BG AUS expects that the ASX will suspend trading in QGC shares at, or shortly after, the close of trading on Monday 15 December 2008 in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules. If QGC shareholders have not sold their QGC shares into the BG AUS offer by that time, they will no longer have the opportunity to sell those QGC shares to BG AUS and receive payment for them within three business days, and will not be able to sell their QGC shares on ASX.

Instead, remaining QGC shareholders will have their QGC shares compulsorily acquired by BG AUS in accordance with the statutory procedure. Shareholders will have to wait at least a month before receiving the proceeds from the compulsory acquisition of their shares.

If QGC shareholders have any questions in relation to the BG Group recommended takeover of QGC or the compulsory acquisition process, they can call the BG Group offer information line on 1300 656 831 (within Australia) or +61 2 8986 9358 (callers outside Australia).

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About BG Group

BG Group plc (LSE: BG.L) is a world leader in natural gas, with a strategy focused on connecting competitively-priced resources to specific, high-value markets. Active in 27 countries on five continents, BG Group has a broad portfolio of exploration and production, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), transmission and distribution and power generation business interests. It combines a deep understanding of gas markets with a proven track record in finding and commercialising reserves.

About QGC

QGC is a leading and award-winning Australian integrated energy business with a strategy focused on developing its world-class coal seam gas reserves in the Surat Basin for domestic supply and power generation, and international supply. Founded in 2000 as a junior explorer, QGC now employs more than 240 staff who are developing projects including the 140 MW gas-fired Condamine Power Station and the Queensland Curtis LNG Project.

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The BG Group has agreed to acquire BP's interests in three central North Sea fields, the BP-operated Everest and Lomond fields, and the BG-operated Armada field. The BG Group has also agreed to acquire 32% of the Chevron-operated Erskine field from BP.

The respective equity interests have been agreed to be exchanged without any cash payment. Upon completion of the deal, around 90 BP offshore staff currently working on the Everest and Lomond installations will transfer to BG under the Transfer of Undertakings-Protection of Employment regulations.

There are no offshore employees involved in the assets transferring from the BG Group to BP as BP already operates the assets involved. A small number of onshore positions in BP are impacted by the asset transfer, but BP has agreed to redeploy locally within BP all of the individuals involved.

The deal is subject to government, regulatory and co-venturer approvals and completion is expected in the second quarter of 2009.

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Trading will be suspended in QGC shares five business days after a compulsory acquisition notice is sent by BG AUS.

This will mean that, if QGC shareholders have not sold their shares into the bid by that time, BG AUS would not be able to purchase further shares on the market under the bid and pay for those shares within three business days.

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QGC shareholders should be aware that trading will be suspended in QGC shares five business days after a compulsory acquisition notice is sent by BG AUS.

This will mean that, if shareholders have not sold their shares into the bid by that time, BG AUS would not be able to purchase further shares on market under the bid and pay for those shares within three business days.

Instead, remaining shareholders would have to wait at least one month to be paid under the compulsory acquisition process.

How to Accept

J.P. Morgan Securities Australia Limited (together with its affiliates, "J.P Morgan") has been appointed as the on-market broker to acquire QGC shares on ASX on behalf of BG Group's wholly-owned Australian subsidiary, BG International (AUS) Investments Pty Limited ("BG Australia").

QGC shareholders can only accept BG Group's cash offer by selling their QGC shares on-market on ASX through a stockbroker. QGC shareholders who hold their shares in Issuer Sponsored Holdings will need to appoint a broker to sell their shares on ASX. QGC has appointed Austock Securities Limited and ABN AMRO Morgans Limited to provide broking services to QGC shareholders who do not have a stockbroker.

In line with usual ASX practice, QGC shareholders will receive the proceeds of the sale of their shares on a T+3 basis, i.e. within three trading days after their sale. QGC shareholders can contact BG Group's offer information line on +61 2 89869358 (callers outside Australia) or 1300 656 831 (callers within Australia, toll free) or should consult their financial or other professional adviser.

Notes to Editors:

BG Group plc (LSE: BG.L) is a world leader in natural gas, with a strategy focused on connecting competitively-priced resources to specific, high-value markets. Active in 27 countries on five continents, BG Group has a broad portfolio of exploration and production, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), transmission and distribution and power generation business interests. It combines a deep understanding of gas markets with a proven track record in finding and commercialising reserves.

CONTACT: Rob Millhouse, BG Group, Australia Tel: +61 (0) 419 588 166 John Hurst, BG Group, Cannings Tel: +61 (0) 282 849 901 Jo Thethi, Communications, BG Group, UK Tel: +44 (0)118 929 3110 Tel: +44 (0)791 718 5707 Out of hours Investor Relations Tel: +44 (0)118 929 3025 Hedley Thomas, QGC, Corporate Communications Tel: +61 (0) 417 797 419 Out of hours WWW: http://www.bg-group.com

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