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.
雪佛龙公司（纽约证券交易所代码：CVX）将出售其在英国北海的剩余石油和天然气资产，结束其在该地区的55年业务。
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.
路透社报道，这家美国能源巨头的撤资决定是在为530亿美元收购赫斯公司（纽约证券交易所代码：HES）做准备之际做出的，此举涉及高达200亿美元的全球资产出售。
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.
北海的退出标志着领先的石油和天然气公司逐步退出老化的英国盆地又迈出了一步，该盆地在1970年代引领了深水生产。
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.
雪佛龙的持股包括英国石油公司（纽约证券交易所代码：BP）运营的克莱尔油田19.4％的股份，该油田是英国北海最大的油田，日产12万桶。
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.
英国石油公司正在考虑该油田的第三个开发阶段，即Clair South，该油田是北海剩余最大的未开发油田之一。
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.
除了在克莱尔油田的股份外，雪佛龙还计划剥离其在Sullom Voe石油码头以及相关的尼尼安和SIRGE管道系统的权益。
Industry sources suggest that the sale, expected to be formally launched in June, could generate up to $1 billion, excluding tax benefits.
业内消息人士称，此次出售预计将于6月正式启动，不包括税收优惠，可能产生高达10亿美元的收入。
The exit is part of Chevron's strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on more profitable assets, according to CEO Mike Wirth.
首席执行官迈克·沃思表示，此次退出是雪佛龙精简其投资组合并专注于利润更高的资产的战略的一部分。
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.
此举是在雪佛龙于2019年向伊萨卡能源出售多项北海资产之后采取的。在过去的十年中，埃克森美孚公司（纽约证券交易所代码：XOM）和壳牌公司（纽约证券交易所代码：SHEL）等其他大公司也出售了其北海资产，这反映了更广泛的行业趋势。
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.
雪佛龙出售其北海资产的决定是由对其全球投资组合的审查推动的，该审查强调了传统和新能源领域的资本纪律。
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.
尽管有人猜测，但雪佛龙表示，此举与英国政府在2022年能源价格飙升后对北海生产商征收的35％的暴利税无关。
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).
在过去的12个月中，雪佛龙的股票上涨了6％以上。投资者可以通过SPDR精选板块基金——能源精选板块（纽约证券交易所代码：XLE）和iShares美国能源ETF（纽约证券交易所代码：IYE）获得股票敞口。
Price Action: CVX shares are trading flat at $161.27 at last check Thursday.
价格走势：周四最后一次查看时，CVX股票的交易价格持平至161.27美元。
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