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Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR Class A

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Royal Dutch Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2019, it produced 2.0 million barrels of liquids and 11.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At year-end 2019, reserves stood at 11.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent (including equity companies), 37% of which consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with capacity of 2.9 mmbd located in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe and sells 18 mtpa of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Central Europe, China, Singapore, and North America.

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Carel van Bylandtlaan 30
The Hague, 2596 HR, United Kingdom
T +31 703779111
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Integrated
Most Recent Earnings Mar 31, 2020
Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2020
Stock Type —
Employees 83,000

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