West of Shetland set for another barren year
Westwood Global Energy reports that as of February 24 there was one exploration well and one appraisal well active in the UK, with no change since the end of December.
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Equinor and Shell targets among trio of UK ‘wells to watch’ in 2021
High-impact targets from Equinor and Shell have been named among the “wells to watch” for the UK North Sea in 2021 by Westwood Energy.
Shell gets extra time to assess North Sea prospect after spotting ‘chalk’ on seabed
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has given Shell extra time to carry out more “intensive” seismic processing on a southern North Sea exploration target, the major’s project partner said today.
Deltic Energy faces another potential takeover bid, this time from IOG
Deltic Energy is facing yet another potential acquisition bid, this time from Independent Oil and Gas (IOG).
Deltic ‘insulated’ from virus thanks to impact of Shell farm-outs
Deltic Energy said the company is largely “insulated” from the impact of Covid-19 thanks to the financial benefits of Shell farm-outs last year.
Updated: Deltic Energy ‘unequivocally rejects’ £12.3m takeover bid from Reabold Resources
Deltic Energy, formerly Cluff Natural Resources, has “unequivocally rejected” a £12.3million bid from Reabold Resources to acquire a controlling stake in the business.
Cluff and Shell close in on North Sea drilling but one prospect delayed to 2022
Cluff Natural Resources (CLNR) has said it is “fully committed” to drilling a Shell-partnered North Sea prospect next year, however another is expected to be delayed to 2022.
Goodbye ‘Cluff Natural Resources’, hello ‘Deltic Energy’
A company named after one of the pioneers of North Sea oil and gas exploration is planning to change its name.
Updated: Cluff, Shell working towards Selene investment call later this year
Pre-tax losses widened at Cluff Natural Resources (CLNR) in a first-half marked by flagship deals with energy giant Shell on its southern North Sea licences.
Shell wraps up seismic shoot on southern North Sea prospect
Shell has wrapped up seismic survey work on a newly-acquired southern North Sea prospect.