Rutherford
- 30 Mar 2004 20:18
www.blackrockoilandgasplc.co.uk
www.vsaresources.com
www.oilbarrel.com
Presentation from Thursday 6th July 06 can be seen on oilbarrel !
Monterey appraisal well suspended pending Wintershall evaluation. 1/12/06
BLR and Kappa in dispute.
BLR to meet with Kappa within next two weeks 1/12/06
moneyman
- 04 Dec 2006 12:35
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rodrod1 - 4 Dec'06 - 12:31 - 2874 of 2874
with thanks to hopeitflys on iii:
Thank you for retaining some faith in Black Rock.
In fact, over the course of Friday we saw only about 2% of our issued shares
traded.
However, the crux of your email concerned the news on the Monterey field and
also the position with Kappa.
As regards the Monterey test results, the operator unfortunately lost the
drill tip right at the last moment and had to withdraw the string which
meant that the hole had to be filled with mud for safety reasons. Having
recovered the drill tool, they went back in to test but found that the mud
had damaged the well so that it flowed at a lower than anticipated rate.
Despite this, hydrocarbons were found and Wintershall are now actually
developing a development programme and will go back to the well already
drilled to go back in to drill along the reservoir horizontally together
with another development well to tie back to a production platform.
We are currently in discussions with Kappa. Dr John Cubitt is currently in
transit and I am scheduled to fly to Colombia tomorrow to join him. The
issue here is that Kappa have consistently asked for money well in advance
of actual expenditure and have even asked for advances against parts of the
programme that have yet to be agreed with us.
Black Rock's management have taken a firm stance on this and I would hope
that you would agree that we are trying to protect your interests and those
of our other shareholders.
We appreciate your loyalty and hope to lay out our plans for the company
going forward in the near future which I am sure you will approve of.
Regards
Peter Kitson
Finance Director
Rutherford
- 10 Dec 2006 11:46
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It looks like Loon have also had problems with Kappa in keeping to timelines.
Taken from Loon report:
Future Activity Loon was not active in Colombia during the quarter. Loon
continued to press Kappa with respect to the tie-in of the Ventilador-1 gas well
drilled in the fall of 2005. As of the date of this report, there is no reliable timeline
that we can suggest for the commencement of production from this well.
An additional well will be drilled in the block, though it is likely that this will
not take place until the first quarter of 2007.
http://www.loon-energy.com
explosive
- 12 Dec 2006 20:57
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Found this on another board, interesting reading I thought!
""It seems to me that the penny has finaly dropped for Kappa, they have ambitions, but the next step up is quite different to what they are used to.
Being a privately owned company in Colombia, they will not be used to scrutiny of city institutions and private investors assocciated with a listing on the LSE.
Kappa have requested and recently had accepted a revolving credit facility for $30M by the IFC World Bank.
The IFC have said, "IFC is also working closely with Kappa to help the company develop best practices in corporate governance, environmental and social management systems."
Obviously they have their work cut out lol, but Kappa will be learning a new word "compliance" and would have already met certain criteria in order for the IFC to be able to commit to Kappa thus far, whilst the IFC's intervention will be on going.
Adding to the pressure for Kappa to resolve this matter with Black Rock in a correct manner is the FACT the the IFC are also considering an "equity investment", which will provide the company with financing required to grow its operations.
http://www.ifc.org/ifcext/lac.nsf/Content/SelectedProject?OpenDocument&UNID=278F3F2C8D790BEA85257178006439F9
Compliance, is something Goldman Sachs will have a hand in developing with Kappa, which am sure played apart in the coming together this week
The above are very real reasons for BLR holders to feel bullish on a resolution of this situation imo !""
Rutherford
- 13 Dec 2006 09:07
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Look for news at end of week or first thing next week regarding BLR and Kappa and also possibly Monterey should have a way forward by then.
diydave
- 13 Dec 2006 12:33
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With grateful thanks to a poster on ADVFN who has indicated his approval... some background to Rutherford's post above.
Ok, folks, I have been inundated with requests for what news I had, and as I can't distinguish good e-mail addresses from the bad, its fairer to tell everyone, and you can make of it what you will. I usually don't make things so public, as it usually starts an argument as to the credibility of it, and so prefer to keep quiet. As Gismot has now posted that we will be receiving news by the end of the week, I feel I can, and should now, corroborate it.
I spoke to Peter K early this afternoon, just as he arrived back at the office from Colombia. He was a very friendly open sort of guy, although he was very careful not to divulge anything price-sensitive. It seems this spat had been building up, and the situation had been developing from before Dr.J and PK took office. (my assumption is therefore that IB may not have been so keen to front them, and as it went on, it became more difficult to stop these things from happening, and it may have been a contributory factor to IB feeling he couldn't stay as MD). However, the meeting went very well, and JC and PK went straight in from the off, taking a very tough line, and leaving Kappa in no doubt whatsoever what was expected of them, as a party to the JOA (joint operating agreement). It was easy to communicate, as the main man is actually Canadian, and his number 2 is Colombian, although speaking very good English. Kappa actually understood our concerns, and they reached a very satisfactory
agreement on the matter in hand. Both parties agreed to announce a joint statement on the resolution of this dispute, and PK was actually in the process of sending Kappa the draft of the joint statement for their approval. This will then be passed to the NOMAD for their approval, and as soon as it is approved, will appear on the website later this week. He hopes it may be Thursday, but if not approved by the NOMAD by then, could be Friday.
On the subject of Monterey, He was so bullish, you could feel his confidence coming down the phone line. It is certainly not a dead duck, and they will be talking with Wintershalls either Thursday or Friday to discuss all options and will make a decision on the way forward. Monterey is important to them, and this is by no means a big setback. A statement will also be made to the markets/website regarding Monterey as and when they feel prudent to do so, but could be very soon too. (my assumption is possibly at the weekend they may have the decisions from all parties).
(But although Monty is so important to them, it appeared to me that they see the biggest and best prospects for the 'company changing' growth to be in Colombia ..... just my opinion, based on the tone of the conversation).
Well, I hope you all get some confidence from this brief bit of news. I am extremely optimistic, although I was always confident that we would come through all our problems eventually, but now I am even more so.
explosive
- 13 Dec 2006 19:51
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Thanks for the post dilydave, furthers my own post and that of Rutherford. Anyone any thoughts on the revolving credit facility of Kappa in respect to getting the job done?
laurie squash
- 14 Dec 2006 14:50
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mm fighting off all attempts today to go past 1p surely must go up soon!
skyhigh
- 14 Dec 2006 16:32
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It would seem like it.. but when you think it's gotta up..it then goes down ! tomorrow might be interneting ?
diydave
- 16 Dec 2006 14:09
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interneting?
And was it?
Rutherford
- 18 Dec 2006 13:29
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Nice tick up and news soon!
austing2253
- 18 Dec 2006 14:04
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Yes, waiting for some good news now...!
goal
- 18 Dec 2006 16:07
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Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
18 December 2006
For immediate release
18 December 2006
Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
('Black Rock' or the 'Company')
Update on Colombia
The Board of Black Rock announces that the dispute with the Company's Colombian
joint venture partner, Kappa Resources Colombia Limited ('Kappa'), has been
successfully resolved following two days of meetings in Colombia. The disputed
default notice has been withdrawn and Black Rock has agreed to make a payment of
approximately US$600,000 in December and a further payment of approximately US$
1,000,000 in January 2007 to Kappa to fulfil it's obligations in the Las
Quinchas farm-in. The Joint Venture is now continuing with the steam injection
test of the Arce Field and preparing for the drilling of the Acacia Este
exploration well.
In April 2005, the Company acquired the option, through a farm-in subject to the
satisfactory completion of a work program commitment to earn a 50 per cent.
non-operated equity interest from Kappa in the 249,000 acre Las Quinchas
Association Contract located in the Middle Magdalena Valley of Colombia and
entered into a joint operating agreement (the 'JOA') with Kappa. Though
previously stated in our press release of 21 November 2006 Black Rock has not
yet fulfilled the farm-in obligations, and thus does not have a 50% interest in
the Las Quinchas Association Contract as previously reported. With the proposed
December and January payments Black Rock will have fulfilled the farm-in
obligations, and will then have the right to exercise its option to earn a 50%
interest in the Las Quinchas Association Contract. Until these further agreed
payments have been made, Black Rock will be unable to exercise its option. As
part of the original agreement Black Rock, agreed to farm into the Alhucema
Exploration & Production (E&P) Contract.
As previously announced on 21 September 2006, the construction of the facilities
on the Arce Oil Field required for the agreed steam injection testing programme
had commenced. The long-term test is now underway and is expected to be
completed in approximately 6 months.
Kappa has also advised the Company that it expects to start drilling the Acacia
Este prospect in the Las Quinchas Block in January/February 2007. Drilling and
testing is expected to take 4 to 6 weeks. On completion of this well, assuming a
minimum cost of US$1.5 million, Black Rock will have earned, subject to approval
from Ecopetrol, a 50% non-operator equity interest in the Las Quinchas Block.
Black Rock and Kappa are now working together to establish a comprehensive work
programme and budget for 2007.
For further information, please contact:
Black Rock Oil & Gas plc
John Cubitt, Managing Director Tel: 020 7240 3953
www.blackrockoil.com
----------------------
Beaumont Cornish Limited
Roland Cornish, Chairman Tel: 020 7628 3396
diydave
- 19 Dec 2006 12:57
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How's that for a damp squib? We didn't own what we thought we owned (thankyou Ivan) but at least we now know what we owe! And that another placement will probably be needed to pay for it.
Back into the bottom drawer. It seems to me that nothing much is going to happen to the sp for 6 to 12 months at least. Familiar territory for BLR albeit with with perhaps some more straightforward info from the new mgmt team. I wonder how much they knew???
Rutherford
- 19 Dec 2006 20:56
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I think they eventually new it all and Ivan had to go for obvious reasons. We may have news about Monterey and the way ahead later this week. Wintershall should have decided the best way forward and Gemini should still be funding the well depending on initial costs of the well.
mcmahons
- 27 Dec 2006 11:54
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Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
27 December 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 December 2006
Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 30 JUNE 2006
Black Rock Oil & Gas plc ('Black Rock' or 'the Company'; stock code: BLR), the
UK-based exploration company, announces its preliminary results for the year
ended 30 June 2006.
Highlights:
Active appraisal and development programme; focus on Colombia and North
Sea
Positive results from the Arce Field in Colombia
Steam injection commenced on Arce wells, estimated reserves above 5m
barrels
North Sea Monterey field development options being reviewed
2.1m raised in period; further 1.4m post period
Board restructured
Commenting on the results, Dr. John Cubitt, Managing Director, stated:
'The 2005/6 financial year has been a period of significant change for Black
Rock Oil & Gas PLC. We have initiated an active appraisal and development
programme for both the Colombia and North Sea interests, where we have made
significant finds. In Colombia steam injection has begun and the operator is
reviewing the development options for Monterey.'
###
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Black Rock has holdings in the North Sea, Celtic Sea and Colombia. In the North
Sea Black Rock has a 15% interest in Blocks 49/8c and 49/9d, operated by
Wintershall. The Monterey Field was originally drilled in 1989, gas flowed and
it is estimated to contain 165 BCF of gas.
The Association Contracts in Colombia are held in conjunction with a joint
venture partner, Kappa Resources Colombia Limited ('Kappa'). As announced in
April 2005, the Company acquired, subject to certain farm-in obligations and
approval by Ecopetrol, a 50 per cent, non-operated equity interest from Kappa in
the 249,000 acre Las Quinchas Association Contract located in the prolific
Middle Magdalena Valley of Colombia. The contract contains three known fields,
Arce, Baul and Bukhara. The Company anticipates that the Arce Oil Field,
estimated to contain gross recoverable oil reserves of 5 million barrels, could
be in commercial production during 2007. In addition, the Company has a 50%
holding in the Alhucema Association Contract where initially seismic acquisition
will be undertaken this year.
Qualified Person
Dr John Cubitt (a Director of the Company) has been involved in the oil and gas
production industry for more than 26 years. Dr John Cubitt is a registered
Chartered Geologist (CGeol) and has a BSc and PhD in geology. He has compiled,
read and approved the technical disclosure in this regulatory announcement.
mcmahons
- 27 Dec 2006 11:59
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Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
27 December 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 December 2006
Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 30 JUNE 2006
Black Rock Oil & Gas plc ('Black Rock' or 'the Company'; stock code: BLR), the
UK-based exploration company, announces its preliminary results for the year
ended 30 June 2006.
Highlights:
Active appraisal and development programme; focus on Colombia and North
Sea
Positive results from the Arce Field in Colombia
Steam injection commenced on Arce wells, estimated reserves above 5m
barrels
North Sea Monterey field development options being reviewed
2.1m raised in period; further 1.4m post period
Board restructured
Commenting on the results, Dr. John Cubitt, Managing Director, stated:
'The 2005/6 financial year has been a period of significant change for Black
Rock Oil & Gas PLC. We have initiated an active appraisal and development
programme for both the Colombia and North Sea interests, where we have made
significant finds. In Colombia steam injection has begun and the operator is
reviewing the development options for Monterey.'
###
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Black Rock has holdings in the North Sea, Celtic Sea and Colombia. In the North
Sea Black Rock has a 15% interest in Blocks 49/8c and 49/9d, operated by
Wintershall. The Monterey Field was originally drilled in 1989, gas flowed and
it is estimated to contain 165 BCF of gas.
The Association Contracts in Colombia are held in conjunction with a joint
venture partner, Kappa Resources Colombia Limited ('Kappa'). As announced in
April 2005, the Company acquired, subject to certain farm-in obligations and
approval by Ecopetrol, a 50 per cent, non-operated equity interest from Kappa in
the 249,000 acre Las Quinchas Association Contract located in the prolific
Middle Magdalena Valley of Colombia. The contract contains three known fields,
Arce, Baul and Bukhara. The Company anticipates that the Arce Oil Field,
estimated to contain gross recoverable oil reserves of 5 million barrels, could
be in commercial production during 2007. In addition, the Company has a 50%
holding in the Alhucema Association Contract where initially seismic acquisition
will be undertaken this year.
Qualified Person
Dr John Cubitt (a Director of the Company) has been involved in the oil and gas
production industry for more than 26 years. Dr John Cubitt is a registered
Chartered Geologist (CGeol) and has a BSc and PhD in geology. He has compiled,
read and approved the technical disclosure in this regulatory announcement.
For further information, please contact:
Black Rock Oil & Gas plc
Dr. John Cubitt, Managing Director 01189 001350
Peter Kitson, Finance Director
www.blackrockoilandgasplc.com
Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nominated Adviser)
Roland Cornish, Chairman 0207 628 3396
Bankside Consultants
Michael Padley/Susan Scott 020 7367 8888
07798 863690
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
During the last Financial Year, Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC (BLR) has continued to
capitalise on the previous year's changes. There has been an active appraisal
and development programme during 2006, for both the Colombia and North Sea
interests. Our interests in Ireland and Australia are in the process of being
disposed of. This will allow us to focus on Colombia and the North Sea, which
the Board believe offer better prospects.
There have been a number of changes to the Board over the last the year. I
became Chairman in August 2005. Dr John Cubitt was appointed in an executive
role as Technical Director, in September 2005 before becoming Managing Director
in October 2006 following Ivan Burgess' resignation and Peter Kitson was
appointed Finance Director in October 2006. The Board would like to thank those
members of the Board who have left both during and after the Financial Year for
their hard work in helping turn the Company around, and we welcome those who
have been appointed to build on the progress made.
During the year, the Company raised in aggregate 2,144,668 by the issue of
217,558,944 shares. Since the year end, it raised a further 1,405,399 by the
issue of 129,242,760 shares. These funds were used primarily to fund our
Colombian and UK oil and gas appraisal projects.
The management aim of the Board remains, to acquire, explore, and appraise high
potential in the established core regions, and to continue to strive for near
term production and build Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC on a solid financial base.
The Directors are determined to identify and capitalise on new drilling
potential, and consolidate current worthwhile projects, and, where necessary,
break away from unrewarding projects.
I would like to thank the management team for all their hard work that has
ensured that Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC is in the good position it is at the end
of this Financial Year. I look forward to working with the new team to
capitalize on this in the coming year.
Communication is an important issue for all shareholders. As such, Black Rock
Oil & Gas PLC will endeavour to constantly improve accuracy and timeliness of
information through the web site (
www.blackrockoilandgasplc.com
) and through
various wire services, including the London Stock Exchange.
A.B. Baldry 27 December 2006
Chairman
Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
MANAGING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The 2005/6 financial year has been a year of significant change for Black Rock
Oil & Gas PLC which currently has a bipolar focus with appraisal and near
production opportunities in the UK Southern North Sea and Colombia.
Colombia
In Colombia, Black Rock has an involvement with two licenses, the Las Quinchas
Association Contract and more recently the Alhucema E&P Contract. In the Las
Quinchas Contract, Black Rock is actively pursuing its obligations under the
farm-in contract signed with Kappa in April 2005 in which it agreed to fund
certain exploration drilling activities in order to earn a right to obtain,
subject to Ecopetrol's approval, a 50% interest in the Block.
Within the Las Quinchas Association contract, there have been positive results
from the Arce Field project during the financial year. Testing of the Arce 3
appraisal well commenced in August 2005 and was drilled to a total depth of
2,936 feet, encountering the reservoir objective 80 feet higher than had been
expected. The well produced oil at rates of between 25 and 36 barrels per day
using a beam pump with a stroke length of 102 inches and a rate of 2 strokes per
minute. The oil had an API gravity of 13.5 degrees.
The Arce 4 appraisal well drilled in June 2006 has also been a success, with oil
flowing at the rate of 30.5 barrels per day at standard conditions. The well has
been drilled to a total depth of 3,073 feet and intersected a gross 300 foot oil
section. Subsequently the well underwent testing and analysis of the oil
indicated that, while classified as heavy with a gravity of 16-17 degrees API,
it is liquid at room temperature and pressure.
On completion of operations at Arce 4, the drilling rig was used to re-complete
the gravel pack on Arce 2.
Our operator and joint venture partner, Kappa Resources Colombia Limited,
estimates that the mean recoverable reserves of the field have increased
significantly to above 10 million barrels following recent seismic
reinterpretation and mapping. In addition, flow rates are expected to increase
by up to 3-5 times once we have steam stimulated the field. As stated in last
year's annual report, steam injection and production is now a proven technique
used in Colombia to increase oil flow by lowering the oil viscosity and is
successfully being used for production in the adjacent fields.
A pilot steam injection project, utilizing the Arce 2, 3 and 4 wells, was also
initiated during the year. Equipment was ordered from California in early 2006
but as a result of delays in the delivery of the steam injection unit,
installation and testing commenced only in October 2006. The pad for the tanks,
pipes and steam injection equipment was prepared during Q3 2006. Long-term
testing operations are now underway and are expected to last until Q2 2007.
After cold flow production from the wells to create some void space, steam is
sequentially injected into each well for a period of 1-2 weeks, followed by a
soak period of 1-2 weeks whilst the reservoir heats up. Each well is then put
into production for the remainder of a 3-month test cycle. The steam injection
test will probably involve a minimum of 2 cycles for a total test lasting
approximately 6 months.
The dispute with the Company's Colombian joint venture partner, Kappa Resources
Colombia Limited ('Kappa'), was successfully resolved after the year end
following two days of meetings in Colombia. A disputed default notice issued by
Kappa was withdrawn and Black Rock agreed to make a payment of approximately
US$600,000 in December 2006 and a further payment of approximately US$ 1,000,000
in January 2007 to Kappa to fulfil it's obligations in the Las Quinchas farm-in.
North Sea
Within Black Rock's second core area, the UK Southern North Sea, Black Rock has
a 15% interest in Blocks 49/8c and 49/9d, operated by Wintershall Noordzee. The
Monterey Gas Field is located in Block 49/8c and was estimated by Carrizo (based
on analysis then provided by the field operator, Wintershall Noordzee) to
contain 165 billion cubic feet of gas reserves although no formal resource or
reserve has yet been prepared under any of the accepted standards such as the
SPE or CIM.
Discovered in 1989, the field is located approximately 15 kilometres west of the
Windermere gas platform and south of the Schooner and Ketch gas fields. The
water depth in this location is about 35 metres. After the year end funding for
up to US$4.274 million (approximately 2.4 million) in respect of the Monterey
49/8c-4 was to be provided by Gemini Oil & Gas Fund II, L.P. ('Gemini') without
recourse in return for an entitlement for Gemini to receive interest and
principal repayments based on Black Rock's share of future revenues from the
Monterey Gas Field. Gemini will therefore receive no repayment of the funds
provided until the Monterey Field is taken into production with the Company's
cash flow position being further hedged by the Gemini payments being capped at
33% of Black Rock's gross revenue less its share of operating costs in any
month.
Testing of the Monterey appraisal well was completed in November 2006. The well
flowed natural gas (principally methane, ethane and propane) from several
perforated intervals in the Carboniferous reservoir section during the well test
period, at approximately 850,000 cubic feet/day through a 2 inch choke. Observed
flow rates might have been impeded by relatively low reservoir quality and
reservoir damage within the well. In common with many vertical appraisal wells
in the Southern North Sea, the gas flow rates were less than can be expected
from a horizontal development well. The drill stem testing results indicated
reasonable reservoir permeability and pressure in intervals of the tested
reservoir, while other intervals were tighter.
The field operator is preparing a series of development options put to the Joint
venture Partners. Amongst the options being considered is to sidetrack the
appraisal well to the optimum reservoir interval and then complete the well as a
horizontal producer. Typically, such wells will have horizontal sections of 500m
or more in order to obtain commercial rates and the well may also require
hydraulic fracturing. If developed, the field operator intends to
sub-sea-complete and the gas will be piped to the nearby Markham Gas Field and
from there to Netherlands.
Other interests
Black Rock has proactively rationalized it's portfolio of interests and risk
exposure in the UK by allowing licence P1140 (Black Rock interest 40%) in the
Southern North Sea to expire in September 2005. This follows a detailed seismic
reprocessing and interpretation project that found no significant structural
closure within the Rotliegendes target level within the Block. In addition,
Black Rock recognized that the costs associated with our interests in licence
P1152 (20%) had become unsupportable with the rapid rise in drilling rig day
rates and were therefore re-assigned to the Joint Ventures.
In terms of the UK onshore non-core area, the Sandhills 2Z well on the Isle of
Wight was completed, and reached a total depth of 4,960 feet. Black Rock Oil &
Gas PLC had only a 5% carried interest in this project. Wireline logs evaluation
identified that there was insufficient quantities of movable hydrocarbons, and
it has since been plugged and abandoned. Due to its minimal interest in this
project, this well had limited impact on the activities of Black Rock Oil & Gas
PLC.
As identified in the 2005 Annual Report, longer term projects that do not meet
expectations will be pruned rather than consume vital funds and management time.
As such, Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC did not renew the expiring option in Ireland
during the financial year, and will not renew the three remaining Irish options
due to expire in October 2006. Final reports are in the process of being
generated for submission to the Irish Authorities. Two licences in Australia
have also been disposed of, and the intention is to dispose of the remaining
two.
In December 2005, Advent Energy Ltd., an independent Australian oil and gas
exploration company, acquired Black Rock Oil & Gas's 8.3% interest in licence
EP-325, Offshore Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia. Under the terms of the
agreement, Advent Energy Ltd will pay Black Rock a 0.8% royalty on any sales of
hydrocarbons from EP-325, and will assume responsibility for all future cash
calls relating to EP-325 and any successive renewals, permits or licences. This
will ensure that management time and financial resources are focused on core
Columbian and North Sea projects, while enabling participation in any
exploration success on EP-325.
At the present time, Black Rock is undertaking a full review of the structure of
and risks associated with its portfolio of assets and it is recognized that some
modifications to the portfolio may be required in 2006/7 to increase our breadth
of opportunities and reduce our exposure to financial risk.
J.M. Cubitt 27 December 2006
Managing Director
Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 30 JUNE 2006
2006 2005
Notes
Group turnover 2 - -
Cost of sales - -
_________ _________
Gross profit - -
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses
before
impairment of exploration
expenditure and goodwill (907,557) (637,858)
Impairment of exploration
expenditure and goodwill
(760,794) (837,760)
(1,668,351) (1,475,618)
Group operating loss (1,668,351) (1,475,618)
(comprising total
administrative expenses)
Interest receivable 9,011 11,313
Loss on ordinary (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
activities before
taxation
Taxation 4 - -
Loss on ordinary
activities
after taxation (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
Retained loss for the (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
year
Loss per share
Basic 3 (0.40p) (0.53p)
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 30 JUNE 2006
2006 2005
Retained loss for the year (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
Exchange differences on retranslation of 30,015 (51,477)
net assets of foreign currency operations
Total gains and losses recognised for the (1,629,325) (1,515,782)
year
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2006
2006 2005
Notes
Fixed assets
Intangible assets 5 1,576,740 675,964
Tangible assets - 6,012
1,576,740 681,976
Current assets
Debtors 62,340 15,032
Cash at bank and in hand 551,723 773,175
614,063 788,207
Creditors: Amounts (181,093) (39,646)
falling due within one
year
Net current assets 432,970 748,561
Total assets less 2,009,710 1,430,537
current liabilities
Provision for (7,347) -
liabilities and charges
Net assets 2,002,363 1,430,537
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 6 2,883,564 1,795,767
Share premium account 7 6,598,271 5,541,400
Merger reserve 7 212,023 212,023
Other reserve 7 56,483 -
Profit and loss account 7 (7,747,978) (6,118,653)
Shareholders' funds 2,002,363 1,430,537
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2006
2006 2005
Notes
Net cash outflow from 9 (692,275) (906,583)
operating activities
Returns on investments
and Servicing of
finance
Investment income 9,011 11,313
(683,264) (895,270)
Acquisitions and
disposals
Net funds used for (1,661,570) (1,089,272)
investing in
exploration
Acquisition of (21,286) (8,862)
tangible fixed assets
Net cash outflow from (1,682,856) (1,098,134)
acquisitions
Net cash outflow (2,366,120) (1,993,404)
before Financing
Financing
Proceeds from issue of 2,217,311 2,139,492
share
Issue costs (72,643) (60,312)
Cash inflow from 2,144,668 2,079,180
financing
(Decrease)/increase in 10 (221,452) 85,776
cash
Notes to the Financial Information
1. Basis of preparation and going concern
The financial information has been prepared in accordance with the historical
cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the
Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting for Oil and Gas Exploration,
Development, Production and Decommissioning Activities'.
The financial information contained in this report does not constitute full
statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985.
The figures are extracted from the audited full financial statements for the
year ended 30 June 2006 which will be filed with the Registrar of Companies in
due course.
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis as, in
the opinion of the Directors, at the time of approving the financial statements,
there is a reasonable expectation that the Group will continue in operational
existence for the foreseeable future. In forming this opinion, the Directors
have taken account of the following facts and assumptions:
At 30 June 2006, the Group had a cash balance of 551,723.
As set out in the post balance sheet events note (note 12) to the financial
information, the Company, since the year end, has raised 1,405,399 from new
issue of shares. Also since the year end, the Group has spent US $1.592 million
(877,000) to meet the first two tranches of its Colombian commitments. This and
taking into account the Group's net cash outflow from its operating activities
since the year end, the Company may not be able to meet the final tranche of its
Colombian commitment of US $1.022 million (563,000) payable in January 2007
unless it is able to raise new funds of between 550,000 to 600,000 through a
successful placing of new shares or is able to arrange a bank loan facility to
cover such an amount.
The Directors, based on their discussion with the Company's brokers, believe
that there have been sufficient interests expressed by prospective investors in
the Company's interest in the Colombian project, which they consider to be of
substantial value because of its potential for significant commercial oil
reserves. This, in their view, should result in a successful placing of shares
or the arrangement of the necessary bank loan within the required time frame.
The Directors therefore believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the
financial statements on a going concern basis.
2. Turnover
At the end of the financial year, the Group had not commenced commercial
production from its exploration sites and therefore had no turnover in the
period.
3. Earnings per share
The loss per ordinary share of 0.40p (2005: 0.53p) is based on the loss for the
financial year of 1,659,340 (2005: 1,464,305) and 417,621,226 ordinary shares
(2005: 277,146,871), being the average number of shares in issue for the year.
No diluted loss per ordinary share has been disclosed because the conversion of
share warrants would decrease the net loss per share.
4. Taxation
2006 2005
Current Tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the year - -
- -
Factors affecting tax charge for period
Loss on ordinary activities before tax (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
Tax on loss on ordinary activities at the
standard rate of UK corporation tax of 30% (2005: (497,802) (439,291)
30%)
Effects of:
Expensed not deductible for tax purposes 76,108 271,837
Depreciation 7,631 -
Capital allowances - -
Tax losses 408,271 173,243
Other tax adjustments 5,792 (5,789)
Total current tax charge - -
5. Intangible assets - Group
The movements during the year were as follows:
Exploration Goodwill Total
and
appraisal
expenditure
Cost 1,571,937 503,397 2,075,334
At 1 July 2005
Additions 1,661,570 - 1,661,570
Relinquished interest in (1,108,163) - (1,108,163)
projects
2,125,344 503,397 2,628,741
At 30 June 2006
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 July 2005 (1,067,793) (331,577) (1,399,370)
Impairment for the year (588,974) (171,820) (760,794)
Relinquished interest in 1,108,163 - 1,108,163
projects
At 30 June 2006 (548,604) (503,397) (1,052,001)
Net book value
At 30 June 2006 1,576,740 - 1,576,740
At 30 June 2005 504,144 171,820 675,964
Impairment for the year includes the remaining book values written off in
connection with the acquisition of Wildlook Enterprises Pty Ltd, the company
acquired from the Company's former managing director, Ivan Burgess in September
2004. These are in respect of:
2006 2005
Exploration and appraisal expenditure 39,140 -
Goodwill 171,820 114,546
210,960 114,546
The book value of the exploration and appraisal expenditure can be analysed in
the following geographical areas:
2006 2005
Australia - 39,140
Europe 89,202 169,194
South America 1,487,538 295,810
1,576,740 504,144
6. Share capital
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
|Authorised | 2006| | 2005|
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
|1,600,000 ordinary shares of 0.5p each | 8,000,000| | 2,000,000|
| | | | |
|(2005: 400,000,000 ordinary shares of 0.5p each)| | | |
|1,000,000 | | | |
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
|Allotted, called up and fully paid | | | |
| | | | |
|As at 1 July 2005 | 1,795,767| | 892,437|
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
|Shares issued | 1,087,797| | 903,330|
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
|As at 30 June 2006 | 2,883,564| | 1,795,767|
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
| | | | |
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
During the year 8,152,256 ordinary shares of 0.5p each were issued at 1.5p and
2.0p pursuant to the exercise of share warrants.
In addition, the following issues of new shares for cash in the Company took
place:
1. A total of 62,315,400 new shares were issued at 1.0p each on 6 January 2006.
2. A total of 147,091,288 new shares were issued at 1.0p each on 27 April 2006.
The movements in the share capital and the warrants are summarised below:
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
| | Number of| | Number of|
| | shares| | warrants|
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
| | | | |
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
|Opening balance at 1 July 2005 | 359,153,826| | 40,531,178|
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
|Shares issued for cash | 209,406,688| | -|
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
|Share warrants conversion | 8,152,256| |(8,152,256)|
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
|Share warrants issued | -| | 10,000,000|
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
| | 576,712,770| | 42,378,922|
| | | | |
|At 30 June 2006 | | | |
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
7. Statement of movements on reserves
Movements in the share premium, merger reserve, other reserve and profit and
loss account during the year were as follows:
Share Merger Other Profit
premium reserve reserve and loss
At 1 July 2005 5,541,400 212,023 - (6,118,653)
Issue of shares 1,056,871 - - -
Share based payment - - 56,483 -
Retained losses - - - (1,659,340)
Exchange differences - - - 30,015
6,598,271 212,023 56,483 (7,747,978)
At 30 June 2006
The merger reserve arose a result of acquisition of Wildlook Enterprises Pty
Limited for a share for share exchange and represents the difference between the
fair value of the consideration given for the shares and warrants issued and the
nominal value of those instruments.
8. Reconciliation of movements in shareholders' funds - equity only
2006 2005
Loss for the period (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
Dividends - - -
(1,639,340) (1,464,305)
Issue of new shares for cash (net of expenses) 2,144,668 2,079,180
Issue of new shares for non cash - 270,000
Issue of share warrants for non cash - 32,023
FRS 20 share warrants charge 56,483 -
Currency translation differences on foreign currency 30,015 (51,477)
operations
571,826 865,421
Opening shareholders' funds 1,430,537 565,116
Closing shareholders' funds 2,002,363 1,430,537
9. Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash outflow from operating
activities
2006 2005
Group operating loss before interest (1,668,351) 1,475,618)
Impairment of exploration expenditure and goodwill 760,794 837,760
Increase in debtors (47,308) (749)
Decrease/(increase) in creditors 141,447 (219,349)
Effect of foreign exchange rates 30,015 (51,477)
Depreciation 27,298 2,850
FRS20 share warrants charge 56,483 - -
National insurance charge on share warrants 7,347 -
Net cash outflow from operating activities (692,275) (906,583)
10. Analysis of changes in net funds
2005 Cash flows 2006
Cash at bank and in hand 773,175 (221,452) 551,723
11. Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds
2006 2005
(Decrease)/increase in cash (221,452) 85,776
Movement in net funds (221,452) 85,776
Net funds at 1 July 2005 773,175 687,399
Net funds at 30 June 2006 551,723 773,175
Post balance sheet events
i) The Company issued 129,242,760 new shares and raised a total cash sum of
1,405,399 as follows:
112,838,415 shares were issued at 1.1p on 7 July 2006.
40,700 shares were issued at 2p on 13 July 2006.
16,363,645 shares were issued at 1p on 4 August 2006.
ii) The parties to the agreement between the Company and Kappa Resources
Colombia Limited ('Kappa'), its joint venture partner in Colombia entered into
in April 2005, have agreed to amend the agreement following two meetings in
Colombia on 6 and 7 December 2006. The original agreement was in respect of the
Company meeting the terms of its farm-in-obligations in the Las Quinchas
farm-in.
The agreement has been amended as follows:
On satisfactory completion of the work programme commitments (comprising
farm-in-obligations) as set out below, the Company will acquire the right to
exercise its option to earn a 50 percent non-operated equity interest from Kappa
in the 249,000 acre Las Quinchas Association Contract located in the Middle
Magdalena Valley of Colombia. This is subject to approval from Ecopetrol, the
national oil company of Colombia.
The commitments, including that paid prior to the meetings on 6 and 7 December
2006, are:
Cash payment of US $1m on 28 September 2006.
Cash payment of US $0.592m on 11 December 2006.
Cash payment of US $1.022m on 7 January 2007
The two payments as set out in (a) and (b) above were made at their due dates.
iii) In September 2006 the Company entered into an arrangement with Gemini Oil &
Gas Fund II, LP ('Gemini') whereby Gemini is to fund up to US $4.27m in respect
of the drilling of the Company's 49/8c-4 well in the Monterey Gas Field of the
Southern Gas Basin in the North Sea. The loan will be without recourse in return
for an entitlement for Gemini to receive interest and principal payments based
on the Company's share of future revenues from Monterey Gas Field.
Note:
The financial information in this announcement has been derived from the
Company's statutory accounts for the year ended 30 June 2006, which were
approved by the Directors on 21 December 2006 and on which the auditors have
given an unqualified opinion. The financial information set out in this
announcement does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of
section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. Statutory accounts for the year ended 30
June 2005 will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies in accordance with
section 242 of the Companies Act 1985. The financial information for the year
ended 30 June 2005 is derived from the Company's statutory accounts, which have
been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and on which the auditors gave an
unqualified opinion.
Black Rock's Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2006 is being
posted to shareholders on or before Friday 29 December 2006. A copy of the
Annual Report can be obtained by sending a request to the Company at Davidson
House, Forbury Square, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3EU, telephone number: 011 8900
1350.
mcmahons
- 27 Dec 2006 11:59
- 897 of 1049
Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
27 December 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 December 2006
Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 30 JUNE 2006
Black Rock Oil & Gas plc ('Black Rock' or 'the Company'; stock code: BLR), the
UK-based exploration company, announces its preliminary results for the year
ended 30 June 2006.
Highlights:
Active appraisal and development programme; focus on Colombia and North
Sea
Positive results from the Arce Field in Colombia
Steam injection commenced on Arce wells, estimated reserves above 5m
barrels
North Sea Monterey field development options being reviewed
2.1m raised in period; further 1.4m post period
Board restructured
Commenting on the results, Dr. John Cubitt, Managing Director, stated:
'The 2005/6 financial year has been a period of significant change for Black
Rock Oil & Gas PLC. We have initiated an active appraisal and development
programme for both the Colombia and North Sea interests, where we have made
significant finds. In Colombia steam injection has begun and the operator is
reviewing the development options for Monterey.'
###
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Black Rock has holdings in the North Sea, Celtic Sea and Colombia. In the North
Sea Black Rock has a 15% interest in Blocks 49/8c and 49/9d, operated by
Wintershall. The Monterey Field was originally drilled in 1989, gas flowed and
it is estimated to contain 165 BCF of gas.
The Association Contracts in Colombia are held in conjunction with a joint
venture partner, Kappa Resources Colombia Limited ('Kappa'). As announced in
April 2005, the Company acquired, subject to certain farm-in obligations and
approval by Ecopetrol, a 50 per cent, non-operated equity interest from Kappa in
the 249,000 acre Las Quinchas Association Contract located in the prolific
Middle Magdalena Valley of Colombia. The contract contains three known fields,
Arce, Baul and Bukhara. The Company anticipates that the Arce Oil Field,
estimated to contain gross recoverable oil reserves of 5 million barrels, could
be in commercial production during 2007. In addition, the Company has a 50%
holding in the Alhucema Association Contract where initially seismic acquisition
will be undertaken this year.
Qualified Person
Dr John Cubitt (a Director of the Company) has been involved in the oil and gas
production industry for more than 26 years. Dr John Cubitt is a registered
Chartered Geologist (CGeol) and has a BSc and PhD in geology. He has compiled,
read and approved the technical disclosure in this regulatory announcement.
For further information, please contact:
Black Rock Oil & Gas plc
Dr. John Cubitt, Managing Director 01189 001350
Peter Kitson, Finance Director
www.blackrockoilandgasplc.com
Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nominated Adviser)
Roland Cornish, Chairman 0207 628 3396
Bankside Consultants
Michael Padley/Susan Scott 020 7367 8888
07798 863690
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
During the last Financial Year, Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC (BLR) has continued to
capitalise on the previous year's changes. There has been an active appraisal
and development programme during 2006, for both the Colombia and North Sea
interests. Our interests in Ireland and Australia are in the process of being
disposed of. This will allow us to focus on Colombia and the North Sea, which
the Board believe offer better prospects.
There have been a number of changes to the Board over the last the year. I
became Chairman in August 2005. Dr John Cubitt was appointed in an executive
role as Technical Director, in September 2005 before becoming Managing Director
in October 2006 following Ivan Burgess' resignation and Peter Kitson was
appointed Finance Director in October 2006. The Board would like to thank those
members of the Board who have left both during and after the Financial Year for
their hard work in helping turn the Company around, and we welcome those who
have been appointed to build on the progress made.
During the year, the Company raised in aggregate 2,144,668 by the issue of
217,558,944 shares. Since the year end, it raised a further 1,405,399 by the
issue of 129,242,760 shares. These funds were used primarily to fund our
Colombian and UK oil and gas appraisal projects.
The management aim of the Board remains, to acquire, explore, and appraise high
potential in the established core regions, and to continue to strive for near
term production and build Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC on a solid financial base.
The Directors are determined to identify and capitalise on new drilling
potential, and consolidate current worthwhile projects, and, where necessary,
break away from unrewarding projects.
I would like to thank the management team for all their hard work that has
ensured that Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC is in the good position it is at the end
of this Financial Year. I look forward to working with the new team to
capitalize on this in the coming year.
Communication is an important issue for all shareholders. As such, Black Rock
Oil & Gas PLC will endeavour to constantly improve accuracy and timeliness of
information through the web site (
www.blackrockoilandgasplc.com
) and through
various wire services, including the London Stock Exchange.
A.B. Baldry 27 December 2006
Chairman
Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
MANAGING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The 2005/6 financial year has been a year of significant change for Black Rock
Oil & Gas PLC which currently has a bipolar focus with appraisal and near
production opportunities in the UK Southern North Sea and Colombia.
Colombia
In Colombia, Black Rock has an involvement with two licenses, the Las Quinchas
Association Contract and more recently the Alhucema E&P Contract. In the Las
Quinchas Contract, Black Rock is actively pursuing its obligations under the
farm-in contract signed with Kappa in April 2005 in which it agreed to fund
certain exploration drilling activities in order to earn a right to obtain,
subject to Ecopetrol's approval, a 50% interest in the Block.
Within the Las Quinchas Association contract, there have been positive results
from the Arce Field project during the financial year. Testing of the Arce 3
appraisal well commenced in August 2005 and was drilled to a total depth of
2,936 feet, encountering the reservoir objective 80 feet higher than had been
expected. The well produced oil at rates of between 25 and 36 barrels per day
using a beam pump with a stroke length of 102 inches and a rate of 2 strokes per
minute. The oil had an API gravity of 13.5 degrees.
The Arce 4 appraisal well drilled in June 2006 has also been a success, with oil
flowing at the rate of 30.5 barrels per day at standard conditions. The well has
been drilled to a total depth of 3,073 feet and intersected a gross 300 foot oil
section. Subsequently the well underwent testing and analysis of the oil
indicated that, while classified as heavy with a gravity of 16-17 degrees API,
it is liquid at room temperature and pressure.
On completion of operations at Arce 4, the drilling rig was used to re-complete
the gravel pack on Arce 2.
Our operator and joint venture partner, Kappa Resources Colombia Limited,
estimates that the mean recoverable reserves of the field have increased
significantly to above 10 million barrels following recent seismic
reinterpretation and mapping. In addition, flow rates are expected to increase
by up to 3-5 times once we have steam stimulated the field. As stated in last
year's annual report, steam injection and production is now a proven technique
used in Colombia to increase oil flow by lowering the oil viscosity and is
successfully being used for production in the adjacent fields.
A pilot steam injection project, utilizing the Arce 2, 3 and 4 wells, was also
initiated during the year. Equipment was ordered from California in early 2006
but as a result of delays in the delivery of the steam injection unit,
installation and testing commenced only in October 2006. The pad for the tanks,
pipes and steam injection equipment was prepared during Q3 2006. Long-term
testing operations are now underway and are expected to last until Q2 2007.
After cold flow production from the wells to create some void space, steam is
sequentially injected into each well for a period of 1-2 weeks, followed by a
soak period of 1-2 weeks whilst the reservoir heats up. Each well is then put
into production for the remainder of a 3-month test cycle. The steam injection
test will probably involve a minimum of 2 cycles for a total test lasting
approximately 6 months.
The dispute with the Company's Colombian joint venture partner, Kappa Resources
Colombia Limited ('Kappa'), was successfully resolved after the year end
following two days of meetings in Colombia. A disputed default notice issued by
Kappa was withdrawn and Black Rock agreed to make a payment of approximately
US$600,000 in December 2006 and a further payment of approximately US$ 1,000,000
in January 2007 to Kappa to fulfil it's obligations in the Las Quinchas farm-in.
North Sea
Within Black Rock's second core area, the UK Southern North Sea, Black Rock has
a 15% interest in Blocks 49/8c and 49/9d, operated by Wintershall Noordzee. The
Monterey Gas Field is located in Block 49/8c and was estimated by Carrizo (based
on analysis then provided by the field operator, Wintershall Noordzee) to
contain 165 billion cubic feet of gas reserves although no formal resource or
reserve has yet been prepared under any of the accepted standards such as the
SPE or CIM.
Discovered in 1989, the field is located approximately 15 kilometres west of the
Windermere gas platform and south of the Schooner and Ketch gas fields. The
water depth in this location is about 35 metres. After the year end funding for
up to US$4.274 million (approximately 2.4 million) in respect of the Monterey
49/8c-4 was to be provided by Gemini Oil & Gas Fund II, L.P. ('Gemini') without
recourse in return for an entitlement for Gemini to receive interest and
principal repayments based on Black Rock's share of future revenues from the
Monterey Gas Field. Gemini will therefore receive no repayment of the funds
provided until the Monterey Field is taken into production with the Company's
cash flow position being further hedged by the Gemini payments being capped at
33% of Black Rock's gross revenue less its share of operating costs in any
month.
Testing of the Monterey appraisal well was completed in November 2006. The well
flowed natural gas (principally methane, ethane and propane) from several
perforated intervals in the Carboniferous reservoir section during the well test
period, at approximately 850,000 cubic feet/day through a 2 inch choke. Observed
flow rates might have been impeded by relatively low reservoir quality and
reservoir damage within the well. In common with many vertical appraisal wells
in the Southern North Sea, the gas flow rates were less than can be expected
from a horizontal development well. The drill stem testing results indicated
reasonable reservoir permeability and pressure in intervals of the tested
reservoir, while other intervals were tighter.
The field operator is preparing a series of development options put to the Joint
venture Partners. Amongst the options being considered is to sidetrack the
appraisal well to the optimum reservoir interval and then complete the well as a
horizontal producer. Typically, such wells will have horizontal sections of 500m
or more in order to obtain commercial rates and the well may also require
hydraulic fracturing. If developed, the field operator intends to
sub-sea-complete and the gas will be piped to the nearby Markham Gas Field and
from there to Netherlands.
Other interests
Black Rock has proactively rationalized it's portfolio of interests and risk
exposure in the UK by allowing licence P1140 (Black Rock interest 40%) in the
Southern North Sea to expire in September 2005. This follows a detailed seismic
reprocessing and interpretation project that found no significant structural
closure within the Rotliegendes target level within the Block. In addition,
Black Rock recognized that the costs associated with our interests in licence
P1152 (20%) had become unsupportable with the rapid rise in drilling rig day
rates and were therefore re-assigned to the Joint Ventures.
In terms of the UK onshore non-core area, the Sandhills 2Z well on the Isle of
Wight was completed, and reached a total depth of 4,960 feet. Black Rock Oil &
Gas PLC had only a 5% carried interest in this project. Wireline logs evaluation
identified that there was insufficient quantities of movable hydrocarbons, and
it has since been plugged and abandoned. Due to its minimal interest in this
project, this well had limited impact on the activities of Black Rock Oil & Gas
PLC.
As identified in the 2005 Annual Report, longer term projects that do not meet
expectations will be pruned rather than consume vital funds and management time.
As such, Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC did not renew the expiring option in Ireland
during the financial year, and will not renew the three remaining Irish options
due to expire in October 2006. Final reports are in the process of being
generated for submission to the Irish Authorities. Two licences in Australia
have also been disposed of, and the intention is to dispose of the remaining
two.
In December 2005, Advent Energy Ltd., an independent Australian oil and gas
exploration company, acquired Black Rock Oil & Gas's 8.3% interest in licence
EP-325, Offshore Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia. Under the terms of the
agreement, Advent Energy Ltd will pay Black Rock a 0.8% royalty on any sales of
hydrocarbons from EP-325, and will assume responsibility for all future cash
calls relating to EP-325 and any successive renewals, permits or licences. This
will ensure that management time and financial resources are focused on core
Columbian and North Sea projects, while enabling participation in any
exploration success on EP-325.
At the present time, Black Rock is undertaking a full review of the structure of
and risks associated with its portfolio of assets and it is recognized that some
modifications to the portfolio may be required in 2006/7 to increase our breadth
of opportunities and reduce our exposure to financial risk.
J.M. Cubitt 27 December 2006
Managing Director
Black Rock Oil & Gas PLC
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 30 JUNE 2006
2006 2005
Notes
Group turnover 2 - -
Cost of sales - -
_________ _________
Gross profit - -
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses
before
impairment of exploration
expenditure and goodwill (907,557) (637,858)
Impairment of exploration
expenditure and goodwill
(760,794) (837,760)
(1,668,351) (1,475,618)
Group operating loss (1,668,351) (1,475,618)
(comprising total
administrative expenses)
Interest receivable 9,011 11,313
Loss on ordinary (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
activities before
taxation
Taxation 4 - -
Loss on ordinary
activities
after taxation (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
Retained loss for the (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
year
Loss per share
Basic 3 (0.40p) (0.53p)
STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
FOR THE YEAR-ENDED 30 JUNE 2006
2006 2005
Retained loss for the year (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
Exchange differences on retranslation of 30,015 (51,477)
net assets of foreign currency operations
Total gains and losses recognised for the (1,629,325) (1,515,782)
year
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2006
2006 2005
Notes
Fixed assets
Intangible assets 5 1,576,740 675,964
Tangible assets - 6,012
1,576,740 681,976
Current assets
Debtors 62,340 15,032
Cash at bank and in hand 551,723 773,175
614,063 788,207
Creditors: Amounts (181,093) (39,646)
falling due within one
year
Net current assets 432,970 748,561
Total assets less 2,009,710 1,430,537
current liabilities
Provision for (7,347) -
liabilities and charges
Net assets 2,002,363 1,430,537
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 6 2,883,564 1,795,767
Share premium account 7 6,598,271 5,541,400
Merger reserve 7 212,023 212,023
Other reserve 7 56,483 -
Profit and loss account 7 (7,747,978) (6,118,653)
Shareholders' funds 2,002,363 1,430,537
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2006
2006 2005
Notes
Net cash outflow from 9 (692,275) (906,583)
operating activities
Returns on investments
and Servicing of
finance
Investment income 9,011 11,313
(683,264) (895,270)
Acquisitions and
disposals
Net funds used for (1,661,570) (1,089,272)
investing in
exploration
Acquisition of (21,286) (8,862)
tangible fixed assets
Net cash outflow from (1,682,856) (1,098,134)
acquisitions
Net cash outflow (2,366,120) (1,993,404)
before Financing
Financing
Proceeds from issue of 2,217,311 2,139,492
share
Issue costs (72,643) (60,312)
Cash inflow from 2,144,668 2,079,180
financing
(Decrease)/increase in 10 (221,452) 85,776
cash
Notes to the Financial Information
1. Basis of preparation and going concern
The financial information has been prepared in accordance with the historical
cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the
Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting for Oil and Gas Exploration,
Development, Production and Decommissioning Activities'.
The financial information contained in this report does not constitute full
statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 240 of the Companies Act 1985.
The figures are extracted from the audited full financial statements for the
year ended 30 June 2006 which will be filed with the Registrar of Companies in
due course.
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis as, in
the opinion of the Directors, at the time of approving the financial statements,
there is a reasonable expectation that the Group will continue in operational
existence for the foreseeable future. In forming this opinion, the Directors
have taken account of the following facts and assumptions:
At 30 June 2006, the Group had a cash balance of 551,723.
As set out in the post balance sheet events note (note 12) to the financial
information, the Company, since the year end, has raised 1,405,399 from new
issue of shares. Also since the year end, the Group has spent US $1.592 million
(877,000) to meet the first two tranches of its Colombian commitments. This and
taking into account the Group's net cash outflow from its operating activities
since the year end, the Company may not be able to meet the final tranche of its
Colombian commitment of US $1.022 million (563,000) payable in January 2007
unless it is able to raise new funds of between 550,000 to 600,000 through a
successful placing of new shares or is able to arrange a bank loan facility to
cover such an amount.
The Directors, based on their discussion with the Company's brokers, believe
that there have been sufficient interests expressed by prospective investors in
the Company's interest in the Colombian project, which they consider to be of
substantial value because of its potential for significant commercial oil
reserves. This, in their view, should result in a successful placing of shares
or the arrangement of the necessary bank loan within the required time frame.
The Directors therefore believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the
financial statements on a going concern basis.
2. Turnover
At the end of the financial year, the Group had not commenced commercial
production from its exploration sites and therefore had no turnover in the
period.
3. Earnings per share
The loss per ordinary share of 0.40p (2005: 0.53p) is based on the loss for the
financial year of 1,659,340 (2005: 1,464,305) and 417,621,226 ordinary shares
(2005: 277,146,871), being the average number of shares in issue for the year.
No diluted loss per ordinary share has been disclosed because the conversion of
share warrants would decrease the net loss per share.
4. Taxation
2006 2005
Current Tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the year - -
- -
Factors affecting tax charge for period
Loss on ordinary activities before tax (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
Tax on loss on ordinary activities at the
standard rate of UK corporation tax of 30% (2005: (497,802) (439,291)
30%)
Effects of:
Expensed not deductible for tax purposes 76,108 271,837
Depreciation 7,631 -
Capital allowances - -
Tax losses 408,271 173,243
Other tax adjustments 5,792 (5,789)
Total current tax charge - -
5. Intangible assets - Group
The movements during the year were as follows:
Exploration Goodwill Total
and
appraisal
expenditure
Cost 1,571,937 503,397 2,075,334
At 1 July 2005
Additions 1,661,570 - 1,661,570
Relinquished interest in (1,108,163) - (1,108,163)
projects
2,125,344 503,397 2,628,741
At 30 June 2006
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 July 2005 (1,067,793) (331,577) (1,399,370)
Impairment for the year (588,974) (171,820) (760,794)
Relinquished interest in 1,108,163 - 1,108,163
projects
At 30 June 2006 (548,604) (503,397) (1,052,001)
Net book value
At 30 June 2006 1,576,740 - 1,576,740
At 30 June 2005 504,144 171,820 675,964
Impairment for the year includes the remaining book values written off in
connection with the acquisition of Wildlook Enterprises Pty Ltd, the company
acquired from the Company's former managing director, Ivan Burgess in September
2004. These are in respect of:
2006 2005
Exploration and appraisal expenditure 39,140 -
Goodwill 171,820 114,546
210,960 114,546
The book value of the exploration and appraisal expenditure can be analysed in
the following geographical areas:
2006 2005
Australia - 39,140
Europe 89,202 169,194
South America 1,487,538 295,810
1,576,740 504,144
6. Share capital
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
|Authorised | 2006| | 2005|
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
|1,600,000 ordinary shares of 0.5p each | 8,000,000| | 2,000,000|
| | | | |
|(2005: 400,000,000 ordinary shares of 0.5p each)| | | |
|1,000,000 | | | |
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
|Allotted, called up and fully paid | | | |
| | | | |
|As at 1 July 2005 | 1,795,767| | 892,437|
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
|Shares issued | 1,087,797| | 903,330|
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
|As at 30 June 2006 | 2,883,564| | 1,795,767|
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
| | | | |
+------------------------------------------------+-----------+---+----------+
During the year 8,152,256 ordinary shares of 0.5p each were issued at 1.5p and
2.0p pursuant to the exercise of share warrants.
In addition, the following issues of new shares for cash in the Company took
place:
1. A total of 62,315,400 new shares were issued at 1.0p each on 6 January 2006.
2. A total of 147,091,288 new shares were issued at 1.0p each on 27 April 2006.
The movements in the share capital and the warrants are summarised below:
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
| | Number of| | Number of|
| | shares| | warrants|
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
| | | | |
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
|Opening balance at 1 July 2005 | 359,153,826| | 40,531,178|
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
|Shares issued for cash | 209,406,688| | -|
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
|Share warrants conversion | 8,152,256| |(8,152,256)|
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
|Share warrants issued | -| | 10,000,000|
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
| | 576,712,770| | 42,378,922|
| | | | |
|At 30 June 2006 | | | |
+----------------------------------------------+------------+---+-----------+
7. Statement of movements on reserves
Movements in the share premium, merger reserve, other reserve and profit and
loss account during the year were as follows:
Share Merger Other Profit
premium reserve reserve and loss
At 1 July 2005 5,541,400 212,023 - (6,118,653)
Issue of shares 1,056,871 - - -
Share based payment - - 56,483 -
Retained losses - - - (1,659,340)
Exchange differences - - - 30,015
6,598,271 212,023 56,483 (7,747,978)
At 30 June 2006
The merger reserve arose a result of acquisition of Wildlook Enterprises Pty
Limited for a share for share exchange and represents the difference between the
fair value of the consideration given for the shares and warrants issued and the
nominal value of those instruments.
8. Reconciliation of movements in shareholders' funds - equity only
2006 2005
Loss for the period (1,659,340) (1,464,305)
Dividends - - -
(1,639,340) (1,464,305)
Issue of new shares for cash (net of expenses) 2,144,668 2,079,180
Issue of new shares for non cash - 270,000
Issue of share warrants for non cash - 32,023
FRS 20 share warrants charge 56,483 -
Currency translation differences on foreign currency 30,015 (51,477)
operations
571,826 865,421
Opening shareholders' funds 1,430,537 565,116
Closing shareholders' funds 2,002,363 1,430,537
9. Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash outflow from operating
activities
2006 2005
Group operating loss before interest (1,668,351) 1,475,618)
Impairment of exploration expenditure and goodwill 760,794 837,760
Increase in debtors (47,308) (749)
Decrease/(increase) in creditors 141,447 (219,349)
Effect of foreign exchange rates 30,015 (51,477)
Depreciation 27,298 2,850
FRS20 share warrants charge 56,483 - -
National insurance charge on share warrants 7,347 -
Net cash outflow from operating activities (692,275) (906,583)
10. Analysis of changes in net funds
2005 Cash flows 2006
Cash at bank and in hand 773,175 (221,452) 551,723
11. Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds
2006 2005
(Decrease)/increase in cash (221,452) 85,776
Movement in net funds (221,452) 85,776
Net funds at 1 July 2005 773,175 687,399
Net funds at 30 June 2006 551,723 773,175
Post balance sheet events
i) The Company issued 129,242,760 new shares and raised a total cash sum of
1,405,399 as follows:
112,838,415 shares were issued at 1.1p on 7 July 2006.
40,700 shares were issued at 2p on 13 July 2006.
16,363,645 shares were issued at 1p on 4 August 2006.
ii) The parties to the agreement between the Company and Kappa Resources
Colombia Limited ('Kappa'), its joint venture partner in Colombia entered into
in April 2005, have agreed to amend the agreement following two meetings in
Colombia on 6 and 7 December 2006. The original agreement was in respect of the
Company meeting the terms of its farm-in-obligations in the Las Quinchas
farm-in.
The agreement has been amended as follows:
On satisfactory completion of the work programme commitments (comprising
farm-in-obligations) as set out below, the Company will acquire the right to
exercise its option to earn a 50 percent non-operated equity interest from Kappa
in the 249,000 acre Las Quinchas Association Contract located in the Middle
Magdalena Valley of Colombia. This is subject to approval from Ecopetrol, the
national oil company of Colombia.
The commitments, including that paid prior to the meetings on 6 and 7 December
2006, are:
Cash payment of US $1m on 28 September 2006.
Cash payment of US $0.592m on 11 December 2006.
Cash payment of US $1.022m on 7 January 2007
The two payments as set out in (a) and (b) above were made at their due dates.
iii) In September 2006 the Company entered into an arrangement with Gemini Oil &
Gas Fund II, LP ('Gemini') whereby Gemini is to fund up to US $4.27m in respect
of the drilling of the Company's 49/8c-4 well in the Monterey Gas Field of the
Southern Gas Basin in the North Sea. The loan will be without recourse in return
for an entitlement for Gemini to receive interest and principal payments based
on the Company's share of future revenues from Monterey Gas Field.
Note:
The financial information in this announcement has been derived from the
Company's statutory accounts for the year ended 30 June 2006, which were
approved by the Directors on 21 December 2006 and on which the auditors have
given an unqualified opinion. The financial information set out in this
announcement does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of
section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. Statutory accounts for the year ended 30
June 2005 will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies in accordance with
section 242 of the Companies Act 1985. The financial information for the year
ended 30 June 2005 is derived from the Company's statutory accounts, which have
been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and on which the auditors gave an
unqualified opinion.
Black Rock's Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2006 is being
posted to shareholders on or before Friday 29 December 2006. A copy of the
Annual Report can be obtained by sending a request to the Company at Davidson
House, Forbury Square, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3EU, telephone number: 011 8900
1350.
gilbertD1
- 27 Dec 2006 16:14
- 898 of 1049
Alternatively, you could just post a link......
BLR Preliminary results
moneyman
- 27 Dec 2006 17:44
- 899 of 1049
LOL some good positives in that report with increased estimates for Colombia and also positive talk regarding the continuation of Monterey.
Happy holding and accumulating.
laurie squash
- 27 Dec 2006 17:56
- 900 of 1049
Good plan gilbertD1!
Thought they may have been further advanced on their next steps but generally positive. IMO!