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Serica Announces Appointment of Peter Sadler, COO, to the Board of Directors
28 November 2008
London, 28 November, 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that Peter Sadler, who was appointed as Chief Operating Officer in October 2008, has been appointed to the Board as an Executive Director of the Company.
Third quarter 2008 report to shareholders
28 November 2008
London, 28 November 2008 - Serica Energy plc (TSX Venture & AIM: SQZ) today announces its financial results for the three months ending 30 September 2008. The results and associated Management Discussion and Analysis are included below and copies are available at www.serica-energy.com and www.sedar.com
Serica Energy awarded UK licenses
17 November 2008
London, 17 November 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") announces that it has been offered three UK exploration licences in the UK 25th Seaward Licensing Round and provides an operation update.
Serica announces appointment of Peter Sadler as Chief Operating Officer
30 October 2008
London, 30 October, 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that Peter Sadler has been appointed Chief Operating Officer with immediate effect.
Serica welcomes Salamander withdrawal
21 October 2008
London, 21 October 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") notes the announcement made by Salamander Energy pc ("Salamander") earlier today, stating that it is no longer considering making an offer for Serica (the "Announcement").
Serica Energy awarded new PSC in Indonesia
21 October 2008
London, 21 October 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") announces that it has been awarded the East Seruway Production Sharing Contract ("PSC") offshore north Sumatra, Indonesia.
Takeover panel ruling on Salamander approach to Serica
17 October 2008
London, 16 October 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") advises its shareholders that the Executive of the Takeover Panel in London (the "Panel Executive") has made a ruling under the Takeover Code (the "Code") that Salamander Energy plc ("Salamander") must by 5pm on 10 November 2008 either announce an offer for Serica or announce that it does not intend to make an offer.
Serica Energy submits Columbus field development programme
14 October 2008
London, 14 October 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") as operator of UK Block 23/16f has submitted the Field Development Programme ("FDP") for the Columbus field in the UK Central North Sea to the UK government.
Statement re proposed offer for the Company
29 September 2008
The Board of Serica (the "Board") notes today's annoucement by Salamander Energy plc ("Salamander") regarding an unsolicited possible all share offer for the Company.
Serica Energy agrees UK North Sea farm-out. Rig contracted to drill Chablis in October
19 September 2008
London, 19 September 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") is pleased to announce an agreement with Hansa Hydrocarbons Limited ("Hansa") for Hansa to farm-in to Serica's UK licences covering Block 48/16b and Block 48/17d (the "Licences") in the Southern North Sea. Completion is subject to the receipt of UK government consent.
Serica Energy provides supplemental information regarding its prospects in Ireland
03 September 2008
London, 3 September 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V:SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") provides further information regarding Serica's Petroleum Exploration Licence PEL 01/06 covering three blocks in the southern Slyne Basin off the west coast of Ireland (the "Licence").
Serica Energy agrees farm-out in Ireland. Rig contracted to drill in 2009
02 September 2008
London, 2 September 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") has reached agreement with RWE Dea AG ("RWE") for RWE to farm-in to Serica's exploration licence PEL 01/06 covering three blocks in the southern Slyne Basin off the west coast of Ireland. Completion is subject to the receipt of the required Irish government approvals.
Serica Energy completes Kambuna sale in Indonesia
29 August 2008
London, 29 August, 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of a 15% interest in the Glagah-Kambuna Technical Assistance Contract ("the Kambuna TAC") offshore Sumatra, Indonesia, to a subsidiar of Salamander Energy plc ("Salamander").
Serica Energy plc announces increase in directors' holdings
19 August 2008
London, August 15, 2008 - Serica Energy plc (TSX Venture: SQZ; AIM: SQZ) ("Serica" or the "Company") announces that on 15 August 2008 Antony Craven Walker (Chairman), Paul Ellis (Chief Executive) and Chris Hearne (Finance Director) increased their beneficial shareholdings in the Company by a total of 635,000 ordinary shares.
Second quarter 2008 report to shareholders
05 August 2008
London, 5th August 2008 - Serica Energy plc (TSX Venture & AIM: SQZ) today announces its financial results for the three months ending 30 June 2008. The results and associated Management Discussion and Analysis are included below.
Serica Energy agrees US$52.75 million asset sale in Indonesia
10 July 2008
London, 10 July 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) ("Serica" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with Salamander Energy plc ("Salamander"; LSE: SMDR) for the sale of a 15% interest in the Glagah-Kambuna Technical Assistance Contract ("the Kambuna TAC") and a 23.4% interest in the Kutai Production Sharing Contract ("the Kutai PSC") to a subsidiary of Salamander.
Serica Energy agrees sale of interests in Norway
30 June 2008
Serica Energy announces AGM results
19 June 2008
London, June 19, 2008 - Serica Energy plc ("Serica" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that all of the resolutions set out in the Notice of Annual General Meeting dated 19th May 2008 were duly passed at the Annual General Meeting held today.
Kambuna well capacity is 114 million cubic feet per day
09 June 2008
London, 9 June 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) today provides an update on development activities in the Kambuna field, offshore North Sumatra, Indonesia, following completion of the production testing programme.
Kambuna field development update
29 May 2008
London, 29 May 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) is pleased to provide an update on the development of the Kambuna Field offshore North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Kambuna - 3 tested at 40 million cubic feet per day
20 May 2008
London, 20 May 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) today provides an update on development activities in the Kambuna field, offshore North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Kambuna field well test update
30 April 2008
London, 30 April 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) provides an update on development activities in the Kambuna field, offshore North Sumatra, Indonesia.
First quarter 2008 report to shareholders
29 April 2008
London, 29 April 2008 - Serica Energy plc (TSX Venture & AIM: SQZ) today announces its financial results for the three months ending 31 March 2008. The results and associated Management Discussion and Analysis are included below and copies are available at www.serica-energy.com and at www.sedar.com
Kambuna field development wells completed
25 April 2008
London, 25 April 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) provides an update on development activities in the Kambuna field, offshore North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Kambuna field development drilling progressing on schedule
01 April 2008
London, 1 April 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) provides an update on development activities in the Kambuna field, offshore North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Serica appoints new non-executive director
11 March 2008
London, 11 March, 2008 - Serica Energy plc ("Serica") is pleased to announe that Jonathan Cartwright is joining the Board as a non-executive director with effect from 27 March, 2008.
2007 Annual Report to Shareholders
11 March 2008
London, 11 March 2008 - Serica Energy plc (TSX Venture & AIM: SQZ) today announces its financial results for the three and twelve months ending 31 December 2007. The results and associated Management Discussion and Analysis are included below and copies are available here.
Acquisition of Additional Interest in Kutai PSC
12 February 2008
London, 12 February 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) announces that it has acquired an additional 25.5% working interest in the Kutai Production Sharing Contract ("PSC") in East Kalimantan, Indonesia from its partner, Ephindo Kutai Limited ("Ephindo").
Kambuna Field Development Update
12 February 2008
London, 12 February 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) provides an update on development activities in the Kambuna field, offshore Northeast Sumatra, Indonesia.
Kambuna Gas Sales Agreement
16 January 2008
London, 16 January 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) announces that the terms of a sale of gas from the Kambuna Field offshore North Sumatra, Indonesia, have been agreed.
Biliton Operations Update
14 January 2008
London, 14 January 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) announces that the GSF 136 drilling rig, on location in the Biliton Block in the Java Sea, Indonesia, is preparing to complete operations on the Batara Indra prospect, the second prospect drilled in the two well programme in the Biliton PSC.
Serica Announces EGM Result
07 January 2008
London, 7 January 2008 - Serica Energy plc (AIM & TSX-V: SQZ) is pleased to announce that the resolutions proposed at the Company's EGM held on Friday 4 January 2008 relating to the placing of new ordinary shares were duly passed by shareholders.
