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Report: CNOOC May Raise Its Unocal Bid

Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:27:34 AM

 This undated file photo provided by the Unocal Corporation shows a natural gas drilling platform in the Gulf of Thailand.  The prospect of a Chinese government-run oil company buying Unocal Corp. has generated a wave of political opposition based on national security concerns. But as Unocal's board of directors considers whether to recommend that shareholders approve the offer, analysts say company officials likely will focus on the bottom line of the $18.5 billion bid from CNOOC Inc. and leave the politics to government regulators who would have to approve any deal.   (AP Photo/Unocal Corp.)BEIJING (AP) - Chinese oil company CNOOC Ltd. is considering raising its $18.5 billion bid for Unocal Corp., according to a published report Wednesday.

The state-controlled company's board also was expected to consider making other changes to its bid, the Financial Times said, citing unidentified sources. It didn't say what the higher offer might be.

Spokesmen for Hong Kong-based CNOOC didn't immediately return telephone calls seeking comment.


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