Dyas

Last updated
Subsidiary
Industry Oil and gas
Founded 1963 (1963)
Headquarters Utrecht , Netherlands
Parent SHV Holdings
Website www.dyas.nl

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References

  1. "Bergermeer spend set at $1.2bn". Upstream Online . NHST Media Group. 2009-10-21. Retrieved 2009-10-22.