Serica Energy plc has appointed Chris Cox as chief executive officer, effective from 1 July 2024. Chairman David Latin will end his temporary role as interim CEO on the same date. Mr Cox has more than 40 years’ experience in oil and gas in a wide range of roles with majors and independents. For the […]
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Serica starts up to 38m share buyback
Serica Energy plc has started its inaugural share buyback programme of up to 38,322,063 ordinary shares of US$0.10 each in the company for up to a maximum £15 million. STRATEGY The company’s shareholders authorised the programme at the 2023 general meeting. “The decision to initiate a buyback follows extensive discussions by the board,” said chairman […]
Serica completes 30% acquisition of GBA licences
Serica Energy plc has completed its 30% non-operated acquisition in the Great Buchan Area licences P2498 and P2170 from Jersey Oil & Gas plc. DEVELOPMENT The GBA contains oil and gas accumulations 150km northeast of Aberdeen, and comprises the largest field Buchan, now renamed Buchan Horst, and Verbier. Project partners are now operator NEO Energy […]
Serica CEO and director Mitch Flegg to leave
Serica Energy plc chief executive and director Mitch Flegg is to step down after six years in the post and 40 years in the oil and gas industry. OUTSTANDING He will leave after publication of the company’s 2023 full year results and remain an adviser to Serica until after the general meeting expected in June. […]
Serica secures new $525m loan with $1bn potential
Serica Energy plc has signed a new US$525 million secured reserves based lending facility, with the potential to double the figure to more than $1 billion. QUALITY The new transaction simplifies the company’s financing arrangement by replacing the existing RBL and junior facilities with a single facility. The existing RBL facility has $271m drawn and […]
JOG agrees 30% GBA farm-out with Serica
Jersey Oil & Gas plc has agreed to farm out a non-operated 30% interest in the Greater Buchan Area (GBA) licences to Serica Energy (UK) Ltd. PARTNERS The GBA contains several oil and gas accumulations, 150km northeast of Aberdeen, of which the largest is the Buchan field. Buchan prouced for 30 years before operations stopped […]