VOL. XLIII

No. 32

7-August-2000

ISRAEL

Granite Hacarmel Acquires Stake In Yam Thetis Gas Partnership

Granite Hacarmel of Israel, a subsidiary of Sonol (Israels third largest petroleum products distribution company), has acquired Reading & Bates 15% stake in the Yam Thetis gas exploration partnership for a reported $120mn. Under the terms of the agreement, Sonol acquires the rights to the operational agreement which Reading & Bates signed with the other partners. However, in the event of...