Case study on the acquisition of BG Group by Royal Dutch Shell gas gamble: did Shell bet on the wrong future?

Abstract

A landmark $70 billion acquisition in the energy sector shaken by falling oil prices and increasing pressure for energy transition: Royal Dutch Shell's acquisition of BG Group in 2016. The acquisition allows for analysis of industry-specific dynamics, the strategic and financial rationale behind the deal, the challenges of valuation amidst market volatility, and alternatives to this deal, such as renewable and nuclear energy projects, assessing implications for the energy transition. Engaging with this deal is to gain insight into corporate decision-making and the broader implications of strategic M&A in the energy sector and prepare the next generation of corporate leaders.