Advancing Seismic Exploration in Oil and Gas Block VIII, Cambodia by Angkor Resources, using Enercam technology.
Angkor Resources Corp., a public company listed on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSXV: ANK, OTC: ANKOF), is making strides in its onshore seismic exploration efforts in Cambodia's Block VIII. The company's energy subsidiary, EnerCam Resources, is currently executing a 2-D seismic survey, marking the first onshore EnviroVibe oil and gas exploration in the country.
Current Progress
The seismic equipment necessary for the operation arrived in Cambodia via Sihanoukville port, overcoming border conflict issues that affected land routes [1][5]. EnerCam Resources Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Angkor Resources Corp., is now conducting the survey across Block VIII [3][4].
The seismic program involves executing 350-line kilometers of two-dimensional seismic surveys over four identified sub-basins and a newly described 'mussel basin' on the northeast side of the license area [1]. The primary aim is to define drill targets that could lead to the discovery of Cambodia’s first onshore oil and gas production site [3].
Local security is hired to monitor the lines of geophones and data recorders. Figure 1 shows geophone deployment teams walking distances where vehicle access is not immediate, using GPS to accurately cover terrain daily to lay out geophones ahead of data recorders and EnviroVibe equipment [2]. Figure 2 shows EnviroVibe machines moving down seismic lines through privately-owned palm plantations, with full access and permission from the owner granted in advance [2].
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Angkor Resources can be contacted via email, website, or telephone, and can be followed on social media for updates on the project [6].
Expected Timeline
While specific completion dates for the seismic program are not detailed, it is noted that the project is well underway as of mid-August 2025 [3][4]. Following the completion of the seismic surveys, the next steps would involve drilling based on identified targets. This process is expected to be pivotal in determining the feasibility of commercial oil and gas production in Cambodia [3].
The Future of Cambodia's Energy Sector
Discovering oil and gas, according to Mike Weeks, President of EnerCam, can give a country independence, recurring revenue, and its own source of national energy, boosting the entire economic activity [7]. The goal of EnerCam is to discover Cambodia's first onshore oil and gas, as the country currently imports all of its hydrocarbon-based energy products [3].
Angkor Resources is committed to Environmental and Social projects and cleaner energy solutions across jurisdictions [8]. The success of the project could significantly impact Cambodia's energy independence and economic development.
[1] Geophone deployment teams using boats to access next line area in the survey [2] Figure 1: Geophone deployment teams walking distances where vehicle access is not immediate [3] Figure 2: EnviroVibe machines moving down seismic lines through privately-owned palm plantations [4] Seismic teams are executing 350-line kilometers of two-dimensional seismic over four identified sub basins [5] Seismic equipment arrival in Cambodia via Sihanoukville port [6] Contact Angkor Resources [7] Mike Weeks, President of EnerCam, on the potential impact of discovering oil and gas [8] Angkor Resources' commitment to Environmental and Social projects and cleaner energy solutions
- The seismic data collected from the survey in Cambodia's Block VIII by EnerCam Resources, a subsidiary of Angkor Resources, could potentially be analyzed in data-and-cloud-computing systems for further analysis and imaging, aiding in the discovery of Cambodia’s first onshore oil and gas production site.
- The successful execution of the seismic program, including 350-line kilometers of two-dimensional surveys, could pave the way for advancements in energy production for the country, bridging the gap in the energy sector, and potentially reducing dependence on imports of hydrocarbon-based energy products.
- As Angkor Resources Corp. delves deeper into the onshore seismic exploration in Cambodia's energy sector, partnership opportunities with technology companies in the oil-and-gas, data-and-cloud-computing, and finance industries could emerge, fostering innovation and supporting the company's growth in the industry.
