EnQuest plc has completed its acquisition from Whalsay Energy Holdings Ltd of P1078 licence containing the proven Bentley heavy oil discovery in the North Sea. Bentley is one of the largest undeveloped oil fields in the UK Continental Shelf with estimated stock-tank oil initially in place of 900 MMbbls. The discovery lies within 15km of […]
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EnQuest plans to raise £36m for Golden Eagle
EnQuest plc today proposed a firm placing, placing and open offer to help finance its planned acquisition of a 26.69% non-operated equity interest in the Golden Eagle Area Development in the UK Central North Sea. The area comprises the producing Golden Eagle, Peregrine and Solitaire fields. The company intends to raise gross proceeds of up […]
EnQuest borrows $750m for Golden Eagle
EnQuest plc has signed a new senior secured borrowing base debt facility for $750 million (£531 million) to refinance the Golden Eagle acquisition in the Central North Sea. The new facility is for $600 million with an additional $150 million for letters of credit for up to seven years. EnQuest said it would allow the […]
EnQuest remains on course to deliver 2021 targets
EnQuest plc announced its average net group production in the first four months of 2021 was within the full year guidance range for its operations in the UK and Malaysia. In its review for the period, the group said it remained on course to deliver its targets as it recorded 46,158 boepd within guidance range […]
EnQuest to acquire Bentley heavy oil discovery
EnQuest plc has agreed to acquire the proven North Sea Bentley heavy oil discovery from Whalsay Energy Holdings Ltd. OPPORTUNITIES The share purchase agreement (SPA) for 100% equity interest in licence P1078 is through the acquisition of Whalsay’s subsidiary, Whalsay Energy Limited (WEL) on a cash, liability and debt free basis. “This discovery is within […]
EnQuest revenues fall but recovery seen in Golden Eagle
EnQuest plc reported revenues and EBITDA* nearly halved by the end of last year, reflecting lower oil prices and the cessation of production at Heather, Thistle and Alma/Galia following the reorganisation in 2020. But the group, with operations in the UK North Sea and Malaysia, remains optimistic that its proposed acquisition of the Golden Eagle […]