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Innovation at Shell
Technology’s at the heart of everything we do. This requires a large and sophisticated research and development programme. Having lots of smart people with smart ideas is important too. And we do, both in-house, through our contractors, and via partnerships.
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People
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Smart people with smart ideas, that is where innovation begins. Introducing our Chief Technology Officer and team of Chief Scientists.
Organisation
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With around 30,000 technical staff and technical centres throughout the world, Shell’s technology development and use is shaping energy globally, and locally.
News, publications & webcasts
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A collection of technology & innovation related news items, publications and webcasts.
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.
Shell World Online
The magazine that offers fresh insights into people, energy and the environment.