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Angkor Resources' Subsidiary Receives Ministry of Environment Approval to Drill Four Sub-Basins on Block VIII, Cambodia

Cambodia’s Ministry of Energy approves the country’s first private onshore oil and gas wells, clearing the regulatory path for development.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Sep 30, 2026 · 09:00 ANK · 0.45 Angkor Resources Corp.
Executive Summary

The Ministry of Environment (MoE) has granted final approval for EnerCam Resources to drill exploratory wells on four sub-basins—Kirirom, Bokor North, Bokor Central, and Bokor South—within Block VIII in Cambodia. This approval follows an inter-ministerial review of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which was completed in July 2026.

Block VIII covers approximately 4,095 km², marking Cambodia's first privately financed onshore oil and gas drilling program. The next step for the company is filing with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) for specific drilling permits, including well logging and downhole tools. EnerCam plans a "4+1" drill program, consisting of one exploration well per sub-basin, with a fifth well location to be determined following the initial results.

Mobilization of drilling equipment is estimated to take approximately three months after contractor engagement. Drilling contractors are selected via a tendered bid approved by the MME, and EnerCam is currently completing due diligence on potential contractors.

Material Impact

Angkor Resources Corp. (ANK) received approval, a logical progression following the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) submission in May 2026 and the inter-ministerial review in July 2026. This milestone transitions the project from regulatory compliance to operational planning, though it does not guarantee a commercial discovery or immediate cash flow.

The "4+1" program and approximately three-month mobilization timeline indicate that actual drilling activity remains three to six months away. The news aligns with prior management guidance and does not introduce new financial terms or strategic shifts. It represents a routine regulatory milestone that marginally de-risks the project while maintaining its high exploration risk profile.

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Company Overview

Angkor Resources Corp. operates mineral and energy assets in Cambodia, with its flagship project being the Block VIII onshore oil and gas concession. Spanning approximately 4,095 square kilometers, the concession is held under a 30-year Production Sharing Contract. The project aims to become Cambodia's first privately financed onshore hydrocarbon discovery, addressing the country's 100% reliance on imported energy.

Secondary assets include the Andong Bor copper-gold porphyry/skarn project and the Andong Meas gold-copper license. Seismic work consisting of 350 line-kilometers of 2D data, completed in 2025, identified multiple structural traps, including anticlines and stratigraphic traps, across the sub-basins.

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