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Morocco Operational Update
Sound Energy PLC has announced significant operational progress in Morocco, with both wells TE-6 and TE-7 successfully commissioned for the Tendrara Gas Gathering System, a major milestone for the Phase I development. The company is also preparing to commission gas-fired power generation units, which will utilize natural gas to reduce operating costs and emissions. Furthermore, the Anoual Exploration Permits have been extended to September 7, 2028, with a commitment to drill one exploration well, and Sound Energy's share of drilling costs for the M5 well is capped at US$2.57 million. The company continues to review funding options for bridging finance to first gas. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n26 January 2026\n \nSound Energy PLC\n\n(\"Sound Energy\", the \"Company\" and together with its subsidiary undertakings the \"Group\")\n \nMorocco Operational Update - Tendrara Development and Anoual Exploration Permits\n \nSound Energy PLC (AIM: SOU), the AIM quoted transition energy company, is pleased to announce the following operational update on the Tendrara Phase I Production Concession and Anoual Exploration Permits.\n \nTendrara Gas Gathering System Commissioning\nFurther to our announcement of 8 December 2025 regarding commencement of initial commissioning activities for the TE-5 Horst development, the Operator, Mana Energy Ltd, has informed the Company that both wells (TE-6 and TE-7) have now been successfully and safely flowed to commission and their respective parts of the Gas Gathering System (GGS) tested. The wellheads of these wells are approximately 2 km apart. The GGS consists of the wellheads, flowlines, choke valves, heat exchangers, liquid drop-out vessels and flares, so it is a major milestone to have this section of the surface facilities completed and tested in full.\n \nTendrara Gas Fired Power Generation\nThe Tendrara site has nine high-performance engines, designed to meet the operational power requirements of the site. These consist of seven 2,260 kVA gas engines and two 1,600 kVA diesel engines, all of which have been integrated into containerised systems, ensuring an uninterrupted energy supply in extreme desert conditions of up to 47 degrees Celsius. In the coming weeks, the gas-fired generators will be commissioned and tested using natural gas from one of the Tendrara Phase 1 development wells (following the separation of liquids), potentially displacing more costly diesel which will have the benefit of reducing operating costs and Scope 1 emissions.\n \nAnoual Exploration Permits Extension\nThe Company is also pleased to report that the Minister for Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, and the Minister of the Economy and Finance have approved an extension to the Company's Anoual Exploration Permits.\n \nThe Anoual Exploration Permits (the \"Exploration Permits\") cover 8,873 km2 in Eastern Morocco in which the Company holds a 27.5% non-operating interest, Morocco's Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (\"ONHYM\") holds a 25% non-o...