Shares in San Leon and Genel Energy took a hit on Thursday after the groups reported that the M-1 well on the Sidi Moussa permit offshore Morocco was to be plugged and abandoned. The well failed to produce product oil at sustainable rates, which it said was potentially the result of reservoir damage
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Read moreA well off the coast of Morocco has struck oil, partners Genel Energy, San Leon Energy and Serica Energy said. The SM-1 well in the Sidi Moussa block, which is operated by Genel, has reached a total depth of 2,825 metres and preparations are now underway to begin testing at a cost of $22m. Genel ow
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Read moreAIM-listed oil and gas group San Leon Energy has expanded its asset portfolio in Morocco through the acquisition of two minority stakes. Petromaroc Corporation has transferred its 1.5% net working interest in the offshore Sidi Moussa licence, where drilling of the SM-1 well is currently underway by
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