Shell plc is a British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, England. It was formed in April 1907 through the merger of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company of the Netherlands and The "Shell" Transport and Trading Company of the United Kingdom. Shell is active in all areas of the oil and gas industry, including exploration, production, refining, transport, distribution and marketing, petrochemicals, power generation, and trading. Its products include fuels, lubricants, and various chemicals. The company's name and logo are traced back to Marcus Samuel's seashell business in the 1830s.
Wael Sawan has been the CEO of Shell since January 2023, and Sir Andrew Mackenzie is the non-executive Chairman. Shell is one of the world's largest energy companies and operates in over 70 countries. Shell is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index with a market capitalization of $221.41 Billion as of February 2026. Recent news includes Shell's fourth quarter 2025 results announcement on February 5, 2026, and ongoing share buyback programs.
