Press Release: Merger: European Commission clears proposed acquisition of controlling stake in Shell Aviation Ireland by Irish oil company Topaz

The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of joint control by Topaz Energy Group Limited of Ireland over Shell Aviation Ireland Limited (SAIL), currently wholly-owned by Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell Group). The Commission concluded that the proposed transaction would not significantly impede effective competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) or any substantial part of it.