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Oil and Gas Update - General Department of Petroleum for Cambodia Meets Enercam on Block VIII

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GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA - April 8, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - ANGKOR RESOURCES CORP. (TSXV: ANK) ("ANGKOR" OR "THE COMPANY") announces that management of its energy subsidiary, EnerCam Resources (Cambodia) Co. Ltd. ("EnerCam") met with and provided an update to government authorities of the General Department of Petroleum ("GDP") regarding the steps and progress of EnerCam's activities on Block VIII.

The Production Sharing Agreement ("PSA") on Block VIII is for a 30-year term with potential extensions on production levels. Included in the PSA are various checks and balances in which EnerCam as the Contractor, must inform the Ministry of Mines and Energy ("MME") of the activities it is undertaking or planning to undertake for formal approval.

The Deputy Director of GDP hosted members of the EnerCam management to receive updates on:

  • the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment).

  • the three Bokor sub-basins on Block VIII license that are of primary interest.

  • the two shallower sedimentary basins on the east side of the license.

  • the 350-line kilometer seismic program that will start once the EIA is completed and approved.

  • EnerCam's plans to hire and support training of Khmer people to work in the petroleum industry in all levels that will become Cambodia's future in oil and gas.

(picture above) Deputy Director of GDP, Ms. Somaline SORN and her colleagues reviewed EnerCam's activities and plans. Providing the presentation from EnerCam were Mads Braemer Financial Manager, Mike Weeks President of EnerCam, and CEO of Angkor Resources Delayne Weeks.

EnerCam's intent is to fast-track activities to commence drilling and ensure terms of the PSA are met. The company target is to inform GDP two months in advance of each planned activity. As the technical teams and contractors of EnerCam advance on the license, Management integrates and diarizes the results of all activities. This practice supports both administrative disclosure and the approval process and thereby facilitates the continued progress of all exploration activities.

Environmental Impact Assessment

As the Environmental Impact Assessment continues across the Block VIII area, Khmer Environmental Contractors are meeting with community members, as well as carrying out water, air, and soil sampling. Seismic operations can begin upon approval of a preliminary copy of the completed Environmental Assessment by the Ministry of Environment and the GDP.

Seismic Program

Cambodia does not have any in-country seismic operators. Companies from Canada, China, and Thailand have bid on the 350-kilometer program of 2-D seismic. The bidding documents are currently in front of the MME and GDP for review and approval.