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Druid drilling reveals 'porous water-bearing reservoir'

Oil and gas exploration company Providence Resources has said a preliminary interpretation from drilling at its Druid well off the Irish coast indicates the prospect "comprises a porous water-bearing reservoir".
Business • 04 Aug 17

Providence's Porcupine Basin drilling licence extended

Irish-based oil and gas exploration company Providence Resources has had its drilling licence for the southern Porcupine Basin, located off the south west coast of Ireland, extended until 2025.
Business • 22 May 17

Providence Resources agrees farm-in deal with Cairn

Exploration company Providence Resources has signed a farm-in deal with Capricorn Ireland Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cairn Energy, for work on one of its exploration prospects.
Business • 08 Mar 17

Providence signs contract for Stena IceMAX ship

Providence Resources has signed a contract for the provision of a deepwater mobile drilling unit with Stena Drillmax Ice Limited to work on its drilling project in the southern Porcupine Basin.
Business • 24 Nov 16

Providence offered Porcupine basin license option

Exploration company Providence Resources has been awarded an offshore Atlantic license option, along with its bidding partners, in the latest Atlantic Margin Licensing Round.
Business • 23 Jun 16

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