The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing (19) Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum 19.2 - Manufacture of refined petroleum products and fossil fuel products 19.2 - Manufacture of refined petroleum products and fossil fuel products
New offshoring locations
India, Malaysia
1,900 - 2,800 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
24 July 2003
Employment effect (start)
28 April 2004
Foreseen end date
1 January 2007
Description
Royal Dutch Shell will cut up to 2,800 jobs in its technology division over the next three years. The division, which counts 9,300 employees, has sites in Britain, the Netherlands and the US. Some jobs will be outsourced to India and Malaysia. A spokeswoman said the move was 'about developing Shell's IT efficiency'.
Sources
28 April 2004: Het Financieele Dagblad
29 April 2004: Les Echos
Citation
Eurofound (2003), Shell, Offshoring/Delocalisation in World, factsheet number 59909, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/59909.