Jan 27 (Reuters) - 88 Energy Ltd 88E.AX :
* 88 ENERGY LTD - OPERATIONS UPDATE-88E.AX
* 88 ENERGY LTD- REFERS TO PERMIT TO DRILL FOR UPCOMING MERLIN-1 WELL
* 88 ENERGY- RECEIVED CONFIRMATION FROM ALASKA BRANCH OF BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR LAND AND MINERALS INTENDS TO SIGN PERMIT
* 88 ENERGY LTD- FIELD OPERATIONS WILL NOW RECOMMENCE IN NEXT FEW DAYS AFTER A 6 DAY DELAY