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People & organisation
We employ around 30,000 technical staff in centres across the world. From scientists to business experts, our employees and contractors work to deliver our research and development programme – finding innovative solutions to the world’s energy challenge.
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Our innovators
We employ around 30,000 technical staff, in areas where they can use their expertise and creativity.
Shell Chief Scientists
Our chief scientists provide specialist knowledge and experience. Meet our team.
Technical centres
We have a global network of technical centres, located close to our main markets and production sites.
Working in partnerships
Partnerships with universities, companies and institutes help drive forward research and development through sharing ideas and technical know-how.
Global Solutions
Shell Global Solutions is one of Shell's technology focussed organisations. It provides cutting-edge consultancy, R&D and technology services to petrochemical and processing industries.
Shell people
Shell employs 104,000 people in over 110 countries and territories worldwide.
EP Technology
Global magazine highlighting Shell technology and projects.
Bright ideas
Shell turns bright ideas into important new technologies all the time.