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Thor Energy plc shares its Half Year Report for December 2024, highlighting strategic portfolio enhancements, new acquisitions, and upcoming projects in energy.

Thor Energy plc (LON:THR) has released its Half Year Report for the six months ending December 31, 2024, detailing key financial results and compliance with ASX regulations.

Further to the announcement made on 30 October 2024, Thor Energy plc (LON:THR, OTCQB: THORF) has announced that Go Exploration Pty Ltd, in which Thor has an 80.2% interest has successfully applied to convert the petroleum exploration licence (PEL 120) into a regulated substance exploration licence (RSEL 802) offered by the Department for Energy and Mining in South Australia.

A regulated substance exploration licence (RSEL) grants the licensee the right to conduct exploratory operations for regulated substances, including hydrogen and helium, within a defined area.  The grant of an RSEL “cures” a limitation that applies to petroleum exploration licences granted before an amendment to the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Regulations 2013 implemented in February 2021, which would otherwise not permit the licensee to explore for hydrogen.

Go Exploration will now progress to planning and executing the initial exploration phase. Thor will update the market as to the progress made by Go Exploration as and when appropriate.

Andrew Hume, Thor Energy Managing Director, commented:

“The RSEL 802 conversion is a pivotal development for our hydrogen project. With the results of our prospective natural hydrogen and helium resource assessment expected to be released to the market in the coming weeks, we are moving swiftly to finalise the licence and begin exploration, confident in the area’s potential.”

Further to the announcement on 30 October 2024 in relation to the acquisition announcement and subsequent shareholder approval received at the Company’s annual general meeting held on 28 November 2024, the Directors of Thor Energy Plc (LON:THR) has announced the completion of the acquisition of 80.2% of the issued share capital of Go Exploration Pty Ltd, the Australian-based natural (white) hydrogen and helium explorer.

Highlights:

·    Acquisition of 80.2% of white hydrogen and helium explorer Go Exploration to be satisfied by the issue of 466,462,584 new ordinary shares in the Company. The Sellers acknowledge and agree that 70% of the Consideration Shares shall be subject to 6 months voluntary lock-in.

·    Go Exploration holds one of only 4 granted hydrogen and helium exploration licences in South Australia (PEL 120) and strategic, high potential application areas covered by applications (PELAs 697 and 709).

·    PEL 120, is located near the notable Gold Hydrogen Limited Ramsay-1 and Ramsay-2 hydrogen and helium discoveries.

·    Independent assessment of natural hydrogen and helium resources at PEL120 already underway, results expected soon.

·    Go Exploration portfolio positioned for rapid generation of drill ready targets (PEL 120) and follow up in high generative potential areas (PELAs).

·    Acquisition in line with Thor strategy to focus on the ‘clean’ energy economy.

·    Issue of 25,000,000 new ordinary shares in the Company to Orana Corporate LLP in consideration for consultancy services provided by Orana to Go Exploration in respect of the Acquisition.

Andrew Hume, Managing Director, commented: “This is a truly transformative acquisition for Thor Energy. The addition of Go Exploration’s highly prospective hydrogen and helium licences, particularly the granted licence PEL 120 with its proximity to recent significant discoveries, positions Thor at the forefront of natural hydrogen and helium exploration in Australia. We are incredibly excited about the potential of these assets, especially as we look forward to the upcoming resource statement, and the opportunity to rapidly advance exploration and development. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategic focus on clean energy resources and significantly strengthens our portfolio. We welcome the Go Exploration team and look forward to working together to unlock the immense value of these projects for our shareholders.”

Alastair Clayton, Executive Chairman, commented: “This acquisition represents a significant milestone for Thor Energy and is the culmination of a great deal of hard work and we are pleased to have been able to bring this transaction to a successful close. I believe our post-transaction market capitalisation when compared to our Australian and international peers makes the Company a compelling proposition.”

Admission and Total Voting Rights

Following the AGM and completion of the Acquisition, the Company will issue 466,462,584 Consideration Shares and 25,000,000 Consultant Shares.

Application has been made to the London Stock Exchange for admission of the Consideration Shares and Consultant Shares, aggregating in 491,462,584 new ordinary shares, to trading on AIM and to the ASX for admission on that market. It is expected that admission will become effective and dealings in the Conditional Fundraise Shares commence at 8.00 a.m. on 20 February 2025.

Following the admission of the Consideration Shares and Consultant Shares, the total number of Ordinary Shares in the capital of the Company in issue will be 1,003,405,968 with voting rights. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Thor under the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Unless otherwise defined, all capitalised terms in this announcement have the meaning given to them in the announcement made at 8.00 on 30 October 2024 or the Notice of AGM posted to shareholders on 31 October 2024.