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Union Jack Oil set for more acquisitions

Underpinning its plans is a stake in the Wressle field, where production is set to begin in the second half of 2016.

Union Jack Oil PLC (LON:UJO) expects more acquisitions to further bolster its portfolio of onshore UK oil and gas assets.

Underpinning its plans is a stake in the Wressle field, where production is set to begin in the second half of 2016.

Union Jack has an 8.3% interest in Wressle where operator Egdon is awaiting final approval for production to start at around 500 barrels of oil per day

UJO also has a 10% stake in the licence that includes the Keddington Oilfield and stakes in other fields including Burton on the Wolds, Laughton, Biscathorpe and North Kelsey – all onshore UK prospects.

In 2015, Union Jack posted a loss of £586,000 (£546,000).

At end April it reported a cash balance in excess of £2.6mln with no debt.

David Bramhill, executive chairman, said: “Union Jack is in a sound position with an interest in a discovery at Wressle… together with a healthy cash balance.

“In addition, Union Jack has firm intentions of expanding its interests in other areas of the UK.

Union Jack Oil PLC set for more acquisitions