Deltic Energy plc said it was in discussions on possible cash buyout offers from three separate companies. SELENE The company has been approached by Capricorn Energy plc, which is itself under a possible offer; Petrogas International E&P Coöperatief U.A., a subsidiary of Oman-based Mohammed Al Barwani LLC (MB); and private Norwegian firm Blue Concept Hld […]
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Deltic mulls future after exiting sale to Viaro
Deltic Energy plc said it would consider “all other options” after the industry regulator delayed its decision for the third time on the company’s £6.9 million cash sale to Viaro Energy. DEBT The companies agreed the transaction in June 2025 and aimed to close the deal during the final quarter of the year, subject to […]
Deltic JV prepares for second Selene licence term
Deltic Energy plc said its partner and operator Shell UK Ltd had recommended entering the second term of licence P2437, containing the Selene gas discovery. FID Along with Dana Petroleum (E&P) Ltd, the joint venture will agree a low-cost work programme and timeline with the North Sea Transition Authority before a potential final investment decision. With […]
Deltic confirms gas discovery at Selene
Deltic Energy plc has confirmed a gas discovery at the Selene joint venture in the UK southern North Sea. VOLUMES Operator Shell UK Ltd drilled 48/8b-3Z well, reaching its total depth of 3,540 metres TVDSS on 17 October and proved a “160 metre thick” section of Leman Sandstone. “The top of the Leman Sandstone was […]
Deltic JV spuds Selene exploration well
Deltic Energy plc said drilling had started on the Selene exploration well in the Southern North Sea. FARM-OUTS Partner and operator Shell UK Ltd expects operations on well 48/8b-3 within licence P2437 to take 90 days. Deltic estimates the Selene gas structure contains gross P50 prospective resources of 318 bcf in the Leman Sandstone reservoir. […]
Deltic expects Valaris unit at Selene
Deltic Energy plc said that the Valaris 123 drilling unit is on its way to the joint venture Selene well location in the southern North Sea. DRILLING Operator Shell UK Ltd expects to start the first drilling of 2024 shortly after, with planned operations lasting approximately 90 days. The well will collect key information on […]