Shell.com is the official global site of Shell, an energy and petrochemicals company with over 100,000 employees and thousands of gas stations in different countries across the globe.
Shell.com offers the latest and detailed historical information about the company, its innovations, products and services. It provides job employment opportunities, investor & media portal and shell station locator.
In 1880, Shell was founded by Marcus Samuel Junior and his brother Sam in Baku, Russia.
In 1890, a Dutch company was established in the colony of Sumatra which now becomes the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company.
In 1892, the first oil tanker, 'Murex', had made its maiden voyage at the Suez Canal to transport bulk of oil to countries in the far east.
In 1897, Marcus Samuel's company was renamed to Shell Transport and Trading Company.
In 1907, Shell Transport and Royal Dutch Company did a full merger were Royal Dutch gets 60% and Shell gets 40% from the revenue.
In 1929, Shell Chemicals was launched and built the landmark ShellMex House.
In 2005, the company undergone a reorganization and created the Royal Dutch Shell.
In 2007, the company had its first centennial celebration that traces back on how the company had transformed into a world class brand and company.
Shell Fuel had a remarkable mark in mankind's history after supplying fuel for the first flight across the english channel, trans-atlantic flight and Formula 1.
Shell had contributed in innovation and technology by helping scientists in the development of the Jet Engine, Biomass Integrated Gasification for the Biofuels Industry, Unleaded Petrol and Solar Heating through acquisition of SolarHart.
