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Shell is a global energy and petrochemical enterprise engaged in upstream exploration, integrated gas, downstream marketing, and renewable energy solutions. The company explores for and extracts crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, while producing liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquids products. Its downstream and marketing operations encompass oil refining, chemical manufacturing, supply and trading networks, retail service stations, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and lubricant distribution across worldwide markets. Additionally, the business develops low-carbon energy technologies, including offshore wind, solar energy installations, hydrogen production, and carbon capture and storage projects to meet international energy demand.

Snapshot

Public USOwnership
1890Year founded
~85,000Employees
London, United KingdomHead office
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Global footprint

Operations

Products and/or services of Shell

  • Integrated Gas: Liquefied natural gas production, liquefaction plant operations, and global LNG marketing. Operations manage extensive liquefaction facilities and shipping fleets, supplying clean-burning natural gas and regasified LNG to utility, industrial, and commercial customers across major international markets.
  • Upstream Crude Oil and Natural Gas: Exploration, field development, and extraction of crude oil and natural gas from major offshore and onshore basins. Operations span key deepwater platforms, conventional fields, and joint ventures across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
  • Downstream Marketing and Mobility: Operation of global retail station networks, electric vehicle charging hubs, commercial fleet fuels, and lubricant manufacturing. Services deliver transportation fuels, premium lubricants, and retail convenience offerings to millions of commercial and retail drivers worldwide daily.
  • Chemicals and Refined Products: Refining crude oil into transportation fuels and manufacturing chemical feedstock including olefins and aromatics. Facilities produce petrochemical products, solvents, and specialty compounds for manufacturing, industrial, construction, and automotive supply chains globally.
  • Renewables and Energy Solutions: Development and operation of renewable power generation assets including offshore wind and solar installations. The business provides low-carbon energy products, hydrogen development, carbon offset portfolio management, and power trading services to corporate and municipal clients.
  • Global Energy Trading and Supply: Physical and financial trading of crude oil, natural gas, electricity, refined products, and environmental credits. The unit optimizes international supply chains, manages price risk, and delivers tailored commodity structuring solutions to global energy counterparties.

Shell executive team

  • Mr. Wael SawanCEO & Director
  • Ms. Sinead GormanCFO & Director
  • Mr. Robin MooldijkPresident of Projects & Technology
  • Ms. Philippa BoundsChief Legal Officer
  • Ms. Rachel SolwayChief Human Resources & Corporate Officer
  • Mr. Graham Robert van't HoffExecutive Vice President of Chemicals
  • Ms. Stephanie BoydeExecutive VP of Remuneration & HR Operations
  • Mr. Brian Paul EgglestonExecutive Vice President of Finance Downstream
  • Mr. Roland IlubeSenior Vice President of Finance Mobility
  • Mr. Cederic CremersPresident of Integrated Gas