Wall Street Journal | Royal Dutch Shell's Big Buy Is Blow to Oil-field Services Wall Street Journal Thus far, the oil major, which prides itself on taking a long-term view on investment, has resisted calls to cut capital expenditure dramatically, disappointing the market. After the deal, slated to close early in 2016, Shell will have less choice. Net ... Shell needs to go beyond oil price bet in BG deal Shelling Out Too Much for an Oil Megadeal Shell's Bet on Gas Underscores Big Oil's Push to Replace Coal |