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Shell from 1892 to 1973
1892 – On September 23, 1892, the SS Murex, the world's first oil tanker, approached Bangkok's shores with 1,250 tonnes of "Crown" kerosene. Shell built Pak Lat Terminal Samut Prakan, the company’s first terminal in Thailand. The event marked the beginning of Shell's success story in the Kingdom.
1897 – The Samuel brothers formed Shell Transport and Trading Company and used a seashell for the company’s logo.
1903 – To facilitate marketing in the Asian region, Shell Transport and Trading Company and Royal Dutch Petroleum Company set up a new corporation called the Asiatic Petroleum Company.
1914 – Asiatic Petroleum (Siam) Ltd. was first housed on Oriental Lane. At the same time, an oil import terminal was established at Bangpakok, providing bulk storage facilities for the company's petroleum products.
Shell from 1974 to present day
1976 – Shell introduced "Shell Rotella" and "Shell Rimula CT", a lubricant with additives for automotive, industrial and marine diesel engines.
1979 – Shell formed Thai Shell Exploration and Production Co., Ltd. to conduct petroleum exploration and production activities in Thailand.
1981 – Thailand’s first commercially viable oilfield is discovered in Lan Krabue, Kamphaeng Phet, and was graciously granted the royal name “Sirikit Field.”
1982 – Shell’s head office was moved once again following the completion of "Shell House" on Soonthornkosa Road in Klong Toey. Shell House has since become the centre of operations for The Shell Company of Thailand Ltd. and associated companies.
