Shell has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, BG Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd (BGAPH) has diluted its shareholding in the publicly listed Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) from 32.50% equity to 24.0% equity shares. This is part of Shell’s ongoing portfolio optimization to transform Shell into a simpler company, delivering stronger returns. We believe in the key role that gas will play in India and continue to seek opportunities in that arena. Our investment in the Hazira LNG receiving terminal in Gujarat and the recent creation of Shell Energy India, our gas marketing and trading business, shows our commitment to grow in India and to increase gas penetration in the country.
The other shareholders of MGL are GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL), who holds 32.50% of MGL’s equity shares, the Government of Maharashtra with 10% and the Public Shareholders with 25% in MGL, respectively. Shell believes that India offers a vast opportunity for growth for Shell’s businesses and we will continue to pursue opportunities which can enhance Shell footprint in the country including in the retail network and our custom-built Technology and IT Centre in Bangalore.
@EPC World Media
