Shell Raises Its Third Quarter Gas Output Forecast
- On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Shell updated its third-quarter outlook, citing the $16.4 billion acquisition of Canadian energy company ARC Resources, which completed on September 2, 2026.
- Integrated gas production is now expected to reach 740,000 to 780,000 boed, significantly exceeding the previously forecasted range of 570,000 to 630,000 boed from earlier guidance.
- Shell forecasts refining margins to reach $42 per barrel for the third quarter, a significant increase from $24 per barrel in the second quarter of 2026.
- Middle East conflict continues to damage Qatar's output, while disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed up wholesale energy prices since late February.
- Management noted this outlook reflects the current economic environment, with a company-compiled consensus managed by Vara Research expected to be published on October 21, 2026.
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Shell raises its third quarter gas output forecast
Shell's third-quarter integrated gas production was expected to be about 740,000 to 780,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, the company said today, compared with a previously expected a range of 570,000 to 630,000 boed.
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