Shell Global You are in: Shell Global About us Events Shell and the Churchill Club SHELL AND THE CHURCHILL CLUB Shell has an alliance with the Churchill Club, an independent, non-profit business and technology forum in Silicon Valley, USA. Its regular events allow thought leaders in business, innovation, academia and government to discuss the latest global developments, generating insights helping to drive innovation and economic growth that benefit society. Mark Zoback, Sally Benson, Adam Brandt and Shell’s Maarten Wetselaar at the June 2016 event Our relationship with the Churchill Club allows us to contribute to the discussion on energy and innovation in the Silicon Valley epicentre of innovation. In June 2016, Shell partnered with Churchill Club and the Stanford National Gas Initiative for the Open Forum discussion: What is the Role of Natural Gas in a Decarbonized Energy Future? Leading experts from Stanford University spanning the natural gas value chain, and Shell Integrated Gas and New Energies Director Maarten Wetselaar, took part in a candid conversation exploring the opportunities and challenges around natural gas today and in the future. Speakers included Sally Benson, Precourt Energy Institute Director, Stanford University; and Adam Brandt, Assistant Professor of Engineering, Department of Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford University. Mark Zoback, who is Benjamin M. Page Professor of Geophysics and Director, Natural Gas Initiative, Stanford University, facilitated the discussion and debate. Watch parts of the discussion here: Churchill Club - What is the Role of Natural Gas in a Decarbonized Energy Future? Learn more about the Churchill Club Share this MORE IN ABOUT US Powering Progress Together A forum aiming to spark new thinking and help build resilience in a world where vital resources face growing pressure. Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Major projects Events Contact us YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN The energy future How will the world produce more, cleaner energy to power our homes and cities, and fuel our vehicles in decades to come? Innovating together Do you have a great idea or innovative technology? We look for creative people, companies and organisations to partner with. Overcoming technology challenges We develop innovative technologies to find and safely unlock more, and affordable, energy from ever harder-to-reach places. Connect with us More about Shell Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Our major projects The Shell brand Can we help? Job search for professionals Shell station locator Shell credit cards Social media Shell apps Shell Global Helpline Site information Accessibility Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy Fraud and scam alert Contact us