2022-1 Shell Techxplorer Digest: Women In Technology
Shell TechXplorer Digest is a magazine that showcases the breadth and depth of scientific research and technology applications within Shell. Most articles in this edition have been written by Shell鈥檚 talented female technologists in the first half of 2022, in celebration of International Women鈥檚 Day.
The technical articles in this publication are grouped according to whether they contribute most to Shell始s Upstream, Transition or Growth strategic themes. The Regular Features is the article series written or compiled by TechXplorer's editors based on input from technologists who are involved in the projects.
A little friction is a sign of progress
After more than 30 years at Shell, Marjan van Loon is stepping down as President Director Shell Nederland, and leaving the company. With TechXplorer she shares her thoughts on the trajectory for research and development in the Netherlands, for the energy sector and more.
Shell Techxplorer Digest: Edition 2022 Volume 1
Regular Features
Human Resources
Shell鈥檚 human resources function is helping build the company of tomorrow.
Recognising the individual: Promoting diversity and inclusion (PDF)
Digital@work
Computational science is having a profound impact on materials science research.
How is machine learning changing the game for materials science research? (PDF)
adVENTURE
McRock Capital is funding investment in the Industrial Internet of Things.
McRock鈥榥鈥檙oll: Striking a chord with the industrial internet (PDF)
Open Frontiers
Revolutionary thinking for a net-zero future.
Playing the innovation long game: Looking to the future (PDF)
Xternal Connect
As chancellor of the University of Houston System and president of the University of Houston, USA, Renu is a groundbreaking female role model in higher education.
Upstream
An innovative hybrid renewable power system is helping Shell Malaysia Exploration and Production to reduce its carbon footprint.
Unmanned wellhead platform powered by a solar鈥搘ind hybrid (PDF)
Transition
Through its involvement with the Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium, Shell is helping the chemical sector become the producing sector of the future.
A knowledge graph pilot with US company TigerGraph has enabled Integrated Gas asset Shell QGC to visualise and understand its information, digital and technology costs in a clear and intuitive way.
Knowledge graph technology: Linking businesses with their data (PDF)
A Qatar Foundation funded project has resulted in the development of a smart corrosion coupon for sour gas service.
Ramping up safety in gas pipelines by smart corrosion monitoring (PDF)
The lubricants business is working on the gradual transformation of its packaging portfolio to enable it to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging materials.
Understanding sustainability in the packaging life cycle (PDF)
The transformation of Shell鈥檚 Rheinland re铿乶ery will enable Shell to become a frontrunner in the supply of sustainable transportation fuels, including aviation fuel.
Relli+: Repurposing Rheinland for fuelling sustainable aviation (PDF)
A new lubricants technology laboratory at Shell Technology Centre Bangalore is enhancing relationships with key customers, developing new markets and demonstrating technology leadership.
Supporting APAC markets with a new STCB lubricants laboratory (PDF)
Shell is working to develop a range of tools and techniques to help ensure the safe storage of carbon dioxide for permanent sequestration and of hydrogen as an energy carrier.
Energy transition value chains require reliable subsurface storage (PDF)
There are challenges for the commercialisation of long-distance hydrogen supply chains, but Shell is working to address these on multiple fronts.
Unlocking markets with large-scale, renewable hydrogen supply chains (PDF)
Growth
To ensure its market leadership and maintain good relationships with its customers, Shell must know as much as possible about the engine operating conditions in hybrid electric vehicles.
Getting ahead: Bespoke lubricants for hybrid electric vehicles (PDF)