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[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 5764Z Rockhopper Exploration plc 24 September 2009 \n \n\n\n\n\n24 September 2009\n\n\nEnvironmental Impact Assessment Update\n\n\nRockhopper Exploration plc (AIM : RKH) the North Falkland Basin oil and gas explorer, is pleased to announce that the Environmental Impact Statements it submitted in relation to planned drilling on its North Falkland Basin licences have been approved by the Falkland Islands Government. This approval is subject to the further approval by the Mineral Resources Committee of an Operational Addendum which will be submitted once the rig details and timing of drilling campaign are formally finalised.\n\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 979 4100\n\nCanaccord Adams Limited\nJeffrey Auld / Eli Colby 020 7050 6500\nHenry Fitzgerald-O'Connor\n\n\nNotes to editors\n\nwww.rockhopperexploration.co.uk \n\nThe Rockhopper Group started trading in F...