VOL. XLIV

No 43

22-October-2001

SUDAN

Canadas Talisman ConsidersSelling Sudan Oil Company Shares

The chief executive of CanadasTalisman Oil, Jim Buckee, said on 16 October that he would consider selling thecompanys 25% share of Sudans Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company (GNPOC)if a good offer was made. Speaking inLondon, Mr Buckee said that Asian state oil companies and Saudi Arabiannationals had made inquiries about purchasing Talismans shares, adding that hewas still under pressure from...