Jarrott joins Baker Donelson’s energy group

Colleen Jarrott has joined Baker Donelson as of counsel in the firm’s New Orleans office, where she concentrates on civil litigation and regulatory matters concerning oil and gas law in Louisiana. Source: News


Bagpuss well taps hydrocarbons off Scotland

Premier Oil UK Ltd. and partners will assess commercial prospects of their Bagpuss prospect offshore Scotland after their 13/25-1 well cut 41 ft of hydrocarbon-bearing sands in a 68-ft hydrocarbon column. Source: News


SM Energy to buy Midland basin firm for $980 million

SM Energy Co., Denver, has agreed to acquire 100% membership interest in Rock Oil Holdings LLC and its 24,783 net acres in Howard County, Tex., from private equity firm Riverstone Holdings LLC for $980 million. Source: News