The year 2026 marks a particularly symbolic milestone for Coral – a Shell licensee – as it coincides with the 100th anniversary of Shell’s presence in Greece and the opening of its 100th Shell-branded service station outside Greece’s borders.
The new gas station, located in the city of Osijek, Croatia, opened to the public in mid-September and is the 100th retail location operated outside Greece under the management of the Motor Oil Group. It offers Shell’s top-of-the-line V-Power, as well as a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of today’s driver, combining quality service with modern shopping and dining options. At the Shell Café, visitors can enjoy coffee, snacks, and culinary creations signed by Mate Janković, one of Croatia’s most renowned chefs.
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Kirké Kalantzi, General Manager of Coral – Shell Licensee, commented on the milestone of the 100th gas station outside Greece: “This development confirms Coral – Shell Licensee’s dynamic international growth and the successful implementation of our expansion strategy in Southeast Europe. We remain committed to enhancing the customer experience, providing modern mobility services, and strengthening the Shell brand’s presence in the wider region.” He continued: “This milestone takes on even greater significance as it coincides with a special year for us, as Shell marks 100 years of uninterrupted presence in Greece.”
For his part, Eric Mano, Director of International Markets at Coral – Shell Licensee, stated: “Our goal is to continue strengthening the company’s international footprint by investing in new growth opportunities and service locations that create value for our customers. The 100th station is part of an extensive network that serves more than 40,000 consumers daily across five countries.”
Coral – Shell Licensee has managed the Shell brand in Greece since 2010 and in recent years has successfully expanded its operations to five additional countries in the region: Cyprus (42 stations), Croatia (37 stations), Serbia (12 stations), Albania (5 stations), and North Macedonia (4 stations). Today, it continues to steadily expand its presence in international markets by investing in modern infrastructure and services that meet the growing needs of consumers.
Coral Cyprus is an official licensee of Shell and uses Shell’s trademarks under a relevant license. The views expressed in this press release or statement are those of Coral Cyprus and, while aligned with the Shell Group’s values and standards, they are not expressed on behalf of the Group nor do they necessarily reflect the views of its companies.
For more information: www.coralenergy.com.cy and www.shell.com.cy.
