Shell USA at a glance
Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years and is delivering secure energy supplies across America – from producing a reliable supply of oil and gas in the US Gulf of America to expanding choices for customers including fueling with biofuels to electricity generated by solar and wind.
We are working with our customers to deliver the energy the world needs today and building the energy systems of tomorrow, all while creating value for society and our shareholders.
The US is a leading destination for Shell capital. We have interests in 50 states and more than 11,000 employees. We are proud to be part of the neighborhoods and towns where our Shell family lives and works and strive to protect these places for today and for future generations.
Producing roughly 377,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day
A stake in nearly 35 GW of solar power and storage in production or in development
3,400 miles of pipeline, with over 70% of Gulf of America production flowing through dedicated Shell-operated pipelines
Largest producing leaseholder in the Gulf of America
Largest buyer of US-produced LNG for export
Largest payor of royalties to the federal government for several years
Transports 1.5 billion barrels of crude, refined products, chemicals and NGLs annually
Taxes, royalties and fees¹ paid to governments in US 2024: $4.98 billion
More than 120,353 teachers received educator development and STEM training
More than 42,387 schools participated in education and teacher development programs
Country profile
Upstream
Upstream
- Total share of US production is 377,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
- Operating ten deep-water production hubs plus one non-operated and a network of subsea infrastructure.
- Over 20 field development projects with subsea production systems.
- Largest producing leaseholder in the Gulf of America
- Production is among the lowest GHG intensity in the world when compared to other IOGP (international association of oil and gas producers) O&G producing members.
Renewables and Energy Solutions
Renewables and Energy Solutions
Battery storage
- Ownership of sonnen, a world-leading manufacturer of smart solar energy storage systems.
Biofuels
- Have an ownership stake in LanzaJet, which uses catalytic conversion to convert alcohol into aviation fuel, reducing emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel supply agreements signed with JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and Delta as well as corporate customers including Google, Deloitte and American Express Global Business Travel.
- Operational RNG facilities are Shell Galloway, Shell Bovarius, and Shell Friesian.
Electric vehicle charging
- We have EV charging points in the USA at Shell gas stations and standalone EV Hubs in high-growth EV markets.
Hydrogen
- Operating the first three heavy-duty hydrogen truck refueling stations in California, moving freight from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach into Southern California.
Onshore Wind
- A stake in onshore wind farms, providing power in California and Texas.
Power
- Providing renewable power options to commercial and industrial customers.
Solar
- 100% ownership of Savion, a solar developer based in Kansas City, with solar and storage facilities currently under development.
- Powering Shell operations with solar: 326 KW at Stockton Shell Oil distribution terminal; 300 KW at Shell Technology Center Houston.
- Stake in Silicon Ranch, a solar company headquartered in Nashville, TN.
Mobility, Trading and Supply
Mobility, Trading and Supply
Retail
- Approximately 12,000 Shell-branded fuel stations across the USA, serving 7 million customers daily.
*Jiffy Lube®
- Over 2,000 locations providing oil changes, tire rotations and other preventive vehicle maintenance.³
Trading
- Shell Trading (US) Company trades crude oil, refined products, low carbon fuels, chemical feedstocks, natural gas / LNG, electrical power, environmental products, biofuels and freight.
- Shell is the largest buyer of US-produced LNG for export and has built a global LNG marine bunkering network.
Shell Energy North America
- Trades and markets natural gas, wholesale and retail power, as well as environmental and risk management products.
- Over 25 years in gas and power sales in the United States.
- More than 210 million MWh – annual wholesale and retail power sales in North America.
Midstream
- Owns, operates, develops and acquires pipelines and other midstream and logistics assets.
- Owns and operates five crude and product storage facilities and two caverns across the US.
- Own / operate approximately 3,400 miles of active pipeline.
- 70% of Gulf of America production flows through Shell-operated pipelines.
- Transports 1.5 billion barrels of crude, refined products, chemicals and NGLs annually.
Chemicals and Products
Chemicals and Products
Refining
- Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Norco – St. Charles Parish, LA: integrated refining and chemicals asset.
Chemicals
Lubricants
- Six plants where lubricants are blended and packaged for sale:
- Fowlerville, MI;
- Galena Park, TX;
- Newell, WV;
- River Rouge, MI;
- Tehachapi, CA;
- Wilmington, CA; and
- Also, 49% stake in Blue Tide Environmental that produces re-refined base oil in Baytown, TX.
Shell Catalysts and Technologies
- Provides leading catalysts, technical services and licensed process technologies to refiners, gas treating facilities and chemical plants around the world:
- Martinez, CA;
- Michigan City, IN; and
- Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
¹ Paid or collected for the country/state. Various state tax credits are available for use in determining net state tax liability before applicable credits.
Most information contained in this information sheet is current as of April 2026. Certain numbers in this material are rounded.
*Pennzoil Quaker State Company DBA SOPUS Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell USA, Inc., has entered an agreement to sell Jiffy Lube International. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and closing conditions.
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