To support its expanding U.S. drilling program, Union Jack raised £2.0 million though a private placement of 40 million shares at 5 pence (and warrants).
We highlight the previous success of Union Jack's U.S. entry last year, with lower regulatory hurdles, including positive early results from the Moccasin well (45% working interest), drilled this year in Oklahoma with operator Reach Oil & Gas Company, and its two Andrews wells (45% working interest), which are generating cash flow from production.
Cash will help fund the estimated $3 million cost of drilling three new Oklahoma wells (with working interests of 60%, 43%, and 30%, respectively) in 2H:25 with a combined potential PV10 of around $39 million, based on a $65 per barrel oil price, according to the company, and chance of success ranging from 40% to 80%.
Union Jack has remained profitable on an annual basis, supported by U.K. production from Wressle (40% working interest), and recently restarted Keddington (55% working interest) following equipment upgrades and its U.S. royalty portfolio.
While the balance sheet has remained healthy, with net cash of £2.5 million at the end of 2024, previous U.S. drilling had been funded entirely with cash flow. We therefore maintain our high risk rating.

11 Aug 2025
Union Jack Completes Private Placement To Fund Growing U.S. Drilling Program

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Union Jack Completes Private Placement To Fund Growing U.S. Drilling Program
Union Jack Oil Plc (UJO:LON) | 5.0 0 0.0% | Mkt Cap: 7.40m
- Published:
11 Aug 2025 -
Author:
Steve Ferazani -
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To support its expanding U.S. drilling program, Union Jack raised £2.0 million though a private placement of 40 million shares at 5 pence (and warrants).
We highlight the previous success of Union Jack's U.S. entry last year, with lower regulatory hurdles, including positive early results from the Moccasin well (45% working interest), drilled this year in Oklahoma with operator Reach Oil & Gas Company, and its two Andrews wells (45% working interest), which are generating cash flow from production.
Cash will help fund the estimated $3 million cost of drilling three new Oklahoma wells (with working interests of 60%, 43%, and 30%, respectively) in 2H:25 with a combined potential PV10 of around $39 million, based on a $65 per barrel oil price, according to the company, and chance of success ranging from 40% to 80%.
Union Jack has remained profitable on an annual basis, supported by U.K. production from Wressle (40% working interest), and recently restarted Keddington (55% working interest) following equipment upgrades and its U.S. royalty portfolio.
While the balance sheet has remained healthy, with net cash of £2.5 million at the end of 2024, previous U.S. drilling had been funded entirely with cash flow. We therefore maintain our high risk rating.