Shell and Bg
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of BG Group Plc by Royal Dutch Shell Plc. Noting insignificant combined market share and no vertical foreclosure risk, the Commission found the proposed combination unlikely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition.
What did the court decide?
The Commission approves the Proposed Combination under sub section (1) of section 31 of the Act.
What the court decided
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA (Combination Registration No.C-2015/07/295)
Fair Competition For Greater Good
17.09.2015
Notice u/s 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 given by Royal Dutch Shell Plc and BG Group Plc
CORAM:
Mr. Ashok Chawla Chairperson
Mr. S. L. Bunker Member
Mr. Augustine Peter Member
Mr.U.C. Nahta Member Mr. M.S. Sahoo Member Mr. G.P. Mittal Member
Legal Representative: a. For Shell: Khaitan & Co; b. For BG: Platinum Partners
Order under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002
- On 27th July 2015, the Competition Commission of India ( “Commission” ) received a notice jointly given by Royal Dutch Shell Plc (“ Shell ”) and BG Group Plc (“ BG ”) under sub-section (2) of Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002 (“ Act ”). BG and Shell are hereinafter referred to Parties.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed acquisition of BG by Shell is likely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
Whether the combined market share of the Parties in natural gas markets raises competition concerns.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Royal Dutch Shell Plc
- applicant
BG Group Plc
Coram
Ashok Chawla
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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