SUBSCRIBERS

BP to buy Australian petrol station network for US$1.3b

Published Wed, Dec 28, 2016 · 09:50 PM

DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.

London

BRITISH energy giant BP said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy a network of Australian petrol stations from supermarket chain Woolworths for US$1.3 billion.

BP said in a statement that it will be establishing a strategic partnership with Woolworths in a deal for the purchase, rebranding and operation of Woolworths' existing 527 fuel and convenience stores, plus 16 sites under construction, for the equivalent of A$1.8 billion.

Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services