AIM-listed Union Jack Oil has agreed to acquire a further 15% economic interest in PEDL253 containing the Biscathorpe project from Humber Oil & Gas, increasing its interest to 45%. PEDL253 is located within the proven hydrocarbon fairway of the Humber Basin, on-trend with the Keddington oilfield (Union Jack 55%) which produces oil from a Carboniferous Westphalian aged reservoir.