"On January 3rd 2015, AM is scheduled to fly out to sign off on...

"On January 3rd 2015, AM is scheduled to fly out to sign off on the agreement."

i took this to mean the Joint Operating Agreement. We had differentiated between the two. Xmas/New Year out of the way. Apex stating that they are preparing to mobilise on execution of the JOA.

Source: Phone call to QPN 5th Dec 2015.

it was also stated that the fact that the KPECL were the owners who had control of the area concerned would make things more straight forward.
IMHO the KPECL is a well governed company that follows best practice in the interests of the future of its young people through scholarships and generating non royalty based incomes. Check out their website. I feel the KPECL deserves our thanks and respect.

Merry Christmas and a positive New Year. Cheers.