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Empire Petroleum Extends $20.0 Million Revolver Loan Facility with Equity Bank Through 2028
TULSA, Okla., January 06, 2026--Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EP) ("Empire" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a third amendment to its Revolver Loan Agreement with Equity Bank (Equity Bancshares, Inc. NYSE: EQBK), extending the maturity date of its existing revolving credit facility. The amendment maintains the current maximum principal amount of $20.0 million and extends the facility’s maturity from December 29, 2026, to December 29, 2028, providing addit
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