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VAALCO Energy reports news on its independent oil and gas business, including production, development and exploration activity across an African-focused portfolio. Recurring updates cover offshore Gabon operations at the Etame field and related drilling activity, portfolio developments in Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire, and broader operational results tied to crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids sales.
Company announcements also address quarterly earnings releases, conference calls, capital-structure matters, governance updates and capital allocation themes such as dividends and share repurchases. VAALCO’s news flow commonly links field activity, production performance and cash-generation priorities with its multi-country asset base.
VAALCO Energy Inc. (NYSE: EGY) provided an update on the Etame field reconfiguration and the replacement of the FPSO with a new FSO offshore Gabon. The project is on schedule, with field reconfiguration starting in March 2022 and the FSO expected to be operational by September 2022. The new FSO is projected to reduce storage and offloading costs by almost 50% and increase storage capacity by over 50%. Total capital investment is estimated at $40-$50 million gross, with anticipated operational savings of $20-$25 million per year through 2030.
VAALCO Energy announced the successful completion of the Etame 8H-ST development well in Gabon, achieving an initial flow rate of approximately 5,000 BOPD. This marks the commencement of their 2021/2022 drilling campaign. The company reported Q4 2021 production at 7,550 BOPD NRI and full-year production of 7,120 BOPD NRI, both exceeding expectations. Q4 revenue is estimated at $57 million, with an unrestricted cash balance of approximately $48.7 million as of December 31, 2021. VAALCO plans to drill the Avouma 3H-ST1 well next and will release full 2022 guidance in early March.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) has appointed Fabrice Nze-Bekale as an independent director, effective immediately. He will contribute to the Audit, Compensation, Strategic, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Nze-Bekale brings over 25 years of experience in mining, banking, and international finance, and has strong connections in Gabon and the UK. Meanwhile, Bradley Radoff has resigned from the Board effective January 28, 2022. The Company anticipates that Nze-Bekale's insights will enhance its strategic objectives, particularly in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, boosting shareholder value.
VAALCO Energy has declared its inaugural quarterly cash dividend of $0.0325 per share for Q1 2022, amounting to $0.13 on an annualized basis. This dividend will be payable on March 18, 2022 to shareholders on record as of February 18, 2022. CEO George Maxwell emphasized the company's commitment to shareholder returns and the strength of its balance sheet, highlighting future growth opportunities in offshore Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
VAALCO Energy has filed a $150 million shelf registration statement with the SEC, allowing the potential issuance of various securities over a three-year period. This move is intended to provide financial flexibility for future growth and capital market access. CEO George Maxwell emphasized that while there are no immediate plans for issuing additional securities, the company aims to focus on its offshore Gabon interests and consider strategic acquisitions to enhance shareholder value. The registration is not yet effective, and no securities can be sold until it is approved.
VAALCO Energy announces the commencement of its 2021/2022 drilling campaign offshore Gabon with the Etame 8H-ST well. This initiative aims to enhance production by targeting previously unproduced hydrocarbons in the Etame field. The drilling, utilizing a jack-up rig supplied by Borr Drilling, is expected to add 7,000 to 8,000 barrels of oil per day and is anticipated to conclude by January 2022. VAALCO holds a 63.6% interest in the Etame Marin block, which has produced over 123 million barrels to date.
VAALCO Energy reported a strong Q3 2021 net income of $31.7 million or $0.53 per diluted share, significantly higher than $5.9 million in Q2 2021. Key highlights include 741,000 barrels of oil sold, a 15% increase from the previous quarter, and a realized oil price of $73.02 per barrel. The company has adopted a quarterly cash dividend policy of $0.0325 per share starting in Q1 2022. Cash reserves grew to $52.8 million, and the company is positioned for a drilling campaign in December 2021 aimed at increasing production by 7,000 to 8,000 BOPD.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) has successfully completed workovers at the Etame field in Gabon, leading to an increase of approximately 1,050 gross barrels of crude oil per day. The workovers included the EEBOM-2H well, boosting production from 500 gross BOPD to 1,400 gross BOPD, and the ET-12H well, which saw production restored to 1,800 gross BOPD. The company utilized a mobile hydraulic workover unit for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. CEO George Maxwell expressed optimism about the enhanced production capacity and its potential in the current oil price environment.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) announced the schedule for its third quarter 2021 earnings release and conference call. The earnings release will be issued on November 3, 2021, after NYSE trading closes, followed by a conference call on November 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. CT. Participants can join via toll-free numbers depending on their region. VAALCO, based in Houston, holds a 58.8% working interest in the Etame Marin Block offshore Gabon, which has produced over 120 million barrels of crude oil to date.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY) has formed a consortium with BW Energy and Panoro Energy, securing provisional awards for two offshore blocks in Gabon during the 12th Offshore Licensing Round. The consortium partners will each hold a 37.5% working interest, with BW Energy as the operator. The blocks, G12-13 and H12-13, cover significant areas and are adjacent to successful production projects. The consortium plans extensive exploration activities, including seismic reprocessing and drilling exploration wells, aiming for resource development in line with VAALCO’s strategic focus on maximizing shareholder returns in West Africa.