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Leading edge technology

Leading edge technology

Not only is there no longer any easy oil, there is equally no easy source of new chemical feedstocks. Our scientists have to be at their innovative best to solve these and other technology challenges.

EO catalyst in a dish

Raising the bar in catalyst selectivity

The latest high selectivity ethylene oxide (EO) catalyst from Shell promises significant improvements in EO yields.

Garo Vaporciyan

Chemistry with a clear advantage

Shell technologists have developed new process chemistry with the potential to create a more sustainable way of producing polycarbonates

Test tubes containing catalyst

Accelerated development

Shell technologists use Enhanced Experimentation techniques to speed up product development.

Man operating machinery at Shell OMEGA pilot plant

OMEGA delivers for ethylene glycol makers

Ethylene glycol production is taking a step forward with the introduction of the Shell OMEGA technology

Carl Mesters

Unlocking new hydrocarbon resources

Where can we find new sources of hydrocarbons? Chief Scientist, Carl Mesters, provides some answers.

Moerdijk plant

Investing in advantaged feedstocks

Introducing hydrowax as a feedstock adds a new competitive edge to operations in The Netherlands.