Britská Ramco Energy plc a řecká Hellenic petroleum S.A. se dohodly na společném průzkumu a těžbě ložisek nafty v Jaderském moři
27 May 2003 RAMCO AND HELLENIC ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP FOR MONTENEGRO Ramco Energy
plc (Ramco), the Aberdeen based independent exploration and production company
and Hellenic Petroleum S.A. (Hellenic) of Greece, today announce their joint
plans for the exploration of their extensive acreage offshore Montenegro. Ramco
has been involved with the Ulcinj block in the Adriatic since 1998, when through
its Medusa subsidiary it entered into a contract with the Montenegrin State Oil
Company, Jugopetrol Kotor (JPK). The original contract between Ramco (51%) and
JKP (49%) led to the acquisition of new seismic data, in 2000 to supplement the
extensive existing seismic and drilling data from earlier exploration activity.
The interpretation of this data led to the identification of a number of
potentially significant oil and gas leads and was a key factor in Hellenic\'s
decision to acquire an interest in JPK. Hellenic acquired a majority share of
JPK following last year\'s privatisation process and their involvement comes at
an important stage in the exploration process, as a substantial number of
sizeable prospects are being risked and prioritised and a future work programme
agreed. Under the original contract Ramco was responsible for funding the
exploration programme until a declaration of commerciality. In order to
accelerate the exploration programme Ramco has agreed to transfer an 11%
interest in the contract to JPK for a pro rata share of past costs and JPK has
agreed to fund its share of future costs after the first well has reached its
target depth and a decision made to test. This year\'s work programme includes
the acquisition of around 200 sq km of 3D seismic over a shallow water area of
high potential, thought to be gas bearing. This would be followed in 2004 with a
well to test the structure. There is an option for a further Ramco funded
exploration well if required. Stephen Remp Ramco\'s Executive Chairman said:
\"We are delighted that Hellenic is our new partner in Montenegro. Our own
extensive technical studies supported by recent gas discoveries and developments
in the region reinforce our positive view of the block. The involvement of
Hellenic, a company with considerable technical expertise combined with the
regional knowledge and experience of JPK will be a catalyst to accelerate the
activity in this high potential acreage.\" Athanassious Karachalios Hellenic\'s
Managing Director and CEO, added: \"Our co-operation with Ramco, a company with
such calibre, indicates once more our continuous efforts to accelerate our
involvement in the area of hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation. This, in
addition to our participation in other similar projects, strengthens our
confidence to meet the target of obtaining at least 80 million barrels of proven
reserves by 2006\". Both companies welcomed the statement of the Minister of
Economy Mr Darko Uskokovic \"This project is very important for Montenegro. The
Government of Montenegro and Ministry of Economy are committed to supporting the
implementation of this project. If the results are positive an acceleration of
progress of the Montenegrin economy is expected and this will foster
Montenegro\'s joining the EU\". Enquiries: Steven Bertram - Group Financial
Director 01224 352200 Phil Wilson-Brown - College Hill Associates 0207 457 2020
Ramco Energy plc 62 Queen\'s Road Aberdeen AB15 4YE United Kingdom Tel: 44 1224
352 200 Fax: 44 1224 352 211 Zdroj:www.stránky Ramco
27 May 2003
RAMCO AND HELLENIC ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP FOR MONTENEGRO
Ramco Energy plc (Ramco), the Aberdeen based independent exploration and production company and Hellenic Petroleum S.A. (Hellenic) of Greece, today announce their joint plans for the exploration of their extensive acreage offshore Montenegro.
Ramco has been involved with the Ulcinj block in the Adriatic since 1998, when through its Medusa subsidiary it entered into a contract with the Montenegrin State Oil Company, Jugopetrol Kotor (JPK). The original contract between Ramco (51%) and JKP (49%) led to the acquisition of new seismic data, in 2000 to supplement the extensive existing seismic and drilling data from earlier exploration activity. The interpretation of this data led to the identification of a number of potentially significant oil and gas leads and was a key factor in Hellenic\'s decision to acquire an interest in JPK.
Hellenic acquired a majority share of JPK following last year\'s privatisation process and their involvement comes at an important stage in the exploration process, as a substantial number of sizeable prospects are being risked and prioritised and a future work programme agreed. Under the original contract Ramco was responsible for funding the exploration programme until a declaration of commerciality. In order to accelerate the exploration programme Ramco has agreed to transfer an 11% interest in the contract to JPK for a pro rata share of past costs and JPK has agreed to fund its share of future costs after the first well has reached its target depth and a decision made to test.
This year\'s work programme includes the acquisition of around 200 sq km of 3D seismic over a shallow water area of high potential, thought to be gas bearing. This would be followed in 2004 with a well to test the structure. There is an option for a further Ramco funded exploration well if required.
Stephen Remp Ramco\'s Executive Chairman said:
\"We are delighted that Hellenic is our new partner in Montenegro. Our own extensive technical studies supported by recent gas discoveries and developments in the region reinforce our positive view of the block. The involvement of Hellenic, a company with considerable technical expertise combined with the regional knowledge and experience of JPK will be a catalyst to accelerate the activity in this high potential acreage.\"
Athanassious Karachalios Hellenic\'s Managing Director and CEO, added:
\"Our co-operation with Ramco, a company with such calibre, indicates once more our continuous efforts to accelerate our involvement in the area of hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation. This, in addition to our participation in other similar projects, strengthens our confidence to meet the target of obtaining at least 80 million barrels of proven reserves by 2006\".
Both companies welcomed the statement of the Minister of Economy Mr Darko Uskokovic \"This project is very important for Montenegro. The Government of Montenegro and Ministry of Economy are committed to supporting the implementation of this project. If the results are positive an acceleration of progress of the Montenegrin economy is expected and this will foster Montenegro\'s joining the EU\".
Enquiries:
Steven Bertram - Group Financial Director 01224 352200
Phil Wilson-Brown - College Hill Associates 0207 457 2020
Ramco Energy plc
62 Queen\'s Road
Aberdeen
AB15 4YE
United Kingdom
Tel: 44 1224 352 200
Fax: 44 1224 352 211
Zdroj:www.stránky Ramco
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