Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) through its subsidiary, Tullow Oil International Limited, has signed an agreement with KrisEnergy Asia Holdings BV, a subsidiary of KrisEnergy Asia Limited, for the sale of 100% of the share capital of Tullow Bangladesh Limited (TBL). The consideration is $42.35 million with an effective date of 1 January 2013.
Tullow has a 30% interest in and operates Block 9 on behalf of partners Niko Resources (60%) and Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company (BAPEX) (10%). The 1,770 sq km block includes the Bangora gas producing facility and the Lalmai discovery. During 2012, gross production from the Bangora field averaged around 100 mmscfd and 300 barrels of condensate per day.
The sale is conditional upon receipt of Government of Bangladesh and Petrobangla approvals and consents.
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