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Project Nemaha - Maiden Prospective Hydrogen + Helium Resource Assessment
HyTerra Ltd (ASX: HYT) (HyTerra or the Company) is pleased to advise that Sproule Incorporated ("Sproule") has completed an independent prospective source assessment of the Company's 100% owned and operated Nemaha Ridge leases in Kansas. Sproule's Independent Resource Report was completed after its extensive review of geophysical, geological and wells data in the area.
Benjamin Mee, Hyterra's Executive Director, commented: "This independent assessment of both prospective hydrogen and helium resources strengthens our confidence in our portfolio as a platform to potentially support the decarbonising of several mature industrial sectors and transport in the mid-West USA, and elsewhere. We will use this resource assessment to rank our drilling targets."
Highlights:
- Hyterra delivers maiden independent Prospective Resource estimate of hydrogen and helium within 100% held Project Nemaha leases in Kansas, USA
- P50 New Hydrogen Prospective Resource is 100.2 BCF (237,543 tonnes) with a minimum (P90) of 47.1 BCF (111,738 tonnes) and a maximum (P10) of 238.4 BCF (565,390 tonnes)*
- P50 volume of Helium Prospective Resources is 0.47 BCF with a P90 volume of 0.04 BCF and a P10 volume of 1.63 BCF
- Prospective Resources anticipated to increase a leasing of acreage in the play continues
- Assessment carried out by respected global energy consulting firm, Sproule, and will assist in ranking existing drilling prospects
- Prospective Resources areas are surrounded by mature industrial production facilities and interconnected railroads and highways
Hyterra is focused on the early discovery and development of natural hydrogen and has established a major presence in potentially one of the world's most prolific natural hydrogen in the Mid-West of the USA.
Hyterra's Project Geneva (Nebraska) and Project Nemaha (Kansas) are situated respectively on the western and eastern margins of the Mid-Continent Rift System, an iron-rich band of rocks underlying the Salina Basin widely considered to be the source of multiple historic hydrogen occurrences. In addition to a 16% working interest in the Joint Development Agreement with Natural Hydrogen Energy LLC (the Operator) for Nebraska, the Company has 100% owned and operated lease holdings at Nemaha Ridge, which now spans 9,607 net acres across Riley, Geary and Morris Counties in Kansas calibrated by a geological model and historical wells with occurrences of natural hydrogen and helium. The Company has identified multiple targets covering a diverse range of geological plays for natural hydrogen and helium exploration.
In addition to being prospective for hydrogen, the Nemaha Ridge is cored by Precambrian granites which are capable of generating helium and the elements required for a helium system are present. These are documents occurrences of helium within the play area and further along the Nemaha Ridge. These published occurrences are in the Precambrian formations penetrated in the Sue Duroche #2 well with a helium percentage of approximately 3%, and helium of approximately 0.9% reported in various tests from the Heins #1 well in Geary County1.
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Source Rock Royalties Declares Monthly Dividend
Source Rock Royalties Ltd. ("Source Rock") (TSXV: SRR), a pure-play oil and gas royalty company with an established portfolio of oil royalties, announces that its board of directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.0065 per common share, payable in cash on June 14, 2024 to shareholders of record on May 31, 2024.
This dividend is designated as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian income tax purposes.
Source Rock is a pure-play oil and gas royalty company with an existing portfolio of oil royalties in southeast Saskatchewan, central Alberta and west-central Saskatchewan. Source Rock targets a balanced growth and yield business model, using funds from operations to pursue accretive royalty acquisitions and to pay dividends. By leveraging its niche industry relationships, Source Rock identifies and acquires both existing royalty interests and newly created royalties through collaboration with industry partners. Source Rock's strategy is premised on maintaining a low-cost corporate structure and achieving a sustainable and scalable business, measured by growing funds from operations per share and maintaining a strong netback on its royalty production.
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 of this release.
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Gas - Macro Overview
The desired energy transition is very hard
- A wide variety of challenges – physical, economic and political – to the desired energy transition
- Increasingly being recognised by various (but not all) parties
- Gas is not optional – demand will in fact grow
LNG demand forecast to rise
- Multiple industry and Government parties forecast growing LNG demand
- Asian demand particularly strong
- Australian security of supply increasingly valued
East Coast Australia gas supply crisis
- The long recognised supply crunch is nearly upon us
- Govt now recognising depth of supply problems
- Current prices of >A$12 expected to be a long term floor
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BPH Energy Ltd Raises $1 Million to Accelerate Funding of Hydrocarbon and Cortical Investments
BPH Energy Limited (ASX: BPH) (“BPH” or “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has received binding commitments to raise $1 million (before costs) (“Placement”). The Placement will comprise the issue of 50,000,000 new fully paid ordinary shares (“Placement Shares”) in the Company at an issue price of $0.02 per share.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Binding commitments received to raise $1 million through a Placement at $0.02 per share
- New sophisticated investors including high net worth, family office and dedicated resource funds confirmed as participants
- Placement participants will receive one (1) Attaching Option (BPHOB) for every two (2) New Shares subscribed for under the Placement, exercisable at $0.03 per share, expiring 30 September 2024.
- BPH funded to execute its next phase of hydrocarbon and Cortical Dynamics funding
Oakley Capital Partners Pty Limited (“Oakley Capital”) and 62 Capital Limited (“62 Capital” acted as Joint Lead Managers for the Placement. Oakley Capital and 62 Capital will be paid a cash fee of 5% on funds raised under the Placement and 12,000,000 BHPOB Broker Options (“Broker Options”) exercisable at $0.03 each with an expiry date of 30 September 2024 pro-rata to their participation in the Placement.
The Placement (including the free Attaching Options and Broker Options) will be undertaken pursuant to the Company’s existing placement capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1 and ASX Listing Rule 7.1A.
Commenting on the capital raising, Executive Director Mr David Breeze said:
“We were pleased with the strong support in the Placement and will see the introduction of several new sophisticated investors, including high net worth, family office and resource funds to our register.
The funding allows BPH to accelerate the exploration programs to unlock the potential on our gas projects especially with the current gas supply crisis as well as assist the next phase of associate Cortical Dynamic Limited’s expansion.
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BPH Energy Ltd (ASX: BPH) – Trading Halt
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The securities of BPH Energy Ltd (‘BPH’) will be placed in trading halt at the request of BPH, pending it releasing an announcement. Unless ASX decides otherwise, the securities will remain in trading halt until the earlier of the commencement of normal trading on Tuesday, 14 May 2024 or when the announcement is released to the market.
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Crescent Point Deal and TMX Completion Fuel Activity in Canadian Oil Market
Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG,NYSE:CPG) has struck a deal with Saturn Oil & Gas (TSX:SOIL,OTCQX:OILSF) to divest certain non-core assets in Saskatchewan as part of its long-term sustainability plan.
“This transaction allows us to realize value for these non-core assets which had limited impact in the Company’s future plans while continuing to focus on our priorities of operational execution, optimizing our balance sheet and increasing our return of capital,” said Craig Bryksa, president and CEO of Crescent Point, in a company press release.
The strategic move involves the sale of assets, including Flat Lake and Battrum, for cash consideration of C$600 million.
The assets being divested are projected to contribute 13,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) over the next year, predominantly in oil and liquids. This divestment is part of Crescent Point's broader goal of streamlining its operations and focusing on core assets, as evidenced by the recent closure of other non-core asset sales.
During Q1, Crescent Point sold its Swan Hills and Turner Valley assets for C$140 million.
On the back of this news, the company has revised its 2024 average production guidance to a range of 191,000 to 199,000 boe/d, reflecting a reduction of 7,000 boe/d compared to its prior guidance range midpoint.
Crescent Point said proceeds from the non-core dispositions will be used to reduce its outstanding debt.
Since 2021, Crescent Point has been actively engaged in major acquisitions, particularly in the Montney and Kaybob Duvernay oil and gas regions of Northwest Alberta.
The financing for Saturn's acquisition includes a US$625 million committed debt financing from Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), alongside a C$150 million reserves-based loan arranged by National Bank of Canada. A C$100 million bought-deal equity financing further supports the transaction, with gross proceeds directed to fund the acquisition.
"The acquired assets are a perfect fit with Saturn’s existing Saskatchewan operations and offer meaningful synergies,” said Saturn CEO John Jeffrey on Monday (May 6). “The Acquisition is highly accretive for our shareholders and consistent with our strategy of acquiring quality assets where we can apply our strategic operating approach to enhance margins, grow Adjusted EBITDA, and increase Free Funds Flow."
Commenting on the deal, BMO analyst Jeremy McCrea emphasized the importance of identifying critical junctures in oil and gas investing, noting that when it comes to exploration and production companies this can involve new ventures or enhanced field economics, which can "ultimately result in a multiple expansion."
"As Crescent Point effectively completes its transformation with its asset sale for C$600-million (slightly more than our expectations given AROs/3rd quartile inventory), its improved balance sheet and ROC metrics for the years ahead may make CPG a ‘premium name’. In time, a premium multiple should reflect this," he said.
Shares of the company rose following the news, reaching C$12.18 early on Tuesday (May 7), before pulling back slightly.
Trans Mountain pipeline opens after a decade of delays
Canada's oil and gas industry has been in the spotlight since the start of the month, when the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX) went into commercial service after 12 years of delays.
The 1,150 kilometer pipeline, which is operated by the federal government's Trans Mountain Corporation, is linked to an existing pipeline that was constructed in 1953 and provides a connection between Alberta and BC. Collectively, the twin pipelines are anticipated to transport approximately 890,000 barrels of oil per day to the west coast.
Project delays stemmed from legal challenges due to inadequate Indigenous consultation and environmental impact assessments, and were exacerbated by natural disasters, such as flooding in BC in 2012 and COVID-19.
Ian Anderson, the now-retired CEO of Trans Mountain and the person who oversaw most of the project’s construction, said that what comes next will be crucial for the pipeline’s future. “The question will be how quickly do they want to sell it? And what kind of process do they want to run to sell it?” he told the National Post.
TMX cost over US$25 billion to build, and Canada's Liberal government was forced to buy it in 2018. As the country looks to sell the operation, experts have doubts about whether it will be able to recoup its costs.
As the government goes through its options, Ottawa plans to start collecting tolls on the barrels passing through TMX daily, estimated at C$11.46 per barrel, potentially totaling nearly C$4 billion annually.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
Elixir Energy
Overview
Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) is a gas exploration and development company currently focused on its portfolio of natural gas assets in Queensland, Australia and Mongolia. As an early mover in both areas, Elixir Energy has been the first company ever to free-flow gas from the deep Taroom Trough in Queensland and flow gas of any description in Mongolia.
Elixir Energy’s Grandis Gas project in Queensland is located in the Taroom Trough in the Southern Bowen Basin, where Australia’s premier physical and commercial gas hub – Wallumbilla – is immediately adjacent. Market factors are now driving new rounds of drilling in the Taroom Trough contributing to its reputation as an emerging energy super basin with major electricity as well as gas infrastructure.
A successful free-flowing test was conducted on the Lorelle Sandstone and has indicated it could produce a commercial flow rate of gas, with the breakeven commercial initial flow rate estimated at 2.5 million cubic feet per day.Gas flow from Stage 1 Lorelle Sandstone post stimulation
Elixir Energy’s Nomgon coal-bed methane (CBM) project is located in Mongolia.
The Nomgon CBM project is in the South Gobi region of Mongolia and on the Chinese/Mongolian border. The ideal location of the asset provides access to excellent infrastructure, including planned pipelines and local mines as customers. The Nomgon project includes a CBM pilot production plant, which flowed gas in its early stages and is now moving to progressively de-water with a view to building up a sustained gas flow rate.
The company is led by a highly experienced team with direct histories in Queensland, Australia and Mongolia and expertise in the natural resources industry, community engagement and working with government stakeholders.
Company Highlights
- Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) is an exploration and development company with energy assets in Australia and Mongolia, targeting natural gas and renewable energy/hydrogen.
- The company’s Grandis Gas project in Queensland is located in an established gas and oil region, with exceptional access to existing infrastructure and high gas prices.
- The region is currently hosting multi-operator activity, including by Shell.
- Elixir has discovered a deep free-flowing gas zone in Grandis – the first of its kind.
- The company was also the first to flow natural gas in Mongolia, pioneering production in the country.
- A management team with a wide range of expertise in the natural resources sector provides leadership for maximising the value of Elixir Energy’s assets.
Key Projects
Grandis Gas Project
The company’s asset in Queensland, Australia, covers approximately 1,000 square kilometers in an established oil and gas province. The project is well-suited for cost-effective transportation to domestic and international gas markets.
Project Highlights:
- Strong Local Infrastructure: The region's long history of oil and gas production has resulted in a robust infrastructure, including gas transportation and electricity transmission access – and community support for the industry.
- Adjacent to Current and Proposed Pipelines: The asset is located close to existing – and proposed gas pipelines to assist in efficient and low-cost transportation as production commences.
- Impressive Initial Flow Test Results: After a successful suite of DFITs, free-flowing test on the Lorelle Sandstone has been successfully stimulated. Elixir’s technical and economic modeling indicates the Lorelle Sandstone alone could produce a commercial flow rate of gas, with the breakeven commercial initial flow rate estimated at 2.5 million cubic feet per day.
Daydream-2 Lorelle Sandstone Flow Testing*
Nomgon CBM Project
Elixir Energy’s 100-percent-owned coal-bed methane (CBM) project is ideally located in the South Gobi region of Mongolia. This location gives the asset access to robust local infrastructure and close access to Chinese energy markets – the world’s largest.
Project Highlights:
- CBM Pilot Project In Production: The pilot plant passed a key production milestone of 200,000 square cubic feet per day in its early stages. Water production has progressed since these early flows with a view to de-pressuring the CBM reservoir, leading to sustained gas flows.
- District-scale Asset: The Nomgon project covers a significant 30,000 square kilometers in Mongolia. Initial exploration campaigns have been promising and indicate the potential for the asset to become a significant producer of regional energy markets.
Management Team
Richard Cottee - Non-executive Chairman
Richard Cottee was appointed as the non-executive chairman of the company on April 29, 2019. Cottee was the managing director of coal-seam-gas(CSG)-focused Queensland Gas Company (QGC) during its growth from a $20-million market capitalization junior explorer through to its acquisition by BG Group for $5.7 billion. QGC’s CSG assets are now operated by Shell and produce gas that is sold to China and other LNG markets.
Originally a lawyer, Cottee has spent the vast majority of his career in senior executive roles in the energy industry, including as CEO at CS Energy, NRG Europe, Central Petroleum and Nexus Energy. A 32-year veteran of the industry, Cottee is a strong business development professional and a graduate of The University of Queensland.
Neil Young - Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Neil Young was appointed to the board of Elixir on December 14, 2018, as its chief executive officer. Young has more than 20 years of experience in senior management positions in the upstream and downstream parts of the energy sector, focusing on business development, new ventures, gas marketing and general commercial functions. He has worked for a range of companies in the UK and Australia, including EY, Tarong Energy and Santos. Young founded Golden Horde Ltd in 2011 to explore gas on the Chinese border in Mongolia. He has also developed various new ventures in other countries including Kazakhstan, Japan and the USA. Young has an M.A. (Hons) joint degree in economics/politics from the University of Edinburgh.
Stephen Kelemen - Non-executive Director
Stephen Kelemen was appointed as the non-executive director of the company on May 6, 2019. Kelemen led Santos’ coal seam gas (CSG) team from its inception in 2004 and drove the growth in this area that allowed Santos to become one of Australia’s leading CSG companies.
An engineering graduate from Adelaide University, Kelemen served Santos for 38 years in multiple technical and leadership roles.
Kelemen is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Queensland’s Centre for Coal Seam Gas and also acts as a non-executive director on the boards of Galilee Energy (ASX:GLL) and Advent Energy.
Anna Sloboda - Non-executive Director
Anna Sloboda was appointed as the non-executive director of the company on October 1, 2020. Sloboda is a joint Belarusian/Australian citizen and has more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance, and in developing junior resource companies operating around the world.
Sloboda is currently an executive director of Red Citadel Resources Pty Ltd, a privately owned mineral resources exploration company with a range of projects in Africa and South America.
She also serves as an advisory committee member, maritime archaeology, at the Western Australian Museum.
Previously she was a co-founder of Trans-Tasman Resources and in that capacity had substantial experience in dealing with Chinese off-takers and partners. Other prior employers include Lehman Brothers, Clough and Curtin University.
Sloboda has a Master of Economics from Belarusian University and an executive MBA from Melbourne Business School.
Victoria Allinson - Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer
Victoria Allinson is a fellow of The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, a fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and an NSX-nominated advisor. She has more than 30 years of accounting and auditing experience, including senior accounting positions in a number of listed companies and was an audit manager for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Allinson has gained professional experience while living and working in both Australia and the United Kingdom.
Her previous experience has included being company secretary and CFO for a number of listed companies, including ASX-listed: Kiland, Safety Medical Products, Marmota Limited, Centrex Metals, Adelaide Energy, Enterprise Energy NL, and Island Sky Australia as well as several unlisted companies.
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