Under pressure North Sea firm Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) expects to raise £16.6 million via the placing of 166m new shares.
Bosses at IOG are currently trying to fend off a takeover attempt from rival firm RockRose Energy.
The fundraising hinges on the approval of shareholders being obtained at a general meeting later this month.
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