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About Capricorn Energy
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker CNE.L. It has been listed since 22 December 1988. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $135.8m and net income of $19.0m. At that date it held total assets of $513.2m and shareholders' equity of $373.4m.
Cairn Energy Plc engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas properties. The firm's portfolio is focused on approximately three geographical regions, such as North West Europe, the Atlantic Margin and the Mediterranean. Cairn has exploration and appraisal assets in the Atlantic Margin, North West Europe and the Mediterranean, and core development assets in the North Sea. The firm has interests in over two the United Kingdom North Sea developments, Catcher and Kraken, and a third development, Skarfjell. Cairn holds approximately 40% interest in over three contiguous blocks offshore Senegal. The firm's subsidiaries include Capricorn Oil Limited, Cairn UK Holdings Limited, Capricorn Spain Limited, Capricorn Malta Limited, Capricorn Greenland Exploration A/S, Capricorn Exploration and Development Company Limited, Capricorn Mauritania Limited, Capricorn Senegal Limited and Capricorn Ireland Limited.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
- Listed since
- 22 Dec 1988
- Employees
- 188
- Website
- cairnenergy.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Randy NeelyChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2023£1.1m
- Mr. Paul ErvineCompany Secretary
- Mr. Sachin MistryNon-Executive Director
- Ms. Maria GordonNon-Executive Independent Director£210,962
- Mr. Richard HerbertSenior Non-Executive Independent Director£118,333
- Ms. Patrice MerrinNon-Executive Independent Director£95,000
- Mr. Tom PittsNon-Executive Independent Director£105,000
- Mr. Nathan PiperCommercial Director, since 2024
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 88
- Environment
- 92
- Social
- 98
- Governance
- 75
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 59.05 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 74.73 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 536.65 t
- Women in the workforce
- 39.02439%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Cairn Energy PLC focuses on three key geographical regions: North West Europe, Atlantic Margin, and Mediterranean.
- The company holds a 40% interest in over three contiguous offshore blocks in Senegal.
- Cairn has core development assets in the North Sea with interests in Catcher and Kraken.
Weaknesses
- Cairn Energy PLC has a limited presence in the United States market.
- The company's operations are concentrated in specific regions, increasing regional risk exposure.
- Cairn's subsidiaries include Capricorn Malta Limited, which may face regulatory challenges.
Opportunities
- Cairn Energy PLC can expand its exploration activities in the Atlantic Margin region.
- The firm's interests in Senegal's offshore blocks present potential for new discoveries.
- Cairn's development assets in the North Sea offer opportunities for increased production.
Threats
- Cairn Energy PLC faces competition from other oil and gas firms in the North Sea.
- The Atlantic Margin region has high exploration costs and uncertain returns.
- Political instability in Senegal could impact the company's offshore operations.
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