Energy company Total and Norwegian oil services firm Aker Solutions have signed an agreement in which the latter will deliver a subsea production for the Moho Nord Project in Congo Republic.

Consortium of equity firms deliberating on whether to pursue purchase of Life Tech. A joint offer is being mulled for the purchase of Life Technologies Corp.

Spanish bank Bankinter formed partnership with U.S. investment fund Apollo Global Management to bid for Swiss bank BSI.

American oil and gas explorer Anardarko Petroleum has collaborated with Venugopal Dhoot, an Indian tycoon, for the auction of a 20% stake in a Mozambique gas stake that is expected to fetch $4.5 billion.

Jaguar and Land Rover exploring deal with Tata Motors to manufacture vehicles in India. Jaguar Land Rover, one of Britain's most exclusive car brands, is said to be doing its due diligence as to the possibility of manufacturing its luxury cars in India.

ENI shipping and logistics to bring Rosneft oil to markets worldwide. ENI, the Italian gas and oil giant, has entered into a strategic partnership with Rosneft to explore trading and logistics opportunities in the energy market.

Malaysian conglomerate partners with Saudi firm for new business in the Middle East. DRB-Hicom Bhd announced last Thursday that it would be teaming up with SITM to participate in the bidding for the Saudi Arabian airport ground management services.