Key points from published accounts31 Jul 2018 10:32
We are all know there was a problem with an operator - hopefully that is now sorted. Then we have this:
Highlights
Delivering on strategy to build a portfolio of highly cash generative, U.S. onshore oil and gas assets with multiple development opportunities complemented by key investments in high potential oil and gas projects
2017 represents a year of transition for Mayan following management changes, a review of the legacy asset base which resulted in decisions to pursue, monetise or dispose of certain assets and the acquisition of interests in Texan oil & gas fields along with other complementary assets.
Acquired a 60% working interest ("WI") with a 45% net revenue interest ("NRI") in the 105.7 gross acre Stockdale Oil Field lease, located in Wilson County, Texas and a 75% WI and a 52.5% NRI in two leases at Forest Hill, Wood County, Texas:
Restored production at wells across each field through the implementation of a low cost, low risk workover and well stimulation programme
A combined total of 272 gross/137 net barrels of oil per day from five wells on Stockdale and Forest Hill was reported post period end
Gas discovery at Stockdale Morris 1 well provides significant upside production potential at Stockdale field
Post period end acquired interests in 12 additional well bores including seven vertical wells at Stockdale and three horizontal and two vertical Austin Chalk wells, Texas - further increases pipeline of development opportunities
Regained 100% working interest of Zink Ranch field in Osage County, Oklahoma where preparations are underway for a five well workover programme, targeting 80-100 net barrels of oil per day in the mid-term.
Invested US$1,505,000 into Deloro Energy LLC ("Deloro") to gain exposure to the Asphalt Ridge Heavy Oil Project in Utah that is being developed by TSX listed Petroteq Energy
Mayan has a 17.1% interest in Deloro which holds an approximate 8.2% equity interest (15.1% diluted) in Petroteq through its holding of 6,000,000 Shares and 6,000,000 WarrantsÂ
Acquired a 3.29% interest in Georgian focused Block Energy, which was admitted to AIM post period end ahead of commencement of development of portfolio of oil and gas licences in the Republic of Georgia
Significantly strengthened balance sheet following 33% reduction in group debt as a result of cash settlements at a discount, or settlements in equity and the divestment of non-core assets
Eddie Gonzalez, CEO, said, "This has been a highly active year for Mayan as we firstly worked to streamline and rationalise our legacy assets and cost base before refocusing our portfolio towards de-risked US onshore opportunities that are easily accessible, economically viable and which importantly provide significant scope to scale up production. In line with this, the year under review has seen us firstly acquire wells on the Forest Hill and Stockdale Fields, before embarking on a programme targeting a rapid increase in production