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Ms Annelies JAGGIE

Ms Annelies JAGGIE

Ms Annelies Jaggie is a registered lobbyist who represented Shell Companies, one of the world’s largest energy and petrochemical corporations, in the European Union. Her tenure as an accredited lobbyist for Shell was officially recorded between November 15, 2018, and November 14, 2019. During this period, Ms Jaggie operated within the complex landscape of EU policymaking, advancing Shell’s interests in energy transition, climate policy, and regulatory frameworks affecting the oil, gas, and emerging low-carbon sectors. Shell’s lobbying activities are extensive, with declared annual expenditures in the EU reaching up to €4.99 million, and involve a network of associations and industry groups such as BusinessEurope, Cefic, and Hydrogen Europe. Ms Jaggie’s work focused on influencing EU policy to align with Shell’s strategic objectives, particularly regarding energy security, decarbonization, and the integration of alternative energy solutions. Her efforts contributed to Shell’s broader advocacy for policies supporting a gradual, pragmatic transition to net-zero emissions by 2050, while safeguarding the company’s commercial interests and market position in Europe.

Ms Annelies Jaggie’s lobbying activities on behalf of Shell Companies were deeply intertwined with the firm’s strategic objectives in the UK and across the EU. Shell’s lobbying firm, as registered, is Shell Companies itself—a vertically integrated energy conglomerate with a vested interest in shaping regulatory and policy environments to support its business model. The overt intention of Shell’s lobbying, as advanced by Ms Jaggie, was to promote a balanced approach to energy transition, emphasizing the need for secure, affordable, and sustainable energy supplies. This included advocating for policies that recognize the ongoing role of oil and gas during the transition to renewables, supporting carbon capture and storage (CCS), and championing hydrogen and low-carbon fuels as part of Europe’s decarbonization pathway.

However, beneath these public-facing goals, Shell’s lobbying—through representatives like Ms Jaggie—also aimed to influence the pace and structure of regulatory changes in ways that would minimize disruption to its core business. This involved seeking flexible emissions targets, advocating for technology-neutral approaches to decarbonization, and ensuring that regulatory frameworks allowed for continued investment in gas infrastructure and CCS, both areas where Shell holds significant assets and expertise. The lobbying strategy often involved coalition-building within influential industry associations, direct engagement with policymakers, and the dissemination of position papers that framed Shell’s interests as aligned with Europe’s broader energy security and economic competitiveness.

For the UK specifically, Shell’s lobbying efforts sought to ensure that post-Brexit regulatory divergence did not disadvantage its operations or limit access to the EU energy market. Ms Jaggie’s work would have included advocating for continued alignment on emissions trading, cross-border energy flows, and the recognition of UK-based investments in European energy infrastructure. The hidden intention, as with many large multinationals, was to shape the legislative environment to secure long-term profitability and market relevance, while projecting a commitment to sustainability and climate leadership.

Ms Annelies Jaggie’s lobbying activities as Shell’s accredited representative were multifaceted and targeted key decision-makers within the EU institutions. Her accreditation allowed her access to the European Parliament and Commission, where she participated in meetings, policy forums, and industry roundtables. Shell’s lobbying activities, as documented in the EU Transparency Register, include regular engagement with DG Energy, participation in expert groups such as the EU Energy Platform Industry Advisory Group, and membership in policy-shaping bodies like the European Round Table for Industry and Hydrogen Europe.

During her tenure, Ms Jaggie would have attended meetings focused on critical legislative files, including the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), the development of the Green Deal, and the formulation of the Fit for 55 package. For example, Shell representatives participated in a videoconference on October 21, 2022, with DG Energy and other major energy firms to discuss measures on energy prices and security of supply—a format Ms Jaggie would have been involved in during her accreditation period. These meetings allowed Shell to present its positions directly to policymakers, emphasizing the need for pragmatic timelines and technology-neutral solutions in achieving climate targets.

The influence of such meetings is evident in subsequent policy developments, such as the inclusion of natural gas and CCS in the EU’s taxonomy for sustainable investment, and the adoption of flexible mechanisms within the ETS to accommodate industrial transition. Shell’s advocacy, coordinated by lobbyists like Ms Jaggie, contributed to shaping these outcomes by providing technical input, economic impact assessments, and building alliances with other industry stakeholders. The company’s lobbying also extended to organizing and sponsoring policy events, publishing advocacy updates, and maintaining an active presence on social media to shape public and political discourse around energy transition.

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