Shell celebrates 100 years of operations with reaffirmed commitment to energy challenge

A delegation of business leaders, stakeholders and key customers from around the region convened at the event to mark the anniversary of one of the largest foreign investors in the Middle East.

The company, which was formed on July 05, 1907 following an agreement between Royal Shell and Shell Transport and Trading, is now a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing more than 108,000 people worldwide and active in 145 countries and territories. With a Middle Eastern exploration and production network headquartered in Dubai, Royal Dutch Shell's history spans 68 years in Abu Dhabi and 50 years in Dubai, incorporating established divisions in chemicals, aviation, bitumen, commercial fuels, lubricants and marine.

In Abu Dhabi, Shell has been actively involved in the oil and gas activities in partnership with ADNOC.

"We are very proud of our success, but we still have more challenges to overcome as we are committed to meeting the energy challenge through forward thinking and technological innovation. We plan to revitalize our operations through new long-term growth projects, investments in cleaner fuels and renewable technologies, and a pioneering approach towards environmental protection," said Omar Al Qurashi, Communications Manager, Shell.

"Major projects are occurring right through the region that are inextricably linked to our divisions. Our growth strategy encompasses these developments and focuses on comprehensively expanding our regional presence, and tapping into new markets to deliver the very best products and services for our consumers,"

Al Qurashi added.

Shell chemicals, lubricants, aviation and marine fuels are widely available throughout the Middle East, and the company is a major trading partner with 17 countries throughout the region. Shell's companies have businesses in oil and gas exploration and production; production and marketing of liquefied natural gas and gas to liquids; manufacturing, marketing and shipping of oil products and chemicals and renewable energy projects including wind and solar power.