Shell (NYSE:SHEL) plc is a global energy company engaged in the exploration, production, refining, distribution and marketing of oil and natural gas. Formed in 1907 through the merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum and Shell Transport & Trading, the company has grown into one of the world’s largest integrated energy enterprises. Headquartered in London and incorporated in the United Kingdom, Shell operates in more than 70 countries and territories, serving millions of customers daily through its upstream, midstream and downstream businesses.
In its upstream segment, Shell explores for and produces oil and natural gas resources onshore and offshore, employing advanced technologies to optimize recovery and reduce environmental impact. The integrated gas unit focuses on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) projects, supporting global energy security and supplying cleaner-burning fuels to markets around the world. Shell’s downstream operations encompass refining, trading and shipping, as well as the manufacturing and marketing of petrochemicals used in everyday products such as plastics, solvents and detergents.
Complementing its traditional energy offerings, Shell has expanded into renewables and low-carbon solutions, with investments in wind, solar, hydrogen, biofuels and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The company is developing advanced projects to produce hydrogen at scale, integrate carbon capture and storage (CCS), and explore new business models in decentralized energy systems. These initiatives form part of Shell’s strategy to help meet global energy demand while supporting the transition to a lower-carbon economy.
Shell’s leadership team is led by Chief Executive Officer Wael Sawan, who assumed the role in January 2023, bringing extensive experience in upstream and integrated gas operations. The company’s global workforce of more than 80,000 employees and contractors works across exploration and production sites, refining complexes, retail networks and corporate offices. Through its vast footprint and diversified portfolio, Shell aims to deliver long-term value to shareholders, customers and communities worldwide.
