Georgina Energy PLC (LSE:GEX) told investors it has submitted a revised Environmental Management Plan to support final approval for its Hussar EP513 drilling programme.
The submission follows engagement with the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration in Western Australia, the Traditional Owners (MNR), and the Central Desert Native Titles Services, and it expects the regulator to issue drilling approval.
Initial fieldwork will include repairs to the Hussar Airstrip and access roads and construction of drill and camp pads, along with water wells.
"Georgina's operations team and consultants have worked closely in cooperation with indigenous community representatives over a considerable period to ensure all the required obligations for the granting of the Hussar drilling approval are completed," said chief executive Anthony Hamilton.
"We appreciate our shareholders' patience in this process as it has been impacted by matters beyond our control, such as unforeseen amendments, including an increased resource area, and a once-in-80-year flooding weather event."
Georgina noted that the environmental management plan and the approval process represent a significant undertaking.