Rockhopper Exploration plc and Italy must work together over the €247m Ombrina Mare award, before the oil and gas explorer is allowed to take legal action. PROVISIONAL STAY The ICSID award relates to compensation from Italy’s ban on oil and gas exploration within 12 miles of the Italian coastline, which affected Rockhopper’s activities. In October […]
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Ascent settles portion of onshore Slovenia gas dispute
Ascent Resources plc has settled part of its revenue claim against joint venture (JV) partner Geoenergo, and agreed full settlement in the dispute with JV service provider Petrol Geo, over onshore gas interests in Slovenia. PETROL GEO Mediation between the companies resulted in a settlement of €1,436,000, at a 30% discount to the face value, […]
Rockhopper awaits ruling on Italy’s move over award
Rockhopper Exploration plc said today that the Italian Government’s request to annul the €247 million award relating to the Ombrina Mare oil field dispute is due to have its final hearing during Q1 2024. AWARD The award comprises €190 million plus accrued interest from January 2016 to August 2022. Interest was paused for four months following the […]
NSTA investigates suspected failure to meet work obligations
The North Sea Transition Authority said it was investigating an oil and gas company suspected of failing to meet licence obligations designed to stimulate activity in support of the UK’s energy security. SEISMIC SURVEY The regulator will consider whether the company was obliged under the terms of a licence it was awarded in a prior […]
Tullow Oil files for arbitration over $387 million Ghana tax dispute
Tullow Oil plc said has filed requests for arbitration with the International Chamber of Commerce in London for two disputed tax assessments totalling US$387 million from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). BREACH OF RIGHTS “The assessments relate to the disallowance of loan interest deductions for the fiscal years 2010 – 2020 and proceeds received by Tullow Oil […]
NSTA sanctions EnQuest and fines Spirit
EnQuest plc and Spirit Energy Ltd are two of three operators fined a total £265,000 for breaches in operations by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA). PENALTIES EnQuest was sanctioned and fined £150,000 for flaring an excess 262 tonnes of gas on the Magnus field between 30 November and 1 December 2021 “despite knowing that […]