Empire Petroleum Stock Price, News & Analysis

Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP) has secured a unanimous victory from the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission (NMOCD) regarding its rights to the Residual Oil Zone (ROZ) in the Eunice Monument South Unit (EMSU). The Commission's ruling confirms Empire's exclusive rights to produce from the ROZ in the Grayburg and San Andres formations and approves a three-year CO₂ enhanced oil recovery (EOR) pilot project.

The Commission has denied multiple injection well applications from Goodnight Midstream Permian and suspended operations on four existing wells. Empire plans to pursue motions to revoke permits from other third-party saltwater disposal operators while advancing litigation for trespass and damages.

Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP) reported Q2 2025 results, with net production of 2,357 barrels of oil equivalent per day (Boe/d), a 15% increase from Q1 2025. The company posted total product revenue of $8.7 million and a net loss of $5.1 million ($0.15 per share), primarily due to lower commodity prices.

Key developments include progress in the Enhanced Oil Recovery program in North Dakota, preparation for drilling operations in Texas starting Q4 2025, and a Rights Offering to raise $5.0 million in gross proceeds. The company's production mix comprises 63% oil, 19% natural gas liquids, and 18% natural gas.

Despite operational improvements, financial performance was impacted by a 12% decrease in realized oil prices compared to Q1 2025 and a 23% decrease versus Q2 2024. The company maintained $2.3 million in cash and $4.0 million available on its credit facility as of June 30, 2025.

Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP) has announced key changes to its previously announced rights offering aimed at raising up to $5.0 million in gross proceeds. The company has extended the expiration date to August 18, 2025 and clarified the unit subscription price to $0.07367 per unit, adjusted from the previous $5.30.

Each subscription right allows holders to purchase units consisting of 0.0139 shares of common stock and one warrant exercisable for 0.0136 shares at $5.46 per whole share. Stockholders must hold at least 72 shares to purchase one whole share. Chairman Phil E. Mulacek has indicated his intention to fully participate in the offering and exercise his over-subscription rights.

Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP), an oil and gas company operating in multiple states, has announced an extension of its previously announced rights offering expiration date to July 30, 2025. The company aims to raise up to $5.0 million in gross proceeds, including $2.5 million from warrant exercises.

The rights offering allows stockholders of record as of July 10, 2025, to receive one subscription right per share held, with each right enabling the purchase of one unit at $5.30. Each unit consists of 0.0139 shares of common stock and one warrant exercisable for 0.0136 shares at $5.46 per share. Chairman Phil E. Mulacek has indicated his intention to fully participate in the offering and exercise his over-subscription rights.

Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP), an oil and gas company operating in multiple states, has initiated its previously announced rights offering to raise up to $5.0 million in gross proceeds. The offering includes up to $2.5 million from warrant exercises.

Shareholders as of July 10, 2025, will receive one subscription right per share held, allowing them to purchase units at $5.30 each. Each unit comprises 0.0139 shares of common stock and one warrant exercisable for 0.0136 shares at $5.46 per share. The rights offering expires on July 25, 2025. Chairman Phil E. Mulacek has indicated his intention to fully participate in the offering and exercise his over-subscription rights.

Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP), an oil and gas company operating in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas, and Louisiana, has announced a rights offering to raise up to $5.0 million in gross proceeds, including $2.5 million from warrant exercises.

The company has set July 10, 2025 as the record date for the rights offering. Shareholders will receive one subscription right per common share owned, allowing them to purchase units at $5.30 each. Each unit consists of 0.0139 shares of common stock and one warrant to purchase 0.0136 additional shares. If fully subscribed, the offering will result in approximately 471,698 new common shares and potential for 457,875 additional shares through warrant exercise.

The rights offering is scheduled to expire on July 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Shareholders who fully exercise their rights will have over-subscription privileges, subject to proration.

Empire Petroleum (EP) reported challenging Q1 2025 results with a net loss of $4.2 million ($0.12 per share) and negative Adjusted EBITDA of $0.6 million. Total product revenue was $9.0 million, down 12% year-over-year. Net production averaged 2,049 Boe/d (65% oil). Key operational highlights include: - Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) efforts in North Dakota showed promising initial results, increasing production from 80 bbls/d to over 1,200 bbls/d - Operations faced setbacks from extreme winter conditions and technical issues, causing a 75% temporary decrease in production - Texas region evaluation completed, with plans to initiate drilling operations in H2 2025 - Progress in New Mexico litigation against illegal wastewater disposal, which has impacted results by over $30 million since May 2021 The company ended Q1 with $1.1 million in cash and $7.8 million available on its credit facility. Capital expenditures were $2.7 million, primarily focused on North Dakota operations.

Empire Petroleum (EP) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, highlighting a 22% year-over-year increase in Q4-2024 oil production to 1,581 Bbl/d, with total production reaching 2,356 Boe/d. The company reported full-year 2024 revenue of $44.0 million but faced a net loss of $16.2 million ($0.54 per share).

Key developments include successful Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) initiatives in North Dakota, with initial results showing a 700% increase in Starbuck production. Year-end 2024 proved reserves stood at 9.2 MMBoe with a standardized measure of $98.4 million. The company completed two oversubscribed rights offerings in 2024, raising $20.7 million and $10.0 million, and increased its revolving credit facility from $10.0 million to $20.0 million.

Empire Petroleum has amended its Revolver Loan Agreement with Equity Bank, doubling the total principal commitment from $10 million to $20 million through December 29, 2026. The company currently has approximately $8.4 million borrowed on the facility, which is secured by assets from Empire North Dakota and Empire ND Acquisition subsidiaries. This increase follows the company's successful completion of an oversubscribed $10 million rights offering earlier this year and will provide additional financial resources for North Dakota development initiatives.