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 […]
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Rockhopper chairman and NED step down
Outgoing chairman of Rockhopper Exploration said the company was in the “strongest possible” position it had been in for “some considerable time” as a new leadership takes over on 1 October. EXPERIENCE Keith Lough and non-executive director John Summers leave on 30 September after nine “challenging and enjoyable” years to make way for former Capricorn […]
Rockhopper welcomes Navitas $2.2bn plan for Sea Lion
Rockhopper Exploration plc reported a revised $2.2 billion development plan showing phased drilling of 23 wells for 269 million barrels of oil at the Sea Lion joint venture project in the North Falkland Basin. SEA LION In its 2022 presentation, the company described the Sea Lion project as a world class field that was larger […]
Rockhopper completes Navitas deal for Falkland licences
Rockhopper Exploration plc has completed the transaction for Harbour Energy plc to leave and Navitas Petroleum LP to become a partner in its North Falkland Basin licences. NORTH FALKLAND BASIN The agreement, signed in April 2022, also sees Navitas become the operator and hold a 65% stake in Rockhopper’s the licences. Licence Rockhopper Navitas as […]
Rockhopper given two more years for Falkland licences
Rockhopper Exploration plc has secured a two-year extension to its licences in the North Falkland Basin. TRANSACTION The additional period was granted as part of the transaction, expected to complete during Q3 2022, of the change in companies involved in the project. Rockhopper added that the Falkland Islands Government and the UK Secretary of State had received […]
Rockhopper signs binding deal over Falkland licences
Rockhopper Exploration plc said it had signed legally binding definitive documentation for Harbour Energy plc to exit and Navitas Petroleum LP to enter the North Falkland Basin. TRANSACTION The deal will see Navitas acquire Premier Oil Exploration and Production Ltd, the company in which Harbour Energy plc holds all of its Falkland Islands licences. Rockhopper (35%) and Navitas […]