Serica Energy will not raise its cash offer for Pharos Energy after rival bidder Ratio Petroleum increased its proposal.

The second term of a UK offshore licence sets the time frame for Field Development Plan approval before the third term.

Cavendish sees more than fivefold upside in Jersey Oil and Gas PLC (AIM:JOG, OTC:JYOGF), arguing that the AIM-listed North Sea developer remains well placed to unlock value from its Greater Buchan Area interests. The stockbroker, in a note, repeated a ‘Buy’ recommendation and a 537p target...

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Shareholders in Serica Energy plc ( LON:SQZ ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a major...