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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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Eco (atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd | LSE:ECO | London | Ordinary Share | CA27887W1005 | COM SHS NPV (DI) |
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0.30 | 2.22% | 13.80 | 13.80 | 14.00 | 13.90 | 12.70 | 13.60 | 3,535,566 | 16:35:17 |
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Blank Checks | 19.28M | -36.55M | -0.0987 | -2.33 | 85.14M |
TIDMECO
RNS Number : 7115T
Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas Ltd.
26 November 2021
26 November 2021
ECO (ATLANTIC) OIL & GAS LTD.
("Eco," "Eco Atlantic," "Company," or together with its subsidiaries, the "Group")
Unaudited Results for the six months ended 30 September 2021
Corporate and Operational Update
Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. (AIM: ECO, TSX -- V: EOG) , the oil and gas exploration company with licences in the proven oil province of Guyana and the highly prospective basins of Namibia, is pleased to announce its results for the three and six months ended 30 September 2021, alongside a corporate and operational update.
Results Highlights:
Financials:
-- Cash and cash equivalents of US$6.22 million and no debt as of 30 September 2021. -- Raised US$4.9m in the form of a private placement in July 2021.
-- Total assets of US$19.9 million, current liabilities of US$626,381 and total equity of US$16.7 million as of 30 September 2021.
Operations during and post-period end:
Guyana
-- On 28 June 2021, Eco subscribed for 5,000,000 new common shares in JHI Associates Inc. ("JHI"), which holds a 17.5% interest in the Canje Block offshore Guyana, representing 6.4% of JHI's share capital. Eco was also issued a warrant to subscribe for a further 9,155,471 new common shares in JHI at an exercise price of US$2.0 per share for a period of eighteen months, which, if exercised in full, ceteris paribus, will provide Eco with a 10% interest in JHI on a fully diluted basis.
-- On the Canje Block, Guyana, Eco received a detailed update from JHI Associates Inc. on 30 October 2021 that ExxonMobil had successfully and safely drilled the Sapote-1 well. The well recorded hydrocarbon shows while drilling and in the logging sequence, in a deeper interval than anticipated, but had no shows in the upper primary objective horizon. With sidewall coring and wireline logging complete, ExxonMobil will now work to define the reservoir properties, including porosity and permeability, and the cored samples will be analysed for hydrocarbons.
-- On the Orinduik Block, the JV Partners (Eco Atlantic (15% working interest ("WI")), Tullow Guyana B.V. ("Tullow") (Operator, 60% WI) and TOQAP Guyana B.V. ("TOQAP") (25% WI)) are advancing towards finalisation of the target selection process and updating the drilling targets inventory. The partnership aims to establish firm targets in the near-term and advance towards drilling.
Namibia
-- In October 2021, Eco completed drafting the four new Joint Operating Agreements ("JOAs") for its new 2021 Petroleum Licenses in the Walvis Basin, offshore Namibia. The Company has received all paying partner approvals on the JOAs and Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has approved Eco Atlantic to be the Operator of all four blocks, which total some 7,065,484 acres (28,593 km(2) ).
-- The Company continues to monitor and assess opportunities, both technical and corporate, particularly with the upcoming drilling activity in the region. Two high impact deepwater wells are anticipated to spud in Namibia in Q4 2021: TotalEnergies Venus-1 well, using the Maersk Venturer, and Shell Namibia's Graff-1 well, using the Valaris DS-10.
Solear Ltd.
-- Solear, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eco, signed effective October 2021 an MOU with B&S Power Holdings Co. ("B&S Power"), an independent developer and operator of solar parks in Europe and South America, to jointly acquire and develop Ready to Build ("RTB") solar parks, funded exclusively by an international EPC firm. As part of the joint venture, B&S Power will inject their current development assets base into Solear. The companies are now evaluating a 104MW RTB park in Greece and additional transactions in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Spain.
Outlook:
Guyana
-- Eco remains funded for further anticipated drilling on the Orinduik Block and continues, with its JV Partners, to assess all opportunities available to drill at least one exploration well into the light oil cretaceous stacked targets after the target selection process is finalised.
-- Eco continues to firmly believe that Orinduik offers significant upside, with the eastern section of the Block closer to the established Liza oil trend than any other Block offshore Guyana. The partnership is focused on the careful selection of locations and is able to drill a number of stacked or multiple target sections targeting light oil.
-- Guyana continues to be one of the most prolific exploration regions in the world, with over ten billion barrels of oil discovered in the last six years. Eco and the JV Partners have already delivered two substantial oil discoveries on the Orinduik Block and the Block continues to offer significant upside potential.
Namibia
-- The Company's licences in Namibia cover approximately 28,593 km(2) , with over 2.362 BBOE of prospective P50 resources.
-- Eco has a strategically significant acreage position in-country and is progressing its various work programmes across its four blocks offshore Namibia. The Company has witnessed considerable interest from multiple international oil companies in Namibia.
-- The Company continues to monitor and assess opportunities, both technical and corporate, particularly with the upcoming third-party drilling activity in the region. Two high impact deepwater wells are anticipated to spud in southern Namibia in Q4 2021: TotalEnergies Venus-1 well, using the Maersk Venturer, and Shell Namibia's Graff-1 well, using the Valaris DS-10.
Solear Ltd.
-- Solear, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eco, is an independent renewable energy company focused on solar development projects in southern Europe.
-- Following the acquisition of the Kozani Project in January 2021, Solear continues to pursue, at low cost, the assessment of additional projects, developing in-country relationships and seeking high turnover, early-stage opportunities.
Corporate:
-- Eco continues to evaluate additional asset and corporate opportunities in both West Africa and South America with its strategic partner and substantial shareholder Africa Oil Corp. - with a focus on near-term high-impact exploration opportunities.
-- The Company continues to keep a strict control over costs throughout the business, which continues to generate material savings, ensuring that Eco remains well capitalised with a strong balance sheet.
Gil Holzman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eco Atlantic, commented:
"We are pleased to report on another active period for the Company, where we have worked hard to offer a string of exploration and corporate catalysts, to create value for shareholders, and simultaneously maintain our balance sheet strength in anticipation of a busy 2022.
"We are extremely upbeat about our operational outlook for 2022; in the near-term, we look forward to updating the market on technical results of the Sapote-1 well and updated drilling plans on the Canje Block, and we are confident that our investment in JHI will generate considerable opportunity and value going forward. On our Orinduik block we are close to finalising the drilling targets selection process and continue to see substantial prospectivity in the light oil cretaceous section on the Block.
"Elsewhere across our portfolio, we see the current third-party exploration programmes in Namibia as potential catalysts for wider regional success. The near-term will be exciting, with TotalEnergies Venus-1 and Shell's Graff-1 wells and in Guyana, with ExxonMobil's Fangtooth-1 well, just north and down dip of Orinduik on the Stabroek Block testing some of the deeper sections.
"It is also encouraging to see the progress that Eco's renewable energy arm, Solear, is making with a number of strategic partnerships, including potential monetisation of assets and further acquisitions together with its JV partners.
"Lastly, with increasing oil prices and with active M&A activity in the industry, we continue to review various opportunities with a view to broadening our asset inventory.
"We look forward to updating shareholders on our various workstreams across our world-class asset base, as well as other corporate activities through which we're confident will deliver long-term value."
The Company's unaudited financial results for three and six months ended 30 September 2021, together with Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and six months to 30 September 2021, are available to download on the Company's website at www.ecooilandgas.com and on Sedar at www.sedar.com .
The following are the Company's Balance Sheet, Income Statements, Cash Flow Statement, and selected notes from the annual Financial Statements. All amounts are in US Dollars, unless otherwise stated.
Balance Sheet
September 30, March 31, ---------------------------------------------------- 2021 2021 ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------- Unaudited Audited -------------------------- --------------------- Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 6,221,320 11,807,309 Short-term investments 52,618 1,552,640 Government receivable 13,945 22,697 Amounts owing by license partners, net 343,568 193,655 Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 54,210 46,480 ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------
6,685,661 13,622,781 Investment in associate 10,000,000 - Petroleum and natural gas licenses 1,072,260 1,072,260 Renewable energy licenses 1,380,290 1,411,186 Right of use assets 325,267 332,495 Security deposit 482,891 490,455 ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------- Total Assets 19,946,369 16,929,177 ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------- Liabilities Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 603,394 501,022 Advances from and amounts owing to license partners, net - 97,153 Short-term portion of lease liability 22,987 22,987 ---------------------------------------------------- Total current liabilities 626,381 621,162 Warrant liability 2,284,339 - Lease liability 332,687 325,917 ---------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 3,243,407 947,079 ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------- Equity Share capital 61,070,124 59,099,725 Restricted Share Units reserve 267,669 267,669 Stock options 2,660,684 2,675,724 Foreign currency translation reserve (1,206,332) (1,198,097) Non-controlling interest - (48,674) Accumulated deficit (46,089,183) (44,814,249) ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------- Total Equity 16,702,962 15,982,098 ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------- Total Liabilities and Equity 19,946,369 16,929,177 ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------
Income Statement
Three months ended Six months ended September 30, September 30, ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 2021 2020 2021 2020 ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Unaudited Unaudited ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- Revenue Interest income 3,911 7,247 8,435 35,656 ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- 3,911 7,247 8,435 35,656 Operating expenses : Compensation costs 338,089 141,322 584,267 313,626 Professional fees 352,342 87,799 423,023 120,414 Operating costs 38,195 330,738 479,792 850,415 General and administrative costs 200,960 142,267 309,357 229,270 Share-based compensation 5,888 42,177 11,710 54,820 Interest expense 7,109 - 10,513 - Fair value change in warrant liability (637,189) - (637,189) - Foreign exchange gain (loss) 99,153 (45,298) 53,222 (36,265) ---------------------- ---------------------- Total operating expenses 404,547 699,005 1,234,695 1,532,280 ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Net loss for the period (400,636) (691,758) (1,226,260) (1,496,624) Foreign currency translation adjustment (21,484) (124,801) (8,235) (87,942) Comprehensive loss for the period (422,120) (816,559) (1,234,495) (1,584,566) ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Net loss for the period attributed to: Equity holders of the parent (421,643) (691,758) (1,226,260) (1,496,624) Non-controlling 21,007 - - - interests ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- (400,636) (691,758) (1,226,260) (1,496,624) ====================== ====================== ====================== ====================== Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to equity holders of the parent (0.00) (0.00) (0.01) (0.01) ====================== ====================== ====================== ====================== Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share 198,403,885 184,697,723 191,550,804 184,697,723 ====================== ====================== ====================== ======================
Cash Flow Statement
Six months ended September 30, -------------------------------------------- 2021 2020 Unaudited -------------------------------------------- Cash flow from operating activities Net loss from operations (1,226,260) (1,496,624) Items not affecting cash: Share-based compensation 11,710 54,820 Depreciation and amortization 38,124 - Accrued interest 6,770 - Revaluation of warrant liability (637,189) - Changes in non--cash working capital: Government receivable 8,752 535 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 102,372 (219,050) Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses (7,730) (88,992) Advance from and amounts owing to license partners (247,066) 339,469 ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------- -------------------- (1,950,517) (1,409,842) ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------- -------------------- Cash flow from investing activities Investment in associate (10,000,000) - Short-term investments 1,500,022 -
------------------------------------------------ -------------------- (8,499,978) - ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------- -------------------- Cash flow from financing activities Issuance of shares 4,793,789 - Exercise of stock options 71,388 - 4,865,177 - ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------- -------------------- Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (5,585,318) (1,409,842) Foreign exchange differences (671) (64,178) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 11,807,309 18,667,016 ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------- -------------------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 6,221,320 17,192,996 ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------- --------------------
Notes to the Financial Statements
Basis of Preparation
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared on a historical cost basis with the exception of certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Critical accounting estimates
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized prospectively from the period in which the estimates are revised. The following are the key estimate and assumption uncertainties considered by management.
**ENDS**
For more information, please visit www.ecooilandgas.com or contact the following :
Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas c/o Celicourt +44 (0) 20 8434 2754 Gil Holzman, CEO Colin Kinley, COO Alice Carroll, Head of Marketing and +44(0)781 729 5070 | +1 (416) IR 318 8272 Strand Hanson Limited (Financial & Nominated Adviser) +44 (0) 20 7409 3494 James Harris Rory Murphy James Bellman Berenberg (Broker) +44 (0) 20 3207 7800 Matthew Armitt Emily Morris Detlir Elezi Celicourt (PR) +44 (0) 20 8434 2754 Mark Antelme Jimmy Lea Ollie Mills Hannam & Partners (Research Advisor) Neil Passmore +44 (0) 20 7905 8500
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
Notes to editors:
About Eco Atlantic:
Eco Atlantic is a TSX-V and AIM quoted Oil & Gas exploration and production Company with interests in Guyana and Namibia, where significant oil discoveries have been made.
The Group aims to deliver material value for its stakeholders through oil exploration, appraisal and development activities in stable emerging markets, in partnership with major oil companies.
In Guyana, Eco Guyana holds a 15% Working Interest alongside TOQAP Guyana B.V. ("TOQAP") a company jointly owned by TotalEnergies E&P Guyana B.V. (60%) and Qatar Petroleum (40%) and Operator Tullow Oil (60%) in the 1,800 km(2) Orinduik Block in the shallow water of the prospective Suriname-Guyana basin. The Orinduik Block is adjacent and updip to ExxonMobil Operated Stabroek Block, on which twenty discoveries have been announced and over 10 billion BOE recoverable resources are estimated. On 28 June 2021, Eco acquired a 6.4% interest, with the option to increase its stake to 10%, in JHI Associates Inc. a private company which holds a 17.5% WI in the 4,800km(2) Canje Block. The Canje Block is operated by ExxonMobil and is held by Working Interests partners Esso Exploration & Production Guyana Limited (35%), with TotalEnergies E&P Guyana B.V. (35%), JHI Associates (BVI) Inc. (17.5%) and Mid-Atlantic Oil & Gas Inc. (12.5%).
Jethro-1 was the first major oil discovery on Orinduik Block. The Jethro-1 encountered 180.5 feet (55 meters) of net heavy oil pay in excellent Lower Tertiary sandstone reservoirs. Joe-1 was the second discovery on the Orinduik Block and comprised of high quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoir, with a high porosity of Upper Tertiary age. The Joe-1 well encountered 52 feet (16 meters) of continuous thick sandstone.
In Namibia, the Company holds operated interests in four offshore petroleum licences totalling approximately 28,593km(2) with over 2.362bboe of prospective P50 resources in the Walvis Basin. These four licences, Cooper, Guy, Sharon, and Tamar are being explored with industry partners with Eco Operating and maintaining an average 60% Working Interest. Eco has been granted a drilling permit on its Cooper Block (Operator).
Eco Atlantic is a 100% shareholder in Solear Ltd., Solear is an independent private clean energy investment company focused on low cost, high yield solar development projects in southern Europe. Solear offers investors exposure to a portfolio of pre-construction opportunities across the renewable energy value chain, from Ready-to-Build to early-stage development.
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