88 Energy Limited (ASX:88E) had continued its principal activities in Alaska during the first half of 2020, and the highlights are as follows:
- Approval received on 11 February 2020 permitting AOGCC to drill the Charlie-1 exploration well.
- Large condensate discovery in the Torok formation, in both the Middle Stellar and Lower Stellar targets was confirmed by the Charlie-1 exploration well.
- To confirm the composition and gas to liquid ratio of the Torok discovery, Post well analysis is underway.
- After making an offer to acquire all fully paid ordinary shares and listed options on issue in XCD Energy Limited, 88E’s relevant interest in XCD’s shares stood at 85.67% and in XCD’s listed options stood at 81.35% on 30 June 2020.
- Once 88E reaches 90% of acceptances in the Offers, it would compulsorily acquire the remaining shares and listed options in XCD.
- 88E is advancing discussions with nearby resource owners to optimise the monetisation strategy of the Yukon Acreage while permitting is underway ahead of potential drilling in 2021 – subject to farm-out.