BP plc BP has joined hands with Abu Dhabi's national oil company, ADNOC, and other partners to help develop the Bab Gas Cap project in the United Arab Emirates. As a part of the deal, BP will take a 10% stake in the project. The Bab Gas Cap project plans to develop the extensive gas resources of the onshore Bab field and includes three reservoirs. The Bab field is one of the largest onshore oil fields in Abu Dhabi and contains gas resources along with valuable condensates.
The agreement is significant for BP as it gives the company direct access to upstream natural gas resources in Abu Dhabi for the first time. The project aims to produce up to 1.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, which is expected to support the domestic gas and condensate production in the UAE and strengthen ADNOC’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Incremental gas supplies from the Bab project are also expected to bolster the UAE’s LNG value chain and support its LNG facilities, including ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG project. The Ruwais LNG project, which comprises two liquefaction trains, is expected to expand ADNOC's LNG export capacity and help meet rising global demand for the fuel.
ADNOC will be the majority stakeholder in the concession, holding a 60% stake in the project. The other partners in the project include BP and TotalEnergies, with a 10% stake each, and CNPC International, INPEX, China ZhenHua Oil and GS Energy, holding 8%, 5%, 4% and 3% stakes, respectively. BP has highlighted that it will act as the asset lead for this project. The signing of this agreement should strengthen BP’s upstream position and contribute to its total gas and liquids production. Furthermore, this deal expands the British energy giant’s presence in the Middle East and adds to its diversified asset portfolio. BP also has a 10% stake in ADNOC Onshore, ADNOC LNG and the Ruwais LNG project.
BP’s Zacks Rank and Key Picks
BP currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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