Mr Arjan WAAIJER

Mr. Arjan WAAIJER is a lobbyist associated with Shell Companies, a global energy and petrochemical group operating in over 70 countries. Shell is actively engaged in oil and gas exploration, production, and marketing, alongside growing investments in low-carbon energy solutions such as electric vehicle charging, biofuels, renewable power, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage. Shell aims to become a net-zero emissions business by 2050, reflecting a strategic shift toward sustainable energy. Mr. WAAIJER’s lobbying activities are part of Shell’s broader effort to influence EU energy and climate policies, ensuring regulatory frameworks support their transition while protecting their business interests. Shell’s lobbying efforts are substantial, with annual costs between €4.5 million and €5 million and a team of over a dozen lobbyists, including seven with European Parliament accreditation. The company is deeply integrated into numerous influential industry associations and networks within Europe, positioning itself as a key player in shaping energy policy

Mr. Arjan WAAIJER, representing Shell Companies, primarily lobbies to advance Shell’s interests within the European Union, which indirectly supports the UK’s energy and industrial sectors given the integrated nature of EU-UK energy markets and regulations. His lobbying efforts focus on promoting Shell’s transition to low-carbon energy while safeguarding its traditional oil and gas operations. This includes advocating for policies that support hydrogen development, carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy investments, aligning with EU and UK ambitions for a clean energy transition. Shell’s lobbying also aims to influence market regulations, energy security frameworks, and investment incentives to favor their business model, which balances fossil fuel activities with emerging green technologies.

The true and nuanced intention behind Mr. WAAIJER’s lobbying is to ensure that regulatory and financial environments remain favorable to Shell’s long-term strategy, enabling continued profitability and market leadership. This involves shaping legislation such as the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal, the Decarbonisation Accelerator Act, and energy market reforms, which have implications for the UK due to shared energy infrastructure and trade. By engaging with EU policymakers and influencing energy transition policies, Mr. WAAIJER helps create a regulatory landscape that supports Shell’s investments in the UK’s energy sector, including hydrogen projects and carbon capture initiatives, thereby indirectly promoting UK energy interests aligned with Shell’s corporate goals

Mr. Arjan WAAIJER’s lobbying activities are extensive and strategically targeted at high-level EU political figures and bodies influencing energy and climate policy. He has participated in numerous meetings with key EU Commissioners and their cabinets, including those responsible for Climate Action, Energy, and the European Green Deal. For example, meetings with Commissioner Kadri Simson and Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič have focused on hydrogen development, industrial decarbonisation technologies, and energy transition investments. These engagements have coincided with significant EU policy developments supporting hydrogen infrastructure and carbon capture, areas critical to Shell’s business model.

Other notable activities include involvement in discussions on the EU’s energy market regulations, the Clean Energy Package, and the European Green Deal, where Shell’s input has helped shape policies that balance decarbonisation with energy security and market stability. Mr. WAAIJER’s participation in roundtables and consultations with the cabinets of Commissioners Frans Timmermans and Thierry Breton reflects Shell’s influence in the formulation of the EU’s climate and internal market strategies. These meetings have often led to policy outcomes that facilitate Shell’s transition investments and maintain its competitive edge in Europe, including the UK, where regulatory alignment with the EU remains important.

Shell’s lobbying also extends to collaborative efforts with other major energy companies and industry associations, amplifying their collective voice in Brussels. The frequency and seniority of these meetings, totaling over 130 high-level Commission meetings in recent years, demonstrate the effectiveness of Mr. WAAIJER’s lobbying in advancing Shell’s agenda and indirectly supporting UK energy policy interests through EU regulatory frameworks

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Shell Companies EU Transparency Register ID: 05032108616-26
Shell official website: www.shell.com
Lobbying office location: Brussels, Belgium (for EU relations)
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This profile is based on publicly available EU lobbying transparency data and reflects Mr. WAAIJER’s role in representing Shell’s interests in European energy and climate policy, with implications for the UK’s aligned energy market. No additional personal or direct contact information is available due to privacy protections.