The Dubai-owned player, which already owns 54% of Dragon, secured 14.5% acceptance of the explorer’s total share capital, and said on Friday that at least 2.3% of additional acceptances had been pledged.

The group, however, now needs around 7% more of Dragon’s total share capital in order to push ahead with its plans for the Dublin- and London-listed company.

The deadline for the offer has been extended until August 28, Enoc said.

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