STV makes minority investments in select tech companies, joint ventures, and externally managed venture capital funds, with several hundreds of millions of dollars available to invest over the next six-to-eight year period. STV is an integral component of Shell's initiative to fuel creative thinking and generate innovative technologies, even if they are not developed internally. By investing in ventures that offer a meaningful commercial advantage, STV plays a crucial role in Shell's efforts to stay at the forefront of technological advancements.