** UK-based gas producer Energean ENOG.L rises 4.2% to 877p
** ENOG says it is terminating a deal with private equity fund Carlyle CG.O for the sale of some of its assets due to delays in obtaining regulatory approvals in Italy and Egypt
** Adds that the two parties were unable to agree on an extension of the long-stop date beyond March 20 to meet the conditions of the agreement
** CEO says co had not initiated the deal for the sale of its assets and is not looking for another buyer
** ENOG sheds ~16% YTD
(Reporting by Rupali Chaudhary in Bengaluru)
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