Appointment of Chairman

Confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Gould as Chairman

Further to an announcement made on 31 October 2011, and pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11(3), BG Group plc ("BG Group" or the "Company") announces that Andrew Gould has today been appointed as Chairman of BG Group in succession to Sir Robert Wilson. This appointment is with effect from the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting today.

Andrew Gould has, upon his appointment as Chairman taking effect, retired as a member of the Company's Audit Committee.

Notes to Editors:

Andrew Gould was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company on 1 June 2011.

Andrew Gould retired as Chairman of Schlumberger Limited in April 2012. He also stepped down as a Non-Executive Director of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited on 10 May 2012.

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