# ARC Resources operates in the Montney shale basin in Canada.

*business · news · 2026-04-27 · The Financial Express*

## Key points

- Shell is acquiring ARC Resources for $13.6 billion in equity plus $2.8 billion in debt.
- The deal will increase Shell's free cash flow per share starting in 2027.
- Shell's reserve life had fallen to less than eight years as of 2025, prompting this acquisition.
- Following this deal, Shell will raise its production growth target for the decade from 1% to 4%.

**Companies:** Shell, ARC Resources
**Countries:** Canada

[Read the full story on The Financial Express](https://www.financialexpress.com/market/global-markets/shells-16-4-billion-bet-on-arc-what-it-means-for-production-profits-and-strategy/4220009/)

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