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About Shell

Shell plc (commonly Shell; formerly Royal Dutch Shell) is a UK‑headquartered global energy and petrochemicals company operating in more than 70 countries. The group participates across the value chain, from exploration and production and liquefied natural gas to refining, chemicals manufacturing, fuels and lubricants marketing, and expanding low‑carbon energy businesses. Shell is listed in London and Amsterdam, with American Depositary Shares trading in New York.

For the chemical industry, Shell’s Chemicals and Products segment produces base petrochemicals such as ethylene, propylene, butadiene and aromatics; intermediates including ethylene oxide and glycols, solvents and alcohols; and polymers via Shell Polymers, notably polyethylene from its Pennsylvania complex. The company operates integrated energy and chemicals sites in Europe, North America and Asia to supply feedstocks and finished products to industrial, packaging, automotive and consumer end markets.

Shell also develops biofuels, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and renewable power solutions as part of its energy transition strategy, while maintaining large-scale refining and global supply chains. Key subsidiaries and regional entities include Shell Oil Company (United States) and Shell Nederland B.V., among others.

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To provide comprehensive coverage, we aggregate data and news under the name Shell, encompassing the following company names, divisions, and related entities:

Royal Dutch Shell, Shell Oil Company, Shell Offshore Inc., Shell Offshore, A/S Norske Shell, Norske Shell, Shell Nederland B.V., Shell Netherlands, Shell Nederland Raffinaderij B.V., Shell Nederland, Shell Polymers, 壳牌, and ロイヤル・ダッチ・シェル.

This list encompasses current and former names, alternate names, and key divisions associated with Shell, ensuring you can easily find all relevant information under a single, unified profile.