Exhibit
99.1
 |
925
Broadbeck Drive, Suite 220,
Thousand
Oaks, California 91320
Phone:
(805) 484-3613
TSX
ticker symbol: KEI
NASDAQ
ticker symbol: KGEI |
For
Immediate Release
KOLIBRI
GLOBAL ENERGY INC. ANNOUNCES BANK LINE INCREASE TO $75 MILLION AND EARNINGS RELEASE AND CALL INFORMATION
Thousand
Oaks CALIFORNIA, May 11, 2026 – Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (the “Company” or “KGEI”)
(TSX: KEI, NASDAQ: KGEI) is pleased to announce that the Borrowing Base of its indirect wholly owned subsidiary Kolibri
Energy US Inc. was increased from US$65 million to US$75 million on its revolving line of credit (“Credit Facility”)
which is held by a bank syndicate led by BOK Financial (“BOKF”) and includes Arvest Bank (“Arvest”).
The current outstanding amount drawn on the Credit Facility is approximately US$44 million.
Wolf
Regener, President and CEO, commented: “We are very pleased to have the support of BOKF and Arvest as we continue to develop our
Tishomingo field. While we expect to make another debt paydown of US$4 million this month on the Credit Facility, the increase in our
borrowing base provides us with greater flexibility, supports our production and cash flow growth initiatives, and further demonstrates
the value of the field. We continue to forecast our year-end net debt to be between US$25 to US$30 million.”
The
other terms of the credit facility remain the same.
First
Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Call
The
Company expects to release financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2026 before the market opens on May 14, 2026.
In
connection with the earnings release, management will host a conference call for investors and analysts on May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Pacific time to discuss the Company’s results and to host a Q&A session. Interested parties are invited to participate by calling:
Dial-In:
1-833-890-5570
International
Dial-In: 1-412-504-9708
When
calling, please request to be joined into the Kolibri Global Energy Inc. call.
About
Kolibri Global Energy Inc.
Kolibri
Global Energy Inc. is a North American energy company focused on finding and exploiting energy projects in oil and gas. Through various
subsidiaries, the Company owns and operates energy properties in the United States. The Company continues to utilize its technical and
operational expertise to identify and acquire additional projects in oil and gas. The Company’s shares are traded on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the stock symbol KEI and on the NASDAQ under the stock symbol KGEI.
For
further information, contact:
Wolf
E. Regener+1 (805) 484-3613
Email:
wregener@kolibrienergy.com
Website:
www.kolibrienergy.com
Caution
Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain
statements contained in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” as such term is used in applicable Canadian
securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of United States securities laws (collectively, “forward
looking information”), including statements regarding the Credit Facility, the timing of and expected paydown of the Credit Facility
and the timing of the release of the Company’s financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2026. Forward-looking
information is based on plans and estimates of management and interpretations of data by the Company’s technical team at the date
the data is provided and is subject to several factors and assumptions of management, including that indications of early results are
reasonably accurate predictors of the prospectiveness of the shale intervals, that required regulatory approvals will be available when
required, that no unforeseen delays, unexpected geological or other effects, including flooding and extended interruptions due to inclement
or hazardous weather conditions, equipment failures, permitting delays or labor or contract disputes are encountered, that the necessary
labor and equipment will be obtained, that the development plans of the Company and its co-venturers will not change, that the offset
operator’s operations will proceed as expected by management, that the demand for oil and gas will be sustained, that the price
of oil will be sustained or increase, that the gathering system issues will be resolved, that the Company will continue to be able to
access sufficient capital through cash flow, debt, financings, farm-ins or other participation arrangements to maintain its projects,
and that global economic conditions will not deteriorate in a manner that has an adverse impact on the Company’s business, its
ability to advance its business strategy and the industry as a whole. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks
and uncertainties and other factors that could cause plans, estimates and actual results to vary materially from those projected in such
forward-looking information. Factors that could cause the forward-looking information in this news release to change or to be inaccurate
include, but are not limited to, the risk that any of the assumptions on which such forward looking information is based vary or prove
to be invalid, including that the Company or its subsidiaries is not able for any reason to obtain and provide the information necessary
to secure required approvals or that required regulatory approvals are otherwise not available when required, that unexpected geological
results are encountered, that equipment failures, permitting delays, labor or contract disputes or shortages of equipment, labor or materials
are encountered, the risks associated with the oil and gas industry (e.g. operational risks in development, exploration and production;
delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration and development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve and
resource estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks, including
flooding and extended interruptions due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions), the risk of commodity price and foreign exchange
rate fluctuations, that the offset operator’s operations have unexpected adverse effects on the Company’s operations, that
completion techniques require further optimization, that production rates do not match the Company’s assumptions, that very low
or no production rates are achieved, that the gathering system operator doesn’t get the issues resolved, that the price of oil
will decline, that the Company is unable to access required capital, that occurrences such as those that are assumed will not occur,
do in fact occur, and those conditions that are assumed will continue or improve, do not continue or improve, and the other risks and
uncertainties applicable to exploration and development activities and the Company’s business as set forth in the Company’s
management discussion and analysis and its annual information form, both of which are available for viewing under the Company’s
profile at www.sedarplus.ca, any of which could result in delays, cessation in planned work or loss of one or more leases and
have an adverse effect on the Company and its financial condition. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking
statements, other than as required by applicable law.
Caution
Regarding Future-Oriented Financial Information and Financial Outlook
This
news release may contain information deemed to be “future-oriented financial information” or a “financial outlook”
(collectively, “FOFI”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The FOFI has been prepared by management to provide
an outlook of the Company’s activities and results and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The FOFI has been prepared based
on a number of assumptions including the assumptions discussed above under “Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information”.
The actual results of operations of the Company and the resulting financial results may vary from the amounts set forth herein, and such
variations may be material. The Company and management believe that the FOFI has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management’s
best estimates and judgments. FOFI contained in this news release was made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims
any intention or obligations to update or revise any FOFI contained in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, unless required pursuant to applicable law.