Empire Oil & Gas NL announced an initial prospective resource estimate for the North Erregulla Deep prospect. Prospective resource estimate (mid-case) for the North Erregulla Deep prospect of 55 bcf gas and 3.55 mmbbls oil. Single vertical well at North Erregulla Deep expected to test both the shallow oil and deep gas potential of the Lockyer North Erregulla trend. Drilling North Erregulla Deep or Lockyer Deep is anticipated to commence in fourth quarter subject to partner and regulatory approval and funding.