Dong's oil divestment could boost the North Sea

The new owner of Dong's oil and gas division heralds large-scale investments which could create much-needed jobs.

BY KASPER BRØNDGAARD ANDERSEN

Published: 30.05.17 at 11:57

Dong's sale of its oil and gas division could be a game changer in the Danish part of the North Sea. After years of declining activity, this area may be looking forward to a necessary boost in strength.

This is according to several sources after Swiss Ineos grabbed the division from under the nose of Maersk Oil and other potential buyers.

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