Hot plays: Four upcoming UK North Sea exploration targets
We take a look at four North Sea exploration targets and hotspots from firms including NEO Energy, Shell, Harbour and Horizon Energy
Deltic Energy
Deltic shares soar on ‘significant’ Pensacola resource upgrade
Shares in London-listed Deltic, holder of 30% of the licence, soared in mid-morning trading as investors reacted to the news.
Shell and Deltic looks for ‘similar sized prospect to Pensacola’ for next summer
Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) looks to drill a "similar sized prospect to Pensacola in the summer of 2024".
Deltic: Pensacola will breathe new life into Southern North Sea’s ageing legs
As far as discoveries go, uncovering over 300 billion cubic feet (bcf) of gas and the decade’s largest find isn’t half bad in an increasingly wizened basin.
UK well-slot: Trio of wells in action in the North Sea
As of 24 February, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are two exploration wells, with one each in the NNS and SNS, and one appraisal well active in the CNS. Since the previous report, one exploration well has completed at Orlov.
Hot on Shell discovery, Deltic seeks partners on next North Sea target
Hot on the heels of the largest discovery in a decade for the Southern sector, Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) is seeking partners of its next North Sea prospect.
Shell Pensacola discovery opens ‘new play fairway’ in North Sea
The largest discovery in a decade for the region will now open up more than a dozen other prospects in the Southern North Sea.
Shell hits region’s largest gas find in a decade at Pensacola
Deltic Energy has reported a significant gas and oil discovery at the Shell-operated Pensacola prospect in the Southern North Sea.
Shell gas find ‘fantastic news’ for southern North Sea exploration
A gas find from Shell (LON: SHEL) and Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) could prove very positive for other players with exploration targets in the Southern North Sea.
Shell finds gas at hotly-tipped North Sea well Pensacola
Partner Deltic Energy saw its share price rocket by 50% on the news.
WoodMac names five UK North Sea wells to watch for 2023, with potential play-openers included
Plays by Shell (LON: SHEL), TotalEnergies (LON: TTE) and Ithaca Energy (LON: ITH) are listed amongst Wood Mackenzie’s UK North Sea wells to watch.
Drilling underway at hotly anticipated Shell, Deltic gas prospect
Drilling operations have begun at an eagerly awaited gas prospect that could open up part of the Southern North Sea.
‘Very exciting times’: Crucial Shell and Deltic exploration well ‘imminent’
A key exploration well from Shell (LON: SHEL) and Deltic (LON: DELT), which could open up a dozen other licences in the Southern North Sea, is “imminent”.
Reabold to farm into Shell North Sea licence near Pensacola target
Reabold Resources (LON: RBD) has announced plans to farm-in to a Shell North Sea licence near the hotly-tipped Pensacola prospect to be drilled next month.
Deltic raises £16m for licensing round and North Sea drilling
London-listed oil and gas firm Deltic Energy has announced the results of a planned fundraiser.
Reabold to buy SNS-focused Simwell for £1m
Reabold Resources has announced a conditional offer to acquire Simwell Resources, a privately held explorer with several licences across the southern North Sea.
City veteran Spencer helps Deltic raise £15m for North Sea exploration
Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) has successfully raised £15 million to finance its ongoing operations, as well as further North Sea exploration.
North Sea firm Deltic aiming to raise £15m to cover costs and fund investment
London-listed Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) has announced plans to carry out a fundraise in order to support its ongoing and future activities.
Shell North Sea gas prospect dubbed a ‘key’ well to watch by Westwood
A Shell (LON:SHEL) exploration target in the North Sea has been named among Westwood Global Energy Group’s ‘key wells to watch’ for the rest of 2022.
UK well slot: Orlov awaits after Edinburgh dud
As of 25 July, Westwood Global Energy reports that there are three exploration wells active, with two in the CNS and one in the NNS.
Shell and Deltic Energy invest in high-impact North Sea exploration well
Shell (LON: SHEL) and Deltic Energy (LON: DELT) have decided to invest in a high-impact exploration well in the UK North Sea.
UK well slot – drilling poised to return to southern North Sea
As of 23 June, Westwood Global Energy reports that there is one exploration well active in the CNS. One appraisal well in the NNS was completed as an oil producer well since the last report.
Shell and Deltic pick Maersk rig for ‘high impact’ North Sea exploration target
Shell (LON: SHEL) and Deltic Energy (AIM: DELT) have gone with a Maersk Drilling rig for their Pensacola exploration target in the UK North Sea.
Shell eyes new pipeline for high-impact North Sea exploration target
Shell and Deltic Energy have set out development options and a date for drilling a high-impact exploration target in the North Sea.
Shell and Deltic to drill major North Sea gas exploration target
Shell and Deltic Energy will press ahead with drilling a major North Sea gas exploration target later this year.