Helium One Global has identified multiple additional surface helium anomalies at its Rukwa, Eyasi and Balangida (100%) projects in Tanzania. TARGETS The company completed a multispectral satellite spectroscopy study (MSS) which provided heat-map data for helium at surface across the company’s entire 4,500km2 licence area. Helium One said that abundant anomalies indicated widespread helium charge and […]
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Predator issues CPR and looks to monetise Guercif
Predator Oil & Gas Holdings plc said it would open options to monetise its Guercif interests onshore Morocco following an independent valuation of contingent gas resources. LICENCES The Guercif licence comprises exploration permits I, II, III and IV covering 7,269 km². The competent persons report (CPR) by SLR Consulting (Ireland) Ltd was for the Guercif […]
IOG spuds first Southwark development well
Independent Oil & Gas plc (IOG) announced that following delays it had spud the first Southwark development well in the Southern North Sea. ROV ISSUES The company said it had expected to drill the well by the weekend of 18-19 December, following repairs of the Noble Hans Deul rig. However repeated technical issues with […]
Serica Energy reports 80% gas flow from Columbus
Serica Energy plc reported that hydrocarbons comprising 80% gas had started flowing from Columbus C1z development well into the Arran subsea system. CAPACITY The commingled Arran and Columbus production streams are being exported to the Shearwater platform for processing and onward export to the gas and liquid sales points. For the first 14 days from […]
Angus delays sidetrack at Saltfleetby due to logistics
Angus Energy plc said that logistical issues had delayed rig procurement causing the sidetrack to be deferred at Saltfleetby gas field in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire. SIDETRACK The company added that the deferment avoided the risk of a drill programme running over into its commissioning timetable. “Whilst simultaneous drilling and commissioning operations are not considered to […]
Scirocco notes Phase I of 3D seismic at Ruvuma
Scirocco Energy plc announced that the first phase of the 3D seismic project has started on the onshore Ruvuma gas production sharing agreement (PSA) in Tanzania. FIRST PHASE The appointed sub-contractor began preparatory works as planned on 15 November ahead of the start of mobilisation next week. Scirocco expects the survey to begin on 15 […]