RMP right time - right place22 Jan 2019 14:04
It is quite unique for companies to have the opportunity to test such a large and prospectively valuable target for such a small investment.
The cost of exploration in this proven and developed region is far more reasonable than other areas of the world, particularly in comparison to similar sized targets. For example, shares in Carnarvon Resources (ASX: CVN) soared in July/August due to the success of the Dorado-1 oil discovery, although the cost of that well was $100 million. The size of that prize was 150MMBls (30MMBbls net to CVN) yet success boosted their market cap by over $250m.
RMP is poised to test a 400MMBO target (106MMBls net to RMP after royalties) for US$5.25 million. Depending on how one chooses to value a discovered barrel of shallow, conventional, light oil that is close to infrastructure and development, it could potentially be worth $5-10 a barrel to RMP.
Company transforming acquisition leads to February drilling
RMP expect to be drilling by mid-February, but how has it come to be that this consortium has exposure to one of the most prolific oil producing areas in the world?
The answer to that might sound simple, but being astute, well-funded and nimble were the main factors. The consortium was presented with an opportunity from a distressed seller and it is unlikely that any major oil company or consortium could have transacted so efficiently given the very short lead time that was presented. The vendor, Great Bear Petroleum, was forced to deal on their jewel in the crown due to burdening debt, a cash commitment to the Alaskan government and an obligation to drill a well within a year or face losing the blocks.
In stepped RMP, 88 Energy and Otto Energy Ltd, with all its ducks in a row: right place, right time, a consequence of fate, a strong cash position (fully funded) and a high functioning board.
RMP’s board, which has been the beneficiary of a new CEO with plenty of experience around big discoveries, moved quickly as it recognized the huge potential of the area and the freedom to operate in a region unconstrained by bureaucratic hurdles.
With Definitive Agreements executed, the focus will now be on drilling a highly prospective Nanushuk oil trend exploration well.
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