Alvopetro Announces an Operational Update, Q1 2025 Financial Results and Details for our Upcoming AGM

Alvopetro Announces an Operational Update, Q1 2025 Financial Results and Details for our Upcoming AGM

Alvopetro Energy Ltd. (TSXV: ALV) (OTCQX: ALVOF) announces an operational update, financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and details for both our Q1 2025 earnings call and our upcoming annual general and special meeting.

All references herein to $ refer to United States dollars, unless otherwise stated and all tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars, except as otherwise noted.

President & CEO, Corey C. Ruttan commented:

"A 41% increase in Q1 2025 sales volumes provides a strong start to the year and we are well positioned for an exciting organically funded 2025 capital program. We now have the ability to invest in high rate of return opportunities in Brazil and the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Our first two wells in Canada are exceeding expectations and we are looking forward to an expanding capital program including a strong inventory of oil drilling locations. These new opportunities further strengthen our disciplined capital allocation model, balancing returns to stakeholders and organic growth."

Operational Update

April Sales Volumes

Natural gas, NGLs and crude oil sales:

April

2025

March

2025

Q1

2025

Brazil:




Natural gas (Mcfpd), by field:




Caburé

12,532

12,652

11,710

Murucututu

945

1,877

2,093

Total natural gas (Mcfpd)

13,477

14,529

13,803

NGLs (bopd)

126

146

135

Oil (bopd)

-

12

10

Total (boepd) – Brazil

2,372

2,580

2,446

Canada:




Oil (bopd) – Canada

90

-

-

Total Company – boepd (1)

2,462

2,580

2,446

(1) Alvopetro reported volumes are based on sales volumes which, due to the timing of sales deliveries, may differ from production volumes.

April sales volumes in Brazil averaged 2,372 boepd, including natural gas sales of 13.5 MMcfpd and associated natural gas liquids sales from condensate of 126 bopd, based on field estimates. Murucututu sales volumes were impacted by downtime on the 183-A3 well to complete an intervention to enhance productivity through the isolation of lower intervals. In Canada , the two wells drilled in the first quarter of 2025 came on production in April (50% working interest). After the initial clean-up period, oil sales commenced contributing an additional 90 bopd net to Alvopetro in April and bringing the Company's total sales to 2,462 boepd, based on field estimates, a decrease of 5% compared to March and an increase of 1% compared to Q1.

Quarterly Natural Gas Pricing Update

Effective May 1, 2025 , our natural gas price under our long-term gas sales agreement with Bahiagás has been adjusted to BRL2.08 /m 3 , a 7% increase from the February 2025 price of BRL1.95 /m 3 . All natural gas sales from May 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025 will be sold at BRL2.08 /m 3 ( $11.09 /Mcf, net of applicable sales taxes, based on average heat content to date and the April 30, 2025 BRL/USD exchange rate of 5.66).

Development Activities - Brazil

On our 100% Murucututu natural gas field, we spud the 183-D4 well targeting the Caruaçu Formation approximately 110 metres structurally updip of our 183-A3 success. Operational challenges associated with the drilling rig led to significant delays and while drilling the main target Caruaçu intervals we became differentially stuck ultimately resulting in the loss of the bottom hole assembly. We are currently drilling a sidetrack of the lower 680 metres of the well. We estimate total costs for the project of $7.7 million , of which $3.7 million was incurred in Q1 2025.

On the unitized area (the "Unit") which includes the Caburé natural gas field, we have five development wells planned for 2025, with the first wells expected to be drilled starting this quarter.

Western Canadian Strategic Entry

On February 5, 2025 , we announced a new strategic entry into Canada (the "Farmin"). Under the Farmin we agreed to fund 100% of two earning wells in exchange for a 50% non-operated working interest in 12,243 acres of land focused on the Mannville Stack heavy oil resource in Western Saskatchewan . This is currently one of the leading plays in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin with high original oil place reservoirs that are being effectively exploited using open hole multilateral drilling technology. Our objective with the strategic entry into Canada was to expand our inventory of highly prospective opportunities but with a differentiated risk profile. The early results from our first two earning wells in Western Canada demonstrate this vision. Within 45 days of finalizing the Farmin, with our partner, we had obtained two well licenses, surface access, constructed two well pads and drilled two multilateral wells with a total of over 15 kilometres of open hole reservoir contact. When we completed the Farmin we had established a gross initial production rate target of 100 to 120 bopd per well. Both earning wells were on production by early April and both are exceeding our pre-Farmin expectations. We have further expanded our joint Mannville focused land base up to 15,861 acres (7,931 acres net) and are looking forward to drilling up to an additional four (2.0 net) multilateral wells through the rest of 2025.

Financial and Operating Highlights – First Quarter of 2025

  • Alvopetro's updated long-term gas sales agreement came into effect on January 1, 2025 increasing our contracted firm volumes by 33%. As a result, our average daily sales increased to 2,446 boepd (1) in Q1 2025 (+44% from Q1 2024 and +41% from Q4 2024).
  • Our average realized natural gas price decreased to $10.44 /Mcf in Q1 2025 (-17% from Q1 2024 and -1% from Q4 2024), due mainly to the devaluation of the BRL relative to the USD, which depreciated 18% compared to the average rate in Q1 2024. Our overall averaged realized sales price was $63.67 per boe (-16% from Q1 2024).
  • With higher sales volumes, our natural gas, oil and condensate revenue increased to $14.0 million (+19% from Q1 2024 and +37% from Q4 2024).
  • Our operating netback (2) in the quarter was $50.77 per boe (- $15.39 per boe from Q1 2024 and - $4.32 per boe from Q4 2024), due mainly to additional royalties in the quarter as well as lower realized sales prices. Royalties in the quarter increased to $7.60 per boe due to the recognition of additional gross-overriding royalty ("GORR") applicable on certain properties held by Alvopetro. The computation of the GORR was in dispute with the GORR holders, mainly with respect to the computation on natural gas. Subsequent to March 31, 2025 , Alvopetro received the findings of the appointed arbitral tribunal wherein the tribunal found in favour of the GORR holders. Alvopetro has estimated the additional GORR owing pursuant to the decision and recognized such amount (including inflation) as additional royalties in Q1 2025 as well as the estimated interest owing on the balance outstanding as finance expense. The computation of the additional GORR remains subject to the approval of, and adjustment by, the tribunal.
  • We generated funds flows from operations (2) of $9.2 million ( $0.25 per basic share and $0.24 per diluted share), increases of $0.7 million compared to Q1 2024 and $2.3 million compared to Q4 2024 due mainly to higher sales volumes, partially offset by higher royalties and lower realized sale prices.
  • We reported net income of $6.1 million , an increase of $1.5 million compared to Q1 2024 due to higher revenues and foreign exchange gains (compared to foreign exchange losses in Q1 2024), partially offset by higher royalties and higher depletion and depreciation.
  • On February 5, 2025 , we announced the terms of a Canadian farmin agreement (the "Farmin"), pursuant to which Alvopetro agreed to fund 100% of two earning wells in exchange for a 50% non-operated working interest in 12,243 acres (6,122 net acres) of land in Western Saskatchewan . The two earning wells were drilled in the quarter at a total cost to Alvopetro of $2.6 million . With completion of the two earning wells, Alvopetro's working interest share is now 50%.
  • Capital expenditures totaled $8.4 million , including costs for the two wells drilled in Canada , final costs on the 183-B1 re-entry, and costs associated with drilling the 183-D4 well on Alvopetro's 100% Murucututu field.
  • Our working capital (2) surplus was $9.7 million as of March 31, 2025 , decreasing $3.4 million from December 31, 2024 .

(1)     Alvopetro reported volumes are based on sales volumes which, due to the timing of sales deliveries, may differ from production volumes.

(2)     Refer to the sections entitled  " Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures ".

The following table provides a summary of Alvopetro's financial and operating results for the periods noted. The consolidated financial statements with the Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") are available on our website at www.alvopetro.com and will be available on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca .



As at and Three Months Ended

March 31,





2025

2024

Change (%)

Financial







($000s, except where noted)







Natural gas, oil and condensate sales




14,013

11,752

19

Net income




6,070

4,550

33

Per share – basic ($) (1)




0.16

0.12

33

Per share – diluted ($) (1)




0.16

0.12

33

Cash flows from operating activities




8,817

8,213

7

Per share – basic ($) (1)




0.24

0.22

9

Per share – diluted ($) (1)




0.23

0.22

5

Funds flow from operations (2)




9,222

8,513

8

Per share – basic ($) (1)




0.25

0.23

9

Per share – diluted ($) (1)




0.24

0.23

4

Dividends declared




3,643

3,296

11

Per share (1) (2)




0.10

0.09

11

Capital expenditures




8,375

2,439

243

Cash and cash equivalents




17,264

17,450

(1)

Net working capital (2)




9,742

15,047

(35)

Weighted average shares outstanding







Basic (000s) (1)




37,312

37,282

-

Diluted (000s) (1)




37,752

37,693

-





As at and Three Months Ended

March 31,





2025

2024

Change

Operations







Average daily sales volumes (3) :







Natural gas (Mcfpd), by field:







Caburé (Mcfpd)




11,710

9,236

27

Murucututu (Mcfpd)




2,093

430

387

Total natural gas (Mcfpd)




13,803

9,666

43

NGLs – condensate (bopd)




135

78

73

Oil (bopd)




10

12

(17)

Total (boepd)




2,446

1,701

44








Average realized prices (2) :







Natural gas ($/Mcf)




10.44

12.57

(17)

NGLs – condensate ($/bbl)




81.05

87.89

(8)

Oil ($/bbl)




64.96

65.06

-

Total ($/boe)




63.67

75.94

(16)








Operating netback ($/boe) (2)







Realized sales price




63.67

75.94

(16)

Royalties




(7.60)

(2.02)

276

Production expenses




(5.30)

(7.76)

(32)

Operating netback




50.77

66.16

(23)

Operating netback margin (2)




80 %

87 %

(8)

Notes:

(1)

Per share amounts are based on weighted average shares outstanding other than dividends per share, which is based on the number of common shares outstanding at each dividend record date. The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding in the computation of funds flow from operations and cash flows from operating activities per share is the same as for net income per share.

(2)

See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" section within this news release.

(3)

Alvopetro reported volumes are based on sales volumes which, due to the timing of sales deliveries, may differ from production volumes.

Q1 2025 Results Webcast

Alvopetro will host a live webcast to discuss our Q1 2025 financial results at 8:00 am Mountain time on Thursday May 8, 2025. Details for joining the event are as follows:

DATE: May 8, 2025
TIME : 8:00 AM Mountain/ 10:00 AM Eastern
LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83279531812 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84476502014
DIAL-IN NUMBERS: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcHhjt9Duj
WEBINAR ID
: 844 7650 2014

The webcast will include a question-and-answer period. Online participants will be able to ask questions through the Zoom portal. Dial-in participants can email questions directly to socialmedia@alvopetro.com .

Annual General Meeting

Alvopetro's annual general and special meeting (the "Meeting") will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the offices of Torys LLP (Suite 4600, 525 8 th SW, Calgary, Alberta ) beginning at 9:30 a.m. Mountain time. The management information circular and all related materials will be available on our website and www.sedarplus.ca later this month.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Meeting. We will also be broadcasting the meeting via live webcast for the interest of all shareholders. Please be advised that shareholders will not be able to vote any shares through this webcast format. Details for joining the event are as follows:

DATE: June 18, 2025
TIME : 9:30 AM Mountain/ 11:30 AM Eastern
LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83279531812 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89512204386
DIAL-IN NUMBERS:
https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kenh5nLlte
WEBINAR ID : 895 1220 4386

Corporate Presentation

Alvopetro's updated corporate presentation is available on our website at:
http://www.alvopetro.com/corporate-presentation .

Social Media

Follow Alvopetro on our social media channels at the following links:

Twitter - https://x.com/AlvopetroEnergy
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alvopetro/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alvopetro-energy-ltd

Alvopetro Energy Ltd. is deploying a balanced capital allocation model where we seek to reinvest roughly half our cash flows into organic growth opportunities and return the other half to stakeholders. Alvopetro's organic growth strategy is to focus on the best combinations of geologic prospectivity and fiscal regime. Alvopetro is balancing capital investment opportunities in Canada and Brazil where we are building off the strength of our Caburé and Murucututu natural gas fields and the related strategic midstream infrastructure.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Abbreviations:

$000s

=

thousands of U.S. dollars

boepd

=

barrels of oil equivalent ("boe") per day

bopd

=

barrels of oil and/or natural gas liquids (condensate) per day

BRL

=

Brazilian Real

Mcf

=

thousand cubic feet

Mcfpd

=

thousand cubic feet per day

MMcf

=

million cubic feet

MMcfpd

=

million cubic feet per day

NGLs

=

natural gas liquids (condensate)

Q1 2024

=

three months ended March 31, 2024

Q1 2025

=

three months ended March 31, 2025

Q4 2024

=

three months ended December 31, 2024

USD

=

United States dollars

GAAP or IFRS

=

IFRS Accounting Standards




Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures

This news release contains references to various non-GAAP financial measures, non-GAAP ratios, capital management measures and supplementary financial measures as such terms are defined in National Instrument 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure . Such measures are not recognized measures under GAAP and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. While these measures may be common in the oil and gas industry, the Company's use of these terms may not be comparable to similarly defined measures presented by other companies. The non-GAAP and other financial measures referred to in this report should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than measures prescribed by IFRS and they are not meant to enhance the Company's reported financial performance or position. These are complementary measures that are used by management in assessing the Company's financial performance, efficiency and liquidity and they may be used by investors or other users of this document for the same purpose. Below is a description of the non-GAAP financial measures, non-GAAP ratios, capital management measures and supplementary financial measures used in this news release. For more information with respect to financial measures which have not been defined by GAAP, including reconciliations to the closest comparable GAAP measure, see the " Non-GAAP Measures and Other Financial Measures " section of the Company's MD&A which may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca .

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Operating Netback

Operating netback is calculated as natural gas, oil and condensate revenues less royalties and production expenses. This calculation is provided in the " Operating Netback " section of the Company's MD&A using our IFRS measures. The Company's MD&A may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca . Operating netback is a common metric used in the oil and gas industry used to demonstrate profitability from operations.

Non-GAAP Financial Ratios

Operating Netback per boe

Operating netback is calculated on a per unit basis, which is per barrel of oil equivalent ("boe"). It is a common non-GAAP measure used in the oil and gas industry and management believes this measurement assists in evaluating the operating performance of the Company. It is a measure of the economic quality of the Company's producing assets and is useful for evaluating variable costs as it provides a reliable measure regardless of fluctuations in production. Alvopetro calculated operating netback per boe as operating netback divided by total sales volumes (boe). This calculation is provided in the " Operating Netback " section of the Company's MD&A using our IFRS measures. The Company's MD&A may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca . Operating netback is a common metric used in the oil and gas industry used to demonstrate profitability from operations on a per boe basis.

Operating netback margin

Operating netback margin is calculated as operating netback per boe divided by the realized sales price per boe. Operating netback margin is a measure of the profitability per boe relative to natural gas, oil and condensate sales revenues per boe and is calculated as follows:



Three Months Ended

March 31,




2025

2024

Operating netback - $ per boe



50.77

66.16

Average realized price - $ per boe



63.67

75.94

Operating netback margin



80 %

87 %

Funds Flow from Operations Per Share

Funds flow from operations per share is a non-GAAP ratio that includes all cash generated from operating activities and is calculated before changes in non-cash working capital, divided by the weighted average shares outstanding for the respective period. For the periods reported in this news release the cash flows from operating activities per share and funds flow from operations per share is as follows:



Three Months Ended

March 31,

$ per share



2025

2024

Per basic share:





Cash flows from operating activities



0.24

0.22

Funds flow from operations



0.25

0.23






Per diluted share:





Cash flows from operating activities



0.23

0.22

Funds flow from operations



0.24

0.23

Capital Management Measures

Funds Flow from Operations

Funds flow from operations is a non-GAAP capital management measure that includes all cash generated from operating activities and is calculated before changes in non-cash working capital. The most comparable GAAP measure to funds flow from operations is cash flows from operating activities. Management considers funds flow from operations important as it helps evaluate financial performance and demonstrates the Company's ability to generate sufficient cash to fund future growth opportunities. Funds flow from operations should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, cash flows from operating activities however management finds that the impact of working capital items on the cash flows reduces the comparability of the metric from period to period. A reconciliation of funds flow from operations to cash flows from operating activities is as follows:



Three Months Ended

March 31,




2025

2024

Cash flows from operating activities



8,817

8,213

Changes in non-cash working capital



405

300

Funds flow from operations



9,222

8,513

Net Working Capital

Net working capital is computed as current assets less current liabilities. Net working capital is a measure of liquidity, is used to evaluate financial resources, and is calculated as follows:



As at March 31



2025

2024

Total current assets


25,090

24,149

Total current liabilities


(15,348)

(9,102)

Net working capital


9,742

15,047

Supplementary Financial Measures

" Average realized natural gas price - $/Mcf " is comprised of natural gas sales as determined in accordance with IFRS, divided by the Company's natural gas sales volumes.

" Average realized NGL – condensate price - $/bbl " is comprised of condensate sales as determined in accordance with IFRS, divided by the Company's NGL sales volumes from condensate.

" Average realized oil price - $/bbl " is comprised of oil sales as determined in accordance with IFRS, divided by the Company's oil sales volumes.

" Average realized price - $/boe " is comprised of natural gas, condensate and oil sales as determined in accordance with IFRS, divided by the Company's total natural gas, NGL and oil sales volumes (barrels of oil equivalent).

" Dividends per share " is comprised of dividends declared, as determined in accordance with IFRS, divided by the number of shares outstanding at the dividend record date.

" Royalties per boe " is comprised of royalties, as determined in accordance with IFRS, divided by the total natural gas, NGL and oil sales volumes (barrels of oil equivalent).

" Production expenses per boe " is comprised of production expenses, as determined in accordance with IFRS, divided by the total natural gas, NGL and oil sales volumes (barrels of oil equivalent).

BOE Disclosure

The term barrels of oil equivalent ("boe") may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet per barrel (6 Mcf/bbl) of natural gas to barrels of oil equivalence is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. All boe conversions in this news release are derived from converting gas to oil in the ratio mix of six thousand cubic feet of gas to one barrel of oil.

Contracted Natural Gas Volumes

The 2025 contracted daily firm volumes under Alvopetro's long-term gas sales agreement of 400 e 3 m 3 /d (before any provisions for take or pay allowances) represents contracted volumes based on contract referenced natural gas heating value. Alvopetro's reported natural gas sales volumes are prior to any adjustments for heating value of Alvopetro natural gas. Alvopetro's natural gas is approximately 7.8% higher than the contract reference heating value. Therefore, to satisfy the contractual firm deliveries Alvopetro would be required to deliver approximately 371e 3 m 3 /d (13.1MMcfpd).

Well Results

There is no representation by Alvopetro that the information contained in this news release with respect to initial production data from the wells drilled in Canada is necessarily indicative of long-term performance or ultimate recovery. The reader is cautioned not to unduly rely on such data as such data may not be indicative of future performance of the well or of expected production or operational results for Alvopetro in the future.

Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Language

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "will", "expect", "intend", "plan", "may", "believe", "estimate", "forecast", "anticipate", "should" and other similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. Forward‐looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events. Accordingly, when relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, Alvopetro cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements concerning the expected natural gas price, gas sales and gas deliveries under Alvopetro's long-term gas sales agreement, future production and sales volumes, plans relating to the Company's operational activities, proposed exploration and development activities and the timing for such activities, capital spending levels, future capital and operating costs, the anticipated outcome of the GORR dispute, the timing and taxation of dividends and plans for dividends in the future, anticipated timing for upcoming drilling and testing of other wells, and projected financial results. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon assumptions and judgments with respect to the future including, but not limited to the success of future drilling, completion, testing, recompletion and development activities and the timing of such activities, the performance of producing wells and reservoirs, well development and operating performance, expectations and assumptions concerning the timing of regulatory licenses and approvals, equipment availability, environmental regulation, including regulations relating to hydraulic fracturing and stimulation, the ability to monetize hydrocarbons discovered, the outlook for commodity markets and ability to access capital markets, foreign exchange rates, the outcome of any disputes, the outcome of  redeterminations, general economic and business conditions, forecasted demand for oil and natural gas, the impact of global pandemics, weather and access to drilling locations, the availability and cost of labour and services, and the regulatory and legal environment and other risks associated with oil and gas operations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Actual results achieved during the forecast period will vary from the information provided herein as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors. Current and forecasted natural gas nominations are subject to change on a daily basis and such changes may be material. In addition, the declaration, timing, amount and payment of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because we can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, reliance on industry partners, availability of equipment and personnel, uncertainty surrounding timing for drilling and completion activities resulting from weather and other factors, changes in applicable regulatory regimes and health, safety and environmental risks), commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, market uncertainty associated with trade or tariff disputes, and general economic conditions. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Although Alvopetro believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because Alvopetro can give no assurance that it will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on factors that could affect the operations or financial results of Alvopetro are included in our AIF which may be accessed on Alvopetro's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca . The forward-looking information contained in this news release is made as of the date hereof and Alvopetro undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

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Integrated natural gas and energy growth platform in Brazil and Canada

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Investor Insight

Alvopetro Energy is building a diversified energy growth platform anchored by its high-margin integrated natural gas business in Brazil and an expanding heavy oil position in Western Canada. Supported by strategic infrastructure, premium-linked gas pricing and disciplined capital allocation, the company combines production growth, strong cash flow generation and shareholder returns.

Overview

Alvopetro Energy ( (TSXV:ALV;OTCQX:ALVOF) is an independent energy company focused on developing high-value natural gas assets in Brazil while expanding into complementary heavy oil opportunities in Western Canada. The company has established a differentiated business model through the integration of upstream production, owned infrastructure and long-term gas sales agreements, positioning it as a leading participant in Brazil’s emerging onshore natural gas market.

Map of Brazil and Canada showing Alvopetro Energy projects

Alvopetro’s core operations are located in the Recôncavo Basin in the state of Bahia, one of Brazil’s most established hydrocarbon-producing regions. The area benefits from attractive fiscal terms, low royalty rates and proximity to major industrial demand centers. Through its long-term gas sales agreement with Bahiagás, the company receives pricing linked to Brent oil and Henry Hub natural gas benchmarks, supporting premium realized natural gas pricing and stable cash flow generation.

The company has delivered strong operating and financial performance since commencing production in 2020. In Q1 2026, Alvopetro generated $17.4 million in revenue and $12.5 million in funds flow from operations while maintaining an operating netback margin of 84 percent. Its disciplined capital allocation model balances reinvestment into growth projects with direct shareholder returns through dividends, debt reduction and share repurchases.

Map showing Alvopetro Energy's pipelines, fields, and facilities in Brazil with labels like Bahia Gas City Gate and Murucututu Project.

Alvopetro is also advancing a Western Canadian heavy oil growth platform targeting the Mannville Stack fairway across Saskatchewan and Alberta. The company is applying open-hole multilateral drilling technology to improve drilling efficiencies and project economics across a large inventory of development opportunities. Backed by an experienced management team with extensive international operational expertise, Alvopetro is positioned for long-term production and cash flow growth across both Brazil and Canada.

Company Highlights

  • Integrated Brazilian Gas Platform: Alvopetro is Brazil’s first integrated onshore natural gas producer, combining upstream production, owned midstream infrastructure and long-term gas commercialization.
  • Strong Financial Performance: Q1 2026 production averaged 3,128 boepd, generating $17.4 million in revenue and $12.5 million in funds flow from operations.
  • High-Margin Operations: The company achieved a Q1 2026 operating netback of $52.12/boe and an operating netback margin of 84 percent.
  • Large Reserve and Resource Base: Alvopetro reported 2P reserves of 13.1 MMboe with a before-tax NPV10 of $393.6 million and after-tax NPV10 of $312.4 million.
  • Premium Gas Pricing Exposure: Natural gas pricing under the company’s long-term sales agreement is linked to Brent and Henry Hub benchmarks, supporting premium realized pricing. Forecasted natural gas prices of over $11/Mcf, increasing to over $13/Mcf in August 2026.
  • Strategic Infrastructure Ownership: Alvopetro owns an 11-kilometre transfer pipeline and the UPGN gas processing facility with capacity exceeding 18 MMcfpd.
  • Canadian Growth Platform: The company holds a 50 percent interest in 101 sections (32,273 net acres) in the Mannville Stack heavy oil fairway with over 100 Tier 1 drilling locations identified.
  • Disciplined Shareholder Returns: Since July 2020, 47 percent of funds flow from operations has been returned to stakeholders through dividends, debt reduction and share repurchases.

Key Projects

Caburé Gas Field


Map showing pipelines with highlighted fields and pathways.at Alvopetro Energy's Cabure field

Caburé is Alvopetro’s flagship natural gas asset and historically the company’s largest producing field. The project is a joint development across four blocks, with Alvopetro holding a 56.2 percent working interest following the 2024 redetermination process. The unitized development currently includes 12 wells and associated production infrastructure.

Gross field production capacity at Caburé has increased by 33 percent to 21.2 MMcfpd (600 e3m3/d), supported by ongoing development drilling and infrastructure expansion. Four additional wells were drilled in 2025, and the 2026 development program includes plan to sidetrack the CBEL-1D well.

Caburé is strategically connected to Alvopetro’s owned transfer pipeline and UPGN gas processing facility, enabling efficient gas processing and commercialization. The field generates premium-priced natural gas sales under the company’s long-term agreement with Bahiagás, supporting stable cash flow and high operating margins.

Murucututu Gas Project

A map showing the boundary for Alvopetro Energy's Murucututu with existing Pipeline, Existing PAD, Existing Well, Future Pipeline, Future PAD, Future Well, Murucututu.

Murucututu is a 100 percent-owned Alvopetro natural gas asset located immediately north of Caburé and represents the company’s primary organic growth platform in Brazil. Independent evaluators assigned the project 2P reserves of 8.9 MMboe, risked best estimate contingent resources of 3.8 MMboe and risked best estimate prospective resources of 12.1 MMboe as of December 31, 2025.

The project continues to demonstrate strong development potential through successful drilling results. Following the success of the 183-A3 and 183-D4 wells, Alvopetro is currently drilling the 183-D1 Caruaçu development well as part of a broader multi-year development strategy targeting the Caruaçu and Gomo formations.

To support future production growth, Alvopetro is expanding Murucututu field infrastructure capacity to 600 e3m3/d (21.2 MMcfpd). Planned upgrades include pipeline looping, expansion of field production facilities and construction of the G-Pad development area to support multiple future drilling locations.

Western Canadian Growth Platform

Alvopetro’s Western Canadian business targets the Mannville Stack heavy oil fairway in Saskatchewan and Alberta. The company holds a 50 percent interest in 101 sections representing 32,273 net acres alongside an experienced operating partner.

The Mannville Stack fairway offers shallow drilling depths, lower geological risk and attractive drilling economics enhanced by open-hole multilateral drilling technology. Alvopetro currently has seven gross wells on production and has identified more than 100 Tier 1 drilling locations across its acreage position.

The company reported Canadian 2P reserves of 735 Mboe with a before-tax NPV10 of C$12.1 million and eight undeveloped drilling locations booked at year-end 2025 (4.0 net to Alvopetro). The Canadian platform complements Alvopetro’s Brazilian gas business by adding long-term production growth and commodity diversification.

Management Team

Corey C. Ruttan - President, CEO and Director

Corey C. Ruttan has over 30 years of oil and gas industry experience and previously served as president and CEO of Petrominerales until its acquisition by Pacific Rubiales Energy in 2013 and also held senior executive positions at Petrobank Energy and Resources. Ruttan brings extensive experience in international oil and gas operations, finance and corporate growth strategy.

Alison Howard - CFO

Alison Howard is a chartered accountant with more than 20 years of experience in taxation, accounting and finance across Canadian and international energy markets. Before joining Alvopetro, she held senior finance and tax roles at Petrominerales and Petrobank Energy and Resources.

Adrian Audet - Vice-president, Asset Management

Adrian Audet has held progressively senior operational roles with Alvopetro since 2013. He has extensive experience overseeing operations in Bahia, Brazil, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, production optimization and cost management.

Nanna Eliuk - Exploration Manager

Nanna Eliuk is a professional geophysicist with more than 23 years of international petroleum exploration and development experience. Her expertise spans conventional and unconventional reservoirs across multiple global basins.

Darcy Reynolds – Western Canada Business Unit Lead

Darcy Reynolds is a professional geoscientist with over 20 years of subsurface and asset evaluation experience across Western Canada. He has a strong track record in leading large-scale drilling programs, driving acquisitions and divestitures, providing subsurface technical assurance, and shaping strategic decision-making.

Frederico Oliveira - Brazil Country Manager

Frederico Oliveira has held senior leadership roles with Alvopetro since 2008, overseeing operations, regulations, partnerships and strategic execution in Brazil. His background includes operational efficiency improvements, project implementation and corporate management.

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