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1947 Oil & Gas plc

A proven team of highly respected natural resource executives has come together to launch 1947 Oil & Gas plc, a new oil and gas production company targeting a listing on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market in the second quarter of 2026

ABOUT US

1947: The Beginning of Modern Offshore Drilling

In 1947, the Kermac No. 16 well was drilled in the Gulf of America’s Ship Shoal Block 32, becoming the first offshore oil well completed beyond sight of land. Operated by Kerr-McGee with partners Phillips Petroleum and Stanolind, it introduced fixed offshore platform drilling and set the foundation for modern offshore exploration. This defining milestone in the industry is the inspiration behind the name 1947 Oil & Gas plc.

World-Class Leadership

1947 Oil & Gas plc is led by a highly experienced team with deep expertise across capital markets, asset development, and offshore operations.

The combination of Duncan’s extensive Gulf of America operational experience, Currie’s commodities markets insight, and Murphy’s proven track record in building and monetising listed resource companies creates a leadership group of exceptional calibre. Together, they bring the strategic vision and execution capability to build a scalable, cash-generative platform and deliver long-term shareholder value.

Tim Duncan
Executive Chairman

Founder, CEO & President of Talos Energy (NYSE:TALO) ($2.6 billion market cap 85,000 boepd), which he built into the largest independent Gulf of Mexico producer. Previously at Hess Corporation. Current board member of Expand Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) ($23.8 billion market cap). The first two Talos acquisitions were mature shallow-water assets, ultimately creating the financially healthiest independent in the Gulf - a direct blueprint for 1947.

Jeff Currie
Non-Executive Director & Founder

Chief Strategy Officer at The Carlyle Group. Formerly spent 30 years at Goldman Sachs as Global Head of Commodities Research, widely regarded as the foremost commodities strategist in the world. His deep understanding of global energy markets, commodity cycles and investor sentiment is an unparalleled strategic resource for 1947's growth and capital markets positioning.

Ivan Murphy
President & Founder

25 years in natural resources investment banking and capital markets. Founder Cove Energy PLC acquired for $1.5 billion and Executive Chairman, London Stock Exchange listed Harena Rare Earths PLC. Brings extensive M&A origination, deal structuring and London capital markets execution experience, underpinning 1947's acquisition pipeline and its path to a successful AIM listing and beyond.

Strategy

1947 Oil & Gas plc is focused on acquiring producing oil and gas assets to deliver maximum returns for investors. The Company is led by globally recognised operators and financiers with a proven track record in the sector.

Its first acquisition is a Houston-based, highly reputable and long-standing private oil and gas production company, providing a strong foundation for growth.

With an established operational base, experienced management, and existing infrastructure, the Company is well positioned to scale production significantly. This strategy is underpinned by consistent cash-flowing assets, supporting a progressive dividend policy.

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