Rockhopper Exploration ehemals FALKLAND OIL & GAS +++ 270% mit Öl (Seite 418)

[Blacksidi]

Jetzt kommt auch die Meldung von Hardmann Ressources, diesmal war ich aber schneller:

Company Hardman Resources Limited
TIDM HNR
Headline Completion of Seismic Program
Released 09:27 03-May-05
Number 7747L

RNS Number:7747L
Hardman Resources Limited
03 May 2005


STOCK EXCHANGE / MEDIA RELEASE

RELEASE DATE: 3 May 2005

CONTACT: Simon Potter

TELEPHONE: Within Australia: 08 9261 7600
International: [phone]

RE: COMPLETION OF 4,800KM 2D SEISMIC PROGRAMME IN SOUTH FALKLANDS BASIN

Hardman Resources holds a 22.5% interest in seven offshore production licences
covering approximately 33,700 square kilometres to the south and east of the
Falkland Islands in a joint venture with Falklands Oil and Gas Limited (FOGL), a
company listed on AIM. FOGL, the operator of the Falkland Island joint venture,
has advised that it has completed the current 4,847 kilometres 2D seismic data
acquisition programme over the joint venture licence areas. The initial
interpretation of the preliminary processed data from the survey has proved
encouraging.

These initial results show a much larger and more diverse prospect inventory
than originally anticipated and have identified numerous new leads, with
indications that some could potentially be commercially significant in size. A
full evaluation of these leads, supplemented by further investigations, will be
necessary before technically sound and economically viable drillable prospects
can be defined.

Given the positive results of the survey and signs of potential hydrocarbons,
the joint venture is considering plans to increase the scope of its exploration
programme in order to develop a number of drillable prospects by mid-2006. Full
details of the exploration programme are still to be finalised by the joint
venture but, given the increased number of identified leads, Hardman expects the
scope of the exploration programme to increase significantly. The operator is
targeting drilling of the first well in 2007.

Simon Potter, Managing Director / CEO of Hardman, commented:

"The results of the 2D seismic are very encouraging. Initial interpretation of
the new data gives considerable cause for optimism. There is a wide range of
play types with several different styles identified. The number of leads
identified has exceeded our estimates and we believe it has greatly enhanced the
licence area`s value. It is Hardman`s goal to identify and define prospects in
the immediate future so that they can be considered for drilling in 2007. It is
clear that the scope of work needed to maximise the potential of our acreage has
to be increased significantly. Hardman`s share of funding for such an expanded
programme will be sourced from cash at hand."


SIMON POTTER
MANAGING DIRECTOR


Note: In accordance with Australian Stock Exchange Limited listing requirements,
the geological information supplied in this report has been based on information
provided by geologists who have had in excess of five years experience in their
field of activity.




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[Blacksidi]

ja, ich glaube auch, dass der Anstieg nachhaltiger wird, die Möglichkeiten von FOGL sind sehr vielfältig und es werden noch einige Investoren und Player dazukommen, die Story fängt erst an. Sieh auch RAB, die haben ja anscheinend auch zugelegt, deswegen wohl auch der unerklärte Anstieg in letzter Zeit.

[daxgott]

ganz ruhig entwickelt sich das hier und ist auch gut so wenn das schwarze gold fliesst wird abgerechnet bis 2007 geht noch viel wasser den neckar runter :-)

[Honeymoon]

By the way: Was hats mit den 31% vom RAB auf sich. Ich hab die bisher eig. nur mit 28,375% geführt. Ist das also falsch oder haben die noch zugekauft?

[Honeymoon]

Desire hat sich seinerzeit nach einer ähnlich positiven News mehr als verdoppelt. irgendwie hab ich das gefühl, dass läuft hier diesmal umgekehrt und damit dann auch nachhaltiger.

das ganze ist ne bome, und die lunte brennt...

[Honeymoon]

2 Dumme = 1 Gedanke

[Blacksidi]

Das muss man sich mal überlegen, die 130 Leads wurden auf einem Gebiet von ca. 9.500 sq entdeckt, FOGL hat aber ein Lizenzgebiet von 83.500 sq !!. Das sind Einahmequellen auf Jahrzehnte, falls ähnliche Ölvorkommen gefunden werden. Für so ein Gebiet werden wohl weitere Partner mit ins Boot genommen.

[Honeymoon]

unfassbar wirklich, 130 leads auf nicht mal einem achtel der gesamtfläche!!!

ich glaube, wir werden noch viel freude mit unseren fogls haben

[Blacksidi]

Jetzt fängt die Story erst richtig an !!
Vermutlich riesige Ölvorkommen um die Falklands, FOGL hat das größte Lizenzgebiet, bis jetzt sind 130 Leads gefunden !! Und ein viel größeres Gebiet noch gar nicht erforscht !! cash of £10.9 million as at 31 March 2005 !! Und es werden neue Beteiligungen gesucht, bis jetztsind investiert: Falkland Islands Holdings plc (18%), Global Petroleum (16%) and RAB Capital plc (31%).

Glückwunsch an die mutigen die gestern eingestiegen sind!

Aber nicht vergessen: Bohrungen erst 2007, erst dann gibt es den letztendlichen Beweis für das ÖL! No risk, no fun !
Blacksidi

[Honeymoon]

DER ABSOLUTE WAHNSINN !!!


REG-Falkland Islands Hlg <FKL.L> Re FOGL
03.05.05 08:05

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RNS Number:7721L
Falkland Islands Holdings PLC
03 May 2005


Tuesday 3rd May 2005



Falkland Islands Holdings plc



The following announcement was made by Falkland Oil and Gas Limited this
morning. Falkland Islands Holdings owns 18% of Falkland Oil and Gas Limited.





Falkland Oil and Gas Limited
("FOGL" or "the company")



Significant increase in number of identified leads



Enhanced possibility of a new petroleum province in the South and East Falkland
Basins



FOGL announces that it has completed its current 9,450 km 2D seismic data
acquisition programme over most of its licence area. The initial interpretation
of the preliminary processed records from the survey has proved encouraging and
greatly exceeds the Company`s initial expectations.



The programme has indicated a larger and more diverse project than originally
anticipated and has identified numerous possible drill targets, with indications
that some could potentially be of significant size.



FOGL has now identified approximately 130 leads,(1) far in excess of the eight
(8) leads identified at the time of its AIM IPO in October 2004. Given the
positive results of the survey, FOGL now plans to increase the scope of its
exploration programme far beyond that envisaged at the time of the IPO.



Key points:



- Approximately 130 leads identified, a number of which appear capable of
containing recoverable reserves in excess of 200 million barrels



- FOGL now represents a larger and more diverse project than originally
anticipated



- Encouraging signs that oil and gas could be present



- Further work is planned targeting defining 20 drillable prospects by
about mid-2006



- FOGL is targeting drilling of the first well in 2007



- Already an enhanced possibility of project success



- Licences cover area equivalent to the North Sea Southern Gas Basin and
Central Graben



- Cash position of £10.9 million as at 31 March 2005. FOGL is evaluating
its funding requirements and the source of funds for the increased exploration
programme





John Armstrong, Executive Chairman of FOGL, said:



"In my opinion, this is the most exciting project I`ve seen for many years. The
results of the 2D seismic are encouraging; the number of leads identified has
far exceeded our most optimistic estimates and we believe it has greatly
enhanced FOGL`s prospects. It is clear that the scope of work needed to
maximise the potential of our acreages has increased significantly.



"It is important to remember that, while the leads identified to date each have
seismic expression which indicates the possible presence of a drillable
prospect, when fully mapped, and with the benefit of further data, such leads
may not have all the characteristics necessary to become drillable prospects.
Nevertheless, the large number of leads distributed across several playtypes
suggests that a number of the leads could become technically sound and
potentially economically viable drill prospects. It is the Company`s goal to
identify and define 20 such prospects in the immediate future so that they can
be considered for drilling in 2007.



"We have made a lot of progress in the six months since our AIM IPO and the
results to date have been remarkable. Although there is a long way to go, it
now seems quite possible that the Falkland Islands could become a new petroleum
province by the end of the decade."





Hydrocarbon Indicators



Initial interpretation of the new data gives considerable cause for optimism.
The preliminary results of the survey identify numerous Direct Hydrocarbon
Indicators (DHI`s) pointing to the presence of working petroleum systems. The
DHI`s include gas chimneys, amplitudes and possibly gas hydrates. The leads are
large and diverse, with some leads possibly covering areas of 300 to 500 sq km,
sufficient to hold large reserves of oil or gas. There is also a wide range of
play types with several different styles identified.



Exploration Programme & Funding Arrangements



FOGL plans to conduct further seismic surveys targeting all the leads but with
particular emphasis on the approximately 50 most promising. The aim will be to
develop 20 high quality, technically sound and potentially economically viable
drilling prospects. The Company then intends to develop a multi-well drilling
programme which may be able to begin in 2007.



Full details of the exploration programme are still to be finalised but given
the increased number of identified leads the company expects to expand
significantly the scope of the exploration programme.



Although FOGL had net cash of £10.9 million as at 31 March 2005, the increased
scope of the programme will require additional funding and the Board is
currently considering its options. A further statement on the funding
arrangements and the full details of the programme will be announced soon.



Potential Resources



The extent and depth of the basin suggests that, if it exists, the hydrocarbon
resource could be of a major scale. According to estimates by MBA Petroleum
Consultants, an independent consultant, 1,250 billion barrels of oil / oil
equivalent could have been generated in and in the vicinity of FOGL`s licences.



Scott Pickford, petroleum engineers, made an independent assessment of the
initial eight (8) leads and concluded that each had the potential to contain
between 200 million and 600 million barrels of recoverable oil(2). It is
expected that Scott Pickford will be contracted to repeat the process and make
an independent judgement on the potential resources indicated by the new data.
Its findings will be announced on completion of the processing and
interpretation which is expected to be in the third quarter of this year.



An overview presentation will be posted on the FOGL website giving a summary of
the results announced here. Technical information including maps and seismic
lines will be posted on the Company`s website in the near future.



www.fogl.co.uk



Enquiries:


FOGL
John Armstrong, Executive Chairman + 61 (0) 7 3211 1122 (+9 hrs GMT)

David Hudd, Deputy Chairman 07771 893 267



College Hill 020 7457 2020
Ben Brewerton








(1) a `lead` is a feature that requires further technical appraisal prior
to a decision to drill

(2) P50 recoverable oil as estimated by Scott Pickford, a consultancy
specialising in geology, petroleum engineering and economic analyses, in 2004
(IPO Prospectus)



Notes to Editors



Falkland Oil and Gas Limited ("FOGL") is an oil and gas exploration company
focused exclusively on opportunities offshore of the Falkland Islands. It was
admitted to London`s Alternative Investment Market ("AIM") on 14 October 2004 at
an issue price of 40p. The current major shareholders of FOGL are: Falkland
Islands Holdings plc (18%), Global Petroleum (16%) and RAB Capital plc (31%).



At the time of the admission to AIM, FOGL held a 77.5% interest in seven
offshore production licences covering approximately 33,700 sq km to the south
and east of the Falkland Islands. FOGL holds these licences in a joint venture
with Hardman Resources. In December 2004, FOGL was awarded a 100% licence over
an additional 50,000 sq kms adjacent to its existing licence areas. The 83,700
sq km area held by FOGL is equivalent to 380 North Sea blocks: as large as the
Southern Gas Basin and the Central Graben combined.



www.fogl.co.uk




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