Operating Segments [Abstract]
Operating Segments [Abstract]
Operating Segments [Abstract]
Summary of Remeasurements
Disclosure Of Remeasurement Of Net Defined Benefit Liability Asset Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Remeasurement of Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset) [Text Block]
Interest expense
Total
Interest expense
Sales, retirements and other movements
Disposals, Retirements And Other Movements, Right-of-Use Assets
Disposals, Retirements And Other Movements, Right-of-Use Assets
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Unrecognised deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and credits carried forward
Unused tax credits for which no deferred tax asset recognised
Gas assets
Gas Assets [Member]
Gas Assets
Remuneration [A]
Wages and salaries
Brent crude oil ($/b)
Brent Crude Oil [Member]
Brent crude oil .
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Disclosure of significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurement of liabilities [line items]
Disclosure of significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurement of liabilities [line items]
June
June [Member]
June
Dividends paid
Dividends paid, ordinary shares
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, intangible assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets other than goodwill
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, intangible assets other than goodwill
Income not subject to tax at standard statutory rates
Tax Effect Of Income Not Subject To Tax At Statutory Rates
Tax effect of income not subject to tax at statutory rates.
Total increase (decrease)
Increase (decrease) in other provisions
Levels of fair value hierarchy [domain]
Levels of fair value hierarchy [domain]
Percentage increase in interest in the Scotford upgrader and Quest Carbon Capture (CCS) facility
Percentage Increase in Interest in the Scotford Upgrader and Quest Carbon Capture (CCS) Facility
Percentage Increase in Interest in the Scotford Upgrader and Quest Carbon Capture (CCS) Facility
3.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2049
3.125% Guaranteed Notes Due 2049 [Member]
3.125% Guaranteed Notes Due 2049
Assets and liabilities [domain]
Assets and liabilities [domain]
Dividend yield period
Projection Period, Dividend Yield
Projection Period, Dividend Yield
Share price volatility period
Projection Period, Share Price Volatility
Projection Period, Share Price Volatility
Inter-segment
Elimination of intersegment amounts [member]
Disclosure of legal proceedings and other contingencies [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Legal Proceedings And Other Contingencies [Line Items]
Disclosure of legal proceedings and other contingencies line item.
Impairment losses on right-of-use assets
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, right-of-use assets
Increase in long-term chemical margin assumptions (USD per ton)
Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions, Per Ton
Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions, Per Ton
Shell plc shareholders
Dividends paid to equity holders of parent, classified as financing activities
Retirement benefits (see Note 24)
Postemployment Benefit Expense Defined Benefit Plans And Defined Contribution Plan
Post employment benefit expense defined benefit plans and defined contribution plan.
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis]
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis]
Between 2 and 3 years
Between 2 and 3 years
Later than two years and not later than three years [member]
Derivative financial instruments
Adjustments for gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives
Currency translation differences
Currency Translation Differences Decommissioning Restoration And Other Provisions
Currency translation differences decommissioning restoration and other provisions.
Assets exposed to climate related risks
Percentage Of Tested Assets Exposed To Climate Related Risks
Percentage Of Tested Assets Exposed To Climate Related Risks
Amounts offset
Gross financial assets set off against financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
Local funding threshold
Local Funding Threshold, Pension Plan Transition Plan
Local Funding Threshold, Pension Plan Transition Plan
Other reconciling items
Other tax effects for reconciliation between accounting profit and tax expense (income)
Equity instruments remeasurements
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, gains (losses) from investments in equity instruments
Bonds
Bond Issued [Member]
Bonds.
Sales
Sales, fair value measurement, assets
Summary of Right-of-use Assets
Disclosure of quantitative information about right-of-use assets [text block]
Fair value measurements
Description of accounting policy for fair value measurement [text block]
Income before taxation and share of profit of joint ventures and associates
Income Loss Before Tax And Share Of Profit Loss Of Associates And Joint Ventures Accounted For Using Equity Method
Income loss before tax and share of profit loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method.
Investments in equity securities
Investments in equity securities
Purchase of financial instruments, classified as investing activities
Shares held in trust
Shares Held In Trust [Member]
Shares held in trust.
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table]
Between 11 and 15 years
Later Than Eleven Years And Not Later Than Fifteen Years [Member]
Later than eleven years and not later than fifteen years.
Fair value through profit or loss, designated
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, designated upon initial recognition or subsequently, category [member]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Emission schemes and related environmental programmes
Description of accounting policy for environment related expense [text block]
Statement of comprehensive income [abstract]
3.750% Guaranteed Notes due 2046
3.750% Guaranteed Notes Due 2046 46C [Member]
3.750% Guaranteed Notes Due 2046 46C
Decrease in recoverable amount of assets
Decrease In Recoverable Amount Of Property Plant And Equipment
Decrease In Recoverable Amount Of Property Plant And Equipment
Statement of changes in equity [line items]
Statement of changes in equity [line items]
Climate Change and Energy Transition [Abstract]
Climate Change and Energy Transition [Abstract]
Climate Change and Energy Transition [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share ($ per share)
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
Sales, retirements and other movements
Increase (decrease) through other changes, goodwill
Carrying amount of interests in associates
Investments in associates reported in separate financial statements
Provisions for impairments deducted from trade and other receivables
Provision For Impairment Deducted From Trade And Other Receivable
Provision for impairment deducted from trade and other receivable.
Currency translation differences
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, goodwill
Disclosure of geographical areas [table]
Disclosure of geographical areas [table]
Interest and Other Income
Disclosure of interest income [text block]
Decrease in current receivables
Adjustments for decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable
Dividends proposed or declared before financial statements authorised for issue but not recognised as distribution to owners
Dividends proposed or declared before financial statements authorised for issue but not recognised as distribution to owners
Reclassified to the balance sheet
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassified To The Balance Sheet
Accumulated other comprehensive income reclassified to the balance Sheet.
Onerous contracts
Onerous contracts provision [member]
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Exploration And Evaluation Assets [Table]
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Exploration And Evaluation Assets [Table]
Disclosure of detailed information about exploration and evaluation assets table.
Additions
Acquisitions through business combinations, intangible assets and goodwill
Trade and other payables
Trade and other non-current payables
Total, non-current
Trade and other non-current payables
Main competitors
Number Of Main Competitors
Number Of Main Competitors
Derivative financial instruments
Current derivative financial liabilities
Fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, category [member]
Statement of financial position [abstract]
Global oil production %
Percentage Of Global Oil Production
Percentage Of Global Oil Production
Interest Expense
Disclosure of interest expense [text block]
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Net Carrying Amount Of Derivative Contracts [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Net Carrying Amount Of Derivative Contracts [Line Items]
Line item represents fair value measurement of net carrying amount of derivative contracts.
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates [Table]
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates [Table]
Disclosure of joint ventures and associates.
Other
Other operating income (expense)
Exchange rate differences
Tax Effect Of Exchange Rate Differences
Tax Effect Of Exchange Rate Differences
Cover [Abstract]
Repurchases of shares
Payments to acquire or redeem entity's shares
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Number of share options outstanding (in shares)
Number Of Share Options Outstanding
Number of share options outstanding.
Equity instruments remeasurements
Equity Instrument Remeasurements [Member]
Equity instrument remeasurements.
Defined benefit plans [axis]
Defined benefit plans [axis]
Interest income on plan assets
Interest income, defined benefit plans
Fixed assets
Fixed assets
Investments Accounted For Using Equity Method, Tangible And Intangible Assets
Investments Accounted For Using Equity Method, Tangible And Intangible Assets
Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA
Provisions
Description of accounting policy for provisions [text block]
Percentage reduction of emissions by 2030
Percentage Reduction Of Emissions by 2030, Alternative One
Percentage Reduction Of Emissions by 2030, Alternative One
Total current liabilities other than liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale
Current liabilities other than liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale
Summary of impairments
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [text block]
Australia gas and power
Australia Gas And Power [Member]
Australia Gas And Power
Disclosure Of Legal Proceedings And Other Contingencies [Table]
Disclosure Of Legal Proceedings And Other Contingencies [Table]
Disclosure of legal proceedings and other contingencies table.
Non-current beginning balance
Non-current ending balance
Longterm Decommissioning Restoration And Other Provisions
Longterm decommissioning restoration and other provisions.
Trading and Supply
Trading And Supply Segment [Member]
Trading And Supply Segment
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [table]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [table]
Summary of Employee Costs
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Employment Costs Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of detailed information about employment costs.
Supplier finance arrangements [axis]
Supplier finance arrangements [axis]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Unrecognised taxable temporary differences associated with undistributed retained earnings of investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates
Temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, branches and associates and interests in joint arrangements for which deferred tax liabilities have not been recognised
Total remeasurements
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from gain (loss) on remeasurement in other comprehensive income
Provision for decommissioning and restoration, undiscounted
Provision For Decommissioning And Restoration, Undiscounted
Provision For Decommissioning And Restoration, Undiscounted
Disclosure Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other offsetting instruments
Amounts Subject To Enforceable Master Netting Arrangement Or Similar Agreement Not Set Off Against Other Financial Liabilities
Amounts subject to enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement not set off against other financial liabilities.
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment, including right-of-use assets [table]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment, including right-of-use assets [table]
Comprehensive income for the period
Comprehensive income for the period
Comprehensive income
Diluted earnings per share ($ per share)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
Committed credit facility, due In 2026
Committed Credit Facility, Due In 2026 [Member]
Committed Credit Facility, Due In 2026
Summary of Defined Benefit Plan Obligations and Assets
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [text block]
Basis of Preparation
Disclosure of basis of preparation of financial statements [text block]
Net amounts as presented
Net financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements in statement of financial position
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Earnings To Income [Table]
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Earnings To Income [Table]
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Earnings To Income [Table]
Taxation
Description of accounting policy for taxes other than income tax [text block]
Natural Gas Pipeline System [Axis]
Natural Gas Pipeline System [Axis]
Natural Gas Pipeline System
Manufacturing, supply and distribution
Manufacturing Supply And Distribution [Member]
Manufacturing supply and distribution.
Total assets
Investments in securities, at beginning of period
Investments in securities, at end of period
Assets
Disclosure Of Average Number Of Employees [Table]
Disclosure Of Average Number Of Employees [Table]
Disclosure of average number of employees [Table]
Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Expense [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Expense [Line Items]
Disclosure of share-based compensation expense.
Total
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Net Carrying Amounts Of Derivative Contracts At Fair Value
Net carrying amounts of derivative contracts at fair value.
Lubricants
Lubricants [Member]
Lubricants
2028
Two Thousand And Twenty Eight [Member]
Two Thousand And Twenty Eight
Associates [domain]
Associates [domain]
Tax effects of:
Tax Effect Of [Abstract]
Tax Effect Of Abstract]
Acquisitions and sales of interests in a business
Description of accounting policy for business combinations [text block]
Total
Current tax expense (income) and adjustments for current tax of prior periods
Summary of Maturity Analysis of Finance Lease Receivables
Disclosure of maturity analysis of finance lease payments receivable [text block]
Goodwill
Description of accounting policy for goodwill [text block]
Credit risk
Credit risk [member]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Types of interest rates [axis]
Types of interest rates [axis]
Other comprehensive income
Income Tax Relating To Components Of Other Comprehensive Income, Deferred Tax Assets
Income Tax Relating To Components Of Other Comprehensive Income, Deferred Tax Assets
Revenue
Third-party revenue, by origin
Total revenue
Revenue
Debt maturity period, long-term debt
Long Term Borrowings Maximum Maturity Period
Long term borrowings maximum maturity period.
Equity securities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Reclassified to retained earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassified To Retained Earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income reclassified to retained earnings.
Net amounts
Net financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
Rest of the world
Rest of The World [Member]
Rest of The World
Debt
Disclosure of borrowings [text block]
Assets classified as held for sale
Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners
Number of shares
Issued capital [member]
Short-term debt
Current borrowings
Employees
Disclosure of information about employees [text block]
Classes of other provisions [domain]
Classes of other provisions [domain]
Other reserves
Total
Other reserves [member]
Directors and Senior Management
Disclosure of information about key management personnel [text block]
Accruals and deferred income, current
Accruals and deferred income classified as current
The amount of accruals and deferred income classified as current. [Refer: Accruals and deferred income]
Disclosure of quantitative information about right-of-use assets [table]
Disclosure of quantitative information about right-of-use assets [table]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Current cost of supplies adjustment before taxation
Current Cost Of Supplies Adjustment
Current Cost Of Supplies Adjustment
Retirement benefits
Retirement benefit assets
Non-current assets
Non-current net defined benefit asset
Exploration costs
Description of accounting policy for exploration and evaluation expenditures [text block]
Major inspection costs useful economic life
Major Inspection Costs Useful Economic Life
Major inspection costs useful economic life.
Capital expenditure
Capital expenditure
Purchase of other long-term assets, classified as investing activities
Assets Held For Sale
Disclosure of non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale [text block]
Information Provider Name And Scenario [Domain]
Information Provider Name And Scenario [Domain]
Information Provider Name And Scenario
Methane emissions intensity (in percent)
Methane Emissions Intensity
Methane Emissions Intensity
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Total current assets other than non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners
Current assets other than non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners
Prepayments and deferred charges
Current prepayments and current accrued income
The amount of current prepayments and current accrued income. [Refer: Prepayments; Accrued income]
Termination and related amounts
Termination benefits expense
2.75% Guaranteed Notes due 2030
2.75% Guaranteed Notes Due 2030 [Member]
2.75% Guaranteed Notes Due 2030
Exploration well write-offs
Amounts charged to expense
Tangible Exploration And Evaluation Assets Amount Charged To Expense
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets amount charged to expense.
Malaysian ringgit
Malaysia, Ringgits
Applicable tax charge at standard statutory tax rates
Tax expense (income) at applicable tax rate
Committed credit facilities
Committed Credit Facility [Member]
Committed credit facility.
Disposals of property, plant and equipment
Disposals, property, plant and equipment
Amounts due to joint ventures and associates, non-current
Non-current payables to related parties
Number of projects awaiting further development concepts
Number Of New Wells In Process Of Drilling
Number of new wells in process of drilling.
Assets
Assets [abstract]
Impairment loss due to reasonably possible increase in long-term chemical margin assumptions
Impairment Loss Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions
Impairment Loss Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions
Additions pending determination of proved reserves
Tangible Exploration And Evaluation Assets Additions Pending Determination Of Proved Reserves
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets additions pending determination of proved reserves.
Sales, retirements and other movements
Disposals and retirements, intangible assets other than goodwill
Performance Share Awards (PSA)
Performance Share Awards (PSA) [Member]
Performance Share Awards (PSA)
Current assets
Current assets [abstract]
Adjustments in respect to changes in asset ceiling
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from gain (loss) on changes in effect of limiting net defined benefit asset to asset ceiling excluding interest income or expense
Between 6 and 10 years
Later Than Six Years And Not Later Than Ten Years [Member]
Later than six years and not later than ten years.
Current
Other payables, current
Other current payables
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Revenue [abstract]
Non-current assets
Non-current assets [abstract]
Presentation of leases for lessee [abstract]
Presentation of leases for lessee [abstract]
Audit-related fees
Auditor's remuneration for other services
Assets tested for exposure to climate related risks
Percentage Of Assets Tested For Exposure To Climate Related Risks
Percentage Of Assets Tested For Exposure To Climate Related Risks
Capital management [Line Items]
Capital management [Line Items]
Capital management
Taxation
Disclosure of income tax [text block]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Supplier finance arrangements [domain]
Supplier finance arrangements [domain]
Carrying amount of assets under construction
Property, plant and equipment, expenditures recognised in course of its construction
Exploration and evaluation assets [member]
Exploration and evaluation assets [member]
Revenue recognition
Description of accounting policy for recognition of revenue [text block]
Interest rate and currency swaps
Interest Rate And Currency Swap Contracts [Member]
Interest Rate And Currency Swap Contracts
Schedule of Difference in Contractual Cash Flows for Debt Excluding Lease Liabilities with the Carrying Amount
Disclosure Of Difference In Contractual Cash Flows For Debt Excluding Finance Lease Liabilities Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of difference in contractual cash flows for debt excluding finance lease liabilities.
Settlements
Settlements, Obligations
Settlements, Obligations
Other
Other finance income (cost)
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil [Member]
ExxonMobil
Other debt:
Other Debt [Abstract]
Other Debt [abstract]
Debt securities at amortised cost
Financial assets at amortised cost
Interest paid
Interest paid, classified as financing activities
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Aggregate difference between fair value at initial recognition and transaction price yet to be recognised in profit or loss
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [table]
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [table]
Schedule of Share Awards Under the PSP and LTIP
Disclosure of number and weighted average exercise prices of share options [text block]
Software
Computer software [member]
Impairment reversal due to decrease in long-term refining margin assumptions
Impairment Reversal Due To Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Refining Margin Assumptions
Impairment Reversal Due To Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Refining Margin Assumptions
10% percentage appreciation
Ten Percentage Appreciation [Member]
Ten percentage appreciation.
Amounts due to joint ventures and associates, current
Current payables to related parties
Cash
Cash
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [line items]
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [line items]
Depreciation, depletion and amortisation
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss
Short-term benefits
Short-term employee benefits expense
Impairment (impairments)/reversals
Impairment Reversals/(Impairments), Net of Tax
Impairment Reversals/(Impairments), Net of Tax
Commodity price risk
Commodity price risk [member]
4.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2035
4.125% Guaranteed Notes Due 2035 35A [Member]
4.125% Guaranteed Notes Due 2035 35A
Value of damages sought
Value of Damages Sought
Value of Damages Sought
Dividend declared per share (in usd per share)
Dividends proposed or declared before financial statements authorised for issue but not recognised as distribution to owners per share
Plan participants' contributions
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from contributions to plan by plan participants
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy [Axis]
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy [Axis]
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy
Current debt
Current Debt [Member]
Current debt.
All other segments
All other segments [member]
Recognised in other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Recognised
Accumulated other comprehensive income recognised.
Types of financial assets [domain]
Types of financial assets [domain]
Percentage increase in commodity price assumptions
Percentage Of Reasonably Possible Increase In Commodity Price Assumption
Percentage Of Reasonably Possible Increase In Commodity Price Assumption
Share-based compensation
Increase (decrease) through share-based payment transactions, equity
Value at risk
Value at risk
Amount of provisions expected to be utilized
Provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs
Non-current
Other payables, non-current
Other non-current payables
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [member]
Men
Men [Member]
Men [Member]
Disclosure Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Disclosure Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Disclosure of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Non-current assets
Non-current assets
Currency translation differences
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Reconciliation of changes in other provisions [abstract]
Reconciliation of changes in other provisions [abstract]
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Net Carrying Amount Of Derivative Contracts [Table]
Disclosure Of Fair Value Measurement Of Net Carrying Amount Of Derivative Contracts [Table]
Schedule disclosing fair value measurement of net carrying amount of derivative contracts.
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table]
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table]
Tax on identified items [D]
Tax on Identified Items
Tax on Identified Items
Summary of Interest and Other Income
Disclosure of other operating income (expense) [text block]
Net foreign exchange losses on financing activities
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
Classes of property, plant and equipment [axis]
Classes of property, plant and equipment [axis]
Summary of Identified Items by Segment
Summary of Identified Items by Segment [Table Text Block]
Summary of Identified Items by Segment
Classes of property, plant and equipment [domain]
Classes of property, plant and equipment [domain]
Climate change and energy transition
Disclosure of Climate Change and Energy Transition [Text Block]
Disclosure of Climate Change and Energy Transition
Disclosure Of Directors And Senior Management Expense [Table]
Disclosure Of Directors And Senior Management Expense [Table]
Disclosure Of Directors And Senior Management Expense [Table]
Actuarial assumptions [domain]
Actuarial assumptions [domain]
Entity Address, Country
Entity Address, Country
Production
Production [Member]
Production.
Other intangible assets
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [abstract]
Cost of environmental schemes and related environmental plans
Cost of Environmental Schemes and Related Environmental Plans
Cost of Environmental Schemes and Related Environmental Plans
Integrated Gas
Integrated Gas [Member]
Integrated gas.
Major ordinary share transactions
Major ordinary share transactions [member]
Euro
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Designated
Financial Liabilities Designated As Hedging Instruments
Financial liabilities designated as hedging instruments.
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associates [Line Items]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Interest received
Interest received, classified as investing activities
Currency translation
Description of accounting policy for foreign currency translation [text block]
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Currency swaps and options
Currency Swaps And Options [Member]
Currency swaps and options.
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Current receivables from taxes other than income tax
Current receivables from taxes other than income tax
Range of assumptions, possible increase
Percentage of reasonably possible increase in actuarial assumption
Return on plan assets in (shortage)/excess of interest income
Return on plan assets in excess of interest income
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from return on plan assets excluding interest income or expense
Disclosure of Net Debt [Table]
Disclosure Of Net Debt [Table]
Disclosure of net debt table.
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table]
Geographical areas [domain]
Geographical areas [domain]
Summary of PPE
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment, including right-of-use assets [text block]
Net (gains)/losses on sale and revaluation of non-current assets and businesses
Adjustments for losses (gains) on disposal of non-current assets
Other movements
Increase (Decrease) Through Transfers and Other Changes, Other Payables
Increase (Decrease) Through Transfers and Other Changes, Other Payables
Revenues
Disclosure of revenue [text block]
Trade and other receivables
Total
Trade and other current receivables
Trade and other current receivables
2048
Two Thousand And Forty Eight [Member]
Two Thousand And Forty Eight
Reduction in carbon intensity energy products emission (in percent)
Reduction in Carbon Intensity Energy Products Emission, Percent
Reduction in Carbon Intensity Energy Products Emission, Percent
Debt (excluding lease liabilities)
Borrowings Excluding Lease Liabilities [Member]
Borrowings Excluding Lease Liabilities [Member]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Average prices from three 1.5-2°C external climate change scenarios
Average Prices from Four 1.5-2°C External Climate Change Scenarios [Member]
Average Prices from Four 1.5-2°C External Climate Change Scenarios
Vesting percentage of share-based compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement Vesting Rights Percentage
Share-based payment arrangement vesting rights percentage.
Chemicals and Products
Chemicals And Products Segment [Member]
Chemicals And Products Segment
4.55% Guaranteed Notes due 2043
4.55% Guaranteed Notes Due 2043 [Member]
4.55% Guaranteed Notes Due 2043
Tax paid
Income taxes paid, classified as operating activities
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments [table]
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments [table]
Consideration received
Consideration paid (received)
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis]
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis]
Total
Equity attributable to owners of parent [member]
IHS Markit ACCS 2025
IHS Markit ACCS 2025 [Member]
IHS Markit ACCS 2025
Disclosure of financial assets
Disclosure of financial assets [text block]
Individual assets or cash-generating units [domain]
Individual assets or cash-generating units [domain]
Disposals and liabilities classified as held for sale
Disposals Of Decommissioning Restoration And Other Provisions
Disposals of decommissioning restoration and other provisions.
Material accounting policies, judgements and estimates
Disclosure of material accounting policy information [text block]
North America gas and power
North America Gas And Power [Member]
North America gas and power.
Increase/(decrease) in defined benefit obligations
Increase (decrease) in defined benefit obligation due to reasonably possible increase in actuarial assumption
Inventory write-downs
Inventory write-down
Pensions
Pension defined benefit plans [member]
Amounts offset
Gross financial liabilities set off against financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
Marketing
Marketing Segment [Member]
Marketing Segment
Environmental certificates
Environmental Certificates
Environmental Certificates
Other movements
Deferred Tax Liabilities Recognized In Other Movements
Deferred tax liabilities recognized in other movements.
Increase in long-term refining margin assumptions (USD per BBL)
Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Refining Margin Assumptions, Per Crude Oil Barrel
Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Refining Margin Assumptions, Per Crude Oil Barrel
Dividends received from joint ventures and associates
Dividends received, classified as operating activities
Number of directors with retirement benefits accrued in respect of qualifying services under defined benefit plans
Number Of Directors With Retirement Benefits Accrued In Respect Of Qualifying Services
Number of directors.
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Total
Other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Disclosure of cash and cash equivalents [text block]
Merger reserve
Merger reserve [member]
Purchases and charges from joint ventures and associates
Purchases And Charges From Joint Ventures And Associates
Purchases and charges from joint ventures and associates.
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Number of share options outstanding in share-based payment arrangement
Discount rate for pension plans
Actuarial Assumption Of DiscountRate For Pension Plans [Member]
Actuarial Assumption Of Discount Rate For Pension Plans.
Decrease in long-term refining margin assumptions (USD per BBL)
Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Refining Margin Assumptions, Per Crude Oil Barrel
Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Refining Margin Assumptions, Per Crude Oil Barrel
Changes to IFRS Not Yet Adopted
Disclosure Of Changes To Ifrs Not Yet Adopted Explanatory [Text Block]
Disclosure of changes to IFRS not yet adopted explanatory.
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Summary of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Disclosure Of Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Bank Deposits Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of cash, cash equivalents and short term bank deposits.
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Schedule of Borrowing Facilities and Amounts Undrawn
Disclosure Of Detailed Information Of Undrawn Borrowing Facilities Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of detailed information of undrawn borrowing facilities.
Trade and other payables
Within trade payables
Trade Payables [Member]
Trade payables.
Losses recognised in other comprehensive income
Gains (losses) recognised in other comprehensive income including exchange differences, fair value measurement, assets
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment Related Temporary Differences [Member]
Property, Plant And Equipment Related Temporary Differences [Member]
Interest expense
Interest income
Increase (decrease) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from interest expense (income)
Oil, gas and chemicals
Current production supplies
Additions
Additions other than through business combinations, property, plant and equipment
Ordinary shares
Classes of ordinary shares [domain]
Renewables and Energy Solutions
Renewables And Energy Solutions [Member]
Renewables And Energy Solutions
Month of Dividends Paid [Axis]
Month of Dividends Paid [Axis]
Month of Dividends Paid
Other receivables
Other current receivables
Guarantees and Letters of Credit
Guarantees and Letters of Credit [Member]
Guarantees and Letters of Credit
Total audit fees
Auditor's remuneration for audit services
Sales taxes, excises duties and similar duties, non-current
Sales Taxes, Excise Duties and Similar Levies, Non-current Payables
Sales Taxes, Excise Duties and Similar Levies, Non-current Payables
2026-2035
Forecast Years For Change In Carbon Emissions Cost Period One [Member]
Forecast Years For Change In Carbon Emissions Cost Period One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Leases
Disclosure of leases [text block]
Fair value through profit or loss, non-designated
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss that meet definition of held for trading, category [member]
2025
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy Period Two [Member]
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy Period Two
Comprehensive income for the period
Share of total comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period
Share of joint ventures and associates
Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method, net of tax
2027
Commodity Price Year Two
Commodity price year two.
Shares held in trust: net purchases and dividends received
Purchase Sales And Dividends Received Net
Purchase sales and dividends received net.
Tax on amounts recognised/reclassified
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Tax On Amounts Recognised Or Reclassified
Accumulated other comprehensive income tax on amounts recognised or reclassified.
Fees in respect of the audit of the Consolidated and Parent Company Financial Statements, including audit of consolidation returns
Auditors Remuneration For Audit Of Consolidated And Parent Company
Auditors remuneration for audit of consolidated and parent company.
Remeasurements and other movements
Remeasurements And Other Movements Of Decommissioning Restoration And Other Provisions
Remeasurements and other movements of decommissioning restoration and other provisions.
Retirement benefits
Adjustments for increase (decrease) in employee benefit liabilities
3.75% Guaranteed Notes due 2046
3.75% Guaranteed Notes Due 2046 [Member]
3.75% Guaranteed Notes Due 2046
Facility
Borrowing Facilities
Borrowing facilities.
Commodity price
Commodity Price
Commodity Price
Summary of 10% Appreciation Against the Dollar of Main Currencies
Disclosure Of Foreign Exchange Risk Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of foreign exchange risk.
Brazil, Malaysia and Australia
Brazil, Malaysia and Australia, [Member]
Brazil, Malaysia and Australia,
Retirement benefits
Retirement Benefits [Member]
Retirement benefits.
Designated
Financial Assets Designated As Hedging Instruments
Financial assets designated as hedging instruments.
Non-controlling interest
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests, classified as financing activities
Estimate of contributions expected to be paid to plan for next annual reporting period
Estimate of contributions expected to be paid to plan for next annual reporting period
Net investment hedging gains/(losses)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, hedges of net investments in foreign operations
Statement of cash flows [abstract]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Other
Other inflows (outflows) of cash, classified as operating activities
4.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2046
4.00% Guaranteed Notes Due 2046 46A [Member]
4.00% Guaranteed Notes Due 2046 46A
Funding arrangements of defined benefit plans [domain]
Funding arrangements of defined benefit plans [domain]
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
Adjustments for current tax of prior periods
Sensitivity effect of change in average prices
Sensitivity Analysis Effect Of Change In Average Prices
Sensitivity Analysis Effect Of Change In Average Prices
Percentage of average market value
Percentage Average Market Value Of Ordinary Share
Percentage average market value of ordinary share.
Climate change and energy transition summary of mid-price
Climate Change And Energy Transition Summary Of Mid-Price [Table Text Block]
Climate Change And Energy Transition Summary Of Mid-Price
Disclosure of maturity analysis of finance lease payments receivable [table]
Disclosure of maturity analysis of finance lease payments receivable [table]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Disclosure Of Net Debt [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Net Debt [Line Items]
Disclosure of net debt.
2028
Commodity Price Year Three
Commodity price year three.
Reclassified to income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassified To Income
Accumulated other comprehensive income reclassified to income.
BG Group Plc
B G Group Plc [Member]
BG Group plc.
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy [Domain]
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy [Domain]
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy
Summary of Taxation Charge
Disclosure Of Information At Taxation Charge Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of information at taxation charge.
Germany
GERMANY
Total
Post-employment benefit expense in profit or loss, defined benefit plans
Disclosure of provision matrix [table]
Disclosure of provision matrix [table]
2026
Commodity Price Next Twelve Months
Commodity price next twelve months.
Dividend per share growth rate
Growth Rate, Dividend Per Share
Growth Rate, Dividend Per Share
Current liabilities
Current liabilities [abstract]
Interest expense (net)
Interest Expense Net
Interest expense net.
Gender Type
Gender Type [Domain]
Gender Type [Domain]
Characteristics of defined benefit plans [domain]
Characteristics of defined benefit plans [domain]
Joint ventures and associates
Joint ventures and associates
Investments accounted for using equity method
Fair value through profit or loss, designated
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, designated upon initial recognition or subsequently, category [member]
Percentage reduction in Scope 3, Category 11 customer emissions
Percentage Reduction in Scope 3, Category 11 Customer Emissions
Percentage Reduction in Scope 3, Category 11 Customer Emissions
Trade payables, non-current
Non-current trade payables
Investment funds
Investment funds [member]
Effective tax rate based on income before taxation excluding share of profit of joint ventures and associates
Average Effective Tax Rate Excluding Profit Share Of Joint Ventures And Associates
Average Effective Tax Rate Excluding Profit Share Of Joint Ventures And Associates
Other comprehensive income/(loss) net of tax
Other comprehensive income [abstract]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [line items]
Canada (Federal)
CANADA
Committed credit facility, due in 2025
Committed Credit Facility, Due In 2025 [Member]
Committed Credit Facility, Due In 2025
Hybrid Shell Plan + IEA NZE50
Hybrid Shell Plan And IEA NZE50 [Member]
Hybrid Shell Plan And IEA NZE50
Total (excluding interest)
Non-derivative financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows
Classes of share capital [domain]
Classes of share capital [domain]
4.000% Guaranteed Notes due 2046
4.000% Guaranteed Notes Due 2046 46B [Member]
4.000% Guaranteed Notes Due 2046 46B
Range of assumptions, possible decrease
Percentage of reasonably possible decrease in actuarial assumption
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
Adjustments for deferred tax of prior periods
Nigerian
Nigerian Litigation [Member]
Nigerian Litigation [Member]
Contact Personnel Email Address
Contact Personnel Email Address
Asset ceilings
Effect of asset ceiling [member]
Defined benefit plans open to new members
Number Of Defined Benefit Plans Open To New Members
Number Of Defined Benefit Plans Open To New Members
Classes of contingent liabilities [domain]
Classes of contingent liabilities [domain]
Australia
AUSTRALIA
Investments in joint ventures and associates
Purchase of interests in investments accounted for using equity method
Interest and other income
Interest and other income, of which:
Finance income
Classes of financial liabilities [axis]
Classes of financial liabilities [axis]
Classes of financial liabilities [domain]
Classes of financial liabilities [domain]
Document Shell Company Report
Document Shell Company Report
Cash capital expenditure
Cash capital expenditure
Cash Outflow For Total Cash Capital Expenditure
Cash Outflow For Total Cash Capital Expenditure
2050
Two Thousand And Fifty [Member]
Two Thousand And Fifty
Reconciliation of aggregate difference between fair value at initial recognition and transaction price yet to be recognised in profit or loss [abstract]
Reconciliation of aggregate difference between fair value at initial recognition and transaction price yet to be recognised in profit or loss [abstract]
Percentage assumptions used
Percentage Of Actuarial Assumption
Percentage of actuarial assumption.
Employer contributions
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from resulting from contributions to plan by employer
Commitments to make purchases from joint ventures and associates
Commitments in relation to joint ventures
Sensitivity +10% to the mid-price outlook
Sensitivity Analysis Effect Of Ten Percent Increase In Mid-Price Outlook
Sensitivity Analysis Effect Of Ten Percent Increase In Mid-Price Outlook
2.750% Guaranteed Notes due 2030
2.75% Guaranteed Notes Due 2030 30A [Member]
2.75% Guaranteed Notes Due 2030 30A
Average employee numbers
Average number of employees
Cash flow hedging (losses)/gains
Cash Flow Hedging Gains Losses [Member]
Cash flow hedging gains losses.
Plan assets
Defined benefit plan assets
Plan assets [member]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Borrowing Facilities, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Borrowing Facilities, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
3.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2028
3.875% Guaranteed Notes Due 2028 [Member]
3.875% Guaranteed Notes Due 2028
Contractual payments under operating leases
Undiscounted operating lease payments to be received
Lease liabilities
Lease liabilities
Number of consecutive quarters of share buybacks
Number of Consecutive Quarters of Share Buybacks
Number of Consecutive Quarters of Share Buybacks
Vesting period of share-based compensation
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period2
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period2
Property, plant and equipment subject to operating leases [member]
Property, plant and equipment subject to operating leases [member]
Redundancy and restructuring
Expense Of Restructuring Activities Net Of Tax
Expense Of Restructuring Activities Net Of Tax
Types of financial liabilities [axis]
Types of financial liabilities [axis]
Captive structure
Captive Structure [Member]
Captive Structure
Of which:
Disclosure of information about Pillar Two income taxes [abstract]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Priceline 3
Priceline 3 [Member]
Priceline 3
Adjusted Earnings attributable to Shell plc shareholders
Adjusted Earnings Attributable To Owners Of Parent
Adjusted Earnings Attributable To Owners Of Parent
Purchases
Purchases, fair value measurement, assets
Capital redemption reserve
Capital redemption reserve [member]
Summary of Net Carrying Amounts of Derivative Contracts Measured Using Predominantly Unobservable Inputs
Disclosure Of Net Carrying Amount Of Derivative Contract Measured Un Observable Inputs Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure analysis of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
2.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2029
2.375% Guaranteed Notes Due 2029 29A [Member]
2.375% Guaranteed Notes Due 2029 29A
Summary of Remuneration of Directors of the Company
Disclosure Of Directors Remuneration Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The entire disclosure of directors remuneration.
Common stock, value authorised
Authorised Capital
Authorised capital.
Equity securities at fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Share capital
Issued capital
Upstream
Upstream [Member]
Upstream.
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Disclosure of intangible assets and goodwill [text block]
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset recognised
Unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset recognised
Disclosures Of Decommissioning And Other Provisions [Line Items]
Disclosures Of Decommissioning And Other Provisions [Line Items]
Disclosures of decommissioning and other provisions.
Non-current
Trade and other non-current receivables [abstract]
Other
Other intangible assets [member]
Other
Other Identified Credits (Charges), Net of Tax
Other Identified Credits (Charges), Net of Tax
Categories of financial assets [axis]
Categories of financial assets [axis]
2036
Two Thousand And Thirty SIx [Member]
Two Thousand And Thirty SIx
Interests In Other Entities [Abstract]
Interests In Other Entities [Abstract]
Interests In Other Entities [Abstract]
Derivative financial instruments
Proceeds From (Payments Of) Derivative Financial Instruments
Proceeds From (Payments Of) Derivative Financial Instruments
Types of financial liabilities [domain]
Types of financial liabilities [domain]
Equinor
Equinor [Member]
Equinor
Total (excluding interest)
Exclude Interest [Member]
Total exclude interest.
Other provisions
Other provisions
Goodwill
Reconciliation of changes in goodwill [abstract]
Natural gas and NGL
Natural Gas and Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) [Member]
Products and services [axis]
Products and services [axis]
Decrease in current payables
Adjustments for increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities
Other
Other temporary differences [member]
-2 Degrees Celsius External Climate Change
-2 Degrees Celsius External Climate Change [Member]
-2 Degrees Celsius External Climate Change
Refining margin (USD per BBL)
Long-Term Refining Margin, Per Crude Oil Barrel
Long-Term Refining Margin, Per Crude Oil Barrel
Other PPE
Other
Other property, plant and equipment [member]
Taxation charge
Taxation charge/(credit)
Total taxation charge
Tax expense (income)
Post-balance sheet events
Disclosure of events after reporting period [text block]
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments [line items]
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments [line items]
Proceeds from sale of equity securities
Proceeds from sales or maturity of financial instruments, classified as investing activities
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables
Summary of Carrying Amount of Interests in Joint Ventures and Associates
Disclosure Of Carrying Amount Of Interests In Joint Ventures And Associate Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of carrying amount of interests in joint ventures and associate.
Decommissioning and Other Provisions
Disclosure of other provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets [text block]
Increase in income before taxation if there were a 1% increase in interest rates
Increase (Decrease) Income Before Taxation Of One Percentage In Interest Rates
Increase (decrease) income before taxation of one percentage in interest rates.
Share of profit of joint ventures and associates
Share of profit of joint ventures and associates
Income for the period
Less: share of profit of joint ventures and associates
Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method
2030
Two Thousand And Thirty [Member]
Two Thousand And Thirty
Defined benefit plans funded by final salary pension arrangements
Number Of Defined Benefit Plans Funded Final Salary Pension Arrangements
Number Of Defined Benefit Plans Funded Final Salary Pension Arrangements
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Selling, distribution and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expense
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes [Domain]
Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes [Domain]
Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [domain]
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [domain]
Impact on Income for the period attributable to Shell plc shareholders
Increase (Decrease) in Adjusted Earnings, Attributable to Owners of the Parent
Increase (Decrease) in Adjusted Earnings, Attributable to Owners of the Parent
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Currency translation differences
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, right-of-use assets
Fair value through other comprehensive income, designated
Investments in equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income [member]
Discount rate for health-care plans
Actuarial Assumption Of Discount Rate For Health Care Plans [Member]
Actuarial Assumption Of Discount Rate For Health care Plans.
Maturity [axis]
Maturity [axis]
United Kingdom
UK
of which the UK
UNITED KINGDOM
Tax related to vested awards
Tax Related To Vested Awards
Tax related to vested awards.
Classes of financial instruments [axis]
Classes of financial instruments [axis]
Goodwill
At January 1
At December 31
Goodwill
Associates [axis]
Associates [axis]
Impairment reversals
Total
Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss
Document Type
Document Type
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation (see Note 28)
Share-based compensation
Expense from share-based payment transactions with employees
3.00% Guaranteed Notes due 2051
3.00% Guaranteed Notes Due 2051 [Member]
3.00% Guaranteed Notes Due 2051
Lease receivables
Current finance lease receivables
Classes of financial assets [axis]
Classes of financial assets [axis]
Contributions received from the captive structure in relation to the pension plans reinsurred
Decrease (Increase) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset) Resulting From Resulting From Contributions From Captive Sources
Decrease (Increase) In Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset) Resulting From Resulting From Contributions From Captive Sources
Shareholder distribution percentage
Shareholder Distribution Percentage
Shareholder Distribution Percentage
Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Expense [Table]
Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Expense [Table]
Disclosure of share based compensation expense.
Contractual lease payments
Gross lease liabilities
Europe gas and power
Europe Gas And Power [Member]
Europe gas and power.
Vested (in shares)
Number Of Share Options Vested In Share-based Payment Arrangement
Number of share options vested in share-based payment arrangement.
Number of petitions pending
Number Of Petitions To Preserve Testimony Pending
Number Of Petitions To Preserve Testimony Pending
Redundancy
Redundancy [Member]
Redundancy.
Currency translation differences
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, intangible assets other than goodwill
Shell mid-price
Shell Mid-Price [Member]
Shell Mid-Price
Profit or loss [abstract]
Contractual commitments for lease of property, plant and equipment
Contractual Commitments For Lease Of Property, Plant And Equipment
Contractual Commitments For Lease Of Property, Plant And Equipment
2026-2027
Two Thousand And Twenty Six to Two Thousand and Twenty Seven [Member]
Two Thousand And Twenty Six to Two Thousand and Twenty Seven
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Summary of Share-based Compensation Expense
Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Expense Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of detailed information about share based compensation expense.
Share repurchase program, authorized, amount
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount
Expected age at death for persons aged 60:
Expected Age at Death for Persons Aged 60 [Abstract]
Expected Age at Death for Persons Aged 60
Classes of assets [axis]
Classes of assets [axis]
Operating segments
Operating segments [member]
Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Reduction in Absolute Scope One And Two Emission, Percent
Reduction in Absolute Scope One And Two Emission, Percent
Between 4 and 5 years
Between 4 and 5 years
Later than four years and not later than five years [member]
Related Party [Abstract]
Related Party [Abstract]
Types of share-based payment arrangements [domain]
Types of share-based payment arrangements [domain]
Percent of entity's purchases
Percent Of Entity's Purchases
Percent Of Entity's Purchases
Equity attributable to Shell plc shareholders
Equity attributable to owners of parent
Impairment reversal due to increase in long-term refining margin assumptions
Impairment Reversal Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Refining Margin Assumptions
Impairment Reversal Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Refining Margin Assumptions
Earnings per share [abstract]
Chemical & products and Marketing
Chemical And Products Segment, Marketing Segment [Member]
Chemical And Products Segment, Marketing Segment
Range [axis]
Range [axis]
Components of equity [axis]
Components of equity [axis]
Disclosure of financial liabilities
Disclosure of financial liabilities [text block]
Percentage decrease in discount rate assumption
Percentage Of Possible Decrease In Discount Rate, Other Provisions
Percentage Of Possible Decrease In Discount Rate, Other Provisions
Restricted Share Awards (RSA)
Restricted share units [member]
Divestment gains/(losses)
Divestment Gains/(Losses), Net of Tax
Divestment Gains/(Losses), Net of Tax
Shares held by employee share trusts
Shares Held By Employee Share Trusts [Member]
Shares held by employee share trusts.
Income before taxation
Income before taxation for the period
Profit (loss) before tax
Proceeds from joint ventures and associates from sale, capital reduction and repayment of long-term loans
Cash flows from losing control of subsidiaries or other businesses, classified as investing activities
Currency translation differences
Increase Decrease Through Net Exchange Differences Deferred Tax Asset
Increase decrease through net exchange differences deferred tax asset.
Defined benefit plans:
Defined Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Other
Other Identified Credits (Charges)
Other Identified Credits (Charges)
Disclosure Of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income taxes.
Additions covered by government grants
Other Provisions, Additions Covered by Government Grants
Other Payables, Additions Covered by Government Grants
Summary of Interbank Offered Rate Reform
Disclosure of financial instruments by type of interest rate [text block]
Fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas contracts
Fair Value Gain/(Loss) on Commodity Derivatives and Certain Gas Contracts, Net of Tax
Fair Value Gain/(Loss) on Commodity Derivatives and Certain Gas Contracts, Net of Tax
Share Capital
Disclosure of share capital, reserves and other equity interest [text block]
Due to experience adjustments
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from actuarial gains (losses) arising from experience adjustments
Number of defined benefit plans that cannot be netted
Number Of Defined Benefit Plans That Cannot Be Netted
Number Of Defined Benefit Plans That Cannot Be Netted
2.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2026
2.875% Guaranteed Notes Due 2026 [Member]
2.875% Guaranteed Notes Due 2026
Categories of related parties [domain]
Categories of related parties [domain]
Disclosure of Analysis of Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Disclosure of Analysis of Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Disclosure of Analysis of Assets Held For Sale
Joint ventures
Total for all joint ventures [member]
Charge for the year
Amortisation And Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill
Amortisation And Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill
Share plan reserve
Share Plan Reserve [Member]
Share plan reserve.
Kazakhstan
KAZAKHSTAN
Decommissioning and other provisions
Decommissioning and other provisions, non-current
Other non-current provisions
Sales, retirements and other movements
Disposals and retirements, property, plant and equipment
2025
Two Thousand And Twenty Five [Member]
Two Thousand And Twenty Five
Increase in provision due to decrease in discount rate assumption
Increase In Other Provisions Due to Possible Decrease In Discount Rate
Increase In Other Provisions Due to Possible Decrease In Discount Rate
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Ordinary Shares Issued And Fully Paid Value
Ordinary shares issued and fully paid value.
Classes of financial instruments [domain]
Classes of financial instruments [domain]
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
NAM
Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V. [Member]
Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V.
Total
Actuarial (gains) losses
Actuarial Gains (Losses), Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset)
Actuarial Gains (Losses), Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset)
Impairment of PPE, goodwill and intangible assets
Impairment of Property Plant And Equipment, Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Impairment of Property Plant And Equipment, Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Products and services [domain]
Products and services [domain]
Summary of carrying value of assets by segment
Disclosure of detailed information about operating segments
Disclosure of operating segments [text block]
Wells, number
Capitalised Exploration Drilling Cost Number Of Wells
Capitalised exploration drilling cost, number of wells.
Basic earnings per share (in shares)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share
Defined benefit plans closed to new employees
Number Of Defined Benefit Plans Closed To New Employees
Number Of Defined Benefit Plans Closed To New Employees
Total retirement benefit expense
Post-employment benefit expense in profit or loss
Scope 3, Category 11 customer emissions
Scope 3, Category 11 Customer Emissions
Scope 3, Category 11 Customer Emissions
Equities
Trading equity securities [member]
Nature of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Description Of Accounting Policy For Nature Of Consolidated Financial Statements Explanatory [Policy Text Block]
Description of accounting policy for nature of consolidated financial statements explanatory.
Recoverable amount
Recoverable amount of asset or cash-generating unit
Disclosure of unrecognised temporary difference, unused tax losses and tax credits
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [text block]
Other movements
Deferred Tax Assets Recognized In Other Movements
Deferred Tax Assets Recognized In Other Movements.
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, goodwill
Charge for the year
Goodwill
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, goodwill
Movements
Increase (decrease) in aggregate difference between fair value at initial recognition and transaction price yet to be recognised in profit or loss
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [table]
Other reserves
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Other reserves
Unrecognised deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and credits carried forward that are subject to time limits for utilisation of five years or later or are not time limited
Unused Tax Credits For Which No Deferred Tax Asset Recognised Subject To Time Limits For Utilisation Of Five Years Or Later Or Not Time Limited
Unused tax credits for which no deferred tax asset recognised subject to time limits, for utilisation of five years or later or not time limited.
Total
Debt issued
Carrying amount
Borrowings
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
December
December [Member]
December
Defined benefit plans [domain]
Defined benefit plans [domain]
Commodity derivatives
Commodity Derivatives [Member]
Commodity derivatives.
Summary of Cost Environmental Schemes and Related Environmental Plans
Summary Of Cost Environmental Schemes And Related Environmental Plans [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Cost Environmental Schemes And Related Environmental Plans
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents after effect of exchange rate changes
Price Line [Domain]
Price Line [Domain]
Price Line [Domain]
Impairment losses on property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, property, plant and equipment
Priceline 1
Priceline 1 [Member]
Priceline 1
Deferred tax:
Deferred tax expense (income) [abstract]
Disclosure of significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurement of liabilities [table]
Disclosure of significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurement of liabilities [table]
LNG
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Cash flow from financing activities
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities
Credit/(charge) to income
Deferred Tax Assets Expense Income Recognised In Profit Or Loss
Deferred tax assets expense income recognised in profit or loss.
OPEB
Post-employment medical defined benefit plans [member]
Net gains/(losses) on sale and revaluation of non-current assets and businesses
Gains (losses) on disposals of non-current assets
Fair value hedges
Fair value hedges [member]
Depreciation, depletion and amortisation, including impairments
Accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment [member]
Asia
Asia [Member]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Shares held in trust
Treasury shares
Adjustments in respect of prior periods
Tax Rate Effect Of Adjustments For Current Tax Of Prior Periods Amount
Tax rate effect of adjustments for current tax of prior periods percentage
Statement of changes in equity [table]
Statement of changes in equity [table]
Actuarial assumptions [axis]
Actuarial assumptions [axis]
Expected gas price (USD per barrel)
Expected Gas Price
Expected Gas Price
Shell business service centre
Shell Business Service Centre [Member]
Shell Business Service Centre
Stock repurchase program, contract term
Share Buy Back Program, Contract Term
Share Buy Back Program, Contract Term
Canadian dollar
Canada, Dollars
Other
Other Employee Expense, Net
Other Employee Expense, Net
Summary of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc Shareholders
Disclosure Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of detailed information of accumulated other comprehensive income.
Expected oil price (USD per barrel)
Expected Oil Price
Expected Oil Price
Summary of Decommissioning and Other Provisions
Disclosure Of Decommissioning And Other Provisions Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of decommissioning and other provisions.
Debt
Current debt
Current debt:
Current borrowings and current portion of non-current borrowings
Schedule of Investments in Securities
Disclosure Of Investment Securities Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Entire disclosure of investment securities.
Other investing cash inflows
Other Inflows Of Cash, Classified As Investing Activities
Other Inflows Of Cash, Classified As Investing Activities
Classes of assets [domain]
Classes of assets [domain]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Average exposures due to a 50% change in derivative contracts
Average Exposures To Risk Due to A Fifty Percent Increase Or Decrease In Derivative Contracts
Average Exposures To Risk Due to A Fifty Percent Increase Or Decrease In Derivative Contracts
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and businesses
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment, classified as investing activities
Types of hedges [domain]
Types of hedges [domain]
Money market funds, reverse repos and other cash equivalents
Cash equivalents
Dividends paid per share (in usd per share)
Dividends paid, ordinary shares per share
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture
Proportion of ownership interest in joint venture
Bottom of range
Bottom of range [member]
Summary of Auditor's Remuneration
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Auditors Remuneration Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of detailed information about auditors remuneration.
Deferred tax assets dependent on future taxable profits
Deferred tax asset when utilisation is dependent on future taxable profits in excess of profits from reversal of taxable temporary differences and entity has suffered loss in jurisdiction to which deferred tax asset relates
Categories of related parties [axis]
Categories of related parties [axis]
Amortised cost
Financial liabilities at amortised cost, category [member]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Production assets
Production Assets [Member]
Production Assets
Reconciliation of accounting profit multiplied by applicable tax rates [abstract]
Reconciliation of accounting profit multiplied by applicable tax rates [abstract]
Income for the period
Income for the period
Profit (loss)
Cash flow hedging (losses)/gains
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, cash flow hedges
Financial assets
Financial assets
Sales and charges to joint ventures and associates
Sales And Charges To Joint Ventures And Associates
Sales and charges to joint ventures and associates.
Decrease in provision due to increase in discount rate assumption
Decrease In Other Provisions Due to Possible Increase In Discount Rate
Decrease In Other Provisions Due to Possible Increase In Discount Rate
Upstream assets
Upstream Assets [Member]
Upstream Assets
Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Identified items included in Income for the period
Identified Items Included in Income/(Loss), Net of Taxation [Abstract]
Identified Items Included in Income/(Loss), Net of Taxation
Projects, number
Capitalised Exploration Drilling Cost Number Of Projects
Capitalised exploration drilling cost, number of projects.
Impact of exchange rate movements and inflationary adjustments on tax balances
Gain/(Loss) Due to Exchange Rate Movements and Inflationary Adjustments on Tax Balances, Net of Tax
Gain/(Loss) Due to Exchange Rate Movements and Inflationary Adjustments on Tax Balances, Net of Tax
Summary of Obligations
Summary of Obligations Related To Emissions Schemes And Related Environmental Plans [Table Text Block]
Summary of Obligations Related To Emissions Schemes And Related Environmental Plans
Expected age at death assumptions used
Average Age
Average Age.
Document Registration Statement
Document Registration Statement
Capital Management [Table]
Capital Management [Table]
Capital Management
Priceline 2
Priceline 2 [Member]
Priceline 2
Attributable to Shell plc shareholders
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Attributable To Owners Of Parent
Accumulated other comprehensive income, attributable to owners of parent.
Bonds
Bonds issued, undiscounted cash flows
Commodity price increase after year 4 to year 24
Commodity Price Increase After Year Four to Year Twenty Four
Commodity Price Increase After Year Four to Year Twenty Four
Number of assets
Number Of Refineries
Number Of Refineries
Segment Information
Disclosure of entity's operating segments [text block]
Fair value through other comprehensive income
Fair Value Changes Related to Own Credit Risk Recognised in Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Fair Value Changes Related to Own Credit Risk Recognised in Other Comprehensive Income
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [domain]
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [domain]
Total for all associates
Total for all associates [member]
Retained earnings
Retained earnings [member]
2040
Two Thousand And Forty [Member]
Two Thousand And Forty
Relating to changes in tax rates and legislation
Deferred tax expense (income) relating to tax rate changes or imposition of new taxes
Between 1 and 2 years
Between 1 and 2 years
Later than one year and not later than two years [member]
Obligations
Defined benefit plan obligation
Present value of defined benefit obligation [member]
Summary of information about carbon prices
Summary Of Detailed Information Of Carbon Prices [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Detailed Information Of Carbon Prices
Leases
Description of accounting policy for leases [text block]
Refineries
Refineries [Member]
Refineries
Cash capital expenditure
Cash Capital Expenditure, Per Annum
Cash Capital Expenditure, Per Annum
Assets and liabilities not classified as held for sale [member]
Assets and liabilities not classified as held for sale [member]
Disclosure Of Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes [Table]
Disclosure Of Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes [Table]
Disclosure Of Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes
Reclassification adjustments on exchange differences on translation of foreign operations, net of tax
Currency translation differences
Reclassification adjustments on exchange differences on translation of foreign operations, net of tax
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Summary of Assumptions for Sensitivity Analysis
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [text block]
Disclosure of provision matrix [line items]
Disclosure of provision matrix [line items]
Business Contact
Business Contact [Member]
Sterling
United Kingdom, Pounds
Nominal pre-tax discount rate
Discount rate used in current estimate of value in use
Liabilities
Liabilities [abstract]
Benefit payments
Benefit payments
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from payments from plan
Summary of Emission Schemes and Related Environmental Plans
Schedule of Emission Schemes And Related Environmental Plans [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Emission Schemes And Related Environmental Plans
Adjusted Earnings attributable to non-controlling interest
Adjusted Earnings Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests
Adjusted Earnings Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests
Derecognition of deferred tax assets
Tax Effect Of Recognition Derecognition Of Deferred Tax Assets
Tax effect of (recognition) derecognition of deferred tax assets.
Financial assets, category [member]
Categories of financial assets [domain]
Carrying amount [member]
Carrying amount [member]
Dividends
Disclosure of dividends [text block]
Derivative financial instruments
Current derivative financial assets
Women
Women [Member]
Women [Member]
Norway
NORWAY
The Netherlands
of which the Netherlands
NETHERLANDS
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Current service cost, net of plan participants' contributions
Current service cost, defined benefit plans
Net defined benefit liability (asset)
Beginning balance
Ending balance
At January 1
At December 31
Net defined benefit liability (asset)
Maximum issuance of debt, short-term
Short Term Credit Facility
Issuance of short term debt.
Net investment hedging (losses)/gains
Reserve Of Net Investment Hedges [Member]
Reserve Of Net Investment Hedges
Disclosure Of Dividends [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Dividends [Line Items]
Disclosure of Dividends [Line Items]
Commitments to provide debt or equity funding to joint ventures and associates
Commitments To Finance Or Otherwise Provide Resources To Joint Ventures And Associates
Commitments to finance or otherwise provide resources to joint ventures and associates
Forfeited (in shares)
Number of share options forfeited in share-based payment arrangement
Other
Other Provision [Member]
Other provision.
Amounts due from joint ventures and associates
Non-current receivables due from related parties
Adjusted Earnings
Adjusted Earnings
Adjusted Earnings
Disclosure Of Investments In Securities [Table]
Disclosure Of Investments In Securities [Table]
Disclosure of investments in securities.
Surplus (deficit)
Surplus (deficit) in plan
Cash collateral received/pledged
Cash collateral pledged subject to enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement not set off against financial liabilities
At January 1
At December 31
Right-of-use assets
Capital expenditure, renewable power
Capital Expenditure, Renewable Power
Capital Expenditure, Renewable Power
Contact Personnel Name
Contact Personnel Name
Percentage decrease in commodity price assumptions
Percentage Of Reasonably Possible Decrease In Commodity Price Assumption
Percentage Of Reasonably Possible Decrease In Commodity Price Assumption
Repurchases of shares
Repurchases of shares
Purchase of treasury shares
Hedging instrument, liability
Liabilities, Total
Hedging instrument, liabilities
Short-term bank deposits
Short-term deposits, classified as cash equivalents
Level 2 and 3
Level 2 and 3 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Exploration drilling costs capitalised
Capitalised Exploration Drilling Cost Drilling Underway
Capitalised exploration drilling cost drilling underway.
Number of projects where drilling activities were underway
Number Of Wells In Process Of Exploratory Drilling
Number of wells in process of exploratory drilling.
Government grants
Government grants
Additions
Additional recognition, goodwill
Summary of information by geographical area
Disclosure of geographical areas [text block]
Items that may be reclassified to income in later periods:
Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax [abstract]
Derivative financial instruments
Derivatives [member]
Month of Dividends Paid [Member]
Month of Dividends Paid [Member]
Month of Dividends Paid
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, intangible assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets other than goodwill
Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, intangible assets other than goodwill
Commodity price after year 4
Commodity Price After Year Four
Commodity Price After Year Four
Crude oil
Crude Oil [Member]
Decommissioning and restoration
Provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs [member]
Expense relating to short-term leases
Expense relating to short-term leases for which recognition exemption has been used
Current service cost
Increase in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from current service cost
2030
Forecast Year to Achieve Near-Zero Methane Emissions 2030 [Member]
Forecast Year to Achieve Near-Zero Methane Emissions 2030
Sensitivity analysis climate change and energy transition
Sensitivity Analysis Climate Change And Energy Transition [Table Text Block]
Sensitivity Analysis Climate Change And Energy Transition
Percentage of grant date fair value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Percentage of Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Value as a Percentage of Grant Date Fair Value
Frequency of updates to borrowings
Frequency Of Updates To Borrowing Terms
Frequency Of Updates To Borrowing Terms
Operating expenses, of which:
Operating expense
Accretion
Amount Of Accretion Expense Decommissioning Restoration And Other Provisions
Amount of accretion expense decommissioning restoration and other provisions.
(Charge)/credit to income
Deferred Tax Liabilities Expense Income Recognised In Profit Or Loss
Deferred tax liabilities expense income recognised in profit or loss.
Classes of share capital [axis]
Classes of share capital [axis]
Expense relating to variable lease payments
Expense relating to variable lease payments not included in measurement of lease liabilities
Derivative financial instruments (non-designated)
Derivative financial assets held for trading
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
Tax effect of expense not deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss)
Common stock, shares authorised (in shares)
Number of shares authorised
Directors and Senior Management
Directors And Senior Management [Member]
Directors and senior management.
Disclosures Of Decommissioning And Other Provisions [Table]
Disclosures Of Decommissioning And Other Provisions [Table]
Disclosures Of Decommissioning And Other Provisions.
Long-term debt due within 1 year
Current portion of non-current borrowings
2026
Two Thousand And Twenty Six [Member]
Two Thousand And Twenty Six
Total equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Equity
Derivative financial instruments (non-designated)
Derivative financial liabilities held for trading
Onerous contracts provision
Onerous contracts provision
IEA NZE50
IEA NZE50 [Member]
IEA NZE50
Entity Addresses, Address Type [Axis]
Entity Addresses, Address Type [Axis]
Disclosure Of Directors Remuneration [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Directors Remuneration [Line Items]
Disclosure of directors remuneration.
Share of other comprehensive income/(loss) of joint ventures and associates
Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method that will be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax
Legislation [Domain]
Legislation [Domain]
Legislation [Domain]
Prepayments and deferred charges
Non-current prepayments and non-current accrued income
The amount of non-current prepayments and non-current accrued income. [Refer: Prepayments; Accrued income]
Sensitivity - 10% to the mid-price outlook
Sensitivity -10% to the mid-price outlook
Sensitivity Analysis Effect Of Ten Percent Decrease In Mid-Price Outlook
Sensitivity Analysis Effect Of Ten Percent Decrease In Mid-Price Outlook
Current net defined benefit asset
Current net defined benefit asset
Share of other comprehensive (loss)/income of joint ventures and associates
Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method that will not be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax
Other movements
Other Movements, Fair Value Measurement, Assets
Other Movements, Fair Value Measurement, Assets
Other audit fees, principally in respect of audits of accounts of subsidiaries
Auditors Remuneration For Audit Of Group Subsidiaries
Auditors remuneration for audit of group subsidiaries.
Restricted Share Awards (RSA)
Restricted Share Awards (RSA) [Member]
Restricted Share Awards (RSA)
Gender Type
Gender Type [Axis]
Gender Type [Axis]
Investments in securities
Investments In Securities [Member]
Investments In Securities
Research and development
Description of accounting policy for research and development expense [text block]
Duration of defined benefit obligation
Weighted average duration of defined benefit obligation
Other assets
Other assets
Items that are not reclassified to income in later periods:
Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax [abstract]
Measured by reference to prices in active markets for identical assets
Level 1
Prices in active markets for identical assets/liabilities
Level 1 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Disclosure Of Dividends [Table]
Disclosure Of Dividends [Table]
Disclosure of Dividends [Table]
Granted (in shares)
Number of share options granted in share-based payment arrangement
Financial assets excluding cash and cash equivalents
Financial Assets Excluding Cash and Cash Equivalents
Financial Assets Excluding Cash and Cash Equivalents
Committed credit facility, due in 2023
Committed Credit Facility, Due In 2024 [Member]
Committed Credit Facility, Due In 2024
Self-generated biofuel certificates, value recognized
Self-Generated Biofuel Certificates, Value Recognized
Self-Generated Biofuel Certificates, Value Recognized
Disclosure of Climate Change and Energy Transition [Table]
Disclosure of Climate Change and Energy Transition [Table]
Disclosure of Climate Change and Energy Transition
Carbon cost forecast (per tonne)
Carbon Emission Expense, Per Tonne
Carbon Emission Expense, Per Tonne
Value of netting off sought
Value of Netting Off Sought
Value of Netting Off Sought
Remuneration for audit services to retirement benefit plans for employees of subsidiaries
Auditors Remuneration For Retirement Benefit Plans For Employees Of Subsidiaries
Auditor's remuneration for retirement benefit plans for employees of subsidiaries.
Real estate
Real Estate1 [Member]
Real estate 1 [member]
Decommissioning and other provisions
Decommissioning And Other Provisions [Member]
Decommissioning And Other Provisions.
Amount undrawn
Undrawn borrowing facilities
Percentage of interest capitalised
Capitalisation rate of borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation
Upgraders
Upgraders [Member]
Upgraders.
Chemicals
Chemicals [Member]
Chemicals
Measured by reference to other observable inputs
Other observable inputs
Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Russia
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Purchases
Purchases In Significant Unobservable Inputs
Purchases in significant unobservable inputs.
Disclosure of average number of employees [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Average Number Of Employees [Line Items]
Disclosure of average number of employees.
Third-party insurance contract
Third-party Insurance Contract [Member]
Third-party Insurance Contract
Income attributable to Shell plc shareholders
Profit (loss), attributable to owners of parent
2.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2029
2.375% Guaranteed Notes Due 2029 [Member]
2.375% Guaranteed Notes Due 2029
Environmental
Other environment related provision [member]
Foreign exchange risk management
Percentage Of Foreign Exchange Risk Revenue
Percentage of foreign exchange risk revenue.
Decommissioning and other provisions
Adjustments for provisions
2030
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy Period Three [Member]
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy Period Three
Sales taxes, excise duties and similar levies, current
Sales Taxes, Excise Duties and Similar Levies, Current Payables
Sales Taxes, Excise Duties and Similar Levies, Current Payables
Increase in net assets
Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Of Foreign Exchange Risk
Increase decrease in net assets of foreign exchange risk.
Chemicals products
Chemical Products [Member]
Chemical Products
Decrease through disposals and transfers to liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale, other provisions
Decrease Through Disposal And Transfers To Liabilities Included In Disposal Groups Classified As Held For Sale, Other Provisions
Decrease Through Disposal And TransfersTo Liabilities Included In Disposal Groups Classified As Held For Sale, Other Provisions
Expected reversal of impairment loss with change in measurement input
Sensitivity Analysis, Effect Of Change In Input, Expected Reversal of Impairment Loss
Sensitivity Analysis, Effect Of Change In Input, Expected Reversal of Impairment Loss
At January 1
At December 31
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets
Minimum funding requirement
Minimum Funding Requirement
Minimum Funding Requirement
Deferred tax liability (asset)
Deferred tax liability (asset)
Operating revenues [Abstract]
Operating revenues [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Current liabilities
IEA Stated Policies
IEA Stated Policies [Member]
IEA Stated Policies
Cash flow hedges
Cash flow hedges [member]
Corporate
Corporate Segment1 [Member]
Corporate Segment1
Investments in Securities
Disclosure Of Investment In Securities Explanatory [Text Block]
The entire disclosure of investment in securities.
Defined benefit plan asset allocation percentage
Defined Benefit Plan Asset Allocation Percentage
Defined benefit plan asset allocation percentage.
Inventories
Total
Current inventories
Deferred tax
Deferred tax asset
Deferred tax assets
Repurchases of shares (in shares)
Number Of Shares Repurchased
Number of shares repurchased.
Discount rate applied to provision
Discount Rate, Other Provisions
Discount Rate, Other Provisions
Individual assets or cash-generating units [axis]
Individual assets or cash-generating units [axis]
Non- controlling interest [C]
Non-controlling interests [member]
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest
Less: non-controlling interest
Comprehensive income, attributable to non-controlling interests
Increase/(decrease) in defined benefit obligations
Increase (decrease) in defined benefit obligation due to reasonably possible decrease in actuarial assumption
Document Accounting Standard
Document Accounting Standard
2031
Two Thousand And Thirty One [Member]
Two Thousand And Thirty One
Auditor [Line Items]
Materials
Other current inventories
Performance Share Plan (PSP)
Performance Share Plan (PSP) [Member]
Performance Share Plan (PSP)
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years)
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options
Percentage of entity's revenue
Percentage of entity's revenue
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Nominal post-tax discount rate
Discount Rate Used in Current Estimate of Value in Use, Post-tax
Discount Rate Used in Current Estimate of Value in Use, Post-tax
Disclosure of quantitative information about right-of-use assets [line items]
Disclosure of quantitative information about right-of-use assets [line items]
Share-based compensation plans
Description of accounting policy for share-based payment transactions [text block]
Short term commercial paper programme
Short Term Commercial Paper Programme [Member]
Short Term Commercial Paper Programme
Statement of changes in equity [abstract]
Retained earnings
Retained earnings
Measurement [domain]
Measurement [domain]
Chemicals segment
Chemicals Segment [Member]
Chemicals Segment
Gross amounts before offset
Gross financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
Disclosure Of Directors Remuneration [Table]
Disclosure Of Directors Remuneration [Table]
Disclosure of directors remuneration [Table]
Carbon emission expense
Carbon Emission Expense
Carbon Emission Expense
Chemical plants
Chemical Plants [Member]
Chemical plants.
Goodwill, other intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, joint ventures and associates at December 31
Intangible Assets Property Plant And Equipment Joint Ventures And Associates
Intangible Assets, Property, Plant And Equipment, Joint Ventures And Associates
Due to changes in financial assumptions
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from actuarial gains (losses) arising from changes in financial assumptions
Other movements
Increase (Decrease) In Debt Due To Other Movements
Increase (decrease) in debt due to other movements.
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Inflation rate for defined benefit obligation
Actuarial assumption of expected rates of inflation [member]
Rate of increase in health-care costs
Actuarial Assumption Of Rate Of Increase In Healthcare Costs [Member]
Actuarial Assumption Of Rate Of Increase In Healthcare Costs.
Rate of increase in pensionable remuneration
Actuarial Assumption Of Rate Of Increase In Pensionable Remuneration [Member]
Actuarial Assumption Of Rate Of Increase In Pensionable Remuneration.
Types of risks [domain]
Types of risks [domain]
Long term commercial paper programme
Long Term Commercial Paper Programme [Member]
Long Term Commercial Paper Programme
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Disclosure Of Investments In Securities [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Investments In Securities [Line Items]
Disclosure of investments in securities [line items]
2042
Two Thousand And Forty Two [Member]
Two Thousand And Forty Two
Subsidiaries [axis]
Subsidiaries [axis]
Other
Other Contracts [Member]
Other contracts.
Derecognised surplus
Derecognised Surplus (Deficit) In Plan
Derecognised Surplus (Deficit) In Plan
2033
Two Thousand And Thirty Three [Member]
Two Thousand And Thirty Three
Changes in tax rates and legislation
Tax effect from change in tax rate
Actuarial assumption of discount rates
Actuarial assumption of discount rates [member]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Within derivative financial instruments
Derivative Financial Assets [Member]
Derivative financial assets.
Performance period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Performance Period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Performance Period
Due to changes in demographic assumptions
Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from actuarial gains (losses) arising from changes in demographic assumptions
Oil Products
Oil Products Segment [Member]
Oil Products Segment
Capital Management [Abstract]
Capital Management [Abstract]
Geographical areas [axis]
Geographical areas [axis]
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [domain]
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [domain]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Number of shares issued and fully paid
Number of banks
Borrowing Facilities, Number of Banks
Borrowing Facilities, Number of Banks
2050
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy Period Four [Member]
Forecast Years to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Energy Period Four
ETS and related schemes
Electronic Trading Schemes And Related Schemes [Member]
Electronic Trading Schemes And Related Schemes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
4.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2045
4.375% Guaranteed Notes Due 2045 45A [Member]
4.375% Guaranteed Notes Due 2045 45A
2.5% Guaranteed Notes due 2026
2.5% Guaranteed Notes Due 2026 [Member]
2.5% Guaranteed Notes Due 2026
Beginning balance
End balance
Net debt
Other intangible assets
At January 1
At December 31
Intangible assets
Intangible assets other than goodwill
Document Financial Statement Error Correction
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
4.550% Guaranteed Notes due 2043
4.550% Guaranteed Notes Due 2043 43A [Member]
4.550% Guaranteed Notes Due 2043 43A
Derivative financial instruments
Non-current derivative financial liabilities
Transfer from other comprehensive income
Amounts Transferred From Other Comprehensive Income To Profit
Amounts transferred from other comprehensive income to profit.
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total
Accumulated other comprehensive income [member]
Property, plant and equipment by operating lease status [axis]
Property, plant and equipment by operating lease status [axis]
Segments [domain]
Segments [domain]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
September
September [Member]
September
Rate of increase in pensions in payment
Actuarial Assumption Of Rate Of Increase In Pensions In Payment [Member]
Actuarial Assumption Of Rate Of Increase In Pensions In Payment [member]
Classes of ordinary shares [axis]
Classes of ordinary shares [axis]
Return on average capital employed (ROACE)
Return on Average Capital Employed (ROACE)
Return on Average Capital Employed (ROACE)
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [table]
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [table]
CP programmes
Commercial Paper Programmes
Commercial Paper Programmes
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]
Summary of Detailed Information of Inventories
Disclosure Of Detailed Information Of Inventories Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of detailed information of inventories.
Shell UK offshore oil and gas assets
Shell UK Offshore Oil and Gas Assets [Member]
Shell UK Offshore Oil and Gas Assets
Cash collateral received/pledged
Cash collateral received subject to enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement not set off against financial assets
Marketing & Renewables and Energy Solutions
Marketing & Renewables And Energy Solutions [Member]
Marketing & Renewables And Energy Solutions
Schedule of Debt
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [text block]
Total liabilities and equity
Equity and liabilities
United States of America (Federal)
USA
of which the USA
UNITED STATES
Interest incurred and similar charges
Interest Incurred And Similar Charges
Interest incurred and similar charges.
Property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Other Provisions, Contingent Liabilities And Contingent Assets [Abstract]
Other Provisions, Contingent Liabilities And Contingent Assets [Abstract]
Business combinations [axis]
Business combinations [axis]
Schedule of Non-current Assets Held For Sale
Schedule Of Non-Current Assets Held For Sale [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Non-Current Assets Held For Sale
Business combinations [domain]
Business combinations [domain]
Oil products
Oil Products [Member]
Oil Products
Decommissioning term
Decommissioning Term
Decommissioning Term
Summary of Reconciliation of Applicable Tax Charge at Statutory Tax Rates to Taxation Charge
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Applicable Tax Charge At Statutory Tax Rates Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of reconciliation of applicable tax charge at statutory tax rates.
Difference from carrying amount
Difference between carrying amount of financial liability and amount contractually required to pay at maturity to holder of obligation
2036-2050
Forecast Years For Change In Carbon Emissions Cost Period Two [Member]
Forecast Years For Change In Carbon Emissions Cost Period Two
Summary of Trade and Other Receivables
Disclosure Detailed Information Of Trade And Other Receivables Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure detailed information of trade and other receivables.
Reconciliation of Derivative Contracts with Unrecognized Day One Gains or Losses
Disclosure Of Difference Between Fair Value At Initial Recognition And Transaction Price [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Difference Between Fair Value At Initial Recognition And Transaction Price
Number of claims received (more than)
Number Of Claims Received
Number Of Claims Received
Actuarial funding valuation, funding ratio
Actuarial Funding Valuation, Funding Ratio
Actuarial Funding Valuation, Funding Ratio
Purchases
Raw materials and consumables used
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment, including right-of-use assets [line items]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment, including right-of-use assets [line items]
Incentives for investment and development
Tax Effect Of Incentives For Investment And Development
Tax Effect Of Incentives For Investment And Development
Joint ventures [domain]
Joint ventures [domain]
Joint arrangements and associates
Description of accounting policy for investment in associates and joint ventures [text block]
Weighted average inflation rate used in the calculation of the defined benefit obligation
Actuarial assumption of expected rates of inflation
Property, plant and equipment not subject to operating leases
Property, plant and equipment not subject to operating leases [member]
Summary of Interest Expense
Disclosure Of Detailed Information Interest Expense Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of detailed information interest expense.
Renewable power
Renewable Power Schemes [Member]
Renewable Power Schemes
Disclosure of Climate Change and Energy Transition [Line Items]
Disclosure of Climate Change and Energy Transition [Line Items]
Disclosure of Climate Change and Energy Transition
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [text block]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Weighted average of statutory tax rates
Weighted Average Statutory Income Tax Rate
Weighted Average Statutory Income Tax Rate.
Loss allowance provisions, trade receivables
Loss Allowance Provision, Trade Receivables
Loss Allowance Provision, Trade Receivables
Within derivative financial instruments
Derivative Financial Liabilities [Member]
Derivative financial liabilities.
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [table]
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [table]
Dividend income (from investments in equity securities)
Dividend income
Emissions Schemes and Related Environmental Programmes
Emission Schemes And Related Environmental Plans [Text Block]
Emission Schemes And Related Environmental Plans
Exploration
Expense arising from exploration for and evaluation of mineral resources
Useful lives of tangible assets
Useful life measured as period of time, property, plant and equipment
2037
Two Thousand And Thirty Seven [Member]
Two Thousand And Thirty Seven
Categories of financial liabilities [domain]
Categories of financial liabilities [domain]
Other changes
Increase (decrease) through other changes, equity
5 years and later
Later than five years [member]
Impairment sensitivity to mid-price outlook
Impairment Sensitivity To Mid-Price Outlook
Impairment Sensitivity To Mid-Price Outlook
Range of assumptions, expected age at death decrease
Reasonably Possible Decrease In Actuarial Assumption, Mortality Age
Reasonably Possible Decrease In Actuarial Assumption, Mortality Age
Summary of Transactions with Joint Ventures and Associates
Disclosure of related party [text block]
Classes of financial assets [domain]
Classes of financial assets [domain]
Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes [Axis]
Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes [Axis]
Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes
Summary of Net Carrying Amounts of Derivative Contracts Held
Disclosure Of Net Carrying Amount Of Derivative Contracts By Levels Of Fair Value Hierarchy Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of net carrying amount of derivative contracts by levels of fair value hierarchy.
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate swap contract [member]
Measured using more than an insignificant proportion of unobservable inputs
Unobservable inputs
Level 3 of fair value hierarchy [member]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [table]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [table]
Impact on Income for the period attributable to non-controlling interest
Increase /Decrease) in Adjusted Earnings, Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest
Increase /Decrease) in Adjusted Earnings, Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest
Share awards under PSP and LTIP
Share Awards Under PSP And LTIP [Member]
Share awards under PSP and LTIP.
Additions
Acquisitions through business combinations, intangible assets other than goodwill
Interest expense related to leases
Interest expense on lease liabilities
Debt repurchase agreements
Debt Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Debt Repurchase Agreements
Trade and other payables
Trade payables
Trade and other payables
Goodwill, other intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, joint ventures and associates excluding assets reclassified as held for sale
Intangible Assets Property Plant And Equipment Joint Ventures And Associates Excluding Assets Reclassified as Held For Sale
Intangible Assets Property Plant And Equipment Joint Ventures And Associates Excluding Assets Reclassified as Held For Sale
Reasonably possible decrease in long-term chemical margin assumptions, per crude oil barrel
Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions, Per Crude Oil Barrel
Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions, Per Crude Oil Barrel
Currency translation differences
Increase Decrease Through Net Exchange Differences Deferred Tax Liability
Increase decrease through net exchange differences deferred tax liability.
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table]
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Wells, value
Capitalised Exploration Drilling Cost Wells
Capitalised exploration drilling cost wells.
Carrying amount of rights and concessions in respect of proved and unproved properties
Rights And Concessions In Respect Of Proved And Unproved Properties
Rights and concessions in respect of proved and unproved properties.
Climate change
Climate Change Litigation [Member]
Climate change litigation.
Carrying amount of interests in joint ventures
Investments in joint ventures reported in separate financial statements
Integrated Gas and Upstream segments
Integrated Gas And Upstream Segments [Member]
Integrated Gas And Upstream Segments
Net gains recognised in revenue
Gain (Losses) Recognised Revenue In Significant Unobservable Inputs
Gain (losses) recognised revenue in significant unobservable inputs.
Segment consolidation items [domain]
Segment consolidation items [domain]
Disposals
Tax Effect Of Disposals
Tax Effect Of Disposals
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [line items]
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [line items]
Stock repurchase program, number of contracts
Share Buy Back Program, Number Of Contracts
Share Buy Back Program, Number Of Contracts
Charge for the year
Depreciation And Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Right-of-use Assets
Depreciation And Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Right-of-use Assets
PPE, goodwill and intangible assets
Property Plant And Equipment, Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Property Plant And Equipment, Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Trade and Other Receivables
Disclosure of trade and other receivables [text block]
Global gas production %
Percentage Of Global Gas Production
Percentage Of Global Gas Production
4.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2045
4.375% Guaranteed Notes Due 2045 [Member]
4.375% Guaranteed Notes Due 2045
Financial assets
Categories of financial assets [abstract]
CP programmes
Commercial Paper Programme [Member]
Commercial paper programme.
Cash flow from operating activities
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Income tax related to Pillar Two income tax
Current tax expense (income), related to Pillar Two income taxes
Natural Gas Pipeline System [Domain]
Natural Gas Pipeline System [Domain]
Natural Gas Pipeline System [Domain]
Other offsetting instruments
Amounts Subject To Enforceable Master Netting Arrangement Or Similar Agreement Not Set Off Against Other Financial Assets
Amounts subject to enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement not set off against other financial assets.
Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities [abstract]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Share-Based Compensation Plans and Shares Held in Trust
Disclosure of share-based payment arrangements [text block]
Additions
Additional Payables
Additional Payables
Identified items before taxation
Identified items before taxation
Identified Items Before Taxation
Identified Items Before Taxation
All other countries
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Adjustment for:
Adjustments to reconcile profit (loss) [abstract]
Retirement benefits
Retirement Benefits Expense
Retirement benefits expense.
Disclosure of maturity analysis for non-derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Disclosure of maturity analysis for non-derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Decrease in long-term chemical margin assumptions (USD per ton)
Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions, Per Ton
Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions, Per Ton
Retirement benefits
Retirement benefit liabilities
Non-current liabilities:
Non-current net defined benefit liability
Forecast Years to Achieve Near-Zero Methane Emissions [Domain]
Forecast Years to Achieve Near-Zero Methane Emissions [Domain]
Forecast Years to Achieve Near-Zero Methane Emissions [Domain]
Current beginning balance
Current ending balance
Current Decommissioning Restoration And Other Provisions
Current decommissioning restoration and other provisions
Accruals and deferred income, non-current
Accruals and deferred income classified as non-current
The amount of accruals and deferred income classified as non-current. [Refer: Accruals and deferred income]
Explanation Of Inputs Assumptions And Estimation Techniques Used To Apply Impairment Requirements Explanatory [Line Items]
Explanation Of Inputs Assumptions And Estimation Techniques Used To Apply Impairment Requirements Explanatory [Line Items]
Explanation of inputs assumptions and estimation techniques used to apply impairment requirements explanatory line items.
Summary of Interim Dividends
Disclosure Of Dividends Paid And Proposed Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of dividends paid and proposed.
Net
Derivative Instruments In Hedges Liabilities (Asset)
Derivative instruments in hedges liabilities (asset).
Other
Other assets [member]
Debt and equity securities
Debt And Equity Securities [Member]
Debt And Equity Securities
Disclosure Of Foreign Exchange Risk [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Foreign Exchange Risk [Line Items]
Disclosure of foreign exchange risk.
Types of interest rates [domain]
Types of interest rates [domain]
Emissions instruments
Emissions Instruments [Member]
Emissions Instruments
Classes of other provisions [axis]
Classes of other provisions [axis]
Stock repurchase program, shares authorized (in shares)
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Number of Shares
Current tax:
Current tax expense (income) and adjustments for current tax of prior periods [abstract]
Debt instruments remeasurements
Debt Instruments Remeasurements [Member]
Debt instruments remeasurements.
Disclosure Of Income Taxes [Table]
Disclosure Of Income Taxes [Table]
Income taxes.
Trade payables, current
Current trade payables
Deferred cost of hedging
Deferred Cost Of Hedging [Member]
Deferred cost of hedging.
Emoluments
Key management personnel compensation
Other
Other Financial Instruments [Member]
Other Financial Instruments
Non-current debt
Non Current Debt [Member]
Non current debt.
Joint Ventures and Associates
Disclosure Of Joint Ventures And Associate Explanatory [Text Block]
The disclosure of joint ventures and associate.
Derivative liabilities
Derivative financial liabilities
Characteristics of defined benefit plans [axis]
Characteristics of defined benefit plans [axis]
Disclosure Of Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Emissions And Related Environmental Schemes
Tax losses and credits carried forward
Tax Losses Carried Forward [Member]
Tax losses carried forward [member]
Change in decommissioning and other provisions
Changes In Decommissioning Restoration And Other Provisions
Changes in decommissioning restoration and other provisions.
Disclosure of maturity analysis for non-derivative financial liabilities [table]
Disclosure of maturity analysis for non-derivative financial liabilities [table]
Ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.07 each
Nominal value $ million
Number of ordinary shares (million)
Ordinary shares [member]
Trade receivables
Current trade receivables
Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale
Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale
2.875% Guaranteed Notes due 2041
2.875% Guaranteed Notes Due 2041 [Member]
2.875% Guaranteed Notes Due 2041
Auditor's Remuneration
Disclosure of auditors' remuneration [text block]
Earnings Per Share
Disclosure of earnings per share [text block]
Cost
Gross carrying amount
Gross carrying amount [member]
Trade and other payables
Trade and other current payables
Total, current
Trade and other current payables
Inventories
Disclosure of inventories [text block]
Property, plant and equipment by operating lease status [domain]
Property, plant and equipment by operating lease status [domain]
Environmental certificates
Environmental Certificates [Member]
Environmental Certificates
Period by Which SEC Proved Reserves Would Be Left [Axis]
Period by Which SEC Proved Reserves Would Be Left [Axis]
Period by Which SEC Proved Reserves Would Be Left
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Less than 1 year
Not later than one year [member]
Europe
European Union
Europe [Member]
Schedule of Net Debt
Disclosure Of Net Debt [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of debt securities net.
US shelf registration
US shelf
Universal Shelf Registration [Member]
Universal shelf registration.
Disclosure of significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurement of liabilities [abstract]
Current
Trade and other current receivables [abstract]
Summary of expected maturity of Provisions
Disclosure Of Expected Maturity Analysis Of Provisions [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Expected Maturity Analysis Of Provisions
Share-based compensation
Share Based Compensation1
Share based compensation.
Reclassifications to productive wells on determination of proved reserves
Tangible Exploration And Evaluation Assets Reclassifications To Productive Wells On Determination Of Proved Reserves
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets reclassifications to productive wells on determination of proved reserves.
Fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, category [member]
Total
Auditor's remuneration
3.625% Guaranteed Notes due 2042
3.625% Guaranteed Notes Due 2042 [Member]
3.625% Guaranteed Notes Due 2042
Debt
Non-current debt
Non-current portion of non-current borrowings
Decrease in inventories
Adjustments for decrease (increase) in inventories
Net amounts as presented
Net financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements in statement of financial position
Forward foreign exchange contracts
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Forward foreign exchange contracts.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
Description of accounting policy for property, plant and equipment [text block]
Other movements
Increase (decrease) through other changes, intangible assets and goodwill
New borrowings
Proceeds from borrowings, classified as financing activities
Carrying amount of collateral held
Carrying Amount Of Collateral
Carrying amount of collateral.
Percentage of average local funding requirement for additional payments
Percentage Of Average Local Funding Requirement For Additional Payments
Percentage of average local funding requirement for additional payments.
Oil Price Forecast Years [Axis]
Oil Price Forecast Years [Axis]
Oil Price Forecast Years
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Total, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income Before Share Of Other Comprehensive Income Of Associates And Joint Ventures Accounted For Using Equity Method, Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Before Share Of Other Comprehensive Income Of Associates And Joint Ventures Accounted For Using Equity Method, Net Of Tax
Realised commodity contracts before tax, applied to physical derivatives only
Realised Commodity Contracts Before Tax, Applied to Physical Derivatives Only
Realised Commodity Contracts Before Tax, Applied to Physical Derivatives Only
Impairment losses
Total
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss
Summary of Retirement Benefits by Financial Position
Disclosure of additional information about defined benefit plans [text block]
Proportion of SEC proved reserve
Percentage Of Proved Reserve Remaining
Percentage Of Proved Reserve Remaining
Disposal of major subsidiary
Disposal of major subsidiary [member]
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [abstract]
Disclosure of impairment loss and reversal of impairment loss [abstract]
Recategorisations (net)
Recategorisations Net In Significant Unobservable Inputs
Recategorisations net in significant unobservable inputs.
Currency translation differences and foreign exchange (gains)/losses
Increase (Decrease) In Debt Due To Currency Translation Differences And Foreign Exchange Losses Gains
Increase (decrease) in debt due to currency translation differences and foreign exchange (losses)/gains.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Unearned finance income
Unearned finance income relating to finance lease payments receivable
Measurement [axis]
Measurement [axis]
Disclosure of risk management strategy related to hedge accounting [table]
Disclosure of risk management strategy related to hedge accounting [table]
UK Energy Profits Levy Act 2022 (EPL)
UK Energy Profits Levy Act 2022 (EPL) [Member]
UK Energy Profits Levy Act 2022 (EPL)
Schedule of Value at Risk Pre-tax
Disclosure Of Risk Management Strategy Related To Value At Risk Pre Tax Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of risk management strategy related to value at risk pre tax.
Diluted earnings per share (in shares)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share
Gross amounts before offset
Gross financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
March
March [Member]
March
Schedule of Lease Expenses not Included in the Measurement of Lease Liability
Disclosure of additional information about leasing activities for lessee [text block]
Adura JV
Adura JV [Member]
Adura JV
Share Capital, Reserves And Other Equity Interest [Abstract]
Share Capital, Reserves And Other Equity Interest [Abstract]
Floating interest rate
Floating interest rate [member]
Relating to the origination and reversal of temporary differences, tax losses and credits
Deferred tax expense (income) relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences
Increase (decrease) in fair value measurement due to reasonably possible increase in unobservable input, assets
Increase (decrease) in fair value measurement due to reasonably possible increase in unobservable input, assets
4.750% Guaranteed Notes due 2036
4.750% Guaranteed Notes due 2036 [Member]
4.750% Guaranteed Notes due 2036
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets [table]
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets [table]
Total obligations
Obligation under both environmental schemes
Other payables
Impairment reversals on right-of-use assets
Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, right-of-use assets
Fair value of debt excluding finance lease liabilities
Fair Value Of Debt Excluding Leases Liabilities
Fair Value Of Debt Excluding Leases Liabilities
Schedule of Trade and Other Receivables, Other Payables and Derivative Financial Instruments
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities [text block]
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [axis]
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [axis]
Borrowing Facilities [Line Items]
Borrowing Facilities [Line Items]
Borrowing facilities.
Net amounts
Net financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements
Types of financial assets [axis]
Types of financial assets [axis]
Percentage increase in discounting factor assumptions
Percentage Of Reasonably Possible Increase In Discounting Factor Assumption
Percentage Of Reasonably Possible Increase In Discounting Factor Assumption
Retail service stations
Retail Service Stations [Member]
Retail service stations.
Non-controlling interest
Non-controlling interests
Debt securities
Debt securities [member]
Number of refineries assumed
Number of Refineries In Which Sole Ownership Was Assumed
Number of Refineries In Which Sole Ownership Was Assumed
Segment consolidation items [axis]
Segment consolidation items [axis]
Renewables and Energy Solutions
Downstream, Renewables And Energy Solutions Cash Generating Unit [Member]
Downstream, Renewables And Energy Solutions Cash Generating Unit
Share-based Payment Arrangements [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangements [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits
Disclosure of employee benefits [text block]
Summary of Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [text block]
Cash flow
Increase (Decrease) In Debt Due To Financing Cash Flows
Increase decrease in debt due to financing cash flows.
Income attributable to non-controlling interest
Profit (loss), attributable to non-controlling interests
All Currencies
All Currencies [Domain]
Equity
Equity [abstract]
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [table]
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [table]
Disclosure Of Pillar Two Tax Information
Disclosure Of Pillar Two Tax Information [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Pillar Two Tax Information
Disclosure Of Basis Of Preparation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Disclosure of basis of preparation of financial statements.
Production and manufacturing expenses
Other expenses, by nature
Projects awaiting development concepts
Capitalised Exploration Drilling Cost Awaiting Development
Capitalised exploration drilling cost awaiting development.
Cash dividends paid to:
Cash Dividends Paid [Abstract]
Cash Dividends Paid [abstract]
Net investment in leases
Net investment in finance lease
Henry Hub natural gas ($/MMBtu)
Henry Hub Natural Gas [Member]
Henry Hub Natural Gas.
Average chemical margin (USD per ton)
Long-Term Average Chemical Margin, Per Ton
Long-Term Average Chemical Margin, Per Ton
Oil Price Forecast Years [Domain]
Oil Price Forecast Years [Domain]
Oil Price Forecast Years
Employer contributions to pension plans
Employer contributions
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Currency translation differences
Currency translation differences
Increase (decrease) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates, net defined benefit liability (asset)
Global oil
Global Oil [Member]
Global oil.
3.25% Guaranteed Notes due 2050
3.25% Guaranteed Notes Due 2050 [Member]
3.25% Guaranteed Notes Due 2050
Hedging instruments [axis]
Hedging instruments [axis]
2035
Two Thousand And Thirty Five [Member]
Two Thousand And Thirty Five
Ordinary shares issue mandate
Ordinary Shares Issue Mandate [Member]
Ordinary shares issue mandate.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalent [Member]
Cash and cash equivalent.
Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale
Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale [member]
Number of Shell-group entities named in court claim
Number of Shell-group Entities Named in Court Claim
Number of Shell-group Entities Named in Court Claim
Impairment loss due to decrease in long-term chemical margin assumptions
Impairment Loss Due To Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions
Impairment Loss Due To Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions
Summary of Other Arrangements in Respect of Joint Ventures and Associates
Disclosure Of Other Arrangements In Respect Of Joint Ventures And Associates Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Other Arrangements in Respect of Joint Ventures and Associates [Text Block]
Debt instruments remeasurements
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
Fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income, category [member]
Fair value through profit or loss, non-designated
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, mandatorily measured at fair value, category [member]
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Gain due to a 50% change in derivative contracts
Gain (Loss) Due to A Fifty Percent Increase Or Decrease In Derivative Contracts
Gain (Loss) Due to A Fifty Percent Increase Or Decrease In Derivative Contracts
Funded pension plans
Wholly or partly funded defined benefit plans [member]
Retirement benefits remeasurements
Retirement Benefits Remeasurements [Member]
Retirement benefits remeasurements.
Other receivables
Other non-current receivables
Financial liabilities that are part of supplier finance arrangements for which suppliers have received payment [member]
Financial liabilities that are part of supplier finance arrangements for which suppliers have received payment [member]
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Earnings To Income [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Earnings To Income [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Earnings To Income [Line Items]
Not designated
Financial Assets Not Designated As Hedging Instruments
Financial assets not designated as hedging instruments.
Accretion expense
Interest And Accretion Expense
Interest and accretion expense.
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets [line items]
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets [line items]
Cash outflow for leases
Cash outflow for leases
Social security contributions [A]
Social security contributions
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
Decrease through transfer to liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale, other provisions
Decrease through transfer to liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale, other provisions
Between 16 and 20 years
Later Than Sixteen Years And Not Tater Than Twenty Years [Member]
Later than sixteen years and not tater than twenty years.
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [text block]
Net decrease in debt with maturity period within three months
Cash flows from (used in) increase (decrease) in current borrowings
Comprehensive income attributable to Shell plc shareholders
Comprehensive income, attributable to owners of parent
Carrying amount of financial assets pledged as collateral for liabilities or contingent liabilities
Financial assets pledged as collateral for liabilities or contingent liabilities
Disclosure Of Directors And Senior Management Expense [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Directors And Senior Management Expense [Line Items]
Disclosure of directors and senior management expense.
Disclosure Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Disclosure of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Lease additions
Increase (Decrease) In Debt Due To Lease Additions
Increase (Decrease) In Debt Due To Lease Additions
Summary of Deferred Tax
Disclosure Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Australian dollar
Australia, Dollars
Disclosure of analysis of non-current assets held for sale [Table]
Disclosure of analysis of non-current assets held for sale [Table]
Disclosure of analysis of non-current assets held for sale
Forecast Years to Achieve Near-Zero Methane Emissions [Axis]
Forecast Years to Achieve Near-Zero Methane Emissions [Axis]
Forecast Years to Achieve Near-Zero Methane Emissions
Impairment reversal due to decrease in long-term chemical margin assumptions
Impairment Reversal Due To Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions
Impairment Reversal Due To Reasonably Possible Decrease In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions
Information Provider Name And Scenario [Axis]
Information Provider Name And Scenario [Axis]
Information Provider Name And Scenario
Contractual Maturities of Derivative Liabilities
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [text block]
Deferred cost of hedging
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, change in value of foreign currency basis spreads
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Income taxes payable
Current tax liabilities, current
Other movements
Other movements
Increase (decrease) in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from other changes
Percentage of defined benefit liability related to active members
Percentage Of Defined Benefit Liability Related To Active Members
Percentage Of Defined Benefit Liability Related To Active Members
No Trading Symbol Flag
No Trading Symbol Flag
Currency translation differences
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, property, plant and equipment
Reasonably possible increase in long-term chemical margin assumptions, per crude oil barrel
Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions, Per Crude Oil Barrel
Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Chemical Margin Assumptions, Per Crude Oil Barrel
Summary of capitalised exploration drilling costs
Disclosure Of Exploration And Evaluation Assets At Carrying Value Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure for exploration and evaluation assets at carrying value explanatory.
Number of claims filed
Number Of Claims Filed
Number Of Claims Filed
Impairment loss due to increase in long-term refining margin assumptions
Impairment Loss Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Refining Margin Assumptions
Impairment Loss Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Long-Term Refining Margin Assumptions
Lease liabilities
Lease liabilities [member]
Accounting Policies, Changes In Accounting Estimates And Errors [Abstract]
Accounting Policies, Changes In Accounting Estimates And Errors [Abstract]
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, goodwill, and other intangible assets
Disclosure of impairment of assets [text block]
2032
Two Thousand And Thirty Two [Member]
Two Thousand And Thirty Two
American Depositary Shares representing two ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.07 each
American Depository Shares [Member]
American Depository Shares
Amounts due from joint ventures and associates
Current receivables due from related parties
Investments in joint ventures and associates
Investment In Associate And Joint Ventures Companies Classified As Investing Activities
Investment in associate and joint ventures companies classified as investing activities.
Property, plant and equipment
At January 1
At December 31
Property, plant and equipment including right-of-use assets
Disclosure of maturity analysis of finance lease payments receivable [line items]
Disclosure of maturity analysis of finance lease payments receivable [line items]
Charge in respect of current period
Current tax expense (income)
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [axis]
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [axis]
Hedging instruments [domain]
Hedging instruments [domain]
Adjustments for prescription drug rebates
Increase (Decrease) Arising From Prescription Drug Rebates, Net Defined Benefit Liability Asset
Increase (Decrease) Arising From Prescription Drug Rebates, Net Defined Benefit Liability Asset
Between 1 and 5 years
Later than one year and not later than five years [member]
Top of range
Top of range [member]
Other
Other Chemical And Production Assets [Member]
Other Chemical And Production Assets
Disclosure Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Disclosure Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Disclosure Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Research and development
Research and development expense
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Projects, value
Capitalised Exploration Drilling Cost Projects
Capitalised exploration drilling cost projects.
Legal
Legal proceedings provision [member]
Between 3 and 4 years
Between 3 and 4 years
Later than three years and not later than four years [member]
Summary of Other Reserves Attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc Shareholders
Disclosure Of Capital And Reserves Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of capital and reserves explanatory.
Retirement benefits remeasurements
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, gains (losses) on remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Asia, Oceania, Africa
Asia Oceania And Africa [Member]
Asia Oceania and Africa.
Non-current assets held-for-sale [Abstract]
Non-current assets held-for-sale [Abstract]
Difference from carrying amount
Discounted [Member]
Discounted.
Total
Other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss, net of tax
Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale [axis]
Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale [axis]
Inventories
Description of accounting policy for measuring inventories [text block]
Summary of Detailed Information about Trade and other Payables
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Trade And Other Payables Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The disclosure of detailed information about trade and other payables.
3.250% Guaranteed Notes due 2050
3.250% Guaranteed Notes Due 2050 50A [Member]
3.250% Guaranteed Notes Due 2050 50A
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis]
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis]
Joint ventures [axis]
Joint ventures [axis]
Summary of Shell Share of Comprehensive Income of Joint Ventures and Associates
Disclosure Of Comprehensive Income Of Joint Ventures And Associate Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of comprehensive income of joint ventures and associate explanatory.
Borrowings by name [domain]
Borrowings by name [domain]
Deferred consideration on the divestment of assets
Deferred Consideration on the Divestment of Assets
Deferred Consideration on the Divestment of Assets
Foreign exchange risk
Currency risk [member]
Trade and other receivables
Within trade receivables
Trade receivables [member]
Impairment (impairments)/reversals
Impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) recognised in profit or loss
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from contracts with customers
Disclosure of risk management strategy related to hedge accounting [line items]
Disclosure of risk management strategy related to hedge accounting [line items]
Impairment losses
Write-downs (reversals of write-downs) of property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Deferred tax
Deferred tax liability
Deferred tax liabilities
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Property, plant and equipment including right-of-use assets [axis]
Property, plant and equipment including right-of-use assets [axis]
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period
Other comprehensive income
Disclosure Of Debt [Table]
Disclosure Of Debt [Table]
Disclosure of debt.
Trade receivables
Non-current trade receivables
Decommissioning and other provisions
Decommissioning and other provisions, current
Other current provisions
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis]
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis]
Depreciation, depletion and amortisation
Adjustments for depreciation and amortisation expense
Forecast
Forecast [Member]
Impairment loss due to increase in discount rates
Impairment Loss Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Discount Rates
Impairment Loss Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Discount Rates
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Interest
Contractual Payments Interest Value
Contractual payments interest value.
Bank and other borrowings
Bank borrowings, undiscounted cash flows
At cost
At cost [member]
Assets and liabilities [axis]
Assets and liabilities [axis]
Settlements
Disposals and retirements, intangible assets and goodwill
Assets of benefit plan
Net defined benefit asset
Other movements [A]
Tangible Exploration And Evaluation Assets Other Movements
Tangible exploration and evaluation assets other movements.
Unfunded pension plans
Wholly unfunded defined benefit plans [member]
Exploration and production
Exploration And Production [Member]
Exploration and production.
Woodmac WM AET-1 5 Degree (2024)
Woodmac WM AET-1 5 Degree (2024) [Member]
Woodmac WM AET-1 5 Degree (2024)
Impairment reversal due to increase in commodity price assumptions
Impairment Reversal Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Commodity Price Assumptions
Impairment Reversal Due To Reasonably Possible Increase In Commodity Price Assumptions
Summary of Adjusted Earnings by Segment
Summary of Adjusted Earnings by Segment [Table Text Block]
Summary of Adjusted Earnings by Segment
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Trade and other receivables
Total
Trade and other non-current receivables
Trade and other non-current receivables
Shares held in trust
Description of accounting policy for treasury shares [text block]
Number of closed refineries
Number Of Disposed, Converted, Or Closed Refineries
Number Of Disposed, Converted, Or Closed Refineries
Disclosure Of Borrowing Facilities [Table]
Disclosure Of Borrowing Facilities [Table]
Disclosure Of Borrowing Facilities [Table].
4.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2030
4.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2030 [Member]
4.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2030
Currency translation differences
Foreign Currency Translation Differences [Member]
Foreign currency translation differences.
Impairment reversals
Impairment loss (reversal of impairment loss) on trade receivables [abstract]
Increase/(decrease) in income before taxation
Increase (Decrease) In Income Before Taxation On Foreign Exchange Risk
Increase (decrease) in income before taxation on foreign exchange risk.
Property, plant and equipment including right-of-use assets [domain]
Property, plant and equipment including right-of-use assets [domain]
Subsidiaries [domain]
Subsidiaries [domain]
Share premium reserve
Share Premium Reserve [Member]
Share premium reserve.
Repayments
Repayments of borrowings, classified as financing activities
Funding arrangements of defined benefit plans [axis]
Funding arrangements of defined benefit plans [axis]
2029
Commodity Price Year Four
Commodity Price Year Four
Effect of change in average carbon prices
Sensitivity Analysis Effect Of Change In Carbon Price Scenario On Recoverable Amounts
Sensitivity Analysis Effect Of Change In Carbon Price Scenario On Recoverable Amounts
Borrowings by name [axis]
Borrowings by name [axis]
Range of assumptions, expected age at death increase
Reasonably Possible Increase In Actuarial Assumption, Mortality Age
Reasonably Possible Increase In Actuarial Assumption, Mortality Age
Biofuels
Biofuel Schemes [Member]
Biofuel Schemes
Trade and Other Payables
Disclosure of trade and other payables [text block]
Number of external price outlooks
Number Of External Price Outlooks
Number Of External Price Outlooks
Derivative financial instruments
Non-current derivative financial assets
5.5% Guaranteed Notes due 2040
5.5% Guaranteed Notes Due 2040 [Member]
5.5% Guaranteed Notes Due 2040
Value of released awards under long-term incentive plans
Key management personnel compensation, other long-term employee benefits
Summary of Issued and Fully Paid Ordinary Shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [text block]
Events After Reporting Period [Abstract]
Events After Reporting Period [Abstract]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [table]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [table]
Disclosure Of Foreign Exchange Risk [Table]
Disclosure Of Foreign Exchange Risk [Table]
Disclosure of foreign exchange risk [table]
Sales
Sales In Significant Unobservable Inputs
Sales in significant unobservable inputs.
Chemicals and Products
Chemicals And Products Cash Generating Unit [Member]
Chemicals And Products Cash Generating Unit
Allowance for credit losses
Accumulated impairment [member]
Legal proceedings and other contingencies
Disclosure of commitments and contingent liabilities [text block]
Financial Instruments
Disclosure of financial instruments [text block]
Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment
Impairment reversals
Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, property, plant and equipment
Price Line [Axis]
Price Line [Axis]
Price Line
Summary of PPE
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [text block]
Other Reserves
Disclosure of reserves within equity [text block]
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [domain]
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [domain]
Assets, Total
Hedging instrument, assets
Cash flow from investing activities
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities
Disclosure Of Debt [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Debt [Line Items]
Disclosure of debt.
Lease receivables
Non-current finance lease receivables
Capital management
Disclosure of objectives, policies and processes for managing capital [text block]
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Consolidated Statement of Income Presentation
Description Of Accounting Policy For Consolidated Statement Of Income Presentation Explanatory [Policy Text Block]
Description of accounting policy for consolidated statement of income presentation.
Total
Employee benefits expense
Income tax excluding Pillar Two income tax
Current Tax Expense (Income) Excluding Pillar Two Income Taxes
Current Tax Expense (Income) Excluding Pillar Two Income Taxes
PPE other than refineries
Property Plant And Equipment Other Than Refineries [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment Other Than Refineries
Performance Share Plan (PSP) and Long-term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
Performance Share Plan (PSP) and Long-term Incentive Plan (LTIP) [Member]
Performance Share Plan (PSP) and Long-term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
Fees in respect of other non-audit services
Auditors Remuneration For Non Audit Services
Total Fees paid as non audit fees to auditors for services.
Other Americas
Other Americas [Member]
Other Americas.
Financial instruments
Description of accounting policy for financial instruments [text block]
Current assets
Current assets
Divestment gains/(losses)
Gains (losses) on disposals of investments
Reclassification adjustments on exchange differences on translation of foreign operations, before tax
Reclassification adjustments on exchange differences on translation of foreign operations, before tax
Derivative hedging instruments (designated)
Derivative financial assets held for hedging
Normalised free cash flow (nFCF) growth per share
Normalised Free Cash Flow Growth Per Share
Normalised Free Cash Flow Growth Per Share
Change in non-controlling interest
Change In Noncontrolling Interest
Change in Non-controlling Interest
Legislation [Axis]
Legislation [Axis]
Legislation
Disclosure of operating segments [table]
Disclosure of operating segments [table]
Total
Deferred tax expense (income) recognised in profit or loss
Decommissioning and other provision beginning balance
Decommissioning and other provision ending balance
Decommissioning Restoration And Other Provisions
Decommissioning restoration and other provisions.
Additions
Additions other than through business combinations, right-of-use assets
Impairment loss due to decrease in commodity price assumptions
Impairment Loss Due To Reasonably Possible Decrease In Commodity Price Assumptions
Impairment Loss Due To Reasonably Possible Decrease In Commodity Price Assumptions
Interest expense on defined pension benefit obligations
Interest expense, defined benefit plans
Bank and other borrowings
Debt
Bank And Other Borrowings [Member]
Bank and other borrowings.
Increase through realisation of merger reserve
Increase (Decrease) Through Realisation Of Merger Reserve, Equity
Increase (Decrease) Through Realisation Of Merger Reserve, Equity
Other investing cash outflows
Other Outflows Of Cash, Classified As Investing Activities
Other Outflows Of Cash, Classified As Investing Activities
Cash and cash equivalents [D]
Percentage Of Cash In Defined Benefit Plan Assets
Percentage of cash in defined benefit plan assets.
Less: interest capitalised
Interest costs capitalised
Integrated Gas and Upstream
Integrated Gas And Upstream Cash Generating Unit [Member]
Integrated Gas And Upstream Cash Generating Unit
Segments [axis]
Segments [axis]
Types of risks [axis]
Types of risks [axis]
Amounts charged against provisions
Charges Against Provisions Of Decommissioning Restoration And Other Provisions
Charges against provisions of decommissioning restoration and other provisions.
Percentage decrease in mining interest
Percentage Decrease In Non Controlling Interest Due To Swap In Mining Interest
Percentage Decrease In Non Controlling Interest Due To Swap In Mining Interest
Fair value accounting of commodity derivatives and certain gas contracts
Gains (Losses) On Change In Fair Value Of Derivatives and Certain Gas Contracts
Gains (Losses) On Change In Fair Value Of Derivatives and Certain Gas Contracts
Total undiscounted lease payments receivable
Undiscounted finance lease payments to be received
Unrealized net (losses) gains related to assets and liabilities
Gains (losses) recognised in profit or loss attributable to change in unrealised gains or losses for entity's own equity instruments held at end of period, fair value measurement
Renewables and Energy Solutions
Renewables And Energy Solutions Segment [Member]
Renewables And Energy Solutions Segment
Percentage of ownership interest disposed of
Percentage of Ownership Interest Disposed of
Percentage of Ownership Interest Disposed of
All segments excluding renewables and energy solutions segment
All Segments Excluding Renewables and Energy Solutions Segment [Member]
All Segments Excluding Renewables and Energy Solutions Segment
Types of hedges [axis]
Types of hedges [axis]
IEA Current Policies
IEA Current Policies [Member]
IEA Current Policies
6.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2038
6.375% Guaranteed Notes Due 2038 [Member]
6.375% Guaranteed Notes Due 2038
Jiffy Lubricants International
Jiffy Lubricants International [Member]
Jiffy Lubricants International
Current income tax receivable
Current tax assets, current
Actuarial funding valuation, frequency
Actuarial Funding Valuation, Frequency
Actuarial Funding Valuation, Frequency
LNG off-take and sales contracts
L N G Off Take And Sales Contracts [Member]
LNG off take and sales contracts.
Derivative financial instruments (designated)
Derivative financial liabilities held for hedging
Amortised cost
Financial assets at amortised cost, category [member]
Between 6 to 10 years
Later than five years and not later than ten years [member]
Contractual commitments for purchase and lease of property, plant and equipment
Contractual Commitments For Acquisition And Lease Of Property, Plant And Equipment
Contractual Commitments For Acquisition And Lease Of Property, Plant And Equipment
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [table]
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [table]
Par value per share (in eur per share)
Par value per share
Other net (gains)/losses on fair value and cash flow hedges of debt
Other Net Losses (Gains) On Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedges Of Debt
Other Net Losses (Gains) On Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedges Of Debt
Property, Plant and Equipment
Disclosure of property, plant and equipment [text block]
Revenue from other sources
Other revenue
Schedule of Future Lease Payments Under Lease Contracts
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments [text block]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [abstract]
Summary of commodity price assumptions applied in impairment testing
Explanation of inputs, assumptions and estimation techniques used to apply impairment requirements [text block]
Planning horizon
Planning Horizon, Standard Period
Planning Horizon, Standard Period
Defined contribution plans
Post-employment benefit expense, defined contribution plans
Income from subleasing right-of-use assets
Income from subleasing right-of-use assets
Power
Power [Member]
Power
Value of each share buyback in consecutive quarters
Value of Each Share Buyback in Consecutive Quarters
Value of Each Share Buyback in Consecutive Quarters
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Components of equity [domain]
Components of equity [domain]
Redundancy and restructuring
Expense of restructuring activities
Dividends
Dividends recognised as distributions to owners
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Increase in interest rate risk
Increase Decrease In Interest Rate
Increase decrease in interest rate.
Retirement benefits
Description of accounting policy for employee benefits [text block]
Average
Weighted average [member]
Not designated
Financial Liabilities Not Designated As Hedging Instruments
Financial liabilities not designated as hedging instruments.
Total revenue and other income
Revenue and other operating income
Pesticide
Pesticide Litigation [Member]
Pesticide litigation.
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [axis]
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [axis]
Deferred tax asset, Beginning balance
Deferred tax asset, Ending balance
Deferred Tax Assets Before Offsetting
Deferred tax assets before offsetting.
Deferred tax liability, Beginning Balance
Deferred tax liability, Ending Balance
Deferred Tax Liability Before Offsetting
Deferred tax liability before offsetting.
Range [domain]
Range [domain]
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Exploration And Evaluation Assets [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Exploration And Evaluation Assets [Line Items]
Disclosure of detailed information about exploration and evaluation assets line items.
Summary of Directors and Senior Management Expense
Disclosure Of Directors And Senior Management Expense Explanatory [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of directors and senior management expense.
Classes of contingent liabilities [axis]
Classes of contingent liabilities [axis]
Tax on current cost of supplies adjustment
Cost Of Supplies Basis Adjustment On Taxation
Cost of supplies basis adjustment on taxation.
Interest income
Interest income
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]
Floating Rate Guaranteed Notes due 2030
Floating Rate Guaranteed Notes due 2030 [Member]
Floating Rate Guaranteed Notes due 2030
2045
Two Thousand And Forty Five [Member]
Two Thousand And Forty Five
Number of cases pending
Number Of Cases Pending
Number of cases pending.
Summary of weighted average cost of capital assumptions
Disclosure of Weighted Average Cost of Capital Assumptions [Text Block]
Disclosure of Weighted Average Cost of Capital Assumptions
Percentage increase in discount rate assumption
Percentage Of Possible Increase In Discount Rate, Other Provisions
Percentage Of Possible Increase In Discount Rate, Other Provisions
Expected credit loss rate
Expected credit loss rate
Directors
Directors [Member]
Directors.
NAM (Groningen gas field)
NAM (Groningen Gas Field) Litigation [Member]
NAM (Groningen Gas Field) Litigation
Schedule of Investments in Securities Using Predominantly Unobservable Inputs
Disclosure Of Investments In Securities Measured Using Predominantly Unobservable Inputs Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The tabular disclosure of Investments in securities measured using predominantly unobservable inputs.
BG Pension Scheme
BG Pension Scheme [Member]
BG Pension Scheme
Period by Which SEC Proved Reserves Would Be Left [Domain]
Period by Which SEC Proved Reserves Would Be Left [Domain]
Period by Which SEC Proved Reserves Would Be Left
11 years and later
Later than ten years [member]
Identified items included in Income before taxation
Identified Items Included in Income/(Loss), Before Taxation [Abstract]
Identified Items Included in Income/(Loss), Before Taxation
Summary of Average Employee Numbers
Disclosure Of Average Number Of Employees [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Average Number Of Employees [Table Text Block]
Number of ADSs (million)
A Class American Depositary Shares [Member]
A Class American Depositary Shares.
Equity-settled
Equity Settled [Member]
Equity settled.
Non-current income tax receivable
Current tax assets, non-current
Actuarial gains/(losses) on obligations:
Changes in net defined benefit liability (asset) resulting from gain (loss) on remeasurement in other comprehensive income [abstract]
Address Type [Domain]
Address Type [Domain]
Cash flow projection period
Cash Flow Projection Period
Cash Flow Projection Period
4.125% Guaranteed Notes due 2035
4.125% Guaranteed Notes Due 2035 [Member]
4.125% Guaranteed Notes Due 2035
Summary of Retirement Benefit Expense
Disclosure Of Employee Benefits Expense Explanatory [Table Text Block]
The entire disclosure of employee benefits expense.
Additions
Additional Provisions Decommissioning Restoration And Other Provisions
Additional Provisions Decommissioning Restoration And Other Provisions
Total expenditure
Total Expenditure Including Finance Costs
Total Expenditure Including Finance Costs
Transfer from other comprehensive income
Transfer To Profit Or Loss Other Comprehensive Income
Transfer to profit or loss other comprehensive income.
Currency
Currency [Axis]
Maturity [domain]
Maturity [domain]
Categories of financial liabilities [axis]
Categories of financial liabilities [axis]
Interest
Lease Liabilities, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lease Liabilities, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [table]
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [table]
Other comprehensive income
Income Tax Relating To Components Of Other Comprehensive Income, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Income Tax Relating To Components Of Other Comprehensive Income, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Effective tax rate based on income before taxation
Average effective tax rate
At fair value
At fair value [member]
Charge for the year
Depreciation And Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Property, Plant And Equipment
Depreciation And Impairment Loss Recognised In Profit Or Loss, Property, Plant And Equipment
IEA NZE 2050
IEA NZE 2050 [Member]
IEA NZE 2050
Schedule of Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share [text block]
Impact on Income for the period
Increase /Decrease) in Adjusted Earnings
Increase /Decrease) in Adjusted Earnings
Net (losses) gains on derivative contracts excluding realized commodity contracts, before tax
Net Gains (Losses) On Derivative Contracts Excluding Realised Commodity Contracts Before Tax
Net gains (losses) on derivative contracts excluding realised commodity contracts, before tax.
Financial liabilities
Categories of financial liabilities [abstract]
Percentage of value at risk statistical assessment
Value At Risk Statistical Percentage
Value at risk statistical percentage.
EMTN
Euro Medium Term Note Program [Member]
Euro Medium Term Note programme.
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Average employee numbers seconded to joint ventures and associates
Average Number Of Employees Related To Joint Ventures And Associates
Average number of employees related to joint ventures and associates.
Weighted average number of shares used as the basis for determining:
Weighted average ordinary shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share [abstract]
Investments in securities
Investments In Securities
Investments in Securities.