Prepare for your Shell interview

Energy company transformation, integrated portfolio strategy, and energy transition leadership for global oil majors.

The Interview

What Shell is looking for

Strategy Interview

Energy Transition & Portfolio Management

01Oil & Gas Portfolio Optimization

02Renewable Energy Strategy

03Energy Transition Economics

04Competitive Positioning

Behavioral Interview

01Systems Thinking

02Resilience & Adaptability

03Strategic Vision

04Stakeholder Influence

Integrated energy company navigating twin transitions//Expertise in both fossil fuels and renewables//Global energy security mindset

Practice Library

Shell exercises

Ready to ace your Shell interview?

Prepare for your Shell interview

Energy company transformation, integrated portfolio strategy, and energy transition leadership for global oil majors.

The Interview

What Shell is looking for

Strategy Interview

Energy Transition & Portfolio Management

01Oil & Gas Portfolio Optimization

02Renewable Energy Strategy

03Energy Transition Economics

04Competitive Positioning

Behavioral Interview

01Systems Thinking

02Resilience & Adaptability

03Strategic Vision

04Stakeholder Influence

Integrated energy company navigating twin transitions//Expertise in both fossil fuels and renewables//Global energy security mindset

How It Works

Master Shell Interviews

Integrated energy strategy and portfolio transition for multinational energy companies. · Click to expand

Energy Transition Economics

Practitioner

Portfolio Strategy

Practitioner

1Your Energy Goals

2Energy Case Prep

Shell invests €2B/year in renewables while fossil fuels generate 80% of profit. Design a...

CASE INTERVIEWHard

Energy · Portfolio StrategyShell

3Frameworks

Framework

Are the financial returns attractive relative to fossil fuel portfolio?

What is the true levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) including integration risk?

Solar LCOE: $25–35/MWh (down 85% since 2010)

Onshore wind: $35–45/MWh (down 70% since 2015)

Grid integration & storage costs add $15–20/MWh

What are the revenue risks as fossil fuel demand declines?

Oil demand growth flattening: +0.5% CAGR vs. +2% historically

Long-term oil price assumptions dropping: $60–80/bbl (was $100+)

Can we execute renewable builds at scale while managing technical risk?

Do we have supply chain capacity to deploy 50GW by 2035?

Global panel production: 500GW/yr capacity (sufficient)

Skilled labor shortage in turbine installation across EU/US

Battery storage economics viable at grid scale?

Li-ion battery cost: $130–150/kWh (down 90% since 2010)

8–10 year cycle = ~15–20 cycles before replacement

Will fossil fuel companies dominate the renewables transition or face disruption?

What competitive advantage do incumbent oil majors have?

Capital access: can raise $10B+/yr at 4–5% cost of capital

Land access: own or control land for solar/wind in key regions

Grid expertise & transmission assets from oil/gas infrastructure

Threat from pure-play renewables (NextEra, Ørsted) or tech entrants?

NextEra Energy (150GW renewable capacity) growing 12% CAGR

Autonomous vehicle batteries + grid storage create new demand vectors

Can we navigate regulatory and geopolitical headwinds?

Will carbon taxes or bans on oil/gas accelerate faster than expected?

EU carbon border adjustment: €80–140/ton CO2 by 2030

Unilateral oil bans unlikely but LNG demand shifting: -2% annually

Geopolitical risk: energy nationalism and supply chain fragmentation?

Critical minerals (lithium, cobalt) concentrated in 3 countries: 60% supply

US Inflation Reduction Act creates renewable subsidy arms race

Portfolio Transition Strategy

Distinctive

Energy Economics & Valuation

Strong

Competitive Positioning

Meeting Bar

Geopolitical Risk Management

Strong

4Feedback

How It Works

Master Shell Interviews

Integrated energy strategy and portfolio transition for multinational energy companies. · Click to expand

1Your Energy Goals

Energy Transition Economics

Practitioner

Portfolio Strategy

Practitioner

2Energy Case Prep

Shell invests €2B/year in renewables while fossil fuels generate 80% of profit. Design a...

CASE INTERVIEWHard

Shell

3Frameworks

Framework

Are the financial returns attractive relative to fossil fuel portfolio?

What is the true levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) including integration risk?

Solar LCOE: $25–35/MWh (down 85% since 2010)

Onshore wind: $35–45/MWh (down 70% since 2015)

Grid integration & storage costs add $15–20/MWh

What are the revenue risks as fossil fuel demand declines?

Oil demand growth flattening: +0.5% CAGR vs. +2% historically

Long-term oil price assumptions dropping: $60–80/bbl (was $100+)

Can we execute renewable builds at scale while managing technical risk?

Do we have supply chain capacity to deploy 50GW by 2035?

Global panel production: 500GW/yr capacity (sufficient)

Skilled labor shortage in turbine installation across EU/US

Battery storage economics viable at grid scale?

Li-ion battery cost: $130–150/kWh (down 90% since 2010)

8–10 year cycle = ~15–20 cycles before replacement

Will fossil fuel companies dominate the renewables transition or face disruption?

What competitive advantage do incumbent oil majors have?

Capital access: can raise $10B+/yr at 4–5% cost of capital

Land access: own or control land for solar/wind in key regions

Grid expertise & transmission assets from oil/gas infrastructure

Threat from pure-play renewables (NextEra, Ørsted) or tech entrants?

NextEra Energy (150GW renewable capacity) growing 12% CAGR

Autonomous vehicle batteries + grid storage create new demand vectors

Can we navigate regulatory and geopolitical headwinds?

Will carbon taxes or bans on oil/gas accelerate faster than expected?

EU carbon border adjustment: €80–140/ton CO2 by 2030

Unilateral oil bans unlikely but LNG demand shifting: -2% annually

Geopolitical risk: energy nationalism and supply chain fragmentation?

Critical minerals (lithium, cobalt) concentrated in 3 countries: 60% supply

US Inflation Reduction Act creates renewable subsidy arms race

4Feedback

Portfolio Transition Strategy

Distinctive

Energy Economics & Valuation

Strong

Competitive Positioning

Meeting Bar

Geopolitical Risk Management

Strong

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Practice Library

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