Tethys Petroleum Press Release

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Tethys Petroleum (TSXV: TPL) provided a comprehensive operational update and addressed a potential acquisition offer. The company reported oil production of 345 tons per day from three wells and gas production of 200,000 m3 per day from 20 wells. A Central Processing Facility upgrade is underway, expected to increase oil production to 500 tons per day.

Notably, Fincraft Group LLP submitted a non-binding letter of intent to acquire all outstanding Tethys shares at CAD 1.38 per share. The Board formed a special committee to review the proposal while refuting several claims made by Fincraft regarding board experience and company progress. The company also faces legal challenges, including a rejected claim for the Akkulka Oil contract extension and ongoing arbitration proceedings regarding DSFK payment and share cancellation.

Positive

• Oil production increased from 320 to 345 tons per day
• Gas production stable at 200,000 m3 per day from 20 wells
• Expected oil production increase to 500 tons per day after facility upgrades
• Company transformed from USD 74.6M loss in 2015 to projected positive net income in 2025
• Eliminated net borrowings from previous USD 32M debt position

Negative

• Akkulka Oil contract extension claim rejected by Astana Economic Court
• Legal challenges to arbitration ruling regarding DSFK payment and share cancellation
• Potential hostile takeover attempt by Fincraft Group
• Ongoing disputes over 18 million shares subject to cancellation

Corporate update

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2025) - Tethys Petroleum Limited (TSXV: TPL) ("Tethys" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the Company's operations in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Operations update

Oil production is continuing from wells KBD-02, KBD-06, and KBD-07 with a gradual increase of about 320 tons per day to 345 tons per day over the last month. Gas production has been averaging about 200,000 m3 per day from 20 wells. Workover jobs have been planned for several of the gas wells and production is expected to increase significantly in October.

Construction of the Central Processing Facility Upgrade work of the Kul-Bas Oil Field is progressing. Moving and installation of the shift camp is underway. The modification work on the gas compressor has been completed and the equipment has been dispatched from China. The compressor is scheduled to be connected October 10^th if the turbine repair is also completed. These should allow for the oil production to increase to about 500 tons per day.

Seismic fieldwork at the Aral-4 block has been completed. The processing has been completed and interpretation of the data is underway and expected to be completed by the end of October. The Diyar seismic processing is ongoing and interpretation is expected at the end of December.

The Astana Economic Court (1st instance) rejected the Company's claim to the Ministry of Energy for extending the Akkulka Oil contract (license #265) on September 9, 2025. The Company is considering appealing this decision at the 2nd instance court.

The Company had previously reported that an arbitration ruling has been made on May 13, 2025 ordering DSFK to pay the Company approximately 1.4 billion KZT and for 18 million shares of the Company held by Olisol Petroleum Limited to be cancelled. DSFK and owners of Olisol have challenged the final award. The AIFC Court has directed that the hearing on these challenges be conducted virtually and not exceed one day in length. Management expects the case will be heard before year end.

Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire the Company

On September 15, 2025, Fincraft Group LLP announced that it has submitted a non-binding letter of intent to the Board of Directors of Tethys in respect of a proposed transaction pursuant to which Fincraft would acquire all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Tethys at a price of 1.38 CAD per share. The Tethys Board of Directors has agreed to form a special committee made up of the independent Directors to review the proposal.

The press release includes several disparaging and inaccurate statements. First, "the majority of the current Board do not have any experience of operating in Kazakhstan, do not understand the uniqueness of the market and its particularities, and some have never even visited Kazakhstan or have had any experience of engaging with Kazakh local communities or stakeholders." The Tethys Board members have all been to Kazakhstan and have over 33 years combined of experience serving on the Board and participating in the Kazakhstan operations. Don Streu joined the Board in 2022 and has also served as the President, CEO and Director of Condor Energies since 2008 with operations in Kazakhstan. Mattias Sjoborg joined the Board in 2016 and has also served as CEO for Tethys for a period time. Adeola Ogunsemi joined the Board in 2015. William Wells joined the Board in 2015 and has served as executive chairman for the last six years and has been engaged with almost all aspects of the Kazakhstan operations.

The Fincraft press release states "the Board has also failed to make meaningful progress on its targets." In 2015, Tethys Petroleum produced a net loss of 74.6 million USD and had total borrowings of 32 million USD. In 2025 the Company is projected to produce positive net income with net borrowings having been eliminated. Oil and gas production and future profits at Tethys are now projected to increase significantly as the Company continues to make meaningful progress on its targets. The Company has gone from a company incurring large losses and on the verge of bankruptcy to a profitable company with no net debt and positioned for strong future growth under the current Board.

The press release also states "We believe the actions taken at its recent annual general meeting to exclude certain legally outstanding Tethys Shares from voting were contrary to law, contrary to the reasonable expectations of Fincraft and other shareholders and caused loss and damage to Tethys and its shareholders." The decision by Tethys to exclude the 18 million shares that were ordered cancelled by the International Arbitration Centre in Kazakhstan was deemed proper by the Board and legal counsel. The Board also believes it would be accretive to all Tethys shareholders for the cancellation to be confirmed. Efforts by Fincraft to cancel the arbitrator's ruling in order for them to complete their purchase agreements on these shares would be dilutive to Tethys Shareholders if successful. Fincraft notified Tethys that they were ready to close on a deal to acquire shares included in the Arbtiration ruling as long as they received confirmation that these shares would not be cancelled. The Board did not agree to provide Fincraft with confirmation that the Arbitration ruling to cancel the 18 million shares would not be enforced.

About Tethys

Tethys is focused on oil and gas exploration and production activities in Central Asia and the Caspian Region.

Disclaimer

Some of the statements in this document are forward-looking. No part of this announcement constitutes, or shall be taken to constitute, an invitation or inducement to invest in the Company or any other entity and shareholders of the Company are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Save as required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake to update or change any forward-looking statements to reflect events occurring after the date of this announcement.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contact Information:

Tethys Petroleum Casey McCandless
Chief Financial Officer 901-763-4001	info@tethys-group.com www.tethys-group.com

 

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/267083

FAQ

What is the current oil and gas production of Tethys Petroleum (TSXV: TPL)?

Tethys currently produces 345 tons of oil per day from three wells (KBD-02, KBD-06, and KBD-07) and 200,000 m3 of gas per day from 20 wells.

What is the offer price for Tethys Petroleum shares by Fincraft Group?

Fincraft Group submitted a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Tethys shares at CAD 1.38 per share.

How has Tethys Petroleum's financial position changed since 2015?

Tethys transformed from a USD 74.6 million loss in 2015 with USD 32 million in debt to a profitable company in 2025 with no net debt.

What are the expected production increases for Tethys Petroleum in 2025?

After completion of the Central Processing Facility upgrade and compressor installation, oil production is expected to increase to 500 tons per day.

What legal challenges does Tethys Petroleum currently face?

Tethys faces challenges including a rejected Akkulka Oil contract extension, disputes over an arbitration ruling requiring DSFK to pay 1.4 billion KZT, and controversy over the cancellation of 18 million shares held by Olisol Petroleum Limited.