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Started: ripley94, 6 Jan 2026 15:35
Last post: 805slo, 26 Jun 2026
2-4 weeks and we will get an update on the current stimulation campaign.
No real volume but this price has collapsed since hitting $40 a couple weeks ago! Absolutely no support for this stock right now. They need to get the Falcon share mess cleaned up (whoever is responsible) and start releasing some good news.
32.07.. -0.48 (-1.48%) ...Bid: 29.00...Ask: 35.00...Spread: 6.00 (20.69%)
Market Cap: $2.39b
Topped up for $32
No Falcon Oil & Gas ones for me as yet .
My portfolio balance is down this might be affecting it a little .
805. I am here in the US w E*trade as well. I had called them early in the process and they said there was nothing I needed to do and told me "about a week". That was a couple weeks ago at least. Still nothing.
Negative here state side with E*Trade.
Started: Camelot2, 24 Jun 2026 15:18
Last post: Camelot2, 25 Jun 2026
Did you get a full settlement or are you short?
I messaged Doug Bailey last Wednesday and he responded Thursday morning. Requested my details and got back to me that day saying all would be resolved within a week. Completed yesterday in Questrade.
Ofcourse they are. However POQ and Anne appointed Mr. Bailey to deal with their mess. I even emailed Chris Morby the IR clown at TBN last week. The response? Nothing! Just ridiculous! They don’t care
Started: newtofo, 19 Jun 2026 18:35
Last post: BlueWiley, 24 Jun 2026
Newt - you have been here so long … tell your boy ….do not sell! Just watching CNBC about GE Verona Turbine Factory.. BigTech needs an almost unfathomable amount of energy and the latest mega gas turbines factories are going to feed the data centres… data centres need land, need gas, need security ….
Minor update on TBN shares in my Qtrade account. Those shares have now been cleared for trading, but I won't be selling any until we get the Farm Down partner announced. That might not happen until later this year or into 2027 now that TBN has a few hundred million in the bank to help firm up any pending Farm Down.
I was just telling my son -- that my bottom line on selling some of my TBN shares will most likely be from the valuation the Farm Down partner pays on just the 600,000 acre Orion Farm Down acreage -- without giving any value to TBN's remaining 2 million acres. If the Farm Down values the Orion acreage at anything close to what Inpex has paid Daly Waters on the south area -- then TBN's share price should be in the $70 US range.
Just a minor update on my specific conversion process for Falcon shares to Tamboran shares.
My BMO Investor account in Canada is now showing all of my Falcon shares converted to TBN shares and they appear to be tradeable, with today's closing price of $35.27 US clearly shown on my BMO account.
However, my new TBN shares on Qtrade have a strange "CO CM" designation at the end the Tamboran listing, and those new TBN shares don't show any value and are not tradeable at this point -- so I have requested some clarification from Qtrade on this issue?
Odd little note that in both the BMO and Qtrade accounts the conversion of Falcon to Tamboran has come up as "one share " less than my calculations show that should be each of those two accounts. This might possibly be corrected in the near future if there is no fees being charged by Canadian Depository Securities (which is the clearing house for all Falcon shares in Canada). Both BMO and Qtrade have said that there should be no fees charged at all.
The broker at Qtrade also told me that the exact conversion rate for Falcon shares to Tamboran shares is 0.00686913 -- which is rounded up to 0.00687 in the Falcon press release a few months ago.
I have cibc investors edge and still no sign of my tamboran shares yet. This is ridiculous not having access to my shares for over 3 weeks now.
My retirement account with Qtrade in BC is now showing my converted TBN shares, but there is still no value shown for those TBN shares. That might be related to the US market being closed??
No sign as yet in my BMO Account of my Falcon shares being converted to TBN -- so hoping to see that on Monday.
Started: scinceday1, 24 Jun 2026 17:54
Last post: scinceday1, 24 Jun 2026
I have now received my shares at a rate of 686 per 100k shares
The whole thing smells! And it starts with POQ. The way I see it Tamboran and company got what they wanted and a month later have failed to keep their end of the bargain. And where is POQ in the bathroom washing his hands of it all. Pass the buck all the time. No deal maker unless it’s for himself
Blue - the "game" has been going on for 20 years. Most of us just want it to be over. And for us to "win".
TDA4 .. we all share your frustration.. you will be glad you couldn’t sell at $40 very soon… of that I’m certain…
I remember back in 2020 you said your in this for the long game… the game has only just kicked off 🔥
Tens of thousands isn't my number of shares, but actual share value in just the last 10 days. Given the "glitch", I was not able to sell at $40. Cost me a fortune in profit. I prefer to make or lose money based off my own stock choices. I reached out to POQ, and silence was his response. Silence..............
Never said you will lose the shares. They will come.
Well we both have our opinion. Do what you must, and live with your own financial choices. I follow the direction of my lawyer, and we will not accept the lack of POQ action to resolve and properly communicate with Falcon shareholders. Losing tens of thousands of dollars for a "glitch" doesn't fly with me.
Started: BlueWiley, 22 Jun 2026 13:15
Last post: BlueWiley, 22 Jun 2026
🔥
Started: Finton, 12 Jun 2026 16:54
Last post: BeetaLong, 12 Jun 2026
Or tamboran having to buy some stocks back to fullfill the swap for FOG?
Just guessing here.
Someone made a larger purchase and triggered others to jump on the train? Maybe the Woodside/Exxon news? Has nothing to do with TBN but does signal that major energy companies are willing to pay for LGN exposure. I think our share price keeps going up in anticipation of the news we suspect will come this year. Def a nice bump today.
Up 16% now. What going on?
Is it possibly something to do with the closing date for exchange of Tamboran Shares for Falcon is 12th June?
Why the boost?
Started: tda4falcon, 11 Jun 2026 18:29
Last post: 805slo, 12 Jun 2026
I am generally pretty negative on what may drive our share price. But I am hopeful the current three wells will bring validation and some of the better data to date. If we can produce three consecutive wells with normalized IP20 results above roughly 10 MMcf/d per 10,000 feet, it brings validation and some of the strongest technical data to date. It proves repeatability. If we manage to get close to 15 MMcf/d we will see world class numbers….though prob not going to see that with an IP20? In any event, I know TBN has said they plan to tie these next three wells into production but I suspect with at least one and perhaps all three wells they will provide an IP20. I cannot think of reason they would not want this data to get to market if its good news. The only thing I could think in not providing an IP20 is to save $$. But I think if TBN has three successfully full length producing wells I think it will push our share price higher unlike past IP rates. I think our share prices goes up in anticipation of the TBN reaching its goals. And even more after….and we are getting closer.
I mean with good numbers on the next three wells, gas going to market shortly (weather permitting I dont see a delay), and anticipation of a good farm down deal….how do you see valuation with TBN? I see it much higher than current valuation. And thats prior to a farm down deal. I hope they do take their time with a farm down deal. So a delay would not surprise me. No rush. Let’s get the best possible deal. But I dont see a delay with gas getting these next three wells done and getting gas to market. All of which I think will drive our share prices goes to higher valuations.
I have been here 9 years and this has not been the most exciting investment. It’s been terrible at times to be frank. But I also think now is the time to be in TBN. I still don’t have my shares from the buyout and can only assume it is a delay on FOG’s end because POQ can’t do much right. But it makes no difference because I plan to sit on these shares for several more years.
Newt,
I agree. I don't think any positive flow test results will move this stock much. They never have, for any amount of time anyway. The farm down has been delayed and will probably be delayed again and don't be surprised if the sale of gas, which was supposed to happen in the first half of 26 is delayed as well. We are years away from seeing a decent price for this stock. At $50-$55 (which I hope to see in a yr or two) I sell at least 1/3 of my stock to get my original cash out- maybe more. The rest of it can ride for the next 5-8 yrs or so. I still doubt we will have realized full price for this stock but Sheffield manipulations and world politics will prob have changed enough so that this stock will be maxed out. Not a great investment given the market over the last 10 years- I'm sorry I ever got into it but if I can get my original cash out at least I'm gambling w mostly house money (minus oppty cost).
Tda4falcon -- TBN appears to be getting bounced with whatever direction oil is moving for the past few weeks. As long as Trump is spinning the narrative to help push Iran towards major concessions (which doesn't appear to working) -- I think we are somewhat stuck in this current trading range.
I don't think we will see any strong lift back to the $40 - $50 range until we get a nice series of press releases in approximately three months time. The first cash flow from gas flowing to Darwin, along with strong hints on a Farm Down partner process nearing a final decision (on the 600,000 acres in what is called the Orion phase 2 area), and continued turmoil in the Hormuz Strait (making the Beetaloo a prime future target for Asian sovereign gas buyers)...
A forecast of $55 a share, yet TBN heading south to $33. Why? I will take a loss when my Falcon finally converts.
Started: Scarlet2000, 9 Jun 2026 06:22
Last post: scinceday1, 9 Jun 2026
I've been told by my broker sometime after the june 12th deadline.
I had the same with HL, I called them and they said TBN shares will show on our account probably over the next week
Hi guys
Did anyone have their Fog shares with H/L , mine have disappeared from my account without any correspondence. Any advice, this is new territory for me.
Started: Longknife, 29 May 2026 16:35
Last post: 805slo, 2 Jun 2026
Long, I believe TBN stated that the stimulation campaign will begin in Q2. So I would hope to see 20 day flow rates in Q3. But I am guessing they might stagger the flow tests. So 4h June/July, 3h July/August, and 5h August/September. I def cannot access my shares yet.
805- is that supposed to be in the 2Q or 3Q? Looks like maybe some are taking profits? Oil is up but TBN continues to drop. I don't think most even have their TBN shares yet? Let's hope we see some action here and move the stock price. Summer is usually a very slow time and after that we'll start hearing about "the rainy season"! Let's go!!!
Long, I actually think the 20 day results on the next three wells could be a good catalyst if all goes smoothly. If we can get three successful fracs of the entire lateral portions of the wells and see numbers in the range of 15-20+ MMcd/d...I think we will see a jump in the stock price. A big maybe with our track record but I could see success as a big driver.
Well, the deal is done. Not much to talk about there anymore. No white knights, no higher offers. Looks like the stocks converged and TBN right now is at 33.47 US or about $.23 old FOG share US. What do we think will be the next major catalyst for the stock price?
Flow rates? They've historically not done much for the stock price.
Commercial sales - I'm guessing that this is already priced in but maybe the fact that it is accomplished will help with the price.
The farm out- this seems like the most likely driver to me. IF we have good results and get a good price.
I would like to see a bit over $50 (or .33 Fog) in the short term and long term goal is $150 ($1/Fog). I still think this ($1) is possible but 3-6 years away IMO.
Any other catalysts coming up that people think may drive the stock price?
Started: newtofo, 29 May 2026 16:04
Last post: VillaMaria, 1 Jun 2026
The letter of transmittal should only be completed by stockholders whose shares are held in their own name. For brockrage accounts where tge stocks are held in trust in a nominee account I don't think a letter of transmittal would need to be completed
Thanks Lockview, POQ just sent out an updated email notice with a copy of the Letter of Transmittal and how that Letter needs to go to our various brokers if your share certificates are held by your broker (which almost all are).
Newtofo,
I have just rung my Online Stopckbroking Company (Major European One), who said they have noy yet been advised by their Broker to do anything. They are aware of yesterdays announcement, and said that I should get an email if there is anything I need to do. If I dont hear anything by early next week, they said give them another call.
In the information Circular that Falcon sent our a few months ago -- it stated that a Letter of Transmittal was sent at the same time, but I never received that Letter of Transmittal and POQ has not responded as yet to my request for that Letter of Transmittal.
I have talked to my Qtrade account rep and my BMO Investor rep and they both have indicated that they need that Letter of Transmittal form filled in 9in order to submit that completed form to Computershare here in Canada -- so that my Falcon shares can be converted to Tamboran shares next week.
Any help and/or a copy of the Transmittal Form would be most appreciated.
Started: Origin789, 28 May 2026 19:00
Last post: Origin789, 28 May 2026
Uk holders will need to fill in a W8 Ben form, ideally as soon as possible. A you tube video on how to complete the form can be accessed using the link below. AI will also help with how to fill in the form.
https://youtu.be/TM1zkcu4FfU?si=bhm4ZrB3E9YtOW5K
28 May 2026 - Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (FOLGF) (TSXV: FO, AIM: FOG) announces that it has completed the previously announced sale of all of its subsidiaries to Tamboran Resources Corporation (“Tamboran”) pursuant to a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “Transaction”) following receipt of final court approval (the “Final Order”) from the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the “Court”). The grant of the Final Order by the Court was announced by the Company on 27 March 2026.
Shareholders of Falcon, excluding a shareholder that is subject to sanctions (the “Subject Shareholder”), are entitled to receive 0.00687 shares of Tamboran common stock (the “Share Consideration”) for each of their common shares of Falcon (“Falcon Shares”). Pursuant to the Final Order, the Subject Shareholder was deemed to have exercised its right to dissent in respect of the special resolution of Falcon’s shareholders approving the Transaction and, as a result, is entitled to receive the greater of cash consideration of US$23.7 million or the fair value of the Subject Shareholder’s Falcon Shares, as determined by the Court in accordance with Section 245 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), which consideration will be remitted by Tamboran directly into an existing blocked account at a U.S. financial institution in the name of the Subject Shareholder.
Financial intermediaries that hold Falcon Shares on behalf of beneficial shareholders through CDS are required make an election through CDSX to receive the Share Consideration. The election will require financial intermediaries to confirm that they do not hold Falcon Shares on behalf of the Subject Shareholder. This election must be made by not later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on June 12, 2026.
The Company released an announcement on 17 February 2026 which confirmed that the admission of the Falcon Shares to trading on AIM would be cancelled following completion of the Transaction (“Completion”) and set the anticipated timetable for Completion and subsequent delisting. As subsequently announced, that timetable was delayed owing to adjournment and rescheduling of Court hearings and the receipt of Court approval subject to certain amendments being made to the Plan of Arrangement relating to the treatment of Falcon shareholders that are subject to sanctions.
As Completion has now occurred, the existing directors and officers of Falcon have resigned from their respective positions and Doug Bailey has been appointed as the Sole Director & Chief Executive Officer of Falcon, effective immediately.
Accordingly, Falcon has requested the suspension of trading in the Falcon Shares on AIM concurrent with the release of this announcement and for the cancellation of admission of the Falcon Shares to trading on AIM at 7.00 a.m. (UK) on 1 June 2026. The Falcon Shares will be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange in due course.
Tamboran Completes Acquisition of Subsidiaries of Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. Yay!!!
Started: JamesL., 22 May 2026 04:41
Last post: JamesL., 22 May 2026
New Initiation of TBN: Roth Capital analyst Leo Mariani has also started to cover TBN with a Buy rating and a price target of $55.98
Started: BlueWiley, 20 May 2026 07:25
Last post: BlueWiley, 20 May 2026
Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro confirmed that gas from the massive Beetaloo Basin will begin flowing in as little as 100 days. The resources sector is rallying behind this milestone, viewing the remote, highly prolific basin as a vital answer to impending domestic and east coast energy shortages…
Started: newtofo, 11 May 2026 17:20
Last post: BlueWiley, 14 May 2026
LongK agreed…. our grandkids will be well rewarded 🔥
It probably will not but this is going to still be a long road either way. Many ups and downs over the next years to come. Hope for a decent return.
Great update and Todd is v impressive but short term market won't like the farm down deal delay..
Thanks for the update Newto. I'll check that out. Appreciate it.
Thank you for the updates, good to hear that the difficulties in making the change over to Tamboran have been overcome, that should be a nice driver for tamborans share price.
Started: ITguy, 30 Apr 2026 17:10
Last post: ITguy, 5 May 2026
Some more coverage on the TBN share valuation. Never hurts when it is in a national newspaper, eh??
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Tipranks/1703223/tipranks-perfect-10-picks-2-stocks-that-hit-all-the-right-boxes/
Started: BlueWiley, 5 May 2026 07:33
Last post: BlueWiley, 5 May 2026
GR Production Services Pty Ltd (GRPS), has been awarded a five-year contract by Sturt Plateau Compression Facility Sub Pty Ltd as trustee for the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility Sub Trust (SPCF Co), an entity indirectly owned 50% by Tamboran Resources Corporation (ASX: TBN) and 50% by Daly Waters Infrastructure, LP, for the provision of operations and maintenance services (O&M services) to the Sturt Plateau
Compression Facility, located in the Beetaloo Basin, Northern Territory. The estimated contract value over the five-year period is $57 million. The contract includes an option to extend the
agreement by a further three years. GRPS will assume responsibility for the operation of the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility, including with respect
to regulatory compliance, production performance, maintenance, asset integrity management and HSE compliance. GRPS has previously supported SPCF Co through completion of the operational readiness phase of the Sturt
Plateau Compression Facility, establishing operational capability.
Commenting on the contact award, GRPS Chief Executive Officer, Cameron Wills, said: "GRPS is proud to partner with SPCF Co on a project that will play an important role in unlocking the significant gas potential of the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory. We are pleased to continue our collaboration, safely operating and maintaining SPCF Co's assets while contributing to sustainable growth and strong performance
outcomes."
GR Engineering's Managing Director, Tony Patrizi, stated:
"We look forward to operating and maintaining the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility and working closely with SPCF Co to deliver safe, reliable, and successful outcomes over the life of the project. The award of this O&M contract further establishes GRPS' capabilities of being a strong and reliable service provider to our Australian
Started: BlueWiley, 25 Apr 2026 12:19
Last post: JamesL., 25 Apr 2026
Unfortunately, I don't subscribe to the Financial Times. What I did find was a website names the "Global Energy Flow". If we don't get the world's energy supply requirements fixed soon, we're in a heap of trouble. Our entire global energy requirements will suffer. GDP = Energy
https://global-energy-flow.com/#gas
Also, here's a YouTube video entitled "The Largest Energy Shock On Record Is Worse Than You Think". I'm not an energy guy, but any comments here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qixYzhMnC0
Started: ITguy, 15 Apr 2026 17:09
Last post: newtofo, 24 Apr 2026
805 -- surprisingly Inpex is in that group of Asian sovereign funds I was referring to. I am fairly sure that the Japanese government is the largest shareholder of Inpex.
The situation with less reliability of LNG coming from Qatar in the future seems to be driving the HotCopper posts more towards seeing a more favorable Farm Down coming from Mitsui or possibly the Korean sovereign fun???
Yeah I have been following the tax initiative too. Learned a little about the process for making laws there. It is interesting. If it makes the budget, it will take months before anything is agreed upon. As I understand it, Albanese has to propose it (maybe I misunderstood this part). But if it is proposed it will require deal cutting between parties which might not be possible so it would die. I can see tweaking the deduction amount/timeframe and/or the up lift multiplier. I think that can be done without chilling investment. Or maybe royalties early and less later. I can understand why many down under would be upset under the circumstances. PRRT seems like a hard sell to everyday folks regardless of the longterm benefits. Sounds like there is a lot a pressure to do something. Politicians have short shelf lives so convincing them to take the “long term” investment approach is like paddling up stream without a paddle particularly when the current is strong. They know that. So I suspect something will happen but not to the extent of a 25% export tax. Sky is falling over on the HC chat board. I think whatever happens development will be fine.
I read that once IOB’s are invited and received a bidding process begins which can take some time. Def wants some good news but I feel like TBN could wait longer and have better leverage after they have gas going to market. With this equity raise it seems like no pressure now. Curious why we would want an Asian sovereign fund? I would think a well known name in the gas industry would be better for us. Like DWE did with INPEX. Cheers.
805. There's probably a good chance that Tamboran already has one or two prospective Farm Down companies on their short list already.
TBN is most likely slow walking the Farm Down process due to the current delay in clearing the merger with the SCC until the Russian has been completely sealed out of any part of TBN along with some clarity that there won't be any large government windfall tax on LNG )especially if one of the Farm Down candidates is an Asian Sovereign Fund).
There were a couple of Aussie news organizations putting out reports today that Prime minister Albanese is now not in favor of this Green's led initiative, but TBN would most likely want to see the next budget on May 14th to be sure there is either no windfall tax or a very minor one??
Curious as I was looking over TBN’s presentation about the equity raise. It notes they are targeting IBO’s by mid 2026. Does this mean TBN expects to have bids submitted mid 2026 and then negotiations start? I was reading this is how it unfolds. So that would put any announcement on a farm out deal later in 2026. Is that what others understand and anticipate?
BW.
I won’t if your evaluation at $2000 a share is right.🙏
Started: JamesL., 17 Apr 2026 20:24
Last post: JamesL., 17 Apr 2026
As an insider, I see Mr. Stoneburner is still buying shares (8,403 TBN bought on 4/15/2026). That's a good sign.
Handing out shares like candy at Halloween.
Started: newtofo, 7 Apr 2026 02:53
Last post: 805slo, 15 Apr 2026
Norway is an example being thrown around in the debate right now but I think it would really hard to replaced what Norway had done for a many many reasons.
So…I think we will see some incremental change and not see a total overhaul. And I think this is the biggest issue we are facing in terms of how the current and future farm outs come to fruition.
Sorry for the typos. Hard with a phone. While the HC board is proffering its own tilt in the export tax debate, I thought I would post what I understands thus far. The current tax in place is called the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT). It’s a profit based tax and not a production/export tax. Super profits are taxed at a 40% rate. The problems is, there are deductions a company can make for exploration costs, development costs, and operating costs. The costs can be “up lifted” annually so basically a million dollar in costs ten years ago becomes a two million dollar deductions today. So a project can take decades before paying a PRRT tax. Thus those upset say too little tax is collected. It allows companies to delay paying tax for too long. Companies can forward losses for many years. The uplift idea was designed to encourage risky investments but opposition says it’s too mature for generous deductions now.
On the other side of the argument, companies argue that without generous deductions projects will not happen and investors will go elsewhere where investment is encouraged. PRRT is designed to pay more once projects become highly profitable.
A flat tax or windfall tax would generate revenue immediately and be tied to high prices and not long term profits. At the moment, with high prices, the accusation is these companies are racking up record profits which they can avoid paying taxes on by claiming past deductions that have grown over time based on the current PRRT formula.
To be clear, an export tax would focus on volume or value. A windfall tax would focus on excess pricing like during a price spike. Basically, the question is should Australia have a system that promotes long term investment or move to something that captures revenue now. But that might be a little easy of an explanation.
So let’s assume the uplift rate is 10% under the current model (I could not figure out what it is exactly). But if a new company spends 20 billion in construction costs and 5 billion in exploration costs it will have a total starting costs of 25 billion. After ten years, that 25 billion can become 60 billion in deductions.
Let’s say annual profits after all is said and done is 7 billion. Part of the 60 billion can be used to write off the profit resulting in 0 taxable profit for years.
The reality is in this current environment where Australia is short on energy and cost of living/energy is very high, most people are very upset and feel like these companies are getting away without paying their fair share. Both sides appear to me to be correct.
Other countries have even higher taxes but have done this through partial state ownership of some of the projects and continue to see investment. However, there is a lot of reasons why it might work in those countries and not work in Australia unless there is a major reform. Norway is an example being thrown around in the debate right now but I think it
Long, I think have assumed that the reason for the raise was to project strength in the negotiation process and perhaps they were getting low-balled. That is, the big fish are aware that TBN had funding obligations that would soon come to fruition and thus had lower offers. But I think there are other factors at play here. I think the 25% export tax is a big issue looking over the negotiations and I cannot imagine any announcement until after that becomes clearer. It’s my understanding that will occur in early May. I think having secured funding could also give TBN the option of putting the farm out on pause while more wells are drilled and gas goes to market.
The drop in share price is typical for an equity offer. My understanding is the institutional offering went well and TBN got what they planned for. Now we are in the retail portion which is getting interesting because as I type this TBN just hit 35/share which where the retail offering was priced at. If it drops further, I think that is a bad sign because one could purchase shares cheaper on the open market. But maybe I am wrong. In any event, we will know more in about 1.5 weeks when the retail portion concludes.
From what I can glean, there is not going to be a 25% import tax. However, something will happen because there is immense pressure on the government regarding cost of living prices/energy prices. If I was a major who wanted to export the gas I would want to know how this playout. My guess it the export tax falls around 10%.
There also seems to be a pressure campaign from Inpex and Japan about cutting some of the “red and green” tape so development can speed up. Even to the point of Japan saying if this does not happen, we will go elsewhere there is less red and green tape. So…my take is the politics around this will become a large catalyst behind the stock price. Hence, why I found it odd to do the raise now in the mist of the foggy political landscape. However, if it was done to show strength in negotiating the farm-out process, that would make sense to me. I am a layperson so this is a none AI uniformed theory. I also agree about BS….def to his benefit to let TBN prove up the asset then to do anything with his acres at this time (other than the piolet well area).
Thanx Newt, always appreciate your thoughts.
805 -- this ridiculous proposed windfall tax could be a major headache for Tamboran and many others. There have been comments in the Aussie press that up to $70 billion in proposed expansions by the existing LNG producers in Australia (Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell) could be cancelled or severely curtained if the idiots in Canberra go ahead with this proposed tax.
From the Guardian newspaper today:
"Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry
Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shock"
The Japanese Ambassador to Australia (on March 25th) gave a very stern speech that the Aussie gov't could risk major shifts in Japanese and Aussie relations if this tax goes ahead, and the Japanese Prime Minister is now expected in Canberra before any vote on this tax takes place in May.
I am not sure how this would be affecting the current Farm Down negotiations, but it certainly can't be helping. Even though the war with Iran has altered the future sources for LNG away from the Gulf -- it would certainly help deflect this windfall tax if the Hormuz gets open and both oil and LNG begin to move through the Hormuz -- before any vote on this tax takes place. Australia only has enough gas and diesel for another month - and this is driving some of the windfall tax popularity, but Albanese said yesterday that 73 tankers (from America and Singapore I believe) are on route to Australia -- so that might help deflect this stupid tax as well??
Longknife: -- I don't think this massive fund raise by TBN (which is already close to 90% complete) was totally about this proposed windfall tax. I am fairly sure it was more about hitting the markets while the stock was HOT ($50 US) and getting the underwriters to guarantee the placements in exchange for a huge price drop of $15 per share?? The consensus seems to be more about removing any risk of funds running out later this year and now moving that funding through into 2028. This will give TBN more than enough funds to cover the south Pilot zone drilling of the SSH7 and SSH8, along with the Santos 25% obligations, and further exploration in the Eastern checkerboard zone that could eventually lead to a second TBN Farm Down.
Anyone following or have insight into the proposed export gas tax? I think early May there should be an official position as they are debating it as we speak. 25% seems aggressive and would shun further investment. I think this is going to put downward pressure on TBN which makes me question the timing of this equity raise. I wonder if a farm out deal hinges on this information. I guess in two weeks we will see how the remainder of the raise went with retail investors. As we approach the 35/share USD which is what TBN priced the shares at I wonder if retails investors will shun the offer if you they buy more share for less than 35 on the open market.
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