don't upset ministry oil and gas in kazakhstan

Extract from:

http://www.rigzone.com/news/article.asp?a_id=96280

"Max Petroleum has received a letter from the Ministry of Oil and Gas of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("MOG") notifying the Company of the termination of its subsoil use license for the Astrakhanskiy Block in Western Kazakhstan (the "Astrakhanskiy License") due to the Company's failure to comply with the work obligations stipulated under the License. The letter does not affect the Company's principal asset, the Blocks A&E license area.

The Company believes the MOG's position reflects a broader policy change regarding the treatment of subsoil use licenses behind in their work obligations. The Company had already decided not to drill an exploration well on the block without a partner and has obtained assurances from its senior lender, Macquarie Bank Limited, and the holders of greater than 85% of its convertible bond holders that a termination of the Astrakhanskiy License would not constitute an event of default under the Company's outstanding debt agreements. Accordingly, the Company does not believe the MOG's action will have any material adverse affect on its liquidity, financial condition or prospects. Nevertheless, the Company believes the MOG's action is premature and is consulting with counsel and arranging discussions with the MOG to consider its alternatives."

The story shows that Macquarie Bank is still involved in Kazakhstan. JPR previously had a $40 or 50M facility arranged with Macquarie for expansion.

And! don't miss out on drilling deadlines or MOG will get you...