Oil giant Shell has signed a deal to acquire Canadian energy company ARC Resources in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $22 billion, including assumed debt.

ARC is an oil and natural gas producer focused on the Montney region in Alberta and northeast British Columbia. Its head office is in Calgary.

“Through this transaction, we will realize this tremendous value and become part of a dynamic global energy leader capable of realizing the full potential of our business and delivering on Canada’s exciting energy future,” ARC chief executive Terry Anderson said in a statement.

Under the proposal, ARC shareholders will receive 0.40247 of a Shell share and $8.20 in cash in exchange for each ARC share.

The offer is valued at $32.80 per ARC share, based on the closing price for Shell shares and exchange rates on April 24 when ARC shares closed at $25.77.

Shell chief executive Wael Sawan said ARC complements the company’s existing footprint in Canada and strengthens its resource base for decades to come.

“ARC has demonstrated a strong track record of operational excellence and responsible development which aligns closely to how we do business,” Sawan said.

“We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues into the organization and, together, furthering our strategy of delivering more value with less emissions.”

In addition to shareholder and court approvals, the deal is subject to regulatory approvals, including under the Investment Canada Act.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of this year.