Form 4 Filing for EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP

This Form 4 filing details a transaction by Phil E. Mulacek, a 10% owner, director, and officer of EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP. On September 10, 2026, Mulacek acquired a Convertible Note Due 2028 with a total value of $3,250,000. This note is convertible into 1,145,173 shares of Common Stock, with a conversion price of $2.838 per share. The note matures on March 10, 2028. The transaction was reported on September 16, 2026.