Angkor Resources Identifies Third Potential Oil & Gas Drill Target in Cambodia's Block VIII
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Angkor Resources' discovery of a third potential oil and gas structure in Cambodia provides early mover advantage in developing the nation's first onshore hydrocarbon resource.
Angkor Resources used seismic mapping to identify a shallow anticlinal dome structure at 300-400 meters depth, following established geological trends from previous discoveries.
This discovery advances Cambodia toward energy independence while Angkor's carbon capture initiatives demonstrate commitment to cleaner energy solutions and environmental responsibility.
Angkor Resources found a third potential oil structure in Cambodia's Block VIII, buried just 300-400 meters beneath a valley floor using advanced seismic technology.
Angkor Resources Corp. has identified a third potential drill prospect within its Block VIII oil and gas license in Cambodia through seismic analysis of the North Bokor area. The discovery adds to previously identified structures at South Bokor and Central Bokor, marking significant progress in Cambodia's pursuit of domestic energy resources.
The North Bokor structure represents another anticlinal formation on the western side of the 4,095-square-kilometer Block VIII license. A notable characteristic distinguishing this structure from the Central and South Bokor formations is the significantly shallower depth of the mapped regional unconformity surface. Seismic data indicates the crest lies between 150-200ms two-way-time below surface, translating to approximately 300-400 meters beneath the valley floor.
While the North Bokor seismic data does not definitively confirm a closed structure, company management expresses confidence based on surrounding physical features of hills flanking the North Bokor valley floor. The structure follows the general fold trend established by the South and Central Bokor prospects, as detailed in the company's October 15, 2025 release available at https://angkorresources.com.
Keith Edwards, Technical Manager for Angkor's subsidiary EnerCam Resources, emphasized the operational advantages of the shallow depth. The proximity of the regional unconformity surface to ground level will facilitate easier drilling access to deeper targets in the western half of Block VIII.
The South Bokor and Central Bokor sub-basins have already demonstrated significant closed anticline structures with approximately 48 and 60 square kilometers of closure respectively beneath the regionally mapped unconformity surface. The addition of North Bokor as a third potential target enhances the overall prospectivity of the license area.
This development carries substantial implications for Cambodia's energy independence and economic development. Successful identification and development of commercial hydrocarbon reservoirs would establish Cambodia's first onshore oil and gas resource, potentially reducing the nation's dependence on energy imports and creating new domestic energy infrastructure. The progression from one to three identified prospects within Block VIII demonstrates systematic advancement in Cambodia's emerging energy sector, with Angkor Resources and its subsidiary EnerCam Resources positioned as key players in this national development initiative.
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