rns16 Aug 2019 13:00
Indonesian stuff - not what we're waiting for
In October 2018, the Company announced the Autoridade Nacional Do Petroleo E Minerais (ANPM) had commenced arbitration proceedings against Oilex and its joint venture partners (Respondents), in regard to the JPDA production sharing contract (PSC).
The Company announces it has today submitted the Respondents First Memorial to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Singapore. In this regard, following a substantive legal and independent expert review, the joint venture has lodged a counterclaim against the ANPM for the amount US$23.3 million (plus interest) as damages arising from the wrongful termination of the PSC. Oilex holds a 10% participating interest in the JPDA joint venture.
The arbitration hearing is scheduled to commence on 10 February 2020.