Japanese oil refiners Idemitsu and Showa Shell to share resources
A signboard of Idemitsu Kosan Co is seen in Tokyo on May 9, 2017, Japan. Showa Shell Sekiyu KK President Tsuyoshi Kameoka and Idemitsu Kosan Co President Takashi Tsukioka, announced a business alliance to consolidate their refining and supply operations. Despite opposition from Idemitsu's founding family, the companies signed the agreement today and it will take immediate effect under the banner ''Brighter Energy Alliance.'' (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)