UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	September 22, 2023 5:00 P.M.

Form:	S-3
CIK: 0000887396 Company Name: EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP File Number: 333-274327
CIK: 0001993046 Company Name: Empire Louisiana LLC File Number: 333-274327-13
CIK: 0001993043 Company Name: Empire ND Acquisition LLC File Number: 333-274327-12
CIK: 0001993047 Company Name: Empire New Mexico LLC File Number: 333-274327-11
CIK: 0001993041 Company Name: Empire North Dakota LLC File Number: 333-274327-10
CIK: 0001993040 Company Name: Empire Northwest Shelf LLC File Number: 333-274327-09
CIK: 0001993039 Company Name: Empire Texas LLC File Number: 333-274327-08
CIK: 0001993045 Company Name: Empire EMSU LLC File Number: 333-274327-07
CIK: 0001993048 Company Name: Empire EMSU-B LLC File Number: 333-274327-06
CIK: 0001993044 Company Name: Empire AGU LLC File Number: 333-274327-05
CIK: 0001993042 Company Name: Empire NM Assets LLC File Number: 333-274327-04
CIK: 0001993038 Company Name: Empire Texas GP LLC File Number: 333-274327-03
CIK: 0001993037 Company Name: Empire Texas Operating LLC File Number: 333-274327-02
CIK: 0001993240 Company Name: Pardus Oil & Gas Operating, LP File Number: 333-274327-01