Malcy's RNS comment..5 Oct 2021 12:08
Empyrean Energy
Empyrean has advised that it has awarded a contract for the well site survey over the Jade prospect to China Oilfield Services Limited on Block 29/11, offshore China.
Empyrean is the operator of Block 29/11 in China and has 100% working interest during the exploration phase. In the event of a commercial discovery, its partner, China National Offshore Oil Company, may assume a 51% participating interest in the development and production phase. In preparation for spudding of the Jade prospect well in mid-December 2021, the Company has agreed a comprehensive scope for the survey with COSL .
The objective of the well site survey is to identify all possible constraints and hazards including man-made, natural and geological features which may affect the operational or environmental integrity of a proposed drilling operation. In addition, the survey is designed to provide sufficient data to fully assess potential top-hole drilling hazards at the proposed well location and to ensure the rig can be secured safely onsite.
The survey is scheduled to commence in late October 2021, subject to a safe weather window for operations.
Empyrean CEO, Tom Kelly, stated:
“The well site survey contract award marks an important and crucial milestone towards conducting of a safe drilling operation in mid-December 2021. We are thankful to both CNOOC and COSL who both have enabled detailed discussions and timely approval during our planning process. December 2021 is shaping up as an important event in the corporate history of this company.”
The last sentence by Tom Kelly needs something added to it, like Worcestershire sauce to a Bloody Mary. As to say that December will be an important event is like saying eggs are important in an omelette. I have been watching Empyrean for years now and whilst I don’t want to decry the rest of the portfolio where there is upside, this is where the meat and potatoes are.
Jade is going to be potentially huge to EME and should it come in will reward the team there for their persistence, hunger and determination and shareholders will be generously rewarded. Indeed shareholders have a chance to fund the programme and avoid dilution if the shares go up enough in order for the warrants to convert…