RE: RNS30 Sep 2023 21:36
Challenger is targeting a farm out to provide partner funding for a new 3D seismic survey offshore Uruguay during 2024, and even potential funding for a subsequent exploration well. Today’s statement updates that the process continues well, with good interest from a variety of participants, and Challenger expresses confidence that a deal can be secured before the end of 2023. If Challenger is able to announce a successful farm out, this would represent a catalyst in itself. Additionally, it would bring industry endorsement of the attractiveness of the asset, but also hopefully underpin operational catalysts going forward, initially in the form of the new 3D seismic programme. As such, we would expect successful progression of a farm out to be very positive for Challenger shares.
(section of Yesterday's report)