Parta - Independent Evaluation Results

RNS Number : 2948U

Reabold Resources PLC

11 July 2018

 

11 July 2018

Reabold Resources Plc

("Reabold" or "the Company")

Parta Appraisal Project - Independent Evaluation Results

Reabold is pleased to note the announcement by ADX Energy Ltd ("ADX") (ASX Code: ADX) that an Independent 

Review of the Parta Appraisal Programme (in which Reabold has an interest via its 29 per cent. shareholding in Danube Petroleum Limited) has recently been completed by ERC Equipoise Pte Ltd (ERCE). The assessment includes 

the two planned appraisal wells in the Parta Exploration License and recently acquired Iecea Mare production license. ADX, the Operator, reports that the results confirm previously announced contingent resource estimates and exceed previously announced prospective resource estimates.  ERCE is an international, independent consultancy specialising in geoscience evaluation, engineering and economic assessment.

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Stephen Williams, co-CEO commented: 

"We are delighted that the Independent Review has confirmed the potential for this derisked and high impact appraisal project, and we very much look forward to the targeted spud later this year."

Sachin Oza, co-CEO commented: 

"The Parta appraisal programme provides a clear example of Reabold's strategy to invest in opportunities which catalyse near term drilling into technically derisked assets with extremely attractive economics.  In addition to the initial appraisal campaign, we are also extremely excited about the prospectivity of the Parta license as a whole."

Set out below is the full text of the ADX announcement. Note: It should be noted that all resource estimates are stated gross.

Summary of Resource Review Results

ADX contingent resource estimates are confirmed by ERCE and a significant increase in aggregated resource potential is estimated by ERCE across all Unrisked Gas Prospective Resource categories for the two well program compared to that previously announced by ADX. A comparison of ERCE and ADX unrisked resource estimates is shown in the table below (source: ERCE Independent Evaluation Report and ADX ASX announcement 8/8/2017)

Parta Appraisal Program Unrisked Resource Estimate Comparison
(Bscf Recoverable @ 100% Equity Interest Note 6)
Contingent Resources (Note 2, 4, 7)	1C	2C	3C
ERCE (Estimate)	6.8	21.6	59.0
ADX (Estimate)	8.0	21.0	59.0
% age change - ERCE compared to ADX	-15%	3%	0%
Prospective  Resources (Note 3, 5, 7)	Low	Best	High
ERCE (Estimate)	10.5	28.3	67.7
ADX (Estimate)	7	19	56
% age change - ERCE compared to ADX	50%	49%	21%

Note 1: The work carried out using international resources and reserves reporting and classification standard adopted by the ASX and the LSE - the March 2007 SPE/WPC/AAPG/SPEE Petroleum Resources Management System ("PRMS")

Note 2: Contingent Resources are those quantities of petroleum estimated, as at a given date, to be potentially recoverable from known accumulations but, for which the applied project(s) are not yet considered mature enough for commercial development due to one or more contingencies. 1C, 2C, 3C Estimates: in a probabilistic resource size distribution these are the estimates that have a respectively 90% (P90), 50% (P50), and 10% (P10) probability that the quantities actually recovered will be exceeded.

Note 3: Prospective Resources are those estimated quantities of petroleum that may be potentially be recovered by the application of a future development project(s) relate to undiscovered accumulations. These estimates have both as associated risk of discovery and a risk of development. Further explorations appraisal and evaluation is required to determine the existence of a significant quantity of potentially moveable hydrocarbons.

Note 4: The total Contingent Resources estimates presented in the table above are unrisked and have not been adjusted for the chance that the Contingent Resources will be developed and will reach commercial producing status

Note 5: The total Prospective Resources estimates presented in the table above are unrisked and have not been adjusted for the chance of discovery and chance of development

Note 6: ADX holds its beneficial interest in the Contingent Resources and Prospective Resources via the special purpose vehicle Danube Petroleum Limited (Danube). ADX currently holds a 91% share holding in Danube. Upon the completion of tranche 2 of the US$2 million funding transaction with Reabold Resources Plc, ADX will hold a 71% interest in Danube. Danube in turn holds a 100% interest in the Romania exploration and production license holding company ADX Panonia.   

Note 7: The gas resources estimates presented are gross raw gas and do not account for shrinkage fuel and flare or inerts.

"Bscf"      means thousands of millions of standard cubic feet

"1C"         means Low Estimate Contingent Resources

"2C"         means Best Estimate Contingent Resources

"3C"         means High Estimate Contingent Resources

ADX commissioned the review on behalf of its' subsidiary ADX Energy Panonia Srl ("ADX Panonia"), the license holder of the Parta Exploration Permit and Iecea Mare Production License onshore Western Romania. ADX Panonia holds a 100% interest in the Parta Appraisal Program targeting the Contingent and Prospective Resources defined by two historic discovery wells, Iecea Mare-35 and Carpinis-55, via a sole risk agreement with its Exploration Permit partner RAG Austria AG ("RAG"). ADX Panonia recently entered into an agreement to purchase a 100% interest in the Iecea Mare production license (see Figure 1) which contains the tested Iecea Mare-35 discovery well.

ADX holds its interest in ADX Panonia via a recently formed special purpose vehicle Danube Petroleum Limited (Danube). ADX currently holds a 91% share holding in Danube. Upon the completion of tranche 2 of the US$2 million funding transaction with Reabold Resources Plc, ADX will hold a 71% interest in Danube.  ADX is the operator of the exploration and production permits pursuant to a Services Agreement with Danube.

Figure 1 - Map showing the Parta exploration license, the Iecea Mare production license, Iecea Mica 1 and 2 well locations and the Calacea Gas Plant

Please click on the following link to view the Map:

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/2948U_1-2018-7-11.pdf

Parta Appraisal Program

Utilising 3D seismic in the northern part of the Parta license (Figure 1) ADX has delineated a number of oil and gas appraisal drilling opportunities based on historic wells which were drilled but never produced or adequately tested. The current Parta Appraisal Program (Program) includes 2 gas redrill opportunities defined by Iecea Mare-35 and Carpinis-55 discovery wells. The new appraisal wells have been named Iecea Mica-1 (Iecea Mare -35 redrill) and Iecea Mica-2 (Carpinis-55 redrill), respectively. The short distance to an active oil and gas processing facility (Satchinez - Calacea) enables a rapid, low cost development. The acquisition of the Iecea Mare production license allows the location production facilities within the existing license area without the need to secure a production license.

The Iecea Mica1 appraisal well will test a multiple pay zones in a 3D seismic defined structural closure with an already successfully tested gas reservoir zone, whereas the Iecea Mica 2 well targets two potentially large stratigraphic pinchout traps defined by 3D seismic attributes, supported by gas flow from the same reservoir as tested successfully in Well Iecea Mare-35.

An experienced operations team has been established in Romania since the beginning of 2018 undertaking ongoing well planning, licensing and contracting work with a view to being able to commence operations by the end of 2018. Well spud dates will be determined based on rig selection over the coming months.

Ian Tchacos, Executive Chairman of ADX, commented "The Board of ADX is pleased that ERCE has independently supported our assessment of the resource potential for Parta Appraisal Program. The substantial increase in their assessment of Unrisked Gas Prospective Resource is particularly important in terms of the upside potential for the two wells. As announced previously the combination of relatively shallow on shore drilling, low tie in costs to existing infrastructure, strong gas pricing and excellent fiscal terms can deliver excellent shareholder returns. We look forward to the finalisation of licensing arrangements and the commencement of operations."

For further details please contact:

Paul Fink                                                          Ian Tchacos

Chief Executive Officer                                 Executive Chairman

[phone]                                       [phone]

www.adxenergy.com.au

PERSON COMPILING INFORMATION ABOUT HYDROCARBONS Pursuant to the requirements of the ASX Listing Rules 5.41 and 5.42, the technical and resource information contained in this presentation has been reviewed by Paul Fink, Technical Director of ADX Energy Ltd. Mr. Fink is a qualified geophysicist with 23 years of technical, commercial and management experience in exploration for, appraisal and development of oil and gas resources. Mr. Fink has reviewed the results, procedures and data contained in this presentation and considers the resource estimates to be fairly represented. Mr. Fink has consented to the inclusion of this information in the form and context in which it appears. Mr. Fink is a member of the EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers) and FIDIC (Federation of Consulting Engineers).

DISCLAIMER: The estimated quantities of petroleum that may potentially be recovered by the application of a future development project relate to undiscovered accumulations. These estimates have both an associated risk of discovery and a risk of development. Further exploration appraisal and evaluation is required to determine the existence of a significant quantity of potentially moveable hydrocarbons.

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 James Crothers Ollie Head Billy Clegg	[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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