A New York Times report says an investor group led by Todd Boehly has emerged as the leading bidder for assets now caught up in the negotiations.
Megadonors
4 storiesContinental Resources, founded by Harold Hamm, has signed a memorandum of understanding with PDVSA to operate the Ayacucho 2 block, described as holding 30 billion barrels.
The shale pioneer's company has agreed a memorandum of understanding with PDVSA, and the energy secretary called it a milestone.
Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each pledged a record £36 million, described in coverage as the largest gifts in British political history.