Our corporate history
Discover how Shell became one of today's major energy companies.
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Our history
What began as a small shop selling antiques and later sea shells in London nearly 200 years ago is today one of the world’s major energy companies.
Our history in Hong Kong
Shell has done business in Hong Kong for more than a century. In its early years, Shell supplied mainly kerosene for lighting and cooking, but the growth of transport and industry has increased the company’s size and diversity enormously.
History of our logo
For more than 100 years the name Shell, our logo the pecten and our distinctive red and yellow colours have identified our brand.
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Shell's race history
Learn how our fuels and technology have powered Ferrari for almost 60 years.