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UK: Dabinett Gas Prospect upgrade – A significant UK North Sea exploration opportunity Horizon Energy holds a 100% interest in Licence P2557, containing the Dabinett natural gas prospect on the margin of the Mid North Sea High in the UK Southern North Sea. Independently assessed by Sproule ERCE in October 2026, Dabinett is reported to contain un-risked mean prospective resources of 769 Bscf of natural gas and 18 million barrels of condensate. Horizon Energy is seeking a participant to join in the exploration and subsequent development of Dabinett, alongside further prospects across its licence portfolio offering multi-Tscf gas resource potential. |
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UK: Outrage as UK Government moves to outlaw future North Sea exploration The UK Government has sparked fierce criticism from business and industry leaders after unveiling legislation that would permanently ban new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea. The Energy Independence Bill would remove the North Sea Transition Authority's powers to award new exploration licences, raising fresh concerns over jobs, investment and Britain's growing dependence on imported energy. |











