Angkor Resources Corp. has confirmed plans to drill multiple exploratory oil and gas wells in Cambodia during 2026 following promising seismic interpretations from its Block VIII license area. The company's subsidiary EnerCam Resources completed approximately 350-line kilometres of 2-D seismic across the southwestern Cambodia block by September 2025, with ongoing processing revealing substantial geological structures with hydrocarbon potential.
CEO Delayne Weeks stated the company is confident and motivated by current data interpretations, confirming EnerCam's commitment to drilling despite having only half the seismic lines fully interpreted. Weeks emphasized that drilling remains the only method to prove Cambodia's potential first onshore oil and gas resource, noting the identified structures demonstrate sufficient quality and size to warrant testing.
Technical advisor Dr. David Johnson described the discovery of two major anticline structures in South Bokor and Central Bokor sections as extremely exciting and well-founded. The structures feature four-way closures measuring over 48 square kilometres and 60 square kilometres respectively within a large sedimentary basin showing indications of a working hydrocarbon system. Johnson noted the rarity of finding such substantial undrilled structures with clear seismic and surface geological evidence.
Multiple legacy and newly discovered surface live oil seeps located within these sub-basins and adjacent areas provide additional evidence of active hydrocarbon systems. The seismic data reveals a potential thick ribbon-like top seal appearing as continuous conformable reflectors consistent with mudstone deposition, while underlying sections show characteristics of potential reservoir-bearing formations with higher amplitude reflectors indicative of siliciclastic environments or carbonate facies.
Johnson estimated the rock volume potential at 48 million and 60 million cubic meters respectively for a single one-meter thickness reservoir zone under proven closure. The presence of Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators and potential multiple reservoir layers satisfies essential requirements for significant hydrocarbon accumulation beneath sealing formations. Work continues to better understand the hydrocarbon system and reduce risks associated with reservoir quality, seal integrity, and source quality.
Management is advancing operational preparations including sourcing suitable drilling equipment and ancillary services for import to Cambodia. The company is simultaneously working to improve signal-to-noise ratios in processed seismic data to develop a stronger understanding of Block VIII's potential. Additional seismic interpretation continues with batches being processed systematically.
The planned exploratory drilling represents a significant step toward establishing domestic energy production in Cambodia, potentially reducing reliance on imported fuels and creating new economic opportunities. Successful development could position Cambodia as an oil and gas producer while providing valuable geological data about the region's hydrocarbon systems. The project's progress can be followed through the company's official communications at https://angkorresources.com.
This exploration initiative marks substantial progress in Cambodia's energy sector development, with the 2026 drilling program representing the first onshore wells to be drilled in the nation. The technical data gathered will provide crucial information about the country's geological resources and hydrocarbon potential regardless of drilling outcomes.
