RE: RNS19 Mar 2020 08:43
Interestingly, it appears SDX are drilling Sobhi without their partner. So the partner has elected to not participate. They can get in on it afterwards but will cost them. I wonder why they haven't participated? Do they think the well has such a low chance of success that they aren't interested and can buy in after the fact if successful? Do they just not have the funds at the moment? Poses several questions.
"If successful, the Sohbi well would be tied in during 2021 via a 5.8 kilometre tie-in to the Ibn Yunus-1X location where an existing flow-line connects to the South Disouq Central Processing Facility. On a gross basis, this tie in cost is estimated at US$3.5 million. The 33 bcfe gross P50 unrisked resource targeted by Sohbi would potentially only require one further development well. SDX will drill the Sohbi well at a 100% working interest for an estimated gross dry hole cost of US$2.3 million which will be paid over the coming three months. Under Clause 8.5 of the Joint Operating Agreement, 'Premium to Participate in Exclusive Operations', if the Company's partner elects to participate in the well after a discovery is made, it is required to pay its full share of the well cost, plus a premium of a further 300% of this amount."