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. 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.
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.
Our Purpose
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
Shell in Trinidad and Tobago
Our strategy in Trinidad and Tobago is based upon five main pillars :
- 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
- Focused on making our assets world class
- COMPETITIVE SUPPLY PLAYS
- Protect, grow and sustain production
- 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.
- 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.
Our People
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
Shell worldwide
Shell worldwide
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.
Our purpose
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
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.
Life at Shell
At Shell you shape your own career
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Title: Life at Shell: At Shell you shape your own career
Duration: 1:55 minutes
[Background music plays]
Bright, uplifting music
[Text displays]
Life at Shell
[Video footage]
Exterior plant site, tilt down to two workers in red overalls and hardhats in foreground
Interior medium close up of revolving glass door with Shell logo, man approaching it from exterior
Wide exterior, rear of car driving along road left of shot, expanse of grass foreground right, drill in distance, wooded area beyond
Close-up and slight pan across numbered soil samples, each in small square wooden display
Interior of driving car from front passenger side, male driver
Exterior plant site, short tracking shot of workers in red overalls and white hardhats walking towards camera along partially enclosed walkway, past chain-link fence
[Female interviewee] voice over
‘’If you would have asked me...’’
[Video footage]
Interior focus pull close-up of the back of heads of two women, woman on the right turns her head, mainframe in background
[Female interviewee] in vision
‘’…three and a half years ago what I would be doing, I would have never said…
[Female interviewee] voice over
“…oil and gas.’’
[Video footage]
Exterior plant site, medium close woman in gloves and hardhat with Shell logo pointing out small object in palm of her hand to a man in hardhat standing next to her
Close-up of same woman’s gloved hands
Exterior plant site, medium close of same woman and man, woman talking and pointing upwards
[Female voice] ambient voice over
“ Instead of going in opposite directions, they'll be parallel. “
[Male voice] ambient voice over
‘’Oh, really?’’
[Male interviewee] voice over
‘’Shell is looking for future leaders. I like this statement.’’
[Video footage]
Wide shot of male interviewee walking across office lobby with large glass panels and doors, glass bannister in foreground
Medium close of interviewee in lobby walking towards camera, main door, steel pillar and glass panels in background
Close-up over shoulder shot of interviewee as he consults computer screen with technical information in colourful diagram and speaks on telephone in Far Eastern language
Medium wide front view of interviewee sitting at desk speaking on telephone
Back to rear/side view of same man on telephone, computer monitor visible in front of him
[Female interviewee] voice over
‘’I am responsible for the development and blending of bespoke fuels and…’’
[Video footage]
Wide shot of female interviewee carrying backpack walking across frame R to L past wall with monotone red-and-white images of racing cars
Focus pull of interviewee walking towards camera, Ferrari rearing black stallion logo on glass door in foreground, black car display vehicle in background, glass door slides to left as she enters, two men in suits walk towards display vehicle in background
[Female interviewee] in vision
‘’…lubricants products that we provide to the Ferrari Formula 1 team.’’
[Female interviewee] ambient voice over
‘’This is the GTL 4...’’
[Video footage]
Close-up of thin stream of lubricant pouring from vertical metal tubes into metal drum, main body of yellow machinery behind
Interviewee at machinery, turns towards partially in vision male colleague
[Female interviewee] ambient in vision
‘’…meaning four centistokes at 100 degrees C.’’
[Male colleague] ambient in vision
‘’That's correct.’’
[Female interviewee] voice over
‘’It gives me a wide range of opportunities…
[Video footage]
Diagonal pan down R to L to interviewee at office workstation, rear view
Close-up of technical drawings on computer monitor.
Close-up of left profile of interviewee wearing telephone headset
[Female interviewee] in vision
“…to work in challenging projects…”
[Female interviewee] voice over
“…and in stuff that really matters.’’
[Video footage]
Medium close of interviewee pointing to computer screen in discussion with male colleague
[Female interview] ambient in vision
‘’This is the flow line...’’
[Female interviewee] ambient voice over
‘’…where the…”’
[Video footage]
Close up of her index finger pointing at computer screen
Back to medium close of female speaker pointing to computer screen in discussion with male colleague
[Female ambient] ambient in vision
‘’…oil flows.’’
[Male interviewee] voice over
‘’My role is to speak with geologists and the geophysicists that actually look at the earth and tell us whether this could be an area of interest. And then, on top of that, my role would be to discuss with governments…” ’
[Video footage]
Interviewee with two other men all leaning over a desk, interviewee and man on his left in discussion
Close-up of same position, discussion continues, man on interviewee’s left nodding
Close-up of maps spread out on table, hands gesturing to various points
Medium shot of interviewee and colleague seen from over right shoulder of third man who is speaking and gesticulating
Interviewee and third man seen front, third man continues gesticulating and speaking, talking to interviewee and colleague.
Close-up of maps, man’s hand resting flat on one of the maps.
Medium of the three men as they examine the maps, third man, in foreground, leaning on maps and leading discussion
[Male interviewee] in vision
“…the added value that Shell can bring to a country.’’
[Video footage]
Exterior wide shot, diagonal pan down across three skyscrapers
[Prashanthini Sunderan] voice over
‘’I'm Prashanthini Sunderan.’’
[Title]
Prashantini Sunderan
[Video footage]
Prashanthini on tennis court, begins her serves
[Prashanthini Sunderan] voice over
‘’I'm a Subsea Controls Engineer.’’
[Title]
Prashantini Sunderan
Subsea Controls Engineer
[Video footage]
Rear shot as she follows through serve and opponent’s return volley
Prashantini returns volley
[Zhu Changlong] voice over
‘’I am Zhu Changlong.“
[Title]
Zhu Changlong
[Video footage]
Medium close left profile of Zhu Changlong in park bent forward, smiling, holding out soccer ball, shaking it and handing off
[Zhu Changlong] voice over
“My job title is Production Technologist.’’
[Title]
Zhu Changlong
Production Technologist
[Video footage]
Zhu Changlong in park with a woman, both crouched down, holding hands arms outstretched, small boy tosses the soccer ball in the air it falls inside their outstretched arms
Close up small boy
Medium close as Zhu Changlong picks up the small boy in one vigorous movement
[Cara Tredget] voice over
‘’My name is Cara Tredget…”
[Title]
Cara Tredget
[Video footage]
Cara Tredget playing a large wind instrument
[Cara Tredget] voice over
“..and I am Shell's Ferrari Technology Manager.’’
[Title]
Cara Tredget
Ferrari Technology Manager
[Video footage]
Close-up of Cara’s hands on keys of instrument
Medium close of Cara playing instrument
[Marc van Rooijen] voice over
‘’My name is Marc van Rooijen...”
[Title]
Marc van Rooijen
[Video footage]
Marc sailing a boat
Close-up of the bow-wave created by small sailboat.
[Marc van Rooijen] voice over
“…and I work as a Senior Commercial Advisor in floating LNG.’’
[Title]
Marc van Rooijen
Senior Commercial Advisor for FLNG
[Video footage]
Wide shot as Marc sails the boat close to a very grassy riverbank, towards a windmill on the bank
[Mohammed Al Rayahi] voice over
‘’My name is Mohammed Al Rayahi…”
[Video footage]
Mohammed seated, smiling, small girl on his lap, woman is visible in right foreground, smiling at both of them.
[Mohammed Al Rayahi] voice over
“…and I'm a Rotating Equipment Engineer.’’
[Title]
Mohammed Al Rayahi
Rotating Equipment Engineer
[Video footage]
Close-up of small girl on Mohammed’s lap, leafing through a storybook, woman’s hand pointing to page
Three shot of Mohammed, woman and small girl looking down at the book
[Ana Flenoy] voice over
‘’My name is Ana Flenoy…”
[Title]
Ana Flenoy
[Video footage]
Medium wide low lit shot of dancers on dance floor, Ana twirling with male partner focus of shot
[Ana Flenoy] voice over
“And I'm a Drilling Engineer.”
[Title]
Ana Flenoy
Drilling Engineer
[Video footage]
Close-up as Ana and partner spin closer to the camera
Close-up of Ana’s feet in high heeled sandals as she spins on the dance floor
[Ana Flenoy] voice over
“When I tell people what I do, they don't believe me. “
[Video footage]
Pan across Ana and her partner spinning and twirling, Ana’s partner leading
[Ana Flenoy] in vision
“But it's fun. I love it.’’
[Graphics]
Shell logo on white background.
[Text displays]
Copyright, Shell International 2012
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