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Revenue for the first half of 2024 was USD 142.7 million (up 115 percent year-on
-year) while EBITDA for the period was USD 77.8 million (up 100 percent year-on
-year). Working interest production from Panoro’s diversified portfolio was
9,168 bopd (up 27 percent year-on-year) and is set to exceed 13,000 bopd upon
completion of the current drilling campaigns underway offshore Gabon and
Equatorial Guinea when all new wells are onstream.
Following successful drilling results in Gabon which resulted in two new oil
discoveries, Panoro commissioned an interim review of reserves by its
independent auditor which has confirmed a material increase of 4 MMbbls net to
Panoro’s working interest compared to estimates stated in its 2023 Annual
Statement of Reserves and 3.3 MMbbls at 30 June 2024 after adjusting for
production in the first half.
Panoro has today declared a Q2 cash distribution of NOK 50 million and continues
to make purchases of its own shares under the up to NOK 100 million share
buyback programme which has been extended to year end 2024.
John Hamilton, CEO of Panoro, commented:
"Our strong H1 results are in line with expectations and demonstrate the good
progress we are making towards our organic growth targets. With the resumption
of infill drilling at Block G offshore Equatorial Guinea, ongoing development
drilling and conventional ESP installations to come at the Dussafu block
offshore Gabon we have line of sight on growing Panoro’s net production to over
13,000 bopd around year end.
Having made two material new oil discoveries on the Dussafu block offshore Gabon
we are very pleased to receive an independent validation of recoverable
reserves, which at 23.1 million barrels on a gross 2P basis is ahead of our
initial estimate of between 13 to 18 million barrels at the time of announcement
in May. With two firm infrastructure lead E&A wells upcoming in Equatorial
Guinea (Akeng Deep) and Gabon (Bourdon) as part of the current drilling
campaigns we have exposure to very exciting and potentially transformational
upside for a low financial exposure.
In line with our 2024 shareholder returns policy the Board has today declared a
Q2 cash distribution of NOK 50 million and extended the up to NOK 100 million
share buyback programme to year end, reinforcing Panoro’s commitment to
converting the strong fundamentals of our high-quality and diversified asset
base into sustainable shareholder returns, whilst maintaining our growth
strategy and disciplined capital management."
Corporate and Financial Update
Interim Review of Reserves Following Gabon Discoveries
? Adjustments to the drilling programme in Gabon during the first half of
2024 resulted in two significant oil discoveries being made, adding material new
oil reserves and fast-track development opportunities:
· Oil confirmed at north-east extension of the Hibiscus South field in May
· Oil confirmed at northern flank of the Hibiscus field in May
? A mid-year preliminary review of reserves at Dussafu, incorporating
these recent drilling results, has been completed by independent reserve auditor
Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. (“NSAI”). This review has resulted in an
increase to gross 2P reserves attributable to the Dussafu Marin Permit of 23.1
MMbbls compared to estimates at year end 2023 as stated in Panoro’s 2023 Annual
Statement of Reserves. Net to Panoro’s 17.5 percent working interest, this
represents a 4 MMbbls increase to the Company’s 2P reserves on a proforma basis
? Adjusting for gross production in the first half of 4.25 MMbbls (0.74
MMbbls net to Panoro’s working interest) the 2P reserve addition at 30 June 2024
is therefore assessed to be 18.9 MMbbls on a gross basis and 3.3 MMbbls net to
Panoro’s working interest.
? These mid-year reserves estimates are preliminary and pending final
certification by NSAI
Production
? Working interest production averaged 9,168bopd in the first half (H1
2023: 7,220 bopd) and was 8,729 bopd in Q2
? Production reflects 21 days of planned shut-down of the FPSO BW Adolo
in Gabon for routine annual maintenance as previously communicated. Production
in Equatorial Guinea has remained steady while slower regulatory approval
processes in Tunisia have delayed well workover and new projects
? Current Group production is around 10,000 to 10,500 bopd with six wells
yet to be brought onstream (new production wells and those pending electrical
submersible pump (“ESP”) replacement)
? Group working interest production is expected to increase to over
13,000 bopd around year end when all wells in the current campaigns are onstream
? Average full-year working interest production is expected to be
slightly below the low end guidance of 11,000 bopd primarily as a result of:
· Deferred production owing to changes in the Gabon drilling programme
resulting in two new discoveries and prioritisation of their fast-track
development
· The resulting deferral of ESP replacements in Gabon
· The alternative rig and revised schedule in Equatorial Guinea comprising two
infill wells
· Delays in Tunisia regulatory approval processes
? The combined effect of these changes is estimated to have resulted in a
delay to production growth of two to three months compared to original estimates
Financial update
? Reported revenue in the first half was USD 142.7 million (H1 2023: USD
66.3 million) of which USD 135.2 million was generated from the sale of
1,681,894 barrels at an average realised price of USD 80.40 per barrel after
customary fees and discounts
? EBITDA for the first half was USD 77.8 million (H1 2023: USD 38.9
million)
? Profit before tax for the first half was USD 42.3 million (H1 2023: USD
14.5 million) and net profit USD 24.2 million (H1 2023: USD 0.9 million)
? Capital expenditures in the first half were USD 47.8 million (H2 2023:
USD 32.9 million) and primarily relate to ongoing drilling campaign in Gabon and
recommencement of drilling offshore Equatorial Guinea
? Full-year 2024 capital expenditure guidance is USD 75 million although
there is some upward pressure primarily due to higher expected drilling costs in
the expanded and rescheduled Gabon and Equatorial Guinea campaigns, partially
offset by lower than expected spend in Tunisia
? Management expects total liftings in 2024 to be approximately 3.5
million barrels
? Positive crude oil inventory was 179,550 barrels at 30 June 2024
? Cash at bank at 30 June was USD43.2million
? In April, the operator of the Dussafu Marin Permit offshore Gabon
executed a Sale and Lease Back (“SLB”) agreement with Minsheng Financial Leasing
Co (“MSFL”) for the BW MaBoMo production facility. Panoro received sales
proceeds of USD 25.9 million, of which USD 10.2 million was used to reduce
amounts owed under the Company’s Reserve Based Loan (“RBL”) facility
? Amounts owing under the RBL facility at 30 June 2024 was USD70.5million
Cash Distribution and Share Buyback Programme
· Q2 cash distribution declared of NOK 50 million to be paid on or around 13
September 2024
· Up to and including 19 August 2024 the Company had purchased 811,500 of its
own shares at a VWAP of NOK 34.0690 per share, corresponding to a total
transaction value of NOK 27.6 million and 0.69 percent of the Company’s share
capital
· The share buyback programme has been extended to year end 2024 (up to NOK
100 million limit unchanged)
Production Operations Update
Equatorial Guinea - Block G (Panoro 14.25 per cent)
· Drilling has recommenced at the Ceiba Field and Okume Complex which will add
new production volume when two new infill wells will be onstream
· The first infill well has successfully been drilled and completed with
promising initial results, with both the primary and secondary reservoirs
meeting expectations. Additional information will be provided once the well
begins production, anticipated in early September
· The second infill well is expected to be completed and onstream in October
Gabon - Dussafu Marin Permit (Panoro 17.5 per cent)
· Development drilling:
· The DRM-3H production well on the Ruche field was completed in April. The
well encountered good quality oil saturated reservoir in the Gamba formation and
will be put onstream in the current campaign with a new conventional Electrical
Submersible Pump (“ESP”)
· The DHBSM-2H production well, targeting the recently discovered north-east
extension of the Hibiscus South field, was completed in July and encountered
good quality oil saturated reservoir in the Gamba formation. The well was put
onstream at rates in excess of 6,500 bopd in line with expectations and is the
first to be completed with the new conventional ESP system
· The Dussafu partners have extended the contract for the Borr Norve jack-up
drilling rig until February 2025
· Drilling of the DHIBM-7H production well, targeting the recently
discovered Hibiscus Northern Flank, has commenced
· The current campaign will therefore result in a total of eight new
production wells across the Hibiscus / Hibiscus South / Ruche fields (in
addition to the six pre-existing production wells at the Tortue field)
· Following completion of the DHIBM-7H well the rig will undertake well
workovers / ESP replacements (delivery of all conventional ESP systems and
spares has been secured)
· Upon conclusion of the current campaign all wells will have conventional
ESP systems installed
· The Bourdon prospect test well (DBM-1) will be the last operation in the
current campaign in early 2025
· Gross production at Dussafu is expected to reach 40,000 bopd once all wells
in the current campaign are completed
Tunisia - TPS Assets (Panoro 49.0 per cent)
· Activity has been impacted by delays to regulatory processes but Panoro
continues to see opportunities to ultimately restore production to historic
levels
· Ongoing operations include routine workovers to replace ESP pumps, and well
stimulations
· Detailed planning for development drilling campaign on the Rhemoura and
Guebiba fields
Exploration and Appraisal Activities
Equatorial Guinea - Block S (Panoro 12.0 per cent) and Block EG-01 (Panoro 56.0
per cent, op.)
· The Noble Venturer drill ship has also been contracted to drill the Kosmos
Energy operated Akeng Deep infrastructure led exploration (“ILX”) well in Block
S once the two Block G infill wells have been drilled and completed. The Akeng
Deep ILX well is intended to test a play in the Albian, targeting an estimated
gross mean resource of ~180 million barrels of oil in close proximity to
existing infrastructure at Block G. Other partners in Block S are GEPetrol and
Trident Energy
· A successful outcome at Akeng Deep can have a positive read across to the
adjacent Panoro operated Block EG-01 where Panoro is conducting subsurface
studies based on existing 3D seismic data
· The seismic data re-processing project for EG-01 has commenced incorporating
leading edge pre-stack depth migration (PSDM) techniques
Equatorial Guinea - Heads of Terms Agreed for Block EG-23
· On 4 April Panoro announced that it has reached an agreement with the
Government of Equatorial Guinea on the key terms and conditions for the award of
offshore Block EG-23
· The Heads of Terms agreement signed by Panoro, GEPetrol (the national oil
company), and the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons paved the way for a period
of exclusive negotiations to finalise a Production Sharing Contract (“PSC”) for
Block EG-23 and development of a work programme and budget, which is in
progress.Panoro envisages its participating interest in Block EG-23 upon award
of a PSC will be up to 80 percent initially
· Block EG-23 is located offshore Equatorial Guinea north of Bioko Island and
adjacent to the producing Alba gas and condensate field. 19 wells have been
drilled on Block EG-23 to date resulting in seven hydrocarbon discoveries (four
oil, two gas and one gas/condensate), some of which have been tested
Bourdon - Gabon, Dussafu Marin (Panoro: 17.5 per cent)
· The Bourdon Prospect is located in a water depth of 115 metres approximately
7 kilometres to the southeast of the BW MaBoMo production facility and 14
kilometres west of the BW Adolo FPSO. The Prospect has an estimated mid-case
potential of 83 million barrels in place and 29 million barrels recoverable in
the Gamba and Dentale formations. The partner’s intention is to drill the well
during the current Gabon drilling campaign
Webinar Presentation
The company will hold a live webinar presentation at 09:00 a.m. CEST during
which management will discuss the results and operations, followed by a Q&A
session.
The webinar presentation can be accessed through registering at the link below
and the online event will be equipped with features to ask live questions.
Joining instructions for participating online or through using local dial-in
numbers will be available upon completion of registration. The webinar details
are as follows:
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Please join the event at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time.
A replay of the webinar will be available shortly after the event is finished
and will remain on our website (www.panoroenergy.com) for approximately 7 days.
Enquiries
Qazi Qadeer, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +44203 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 interests in Block-G, Block S and Block EG-01 offshore Equatorial Guinea,
the Dussafu Marin License offshore southern Gabon, the TPS operated assets, Sfax
Offshore Exploration Permit and Ras El Besh Concession, offshore Tunisia, and
onshore Technical Co-operation Permit 218 in South Africa.
Visit us at www.panoroenergy.com.
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