Angkor Resources Identifies Third Potential Oil & Gas Drill Target in Cambodia
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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.
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Angkor Resources Corp. has confirmed a third anticlinal dome structure within its Block VIII oil and gas license in Cambodia, marking another significant step toward potential hydrocarbon discovery in the Southeast Asian nation. The North Bokor structure joins previously identified South Bokor and Central Bokor structures as potential drilling targets for the coming year.
The identification of this third structure is particularly significant because finding and proving a commercial hydrocarbon reservoir would establish Cambodia's first onshore hydrocarbon resource. This development comes after the company's North Bokor seismic program revealed the anticlinal structure buried beneath the flat valley bottom lands within Block VIII boundaries.
A notable characteristic of the North Bokor structure is that the mapped regional unconformity surface is found at significantly shallower depths compared to the other structures. The crest is located between 150-200ms two-way-time below surface, placing it approximately 300-400 metres beneath the valley floor surface. While the North Bokor seismic does not definitively confirm a closed structure, company management expresses confidence based on surrounding physical features of the hills to the west and east of the valley floor.
Keith Edwards, Technical Manager for Angkor's subsidiary EnerCam Resources Co. Cambodia Ltd., commented on the implications of the shallow depth, stating: "The fact that the regional unconformity surface we have been mapping is so close to the surface here means that we will have an easier time drilling down to some of our deeper targets in this part of our western half of Block VIII."
The discovery follows previous announcements about the South Bokor and Central Bokor sub-basins, which identified significant closed anticline structures with approximately 48 and 60 square kilometres of closure respectively beneath the regionally mapped unconformity surface. The company had previously disclosed these findings in its October 15, 2025 release available at https://angkorresources.com/news/angkor-resources-identifies-second-drill-target-for-oil-gas-on-its-block-viii-cambodia.
For visual reference of the geological formations, the company has provided seismic line illustrations showing the anticlinal expression in the North Bokor valley bottom and flanking hills available at https://angkorresources.com/images/figure2-north-bokor-seismic-line.jpg and a west to east seismic line displaying general seismic stratigraphy across the sub-basin at https://angkorresources.com/images/figure3-north-bokor-structure.jpg.
The continued identification of potential drilling targets represents significant progress in Cambodia's energy exploration efforts. As the country seeks to develop domestic energy resources, successful hydrocarbon discovery could reduce dependence on energy imports and create new economic opportunities. The Block VIII license covers approximately 4,095 square kilometers in Cambodia's southwest quadrant, with EnerCam actively advancing oil and gas exploration activities to establish Cambodia as an oil and gas producing nation.
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