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Valeura Energy Inc. reports company developments tied to its petroleum and natural gas exploration, development, and production business in Thailand and Türkiye. Recurring updates cover Gulf of Thailand drilling campaigns, production from fields such as Manora, Jasmine, Ban Yen, and Wassana, offshore rig commitments, reserves and resource reporting, crude oil sales, realized pricing, and operating cash position.
News also covers Valeura's reinvestment in its producing asset portfolio, project acceleration plans, Southeast Asia growth activity, and responses to Thai energy-security policy affecting domestic crude supply. The company's updates commonly include operating performance, capital allocation, field redevelopment, health, safety, environmental stewardship, and greenhouse-gas intensity initiatives across its Thailand portfolio.
Valeura Energy has successfully completed a five-well infill drilling campaign at the Jasmine field in the Gulf of Thailand. The campaign included two wells on Jasmine A platform and three on Jasmine D platform, all successful and producing. The JSD-42 well targeted the 250 sand reservoir and identified five additional future producing zones. JSD-41H and JSD-43H were horizontal development wells in the 680-1 sand reservoir, both extending over 2,000ft with 100% net sand. Oil production has increased 26% to 9,801 bbls/d from previous 7,764 bbls/d. The drilling rig has now moved to the Manora field for a five-well program.
Valeura Energy reported Q3 2024 results with revenue of US$139 million and adjusted EBITDAX of US$71 million. The company achieved record production in September and October 2024, averaging 26.4 mbbls/d. The Nong Yao C field development came online in August 2024, resulting in a 66% increase in production. The company completed its corporate restructuring on November 1, 2024, pooling US$397 million in tax losses. Valeura maintains a strong financial position with US$156 million in cash and remains debt-free. The company announced a share buyback program starting November 14, 2024.
Valeura Energy has received TSX approval for a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) share buyback program, running from November 14, 2024, to November 13, 2025. The company can purchase and cancel up to 7,390,245 shares, representing 10% of its public float. The daily purchase limit is set at 78,509 shares. The program aims to enhance shareholder value, as management believes the current share price may not reflect the company's intrinsic value. Valeura will implement an automatic share purchase plan with a designated broker to facilitate purchases during blackout periods.
Valeura Energy has completed an internal restructuring of its Thailand subsidiary companies. The company's working interests in Thai III fiscal contracts, covering Nong Yao, Manora and Wassana fields, are now held by Valeura Energy (Thailand) This restructuring aims to optimize operations and finances through improved contracting, procurement, and pooling of costs and tax loss carry-forwards, estimated at US$397 million as of September 30, 2024. The three assets will now be taxed as a single entity, with previous tax obligations to be settled within 30 days. The Jasmine field, under Thai I fiscal terms, remains separately managed.
Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE)(OTCQX:VLERF) has released its Q3 2024 operations and financial update. Key highlights include:
- Average oil production of 22.2 mbbls/d for Q3 2024, increasing to 26.4 mbbls/d in September
- Revenue of US$139 million with an average price realization of US$79/bbl
- Cash balance of US$156 million, remaining debt-free
- Successful commissioning of Nong Yao C development, boosting Nong Yao production by 66%
- Oil sales of 1.8 million barrels with increased inventory of 1.2 million bbls at quarter-end
- Resumed production at Wassana field after safety confirmation
- Recognized as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies, ranking 8th out of over 400 evaluated
The company's Q3 performance demonstrates financial resilience and organic growth potential, with strong cash flow generation and a robust balance sheet positioning Valeura advantageously in a volatile market environment.
Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, OTCQX:VLERF) has successfully ramped up oil production at its Nong Yao C development in the Gulf of Thailand. The greater Nong Yao complex is now operating at full processing capacity, with stable average production of 13.4 mbbls/d (12.1 mbbls/d net to Valeura's 90% working interest). Combined with the Wassana field, the Company's aggregate oil production has reached 26.2 mbbls/d (working interest share, before royalties).
The Company plans to maintain production at approximately 25 mbbls/d for at least the next four months through infill development drilling at the Jasmine and Manora fields. Valeura's recent financial results indicate strong cash generation, and management is evaluating options to deploy net cash to add shareholder value.
Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE)(OTCQX:VLERF) has announced first oil production from its Nong Yao C development in the Gulf of Thailand. The company, with a 90% operated working interest, initiated production on August 15, 2024, with three of seven planned wells. Valeura aims to achieve peak production rates of approximately 11,000 bbls/d within weeks, up from recent rates of 7,200 bbls/d. The company plans to maintain this production level for the remainder of 2024.
CEO Dr. Sean Guest highlighted the project's efficiency, coming in below budget and meeting all geologic objectives. The drilling program has also successfully appraised several upside targets, potentially contributing to future reserves and resources.
Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE)(OTCQX:VLERF) reported strong Q2 2024 results with adjusted cashflow from operations of US$65.7 million, up 37% from Q1. Key highlights include:
- Oil production of 21.1 mbbls/d and sales of 1.9 million bbls
- Average realized price of US$87.7/bbl, generating revenue of US$164.0 million
- Adjusted EBITDAX of US$99.6 million
- Cash balance of US$146.8 million as of June 30, with no debt
Recent achievements include restarting Wassana field production, completing Nong Yao C development drilling under budget, and narrowing full-year production guidance to 22,000-24,000 bbls/d. The company expects to start production at Nong Yao C in August 2024 and has reduced its capex guidance to US$135-145 million for 2024.
Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE)(OTCQX:VLERF) has announced the planned restart of production operations at the Wassana field in the Gulf of Thailand. The company had suspended oil production on June 28, 2024, due to an anomaly on one of the steel jack-up legs of the mobile offshore production unit (MOPU). After thorough underwater inspection, including magnetic particle testing, Valeura concluded that the observed crack in a weld was superficial and posed no risk to the facility's structural integrity.
The company expects to achieve pre-suspension oil production rates of approximately 5,000 bbls/d (before royalties) within a week. Valeura will continue to operate under strict safety standards and conduct regular underwater inspections. Additionally, the company is progressing with front-end engineering and design work for a larger-scale redevelopment of the Wassana asset, targeting readiness for a final investment decision by the end of 2024.
Valeura Energy Inc. reported its Q2 2024 operational and financial results, highlighting a production average of 21.1 mbbls/d and revenue of US$164 million. The company achieved drilling success at Nong Yao and initiated development drilling at Nong Yao C, targeting to increase production from 7,000 bbls/d to 11,000 bbls/d by Q3 2024.
Valeura realized record oil prices of US$87.7/bbl, surpassing Brent crude by US$2.7/bbl. Despite significant cash outlays totaling US$109 million, the company ended the quarter debt-free with US$145 million in cash.
Production at the Wassana field was suspended on June 28 due to a potential risk to the production facility's structural integrity. An advanced inspection is set for late July, which will determine the next steps. Additionally, Valeura began a FEED study for the Wassana redevelopment project, with a final investment decision expected by the end of 2024.