HDY.L Regulatory News (HDY)

8 June 2017

Hardy Oil and Gas plc

("Hardy", the "Company" or the "Group")

Final Results

for the year ended 31 March 2017

Hardy Oil and Gas plc (LSE: HDY), the oil and gas exploration and production company focused in India, reports final results for the year ended 31 March 2017.

All financial amounts are stated in US dollars unless otherwise indicated.

SUMMARY

CY-OS/2 - Government of India's (GOI) second appeal of the CY-OS/2 international arbitration award, in favour of Hardy, (the Award) was dismissed. The GOI has subsequently escalated their appeal to the Supreme Court of India. Legal process to confirm the Award in the US is under consideration by the Washington, DC judiciary.

PY-3 - Maintained compliance activities while working closely with the GOI and the regulatory authority, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), to establish a consensus view on the optimal development solution to recommence production.

GS-01 - Resolution of the quantification of liquidated damages (LD) associated with the unfinished minimum work programme (UMWP) is awaited - GOI's agreement with the uJV's proposed estimate of LD should facilitate the Group's plans going forward.

Financial - Considering several uncertainties, which may or may not be resolved, the Group provided for the write-down of PY-3 and deferred tax asset of $7.5 million resulting in a Total Comprehensive loss of $9.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2017 (FY16 loss of $16.8 million). Cash and short-term investments at 31 March 2017 amounted to $14.5 million; Hardy has no debt.

OUTLOOK

CY-OS/2 - The GOI Supreme Court appeal is expected to be concluded in the second half of 2017. Enforcement of the arbitration award within the India judicial system is our priority.

PY-3 - Establish a consensus view on the way forward of the development of the PY-3 field. Well monitoring activity has been proposed and failing the timely adoption of a FFDP and past budgets, planning for abandonment will need to be initiated.

GS-01 - Resolution of penalties associated with UMWP are expected to continue into 2017. Further capital investment is dependent upon gas pricing under GOI's pricing policies.

Alasdair Locke, Non-Executive Chairman of Hardy, commented: "We have in place clear plans for all our assets. Our foremost objective, the enforcement of the CY-OS/2 Award, will deliver new resources to the Group allowing us to expand our portfolio of upstream oil and gas assets. The other near-term priority of the Group remains the development of a consensus on the way forward for the PY-3 oil field which could take us closer to realising production from our portfolio of assets for the benefit of our shareholders."

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Chairman's statement

Introduction

Throughout the year we continued our struggle to enforce our legal right to the reinstatement of the exploration licence CY-OS/2 and commensurate compensation. The Government of India (GOI) appeal of this Award was dismissed by the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court and is now being heard in the Supreme Court of India. We remain resolved to see off all legal challenges put forward by the GOI whether in India or in other jurisdictions in which we elect to execute this unanimous international arbitration award. Our other primary goal, securing approvals for the development of PY-3, did not advance. The lack of consensus on the way forward amongst stakeholders was a significant contributing factor to our decision to write-down the value of PY-3, and associated deferred tax asset, by some $7.5 million.

Strategy

The Group's strategy is to be an active participant in the upstream oil and gas industry, and realise value from our current India focused portfolio and pursue new opportunities as they arise. We have in place clear plans to achieve our objectives that we believe can restore value for our shareholders. The successful conclusion to the enforcement of the CY-OS/2 Award process could provide Hardy with significant funds and better position the Group to add new upstream assets.

Market overview

Commodity markets remained volatile but traded within a relatively narrow range throughout the year and into FY 18. A modest improvement in the global growth outlook and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC's) and Russia's agreement to production restrictions contributed to an overall improvement in oil pricing. The North American producers have responded with a significant increase in drilling activity. Industry costs have stabilised but remain much lower than in 2014. We have adjusted our cost estimates for development scenarios of our portfolio. We expect costs to stabilise as excess capacity is removed from the market. India has enjoyed a period of robust growth and continues to rely on the import of oil and gas to meet energy requirements. Prime Minister Modi's objective to increase domestic production and improve energy security has resulted in more proactive measures being taken by the GOI.

Performance

As at 31 March 2017, the Group had over $14.5 million of cash and short-term investments with no debt. The Group has sufficient resources to realise our strategic objectives. The Group maintains robust internal control and risk management systems appropriate for a company of our size and resources.

Governance

The Board composition remained constant throughout the year. Further details of the Board's activities this year can be found in the Corporate Governance section of this Annual Report. In accordance with provision C.2.2 of the 2014 revision of the UK Code, the Directors have assessed the prospects of the Group over a longer period than the 12 months required for the "Going Concern" statement. The Board conducted this review for a period of three years to 31 March 2020. The Group's near-term principal risks remain: the timing or execution of activities may not commence as forecast and delays may be experienced; the possible relinquishment of appraisal acreage; and liabilities related to ongoing disputes.

I would like to acknowledge management's continued commitment to our objectives notwithstanding the nugatory actions of the GOI regarding the appeal of the CY-OS/2 Award and of the uJV partners of PY-3. Under these challenging circumstances management's persistence and pragmatism are paramount to realising a successful outcome.

Objectives and outlook

We have in place clear plans for all our assets. Our foremost objective, the enforcement of the CY-OS/2 Award, will deliver new resources to the Group allowing us to expand our portfolio of upstream oil and gas assets. The other near-term priority of the Group remains the development of a consensus on the way forward for the PY-3 oil field which could take us closer to realising production from our portfolio of assets for the benefit of our shareholders.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REVIEW

Introduction

In FY17 we were successful in advancing the CY-OS/2 litigation process with the GOI, best highlighted by the Delhi High Court (HC) Division Bench dismissal of the GOI's second appeal. We are fully committed to seeing through the enforcement of the CY-OS/2 award which will provide significant capital infusion and allow us to recommence appraisal activity. We continued to fulfil our obligations as Operator of PY-3, including the assessment of field development options, protecting uJV interests against unfounded third-party claims, and the planning of well monitoring activity. Notwithstanding our efforts, a consensus on the way forward for PY-3 has not been reached and our consortium partners have not funded their obligations for several consecutive years.

Implementing our strategy

Enforcement of the CY-OS/2 Award is our primary focus. Successful implementation of the CY-OS/2 Award will create a robust platform for Hardy to rebuild our portfolio of upstream asset. The recommencement of production from the PY-3 field, considering current economic conditions, remains viable under several development concepts being considered by the PY-3 joint venture (uJV).

Operations

In July 2016, the GOI's second appeal to the Delhi HC against the CY-OS/2 international arbitration award was dismissed based on jurisdiction. The Delhi HC Division Bench summarised that India did not have jurisdiction over the foreign award. We were disappointed, but not surprised, that the GOI subsequently filed a Special Leave Petition with the Supreme Court of India challenging the Delhi HC ruling. Our execution application of the Award in the Delhi HC will likely remain pending until the conclusion of the Supreme Court appeal. We continue to believe that:

· The arbitration award, issued by a tribunal, comprising of three former Chief Justices of India, was unanimous and well-reasoned.

· The dispute resolution articles of the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) clearly state that an arbitration award is to be final and binding on all Parties. In our view therefore, the GOI's appeal breaks the sanctity of the PSC.

However, Should the Supreme Court overrule the HC ruling then the merits of the award will be heard in an India High Court.

India is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards 1958 (New York Convention). This allows entities / nation states the right to enforce foreign arbitral awards in any jurisdiction which is a signatory to the New York Convention. Statute of limitation constraints prompted Hardy to initiate legal proceedings (award confirmation) in the USA to preserve our rights to enforce the CY-OS/2 Award. We are also exploring initiating enforcement of our legal rights in several other jurisdictions. Our preference remains to conclude the process within the framework of India's judicial system which would result in restoration of the block enabling Hardy to continue with an appraisal programme.

The resumption of production from our PY-3 asset remains a priority. We have been providing all possible support to the PY-3 consortium partners and other stakeholders to facilitate the timely conclusion of deliberation. A key contributing factor to the lack of consensus has been exceptionally high levy rates. Throughout the year, Hardy alongside major industry participants lobbied to seek relief from the excessive rates. Unfortunately, a rate reduction has not been achieved and a lack of consensus, among the uJV partners, persists. Considering present commodity prices, royalty and other financial levy rates, and the additional profit oil entitlement of the GOI beyond the primary term of the PSC (December 2019), a viable development plan will need to achieve significant cost savings. This is achievable but will require all uJV parties to approach discussions in a positive and proactive manner.

Our plan to acquire a further interest in, and operatorship of, our GS-01 asset remains in place. The acquisition process is primarily dependent on the settlement of liquidated damages relating to an Unfinished Minimum Work Programme. The GOI current gas pricing policy stipulates a price of $2.5 per mmbtu which does not support the proposed development plan for Dhirubhai 33. If we can conclude the acquisition process we will need to explore alternative development plans or secure a change in the GOI policy to allow free market pricing.

Health, safety and environment (HSE)

As an offshore operator, the Group is committed to excellent health and safety practices which are at the forefront in all our activities. Although all offshore activities were suspended in 2012, our intention to initiate activities in the future means that we will continue our commitment to maintain high HSE standards throughout the organisation.

Financial

The Group is reporting a total comprehensive loss of $9.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2017 compared to a loss of $16.8 million for the year ended 31 March 2016. The loss is attributable to the write-down of Property Plant and Equipment associated with PY-3 ($3.0 million), and associated deferred tax asset ($5.5 million). In FY16, the Group wrote-down intangible assets - exploration assets associated with GS-01 ($4.9 million), property, plant and equipment associated with the PY-3 oil field ($2.8 million) and associated deferred tax asset ($5.2 million). Conservation of cash resources is paramount for the Group. Total general and administrative expenditure decreased from $4.0 million in FY16 to $2.6 million. The decrease is primarily due to non-recurring expenditures amounting to $1.6 million in FY16. The Group projects administrative expenses for FY18 to be more than $3.0 million due to additional legal expenditures and other expenses.

Cash used in operating activities amounted to $3.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2017 compared to a cash outflow of $3.7 million for the year ended 31 March 2016. The Group's capital expenditure and investment income was nominal at $0.3 million. With cash and short-term investments of $14.5 million as at 31 March 2017, and no debt, the Group is well funded to meet its current work commitments on the Indian asset portfolio.

Outlook

Our objectives remain to enforce the CY-OS/2 Award which will deliver new cash resources to expand our portfolio within or outside of India and securing stakeholders' approvals to initiate activity that will take us closer to realising production from our portfolio of assets for the benefit of our shareholders.

Ian MacKenzie

Chief Executive Officer

8 June 2017

OPERATIONAL REVIEW

Block CY-OS/2:

Appraisal (Hardy 75 per cent interest - Operator)

Litigation - On 27 July 2016 the GOI's second appeal to the Delhi HC Division Bench was dismissed based on jurisdiction. The GOI has subsequently filed a Special Leave Petition with the Supreme Court of India challenging the Delhi HC Division Bench ruling. Hardy has previously filed an execution petition with the Delhi HC and this has run in parallel with the GOI's appeal. The matter has been continually adjourned due to the ongoing GOI appeal. It is expected that the execution hearings will progress should GOI's appeal, in the Supreme Court, be dismissal.

The Group has initiated Confirmation proceedings in the Federal Court of Washington DC, United States of America. This action has been initiated to maintain the option to enforce the Award in the US. Our primary objective remains to conclude the appeal and enforcement process within the Indian judicial system. The timely conclusion of the dispute resolution process within Indian institutions will validate our long-standing commitment to India and facilitate our future participation in meeting the country's growing energy requirements.

Contingent asset - As at 31 March 2017, Hardy's 75 per cent share of the compensation awarded by the Hon'ble Arbitration Tribunal amounted to approximately $64.5 million.

Objective - We will continue to seek the restoration of the block to the CY‑OS/2 joint venture in a timely manner. The appeal and enforcement process in India is likely to continue into 2018. The Group believes that it has a strong position as the unanimous international award, passed by three former Chief Justices of India and is well reasoned. Hardy intends to recommence work on the appraisal of the Ganesha-1 natural gas discovery once the block has been restored to the CY-OS/2 joint venture.

Background - Hardy is the operator of the CY-OS/2 exploration block and holds a 75 per cent participating interest. The block is in the northern part of the Cauvery Basin immediately offshore from Pondicherry, India and covers approximately 859 km2. The Ganesha-1 discovery well was drilled to a depth of 4,089 m and on testing the well flowed natural gas at a peak rate of 10.7 mmscfd.

Award summary - relinquishment by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG) of the GOI was illegal; the unincorporated Joint Venture (uJV) shall be entitled to a period of three years from the date on which the block is restored to it, to carry out further appraisal; the uJV shall be paid compensation calculated at the simple rate of 9 per cent per annum on the amount of Rs. 5.0 billion from the date of relinquishment till the date of the award; interest will then accrue at a rate of 18 per cent per annum on the amount of Rs. 5.0 billion until the block is restored to the uJV.

Block CY-OS 90/1 (PY-3):

Oil Field (Hardy 18 per cent interest - Operator)

Operations - A PY-3 Management Committee (MC) meeting was convened in FY16 to consider the Operating Committee's (OC) recommended Full Field Development Plan (FFDP) and budgets. Several agenda items were agreed but finalisation of the minutes of meeting that represent the matters agreed have not been forthcoming from the regulator.

In FY17 the Group made multiple representations to the Hon'ble Minister of State, Sri Pradhan, senior members of the Administration of MOPNG, the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) and the heads of the PY-3 uJV. Matters which have prolonged the deliberation of the proposed FFDP and possible resolutions were discussed. It was stressed that the proposed FFDP is projected to generate considerable value directly to the GOI via financial levies, profit petroleum and taxes. A consensus among uJV partners remains wanting. Hardy has initiated planning for well monitoring activity which may provide the PY-3 JV and MOPNG more time to reach a consensus and allow Hardy sufficient time to implement an agreed development plan.

Following a lengthy arbitration process and the rejection of Hardy's subsequent appeal to the Madras HC, Samson Maritime Limited has secured an award, amounting to $4.9 million, against Hardy for offshore services provided during 2011 and 2012. The full amount of the award is included in current liabilities. Samson has subsequently filed an execution petition with the Madras HC which is scheduled to be argued in June 2017.

As Operator Hardy is obliged to enter contracts directly with service providers on behalf of the uJV, such as the Samson Maritime Limited arrangement noted above. The Operator collects amounts due from each partner in accordance with their respective participating interest. To date the uJV partners have not been forthcoming with payment of cash calls against this award and other joint costs incurred since the shut-in of PY-3. In March 2017, Hardy initiated arbitration with the uJV partners to collect outstanding amounts associated with expenditures incurred by the Group in fulfilling its responsibilities as operator of PY-3. The dispute resolution process is expected to conclude in the second half of 2018.

Objective - Generate a consensus among uJV partners on a viable development plan for the recommencement of production. It is expected that offshore activity could commence within 9 to 12 months of the sanctioning of the development plan by the Management Committee. The development plans under consideration may require funding in excess of the Group's current cash resources.

Background - The PY-3 field is located off the east coast of India, 80 km south of Pondicherry in water depths between 40 m and 450 m. The licence covers 81 km2 and produces high quality light crude oil. The field has produced over 24.8 mmbbl and was shut-in in July 2011 due to the expiry of the production facilities' marine classification and absence of budgetary approval to extend the contract.

Block GS-OSN-2000/1 (GS-01):

Appraisal (Hardy 10 per cent interest)

Operations - The matter of possible liquidated damages associated with unfinished minimum work programme (UMWP), which has been under consideration since 2009, continued to be deliberated by the GOI and the operator. It is our understanding that this is a common matter for NELP I to VII licenses starting in 2005 to 2016, including the Group's D9 licence relinquished in 2012. Hardy and other operators have been working with industry associations to develop a policy to facilitate a resolution. The GS-01 uJV has conveyed to the GOI that this matter needs to be closed out prior to the progression of further activity on the block. The Group has previously provided for $0.3 million of liquidated damages which is Hardy's share of the operators estimate.

Objective - Finalise the quantum of liquidated damages outstanding prior to concluding discussions with our partner to acquire its participating interest and the Operatorship of the block. Following this, a priority will be to revisit a proposed FDP taking into consideration the prevailing commodity pricing and reduced cost environment.

Background - In 2011, the GS-01 joint venture secured the GOI's agreement for the declaration of commerciality (DOC) proposal for the Dhirubhai 33 discovery GS01-B1 (drilled in 2007) which flow-tested at a rate of 18.6 mmscfd gas with 415 bbld of condensate through a 56/64 inch choke at flowing tubing head pressure of 1,346 psi. The GS-01 licence is in the Gujarat-Saurashtra offshore basin off the west coast of India, north west of the prolific Bombay High oil field, with water depths varying between 80 m and 150 m. The retained discovery area covers 600 km2.

Financial Review

Overview

In the year ended 31 March 2017, the Group recorded a total comprehensive loss of $9.2 million and at year end had total cash and short-term investments of $14.5 million with no debt.

Summary statement of financial position

Summary statement of cash flows

Liquidity risk management and going concern and long-term viability

The Group closely monitors and manages its liquidity risk. Cash forecasts are regularly produced and sensitivities run for different scenarios, including changes in timing of developments, cost overruns of our planned activity and working capital inflows and outflows. At 31 March 2017, the Group had liquid resources of approximately $14.5 million, in the form of cash and short-term investments, which is available to meet ongoing capital, operating and administrative expenditure. The Group's forecasts, considering possible changes as described above, show that the Group has sufficient financial resources for the 12 months from the date of approval of the Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2017. The Group does not have any debt. 

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

As an oil and gas exploration and production Group with operations focused in India, Hardy is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Managing risk effectively is a critical element of our corporate responsibility and underpins the safe delivery of our business plans and strategic objectives.

Board

The Group has a systematic approach to risk identification and management which combines the Board's assessment of risk with risk factors originating from, and identified by, the Group's senior management team. Risks are identified, assessed for materiality, documented, and monitored through a risk register with senior management involved in the process. Risks that are identified as high and/or trending upwards are noted and assigned to the Executive Director to monitor and, if possible, proactively mitigate. The risk register is part of a dynamic database in which new risks may be added when identified or removed as they are eliminated or become immaterial. The Board has formed a sub-committee on risk which reports periodically to the Audit Committee. The Board is provided with regular updates of the identified principal risks at scheduled Board meetings.

Viability Statement

In accordance with the provision of section C.2.2 of the 2014 revision of the UK Code, the Directors have assessed the viability of the Group over a three-year period to March 2020, considering the Group's current position and the potential impact of the principal risks documented in this report. Based on this assessment, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group will be able to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the period to March 2020.

In making this statement, the Directors have considered the resilience of the Group, its current position, the principal risks facing the business in severe but reasonable scenarios and the effectiveness of any mitigating actions. This assessment has considered the potential impacts of these risks on the business model, future performance, solvency and liquidity over the period. This assessment highlighted that in certain extreme circumstances a funding deficit could arise toward the end of the three-year period.

These circumstances could include;

· cash outflow in respect of current liabilities without commensurate recovery of debts due from uJV partners; and

· the materialisation of contingent liabilities, unprovided for claims by third parties and Government authorities.

To a certain extent, the materialisation of the instances listed above can be mitigated by the reduction of overhead and pursuing legal avenues to protect the Group's assets.

The Directors have determined that the three-year period to March 2020 is an appropriate period over which to provide its Viability Statement. This covers the period when the Group hopes to have established any feasible development plans for PY-3, CY-OS/2 and GS-01. The PY-3 development is the only asset that could possibly require additional funding during this period. In making their assessment, the Directors have considered the Group's current cash position and that no capital is committed and they have not considered the receipt of the CY-OS/2 Contingent Asset of $64.5 million.

The Group has considered that additional funding needs may be met, as appropriate, by access to the debt and capital markets, although there are no immediate plans to do so, along with the possible divestment of assets in which the Group holds a significant working interest.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The underlying risks and uncertainties inherent in Hardy's current business model have been grouped into four categories; strategic, financial, operational and compliance. The Board has identified principal risks and uncertainties for FY18 and established clear policies and responsibilities to mitigate their possible negative impact on the business, a summary of which is provided below:

HARDY OIL AND GAS plc

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 31 March 2017

HARDY OIL AND GAS plc

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 31 March 2017

HARDY OIL AND GAS plc

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at 31 March 2017

Approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on 7 June 2017

HARDY OIL AND GAS plc

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the year ended 31 March 2017

HARDY OIL AND GAS plc

Notes to the Consolidated Financial statements - continued

For the year ended 31 March 2017

1. Accounting Policies

The following accounting policies have been applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements of Hardy Oil and Gas plc ("Hardy" or the "Group"). These financial statements are for the year ending 31 March 2017.

a) Basis of measurement

Hardy prepares its financial statements on a historical cost basis except as otherwise stated.

b) Going Concern

The Group has in the past generated working capital from its production activities and successfully raised finance to provide additional funding for its ongoing exploration and development programmes. The Directors have reviewed the Group's ongoing activities and having regard to the Group's existing working capital position and its ability to potentially raise finance, if required, the Directors are of the opinion that the Group has adequate resources to enable it to undertake its planned activities over the next 12 months from the date of these financial statements (in coming to this opinion the Directors have not included the receipt of any funds from the CY-OS/2 arbitration award).

c) Basis of Preparation

Hardy prepares its financial statements in accordance with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as adopted by the European Union. As at the date of approval of these financial statements, there are several standards and interpretations that are in issue but not yet effective. The Directors do not anticipate that the adoption of these standards and interpretations in future reporting periods will have a material impact on the Group's results.

d) Presentational currency

These financial statements are presented in US dollars. All financial information presented is rounded to the nearest US dollar.

e) Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the results of Hardy Oil and Gas plc and its subsidiary undertaking. The Group comprises of the parent company, Hardy Oil and Gas plc, and the wholly owned subsidiary Hardy Exploration & Production (India) Inc. which is incorporated under the Laws of State of Delaware, United States of America. The members of the Group are engaged in the business of exploration and production of oil and gas and all are included in the consolidated financial statements.

The Group participates in several unincorporated joint arrangements (UJV) which involve the joint control of assets used in the Group's oil and gas exploration and production activities. The Group accounts for all its joint arrangements as joint operations by recognising its share of assets, liabilities, income and expenditure of joint arrangement in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income as appropriate.

f) Revenue

Revenue represents the sale value of the Group's share of oil (which excludes the profit oil sold and paid to the Government of India as a part of profit sharing). Revenues are recognised when crude oil has been lifted and title has been passed to the buyer.

g) Oil and gas assets

i) Exploration and evaluation assets

Hardy has adopted the successful efforts based accounting policy for its oil and gas assets.

Costs incurred prior to acquiring the legal rights to explore an area are expensed immediately in the income statement.

Expenditure incurred in connection with, and directly attributable to, the acquisition, exploration and appraisal of oil and gas assets are capitalised for each licence granted and are held within intangible exploration assets and not depleted.

Exploration drilling costs are initially capitalised on a well-by-well basis until the success or otherwise of the well has been established. The success or failure is assessed on a well-by-well basis. Exploration well costs are written off on completion of the well unless the results indicate the presence of hydrocarbons which have reasonable commercial potential.

Following appraisal of such wells, if commercial reserves are established and technical feasibility for extraction is demonstrated, the related capital intangible exploration and appraisal costs are transferred into a cost centre within the Property Plant and Equipment - development assets after testing for impairment, if any. Where exploration well results indicate the presence of hydrocarbons which are ultimately not considered commercially viable, all related costs will be written-off to the income statement.

ii) Oil and gas development and producing assets

Development and production assets are accumulated on a field-by-field basis. These comprise the cost of developing commercial reserves discovered to put them into production and the exploration and evaluation costs transferred from intangible exploration and evaluation assets, as stated in the policy above. In addition, interest payable incurred on borrowings directly attributable to development projects, if any, and assets acquired for the production phase, as well as cost of recognising provision for future restoration and decommissioning, are capitalised.

iii) Decommissioning

At the end of the producing life of a field, costs are incurred in removing and decommissioning facilities, plugging and abandoning wells. The full discounted cost of decommissioning is estimated and considered as an asset and liability. The decommissioning cost is included within the cost of property, plant and equipment development assets. Any revision in the estimated cost of decommissioning which alters the provisions required also adjusted in the cost of asset. The amortisation of the asset, calculated on a unit of production basis based on proved reserves, is shown as within the depletion charge on oil and gas assets in the Statement of Comprehensive Income and unwinding of the discount on the provision is included in the finance costs.

iv) Disposal of assets

Proceeds from any disposal of assets are credited against the specific capitalised costs included in the relevant cost pool and any loss or gain on disposal is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

h) Depletion and impairment

i) Depletion

The net book values of the producing assets are depreciated on a field by field basis using the unit of production method, based on proved and probable reserves. Hardy periodically obtains an independent third-party assessment of reserves which is used as a basis for computing depletion.

ii) Impairment

Exploration assets are reviewed regularly for indications of impairment following the guidance in IFRS 6 Exploration and Evaluation of Mineral Resources, where circumstances indicate that the carrying value might not be recoverable. In such circumstances, if the exploration asset has a corresponding development / producing cost pool, then the exploration costs are transferred to the cost pool and depleted on unit of production. In cases where no such development/producing cost pool exists, the impairment of exploration costs is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Impairment reviews on development / producing oil and gas assets for each field are carried out when indicators of impairment exist by comparing the net book value of the cost pool with the associated discounted future cash flows. If there is any impairment in a field representing a material component of the cost pool, an impairment test is carried out for the cost pool. If the net book value of the cost pool is higher than the associated discounted future cash flows, the excess amount is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as impairment and deducted from the pool value.

i) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment, other than oil and gas assets, are measured at cost and depreciated over their expected useful economic lives as follows:

Depreciation charges are included within administrative expenses.

j) Intangible assets

Intangible assets, other than oil and gas assets, are measured at cost and depreciated over their expected useful economic lives as follows:

Amortisation charges are included within administrative expenses.

k) Investments

Investments by the parent company in its subsidiaries are stated at cost less any impairment provisions.

l) Short term investments

Short term investments are regarded as "financial assets at fair value through profit or loss" and are carried at fair value. In practice, the nature of these investments is such that all income is remitted and recognised as interest and investment income and the fair value equates to the value of initial outlay and therefore, in normal circumstances, no fair value gain or loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

m) Inventory

Inventory of crude oil is valued at the lower of average cost or net realisable value. Average cost is determined based on actual production cost for the year. Inventories of drilling stores are recorded at cost including taxes, duties and freight. Provision is made for obsolete or defective items where appropriate, based on technical evaluation.

n) Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value in the Group's Statement of Financial Position based on the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Trade receivables are not interest bearing and their fair value is deemed to be their nominal value as reduced by any necessary provisions for estimated irrecoverable amounts. Trade payables are not interest bearing and their fair value is deemed to be their nominal value.

o) Equity

Equity instruments issued by Hardy are recorded at net proceeds after direct issue costs.

p) Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of current tax and deferred tax. Current tax is based on the taxable profit of the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as it excludes certain items of income or expenses that are taxable or deductible in years other than the current year and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The current tax liability is calculated using the tax rates that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the year end date.

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the liability method.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available in the future against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the periods in which temporary differences reverse, based on tax rates and laws enacted at the year-end date.

q) Foreign currencies

Foreign currency transactions are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. At the year-end date, all foreign currency monetary assets and monetary liabilities are restated at the closing exchange rate. Exchange difference arising from transactions during the year and from the year end retranslation are reflected in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Rate of exchanges were as follows:

r) Leasing commitments

Rental charges payable under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income as part of general and administration costs over the lease term.

s) Share based payments

Hardy issues share options to Directors and employees, which are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The fair value of the equity settled options determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. In performing the valuation of these options, only market conditions are considered. Fair value is derived by use of the binomial model. The expected life used in the model is based on management estimates and considers non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations. In case of lapsed vested options, the amount recognised in the shares option reserve is adjusted to retained earnings as a reserve movement.

t) Contingent assets

Contingent assets are disclosed but not recognised where the receipt of income is probable but not virtually certain. The asset and related income is only recognised in the year when the receipt becomes virtually certain.

2. Critical accounting estimates and judgments

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are addressed below.

i) Intangible assets- exploration

Intangible assets comprise of capitalised exploration expenditures associated with a natural gas discovery on the CY-OS/2 exploration licence. The GOI had notified Hardy of the relinquishment of the licence to which Hardy and the GOI entered arbitration to resolve the dispute. The arbitration tribunal ruled in favour of Hardy and ordered the reinstatement of the licence. The GOI has subsequently appealed the award at several levels of the India judicial system. Full details are disclosed in note 15 to these financial statements. This is regarded as a significant area of judgment and Management have considered that the arbitration tribunal has confirmed that the relinquishment was illegal, the appeal by the GOI was dismissed by the District Bench of the High Court of Delhi, and legal advice maintains a legal right to the licence. As a result, it has been adjudged that there is no indication of impairment.

ii) Decommissioning

The liability for decommissioning is reviewed based on cost estimates which are predominated by the charter hire charges of drill ships and supply boats. Accordingly, the provision made in the books will reflect the risk free discounted estimated future cost for decommissioning. Further details are contained in note 21.

iii) Carrying value of Oil & Gas and Exploration assets and Deferred Tax Assets

Management has fully impaired the Group's oil and gas assets due to ongoing uncertainty of likelihood of development and the availability of extension at the end of the current Production Sharing Agreement in 2019. If a development was sanctioned the calculation of the recoverable amount would require the estimation of future cash flows. Previously Management's key assumptions and estimates in the impairment models related to: commodity prices that are based on forward commodity price estimates, fiscal structuring specific to individual assets, commercial reserves and the related cost profiles. Should a development plan be approved by all the partners in the PY-3 field and the Government of India we will review the economic model to determine the appropriate asset value. If circumstances change the total impairment recognised in FY16 and FY17 of $5.8m could be written back. Further details are contained in note 14 and 15

Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the losses can be utilised. Judgement is required to determine the value of the deferred tax asset, based upon timing and level of future taxable profits. In the absence of an agreed development plan for PY-3 the Group is not expected to generate profits within a reasonable timeframe to be offset by unused tax loses. Should a development plan for PY-3 be approved and prevailing key assumptions remain valid then a portion of the Deferred tax asset may be written back. Further details are contained in note 12.

iv) Recoverability of Receivables from Joint Venture Partners

Where the Group is the operator of, or is the largest owner in, a field it recovers a percentage of the costs incurred from its joint arrangement partners in accordance with the levels of participating interests. Partners may either be Indian state-owned companies or private enterprises. Cash calls on partners are usually made in advance of incurring field expenditure however a number of these have not been paid and the Group has commenced arbitration against its partners seeking $8.36m. The Group has strong legal advice that its claim is valid and it will continue to pursue this amount by all legal means however due to the length of time the amounts have been outstanding prudent provision was made in prior year, the total provision recognised in these financial statements is therefore $4.80m. There is always uncertainty associated with any arbitration process and the amount recovered may therefore materially differ both from that claimed and from the amount recognised. This is regarded as a significant estimate and Management have considered the correspondence between the Group and the Debtors, standing of the individual organisations and legal advice.

3. Segment analysis

The Group is organised into two business units as at end of the year: India and United Kingdom. The Indian business unit is operated by the wholly owned subsidiary, Hardy Exploration & Production (India) Inc. and Hardy Oil and Gas plc operates in the United Kingdom.

The India business unit focuses on exploration and production of oil and gas assets in India. The United Kingdom business unit is the holding company. Management monitors these business units separately for resource allocation, decision making and performance assessment.

The Group is engaged in one business activity, the exploration, development and production of oil and gas. Other income relates to technical services to third parties, overhead recovery from joint arrangement operations and miscellaneous receipts, if any.

4. Production costs

Production costs, related to PY-3, included in the cost of sales consist of:

As the PY-3 asset has been fully impaired the change in the value of the decommissioning provision has been recognised immediately in production costs.

Production costs for FY16 includes a provision in respect of an arbitration award which is made in favour of a service provider for Block PY-3.

5. Unsuccessful exploration costs

Unsuccessful exploration costs consist of:

6. Operating loss

Operating loss is stated after charging:

The Group has a policy in place which requires approval of the Audit Committee for the award of non-audit services to be provided by the auditors. No non-audit services were provided during the year or in the prior year.

7. Reconciliation of operating loss to operating cash flows

8. Staff costs

Staffs costs, including executive Directors' salaries, fees, benefits and share based payments, are shown gross before amounts recharged to joint arrangements.

The average monthly number of employees, including executive Directors, employed by the Group are as follows:

The number of permanent employees of the Group as at 31 March 2017 is 15 (2016: 15).

9. Share based payments

Share options have been granted to subscribe for Ordinary Shares of US$0.01 each in the capital of the Company, which are exercisable between 2016 and 2025 at prices of £0.65 to £7.69 per Ordinary Share.

Hardy has an unapproved share option scheme for the Directors and employees of the Group. Options are exercisable at the quoted market prices of the Company's shares on the date of grant. The vesting period is three years with a stipulation that the options are granted in proportion to the period of employment after the grant subject to a minimum of one year, or, with respect to options from 2010 onwards, the period is three years, subject to compounded share price growth. The options are exercisable for a period of 10 years from the date of grant. Details of the share options outstanding during the years are as follows:

Details of outstanding options at the end of the year with the weighted average exercise (WAEP) price as follows:

The weighted average contractual life of options outstanding is 5.82 years (2016: 5.9 years).

11. Interest and investment income

12. Taxation

a. Analysis of taxation charge / (credit) for the year

Deferred tax analysis:

b. Factors affecting tax charge for the year

Indian operations of the Group are subject to a tax rate of 41.2 per cent which is higher than UK and US corporations tax rates. To the extent that the Indian profits are taxable in the US and/or the UK, those territories should provide relief for Indian taxes paid, principally under the provisions of double taxation agreements. When considering deferred tax assets, the Group considers the highest and best use of the losses available, this is considered to be in India. Based on the current expenditure plans, the Group anticipates that the tax allowances will continue to exceed the depletion charge of each year, though the timing of related tax relief is uncertain.

Write-back of Deferred Tax Asset

The Group has written back deferred tax asset of US$4,485,662 during FY17. This is in light of the fact that the Joint Venture partners have not agreed on a field development plan for Block PY-3 and as a result the Group is not certain to generate profits within a reasonable timeframe to be offset by unused tax loses. Further a portion of the losses carried forward in the Indian operations of the Group have expired in FY17, resulting in a write back of deferred tax asset.

13. Loss per share

Loss per share is calculated on a loss of US$9,182,354 for the year ended 31 March 2017 (2016; US$16,757,159) on a weighted average of 73,764,035 Ordinary Shares for the year ended 31 March 2017 (2016: 73,343,164). No diluted loss per share is calculated.

14. Property, plant and equipment

Oil and gas assets represent interest in producing oil and gas assets falling under the India cost pool. Other fixed assets consist of office furniture, computers, workstations and office equipment.

Impairment

The impairment charge of $3,026,688 against the PY-3 oil field was determined considering that, as of the date of this report, there was not a consensus amongst uJV partners as to the preferred development plan for the PY-3 field; all development concepts under consideration require the GOI to sanction the extension of the PSC which is not certain.

Impairment in the previous year was calculated by comparing the future discounted cash flows expected to be delivered from the production of commercial reserves with the carrying value of the asset. Should a development plan be approved by all the partners in the PY-3 field and the Government of India we will review the economic model to determine the appropriate asset value.

15. Intangible assets

The details of the exploration assets stated above are as follows:

Legal proceedings concerning Block CY-OS/2

In March 2009, Hardy were informed by the Government of India that the Block CY-OS/2, in which Hardy holds a 75 per cent participating interest, was relinquished as Hardy had failed to declare commerciality within the two years from the date of discovery which is applicable to an oil discovery. Hardy disputed this ruling believing that the discovery was a gas discovery and consequently that it was entitled to a period of five years from the date of discovery to declare commerciality. As no agreement was reached the dispute was referred to arbitration under the terms of the PSC.

The arbitrators ruled on 2 February 2013 that the discovery was a gas discovery and consequently that the order for the relinquishment of the block was illegal. The arbitrators have ordered the Government of India to restore the block to Hardy and its partners and to allow them a period of three years from the date of restoration to complete the appraisal programme. In addition, the arbitrators awarded costs of $0.2 million and compensation based on the exploration expenditure incurred to date. The compensation awarded is calculated based a 9 per cent per annum charge on expenditure incurred until the date of the award and 18% per annum charge thereafter. As at 31 March 2017, Hardy's 75 per cent share of the compensation awarded is approximately $64.5 million.

On 2 August 2013, the Government of India (GOI) filed an appeal, against the arbitration award, with the High Court (HC) Delhi. On 27 July 2016, the GOI's second appeal to the Delhi HC was dismissed based on jurisdiction. The GOI subsequently filed a Special Leave Petition with the Supreme Court of India challenging the Delhi HC ruling. The appeal is ongoing and the next hearing at the Supreme Court is scheduled for July 2017. Hardy has previously filed an execution petition with the Delhi HC and this has run in parallel with the GOI's appeal although the matter has been continually adjourned due to the ongoing GOI appeal. It is expected that the execution hearings will progress upon the conclusion of the GOI's appeal to the Supreme Court of India.

The Group believes that the unanimous international tribunal award is well reasoned and, based upon external legal advice that the award may not be subject to appeal in the Indian courts as per the India Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996.

Hardy Exploration & Production (India) Inc has initiated Confirmation proceedings in the Federal Court of Washington DC, United States of America. This action has been initiated to maintain the option to enforce the Award in the US.

Impairment of Block GS-01 in the previous year

The write-off of US$5.0 million, in FY16, against the GS-01 exploration license was calculated by comparing the future discounted cash flows projected to be delivered from the production of resources provided for in an unapproved FDP submitted by the Group (the value-in-use) with the carrying value of the asset. No changes occurred during FY17 and hence the impairment remains.

16. Inventories

An amount of US$222,623 was recognised as an expense in the previous year relating to an impairment in the carrying value of inventory.

17. Trade and other receivables

18. Short term investments

The above investments are in liquid funds which can be converted into cash at short notice. The book value of these investments approximates to their fair values. The fair value is determined based on quoted market prices and is a level 1 valuation under IFRS 13.

Income will increase or decrease by US$141,790 (2016: US$167,680) for every one percent change in interest rates.

19. Share Capital

Ordinary Shares issued have equal voting and other rights with no guarantee to dividend or other payments.

No restricted shares were awarded in FY17. Included within the Ordinary Shares are 690,619 restricted shares in issue. The restricted shares have been issued to certain directors and will unconditionally vest three years from the date of issue provided the individual is still a director of Hardy. During the period of restriction, while Directors are eligible for voting rights and dividends, they are not allowed to dispose these shares.

20. Reserves

Hardy holds the following reserves, in addition to share capital and retained earnings:

Share premium account

The share premium account is the additional amount over and above the nominal share capital that is received for shares issued less any share issue costs.

Share option reserve

The share option reserve represents the fair value of share options issued to Directors and employees.

21. Provision for decommissioning

A provision for the decommissioning of the PY-3 field has been made by estimating the cost of abandonment of existing wells and any required reclamation of the area at current prices using existing technology. The projected costs comprise primarily of the cost of a drillship to abandon the field's existing wells the provision has been calculated using a drillship day-rate of $165,000. The estimate is calculated based on decommissioning occurring after the end of the current Production Sharing Contract in December 2019. These underlying assumptions are reviewed on a regular basis

Having considered the fall in drillship rates the Group has reduced the projected decommissioning cost by $0.8m. A 5 per cent change in the underlying assumption for the drillship rate would result in an adjustment of approximately $0.2 million to the Decommissioning Provision.

An amount of Rs. 306,301,889 (US$ 4,723,237) (2016: Rs. 286,049,748 (US$4,311,198)) is on deposit with State Bank of India for site restoration obligations. This amount has been treated as a non-current asset as this deposit has end use restriction for site restoration.

22. Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are unsecured and payable on demand.

23. Financial risk management

Hardy finances its operations through a mixture of equity and retained earnings. Finance requirements are reviewed by the Board when funds are required for acquisition, exploration and development of projects.

Hardy's policy is to maintain a strong financial position to sustain future development of the business. There were no changes to the Group's capital management approach during the year.

Hardy's treasury functions are responsible for managing fund requirements and investments which include banking, cash flow management, interest and foreign exchange exposure to ensure adequate liquidity to meet cash requirements.

Hardy's principal financial instruments are cash, deposits, short term investments, receivables and payables and these instruments are only for the purpose of meeting its requirement for operations.

Hardy's main financial risks are foreign currency risk, liquidity risk, interest rate risk and credit risks. Set out below are policies that are used to manage such risks:

Foreign currency risk

The Group reports in US dollars and the majority of its business is conducted in US dollars. All revenues from oil sales are received in US dollars and the majority of costs except a portion of expenses for overhead are incurred in US dollars. For currency exposure other than US dollars, a portion of the cash is kept on deposit in other currencies to meet its payments as required. No forward exchange contracts were entered into during the period.

Liquidity risk

The Group currently has surplus cash which has been placed in deposits and short-term investments which can be converted into cash at short notice, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet the Group's expenditure requirements. Hardy has no outstanding loan obligations at period end dates.

Interest rate risk

Surplus funds are placed in deposits and short-term investments at fixed or floating rates. Hardy's policy is to place deposits only with well-established banks or financial institutions that offer competitive interest rates. Further details are disclosed in note 18.

Credit risk

Where the Group is the operator of, or is the largest owner in, a field it recovers a percentage of the costs incurred from its joint arrangement partners in accordance with the levels of participating interests. Partners may either be Indian state-owned companies or private enterprises. Cash calls on partners are usually made in advance of incurring field expenditure. The Group is currently engaged in arbitration proceeding against partners in respect of unpaid cash calls; further details are disclosed in note 2.

Deposits and other money market instruments, as a general rule, are placed with banks and financial institutions that have ratings of not less than AA or equivalent, which are verified before placing the deposits. Cash surpluses are also invested in short-term investments in certain liquid funds. These funds are primarily invested in terms deposits and graded commercial papers of not less than AA or equivalent.

The Board will continue to assess the strategies for managing credit risk and is satisfied with the existing policies. At the year-end credit risk existed in respect of unpaid cash calls as disclosed in note 2. The maximum financial risk exposure relating to the financial assets is the carrying value of such financial assets as at the year-end date.

Capital Management

The objective of the Group's capital management is to ensure that there is sufficient liquidity within the Group to carry out the committed work programme requirements of all its production sharing contracts. The Group monitors the long-term cash flow requirements of the business in order to assess the requirement for changes to the capital structure to meet that objective and to maintain flexibility. The Group considers its capital to consist of share capital only.

The Board manages the structure of its capital and makes necessary adjustments to accommodate the changes in the economic conditions. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Board may issue new shares for cash. No significant changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes during the year ended 31 March 2017.

Maturity of financial liabilities

The maturity of financial liabilities, which consists of trade and other payables and the decommissioning provision as at 31 March 2017 and 31 March 2016 are as follows:

Included within current liabilities is an amount of $4.9m on which interest of 5% per annum is charged until payment.

Interest rate risk profile of financial assets

The interest rate risk profile of the financial assets of the Group as at 31 March 2017 is as follows:

An amount of Rs. 306,301,889 (US$ 4,723,237) (2016: Rs. 286,049,748 (US$4,311,198)) deposited with State Bank of India for site restoration obligation is treated as a non-current asset. The interest rate of this deposit is based on the highest rate of interest as applicable for the period paid by the State Bank of India.

Interest income will increase or decrease by US$142,135 (2016: US$172,850) for every one percent change in interest rates.

Currency exposures

The currency exposures of the monetary assets denominated in currencies other than US dollars of the Group as at 31 March 2016 are as follows:

An amount of US$43,141 was recognised as foreign exchange gain (2016: exchange loss of US$284,392) because of exchange rate fluctuations on bank balances and investments made in currencies other than US dollars.

Exchange gains will increase by US$50,002 (2016: US$45,768) for every one percent appreciation of Indian rupee and sterling and loss of US$49,012 (2016: US$44,862) for one percent depreciation of Indian rupee and sterling.

24. Financial instruments

Book values and fair values of Hardy's financial assets and liabilities are as follows:

Financial assets

Financial liabilities

All the above financial assets and liabilities are current at the period end dates.

25. Other financial commitments under operating leases

The Group entities have entered into commercial leases for land and building and office equipment. These leases have an average life of one to five years and there are no restrictions placed on the lessee by entering into these leases. The minimum future lease payments for the non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

26. Contingent liabilities

Liquidated Damages

The Group has minimum work commitments associated with various exploration licences granted by sovereign authorities through joint arrangements. A number of these commitments have not been fulfilled and consequently the Group is liable to pay liquidated damages. When a liquidated damage payment is probable a provision is created based on management's best judgement. In some instances, there may be a high degree of uncertainty. In such instances, an additional contingent liability is recognised. Currently a contingent liability exists estimated at $1.7 million associated with unfinished minimum work programme liquidated damages. Management does not expect this to be resolved in the next twelve months.

Litigation

In the normal course of business, the Group may be involved in legal disputes which may give rise to claims. Provision is made in the financial statements for all claims where a cash outflow is considered probable. No separate disclosure is made of the detail of claims as to do so could seriously prejudice the position of the Group.

Others

In addition, the parent company guarantees the Group's obligations under various PSC's to the Government of India. These guarantees are deemed to have negligible fair value and are therefore accounted for as contingent liabilities.

27. Related party transactions

The aggregate remuneration of Directors and the key management personnel, including its subsidiary undertaking, of the Group is as follows:

Key management personnel include the Directors and members of the Management Committee of the Group as set out in the overview of the Board of Directors in the business review. Further information about the remuneration of individual Directors is provided in the Director's Remuneration Report which forms part of the Group's 2017 Annual Report.

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NOTES TO THE EDITORS

Hardy Oil and Gas plc is an upstream oil and gas company focused in India. Its portfolio includes a blend of exploration, appraisal, and production assets. Hardy's goal is to evaluate and exploit its asset base with a view to creating significant value for its shareholders.

Hardy Oil and Gas plc is the operator of the PY-3 oil field (shut-in July 2011) located offshore India's east coast in the Cauvery basin. Hardy also has interests in two offshore exploration blocks in India's Saurashtra and Cauvery basins.

Hardy is incorporated under the laws of the Isle of Man and headquartered in Aberdeen, UK. Ordinary shares of Hardy were admitted to the Official List and the London Stock Exchange's market for listed securities effective 20 February 2008 under the symbol HDY.

The Company's Indian assets are held through the wholly owned subsidiary Hardy Exploration & Production (India) Inc, located in Chennai, India.

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