Shell is one of the largest energy companies in the world and is active in more than 70 countries around the globe. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands and its CEO is Ben van Beurden.

For many years, Shell has been strongly connected with the Russian economy and today the company is one of the largest foreign investors in the Russian economy. The activity of the company is not limited to the well-known network of gas stations. Shell is also involved in the exploration, production and transportation of oil and gas, the marketing of lubricants, chemical and petroleum products, motor and industrial oils.