• UOG’s Walton-Morant Basin holds 2.4 billion barrels in prospective resources.
• The company is already in NDA-covered farm-out talks with oil majors and seeking $50 million to drill the first well.
• With the licence extended to 2028, the project has breathing room — and strategic interest is clearly building.
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Why Petrojam Makes Sense
• Minister Daryl Vaz has reportedly pushed for local participation or a 40% national benefit.
• If so, Petrojam could be the state vehicle to deliver that — either through offtake, equity, or joint development.
• State involvement would de-risk the project politically, encourage farm-in partners, and anchor UOG’s long-term value.
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⚡ Bottom Line
If UOG is in advanced talks with Petrojam, this is no longer just an exploration story — it becomes a nation-backed energy project.
That would mean:
• Serious re-rating potential
• A stronger farm-out position
• Long-term production pathway already forming
With a sub-
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