Grupo Carso to buy extra 5% stake in Mexico's Zama oilfield from Harbour Energy (updated)
07/05/2026 02:21
Adds details from filing MEXICO CITY, May 6 (Reuters) - Mexico's Grupo Carso GCARSOA1.MX said on Wednesday that it has signed a binding agreement with Harbour Energy HBR.L to acquire, via a subsidiary, an additional 5% stake in the Zama oilfield in the Gulf of Mexico for $75.25 million. Here are a few details: Once the deal closes, Grupo Carso will, through its subsidiary Zamajal, hold about 17.84% stake in Zama, it said in a filing to Mexican Stock Exchange. Harbour Energy will hold 27.26% and Talos Energy TALO.N 4.47%, while state oil firm Pemex will retain majority control with 50.43%, the company said. The proceeds will primarily be used for oilfield development, while the deal's closure is subject to the relevant government and regulatory permits. (Reporting by Adriana Barrera; Writing by Sarah Morland; Editing by Daina Beth Solomon and Sherry Jacob-Phillips) ((sarah.morland@thomsonreuters.com;))