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14 June 2022regulatory community update▲ GoodMajor
Indonesia's regulator approved 12 more oil production wells in the Mahato PB field, taking approved production wells to 20 plus 3 water injectors. PB-18 has started; the program should take 12-14 months. Cue holds 12.5%. This resolves Cue's thread on government approval.
Central reports Palm Valley-12 at section depth of 1,998m on 6 June, 51m drilled in the week after fluid losses. Casing is being cemented and faster drilling is expected. Same content as the NZOG release.
NZOG relays Central's update: Palm Valley-12 reached section depth of 1,998m on 6 June, only 51m in a week, with the 9 5/8-inch casing being cemented. Central expects faster drilling afterwards. Arumbera target still 3,560m; Cue holds 15%.
NZOG relays that Palm Valley-12 reached only 1,947m by 30 May, just 67m in a week, as fractures in the P1 unit cause fluid losses needing repeated cement jobs. Drilling is slower than anticipated; Cue holds 15%.
Central reports Palm Valley-12 at 1,947m on 30 May, only 67m drilled in a week as fractures in the P1 unit cause fluid losses and repeated cement jobs. Same content as the NZOG release; Cue holds 15%.
Central reports Palm Valley-12 at 1,880m in the Pacoota P1 unit, apparently intersecting the fracture system, which it calls encouraging. Fluid losses slowed progress to 193m in a week. Same content as the NZOG release.
NZOG relays Central's update: Palm Valley-12 at 1,880m, in the main productive Pacoota P1 zone, where natural fractures were hit, which the operator calls encouraging. Fluid losses slowed drilling to 193m in a week. Cue holds 15%.
Central reports Palm Valley-12 at 1,687m on 16 May, with 584m drilled in line with expectations. The 12¼-inch section is due to finish around 2,005m on 18 May. Same content as the NZOG release.
NZOG relays Central's update: Palm Valley-12 at 1,687m on 16 May, 584m drilled in the week. The 12¼-inch section is due to finish around 2,005m on 18 May. Cue holds 15%.
Central flags a possible extra gas target, Pacoota-3, in the Palm Valley-12 program, which could change timing and costs. Well costs already exceed forecasts by about A$3.1m gross to 30 April. Cue and NZOG carry Central's share.
Cue relays Central's news: Pacoota-3 is a possible extra appraisal target at Palm Valley-12, with no decision yet. Costs for PV12 and Dingo-5 exceed forecasts by A$3.1m to 30 April and may rise. Cue pays its share plus carries Central's.
Palm Valley-12 reached 1,103m on 5 May, the planned end of the 17.5-inch section. The 13 3/8-inch casing is cemented and drilling of the next hole section resumes 10 May. No new result.
Through the Mereenie JV, Cue can now sell uncontracted gas into east coast spot markets. The first sale on 3 May achieved over A$13/GJ ex-field, with hub prices above A$16/GJ. About 85% of Mereenie gas is already contracted, so only the uncontracted remainder benefits.
Central reports Palm Valley-12 at 820m on 2 May, with 599m drilled in the week. The 17.5-inch section is planned to end at 1,100m, then casing is run. No new result.
March quarter: cash receipts A$10.3m, cash up A$2.8m to A$13.8m. Mahato PB-08 stopped producing and became a water injector; PB-09 ended at 400 bopd. Mahato has entered profit-sharing, lowering Cue's net share. Cue agreed a term sheet for a A$7m NZOG loan, conditional on NZOG's equity raise.
Central reports Palm Valley-12 at 221m on 25 April, drilling ahead after cementing the 20-inch conductor. Arumbera target is 3,560m, total depth 3,980m in early June. Same content as the NZOG release.
NZOG relays Central's update: Palm Valley-12 was at 221m on 25 April, drilling ahead after setting the conductor. Arumbera target is at 3,560m; total depth 3,980m expected early June. Cue holds 15%.
NZOG announces Palm Valley-12 began drilling on 17 April 2022, targeting the Arumbera Sandstone about 1,300m below known gas, to about 4,144mMD in roughly 61 days. If unsuccessful it will be sidetracked into the Pacoota. Cue holds 15%. Spud follows the one-month rig delay.
Cue confirms Palm Valley-12 began drilling on 17 April 2022, targeting the deeper Arumbera Sandstone, with a Pacoota sidetrack if that fails. Expected to take about 61 days. Cue holds 15%. Repeats the NZOG release.
Central confirms Palm Valley-12 spud on 17 April 2022, first of two wells with Dingo-5. Targets 123 PJ mean prospective gas (gross, unrisked); Arumbera expected in early June. Central says the wells are free-carried by NZOG and Cue.
NZOG relays Cue's Mahato reserves upgrade and shows its combined position: 1P reserves 13.0 mmboe at 1 Jan 2022, versus 12.9 mmboe at 1 Jul 2021. Its CEO says financing options will be finalised shortly.
Cue raised Mahato PB field reserves: net 2P rose 322% to 1.4 mmbbl and net 1P rose to 1.1 mmbbl, with gross 2P at 20.9 mmbbl. Cue holds 12.5% and plans regular reserve reviews as drilling continues.
Mahato PB-09, the ninth PB field producer, is online at about 500 bopd from the Bekasap C sand. Field output is about 5,500 bopd. It is the first of five wells in the next program; PB-10 is next. Cue holds 12.5%.
NZOG relays that Central has updated its Mereenie, Palm Valley and Dingo reserves. NZOG is reviewing and has not adopted the new volumes; its reserves stay unchanged until a formal assessment. No Cue figures are given in the text provided.
Cue notes Central's updated Amadeus Basin reserves (Mereenie, Palm Valley, Dingo). Cue is reviewing them and will fold any impact into regular reporting, including coiled tubing and upcoming drilling results. No new figures given.
Results release: A$8.2m profit, revenue A$18.0m, EBITDAX A$12.3m. Outlook: five Mahato wells in six months, Palm Valley Deep and Dingo Deep from late March, Paus Biru FID expected September quarter. Cue is reviewing near-term capital needs.
Half-year to 31 Dec 2021: revenue up 91.4% to A$18.0m and net profit A$8.2m, versus a A$14.8m loss a year earlier. Cash was A$11.1m. Growth came from Mahato and three months of the Amadeus assets bought 1 Oct 2021.
Central says the Ensign 963 rig has left its Canning Basin job and is mobilising to Palm Valley. The Palm Valley Deep well spud remains on schedule for late March 2022, as reset in January.