London-listed player SDX Energy is to buy a portfolio of oil and gas production and exploration assets in Egypt and Morocco, currently held by Irish junior Circle Oil.

Under the $30 million deal, SDX will acquire a 40% interest in the NW Gemsa concession in Egypt, in which it already holds a 10% interest, and a 75% interest in both the Sebou and Lalla Mimouna concessions in Morocco.

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