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Igas Energy PLC
23 February 2023
23 February 2023
IGas Energy plc ("IGas" or "the Company")
Trading and Reserves Update
IGas (AIM: IGAS) issues the following trading and operations
update in advance of the Company's full-year 2022 results, which
are scheduled for release on 30 March 2023. The information
contained in this statement has not been audited and may be subject
to change.
Chris Hopkinson, Interim Executive Chairman, commented:
" 2022 has been a year of change and refocus for the Company as
we optimise our existing onshore assets to better position
ourselves for a lower carbon future.
Commodity prices remained strong during the period with a
resulting positive impact on income and cash generation from our
underlying oil and gas assets, enabling us to halve our net debt to
GBP6.1 million (2021: GBP12.2 million).
We made up for significant falls in production in H1 due to
equipment failures to finish the year in line with expectations, at
1,898 boepd. The Q4 production drive ensured that wells, plant and
equipment had the maximum uptime. As we move into 2023, our focus
will be on maintaining and increasing production on our more
profitable fields, whilst attempting to drive down costs across the
portfolio.
We have made significant progress during the year in bringing
our vision for decarbonisation of large-scale heat using geothermal
energy, in the UK, closer to fruition. We have been working closely
with Government, academia and commercial partners to accelerate
support for and understanding of this proven technology."
Operational Highlights
-- Net production, averaged 1,898 boepd for the year, heavily
impacted in the first half by equipment failure caused by supply
chain issues
o A production drive was initiated in October leading to a
strong recovery in H2 resulting in peak production (averaged across
5 days) of 2,432 boepd and December production averaged 2,221 boepd
(net to IGas)
-- We anticipate net production of c.2,000 boepd and operating
costs of c.$41/boe (assuming an exchange rate of GBP1:$1.25) in
2023
-- Underlying operating costs for the year were c.$41/boe (at an
average 2022 exchange rate of GBP1:$1.24)
-- Planning conditions now fully discharged for the drilling of
a well in the Corringham field with EA permits anticipated
imminently. The development of the Corringham project has enabled
the conversion of 350 mbbls 2C resources to 2P reserves as
reflected in 2022 CPR with anticipated incremental production of c.
100bbls/d
-- Planning application for Glentworth was submitted and
validated by Lincolnshire County Council Phase I - potential for
additional 200 bbls/d
-- Green Heat Network Fund Investment Committee meeting delayed
- funding decision now expected in the next few weeks
Reserves Update
Key highlights from the Competent Persons Report (CPR) carried
out by DeGolyer & MacNaughton (D&M).
IGas Group Net Reserves & Contingent Resources as at 31 Dec
2022 (MMboe).
1P 2P 2C
Reserves & Resources as at 31 Dec 2021 10.57 15.79 20.34
Production during the period (0.68) (0.68) -
Additions & revisions during the period 1.28 1.93 (1.64)
Reserves & Resources as at 31 Dec 2022 11.17 17.04 18.72
*Oil price assumption of c.$75/bbl for 5 years, then inflated at
2% p.a. from 2031 (capped at GBP118/bbl)
1P NPV10 of $144 million(2021: $139 million): 2P NPV10 of $215
million (2021: $190 million)*
The full report will be uploaded to
https://www.igasplc.com/investors/publications-and-reports
Financial Highlights
-- Cash balances as at 31 December 2022 were GBP3.1 million with net debt of GBP6.1 million
-- Net cash capex of GBP7.9 million in 2022
-- Successful RBL redetermination confirming $17.0 million (GBP14.0 million) of debt capacity
-- 50,000 bbls currently hedged for H1 23 at an average swap price of $94.8/bbl
-- Minimal Energy Profit Levy impact for 2022 due to available capital allowances
-- Ring fence tax losses at 31 December 2022 were c.GBP260 million
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes
of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 as it forms part of UK
domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act
2018.
Ross Pearson, Technical Director of IGas Energy plc, and a
qualified person as defined in the Guidance Note for Mining, Oil
and Gas Companies, March 2006, of the London Stock Exchange, has
reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this
announcement. Mr Pearson has 22 years' oil and gas exploration and
production experience.
For further information please contact:
IGas Energy plc Tel: +44 (0)20 7993 9899
Chris Hopkinson, Interim Executive Chairman
Ann-marie Wilkinson, Chief Communications Officer
Investec Bank plc (NOMAD and Joint Corporate Broker) Tel: +44 (0)20 7597 5970
Virginia Bull/Chris Sim
Canaccord Genuity (Joint Corporate Broker) Tel: +44 (0)20 7523 8000
Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor/James Asensio
Vigo Consulting Tel: +44 (0)20 7390 0230
Patrick d'Ancona/Finlay Thomson/Kendall Hill
Glossary
GBP The lawful currency of the United Kingdom
$ The lawful currency of the United States of America
1P Low estimate of commercially recoverable reserves
2P Best estimate of commercially recoverable reserves
3P High estimate of commercially recoverable reserves
1C Low estimate or low case of Contingent Recoverable Resource quantity
2C Best estimate or mid case of Contingent Recoverable Resource quantity
3C High estimate or high case of Contingent Recoverable Resource quantity
AIM AIM market of the London Stock Exchange
boepd Barrels of oil equivalent per day
bopd Barrels of oil per day
GIIP Gas initially in place
MMboe Millions of barrels of oil equivalent
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