That deal, however, was scuppered in August. The proposed transaction had met fierce resistance within the West African state.
Two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters on Thursday that the private equity firms were considering options for the business which could include an IPO, but said no decisions have been made. A strategic sale is still not ruled out, one of the sources said.
Kosmos was not immediately available for comment.
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