** Shares of Botala Energy BTE.AX rise as much as 2.4% to
A$0.084, their highest level since April 4
** Stock on track for best day since Jan 26, if gains hold
** The oil and gas explorer signs strategic partnership and
agreement with Amsterdam-based AAAS Energy
** Co says agreement to develop 200 MW- 250MW of solar
photovoltaic capacity at Botala's Leupane Energy Hub and
Industrial Park
** Adds AAAS to farm-into 50% of the project for A$1.0
mln($653,600)
** Stock has fallen 3.5% this year, as of last close
($1 = 1.5300 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Shivangi Lahiri in Bengaluru)
((shivangi.lahiri@thomsonreuters.com))