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Exploration News

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SDX Energy Inc. discovers gas in ONZ-7 well in Morocco
24 Jan 20181 min read

SDX Energy Inc. discovers gas in ONZ-7 well in Morocco

The ONZ-7 well was drilled to a total depth of 1167 m with five m of net conventional natural gas pay in the Hoot formation. The well came in on prognosis but reservoir quality exceeded initial expectations, encountering porosity in the pay section of 35.3%.

Carnarvon provides update on the Belgravia Prospect within its Outtrim Project
23 Jan 20182 min read

Carnarvon provides update on the Belgravia Prospect within its Outtrim Project

The Belgravia prospect lies within the north westerly graticular block of the WA-155-P(1) permit, adjacent to the Swell-1 exploration well.

Cespa and Sontrach sign a new exploitation contract with Alnaft for the RFK field in Algeria
22 Jan 20182 min read

Cespa and Sontrach sign a new exploitation contract with Alnaft for the RFK field in Algeria

The new contract will have a duration of 25 years and is the first contract under the hydrocarbon law 05-07 for an oilfield in production.

Significant Italian gas discovery confirmed for Po Valley
22 Jan 20181 min read

Significant Italian gas discovery confirmed for Po Valley

Strong gas flows on test have confirmed a significant commercial discovery for Australia’s Po Valley Energy Limited at its new Selva gas field in northern Italy.

GeoPark announces new gas play discovery in Chile
19 Jan 20181 min read

GeoPark announces new gas play discovery in Chile

The Uaken 1 exploration well in the Fell block in Chile has been drilled and completed to a total of 3658 ft.

CGG in support of SNH promotion of open acreages in Rio del Rey and Douala/Kribi-Campo Basins
19 Jan 20182 min read

CGG in support of SNH promotion of open acreages in Rio del Rey and Douala/Kribi-Campo Basins

The 2018 Cameroon Licensing Round opened on 15 January 2018 and will close on 29 June 2018.

Faroe awarded eight exploration licences in the APA 2017 licensing round
18 Jan 20183 min read

Faroe awarded eight exploration licences in the APA 2017 licensing round

The awarded licences include four operatorships and production opportunities in Norway and the UK.

Beach Energy discover new gas field in the Otway Basin
12 Jan 20183 min read

Beach Energy discover new gas field in the Otway Basin

Beach Energy Ltd has announced a new gas field discovery at Haselgrove-3 ST1 in the onshore Otway Basin, South Australia.

NPD: Successful seismic acquisition on Gardarbank High
11 Jan 20181 min read

NPD: Successful seismic acquisition on Gardarbank High

The vessel WG Columbus acquired the seismic data during the period from 22 August to 23 September.

Petro Matad Limited: seismic acquisition update
11 Jan 20182 min read

Petro Matad Limited: seismic acquisition update

Further to the Company's announcement on 4 October 2017, Petro Matad, the AIM quoted Mongolian oil explorer is pleased to provide an update on its 3D seismic acquisition programme.

Delek Group announced acquisition of rights in oil assets in the Gulf of Mexico
10 Jan 20182 min read

Delek Group announced acquisition of rights in oil assets in the Gulf of Mexico

This announcement follows the Delek Group's Immediate Report dated December 24, 2017.

Exploration and Production Offshore Congress Hub (EPOCH)
10 Jan 20181 min read

Exploration and Production Offshore Congress Hub (EPOCH)

BGS Group hosts the Exploration and Production Offshore Congress Hub in March 5 - 6, 2018 in Rome, Italy.

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