Ms Wiktoria CEKIERA

Ms Wiktoria CEKIERA is a lobbyist associated with Shell Companies, a global energy and petrochemical group headquartered in the UK with operations in over 70 countries. Shell is engaged in oil and gas exploration, production, marketing of chemicals, fuels, and lubricants, alongside research and development in low-carbon energy solutions such as electric vehicle charging, biofuels, renewable power, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage. The company aims to become a net-zero emissions business by 2050. Ms CEKIERA has been involved in Shell’s EU affairs since at least 2016, contributing to the company’s extensive lobbying efforts within the European Union. Shell’s lobbying expenditures for 2024 ranged between €4.5 million and €5 million, with 12.5 full-time equivalent lobbyists, including 7 accredited to the European Parliament. The firm engages actively with EU institutions, participating in numerous high-level meetings and expert groups related to energy transition and industrial decarbonization.

Ms Wiktoria CEKIERA, through Shell Companies, primarily lobbies to promote the interests of the UK-based Shell group within the European Union. Shell’s lobbying efforts focus on influencing EU policies that affect the energy sector, particularly those related to the transition to low-carbon energy and the regulatory environment for fossil fuels and renewable energy technologies. The firm seeks to shape legislation and regulations to support its strategic goals of reducing emissions while maintaining its market position in oil, gas, and emerging energy technologies.

Shell’s lobbying includes advocating for policies that enable investments in clean energy infrastructure, hydrogen development, carbon capture and storage, and electric vehicle charging networks. The company is also involved in discussions on industrial decarbonization and energy security, aiming to align EU climate and energy policies with its business model and innovation roadmap. Ms CEKIERA’s role encompasses engaging with EU policymakers to ensure that Shell’s interests are represented in the formulation of directives and regulations, including the EU Green Deal, emissions trading schemes, and energy market reforms.

Shell’s lobbying strategy also involves membership and active participation in influential industry associations such as BusinessEurope, Cefic, Hydrogen Europe, and the European Round Table for Industry, which collectively advocate for a balanced and pragmatic approach to the energy transition. Ms CEKIERA’s efforts help position Shell as a key stakeholder in EU energy policy dialogues, promoting the company’s vision of delivering more value with fewer emissions while safeguarding its commercial interests in the UK and broader European markets

Ms Wiktoria CEKIERA has been involved in a wide range of lobbying activities to promote Shell’s interests within the EU. These activities include attending numerous high-level meetings with European Commission officials, cabinet members, and other policymakers. Notable meetings include discussions on the Clean Industrial Deal, Decarbonisation Accelerator Act, energy transition investments, hydrogen strategy, and the EU Energy Platform.

For example, on January 27, 2025, Shell representatives met with the DG Secretariat-General in Brussels to discuss the Clean Industrial Deal and Decarbonisation Accelerator Act, reflecting Shell’s push for supportive industrial policies for decarbonization. On June 14, 2024, meetings with the Cabinet of Commissioner Kadri Simson focused on energy transition investments, highlighting Shell’s interest in shaping funding and regulatory frameworks for renewable energy projects.

Shell’s lobbying also involves engagement with Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič’s Cabinet on hydrogen and energy union topics, illustrating the company’s commitment to hydrogen as a key part of its future energy portfolio. The company has participated in consultations regarding the MiFID II commodities regime, industrial decarbonisation technologies, and clean energy investments, often alongside other major energy firms and industry groups.

These meetings have influenced EU policy developments by ensuring Shell’s perspectives are considered in the drafting and implementation of energy and climate legislation. The company’s active presence in expert groups and advisory panels further enables it to contribute technical expertise and policy recommendations that align with its strategic objectives. Through Ms CEKIERA’s lobbying, Shell has maintained a strong influence on the EU’s energy transition agenda, balancing regulatory demands with business opportunities

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