Sorry but what is so negative?23 Feb 2026 06:16
Firstly, oil price based on 65 bbl - the current price is 71.000 and will likely be up at 75 by the end of the week, despite the see-sawing. Granted this will be temporary, but it has been 25 days at 69 or above per barrel, this will add significantly to its margins and in helping to reduce debt as the Iran deal or war is likely to extend for at least another week and probably further making this around so that is 31 to around 40 days at much higher prices. Kenya and Ghana will repay at least a portion of the debt they owe, I believe Tullow are looking to negotiate at least another 40 million from Ghana, so to be fair things are not quite as bleak as being portrayed here.
Jubilee Field
(Ghana): Expected to deliver a gross midpoint of ~60,000 bopd. Success depends on a five-well drilling campaign (four producers, one water injector). The first well, J74-P, already came onstream in January 2026, producing ~13,000 bopd.
TEN Field
(Ghana): Expected to deliver a gross midpoint of ~12,000 bopd. This reflects a managed decline, which Tullow aims to mitigate through the acquisition of the TEN FPSO to reduce future operating costs.
Gas Production: Included in the total group guidance is approximately 6,000 boepd of gas.
Drivers of the $150–$180 Million Cash Flow Target
The projected free cash flow (specifically "pre-financing cash flow") is based on a conservative oil price of $65/bbl. Key components include:
Recovery of Delayed Payments: The target includes $80 million in previously delayed funds:
$40 million from the Government of Ghana for outstanding cash call receivables.
$40 million from the Kenya disposal (Tranche B payment) expected upon field development plan ratification.
Capital Allocation: Tullow has capped its Capital Expenditure (Capex) at ~$200 million and decommissioning spend at $25 million to protect liquidity.
Excluded Upside: The guidance notably excludes ~$160 million in additional historical gas receivables and TEN development debt still being negotiated with Ghana.
Sensitivity to Oil Prices: For every $5 drop in the oil price (e.g., to $60/bbl), projected cash flow would decrease by approximately $40 million.
Would you like to explore the specific terms of the new debt agreement or how the TEN FPSO acquisition impacts their 2027 cash flow projections?
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Feb 20, 2026 — On 20 February 2026 Tullow announced an extension to its Senior Secured Notes and Glencore facility to November 2028 and May 2030,