Shell profits beat expectations on refining boost

LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell (Xetra: R6C1.DE - news) on Thursday reported adjusted net income of $3.2 billion, beating analysts expectations, as refining and trading profits offset a decline in earnings from oil and gas production.

Shell (LSE: RDSB.L - news) maintained a dividend of 47 cents per share. (Reporting by Ron Bousso; editing by Jason Neely)