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9.2.2012 Agora embarking on drilling campaign; – 9 wells to be drilled in 2012

The Stavanger-based oil company Agora Oil & Gas AS (“Agora”) has established a portfolio of 11 licenses in the North Sea Basin. Since Agora was founded 2 years ago the company has participated in 10 exploration and appraisal wells. A further 9 wells are planned in the 2012 drilling campaign, expected to commence at the

9.2.2012 Agora deltar i boring av ni brønner i 2012

Agora Oil & Gas AS skal delta i boring av til sammen ni lete- og avgrensningsbrønner i åtte forskjellige lisenser i løpet av 2012. Tre av disse brønnene vil bli boret på norsk sokkel. Årets borekampanje vil påbegynnes i slutten av februar og på det meste vil Agora delta i opptil fire boreoperasjoner samtidig.

25.11.2011 Agora increases its footprint on the NCS – farming into North Sea licence PL299

Agora Oil & Gas AS (“Agora”) announces that a farm-in agreement has been signed with Talisman Energy Norge AS (“Talisman”) on PL299, in which Agora will acquire a 28.5 percent interest. The transaction is subject to Norwegian authorities’ approval. PL299 (Block 2/1) is located on the Steinbit Terrace, southeast of the Gyda Field. The current

28.3.2011 Agora announces successful Burgman exploration well results

The Stavanger-based oil company Agora Oil & Gas AS (“Agora”) announces that the Burgman side-track well 28/9-4z located on UKCS Central North Sea Block 28/9 has successfully encountered hydrocarbons in the targeted Lower Tay sandstone interval. Agora’s wholly owned subsidiary Agora Oil & Gas (UK) Limited holds a 15% interest in Licence P1430, covering Block

8.3.2011 Agora enters two licences in UKCS Northern North Sea

The Stavanger-based oil company Agora Oil & Gas AS (“Agora”) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Agora Oil & Gas (UK) Limited has reached agreement to farm in to two licences in the UKCS Northern North Sea as follows: Production Licence P1680 (blocks 210/29c & 210/30b) A 20% interest in P1680 has been acquired from

4.1.2011 New exploration success for Agora in UK

The Stavanger based oil company Agora Oil & Gas AS announces today, January 4th, that its wholly owned subsidiary Agora Oil & Gas (UK) Limited, has participated in the drilling of the Varadero exploration well 28/9-2, located in UK Central North Sea. The well was drilled to a total depth of 5205 feet (1586 metres)

8.10.2010 Bengt Lie Hansen appointed as Non-Executive Director in Agora

– We are delighted that Bengt Lie Hansen, having more than 35 years experience from the oil industry, has joined the Board of Agora as a Non-Executive director says Andrew Armour, Chairman of Agora Oil & Gas AS Board. – With Bengt’s background, knowledge and experience we are looking forward to his contribution to Agora’s