Shell has reviewed its strategy
Shell ‘refocuses’ hydrogen strategy on trucks and industry
Oil major drops plans for hydrogen in light mobility and cuts jobs in wider overhaul of low-carbon solutions business
Shell has dropped plans to supply hydrogen to the light mobility market in a strategic shift that will see its hydrogen business prioritise heavy-duty mobility and industrial applications. In the light mobility sector, which includes passenger cars and vans, Shell will continue to invest in electric vehicle (EV) charging. “As part of Shell’s drive to create more value with less emissions through a focus on performance, discipline and simplification, we are making some changes to our hydrogen business, refocusing it on the core areas of heavy transport and industry,” the company told Hydrogen Economist. “Our global hydrogen portfolio remains a key part of our efforts to address the commercial
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