Why Shell sold Block 18 in Angola to ONGC Videsh Vol 8, PW 2 (21 Apr 04) Exploration & Production Early this month, ONGC Videsh notched up a notable success in its quest for overseas آ‘equity oilآ’ when it emerged the highest bidder for Shellآ’s 50% stake in Block 18 offshore Angola. ... Buy this article forRs590 $9 For a 30-article or annual subscription rates click here RelatedONGC Videsh exploring opportunities in 18 countries (01 Jun 05) Angola and Nigeria back in focus for oil equity (23 Mar 05) Angola punished Shell in blocking OVL for Block 18 (17 Nov 04) Carrot of $200m to Angola for stake in Block 18 (22 Sep 04) Angola visit for Aiyar if Sonangol blocks OVL deal (30 Jun 04) OVL wants to exclude IOC and HPCL from deals (16 Jun 04) Shell’s problems not affecting OVL’s Angola deal (02 Jun 04) Why Shell sold Block 18 in Angola to ONGC Videsh (21 Apr 04) OVL’s Angola deal hostage to BP and Shell rivalry (10 Mar 04) Angola offshore opportunity for ONGC Videsh (17 Dec 03)