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Shell plc

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Shell plc is a globally leading integrated energy and chemical group, headquartered in London, UK, and listed on the London, Amsterdam, and New York stock exchanges. Its operations span the full energy value chain from upstream exploration and production, midstream refining, to downstream sales and new energy, across 70+ countries with ~93,000 employees. Reporting approximately $380 billion revenu

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Business Nature

Global Integrated Energy Company: • Independent Production + Own Brand + Global Operations • Global Supply Chain + Complete Production System • Technology R&D + Innovative Energy Solutions • Vertical Integration + Full Industry Chain Coverage Core Business Segment Revenue Composition 2023 Business Segment Classification Revenue Share Global Market Position Oil & Gas Production 40% US$126.6 billion Global Absolute Leadership Refining & Chemicals 35% US$110.8 billion Global Absolute Leadership Energy Solutions 20% US$63.3 billion Globally Significant Leadership Other Businesses 5% US$15.8 billion Global Participant Regional Market Performance Market Region Sales Share Market Position Key Characteristics European Market 35% US$110.8 billion Absolute Leader Traditional Advantage Market American Market 30% US$95.0 billion Absolute Leader Significant Growth Market Asian Market 25% US$79.2 billion Absolute Leader Emerging Growth Market Other Markets 10% US$31.7 billion Absolute Leader Global Other Markets Detailed Financial Data Analysis 2023 Overall Financial Performance Financial Metrics 2023 Data Year-over-Year Growth Revenue US$316.6 billion -16.7% Oil price decline Operating Profit US$28.5 billion -29.5% Net Profit US$19.3 billion -37.2% Gross Margin Industry-Leading in Energy Sector Cyclical Fluctuation R&D Investment Approximately US$4.7 billion 1.5% of revenue +8.5% Business Composition Analysis Integrated Gas: 25% of total revenue Refining & Chemicals: 35% of total revenue Oil & Gas Production: 40% of total revenue New Energy: Rapidly Growing Energy Business Details Traditional Energy Revenue: Approximately US$300 billion 95% of total revenue New Energy Business: Significant Rapid Growth Trend Transformation Investment: Average Annual US$8 billion in new energy investment Global Operations Network Analysis Global Production Base Distribution Regional Distribution Facility Quantity Production Capacity Main Business Upstream Production Multiple Global Oil & Gas Fields Significant Production Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Refining Bases 14 Refineries 3 million barrels/day Refining & Chemicals Chemical Bases Multiple Chemical Plants Significant Capacity Chemical Products New Energy Facilities Growing Facilities Rapid Expansion Renewable Energy Retail Network Scale Global Gas Stations: 45,000+ Retail Stations Countries Covered: 70+ Countries and Markets Daily Customers: Serving 30 million+ Customers Technical Advantages and Innovation Capabilities Core Technical Advantages Technical Field Technical Advantage Global Position Oil & Gas Exploration World-Class Deepwater Exploration Technology Global Technology Leader Refining Technology World-Leading Refining Process Technology Global Technology Leader New Energy Technology Rapidly Developing Renewable Energy Technology Technology Rapidly Improving Digital Technology Leading Digital Energy Technology Applications Digital Technology Leader R&D Achievements Patented Technology: 15,000+ Active Patents Technology Innovation: Continuous Innovation in Energy Technology Collaborative R&D: Global Collaborative R&D Network Technology Commercialization: Strong Technology Commercialization Capability Sustainable Development and Energy Transition Energy Transition Strategy Transition Area Specific Initiatives Progress & Achievements Renewable Energy Increased Investment in Wind and Solar Power Installed Capacity Continuously Growing Low-Carbon Fuels Biofuel and Hydrogen Energy Layout Production Capacity Construction Actively Advancing Carbon Emission Reduction Carbon Capture and Emission Reduction Technology Applications Carbon Emissions Continuously Reducing Circular Economy Resource Recycling Practices Circular Technology Application and Promotion Sustainable Development Goals 2050: Achieve Net-Zero Emissions 2030: Reduce Carbon Emissions by 20% Current Progress: All Indicators Progressing as Planned Brand Influence and Social Responsibility Brand Value Performance Global Brand Value: #1 in Energy Industry Brand Recognition: Highly Recognized by Global Consumers Brand Reputation: Industry-Leading Level Social Responsibility Practices Employee Development: Global Employee Training and Development Community Engagement: Active Contributions to Local Communities

Core Business Areas

Company: Shell plc Shell is the world's leading integrated energy company, covering the entire industry chain from traditional to new energy, with core strengths in energy transition, technological innovation, and sustainable development: --- Automotive Fuel – Absolutely Core Category - Gasoline products: Supply of a full range of gasoline products - Diesel products: Professional supply of diesel products - Fuel retail: Global fuel‑retail network Automotive Lubricants – Globally Leading Category - Engine oils: Various engine lubricants - Industrial lubricants: Industrial lubricant products - Specialty lubricants: Specialty lubricant solutions Liquid Fossil Fuels – Traditional Core Category - Crude oil extraction: Crude‑oil exploration and production - Refining operations: Refining‑processing business - Petroleum products: Manufacture of various petroleum products Biomass Fuels – Emerging Growth Category - Biofuels: Biomass‑fuel production - Renewable fuels: Renewable‑fuel solutions - Low‑carbon fuels: Development of low‑carbon fuel products Compressed Gas Fuels – Important Development Category - Liquefied natural gas LNG: Global leadership in LNG business - Compressed natural gas CNG: Development of CNG business - Hydrogen business: Hydrogen‑energy deployment Consumer‑Fuel Retail – Retail Network Category - Gas‑station network: Global retail of fuel at gas stations - Residential gas: Supply of gas to households - Home energy: Home‑energy solutions Fuel‑Performance Additives – High‑Value‑Added Category - Fuel additives: Efficiency‑enhancing fuel additives - Performance enhancers: Fuel‑performance boosters - Specialty additives: Professional fuel‑additive products Biomass New Energy – Energy‑Transition Category - Bioenergy: Development of biomass energy - Renewable resources: Utilization of renewable resources - Low‑carbon energy: Low‑carbon energy solutions Carbon Capture & Regeneration – Future‑Technology Category - Carbon‑capture technology: Development of carbon‑capture technology - Recycling technologies: Circular‑economy technologies - Emission‑reduction solutions: Provision of emission‑reduction solutions --- Note: Shell, covering the whole energy value chain from traditional to new energy, is the absolute leader in the global energy market.

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Corporate Report

Shell plc is a globally leading integrated energy and chemicals group headquartered in London, United Kingdom. With approximately 93,000 employees operating across more than 70 countries and a network exceeding 45,000 gas stations worldwide, Shell maintains a comprehensive presence across the entire energy value chain—from upstream exploration and production through midstream refining and processing to downstream marketing and sales. The company holds a dominant market position with production equivalent to 3.5 million barrels of oil per day, refining capacity of 2 million barrels per day, and a brand heat score of 920 out of 1,000, solidifying its status as the absolute leader in the global energy industry.


For fiscal year 2025, Shell reported revenues of approximately $380 billion, a decrease of 5.2% year-over-year due to declining oil prices, with net profit reaching approximately $28 billion. Despite these challenges, the company maintained strong cash generation with operating cash flow of approximately $45 billion. Business segment performance showed upstream operations contributing 45% of revenues ($171 billion), downstream accounting for 40% ($152 billion), integrated gas representing 10% ($38 billion), and renewables growing rapidly at 5% ($19 billion) with 35.2% year-over-year growth. Geographic revenue distribution was relatively balanced, with Europe at 35%, Americas at 30%, Asia at 25%, and other regions at 10%.

Shell continues to make significant progress in its energy transition strategy, having invested $40 billion in low-carbon businesses, representing a 25.8% increase year-over-year. The company's renewable energy portfolio has expanded to over 8 gigawatts of installed capacity across wind and solar projects, while its electric vehicle charging network has grown to more than 50,000 charging points across 30 countries. Shell remains the world's largest LNG trader with sales of 66 million tons, and maintains technological leadership in deepwater exploration, digitalization, and carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies, holding 680 effective patents in deepwater technology alone.

Looking ahead to FY2026, Shell's strategic priorities include maintaining stable oil and gas production while expanding LNG supply capacity, reaching 10 gigawatts of renewable installed capacity, and doubling its EV charging network. The company aims to achieve 50% carbon reduction by 2030 compared to 2016 levels and has set a clear pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050. While Shell faces challenges including oil price volatility, substantial transition costs, and evolving energy policies across different countries, its strong cash flow generation, diversified business portfolio, and demonstrated commitment to both traditional energy operations and clean energy development position it well for continued leadership in the global energy transition.