Funding RNS 1 July2 Aug 2019 13:44
Capital expenditure to be incurred by the Otakikpo Joint Venture is expected to be approximately US$170 million covering new wells and processing infrastructure, of which LEKOIL is expected to fund US $68 million. The anticipated costs consist of debt repayment to financing parties, including the Major Oil Company, in addition to a project implementation fee paid to Schlumberger. Repayment of the facilities anticipated to be provided to the Otakikpo Joint Venture pursuant to the project will be made from production revenues from Otakikpo, in priority to any existing lending facilities (subject to agreement with existing lenders), future CAPEX and returns to equity holders.
Under the terms of the MOU, the Major Oil Company will provide funding to the Otakikpo Joint Venture alongside the other funding partners, subject to due diligence, project economics, entry into definitive documentation and final investment decision.