** Shares of Triangle Energy TEG.AX rise as much as 22.22%
to A$0.022, their highest level since Sept 11
** Oil production and exploration co says won half-share of
a significant UK gas field
**Adds, an equal JV with Athena Exploration offered five
blocks in the UK West of Shetland
**"We now have a diversified asset base, all in tier-one
locations" - Managing Director Conrad Todd
** More than 15 mln shares change hands by 0250 GMT, 8 times
the 30-day average
** Stock down ~18% this year as of last close
(Reporting by Sherin Sunny in Bengaluru)
((Sherin.Sunny@thomsonreuters.com))