Shell tops US Gulf bid list

Lease sale brings in most revenue since oil price crash as companies move to boost portfolios

Out of the darkness: the US Gulf lease sale saw an increase in bidding as leases that had previously expired were the subject of renewed interest
Out of the darkness: the US Gulf lease sale saw an increase in bidding as leases that had previously expired were the subject of renewed interestPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 20 March 2019, 18:52Updated 20 March 2019, 18:52