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SEFTON RESOURCES INC - UNDERRATED OIL PRODUCER (SER)     

ptholden - 04 Aug 2006 19:53


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Sefton Resources is an independent AIM quoted Oil and Gas company operating in the US. The companys principal current assets are two producing oilfields in California (Tapia Canyon Field and Eureka Canyon Field); it is also in the process of buying up prospective coal bed methane acreage (CBM) in Kansas.

Update from July 2007 AGM

Finance

I revealed in my annual statement that discussions were well advanced with
Banking institutions. The final phase of the agreement with a suitable bank
without complex and restrictive terms is now very near. This is weeks away
rather than months.

Oil

Oil production at Tapia has averaged 4,100 BO during the last five months. Which
is in line with last years levels. Once this finance is in place we will be able
to move ahead with drilling.

Drilling

We have stayed close to drilling contractors and we are ready to move forward
quickly when this finance is available.

Steam generation

The equipment is now in place at Tapia. Preparation time is needed to connect
the equipment and carry out the necessary trials required to get the main work
started. We anticipate this steaming will start in the next couple of months. If
successful a significant amount of oil resources will move into the Proven
Producing Reserves category.

Joint Ventures

Discussions continue with a number of interested parties to develop our Anderson
counties gas assets.

New finance team

A new CFO has been appointed with good knowledge and experience of the oil
industry. A new assistant to undertake all the daily needs has also been
appointed.


SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS:

Sefton has two oil fields, both producing. One is already profitable, and the other is breaking even. This should generate good cashflow for the company over the medium term.
Sefton owns 100% of both its major oil interests and is now demerging its non-controlled oil interests in order to concentrate on those where it has full control (Sefton has recently disposed of its Canadian assets for CDN450k cash).
Sefton is establishing a track record of using modern extraction technologies to improve the efficiency of its fields.

WEAKNESSES:

Sefton has suffered from a number of one-off factors. While these were out of the companys control the problems it has faced since 2002 have held back development and taken up management time. Investor disenchantment may account for the current low rating.

OPPORTUNITIES:

Sefton has acquired acreage for CBM (coal bed methane) in Kansas. CBM gas production is a thriving market and Sefton believes it has acquired the acreage at advantageous prices. While this is a longer term prospect it is an exciting one and could eventually eclipse the oil interests.
There are a number of other fields in the Ventura Basin and more generally in California as a whole that Sefton may look to target now its cash flows are stronger.
Eureka is a semi-exploration play which may contain further upside. This cannot yet be evaluated.
At this valuation the company may prove an attractive target for a larger player.

THREATS

Owing to its geographical location the company continues to be exposed to the threat of bush fires, canyon floods and geological interruption (earthquake risk). Sefton is taking steps to mitigate this risk by investing in Kansas and although Forest Basin area is susceptible to tornados - gas facilities have a minimal surface footprint.

LINKS:

Sefton Resources Web Site

Quarterly Update (Mar 08)

Operations Update Dated 14 January 2008

Hardman Report

Final Results - Year Ended 31 Dec 2006

2007 AGM & Update

In The News - Oil Barrel Dated 31 January 2007

Daily California Crude Oil Prices (MIDWAY SUNSET 13)

Chart.aspx?Provider=EODIntra&Code=SER&Si

Balerboy - 12 May 2011 13:14 - 2297 of 2350

wonder what martinl2 makes of that?.,.

2517GEORGE - 12 May 2011 15:41 - 2298 of 2350

Up 200% so far today.
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littlegravitas - 12 May 2011 16:13 - 2299 of 2350

remember when these were 10p?

2517GEORGE - 12 May 2011 16:23 - 2300 of 2350

I bought not long after they fell from 10p, I paid 8p for my first batch at the end of July 2006, added several times since and now it's pay back time.
Looks like a 'gibby' keeerrrrccchhhhiiinnngggg moment.
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driver - 12 May 2011 16:38 - 2301 of 2350

2517GEORGE

Well done George I got out at 1.85 months ago and made back my loss since, you should be looking to take some profit possibly tomorrow on an early spike it could dive when the punters start getting out.

2517GEORGE - 12 May 2011 16:47 - 2302 of 2350

Cheers driver, I was tempted to lock in some profit, I may take your advice tomorrow, thanks.
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champagne ronny - 13 May 2011 07:35 - 2303 of 2350

Press seem to think this worth a whole lot more, might have a daytrade if it goes off like a train.

MARKET REPORT:

By TAMSIN BROWN

Last updated at 10:04 PM on 12th May 2011

AIM-listed Sefton Resources soared 4.25p or 227pc to 6.125p after an independent report put the value of its oil and gas resources in Kansas at an estimated 60m.

It also has oil reserves in California valued at about 49m.

At yesterdays close the company was only worth 17m.

Boss Jim Ellerton said: We are busy working our investor relations programme to get this message out.

Annual results are due on May 25.

required field - 13 May 2011 08:09 - 2304 of 2350

Well done,..those who got in...take some profits because this is a spiky one....

gibby - 13 May 2011 15:26 - 2305 of 2350

rf ditto that to those who made a swift profit here and all those who enjoyed the kerrrrrrrrrrrchinnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggggg!!! i'm out at the moment but looking to get back at the right sp!! george it was a real kerrrrrrrrrrchinnnnnnngggggggggggggaroooooooooooooooooooooo!! hope you did lock in and bank some profits here

at the moment current sp is about half 60m valuation and likely more to come

who would wanna be outta ser this weekend!!?? lol

driver - 13 May 2011 18:12 - 2306 of 2350

gibby

Me

kimoldfield - 13 May 2011 18:29 - 2307 of 2350

And me!

Balerboy - 13 May 2011 19:24 - 2308 of 2350

and me......had swift profit within half hour this morning......kerching.,.

kimoldfield - 13 May 2011 19:31 - 2309 of 2350

Took mine a tad too soon. A nice profit is a nice profit though!!

WinnieTheWitch - 13 May 2011 22:36 - 2310 of 2350

Winnie Wins Again \0/

2517GEORGE - 14 May 2011 13:56 - 2311 of 2350

Excellent day gibby thanks, didn't part with them all though, which looks like a mistake but hey ho, I have done really well.
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tabasco - 04 Jul 2011 08:08 - 2312 of 2350

Hi guys.the lucky thicko has been away in the sunshinebut remember this :-

tabasco - 31 Dec 2010 08:53 - 2246 of 2311
Have been loading up with these for a couple of weeks on a strong recommendationanother one of my hunches?

ptholdenDec 2010 09:03 - 2247 of 2311
Jeez Tabby, Sefton have been a complete disaster. So much potential from when I started this thread, but seemingly mismanagement has scuppered that potential (CBM).

Been out for ages, closed flat at 8p, although could have got out at 12p but was away at the time.

SER has proven to be one of those typical AIM vehicles which provide the BoD with nice salaries but no shareholder return whatsoever.

Good luck, you might need it!

My hand was luckily forced while away on holidayI was emptied at a veryvery nice profitI dont hold a single share nowhope the price rises again for those still inif it were to drop under 2.5pI would come back for desserts!

kimoldfield - 04 Jul 2011 13:10 - 2313 of 2350

Hope you had a very good holiday Tabby!

tabasco - 04 Jul 2011 13:24 - 2314 of 2350

Cheers Kimweather had its moments but too much going on to get pissedglad to see you had it off here as wellrecent news looks a little opaqueAGM didnt blow me away either

Keeping a watching brief for the dirty MMs to apply their trade!

A few faces on this site got it wronglol

kimoldfield - 04 Jul 2011 13:35 - 2315 of 2350

Ah, the weather, you can always rely on that to be unreliable in many places these days it seems!

Yes, a bit annoyed with myself for doing my usual trick of selling too soon, better than selling too late though!!

My new pet risks are BPC and GWP!

rhino213 - 08 Sep 2011 09:41 - 2316 of 2350

New RNS sent out this morning.....


Sefton Resources, Inc.
("Sefton" or the "Company")

Operational Update


Sefton Resources, Inc. (AIM: SER), the independent exploitation and production company with assets in the East Ventura Basin of California and the Forest City Basin of Eastern Kansas, is pleased to announce an operational update on its most recent activities.

Highlights:

Oil in California

Oil production rises to approximately 135 barrels per day during August.
Steam flooding pilot project sees oil production from Hartje #18 well boosted by 60% with increased reservoir pressure recorded at neighbouring Yule #5 well.
Four wells planned for drilling during November at Tapia Canyon oil field.
A subsidiary of Occidental, the fourth largest US oil exploration company, has begun drilling the adjacent Wayside Canyon Oilfield, less than a mile away from Tapia Canyon. (Their field represents a virtual mirror image of Sefton's Tapia Canyon oil field only separated by a series of small faults).

Gas in Kansas

Letter of intent signed to acquire a fourth gas pipeline plus adjacent wells and leases.
Agreement with Southern Star expected to be signed in late September to connect Sefton's pipelines from Leavenworth County to their interstate pipeline.
Significant progress with repairing the LAGGS pipeline system.
On going discussions with an exploration and production company which has significant acreage along the Vanguard pipeline for transportation of their gas through the Sefton pipeline system.
On going acreage acquisition program being developed based on the company's residual trend surface mapping techniques.


Commenting today, Jim Ellerton, Executive Chairman said: "We are making good progress both in California and Kansas and now have in place a strong operational base, strong balance sheet and good cash flows from which to grow the business.

In California, oil production is rising on the back of steaming and we are looking forward to the publication of Dr Ali Farouq's report in October which will give us a clear indication of the potential and value of our interests in California as well as how to fully develop them.

In Kansas, 40-50% of Sefton's target areas for development in Leavenworth County and those in the surrounding areas remain underexplored due to a lack of activity over the past ten years. We believe this presents a significant opportunity for us."





For further information please visit www.seftonresources.com or contact:

John James Ellerton, Executive Chairman Tel: 001 (303) 759 2700
Karl F. Arleth, President and CEO Tel: 001 (303) 759 2700
Dr Michael Green, Investor Relations Tel: 07855 734970
Nick Harriss/Derek Crowhurst, Religare Capital Markets (Nomad) Tel: 0207 444 0800
Jon Levinson, Rivington Street Corporate Finance (Broker) Tel: 0207 562 3357
Neil Badger, Dowgate Capital Stockbrokers (Broker) Tel: 01293 517744
Alex Walters, Cadogan PR Tel: 07771 713608


Oil in California

Despite a worldwide crude oil price correction in recent months, the California market has remained strong relative to NYMEX futures quotes and the trend has continued upward. At month's end, the posted price for Tapia Canyon 18API crude ($103.80) was at a premium to NYMEX ($89.10), compared to a price last August of $69.43 which was at a discount to NYMEX.


Steam flood pilot progress

In August, Sefton injected approximately 19,000 barrels of steam at Tapia Canyon, compared with 16,700 barrels injected in July. Modification of the existing steam generator has allowed the rate of injection to rise to an all-time high in August which has resulted in the production wellhead temperature rising to 190F at an offset well, Hartje #18. In fact, production from Hartje #18 has climbed by 60% in August to 32 BOPD compared with 20 BOPD in July. Also, the static fluid level has risen at another offset well, Yule #5, which indicates an increase in local reservoir pressure. All of these factors are positive indications for the steam flood pilot study and the Board anticipates that these results should begin to spread to other offset well locations as more steam is injected into the subsurface.

Steam flood modelling study

The full field computer geologic model from Petrel Robertson has been completed and is now being used by Dr. Farouq Ali to develop the steam flood model and design for the field. The geologic model contains 50 layers and over 500,000 data grid cells in order that the study and design is of the greatest accuracy. Dr Ali will be developing the steam flood design for the full field and this report is expected to be completed in October.

Tapia Canyon drilling program

Sefton expects to begin a 4 well drilling program in November, although the actual start date is dependent on rig availability and to a lesser degree, final permitting. State of California Division of Oil Gas and Geothermal Resources permits are already in place for the wells, however, other necessary permits are outstanding but due to be issued later this month. The wells planned will be on the Hartje and Yule leases which are core areas of the oilfield. The locations are supported by the newly-completed Petrel Robertson geologic model. Additionally, the Company is planning liner replacements in two wells. A successful program will boost primary oil production significantly by the end of 2011.

Interest in the surrounding acreage seems to be increasing. Less than a mile away from Tapia Canyon, Occidental's subsidiary Vintage Petroleum has just completed the drilling of two of these wells in the adjacent Wayside Canyon oil field which they are evaluating. This field is a virtual mirror image of Sefton's Tapia Canyon oil field in many respects and it is only separated from Tapia Canyon by a series of small faults.

Eureka Canyon

Sefton is moving forward with plans for additional geologic work within the 1,500 acres of the Eureka Canyon leases. The work is tentatively scheduled for later this autumn and will include surface mapping, sample collection and analysis, and prospect generation. The Company will begin work updating the existing Conditional Use Permit early in 2012 to accommodate infill and step-out drilling plans for this acreage.

Gas in Kansas

Pipeline testing and repairs

Sefton owns three pipelines in Kansas; Vanguard, LAGGS and Waverly. In Leavenworth County, the Vanguard and LAGGS pipelines total 50 miles in length and allow for gas gathering over an approximately 200 square mile area. The primary focus of the Company's pipeline efforts in 2011 is on the reactivation of the LAGGS and Vanguard systems in Leavenworth County. The Waverly system in Anderson and Franklin Counties will be the focus in 2012.

Significant progress has been made over the last two months on the testing and repair of the LAGGS pipeline system. All repairs and final pressure testing in the North and West LAGGS is nearing completion and awaiting third party independent certification. At present, the Company is testing and repairing only selected segments of the South LAGGS line, which may have value in connecting southernmost gas into the system, or in potentially connecting into other pipeline systems south of the LAGGS area.

Fourth pipeline acquisition

Sefton has executed a non-binding letter of intent, which will lead to a binding purchase and sale agreement once due diligence is completed, to acquire essentially all of the assets of a gas production and transportation company in Leavenworth County. The vendor is currently producing gas through its pipeline system into a limited capacity municipal gas system. The board will be working to complete this transaction over the next few months. If closed, this transaction will have the immediate benefit of adding wells, leases, gas production, reserves, cash flow and additional pipeline capacity to our existing pipeline infrastructure.

Interstate pipeline contract

The agreement with Southern Star, the regulated interstate pipeline, to transport the Company's gas from Leavenworth County to national interstate markets is expected to be signed in late September. With a 4-6 month construction schedule, completion of the Southern Star interconnect is timetabled for 1Q 2012, barring any additional regulatory or weather delays.

Gas production

Along the LAGGS pipeline system, Sefton is developing a recompletion program for existing (but currently non-producing) wells which will provide the initial gas volumes through the Company's LAGGS pipeline system to the Southern Star interconnect. Many of these currently "shut in" wells were acquired in the Cholla Production asset purchase concluded earlier this year. The Company is also continuing to acquire additional leases and inactive wells adjacent to the LAGGS pipeline. The majority of this "early production" along the LAGGS system is expected to be reclassified from possible to proven reserves once the wells are activated and the pipeline is operational.

Third party gas
In order to maximize cash flow and earnings, Sefton intends to operate the pipeline system at close to its optimum capacity (estimated at 10 million cubic feet per day ("mmcfd")) by carrying a significant volume of third party gas, in addition to the Company's own gas production. Discussions have continued with another exploration and production company with a significant acreage position adjacent to the Vanguard pipeline with respect to transporting their gas through Sefton's pipeline system.



Exploration and acreage acquisition

Sefton is using the proprietary geological data base, acquired from Cholla Production Company, to enhance and develop its own exploration program in Leavenworth County. The Company's residual trend surface mapping techniques have resulted in a paleo-restoration map that has revealed a number of exploration leads in the Cretaceous McClouth Formation, which overlies the older Mississippian erosional (unconformity) surface. This analysis allows Sefton to locate and high-grade the best targets for oil and conventional gas. Coal bed gas, which exists in a widespread area over the acreage controlled by the Company, will provide solid secondary targets and will vastly reduce risk normally associated with the drilling and completion of new wells in the area.


About Sefton

Sefton Resources is an AIM-listed oil and gas exploration and production company. Its main area of activities are the East Ventura Basin of California, where it owns 100% of two oil fields, Tapia Canyon (heavy gravity oil) and Eureka Canyon (medium gravity oil), and East Kansas with over 45,000 acres in the Forest City Basin, where coal bed methane, as well as conventional oil and gas deposits are targets.

Currently Sefton Resources has a market capitalisation of 6.4 million. Mid-year 2011, the company had a Present Value of its proved reserves (PV10) of US$136.76 million (approximately 83.9 million). The estimated 2010 year-end proved reserves of 3.8 million barrels includes proved developed (PD) reserves of 1.6 million barrels and proved undeveloped (PUD) reserves of 2.2 million barrels. In addition, there are 2.3 billion cubic feet (BCF) of estimated possible gas reserves at year-end 2010 associated with the Company's eastern Kansas assets. All of Sefton's mid-year2011 estimated proved and possible reserves were independently estimated by Reed W. Ferrill & Associates.

In addition, a Competent Persons Report by Dr Nafi Onat, of Sure Engineering, LLC placed a maiden Net Present Value of $100.1 million (approximately 61.4 million) on Sefton's Kansas prospects which was announced in May 2011. This report provided an independent geo-technical review and economic evaluation of the conventional (sandstone, limestone and dolomite) and unconventional (coalbed methane gas) prospects in Sefton's Kansas exploration prospects which covers the Anderson, Franklin and Leavenworth Counties. Dr Onat's report did not include any revenue from the pipeline revenue nor was any valuation placed on the McLouth development in Leavenworth County.
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