Cenovus Energy (CVE) is working on a bid for MEG Energy that will compete with Strathcona Resources' takeover offer, the Financial Post reported, citing people with knowledge of the bidding process.
MEG has set a July 28 deadline for bidders, the sources reportedly said.
Cenovus is seeking financing for the deal but may ultimately decide not to proceed, according to the news outlet Wednesday.
Cenovus and MEG Energy did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.
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