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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

Jazz T - 29 May 2012 10:24 - 2336 of 2350

Nice pressure building here for Dr Ali report due in june

Bob Heston - 30 May 2012 13:47 - 2337 of 2350

Hardman report - initiate coverage with 15p valuation

http://www.seftonresources.com/news/inthenews/5-1-12-Hardman-Research-1.pdf

Jazz T - 31 May 2012 22:40 - 2338 of 2350

bobheston

June is now here give or take a few hours,i predict a lively month of progress on
the SP,my chat with the CEO a few days ago was very encouraging and he said
a few things that suprised me :-)

Stand by your beds !

Jazz T - 01 Jun 2012 08:24 - 2339 of 2350

RNS - June 1st

Sefton Resources, Inc. (AIM: SER), the independent oil and gas exploitation and production company with interests in California and Kansas is pleased to announce the appointment of Fox-Davies Capital Limited as nominated adviser to the Company with immediate effect.Fox-Davies is an established investment bank that specialises in supporting growth companies in the oil & gas and mining sectors in the UK and internationally and is a full-service LSE broker, an AIM NOMAD and a financial advisor. Fox-Davies was appointed as Sefton's joint broker on 1 May 2012.

Jazz T - 08 Jun 2012 10:36 - 2340 of 2350

Sefton Resources is a USA focused Oil & Gas producer that is entering an exciting period in its expansion, with a pending full field steam flood at its flagship Tapia oilfield in California and first revenues from its gas pipelines in Kansas. Elsewhere in California the company are also intending to move its 100% owned Eureka oil field up the value chain with some potentially lucrative joint venture agreements and expansion of existing operations.

At Tapia an uplift in production after the implementation of Dr Ali’s steam flood design (engineers have suggested 800 to 1800 bopd ), along with improved recovery rates of up to 70 % , and the current heavy oil premium above Nymex, will make Tapia a very profitable operation capable of not only underpinning the company,s nearterm future, but also provide a platform to move the group to its stated aim of becoming a solid midcap producer.

With so much near-term cash flow potential, 2012 is shaping up as a landmark year for Sefton.





Company Assets Overview #

In California, Sefton has 100% working interests in two fields in the Ventura Basin. The first of these is Tapia. This is a heavy oil (17-19°API) field extending over 262 acres and including four lease areas – Hartje, Lackie, Snow and Yule. The second field is Eureka Canyon – containing medium oil (28°API) and extending over an area of 1,510 acres.

In Kansas, Sefton’s assets include three gas-gathering pipelines – LAGGS, Vanguard and Waverly. The LAGGS and Vanguard pipelines extend over 20 and 26 miles, respectively in Leavenworth county and both have an 8-10 mmcfd capacity. They give Sefton the ability to capture gas over a 200 mile area. It is envisaged that the two pipelines will eventually be linked. The Waverly pipeline is located in Anderson county. It covers 22 miles and also has the capacity to move 10 mmcfd.
Sefton also has 100% working interests in over 45,000 acres in the Forest City Basin, which contains the Leavenworth and Anderson county pipelines and holds reserves of both conventional oil and gas and CBM gas.

Reserves #

The Group’s latest reported estimate for proven reserves in California, is 3.74 mmbbls. The report classifies 0.44 mmbbls (12%) as PDP, 1.22 mmbbls (33%) as PDNP and 2.08 mmbbls (55%) as PUD – giving an indication of upside. Sefton’s reserve report includes nothing for either probable or possible reserves. Suspension of the cyclic steam flood programme meant that reserves associated with it were, temporarily, classed as PDNP. With the resumption of the programme in early 2012, these will have been moved back into the PDP category.The latest estimate for OOIP in the Tapia Field is 11.6 mmbbls. The big question for Sefton,though, is that of recoverability given that Tapia holds heavy oil. The current 2.728 mmbbl EUR estimate recognises the benefit of improved production technology and the contribution from the various steam flood pilots and assumes that the current producing wells are augmented by the drilling of further producers.The recoverable reserve estimate assumes the use only of primary production, and would equate to the recovery of just 23.5% of OOIP. Production to 31 December 2011, of 1.84 mmbbls, represents 67% of the EUR figure.



Kansas Cpr #


ANDERSON COUNTY AREA

Anderson County Squirrel oil resources Prospective Oil : 1.97 MMBO : $105.98m * $68.79m **

Anderson County Warner Sand gas resources Prospective Gas :17.23 BCF : $31.89m * $18.73m **

Anderson & Franklin CountiesCBM gas resources Contingent Gas : 35.51BCF : $110.23m * $25.98m **

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY AREA

Leavenworth County CBM gas resources Contingent Gas : 2.51 BCF : $6.25m * $1.55m **

Leavenworth County CBM gas resources Possible Gas : 0.53 BCF : $1.93m * $1.02m **

PIPELINES

Anticipated pipeline revenue Gas : Net Vol > 10 MMcfd - $60.37m * $23.89m **


Total $316.7m * - $140.0m ** Revenue Key > > Cumulative Cash Flow * NPV 10 **


http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/content/sefton-resources-geared-for-growth-in-2012-66315/

2517GEORGE - 06 Aug 2012 09:55 - 2341 of 2350

Up on good volume as was the case on friday, sp currently @ 2.1p.
2517

driver - 18 Mar 2013 15:05 - 2342 of 2350

Sefton Downfall The Sequel


http://tomwinnifrith.com/articles/3011/brand-new-video-sefton-downfall-the-sequel

tabasco - 04 Sep 2013 10:19 - 2343 of 2350

AIM Suspension - Sefton Resources Inc

halifax - 04 Sep 2013 10:55 - 2344 of 2350

CEO "sacked" is this the end or just the beginning of the end?

markymar - 31 Oct 2013 10:44 - 2345 of 2350

As bent as a nine bob note

Sefton Resources (LON:SER) is to cut ties with former boss Jim Ellerton whilst the interim management assesses strategic alternatives for the company.

Ellerton stepped down from the firm in August during a legal dispute, which was later settled by the company, though he continued his association with the company via a consultancy arrangement.

The consultancy contract is due to expire at the end of December and Sefton today told its investors that the contract will not be renewed.

Sefton says this is part of cost cutting measures that are being implemented.

“The board has focused on the financial stability of the company and, as previously announced, is looking at strategic alternatives for the company,” Sefton said in a statement.

“The board has had discussions with several parties, including parties interested in financing or acquisition transactions.

“The process of assessing the value inherent in the company will continue.”

No firm proposal has yet been received by the company, it added.

In the meantime Sefton’s operations continue in California and Kansas and it says it has benefitted from having a dedicated, knowledgeable, experienced operating team in place.

Claret Dragon - 24 Apr 2015 07:29 - 2346 of 2350

What's the story here?

black bird - 24 Apr 2015 09:17 - 2347 of 2350

mrs Williams what is her , connection other than gambling money on a loser,
the more informed, maybe will say.

mitzy - 24 Apr 2015 09:29 - 2348 of 2350

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

kimoldfield - 27 Jul 2015 18:10 - 2349 of 2350

So David John Hopkins aka Brokerman Daniel aka Daniel Levi was a dangerous armed robber who served 16 years in prison in his former life. Well if he is truly a reformed character why should anyone be too bothered now?!

cp1 - 03 Aug 2015 09:02 - 2350 of 2350

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/business/markets/europe/article4508951.ece

you would need a gun to the head to invest in Sefton before brokermandavid was unmasked! Now trying to play the poor innocent victim I see. Pity the poor shafted shareholders of Sefton once again.
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