Outgoing chairman of Rockhopper Exploration said the company was in the “strongest possible” position it had been in for “some considerable time” as a new leadership takes over on 1 October. EXPERIENCE Keith Lough and non-executive director John Summers leave on 30 September after nine “challenging and enjoyable” years to make way for former Capricorn […]
Tag: Ombrina Mare oil field – Italy
Rockhopper-Italy told to co-operate over €247m award
Rockhopper Exploration plc and Italy have been told to co-operate before the oil and gas explorer receives permission to take legal action over the €247m Ombrina Mare offshore oil award. ICSID AWARD The ICSID award relates to compensation from Italy’s ban on oil and gas exploration within 12 miles of the Italian coastline, which affected […]
Rockhopper awaits ruling on Italy’s move over award
Rockhopper Exploration plc said today that the Italian Government’s request to annul the €247 million award relating to the Ombrina Mare oil field dispute is due to have its final hearing during Q1 2024. AWARD The award comprises €190 million plus accrued interest from January 2016 to August 2022. Interest was paused for four months following the […]
Rockhopper faces application to annul €190m award
Rockhopper Exploration plc said that the Italian Government had applied for an annulment of €190 million compensation for the company over the Ombrina Mare oil field dispute. APPLICATION In August the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) arbitration held that Italy had breached its obligations under the Energy Charter Treaty. Rockhopper added that on 28 […]
Rockhopper awarded €190m in arbitration with Italy
Rockhopper Exploration plc has been awarded €190 million (£160m) compensation relating to the Ombrina Mare oil field dispute following the ICSID* arbitration with Italy. OUTCOME “The arbitration panel unanimously held that Italy had breached its obligations under the Energy Charter Treaty entitling Rockhopper to compensation,” added the company in a statement. “The award is final and binding […]
Rockhopper notes close of arbitration proceedings
Rockhopper Exploration plc said that it had been told that the proceedings related to the Ombrina Mare arbitration were closed yesterday, 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 […]