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22.07.16 Board and Management Changes Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas company with activities in Syria, Tunisia, Colombia and Morocco, today announces that Alastair Beardsall, Executive Chairman, will be retiring from his executive role and as a Director of the Company with immediate effect. Executive duties will be assumed by […] Read More

28.06.16 Claim by Al Mashrek Group in Syria Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas company with activities in Syria, Tunisia, Colombia and Morocco, wishes to provide the following information on a claim made in the courts in Syria. Read the full article here   For further information please contact: Gulfsands Petroleum Plc Alastair […] Read More

5.05.16 Results of Annual General Meeting Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, presents the following report on the resolutions put to shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Company held today at 11.00 am, pursuant to the Notice of the meeting dated […] Read More

12.04.16 2015 Annual Report & Accounts and Notice of Annual General Meeting Gulfsands Petroleum Plc, the oil and gas company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia (“Gulfsands”, “Group”, or “Company”, (AIM: GPX)), is pleased to announce that the Company’s 2015 Annual Report & Accounts have been posted to shareholders along with a Notice of an Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) to be held at 11am on […] Read More

18.03.16 Annual Audited Results for the year ended 31 December 2015 Gulfsands, the AIM listed the oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, is pleased to announce its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2015. – Gulfsands Petroleum Plc +44 (0)20 7024 2130 Alastair Beardsall, Chairman Cantor Fitzgerald Europe +44 (0)20 7894 7000 Sarah Wharry David Porter   […] Read More

11.03.16 Statement Re: Share Price Movement Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (the “Company”) notes the recent increase in the Company’s share price and confirms that it is not aware of any reason for this movement.   For further information please contact: Gulfsands Petroleum Plc Alastair Beardsall, Chairman +44 (0)20 7024 2130 Cantor Fitzgerald Europe Sarah Wharry David Porter +44 (0)20 7894 7000   […] Read More

7.03.16 Notification of Major Interest in Shares For filings with the FSA include the annex For filings with issuer exclude the annex TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARESi 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: ii Gulfsands Petroleum Plc 2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes): An […] Read More

7.03.16 Notification of Major Interest in Shares For filings with the FSA include the annex For filings with issuer exclude the annex TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARESi 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: ii Gulfsands Petroleum Plc 2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes): An […] Read More

18.01.16 Notification of Major Interest in Shares For filings with the FSA include the annex For filings with issuer exclude the annex TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARESi 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: ii Gulfsands Petroleum Plc 2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes): An […] Read More

13.01.16 Result of Open Offer Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, announces the results of the recent Open Offer undertaken at a price of 4.0 pence per Open Offer Share, on the basis of 3.01 Open Offer Shares for every 1 Existing […] Read More

7.01.16 Publication of Supplementary Prospectus Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, announces the publication and posting to Qualifying Shareholders today of a supplementary prospectus in connection with the Open Offer (“Supplementary Prospectus”), which is also available on the Company’s website, www.gulfsands-dev.blue2web.co.uk. Publication […] Read More

5.01.16 Extension of Open Offer Closing Date Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, provides the following update on the Extension of Open Offer Closing Date, which is also available on the Company’s website, www.gulfsands-dev.blue2web.co.uk. Extension of Open Offer Closing Date Further to its announcement […] Read More

4.01.16 2 Year Extension Granted for the Chorbane Permit, Tunisia Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, provides the following update on the Chorbane hydrocarbon exploration licence, Tunisia (“Chorbane Licence”). The Company is pleased to announce that following the favourable opinion of the Comité Consultatif des Hydrocarbures made […] Read More

16.12.15 Publication of Open Offer Prospectus NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN, INTO OR FROM THE UNITED STATES OR AUSTRALIA NOR ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.  THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS AN ADVERTISEMENT AND IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN […] Read More

30.11.15 Update for the Rharb Petroleum Agreement Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, provides the following update on the Rharb Petroleum Agreement (the “Rharb Agreement”) The Rharb Agreement covers the Rharb Centre and Rharb Sud permits and is between the Office National des Hydrocarbures […] Read More

16.10.15 Update for the Fes Petroleum Agreement Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, provides the following update on the Fes Petroleum Agreement (the “Fes Agreement”). The Extension Period of the Fes Agreement, granted under Amendment No 3, expired on 24th September 2015. Gulfsands submitted […] Read More

24.09.15 Director/PDMR Shareholding Gulfsands Petroleum, the AIM listed independent oil & gas exploration and production company (AIM: GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, was informed on 23 September 2015 that Mr Joe Darby, Non-Executive Director of Gulfsands Petroleum, acquired 25,000 ordinary shares of 1 pence each (“Ordinary Shares”) in the Company on 23 September 2015. […] Read More

24.09.15 Director/PDMR Shareholding Gulfsands Petroleum, the AIM listed independent oil & gas exploration and production company (AIM: GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, was informed on 22 September 2015 that Mr Mrs Morris, wife of Andrew Morris, Non-Executive Director of Gulfsands Petroleum, acquired 80,000 ordinary shares of 1 pence each (“Ordinary Shares”) in the Company […] Read More

14.09.15 Results of General Meeting Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, presents the following report on the resolutions put to shareholders at the General Meeting held today at 11am. All resolutions were passed on a poll: Resolution In Favour % Against % Withheld […] Read More

27.08.15 Proposed Open Offer to raise $22 million and Notice of General Meeting Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, today announces the publication of a Circular to Shareholders regarding a Capital Raising to raise gross proceeds of approximately US$22.0 million before costs by way of an Open Offer. The Company is […] Read More

26.08.15 Directorate Change Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, provides the following corporate update. Further to the announcement of 14 April 2015 advising that Alan Cutler, the Company’s Director of Finance and Administration had given notice to resign as an executive […] Read More

5.08.15 Results for the six months ended 30 June 2015 Gulfsands, the AIM listed oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, is pleased to announce its results for the six months ended 30 June 2015. 2015 Half-Yearly Summary Group working interest Proved plus Probable Reserves of 73.5 MMboe. Syrian assets remain shut-in and secure during continuation of sanctions. Cash […] Read More

31.07.15 Funding Update Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, provides the following update with regard to its proposed financing. As announced on 30 June 2015, the Company is preparing a financing to raise approximately US$22 million (“Fundraising”). The Company is working […] Read More

30.06.15 Results of Annual General Meeting Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, presents the following report on the resolutions put to shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Company held today at 11.00am, pursuant to the Notice of the meeting dated 8 […] Read More

30.06.15 Financing Update and Assignment of Arawak Loan Facility Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the AIM listed oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, is pleased to provide the following update with regard to a proposed financing and the assignment of the US$20 million Facility Agreement with Arawak Energy Bermuda Limited (“Arawak Loan Facility”). Proposed Financing […] Read More

8.06.15 2014 Annual Report & Accounts, Notice of Meeting and Form of Proxy Gulfsands, the AIM listed oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with interests in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, is pleased to announce that the Company’s 2014 Annual Report & Accounts have been posted to shareholders, along with a notice of an Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) to be held at 11:00 a.m. on 30th June, 2015 at […] Read More

20.05.15 Annual Results for the year ended 31 December 2014 Gulfsands, the AIM listed the oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, is pleased to announce its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2014. – Gulfsands Petroleum Plc +44 (0)20 7024 2130 Alastair Beardsall, Chairman Cantor Fitzgerald Europe +44 (0)20 7894 7000 Sarah Wharry David Porter First […] Read More

19.05.15 Update on Management Change 9 May, 2015: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company”, AIM: GPX), the oil and gas company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, provides an update on previously announced management changes. On 14 April 2015 the Company advised that Mr Mahdi Sajjad had been removed from his role as the Company’s […] Read More

6.05.15 Change of Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker Gulfsands, the AIM listed the oil and gas company (AIM:GPX) with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, is pleased to announce that Cantor Fitzgerald Europe (“Cantor Fitzgerald”) has been appointed as Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker to the Company with immediate effect. FirstEnergy Capital remains the Company’s Joint Broker alongside Cantor Fitzgerald. Gulfsands Chairman, […] Read More

22.04.15 Management Change 22 April, 2015: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company”, AIM: GPX), the oil and gas company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, advises on the following management change. The Company has received notice from Alan Cutler resigning from his executive role as Director of Finance and Administration. The notice period […] Read More

22.04.15 Board Appointment 22 April, 2015: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company”, AIM: GPX), the oil and gas company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, advises on the appointment of a non-executive director. With effect from today, Andrew Morris has been appointed as Non-executive Director of the Company. Mr Morris has extensive international […] Read More

14.04.15 Board and Management Changes London, 14 April, 2015: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, provides the following update as to Board and management changes. The Board has appointed Mr Alastair John Beardsall to be Executive Chairman […] Read More

20.03.15 Corporate Update London, 20th March, 2015: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, provides the following update on the Group’s current activities and other corporate matters. Corporate Update Following the recent shareholder meeting of 3rd […] Read More

3.02.15 Results of General Meeting At the General Meeting of Gulfsands Petroleum PLC (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”) held on Tuesday 3rd February 2015, all resolutions were defeated except for Resolution 2, the removal of Ken Judge as Commercial Director, which was approved. The Company will provide an update on future strategy in due course. For further information on the matters […] Read More

28.01.15 Corporate Update London, 28th January, 2015: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, provides the following update on the Group’s financial position, drilling activities in Morocco and the Group’s activities generally. Financial Position US$20 million Arawak Energy […] Read More

23.01.15 Corporate Update MENA Region Strategic relationship with Arawak Energy US$20 million Convertible Loan Financing with Arawak Energy London, 23rd January, 2015: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia provides the following update with respect to […] Read More

19.01.15 Notice of General Meeting and Posting of Circular London, 19th January, 2015: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with interests in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, has dispatched a Notice of a General Meeting of the Company to be convened for 3.00pm on Tuesday 3rd February, 2015 to […] Read More

13.01.15 Notice of General Meeting Further to the announcement this morning regarding the cancellation and convening of a new General Meeting of Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”), the Company announces that the new meeting will take place at the offices of Buchanan (3rd Floor, 107 Cheapside, EC2V 6DN, London) at 3pm GMT on Tuesday 3 February 2015. The […] Read More

13.01.15 Cancellation of General Meeting and Convening of new General Meeting In advance of the General Meeting of Gulfsands Petroleum Plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company”) to be held at 10 am this morning (“Meeting”), the Directors of the Company have received further legal advice concerning the matter of the shares owned by Al-Mashrek Global Invest Limited (“the AM Shares”) The Directors having been advised by Counsel […] Read More

22.12.14 Corporate Update – Morocco Drilling Operations – Sale of Gulf of Mexico Interests Completed London, 22nd December, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia is pleased to provide the following update on drilling activities in Morocco and the completion of the sale of the Group’s interests […] Read More

17.12.14 Notice of General Meeting and Posting of Circular London, 17th December, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with interests in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia and Colombia, has dispatched a Notice of a General Meeting of the Company to be convened for 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday 13th January, 2015 […] Read More

9.12.14 Disposal of US Gulf of Mexico Interests London, 9th December, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A. is pleased to provide confirmation of the execution of a sale and purchase agreement for the disposal of the Company’s […] Read More

8.12.14 Notification Of Major Interest In Shares TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARES 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached:  Gulfsands Petroleum plc 2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes): An acquisition or disposal of voting rights An acquisition or disposal of qualifying financial instruments which […] Read More

2.12.14 Notices of requisition of General Meeting to remove Directors London, 2nd December, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A. confirms the following: The Company confirms that it has now received from Waterford Finance and Investment Limited (“Waterford”) a valid notice of […] Read More

19.11.14 Establishment of MENA Region Strategic relationship with Arawak; US$20 million Convertible Loan Financing   London, 19th November, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A. is pleased to provide the following corporate update, including confirmation of the establishment of a strategic relationship with Arawak […] Read More

11.11.14 Response to statement by Waterford Finance & Investment Limited The Board of Gulfsands notes the statement by Waterford Finance & Investment Limited (“Waterford”), to the effect that Waterford has served notice of requisition of a general meeting of the Company in order to remove the Chief Executive and Commercial Director from the Board, and will comment further in due course.   For further information, […] Read More

30.10.14 Shareholder Notification London, 30th October, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A. advises of the following changes in relation to shares held by a significant shareholder. The Company has today been informed by Waterford […] Read More

30.09.14 Interim Financial Results 2014 London, 30 September 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A. announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2014. Period Highlights Total bank and cash resources totaled […] Read More

5.09.14 Tunisia Update London, 5th September 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A. is pleased to provide the following update on the acquisition of minority interests in the Chorbane permit, Tunisia, the subject […] Read More

14.08.14 Director Shareholding London, 14th August, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A. advises that in addition to the disclosures associated with the appointment of James Ede-Golightly as a non-executive director announced yesterday, […] Read More

13.08.14 Board Changes London, 13th August, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A. advises of the following Board changes. With effect from today, Michel Faure has stepped down as a Non-executive Director and […] Read More

31.07.14 Morocco Operations Update – LTU-1 Well London, 31st July, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A. is pleased to provide the following update on activities underway in Morocco. Lalla Yetou Updip-1 Natural Gas Discovery The Lalla […] Read More

26.06.14 Board Changes London, 30th June, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A. advises of the following Board changes. With effect from today, David Cowan has stepped down as a Non-executive Director and […] Read More

26.06.14 Result of Annual General Meeting London, 26th June, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Colombia, Tunisia and the U.S.A., is pleased to report that at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held today at 10:00 a.m. all the […] Read More

26.06.14 Corporate Update London, 26th June, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Colombia, Tunisia and the U.S.A., is pleased to provide the following statement in advance of the Company’s Annual General Meeting to be held today at […] Read More

20.06.14 Morocco Operations Update London, 20th June, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A. is pleased to provide the following update on activities underway in Morocco. Rharb Drilling Programme Drilling operations within the Rharb […] Read More

30.05.14 Notification of Major Interest in Shares TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARES 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: Gulfsands Petroleum plc  2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes): An acquisition or disposal of voting rights An acquisition or disposal of qualifying financial instruments which […] Read More

30.05.14 2013 Annual Report & Accounts, Notice of Meeting and Form of Proxy London, 30th May, 2014: Gulfsands Petroleum plc (“Gulfsands”, the “Group” or the “Company” – AIM: GPX), the oil and gas production, exploration and development company with activities in Syria, Morocco, Tunisia, Colombia and the U.S.A., announces that the Company’s 2013 Annual Report & Accounts have been posted to shareholders, along with a notice of an […] Read More

27.05.14 Notification Of Major Interest In Shares For filings with the FSA include the annex For filings with issuer exclude the annex TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARESi 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: ii Gulfsands Petroleum Plc GB00B06VGC01 2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes): […] Read More

16.05.14 Notification Of Major Interest In Shares For filings with the FSA include the annex For filings with issuer exclude the annex TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARESi 1. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached: ii Gulfsands Petroleum Plc 2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes): An […] Read More