ADL22 Jul 2018 10:22
So, here’s what we know and why we know it. I’ve been to Indonesia several times. I’ve built up good connections within Jakarta, Sumatra & Pertamina, have met plenty of Indo’ operators. Such as Fosters Oil. That’s a fact, like it or not. BMD isn’t an armchair commentator. I get about. I’ve had a site visit on two of these fields. ADL are in advanced negotiations, on several Indonesian assets. Bunga Mas, which contains real production upside, Ramok which is already producing 60bopd that could increase to 300bopd, Pilona TAC and the Deras field. They’ve coughed on BM and I’m fairly confident that they are in discussions on at least two of the other licenses mentioned, (whittling them down to 1/2 on their due diligence (DD), that’s because those who own BM also have an interest and knowledge on the above. I’m not going to release the Fosters oil info due to the fact that I don’t know if ADL have been talking to them. Fosters asset produces 600bopd with a workover potential of 2,000+ bopd, which seems unlikely ADL could get.
In comparison to BP they’re small fields but for a minnow oiler on the AIM, each one of them will bring significant oil & gas production to the company subject of course to a deal being struck on favourable/fair terms and percentage/s taken. Now remember the asking prices are what I call ‘Indonesian bluff’. That is to say that any final deal will be at a considerable discount to what is being asked. The structure of a deal could involve paper being issued (Stock) as well as cash tied into production Or a combination of debt/stock/placing or taking on a new director etc. The difference here post Whitby the dreamer, who not only destroyed value but also ADLs reputation within Indonesia, is that Gorringe and Jorgensen are pragmatists who are having to reach out and re-build bridges, while confronting the demons, fortunately they’re in discussions with companies I have talked with for a very long time. My information was gleaned well before ADL came knocking.
Not everyones cup of tea but worth a read. https://guerillainvesting.co.uk/2018/06/16/andalas-energy-power-whats-going-good-read/