AGM Announcement June 2008
Providence Resources P.l.c.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
At Providence's Annual General Meeting held this morning in Dublin,
shareholders were up-dated on the Company's activities and on its
future plans, the highlights of which include:
Production
* Since last year's AGM, Providence has increased daily production
over 16 x times from approximately 120 BOEPD to approximately
2,000 BOEPD through the acquisition of the Singleton oil field
(onshore UK), the purchase of the Triangle oil and gas portfolio
in the Gulf of Mexico (offshore United Sates) and the
commencement of gas production from High Island A-268, also in
the Gulf of Mexico.
* A just published independent reserve report * on the Triangle
assets by Collarini Associates has confirmed total net remaining
proved reserves at 1.57 MMBO + 22 BCF (or 5.24 MMBOE), with
additional unrisked probable and possible reserves of 2.96 MMBOE
and 2.93 MMBOE respectively as of January 1st, 2008. Based on the
Triangle Asset Portfolio acquisition price of $67.5 million,
Providence has captured the total reserve base (proved, probable
and possible) for $6.07/BOE. (*A copy of the executive summary of
the report has been placed on the Providence website).
Development
* The recently drilled Galveston A-155 Gas Project in the Gulf of
Mexico is now scheduled for start-up in production in late Q4
2008, some 8 months after the successful drilling of an
exploration well, which exceeded pre-drill estimates.
* Following the successful drilling of the AJE 4 well in Nigeria,
the next stage of the AJE Project in Nigeria is anticipated to be
announced in the coming months. Providence is also examining its
options with regard to this asset.
Drilling
* As announced on June 19th, Providence is scheduled to commence
appraisal drilling on its Hook Head Oil Project as well as the
Dunmore Oil Prospect in the Celtic Sea later this summer. An
option to drill a third well has also been taken.
* Providence is currently finalising an extensive drilling
programme for its Triangle portfolio in the Gulf of Mexico.
Further news on this is expected over the coming months.
Exploration
* Providence, together with its partners, ExxonMobil and Sosina,
were awarded 13 new blocks in the Southern Porcupine (offshore
Ireland) further demonstrating the attractiveness of the
exploration potential of the Atlantic Margin. A seismic
acquisition programme is underway on the Drombeg licences.
Addressing shareholders, Dr. Brian Hillery, Chairman of Providence,
comments:
"This has been a very productive year for Providence. The
acquisition of the Triangle oil and gas portfolio, following on from
the acquisition of the balance of the Singleton oil field has
substantially enhanced our cash flow generation capabilities. The
Company continues to pursue a portfolio strategy focusing on
international production, development and exploration. I particularly
look forward to the prospect of the imminent drilling programme at
Hook Head and Dunmore in the Celtic Sea and the upcoming drilling
programmes at Singleton and Triangle that should result in meaningful
increases in daily production. I believe Providence is very well
placed to develop, and ultimately capitalise, on its extensive asset
portfolio."
Contacts:
Providence Resources Plc Tel: +353 1 2194074
Tony O'Reilly, Chief Executive
Powerscourt Tel: +44
207 250 1446
Rory Godson/Elizabeth Rous
Murray Consultants Tel: +353 1 498
0300
Pauline McAlester
Notes to Editors
Providence Resources Plc is an independent oil and gas exploration
company listed on the AIM market in London and on Dublin's IEX
market. The Company was founded in 1997, but with roots going back to
1981 when it predecessor company, Atlantic Resources Plc was formed
by a group of investors led by Sir Anthony O'Reilly.
Providence's active oil and gas portfolio includes interests in
Ireland (offshore), the United Kingdom (onshore and offshore), the
United States (offshore) and West Africa (offshore Nigeria).
Providence's portfolio is balanced between production, appraisal and
exploration assets, as well as being diversified geographically.
Comprehensive information on Providence and its oil and gas
portfolio, including the AIM Admission document and Annual Reports
are available from Providence's website at
www.providenceresources.com
Terms Used in the Announcement
BOEPD - BARRELS OF OIL EQUIVALENT PER DAY
MMBOE - MILLION BARRELS OF OIL EQUIVALENT
BOE - BARRELS OF OIL EQUIVALENT
BCF - BILLION CUBIC FEET
This announcement has been reviewed by John O'Sullivan, Exploration
Manager Providence Resources P.l.c. John holds a B.Sc. in Geology
from University College Cork, Ireland, an M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics
from the National University of Ireland, Galway and a M.Sc. in
Technology Management from The Smurfit School of Business at
University College Dublin. John is presently working part-time on a
PhD dissertation at Trinity College, Dublin. John has worked in the
offshore business for 19 years and is a fellow of the Geological
Society of London and member of the Energy Institute. Definitions in
this press release are consistent with SPE guidelines.
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