Energy B plc (AQSE: NRGB), the oil and gas company focused on domestic UK production including the Gatwick energy site, has appointed Silvertree Partners LLP to provide its finance function and company secretarial services. The transition is already under way, with Silvertree set to assume full accounting and company secretarial responsibilities once Energy B's audited results for the year ending 31 July 2026 are published. The appointment signals a step in the company's preparations for its next operational phase, as it pursues plans to increase domestic oil and gas production and bring the Gatwick site back into operation.

Key Points

  • Energy B plc (AQSE: NRGB) is an AQSE-quoted oil and gas company targeting domestic UK production
  • Silvertree Partners LLP has been appointed to deliver outsourced finance, accounting, and company secretarial services to Energy B
  • Silvertree will formally take over once Energy B's audited results for the year ending 31 July 2026 are published
  • Investors should watch for the publication of audited results and further updates on the Gatwick energy site and NSTA engagement

Silvertree Partners LLP: A London-Based Natural Resources Corporate Services Specialist

Established in 2015, Silvertree Partners LLP is a London-based corporate services provider that specialises in the natural resources sector. The firm delivers outsourced accounting and finance, company secretarial, and corporate development services to companies active in the industry. The announcement states that over the past decade Silvertree has worked with several UK-listed natural resources companies, providing it with a detailed understanding of the reporting, regulatory, and governance requirements that accompany a public listing — experience the company believes is directly relevant to Energy B's current circumstances.

Philip Knowles to Lead Finance Support as Energy B Advances Operational Priorities

Silvertree's finance function at Energy B will be led by Philip Knowles, who holds the role of CFO at Silvertree. The announcement notes that Knowles currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of AIM-listed Rome Resources Plc and CSE-listed DRC Gold Corp, and previously held the same role at AIM-listed Stellar Diamonds Plc. In the first instance, he will support Energy B's executive team on finance matters, freeing management to concentrate on technical work, engagement with the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), and other key operational priorities identified by the board.

Gatwick Energy Site Restart and NSTA Engagement Remain Central to Energy B's Strategy

The appointment of Silvertree is described in the announcement as part of preparing for Energy B's next operational phase. The company has previously announced plans to increase domestic oil and gas production and bring the Gatwick energy site back into operation. By transitioning its finance function to a specialist with natural resources expertise, Energy B aims to ensure its back-office capability matches the demands of a listed company progressing active field development. Investors may be watching the company's forthcoming audited results and any further communications regarding the Gatwick site and NSTA engagement for signs of operational progress.