Saudi Aramco is in the early stages of considering a potential bid for BP's lubricant business Castrol, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. BP has been exploring all options around its Castrol business,

The valuation of the Castrol business is estimated at $6bn–8bn, as noted by investment banking firm Panmure Liberum. Saudi Aramco is exploring whether to bid for part or all of

Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest energy company, is evaluating the possibility of acquiring part or all of BP’s lubricant business, which operates under the Castrol brand, Bloomberg reported.

Castrol lubricant business, which could be worth as much as ~$10B, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. Aramco (ARMCO) reportedly is studying whether to bid for part or all of the business, and could look to combine the Castrol assets with its Valvoline lubricants unit,

Saudi Aramco is considering a potential offer for lubricant assets being sold by BP Plc, as the Middle Eastern company pushes for acquisitions that deepen its reach in oil consuming countries, according to people with knowledge of the matter.