RockRose Energy was established in 2015 with the aim of creating a low-cost exploration and production (E&P) business of scale. The company grew rapidly through strategic acquisitions of non-operated asset packages. In 2020, RockRose Energy was acquired by Viaro Energy
Analysts: Laggan-Tormore, Clair Ridge among potential targets for Viaro
Analysts: Laggan-Tormore, Clair Ridge among potential targets for Viaro Monday, 20 March 2023 Share Analysts at Energy Voice highlight potential targets for Viaro acquisition. The article begins by quoting Dave Moseley, vice president of North Sea research at Welligence, suggesting that the Laggan-Tormore fields are the “most obvious candidates”. Viaro CEO Mazzagatti is quoted confirming […]
Australian indie to fire up UK gas project after farm-out
Upstream reports that Hartshead Resources has struck a farm-out deal with UK upstream company RockRose Energy for 60% equity in Licence P2607 which contains the Anning and Somerville gas fields, located in the UK’s southern gas basin
Boost for new UK offshore oil project as new partner comes aboard
Upstream reports on Viaro’s deal with EnQuest to acquire a 15% interest in the Bressay field and the EnQuest Producer floating production, storage and offloading vessel for a total consideration of £46m.
Collaboration with Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service
RockRose Energy employees took part in community event run by Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service that aims to preserve the Portlethen Moss, a nature reserve located in Aberdeenshire. Restoring moss is not only important for preserving natural biodiversity and wildlife, but the plant can also sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide, making it a crucial carbon capture and storage opportunity.
Executive Interview North Sea Focus: Francesco Mazzagatti, Chief Executive Officer, Viaro Energy
Ahead of his participation in the World Energy Capital Assembly 2023, Francesco Mazzagatti speaks to the World Energy Council about investment in exploration and production in the North Sea.
Executive Interview: Francesco Mazzagatti, Chief Executive Officer, Viaro Energy
CEO Francesco Mazzagatti is interviewed by the Energy Council to mark his joining of the advisory board of the World Energy Capital Assembly. He discusses the methodical and evidence-based decision to acquire RockRose Energy as a long-term opportunity to expand within the North Sea. Mazzagatti goes on to reflect on Viaro’s response to the COVID […]
Expressive writing project from Kingston University to help Covid-19 healthcare workers overcome traumatic experiences
Expressive writing project from Kingston University to help Covid-19 healthcare workers overcome traumatic experiences Monday, 12 October 2020 Share Viaro Energy has donated £10,000 in funding to a project run by Kingston University that aims to help people overcome trauma through expressive writing and will be offered to healthcare professionals who are delivering front-line services […]
First gas flows from North Sea project 22 months after final investment decision
Offshore Energy reports that first gas has been achieved from the A15 platform in the Dutch North Sea by operator Petrogas. Viaro has a 27.6% stake in the platform via its main operating subsidiary RockRose Energy.
Francesco Mazzagatti Of Viaro Group On How They Are Helping To Break the Cycle of Non-Renewable Consumption
Francesco Mazzagatti speaks to Medium magazine about how Viaro is helping to break the cycle of non-renewable consumption.
Francesco Mazzagatti Takes the Stage at World Energy Capital Assembly Conference and Shares Insights with the Energy Council
At the close of 2023, our CEO Francesco Mazzagatti took the spotlight as a speaker at the World Energy Capital Assembly conference, where he shed light on the future landscape of the energy sector. Following this, Mr. Mazzagatti engaged in an interview with the Energy Council, covering the key aspects of Britain's position towards net-zero. This article provides an overview of the UK’s energy sector at the end of 2023, along with insight into Mr. Mazzagatti's contributions and perspectives.
Our Assets
Since the acquisition, Viaro Energy’s upstream interests in the North Sea have been consolidated through RockRose Energy, which serves as the company’s main operating subsidiary in the UK and Dutch North Sea. With predominantly non-operated gas assets in more than 30 fields, 2023 marks RockRose Energy’s return to operatorship. Through Viaro Energy’s acquisition of a 60% working interest in a Southern North Sea development, RockRose Energy has entered into a farm-in agreement with Hartshead Resources Ltd.
Analysts: Laggan-Tormore, Clair Ridge among potential targets for Viaro
Analysts: Laggan-Tormore, Clair Ridge among potential targets for Viaro Monday, 20 March 2023 Share Analysts at Energy Voice highlight potential targets for Viaro acquisition. The article begins by quoting Dave Moseley, vice president of North Sea research at Welligence, suggesting that the Laggan-Tormore fields are the “most obvious candidates”. Viaro CEO Mazzagatti is quoted confirming […]
Australian indie to fire up UK gas project after farm-out
Upstream reports that Hartshead Resources has struck a farm-out deal with UK upstream company RockRose Energy for 60% equity in Licence P2607 which contains the Anning and Somerville gas fields, located in the UK’s southern gas basin
Boost for new UK offshore oil project as new partner comes aboard
Upstream reports on Viaro’s deal with EnQuest to acquire a 15% interest in the Bressay field and the EnQuest Producer floating production, storage and offloading vessel for a total consideration of £46m.
Collaboration with Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service
RockRose Energy employees took part in community event run by Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service that aims to preserve the Portlethen Moss, a nature reserve located in Aberdeenshire. Restoring moss is not only important for preserving natural biodiversity and wildlife, but the plant can also sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide, making it a crucial carbon capture and storage opportunity.
Executive Interview North Sea Focus: Francesco Mazzagatti, Chief Executive Officer, Viaro Energy
Ahead of his participation in the World Energy Capital Assembly 2023, Francesco Mazzagatti speaks to the World Energy Council about investment in exploration and production in the North Sea.
Executive Interview: Francesco Mazzagatti, Chief Executive Officer, Viaro Energy
CEO Francesco Mazzagatti is interviewed by the Energy Council to mark his joining of the advisory board of the World Energy Capital Assembly. He discusses the methodical and evidence-based decision to acquire RockRose Energy as a long-term opportunity to expand within the North Sea. Mazzagatti goes on to reflect on Viaro’s response to the COVID […]
Expressive writing project from Kingston University to help Covid-19 healthcare workers overcome traumatic experiences
Expressive writing project from Kingston University to help Covid-19 healthcare workers overcome traumatic experiences Monday, 12 October 2020 Share Viaro Energy has donated £10,000 in funding to a project run by Kingston University that aims to help people overcome trauma through expressive writing and will be offered to healthcare professionals who are delivering front-line services […]
First gas flows from North Sea project 22 months after final investment decision
Offshore Energy reports that first gas has been achieved from the A15 platform in the Dutch North Sea by operator Petrogas. Viaro has a 27.6% stake in the platform via its main operating subsidiary RockRose Energy.
Francesco Mazzagatti Of Viaro Group On How They Are Helping To Break the Cycle of Non-Renewable Consumption
Francesco Mazzagatti speaks to Medium magazine about how Viaro is helping to break the cycle of non-renewable consumption.
Francesco Mazzagatti Takes the Stage at World Energy Capital Assembly Conference and Shares Insights with the Energy Council
At the close of 2023, our CEO Francesco Mazzagatti took the spotlight as a speaker at the World Energy Capital Assembly conference, where he shed light on the future landscape of the energy sector. Following this, Mr. Mazzagatti engaged in an interview with the Energy Council, covering the key aspects of Britain's position towards net-zero. This article provides an overview of the UK’s energy sector at the end of 2023, along with insight into Mr. Mazzagatti's contributions and perspectives.
Viaro Energy
RockRose Energy relies on the track records of Viaro Energy’s board and management team to continue expanding its footprint in the North Sea via further acquisitions and organic growth. With more than six decades of combined executive experience in the oil and gas sphere, Viaro Energy’s leadership team is well-positioned to bring RockRose Energy to the next stage of development. The Group’s goal remains to invest in the long-term stability and affordability of the energy supply in the UKCS and the Netherlands.
Timeline of Key Acquisitions
History Prior to Viaro Acquision
History Post to Viaro Acquision
