BP (BP) is in exclusive talks with Energean to sell some of its upstream oil and gas assets in Egypt, Reuters reported Thursday, citing two people involved in the process.
BP could raise about $1 billion from the deal, which includes its holding in the producing offshore West Nile Delta Assets, jointly owned with Harbour and its 50% contractor working stake in the Temsah concession in the eastern Mediterranean, the report said, citing the people.
The companies didn't immediately reply to requests for comment from.
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