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Innovation Milestones

Shell’s history is full of examples of how we’ve powered progress through new ideas and pioneering technology. On this page, we’ve looked at some of the key areas where we’ve made breakthroughs over the years, and where we’re still pushing boundaries today.

1922

Shell pump station

First Shell retail pump opened.

1961

Lubricants, fuels, and oils

Pulau Bukom – first refinery in Singapore.

1981

Aviation

Aviation fueling begins at Changi Airport.

2000

Fuels

Launch of performance fuel that’s invented in Bukom.

2010

Project and sites

Shell Eastern Petrochemicals Complex completed.

2016

Shell Recharge

Shell first to offer EV charging at service stations.

2020

Transformation

Shell SG transformation through in people, assets and capabilities investments.

2022

Aviation

Shell was first to supply sustainable aviation fuel to customers in Singapore.

Mobility

Mobility expanding EV charging by winning tender to provide EV chargers at public car parks.

Electric Ferry

Shell unveiled first electric ferry in Singapore and to trial hydrogen fuel cell for ships.