Sky Quarry's 180-Million-Barrel Oil Sands Asset Subject to RFP for Accelerated Commercialization
Rhea-AI Summary
Sky Quarry (NASDAQ:SKYQ) has issued an RFP to attract partners to accelerate development of its ~180-million-barrel oil sands resource at the fully permitted PR Spring facility in Utah.
The PR Spring site covers ~5,900 acres, includes a constructed processing facility with about $60 million prior investment, and is supported by prior engineering work showing ~1.5 million tons/year processing capacity, an expected production cost of ~$35 per barrel, and an estimated 2,000 barrels per day heavy oil capacity when developed. Sky Quarry holds 100% working interest and estimates incremental CapEx of $4–$5 million to reach production readiness. The company highlights potential integration with its Nevada Foreland Refinery.
Positive
- Resource scale: ~180 million barrels oil sands
- Permitted site: PR Spring fully permitted and infrastructure-backed
- Prior investment: ~$60 million in constructed processing facility
- Low incremental CapEx: $4–$5 million estimated to reach production readiness
- Integration potential: Link to Nevada Foreland Refinery for refining pathway
Negative
- Exploration classification: PR Spring remains an exploration-stage property
- Modest initial output: Estimated ~2,000 barrels per day production capacity
- Development reliant on partners: Company seeking farmout to accelerate commercialization
News Market Reaction – SKYQ
In the May 4 session, SKYQ gained 0.34%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +20.1% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -18.6% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 26 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | Asset RFP launch | Positive | +6.3% | Announced RFP to accelerate commercialization of PR Spring oil sands asset. |
| Apr 23 | Policy positioning | Positive | -13.8% | Highlighted benefit from U.S. policy focus on domestic refining capacity. |
| Apr 02 | Refinery value focus | Positive | +101.6% | Framed Nevada refinery as strategic amid high Brent and capacity cuts. |
| Mar 13 | Stock split details | Neutral | +3.1% | Clarified CUSIP and mechanics following the 1-for-8 reverse stock split. |
| Mar 05 | Reverse stock split | Negative | -37.7% | Announced 1-for-8 reverse split to help regain Nasdaq price compliance. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent SKYQ news has generally seen price reactions align with the perceived tone of the announcements, with only one notable divergence.
Over the last few months, Sky Quarry has highlighted its strategic assets and corporate actions. On April 29, 2026, it announced an RFP to monetize its ~180 million barrel PR Spring asset, which saw a 6.27% gain. Earlier refinery-focused updates on April 2, 2026 tied to Brent above $110 coincided with a 101.58% move. By contrast, policy-related commentary on April 23, 2026 led to a -13.8% decline. A 1-for-8 reverse split on March 5, 2026 was followed by a -37.74% drop.
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(This release supersedes the version issued on April 29, 2026, and includes additional detail on the partnership structure in response to questions received.)
WOODS CROSS, UT / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / Sky Quarry Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYQ) ("Sky Quarry" or the "Company"), an integrated energy and environmental remediation company, announced today that it is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to engage partners seeking to accelerate development and commercialization of its ~180-million-barrel¹ oil sands resource at its fully permitted PR Spring facility in Utah. The PR Spring asset spans approximately 5,900 acres and includes a constructed processing facility representing approximately
The PR Spring asset is supported by prior engineering and feasibility work that outlines meaningful production potential at scale, including:
~1.5 million tons per year of feedstock processing capacity (August Brown, LLC feasibility study, October 2022)
Expected production cost of approximately
$35 per barrel~2,000 barrels¹ per day of heavy oil production capacity upon development
Based on the scale of the opportunity and Sky Quarry's
PR Spring is located near Vernal, Utah, in the Uinta Basin, one of the primary oil and natural gas producing regions in the Western United States. The Company believes the facility requires only incremental capital - estimated at
Permitted, production-ready projects are increasingly attractive in the current environment, which is experiencing refinery closures across California and the broader Western United States, tightening fuel supply, and growing demand for domestic resource development.
"We have been making steady progress at PR Spring to better position the asset for production. Although PR Spring is classified as an exploration stage property, potential partners should expect limited exploration risk, as we are developing a permitted surface mine with oil in place rather than conducting frontier exploration," said Marcus Laun, Chief Executive Officer of Sky Quarry. "Through this RFP process, we are looking to engage with partners who recognize both the scale of the resource and the urgency of bringing additional supply online. We believe that owning a large-scale oil sands resource with existing infrastructure at PR Spring represents a meaningful advantage in this constrained environment."
Sky Quarry's platform includes its Nevada-based Foreland Refinery, the only permitted refinery in the state, creating a potential integrated pathway from resource to refined product in a supply-constrained Western fuel market.
Interested parties may contact jennifer@skyquarry.com for additional information about the RFP.
About Sky Quarry Inc.
Sky Quarry is an oil production and refining company that operates the Foreland Refinery, a regional facility producing diesel, vacuum gas oil (VGO), naphtha, and liquid paving asphalt for Western U.S. markets. The Company is also advancing its PR Spring development in Utah, focused on technologies to recover hydrocarbons from oil-saturated sands and soils and consumer waste, including asphalt shingles, using its proprietary ECOSolv process. This closed-loop technology aims to enable efficient oil recovery while reducing landfill waste and supporting domestic energy production. For more information, please visit www.skyquarry.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements about the Company's plans and strategy, future financial and/or operating results and projections, future developments in the industry and the potential impact of regulations. All statements other than statements of historical fact may constitute forward-looking statements. The statements may be identified by words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate," "will," "project," "potential," "may," "can," "if," or words of similar meaning. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions of management, many of which are beyond the Company's control, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described explicitly or implicitly in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and circumstances or otherwise. You are urged to carefully review and consider the cautionary statements and the Company's other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings made with the SEC.
Investor Relations
Jennifer Standley
Director of Investor Relations
ir@skyquarry.com
¹ The PR Spring lands are classified as an exploration stage property, and the Company does not have any proven reserves on its leases at the PR Spring Facility. The estimated resources described herein do not qualify as, and should not be confused with, reserves.
SOURCE: Sky Quarry
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