The area includes the producing Bukha gas-condensate field, part of the West Bukha/Henjam field, located mostly in Iranian waters, and some exploration properties. The agreement is subject to final approval by the Oman government, Novus said. The other partners are South Korea's Lucky Goldstar with 50% and Heritage of the UK 10%. Novus is operator.
Novus ups Bukha stake
NOVUS Petroleum is to acquire an additional 30% stake in the Bukha gas-condensate field in Oman from International Petroleum of Canada for US$26.5 million. The acquisition will take Novus' holding in the Bukha production sharing contract to 40%.
22 April 1997 0:00 GMT
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22 April 1997 0:00 GMT