Capricorn - About the company
Capricorn is an acquired company based in Edinburgh (United Kingdom), founded in 1980. It operates as an Operator of energy production assets. The company has 68 active competitors, including 6 funded and 19 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Surge Energy, Ongc Videsh and Pilot Energy.
Company Details
Operator of energy production assets. This business focuses on the development and extraction of oil and gas resources. It manages onshore production activities and maintains a portfolio of energy assets.
- Website
- www.capricornenergy.com/
- Social
- Phone Number
- +44 **********
- Registered Address
- ALAMGUNJ, PO BURDWAN BURDWAN, Bardhaman, WEST BENGAL, West Bengal, India, 713102
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1980
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Ranked
8th among 68 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2024
Employee Count
79 as on Jul 31, 2026
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Exit Details
Acquired by DNO (Sep 01, 2026)
Legal entities associated with Capricorn
Capricorn is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CAPRICORN ENERGY PLC CIN: SC226712 , United Kingdom, Active | Jan 06, 2002 | $100M - $500M (As on Dec 31, 2024) | 45 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | |
CAPRICORN OILS LIMITED CIN: U15203WB1997PLC082728 , India, Active | Jan 29, 1997 | 0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | - |
Capricorn's acquisition details
Capricorn got acquired by DNO on Sep 01, 2026.
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Capricorn's funding and investors
Capricorn is a funded company.
Capricorn's founders and board of directors
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Capricorn has 79 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Capricorn's employee count trend over the years:
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Capricorn's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Capricorn include Surge Energy, Ongc Videsh and Pilot Energy. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Capricorn, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Surge Energy 2010, Calgary (Canada), Public | Provider of oil & gas exploration and production services | - | - | 57/100 |
2nd | Ongc Videsh 1965, Delhi (India), Funding Raised | Oil and gas exploration and production company | - | 49/100 | |
3rd | Pilot Energy 1998, Sydney (Australia), Public | Developer of clean energy projects leveraging existing oil and gas assets | - | 48/100 | |
4th | Viper Energy 2013, Midland (United States), Public | Owner and acquirer of mineral and royalty interests in oil and gas properties | - | - | 47/100 |
5th |  Beacon Offshore Energy 2016, Houston (United States), Unfunded | Developer of deepwater oil and gas properties | - | - | 46/100 |
6th | Sable Offshore 2024, Houston (United States), Public | Upstream company focused on developing and operating oil and gas assets in federal waters offshore | - | - | 45/100 |
7th | Evolution Petroleum 2003, Houston (United States), Public | Oil and gas production company | - | 43/100 | |
8th |  Capricorn 1980, Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Acquired | Operator of energy production assets | - | - | 42/100 |
9th | Twinza Oil 2004, Singapore (Singapore), Early Stage | Developer of offshore gas field projects | $27M | 41/100 | |
10th | Clearview Resources 2011, Calgary (Canada), Unfunded | Canadian energy producer focused on per-share growth through disciplined capital deployment | - | - | 41/100 |
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Capricorn's Investments and acquisitions
Capricorn has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to Capricorn
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News related to Capricorn
Filter this listMedia has covered Capricorn for a total of 32 events in the last 1 year, 10 of them have been about company updates.
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Genel Energy Considers Position as DNO ASA Outbids Capricorn Energy OfferShareprices•Sep 02, 2026•DNO, Capricorn, Genel Energy
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Capricorn Energy caught in takeover trap amidst rival bidsDaily Business•Aug 07, 2026•Capricorn, Genel Energy, DNO
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Capricorn Energy PLC Confirms Rival Takeover Bid from Samos EnergyShareprices•Jul 23, 2026•Samos Energy, Capricorn, Genel Energy
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Genel Energy PLC: Recommended Cash Acquisition of Capricorn Energy plc by Genel Energy No.9 LimitedFinanzNachrichten•Jul 02, 2026•Capricorn, Genel Energy, MCB
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Capricorn Energy: Middle East suitor gets new deadline for acquisition bidDaily Business•Jul 01, 2026•Capricorn, Genel Energy
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Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. Form 8.3 - Capricorn Energy PLCGlobeNewswire•Jun 30, 2026•Capricorn, Dimensional
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Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. - Form 8.3 Disclosure for Capricorn Energy PLCGlobeNewswire•Jun 05, 2026•Capricorn, Dimensional
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Capricorn Energy Grants Third Extension for Potential Takeover OfferOedigital•Jun 03, 2026•Capricorn
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