Sonangol and Cobalt Announce US$1.75 Billion Transaction
The Sale and Purchase Agreement provides for a smooth transition to a new operator and underscores the parties’ commitment to attain the final investment decision for the Cameia development in Block 21/09 by year end 2015 in order to deliver first oil from Cameia in 2018. Notwithstanding Cobalt’s continuing as operator for an interim period, all costs going forward will be borne by Sonangol.
Commenting on the transaction, Mr. Francisco Lemos José Maria, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Sonangol said, “Over the past seven
years,
“We are proud of the tremendous success that our partnership with
Sonangol has achieved in opening the pre-salt play in the
For more information about this announcement, see the Angola Transaction Investor Presentation, which can be found on Cobalt's website at www.cobaltintl.com in the Investor Center-Publications & Presentations section.
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