Whitebark Energy Limited (“Whitebark” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has
further expanded it’s potential geothermal portfolio after the acceptance of an additional Geothermal
Exploration Permit. The Company’s newest permit, EPG2049, consists of 1250 sub-blocks within the
Cooper Basin, approximately 100km West of Windorah in South-West Queensland. This is following the
recent acceptance of EPG2037 in the South-East Queensland region which covers an area of
approximately 589 square kilometres and is approximately 25km from Brisbane.
EPG2049 covers an area of approximately 3,875 square kilometres and was identified following a
comprehensive review of a number of geological considerations and future market access availability in
the region. The addition of EPG2049 increases the Company’s total holding of EPG area to 4,464 square
kilometres and further demonstrates the Company’s commitment to capitalizing on rapidly growing
demand in the Australian Renewable Energy market.
EPG2049 has been identified as having the potential to support geothermal development and green
hydrogen production and is a result of the team’s assessments including energy to market analysis. Initial
indications from offset well data indicate an elevated geothermal gradient in the area with considerable
potential to produce long-term, dispatchable renewable energy and green hydrogen for the region.
The acceptance of the additional EPG application provides a unique opportunity to expand the
Additional Whitebark Exploration Permit for Geothermal Energy (EPG) Application Accepted
Company’s asset base in a strategic location. In conjunction with the Company’s technology partner the
Company has begun to identify a works program for EPG2049 and EPG2037, including timelines and
financing.
Whitebark General Manager, Adam Stepanoff said: “The acceptance of EPG2049 in conjunction with our
recent acceptance of EPG2037s application, represents an exciting development in the Company’s
geothermal strategy. Along with our technology partners, Whitebark will be in a prime position to deliver
geothermal energy and green hydrogen into the national highway network.”
Whitebark has established a disciplined and focused strategy to be applied to asset development and
acquisition, which includes:
? Strategically situated, close-to-market sites with proximity to customers and/or access to
distribution National Energy Markets (NEM);
? Emerging renewable energy sources with strong projected demand;
? Commercially viable with near-term opportunity to realise cash flow and potential for
alternative activities (i.e. green hydrogen production), and;
? Historical well data giving technical confidence in the geothermal potential of the asset.
The Company firmly believes that the combination of the technology partner and internal team
expertise will enhance Geothermal project outcomes and drive significant value for shareholders.
The Company will continue to develop and grow the Company’s Gas and Geothermal exploration assets
and will continue to provide progress updates to shareholders as they occur.
This ASX announcement has been approved and authorised for release by the Board of Whitebark Energy
Limited.
