Shell
Shell is number 19 in the 311 Titans Index of the world's largest companies, with reported revenue of about $266.9bn in 2025. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. In short: British multinational oil and gas company. 311 Future Exposure: medium (46/100), driven by technology change in energy & resources (61/100), led by 5G, Artificial Narrow Intelligence, Biometric Sensors; sensitivity to tariffs and export controls.
Part of the 311 Titans Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
R&D labs
Shell runs 2 research and innovation labs in the Global R&D Labs Directory: Shell GameChanger, Shell Technology Centre Amsterdam.
311 Future Exposure: Medium
Score 46 out of 100: technology 61/100 and trends 30/100. What drives it:
- Technology change in energy & resources (61/100), led by 5G, Artificial Narrow Intelligence, Biometric Sensors
- Sensitivity to tariffs and export controls
Technology exposure uses the 311 Starburst: how strongly each emerging technology affects this industry, weighted by how soon it reaches widespread use. Trend exposure covers tariffs and export controls, international sanctions. Evidence on company-specific trends is being added. Explore the Starburst.
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Questions and answers
How big is Shell?
Shell reported revenue of about $266.9bn in 2025, ranking number 19 in the 311 Titans Index.
Where is Shell headquartered?
Shell is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Does Shell run R&D labs?
Yes. The Global R&D Labs Directory lists 2 of its labs.
Source: official filing (filing), retrieved 5 October 2026. Revenue converted to US dollars at the ECB average rate for the financial year.
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