Hussar EP513 Drilling Approval
Georgina Energy PLC announced that it has received formal approval from the Western Australian Department of Mining, Petroleum and Exploration to drill the Hussar Prospect in EP513. This approval, granted to Georgina Energy through its 100% owned subsidiary Westmarket Oil and Gas Pty Ltd, allows the company to extract Helium, Hydrogen, and Natural Gas. The approval also enables Georgina Energy to commence infrastructure work, including access roads, a drilling pad, and an airstrip, to facilitate the mobilization of drilling equipment to the site.
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Further to the Company's announcement of 30 October 2025, concerning the receipt of formal approval from the Western Australian Department of Mining, Petroleum and Exploration ("DMPE") to drill the Hussar Prospect in EP513.
The drilling approval allows Georgina Energy via its 100% wholly owned subsidiary, Westmarket Oil and Gas Pty Ltd, to extract Helium, Hydrogen and Natural Gas from the Hussar Prospect.
The approval also enables the Company to commence works on infrastructure comprising access roads, drilling pad and airstrip to facilitate the mobilisation of a drilling rig and support equipment to site.
The Company will make a further statement in due course.
Anthony Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer of Georgina Energy, commented:
"The formal drilling approval is the result of an intensive effort since December 2024 and we are looking forward to commencing the necessary pre-drilling works required." The Company can now proceed to extract Helium, Hydrogen and Natural Gas from the Hussar Prospect, one of the largest un-tested structures onshore in Australia."
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