RE: Stena Forth drillship20 Sep 2024 06:32
"ENOG will not proceed with this licence. That is CERTAIN"
I would be amazed if, after just the 1 appraisal well, ENOG pulled the plug on Achois.
From their Morocco Country Entry RNS, they stated the following:
Highlights:
· New country entry in Energean's core Mediterranean region with acreage underpinned by an attractive gas development
· Farm in to 45% of the Lixus licence, with the option to increase to 55% post drilling results, and 37.5% of the Rissana licence and assumes operatorship of both licences
· Includes the commercial 18 Bcm (gross) Anchois development, located near to infrastructure for supply of gas to domestic and international markets
· Up front cash consideration of $10 million
· Appraisal well planned for 2024, targeting an additional 11 Bcm of gross unrisked prospective resource to be commercialised through the Anchois development
· Energean to carry Chariot for its share of pre-FID costs, which are recoverable from Chariot's future revenues
· Significant additional near-field, near-infrastructure prospectivity that is expected to add attractive, balanced-risk growth potential
Mathios Rigas, Chief Executive Officer of Energean, commented:
"This is an exciting step in the next stage of our development, one that can only enhance our position as the pre-eminent independent natural gas producer listed in London. These assets are particularly attractive as we understand the core geological, commercial and political drivers of the region, we have a track record in developing material gas resources prioritised for the domestic market and they are a complementary fit with our broader portfolio, not least the potential for surplus supply to other markets. We look forward to working with our partners Chariot and ONHYM, and developing an outstanding resource for the benefit of all parties, including Morocco and its people."