Shell plc

Shell plc is a British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, England, at Shell Centre. The company's mission is to "power progress together by providing more and cleaner energy solutions," reflecting a dual commitment to meeting global energy demands while addressing climate change challenges.

Shell operates as a vertically integrated energy company, with activities spanning exploration, production, refining, transport, distribution, and marketing of oil and gas. Its key business segments include Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals and Products, and Renewables and Energy Solutions. The company's product portfolio encompasses liquefied natural gas (LNG), lubricants, natural gas, petrochemicals, and petroleum, alongside growing investments in lower-carbon energy solutions such as electric vehicle charging, biofuels, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage.

Wael Sawan has led Shell plc as CEO since January 2023, focusing on disciplined capital allocation and enhancing shareholder returns, including substantial share buyback programs. The company is strategically positioned as a major player in the global energy market, ranking as the second-largest investor-owned oil and gas company by revenue. Shell is actively navigating the energy transition, balancing its core hydrocarbon business with selective investments in lower-carbon technologies, and has recently indicated a strategic realignment by preparing to sell some offshore wind assets.