Bengal Crude Realizations Run US$25 a Barrel Above Brent in Fiscal 2027 to Date
Bengal expects incremental cashflows to help settle joint venture payables and fund long lead items for Ramses-2 testing.
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Bengal Energy (BNGLF) reported a US$25.13-per-barrel crude premium over Brent for fiscal 2027 to date under third-party marketing agreements. For bills of lading from May to September 2026, the volume-weighted crude invoice price was US$116.63 per barrel, versus US$91.50 for EIA Europe Brent spot prices on the sale dates, a premium of approximately 27%.
Naphtha's volume-weighted premium was US$2.42 per barrel. Combined crude and naphtha realized US$109.34 per barrel against Brent of US$95.06, a US$14.28 premium, or approximately 15%. Invoice prices are before marketing and wharfage charges and exclude GST; royalty is not deducted in the comparison. Bengal expects the incremental cashflows from the higher-than-anticipated crude premium to settle longer-term joint venture payables and fund long lead items for its Ramses-2 test program.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointCrude prices averaged US$116.63 per barrel versus Brent's US$91.50 for May–September 2026 bills of lading.
- Minor pointCombined crude and naphtha premium was US$14.28 per barrel, approximately 15% above volume-weighted Brent.
- Minor pointNaphtha's volume-weighted premium was US$2.42 per barrel during the same period.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Incremental cashflows are expected to settle longer-term joint venture payables.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Ramses-2 long lead items are expected to be funded with incremental cashflows from the crude premium.
Negative
- Minor pointMarketing and wharfage charges reduce cash received but are excluded from the invoice-price comparison.
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July and September Bengal cargoes realized US
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - October 16, 2026) - Bengal Energy Ltd. (TSX: BNG) ("Bengal" or the "Company") reports that crude oil sold under its third-party marketing agreements in fiscal 2027 to date has realized a material premium to quoted Brent.
For Bengal crude with bills of lading from May to September 2026, the volume-weighted invoice price was US
Naphtha sold during this period realized a lower premium. The volume-weighted naphtha premium was US
Including crude and naphtha sales from its production stream, Bengal realized a volume-weighted price of US
The incremental positive cashflows generated from the higher-than-anticipated crude oil premium is expected to be used to settle longer-term joint venture payables and for the acquisition of long lead items associated with the Company's Ramses-2 test program.
How the comparison is made
The sale date is compared to quoted prices on that date unless that date was not a trading day in which case the comparison uses the prior EIA trading day.
The realized price is the invoice unit price before marketing and wharfage. Those charges are deducted from cash received and are not part of the product-price comparison. GST is excluded. Royalty is not deducted on the invoice and is not in this comparison.
The benchmark is the U.S. Energy Information Administration Europe Brent Spot Price FOB. ICE front-month futures closes are a different series and are not used.
About Bengal
Bengal Energy Ltd. is an international junior oil and gas exploration and production company with assets in Australia. The Company is committed to growing shareholder value through international exploration, production, and acquisitions. Bengal's common shares trade on the TSX under the symbol "BNG". Additional information is available at www.bengalenergy.ca
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements or information ("forward-looking statements") as defined by applicable securities laws that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Bengal's control. These statements relate to future events or our future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. The use of any of the words "plan", "expect", "future", "prospective", "project", "intend", "believe", "should", "would," "anticipate", "estimate", or other similar words or statements that certain events "may" or "will" occur are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The projections, estimates and beliefs contained in such forward-looking statements are based on management's estimates, opinions, and assumptions at the time the statements were made, including assumptions relating to: the impact of economic conditions in North America and Australia and globally; industry conditions; changes in laws and regulations including, without limitation, the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced; increased competition; the availability of qualified operating or management personnel; fluctuations in commodity prices, foreign exchange or interest rates; stock market volatility and fluctuations in market valuations of companies with respect to announced transactions and the final valuations thereof; results of exploration and testing activities; and the ability to obtain required approvals and extensions from regulatory authorities. We believe the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable but, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that Bengal will derive from them. As such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
This release contains a price comparison that is not an IFRS measure, not a netback, and not a measure prescribed by National Instrument 51-101. It is calculated from a defined set of Santos invoices and a defined Brent series. It should not be read as a forecast of future realizations. Future premiums will depend on the pricing terms of the aggregation agreement, the product slate, quality, freight and the Brent price on future sale dates.
Forward-looking information in this release includes the statement that the comparison is year to date and that future realizations are not assured. Actual results may differ materially. Bengal undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Bengal Energy Ltd.
Chayan Chakrabarty, President & Chief Executive Officer Jerrad Blanchard, Chief Financial Officer
(403) 205-2526
Email: investor.relations@bengalenergy.ca Website: www.bengalenergy.ca
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/319300
FAQ
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How much above Brent did Bengal Energy's crude sell for in fiscal 2027 to date?
Bengal's crude realized a volume-weighted premium of US$25.13 per barrel, approximately 27%, for bills of lading from May to September 2026. The invoice price averaged US$116.63 per barrel against volume-weighted EIA Europe Brent spot prices of US$91.50.
How does Bengal Energy choose the Brent benchmark for its crude-price comparison?
Bengal compares each sale date with the EIA Europe Brent Spot Price FOB for that date, using the prior EIA trading day when the sale date is not a trading day. ICE front-month futures closes are a different price series and are not used.