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Carlyle sees victory in sight in quest for Shell's assets

All but certain of winning Shell's assets in Gabon, a prize it has been seeking for months, the Carlyle fund has set up a team to handle the transition. [...] (457 words)

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Assala Energy recruits from Tullow and Perenco for Shell assets

Carlyle clinches deal for Shell’s assets

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Fresh details about Carlyle's mystery partner in Shell deal

How Carlyle plans to upstage Perenco in fight for Shell's assets

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Who has Carlyle tasked with its plan to conquer the continent?

After Gabon, Carlyle in seduction mode in Malabo

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Bernardin Assoumou takes over from Massassa in DGH

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Assala Energy recruits from Tullow and Perenco for Shell assets

Carlyle clinches deal for Shell’s assets

Mazarine Energy still betting on local onshore

Pertamina’s acquisition of Maurel & Prom triggers walkout

How Martin Boguikouma is seeking to gain a stranglehold on oil

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