Ophir Energy : receives informal takeover interest - Bloomberg

Ophir Energy plc is an upstream oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Asia and Africa. The principal activity of the Company is the development of offshore and deepwater oil and gas exploration assets. The Company's geographical segments are Africa, Asia and are head-quartered in London, United Kingdom. In Africa, the Company has interests in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania and Kenya. In Asia, the Company has interests in Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. It holds a 50% operated interest in Mbeli and Ntinsa Blocks and a 100% operated interest in Gnondo, Manga, Nkawa and Nkouere Blocks in Gabon. It also holds a 70% operated interest in Bangkanai Block; a 70% operated interest in West Bangkanai Block, and a 100% operated interest in North East Bangkanai Block.