Japanese oil refiners Idemitsu and Showa Shell to share resources
(L to R) Hiroshi Watanabe Executive Officer of Showa Shell Sekiyu KK and Susumu Nibuya Director of Idemitsu Kosan Co, answer questions from the media during a news conference on May 9, 2017, Tokyo, Japan. The two oil distributors 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)