Ophir says continues financing search for Fortuna project

LONDON (Reuters) - Ophir Energy <OPHR.L>, whose chief was replaced amid delays in funding the Fortuna gas project in Equatorial Guinea, is in talks with other potential partners, Ophir said on Thursday.

The announcement comes after its partners Golar LNG and Schlumberger dissolved their joint venture for the Fortuna project.

(Reporting by Shadia Nasralla; Editing by Mark Potter)