BG Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Ashley Almanza as Chief Financial Officer and an executive member of the Board.

Ashley, aged 39, is currently the Group Financial Controller for BG Group. He has been with the Company for nine years and has held a number of senior finance roles, including Finance Director of BG International Downstream and Deputy Finance Director of BG International Limited. He is a Chartered Accountant with an MBA from London Business School.

Ashley will take up his new position on 1st August 2002.

Commenting on the appointment Frank Chapman, Chief Executive said, "Having worked closely with Ashley for around six years, I am delighted to welcome him to this key role. In his nine years with BG, Ashley has made a significant contribution to the Company and I am sure he will be an excellent addition to the Board & Executive and the Board."

Ashley replaces Andrew Bonfield who tendered his resignation in June to join US pharmaceutical company, Bristol Myers Squibb Co. Andrew relinquishes his responsibilities as Executive Director, Finance from 1st August 2002 and his resignation as an Executive Director and member of the Board is effective on 16th August 2002.

Notes to Editors

BG Group works across the spectrum of the gas chain, with an operational strategy to develop gas markets and construct infrastructure in tandem with its exploration interests. Active on five continents in some 20 countries, it operates four business segments - Exploration & Production, LNG, Transmission & Distribution and Power Generation. BG's core asset areas are in the UK, Southern Cone, Egypt, Kazakhstan, India and Trinidad & Tobago.