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What We Do

Shell is an integrated energy company that aims to meet the world’s growing demand for energy in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible.

Our strategy seeks to reinforce our position as a leader in the oil and gas industry, while helping to meet global energy demand in a responsible way. Safety and environmental and social responsibility are at the heart of our activities.

Shell worldwide

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies.

Our operations are divided into five businesses: Upstream, Integrated Gas, Unconventional Resources, Downstream, and Projects & Technology.

In Upstream we focus on exploration for new liquids and natural gas reserves and on developing major new projects where our technology and know-how add value for resource holders.

In Integrated Gas, we focus on liquefying natural gas (LNG) and converting gas to liquids (GTL) so that it can be safely stored and shipped to markets around the world.

Our Unconventional Resources organisation is responsible for activities in heavy oil and oil and gas shales in North America.

In Downstream, we focus on turning crude oil into a range of refined products, which are moved and marketed around the world for domestic, industrial and transport use. In addition, we produce and sell petrochemicals for industrial use worldwide.

Our Projects & Technology business is responsible for delivering new development projects and the research and development that leads to innovative and low-cost investments for the future.

Business customers

Business customers

We supply advanced transport, heating and industrial fuels to corporate and distributing companies in many industries worldwide.

Learn more about business customer services

The energy future

The energy future

We are using our know-how, technology and innovation to deliver more and cleaner energy for the world's growing population.

Moving into a cleaner energy future 

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