HOEC to raise $125 mn via ECBs from Brussels

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BS Reporter Mumbai
Last Updated : Jan 19 2013 | 11:16 PM IST

Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd (HOEC) has entered into a loan agreement with Eni Coordination Centre (ECC) of Brussels for External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) worth $125 million to part finance its development activities, including development of PY-1 field.

Earlier, HOEC had entered into a Dollar Facility Agreement (DFA) with a consortium of banks for availing a US dollar denominated term loan, amounting to $100 million to part finance the development of PY-1 field. However, the banks provided only $12.84 million.

Last week, HOEC said the banks were reluctant to disburse the loans due to adverse market conditions and the company was looking for alternate options.

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