Jersey Oil and Gas (JOG) said that an average of 222 million barrels of oil and a “significant” new prospect in its North Sea acreage have been identified in a comprehensive subsurface evaluation. The upstream hydrocarbon company, which added a further 12% to its offshore licence areas in November, said that the amount of oil […]
Oil & Gas
UKOG applies for three more Turkey oil licences
UK Oil & Gas plc (UKOG) and its joint venture partner Aladdin Middle East (AME) have applied for three further exploration licences in the southeast of Turkey. UNDRILLED FEATURES The application covers four 150 km² blocks to the south and southeast of the company’s 305km² Basur-Resan licence, with UKOG responsible for its 50% share of […]
West Newton B-1Z oil drill surpasses expectations
The West Newton joint venture reported drill results exceeding expectations, suggesting the site could be the largest UK onshore hydrocarbon discovery since the 1970s. JOINT VENTURE Rathlin Energy UK (Ltd) has a 66.67% interest in PEDL183, and Reabold Resources plc investment company has a 59% share in Rathlin and a 16.665% direct licence share. Union […]
IOG accepts new gas licences with ‘good synergies’
Independent Oil and Gas plc (IOG) said it saw good synergies from its new gas licences in the UK Southern North Sea (SNS). LICENCES During 2020, the production and infrastructure company conducted 3D seismic reprocessing over its UK SNS portfolio covering more than 1,200km². Areas include P2085 (Harvey) and P2441 (Redwell) licences accepted by the […]
OGA study of Bacton as possible SNS energy hub
The Oil & Gas Authority (OGA) is looking at the possibility of establishing an energy hub on the Norfolk coast. The industry body has already conducted a preliminary assessment of Bacton and identified it as a key priority area supporting net zero targets and maximising economic recovery from the UK Continental Shelf. The OGA has […]
United has potential 2.4 billion barrels oil on Walton Morant licence
United Oil & Gas plc said a potential of more than 2.4 billion barrels of oil had been identified in its 100% owned 22,400km2 Walton Morant licence, Jamaica. RESOURCE Gaffney Cline & Associates published the figures in a new independent prospective resources report. United is due to drill the first exploration well offshore Jamaica for […]