RE: Bentley26 Apr 2021 14:57
Romaron,
I think $35 breakeven in the North Sea is silly, especially when it's heavy oil.
Maybe, there is a misunderstanding between breakeven and development?
Either way, brief read of the Xcite RNS, Brent was at $113/barrel at the time.
The Xcite RNS also provides development costs at c. $3.4b for 250mmboe over a 35 year period.
This definitely seems like it's based on an EDP.
In the current oil price environment and using newer more cost effective technologies, there's potential for ENQ to partially develop the Bentley field (using existing infrastructure with modifications) for maybe $40-50/barrel breakeven by targeting quick payback wells, IMO.
But let's not speculate! This acquisition is definitely positive and value accretive for ENQ, whether they develop it or not. Look forward to it completing.