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SHELOil & GasLondon, United Kingdom

Shell plc, a distinguished energy and petrochemical corporation, is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and was originally founded in 1907. Known as Royal Dutch Shell plc until its name change in January 2022, the company maintains a formidable global presence, conducting operations across Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and both North and South America. Its comprehensive business activities are categorized into several key divisions: Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals and Products, and Renewables and Energy Solutions. Shell's core operations involve the exploration for and extraction of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Beyond production, the company is deeply involved in the marketing, transportation, and strategic infrastructure development required to deliver these energy resources to consumers. This includes the manufacturing of gas-to-liquids fuels and a variety of other refined products. Shell also operates a substantial trading arm, dealing in commodities such as natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), crude oil, electricity, and carbon emission rights. Its refining capabilities convert crude oil and various feedstocks into a wide range of essential products, including gasoline, diesel, aviation and marine fuels, lubricants, bitumen, and sulfur, while also developing low-carbon fuel alternatives. In the chemical sector, Shell is a significant producer of petrochemicals for industrial use, manufacturing base chemicals like ethylene, propylene, and aromatics, alongside intermediate chemicals such as styrene monomer, propylene oxide, and various solvents. The company also manages oil sands assets. Looking to the future of energy, Shell is actively investing in and developing renewable solutions. This includes generating electricity from wind and solar power, pioneering hydrogen production and sales, and establishing a network of electric vehicle charging services. Furthermore, Shell promotes LNG as a viable fuel source for heavy-duty transportation.

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Shell at a glance

Shell is an oil & gas company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2002. It is publicly listed (SHEL) with a market capitalisation of $285.1B. Xcout tracks 10 named people at Shell, including Wael Sawan (Chief Executive Officer & Director). Xcout recorded 7 job postings from Shell in the last 90 days.

Industry
Oil & Gas
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Market cap
$285.1B
Employees
96,000
Ticker
SHEL
Founded
2002
Job postings recorded (90 days)
7

Shell leadership

  • Wael SawanChief Executive Officer & Director
  • Cederic CremersPresident of Integrated Gas
  • Peter CostelloPresident of Upstream
  • Sinead GormanChief Financial Officer & Director
  • Philippa BoundsChief Legal Officer
  • Rachel SolwayChief Human Resources & Corporate Officer

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Hiring at Shell

Xcout recorded 7 job postings from Shell in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.

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Recent Shell news

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Shell competitors

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ChevronCVX · Oil & GasHouston, United States
71% matchPublic

Chevron Corporation functions as a global energy and chemicals powerhouse, orchestrating its diverse operations worldwide. The company's business is organized into two primary divisions: Upstream and Downstream. The Upstream segment focuses on the full lifecycle of crude oil and natural gas, from their initial exploration and development to production and subsequent transportation. This also encompasses the processing, liquefaction, transit, and regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as pipeline transport of crude oil and the movement, storage, and sale of natural gas. Additionally, this segment manages a facility dedicated to converting natural gas into liquid fuels. In contrast, the Downstream segment is tasked with refining crude oil into a variety of petroleum products. Its activities include the merchandising of crude oil, refined goods, and lubricants, in addition to the creation and distribution of renewable fuels. This division is also responsible for moving crude oil and refined products using a range of methods, including pipelines, ships, motor vehicles, and rail cars. Furthermore, it produces and markets bulk petrochemicals, industrial-grade plastics, and additives for both fuels and lubricants. Beyond these core ventures, Chevron is also involved in financial management, debt financing, insurance underwriting, real estate development, and various technology-driven enterprises. Founded in 1879, the company operated as ChevronTexaco Corporation until it officially became Chevron Corporation in 2005. Its corporate headquarters are situated in San Ramon, California.

Market cap$422.2B
Employees43,039
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PetroChina00857 · Oil & GasBeijing, China
68% matchPublic

PetroChina Company Limited is a major energy enterprise, managing an extensive range of oil and gas-related activities and services through its subsidiaries, with operations spanning mainland China and international territories. The company's business is organized into distinct divisions: its Exploration and Production segment focuses on the discovery, development, extraction, and distribution of crude oil and natural gas. The Refining and Chemicals segment processes crude oil into various petroleum products and manufactures and markets a wide array of primary, derivative, and other chemical products. Its Marketing segment handles the sale of refined fuels and conducts trading operations. Finally, the Natural Gas and Pipeline segment manages the transmission of natural gas, crude oil, and refined products, alongside the sale of natural gas. As of December 31, 2021, PetroChina maintained a vast pipeline network totaling 26,076 kilometers, comprising 17,329 km for natural gas, 7,340 km for crude oil, and 1,407 km for refined products. Beyond these core areas, the company also engages in the exploration, development, and extraction of unconventional resources like oil sands and coalbed methane. Its activities further extend to trading crude oil and petrochemicals, overseeing chemical engineering projects, operating storage facilities, service stations, and various transportation-related businesses, as well as the production and sale of a diverse portfolio of chemical products. Established in 1999, PetroChina is headquartered in Beijing, People's Republic of China, and functions as a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation.

Market cap$299.5B
Employees367,173
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Cenovus EnergyCVE · Oil & GasCalgary, Canada
66% matchPublic

Cenovus Energy Inc. is an integrated energy firm involved in the exploration, extraction, processing, and sale of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas. Its operations span Canada, the United States, and the Asia Pacific region. The company organizes its extensive activities across six core segments: Oil Sands, Conventional, Offshore, Canadian Manufacturing, U.S. Manufacturing, and Retail. The Oil Sands division is responsible for developing and producing bitumen and heavy oil from significant projects in northern Alberta and Saskatchewan, including Foster Creek, Christina Lake, Sunrise, and Tucker, in addition to its Lloydminster thermal and conventional heavy oil operations. Cenovus’s Conventional segment encompasses assets primarily situated in Alberta and British Columbia, specifically in areas such as Elmworth-Wapiti, Kaybob-Edson, Clearwater, and Rainbow Lake, alongside holdings in various natural gas processing facilities. The Offshore segment is solely dedicated to exploration and development endeavors. Its Canadian Manufacturing segment includes the proprietary Lloydminster upgrading and asphalt refining complex, which converts heavy oil and bitumen into synthetic crude oil, diesel fuel, asphalt, and other related products. This segment also oversees the Bruderheim crude-by-rail terminal and operates two ethanol plants. The U.S. Manufacturing segment focuses on refining crude oil to produce diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, asphalt, and various other petroleum products. Finally, the Retail segment manages the distribution and sales of both its own and third-party refined petroleum products through a network of retail, commercial, and bulk petroleum outlets, as well as wholesale channels. Cenovus Energy Inc. was founded in 2009 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Calgary, Canada.

Market cap$58.1B
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