RE: Rig news soon?7 May 2026 13:20
Negotiations are advanced but not complete.
Letter of Intent Executed: GEX executed a letter awarding the drilling program to Ensign Australia Pty Ltd.
Rig Selection Confirmed: The company selected the Ensign 970 automated drilling rig (an ADR-1500 model).
Terms Pending Finalization: The final contract details are still under active negotiation. Both parties are currently finalizing terms regarding rig availability, mobilization costs, camp operations, and technical support.
Timeline Intact: GEX remains on track to begin its 50-day drilling program targeting the subsalt reservoirs in Q3 2026