Our Operations

Shell is a major global energy organisation which employs around 3,000 people in Australia. We have had a presence here since 1901. Our business in Australia is broadly divided into "upstream" and "downstream".

The upstream business finds, develops and supplies liquefied natural gas (LNG), condensates and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to overseas markets and natural gas to domestic customers in Western Australia.

The downstream business manufactures petroleum products, supplying 25% of Australia's petroleum requirements. We trade with over 45,000 customers throughout the country.

The products supplied by our businesses and the jobs they generate make a significant contribution to the Australian economy.

Upstream Operations

Downstream Operations

Shell's upstream business in Australia is based in Perth and employs more than 200 staff.

Australia is a growth centre for Shell globally. We are developing large gas resources and maintain a substantial exploration portfolio off the coasts of Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Shell Australia's downstream operations consist of our refining and marketing businesses.

We trade with over 45,000 customers throughout the country and supply a quarter of Australia's petroleum requirements. We also supply lubricants and chemicals used by Australians on a daily basis. Our reputation rests on bringing these products to market in a timely, reliable and environmentally responsible manner.

Our downstream businesses consist of 10 diverse but interlocking businesses: manufacturing, supply, logistics, commercial, lubricants, retail, aviation, bitumen, marine and chemicals.