Royal Dutch Shell’s oil operations are already showing early signs of collapse following a court order for the company to reduce its emissions by 45% by 2035. This week, the Anglo-Dutch oil major reportedly launched a review, and potential sale, of its holdings in the largest US oil field – the Permian Basin – which could result in a 6% drop in its overall oil and gas output. While Shell has yet to comment on the proceedings and is not guaranteed to end up striking a deal for the assets, the company’s stake in the Permian Basin – located mostly in Texas, USA – could be worth over $10 billion. Shell currently operates around 260,000 acres in the basin, yielding…