FEL 4/19 Licence Extension Approval
Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc has received approval from the Irish Government to extend Phase 1 of the FEL 4/19 licence to January 31, 2028. This extension will allow the company to conduct further technical studies and secure a partner for the development of the Inishkea West gas prospect, which holds an estimated 1.5 trillion cubic feet of gas. The company views this prospect as a strategic asset that could provide a reliable, low-emission energy source for Ireland and reduce reliance on imported gas, given its proximity to existing infrastructure.
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Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc, the AIM quoted UK, Ireland and West Africa focused oil and gas exploration, development and production company, is pleased to announce, further to its announcement of 30 January 2026, that it has received notification from the Irish Government's Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment that the Minister has given his consent to extend the Phase 1 of FEL 4/19 to 31 January 2028. The Company intends to use the extension to carry out further technical studies and allow more time to secure a partner to advance development of the licence.
William Holland, Chief Executive Officer of Europa, said:
"I am delighted that our application has been granted and that we can continue with further technical
studies of the licence and seeking a project partner. FEL 4/19 contains the large 1.5 TCF, low risk Inishkea West gas prospect which is a strategic asset that can potentially provide a reliable source of low emission energy for Ireland and play a key role in the transition to renewable green power. Given the proximity to existing infrastructure, a discovery at Inishkea West could be brought online quickly and would reduce Ireland's reliance on imported gas. Domestic gas from Inishkea West would have significantly lower carbon emissions than imported gas from the UK, Norway or further afield. We look forward to working constructively with DECC as we seek to progress FEL 4/19 to drilling, and to attract additional partners to this prospective licence."
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