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Range Resources is an exploration and production firm whose operations represent a pure play in the Marcellus shale, located in the Appalachian region of Southwest Pennsylvania. The company went public as Lomak Petroleum in 1980 and later reorganized as Range Resources in 1998. After an expensive 10-year venture with a multibasin strategy, Range Resources found its identity as an Appalachian natural gas producer, offloading its Permian assets in 2013. Range quickly became a leading US gas producer after its merger with Memorial Resource Development in 2016. Following the merger, Range saw its operational unit costs rise to an uncompetitive level and subsequently sold the assets in 2020 to return to its roots as an Appalachian producer.

Shell is an integrated energy company involved in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas, as well as the manufacturing and distribution of chemicals. The company operates across several segments, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewables and energy solutions. Founded in 1907, Shell is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, and operates in over 70 countries worldwide. Its strategic strengths include a diversified portfolio with significant investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a growing focus on renewable energy and decarbonization efforts. The company's global presence and extensive supply chain network contribute to its significant competitive positioning in the energy sector.