A Century of Royal Dutch Shell — Season 1, Episode 3: Keeping Competitive in Turbulent Oil Markets
Documentary • 42 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
This was a period in which Shell had to keep competitive in turbulent oil markets. The demand for gas increased, making gas Shell's second most important product. At the same time the Group remained a strong oil company and a major player in petrochemicals.
About A Century of Royal Dutch Shell
Modern history is steeped in oil. Oil is a fuel as well as a raw material for such products as plastics or detergents. Oil is the driving force behind major technological, economic and social developments, even revolutions and wars. The 20th century has lightly been called the century of oil. For most of the last century and until the present day, Royal Dutch Shell has been one of the largest oil companies in the world. From its creating in 1907 the company played a key role in the global oil industry.