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Acquisition Metrics Underpin African Junior Credentials In a comparison of acquisition metrics for regional players we highlight SacOil’s ability to leverage off its African credentials to secure f irst mover entry to acreage. This is highlighted against a comparison with established regional players comparing favourably for SacOil, that on licence approval will have secured its Nigerian assets for the equivalent of US$1.15/bbl and US$1.05/bbl for onshore and near shore acreage respectively. Of note Heritage Oil secured its Nigerian OML30 interests for US$2.5 bbl on the basis of Heritage’s most recent CPR, while Eland Oil & Gas (ELA LN) secured their interests in OML40 for an equivalent US$ 2.2/bbl based on 2P reserves. Although we recognise the resource scale is a determinant factor that is likely to increase the competitiveness for such assets. With the corporate focus remaining on first oil from offshore OPL233 overall group working interest proOnshore/Offshore Acquisition Metrics0.001.002.003.004.005.006.007.008.00Onshore 2P US$/bblRegional Onshore Acquisition MetricsSac Oil Acq offshore Costs $/bblSac Oil Acq onshore Costs $/bblSource : FirstEnergy CapitalSource : FirstEnergy C Source: FirstEnergy Capital, Oando Energy duction is expected to commence in the first year at slightly less than 2,000 bbl/d before OPL281 comes on line bringing total production to short of 8,000 bbl/d in 2014. Production on OPL281 is likely to be supported by water drive. These production output estimates are subject to a timely licence ratification