27th Mar 2025 07:00
27 March 2025
United Oil & Gas plc ("United" or the "Company")
Walton Morant Licence Extension Secured - Farm-Out Discussions Advance
United Oil & Gas Plc (AIM: "UOG"), the oil and gas company with a high-impact exploration asset in Jamaica and a development asset in the UK, is pleased to announce that it has secured an early two-year extension to the Walton Morant licence offshore Jamaica, now valid until 31 January 2028, where it holds a 100% working interest.
The Company would like to formally acknowledge and thank the government and people of Jamaica for the continued support of oil and gas exploration in Jamaica. The extension provides UOG with the security required to advance discussions with farm-in partners and progress technical work, reinforcing the significant exploration potential of this licence.
Farm-Out Process and Partner Interest
With the extended tenure confirmed, United have re-engaged with selected parties who had previously expressed interest before the farm-out process was suspended in December 2024, as well as new interest from additional groups. At present, multiple companies are under Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and actively reviewing data as part of the farm-out process.
Further updates on the farm-out process and technical progress will be provided as appropriate.
Brian Larkin, CEO of United Oil & Gas, commented:
"The Walton Morant Licence presents a compelling frontier exploration opportunity for investors, offering exposure to a world-class frontier basin with multi-billion-barrel potential. Securing this early licence extension until 31 January 2028, is crucial to progressing our work programme, and ensuring stability and regulatory certainty sought by potential farm-in partners. We appreciate the support of the government and people of Jamaica in advancing exploration efforts in Jamaica.
With multiple parties now under NDA and re-engagement with previously interested parties, we are well-positioned to secure the right strategic partner to help unlock this asset's potential. Our current work programme is designed to further de-risk the licence, and with returning sentiment to high-impact frontier exploration opportunities, the Walton Morant Licence stands out as an exceptional investment case."
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Enquiries | ||
United Oil & Gas Plc (Company) | ||
Brian Larkin, CEO | ||
Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nominated Adviser) | ||
Roland Cornish | Felicity Geidt | Asia Szusciak | +44 (0) 20 7628 3396 | |
Tennyson Securities (Joint Broker) | ||
Peter Krens | +44 (0) 20 7186 9030 | |
Optiva Securities Limited (Joint Broker) | ||
Christian Dennis | +44 (0) 20 3137 1902
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Shard Capital Limited (Joint Broker) Damon Heath | Isabella Pierre | +44 (0) 207 186 9900 | |
Beaumont Cornish Limited ("Beaumont Cornish") is the Company's Nominated Adviser and is authorised and regulated by the FCA. Beaumont Cornish's responsibilities as the Company's Nominated Adviser, including a responsibility to advise and guide the Company on its responsibilities under the AIM Rules for Companies and AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers, are owed solely to the London Stock Exchange. Beaumont Cornish is not acting for and will not be responsible to any other persons for providing protections afforded to customers of Beaumont Cornish nor for advising them in relation to the proposed arrangements described in this announcement or any matter referred to in it.
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