British-Dutch oil and gas multinational Shell opened a new major technology hub in Bangalore — a 52 acre, custom-built facility – that can house up to 1,500 scientists and engineers, who will work on worldwide innovative energy projects.
This third center, which is similar to those in Amsterdam and Houston, will have specialists who will work closely with experts from external industrial partners, universities, and institutes. In India, chemistry and catalysis research is done in collaboration with the Indian Institutes of Technology.
“Collaboration is essential to meet our biggest challenge: timely development and deployment of the best and affordable energy solutions, for today and for the future as the world transitions to a low carbon energy system,” said Harry Brekelmans, Shell’s Projects & Technology Director.
Using its IH2 (waste to fuel) technology, this center will help pioneer efforts to turn forestry, agricultural and city-generated waste into transportation fuels, with a new demonstration plant built at the site, reports the Economic Times.
“The center is slated to play a prominent role in Shell India’s aspiration to custom-build a portfolio of new energy solutions specifically suited to India’s energy challenges,” Nitin Prasad, Chairman of Shell Companies in India, said.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
