Australian market analyst firm Vested Equities has estimated a 194 percent upside over the current share price of oil producer and explorer Jupiter Energy (ASX:JPR), citing the company’s large reserve and plans for sustainable growth.
“Jupiter Energy's resilient financial performance, strategic positioning, and significant reserves potential make it an attractive prospect for investors seeking exposure to the energy sector,” wrote Vested analyst Stuart McClure in a June 2024 report.
Jupiter Energy is an oil exploration and production company operating in Kazakhstan, with three licenced oil fields producing approximately 640 barrels per day from four wells, with plans to increase to approximately 1,000 barrels per day by the end of 2024.
The Vested report also cited Kazakhstan's supportive regulatory environment with policies and programs aimed at strengthening its energy sector, by facilitating the increase of production capacity, attracting new investments and supporting industry growth.
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“Jupiter Energy’s operations benefit from these favourable policies, the most recent being the support offered to the company by the Kazakh Ministry of Energy in addressing its gas utilisation requirements. These initiatives have provided access to essential resources and infrastructure, enhancing the company’s operational stability and capacity for growth,” the report said.
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Jupiter Energy’s strong cash flow, substantial proven recoverable reserves, and strategic foothold in resource-rich Kazakhstan present a compelling investment opportunity. Its commitment to sustainability—reinforced by a recent strategic investment in 100 percent gas utilization infrastructure—further enhances its long-term investor appeal.
Jupiter Energy Limited (ASX:JPR) is an established oil exploration and production company that operates three oilfields in Kazakhstan. The company is currently producing approximately 600 to 700 barrels of oil per day from its licensed fields, having successfully navigated Kazakhstan’s regulatory and operational landscape since 2008. Its operations are fully compliant, with its three full commercial production licenses secured until 2045/46/46.
Jupiter Energy is recognized as a reliable operator in Kazakhstan, holding 100 percent ownership of its licenses, which span approximately 123 sq km in the oil-rich Mangistau region. Strategically located near the port city of Aktau, its license area benefits from proximity to established oil processing facilities and extensive oil and gas infrastructure, including key pipeline connections to the country’s major refineries (see Figure 1).
The company has successfully navigated regulatory requirements to achieve full commercial production across its three oilfields—Akkar East, Akkar North (East Block), and West Zhetybai—all operating under 25-year commercial licenses. Jupiter’s strong compliance and operational framework reinforce its commitment to long-term, sustainable production in Kazakhstan.
Jupiter Energy’s reserve base has been independently confirmed by a Sproule International competent person’s report (CPR), effective 31 December 2023, detailing significant recoverable reserves.
According to the Sproule International CPR, released in January 2024, Jupiter Energy’s recoverable reserves under the SPE/PRMS classification are as follows:
These figures confirm Jupiter’s substantial reserve base, and correlate with its Kazakh State Approved Reserves which are recorded at approximately 52 mmbbls recoverable (using the GOST C1 + C2 classification methodology) (see Figure 2).
Figure 1: Total reserves for the Mangistau basin are estimated to be in excess of 5 billion barrels including two large oil fields, Uzen and Zhetybai.
On November 15, 2024, Jupiter Energy announced the completion of its gas pipeline integration project, connecting the Akkar East and Akkar North (East Block) oilfields to neighboring gas utilization facilities operated by its larger neighbour, MangistauMunaiGas (MMG). This integration ensures 100 percent utilization of all its associated gas, aligning with Kazakhstan’s environmental goals and enabling the Company to drill further wells whilst continuing to comply with Kazakhstan’s strict 100% gas utilisation policy.
The company plans to connect the West Zhetybai oilfield to this infrastructure as this oilfield is further developed. This project strengthens Jupiter’s relationships with MMG and the Kazakh Ministry of Energy, facilitating long-term production under its commercial licenses and enabling it to sell its oil into both the Kazakh domestic market as well as international oil markets.
Figure 2: Outline of Jupiter Energy’s oilfields located on Block 36
Block 36 is Jupiter Energy’s flagship project located in the Mangistau Basin of West Kazakhstan. Covering an area of approximately 123 sq km, it lies in a highly prospective region with proven oil reserves. The company acquired extensive 3D seismic data over the entire block and surrounding areas, totaling 235 sq km, which then enabled the identification of multiple drilling targets. The current reserve base covers 35 sq km, with further exploration targets available for drilling on the licence area, when funding for further exploration wells is available.
Jupiter has drilled nine wells on Block 36, targeting the Akkar North (East Block), Akkar East, and West Zhetybai oilfields (see Figure 3). The current production from Block 36 is approximately 640 barrels of oil per day, with plans to increase output to around 1,000 barrels per day during 2025, assuming success with the drilling of a new production well in 2H 2025. Further increases in production may also come via the workovers of existing wells and the drilling of further new wells, planned from 2025 to 2030.
Figure 3: Well locations on Block 36
At the helm of Jupiter Energy is a highly experienced corporate and technical leadership team, driving the company towards achieving its goals and increasing shareholder value.
Geoff Gander graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1984, where he completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He has been involved in the listing and running of public companies since 1994. He was appointed as a director of Jupiter Energy in January 2005 and he is currently responsible for the overall operational leadership of the company, as well as investor relations and group corporate development.
Baltabek Kuandykov is currently the president of Meridian Petroleum, a privately held Kazakh oil & gas company. He was formerly the president of Nelson Resources, an oil development and production company operating in Kazakhstan which was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange until its acquisition by Lukoil in 2005. Kuandykov has considerable experience in the oil and gas industry in the region, having served as president of Kazakhoil (predecessor of the Kazakh State oil company KazMunaiGas), and is a well-respected consultant to Chevron Overseas Petroleum on CIS projects. He also worked in a senior capacity for Kazneftegazrazvedka and was president of Kazakhstancaspishelf. Kuandykov has extensive government experience in Kazakhstan, having served as deputy minister of geology, head of the oil and gas directorate at the Ministry of Geology, and was deputy minister of energy and fuel resources.
Alexey Kruzhkov holds an engineering degree and an MBA with over 10 years’ experience working in the investment industry, focusing primarily on the oil & gas, mining and real estate sectors. He has served as a director on the boards of companies listed in Canada and Norway. He is a member of the executive team of Waterford Finance and Investment Limited. He holds British and Russian citizenship.
Alexander Kuzev is an oil industry professional with over 26 years of experience. Most of his career has been spent working in the Former Soviet Union with much of that time responsible for the overall management of field operations with a focus on production sustainability, technology and field maintenance. He brings an important technical advisory skill set to the Jupiter Energy board, as well as in-country experience, having been involved with various Kazakhstan-based oil and gas operations since the late 1990s.
Sustainable, long-term and profitable oil exploration and production in Kazakhstan – cashflow positive with a proven reserve base
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Brossard (Québec) TheNewswire - le 30 mai 2025 - CORPORATION CHARBONE HYDROGÈNE (TSXV: CH OTCQB: CHHYF, FSE: K47 ) (« Charbone » ou la « Société »), la seule compagnie d'Amérique du Nord cotée en bourse axée sur la production et la distribution d'hydrogène vert, annonce aujourd'hui ses résultats financiers et opérationnels pour la période de trois mois se terminant le 31 mars 2025.
Tous les permis nécessaires à la construction de l'usine de Sorel-Tracy ont été obtenus et Hydro-Québec, le distributeur d'énergie provincial, travail à compléter l'interconnexion, ce qui permettra au projet de respecter l'échéancier de production de 2025.
FAITS SAILLANTS T1 2025:
Les flux de trésorerie négatifs liés aux activités d'exploitation ont diminué de 7 % pour atteindre 620 097 $ au premier trimestre de 2025, contre 663 843 $ au premier trimestre de 2024 (activités toujours en resserrement des frais généraux et administratifs).
Les revenus ont diminué à 5 067 $ au premier trimestre de 2025, contre 81 637$ au premier trimestre de 2024 (générés par l'acquisition de Wolf River le 1 er décembre 2022). Il y a une réduction temporaire des services à la centrale à la suite d'une panne d'équipement, qui sera réparée avec une capacité accrue.
La Société a clôturé des actions pour le règlement de dettes au management de 310 000 $ et des exercices de bons de souscription totalisant 293 270 $ (10 000 $ en T1 2024).
La Société a annoncé la signature d'une convention de financement pour une facilité de capital de construction pouvant atteindre 50 millions de dollars américains ; et
La Société a annoncé avoir signé une entente d'approvisionnement avec un producteur américain de gaz industriels de premier plan afin d'élargir son offre aux clients et de générer des revenus immédiats à partir d'une source diversifiée.
La gestion financière rigoureuse de Charbone et ses nouveaux partenariats stratégiques lui permettent de concrétiser sa vision : devenir un leader nord-américain des réseaux de distribution d'hydrogène vert et de gaz industriels. Ces avancées soulignent sa volonté de jouer un rôle moteur dans la transition énergétique.
" La direction est motivée à poursuivre ses efforts pour faire avancer et achever le(s) projet(s) annoncé(s) avec une structure administrative allégée , a déclaré Benoit Veilleux, Chef de la direction financière et secrétaire corporatif de Charbone. " Avec la signature d'une entente de principe sur le financement du capital de construction et sujet à l'achèvement du développement des projets, Charbone dispose désormais d'un partenaire pour déployer et livrer son/ses projet(s) actuel(s) et d'un potentiel de croissance à court terme. "
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À propos de Charbone Hydrogène Corporation
Charbone est une entreprise intégrée d'hydrogène vert disposant de capacités stratégiques de distribution de gaz industriels en Amérique du Nord. Tout en poursuivant le développement de son réseau modulaire de production d'hydrogène vert, Charbone s'appuie également sur des partenariats commerciaux pour fournir de l'hydrogène, de l'hélium et d'autres gaz industriels sans les exigences en capital élevées des usines de production. Cette approche améliore les sources de revenus, réduit les risques opérationnels et accroît la flexibilité sur le marché. Charbone reste la seule société purement axée sur l'hydrogène vert cotée en bourse en Amérique du Nord, avec des actions cotées à la Bourse de croissance TSX (TSXV: CH); sur les marchés OTC (OTCQB: CHHYF); et à la Bourse de Francfort (FSE: K47). Pour plus d'informations, visiter www.charbone.com .
Énoncés prospectifs
Le présent communiqué de presse contient des énoncés qui constituent de « l'information prospective » au sens des lois canadiennes sur les valeurs mobilières (« déclarations prospectives »). Ces déclarations prospectives sont souvent identifiées par des mots tels que « a l'intention », « anticipe », « s'attend à », « croit », « planifie », « probable », ou des mots similaires. Les déclarations prospectives reflètent les attentes, estimations ou projections respectives de la direction de Charbone concernant les résultats ou événements futurs, sur la base des opinions, hypothèses et estimations considérées comme raisonnables par la direction à la date à laquelle les déclarations sont faites. Bien que Charbone estime que les attentes exprimées dans les déclarations prospectives sont raisonnables, les déclarations prospectives comportent des risques et des incertitudes, et il ne faut pas se fier indûment aux déclarations prospectives, car des facteurs inconnus ou imprévisibles pourraient faire en sorte que les résultats réels soient sensiblement différents de ceux exprimés dans les déclarations prospectives. Des risques et des incertitudes liés aux activités de Charbone peuvent avoir une incidence sur les déclarations prospectives. Ces risques, incertitudes et hypothèses comprennent, sans s'y limiter, ceux décrits à la rubrique « Facteurs de risque » dans la déclaration de changement à l'inscription de la Société datée du 31 mars 2022, qui peut être consultée sur SEDAR à l'adresse www.sedar.com; ils pourraient faire en sorte que les événements ou les résultats réels diffèrent sensiblement de ceux prévus dans les déclarations prospectives.
Sauf si les lois sur les valeurs mobilières applicables l'exigent, Charbone ne s'engage pas à mettre à jour ni à réviser les déclarations prospectives.
Ni la Bourse de croissance TSX ni son fournisseur de services de réglementation (tel que ce terme est défini dans les politiques de la Bourse de croissance TSX) n'acceptent de responsabilité quant à la pertinence ou à l'exactitude du présent communiqué.
Pour contacter Corporation Charbone Hydrogène :
Téléphone bureau: +1 450 678 7171 | ||
Courriel: ir@charbone.com Benoit Veilleux Chef de la direction financière et secrétaire corporatif |
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Brossard, Quebec TheNewswire - May 30, 2025 Charbone Hydrogen Corporation (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) (the "Company" or "CHARBONE"), North America's sole publicly traded pure-play company focused on green hydrogen production and distribution, today announces its financial and operational results for the three-month period ending March 31, 2025.
All necessary permits for the construction of the Sorel-Tracy facility have been secured, and Hydro-Québec, the provincial energy distributor, is working towards completing the interconnection, keeping the project on schedule for 2025 production.
Q1 2025 HIGHLIGHTS:
Negative cash flows from operating activities decreased by 7% to $620,097 in Q1 2025, down from $663,843 in Q1 2024 (activities still tightening general and administrative expenses).
Revenue decreased to $5,067 in Q1 2025, down from $81,637 in Q1 2024 (generated from the Wolf River acquisition on December 1, 2022). There is a temporary reduction in services at the dam following an equipment failure, which will be repaired with increased capacity.
The Company has closed shares for the management debt settlement of $310,000 and exercises of warrants totaling $293,270 ($10,000 in Q1 2024).
The Company announced the signing of a term sheet for a construction capital facility of up to US $50 million; and
The Company announced it has executed an offtake agreement with a US Tier One industrial gases producer to expand its offerings to customers and generate immediate revenues from a diversified source.
Charbone's disciplined financial management and new strategic partnerships position the company to achieve its vision of becoming a North American leader in green hydrogen and industrial gases distribution networks. These advancements underscore its commitment to being a game-changer in the energy transition.
Management is motivated to continue its efforts to advance and complete the announced project(s) with a lean administrative structure," said Benoit Veilleux, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of CHARBONE . "With the construction capital facility term sheet in place and subject to completing project development activities, CHARBONE now has a partner to deploy and deliver its current project(s) and a growth potential in the short term. "
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About Charbone Hydrogen Corporation
CHARBONE is an integrated green hydrogen company with strategic distribution capabilities of industrial gases across North America. While continuing to develop its modular green hydrogen production network, CHARBONE also leverages commercial partnerships to supply hydrogen, helium, and other industrial gases without the capital-intensive requirements of production facilities. This approach enhances revenue streams, reduces operational risks, and increases market flexibility. CHARBONE remains North America's only publicly traded pure-play green hydrogen company, with shares listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH), the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47). For more information, visit www.charbone.com .
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains statements that are "forward-looking information" as defined under Canadian securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). These forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as "intends", "anticipates", "expects", "believes", "plans", "likely", or similar words. The forward-looking statements reflect management's expectations, estimates, or projections concerning future results or events, based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates considered reasonable by management at the date the statements are made. Although Charbone believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, as unknown or unpredictable factors could cause actual results to be materially different from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Charbone. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those described under "Risk Factors" in the Corporation's Filing Statement dated March 31, 2022, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com; they could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements.
Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Charbone undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release .
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Telephone: +1 450 678 7171 | |
Email: ir@charbone.com Benoit Veilleux CFO and Corporate Secretary | |
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Coelacanth Energy Inc. (TSXV: CEI) ("Coelacanth" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 30, 2025. All dollar figures are Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
| FINANCIAL RESULTS | Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31 | |||||||||
| ($000s, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||||||
| Oil and natural gas sales | 2,666 | 3,666 | (27 | ) | |||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 981 | 3,256 | (70 | ) | |||||
| Per share - basic and diluted (1) | - | 0.01 | (100 | ) | |||||
| Adjusted funds flow (used) (1) | (1,440 | ) | 1,078 | (234 | ) | ||||
| Per share - basic and diluted | (- | ) | - | (- | ) | ||||
| Net loss | (3,617 | ) | (1,201 | ) | 201 | ||||
| Per share - basic and diluted | (0.01 | ) | (- | ) | 100 | ||||
| Capital expenditures (1) | 25,701 | 1,263 | 1,935 | ||||||
| Adjusted working capital (deficiency) (1) | (25,710 | ) | 67,139 | (138 | ) | ||||
| Common shares outstanding (000s) | |||||||||
| Weighted average - basic and diluted | 531,445 | 529,196 | - | ||||||
| End of period - basic | 532,202 | 529,392 | 1 | ||||||
| End of period - fully diluted | 624,877 | 618,165 | 1 | ||||||
(1) See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" section.
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||
| OPERATING RESULTS (1) | March 31 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||||||
| Daily production (2) | |||||||||
| Oil and condensate (bbls/d) | 184 | 300 | (39 | ) | |||||
| Other NGLs (bbls/d) | 25 | 37 | (32 | ) | |||||
| Oil and NGLs (bbls/d) | 209 | 337 | (38 | ) | |||||
| Natural gas (mcf/d) | 3,311 | 3,934 | (16 | ) | |||||
| Oil equivalent (boe/d) | 761 | 993 | (23 | ) | |||||
| Oil and natural gas sales | |||||||||
| Oil and condensate ($/bbl) | 90.21 | 85.30 | 6 | ||||||
| Other NGLs ($/bbl) | 38.01 | 34.79 | 9 | ||||||
| Oil and NGLs ($/bbl) | 84.03 | 79.82 | 5 | ||||||
| Natural gas ($/mcf) | 3.65 | 3.40 | 7 | ||||||
| Oil equivalent ($/boe) | 38.94 | 40.57 | (4 | ) | |||||
| Royalties | |||||||||
| Oil and NGLs ($/bbl) | 15.95 | 20.77 | (23 | ) | |||||
| Natural gas ($/mcf) | 0.64 | 0.51 | 25 | ||||||
| Oil equivalent ($/boe) | 7.18 | 9.08 | (21 | ) | |||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||||
| Oil and NGLs ($/bbl) | 10.63 | 9.89 | 7 | ||||||
| Natural gas ($/mcf) | 1.77 | 1.65 | 7 | ||||||
| Oil equivalent ($/boe) | 10.63 | 9.89 | 7 | ||||||
| Net transportation expenses (3) | |||||||||
| Oil and NGLs ($/bbl) | 2.27 | 2.45 | (7 | ) | |||||
| Natural gas ($/mcf) | 0.78 | 0.68 | 15 | ||||||
| Oil equivalent ($/boe) | 4.00 | 3.54 | 13 | ||||||
| Operating netback (3) | |||||||||
| Oil and NGLs ($/bbl) | 55.18 | 46.71 | 18 | ||||||
| Natural gas ($/mcf) | 0.46 | 0.56 | (18 | ) | |||||
| Oil equivalent ($/boe) | 17.13 | 18.06 | (5 | ) | |||||
| Depletion and depreciation ($/boe) | (14.30 | ) | (14.42 | ) | (1 | ) | |||
| General and administrative expenses ($/boe) | (21.76 | ) | (13.86 | ) | 57 | ||||
| Share based compensation ($/boe) | (18.46 | ) | (10.11 | ) | 83 | ||||
| Finance expense ($/boe) | (12.86 | ) | (1.06 | ) | 1,113 | ||||
| Finance income ($/boe) | 1.46 | 10.60 | (86 | ) | |||||
| Unutilized transportation ($/boe) | (4.05 | ) | (2.49 | ) | 63 | ||||
| Net loss ($/boe) | (52.84 | ) | (13.28 | ) | 298 | ||||
(1) See "Oil and Gas Terms" section.
(2) See "Product Types" section.
(3) See "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" section.
Selected financial and operational information outlined in this news release should be read in conjunction with Coelacanth's unaudited condensed interim financial statements and related Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three months ended March 31, 2025, which are available for review under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
OPERATIONS UPDATE
Coelacanth has reached a major milestone in its development with the completion of the Two Rivers East facility (the "Facility"). The Facility was completed on budget and has moved to the testing and start-up phase. The capacity of the Facility is currently 8,000 boe/d but will be expanded in Q4 2025 to 16,000 boe/d with added compression. We expect production to start flowing imminently from the 5-19 pad and ramp up through the summer. As previously released, the 5-19 pad has 9 wells that tested over 11,000 boe/d (1) that will be brought on systematically to approach the phase I capacity of the plant prior to further drilling.
Over the next few years, Coelacanth will continue with its business plan that incorporates:
Coelacanth has licensed additional locations on the 5-19 pad, is in the process of licensing additional development pads, delineation locations and additional infrastructure to grow beyond current plant capacity. While commodity prices and available capital will dictate the pace of execution of the business plan, we are very pleased with the results to date and look forward to reporting on new developments as they arise.
(1) See "Test Results and Initial Production Rates" section for more details.
OIL AND GAS TERMS
The Company uses the following frequently recurring oil and gas industry terms in the news release:
Liquids
| Bbls | Barrels |
| Bbls/d | Barrels per day |
| NGLs | Natural gas liquids (includes condensate, pentane, butane, propane, and ethane) |
| Condensate | Pentane and heavier hydrocarbons |
Natural Gas
| Mcf | Thousands of cubic feet |
| Mcf/d | Thousands of cubic feet per day |
| MMcf/d | Millions of cubic feet per day |
| MMbtu | Million of British thermal units |
| MMbtu/d | Million of British thermal units per day |
Oil Equivalent
| Boe | Barrels of oil equivalent |
| Boe/d | Barrels of oil equivalent per day |
Disclosure provided herein in respect of a boe may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion rate of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil equivalent has been used for the calculation of boe amounts in the news release. This boe conversion rate is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.
NON-GAAP AND OTHER FINANCIAL MEASURES
This news release refers to certain measures that are not determined in accordance with IFRS (or "GAAP"). These non-GAAP and other financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. The non-GAAP and other financial measures should not be considered alternatives to, or more meaningful than, financial measures that are determined in accordance with IFRS as indicators of the Company's performance. Management believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP and other financial measures provides useful information to shareholders and investors in understanding and evaluating the Company's ongoing operating performance, and the measures provide increased transparency to better analyze the Company's performance against prior periods on a comparable basis.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted funds flow (used)
Management uses adjusted funds flow (used) to analyze performance and considers it a key measure as it demonstrates the Company's ability to generate the cash necessary to fund future capital investments and abandonment obligations and to repay debt, if any. Adjusted funds flow (used) is a non-GAAP financial measure and has been defined by the Company as cash flow from operating activities excluding the change in non-cash working capital related to operating activities, movements in restricted cash deposits and expenditures on decommissioning obligations. Management believes the timing of collection, payment or incurrence of these items involves a high degree of discretion and as such may not be useful for evaluating the Company's cash flows. Adjusted funds flow (used) is reconciled from cash flow from operating activities as follows:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||
| March 31 | |||||||||
| ($000s) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 981 | 3,256 | (70 | ) | |||||
| Add (deduct): | |||||||||
| Decommissioning expenditures | 139 | 148 | (6 | ) | |||||
| Change in restricted cash deposits | - | 424 | (100 | ) | |||||
| Change in non-cash working capital | (2,560 | ) | (2,750 | ) | (7 | ) | |||
| Adjusted funds flow (used) (non-GAAP) | (1,440 | ) | 1,078 | (234 | ) | ||||
Net transportation expenses
Management considers net transportation expenses an important measure as it demonstrates the cost of utilized transportation related to the Company's production. Net transportation expenses is calculated as transportation expenses less unutilized transportation and is calculated as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||
| March 31 | ||||||
| ($000s) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Transportation expenses | 551 | 545 | ||||
| Unutilized transportation | (277 | ) | (225 | ) | ||
| Net transportation expenses (non-GAAP) | 274 | 320 | ||||
Operating netback
Management considers operating netback an important measure as it demonstrates its profitability relative to current commodity prices. Operating netback is calculated as oil and natural gas sales less royalties, operating expenses, and net transportation expenses and is calculated as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||
| March 31 | ||||||
| ($000s) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Oil and natural gas sales | 2,666 | 3,666 | ||||
| Royalties | (491 | ) | (821 | ) | ||
| Operating expenses | (728 | ) | (894 | ) | ||
| Net transportation expenses | (274 | ) | (320 | ) | ||
| Operating netback (non-GAAP) | 1,173 | 1,631 | ||||
Capital expenditures
Coelacanth utilizes capital expenditures as a measure of capital investment on property, plant, and equipment, exploration and evaluation assets and property acquisitions compared to its annual budgeted capital expenditures. Capital expenditures are calculated as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||
| March 31 | ||||||
| ($000s) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Capital expenditures – property, plant, and equipment | 668 | 393 | ||||
| Capital expenditures – exploration and evaluation assets | 25,033 | 870 | ||||
| Capital expenditures (non-GAAP) | 25,701 | 1,263 | ||||
Capital Management Measures
Adjusted working capital
Management uses adjusted working capital (deficiency) as a measure to assess the Company's financial position. Adjusted working capital is calculated as current assets and restricted cash deposits less current liabilities, excluding the current portion of decommissioning obligations.
| ($000s) | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||
| Current assets | 3,431 | 11,579 | ||||
| Less: | ||||||
| Current liabilities | (36,009 | ) | (37,234 | ) | ||
| Working capital deficiency | (32,578 | ) | (25,655 | ) | ||
| Add: | ||||||
| Restricted cash deposits | 4,900 | 4,900 | ||||
| Current portion of decommissioning obligations | 1,968 | 2,118 | ||||
| Adjusted working capital deficiency (Capital management measure) | (25,710 | ) | (18,637 | ) | ||
Non-GAAP Financial Ratios
Adjusted Funds Flow (Used) per Share
Adjusted funds flow (used) per share is a non-GAAP financial ratio, calculated using adjusted funds flow (used) and the same weighted average basic and diluted shares used in calculating net loss per share.
Net transportation expenses per boe
The Company utilizes net transportation expenses per boe to assess the per unit cost of utilized transportation related to the Company's production. Net transportation expenses per boe is calculated as net transportation expenses divided by total production for the applicable period.
Operating netback per boe
The Company utilizes operating netback per boe to assess the operating performance of its petroleum and natural gas assets on a per unit of production basis. Operating netback per boe is calculated as operating netback divided by total production for the applicable period.
Supplementary Financial Measures
The supplementary financial measures used in this news release (primarily average sales price per product type and certain per boe and per share figures) are either a per unit disclosure of a corresponding GAAP measure, or a component of a corresponding GAAP measure, presented in the financial statements. Supplementary financial measures that are disclosed on a per unit basis are calculated by dividing the aggregate GAAP measure (or component thereof) by the applicable unit for the period. Supplementary financial measures that are disclosed on a component basis of a corresponding GAAP measure are a granular representation of a financial statement line item and are determined in accordance with GAAP.
PRODUCT TYPES
The Company uses the following references to sales volumes in the news release:
Natural gas refers to shale gas
Oil and condensate refers to condensate and tight oil combined
Other NGLs refers to butane, propane and ethane combined
Oil and NGLs refers to tight oil and NGLs combined
Oil equivalent refers to the total oil equivalent of shale gas, tight oil, and NGLs combined, using the conversion rate of six thousand cubic feet of shale gas to one barrel of oil equivalent.
The following is a complete breakdown of sales volumes for applicable periods by specific product types of shale gas, tight oil, and NGLs:
| Three Months Ended | ||
| March 31 | ||
| Sales Volumes by Product Type | 2025 | 2024 |
| Condensate (bbls/d) | 18 | 19 |
| Other NGLs (bbls/d) | 25 | 37 |
| NGLs (bbls/d) | 43 | 56 |
| Tight oil (bbls/d) | 166 | 281 |
| Condensate (bbls/d) | 18 | 19 |
| Oil and condensate (bbls/d) | 184 | 300 |
| Other NGLs (bbls/d) | 25 | 37 |
| Oil and NGLs (bbls/d) | 209 | 337 |
| Shale gas (mcf/d) | 3,311 | 3,934 |
| Natural gas (mcf/d) | 3,311 | 3,934 |
| Oil equivalent (boe/d) | 761 | 993 |
TEST RESULTS AND INITIAL PRODUCTION RATES
The 5-19 Lower Montney well was production tested for 9.4 days and produced at an average rate of 377 bbl/d oil and 2,202 mcf/d gas (net of load fluid and energizing fluid) over that period which includes the initial cleanup where only load water was being recovered. At the end of the test, flowing wellhead pressure and production rates were stable.
The A5-19 Basal Montney well was production tested for 5.9 days and produced at an average rate of 117 bbl/d oil and 630 mcf/d gas (net of load fluid and energizing fluid) over that period which includes the initial cleanup where only load water was being recovered. At the end of the test, flowing wellhead pressure and production rates were stable.
The B5-19 Upper Montney well was production tested for 6.3 days and produced at an average rate of 92 bbl/d oil and 2,100 mcf/d gas (net of load fluid and energizing fluid) over that period which includes the initial cleanup where only load water was being recovered. At the end of the test, flowing wellhead pressure and production rates were stable.
The C5-19 Lower Montney well was production tested for 5.8 days and produced at an average rate of 736 bbl/d oil and 2,660 mcf/d gas (net of load fluid and energizing fluid) over that period which includes the initial cleanup where only load water was being recovered. At the end of the test, flowing wellhead pressure and production rates were stable.
The D5-19 Lower Montney well was production tested for 12.6 days and produced at an average rate of 170 bbl/d oil and 580 mcf/d gas (net of load fluid and energizing fluid) over that period which includes the initial cleanup where only load water was being recovered. At the end of the test, flowing wellhead pressure and production rates were stable.
The E5-19 Lower Montney well was production tested for 11.4 days and produced at an average rate of 312 bbl/d oil and 890 mcf/d gas (net of load fluid and energizing fluid) over that period which includes the initial cleanup where only load water was being recovered. At the end of the test, flowing wellhead pressure was stable, and production was starting to decline.
The F5-19 Lower Montney well was production tested for 4.9 days and produced at an average rate of 728 bbl/d oil and 1,607 mcf/d gas (net of load fluid and energizing fluid) over that period which includes the initial cleanup where only load water was being recovered. At the end of the test, flowing wellhead pressure and production rates were stable.
The G5-19 Lower Montney well was production tested for 7.1 days and produced at an average rate of 415 bbl/d oil and 1,489 mcf/d gas (net of load fluid and energizing fluid) over that period which includes the initial cleanup where only load water was being recovered. At the end of the test, flowing wellhead pressure and production rates were stable.
The H5-19 Lower Montney well was production tested for 8.1 days and produced at an average rate of 411 bbl/d oil and 1,166 mcf/d gas (net of load fluid and energizing fluid) over that period which includes the initial cleanup where only load water was being recovered. At the end of the test, flowing wellhead pressure was stable and production was starting to decline.
A pressure transient analysis or well-test interpretation has not been carried out on these nine wells and thus certain of the test results provided herein should be considered to be preliminary until such analysis or interpretation has been completed. Test results and initial production rates disclosed herein, particularly those short in duration, may not necessarily be indicative of long-term performance or of ultimate recovery.
Any references to peak rates, test rates, IP30, IP90, IP180 or initial production rates or declines are useful for confirming the presence of hydrocarbons, however, such rates and declines are not determinative of the rates at which such wells will continue production and decline thereafter and are not indicative of long-term performance or ultimate recovery. IP30 is defined as an average production rate over 30 consecutive days, IP90 is defined as an average production rate over 90 consecutive days and IP180 is defined as an average production rate over 180 consecutive days. Readers are cautioned not to place reliance on such rates in calculating aggregate production for the Company.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This document contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "believe", "intends", "forecast", "plans", "guidance" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements or information.
More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company's oil and condensate, other NGLs, and natural gas production, capital programs, and adjusted working capital. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company, including expectations and assumptions relating to prevailing commodity prices and exchange rates, applicable royalty rates and tax laws, future well production rates, the performance of existing wells, the success of drilling new wells, the availability of capital to undertake planned activities, and the availability and cost of labour and services.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general such as 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 estimates and projections relating to production rates, costs, and expenses, commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations, marketing and transportation, environmental risks, competition, the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources and changes in tax, royalty, and environmental legislation. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this document are made as of the date hereof for the purpose of providing the readers with the Company's expectations for the coming year. The forward-looking statements and information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
Coelacanth is an oil and natural gas company, actively engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas reserves in northeastern British Columbia, Canada.
Further Information
For additional information, please contact:
Coelacanth Energy Inc.
Suite 2110, 530 - 8th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3S8
Phone: (403) 705-4525
www.coelacanth.ca
Mr. Robert J. Zakresky
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Nolan Chicoine
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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