Shell has agreed to sell its French fuel station network and related road transport fuel services to Dublin-based DCC Energy, although the transaction is yet to be finalised.

The proposed sale covers about 70 service stations, eight liquefied natural gas installations and the transfer of 35 employees, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and a source familiar with the deal.

Completion is expected in the second quarter of 2027, subject to consultations with employee representatives.

The planned divestment forms part of Shell’s strategy to concentrate its fuel retail and electric vehicle charging businesses in major markets, including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, where it generates most of its cash flow.

Shell confirmed that it was considering selling its French retail forecourts business but declined to provide further details. DCC Energy also declined to comment on the proposed transaction.

Under the arrangement outlined in the documents, DCC Energy would continue operating the stations under a long-term licence to use the Shell brand. However, Shell’s core fuel supply operations would not be included, leaving the prospective buyer to obtain fuel independently.

DCC Energy operates across Europe and the United States, supplying energy products and services to customers in industrial and public-sector markets. Its activities include liquid gas distribution, service stations and fleet services.

The financial value of the proposed sale has not been disclosed.

Shell’s marketing division, which includes its fuel retail and charging businesses, recorded adjusted earnings of $1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up from $1.2 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.