Rockhopper Exploration plc has secured a two-year extension to all its licences in the North and South Falkland Basin. PARTNERS The Falkland Islands Government granted the extension until 31 December 2026. In the North Falkland Basin, Rockhopper holds a 35% interest in licence PL032, containing the Sea Lion discovery extending into PL004, and PL033. The company […]
Oil & Gas
Helium One approved for new Colorado wells
Helium One Global Ltd’s farm-in project has received approval for five new proposed helium development well locations at the Galactica-Pegasus project in Las Animas County, Colorado, USA. PORTFOLIO Australian owner Blue Star Helium’s planned locations comprise Jackson-27 SWSE, Jackson-31 SENW, Jackson-29 SWNW, Jackson-2 L4 and Jackson-4 L4. Drilling is expected to begin this quarter subject to receipt […]
Obituary – mining executive Richard Conroy
Richard Conroy, whose experience covered mining, entrepreneurship, politics and medicine, has died aged 91 following a brief illness. LEGACY In 1995 Professor Conroy founded Conroy Gold and Natural Resources plc, of which he was executive chairman, exploring for base and precious metals in Ireland. He also held the same positions at Karelian Diamond Resources plc […]
Deltic CEO Graham Swindells steps down
Deltic Energy plc chief executive Graham Swindells has stepped down, effective immediately. His successor will be current chief operating officer Andrew Nunn. “Despite the recent challenges presented by the UK’s political and fiscal environment, I am proud of what we have achieved in establishing Deltic as one of the UK’s leading explorers,” said Mr Swindells. […]
Beacon losses increase at Erfelden
Beacon Energy plc resumed trading following publication today of its annual audited accounts for its operations in the Erfelden field in Hessen, onshore Germany. POTENTIAL Comprehensive loss for 2023 totalled $3.7 million (May – December 2022: $1m) while cash and equivalents increased to $4.8m by year end. Continued cost reductions, due to be fully implemented […]
Rockhopper agrees Italy insurance and exit
Rockhopper Exploration plc has secured an insurance policy in case the Italian government succeeds in annulling the company’s Ombrina Mare arbitration award. CLARITY The company has also signed a share purchase agreement with Zodiac Energy Ltd for its other Italian assets to focus on the South Falkland Basin. Rockhopper said that the insurance policy would […]