Shell Historical Heritage & Archive
The Shell Historical Collection brings Shell’s heritage to life for a global audience, preserving trusted records, iconic artifacts, and authentic stories that strengthen the brand, inform decision‑making, and inspire innovation - offering insight into where we come from and where we are going.
Access to the Shell Historical Collection
The Shell collection preserves and manages historical records, publications, photographs, artifacts, and other heritage materials that document Shell's global history and development. The collection, based in the Netherlands, serves primarily as a corporate resource, supporting business activities, heritage initiatives, brand stewardship, and historical research.
While the collection is not a public research facility and does not operate as an open-access archive, we recognize the value of historical research and the public interest in Shell's history. For this reason, requests from academic researchers may be considered.
Please note that the age of a document does not automatically determine whether it can be made available. Some historical records remain confidential regardless of their age.
Researchers wishing to enquire about access to archival materials should contact the Shell Historical Heritage & Archive team and provide details of their project, areas of interest, institutional affiliation (if applicable), and any planned publication or public use of the information.
Contact: si-shell-historical-heritage-archive@shell.com.
This approach enables us to support worthwhile research where appropriate while ensuring that the archive continues to fulfill its primary role as a trusted corporate resource.
