RE: Up to 1Billion barrels of oil & gas28 Sep 2018 11:34
In addition to the 22-1 well, the Group is also in the process of permitting the GVU 29-1 well and the State 16-2L well. The permit approvals are expected to be received shortly.
The current discussions with the BLM in respect of the new acreage and unit reshape are not expected to impact on the Group's timeline on its plan of operations for the drilling programme. We have been working closely with the BLM on permitting in order to achieve this objective. Subject to rig availability and concluding project funding, it remains the Group's intention and expectation to drill its first Paradox well in the fourth quarter of this year.
The Group has assembled a highly experienced subsurface and surface operational team with extensive experience and a successful track record in the Paradox Basin. The team designed, managed and implemented a nine-well drilling programme in the Paradox Basin for Fidelity Exploration and Production Inc., directly to the south of the Group's acreage. Eight of these wells were commercial and production grew from circa 100 barrels of oil per day ("BOPD") to over 3,500 BOPD from 2012 to 2014. As the Group moves through the well selection, permitting and funding processes for the first Paradox well, the Group is already realising the benefits of having such a first class team.
As the Group's activity in the Paradox basin has intensified, Rose has been approached by a number of third parties about potential partnering and investment opportunities in the region. While the Group remains wholly focused on the Paradox project, the Directors believe that they should appraise any additional opportunities further, particularly those comprising producing or near-term producing assets, to see if there may be commercial synergies with the existing Paradox operations and whether they might add value to the Group's portfolio.
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