Shell plc is a global energy and petrochemical company, engaged in oil and gas exploration, production, refining, and marketing, as well as renewable energy projects.
Description: Shell plc, formerly Royal Dutch Shell, is a British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, England. It was formed in 1907 through the merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and Shell Transport and Trading Company. Shell operates in over 70 countries, with activities spanning the entire energy value chain, including upstream exploration and production, downstream refining and marketing, and integrated gas and renewables. The company is one of the world's largest oil and gas producers and a major player in liquefied natural gas (LNG). In recent years, Shell has been transitioning towards lower-carbon energy, investing in wind, solar, hydrogen, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: SHEL) and Euronext Amsterdam, among others.
Established / Launched: 1907
Founder / Issuer: Royal Dutch Petroleum Company and Shell Transport and Trading Company