Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:SHEL), operating under the Shell brand, is a global integrated energy and petrochemical company tracing its roots to the 1907 merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum and Shell Transport & Trading. In February 2022, the firm simplified its corporate structure by unifying its parent entities into Shell plc, listed on the NYSE under the symbol SHEL and on the London Stock Exchange. Headquartered in The Hague, Shell is led by CEO Wael Sawan and Chairman Sir Andrew Mackenzie, steering the company through an evolving energy landscape shaped by both traditional hydrocarbon demand and the transition to cleaner energy sources.
In its upstream operations, Shell engages in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas across a diverse portfolio that includes deepwater offshore fields, onshore basins and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects. The company leverages advanced drilling technologies and digital analytics to optimize recovery rates and operational efficiency. Through integrated gas activities, Shell ranks among the world’s largest LNG exporters, supplying major markets in Asia, Europe and the Americas via a network of processing plants and shipping terminals.
Shell’s downstream segment encompasses refining, marketing and distribution of fuels, lubricants and petrochemicals. The company operates a global refinery network and maintains thousands of service stations under the Shell brand, offering gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels alongside convenience retail services. Its chemicals division produces essential feedstocks, polymers and specialty products used in sectors ranging from packaging to automotive. This integrated model enables Shell to capture value across the hydrocarbon value chain, from production to end use.
Responding to shifts in global energy demand, Shell has expanded investments in renewable energy and low-carbon solutions. Key initiatives include electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hydrogen production and distribution, biofuels and carbon capture and storage projects. Serving customers in more than 70 countries, Shell employs a diverse workforce committed to advancing cleaner energy technologies while maintaining robust performance in its core oil and gas businesses. The company’s strategic focus reflects a dual ambition: delivering reliable energy today and enabling the transition to a lower-carbon future.
