KON-16, Angola: Execution of Definitive Transaction Documentation
Sintana secures a 5% indirect stake and a staged net profit interest in Angola’s KON-16 block, pending approvals and completion.
Rhea-AI Summary
Sintana Energy (SEUSF) has executed definitive agreements to acquire an indirect 5% participating interest in Block KON-16 in Angola's onshore Kwanza Basin via Corcel KON-16 Limited (CorKon), which will hold an 85% participating interest in the block.
Sintana will also receive a net profit interest of 2.5% of Corcel’s net proceeds from Block KON-16 after first oil until aggregate payments of US$50 million, then 1.5% thereafter. Aggregate consideration totals US$2.5 million, consisting of a US$500,000 initial payment already made and a US$2.0 million cash payment due at completion. Completion is conditional on governmental, regulatory and third-party approvals, including in Angola and under AIM and TSX Venture Exchange rules, which are expected to be finalized before year-end 2026.
Positive
- 5% indirect participating interest in Block KON-16 via CorKon
- Net profit interest of 2.5% of Corcel’s net proceeds to US$50 million, then 1.5%
- US$2.5 million total consideration, with US$500,000 already paid and US$2.0 million due at completion
- Key technical work completed, including final 2D PSTM seismic and a geomechanical program
Negative
- Transaction completion is conditional on multiple governmental, regulatory and third-party approvals
- KON-16 drilling is targeted for 2027 and remains subject to final technical selection, approvals, financing, rig availability and partner alignment
News Explained
The agreements add a defined governance and funding framework, while 2027 drilling remains contingent on multiple approvals and execution conditions.
The executed agreements establish governance, funding and transfer arrangements for CorKon following completion, adding a defined operating framework to Sintana’s indirect interest in Block KON-16.
The operational update reports receipt of final 2D seismic data, completion of a geomechanical program and NRG’s appointment for engineering and well design, moving the project into its next technical phase while prospect maturation and partner review continue.
Corcel is targeting a pre-salt exploration well in
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TORONTO, ON AND LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2026 / Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V:SEI)(AIM:SEI)(OTCQX:SEUSF) ("Sintana" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the entry into definitive agreements for the acquisition of an interest in the Block KON-16 in the onshore Kwanza Basin, Angola, first announced on 14 May 2025.
The agreements comprise a share purchase agreement (the "SPA") and a shareholders' agreement (the "Shareholders Agreement") relating to Corcel KON-16 Limited ("CorKon"), the Corcel Plc group company which will hold an
In addition to the
Completion of the transaction remains conditional upon governmental, regulatory and third-party approvals, including those required in Angola, as well as applicable AIM and TSX Venture Exchange requirements. These are expected to be finalized prior to year-end 2026. Aggregate consideration for the acquisition is US
Corcel has also provided an operational update in relation to Block KON-16, the highlights of which are:
Final PSTM seismic volumes for recently acquired 2D has been received. This dataset materially enhances imaging and structural definition across the block and is being incorporated into the ongoing prospect maturation, well-location selection and partner technical-review processes;
A geomechanical program has been completed, providing the technical basis for detailed drilling engineering and well design;
NRG has been appointed for the next phase of engineering and well design for the Block KON-16 exploration drilling campaign; and
Corcel has confirmed it is targeting drilling of a pre-salt exploration well on Block KON-16 in 2027, subject to final technical selection, approvals, financing, rig availability and partner alignment.
Robert Bose, Chief Executive Officer of Sintana Energy, said: "We are very pleased to reach this milestone with our partners at Corcel. The continuing progress and emergence of the opportunity on KON-16 positions us to realize on this offshore-scaled resource with an onshore cost. We look forward to providing further updates over the coming quarters."
For further information, please contact:
Sintana Energy Inc | Tel: +44 (0)7 747 845 987 |
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Zeus - Nomad and Joint Broker | Tel: +44 (0) 20 3829 5000 |
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Stifel - Joint Broker | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7710 7600 |
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Jonathan Paterson - Investor Relations | Tel: +1 475 477 9401 |
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CAMARCO - Financial PR | Tel: +44 (0) 20 3757 4980 |
About Sintana
Sintana, the Canadian parent company of a group of companies, is focused on the acquisition, exploration, potential development, and ultimately the monetisation of a diverse portfolio of interests in high-impact assets with significant hydrocarbon resource potential in emerging "frontier" geographies. Specifically, this includes interests in eight licences in two countries, Namibia and Uruguay, as well as pending indirect interests in additional licences in Namibia and Angola (and legacy assets in Colombia and The Bahamas), providing exposure to a range of geologic plays, basins, operators, regulators, jurisdictions and geopolitical regimes.
Forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this announcement are, or may be deemed to be, forward looking statements, including statements with respect to the anticipated completion of the Acquisition on terms currently proposed or at all, the receipt of all associated regulatory approvals and satisfaction of all closing conditions, and the prospective nature of PEL 37. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ‘‘believe'', ‘‘could'', "should" ‘‘envisage'', ‘‘estimate'', ‘‘intend'', ‘‘may'', ‘‘plan'', ‘‘will'' or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Company's current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company's future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward looking statements reflect the Company's current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Company. Several factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements including risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions, competition, failure to obtain regulatory approvals or satisfy conditions precedent to the completion of the Acquisition, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, environmental and other regulatory changes, actions by governmental authorities, the availability of capital markets, reliance on key personnel, uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Company believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements contained herein other than 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: Sintana Energy Inc.
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FAQ
How is Sintana’s interest in Block KON-16 structured?
The definitive agreements cover a share purchase agreement and a shareholders’ agreement for Corcel KON-16 Limited (CorKon). CorKon will hold an 85% participating interest in Block KON-16. Sintana will acquire shares in CorKon, giving it an indirect 5% participating interest in the block, with governance, funding and transfer arrangements for CorKon set out for the period after completion.
What additional economic upside does Sintana receive beyond the 5% interest?
In addition to the 5% indirect participating interest, Sintana is entitled to a net profit interest equal to 2.5% of Corcel’s net proceeds from Block KON-16 after first oil until Sintana has received aggregate payments of US$50 million. After that threshold is reached, the net profit interest rate decreases to 1.5% of Corcel’s net proceeds.
What are the main conditions and expected timing for completion of the KON-16 transaction?
Completion requires governmental, regulatory and third-party approvals, including those in Angola, as well as compliance with applicable AIM and TSX Venture Exchange requirements. These approvals and requirements are expected to be finalized prior to the end of 2026, at which point the remaining US$2.0 million cash consideration would be payable.
What recent operational work has been carried out on Block KON-16?
Corcel reports that final PSTM seismic volumes for recently acquired 2D data have been received and are being used for prospect maturation, well-location selection and partner technical reviews. A geomechanical program has been completed to support detailed drilling engineering and well design, and NRG has been appointed for the next phase of engineering and well design for the KON-16 exploration drilling campaign.
When is exploration drilling on KON-16 targeted to begin and what are the dependencies?
Corcel has confirmed a target to drill a pre-salt exploration well on Block KON-16 in 2027. This timing is subject to final technical selection of the prospect, obtaining necessary approvals, securing financing, rig availability and alignment among partners.