BG International Limited

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BG International Limited is a subsidiary of Shell plc, active in the upstream oil and gas sector. The company holds participating interests in offshore exploration blocks and participates in joint ventures with other major energy firms.

In 2025, QatarEnergy acquired stakes in three Uruguayan offshore blocks (OFF-2, OFF-4 and OFF-7) from BG International. The blocks lie along Uruguay’s Atlantic coast, span 11,155–18,227 km² and lie in water depths of 40–4,000 metres. Current partners include Shell, APA Corporation (operator of OFF-4) and Chevron.

Latest news on BG International

20 May 2026
QatarEnergy acquires stakes in three offshore Uruguay exploration blocks

Stakes acquired in three offshore Uruguay blocks: 18% in OFF‑4 (APA operator 50%), 30% in OFF‑2 (Shell 70% op), 30% in OFF‑7 (Shell 40%, Chevron 30%). Areas 11,155–18,227 km², depths 40–4,000 m.