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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001072613-25-000641
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		14
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20250815
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250815
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250815

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000887396
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		EIN:				731238709
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-16653
		FILM NUMBER:		251224610

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2200 S. UTICA PLACE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 150
		CITY:			TULSA
		STATE:			OK
		ZIP:			74114
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(539) 444-8002

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		STREET 1:		2200 S. UTICA PLACE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 150
		CITY:			TULSA
		STATE:			OK
		ZIP:			74114

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AMERICOMM RESOURCES CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19951115

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AMERICOMM CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930328
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center; background-color: white"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt; background-color: white"><B>Empire
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<P STYLE="font: 11pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>TULSA,
OK &ndash; (August 15, 2025) &ndash; Empire Petroleum (NYSE American: EP) </B>(&ldquo;Empire&rdquo; or the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;), an
oil and gas company with producing assets in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas, and Louisiana, announced the New Mexico Oil Conservation
Commission (&ldquo;NMOCD&rdquo; or the &ldquo;Commission&rdquo;) has issued a unanimous and favorable ruling regarding the Company&rsquo;s
rights to the Residual Oil Zone (&ldquo;ROZ&rdquo;) in the Eunice Monument South Unit (&ldquo;EMSU&rdquo;) Unitized Interval in Lea County,
New Mexico.</FONT></P>

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four years of expenditures, Empire received the Commission&rsquo;s unanimous decision at a public hearing on August 14, 2025, affirming
the existence of a ROZ in the Grayburg and San Andres formations within the EMSU and confirming Empire&rsquo;s exclusive rights to produce
the ROZ under the 1984 Commission Order. The Commission is allowing Empire the opportunity to implement a CO<SUB>2</SUB> enhanced oil
recovery (&ldquo;EOR&rdquo;) pilot project over the next three years.</FONT></P>

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Commission further found that, while Empire did not prove immediate correlative rights impairment in the Grayburg from neighboring operators&rsquo;
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this outcome, Empire intends to proceed with Motions to Revoke existing permits granted to the remaining third-party saltwater disposal
operators disposing wastewater into the EMSU and Unitized Interval of the Arrowhead Grayburg Unit, while concurrently advancing litigation
for trespass and damages.</FONT></P>

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are extremely pleased with this unanimous decision, which marks a significant regulatory win for Empire and reinforces our position in
New Mexico,&rdquo; said Phil Mulacek, Chairman of the Board. &ldquo;It paves the way for us to move forward with CO<SUB>2</SUB> development
to unlock the capacity for sustained production in the ROZ and upper zones, while also safeguarding our assets from activities that threaten
their value.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

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Morrisett, President and CEO, added, &ldquo;This outcome reflects years of dedicated work by our employees, legal team, and consultants,
and I want to thank them for their tireless efforts in protecting and advancing our New Mexico position. We also want to thank the NMOCD
for its thorough review of the facts and its unanimous decision. We take seriously our fiduciary responsibility to our shareholders and
remain committed to realizing the long-term value we see in the EMSU assets. This decision gives us a clear path forward to responsibly
develop these resources and position Empire for sustained growth and returns.&rdquo;</FONT></P>

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Petroleum Corporation is a publicly traded, Tulsa-based oil and gas company with current producing assets in New Mexico, North Dakota,
Montana, Texas, and Louisiana. Management is focused on organic growth and targeted acquisitions of proved developed assets with synergies
with their existing portfolio of wells. More information about Empire can be found at&nbsp;<FONT STYLE="color: Blue"><U>www.empirepetroleumcorp.com</U></FONT>.</FONT></P>

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539-444-8002<BR>
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  <TD STYLE="width: 33%"><P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; background-color: white"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Kali Carter</FONT></P>

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Investor Relations Manager<BR>
918-995-5046<BR>
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<P STYLE="text-align: justify; margin: 0; font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements involve a
wide variety of risks and uncertainties, and include, without limitations, statements with respect to the Company&rsquo;s estimates, strategy,
and prospects. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which are disclosed in the Company&rsquo;s reports filed
with the SEC, including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and its other filings with the SEC. Readers and investors
are cautioned that the Company&rsquo;s actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements due
to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, future commodity prices, the Company&rsquo;s ability to acquire productive oil
and/or gas properties or to successfully drill and complete oil and/or gas wells on such properties, general economic conditions both
domestically and abroad, including inflation, tariffs and interest rates, uncertainties associated with legal and regulatory matters,
and other risks and uncertainties related to the conduct of business by the Company. Other than as required by applicable securities laws,
the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events
or circumstances, changes in expectations, or otherwise.</FONT></P>
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<td class="text">2200
S. Utica Place<span></span>
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<td class="text">Suite 150<span></span>
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<td class="text">OK<span></span>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Area code of city</p></div>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>For the EDGAR submission types of Form 8-K: the date of the report, the date of the earliest event reported; for the EDGAR submission types of Form N-1A: the filing date; for all other submission types: the end of the reporting or transition period. The format of the date is YYYY-MM-DD.</p></div>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word 'Other'.</p></div>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Address Line 1 such as Attn, Building Name, Street Name</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Address Line 2 such as Street or Suite number</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Name of the City or Town</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Code for the postal or zip code</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Name of the state or province.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Indicate if registrant meets the emerging growth company criteria.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Commission file number. The field allows up to 17 characters. The prefix may contain 1-3 digits, the sequence number may contain 1-8 digits, the optional suffix may contain 1-4 characters, and the fields are separated with a hyphen.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Two-character EDGAR code representing the state or country of incorporation.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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