Serica Energy PLC has reached an agreement with Finder Energy Holdings Ltd to obtain a 40% interest in P2530, a North Sea licence, for an initial consideration of approximately GBP500,000.
P2530 contains the Wagtail oil discovery and the low-risk Marsh and Bancroft exploration prospects, adding approximately 8 million barrels of net 2C contingent resources to Serica's portfolio.
The North Sea Transition Authority has agreed an extension to the current licence phase to August 31, 2026.
No additional comments were provided by the companies.
Author's summary: Serica Energy acquires 40% stake in North Sea licence.