88 Energy Limited engages in the exploration of oil and gas properties in the United States. The company holds a 64% working interest in the Icewine project, which covers an area of approximately 486,000 acres located in North Slope of Alaska, the United States. It also holds a 100% working interest in the Yukon Gold leases covering an area of approximately 15,235 acres located on the eastern border of the Central North Slope of Alaska. In addition, it holds rights to 36% working interest in Western Blocks project, which covers an area of approximately 22,711 acres located in Alaska. The company was formerly known as Tangiers Petroleum Limited and changed its name to 88 Energy Limited in February 2015. 88 Energy Limited was incorporated in 1996 and is based in West Perth, Australia.