Our history
Tracing Shell鈥檚 history takes you on a journey from London to Asia, from the birth of the motor car to the development of sustainable fuels. It is a history of exploration, innovation and a pioneering spirit that still guides Shell to this day.
Major innovation milestones
From developing new fuels to finding new ways to transport them, we have a history of breaking new ground. See some of our major innovation milestones.
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Did you know?
Our history is a treasure trove of fascinating facts - featuring everything from world firsts to great artists. We鈥檝e gathered a few of our favourites here to give you a different perspective on who we are and where we鈥檝e come from.
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