88 Energy Tightens Terms as Project Phoenix Timetable Slips to 2027

The latest update is out from 88 Energy ( (AU:88E) ).

88 Energy has amended its participation agreement with joint venture partner Burgundy Xploration to extend funding milestones for Project Phoenix on Alaska’s North Slope, aligning them with Burgundy’s planned U.S. IPO and pushing the target spud date for the Franklin Bluffs-1H horizontal well into early 2027. In return, 88 Energy secures additional near-term cash payments, stronger security over Burgundy’s lease positions, restructured Icewine 3D consideration, and options over Burgundy’s 2025 North Slope leases, bolstering its contractual position and balance sheet while keeping the project on track despite modest schedule slippage.

Burgundy has progressed its SEC registration, having submitted a draft Form S-1 and completed two rounds of SEC comments, which underpins 88 Energy’s decision to grant the extension as it expects Burgundy to access deeper North American equity capital. The revised terms are designed to ensure continued advancement of Project Phoenix with Burgundy funding 100% of costs to date, provide immediate financial benefits and enforcement mechanisms for 88 Energy, and allow management to focus on other Alaskan prospects such as the South Prudhoe acreage and the planned Augusta-1 well.

More about 88 Energy

88 Energy Limited is an oil and gas exploration company listed on the ASX, AIM and OTC markets, focused on projects on Alaska’s North Slope. The company advances assets such as Project Phoenix and associated leases, leveraging joint venture partnerships to fund exploration and development while seeking to strengthen its balance sheet and optionality in the region.

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