Each one in plain English, with the numbers worked through for a shareholder.
3 July 2008farm in farm out agreement▲ GoodMajor
Third-party release: MEO formed an alliance with Resource Development International, which will fund most of the Zeus-1 well in WA-361-P and leave MEO 25%. Cue (20%) may fund up to part of the well. Zeus-1 is planned for October 2008.
Cobra-1A was cementing a 7⅝-inch liner at 2,670m. Next, drill ahead in 6-inch hole below the Iagifu and finish logging the Hedinia and Iagifu. No result yet.
Cue repeats Oil Search's report: poor hole conditions at Cobra-1A, possible Hedinia hydrocarbons, a wiper trip to 2,458m, casing to be set, and further data about two weeks later.
Poor hole conditions stopped logging tools reaching the reservoir at Cobra-1A. Logging-while-drilling indicated possible hydrocarbons in the Hedinia. The hole is being reamed and casing set, with more data expected in about two weeks.
Cobra-1A reached 3,100m; the primary Iagifu sandstone was encountered with elevated gas readings. Logging will decide fluid content and quality. NW Paua 1 (not Cue's) is being abandoned.
Cue repeats that Cobra-1A reached 3,100m, encountering the primary Iagifu sandstone with elevated gas readings. Wireline logging will assess fluid content; no result yet.
Cobra-1A reached 2,946m. The secondary Hedinia target was penetrated with elevated gas readings. Not yet evaluated, but an early encouraging sign. The NW Paua 1 well reported is not Cue's.
Presentation repeating known facts: 628.2m shares, cash A$15m at 30 April 2008, Todd 25%, Singapore Petroleum 14.06%, and Cobra's 30-40 mmbbl target at 17% chance of success. New exploration manager is Terry White. Plan: a company worth over A$500m.
2 May 2008asset acquisition disposition▲ GoodMajor
Cue was granted new Carnarvon Basin permit WA-409-P, next to its WA-359-P and WA-389-P permits. Cue Exploration holds 50% and operates; Gascorp holds 50%. It follows the April acceptance of the W07-16 offer.
March quarter revenue was A$10.75m on 104,159 barrels, with cash A$11.15m. Oyong gas phase 2 now expected to cost about US$117m (Cue share US$17.5m); Maari first oil still September 2008. Cobra-1 respudded after near-surface problems.
The Bass Basin seismic survey finished on 18 April, ahead of schedule and under budget, with 3,660 line km acquired. Final processed data is expected by mid-July 2008, ahead of picking drillable prospects.
Cobra-1A top-drive repairs were completed and drilling restarted. The well was at 1,155m completing 11¾-inch casing. Target depth is 3,100m. No geological result yet.
Third-party release: MEO secured the Songa Venus rig to drill the Zeus prospect in WA-361-P late 2008 and reports positive AVO responses. Cue holds 20% before drilling; MEO plans to farm out for funding. Cue's cost share is not stated.
Oil Search reports Cobra-1A at 1,039m, waiting for parts to repair the rig's top-drive system after 506m of progress in the week. Other wells reported are not Cue's.
The Bass Basin seismic survey is ahead of schedule and 33.25% complete. It aims to mature leads along the Poonboon-Yolla Trend into drillable prospects and improve coverage in the Dondu Trough.