Star Energy is a British oil, gas and geothermal company. It was a British onshore oil exploration company until it was acquired by IGas Energy in December, 2011. Igas then rebranded to Star Energy Group. The company expanded into geothermal.
The company should not be confused with Star Energy Geothermal in Indonesia, which is part of .[1]
History
It was formed in October 1999 essentially as a management buyout of operations in the Weald Basin, acquired from Soco International. The buyout was funded by European Acquisition Capital.
In June 2000, it expanded when it acquired the assets of Roc Oil in the East Midlands Oil Province.
In May 2004 it became a public company, listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). In August 2005, it bought Pentex Oil, and increased its portfolio greatly in the East Midlands. These fields are based near Welton, Lincolnshire at Reepham