Shell receives exemptive relief from Canadian securities regulatory authorities regarding future Canadian filings

What happened: Shell plc said it received exemptive relief from Canadian securities regulatory authorities regarding future Canadian filing requirements. Shell became a reporting issuer in Canada after acquiring ARC Resources Ltd. in September 2026. Key numbers: Acquisition completed September 2, 2026. Relief decision dated Oct. Why it matters: Shell will not have to file Form 51-101F1 reserves data or related NI 51-101 disclosure in Canada. It may instead disclose oil and gas activities under SEC and NYSE requirements, filing those with Canadian authorities via SEDAR+ after SEC filing.

Shell plc said it received exemptive relief from Canadian securities regulatory authorities regarding future Canadian filing requirements. Shell became a reporting issuer in Canada after acquiring ARC Resources Ltd. in September 2026.

Shell will not have to file Form 51-101F1 reserves data or related NI 51-101 disclosure in Canada. It may instead disclose oil and gas activities under SEC and NYSE requirements, filing those with Canadian authorities via SEDAR+ after SEC filing.