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QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023
Perth, Western Australia – 31st January 2024 – Oil and gas producer,
Stonehorse Energy Limited (ASX:SHE) (Stonehorse or the Company) is
pleased to present this Quarterly Report for the quarter ended 31 st
December 2023.
Operational Highlights:
Stonehorse Energy Limited
•
Stonehorse successfully completed the Certus Caroline (previously
Certus 1-27-33) well, located in Central Alberta, Canada.
•
Multi day flow-back and in-test successfully conducted at Caroline,
prompting the well to be equipped and tied into permanent production
facilities and brought online to condensate to sales.
•
Within the first 21 days of production, Certus Caroline produced over
25,000 BOE with an initial production average of 1,193 BOE per day.
•
Successful spud of Gryphon Wapiti (16-02-65-08) well, located in WestCentral Alberta, Canada.
•
Drilling operations were completed at the Wapiti well, on time and
within budget.
•
A 29-stage fracture stimulation was successfully completed at the
Wapiti well without incident.
ACN: 086 972 42
T: 08 6489 1600
F: 08 6489 1601
E: info@stonehorseenergy.com
W: stonehorseenergy.com
Directors
Rob Gardener, Executive Chairman
David Deloub, Executive Director
Jay Stephenson, Non-Executive Director
& Company Secretary
Issued Capital (ASX: SHE)
684.4m Ordinary Shares
Media and Enquiries
Andrew Rowell
White Noise Communications
E: andrew@whitenoisecomms.com
T: 0400 466 226
Investor Hub
Visit the Investor Hub here:
https://investorhub.stonehorseenerg
y.com/welcome
• Stonehorse’s portfolio of working interests in oil and gas wells generated
approximately 33,530 BOE for the quarter, with the Canadian assets
contributing 21,375 BOE or a 176% increase on production for the
portfolio.
Stonehorse Executive Director David Deloub commented:
“This has been an impressive quarter for Stonehorse, with the Certus
Caroline well producing over 25,000 BOE within the first 21 days of
production. The fracture stimulation was also successfully completed at
Wapiti, keeping the well on track for production sales by early 2024. We
are very pleased with the efforts of our team and the significant progress
of the Company to date.”
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Canadian Assets
During the Quarter, Stonehorse successfully completed the Certus Caroline well, located in Central
Alberta, Canada1. The frack stimulation was successfully pumped over 65 stages across a ~9000 ft
lateral interval in the Glauconite formation. Drilling and completion operations were executed
without any safety incidents, commencing the flowback and test phase.
A multi-day flow-back and in-test was successfully completed by Stonehorse, with adequate initial
production results, prompting the well to be equipped and tied into permanent production facilities.
Proceeding this, Certus Caroline was brought online to produce natural gas and condensate to sales.
Within the first 21 days of production, Certus Caroline produced over 25,000 BOE (raw sales), well
above expectations with a higher than forecasted condensate yield 2. The daily production summary
on the 12th of November (estimated sales) read as follows:
•
Gas vol: 3,412 mcf/day
•
Cond. vol: 220 bbl/day
•
NGL vol: 445 bbl/day
•
BOE: 1,234 BOEPD
•
SHE net equivalent (26.25%): 324 BOED
The production efficiency, mixed with the continuous strong hydrocarbon commodity process, made
a significant contribution to the overall portfolio performance.
Figure 1. Arial view of fracture spread on location at the Certus Caroline 1-27-33-05-W5 well.
1 ASX Announcement – 5 October 2023 “Canadian Operations Update – Expect Production to Sales-Oct”
2 ASX Announcement – 13 November 2023 “Canadian Operations Update”
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During the quarter, Stonehorse was pleased to announce the successful spud of the Gryphon Wapiti
well, located in West-Central Alberta, Canada3. Wapiti entails a legacy oil productive reservoir,
neighbouring decent analogue producing fields both north and south of the prospective area. The
well has available infrastructure on hand and access to take-away capacity for gas processing and
oil sales, with major E&P operations in the surrounding area.
The Pad preparation, rig mobilisation and spud was completed on schedule, with drilling operations
commenced on October 22nd. In mid-November, drilling operations were successfully completed
on the Wapiti well2, both on time and within budget, reaching a total depth of 3,280m.
Figure 2. Gryphon Wapiti well site with drill rig.
During the quarter, the 29 stage fracture operations were successfully completed for the Gryphon
Wapiti well, with post frac integrity test and flow back / test operations following 4. Initial tests of the
well’s oil were positive, and in line with pre-drill expectations.
Following the test period, Stonehorse will commence a shut-in of the well, recording pressure data
whilst installing production equipment and organising flowline transport to the nearest processing
plant. Permanent production equipment and flowline are expected to be completed in the
immediate future, with production sales and reporting of stabilised well production results expected
in Q1 2024.
3 ASX Announcement – 27 October 2023 “Canadian Operations Update – Gryphon and Certus wells”
4 ASX Announcement – 13 December 2023 “Canadian Operations Update – Gryphon Well”
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Figure 3. Fracture spread on location at Gryphon Wapiti 16-02-65-08 well in North-Western Alberta, Canada.
United States Assets
The US portfolio continues to deliver consistent production results totalling 12,454 BOE for the quarter
representing an ~8% decrease in portfolio production from the previous quarter. This 1,077 BOE
reduction for the quarter reflects the natural decline in production rates from the well.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Wapiti 16-02-65-08 well test, construction and tie-in were completed with well equip, battery
construction and tie-in completed on time and budget with no accidents or incidents.
Well production was brought online to a permanent facility January 1, 2024. Early production
indicates light oil and performing as expected.
Light oil is being trucked to terminal and associated gas in being gathered and processed at regional
third-party gas plant.
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Figure 4. Wapiti Light Oil Well Equip and Tie-in
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CURRENT PORTFOLIO OF OIL AND GAS WELL ASSETS
The Company currently has non-operated working interests in 14 wells including 2 new wells located
in Alberta, Canada and the highly productive Jewell well located in Oklahoma.
Well Name
Reference Number
Stonehorse US
Burgess
28-1
Sutton
2H-52
Bullard
1-18-07UWH
Henry Federal
1-8-5XH
Randolph
1-34-27XHM
Randolph
3-34-27XHM
Randolph
4-34-27XHM
Jewell
1-13-12SXH
Newberry
12-1
Mitchell
12-1
Thelma
1-32
Stonehorse Canada
Caroline
1-27-33
Wapiti
16-02-65-08
Stonehorse Australia
Myall Creek
Myall Creek-2
Working Interest
County, State
Operator
96.81%
25.00%
15.60%
2.30%
0.21%
0.21%
0.21%
41.50%
21.70%
50.00%
50.00%
Ellis, OK
Hansford, TX
Gravin, OK
Blaine, OK
Blaine, OK
Blaine, OK
Blaine, OK
Carter, OK
Carter, OK
Carter, OK
Murray, OK
Black Mesa Energy
Strat Land Exploration
Rimrock Resources
Continental Resources
Continental Resources
Continental Resources
Continental Resources
Black Mesa Energy
Black Mesa Energy
Black Mesa Energy
Black Mesa Energy
26.25%
18.75%
Sundry, AB
Wapiti, AB
Certus
Gryphon
25.00%
Surat Basin, Qld
Armour Energy
Table 1. Current Portfolio of North American and Australian well bore interests.
CORPORATE
In mid-July Stonehorse formally launched its Investor Hub. The Investor Hub is a dedicated platform
for investors to learn more about Stonehorse Energy and our latest activities during this period of
anticipated growth for the company. Visit the Investor Hub here:
https://investorhub.stonehorseenergy.com/welcome
Operating Results
The Company realised revenue of $648k from continuing operations for the 6 months to 30 December
2023.
Financial Position
As at 31 December 2023, the Company had a balance of cash at bank of $5.4m and additional
liquid assets in the form of tradable securities worth $750k.
ASX Additional Information
1. ASX Listing Rule 5.2.1 and 5.4.2 – Oil and gas production and development and investment
activity expenditure during the quarter was $101k. Full details of the activity during the quarter
are set out in this report.
2. ASX Listing Rule 5.2.2 and 5.4.1 – Exploration activity investment and operating expenditure
for the quarter was $2.1m.
3. ASX Listing Rule 5.4.5 – Payments to related parties of the Company during the quarter and
outlined in the Appendix 5B include $71k for Director Fees.
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About Stonehorse Energy
Stonehorse Energy Limited (ASX:SHE) is an Australian based E&P company with a focus on onshore
oil and gas in North America. The overall objective of the Company is to implement its strategy of
building a portfolio of high quality well bore assets with Working Interest (WI) percentages reflecting
risk appetite and capital availability.
- ENDS –
For further information:
For Media enquiries
David Deloub
Executive Director
Stonehorse Energy Limited
Tel: (+61 8) 6489 1600
E: info@stonehorseenergy.com
Andrew Rowell
Senior Communications Advisor
White Noise Communications
Tel: 0400 466 226
E: andrew@whitenoisecomms.com
Forward-Looking Statements and Other Disclaimers
This announcement may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are only predictions
and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are outside the control of Stonehorse Energy
Limited (“Stonehorse Energy” or “the Company”). These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include commodity
prices, currency fluctuations, economic and financial market conditions in various countries and regions,
environmental risks and legislative, fiscal or regulatory developments, political risks, project delay or
advancement, approvals and cost estimates. Actual values, results or events may be materially different to
those expressed or implied in this announcement. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place
reliance on forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this announcement speak only at
the date of issue of this announcement. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law and the
ASX Listing Rules, Stonehorse Energy does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any information or
any of the forward-looking statements in this announcement or any changes in events, conditions, or
circumstances on which any such forward looking statement is based. This announcement does not constitute
investment advice. Neither this announcement nor the information contained in it constitutes an offer, invitation,
solicitation, or recommendation in relation to the purchase or sale of shares in any jurisdiction. Shareholders
should not rely on this announcement. This announcement does not take into account any person's particular
investment objectives, financial resources or other relevant circumstances and the opinions and
recommendations in this announcement are not intended to represent recommendations of particular
investments to particular persons. All securities transactions involve risks, which include (among others) the risk of
adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments. The information set out in this
announcement does not purport to be all-inclusive or to contain all the information, which its recipients may
require to make an informed assessment of Stonehorse Energy. You should conduct your own investigations and
perform your own analysis to satisfy yourself as to the accuracy and completeness of the information, statements
and opinions contained in this announcement. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company does not
make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any
information, statements, opinions, estimates, forecasts or other representations contained in this announcement.
No responsibility for any errors or omissions from this announcement arising out of negligence or otherwise is
accepted.
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Rule 5.5
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity
quarterly cash flow report
Name of entity
Stonehorse Energy Limited
ABN
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
13 086 972 429
31 December 2023
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
254
648
(1)
6
-
-
(c) production
(101)
(490)
(d) staff costs
(71)
(117)
(e) administration and corporate costs
(193)
(315)
-
-
19
70
(a) exploration & evaluation
(b) development
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
1.4
Interest received
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
-
-
1.6
Income taxes paid
-
-
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
-
-
1.8
Other
(7)
(10)
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
(100)
(208)
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
-
-
(b) tenements
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
-
(2,133)
(2,133)
(e) investments
-
-
(f)
-
-
(d) exploration & evaluation (well rework /
development cost)
other non-current assets
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
Consolidated statement of cash flows
2.2
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
Proceeds from the disposal of:
(a) entities
-
-
(b) tenements / working interests
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
-
(d) investments
-
-
(e) other non-current assets
-
-
2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
-
-
2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
-
-
2.5
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
(2,133)
(5,164)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
-
-
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
securities
-
-
3.3
Proceeds from exercise of options
-
-
3.4
Transaction costs related to issues of equity
securities or convertible debt securities
-
-
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
-
-
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
-
-
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
-
-
3.8
Dividends paid
-
-
3.9
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
-
-
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
7,646
10,738
4.2
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above)
(100)
(208)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
(2,133)
(5,164)
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
-
-
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
10
47
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
5,423
5,423
5.
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
5.1
Bank balances
5,403
7,626
5.2
Call deposits
20
20
5.3
Bank overdrafts
-
-
5.4
Other (High Interest Account)
-
-
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
5,423
7,626
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
71
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
-
Current quarter
$A'000
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an
explanation for, such payments.
Section 6.1:
•
$70,724 for the payment of current quarter Director fees to Mr Gardner, Mr Deloub and Mr
Stephenson.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
7.
Financing facilities
Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing
arrangements available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the
sources of finance available to the entity.
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
7.1
Loan facilities
-
-
7.2
Credit standby arrangements
-
-
7.3
Other (please specify)
-
-
7.4
Total financing facilities
-
-
7.5
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
7.6
Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest
rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing
facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end,
include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
-
-
$A’000
8.
Estimated cash available for future operating activities
8.1
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
8.2
(Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing
activities) (item 2.1(d))
(2,133)
8.3
Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2)
(2,233)
8.4
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
5,423
8.5
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
8.6
Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5)
5,423
8.7
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by
item 8.3)
2.43
(100)
-
Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings (ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as “N/A”.
Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.7.
8.8
If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
8.8.1
Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating
cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
Answer: N/A
8.8.2
Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further
cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it
believe that they will be successful?
Answer: N/A
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
8.8.3
Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business
objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer: N/A
Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 above must be answered.
Compliance statement
1
This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which
comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2
This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date:
......................31/1/24.................................
Authorised by: ...................... By the Board.........................
(Name of body or officer authorising release – see note 4)
Notes
1.
This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the
entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An
entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is
encouraged to do so.
2.
If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions
in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash
Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting
standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
3.
Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities,
depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
4.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”.
If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the
[name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a
disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
5.
If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as
complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and
Recommendations, the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial
records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards
and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a
sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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