The Philippines Department of Energy has granted an extension of Sub Phase 4 of Service Contract 55 for a period of 12 months, Otto Energy Ltd. said in a press release. Sub Phase 4 will now expire on Dec. 23, 2015.

The company is continuing its farm-out process to secure quality joint venturers to participate in the drilling of the Hawkeye-1 exploration well.

Planning and preparation for drilling of Hawkeye in 2015 has commenced, including steps for the acquisition of critical path long lead items.