. | |
| Shell update flags stronger gas output +8.61 headline today · 3 in all, since 19 October · AD HOC NEWS reports Shell lifted its Q3 outlook ahead of 29 October results. | ||
| +8.3 | Shell lifts third-quarter outlook: October 29 results test Shell stockShell lifted third-quarter outlook ahead of results. | |
| LNG Canada doubles capacity +5.81 headline today · Yahoo Finance reports LNG Canada doubling capacity. | ||
| +5.8 | LNG Canada Doubles Capacity as Asia Looks Beyond the GulfLNG Canada, a Shell-partnered project, doubling capacity is positive for Shell. | |
| Shell reshapes portfolio for AI-driven power demand +5.51 headline today · Yahoo Finance says Shell is reshaping its portfolio for AI-driven power demand. | ||
| +5.5 | Shell (LSE:SHEL) Is Reshaping Its Portfolio For AI Driven Power DemandPortfolio reshaping toward AI-driven power demand seen as forward-looking. | |
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