22 Dec 2012
(MENAFN) British Petroleum (BP) has confirmed the sale of its 34.3 percent interest in the Yacheng gas field in the South China Sea to Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) for USD308 million, Arabian Business reported.
Subject to regulatory approvals, BP said in a statement that it expects the deal to close in the second half of 2013.
KUFPEC will own 49 percent in the gas field, after the deal is sealed. China’s CNOOC owns 51 percent in the field.
The field currently supplies natural gas for power generation to Castle Peak Company Limited in Hong Kong via a 780km pipeline.
13 Apr 2026
BBK launches the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to empower youth and advance innovation
08 Apr 2026
BBK awards over BD 1 Million to 273 winners in the February Al Hayrat Grand Prizes draw
01 Mar 2026
BBK activates partial remote working system for its workforce to ensure employee and customer safety and service continuity
24 Feb 2026
BBK discloses its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2025
05 Feb 2026
BBK announces December Al Hayrat Grand Prize winners and another wave of Grand prizes for February
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience and by clicking “I Accept” below, you consent to the use of cookies. Learn more