(Alliance News) - BP PLC on Friday said it is partnering with Apollo Global Management Inc on the Tanap pipeline, which carries natural gas from Azerbaijan across Turkey.
London-based oil major BP said it agreed that Apollo-managed funds will buy a 25% non-controlling stake in BP Pipelines Tanap Ltd - BP Tanap - the BP subsidiary that holds BP's 12% stake in Tanap.
Under the deal, Apollo funds will buy the non-controlling stake in BP Tanap for about USD1.0 billion, with proceeds from the deal to contribute towards BP's programme for USD20 billion in divestment and other proceeds.
BP said it will remain the controlling shareholder of BP Tanap and retain a long-term commercial and strategic interest.
BP shares were down 0.4% to 446.85 pence on Friday morning in London, while Apollo Global Management shares had closed 1.0% higher at USD144.77 on Thursday in New York.
By Tom Budszus, Alliance News slot editor
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