Web Site : http://www.petrolatinaenergy.com


SUMMARY of PELE as of 24th Jan 2008, please see post 190 on page 10


Link to Page 10 of posts

A few oilers are on the move today, AST, PELE, AFR........might be sign that insti money is coming back into junior oils.........perhaps they see sky high fuel prices in the short to mid term........ ???

Excellent news !!!

Petrolatina Energy PLC
29 November 2007

PetroLatina Energy Plc
('PetroLatina' or the 'Company')

Confirmation of Licence Extension

Extension of key Tisquirama licence for economic life of the fields has been fully ratified

PetroLatina, the oil and gas exploration and production company focused on
Colombia, announces that it has secured the extension of the Tisquirama licence
for the economic life of the fields. Without this agreement the licence would
have expired in 2009.

Under the original terms of the Petroleos del Norte ('PDN') acquisition, a
second cash payment of US$13 million was due upon the extension of the licence.
However, PetroLatina has now reached agreement with the vendors of PDN to make a cash payment of US$7 million and to issue to the vendors new PetroLatina shares to the value of US$3 million. The vendors of PDN now form part of the
operational management of PetroLatina.

As part of the agreement to secure the licence extension, Ecopetrol S.A., the
Colombian state oil company, will increase its participation in the Los Angeles
and Santa Lucia fields from 50% to 60%. The agreed work programme for these two fields now includes six development wells and four exploration wells over the
next two years.

The agreement has been ratified by the board of directors of Ecopetrol. In order
to legalize the agreement, it is necessary to create a joint working team put
together by PDN and Ecopetrol to prepare and submit the licence Amendment to the Hydrocarbon National Agency (Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos 'ANH').

PetroLatina anticipates making further announcements regarding its planned
drilling programme and an updated production profile in the coming weeks. The
Company is also in detailed discussions to secure the financing required for the
planned drilling and development. This facility will enable the Company to
enter the second phase of the development programme in Colombia and increase
cash flow dramatically. Further announcements regarding the financing will be

Excellent news !!!

Petrolatina Energy PLC
29 November 2007

PetroLatina Energy Plc
('PetroLatina' or the 'Company')

Confirmation of Licence Extension

Extension of key Tisquirama licence for economic life of the fields has been fully ratified

PetroLatina, the oil and gas exploration and production company focused on
Colombia, announces that it has secured the extension of the Tisquirama licence
for the economic life of the fields. Without this agreement the licence would
have expired in 2009.

Under the original terms of the Petroleos del Norte ('PDN') acquisition, a
second cash payment of US$13 million was due upon the extension of the licence.
However, PetroLatina has now reached agreement with the vendors of PDN to make a cash payment of US$7 million and to issue to the vendors new PetroLatina shares to the value of US$3 million. The vendors of PDN now form part of the
operational management of PetroLatina.

As part of the agreement to secure the licence extension, Ecopetrol S.A., the
Colombian state oil company, will increase its participation in the Los Angeles
and Santa Lucia fields from 50% to 60%. The agreed work programme for these two fields now includes six development wells and four exploration wells over the
next two years.

The agreement has been ratified by the board of directors of Ecopetrol. In order
to legalize the agreement, it is necessary to create a joint working team put
together by PDN and Ecopetrol to prepare and submit the licence Amendment to the Hydrocarbon National Agency (Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos 'ANH').

PetroLatina anticipates making further announcements regarding its planned
drilling programme and an updated production profile in the coming weeks. The
Company is also in detailed discussions to secure the financing required for the
planned drilling and development. This facility will enable the Company to
enter the second phase of the development programme in Colombia and increase
cash flow dramatically. Further announcements regarding the financing will be
made in due course.


Greg Smith, Chairman and Founder of PetroLatina, said:

'These agreements secure the inherent value of PetroLatina and allow us to start
planning for the future. I believe the Company has tremendous potential and
value. We have positive cash flow, substantial proved, probable and possible
reserves, plans to increase volume through our pipeline and to develop and
commercialise the reserves.'

Looking for 10,000 barrels a day by end of 2008, and the new man in charge has put in loads of his own money as well. Could get exciting if all this comes off..........



http://www.growthbusiness.co.uk/news/city-news/263549/petrolatina-wins-time-and-money.thtml

PetroLatina wins time and money

Hard-pressed Colombian oil explorer PetroLatina has clinched a 15 million refinancing and won a key licence extension.

The AIM-quoted company, which lost 1.5 million in the first half of this year, says it has slashed head office costs and claims to be on track to produce 10,000 barrels of oil a day by the end of 2008. This is claimed now to be possible because PetroLatina's state-controlled partner Ecopetrol has obtained an indefinite extension for its Tsquirama licence and the New York-based Casimir banking group has arranged a 15 million refinancing package.

According to PetroLatina, the new funding, in the form of a 13 per cent to 15 per cent one-year loan convertible into shares at a ten per cent premium to market price, will enable the drilling to proceed at La Paloma in Colombia, with claimed potential oil reserves of 16 million barrels, and to probe a new well there. Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 46, the Colombian oilman who has newly taken the helm at the London-based company and personally invested 1.5 million, says PetroLatina will begin 'aggressive' drilling at La Paloma within a week.

PetroLatina will then proceed to infill drill at four 'low-risk' wells at Los Angeles on the Tsquirama licence, where Rodriguez expects eight new wells at the Santa Lucia project to treble production to 3,000 barrels a day. The shares, which fell all the way from 72.5p in 2005 to 10.25p last month, have inched up since then to 11.5p, valuing the company at 13.8 million and offer the speculative possibility of further progress if the new package proves adequate and works.

In summary things look quite good.

We have a 10,000 bopd target for 12 months time.

We have La Paloma well spudding next month, maybe even next week.

We have the license extended.

We have the funding issue sorted, and on good terms imv, given that the shares will convert in 12 months time, likely when PELE are producing 10,000 bopd and with the share price much much higher than where it is now, and also, at a 10% premium to the market price at that time. Given the amount of return they are going to get on the money in 12 months (in terms of bopd upside and also exploration upside) paying 15% for the year is not that high imo.

And the new CEO has put 1.5m of his own money into the company, and thats a nice thing to see.

All in all, very positive, and perhaps the start of a rerating over the coming 12 months.

PP 10,000 bopd sounds alot for such a small co, if it comes to fruition then the sp should really improve from it's current low level. Stayed in this all the way down, never mind.
2517

From The Times today:

Tiddler to watch

PetroLatina Energy, the oil explorer operating in Colombia, rose p to 11p after it won an extension of its key licence there. A delay of more than a year in securing this has seen the price of the former Taghmen Energy collapse and its former chief executive removed. It already produces oil and receives revenue from a pipeline there.

uk-analyst.com monthly update :


This oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Colombia has announced boardroom changes and released a corporate update.

On 2nd November the company revealed that President and Chief Executive Officer Rudolph Berends had resigned with immediate effect and that Non-Executive Director James Guiang had also resigned. Juan Carlos Rodriguez, President of Petrolatinas Colombian subsidiary Petroleos del Norte, was announced as Interim Chief Executive Officer and was joined on the board by James May, who has taken a Non-Executive Directorship.

The well-respected Rodriguez is an experienced oil and gas operator having been President of Petroleos del Norte for several years and May brings with him extensive experience of working with natural resource companies. Both therefore certainly have the right credentials and can thus be expected to continue to drive the company forward.

ON 29th November the company was granted an extension to the present Tisquirama licence. That removed a significant drag on the share price. With that hurdle cleared PetroLatina can now conclude financing arrangements and commence a drilling campaign to build its asset base.

We continue to believe the potential value of the companys portfolio is 48.76 million or 42p per share. Our stance at 11p remains hold.

Some tip this one Papel Power, quite why you are going around certain
threads on advfn being clever after the event when you have a long list
of nightmare stocks of your own beats me ?

Ah....Mr Gravy, LOL :) Funny to see you pop up here..........

PELE knocked me for a 50% loss in the past.

HOWEVER, I am know back in at 12p, and looking to recoup those losses with a 50% move up to 18p. Lets see where this one goes.

Could be a Red Hot stock in 2008, Shares Mag seems to think so, did you read the mention of PELE and its potential.

PP.

Going around threads where stocks have crashed and say i told you so or posting
bearish comments is very easy to do in this current market.
You are not immune to bad plays, you have been promoting numerous stocks that
have also had a very bad news so why are you preaching the obvious when we've
all had a tough ending to the year ?
I'm sure PELE has potential, all of my stocks have potential but will i have to wait
1 week 1 year or 10 years to see it remains the mystery.

Out of interest :

L2 is now 3 v 1 @ 11.5/13.5

On Line Limits are :

BUY 50K @ 13.25p

SELL 100K @ 12.26p


Would suggest there is demand and a buyer.

Thanks for that PP.
2517

2 MM's up before open (KBC and CANA moving up before open).

Opened up at 3 v 2 on L2 @ 12/14 (with KBC and SEYP being on the offer at 14p)

Boringly stable.......nice that :)

Rumours that EEN might be looking at buying PELE. Would make sense as it would avoid PELE having to enter into their financing deal, and EEN get some good assets in Colombia.

We will have to see if there is anything in this.

Comment on III that the financing deal is now nearly complete, perhaps this week.

The sooner its done then the sooner La Paloma can be spudded, which will add some exploration spice to the presently cash flow positive company.

I put this post on TMF, which I think gives a good summary of where we stand with PELE going forward :


Petrolatina (PELE) (Colombian focussed O&G junior) could never be said to be ahead of schedule, delays seem to be the norm, however there are rumours around that their finance package (a loan deal) is nearing completion. Whilst details are unknown, lets put on those "rose tinted specs" and take a look at what this news, if it comes, could mean to Petrolatina. As we started, timescales, well ingore any in prior RNS's, the company has been at a standstill on the exploration and development front whilst its been trying to sort out the finance package.


Well ;

1/ PELE is presently cash flow positive :

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=200711290702007412I

"Greg Smith, Chairman and Founder of PetroLatina, said:

'These agreements secure the inherent value of PetroLatina and allow us to start
planning for the future. I believe the Company has tremendous potential and
value. We have positive cash flow, substantial proved, probable and possible
reserves, plans to increase volume through our pipeline and to develop and
commercialise the reserves.'"


2/ They have ambitious plans for not only increasing production levels from their presently producing fields -

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=200711290702007412I

"As part of the agreement to secure the licence extension, Ecopetrol S.A., the
Colombian state oil company, will increase its participation in the Los Angeles
and Santa Lucia fields from 50% to 60%. The agreed work programme for these two
fields now includes six development wells and four exploration wells over the
next two years."


BUT also to start drilling other exploration wells, first and foremost the exciting potential on the La Paloma license.

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=200709260701424915E

"In April 2006 the Group acquired an interest in two exploration blocks with an
85% interest in Midas and an indirect 80% interest in La Paloma, New seismic was
acquired in March/April this year over the La Paloma block and the results show
a very promising large 4 way dip closure. It is planned to drill an exploration
well within 3 to 4 months. Planned total depth is approximately 10,000 ft."


3/ They have the Serafin gas pipe line which will offer strong cash flow, albeit for only perhaps 2 years, once its allowed to come on line.

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=200709260701424915E

"The Seraffin gas project is ready to commence production, However the gas
pipeline owner is currently demanding a letter from Ecopetrol underwriting the
quality of the gas. PetroLatina is holding discussions with all parties involved
to find a quick solution."

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=200703060701153757S

"On February 13, 2007 the fourth point of the test (on a 48 hour extended flow
rate) was completed through a 40/64' choke with a stable flow rate of 14 million
cubic feet per day of gas, a flowing tubing head pressure of 1530 psi and a shut
in casing pressure of 1716 psi."



4/ They still have a 20% free carry in some Guatemalan plays as per the disposal notice :

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=200707311553092384B

"Petrolatina is pleased to announce that the option announced on 21 May 2007 has
been exercised and that accordingly it has today completed the sale of its
Guatemala assets. The consideration is $4 million in cash.

The Company retains a 20% interest in the first three wells to be drilled in the
near future."


5/ They also have the Midas license in Colombia.

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=200709260701424915E

"Presently, new seismic is being acquired over the Midas block and first results
are encouraging. It is planned to drill an exploration well to approximately
8,000 ft following the La Paloma well."


6/ They also own a pipeline which generates revenues, and also generates cost of maintenance it should be noted.

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=200612110701145869N

"Rio Zulia - Ayaccucho Pipeline

The Pipeline was acquired as part of the acquisition of Petroleos del Norte
S.A.('PDN') in June 2006.

The Pipeline has a design capacity of 25,000 bopd. Success during the initial
development phase of the Tibu field will bring the pipeline close to full
utilization.

Based on an external evaluation carried out at the time of the acquisition of
PDN, US$10 million was attributed to the value of the Pipeline given its
prevailing throughput. The underlying value of the Pipeline will therefore
increase with the additional throughput usage."



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So taking all the good bits, why is a loan needed ?

PDN second payment needs $7m
Bridging Loan Repayment circa $5m left to pay
La Paloma Well $4.5m
Other developments.

Therefore the loan should be, according to estimates and rumour, around about 24m US$. Now we do not know the terms of the loan deal, if shares are going to be given as part of the deal, however, should the money issue be resolved, and should the terms be decent, then the upside potential for PELE would appear significant. The license extension is now done already, the final piece of the jigsaw, the one that can remove all the concerns over the company, is the finance package, and so, we await for news on it (and also of course news that Serafin is on line and producing or when it will come on line).


This Growth Company article jumped the gun, and was incorrect as the deal was not done on the finance late last November (although the license extension was done http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=200711290702007412I ), and the drilling therefore has yet to start at La Paloma, but its a nice write up, and one which could be applied to PELE the moment the finance package is officially announced.


http://www.growthbusiness.co.uk/news/city-news/263549/petrolatina-wins-time-and-money.thtml

Wednesday 28th November 2007

PetroLatina wins time and money

Hard-pressed Colombian oil explorer PetroLatina has clinched.................


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TAG/PELE has been a rough ride for me, I will happily admit that, and it lost me 50% of my investment as was. I did bail out finally, but have since returned at circa 12p entry price. All being well I intend to recoup that 50% loss and gain a handsome profit, well, thats the plan anyway :)

I was having a sniff around with reference to the "disposed" Guatemalan assets ref the Disposal RNS :

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=200707311553092384B

Petrolatina Energy PLC
31 July 2007
Petrolatina Energy plc
('PetroLatina') or (the 'Company')
Disposal

Petrolatina is pleased to announce that the option announced on 21 May 2007 has
been exercised and that accordingly it has today completed the sale of its
Guatemala assets. The consideration is $4 million in cash.

The Company retains a 20% interest in the first three wells to be drilled in the
near future..............


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Well, it seems the company that purchased the Guatemalan assets is "Quetzal Energy" and their web site is http://quetzalenergy.com/

Now we know from the RNS that PELE has a 20% free carry in their first three wells, so it was interesting to find this news on their web site :

http://quetzalenergy.com/index.php?id=165

Recent News
Quetzal's Testings at Atzam, Guatemala

October 22, 2007

Steven J. Reynolds, CEO of Quetzal Energy Inc., an Ontario Corporation headquartered in Toronto with operations in Guatemala, Central America, is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Energy and Mines has approved Quetzal Energy Incs request for a commercial field discovery based upon test results of the companys Atzam 2 well located in the department of Alta Vera Paz, Guatemala.

The newly declared commercial field will be named "Campo Maghelal or Bounty from the Earth Field as translated from the local Qeqchi Mayan language spoken in the region" added Reynolds.

Michael Realini, President and COO of Quetzal Energy Inc. noted that the Maghelal field is the first commercial field discovery declared in Guatemala since the discovery of the Tierra Blanca Field in 1992, preceded by the Yalpemech Field in 1989.*

Reynolds announced that Quetzals first well, "Atzam #2, has been tested on natural flow at 150 bopd of 35˚ API crude with no water. The well was also tested using a KUDU progressive cavity pump at a rate of 450 bopd, also with no water cut. In an effort to maximize reservoir life and ultimate well recovery, we intend to produce the Atzam #2 well in the 200 to 250 bopd range. The Atzam #2 well is currently completed open hole at a depth of 4,020 feet in Cretaceous carbonates of the Coban C-18."

Approximately 23 feet of pay have been identified within the C-18 zone of the Atzam #2 well and additional prospective zones uphole, remain untested.

"We are pleased with the results of our initial testing at Atzam and we are working with our (Quetzals) engineering staff and the Ministry of Energy and Mines to design an aggressive development program that will optimize oil recovery in the field," added Realini.

Quetzal has also begun design on a 437 km 2D seismic program on the 77,000 acre block that it hopes will identify additional drilling targets.

"The possibility of Quetzal discovering additional drilling prospects within the 1-2005 block after seismic acquisition is highly probable," said Reynolds. "The contract and surrounding area has known salt domes within it, some of which are prominent surface features. These features would provide Quetzal with classic oil rich targets."

"We are excited with this initial success and will continue to communicate updates to our investors as work progresses" closed Reynolds.

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* Yalpemech field was declared commercial in 2003 but only produced 800 barrels of oil prior to abandonment



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I can only deduce that PELE has 20% of this "commercial find" at Atzam 2, although it will not generate any revenues until its put into production.

As the RNS states, PELE has 20% of the first three drills, so lets see what they find with the next two..........

HOWEVER........although the link above goes direct to the Atzam-2 test results........you will not find this on their website, it has been pulled - and thats interesting as to why its no longer on their web site ??????????????? :)

Rumour has it then :


10p a share issue to gain 30m US$ (150m new shares in issue).

Rough potential asset value around 24p IMO per share after this IMV

1 for 5 share consolidation would put the SP back to around 35p at todays prices (with around 50m shares in issue)

Rough potential asset value of 120p a share after consolidation compared to share price of 35p after these events.

Fully funded, cash flow positive (is already)......if these events do happen, you'd be left with a very tasty investment case.......

HOWEVER, lets see if these events happen first, as ever DYOR !!!! And given the history of false starts and failed financing, certainly is DYOR !!!