Shell Global You are in: Shell Global About us What we do Combining Shell and BG: a simpler and more profitable company COMBINING SHELL AND BG: A SIMPLER AND MORE PROFITABLE COMPANY From February 15, BG Group is part of Royal Dutch Shell. This combination brings together two world-class portfolios creating a more competitive company. We have acquired productive oil and gas projects across countries including Brazil and Australia and will be able to shape a simpler, leaner company. Together we will focus on our core expertise in deep water and liquefied natural gas (LNG). PICTURES OF A STRONG STRATEGIC FIT Brazil: The Parque das Conchas project in the Campos Basin helps make Shell a leader in deep-water oil and gas exploration and production. BG’s deep-water interests in the Santos Basin and Barreirinhas Basin complement these fields. RECOMMENDED CASH AND SHARE OFFER FOR BG GROUP PLC BY ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC Read the announcement 'Scheme of Arrangement becomes effective' MORE IN ABOUT US Who we are Learn about our business and people, and how we grew from a small shop in London nearly 200 years ago. What we do Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies. Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Major projects The Shell brand Events Contact us YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN Deep water Vast resources of oil and gas lie deep beneath the ocean’s surface. They have the potential to support economic growth and help meet the world’s growing energy needs. Natural gas We are helping to power lives around the world with natural gas, the cleanest-burning hydrocarbon. A springboard for transformation Writing in The Times newspaper in the UK, CEO Ben van Beurden says that Shell’s acquisition of BG will lead to a simpler, more agile and competitive company – one more able to adapt and thrive in a changing energy landscape. Connect with us More about Shell Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Our major projects The Shell brand Can we help? Job search for professionals Shell station locator Shell credit cards Social media Shell apps Shell Global Helpline Site information Accessibility Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy Fraud and scam alert Contact us