RE: GoI approval4 Jul 2024 09:26
From the RNS...
Summary of the transaction
· In exchange for the 50% interest, Synergia will be carried by Selan through an agreed US$20 million work programme ("WP") comprising 3 new wells focussed on the Eocene reservoir and 3 well work-overs
· The WP is to be completed within 18 months of the later of GoI approval of the WP or the award of contracts for the WP, extendable by a further six months in certain circumstances
· Synergia will receive a cash payment of US$2.5 million immediately following GoI Approval. The Company proposes to apply the proceeds of this cash payment towards working capital purposes.
· Synergia will retain a 50% interest in the Cambay PSC and a 50% share of the future production and revenues.
· Synergia will be entitled to bonuses of up to US$ 9 million, linked to future cumulative gas sales thresholds being achieved as follows:
o US$0.5 million, if cumulative gross gas sales from the Cambay PSC exceeds 5 Bcf;
o US$1.0 million, if cumulative gross gas sales from the Cambay PSC exceeds 10 Bcf;
o US$1.5 million, if cumulative gross gas sales from the Cambay PSC exceeds 15 Bcf;
o US$2 million, if cumulative gross gas sales from the Cambay PSC exceeds 35 Bcf; and
o US$4 million, if cumulative gross gas sales from the Cambay PSC exceeds 70 Bcf.
· Selan has the option to participate in the Cambay CCS scheme on terms to be agreed
· The farm-out agreement contains warranties given by the Company to Selan in relation to, amongst other things, title to the Cambay PSC, as well as certain limited indemnities. The agreement is governed by Indian law.