carsonckid
4 weeks ago
We made upstream news!!!
Australian junior 'sitting pretty' on
Namibia block coveted by Woodside
Initial interpretation of 3D seismic data and Galp's recent Orange basin discoveries boost prospectivity of PanContinental asset.
"Woodside Energyโs decision a year ago to secure a farm-in option over a promising exploration block in Namibiaโs Orange basin is looking very astute based on the latest findings from a 3D seismic survey shot over the deepwater tract.
Last March, the Australian major struck a deal that gives it an option to take a 56% interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence 87, which is operated by PanContinental Energy, an Australia-listed minnow whose shares currently languish at A$0.02, or just over one US cent.
This block was already in a well-regarded exploration zip code, but since that deal was agreed, significant oil discoveries made this year by Galp Energia in the block immediately to the south and processed data from the 3D shoot, have made it an even more desirable address.
Woodside can secure a stake in PEL 87 โ which covers Block 2713 โ in return for, among other things, paying the full cost of the 5600 square kilometre 3D seismic survey that was completed last May.
Once it has received the remaining seismic products and secures a seismic licence, the Australian major has up to 180 days to exercise this option.
In late January, Woodside and PanContinental received final post-stack depth migration (PSDM) products from the shoot which are now being interpreted to initially assess the blockโs key geological plays, before a deep dive into individual prospects.
Iain Smith, board advisor to PanContinental, told investors today that Galpโs discoveries combined with results from the 3D survey leave the company โsitting prettyโ in block 2713.
Before the new 3D seismic data was acquired, the exploration target PanContinental had always highlighted was Saturn.
But that has all changed, with Smith now talking about prospectivity โacross variety of formations and ages, not just Saturn; weโre very pleased with what weโve seen so far. โWeโre extremely encouraged by the prospectivityโ.
He explained that the interpretation process for such as large survey is labour-intensive and takes time to get right.
โWeโre not simply looking for structures. Weโre looking for quite subtle features and not just structures,โ he said, adding that the interpretation teams will be looking for amplitude-versus-offset anomalies as well as direct hydrocarbon indicators.
Smith said seven Cretaceous play concepts have been identified to date โ in a variety of structural, stratigraphic and combination trapping styles โ with additional non-Cretaceous plays, including Tertiary, under evaluation.
What are known as seismic โbrightโ spots โ widely regarded as potential hydrocarbon indicators โ have also been mapped.
The 180-day clock has yet to start ticking on Woodside option, and will only be triggered when it receives all seismic products and it secures the seismic licence.
Woodsideโs global new ventures team in Houston is evaluating the seismic data."
douginil
3 months ago
FYI guys
Namibia
(Thanks to Malcy's blog)
Jan 11,2024
Itโs worth mentioning Namibia today as yesterday there were two interesting stories concerning one of the energy worldโs most exciting post codes and Galp announced yesterday the following.
Galp (80%, operator), together with its partners NAMCOR and Custos (10% each), has drilled and logged the first exploration well (Mopane-1X) in block PEL83, offshore Namibia.
Building on the previous announcement dated January 2, Galp now confirms the discovery of a significant column of light oil in reservoir-bearing sands of high quality.
Galp will continue to analyse the acquired data and anticipates performing a Drill Stem Test (DST) in the coming weeks to assess the commerciality of this discovery.
The drilling operations at Mopane-1X will proceed to explore deeper targets. Upon completion, the rig will be relocated to the Mopane-2X location to further evaluate the extent of the Mopane discovery.
My spies tell me that this is a โbeastโ of a discovery which has truly blown the model, for those in the Orange Basin a bit of โnearologyโ never did any harm and for the likes of Eco Atlantic must have been music to their ears.
There are two interesting features for investors to bear in mind, one is that Sintana Energy, quoted on the TSX-V is carried by Galp and has a 5% indirect interest in this find. The second is that yesterday saw this from Impact Oil.
Impact Oil announced the signing of a farmout transaction related to its interests in Blocks 2912 and 2913B offshore Namibia with TotalEnergies EP Namibia B.V. The transaction includes a full carry on Impactโs retained interest, for all joint venture costs, with no cap, through to receipt of the first sales proceeds from first oil production.
Impact, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Impact Oil and Gas Namibia (Pty) Ltd, has signed a farmout agreement with TotalEnergies EP Namibia B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies S.E., for the sale of a 9.39% undivided participating interest in Block 2912, Petroleum Exploration Licence 91, and a 10.5% undivided participating interest in Block 2913B, Petroleum Exploration Licence 56. On completion of this transaction, Impact will hold a 9.5% interest in each of Blocks 2912 and 2913B.
Impact will also be reimbursed in cash for its share of the past costs incurred on the Blocks, net to the farmout interests, which is estimated to be approximately USD 99 million.
This Agreement provides Impact with a carry loan for all of Impactโs remaining development, appraisal and exploration costs on the Blocks from January 1st, 2024, until the First Oil Date.
The carry is repayable to TotalEnergies from Impactโs after-tax cash flow and net of all joint venture costs, including capital expenditures, from production on the Blocks post the First Oil Date. During the repayment of the carry, Impact will pool its entitlement barrels with those of TotalEnergies for more regular off-takes and a more stable cashflow profile, and will also benefit from TotalEnergiesโ marketing and sales capabilities.
Completion of the transaction will be subject to customary third party approvals from the Namibian authorities and joint venture parties.
Siraj Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of Impact, commented:
โThis is a pivotal transaction for Impact that paves the way for its transition from an exploration company to a hydrocarbon producing company, through its participation in the development of the world class Venus discovery. This transaction also enables Impact to participate in further significant exploration opportunities in the Blocks, offering the potential to significantly grow the existing discovered resource base. We are delighted to be able to continue in this exciting journey with TotalEnergies.
We thank our Shareholders for their steadfast support that has enabled us to reach this position.โ
buxmaker
6 months ago
Manuel, thanks for posting the info. If you follow Jibby on Hot Copper, he recently posted that he is expecting news in a week or so concerning PCLโs license renewal. He seems confident the news will include a drill commitment, which is required for the renewal. So if we can all hold on for another week, we should see some better stock action. He has been right on the money with his previous posts, even predicting the original Woodside option deal.