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EIS Submission
EIS Submission.
About this update from Rockhopper Exploration Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 4837O Rockhopper Exploration plc 09 March 2009 \n \n\n\n\n\n\nEIS submission\n\nRockhopper Exploration, the North Falkland Basin explorer, is pleased to announce that EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) documents prepared by RPS Energy in relation to planned future drilling activity have been submitted to the Falkland Islands Government. The EISs cover licences PL023, PL024, PL032 and PL033.\n\n\nNB: This statement has been approved by the Company's geological staff who include David Bodecott (Exploration Director), who is a Member of Petroleum Exploration Society of Great Britain (PESGB) and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) with over 30 years of experience in petroleum exploration and management, for the purpose of the Guidance Note for Mining, Oil and Gas Companies issued by the London Stock Exchange in respect of AIM companies, which outline standards of disclosure for mineral projects. \n\nFor further information, please contact:\n\nRockhopper Exploration plc www.rockhopperexploration.co.uk \nSam Moody - Managing Director 01722 414 419\n\nAquila Financial Ltd www.aquila-financial.com \nPeter Reilly 0118 978 4100\n\nTeathers 020 7426 9000\nTom Hulme \n\nNotes to editors\n\nwww.rockhopperexploration.co.uk \n\nThe Rockhopper Group started trading in February 2004 to invest in and carry out an offshore oil exploration programme to the north of the Falkland Islands....