RE: Don't take my word for it - industry examples of premiums for small stakes!21 Nov 2025 13:46
Empyrean and WNEL, which is owned by Conrad Asia Energy, have spent months trying to resolve a dispute over unpaid cash calls.
These are requests from the operator for partners to contribute their share of project costs. Empyrean says the contested amount totals $789,815, including interest.
What has shocked investors is that the notice was issued while the partners were still working through the joint operating agreement’s dispute-resolution process.
Empyrean says the talks had even produced a verbal, in-principle understanding on the size of the liability, subject to a formal contract.
The company argues that WNEL’s move pre-empts the agreed process and has asked for the notice to be withdrawn.
If enforced, the notice would treat Empyrean as having chosen to exit the project, with its interest transferred to WNEL.
Empyrean insists this is invalid and says it will take “all necessary action” to protect its position, including seeking arbitration if negotiations are abandoned.