Shell Oil Company, its subsidiaries and the companies in which Shell Oil holds a substantial interest have extensive operations in the United States. These organizations explore, develop, produce, purchase, transport and market crude oil and natural gas. They also purchase, manufacture, transport and market oil and chemical products and provide technical and business services.

The Shell companies operating in the United States include Shell Chemicals, Shell Exploration & Production, Shell Services International and several joint ventures and alliances.

Including its consolidated companies and its share in equity companies, Shell Oil Company is one of America's leading oil and natural gas producers, natural gas marketers, gasoline marketers and petrochemical manufacturers. Shell Oil is the leading oil and gas producer in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and is a recognized pioneer in oil and gas exploration and production technology.

Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies.