http://www.falklands-oil.com/

http://www.rockhopperexploration.co.uk

http://www.argosresources.com/




Rockhopper was established in 2004 with a strategy to invest in and undertake an offshore oil exploration programme in the North Falkland Basin. It was floated on AIM in August 2005. Rockhopper was the first company to make a commercial oil discovery in the Falklands. Today Rockhopper is the largest acreage holder in the North Falkland Basin, with interests in the Greater Mediterranean region.

Just read a letter in the Telegraph from an English couple who have been spending few weeks in Argentina.
Although very wary before and on arrival regarding how they would be treated, they were very surprised when the local people on discovering that they were English, treated them in a very friendly way.
It appears that several locals explained that the average Argentinian, had no problem with the Falklands wanting to stay British, and their main grievance was with the Argentinian government and the high inflation rate.

I have no reason to doubt that this is how the Argentinian people feel, although of course there will always be a minority (those that get on TV and in the headlines) who want the Falklands to be taken over by their country.

The reason why I don't doubt this is because I saw the same reactions in Ireland in the late 1970's when the troubles were still near to peak levels.
From 1975 to 1979 I spent several month in Ireland, just south of the border.
When the locals discovered we were English, they went out of their way to treat us friendly.
In fact sometimes it became a bit embarrassing, with us being treated to several pints in a local pub with many apologising for the actions of some of their countrymen.
I must add that they were always very careful who was about when they talked or/and were near to us, as the trust between themselves was always down to how well they knew each other.
I appreciate that many on here do not wish to see any post that mentions Argentina and the Falklands, but this small story in the Telegraph coupled with my own experiences in Ireland, probably says more than many of the more negative headlines put together.

Very interesting Investor Anadarko Webcast on now.

http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/nwda2wi4/lan/en

Seems to be some thing in it Greek

Hi Markymar,

Yes it was very interesting with a few innuendos re the FI's, but nothing given away.

Anadarko are not one of the big boys.
A few posters on other sites appear to be suggesting that the Rockhopper discovery is a bit too small for Anadarko to be interested in.
But surely Anadarko would be very interested in Rockhopper.
If Rockhopper have 500 mill proven reserves, (and we all feel that is a conservative estimate) , that is around 20% of the 2.42 billion barrels of oil equivalent in proved reserves owned by Anadarko at year-end 2010, and thats not to be sneezed at.

The largest problem facing oil production companies at the moment, is not production, its reserves that are continually being reduced. Also most oil companies have huge amount of cash just waiting to be invested in new fields and for those reasons alone, I am certain that even the biggest major oil company in the world will be looking seriously at Rockhopper!

I would just love to have an inside rail at the auction possess, which I am sure is well under way.

Very exciting, but equally nail bitting times ahead!

Thanks for the link I listened throughout and agree with Marky's comments.

Back to sitting on my hands!

The last thing the Anadarko chief Bossman did before boarding their jet and leaving the Falklands was an Arnie impersonation.

"I'll be back!" I presume

Naaahh...it'll be hasta la vista baby....

That reminds me of a Bernard Manning joke .....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPHSrt5WDWI

Al, funny that been watching a few videos of him since then,u will be glad they are back drilling again" if am not talking bollicks" if no more delays i would like to think first week of April news maybe second.

"I'll be back" is the winner!

S.American group rejects UK oil exploration in Falklands,Reuters March 18, 2012,
http://www.precogz.com/home/

Offshore oil a 'game-changer' for Falkland Islands,March 17th, 2012 11:59 PM
http://www.precogz.com/home/

Look : if you want to advertise a website you pay for the advertising, we don't need reminders every 10mn !.

http://www.adn.com/2012/03/17/2377222/offshore-oil-a-game-changer-for.html?__utma=159696636.350796350.1332076882.1332076882.1332076882.1&__utmb=159696636.2.10.1332076882&__utmc=159696636&__utmx=-&__utmz=159696636.1332076882.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=9268597

lond link.......

THE TIMES-Sunday tip round-up: Sunday 18 Mar 2012
Gulf Keystone Petroleum, Rockhopper Exploration, Tesco, Vodafone Group, Glaxosmithkline, Bp, Rio Tinto, Unilever
http://www.precogz.com/home/

I have just written to the Moderators about PRECOGZ - they're becoming a real PITA

I suggest that you all send an email to support@moneyam.com asking them to site ban PRECOGZ.

Not a happy chappy this morning as I see that Worldspreads is in "Special Administration" and I have been using them to trade RKH and other shares. I need to do a lot of digging now to find out where I stand and how much of my money I shall get returned, I was £6K up on RKH but I don't expect any of that to be returned.
What a way to start a Monday!
TT

Bad luck TT. Not looking too good there.
"LONDON (SHARECAST) - Spread betting firm WorldSpreads has called in the administrators after admitting that it has uncovered potential financial irregularities in its accounts.

Trading in the company's shares was suspended on Friday as the company announced an investigation into its financial position.

As a result of further investigation, the board of directors believe that as at close of business on Friday, 16th March 2012 there was a shortfall of client money at WorldSpreads Limited of some £13m and that gross amounts owed to clients are in the region of £29.7m, whereas the total cash balances available to the company are around £16.6m."

Crikey......looks like fraud....some real blinkin' crooks out there.....I've never heard of that company but not looking good...