Husky Energy considering sale of non-core downstream assets
Published by Alex Hithersay,
Editorial Assistant
Hydrocarbon Engineering,
Husky Energy has announced that it will undertake a strategic review and will potentially sell its Canadian retail and commercial fuels business and its Prince George Refinery.
Husky’s decision to review and consider a sale of non-core downstream assets comes as it increasingly focuses on core assets in its integrated corridor and on its offshore business in Atlantic Canada and the Asia Pacific region. The potential disposition is being undertaken independent of the outcome of Husky's proposed acquisition of MEG Energy.
“Our retail network and the Prince George Refinery are excellent assets, with exceptional employees, which have made solid contributions to Husky over the years,” CEO Rob Peabody said. “However, as we further align our heavy oil and downstream businesses to form one integrated corridor, we've taken the decision to review and market these non-core properties.”
Husky’s retail and commercial network consists of more than 500 stations, travel centres, cardlock operations and bulk distribution facilities from British Columbia (BC) to New Brunswick.
The 12 000 bpd Prince George Refinery is located in Prince George, BC and processes light oil into low-sulfur gasoline and ultra-low sulfur diesel, along with other products. It supplies refined products to retail outlets in the central and northern regions of BC.
TD Securities Inc. is acting as financial advisor, with Torys LLP as legal advisor.
Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/refining/09012019/husky-energy-considering-sale-of-non-core-downstream-assets/
You might also like
Five key takeaways from the AFPM Annual Meeting
Following the recent AFPM Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, US, the AFPM has released a snapshot of some of the key themes discussed throughout the conference.