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Shell president discusses energy future

11-08-2006 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Shell Oil isn't just about oil anymore. The multinational company is investing in wind, solar, hydrogen and biofuel technologies, said John Hofmeister, president of the company, at MIT during a talk, "Energy Security ... What Does It Take?"

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