BPCL and IOC JV wins production concession in Abu Dhabi
UBPL is a 50:50 Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of BPCL and IOC.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) said its subsidiary along with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has been awarded a production concession by the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA) in Abu Dhabi.
BPCL said the production concession agreement follows the award of the exploration and production concession to Urja Bharat Pvt Limited (UBPL) in March 2019 and the successful completion of the exploration phase.
UBPL is a 50:50 Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of BPCL and IOC.
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“Initial exploration efforts have yielded positive results in Onshore Block 1, specifically within the 38 square kilometers Ruwais area,” the statement added.
BPCL added the company invested nearly USD 164 million during the exploration phase. The production concession agreement, BPCL said, gives UBPL the equity oil rights and will supplement the efforts of the company towards the energy security of India.
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The transaction is consistent with its stated strategic objective of balancing its portfolio by adding production assets in prolific basins to its existing exploration and production (E&P) portfolio, the statement added.
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