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Baron Oil raises £1.65m

Baron Oiplc said it had conditionally raised £1.65 million (before expenses) by way of a placing and subscription. The oversubscribed fundraise was for 2,750,000,000 new ordinary shares of 0.025p each at 0.06 pence per share. DIRECTOR PARTICIPATION Chief executive Andrew Yeo subscribed for 16,150,000 new ordinary shares at the issue price. Director Position New Ordinary […]

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Angus on target for first gas at Saltfleetby

Angus Energy plc said it maintained its target date of 1 June for first gas at Saltfleetby in East Lincolnshire. OPERATIONS The operator added it was progressing with the project’s installation and commissioning schedule.  Skid/Unit Basc Fabrication Status Blasting, Painting Assembly, Testing, Certification etc Target Delivery Date Electrical Room 100% complete Completed Completed Separator Vessel […]

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United profits increase four-fold on higher prices

United Oil & Gas plc announced strong finances for 2021 with a four-fold increase in post-tax profits from its oil and gas assets. OPERATIONS The group’s working interest for 2021 production averaged 2,327 boepd (2020: 2,195 boepd) in line with guidance of 2,100 – 2,300 boepd. United recorded 100% drilling success in a five-well 2021 […]

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Rockhopper notes close of arbitration

Rockhopper Exploration plc said that it had been told that the proceedings related to the Ombrina Mare arbitration were closed on 25 April 2022. DAMAGES The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) tribunal has 120 days after closing to issue its award, extendable by 60 days. Rockhopper is seeking damages based on lost […]

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Egdon swings to profit on price and production rise

Egdon Resources plc recorded an increase of 500% in overall profits from its onshore oil and gas operations in the East Midlands. OPERATIONS The company’s unaudited results for the six months ended 31 January 2022 show production increased by 116% to 36,714 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) equating to 200 boe per day (boepd) (H1 […]