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Range Resources Limited
26 January 2017
Quarterly Activities Report
The Company provides its quarterly activities report for the
period ended 31 December 2016.
Trinidad operations
Production
The Company's oil production for the period was 50,309 barrels
(average of 547 barrels of oil per day ("bopd")) net to Range,
which is a 23% increase from the previous quarter.
The exit production rate for 2016 exceeded 800 bopd, a 40%
increase from the exit rate for 2015. The increase is a result of
the continued well workover programme, commencement of production
at the Morne Diablo waterflood project, as well as development
wells put on production during the period.
Waterflood projects
The Company continues its focus on full implementation of the
waterflood projects, which account for the vast majority of
reserves and are crucial to Range's production growth in Trinidad.
Approximately 20% of the original oil in place ("OIIP") on the two
ongoing waterflood projects has been recovered by primary
depletion. Waterflooding is estimated to recover an extra 10% of
OIIP, therefore increasing the total recovery factor to over 30%
over the next 8 years.
Morne Diablo waterflood: During the quarter, production
commenced at the Morne Diablo waterflood project in line with the
previously anticipated schedule. At the date of this report,
production is approximately 60 bopd, which includes production from
both the expansion and pilot waterflood schemes.
The Company has been injecting water into the expansion area of
the field since December 2015, with injection continuing at an
average rate of approximately 350 barrels of water per day
("bwpd"). During the quarter, Range signed an agreement with
Petrotrin to use produced water from Petrotrin's existing
operations, which will increase water injection by 3,000 bwpd. To
get access to this additional water supply, the Company will be
constructing a new water pipeline, as well as the gathering and
transfer stations. All major approvals to carry out this work are
already in place.
Beach Marcelle waterflood: Following commencement of the initial
water injection on the South East block in May 2016, the Company
has been focused on completing the remaining work programme on the
project, including water source wells, injection stations, power
network, transfer and gathering stations and water pipeline.
The Company has been experiencing electrical outages in the area
in the recent months, which has effected some of the injection
pumps and resulted in reduced water injectivity rates. In order to
improve reliability of the electrical power supply, the Company
made a decision to upgrade the electrical system in the Beach
Marcelle area and seek connection directly from the national grid
rather than from Petrotrin, as was done previously.
Once the remaining work programme has been completed, the water
injection rates are expected to increase to approximately 6,000
bwpd. In addition, the Company is finalising agreements with
Petrotrin to use produced water from their operations, which will
increase injection rates by a further 700 bwpd. In the meantime,
the water injection is continuing at an average rate of 1,200
bwpd.
Additional waterflood projects: The Company has identified
additional areas on its fields which could be suitable for
waterflooding and will be carrying out injectivity testing and
pilot programmes to determine the feasibility of waterflooding in
these areas. The Company continues to study and evaluate further
areas of the field for waterflooding potential.
Drilling programme
During the quarter, the Company successfully drilled the
remaining two development wells from its five-well 2016 drilling
campaign, the QUN 160 and GY 681 wells, which have been
subsequently put on production. The QUN 160 well was put on
production on 1 December 2016 at an average stabilised rate of 35
bopd. The GY 681 well was put on production on 13 January 2017 and
has continued to flow at an average stabilised rate of 60 bopd.
Given the Company's continued focus on waterflood projects, the
drilling of any further developments wells during 2017 will be
evaluated in due course.
Corporate and Financial
US$20 million convertible note financing: During the period,
Range signed an agreement with LandOcean Energy Services Co., Ltd.
("LandOcean") for the issuance of a US$20 million convertible note
by Range. The conversion price is at a significant, 130% premium to
the closing price as at 28 October 2016 of 0.38p.
The proceeds from this convertible note will be utilised solely
to replace a portion of the outstanding payable balance due to
LandOcean under the terms of the Integrated Master Services
Agreement ("IMSA").
The conversion is conditional upon receipt of shareholder
approval from Range. The extraordinary general meeting of
shareholders to consider the transaction will be held at 9:30am
(AEDT) on Tuesday, 7 February 2017 at RSM Corporate Australia Pty
Ltd, Level 13, 60 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, Australia, NSW 2000.
A copy of the Notice of Meeting has been dispatched to shareholders
and is available on the Company's website:
http://www.rangeresources.co.uk/investors/shareholder-information/shareholder-meetings/.
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM"): During the
period, the Company held its AGM, where all proposed resolutions
were passed. The resolutions included the adoption of remuneration
report; re-election of Ms Juan Wang, Mr Lubing Liu and Dr Yi Zeng
as Directors; and issue of Director options to Mr Yan Liu and Mr
Zhiwei Gu.
As a result, 50,500,000 unlisted options were issued to
Directors and management exercisable at GBP0.010 per option subject
to vesting conditions and expiring on 30 March 2020.
Directorate change: During the period, Mr David Yu Chen tendered
his resignation as Non-Executive Director. 30,000,000 unlisted
options, exercisable on or before 30 March 2020 at GBP0.010 per
Option, which were issued to Mr Chen on 30 March 2015 have been
cancelled.
Acquisition strategy: In line with the growth strategy of the
Company to create value for shareholders, and to provide Range with
additional production and revenue, the Board continues to evaluate
potential acquisitions of high quality assets at attractive
valuations.
Proposed changes to Trinidad fiscal regime: Range notes the
recent press comments made by the Acting Trinidad Minister of
Energy and Energy Industries Colm Imbert, which could signal a
long-awaited overhaul of the country's oil and gas fiscal regime,
including the reform of supplementary petroleum tax ("SPT") in
response to the lobbying of small / medium operators. While there
can be no guarantees, the proposed changes are anticipated to be
finalised by the government during Q1 2017, and are expected to see
the SPT which currently takes effect when realised oil prices reach
US$50 / barrel, move to a profit-based tax mechanism rather than a
volume or revenue based tax. This potential change would be a
welcome government incentive for operators like Range, and should
see an increase in exploration, development and production
activities in the country.
Receipts from product sales and related debtors (for the 3
months to 31 December 2016): of US$2.0 million, compared with
US$1.5 million in the previous quarter. This increase was due to a
combination of increased production and the steadily improving oil
price.
Capital expenditure (for the 3 months to 31 December 2016): of
US$0.7 million, compared with US$1.0 million in the previous
quarter. Underlying capital expenditure was broadly stable on the
previous quarter.
Cash at 31 December 2016: of US$20.6 million, compared with
US$20.4 million in the previous quarter. The increase in cash is a
result of higher sales revenue in the period and a VAT refund
received in Trinidad, combined with continued limited net capital
expenditure.
Petroleum tenements held at the end of the quarter (Appendix
A)
Tenement Reference Location Working Interest Operator
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Morne Diablo Trinidad 100% Range
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South Quarry Trinidad 100% Range
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Beach Marcelle Trinidad 100% Range
===================== ========= ================ ================
Guayaguayare Shallow* Trinidad 65% Range
===================== ========= ================ ================
Guayaguayare Deep* Trinidad 80% Range
===================== ========= ================ ================
St Mary's Trinidad 80% Range
===================== ========= ================ ================
Block 1-2005 Guatemala 20% Latin American
Resources Ltd
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Block Vla Georgia 45% Strait Oil & Gas
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Notes:
*Subject to final government approvals.
No other petroleum tenements or farm-in, farm-out interests were
acquired during the quarter.
Competent Person statement
In accordance with AIM Rules, Guidance for Mining and Oil &
Gas Companies, the information contained in this announcement has
been reviewed and approved by Mr Lijun Xiu. Mr Xiu is a suitably
qualified person with over 30 years' experience in assessing
hydrocarbon reserves, and holds a Bachelor degree in Geological
Prospecting. In addition, he holds a number of professional titles,
including Reserves Evaluation Specialist from the Ministry of Land
and Resources of the People's Republic of China. Mr Xiu is a member
of the SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers). Mr Xiu holds a role of
a Vice President of Operations and Production with the Company.
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by
the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under
the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 ("MAR"). Upon the
publication of this announcement via Regulatory Information Service
("RIS"), this inside information is now considered to be in the
public domain.
Contact details
Cantor Fitzgerald Europe
Range Resources Limited (Nominated Advisor and Broker)
Evgenia Bezruchko (Group David Porter / Sarah Wharry
Corporate Development (Corporate Finance)
Manager) David Banks (Corporate Broking)
e. admin@rangeresources.co.uk t. +44 (0)20 7894 7000
t. +44 (0)20 7520 9486
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity
quarterly report
Introduced 01/07/96 Origin Appendix 8 Amended 01/07/97,
01/07/98, 30/09/01, 01/06/10, 17/12/10, 01/05/13, 01/09/16
Name of entity
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Range Resources Limited
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ABN Quarter ended ("current
quarter")
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88 002 522 009 31 December 2016
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Consolidated statement Current quarter Year to date
of cash flows $US'000 (6 months)
$US'000
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1. Cash flows from operating
activities
1.1 Receipts from customers 2,030 3,539
1.2 Payments for
(a) exploration & evaluation - -
(b) development (345) (504)
(c) production (360) (1,166)
(d) staff costs (673) (1,437)
(e) administration
and corporate costs (422) (863)
1.3 Dividends received
(see note 3)
1.4 Interest received 2 13
1.5 Interest and other
costs of finance paid
1.6 Income taxes paid
1.7 Research and development
refunds
1.8 Other (provide details
if material)
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Net cash from / (used
1.9 in) operating activities 232 (418)
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2. Cash flows from investing
activities
2.1 Payments to acquire:
(a) property, plant
and equipment - -
(b) tenements (see - -
item 10)
(c) investments - -
(d) other non-current - -
assets
2.2 Proceeds from the disposal
of:
(a) property, plant
and equipment - -
(b) tenements (see - -
item 10)
(c) investments - -
(d) other non-current - -
assets
2.3 Cash flows from loans - -
to other entities
2.4 Dividends received - -
(see note 3)
2.5 Other (provide details - -
if material)
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2.6 Net cash from / (used - -
in) investing activities
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3. Cash flows from financing
activities
3.1 Proceeds from issues
of shares - -
3.2 Proceeds from issue - -
of convertible notes
3.3 Proceeds from exercise - -
of share options
3.4 Transaction costs related - -
to issues of shares,
convertible notes or
options
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings - -
3.6 Repayment of borrowings - -
3.7 Transaction costs related - -
to loans and borrowings
3.8 Dividends paid - -
3.9 Other (provide details - -
if material)
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3.10 Net cash from / (used - -
in) financing activities
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4. Net increase / (decrease)
in cash and cash equivalents
for the period
Cash and cash equivalents
4.1 at beginning of period 20,363 21,041
Net cash from / (used
in) operating activities
4.2 (item 1.9 above) 232 (418)
4.3 Net cash from / (used - -
in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
4.4 Net cash from / (used - -
in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
Effect of movement
in exchange rates on
4.5 cash held 48 20
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Cash and cash equivalents
4.6 at end of period 20,643 20,643
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5. Reconciliation of cash Current quarter Previous
and cash equivalents $US'000 quarter
at the end of the $US'000
quarter (as shown in
the consolidated statement
of cash flows) to the
related items in the
accounts
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5.1 Bank balances 20,643 20,363
5.2 Call deposits - -
5.3 Bank overdrafts - -
5.4 Other (provide details) - -
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Cash and cash equivalents
at end of quarter (should
5.5 equal item 4.6 above) 20,643 20,363
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6. Payments to directors of the entity Current quarter
and their associates $US'000
----------------
Aggregate amount of payments to
these parties included in item
6.1 1.2 152
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6.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow -
from loans to these parties included
in item 2.3
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6.3 Include below any explanation necessary
to understand the transactions included
in items 6.1 and 6.2
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7. Payments to related entities of Current quarter
the entity and their associates $US'000
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7.1 Aggregate amount of payments to -
these parties included in item
1.2
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7.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow -
from loans to these parties included
in item 2.3
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7.3 Include below any explanation necessary
to understand the transactions included
in items 7.1 and 7.2
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8. Financing facilities Total facility Amount drawn
available amount at at quarter
Add notes as necessary quarter end end
for an understanding $US'000 $US'000
of the position
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8.1 Loan facilities 20,000 20,000
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8.2 Credit standby arrangements - -
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8.3 Other (please specify) - -
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8.4 Include below a description of each facility
above, including the lender, interest rate
and whether it is secured or unsecured.
If any additional facilities have been entered
into or are proposed to be entered into
after quarter end, include details of those
facilities as well.
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The details of the US$20.0m loan facility are
as follows:
Issuer: Range Resources Limited
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Noteholder: LandOcean Energy Services Co.,
Ltd
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Amount: US$20,000,000
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Tenor: 3 years
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Repayment: Bullet at maturity date
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Interest: 8% per annum, payable annually
in arrears
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Security: None
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Conversion 0.88p per share
Price:
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Lender Conversion At any time, in a minimum amount
Right: of US$10 million
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The conversion right is conditional upon receipt
of shareholder approval from Range at the EGM
to be held on 7 February 2017.
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9. Estimated cash outflows $US'000
for next quarter
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9.1 Exploration and evaluation
9.2 Development 650
9.3 Production 700
9.4 Staff costs 675
Administration and corporate
9.5 costs 500
9.6 Other (provide details if -
material)
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9.7 Total estimated cash outflows 2,525
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10. Changes in Tenement Nature of interest Interest Interest
tenements reference at beginning at end
(items 2.1(b) and location of quarter of quarter
and 2.2(b)
above)
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10.1 Interests Nil
in mining
tenements
and petroleum
tenements
lapsed, relinquished
or reduced
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10.2 Interests Nil
in mining
tenements
and petroleum
tenements
acquired
or increased
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Compliance statement
1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting
standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Sign here: Date: 26 January 2017
Print name: Yan Liu, Director
Notes
1. The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the
market how the entity's activities have been financed for the past
quarter and the effect on its cash position. An entity that wishes
to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a
note or notes included in or attached to this report.
2. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with
Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions
of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and
AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this
quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with other
accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A,
the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows
from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities,
depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
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