The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has opened an investigation into a possible breach of field production consents, contrary to the requirements of the licences. REPRESENTATIONS The investigation follows an inquiry which concluded that there was sufficient initial evidence to merit a full investigation into a potential failure to comply with such consents. Among other actions, the investigation will gather and assess further information to enable the OGA […]
Day: 15 November 2024
Angus obtains Saltfleetby equipment but first gas is delayed
Angus Energy plc said that all equipment under firm bids from fabricators and assemblers remained within budget but first gas has been slightly delayed at its Saltfleetby gas field. Only the pipework, low budget accessories and one bespoke dehydration unit are awaiting final quotes. FIRST GAS The company now anticipates first gas at PEDL005 (51% […]
Helium One completes Tai-1A drill
Helium One Global Ltd has completed drilling the Tai-1A exploration well to a depth of 1,121m but poor hole conditions prevented logging below 882m at its 100% owned Rukwa project in Tanzania. KAROO FORMATION The company said that helium shows had been identified in all three target formations and encountered over five intervals in the […]
Block shareholders reject resolutions for board changes
Block Energy plc announced that at today’s general meeting two resolutions concerning board changes proposed by Forest Nominees Ltd on behalf of G.P. (Jersey) Ltd were rejected by shareholders. “The board is pleased with the overall level of support it has received in relation to the resolutions put to the meeting,” said the Goergia-focused oil […]
Red Rock starts drilling at Mikei gold project, Kenya
Red Rock Resources plc has started a 2,000m reverse circulation drill programme while continuing exploration and surveys in its 100% owned Mikei gold project (MGP), in the Migori greenstone belt, Kenya. OPERATIONS Drilling follows receipt of necessary permits and targets the Central Kakula-Kalange-Munyu gold prospect in the centre of the MGP. The company also continues […]
Alba intersects significant graphite layers at Amitsoq
Alba Mineral Resources plc said its completed first drilling campaign had intersected “significant” graphite layers at the Amitsoq graphite project in southern Greenland. THICKNESS The company’s subsidiary Obsidian Mining Ltd completed its planned diamond drill programme at the Amitsoq Island deposit, part of the overall Amitsoq project, to establish an initial mineral resource. A total […]