RE: Crazy transaction11 Oct 2021 21:00
It’s a difficult one but I assume the deal structure was done to basically take oil price out of the equation. So price action this year and going forward in Brent doesn’t really matter.
On that basis I think the deal is OK. I like Enquest but they will have different priorities to cairn, and kraken might not be where they prioritise capital.
We get rid of any risks associated with ageing infrastructure, production declines, reducing margins, decomm etc, but retain some exposure to the upside.
And with the Egypt assets we are now in control of our destiny. Plus hopefully some other deals picking up good assets from Shell and others.