LNG Energy Group Provides Operational Update
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LNG Energy Group (OTC:LNGNF) reported a sharp decline in Colombian output, with first-half 2026 daily production averaging 5,449 Mcf/d of natural gas and 36 bbl/d of condensate, down 59% and 50% respectively versus the first half of 2025. Second-quarter 2026 gas and oil production fell 12% and 24% from the first quarter, while realized prices averaged US$9.0/Mcf for natural gas and US$78.4/bbl for condensate.
According to LNG Energy Group, productivity at key wells was impacted by unforeseen subsurface conditions causing casing obstructions, although original gas-in-place appears intact. The company disclosed these results as part of a remedial filing plan tied to a failure-to-file cease trade order issued in May 2025. Its Colombian branch has exited the PRES insolvency process with a Law 1116 Reorganization Agreement, covering staggered debt repayments over 39 quarters following judicial validation. The company continues to pursue a Venezuela joint venture, a non-brokered private placement financing intended to support full FFCTO revocation, and an insurance claim that could fund future Colombian drilling.
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Positive
- Natural gas sale price increased to US$9.0/Mcf YTD 2026 from US$7.5 in 2024
- Colombian branch obtained Reorganization Agreement under Law 1116 with >70% creditor and >90% employee support
- Reorganization Agreement provides 39-quarter staggered debt repayment schedule with potential accelerated payments
- Partial FFCTO revocation allows advancement of non-brokered private placement financing
- Judicial validation process preserves PRES protections for Colombian branch continuity
Negative
- First-half 2026 Colombian natural gas volumes down 59% vs first-half 2025
- First-half 2026 condensate volumes down 50% vs first-half 2025
- Q2 2026 natural gas and oil production down 12% and 24% vs Q1 2026
- Operations affected by casing obstructions from unforeseen subsurface conditions, limiting well repairs
- Ontario Securities Commission FFCTO from May 2025 still fully restricts trading pending full revocation
- Completion of financing, joint venture, and insurance payout all remain uncertain and conditional
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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2026 / LNG Energy Group Corp. (TSXV:LNGE)(TSXV:LNGE.WT)(OTC PINK:LNGNF)(FWB:E26) (the "Company" or "LNG Energy Group") today provided an update on its operations and recent corporate developments.
Colombia Production and Realized Prices
During the first half of 2026, daily production averaged approximately 5,449 Mcf/d of natural gas and 36 bbl/d of condensate. Compared to the first half of 2025, natural gas and condensate volumes declined by
Average daily production and prices for 2024, 2025 and 2026 were as follows:
2024 | 2025 | 2026 | ||||||||
FY Avg. | FY Avg. | YTD | 1Q | 2Q | ||||||
Production | ||||||||||
Natural Gas (Mcf/d) | 29,617 | 10,586 | 5,449 | 5,796 | 5,102 | |||||
Condensate (Bbl/d) | 179 | 48 | 36 | 34 | 26 | |||||
Sale Price | ||||||||||
Natural Gas (US$/Mcf) | 7.5 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 9.0 | |||||
Condensate (US$/Bbl) | 68.8 | 59.3 | 78.4 | 62.6 | 94.1 | |||||
Productivity in key wells declined due to unforeseen subsurface conditions that resulted in casing obstructions, restricting repair and maintenance activities. However, the original gas‑in‑place appears to remain unaffected. Average natural gas sales prices improved as the Company strengthened contract management practices.
These operational results are being disclosed within the Company's remedial filing plan in connection with the Company's failure-to-file cease trade order issued by the Ontario Securities Commission on May 7th, 2025 (the "FFCTO").
Colombian Operations - Reorganization Under Law 1116
The Company's Colombian branch has emerged from the Proceso de Recuperación Empresarial ("PRES"), as regulated under Colombia Law 1116 of 2006 (as modified by Law 2437 of 2024), for insolvency protection, with a Reorganization Agreement (the "Agreement") that has been approved by more than
Venezuela Operations Joint Venture
As announced in its news release dated May 26th, 2026, the Company continues to advance the previously disclosed proposed joint venture. The parties remain engaged in due diligence and negotiation of definitive documentation, and the Company will provide further updates as material developments occur.
Private Placement Financing and Cease Trade Order
As announced in its news release dated May 1st, 2026, the Company continues to advance its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing (the "Financing") following issuance of a partial revocation order from the Ontario Securities Commission on April 23rd, 2026. The proceeds and completion of the Financing, together with the Company's ongoing remedial filing efforts, are intended to support the full revocation of the FFCTO which currently prohibits all trading of the Company's securities. Completion of the Financing remains subject to customary conditions, including TSX Venture Exchange acceptance.
Drilling Capital and Insurance Claim
The Company is engaged in ongoing discussions with its insurers regarding the evaluation and potential resolution of an outstanding insurance claim in relation to its Colombian properties. These discussions contemplate a potential payout that, if realized, will provide funding to drill well(s) in its Colombian properties.
There can be no assurance that the proposed Agreement and/or joint venture will be completed on the terms contemplated, or at all, and of the outcome, quantum, or timing of any payout.
About LNG Energy Group
The Company is focused on the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas production and exploration assets in Latin America. For more information, please visit www.lngenergygroup.com.
For more information please contact:
Angel Roa, Chief Financial Officer LNG Energy Group Corp.
Website: www.lngenergygroup.com
Email: investor.relations@lngenergygroup.com
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:
This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding operational performance and corporate developments; the reorganization proceeding under Colombian Law 1116 (as modified by Law 2437 of 2024); discussions with insurers and the potential resolution of the insurance claim and any related funding; the completion of the Financing and the anticipated use of proceeds; the revocation of the FFCTO; and the proposed joint venture. Such statements are based on assumptions and estimates that management believes are reasonable as of the date hereof and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. These risks include, among others, the outcome and timing of the insurer discussions; the ability to complete the Financing and obtain the full revocation of the FFCTO; the ability to negotiate and complete the proposed joint venture; completion of the proposed Reorganization Agreement; commodity prices; and regulatory and exchange approvals. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and undue reliance should not be placed on them. There can be no assurance that the initiatives and projects disclosed will be completed on the terms contemplated, or at all. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE: LNG Energy Group Corp.
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