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Shell acquires ARC Resources for $16.4B, boosting Canadian oil output

economy-finance · 2026-04-27

In a significant move, Shell has decided to purchase Canadian oil and gas company ARC Resources for $16.4 billion. This transaction will enhance Shell's assets by approximately 370,000 barrels of oil equivalent in daily production and 2 billion barrels in reserves. The acquisition highlights Shell's ongoing commitment to fossil fuel investments, even amid growing pressures for a global shift towards alternative energy sources.

Key facts

  • Shell acquires ARC Resources for $16.4 billion
  • Deal adds 370,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day of production
  • Adds 2 billion barrels of reserves
  • ARC Resources is a Canadian oil and gas producer

Entities

Institutions

  • Shell
  • ARC Resources

Locations

  • Canada

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