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year-on-year production and oil price resulted in record financial performance
for Panoro, with pro-forma full-year revenue standing at USD 188.6 million and
pro-forma EBITDA at USD 134.3 million. The Company is underpinned by a strong
balance sheet with cash at end 2021 of USD 24.5 million (excluding USD 39.8
million of December 2021 lifting proceeds received post period end) and a
conservative leverage profile.
Fourth quarter 2021 revenue stood at USD 81.0 million (Q4 2020: USD 10.7
million) and EBITDA USD 42.2 million (Q4 2020 USD 2.9 million), further
emphasising Panoro’s increased scale and materiality. Panoro’s outlook remains
strong and is one of visible production growth and substantial free cash flow
generation.
John Hamilton, CEO of Panoro, commented:
“Our 2021 results emphasise the transformation of Panoro’s operational and
financial profile following the acquisition of Tullow’s interests in Block G
offshore Equatorial Guinea and Dussafu Marin Permit offshore Gabon. In 2022 we
will continue to work with our JV partners and key stakeholders to execute a
robust and cash generative business plan focused primarily on our core
production and development assets, positioning the Company to continue
delivering substantial long-term value for our shareholders through the oil
cycle whilst advancing our exciting pipeline of growth opportunities. We are
proceeding towards completion of the sale of OML 113 in Nigeria which will
result in the distribution of USD 10 million of PetroNor E&P shares to Panoro
shareholders and our unwavering commitment remains to initiate a sustainable and
meaningful cash dividend for shareholders at the earliest opportunity.”
Financial Highlights and Key Metrics for the year to December 2021
Metric IFRS Reporting Pro-forma Basis
Basis
Net Production 7,495 bopd 7,582 bopd
(approximate)
Gross revenue USD 119.7 USD 188.6 million
million
Number of 9 International 10 International
liftings 7 Domestic 7 Domestic
EBITDA USD 71.9 USD 134.3 million
million(Includes
overlift
reversal to
income of USD 25
million)
EBIT USD 82.1 USD 115.5 million(after DD&A on a historical
million(Gain on basis. Following completion of acquisitions,
acquisition of DD&A will be higher due to depletion of
additional 10% sizeable fair value uplift adjustments made
working interest on the purchase price allocation of business
in Dussafu combinations)
Permit
contributed to
USD 45.3 million
of income
recognised under
IFRS 3.
Reversal of
impairment
contributed a
further USD 13
million)
Cash balance USD 24.5 million -
Gross Debt USD 96.8 million -
· Working interest production on a proforma basis average 7,818 bopd in the
fourth quarter and on a full year basis averaged 7,582 bopd (2020: 2,200 bopd).
Following the start-up of new production wells at Block G offshore Equatorial
Guinea and the Dussafu Marin Permit offshore Gabon the company’s working
interest production reached levels in excess of 8,500 bopd in December, in line
with guidance
· Reported revenue for the year stood at USD 119.7 million (2020: USD 26.9
million), generated from crude sales of 1,579,000 barrels resulting in a
realised price of USD 72 per barrel. Pro-forma revenue was USD 188.6 million.
Pro-forma figures represent a non IFRS measure presented to illustrate certain
performance metrics on the basis the assets acquired from Tullow Oil were held
from the start of the year
· Reported EBITDA for the year stood at USD 71.9 million (2020: USD 6.0
million) while on a pro-forma basis EBITDA was USD 134.3 million
· Net profit for the year was USD 50.2 million (2020: net loss of USD 5.3
million), a record for the Company
· Cash flow from operations for the year stood at USD 43.1 million (2020: USD
0.5 million)
· Capital expenditures (excluding acquisition costs) during 2021 were USD 35.6
million the majority of which was related to drilling campaigns in Equatorial
Guinea and Gabon
· During the year, the Company completed 16 liftings (7 domestic and 9
international)
· At 31 December 2021 cash at bank stood at USD 24.5 million and gross debt
USD 96.8 million, resulting in a net debt position of approximately USD 72
million. Year-end receivables from December 2021 liftings stood at USD 39.8
million received post period end
· Consistent with its strategy to create and deliver shareholder value, the
Panoro Board is committed to sustainable shareholder returns, balanced alongside
future organic and inorganic growth. The commitment to initiate sustainable cash
dividends, perhaps significantly earlier than mid-2023 guidance issued at the
time of the Tullow acquisitions, clearly demonstrates the Boards strong
alignment with shareholders and prioritisation of shareholder returns through
the oil cycle
Operational Highlights
Equatorial Guinea - Block G (Panoro 14.25%)
· Company working interest production in the fourth quarter averaged 4,333
bopd (30,404 bopd on a gross basis) and for the full year averaged 4,261 bopd
(29,904 bopd gross)
· In 2021 operator Trident Energy successfully drilled and completed two new
infill wells at the Okume Complex. Both wells encountered good quality oil
saturated sands. Both wells are onstream and producing well. A third infill well
in the 2021 drilling campaign showed promising reservoir sand targets but was
plugged due to downhole issues. The operator intends to re-enter the well in
the future with a revised design for the completion
· Further production growth activities are underway including additional
workover activity. Potential drilling of additional development wells is also
being planned for 2023 and beyond
Gabon - Dussafu Marin Permit (Panoro 17.5%)
· Company working interest production in the fourth quarter averaged 2,148
bopd (12,272 bopd on a gross basis) and for the year averaged 1,982 bopd (11,322
bopd gross)
· The Tortue field continued to produce from four wells during the quarter,
with the remaining two wells shut in due to pre-communicated gas lift capacity
constraints.
· The Hibiscus/Ruche Phase 1 development project is progressing on schedule
and within budget with first oil anticipated in Q4 2022
Tunisia - TPS Assets (Panoro 29.4%)
· Company working interest production in the fourth quarter averaged 1,337
bopd (4,547 bopd on a gross basis) and for the year averaged 1,339 bopd (4,553
bopd on a gross basis)
· At the Guebiba, Rhemoura and Cercina fields a number of well operations and
facilities upgrades to enhance and optimise production are ongoing
· A team comprising ETAP and Panoro staff are progressing a subsurface re
-modelling exercise for the Guebiba field and have just started a similar study
for the Rhemoura field. This is expected to lead to further field optimisation
and development drilling recommendations
Exploration and Other Assets
· In October 2021 Panoro was provisionally awarded a 25.0% non-operated
interest in exploration blocks G12-13 and H12-13 offshore shallow water Gabon.
Negotiations regarding the award are underway. Partners in the blocks will
include BW Energy (37.5% and operator) and VAALCO Energy (37.5%)
· In South Africa the Block 2B joint venture partners continue preparations
for drilling the Gazania-1 well. The well design and budget is being optimized
with a plan to drill the Gazania-1 well before the Exploration Right expires in
November 2022. Panoro holds a 12.5% interest in Block 2B
· Panoro continues to make progress towards the sale of its interest in OML
113 and the Aje field to PetroNor E&P. Post period end, it was announced on 27
January that all government approvals have now been received. This satisfies
the last key condition precedent for the completion of the sale. Panoro and
PetroNor are now proceeding with the final steps to achieve completion,
including the issuance of new PetroNor shares for distribution to Panoro
shareholders
· The Sfax Offshore Permit situation with the Tunisian authorities was
resolved during the fourth quarter. USD 6.3 million of the bank guarantee was
partially drawn to settle amounts due to historical non-fulfilment of a work
programme at Sfax Offshore by the previous operator. The remaining USD 3.6
million was cancelled and cash returned to Panoro. As part of the settlement,
the license period was renewed for a year
Outlook and Guidance
· Working interest production is forecast to average 8,000 bopd to 9,000 bopd
in 2022, of which approximately 60% is attributed to Equatorial Guinea, 25% to
Gabon and 15% to Tunisia
· Towards the end of the year, Panoro expects to achieve approximately 10,000
bopd net following both the start-up of the Hibiscus/Ruche Phase 1 development
offshore Gabon and increasing activity in Equatorial Guinea
· Panoro remains on track to achieve in excess of 12,500 bopd net during 2023
· Expenditure on capital and other non-recurring projects in 2022 is expected
to be approximately USD 65 million, and includes approximately USD 6 million
carried forward from 2021 guidance in relation to ongoing development of the
Dussafu Marin Permit offshore Gabon (timing of spend) and USD 6 million in
relation to exploration drilling at Block 2B offshore South Africa (pre
-communicated deferral of well to H2 2022). The majority of planned 2022
expenditure is associated with the guided Hibiscus/Ruche field development and
drilling offshore Gabon
· Planned 2022 expenditure across the portfolio comprises:
Equatorial Guinea:
·
· New production optimization and growth initiatives approved by the JV
· Well workovers including ESP conversions and acid stimulations
· Multiple integrity and maintenance projects
· A new gas compression project at Okume
· Long Lead Items for future drilling and completion projects
Gabon:
·
· Construction and installation of Hibiscus Alpha Platform
· Installation of Hibiscus-Tortue pipeline
· Adolo FPSO modifications including additional gas lift capacity
· Drilling first production wells and start-up of Hibiscus field in Q4
Tunisia:
·
· Multiple integrity and maintenance activity with a focus on the Cercina
field
· Subsurface remodelling work on the Guebiba field for a potential drilling
campaign in 2023
· Plans of Development in support of concession renewals at Rhemoura (2023)
and Cercina (2024)
· Cercina well scale treatment and stimulation campaign
South Africa:
·
· Drilling of Gazania-1 exploration well
Live Presentation Webcast Dial in Details
The Company will hold a live presentation at 09:00 a.m. CEST today, during which
management will discuss the results and operations of the period. After
conclusion of the discussion, participants will be invited to ask questions on
the results update.
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presentation details are as follows:
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Enquiries
Qazi Qadeer, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +44 203 405 1060
Email: investors@panoroenergy.com
About Panoro Energy
Panoro Energy ASA is an independent exploration and production company based in
London and listed on the main board of the Oslo Stock Exchange with the ticker
PEN. Panoro holds production, exploration and development assets in Africa,
namely a producing interest in Block-G, offshore Equatorial Guinea, the Dussafu
License offshore southern Gabon, OML 113 offshore western Nigeria (held-for
-sale, subject to completion), the TPS operated assets, Sfax Offshore
Exploration Permit and Ras El Besh Concession, offshore Tunisia and
participation interest in an exploration Block 2B, offshore South Africa.
Visit us at www.panoroenergy.com
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