E.On E&P adds interest in North Sea’s Manhattan prospect

Jan. 13, 2015
E.On E&P has acquired 22.5% interest in several licenses in Blocks 22/13b, 22/14d, 22/18b, and 22/19b covering the Manhattan prospect of the central UK North Sea.

E.On E&P has acquired 22.5% interest in several licenses in Blocks 22/13b, 22/14d, 22/18b, and 22/19b covering the Manhattan prospect of the central UK North Sea.

The Manhattan prospect includes an exploration well to be drilled during this year’s first half. The license is south of the Huntington field, operated by E.On E&P (OGJ Online, Apr. 15, 2013).

“As a committed partner, we will continue to provide our technical expertise and knowledge of this area to maximize the chance of a discovery,” said Haakon Haaland, E.On E&P executive vice-president, exploration and business development.

Nexen Energy ULC operates Manhattan with 40.5% interest. GDF Suez holds 25% and Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc., 12%.