Tullow Oil Exits Gabon, Announces Asset Sale Worth $300 Million

Tullow Oil plc TUWOY, a London-based independent exploration and production company, has announced the sale of its entire portfolio of assets in Gabon. The company has signed a sale and purchase agreement to sell 100% of the shares of Tullow’s subsidiary, Tullow Oil Gabon S.A., to Gabon Oil Company.

The company announced its exit from Gabon in March 2025, following which the agreement was signed for a total cash consideration of $300 million. The assets included in the transaction were expected to contribute around 100,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) to Tullow Oil’s total production guidance for the year. Furthermore, the assets also include 36 million barrels of proved plus probable reserves (2P reserves).

The completion of the sale is subject to the receipt of all necessary government and regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to be completed by mid-2025. TUWOY has stated that the proceeds from the deal shall be utilized to reduce its net debt and improve its balance sheet. The company has stated that the sale of its Gabonese assets is beneficial to both the company and its shareholders. Tullow Oil plans to retain its focus on its core assets in Ghana.

TUWOY’s Zacks Rank and Key Picks

TUWOY currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

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