Polaris scoped by FTG
New seismic technology has unlocked what is thought could be major new oil prospect offshore Ireland.
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Major new potential offshore Ireland oil find for Providence
New seismic technology has unlocked what is thought could be major new oil prospect offshore Ireland.
Fastnet picks up Celtic Sea blocks
Newly-listed exploration firm Fastnet Oil and Gas said today it had been awarded two licensing options covering areas of the Celtic Sea offshore Ireland.
Significant day in North Sea history
ENERGY giant BP yesterday announced the start of what it said would be its largest period of investment in the UK North Sea after getting the go-ahead for its Clair Ridge project.
BP’s Clair Ridge given green light
BP has this morning announced that its massive Clair Ridge project west of Shetland has been given the green light by the UK Government.
Spanish Point almost certainly commercial says Providence
Spanish Point, an Irish Atlantic Frontier oil discovery dating from 1981, is almost certainly commercial, according to its operator Providence Resources.
Centrica hails the potential of Cygnus gas field
Centrica, the oil and gas operator, said yesterday a further appraisal well had been successfully drilled in the Cygnus gas field, which is potentially one of the most significant undeveloped gas fields in UK waters.
Success reported at Kita Marine
ADDAX Petroleum reports the successful appraisal of, and addition to, its Kita Marine discovery offshore Nigeria on block OML123. The KTM-6 well, drilled with Transocean's GSF High Island IX jack-up drilling rig, encountered an aggregate gross oil column of 52m (173ft) over four zones.