Royal Dutch Shell Oil is an international energy and chemical group headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, Ben Van Beurden served as the Group's chief executive officer. Shell's strategy is to consolidate Shell's position as a leader in the oil and gas industry to provide competitive shareholder returns while helping to meet the world's energy needs in a responsible manner. Shell's upstream business focuses on the exploration of new oil and gas resources, the development of large-scale projects, and the value of technology and experience for resource owners. In the downstream business, Shell's focus is on achieving ongoing cash flow by operating existing assets and investing in growth markets.