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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


Shell Fleet Solutions head of fleet, Ziyanda Xakayi, speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson.
Driving fleet efficiency with Shell Fleet Solutions
10th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

For fleet operators, every kilometre matters. From fuel efficiency and vehicle uptime to driver convenience and operating costs, success depends on having the right partner on the road. Fleet and... 


Shell Lubricant Solutions business development manager Riaan van der Walt
Leading the way forward with Shell
10th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

In today’s competitive transport industry, fleet operators face increasing pressure to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and minimise vehicle downtime. Achieving these goals requires more... 


RFA Convention Calls for Urgent Reform, Safer Roads and Stronger Freight Partnerships
5th June 2026

The Road Freight Association (RFA) concluded its 2026 Convention with a clear message: South Africa must shift gears with urgency, discipline and partnership to protect the road freight sector,... 


Vivo Energy partners with the Didier Drogba Foundation to support children’s wellbe
Vivo Energy partners with the Didier Drogba Foundation to support children’s wellbe
2nd June 2026

Vivo Energy, the company that markets and distributes Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants across Africa, has announced its support to the Didier Drogba Foundation with a donation for an... 


LNG vessel at sea
Canada inks first LNG supply agreement with Germany's SEFE for British Columbia project
28th May 2026 By: Reuters

Canada and Germany’s State-owned energy firm SEFE said on Wednesday they had reached what Canada described as its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal with a European buyer, underscoring... 


Namibia’s Journey to First Oil: From Vision to Action in a Transformational Energy Era
27th May 2026

By: Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni  - Energy and Natural Resources Advisor and Convenor of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2026,... 


GLNG Santos project
Draft Australian LNG policy draws ire from industry
25th May 2026 By: Reuters

The Australian government on Monday released a draft of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export rules for consultation, looking to clarify its new 20% domestic reservation rule but drawing criticism... 


Gas exploration in Australia
Australia offers first gas exploration permits in a decade
29th April 2026 By: Reuters

Australia’s New South Wales opened its first new areas for gas exploration in a decade on April 29, slashing application fees from A$50 000, or $35 815, to A$1 000 in a bid to revive a domestic... 


The biggest LNG boom in history is testing EPC firms to their limits
The biggest LNG boom in history is testing EPC firms to their limits
16th April 2026

As industry pressures mount, the margin for error has narrowed, writes Hanno Van Niekerk, Market Leader – Sub Saharan Africa The world is in the middle of the largest LNG infrastructure buildout in... 


A Shell-branded petrol station in South Africa
Adnoc in advanced talks to buy Shell’s South Africa petrol stations
14th April 2026 By: Bloomberg

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 knowledge of the matter. Adnoc emerged as the preferred... 


Queensland Premier David Crisafulli
Australian state calls for faster approvals for new oilfield
8th April 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Queensland state said on Wednesday it will urge the federal government to streamline environmental approvals for what it says could be Australia’s first new oilfield in decades, arguing... 


The Pluto LNG plant
Gas majors warn Australia against taxing LNG windfall profits
31st March 2026 By: Reuters

Gas majors including Shell and Chevron warned Australia against introducing a windfall tax on gas exporters, saying it would deter investment and undermine energy security as LNG prices surge amid... 


Image showing the generation of hydrogen and its use in industry
Global low-carbon hydrogen production is growing, but still constrained 
26th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global total of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity has grown significantly over the past few years, but the sector remains constrained because of uncertain demand and limited investment.... 


Iran war makes second phase of LNG Canada more likely, TC Energy CEO says
24th March 2026 By: Reuters

The disruption to global liquefied natural gas supplies caused by the Iran war makes it more likely that a second stage of Canada's massive LNG Canada facility will be built, the CEO of Canadian... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump Alaska lease sale draws record $163m from oil majors
19th March 2026 By: Reuters

The US government on Wednesday held its most successful sale ever of oil and gas drilling rights in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, attracting $163-million in winning bids from industry... 


Angola's national oil company wants to diversify into critical minerals
25th February 2026 By: Reuters

Angolan State-owned oil company Sonangol said on Wednesday that it wanted to diversify into critical minerals as it reported lower net profit last year. Sonangol made net profit of more than... 


Shell technical and services manager
Shell meeting demand for world's growing energy demand
10th February 2026

Integrated energy company Shell aims to meet the world’s growing demand for energy in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. The company is showcasing its offering at... 


Nokwanda Khumalo, GM: Mobility and Convenience at bp Southern Africa
Nokwanda Khumalo
16th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Nokwanda Khumalo, GM: Mobility and Convenience at bp Southern Africa, a supplier of fuel, lubricants and energy solutions 


Image of LNG pipeline to LNG terminal
HI gas project, Nigeria
5th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will supply about 60 000 bbl of oil equivalent a day at peak production to Nigeria LNG. 


The Sapref refinery
CEF faces probing questions from lawmakers on plan to revive refineries
3rd December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Central Energy Fund (CEF) group of companies faced sceptical questioning this week from lawmakers over plans to revive the Sapref refinery in Durban and PetroSA’s gas-to-liquids (GTL) refinery... 


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