WoodMac names five UK North Sea wells to watch for 2023, with potential play-openers included
Plays by Shell (LON: SHEL), TotalEnergies (LON: TTE) and Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) are listed amongst Wood Mackenzie’s UK North Sea wells to watch.
Capricorn Energy
Capricorn activist investor Palliser positioned to call shareholder vote on NewMed takeover
An activist investor seeking to halt Capricorn Energy Plc’s (LON: CNE) takeover by NewMed Energy LP has converted its holdings to common shares, according to people familiar with the matter.
Capricorn deal rewards execs over shareholders, Palliser complains
Palliser Capital has joined criticism of Capricorn Energy’s proposed merger with NewMed Energy, saying it undervalues the Egypt-focused producer.
Monetise, don’t merge, shareholder tells Capricorn
Capricorn Energy should abandon its proposed merger with NewMed Energy and opt instead to liquidate its assets, a shareholder has said.
Well-Slot: Trio of active exploration wells in the UK
As of 26 September, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with one in the CNS and two in the NNS. Two appraisal wells are currently active in the CNS. One well completed at Diadem.
Capricorn announces merger with NewMed Energy, ditching Tullow
Capricorn Energy (LON: CNE) has ditched a tie-up with Tullow Oil (LON: TLW), instead unveiling a merger with NewMed Energy (TLV: NWMD).
Tullow sticks to its guns on Capricorn merger, amid Ghana drilling success
Tullow Oil remains committed to its merger with Egypt-focused Capricorn Energy, which has faced mounting headwinds.
North Sea firm Deltic aiming to raise £15m to cover costs and fund investment
London-listed Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) has announced plans to carry out a fundraise in order to support its ongoing and future activities.
Capricorn considers options in warning to Tullow merger plan
Amid mounting opposition from some investors to its proposed merger with Tullow Oil, Capricorn Energy is “assessing all options to maximise value for shareholders”.
Capricorn investor slates Tullow merger plan
An investor in Capricorn Energy has expressed its opposition to the company’s merger plan, describing it as one sided in favour of Tullow Oil.
Tullow sets focus on growth, Capricorn merger
As Tullow Oil works to execute its merger with Capricorn Energy, the company is focusing on growth projects.
Capricorn boss defends Tullow merger plans
Capricorn Energy head Simon Thomson has defended the company’s merger with Tullow Oil in an interview with the Sunday Times.
Sobriety has the upper hand, for now, in exploration
A small group of deep-pocketed companies increasingly dominates exploration and, as yet, they are avoiding the boom-and-bust mentality of previous oil cycles.
Capricorn, Tullow to link up in merger of equals
Tullow Oil (LON:TLW) and Capricorn Energy (LON:CNE) have set out a plan to merge into a single London-listed African powerhouse.
Exploration is back on the menu in Africa, with big finds and strong prices
Exploration is back, emissaries of some of the world’s top oil companies have said, with Africa in a strong position to meet new demand.
Capricorn Energy to spud 30m barrel North Sea prospect imminently
Oil and gas firm Capricorn Energy confirmed drilling is away to kick off on a North Sea prospect imminently.
Shell and Deltic to drill major North Sea gas exploration target
Shell and Deltic Energy will press ahead with drilling a major North Sea gas exploration target later this year.
Africa Energies Summit sets out line up for May show
The Africa Energies Summit will be held in London from May 17 to 19, with the show expanding beyond oil and gas and into power.
Deltic in Southern North Sea exploration charge
Years have passed since the last exploration well was drilled in the Southern North Sea, and Deltic Energy is hoping to lead a fresh wave of activity.
Shell Jaws exploration well in UK fails to make a catch
The Shell Jaws well in the North Sea has proved unsuccessful, partner Capricorn Energy has announced.
Capricorn expects £56m windfall from Kraken and Catcher sale
Capricorn Energy expects to earn around £56 million on the back of higher UK production, following the sale of its North Sea interests to Waldorf Production last year.
Capricorn set for $1bn refund as Indian tax case draws to close
Capricorn Energy – formerly Cairn – has withdrawn global legal proceedings against the Indian government, paving the way for a $1bn tax refund.
CHC lands contract for Capricorn Diadem drilling campaign
Helicopter operator CHC has landed a contract to transport workers for the Capricorn Energy (formerly Cairn Energy) Diadem drilling campaign in the North Sea.
Scots oil firm Cairn Energy to change name to Capricorn
Scottish oil firm Cairn Energy (LON: CNE) has announced it will change its name to Capricorn Energy, effective from December 13.