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Place: Hook Head prospect

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Providence strikes it lucky with Hook Head drilling

IRISH oil and gas explorer, Providence Resources has found “significant” hydrocarbon reserves at the Hook Head prospect in the Celtic Sea.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2007

Providence takes delivery of rig

PROVIDENCE Resources has taken delivery of the Petrolia semi-submersible drilling rig from Island Oil & Gas in anticipation of its upcoming appraisal drilling programme at the Hook Head prospect in the Celtic Sea.

Wed, 15 Aug, 2007

Providence confirm Hook Head drilling

Providence have announced that drilling at their Hook Head site is set to commence.

Mon, 13 Aug, 2007

Providence to begin drilling off Hook Head

Providence, and IEX (Dublin) listed oil and gas exploration and production company, is today pleased to announce details of its summer drilling programme in the Celtic Sea, offshore Ireland.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2007

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