Offshore staff
THE HAGUE, the Netherlands – Shell is part of a consortium that has been developing new face protectors for doctors, made of snorkel masks.
These adjusted masks are said to cover the face fully and are connected to a medical filter by a part produced using 3D printers at the Shell Technology Centre Amsterdam.
Hospitals, Delft University of Technology and other companies are involved in the project.
Following design and testing of the part, the team is now ready to scale up production, Shell said.
Globally, the company is monitoring the spread of the coronavirus as it impacts its local operations, while following the advice of national health authorities. Shell added that due to the dynamic situation, it maintains regular contact with its suppliers, customers and partners.
Business continuity plans are in place at all the company’s sites and offices to sustain operations and supply chains.
Last month Shell announced plans to cut its underlying operating costs by $3-4 billion/yr over the next 12 months compared to 2019 levels.
In addition, it will reduce planned capex for 2020 from around $25 billion to $20 billion, while also pursuing reductions in working capital.
Shell added at the time that it remained committed to its divestment target of more than $10 billion of assets in 2019-20, although timing would depend on market conditions.
04/07/2020
