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Admission: Sintana Energy Inc.

Mitesh Patelia, Will Smith
18/12/2025
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Crowe provided reporting accountant services to Sintana Energy Inc. on its acquisition of Challenger Energy Group PLC and admission to AIM.

Sintana Energy Inc. (Sintana) is a company focused on managing a portfolio of exposures to high-impact oil and gas exploration assets across the Atlantic margin, in partnerships with large-scale operators. Its enlarged portfolio, subsequent to its acquisition of Challenger, includes significant interests in Namibia, one of the world’s most prospective hydrocarbon regions, and Uruguay, an emerging global frontier. It is partnered with various operators, including Chevron, Galp and Total.

Challenger Energy Group PLC (Challenger) is an oil and gas company with a core focus on offshore exploration in Uruguay, where it holds substantial acreage across the OFF 1 and OFF 3 blocks. Challenger also retains interests in The Bahamas, providing additional Atlantic Margin exposure.

Sintana’s listings on AIM, TSXV and OTCQX, together with its acquisition of Challenger, broaden its investor base and create a diversified portfolio of high-potential exploration assets across the Atlantic Margin.

Crowe's Role and team

Crowe acted as reporting accountant on the transaction. Our Capital Markets team was led by Mitesh Patelia, Will Smith and George Ing.

Client quote

"We are grateful for Crowe’s professional and collaborative support throughout this process and appreciate their role in helping us achieve a successful outcome as we move into the next phase of Sintana’s growth."

Robert Bose, Sintana Energy, Chief Executive Officer

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