Who we are

Shell has been in Trinidad & Tobago for over 100 years and has played a major role in the development of the country’s hydrocarbon industry. At its pinnacle in the 1960s, Shell was said to be the largest private sector employer in the country, with a refinery at Point Fortin, the current location of the Atlantic LNG facility and a retail presence. Through more than 100 years of unbroken partnership, we have helped to unlock the country’s oil and gas potential, to the benefit of both the government and people. We value this long term relationship, which is built on the principles of mutual respect and collaboration, as well as a stable political and commercial environment, all of which continues to foster an attractive investment climate.

Currently, Shell delivers an integrated gas operation to supply the petrochemical market and Atlantic LNG and is present in both offshore and onshore blocks (both operated and non-operated). We also have an equity in the Atlantic LNG plant in each of the four trains at the Point Fortin facility.

Our key pillars of economic diversification and livelihood development guide our engagement within the communities in which we operate, as well as at a national level.

Shell’s purpose is to power progress together with more and cleaner energy solutions. We believe that rising standards of living for a growing global population are likely to continue to drive demand for energy, including oil and gas, for some time to come. At the same time, technology evolution and the issue of climate change, are heralding a transition to a lower-carbon, multisource energy system. Against this backdrop, our strategic ambitions are:

• To provide a world-class investment case. This involves growing free cash flow and increasing shareholder returns, all built upon a strong financial framework and resilient portfolio;
• To thrive in the energy transition by responding to society’s desire for more and cleaner, convenient and competitive energy; and
• To sustain a strong societal license to operate and contribute to society through a shared value approach to our activities.

Our ability to achieve our strategic ambitions depends on how we respond to competitive forces. We continuously assess the external environment – the markets as well as the underlying economic, political, social and environmental drivers that shape them – to evaluate changes in competitive forces and business models.

We continuously seek to improve our operating performance, with an emphasis on health, safety, security, environment and asset performance.

Shell at a glance

• SAFETY – committed to GOAL ZERO – meaning no harm to people or the environment.
  • The Safety of our employees, contractors, communities, and the protection of our environment remain our #1 priority.
• MARKET DRIVEN
  
  • Focused on making our assets world class
    
• COMPETITIVE SUPPLY PLAYS
  
  • Protect, grow and sustain production
    
• FORCE FOR GOOD
  
  • Trusted partner of choice - we continue to build relationships and trust with our communities and key stakeholders through continuous engagement.
    
• STRONG LOCAL TALENT PIPELINE
  
  • Inspired and engaged people - we care about our employees and continue to support their development and maintain a strong pipeline of talent.

We operate in a highly competitive, evolving energy landscape where our people are at the heart of everything we do. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are an essential part of how we work. It is important to us that we create an environment where they can contribute their talents and capabilities safely, collaborating, innovating and sharing knowledge. Technology and Digitalisation are key enablers in the way we are working together, ensuring that we continue to operate our business safely. We believe that diverse teams led by inclusive leaders deliver better safety and business performance.

Timeline of key events for STTL:

• 1913: STTL first active in Trinidad
• 1974: Nationalisation of the oil industry; government purchase of Shell assets to create (Trintoc)
• 1976: NP sole distributor of petroleum fuels in TT after acquiring market assets of STTL and Texaco
• 1998: Trinidad Shell Exploration and Production BV sign a production sharing contract with GORTT
• 1999: Atlantic LNG begins production with Train 1
• 2000: Expansion of ALNG trains 2 and 3
• 2002: Production of natural gas beings from NCMA Hibiscus field
• 2005: ALNG train 4 completed ahead of schedule
• 2014: acquisition of Repsol – 20-25% non-operated interest in Atlantic LNG
• 2016: merger with BG Group; acquisition of Centrica’s NCMA interests
• 2017: acquisition of Chevron’s ECMA interests increasing Shell’s interest to 100%
• 2018: increased production by ~30%; acquisition of ENI NCMA interests
• 2019: joint bid with BPTT for six offshore shallow water blocks – Block 4(c), Block U(c), Lower Reverse L, NCMA 2, NCMA 3, and Block 1(b) located off the eastern, northern and western coasts of Trinidad

Learn more about our history in Trinidad & Tobago: “Shell Trinidad through the Years:1913-2013” a celebration of our 100th Anniversary (PDF, 18 MB)

Royal Dutch Shell was formed in 1907, although our history dates back to the early 19th century, to a small shop in London where the Samuel family sold sea shells.

Today, Shell is one of the world’s major energy companies, employing an average of 93,000 people and operating in more than 70 countries. Our headquarters are in The Hague, the Netherlands, and our Chief Executive Officer is Ben van Beurden. The parent company of the Shell group is Royal Dutch Shell plc, which is incorporated in England and Wales.

Our strategy seeks to reinforce our position as a leader in the oil and gas industry, while helping to meet global energy demand in a responsible way. Safety and environmental and social responsibility are at the heart of our activities.

Read about our history from 1833 to the present

We believe that oil and gas will remain a vital part of the global energy mix for many decades to come. Our role is to ensure that we extract and deliver these energy resources profitably and in environmentally and socially responsible ways.

We aim to work closely with our customers, our partners and policymakers to advance a more efficient and sustainable use of energy and natural resources.

Our people work together on some of the most innovative and exciting energy projects in the world. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better solutions.

Professional training, development programmes and ongoing support mean that our people are given every opportunity to reach their potential. And our leadership programmes enable talented individuals to become the energy industry leaders of tomorrow.

Learn more about careers with Shell

Life at Shell