Shell plans 2,800 job cuts as U.S. oil around $35 Posted on December 15, 2015December 15, 2015 by Ver Pangonilo The oil giant says in a release Monday that the job cuts, amounting to 3% of its workforce, come as the company finalizes its takeover of British-based BG Group. Source: Shell plans 2,800 job cuts as U.S. oil around $35