RE: Broker note target 25p10 May 2019 19:55
21.4p (slight correction). This I believe is VSA’s assessment based on a 10% cos in SWP. Which according to the board is very modest.
South West Peninsula
Operations in the South West Peninsula (SWP) have progressed with detailed technical studies providing information to conduct an exploratory drilling programme in the region and a well site has been identified for Q3 2019. The SWP has identified over 12 shallow and deep prospects ranging in size from 20mmbbl up to 400mmbbl with the potential for stacked vertical targets. The drilling programme will be funded from available resources and is intended to commence in Q3 2019, subject to receiving Government approvals. We previously highlighted the beneficial rig access arising from the Steeldrum acquisition which is partly why the well cost can be funded from existing cash resources. The first well will test the Middle Cruse, covered by existing environmental permits and technical consultants are supporting management with finalising preparations for the initial hole and ongoing campaign. We highlight that whilst the IPSC at Goudron has hampered recent performance, one of this management teams initial successes was to renegotiate the relevant contracts enabling more attractive returns arising from exploration success.