Some £3bn of investment in offshore oil and gas was deferred in 2020 and 2021 prompting a demand for government support by the industry’s trade association. Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) said lack of funds threatened the UK’s energy transition and hindered the country’s ability to reach a net-zero future. OGUK added that its 2021 […]
Day: 15 November 2024
Oriole welcomes funding for Hodine gold exploration
Oriole Resources plc announced that further funding has been agreed for its gold project interest in the Hodine exploration licence, southeast Egypt. AGREEMENT The licence hosts the Anbat and Hutite projects which have “substantial” gold resources. The company holds a 24.92% interest in Thani Stratex Resources Ltd (TSR) which, through its local subsidiary Thani Dubai […]
Power Metal accelerates Silver Peak earn-in
Power Metal said it was accelerating its earn-in and forming a new company for the Silver Peak project, which includes the Eureka-Victoria silver mine, in British Columbia, Canada. The junior miner retains its 30% interest through the new Canadian company, which will hold a 100% interest in the property, and its partners hold the remaining […]
Union Jack ventures into North Sea
Union Jack Oil plc has acquired its first interests in the North Sea with a 2.5% cash generating royalty interest for $130,000 (£93,730) in the Claymore, Piper and Scapa oil fields. THREE FIELDS The acquisition from Cambridge Petroleum Royalties Ltd is a part of the royalty unit over 20% of the revenues from oil and […]
IOG increases gas estimates at Goddard-Abbeydale
Independent Oil and Gas plc said it had increased resource estimates of its P2438 Goddard and P2442 Abbeydale licences in the UK Southern North Sea. Both licences are held in a joint venture between IOG (50%, operator) and CalEnergy Resources (UK) Ltd (CER) (50%). Interpretation and mapping of 1,200km² of 3D seismic data has […]
Helium One gathers data for 2021 drill campaign
Helium One Global Ltd has started the acquisition of seismic data and the mobilisation of vibroseis trucks and geophones at its 100% owned Rukwa project in Tanzania. The company will focus on 50km of infill 2D seismic data targeting multiple trapping styles. Interpreted seismic data will define optimal well locations and reduce risk in drill […]