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EnQuest offers to merge with Serica

Serica Energy plc said it was in negotiations for a possible merger with EnQuest plc which has made an all-share offer by way of a reverse takeover. ASSETS Serica added that the proposed deal had “substantial potential benefits” including “increasing scale and diversification, unlocking significant synergies and providing a stronger platform for further growth”. The […]

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Serica extends OFAC licence for Rhum

Serica Energy plc has secured a two-year extension to its OFAC licence and secondary sanctions assurance relating to the Rhum field in the UK Northern North Sea. BENEFIT The licence and assurance permit certain US and US-owned or controlled entities, and all non-US entities, to continue providing goods, services and support to the field. Issued […]

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Serica suspends production from Triton FPSO

Serica Energy plc has suspended production until mid to late March from the Triton FPSO because of issues resulting from last month’s Storm Éowyn. IMPROVEMENT The company said that on 24 January, sea spray triggered the fire and gas detection system, causing an automatic production shutdown of operations. Production restarted on 28 January but “minor […]

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Serica production hit by longer delay

Serica Energy plc’s 2024 production fell slightly below the expected decrease due to longer delays following problems with the Triton FPSO vessel. COMPRESSORS The annual average totalled 34,600 boepd, less than December’s forecast of 35,000 to 36,000 boepd. The company said that a subsea intervention last year on the Bruce platform to ensure “enhanced production […]