Shell to acquire Canada's ARC in output-boosting $16.4 billion deal

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AnnouncedApr 28, 2026

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Timelineannounced → close

Announced
Apr 28, 2026
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Regulatory & ConditionsHSR / EU / CFIUS / MAC

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Interloper Riskcompeting bids, activist filers

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Press Release

Shell has agreed to buy Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a $16.4 billion deal, paid for mostly with shares, the British firm said on Monday.

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