Rockhopper Exploration plc Mediterranean Operations Update (5797Z)
December 12 2014 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 5797Z
Rockhopper Exploration plc
12 December 2014
12 December 2014
Rockhopper Exploration plc
("Rockhopper" or the "Company")
Mediterranean Operations Update
Rockhopper Exploration plc (AIM: RKH), the oil and gas
exploration and production company with interests in the North
Falkland Basin and the Greater Mediterranean region, is pleased to
provide the following operations update for the Mediterranean
portfolio.
Highlights
-- Plans progressing with operator to increase production at Guendalina gas field
-- Civita onshore gas development project sanctioned - first gas expected Q4 2015
-- Participation in Croatia and Montenegro first offshore licencing rounds
-- Estimated capital investment in Mediterranean assets of $5 - 10 million in 2015
Guendalina (Rockhopper 20%)
Since Rockhopper completed the acquisition of Mediterranean Oil
& Gas plc ("MOG") in August 2014, net gas production at the
Guendalina offshore gas field has been maintained, following minor
well interventions, at approximately 200 boe/d.
Rockhopper is actively supporting the operator's (Eni's) planned
work programme to drill a side track to the well that is currently
shut in following damage to the wellbore in 2012. The sidetrack is
currently scheduled for Q4 2015 / Q1 2016 and Rockhopper would
anticipate investment of up to $6 million (net to its 20% interest)
with expected increase in net production to over 400 boe/d.
Civita (Rockhopper 100%)
Following receipt of the last significant regulatory approval,
Rockhopper is pleased to announce the sanction of the Civita gas
field development.
The Rockhopper operated Civita development, located onshore
Italy in the Abruzzo region is expected to produce approximately
1.0 bcf of gas over a 4 - 5 year field life. Construction of
facilities and pipeline are expected to commence in early 2015 with
first gas anticipated in Q4 2015. Capital expenditure on the Civita
development is estimated at $3 million.
While modest in size, the economics of the Civita field are
considered attractive with an IRR > 20%, payback in 18 - 24
months and an expected contribution to production of approximately
150 boe/d in 2016.
Croatia and Montenegro licence applications
Rockhopper has applied for acreage in the first offshore
licencing rounds in Croatia and Montenegro. The outcome of such
applications are expected later this month in the case of Croatia
and early 2015 in Montenegro.
Sam Moody, CEO of Rockhopper, commented:
"Since completing the acquisition of MOG in August, we have
conducted a thorough review of the portfolio with a view to
focusing on those assets that provide low-cost opportunities to
unlock value.
Participation in the Montenegro and Croatian licence rounds
provides potential low cost, early entry to highly prospective
acreage in regions with proven hydrocarbons. We continue to
evaluate both organic and inorganic options to grow our second core
area in the Med & North Africa."
For further information, please contact:
Rockhopper Exploration plc
Tel: (via Vigo Communications) - 020 7016 9571
Sam Moody - Chief Executive
Fiona MacAulay - Chief Operating Officer
Stewart MacDonald - Chief Financial Officer
Canaccord Genuity Limited (NOMAD and Joint Broker)
Tel: 020 7523 8000
Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor
Liberum Capital (Joint Broker)
Tel: 020 3100 2227
Clayton Bush
Vigo Communications
Tel: 020 7016 9571
Peter Reilly
Patrick d'Ancona
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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