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Esso S.A.F. operates in the oil and gas industry, focusing on the refining and distribution of petroleum products. The company manages operations that involve refining crude oil into various products, which include fuels and lubricants, aligning with the broader efforts of the ExxonMobil group. Esso S.A.F. is headquartered in France, where it maintains a significant operational footprint in the distribution network across the region. With a longstanding presence in the petroleum sector, the company benefits from its integration with ExxonMobil’s global activities, providing strategic advantages such as advanced technology and industry expertise. These resources support its efforts in effectively serving regional energy needs and maintaining its market position in France.

Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At end-2025, reserves stood at 8.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 44% of which consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.4 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and sells about 9 million tons per year of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in NorthWestern Europe, China, and North America.