RE: Possible partner better.....10 Nov 2019 09:00
Rockierich, everything comes at a cost, I’m sure based on 2p and a tiny market cap there will still be lots of upside for everyone. Linton lists some good reason for a partner to be involved. This size of field is not going to be taken on by a sub $50m company. The funds required for ultimate development of the field will be massive BPC are not in a position to raise these, the risks would be huge, plus they clearly have no desire to do this.
BPC have no intention on developing this field on their own they have made this very clear. I just listened to the VOX interview in which they detail their plans clearly .
The below is from the OO RNS :
"I am pleased to advise shareholders of continued progress toward drilling an initial exploration well in The Bahamas during 2020. A farm-out remains our preferred funding option, and constructive discussions continue. At the same time, we are moving forward with additional components of a balanced funding strategy, so that we can deliver on drilling regardless of the outcome of these discussions“.
My interpretation is that this is so that they have relieved pressure by raising funds to de-risk the required license drill and in parallel can now continue farm in discussions without the license drill requirement hanging over their head.
Key piece is “regardless of these outcomes”. This indicates to me discussions are very advanced and there may be an agreement sought reasonably soon, but if there isn’t they still have the mechanism to hit the drill schedule.
All just in my view, we will hear about a deal either Nov or Dec. Definite upside here, but for me getting a major partner in place is key.
Let’s see, I could well be wrong (excuse the pun).