RE: Going forward24 Apr 2021 00:56
jono44 - some points from RNS
1. Saffron # 2 appraisal / production well to be drilled in May / June 2021, budgeted cost $3m million, expected production in the range of 200 - 300 bopd generating cashflows of US$1.8 - US$2.6 million per annum, and paving the way for a full-field development projected to achieve in an initial phase average daily production of 1,000 - 1,500 bopd / generate annualised cashflows of US$8 - US$12 million; and longer-term an overall field development could ultimately comprise up to 30 wells in total, with a peak projected production of approximately 4,000 bopd;
2. Appraisal well and extended well test at Weg Naar Zee in Suriname planned to be drilled in July 2021, budgeted cost US$0.7 million capital expenditure, and paving the way for an initial field development projected to produce c.100 bopd / generate annualised cashflows of US$1m per annum; and longer-term with a full WNZ field development scenario projected to generate annual cash flows for the Company in excess of US$2.5 million
3. Ongoing production maintenance and enhancement work in Trinidad and Tobago, from five producing fields with current production averaging in the range of 450 - 500 bopd, currently generating annual cashflows to BPC of approximately US$3 million per annum, and with the potential for cashflow growth from enhanced production levels and/or increased oil prices
4, "The Company is focussed on restoration, renewal and refreshment. In this context, the Company's forward business strategy for the coming 12-18 months has been firmly set, on significantly increasing oil production and thus cashflow from our assets in Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname, which the Board considers to be the most effective manner in which to restore value and create a foundation for future value growth. In support of this strategy, the Company is calling an Extraordinary General Meeting, to put before shareholders a series of actions with a view to 'resetting' the Company and its capital structure, along with a recapitalisation of the Company and a cost reduction initiative.
5. Eytan Uliel, CEO designate, said:
"Our Company has a diverse full-cycle portfolio of production, development and exploration assets. The work program for 2021 and beyond is busy, and contains many value triggers. The re-set proposed today will enable us to get after that value, through building production and cashflow. I am excited by the prospect of leading Challenger Energy Group, and I look forward to engaging with all our stakeholders over the coming months."
All looks good in the long run