Shell announced that Bangalore would be the location for its latest technology centre, Shell Technology India (STI). The centre will deliver high-end technical studies, projects and technical services for Shell across the globe, as well as supporting interests in India.
Currently, Shell has major research and development facilities in the USA and The Netherlands, and Bangalore will take its place with these. The services will span upstream exploration and production activities as well as downstream refinery and chemical operations.
STI will also provide access to cutting-edge Indian talent. Vikram Singh Mehta Chairman, Shell Companies in India said; “The Shell Technology Centre in India, under the guidance of its new president, Bob Frith, aims to be world class, capable of producing leading-edge technical solutions to meet critical business challenges and to develop products that will be key to the future of the energy business.”
The centre is due to open in the second half of 2006 and will move to a purpose-built campus in 2009. Recruitment has already started for the initial phase.
Greg Lewin, President of Shell Global Solutions says: “We are looking for the best talent and we are pleased with the rich number of highly qualified applications that we are receiving. We have developed a value proposition for our people, which comprise a career in a global organisation from an Indian base.”
The attraction and retention of top Indian technical talent has been a major driver in establishing STI, and the company aims to grow to over 1000 people as quickly as the business will allow. Bangalore has been selected as the base since the city has become an Indian centre of science and technology development and offers an inspiring environment for top talent to work and live.
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