STRATEGY

•FOGL seeks to add shareholder value by pursuing an aggressive exploration programme in its licences to the south and east of the Falkland Islands. Exploration drilling will continue in the deep water areas of FOGL’s licences in the first half of 2012. If successful, this drilling could lead to the development of a new hydrocarbon province in the South Atlantic.

Next Phase of drilling

In the first half of 2012 FOGL is planning to drill two wells in the deep water area of its licences.
FOGL has contracted the Leiv Eiriksson rig to undertake this drilling programme. The rig is due to arrive in the Falklands in early 2012 when it will initially drill two wells for Borders and Southern Plc (B&S), before commencing the FOGL drilling programme. The B&S wells are to be drilled on the Darwin and Stebbing prospects. The results of these wells will be of interest to FOGL, because we have similar plays and prospects within the southern part of our licence area.

The first well to be drilled in the FOGL programme will be on the Loligo prospect. A number of options exist for the second well, including potentially a well on Scotia, a prospect within the Mid Cretaceous Fan Play. The final decision on which prospect will be targeted by the second well will be guided by the results from Loligo.

Funding

As at 7 September 2011 FOGL's available funds, including the BHP Billiton settlement, were $150.8 million. The Company is debt free.


2012 Drilling Programme

The Leiv Eiriksson a harsh environment rig has been drilling wells offshore Greenland for Cairn Energy. That campaign is expected to finish by the end of November 2011 after which the rig will head south to the Falkland Islands. The rig will first drill two wells (about 90 days drilling) for Borders and Southern Plc (B&S) before moving on to the FOGL programme. The transit time from Greenland is expected to be approximately 60 days.

A great deal of work has gone into the planning of the FOGL drilling campaign and over the preceding years a large amount of data has had to be collected to so that the drilling can take place.

Seismic data was acquired from 2004 to 2007 and again in 2011, CSEM in 2007, site surveys in 2009 and 2011 and metocean data, from permanent current meters, in 2009/10. Well planning essentially started in 2009 with the drilling of three, 200m deep, geotechnical boreholes. This data helped with the planning of the shallow section of the Toroa well (FI 61/05-1) and has been extensively used in the planning of the deep water programme.

The first well in the FOGL programme will be on the giant Loligo prospect. A second well will also be drilled by FOGL using the Leiv Eiriksson and site surveys have been acquired over the following prospects: The Nimrod Complex and the Vinson prospect in the Tertiary Channel Play, the Scotia or Hero prospects in the Mid Cretaceous Fan Play and the Inflexible or Endeavour prospect in the Springhill Sandstone Play. Options that are currently being considered depend upon the results of the first well on Loligo. The final play in the FOGL acreage is in the Fold Belt in the south west of the FOGL acreage. This play is being tested by B&S at their Stebbing prospect. Similar features exist within the FOGL acreage and the results of the well will be closely monitored. In addition the B&S, Darwin well is targeting a tilted fault block which again shows great similarities with several prospects in the FOGL portfolio (Inflexible, Thulla etc.). Depending on the results of Darwin FOGL may consider a well on Inflexible as the second well in the programme.

FOGL’s main focus is on the two younger plays, the Tertiary Channel and the Mid Cretaceous Fan play. FOGL has been working on the Mid Cretaceous play for some time but it was only in late 2009, when the seismic data had been fully reprocessed, that it became clear that this major new play was viable. The play is analogous to the ones being successfully targeted in West Africa (the Tullow Jubilee field in Ghana and other discoveries along that margin) and the general geology, depositional setting and even the AVO response (Class II response over Scotia and Hero) are remarkably similar. The two main prospects, Scotia and Hero, both contain prospective resources in excess of 1 billion bbls. One of the key features that makes this play so attractive is that the reservoir sands sit directly above the mature Aptian oil source rocks which were sampled in the DSDP wells to the East of the FOGL acreage.

2012 DRLLING TARGET LOLIGO

The shallowest target alone covers an area of over 600sqkm. The Loligo prospect was first mapped in 2006 and has been re-mapped and re analysed several times since then. It is a large stratigraphic trap which is supported by a very consistent Class III AVO response on the seismic data. It is an ‘easy to map’ anomaly which stands out clearly above the background seismic responses when compared to the entire basin. In addition, it sits directly above an old high which used to separate the Southern basin (Fitzroy sub-basin) from the Northern basin (Volunteer sub-basin). This old high seems to be acting as a focus for hydrocarbon migration from deeply buried source rocks in each of the sub basins.

Beneath the southern part of Loligo several other prospects within the Tertiary Channel play, overlap and may be penetrated by one carefully located well. The deeper prospects (each covering an area similar to Loligo) have been called Trigg and the Three Bears. Together these prospects are called the Loligo Complex. The prospective resources (recoverable oil) associated with the Loligo complex, are in excess of 4 billion bbls of oil or over 25tcf of gas.




FOGL is focused exclusively on offshore oil and gas exploration in the Falkland Islands.

We are pursuing an aggressive exploration programme that could lead to the development of a new petroleum province in the South Atlantic. The joint venture operations have now moved into the drilling phase.
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Most prospects in 2,000 – 4,500 feet water depth (610 – 1372m)

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Target horizons: 6,000 – 13,000 feet below sea bed lever (1829 – 3962m)

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Falklands weather is similar to West of Shetland

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Remote location but there were no major issues during 1998 drilling campaign

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Anchored semi-submersible or drillship for exploration drilling

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Tried and tested technology for developments



Falkland Oil and Gas Limited Licence area.




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Interesting week ahead :)

18 Sept

LOCAL DEVELOPMENTS:



There is a positive buzz in the Falklands and the visit of Oil Company representatives is seen as a very important event for Falklands businesses. The representatives will be giving presentations at the Chamber of Commerce and there will be an opportunity to chat with them about a variety of options. It is expected that the Falklands will see an exploration rig sooner rather than later.

Smiler O,

When I read reports direct from any Falkland Island Officials, the main thing that strikes me is the lack of political speak. They don't prevaricate as our officials would. Most reports appear to be direct and straightforward, so when it says, "It is expected that the Falklands will see an exploration rig sooner rather than later", the sooner bit is the bit I like.

Yes greekman, I think its just a matter of time :)

Which oil company representatives, anybody know?

This might be relevant:

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Rockhopper Exploration PLC said it has agreed to relinquish 50 pct of the licences PL023 and PL024 to the Falkland Islands Government, as was anticipated when the licences were granted in Nov 2004.

When the relinquishment takes effect in November, it will successfully retain all the leads and prospects that have been identified during the technical evaluation, the oil and gas explorer said.

The company also said Phase 2 of the licence is for three years starting Nov 2007, during which time it is committed to drilling a single well between both licences.

'Ernest is a high quality prospect with the chance of finding hydrocarbons set at 40 pct,' said managing director, Sam Moody.

Astrolac1,

The latest Falklands Newsletter states that representatives of the 5 license holders will be attending. The same newsletter lists these as Desire, RockHopper Explorations, Southern and Boarders, FOGL and Argos Resources.
No doubt the Majors are either waiting in the wings, or as none license holders are not willing to be as yet in the public eye.
This appears to follow the trend where in this present world political climate, the majors only step in once the groundwork has been completed.
If results from test wells are good, I cant see any major not wanting to join in.

http://www.sartma.com/art.php?artid=4537&skip=1

Falklands Await Joint Oil Operators Meeting


By J. Brock (FINN)


A joint Oil Operators meeting will be held in the Falklands between Saturday 29 September and Saturday 6 October 2007


Participants attending are: from Desire Petroleum, Dr. Colin Phipps Chairman, Dr. Ian Duncan Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Stephen Phipps Non Executive Director, from Mr. Lewis Clifton OBE Non Executive Director, from Rockhopper Exploration, Mr. Sam Moody Managing Director, Mr. Dave Bodecott Exploration Manager, from Argos Resources, Mr. John Hogan Chief Executive, Mr. Drew Irvine Director, from Falkland Oil & Gas Ltd, Mr. Tim Bushell Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Stephen Luxton Resident Representative, from Borders & Southern Petroleum, Dr. Howard Obee Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bruce Farrer Business Development Manager, from British Geological Survey, Dr. Phil Richards FIG Offshore Consultant, from RPS Energy, Mr. Jon Perry Environmental Manager, from FIG, Mrs. Phyl Rendell Director of Minerals & Agriculture, Cllr. Andrea Clausen plus others as appropriate


On Saturday 29 September, the oil reps will arrive via Lan and transported to Stanley. The programme begins on Sunday 30 September, when the group will participate in an organised field trip. Another organised field trip will take place on Monday. From 8.00am-5.00pm on Tuesday the oil reps will have individual Company meetings with FIG. The big event on Wednesday 3 October from 8.30am-5.00pm is a Joint Oil Operators & Government Officials Meeting. A Briefing at MPA is scheduled for Thursday 4 October between 10.30am-1.00pm. From 2.00-4.00pm Individual Company meetings with FIG as required will be held and from 5.00-6.00pm there will be a Public Meeting in Court & Council Chambers



Friday 5 October will be a very busy day with a 9.00-10.30am Operators briefing with Councillors. Then from 10.30am-12.00 there will be another briefing with Heads of FIG Departments meeting with OperatorsFrom12.00-1.30pm there will be a Q & A Session followed by lunch at Chamber of Commerce. Then from 2.00-2.50pm Dr. Ian Duncan & Mr Jon Perry to talk to Community School children Years 10 & 11, followed by 2.30-3.30pm when Dr. Phil Richards to talk to Infant/Junior School children Year 5 & 6. From 3.30-4.30pm Operators will be meeting with Falklands Conservation.



After a very busy week, the Oil Company reps will depart the Islands via the weekly Lan Flight.

Falkland Oil and Gas Limited
24 September 2007



Falkland Oil and Gas

Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2007


Highlights

- Controlled source electromagnetic survey completed - results to date are
encouraging
- 2D infill seismic survey completed, 9,950 km of data acquired - initial
indications show that the data is very good quality
- Results of both surveys expected to be announced later this year
- Cash balance of 7.9 million as at 30 June 2007


Post balance sheet events

- Discussions continue with a major company in connection with a potential
farm-in to the company's assets
- Stake in 2002 licences increased to 100%

Continued progress with strategy

- Aggressive exploration programme has continued to define and de-risk
prospects ready for drilling
- Continuing to investigate rig options



Richard Liddell,
Chairman commented:


' FOGL has made significant progress over the last six months both operationally
and strategically.


Operationally we have completed two major offshore data acquisition programmes,
delivered on our key commitments and are on target with our strategic goal of
identifying the best prospects for drilling.


The Company has also progressed its key objectives. We are optimistic that our
recent exploration programme has gone a long way to de-risking our prospects and
we are now also in advanced discussions with a potential farm-in partner.


This is an exciting period for FOGL and its shareholders; one which brings us
closer to realising the potential of the region.'


http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200709240701113157E.html

24 September 2007

Introduction

The last six months have seen significant progress as the Company has carried out its exploration programme designed specifically to de-risk the prospects on its acreage and produce a prioritised list of drilling prospects. The Controlled Source Electro-Magnetic survey (CSEM), as well as the infill 2D seismic survey have been completed Initial indications have been encouraging and we expect to announce the results of these surveys later in the year.

Operations

CSEM survey

This survey commenced in February and involved the acquisition of seven lines in two phases by Offshore Hydrocarbon Mapping plc. The second phase which involved three lines over six prospects was completed in late August. Processing of these data is expected to take six to eight weeks. Initial results from both phases of the survey are very encouraging with positive CSEM anomalies being recognised over a number of the Companys best prospects.

2D Seismic survey

FOGL commenced its most recent 2D seismic survey in December 2006 and this was carried out by Wavefield InSeis AS. The survey which was completed in May 2007 has led to the acquisition of a further 9,950 km of seismic data. Processing of these data has already commenced, but it will take several months to complete; early indications are that the data that has been gained in this survey will provide much higher definition of the Companys high-graded prospects. The Company now has a total of 32,500 km of 2D over its acreage.

Sea Bottom Coring

Sea Bottom Coring is planned to take place in the 4th Quarter of 2007.

The forward plan is to integrate the results of these surveys with the Companys existing data in order to produce a prioritised list of the best prospects for drilling.

Financials

During the half year, exploration expenditure amounted to 8.4 million and total cash outflow during the period was 11.3 million. Cash balances at 30 June 2007 amounted to 7.9 million (31 December 2006: 14.9 million). The expenditure was funded by the reduction in the companys cash balances and by further draw downs totalling 4 million from RAB Special Situations (Master) Fund Limited (RAB SSMF) under the 8 million Convertible Loan Note Agreement announced last year. The last remaining tranche of 2million due under the Agreement will be drawn down in September 2007.

Post Balance sheet events

On 23 July we announced that we were in advanced discussion with a major company with a view to them gaining an interest in the Companys assets. These discussions are still progressing and we hope to be able to provide an update in due course.

FOGL is also pleased to announce that it now holds a 100% stake in the Falkland licences granted in 2002 which now amount to 14,500 sq km, after Tullow Oil plc relinquished its 22.5% stake which it gained through its acquisition of Hardman Resources in 2006. Under the terms of the Joint Operating Agreement this interest reverts to FOGL without any payment. The increased stake provides us with further flexibility in dealing with our licences in which we will have an undivided 100% interest.

FOGLs Chairman Remarked:



FOGL has made significant progress over the last six months both operationally and strategically.

Operationally we have completed two major offshore data acquisition programmes, delivered on our key commitments and are on target with our strategic goal of identifying the best prospects for drilling.

The Company has also progressed its key objectives. We are optimistic that our recent exploration programme has gone a long way to de-risking our prospects and we are now also in advanced discussions with a potential farm-in partner.

This is an exciting period for FOGL and its shareholders; one which brings us closer to realising the potential of the region.

Of Interest :

28.09.07

Brent oil price hits new record above 80 dollars
5 hours ago

LONDON (AFP) The price of London Brent crude oil rocketed to a record high 80.49 dollars per barrel Friday owing to concerns over stretched global energy supplies, traders said.

London's Brent North Sea crude for November delivery later stood down four cents at 79.99 dollars per barrel.

New York's main futures contract, light sweet crude for delivery in November, slipped 14 cents to 82.74 dollars per barrel. The contract earlier Friday hit 83.38 dollars -- not far off its record of 84.10 set last week.

Prices spiked by more than two and a half dollars on Thursday, with London smashing through 80 dollars for the first ever time owing to stormy weather in the rig-heavy Gulf of Mexico.

Traders Friday said investment funds weighed into the market, encouraged also by the weak US dollar and expectations for strong crude demand.

"The market is continuing to tighten (with) very strong demand coming through in most parts of the world," said Barclays Capital analyst Kevin Norrish.


Also :

Oil prices hit fresh record highs in London
September 28, 2007: 09:19 AM EST


LONDON, Sep. 28, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) -- Oil reached a fresh all-time high in London, breaking this morning's record, as the dollar slumped to a new low against the euro after weak US consumer spending and inflation data.

'The price rise is being attributed to investment flows into crude oil, citing a desire by investors to hedge against US dollar weakness,' said analysts at Barclays (NYSE:BCS) Capital.

'Fundamentals are looking tight going into the fourth quarter, with crude oil inventories falling fast,' they added.

only one thing wrong ..... FOGL don't actually have any oil as of yet!

Nor are they likely to for a very long time!

i never said that - lol! ...... however, it is far from impossible that the sp will come back to earth with a thump in due course

Well its Not going anywhere (the oil), and its making me money short term !! :)

Any thoughts on where the sp might finish?
170p seems to be about as far as it wants to go at the moment & I am thinking of taking profit when it next tests this level.
The chart isn't really much help as the sp is well above the 200 & 50 DMA.
My gut feeling is that once the "Oil major" announcement is made that the sp may settle back to normal (70p - 90p range) levels until drilling starts.

harry ... with sp only a few coppers below your arbitray 170, why don't you bank your profit now on at least part of your holding?

The usual excuse, cynic. Greed!
I recently sold AQP at 1420 & it promptly went to 1800p!!!
I am trying to squeeze everything I can out of my FOGL holding, but I do agree that your suggest is the sensible thing to do.

and had AQP tumbled to 1300 or 1200, then what?

Quite!!!