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Angkor Resources Targets Cambodia's First Onshore Oil & Gas Discovery

Angkor Resources announces 2026 drilling plans for Cambodia's Block VIII after seismic reveals large oil & gas structures. First onshore wells could prove nation's oil potential.

This development represents a potential game-changer for Cambodia's energy independence and economic development. If successful, it could establish Cambodia as an oil and gas producer for the first time, reducing the nation's reliance on energy imports and creating new revenue streams. For global energy markets, it signals the emergence of another potential Southeast Asian producer at a time when energy security concerns are heightened worldwide. The discovery of substantial onshore reserves could attract significant foreign investment to Cambodia's energy sector and potentially lower regional energy costs. For local communities, it could bring infrastructure development, job creation, and economic opportunities, though it also raises important environmental considerations that will need careful management.