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Posted on September 8, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -Spirit Energy's chief Neil McCulloch will take the helm at Shell and Equinor's joint unit Adura, poised to be the UK North Sea's biggest oil and gas producer, the two majors said on

Shell-Equinor UK unit Adura hires Spirit chief McCulloch as CEO

LONDON (Reuters) -Spirit Energy's chief Neil McCulloch will take the helm at Shell and Equinor's joint unit Adura, poised to be the UK North Sea's biggest oil and gas producer, the two majors said on Monday.

Adura, which was formed last December, is set to produce around 140,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with the bulk coming from Shell's output.

McCulloch has also held senior positions at North Sea oil and gas company EnQuest and at bigger groups OMV and BG Group.

(Reporting by Shadia Nasralla; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

Key Takeaways

  • Neil McCulloch appointed CEO of Adura.
  • Adura is a joint venture of Shell and Equinor.
  • Set to be UK's largest North Sea oil producer.
  • Adura formed in December, producing 140,000 barrels daily.
  • McCulloch's experience includes EnQuest, OMV, BG Group.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has been appointed as the CEO of Adura?
Neil McCulloch, the chief of Spirit Energy, will take the helm at Adura.
What is the production capacity of Adura?
Adura is set to produce around 140,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
What companies are involved in the joint venture Adura?
Adura is a joint unit formed by Shell and Equinor.
What previous positions did Neil McCulloch hold?
McCulloch has held senior roles at North Sea oil and gas company EnQuest, as well as at OMV and BG Group.

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