Current worth29 Jan 2026 09:55
As of January 2026, the Saltfleetby Gas Field (wholly owned by Angus Energy) has an estimated going-concern valuation of £55 million to £65 million.
This valuation is based on the most recent Competent Persons Report (CPR) and 2025/2026 financial updates. The field is the UK’s largest onshore gas producer and its value is derived from three main areas:
1. Asset Valuation (NPV10)
According to the technical audits, the "Net Present Value" (discounted at 10%) of the field’s future cash flows is:
P90 (Low Estimate): £57.1 million
P50 (Best Estimate): £64.5 million
Note: These figures are post-tax and already account for the UK government's Energy Profits Levy (Windfall Tax).
2. Revenue and Production (Going Concern)
The field is currently a high-performing "cash cow" for Angus Energy. In the most recent trading update (issued January 22, 2026), the field showed:
Quarterly Revenue: £4.12 million (for Q4 2025).
Annualized Revenue: Approximately £16 million – £20 million depending on seasonal gas prices.
Output: Producing roughly 1.66 million therms of gas per month.
3. Future "Upside" Value
Beyond current gas extraction, the field holds significant value for its potential after the gas is gone:
Gas Storage: It is considered one of the best candidates in the UK for conversion into a hydrogen storage facility or for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). This adds "strategic value" that isn't fully captured in the current £65m gas valuation.
New Drilling: Two new wells (SF9 and SF10) were scheduled for 2025 and early 2026 to maintain production "plateau" and accelerate gas extraction.
Summary of "Going Concern" Health
While the asset itself is valuable, the "going concern" status of the parent company (Angus Energy) was under review in late 2025 due to debt restructuring. However, the January 2026 update indicates a strong recovery, with production surging and legacy low-price "hedges" finally ending, allowing the company to sell gas at full market prices (approx. 102p per therm).