Hurricane Energy (HUR LN): Interim results, significant downgrade at Lancaster | Pharos Energy (PHAR LN): Two-year extension granted at TGT field, Vietnam | Nostra Terra Oil and Gas (NTOG LN): Accretive acquisition confirmed, potentially more to come
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PetroTal (PTAL LN)C; Target price £0.40: Important development in Peru – On August 28, 2020, the Government of Peru announced a Supreme Decree approving the financial Gap Closure Plan within a number of provinces in northeast Peru, including Loreto, the area where PetroTal operates the Bretana oil field. The decree provides for a six year financial commitment of approximately US$1.7 bn to the communities. This is important as the decree specifically addresses the local community participation criteria, that have been a recurrent key area of contention for years with some communities in Peru. US$46 mm will be designated for economic development of the localities over the next four months by the Peruvian government. Since the announcement of the Decree, government and municipality representatives have been consulting with the community representatives . After meeting with the Bretana community in the coming days, it is expected that PetroTal will restart oil production shortly thereafter. IN OTHER NEWS ________________________________________ AMERICAS 88 Energy (88E LN/AU): Update in Alaska – The final petrophysical interpretation from the recently drilled Charlie-1 well provides an increase in net pay from 280’ to 398’, with the largest contribution coming from the Lima discoveries in the Seabee Formation. These improvements are despite using higher cut-offs for both reservoir and net pay. Alvopetro (ALV CN): Update in Brazil - In August, total sales were 1,867 boe/d. Total aggregate gross prospective resources identified at the B1 prospect (block 183) and the C1 prospect (block 182) are estimated at 59.4 bcf. Echo Energy (ECHO LN): Operating update in Argentina - Net 2020 production at Santa Cruz Sur over the period 1 January to 7 September was 2,040 boe/d. Exxon Mobil (XOM US): New discovery in Guyana - ExxonMobil has made its 18th discovery at the Redtail-1 well on the Stabroek Block with 70 meters of high-quality oil bearing sandstone. Total (FP FP): Dropping operatorship of Brazilian exploration blocks – Total is resigning from its role of operator for five exploration blocks, located in the Foz do Amazonas Basin. These exploration blocks are referenced as FZA-M-57, FZA-M-86, FZA-M-88, FZA-M-125 and FZA-M-127. Westmount Energy (WTE LN): Increasing stake in JHI Associates - Westmount has purchased 1.55 mm common shares in JHI by way of the issue of 18.3 mm new ordinary shares in Westmount, which will represent approximately 12.7% of Westmount's enlarged issued share capital. JHI holds a 17.5% carried interest in the Canje Block, offshore Guyana, where ExxonMobil is the operator. At the completion of the transaction, Westmount will hold 6.9% in JHI. ASIA PACIFIC Hibiscus Petroleum: Raising ~ US$480 mm to acquire upstream assets – Hibiscus is raising up to US$480 mm from a private placement of convertible redeemable preference shares to acquire oil and gas assets. Jadestone Energy: 1H20 results – 1H20 WI production in Australia was 12,116 bbl/d. Net cash at the end of June was US$78.3 mm. FY20 production guidance has been reduced to 11.0–12.5 mbbl/d from 12.0-14.0 mbbl/d previously, as a result of a slowdown in well interventions. Jadestone reiterated its FY20 capex guidance of US$30 35 mm. A maiden interim dividend of 0.54 US cents/share has been declared, representing a total distribution of US$2.5 mm, in line with the lower end of the FY guidance of US$7.5–12.5 mm, split approximately one-third/two-thirds between interim/final. The company anticipates to be debt free by the end of 1Q21. Most approvals are now in place with regards to the New Zealand acquisition and Jadestone expects final government approvals in 4Q20 post the upcoming general election. In Vietnam, discussions are continuing with the government on the FDP and a future gas sales agreement. EUROPE Hurricane Energy (HUR LN): Reserves downgrade in the UK – 2P reserves have been reduced from 30.7 mmbbl to 9.4 mmbbl (as of 01/09/2020) with 2C contingent resources cut from 486 mmbbl to 58 mmbbl at Lancaster and from 565 mmbbl to 45 mmbbl at Lincoln. Lancaster EPS production for September to December 2020 is expected to average 12,000-14,000 bbl/d. The company held net debt of US$123 mm at the end of June. Reabold Resources (RBD LN) and ADX Energy (ADX AU): Partner not farming in Romania assets? – Tamaska Oil & Gas has decided not to proceed with the farmin transaction relating to the EX-10 Parta Exploration licence in Western Romania held by Danube Petroleum (49% ADX, 51% Reabold). Tamaska does not intend to proceed with the planned acquisition of 3D exploration seismic. Serica Energy (SQZ LN): 1H20 results – 1H20 production in the UK North Sea was 21,600 boe/d. First gas at Columbus continues to be expected by the end of 2021. Serica held £101 mm in cash at the end of June. The Parkmead Group (PMG LN): Licence awards in the UK – Parkmead has been offered 50% WI in Blocks 14/20g & 15/16g situated in the Central North Sea, adjacent to Parkmead's extensive Greater Perth Area. Two further licences have been offered to Parkmead as part of the 32nd Round. Block 14/20c (Parkmead 100%) is located in the Central North Sea and contains extensions to the Lowlander oil field and the Fynn Beauly oil discovery. Block 42/28g (Parkmead 100%) is situated in the Southern North Sea near the Tolmount gas discovery. FORMER SOVIET UNION Cadogan Petroleum (CAD LN): 1H20 results – 1H20 production in Ukraine was 230 bbl/d. The company held US$11.6 mm in cash at the end of June. MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Chariot Oil & Gas (CHAR LN): Resources update in Morocco – Anchois is now expected to hold 361 bcf of contingent resources (2C) and 690 bcf of prospective resources (P50). Energean (ENOG LN): 1H20 results – 1H20 pro forma production (including Edison E&P) was 52.1 mboe/d, with FY20 production guidance unchanged at 44.5 - 51.5 mboe/d. The acquisition of Edison E&P is expected to be completed during 4Q20. The FY20 pro forma capex guidance has been reduced by US$75-125 mm to US$635 - 705 mm, primarily due to (i) the rescheduling of expected milestone payments under the Karish EPCIC contract; and (ii) expected timing of capital expenditure on Edison E&P in Egypt. Net debt at the end of June was US$597 mm. ShaMaran Petroleum (SNM CN): Receives payment from Kurdistan – ShaMaran has received a net payment of US$6.5 mm from the Kurdistan Regional Government for Atrush oil sales invoice entitlements for the month of July 2020. Tethys Oil (TETY SS): Production update in Oman – WI production in August was 10.8 mbbl/d. Zenith Energy (ZEN LN): Acquisition in Tunisia – Zenith is acquiring a 26% interest in the North Kairouan permit and the Sidi El Kilani Concession, which contains the Sidi El Kilani oilfield for US$0.3 mm. SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA Africa Oil (AOI/SS CN): Extension of Kenya licences – The partners on the 10BB and 13T licences have been given the right to extend the second exploration period until 31 December 2020, with a further extension until 31 Dec 2021. Kosmos Energy (KOS US/ LN): Selling frontier exploration assets for US$100-200 mm – Kosmos is selling interests in blocks offshore São Tomé & Príncipe, Suriname, Namibia, and South Africa to Shell. The consideration consists of an upfront cash payment of ~US$100 mm, plus contingent payments of US$50 mm payable upon each commercial discovery from the first four exploration wells drilled across the assets, capped at US$100 mm in aggregate. Three of the four wells are currently planned for 2021. Tullow Oil (TLW LN): 1H20 results – 1H20 production was 77 mboe/d. Net debt at the end of June was US$3.0 bn. FY20 production guidance has been narrowed from 71-78 mbbl/d to 73-77 mbbl/d following good well performance in Ghana. During 1H20, Jubilee and TEN produced 84,700 bbl/d and 50,900 bbl/d gross respectively. This strong performance is a result of (1) increased gas offtake nominations, (2) permission to temporarily increase flaring, (3) higher than forecast facility uptime of over 95% at both FPSOs and (3) greater reliability and redundancy in the water injection facilities on the Jubilee FPSO. The Ntomme-09 production well came on stream in August and is adding c.5,000 bbl/d gross to TEN oil production. FY20 free cash flow is forecast to break even at the current Brent forward curve. The semi-annual RBL debt capacity redetermination is expected to complete in early October 2020. The next redetermination will be in January 2021. Drilling of the Goliathberg-Voltzberg North well in Block 47, Suriname, is planned for 1Q21.
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Technical review update; H1 2020 results
Companies: Hurricane Energy Plc
SDX Energy (SDX LN): H1 2020 results, production reaches record levels | Hurricane Energy (HUR LN): New CEO appointment
Companies: SDX Energy Plc Hurricane Energy Plc
Hurricane’s technical committee has concluded that there is a reasonable probability that the oil water contact (OWC) in the Lancaster field is shallower than the range of OWCs estimated in the 2017 competent person’s report (CPR) by RPS Energy. As a result, the company believes there is a risk that the estimated reserves for the Lancaster early production system (EPS) and the contingent resources across the West of Shetland portfolio will be materially downgraded. Given the range of outcomes which could emerge from the technical review, and less than a month to the interim results on 11 September 2020, we believe suspending our valuation is a prudent move until there is further clarity on reserves, resources and remedial actions being considered to mitigate potential reserve downgrades.
GeoPark (GRPK US)C; Target price US$20: Cash tax reduction and high impact drilling– The only item of interest in the 2Q20 financials was the fact that GeoPark did not pay any cash tax in 2Q20 (we were carrying a payment of US$40 mm). This explains why the cash balance at the end of June was so much higher than we expected at the time of the 2Q20 operating update in July). This also reflects important positive changes in Colombia. First, US$20-25 mm cash taxes in 2020 have been deferred to 2021 leaving only US$15-20 mm due in 2H20. In addition, Colombia is accelerating the reimbursement of income tax credits. GeoPark has already collected US$15 mm in July that will offset the remaining 2H20 cash tax. Overall in 2020, the company could potentially obtain a total refund of US$25 mm of income tax (out of which US$15 mm is firm and collected in July) plus US$15-20 mm of VAT. The key wells to focus on in 2H20 will be the 1-2 wells to be drilled at CPO-5 (GeoPark WI: 30%). While these wells are expected to increase production, they will also allow the company to start derisking the exploration upside associated with the block. The first well will be a development/appraisal well in Indico where the oil water contact has not been encountered yet. The second well is an exploration well at Aguila targeting the same play concept. The share price continues to trade at ~45% discount to our Core NAV of ~US$19 per share. Overall there could be 350-700 mmboe gross prospective resources across its Llanos blocks (including CPO-5). Our target price of US$20 per share reflects our ReNAV and attributes only ~US$1 per share to exploration. It represents over 100% upside to the current levels. IN OTHER NEWS ________________________________________ AMERICAS Frontera Energy (FEC CN): 2Q20 results | Gran Tierra (GTE LN/US/CN): 2Q20 results | i3 Energy (I3E LN): Acquisition of Canadian assets and £30 mm funding | Maha Energy (MAHA-A SS): Production update in Brazil | Parex Resources (PXT CN): 2Q20 results ASIA PACIFIC Pharos Energy (PHAR LN): Licence extension in Vietnam and RBL confirmation EUROPE bp (BP LN): 2Q20 results and change of strategy | Hurricane Energy (HUR LN): Technical update in the UK | Neptune Energy: Discovery in Norway | Spirit Energy: Dry hole in Norway MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Genel Energy (GENL LN): 1H20 results SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA Kosmos Energy (KOS US/LN): 2Q20 results | San Leon Energy (SLE LN): Acquires 10% Interest In new Nigerian oil export system | Vaalco Energy (EGY LN/US): 2Q20 results EVENTS TO WATCH NEXT WEEK ________________________________________ 10/08/2020: Diversified Gas & Oil (DGOC LN) – 2Q20 results 11/08/2020: JKX Oil & Gas (JKX LN) – 2Q20 results 13/08/2020: Africa oil (AOI CN/SS) – 2Q20 results
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Hurricane Energy (HUR LN): Material resource downgrade expected at Lancaster | Genel Energy (GENL LN): 1H20 results underline Genel’s financial flexibility
Companies: Hurricane Energy Plc Genel Energy Plc
Technical review and operational update
Companies: JSE HUR RDSA
PetroTal (PTAL LN)C; Target price £0.45: Production at Bretana restarts – In anticipation of the re-opening of the ONP, Bretana oil production recommenced on July 15, 2020 and achieved over 12,000 bbl/d when all seven wells were online. Oil deliveries have also already commenced to the Iquitos refinery and approximately 40,000 bbl are expected be delivered during July 2020. Oil is being barged to the Saramuro Pump Station and will be delivered into the ONP immediately after it reopens , now expected in early August 2020. To manage the company’s inventory and barge storage capacity, Bretana production has been reduced to approximately 8,000 bbl/d pending the restart of the pipeline. While the share price has already increased 30% over the last three weeks, we continue to see PetroTal as a value and growth stock. The company’s value based on its 2P reserves only (2P NAV of £0.28 per share) represents 2x the current share price and our Core NAV is 3x current levels. Assuming production of ~12 mbbl/d in 2021 (i.e. the level achieved when the field was restarted) PetroTal’s share price implies EV/DACF multiples of 1.7x in 2021 and 0.2x in 2022. On a production/capex low case, we estimate that PetroTal generates aggregate Free Cash Flow over 2021-2022 equal to the company’s market cap. IN OTHER NEWS ________________________________________ AMERICAS ExxonMobil (XOM US): Further volumes discovered in Guayana | Karoon Energy: Softening terms for acquisition of Brazilian asset | President Energy (PPC LN): Operational update in Argentina | Total (FP FP): Significant discovery in Suriname ASIA PACIFIC Jadestone Energy (JSE LN): 2Q20 update | Repsol (REP SM): Compensation in Vietnam | ENI (ENI IM): Large volume confirmed in Vietnam EUROPE ADX Energy (ADX AU): Operational update in Austria and Romania | ENI (ENI IM): 2Q20 results, lower capex | EnQuest (ENQ LN): UK Acquisition | Equinor (EQNR NO): Dry hole in Norway | Hurricane Energy (HUR LN): Operational update in the UK | Lundin Energy (LUNE SS): 2Q20 results | OMV (OMV AG): 2Q20 results/dividend reduction/Volumes discovered at Hades (Norway) reduced | Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA/B LN): 2Q20 results | Total (FP FP): 2Q20 results, Dividend distributions maintained | Zenith Energy (ZEN LN): Acquisition of Italian assets terminated FORMER SOVIET UNION Enwell Energy (ENW LN): Negative licence update | Nostrum Oil & Gas (NOG LN): 1H20 trading update in Kazakhstan MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA BP (BP LN), ENI (ENI IM), Total (FP FP): Discovery in Egypt | DNO (DNO NO): 2Q20 results | ShaMaran Petroleum (SNM CN), Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP LN) and Genel Energy (GENL LN): Payment in Kurdistan | Sound Energy (SOU LN)C: Raising up to £4.5 mm of new equity SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA Angola lowering tax | Cairn Energy (CNE LN): Divesting Senegal and returning cash to shareholders | Total (FP FP): Divesting mature assets in Gabon | Savannah Energy (SAVE LN): FY20 results and update in Nigeria | Seplat Petroleum (SEPL LN): 1H20 results | Tullow Oil (TLW LN): 1H20 update | Victoria Oil & Gas (VOG LN): 2Q20 update in Cameroon EVENTS TO WATCH NEXT WEEK ________________________________________ 04/08/2020: BP (BP LN) – 2Q20 results 04/08/2020: GeoPark (GPRK US) – 2Q20 results 04/08/2020: Gran Tierra Energy (GTE LN/CN) – 2Q20 results 05/08/2020: Parex Resources (PXT CN) – 2Q20 results 07/08/2020: Frontera Energy (FEC CN) – 2Q20 results
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Hurricane Energy (HUR LN): Welcome boost to production base | President Energy (PPC LN): President confirms oil exports
Companies: Hurricane Energy Plc President Energy Plc
PetroTal (PTAL LN/TAL CN)C; Target price £0.45: 1Q20 results/Bretaña expected to restart in July – 1Q20 financials are in line with expectations and 1Q20 production had been reported previously. At the end of 1Q20, current trade and other payables had been reduced to ~US$45 mm compared to ~US$55 mm at YE19. Most importantly. PetroTal continues to expect the Bretaña field to be re-opened this month. The contingent liability with Petroperu is estimated at US$25 mm at the current oil price and the company has entered into a financial swap for 0.46 mmbbl of oil with an ICE Brent reference price of US $40.58/bbl to cover the upcoming sale by Petroperu at the Bayovar port. This is a recovery story that we continue to like. It offers a combination of value, production and cash flow growth and reserves upside. We anticipate that the imminent reopening of the field with be an important catalyst to the share price. i3 Energy (I3E LN): Reveals takeover target in Canada | Maha Energy (MAHA-A SS): Production update | Aker BB (AKERBP NO): 2Q20 update in Norway | Energy (RRE LN): Recommended offer by Viaro Energy | Spirit Energy: Dry hole in Norway | Enwell Energy (ENW LN): Ukraine update | JKX Oil & Gas (JKX LN): 2Q20 update in Ukraine and Russia | Pharos Energy (PHAR LN): Operating update in Egypt and Vietnam | Sound Energy (SOU LN)C: Terms of Moroccan licence renegotiated | Tethys Oil (TETY SS): June production in Oman | Victoria Oil & Gas (VOG LN): Gas sales contract with ENEO in Cameroon terminated EVENTS TO WATCH NEXT WEEK ________________________________________ 14/07/2020: Aker BP (AKERBP NO) – 2Q20 results 15/07/2020: Premier Oil (PMO LN) – 1H20 update 13-17/07/2020: GeoPark (GPRK US) – 2Q20 update
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Hurricane Energy (HUR LN): Water cut continues to increase at Lancaster | Nu-Oil and Gas (NUOG LN): NUOG in discussion with a further two RTO candidates
Companies: Hurricane Energy Plc Nu-Oil & Gas Plc
Operational update
Companies: Hurricane Energy
Hurricane has announced the resignation of Dr Robert Trice as CEO. Beverley Smith has been appointed as interim CEO and will oversee a thorough review of all available data, which will inform the future activity programme to increase production while maintaining capital discipline. Production from the Lancaster early production system (EPS) is relying on the deliverability of the 205/21a-6 well following Hurricane’s unexpected shut-in of 205/21a-7z in May 2020. Full-year guidance has been suspended, with the 205/21a-6 well presently producing at c 12,000bod. Production from 205/21a-6 will be increased over the coming weeks and months, although the optimal rate will be heavily dependent on the ongoing response of the reservoir. Our risked valuation has decreased to 37.1p/share from 70.4p/share (-47%) as we adjust our Lancaster EPS production profile and timing and capex allocation of future developments. Our core NAV now stands at 13.6p/share (-38%).
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Central Asia Metals (CAML LN) reported robust interim results in the context of the H1 2020 backdrop; solid production and the company’s fundamentally low cost base meant that CAML remained profitable despite the sharp pullback in commodity prices during the period which led to a 17% YoY decline in revenue to US$70.8m. Consequently, EBITDA was down 25% YoY to US$42.5m despite a decline in unit costs of 6% YoY at Kounrad and 9% YoY at Sasa to US$0.48/lb and US$0.43/lb respectively which cushioned the impact of the weaker the top line. With no significant one offs in the period, EPS of US$0.10/sh. was 33% lower YoY.
Companies: Central Asia Metals Plc
Trinity has announced a strong set of interim results during a highly volatile period, with production increasing by 9% year-on-year to 3,282bopd (H1/19 3,007bopd). Operating break-even's post hedging in H1/20 reduced to US$22.3/bbl, a 15% year-on-year reduction and a 65% reduction since 2014. Similarly, a relentless drive to improve efficiencies and reduce costs has seen G&A and opex fall by 67% and 65% respectively since 2014. Despite the dramatic fall in oil prices, Trinity's strong production performance combined with its receipt of VAT receivables via a VAT Bond sale and the drawdown of a small working capital facility facilitated cash balances increasing by 43% to US$19.7m from YE2019. Trinity is well positioned to grow both organically and inorganically, with Trinity signing MoU's and submitting EOI's (in consortium with Cairn Energy Plc) to pursue new opportunities of scale. We set our price target a 31p/share, a 248% premium to the current share price and reiterate our BUY recommendation.
Companies: Trinity Exploration & Production Plc
EQTEC announced (last Friday afternoon) an extension of the exclusivity period of the Billingham MOU until 22 November 2020. The extension of the MOU exclusivity period is with the aim of finishing the preparation of a legally binding option agreement with Scot Bros. which, if agreed, will grant EQTEC and its partners the right, but not the obligation, to purchase the entire issued share capital of Billingham EFW Limited (the project SPV) from Scott Bros. subject to an agreement on consideration and other terms.
Companies: EQTEC Plc
Three day CMD to detail how BP will redeploy hydrocarbons’ capital into renewables. The latter are expected to grow by 12% CAGR by 2030, which surely is more exciting than oil. Returns do not compare though, but BP intends to make good use of its trading division to bridge part of the gap. Lowering the dividend took care of the rest. Overall, BP diversifies its risks early, which might prove right if oil stays under $50.
Companies: BP Plc
Placing raising £7m; H1 2020 results
Companies: Union Jack Oil Plc
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact globally in many areas. While primarily a health issue, it has had wide-ranging implications for stock markets, which have now rallied after the plunge in share prices in mid-March when the full severity of the emerging pandemic became more widely appreciated. Nonetheless, the FTSE 100 Index remains almost 20% off its late February 2020 figure.
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Discussions on alternative transactions
Companies: Premier Oil Plc
Phoenix today provides a further update from its summer drilling program in Idaho. Results in from the Empire deposit continue to show promise in extending the resource, with the targeted zones all at shallow depths and several high-grade intercepts. The inclusion of a recognised high-grade gold zone and additional zones of copper mineralisation will, in all likelihood, lead to an increase in the size and grade of the mineral resource and the overall metal inventory in our opinion. A new resource calculation and updated PEA are expected in Q4 2020; Phoenix are continuing their fast track study on the deposit.
Companies: Phoenix Copper Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Shanta Gold (AIM: SHG), the East Africa-focused gold producer has today announced a summary of historic exploration drilling carried out at its recently acquired West Kenyan project. We have included the significant drill intercepts that the company highlighted in the announcement.
Companies: Shanta Gold Ltd.
West Newton B-1 drilling update
Central Asia Metals (CAML LN) announced robust Q2 2020 operating statistics which highlight that there were no COVID-19 related interruptions, in part due to stringent measures put in place by the company. Q2 2020 copper output of 3.4kt was down 6% YoY, up 6% QoQ, however, H1 2020 total production was flat at 6.6kt indicating the company is on track for our 13.4kt 2020F target. Q2 Lead and zinc production of 7.5kt and 6.1kt were up 3% and 5% YoY although both were down 1% QoQ respectively. For H1 2020 12.2kt of zinc and 15.1kt of lead were up 5% and 6% which was primarily due to higher throughput.
Cornish Lithium (private) – Results of preliminary sampling of deep geothermal waters | Empire Metals* (EEE LN) – 2.7p, Mkt cap £6.7m – Soil sampling starts at Eclipse gold project | Eurasia Mining* (EUA LN) 19.8p, Mkt Cap £545m – Board and management changes | Gemfields (GEM LN) 5.75p, Mkt Cap £67.3m – Interim results show damaging impact of Covid19 | Highland Gold (HGM LN) 298p, Mkt Cap £1,086m – FAS approves the proposed acquisition by Fortiana | Renascor Resources (RNU AU) A$0.01p, Mkt Cap A$16m –AU$3.6m to be raised to advance graphite and gold projects | Vast Resources* (VAST LN) 0.17p, Mkt Cap £21m – Baita Plai update
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Falcon has announced the resumption of activities at Kyalla 117 with the fracture stimulation of the well, and extended production test to follow. Initial results from the production test are expected in Q4/20, with final results expected by the end of Q1/21. Following the farm-down of a 7.5% participating interest to JV partner Origin Energy in April, Falcon is fully funded through the upcoming drilling campaign. We believe success at the Kyalla well will result in the JV further evaluating the potential of the Kyalla liquids rich gas play, thereby fast-tracking the potential commercialisation and monetisation of Falcon's 22.5% working interest. We reiterate our 39p price target (a 406% premium to the current share price) and our BUY recommendation.
Companies: Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.
UKOG has this morning announced that the Xodus Group has estimated that the Loxley gas field has a best estimate recoverable resource of 44bcf gross and 34 bcf net to UKOG within its 100% held PEDL234 licence. The company has indicated the resource estimate must be proven by future production results and that the development of Loxley is subject to planning consent.
Companies: UK Oil & Gas Plc
