Chevron Ends 55-Year North Sea Operations Ahead Of Hess Deal: Report
Chevron Ends 55-Year North Sea Operations Ahead Of Hess Deal: Report
Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) is set to sell its remaining oil and gas assets in the UK North Sea, concluding its 55-year presence in the region.
雪佛龍公司（紐約證券交易所代碼：CVX）將出售其在英國北海的剩餘石油和天然氣資產，結束其在該地區的55年業務。
The U.S. energy giant's decision to divest comes as it gears up for the $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corp. (NYSE:HES), a move that involves up to $20 billion in global asset sales, reported Reuters.
路透社報道，這家美國能源巨頭的撤資決定是在爲530億美元收購赫斯公司（紐約證券交易所代碼：HES）做準備之際做出的，此舉涉及高達200億美元的全球資產出售。
The North Sea exit signifies another step in the gradual retreat of leading oil and gas companies from the aging British basin, which led the way in deepwater production in the 1970s.
北海的退出標誌着領先的石油和天然氣公司逐步退出老化的英國盆地又邁出了一步，該盆地在1970年代引領了深水生產。
Chevron's holdings include a 19.4% stake in the BP plc (NYSE:BP)-operated Clair oilfield, the largest in the British North Sea, producing 120,000 barrels per day.
雪佛龍的持股包括英國石油公司（紐約證券交易所代碼：BP）運營的克萊爾油田19.4％的股份，該油田是英國北海最大的油田，日產12萬桶。
BP is considering a third development phase for the field, known as Clair South, which is one of the largest remaining untapped fields in the North Sea.
英國石油公司正在考慮該油田的第三個開發階段，即Clair South，該油田是北海剩餘最大的未開發油田之一。
In addition to its stake in the Clair oilfield, Chevron plans to divest its interests in the Sullom Voe oil terminal and the associated Ninian and SIRGE pipeline systems.
除了在克萊爾油田的股份外，雪佛龍還計劃剝離其在Sullom Voe石油碼頭以及相關的尼尼安和SIRGE管道系統的權益。
Industry sources suggest that the sale, expected to be formally launched in June, could generate up to $1 billion, excluding tax benefits.
業內消息人士稱，此次出售預計將於6月正式啓動，不包括稅收優惠，可能產生高達10億美元的收入。
The exit is part of Chevron's strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on more profitable assets, according to CEO Mike Wirth.
首席執行官邁克·沃思表示，此次退出是雪佛龍精簡其投資組合並專注於利潤更高的資產的戰略的一部分。
This move follows Chevron's 2019 sale of several North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy. Over the past decade, other major companies like Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) and Shell PLC (NYSE:SHEL) have also sold their North Sea assets, reflecting a broader industry trend.
此舉是在雪佛龍於2019年向伊薩卡能源出售多項北海資產之後採取的。在過去的十年中，埃克森美孚公司（紐約證券交易所代碼：XOM）和殼牌公司（紐約證券交易所代碼：SHEL）等其他大公司也出售了其北海資產，這反映了更廣泛的行業趨勢。
Chevron's decision to sell its North Sea assets is driven by a review of its global portfolio, emphasizing capital discipline in both traditional and new energy sectors.
雪佛龍出售其北海資產的決定是由對其全球投資組合的審查推動的，該審查強調了傳統和新能源領域的資本紀律。
Despite speculation, Chevron stated that this move is unrelated to the 35% windfall tax imposed by the British government on North Sea producers following the 2022 surge in energy prices.
儘管有人猜測，但雪佛龍表示，此舉與英國政府在2022年能源價格飆升後對北海生產商徵收的35％的暴利稅無關。
Chevron stock has gained more than 6% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector (NYSE:XLE) and IShares U.S. Energy ETF (NYSE:IYE).
在過去的12個月中，雪佛龍的股票上漲了6％以上。投資者可以通過SPDR精選板塊基金——能源精選板塊（紐約證券交易所代碼：XLE）和iShares美國能源ETF（紐約證券交易所代碼：IYE）獲得股票敞口。
Price Action: CVX shares are trading flat at $161.27 at last check Thursday.
價格走勢：週四最後一次查看時，CVX股票的交易價格持平至161.27美元。
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