London—Dentons advised Europe’s leading independent natural oil and gas company, Wintershall Dea, on its agreement for the expansion of their interest in the Algerian Reggane Nord gas project by acquiring Edison International's entire 11.25% participating interest.

The project comprises six gas fields over an 1,800 km2 area in the Southwest of Algeria and is expected to be in production until at least 2041. The acquisition is part of Wintershall Dea's plan to strengthen its presence in Algeria.

Following the completion of the deal (which is subject to regulatory and other approvals), Wintershall Dea will increase their share in the project from 19.5% to 30.75%. Other parties to the project are Sonatrach (40%) and Repsol (29.25%).

Humphrey Douglas, Energy Partner at Dentons said: "It's been a privilege to collaborate with Wintershall Dea and its efficient legal team on this, driven throughout by the steady hand, judgement and humour of Brigid Lowe."

Alongside Humphrey Douglas, the Dentons team comprised counsel Kenny Paton, senior associate Shahd Amin, associate Angela Cheng, and trainee Daniel Mayhew.

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