Unlocking energy from deep water
We are helping to meet the world’s growing need for energy with oil and natural gas found kilometres below the ocean’s surface.
Deep water
Shell has a long history of successfully developing deep-water energy projects worldwide. We use our knowledge, experience and proven deep-water technologies to unlock new resources safely and efficiently. We work to limit the impact of our operations on the environment and share the benefits with neighbouring communities.
Inside deep water
Safety in deep water
We apply strict safety procedures and rigorous standards to meet the unique challenges of producing energy.
Mastering deep-water challenges
We have a long history of innovating to unlock energy safely and efficiently from ever-deeper beneath the sea.
Local communities and deep water
We work with people living closest to our deep-water projects to address concerns and share the benefits of our operations.
Deep water and the environment
We limit the impact of our operations on marine life and support conservation efforts at our deep-water projects.
Evolving to go deeper
In Petroleum Review, Vice President Deep-water Projects Ian Silk explains how Shell continues to innovate to help meet the world’s growing energy demand.
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Switching on lights for one of the Philippines' oldest tribes
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