Energy

Barryroe confirms Alan Curran as new chief executive

The company has the backing of Larry Goodman in its efforts to secure a drilling licence

The company is awaiting ministerial approval on a licence to drill an appraisal well off the Cork coast. Picture: Finbarr O’Rourke

Alan Curran has been formally appointed as new chief executive of Barryroe Offshore Energy, having held the position on an interim basis since July.

In a note to the stock market the company, known until recently as Providence Resources, confirmed Curran’s appointment and that of Colin Christie as new chief financial officer.

The note also said that the company was awaiting ministerial approval on a licence to drill an appraisal well off the Cork ...