Third Energy Ltd and Cuadrilla Resources Ltd hope to appraise a conventional gas prospect covering the companies’ onshore licences PL081 and PEDL347 in Ryedale, Yorkshire. CONVENTIONAL Under the agreement, yet to be approved, Third Energy will operate and entirely fund an appraisal well to assess the potential commerciality of a natural gas prospect in the […]
Oil & Gas
OGA calls for company reports to include ESG
Offshore oil and gas companies should include information on the effects of their operations on the climate in their financial reports to address investors’ concerns, said the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA). Figures for flaring and venting emissions, alongside scope 1 & 2 emissions, health and safety statistics, fugitive methane emissions, air and water pollution […]
Neptune tests new way to measure methane emissions
Neptune Energy today announced a scientific collaboration to test a new approach to measure oil and gas methane emissions from offshore oil and gas sites. The hydrocarbon company will work with the American group, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), whose international researchers will evaluate advanced methods for quantifying offshore methane emissions, identify key sources and prioritise […]
Rockhopper extends licences in North Falkland Basin
Rockhopper Exploration plc announced it had extended its North Falkland Basin petroleum licences, including the Sea Lion Discovery Area, until 1 November 2022. DISCUSSIONS The company’s licences had been due to expire on 1 May 2021. The extension follows discussions between the hydrocarbon exploration and production company and joint venture partners, Harbour Energy and the […]
JOG reports 172 MMboe low carbon potential at GBA
Jersey Oil & Gas (JOG) said that its concept select report showed a potential 172 MMboe of 2C contingent resource estimates, to be delivered via platform electrification, in the Greater Buchan Area (GBA) in the Central North Sea. PROJECT The company estimates that overall carbon emissions from the GBA with platform electrification will be <1kg/boe. Production […]
Reabold to sell 50% CLNs to fund Victory draft FDP
Reabold Resources plc will sell half of the convertible loan notes (CLNs) in investee Corallian Energy Ltd to help fund a draft field development plan for the Victory gas field, West of Shetland. MONETISATION The sale is to “a group of strategic investors” in exchange for £500,000 cash, with Reabold retaining £500,000 of the CLNs. […]