First tranche of investment in Danube Petroleum

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Reabold Resources PLC

28 March 2018

 

28 March 2018

Reabold Resources Plc

"Reabold" or "the Company"

First tranche of investment in Danube Petroleum Limited completed

Reabold Resources, the investor in pre-cash flow upstream oil and gas projects, is pleased to announce the completion of the first tranche of Reabold's investment in Danube Petroleum Limited ("Danube").

As announced on 4 December 2018, the total investment  is to be paid for in two tranches, the first tranche being the issue of 375,940 new ordinary shares in Danube for an investment of £1.00 per ordinary shares, with the second tranche due upon submission of an Authorisation for Expenditure for the first appraisal well, anticipated in Q3 this year.

Reabold's total investment of £1.5 million for a 29% interest in Danube offers the Company exposure to the low-risk, high-impact Parta license ("Parta"), onshore Romania. In line with Reabold's strategy, and as previously announced, a two-well appraisal campaign is scheduled for H2 2018, which aims to test 33 BCF prospective and contingent resources gross to Danube Petroleum.  

As part of the appraisal campaign, two gas discoveries, one of which has previously flowed gas to surface, will be re-drilled.

Sachin Oza, Co-CEO of Reabold Resources, commented: 

"Stephen and I are delighted to complete the investment in Danube Petroleum, which gives Reabold a unique exposure to the Parta appraisal campaign.

"The Parta appraisal campaign, scheduled for the second half of this year, is just one of many drilling opportunities to which Reabold shareholders are exposed over the next twelve months and one which we see significant optionality from.

"Through an innovative deal structure, Reabold, through Danube, has a significant interest in a low-risk appraisal campaign aimed to test 33 BCF of prospective and contingent resources that will generate $86m NPV to Danube Petroleum in a success case."

Stephen Williams, Co-CEO of Reabold Resources, commented: 

"Parta particularly stood out to us due to the low drilling and operating costs which meant the time to invest in the asset was now. The economics are extremely attractive based on current gas prices and the license is considered profitable at considerably lower gas prices.

"As part of the planned work programme, the appraisal wells are also intended to be producer wells.  Danube can use the abundance of nearby infrastructure to readily monetise gas, thereby creating cashflow for Danube and subsequently Reabold. This cash can then be used to target further upside on the licence on which prospective resources of 300BCF of gas and 45 MMbbl of oil have been identified by the operator."

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 596/2014.

ENDS

For further information please contact:

Reabold Resources plc Stephen Williams Sachin Oza	c/o Camarco [phone]
Beaumont Cornish Limited Roland Cornish James Biddle Felicity Geidt	[phone]
Camarco Billy Clegg James Crothers Ollie Head	[phone]

Whitman Howard Limited - Joint Broker Nick Lovering Grant Barker	[phone]
Turner Pope Investments (TPI) Ltd - Joint Broker Andy Thacker	[phone]

Notes to Editors

Reabold Resources is an investor in upstream oil & gas projects with an aim to create value from each project by investing in undervalued, low-risk, near-term upstream oil & gas projects and by identifying a clear exit plan prior to investment.

Reabold's long term strategy is to re-invest capital made through its investments into larger projects in order to grow the Company. Reabold aims to gain exposure to assets with limited downside and high potential upside, capitalising on the value created between the entry stage and exit point of its projects. The Company invests in projects that have limited correlation to the oil price.

Reabold has a highly-experienced management team, who possess the necessary background, knowledge and contacts to carry out the Company's strategy. Management believes the current distress in the oil & gas industry presents an opportune time to deploy capital in undervalued assets with huge potential.

 

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