US: 88 Energy provides Umiat oil field update 04 Aug 2021 Highlights Further studies conducted in conjunction with the Merlin-1 post well testing and analysis have identified additional upside at the Umiat oil field. Approval from BLM to defer Umiat Year 2 Unit well commitment by 24 months to 31 August 2023. Deferral allows for optimisation of full field development plan, including evaluation of potential synergies with Project Peregrine plans. Studies underway to review historical Umiat oil field development plans have identified potential cost savings on planned development CAPEX. 88 Energy has provided an update related to the Umiat oil field, located on the North Slope of Alaska.