Shell Pauses Construction on Major Biofuels Plant in Netherlands

Decision driven by market conditions prompts review of project's commercial viability and future competitiveness.

Shell's Rotterdam facility was set to produce 820,000 tonnes of biofuels annually, including sustainable aviation fuel.
The pause reflects a broader trend among energy giants pivoting back to more profitable oil and gas operations.
Shell's strategic shift has led to a rise in its share price and a reassessment of its low-carbon projects.
The company remains committed to its net-zero emissions target by 2050, despite the temporary halt.
An impairment review of the project will be conducted to determine the best path forward.