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Shell Divests 16.67% Stake in North West Shelf LNG to ADNOC Subsidiary

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What happened

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Shell has agreed to sell its 16.67% non-operated interest in Australia's North West Shelf LNG project to subsidiaries of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. The base consideration for the transaction is $1.45 billion, covering associated upstream interests and infrastructure. The deal is effective January 1, 2026, and is expected to close in 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

From oedigital.com

Why it matters

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The acquisition by the ADNOC subsidiary, XRG, marks its first investment in Australian LNG. This purchase provides XRG access to existing LNG infrastructure and equity gas supply for customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The sale allows Shell to realize the value of its non-operated asset.

From oedigital.com

Who's involved

  • ShellSeller of the 16.67% non-operated interest in the North West Shelf LNG project
  • Abu Dhabi National Oil CompanyParent company of XRG, the subsidiary acquiring the North West Shelf interest

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Abu Dhabi National Oil CompanySpeculative

    Abu Dhabi National Oil Company might expand its portfolio and gain access to Australian LNG infrastructure and gas supply.

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