Pharos Energy is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company engaged in the acquisition, development and operation of hydrocarbon assets across multiple international jurisdictions. Formerly trading as SOCO International, the company rebranded to Pharos Energy to reflect its commitment to strategically focused growth in low‐risk, cash‐generative producing assets. Pharos Energy’s primary activities include appraisal drilling, reservoir management and production optimization, with a portfolio designed to deliver stable output and long‐term resource recovery.
The company’s core producing assets are located in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. In Egypt, Pharos holds interests in the West Gharib concession, where it operates onshore oil fields under a production sharing contract with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation. In Malaysia, the company participates in the PM304 and PM307 offshore blocks under a risk service contract with PETRONAS, targeting gas and condensate resources. In Vietnam, Pharos maintains stakes in Block 16‐1 with partners including the national oil company and international operators, focusing on development drilling and infrastructure expansion to support increasing gas flows to domestic markets.
Since its formation in the late 1990s, Pharos Energy has pursued a disciplined strategy of portfolio optimization, divesting noncore interests and redeploying capital into higher‐margin opportunities. The company’s management team has overseen the delivery of new production facilities, enhancements to existing well networks and the appraisal of additional discoveries. Pharos Energy has also nurtured exploration prospects in frontier regions, leveraging technical expertise to secure blocks through competitive bidding rounds and farm‐in agreements.
Led by a board and executive team with decades of upstream experience, Pharos Energy collaborates with national and regional partners to manage operational and regulatory requirements. The company emphasizes responsible resource development, health, safety and environmental standards, and seeks to build local value through employment, training and community initiatives. With a balanced footprint across Africa and Asia, Pharos Energy aims to maintain reliable production volumes while pursuing selective growth opportunities in its established core basins.
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