BG Group 2013 Q1 results

DividendMax Ltd.

BG Group 2013 Q1 results

Earnings down 3% to $1.2 billion

· Production down 3%; LNG segment total operating profit up 3%; both in line with guidance

· Cash flow from operations up 3% to $2.7 billion; gearing at 23.5%

· Q1 project milestones delivered: Sapinhoá and Everest East start-ups; Elgin/Franklin re-start

· De-risking future milestones: FPSO 3 on location at Lula NE; all Jasmine modules installed

· QCLNG remains on track: critical Narrows Crossing pipe-pull safely completed

· FPSO 2 onstream in Brazil bringing total gross production to around 140 000 boed

· Successful appraisal results in Tanzania: very good results from Jodari and Mzia drill stem tests

· Completion of long-term sales agreement for up to 2.5 mtpa of LNG to India

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