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November 2019

This Presentation has been prepared by PetroNor E&P Limited (Company).
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The information in this Presentation relating to hydrocarbon resource estimates for Gambia and Senegal includes information compiled by Dr Adam Law, Geoscience Director of ERC Equipoise Ltd. Dr Law, is a post-graduate in Geology, a Fellow of the Geological Society and a member of the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers. He has 18 years relevant experience in the evaluation of oil and gas fields and exploration acreage, preparation of development plans and assessment of reserves and resources. Dr Law has consented to the inclusion in this Presentation of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears. The information in this Presentation relating to hydrocarbon resource estimates for Congo-Brazzaville includes information compiled by AGR Petroleum Services AS ("AGR"). AGR has consented to the inclusion in this Presentation of the matters based on the information in the form and context in which it appears.
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Diversified portfolio: 4 countries, 6 licences
Listed on Oslo Axess since May 2014
Supportive strategic shareholder: Petromal, part of the Abu Dhabi based National Holding Group
Active retail shareholder base to promote liquidity
| Snapshot | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing | OAX (PNOR) | |||||
| Shares on Issue |
971,665,288 | |||||
| Market Cap6 | NOK 1.05B USD 115M |
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| Share Price6 | NOK 1.08 | |||||
| Stock Options4 | 3,283,137 | |||||
| Debt5 | USD 4.7M | |||||
| Cash5 | USD 15.7M | |||||
| No. of employees | 24 |


1) Congo-B: Independent competent person's report prepared by AGR, volumes as of 1 Jan 2019 adjusted to 1 Jan 2020 by subtracting estimated 2019 production (actuals including October plus Nov-Dec budget), Nigeria: company numbers, subject to completion of contract; 2) ERC Equipoise, assets in dispute; 3) Includes 520 bbl/d from OML 113 interest which is subject to contract completion; 4) Excludes 319,446,740 unvested warrants due to expire on 31 Dec 2019; 5) Unaudited consolidated group figures as at 31 Oct 2019, cash figure excludes restricted cash, debt refers to bank debt; 6) Closing price 22 Nov 2019 4




30 years at BP, and heritage company Amoco, gaining E&P leadership experience in Africa, Europe and Russia
Managed an active exploration portfolio for BP in North Africa
Additional experience in the areas of field development and as commercial manager

25+ years of financial and corporate experience from public practice, oil & gas, mining and investment banking
Chartered Accountant with Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Business Law)
Proven track record working with listed growth companies, particularly in the resource sector

30 years' E&P experience (executive and technical)
Worldwide field & license experience. Previously part of mgt team of Snorre Field producing 200kboepd, West Africa focus since 2000
MSc in Petroleum from The Institute of Technology in Trondheim

Founder of several companies in Norway and internationally within oil & gas and other ventures
Instrumental in establishing Pangea LNG
Strong network in the international E&P industry with extensive experience in deal sourcing

20+ years global exploration experience incl. Chevron and Addax
Specialised in Play and Prospect risk assessment, volumetric analysis, commercial evaluation and portfolio management
Background in quantitative geophysics, stratigraphic interpretation workflows and 3D visualisation

30 years' E&P experience (technical & management)
Operator experience incl. Phillips Petroleum, Norsk Hydro & Hess
Co-founder of Ener Petroleum, subsequently acquired by Dana/KNOC
BSc in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MSc from The Institute of Technology in Trondheim

20+ years international E&P experience (full-cycle), including several years with Schlumberger
Currently the CEO of Petromal part of National Holding Group
Master in Energy and Mineral Economics from Colorado School of Mines and a BSc in Chemical Engineering
Other Non-Executive Board Members: David King & Timothy Turner


20 years of experience in the financial services industry, covering asset management, private equity, portfolio management, financial restructuring, research, banking, and audit
Currently Director of Private Equity at EIIC part of the National Holding Group

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Full cycle, Sub-Saharan focused E&P company focused on growing production and reserves by leveraging existing assets to capitalise on new venture opportunities combined with targeted high impact exploration. With strategic and long term shareholders from Abu Dhabi and Norway, PetroNor will look to capitalise on the industry experience and government relations in these jurisdictions. "
PetroNor will aim to steadily build and increase its reserve base while using free cash flow to pursue defined exploration targets in selected and highly prospective basins with a view to delivering significant value to its shareholders from high impact wells. "

PetroNor Value Creation Case Example
~29x Return On Investment in less than three years on PNGF Sud
Determined to continue value accretive growth from both organic and inorganic growth opportunities
Increase net production from 2,820 bbl/d to 30,000 boe/d within 3 years
Further increase production and prolong production plateau through infill drilling programme in PNGF Sud
Re-development of Aje Field (OML 113) to realise full field potential
Expand asset base through finalisation of PNGF Bis licence
Resolve disputed exploration blocks in The Gambia and Senegal
Utilise extensive Sub-Saharan network and government relations, strategic shareholder, existing listing and strong cash flow to access opportunities leading to transformational growth in reserves and production

Focused on production enhancement and targeted exploration opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Leveraging expertise in improved recovery and gas monetisation to identify undeveloped potential in currently producing assets
Capitalise on management and major shareholder's relationships in various jurisdictions
Manageable entry costs with robust economics to support project financing
Access to operatorship roles to control scope and pace of investment


We strive to minimize any adverse impact on the environment
We always undertake Environmental Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) prior to all major activities & communicate results to stakeholders
In Nigeria, our plans for the Aje project have a positive impact through the elimination of existing gas flaring (equivalent to removing the CO2 produced by 55,000 cars)
Gas development will also lead to displacement of gasoline used for power generation in Lagos
Our commitment to operating responsibly is evidenced by a history of social projects undertaken by the leadership
The Power to Educate initiative is focused on improving conditions for families in areas with no access to electricity
Other projects include human capacity development and access to quality health care
In Congo-B, 5% of net profits are invested in local community education initiatives
We adhere to best practice corporate governance standards
Our business development model includes increased access to opportunities through the formation of subsidiary companies with local partners
This indirect ownership is supported by careful selection of local leadership and strong representation on subsidiary boards to ensure high quality governance
Use contemplated re-domiciliation to improve Board of Directors diversity





Net production of ~2,300bbl/d (OPEX ~USD 12/bbl)
2018 free cash flow from operations of USD 11.5M
Operated by Perenco since Jan 2017, production increased by 50% and OPEX decreased by 40%
2020 infill drilling program targeting to increase production to 2,700bbl/d
17.415% economic interest in OML 113 (Aje Field)1
Forming new SPV with Operator (YFP) to provide technical assistance, align partners and progress development of gas resources
Initial net production of 520bbls/d with significant upside potential through phased development of 2C resource
The Gambia/Senegal licences in dispute & subject to ICSID arbitration regarding title status
Expect to resolve disputes either through arbitration or settlement
| Net Resources (mmboe) | Net Production | ||||||||
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| 2P | 2C | Prospective | bbl/d | ||||||
| PNGF Sud & PNGF Bis2 Congo Brazzaville – |
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| 10.8 | 7.3 | - | 2,300 | ||||||
| Nigeria - OML 113 (Aje Field) 1 |
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| 0.4 | 17.4 | - | 520 | ||||||
| A1 & A4 3 The Gambia – |
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| - | - | 3,079 | - | ||||||
| ROP & SOSP 3 Senegal – |
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| - | - | 1,779 | - | ||||||
| 11.2 | 24.7 | 4,858 | 2,820 |

New license group from 1 January 2017 with Perenco as new operator - production increased 50% combined with significant cost improvements
Shallow waters (80-100m) seven steel jackets as drilling or processing centers
Further potential to increase production through workover and infill drilling
2018 actual gross production 20,241 bbl/d
Operator gross production budget for 2019 of 21,239 bbl/d (YTD average 22,093 bbl/d)
Oil exported through the Djeno terminal
Off-take agreement with ENI in place effective from January 2019
40% 20%1 15% 10% Continent Congo S.A. 10% 5% Operator

| Field | Start year |
2P | Reserves & resources 2C |
Current Production3 |
Producing wells |
STOOIP | Recovery Factor4 |
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| mmbbl | mmbbl | bbl/d | # | mmbbl | % | ||
| Tchibouela | 1987 | 56.6 | 8.8 | 13,960 | 34 | 902 | 38 |
| Tchendo | 1991 | 19.0 | 10.7 | 4,115 | 18 | 790 | 9 (2 - 35) |
| Tchibeli | 2000 | 14.1 | 9.7 | 2,750 | 3 | 144 | 16 |
| Litanzi | 2006 | 12.8 | - | 1,100 | 1 | 74 | 13 |
| Total | 102.5 | 29.2 | 21,925 | 56 | 1,910 |


Litanzi currently developed by one producing well and one water injector drilled from the Tchendo platform
Current production 1,100 bbl/d gross (115 bbl/d net) with ~9 mmbls recovered from a STOIIP of 54-74 mmbls
Infill drilling commencing 2020 with estimated increase in production to 4,000 bbl/d gross (420 bbl/d net)
Drilling two infill producing wells and two infill injector wells to target proven undeveloped reserves in unswept fault terraces
Estimated improved recovery of 8-12 mmbbls over 'do nothing' case of continued one well production
Forecast increased recovery factor from current 13% up to 27%
Efficient development plan includes repurposing of jack-up rig as a low cost well head platform
Total expected capex of USD 100M gross (USD 10.5M net)
Economics attractive for reserve additions with between \$8.33 and \$12.50/bbl capex



Jack-up Ben Rinnes (Dagda), built in 1973 to be converted for Litanzi production platform
Adjacent to PNGF Sud, containing the Louissima and Louissima SW discoveries
Louissima SW 2C Resource estimate of 29 mmbbls of 41o API oil in 2019 CPR
PetroNor has right to enter the licence with operator (Perenco) subject to agreement on final terms with the government
Perenco is leading the negotiations, expected to conclude during 2020
Proven reserves in Louissima SW to be appraised and developed in a phased approach to manage uncertainty
Early production scheme planned prior to decision to proceed with full development
Development plan is to use low cost jack-up with minimum topside upgrading and 11 km catenary pipeline to Tchibouela
Significant potential upside from Louissma discovery of 46o API oil to be appraised

Resources ESTIMATED
mmbbl mmbbl USDm

Operator
Project 2C STOIIP CAPEX

57%
28%1
15%
Low cost entry ticket via acquisition of Panoro's Nigerian entities to access significant proven resource potential
USD 10M payable in PetroNor shares 1 for
New SPV being formed with Operator (YFP) to provide technical assistance, align partners and progress development of liquid and gas resources
Delivers initial net production rate of 520 bbl/d to PetroNor


Underperforming field with material potential
History of disputes between shareholders
Updated field development plan
Align and establish common interest amongst shareholders
Apply technical solutions for FPSO and gas production / reinjection
Net 2C resource of 17.4 mmboe, expected to be converted to 2P reserves upon approval of development plan
Successful development of condensate and associated gas could increase net production up to 3,000 boepd
Favourable tax regimes with indigenous partner in PSA (YFP)


Rubicon Offshore's "Front Puffin" FPSO on the Aje field
Early entry into The Gambia / Senegal margin as a high risk frontier exploration opportunity
90% working interest in Senegal, 100% The Gambia 1
USD 100M invested historically on seismic, technical work and licence fees
Multiple prospects identified and promoted to potential partners and subsequently de-risked by discoveries in neighbouring licences
Industry wide oil crisis in 2015/16 impacted funding for delivery of work program leading to breakdown in government relations
Disputed licence status escalated to ICSID arbitration as per specified resolution mechanism in respective agreements
PetroNor is reserving rights to all blocks including those re-awarded to Total (Senegal) in 2017 and BP (The Gambia) in 2019

Progression of legal process to conclusion by 2023 with respective ICSID tribunal rulings
Preference for early negotiated settlement that is acceptable to all parties

Sub-Saharan Africa focused E&P independent with proven track record
Full-cycle platform with significant upside
Near term reserves and production growth from existing assets
Strong operational experience and partnerships
Extensive network in Africa ensuring strong deal pipeline
Targeting transformational growth through focused M&A
Well positioned to deliver near-term growth and shareholder value

Petromal is the energy arm of The National Holding group (NH) which is a multi billion USD entity and one of Abu Dhabi's leading privately owned investment groups
Business interests in financial services, manufacturing, industry, property development, general trading and oil & gas
Strategically positioned synergies with the Abu Dhabi Government economic vision for 2030 provides unrivaled corporate strength and niche industry positioning within the UAE
NH invests mainly in key growth sectors in the UAE and the MENA region, but also have a growing international portfolio of investments


investment or through strategic public and private partnerships.
• EIIC is an international financial investment corporation which enhances its standing and competitive position in local, international & global markets through identifying and responding to strategic investment opportunities.
• An integrated oil & gas company focused on the Upstream and Downstream while developing services to the industry through direct
• A property company, focused on designing, developing and managing thriving master-planned communities, residential and office towers, and world-class education facilities in major cities across the region and beyond.
• An active player within the industrial and manufacturing sector with presence across multiple clusters including synthetic materials, plastics, Agri-business, infrastructure, and building materials.
• Rise General Trading manages a portfolio of companies covering travel industry, mechanical electrical & plumbing, automotive services, architecture & engineering consulting, and to continues seek profitable investments in sectors such as franchising, logistics and services.
• Food security is a major component of the economic security as well as the national security; and as part of our strategic commitment for the UAE, we have invested in the agriculture industry.

1) Independent competent person's report prepared by AGR as of 1 Jan 2019, volumes above adjusted to 1 Jan 2020 by subtracting estimated 2019 production (actuals including October plus Nov-Dec budget) 2) Independent competent person's report prepared by AGR, 1 Jan 2019 3) PetroNor, Perenco and SNPC have the right to negotiate with the Republic of Congo, in good faith, license terms to enter into PNGF Bis 3) Management estimates based on current information available from operator
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