Shell USA (Shell plc)

NYSE: SHEL

Updated Mar 29, 2026

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Integrated · Supermajor

Shell USA (Shell plc)

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Shell's US headquarters in Houston manages one of the world's largest energy companies' extensive American operations.

Founded: 1907 (Royal Dutch Shell heritage)
Employees: 90,000+ globally
Revenue: $316 billion (2023)
HQ: Houston, TX (US HQ)

Deepwater Gulf of MexicoLNG TradingChemicalsShale Oil & Gas

Shell USA, Inc. is the United States subsidiary of Shell plc, one of the world's largest energy companies. Shell's US operations are headquartered in Houston, Texas, where the company employs thousands of workers across its upstream, downstream, and integrated gas businesses. Shell has deep roots in Houston, with its Deer Park refinery being one of the largest in the country.

Headquarters

Houston, TX (US HQ)

Founded

1907 (Royal Dutch Shell heritage)

Employees

90,000+ globally

Revenue

$316 billion (2023)

CEO

Wael Sawan (Global CEO)

Website

shell.us

History of Shell USA (Shell plc)

Shell has operated in the US since the early 1900s. The company's Houston presence expanded dramatically over the decades, particularly with the Deer Park refinery and extensive Gulf of Mexico operations. In 2022, Shell sold its interest in the Deer Park refinery to Pemex. Shell's presence in Houston remains substantial, with major offices and trading operations.

Operations & Business Segments

Shell's US operations include deepwater production in the Gulf of Mexico (Appomattox, Vito, and other major platforms), shale operations in the Permian Basin, one of the world's largest LNG trading operations, and extensive chemicals manufacturing facilities along the Gulf Coast.

Headquarters Location

Houston, TX (US HQ)

Key Specialties & Capabilities

Deepwater Gulf of MexicoLNG TradingChemicalsShale Oil & GasEnergy TradingRenewable Energy

Frequently Asked Questions About Shell USA (Shell plc)

Is Shell headquartered in Houston?▾

Shell plc is headquartered in London, but Shell USA—its US subsidiary—is headquartered in Houston, Texas, which serves as the hub for Shell's extensive American operations.

What does Shell do in Houston?▾

Shell's Houston operations include managing Gulf of Mexico deepwater production, LNG trading, chemicals, and its US commercial operations. Houston is the center of Shell's American business.

Does Shell still own the Deer Park refinery?▾

Shell sold its 50% interest in the Deer Park refinery to Mexico's Pemex in 2022. However, Shell maintains extensive operations throughout the Houston area.

What does Shell USA (Shell plc) do in Houston?▾

Shell USA (Shell plc) is a integrated company based in Houston, TX (US HQ). Shell's US headquarters in Houston manages one of the world's largest energy companies' extensive American operations.

Where is Shell USA (Shell plc) headquartered?▾

Shell USA (Shell plc) is headquartered in Houston, TX (US HQ), founded in 1907 (Royal Dutch Shell heritage). The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the integrated sector.