'admin' pid='71295' dateline='<a href="tel:1464832 Wrote:Mind you, when the timelines were confirmed by these Total execs they were aware of what was about to unfold, no doubt.
Exactly. Assuming the sale would go through it's full-speed ahead. However, a defeated/stalled deal likely results in delayed plans. Total has likely lined up strong buyers for the increased ownership % that they have agreed to buy from OSH. Doesn't mean it happens day one, but if plans change, planning changes. Total has many irons in the fire and they have the ability and asset base to wait until times are right. They can shift as necessary among priorities. As they should, they consider the LT.
And if PM somehow is put back in the captain's seat, Total will act accordingly. A super small fish will not make Total flinch.
Don't get me wrong; I loved Phil's drive and can-do/must-do attitude in not giving up in finding the resources, but that is where he was most effective. And I do believe that he stood strong for shareholders and demonstrated it by stepping up to the plate strong in owning shares. It was his baby. He's still proud of it. Understood. But..... Total has spoken and PNG has spoken. And OSH is PNG's baby.