Option 2 is a distinct possibility. Particularly if we take what some analysts have suggested as a likely scenario whereby STO buys ESG then onsells the gas to its GLNG partners like Petronas and Total (or they may do a joint bid). This would also mean that Santos would not need to pump its share price as a cash bid would be more likely (with a large part of that cash outlay coming back from the JV partners).
Next week was the tip from a number of analysts .. Melbourne Cup day for an announcement of a Kogas deal.
If scenario 2 does not eventuate then scenario 2 remains a possibility.
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ESG Price at posting:
86.0¢ Sentiment: LT Buy Disclosure: Held