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OMV AG is an integrated oil and gas company involved in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and gas, as well as providing chemical solutions. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, OMV operates in three primary segments: upstream, covering exploration and production activities; downstream, including refining and marketing of petroleum products; and its chemicals business, mainly through the subsidiary Borealis. The company's geographic footprint extends across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. OMV's strategic strengths lie in its integrated business model and its position in both the energy and chemicals markets, which allows for diverse revenue streams and risk mitigation in volatile markets. Founded in 1956, OMV has evolved through strategic acquisitions and joint ventures to enhance its operational capabilities and expand its global presence.

Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2023, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At end-2023, reserves stood at 9.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 49% 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 capacity of 1.6 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe and sells about 12 million tons per year of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Central Europe, China, Singapore, and North America.