North Sea giant plans $200m investor payout after windfall tax hike
North Sea-focused Ithaca Energy has made clear it sees growth opportunities in the area despite the hike in the windfall tax in the Budget.
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I became a journalist after I qualified as a chartered accountant in London, despite hating maths at school. A specialist in the oil and gas industry and entrepreneurial firms, I love writing about the great human stories the business world is full of.
North Sea-focused Ithaca Energy has made clear it sees growth opportunities in the area despite the hike in the windfall tax in the Budget.
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