Media: Maersk Oil looking to buy Shell's North Sea assets

According to Reuters' sources, the soon-to-be independent oil company Maersk Energy plans to expand its business by USD 2 billion by acquiring Shell's North Sea activities.
Photo: Claus Bonnerup/ritzau
Photo: Claus Bonnerup/ritzau
BY MAZ PLECHINGER, ENERGIWATCH

Maersk Oil could be about to give itself a significant welcome present. According to unnamed bank sources, the soon-to-be independent oil company is looking into a purchase of parts of Shell's North Sea activities. Assets allegedly totaling USD 2 billion, reports Reuters, to whom both parties have declined to comment on the matter.

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