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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BW Energy: Fixed Income Investor Meetings
Fixed Income Investor Meetings 06 June 2025 BW Energy has engaged Pareto Securities as Global Coordinator together with Arctic Securities as Joint Bookrunners to arrange a series of fixed income investor meetings. Fearnley Securities and Sparebank1 Markets are acting as Co-Managers. Subject to inter alia market conditions and acceptable terms, a new senior unsecured bond issue of USD 300 million with a tenor of five years may follow. The purpose of the bond issue is for general corporate purposes. Holders of BWE01 bonds will be offered to roll-over their bonds into the new contemplated bond issue. BW Group (76.5% shareholder and primary insider through Mr. Andreas Sohmen-Pao) has the intention to subscribe and be allocated USD 100 million in the new bond including roll-over of USD 38.5 million of their existing BWE01 bonds. CEO Carl Arnet will also subscribe and be allocated USD 2.5 million in the new bond including roll-over of USD 2 million of his existing BWE01 further information, please contact: Brice Morlot, CFO BW Energy +33.7.81.11.41.16 ir@ About BW Energy: BW Energy is a growth E&P company with a differentiated strategy targeting proven offshore oil and gas reservoirs through low risk phased developments. The Company has access to existing production facilities to reduce time to first oil and cashflow with lower investments than traditional offshore developments. The Company's assets are 73.5% of the producing Dussafu Marine licence offshore Gabon, 100% interest in the Golfinho and Camarupim fields, a 76.5% interest in the BM-ES-23 block, a 95% interest in the Maromba field in Brazil, a 95% interest in the Kudu field in Namibia, all operated by BW Energy. In addition, BW Energy holds approximately 6.6% of the common shares in Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. and a 20% non-operating interest in the onshore Petroleum Exploration License 73 ("PEL 73") in Namibia. Total net 2P+2C reserves and resources were 599 million barrels of oil equivalent at the start of 2025. This information is considered inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange release was published by Regine Andersen, 06 June 2025 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Science
- Indian Express
Gaboon viper: Africa's camouflaged predator
The Gaboon viper's earthy, leaf-like patterns make it nearly invisible in forest floors, helping it avoid detection by prey and humans alike.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
Meet Gaboon viper, the snake with the longest fangs
It doesn't hiss. It doesn't chase. It doesn't warn. But when the Gaboon viper strikes — it does so with unmatched precision and the longest fangs in the snake world. Native to the rainforests and savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa, the Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is often misunderstood and rarely seen — unless you happen to step too close. If snakes had an invisibility cloak, this one would wear it best. The Gaboon viper's body is patterned in earthy browns, purples, and leaf-like designs, making it nearly impossible to spot among fallen foliage. It lies completely still, blending so well into its surroundings that even trained herpetologists have been known to miss it. Its stillness isn't fear — it's strategy. The snake prefers ambush hunting: waiting for small mammals or birds to wander within range. And when they do, the strike is instant. One of the most famous facts about the Gaboon viper is its fangs — which can grow up to 2 inches (5 cm) long, the longest of any venomous snake on Earth. But the size does not matter. The snake delivers a large volume of potent cytotoxic venom, which breaks down tissue and causes serious damage. Fortunately, due to its calm temperament and remote habitats, human bites are rare. This is not a snake that slithers away quickly. The Gaboon viper is built like a tank — thick-bodied and heavy, with adults often weighing over 8 kg (18 lbs) and reaching over 6 feet (1.8 m) in length. It's not built for speed. It doesn't need to be. Its sheer power, camouflage, and lightning-fast strike make up for it. Yes — but only if provoked or stepped on. The Gaboon viper's venom can be fatal without treatment, but this snake is far more interested in avoiding humans than harming them. It's often stepped on accidentally because of its calm and sluggish nature. Most bites are the result of unfortunate surprises. Antivenom exists, and fatalities are rare where medical access is available. As an apex ambush predator, the Gaboon viper plays a key role in keeping rodent and bird populations in check. It's an important — and beautiful — part of Africa's forest ecosystem. Sadly, like many species, it faces habitat loss due to deforestation and human encroachment.
Forbes
02-04-2025
- Science
- Forbes
3 Extreme Facts About The ‘Inland Taipan' — Toxicity, Mammal Specialization And Elusiveness
The inland taipan is not a snake you'll find in suburban gardens or beneath a front porch. Encountering one requires a deliberate journey into the arid interior of Australia — a habitat as remote as the species itself. But if you were ever to meet this elusive serpent, it could well be the last encounter you'd have. Despite its near-mythic obscurity, the inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) holds a singular and terrifying title: the most venomous snake on Earth. A single bite from the inland taipan can, in theory, kill over 100 adult humans. That estimate is partially based on lab tests in mice, where scientists found that just 0.010 milligrams of venom per kilogram of body weight was enough to kill half the test group — the most potent venom ever recorded for a land snake — so powerful that even a drop too small to see could be fatal. Notably, its average venom yield — about 44 mg per bite — isn't the highest among venomous snakes. Sub-Saharan Africa's black mamba can deliver anywhere between 120 mg and 400 mg with every bite, while the Gaboon viper delivers up to an astounding 1000 mg per bite. While it might be low on delivery, the sheer lethality of the inland taipan's toxic cocktail more than makes up for it. That said, there have been no recorded human fatalities. Because this snake is so efficient, so specialized and so secretive, almost all known bites have occurred in captivity, with antivenom readily available. In terms of diet, the inland taipan, is something of a specialist, feeding almost exclusively on small mammals, especially the long-haired rat. These rats are fast, elusive and quick to vanish into narrow soil cracks or burrows. To match that, the taipan doesn't rely on brute force — it relies on precision venom and decisive strikes. While many snakes bite and release to avoid injury, the inland taipan can afford to hold on — because its venom disables prey almost instantly. That speed isn't just about potency — it's also about penetration. The taipan's venom contains a 'spreading factor' (hyaluronidase), an enzyme that breaks down connective tissue to help the venom flood through the body with terrifying efficiency. It's an evolutionary design made for hunting in tight spaces, where there's no time for a second chance. The result is a venom system finely tuned to a specific ecological task: to neutralize mammals, fast and clean The inland taipan lives far from where most people ever tread. Its natural range is restricted to the Channel Country — a remote region defined by the braided floodplains between Cooper Creek, the Diamantina River and the Georgina River in far southwestern Queensland and northeastern South Australia. Within this landscape, the snake shows a clear preference for deep cracking clays and loamy soils found on floodplains. It shelters in soil fissures, rock crevices and abandoned mammal burrows, avoiding the scorching surface heat and emerging primarily to hunt. Vegetation in these areas is sparse: dominated by chenopod shrubs, lignum and occasional eucalypts near seasonal water channels. These conditions may seem bleak, but for the inland taipan, they offer the perfect mix of cover, prey and thermal refuge — especially when long-haired rats surge to plague proportions. This restricted distribution, paired with its reclusive behavior, makes the inland taipan one of the least encountered snakes in the world, despite being one of the most lethal. While venomous snakes like the inland taipan are best left in the wild, a lot of snakes make for great pets. Find out how well you know your own pet with the science-backed Pet Personality Test.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Yahoo
Authorities seize dozens of venomous snakes in shocking sting operation: 'It's essential to stay vigilant'
If you're an animal lover, getting to own your favorite species may sound like a dream come true. However, when that species is illegal and dangerous to keep, you're much better off seeing it in a zoo. That's where several dozen venomous snakes were sent after being recovered in a sting operation in the Bay Area, according to KRON 4 News. California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers carried out this operation against a wildlife trafficking ring in Northern California. Five people were charged with the illegal sale of live animals after 75 specimens were found during the operation. The total included 66 venomous snakes — from rattlesnakes to Egyptian cobras and Gaboon vipers. Should the government be paying people to hunt invasive species? Definitely Depends on the animal No way Just let people do it for free Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. First, in the case of venomous snakes or other deadly animals, illegal trafficking is risky not only for the participants but for everyone around them. Buyers and sellers could be injured or killed handling these animals — and if they get out, they can also harm innocent bystanders who were likely unaware the animals were even present. There's also the harm that poaching and wildlife trafficking does to the environment. Many of these animals are threatened in their native ranges, so removing them can harm the remaining populations and hurt their ability to recover. Then, when the animals are transported to new places, there is a risk that they'll disrupt those ecosystems if they get loose. "Snakes play a crucial role as both predator and prey," CDFW told KRON 4, noting the threat to both people and the environment. "It's essential to stay vigilant," CDFW added. In this case, the people involved were charged, and the animals were relocated to qualified facilities, including the Fresno, Denver, and Toledo zoos. "They will now serve as ambassadors in raising awareness about the impacts of wildlife trafficking," CDFW said. Authorities are also hard at work stopping instances of trafficking — such as this case in which eels were smuggled by boat or the bizarre instance of a man who illegally cloned giant sheep. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
