Mosman Oil Gas Regulatory News (MSMN)

31 March 2022

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited

 ("Mosman" or the "Company")

Half Year Results

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the oil exploration, development and production company, announces its Half Year results to 31 December 2021, a period in which it significantly increased oil and gas production across its US projects.

Summary

· Revenue increased 95% to AUD 745,790 (compared to AUD $383,138 in the six months ending 30 June 2021)

· Gross Profit increased 232% to AUD188,487 (compared to AUD $56,828 in the six months ending 30 June 2021)

· Net loss narrowed to AUD 498,940 (compared to AUD $708,822 in the six months ending 30 June 2021)

· Net Production to Mosman increased 43% to 17,344 BOE

· Completed acquisition of Nadsoilco increasing working interest in Stanley Project, Livingston and Winters leases and became operator of these leases, providing more day to day control

· Acquired additional working interests in Falcon-1 and Cinnabar in East Texas. Completed 3D seismic reprocessing and interpretation and identified potential development drilling locations with multiple Wilcox sand targets at Cinnabar.

1BOE/boe - barrels of oil equivalent

2Gross Project Production - means the production of BOE at a total project level (100% basis) before royalties (where Mosman is the Operator) and where Mosman is not the operator the total gross production for the project

3Net Production - Net to Mosman's Working interest before royalties

Post Period end

· Completed the construction of a gas network in East Texas in February, enabling the sale of gas from Winters-2 and Stanley-4 and enabling ongoing production optimisation.

· 12 month extension of EP-145 in Australia secured and an on-site environmental survey completed.

John W Barr, Chairman of Mosman commented: "We remain focussed on delivering on our strategic objectives to build oil and gas production and development upside, delivering solid progress on this objective through the acquisition of Nadsoilco and additional working interests at Falcon-1 and Cinnabar in East Texas.

"Good progress was made across our development projects, increasing production. Revenues have benefitted from the increasing oil and gas prices, which remain very strong. We have identified potential drilling locations to target further increases in production."

Enquiries:

Updates on the Company's activities are regularly posted on its website:

www.mosmanoilandgas.com

Notes to editors

Mosman (AIM:MSMN) is an oil exploration, development, and production company with projects in the US and Australia. 

Mosman's strategic objectives remain consistent: to identify opportunities which will provide operating cash flow and have development upside, in conjunction with progressing exploration of existing exploration permits.

The Company has seven projects in the US: Stanley, Greater Stanley, Livingston, Winters, Challenger and Champion in East Texas and Arkoma in Oklahoma in addition to exploration projects in the Amadeus Basin in Central Australia.

Operations Review

Mosman's strategic objective remains to identify opportunities which will provide operating cash flow and have further development upside, in conjunction with adding value to the Company's existing exploration permits.

Mosman has established increasing strong oil and gas production. The company has a portfolio of development and exploration projects, which provide the opportunity for further production growth and increasing cashflow. Two exploration areas in Australia are positioned to take advantage of the increasing demand for Helium and Hydrogen as well as Oil and Gas.

Oil and gas prices have increased as economies recover from Covid19 and the recent events in Europe. These increased prices mean more cashflow from production, and added value to the portfolio of development projects such as Cinnabar.

More than $940,000 was spent on increasing production and exploration during the period.

The Company's production base continues to build with the purchase of Working Interest (WI) in producing wells and the drilling and completions of Stanley-5 and Winters-2.

East Texas Highlights

· Drilled the Stanley-5 and Winters-2 wells:

- Both of these wells are now on production

- Continued the 100% success rate on development wells being put on production

· Completed installation of the gas infrastructure to enable gas sales from Stanley and Winters

· Completed the Acquisition of Nadsoilco LLC:

- 20% increase in WI in the Stanley Project from 15-19% to 35-39%

- 20% WI in the oil producing Livingston Leases

- 23.3% WI in oil producing Winters Lease with development well to be drilled

- Mosman becomes Operator of these leases, providing more control over day-to-day operations and drilling new wells

· Completed the acquisition of an additional 25% WI in Falcon-1 well increasing WI to 75% WI:

- Production is steady

· Cinnabar project:

- Completed the acquisition of an additional 15% WI increasing WI to 85%

- Completed 3D seismic reprocessing and interpretation

- Identified potential development drilling locations with multiple Wilcox sand targets

Results

The unaudited results for the six months to 31 December 2021 reflect the ongoing recovery from the drop in oil prices in 2019/2020. Revenue increased by $363,652 to $745,790 (2020: $383,138) mainly due to the increased working interests following the acquisition of Nadsoilco LLC and additional interest in Falcon. Gross Profit increased to $188,487 (2020: $56,828).

The average sale prices achieved during the period was US$71.07 per barrel for oil, and US$3.74 per MMBtu for gas (in each case after transport and processing costs and prior to royalties).

Corporate and administrative expenses were tightly controlled which resulted in a decrease of $92k to $506,610 (2020: $598,802).

The overall result for the period was a net loss of $498,940 (2020: $708,822), and total comprehensive loss of $326,289 (2020: $537,739).

Projects

Mosman has Working Interests in several onshore producing projects located in the USA. The Company also owns one granted exploration permit and one application for an exploration permit in the Amadeus Basin in Central Australia.

Producing Projects in the USA

Australia

Production Summary for the six months ending 31 December 2021

Net Production attributable to Mosman before royalties for the six months to 31 December 2021 was 17,344 boe, an increase of 5,201 boe, or 43% compared to the six months to June 2021 of 12,143 boe. This is despite the operational issues experienced in December that reduced the production in the 3 months to 31 December 2021. This progress reflects the uplift in production from growth of existing projects, the acquisition of Nadsoilco LLC and an increased interest in Falcon.

It does not reflect recent increases in production at Falcon which occurred after 31 December 2021 and does not include the Winters-2 well which was drilled in November and was recently recompleted and flowed gas. It also only includes minor production from Stanley-5.

Subsequent Events

In the quarter ending 31 March 2022, the Company completed the construction of a gas network to allow gas to be transferred to market. This development has already enabled sale of gas from Winters-2 and Stanley-4.

A 12 month extension of the Amadeus Basin Permit EP-145 License was approved by the Minister for Mining and Industry in the Northern Territory Government in February 2022. An on-site environmental survey was completed in March 2022.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

For The Half Year Ended 31 December 2021 

The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.All amounts are in Australian Dollars

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at 31 December 2021

The accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements.All amounts are in Australian Dollars

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

For the Half Year Ended 31 December 2021

These accompanying notes form part of these consolidated financial statements All amounts are in Australian Dollars 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the Half Year Ended 31 December 2021

The accompanying notes from part of these consolidated financial statementsAll amounts are in Australian Dollars

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Statement of Compliance

The half-year financial report is a general purpose financial report prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting. Compliance with AASB 134 ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS34 Interim Financial Reporting. The half-year report does not include notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report and should be read in conjunction with the most recent annual financial report.

Basis of preparation

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for the revaluation of certain non-current assets and financial instruments. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted in the preparation of the half-year financial report are consistent with those adopted and disclosed in the Group's 2021 annual financial report for the financial year ended 30 June 2021, except for the impact of the Standards and Interpretations described below. These accounting policies are consistent with Australian Accounting Standards and with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Going Concern

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business.

The directors have considered the funding and operational status of the business in arriving at their assessment of going concern and believe that the going concern basis of preparation is appropriate, based upon the following:

· The ability to further vary cash flow depending upon the achievement of certain milestones within the business plan and;

· The ability of the Company to obtain funding through various sources, including debt and equity.

However, should the Group be unable to raise further required financing from equity markets or other sources, there is uncertainty which may cast doubt as to whether or not the Group will be able to continue as a going concern and whether it will realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the normal course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial statements.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts nor to the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Group not continue as a going concern.

Exploration and Evaluation Costs

Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest. These costs are carried forward in respect of an area for which the rights to tenure are current and that has not at reporting date reached a stage which permits a reasonable assessment of the existence or otherwise of economically recoverable reserves, and active and significant operations in, or relating to, the area of interest are continuing.

Impairment of Exploration and Evaluation Assets

The ultimate recoupment of the value of exploration and evaluation assets is dependent on the successful development and commercial exploitation, or alternatively, sale, of the exploration and evaluation assets.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

Impairment tests are carried out when there are indicators of impairment in order to identify whether the asset carrying values exceed their recoverable amounts. There is significant estimation and judgement in determining the inputs and assumptions used in determining the recoverable amounts. If, after having capitalised the expenditure under the policy, a judgement is made that the recovery of the expenditure is unlikely, the relevant capitalised amount will be written off to profit and loss.

The key areas of judgement and estimation include:

· Recent exploration and evaluation results and resource estimates;

· Environmental issues that may impact on the underlying tenements; and

· Fundamental economic factors that have an impact on the operations and carrying values of assets and liabilities.

Revenue Reporting

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, trade allowances, rebates and amounts collected on behalf of third parties.

The group recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the Group's activities as described below. The group bases its estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement.

Revenue from joint operations is recognised based on the Group's share of the sale by the joint operation.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method, which, for floating rate financial assets, is the rate inherent in the instrument.

Oil and Gas assets

The cost of oil and gas producing assets and capitalised expenditure on oil and gas assets under development are accounted for separately and are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Costs include expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of the item as well as past exploration and evaluation costs.

When an oil and gas asset commences production, costs carried forward are amortised on a units of production basis over the life of the economically recoverable reserves. Changes in factors such as estimates of economically recoverable reserves that affect amortisation calculations do not give rise to prior financial period adjustments and are dealt with on a prospective basis.

Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance.

New standards and interpretations

The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period.

Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

1. Amounts receivable from other royalty holders in projects operated by Nadsoilco LLC, and funds are to be used predominantly for new well workovers.

1. The increase in trade creditors is primarily attributable to creditors in Nadsoilco LLC and relates to amounts owing for prepaid workover costs. The balance includes amounts payable on behalf of other royalty holders for which there are also receivables owing for their share of the workover costs (refer Note 5).

2. 104,452,083 warrants issued to Directors expired on 22 December 2021.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

12. Reserves (continued)

13. Segment Information

The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the board to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. Operating segments are identified by the board based on the Oil and Gas projects in Australia the United States. Discrete financial information about each project is reported to the board on a regular basis.

The reportable segments are based on aggregated operating segments determined by the similarity of the economic characteristics, the nature of the activities and the regulatory environment in which those segments operate. The Group has two reportable segments based on the geographical areas of the mineral resource and exploration activities in Australia, the United States. Unallocated results, assets and liabilities represent corporate amounts that are not core to the reportable segments.

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

13. Segment Information (continued)

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

13. Segment Information (continued)

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

14. Producing assets (continued)

Condensed Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Half-Year Ended 31 December 2021

All amounts are Australian Dollars

15. Expenditure Commitments

(a) Exploration

 The Company has certain obligations to perform minimum exploration work on Oil and Gas tenements held. These obligations may vary over time, depending on the Company's exploration programs and priorities. At 31 December 2021, total exploration expenditure commitments for the next 12 months are as follows:

1. EP145 is currently under extension until 21 August 2022, therefore there are no committed expenditures as of the date of this report.

(b) Capital Commitments

The Company had no capital commitments at 31 December 2021 (2020 - $Nil).

16. Subsequent Events

In the quarter ending 31 March 2022, the Company completed the construction of a gas network to allow gas to be transferred to market. This development has already seen the initial sale of gas from Winters-2 and Stanley-4.

On 14 February 2022 the Amadeus Basin Permit EP-145 License Extension was approved by the Minister for Mining and Industry in the Northern Territory Government after application by the Company.

Other than the above, there were no significant events subsequent to the date of statement of financial position.

17. Dividends

No dividends have been paid or proposed during the half year ended 31 December 2021.

Directors' Declaration

The Directors of the Consolidated Group declare that:

1.  The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 5-21, are in accordance with the Australian Corporations Act 2001:

(a) comply with Accounting Standards, which, as stated in Note 1 - Statement of Accounting Policies to the consolidated financial statements, constitutes compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); and

(b) give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position as at 31 December 2021 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the Group.

2.  In the Directors' opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed by authority for and on behalf of the Directors by:

John W Barr

Executive Chairman

Dated this 31 March 2022