BG Group plc (London: BG)
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RG6 1PT, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-118-935-3222
Fax: +44-118-935-3484
http://www.bg-group.com
Overview
The BG in BG Group stands for British Gas, but BG Group finds not only gas but also oil, all over the world. In addition to conducting its core oil and gas exploration and production operations, the integrated energy company is engaged in liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, and gas transmission and distribution. In 2010 BG Group reported proved reserves of 11.2 trillion cu. ft. of natural gas, 945.8 million barrels of oil, and an annual production of 235.7 million barrels of oil equivalent. The group is one of the largest exploration and production companies in the North Sea, and in 2009 it moved into the lucrative US shale gas market, forming an alliance with EXCO Resources.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for BG Group plc (London: BG)
| Company Type | Public (London: BG; Pink Sheets: BRGYY [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £10,962.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 11.5% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £2,139.9 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 1.3% |
| 2010 Employees | 6,041 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 3.7% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for BG Group plc (London: BG)
| Chairman | Sir Robert P. Wilson (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| CEO and Director | Frank Chapman |
| CFO | Fabio de Oliveira Barbosa |
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See how BG Group plc (London: BG) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #70 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)
- FTSE 100
- STOXX Europe 50
