Deltic Energy plc remains committed to exploration within the UK despite political and fiscal challenges and uncertainly from the Energy Profits Levy (EPL). PORTFOLIO Chief executive Graham Swindells said that the EPL continued the “attractiveness” of investing in the company’s projects which drew tax relief. “Nonetheless, the existence of the EPL does nothing for investor […]
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Deltic completes 25% Selene farm-out to Dana
Deltic Energy plc has completed its 25% farm-out of southern North Sea licence P2437, containing the Selene gas prospect, to Dana Petroleum (E&P) Ltd. JOINT VENTURE The prospect holds gross P50 prospective resources of 318 bcf over 228km2, being “one of the largest undrilled structures in the world class Permian Leman Sandstone Fairway”. The transaction, […]
Deltic agrees 25% farm-out with Dana for Selene
Deltic Energy plc has agreed to farm out a 25% interest in licence P2437, containing the Selene gas prospect, to Dana Petroleum (E&P) Ltd. STRENGTHEN The transaction, along with the existing carry by operator Shell UK Ltd, leaves the company with a 25% non-operated interest in the licence. Deltic also has no exposure to 2024 […]
Deltic JV signs rig contract for Pensacola-Selene
Deltic Energy plc said that a rig contract has been confirmed for the Selene exploration and the Pensacola appraisal wells in the southern North Sea. SCHEDULE Joint venture partner and operator Shell UK Ltd will drill on licences P2437 and P2252 using the Valaris 123, a heavy duty jack-up rig. The contract and mobilisation beginning […]
Deltic awarded Dewar-Central Graben blocks
Deltic Energy plc has been provisionally awarded two central North Sea licences over three part-blocks covering 226km2 in UK’s 33rd offshore licensing round. LOW COST The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA)’s tranche 2 awards are for blocks 22/24f (part) and 22/25e (part) over 80km2 within Dewar and blocks 29/4b across 146km2 in Central Graben. Deltic previously […]
Deltic relinquishes Cadence licence
Deltic Energy plc has been refused more time to find a new partner to develop licence P2567, Cadence, in the southern North Sea. CADENCE-CUPERTINO In July, the company said it planned to retain P2567 and P2428 (Cupertino) subject to the North Sea Transition Authority granting more time to find a new partner after Capricorn Energy […]