RE: SoundasaPound10 Apr 2025 13:23
Sound holds the Tendrara gas asset onshore Morocco, which contains 305bcf of gross sales gas, or 10.2mmboe net to Sound’s 20%.
Phase 1 development is already underway, with first gas sales at 10mmcf/d gross (0.3mboe/d net) via a micro-LNG facility expected in Q4 2025.
Phase 2 is substantially larger, targeting 42mmcf/d gross (an additional 1.4mboe/d net). Sound recently closed a significant farm out to Moroccan-based natural resources player Managem which, alongside project debt, is expected to see Phase 2 fully funded and leave Sound on 20%.
Now that the farm out has closed we expect progression of FEED, going into Phase 2 FID in late 2025, and first gas sales from Phase 2 in early 2028. Once Phase 2 is onstream, our long-term forecasts imply Sound EBITDA of £19m and FCF of £14m – significant cash flows for a company of its size, which will also help pay down debt.
The farm out also funds the SBK-1 and M5 exploration wells nearby Tendrara, targeted to be drilled in 2025. In terms of upcoming catalysts, now that the farm out is closed we expect progression of Phase 2 FEED work, completion of Phase 1 in Q4 2025, first gas sales from Phase 1 and also Phase 2 FID both in Q4 2025, and the two exploration wells – a busy overall programme.
Our total risked NAV is 4.1p, and we have a positive outlook for the shares.
https://www.soundenergyplc.com/documents/zeus-sound-energy-full-year-2024-results/