Shell's robust rejection of these reports appears to have, for now, thrown cold water on a potential takeover bid for BP.

BP merger has intensified, fueled by BP’s weak performance, strategic flip-flops, and investor dissatisfaction.

Shell said “no talks are taking place” for a potential megamerger with rival BP that would cost more than $80 billion and ...

Shell Plc said it has no intention of bidding for BP Plc, having denied a report Wednesday that it was in active talks about ...

Energy Intelligence looks at what could happen during the six months that Shell, under normal circumstances, is barred from ...

Shell, the massive oil company based in London, said Thursday it has “no intention” of buying out BP, after a report by The ...

The deal would be among the largest in European history, creating for the first time an oil major that could challenge ...

The striking part of the statement is that it was made under what is known as 2.8 of the UK City Code on takeover and mergers ...

Oil supermajor denies Wall Street Journal report of possible acquisition of London-based rival that would create a potential ...

A tie-up has long been the subject of speculation, but Shell insists its focus is on delivering shareholder value through its ...

A deal between the two has long been rumoured though it is thought that British shareholders would be unhappy about the prospect.