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Posted at 10/6/2016 09:57 by fenseal3
Don't get me wrong I think this is undervalued, but what's the point when shares are being borrowed then sold to bring a share down, you may as well throw in the towel!!
Posted at 07/6/2016 07:15 by h2owater
"no committed plans to sell shares"

"The directors, through the Company's advisers, have engaged in conversations with those parties who have become significant shareholders following the recent conversion of loans provided to the Company. These parties have indicated that they have no committed plans to sell shares as they see opportunity for significant potential upside and value creation for all shareholders."
Posted at 07/6/2016 06:19 by johndee
Still a good buy up to 0.4 pence a share.
Posted at 06/6/2016 12:34 by apfindley
And by manipulators I mean those who would benefit from a much lower shareprice.ie, shorters, forward sellers, and ANY person or organisation who would benefit from participating in a placing of shares at a low price.
Posted at 06/6/2016 12:31 by apfindley
If it doesn't come this month then greg should fess up his lies.Only so many delays and excuses can be tolerated.If the Egypt money had come when it was supposed to, then any dilution faced this year would've been at a much higher price.Greg has allowed the manipulators to run this stock into the ground.
Posted at 27/5/2016 15:32 by apfindley
Loan notes issued to mates in the know. Introduced through the broker.Yeah heard that one before.This smacks of stock price manipulation over the past few months to get a placing away at a massive massive discount to mates.Will they now hold those shares?????I expect they might do as money from Egypt is quite near, as per the revised timescale.Those guys will make a mint when it rerates after payment..
Posted at 25/1/2016 14:02 by tomboyb
Independent Resources PLC Update re East Ghazalat concession

25/01/2016 2:00pm
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Independent Resources PLC

25 January 2016

Independent Resources plc

Update re East Ghazalat concession

Independent Resources plc ("IRG") (AIM:IRG) and Nostra Terra Oil and Gas Company plc ("NTOG") (AIM:NTOG) make the following announcement in relation to the East Ghazalat concession in Egypt ("East Ghazalat").

In this announcement:

"JV" means the joint venture between IRG and NTOG.

"North" or "NPIC" means North Petroleum International Company, a subsidiary of China ZhenHua Oil Co. North is the owner of the other 50% interest and operator in East Ghazalat (China Zhenhua Oil Co. is the wholly owned oil and gas arm of China North Industries Corporation ("NORINCO"), a Chinese state-owned company).

"JOA" means the joint operating agreement between North and the JV which governs East Ghazalat.

North has served a notice of default pursuant to the terms of the JOA in respect of unpaid cash calls for November and December 2015, which the JV estimates to be approximately $750,000. These cash calls had previously been rejected by the JV on the grounds that they were manifestly excessive, contained no justification for the level of funds demanded and failed to reflect the issues already raised by the JV under the JOA in relation to the 2015 budget.

The JV had previously served notice on North pursuant to the relevant provisions of the JOA that it intends to undertake detailed audits of the accounting and procurement processes, actual accounts, records and inventory for East Ghazalat for the 2013 and 2014 financial years.

These audits are in pursuance of the JV's policy, as previously stated on 15 October 2015, of seeking to improve operating margins through cost reduction initiatives and to implement further reserve enhancement opportunities in a disciplined and rigorous manner.

The JV believes that the service of the notice is in part in response to the submission of the audit request by the JV and the challenges it has been posing and continues to pose to North in its capacity as operator.

In addition, on completion of the acquisition, the right to recover under the unresolved audit for the 2012 year undertaken by TransGlobe was transferred to the JV. In the JV's view, proper process has not been followed by North or its predecessor as operator in response to the 2012 audit report served on them in early 2013. Accordingly, the JV believes that the overcharges identified in that audit, some $575,000, have become payable by North and it is seeking resolution of this matter urgently.

The JV believes and is advised that North are in substantial breach of the JOA inter alia in terms of the preparation approval and revision of budgets, in the provision of requested information to the JV (to which it is entitled under the JOA), in the provision of inadequate information to substantiate their cash call and in failing to declare or manage certain significant conflicts of interest to the detriment of the JV. In an environment of low and unstable oil prices the JV has challenged the budgets and the levels of expenditure being incurred but North have refused to respond despite their duty as Operator to do so under the JOA.

Accordingly, the JV has served a full and detailed Dispute Notice as required by the JOA on North. The JOA provides for arbitration in London under UK law if the dispute cannot be resolved.

The JV continues to be entitled to its share of the revenues from East Ghazalat, both past and future. The JV is continuing to progress arrangements for prompt invoicing and payment of its share.

The JV believes that a robust response and challenge to North both through the Dispute Notice and the audit process will result in greater control of overheads, better planning and management of operations in the field and the recovery of overcharges from the 2012 audit and the significant scope for recovery of overcharges from the proposed audits.

Further announcements will be made in due course.

For more information, please visit www.ir-plc.com or contact:


Greg Coleman Independent Resources plc 020 3367 1134

Mark Taylor Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited 020 7886 2500
(Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)

Oliver Stansfield Brandon Hill Capital 020 3463 5000
Jonathan Evans (Joint Broker)

Simon Hudson Tavistock Communications 020 7920 3150
Posted at 14/7/2015 14:41 by sefton1
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Posted at 07/11/2014 09:42 by apfindley
"More so, based on net asset value, IRG is worth at least 28p per share implying significant undervaluation."Limerick-based exploration firm, Circle Oil has confirmed it intends to seek a farm-in partner for its highly-anticipated offshore Tunisian assets as well as looking at new assets onshore Tunisia were Greg Coleman, the chief executive of AIM oil explorer Independent Resources (LON:IRG),is also looking for a partner after the recent fundraising will go towards exploration work on its Ksar Hadada permit in Tunisia.Coleman says the plan is to slim down its stake - soon to be 86% - in the licence "in due course" by finding a farm-in partner to help fund the exploration programme. He says he likes operating in Tunisia, adding that the company has a good relationship with the North African nation.Could this be a marriage made in heaven as it would be a natural fit for both.Compare the risked valuation of £114m to the market cap of £2.37m. Since floatation they've been showing a decent amount of get up and go, and the outcomes should become a lot clearer over the few months.Ksar Hadada Permit in Tunisia, North Africa.A nearby pipeline connecting the El Borma Field (the largest in Tunisia) with the north of the country currently has spare capacity and would provide a convenient export option for future resource developments on the Ksar Hadada permit. Other export options exist also, with a number of ports and storage facilities within easy reach.According to Blackwatch Petroleum Services, the author of the report, the chances of success for these prospects are 38% and 19% respectively.City broker Optiva Securities reckons the projects could be worth between US$263mln (risked) and US$837mln.Given that IRG has a major interest in Ksar Hadada and a market capitalisation of just £2.5mln (at 5.5p a share), the scale the opportunity is quite clear to see."This implies significant upside for the share price over the coming months as the company execute a production strategy," Optiva said in a note.IRG has been awarded the operatorship, from the authorities, and is awaiting the ratification of a two-year licence extension.After that the plan is to start a new work programme, which will include 200 square kilometres of 3D seismic, the re-entry of an existing well and the drilling of a new one.Seismic is planned for a late 2014 entry, with drilling slated for early next year."The board expects that Tunisia will be one of the core areas for Independent as we implement our Mediterranean Basin exploration and production strategy over the coming months," chief executive Greg Coleman said."The findings of the evaluation by Blackwatch clearly indicate the potential value of the Ksar Hadada opportunity.The licence covers an onshore area of 2,252 square kilometres in south east Tunisia. The project will target the Ordovician Bir Ben Tartar quartzite and the Silurian Acacus sandstone areas.The northern African-focused firm, which yesterday received a warm reception from shareholders at its Dublin AGM, last month saw its market value jump by over €30 million and its share price rocket by nearly 30% on the back of it announcing a potentially transformational oil discovery off the coast of the African nation.Early results from drilling on the Mahdia Permit - Circle's first ever offshore prospect - suggested estimated recoverable resources of around 100m barrels of oil, leading analysts to use terms like "very significant discovery" and "potentially transformational".It is understood that drilling costs, regarding the offshore asset, amounted to $30m (€23.2m).Speaking directly after yesterday's shareholders meeting, Circle's chairman, Stephen Jenkins confirmed market speculation that a development partner will, indeed, be sought, but would not be made for a number of months.It is also understood that the Tunisian Government holds an option to buy into a maximum of 50% of the Mahdia Permit, although it is thought that it might buy a smaller percentage, leaving the way clear for another external party to invest also.Mr Jenkins added that Circle, which earlier this week issued a strong set of first-half figures - including a 13% year-on-year rise in revenues, is also looking for a farm-in partner for its offshore assets in Oman and is hoping to increase its acreage in the Middle-Eastern country.Circle also recently stated that it aims to continue expanding its asset base across the Middle East and North Africa region, both organically and via acquisition (of assets rather than companies). However, Mr Jenkins said, yesterday, that as no new attractive assets had been identified all upcoming expansion is likely to come via the drill-bit.In addition, he confirmed that Circle is happy with its current geographical spread (Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Oman) and is not looking to enter any new territories at this time.Independent Resources Plcby ValueTheMarkets • October 27, 2014Interview with CEO Greg ColemanToday I had a chat to Greg Coleman of Independent Resources (LON:IRG) to discuss the company's strategy going forward.Risked and Un-risked value of 424p & 133p respectiveJV partnership programmeAsset acquisition and production ethosNeighbouring production of 2-3,000bopd from a similar reservoir structureRisk is slow deliver however the CEO is confident on making progress
Posted at 15/8/2014 09:47 by loading
Independent Resources PLC, (LSE AIM: IRG) Our price target of 143p thus equates to; 66.7p CBM; 61.5p Tunisia exploration; 14.6p gas storage
the management team at Independent Resources operates on a model that tightly integrates oil and gas exploration and storage.
IRG's model tightly integrates its upstream oil and gas assets in North Africa and Italy with the development of a major storage facility and sees this as a way to maximize its production projects as the basis of a business that returns a high value. Independent Resources has confidence that it's unique brand of partnerships and acquisitions, when tied to its assets result in a strong business model.
At the moment, IRG is involved in many major projects including the Rivara underground gas storage facility. This project, which uses a naturally fractured deep reservoir in Italy's Po Valley, not only has gained government concessions, believes that this project will be a major step in alleviating a major hole in the gas distribution and storage system that has existed for some time.
This storage facility, when it is online will handle an estimated 3.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas. This, the company notes, would make it one of the largest storage facilities in both Italy and Europe. The key to profitability here would be building a long-term partnership on the project. The company believes the first stage of this will be online in about five years. At the moment, Independent Resources is partnering with ERG Rivara Storage srl, a subsidiary of ERG SpA, a leading Italian energy business.
Another business IRG is investigating is creating "shale gas". "Shale gas", an exploding trend in the United States, can be contained in not only coal beds but also in sedimentary rock, called carbonaceous shales, where the gas collects in micro-structures and fractures, is relatively easy to extract and can be extracted horizontally or vertically.
Independent Resources are involved in another, more limited coal bed methane from the Fiume Bruna parcel in Tuscany. It is quite an extensive project and is expected to extend south into their Casoni lease. It is a large reservoir and is also based on earlier mining efforts in the region which have substantial upgraded the reservoir's size.
In an effort to inject some environmental consciousness into this project, Independent Resources believes it will be able to inject CO2 into a coal bed to recover gas that would remain otherwise trapped. IRG believes there are many opportunities for this to be used to help cut the amount CO2 in the air.
As an oil developer, IRG holds an 18.97% percent interest in the Ksar Hadada block in Southeast Tunisia and it believes that recent discoveries of light oil in various structures will prove profitable from its Acacus well field in this area. IRG believes there is substantial profit from possible shale oil deposits in this area as there is believed to be significant "shale oil" (oil trapped in layers of shale) that may also be brought online.
Independent Resources is an oil and gas exploration company with a focus on CBM and gas
storage opportunities in Italy and a share of oil exploration activities is Tunisia. The company
should be considered a good strategic investment. Italy is in gas deficit, Independent has gas
and, perhaps more notably, is seeking to develop strategically important storage facilitates
that will help temper future gas shortages and ease security of supply. The valuation looks
underwritten by CBM assets with further upside in the form of very near term Tunisian
exploration and potentially, game changing upside if it is able to finally secure permitting for
its proposed Rivara gas storage operation.
Better Politics Could Lead Italy Towards a Technologically Advanced Energy Market
Italian Prime Minister Letta took an open-minded approach towards new energy resources, including shale gas, and we hope to see improvements on the technical investigation front in the coming months too.
Do you know of any shale gas projects in Italy?
The Independent Resources PLC project in Tuscany should be the only unconventional gas extraction project under way to date. It is believed that, besides Central Italy, there may be resources in the North (the Po Valley) and probably in other areas. However, deeper investigation is needed through specific studies. Regarding the first experiments carried out in Tuscany, the press has mentioned that Independent Resources PLC uses a "hydraulic fracture operation coupled with a ceramic proppant.
What is the regulatory framework for shale gas operators in Italy? Are there any specific laws applicable only to shale gas operators (and not to companies involved exclusively in conventional gas activities)?
There are no specific regulations concerning shale gas in Italy.
¾ CBM news: Recent news on the CBM front has been extremely positive. Not only did this
confirm very gassy coal but also suggests shale gas potential and the ability to frac both
zones enhancing their potential commerciality. In addition new licence applications could
double the size of resource from around 92bcf currently. A minor negative is that the
additional zone will necessitate a new work programme and move back production but this
is largely positive as such a programme will aim to enhance the production rate and
therefore value of the resource.
¾ Free carry on Tunisian exploration: IRG has an 18.97% interest in the Petroceltic‐operated
Ksar Hadada permit, onshore Southeast Tunisia. The Ksar conventional oil targets have
prospective* resources of 320mmbls, with a risk weighted potential of 43.7m for the first
two wells (see section following). Seismic data completed in January identified a number of
prospects and 2 (potentially 3) exploration wells are planned for this year, the first of which
is due to spud in June/July this year with a second to follow immediately after.
Independent is fully carried through the 2010 work programme.
¾ Storage, the long and winding road: Permitting in Italy is well known to be extremely
protracted. When it involves a unique gas storage installation in Italy's industrial heartland,
as in the case of the Rivara Under Ground Gas Storage, there are even more boxes to be
ticked. The prize though is substantial; the company estimates the post planning prospect
to be worth €300‐400m. The pre‐planning involvement of Italian national distributor ERG
greatly enhances the potential and provides a benchmark for valuation of c.€63m (c.£53m)
‐ extrapolating the implied value of the €9.5m paid for its 15% stake.
¾ Supportive management: Exec Chairman Grayson Nash holds c.15% of the company and,
as in past rounds, has supported the placing purchasing 200k shares.
¾ Valuation: For now we value the company predominantly on the CBM and a typically
risked valuation for Tunisian exploration. We include very little value for the gas storage
which offers considerable 'post‐planning' upside. Our price target of 143p thus equates to;
66.7p CBM; 61.5p Tunisia exploration; 14.6p gas storage
Valuation overview
Category £m Value Value P/psh
Tuscany CBM 30.5 66.7
Rivara Gas Storage 6.7 14.6
Tunisia Exploration 28.2 61.6

Totals/Price target 65.4 143.0
Potential Share price Catalysts
Independent has potential for newsflow in relation to each of its 3 arms;
• Exploration, Tunisia: News on advancement and results of exploration in Tunisia, first up Oryx
• CBM, Tuscany: Advancement of work programme potential farm‐out of CBM assets
• Gas Storage, Rivara: Granting of licences for gas storage in Rivara would have a material impact on valuation in our view
CBM – Medium term, with excellent well recent results
IRG's CBM acreage is located in Tuscany. Independent was awarded the Casoni exploration licence adjacent to the south of
Fiume Bruna with the environmental impact study for the Casoni licence currently under review. Fiume Bruna has a prospective
resource of 92 bcf. Independent has recently conducted hydraulic fracturing on the Fiume Bruna 2 well which yielded very
positive results, suggesting a greater resource and an additional shale play.
The work programme is aimed at proving the commercial prospect for Fiume Bruna this year and recent fraccing results suggest
greater potential than originally envisaged. We have ascribed 66.7p of value of for the CBM assets, which accounts only for the
licenced acreage. We ascribe 83p per mcf of value for the assets and apply a 50% risk discount which also incorporates some
dilution for farm out (which now seems likely).
Tunisia Exploration – near term, with significant high risk exploration upside potential
The Tunisian prospects are attractive late stage exportation opportunities with relatively high possibility of success (PoS) of
>30%, which though still high risk is relatively attractive in terms of exploration. Two prospects are to be drilled this summer. The
first prospect is Oryx (well scheduled to spud immanently). Oryx has P50 gross prospective recoverable resource estimate of
25mmbls and an ascribed possibility of success at 34%. Drilling the second and larger Sidi Toui prospect is expected to follow
immediately. Sidi Toui has a P50 gross prospective recoverable resource estimate of 88mmbls and a higher PoS 40%.
We have been fairly conservative in our means of valuation for Tunisia. Firstly, we have only valued the 2 initial wells set to spud
this summer and not the wider prospect, in so doing ignoring a further prospective 207mmbls. Second, while we have used the
appropriate PoS ratios (34% & 40%) we have ascribed a low value per barrel of £3.4 (a low NPV per barrel) to arrive at our in‐situ
valuation of £28.2m net to IRG or 61.5p per share (£148.6m in total for the two prospects). To provide an indication of potential
upside (as discreet to valuation which must always be appropriately risk weighted) on and un‐risked basis the same methodology
would suggest £72.8m of value net to IRG or c.160p per share
Rivara Gas Storage – very attractive
Rivara's working capacity, estimated at c.113 bcf would make it one of the largest underground gas storage facilities in Europe.
The value of gas storage assets can really be attributed to the differential between winter and summer time gas pricing i.e. a
hedge on buying gas in the summer and selling it at better pricing in the winter. Thus simplistically the summer winter
differential x the number of storage units – costs = potential value of gas stored, which can then be appropriately ascribed an
NPV valuation. In truth ultimately this is more a utility infrastructure play and we would expect a farm out down the lone for the
heavy capex phase of the project thought to be around $400m. The company has advanced its planning application to within two
stages of completion but with the 120 days timescale for the first already passed, timing for an eventual decision is really
anybody's guess.
While we have focussed on the risk, it is also appropriate to mention political will behind the project. With Italy, heavily import
dependent for its gas (with Algeria and Russia supplying around 33% combined) prone to blackouts and security of supply is a key
issue. A recent letter from Prime Minister Berlusconi specifically outlined the strategic importance of the Rivara storage project.
With €300‐400m value the gas storage assets are potentially the most valuable of the company's three main assets, but of
course are largely worthless without permitting. Thus we have taken a cautious view, discounting the value implied by the ERG
deal by a massive 85% to account for the regulatory risk. It is not difficult to envisage the much geared impact merely removing
that risk (which would immediately be warranted following approval in our view). The pre‐permitting undiscounted value per
share is around 97p and merely accounting for the pre‐planning transaction value, the true value of the project post planning is
likely to be multiple but this still looks some way off. Even following approval, there will be a two year appraisal period including
3D seismic acquisition.
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