Rockhopper Exploration plc
56.60
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GB00B0FVQX23
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- CEO
- Samuel John Moody
- Full Time Employees
- 9
- Sector
- Energy minerals
- Industry
- Oil & gas production
- Address
- Warner House Salisbury United Kingdom SP1 3TB
- IPO Date
- Aug 15, 2005
- Website
- rockhopperexploration.co.uk
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- Rockhopper Exploration plc is a UK-based oil and gas exploration and production company primarily engaged in the exploration, appraisal, and development of oil and gas assets. The company holds significant working interests in several licenses in the North Falkland Basin, including licenses PL032, PL033, PL004, and others, which encompass key assets such as the Sea Lion oil field, Isobel-Elaine fan complexes, and various exploration prospects. Additionally, Rockhopper has exploration interests in the Greater Mediterranean region, including Italian assets such as AC19 and Monte Grosso, an onshore undrilled oil prospect. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Salisbury, United Kingdom. Rockhopper's main products and services include offshore oil and gas exploration and production, development of the Sea Lion oil field in the Falkland Islands, and management of its oil and gas acreage portfolio across the Falklands and Mediterranean regions. Key activities encompass exploration drilling, appraisal, project development, and commercializing discovered hydrocarbons. Recent major company changes include a successful $140 million equity raise in 2025 to fund the first phase development of the Sea Lion oil field, positioning the company to reach final investment decision (FID) and project completion without additional equity dilution. The company has also been awarded €31 million from an insurance policy related to a prior arbitration case, providing financial stability. These developments confirm Rockhopper’s strategic focus on advancing the Sea Lion project as its flagship asset. The firm continues to work on securing approvals and partnerships essential to the development of this world-class oil field, which it discovered in 2010. Additionally, Rockhopper completed the acquisition of Rockhopper Egypt Pty Ltd, expanding its portfolio with a 22% interest in the Abu Sennan producing field in Egypt, further diversifying its geographic and production footprint. Rockhopper operates through its segments focused on exploration and production in the Falkland Islands and the Greater Mediterranean region, supported by corporate functions based in the UK. Its customers and markets include oil and gas producers, joint venture partners, and energy market stakeholders interested in hydrocarbon resources in these regions. Overall, Rockhopper Exploration plc combines deepwater offshore exploration expertise with project development capabilities, anchored by its flagship Sea Lion development in the Falkland Islands, alongside a growing portfolio of Mediterranean assets and strategic investments aimed at securing future production and growth. The company’s ongoing financial strengthening and operational advancements underscore its commitment to developing significant oil and gas resources for global energy markets.
Company News
Rockhopper Exploration shows upside to Sea Lion expansion as JV partner advances Central push
Rockhopper Exploration says Italian asset sale still needs key approval
Rockhopper Exploration says Sea Lion reached financial close
Rockhopper Exploration is resharpening its focus on Falklands
Rockhopper Exploration is testing AIM's appetite for funding riskier opportunities
Rockhopper Exploration to raise $140mln for Sea Lion development
Rockhopper Exploration to exit Italian assets
Rockhopper Exploration banks €19mln of Italian arbitration payment
Rockhopper Exploration takes step closer to settlement in Italy dispute