Petsec Energy acquires interest in Alberta Shale oil project

Petsec Energy has signed an agreement to acquire 24.5% WI in Alberta Shale oil leases covering 17,280 acres. Petsec will have to pay 35% of the costs to drill one initial commitment well and 35% of the costs of drilling up to 3 optional wells. The initial commitment well is expected to spud before the end of Feb-2012. Continue reading here..

Petroceltic to Sell Additional 18.375% interest in Algeria Gas Field

Petroceltic International Plc is looking to sell a further 18.375% stake in Ain Tsila gas field in Isarene Production Sharing Contract (Blocks 228 and 229a), Algeria. Earlier in April 2011, Petroceltic farmed out 18.375% interest in the Isarene Production Sharing Contract (Blocks 228 and 229a) to Enel Trade. Continue reading here..

GeoPark Acquires Winchester Oil & Gas and La Luna Oil for $30M

GeoPark Holdings Ltd has announced the acquisition of Winchester Oil and Gas SA and La Luna Oil Company Ltd SA (collectively – Winchester Luna), privately-held exploration and production companies operating in Colombia, for $30 million in cash. The agreement also provides for certain contingent payments from production revenues as a result of successful future exploration. Continue reading here..

Chesapeake Plans $10-$12 billion worth Asset Sales in 2012

Chesapeake Energy Corp, the second biggest US natural-gas producer, in its 2012 financial plan report said that it is seeking to raise between $10-$12 billion through assets sales and joint ventures. The proceeds from these sales are expected to help them cope with a cash crunch amid rising debt and tumbling gas prices. Continue reading here..