07:01 Tue 23 Feb 2021
i3 Energy PLC - Operational Update
i3 Energy plc
("i3", "i3 Energy", or the "Company")
Operational Update
i3 Energy plc (AIM:I3E) (TSX:ITE), an independent oil and gas company with assets and operations in the
HIGHLIGHTS
· Production remains predictably stable with
· The diversified portfolio continues to perform at or above expectations, with forecasted 2021 net operating income (revenue minus royalties, opex, transportation and processing) of approximately CAD
· High impact horizontal
o The well is expected to be brought on production at approximately 500 boe/d during Q2 2021
· Intention to declare maiden dividend in Q1 2021
"We remain very pleased with the performance of our Canadian assets, which are producing better than both internal and independent third-party technical evaluator estimates and forecasts, generated at the time of the acquisitions.
"Our Canadian and
Canadian Production
Over the three-month period ending 31st
As part of i3's commitment to ESG leadership, the Company has been an active participant in the Government of
The Noel Falher Gas Well
In
Dividend Timing1
It is expected that the Company will declare its maiden dividend in Q1 2021 - subject to loan note holder, judicial, and shareholder approval - for payment in early Q2. As previously disclosed, the Company aims to distribute up to 30% of free cash flow as a dividend to shareholders.
Serenity Appraisal Drilling Farm-out
Discussions continue with a potential farm-in partner for the Serenity discovery and terms are being negotiated. The recent strength in commodity prices has reinvigorated activity within i3's virtual data room, and additional parties previously contacted during early 2020 have now re-engaged with the Company. The market will be updated if and when an agreement is reached.
Footnotes:
1. The Company can only pay a dividend out of distributable profits and the Company has retained losses. The Company is expecting to effect a reduction of share capital to create distributable reserves to offset the losses and create surplus profits. A reduction of share capital will require the approval by the shareholders and the
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Enquiries:
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i3 Energy plc |
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c/o Camarco Tel: +44 (0) 203 781 8331 |
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WH Ireland Limited (Nomad and Joint Broker) |
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Tel: +44 (0) 207 220 1666 |
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Canaccord Genuity Limited (Joint Broker) |
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Tel: +44 (0) 207 523 8000
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Tennyson Securities (Joint Broker)
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Tel: +44 (0) 207 186 9030
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Camarco |
Tel: +44 (0) 203 781 8331 |
Notes to Editors:
i3 Energy is an oil and gas Company with a low cost, diversified, growing production base in
The Company is well positioned to deliver future growth through the optimisation of its existing 100% owned asset base and the acquisition of long life, low decline conventional production assets.
i3 is dedicated to responsible corporate practices and the environment, and places high value on adhering to strong Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") practices. i3 is proud of its performance to date as a responsible steward of the environment, people and capital management. The Company is committed to maintaining an ESG strategy, which has broader implications to long-term value creation, as these benefits extend beyond regulatory requirements.
i3 Energy is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. For further information on i3 Energy please visit https://i3.energy/
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