RE: Trinidad numbers for March.3 Apr 2026 23:05
Hi Keith,
One of my favourite quotes is "The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable" - JK Galbraith.
I agree with your point about current production. As I've previously said, at current oil prices and rate of production, PRD will be earning $250,000 revenue. The majority of that will be profit - after paying the licence fees for the 4 producing fields and identifiable admin fees.
The unknown element is Snowcap at Cory Moruga. If I was being hyper-critical, the recent ITR was lacking in financial (economic) detail. It doesn't spell out the fiscal terms for CM, for example. Predator must know them and it would be helpful to share them. Are there capital allowances available? The ITR doesn't say so but I'd be surprised if there weren't.
When calculating the potential numbers for Snowcap, my understanding is that NABI won't be involved in SC - 3, so the 6.7% discount you mention won't apply. My calculation for $100 per barrel oil price is to take the $32.6 jet back assumed under the $60/barrel scenario, add $40 to allow for the price increase and subtract $5 extra tax / royalty to give $67.60. As an aside, I'm sure that I remember reading that when the 16% interest in CM was purchased from Touchstone, they were entitled to a royalty from CM production although the amount wasn't specified. The ITR is silent on this.
In short, as we get more information we can refine our models but I don't expect they will ever be 100% accurate!
Is it time for Predator to hire a Cfo or similar? The RNS numbers could use a bit more precision. For example, the $337,000 figure mentioned in the last RNS is, I think, the year to date total for January and February. It's too high for one month, in my opinion.
Onwards and upwards.
CG