A Shell-BP merger would create a European energy giant, unlocking value from BP's assets but facing significant integration and regulatory challenges.

Shell issued a definitive denial on Thursday, stating it has not, and is not actively considering, a bid for BP. The company further noted it is now subject to UK regulations that prohibit it from ...

Shell (SHEL.L) has not bid for BP (BP.L) and is not actively considering such a move, it said in a categorical denial on Thursday, adding it was bound by UK rules which mean such a statement bans it ...

Shell has formally denied any intention to bid for BP, dismissing recent media speculation about a potential merger between ...

Bankers from both supermajors have been engaged in early merger talks with discussions moving slowly, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, a situation denied by Shell that said “no talks ...

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Shell (SHEL) was in early-stage talks to acquire BP (BP), a deal that could be the largest oil merger in a generation, potentially surpassing ExxonMobil ...

It’s not buying BP Plc. But last week’s forceful denial doesn’t address why the M&A chatter gained so much traction, ...

Although a Shell–BP merger may capture headlines, it realistically faces too many obstacles—regulatory, political, and financial—to become a reality anytime soon.

Shell (SHEL) moved swiftly to quash a Wall Street Journal report suggesting early-stage takeover talks with rival BP (BP), insisting that “no talks are taking place” and denouncing the article ...

Shell is in early talks to acquire its rival BP, sending BP shares soaring. The landmark deal could combine two energy supermajors, but faces significant regulatory hurdles globally.

Shell has formally denied any intention to bid for BP, dismissing recent media speculation about a potential merger between the two UK-based energy giants.