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  • Chevron and Quantum Energy Partners are collaborating on a bid for the international assets of Lukoil, according to a Financial Times report.
  • Lukoil reportedly assigns a $22 billion value to the overseas portfolio under consideration.
  • The assets span production, refining, and more than 2,000 filling stations across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Bid Targets Lukoil’s Global Operations

Chevron and Quantum Energy Partners are jointly preparing an offer for the international holdings of Lukoil, a sanctioned Russian oil producer, Investing.com reported, citing a Financial Times story based on comments from people familiar with the situation.

The proposed transaction is aimed at Lukoil’s full portfolio of overseas operations. These include oil and gas production assets, refining facilities, and a large retail network of more than 2,000 filling stations distributed across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Valuation and Potential Asset Split

Lukoil is said to value the international asset package at $22 billion. If the deal proceeds, the assets would be divided between Chevron and Quantum Energy Partners, according to the report.

ItemDetail
Target companyLukoil (sanctioned Russian oil company)
Potential buyersChevron and Quantum Energy Partners
Reported valuation of international assets$22 billion
Asset scopeOil and gas production, refining, and over 2,000 filling stations
Geographic footprintEurope, Asia, and the Middle East
Bid structureAssets would be split between Chevron and Quantum if the deal is completed

Limited Disclosure on Financial Terms

The Financial Times report described the effort as a Quantum-led bid, but specific financial terms have not been made public. Quantum Energy Partners did not provide any comment to the Financial Times when asked about the potential acquisition.

Chevron Declines to Comment

Chevron also refrained from discussing the situation. A company spokesperson told the Financial Times: “As a matter of policy, we do not comment on third-party statements, nor do we comment on commercial matters.”

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