Founded in February 1907, Royal Dutch Shell Plc Shell is an international energy company with expertise in the exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals in more than 90 countries around the globe. The company is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands and operates through the following segments: Integrated Gas, Upstream, Oil Products, Chemicals, and Corporate. The Integrated Gas segment manages liquefied natural gas activities and the conversion of natural gas into gas to liquids fuels and other products. The Upstream segment manages the exploration for and extraction of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The Oil Products segment manages the Refining and Trading and Marketing classes of business. The Chemicals segment operates manufacturing plants and its marketing network. The Corporate segment comprises holdings and treasury, self-insurance activities, and headquarters and central functions of the company.