LNG

Australian LNG plant operator Santos and Australian-listed energy company Oil Search have jointly announced the completion of the takeover of Oil Search by Santos in a deal worth A$8.40 billion (US$6.25 billion) to create a key Asia-Pacific LNG and energy player.

Australian LNG plant operator Santos and Australian-listed energy company Oil Search, which has Papua New Guinea LNG and oil stakes and Alaskan oil assets, have extended their period of mutual due diligence regarding the proposed takeover of Oil Search by Santos in a deal worth A$8.40 billion (US$6.25 billion) to create a front-rank global energy company.