RE: Potential 1600% Upside on ONGC / Petro China Buyout18 Mar 2026 10:11
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"3. Why the Disconnect? (The "Risk" Factor)
The market currently trades at ~1.3p because it applies a massive "AIM Discount":
Risked NAV (8.3p): This is what the market should be priced at when the farm-out is signed but drilling has not yet proven Gobi.
Unrisked NAV (21.5p - 23.3p): This is the "Takeover Value" if the 2026 drilling season confirms Gobi matches Heron's quality. With hydrocarbons already detected, this has a high chance probability.
$MATD: Crunching the 21.5p Buyout Numbers 🧮
The current 1.3p price is a mathematical anomaly. Following the March 5th MRPAM approval, the path to Zeus Capital’s 8.3p Risked NAV is effectively clear. However, the additiona prize is the Gobi prospect, which at 150% the size of Heron, brings an additional 90-150 million barrels into play. At a standard $6/bbl acquisition multiple, Heron alone justifies an 8.6p buyout. Add in the Gobi resource, and you reach the 21.5p unrisked target.
For a strategic giant like PetroChina or ONGC, paying £400M to secure a 700-million-barrel basin-play is a bargain & highly advantageous in the current strategic supply environment. The "Value Gap" isn't just large—it’s generational. 🚀"