Shell
Shell is a global energy and petrochemical company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company operates across more than 70 countries, engaged in the exploration, production, refining, distribution and marketing of oil and natural gas, as well as the manufacture and marketing of chemicals. Shell is one of the world's largest publicly traded oil and gas companies by revenue and market capitalisation, listed on the London Stock Exchange and other major exchanges. Its core business segments include integrated gas, upstream oil and gas production, downstream refining and marketing, and renewables and energy solutions. The company produces liquefied natural gas (LNG), operates refineries and chemical plants, and maintains a global network of retail fuel stations. Shell employs more than 80,000 people worldwide and generates annual revenues exceeding $300-billion. Major subsidiaries and brands include Shell Energy, Shell Chemicals and various regional operating companies. The company was formed in 1907 through the merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum and Shell Transport and Trading, and has evolved through subsequent mergers, including the 2016 acquisition of BG Group, to become a leading integrated energy company with growing investments in renewable energy and low-carbon technologies.
Shell Updates
Adnoc in advanced talks to buy Shell’s South Africa petrol stations
By: Bloomberg 14th April 2026 Shell is in advanced talks with Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc) to sell its retail fuel stations in South Africa, according to people with... →
Mining companies and land rights in South Africa: how environmentalists have used the law to defend communities
19th March 2026 Environmental activists in South Africa have been waging legal battles against the state and mining companies for years. This is often on the... →
Nigeria and South Africa plan to boost fossil fuel production, risking their climate change pledges
12th January 2026 Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world’s oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these... →
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