India promises $2.1 billion for Africa

MUMBAI, October 1, 2014 – Last week, Indian public sector firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) announced plans to invest $2.1 billion over the next four years in exploration and production projects in Mozambique.

BPCL is seeking investments in assets able to enter production phase by 2019. A BPLC subsidiary Bharat PetroResources already owns assets in the country, including a 10 percent interest in the Area 1 offshore, in addition to Brazil, Indonesia and Australia.

BPCL has an established presence in Brazil and Mozambique’s upstream sectors, where its investments are over $1 billion.

Overseas investments and acquisitions, especially in gas assets and LNG terminals, are a key part of the company’s strategy to secure the feedstock for its refineries.

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