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Shaping Tomorrow with Shell
Discover how Shell’s journey in Singapore has been one of bold vision and innovation.
From our pioneering spirit beginning over 130 years ago, to leading the charge in the energy transition today, Shell has grown alongside Singapore - fueling lives, supporting energy security, and embracing sustainability.
Hear from Aw Kah Peng and Min Tay as they reflect on Shell’s milestones: the first pump on Orchard Road, the first oil refinery in Singapore on Bukom, and many other firsts.
Learn how Shell continues to reimagine energy through cleaner fuels like LNG and sustainable aviation fuel for a lower-carbon future. This is more than a story of energy - it’s a story of people, progress, and partnership.
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Title: Shaping Tomorrow with Shell
Duration: {2:00} minutes
Shaping Tomorrow with Shell Transcript
[Inspiring music, accompanied by archival footage from Shell]
{Aw Kah Peng speaking}
{Over 130 years ago, Shell’s journey in Singapore began.
With Singapore as an outpost for storing and distributing oil into the Far East markets, the foundation for Shell in Singapore was laid.
Even in those early days, it was always about bringing energy to people.}
[SG60 Shaping Tomorrow intro animation]
{Aw Kah Peng speaking}
{That pioneering spirit continued with the first Shell pump on Orchard Road, a refinery on Pulau Bukom, and many other firsts.}
[Lower Third: Aw Kah Peng, Chairman, Shell Companies in Singapore]
{We are proud to have grown and evolved with Singapore.
Today, Shell powers life in ways you might not always see.
When the lights come on, when ships sail through our busy waters, or even when you fuel or charge your ride, Shell is woven into the rhythm of everyday life.}
{Min Tay speaking}
[Lower Third: Min Tay, Head of e-Mobility, Shell Mobility and Convenience Singapore]
{This same spirit of bold thinking guides our energy transition today.
In 2019, we were the first fuel retailer here to introduce EV charging points at our stations.
From LNG to sustainable aviation fuel, we continue to reimagine energy, to push boundaries for a lower-carbon future.}
{Aw Kah Peng speaking}
[Footage of Shell staff in meetings and working]
{Through the decades, our business involves hundreds of skilled Singaporeans
working across engineering, innovation, energy supply, trading and marketing.
Singapore is our hub. Where ideas become real.}
{Min Tay speaking} [Footage of Shell service stations]
{Shell introduced Singapore’s first smart and clean energy-powered service
stations at Tampines, Pasir Ris, and Lakeview.
With rooftop solar panels and battery storage, these stations offer the fastest EV
charging in Singapore, with the ability to deliver a full charge in under 15 minutes.
At Shell, mobility is becoming holistic. It’s not just places to refuel, but spaces for
convenience, coffee breaks, and even picking up your favourite food.}
{Aw Kah Peng speaking}
{You’ll always see us changing, never standing still. We are always embracing
new ideas, driving innovation, and advancing alongside Singapore. Because at
Shell, we know it’s people who power progress.}
[SG60 Shaping Tomorrow outro animation]
[Mediacorp brandstudio x Shell logo]
