Bengal Energy Ltd. was formed after its predecessor, Bengal Energy Inc., a private oil and gas exploration and acquisition company, was purchased by Avery Resources in February 2008. Avery Resources changed its name to Bengal Energy Ltd. in July 2008 to reflect the Company's international oil and gas focus. On July 22, 2008, the Company consolidated its shares on a 5:1 basis and began trading on the TSX under the symbol BNG.