Luksic finalizes acquisition of Shell’s Argentine assets

Grupo Luksic, a Chilean diversified group involved in metal processing, electric power distribution, shipping agriculture and other sectors, through its holding in Quinenco, is finalizing the acquisition of Royal Dutch Shell’s Argentine assets, local media reported. The said acquisition will reportedly include 700 gas stations, a lubricants plant and the Dock Sud refinery. The acquisition is through the company’s business conglomerate Quinenco. (August 15, 2011)