THE chief executive of Bowleven, Kevin Hart, has said the oil and gas firm is well placed to deal with the fallout from the crude price slump after completing a $250m stake sale in Cameroon in March.

Mr Hart said the sustained low crude price has created a challenging environment for oil and gas firms. However, he added: “We are well positioned with a strong financial foundation to deliver on our strategic objectives.”

Edinburgh-based Bowleven had $145m cash at the end of the last financial year on 30 June.