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Shell
Energy and petrochemicals group headquartered in London
London, GB Founded 1907 500+ employees
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Shell plc is a British energy company headquartered in London. It traces back to 1907, when the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and the Shell Transport and Trading Company combined their operations. The two merged fully in 2005, and the company moved its base to the UK in 2022.
Shell explores for oil and gas, produces liquefied natural gas and runs refineries, chemical plants and fuel stations. It also trades energy and sells lubricants. The company has invested in biofuels, charging networks and wind and solar projects.
It is one of the largest listed oil and gas companies. Shell has set targets for lowering emissions and has faced court rulings and protests over its climate plans. Its shares trade in London, Amsterdam and New York. Wael Sawan has been chief executive since 2023. The firm has shifted capital toward gas and cut back on some low-carbon plans. Competitors include BP, ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies.
Shell explores for oil and gas, produces liquefied natural gas and runs refineries, chemical plants and fuel stations. It also trades energy and sells lubricants. The company has invested in biofuels, charging networks and wind and solar projects.
It is one of the largest listed oil and gas companies. Shell has set targets for lowering emissions and has faced court rulings and protests over its climate plans. Its shares trade in London, Amsterdam and New York. Wael Sawan has been chief executive since 2023. The firm has shifted capital toward gas and cut back on some low-carbon plans. Competitors include BP, ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies.
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