Statoil ASA to increase its ownership in Lundin Petroleum AB through swap agreement

Statoil ASA has entered into an agreement with Lundin Petroleum AB (Lundin Petroleum) to divest its entire 15 percent interest in the Edvard Grieg field for an increased shareholding in Lundin Petroleum. 
The transaction also includes divestment of a 9 percent interest in the Edvard Grieg Oil pipeline and a 6 percent interest in the Utsira High Gas pipeline, and in addition payment of a cash consideration of USD 68 million to Lundin Petroleum. ….