إكسون موبيل وشيفرون تدرسان شراء أصول في شركة لوك أويل الروسية

American oil giant ExxonMobil has announced its intentions to join competitor Chevron Corporation in exploring opportunities to acquire parts of the major Russian oil company Lukoil, which is currently subject to international sanctions.

According to informed sources cited by Reuters, ExxonMobil is considering options to purchase Lukoil assets located in Kazakhstan. Both the American and Russian companies hold stakes in the Karachaganak and Tengiz oil fields in the region.

Two sources informed Reuters that ExxonMobil might also contemplate submitting a bid for the West Qurna-2 oil field in Iraq. This field, operated by Lukoil, is regarded as one of the most valuable assets owned by the Russian company.

ExxonMobil previously operated the neighboring West Qurna-1 project for many years before exiting the venture last year. The company declined to comment on these recent developments.

The list of potential bidders interested in acquiring Lukoil’s global assets has grown since the U.S. Treasury Department issued permits on Friday authorizing companies to begin negotiations with Lukoil. This authorization remains valid until December 13th.

Bloomberg had earlier reported that ExxonMobil and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) are among those showing interest in Lukoil’s assets.

Lukoil owns roughly three refineries throughout Europe and holds stakes in oil fields across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Mexico, Ghana, Egypt, and Nigeria. It also operates hundreds of retail fuel stations worldwide, including in the United States. The company’s foreign assets account for about 0.5% of global oil production, according to its 2024 profile.