20 December 2024
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT RELATES TO THE DISCLOSURE OF
INFORMATION THAT QUALIFIED OR MAY HAVE QUALIFIED AS INSIDE
INFORMATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF (A) ARTICLE 7(1) OF UK MAR IN SO
FAR AS IT RELATES TO ORDINARY SHARES ISSUED BY GEORGINA ENERGY
PLC
Georgina Energy
plc
("Georgina", "Georgina
Energy" or the "Company")
Operational
Update
Georgina Energy Plc, GEX.L is pleased to provide the
following operational update, highlighting progress at its flagship
projects Hussar EP513 and Mt Winter EPA155, as well as advancements
in additional targets and the ongoing scoping study.
Anthony Hamilton, Chief Executive
Officer of Georgina Energy, commented:
"This has been a busy and productive
period for Georgina as we focus on multiple workstreams to fulfil
obligations for both Hussar & Mt Winter. We have achieved a
successful outcome at Mt Winter and successfully completed a
preliminary site visit in support of the drilling approval for
Hussar. Despite challenges from severe weather, we continue our
efforts to unlock the significant value potential of our
assets."
HUSSAR
EP513
Severe weather conditions:
·
The preliminary site visit at
Hussar EP513 has been completed, involving key inspections and
heritage monitoring.
· Severe low pressure
weather conditions have impacted the site and regional area
resulting in widespread flooding. This has temporarily restricted
site access and has caused several mine operations in the region to
suspend activities. The Company no longer expects to be onsite in
December as we will only commence drilling operations when it is
deemed safe for personnel and equipment to mobilise subject to the
relevant drilling permits being obtained.
· Georgina is in
close contact with local station owners and Shire Councils to
monitor site access Reports indicate that Q4 2024 has been the
wettest for over 80 years. The Company will provide updates as more
information becomes available.
Drilling Permit Status:
·
Further to our RNS of 2
December, all required reports for the Hussar permit application
have been submitted, with the exception of the Environmental Impact
Report and Heritage Monitoring report, which have been delayed due
to the adverse weather conditions and restricted site
access.
·
DEMIRS (Department of Energy,
Mines, Industry Regulation & Safety) is scheduled to re-open on
3 January 2025. The mandated processing time for permit
applications is 15 days, although permits are usually granted
within 10 days. The Company remains confident that a drilling
approval will be secured shortly after DEMIRS returns on 3 January
2025.
Seismic Reprocessing:
· Georgina has submitted reprocessed seismic data and revised
mapping of the greater Officer Basin with DEMIRS together with a
detailed re-assessment of the Hussar Prospect.
· The Hussar
seismic reprocessing and remapping has resulted in a significant
expansion of the structural closure, revealing additional
development opportunities within the field and enhancing the scope
of future field development.
Scoping Study:
· The
Company has received first draft of a scoping study focused on the
development of a large-scale gas separation and purification plant
at Hussar, to be owned and operated by the offtake
group.
· The study,
led by an independent consultancy, provides capital and operating
cost estimates, along with sensitivity analysis to support
development decisions.
· The proposed
plant aims to process helium, hydrogen, and natural gas, supporting
the Company's clean energy strategy and enhancing project
economics.
MOUNT WINTER
EPA155
ALRA Agreement:
·
Following the RNS on 11
December, the Company is currently awaiting receipt of the draft
ALRA agreement as the final part of the process to obtaining
ratification of the granting of the selected priority area of
EPA155 from the Northern Territory Minister for the Department of
Mining and Energy.
Seismic Reprocessing:
· Georgina has
engaged independent consultants to review the existing resource
potential of the Mt Winter prospect. This review will follow
completion of reprocessing and re-mapping of the existing 2D
seismic data.
ADDITIONAL
TARGETS
Potential farm-ins:
·
Georgina is actively negotiating potential farm-in
agreements with two listed oil and gas companies. These agreements
focus on advanced prospects already with proven occurrences of high
concentrations of helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbons.
· The
discussions are being held under Confidentiality Agreements.
Subject to successful binding farm-in agreements being executed,
these additional substantial targets will become priority targets
following the completion of work at Hussar and Mt
Winter.
· The
Company will advise on any successful farm-in agreements as they
arise.
ENDS
Enquiries
Georgina Energy
Tavira Financial Ltd - Financial
Adviser and Joint Broker
Oak Securities - Joint
Broker
Financial PR
via
georginaenergy@apcoworldwide.com
Violet Wilson
|
+44 (0)203 757 4980
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Letaba Rimell
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Notes to Editors
Georgina Energy aims to become a
leading player in the global energy market and is focused on
establishing itself among the top producers of helium and hydrogen
worldwide. With a strategic approach and leveraging the experienced
management team's expertise, Georgina Energy aims to capitalize on
opportunities in these critical energy sectors.
Georgina Energy has two principal
onshore interests held through its wholly owned Australian
subsidiary, Westmarket O&G. The first, the Hussar
Prospect is located in the Officer Basin in Western Australia and
Westmarket O&G holds a 100% working interest in the exploration
permit. The second, the EPA155 Mt Winter Prospect, is located
in the Amadeus Basin in the Northern Territory, which Georgina
Energy has a right to earn an initial 75 per cent. interest in
(with the potential to reach 90 per cent.).
In line with market demand trends,
Georgina Energy is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing gap
between supply and demand for hydrogen and helium with the resource
potential of EPA155 Mt Winter and EP513 Hussar projects for their
potential accumulations.
For more information
visit https://www.georginaenergy.com