Serica to buy North Sea assets as UK ‘can’t get any worse’
North Sea independent Serica plans drilling campaigns for Bruce, Keith and Rhum as boss doubles down on UK M&A ambitions.
Chris Cox
Serica Energy assets remain ‘cash generative’ despite ‘unjustifiably punitive fiscal regime’
North Sea operator Serica Energy said its UK offshore assets remain "cash generative" despite an "unjustifiably punitive" fiscal regime as it released its half year results today.
Ex-Spirit Energy boss named new CEO of Serica Energy
Serica Energy (AIM: SQZ) has appointed Chris Cox as its chief executive with the former Spirit Energy boss set to take up the role in July.
Chris Cox and Curium Resources going after North Sea’s untapped discoveries
A “fundamental belief” that the UK should be developing its North Sea resources is the big driver behind Chris Cox’s new vehicle, Curium Resources.
New North Sea firm launched by former Spirit Energy and Faroe CEOs
Curium Resources is seeking to become a leading independent player in the UK, initially focused on gas in the southern sector.
Capricorn, NewMed abandon merger dream
Palliser has suggested that Capricorn should return at least $535 million to shareholders.
Capricorn faces EGM vote amid Palliser’s merger opposition
Capricorn noted that it had been working on “strategic alternatives” for more than a year. However, there have been no better options, it reported, and a sale is necessary to “maximise shareholder value and the full potential of Capricorn’s assets”.
Centrica E&P chief is key speaker for big Decom North Sea event
Industry body Decom North Sea (DNS) has unveiled Chris Cox, managing director of Centrica’s offshore exploration and production business, as keynote speaker for its 2017 conference and exhibition.
Centrica names new head of upstream business
Centrica has recruited a new head for its upstream business. Chris Cox will lead the Scottish Gas-owner's exploration & production (E&P) business, which is one of the largest producers of natural gas in the UK.