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Major Shareholding Notification
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STATEMENT OF RESERVES DATA AND OTHER OIL AND GAS INFORMATION OF IONA ENERGY INC. FORM 51-101F1
PART 1 DATE OF STATEMENT
Item 1.1 Relevant Dates
This Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information (the "Statement") is dated April 28, 2015. The effective date of the information provided in this Statement is December 31, 2014 and is based on information in the GCA Report (as defined herein), except where otherwise indicated. The preparation date of the information in the Statement is April 28, 2015. The estimates of reserves and future net revenue for individual properties may not reflect the same confidence level as estimates of reserves and future net revenue for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation. The information is presented on a consolidated basis for Iona Energy Inc. ("Iona") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014, Iona Energy Company (UK) plc ("Iona UK") (including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Iona Huntington UK Ltd.) and Iona Energy Company (US) Limited.
PART 2 DISCLOSURE OF RESERVES DATA
Gaffney, Cline & Associates Ltd. ("GCA") prepared a report dated March 2015 (the "GCA Report"), in which it evaluated, as at December 31, 2014, the oil and natural gas reserves attributable to the principal properties of Iona.
The GCA Report also presents the estimated net value of future revenue of Iona's properties before and after taxes, at various discount rates. Assumptions and qualifications relating to costs, prices for future production and other matters are summarized in the notes to the following tables.
The extent and nature of all information supplied by Iona and/or the operator of its properties, which may have included ownership data, well information, geological information, reservoir studies, timing and future production, gas sales contract information, current product prices, operating cost data, capital budget forecasts and future operating plans, have been relied upon by GCA in preparing the GCA Report and were accepted as represented without independent verification. In the absence of such information, GCA relied, with the approval of Iona, upon its opinion of reasonable practice in the industry. All information provided to GCA was as at December 31, 2014 and, accordingly, certain of such information may not be representative of current conditions.
The definitions of the various categories of reserves and expenditures are those set out in National Instrument 51-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities ("NI 51-101").
Barrels of oil equivalent or "boes" may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf: 1 bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.
It should not be assumed that the present worth of estimated future net revenue represents the fair market value of the reserves. There is no assurance that the price and cost assumptions contained in the GCA Report will be attained and variances could be material. The reserve and revenue estimates set forth below are estimates only and the actual reserves and realized revenue may be greater or less than those calculated.
Additionally, "possible reserves" as disclosed herein are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves. There is a 10% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the sum of proved plus probable plus possible reserves.
Item 2.1 Reserves Data - Forecast Prices and Costs
The following table discloses, in the aggregate, Iona's gross and net proved reserves, proved plus probable reserves and proved plus probable plus possible reserves, estimated using forecast prices and costs, by product type. "Forecast prices and costs" means future prices and costs used by GCA in the GCA Report that are generally accepted as being a reasonable outlook of the future, or fixed or currently determinable future prices or costs to which Iona is bound.
Table 2.1.1 Summary Oil and Gas Reserves As of December 31, 2014 Forecast Prices and Costs
Reserves(1)
| Light and Medium Oil |
Heavy Oil | Natural Gas Associated and Non Associated |
Coalbed Methane | Natural Gas Liquids |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves Categories | Gross MMbbl (2) |
Net MMbbl (3) |
Gross MMbbl (2) |
Net MMbbl (3) |
Gross Bscf(2) |
Net Bscf(3) |
Gross MMbbl (2) |
Net MMbbl (3) |
Gross MMbbl (2) |
Net MMbbl (3) |
| Proved | ||||||||||
| Developed Producing | 2.10 | 2.10 | - | - | 1.77 | 1.77 | - | - | - | - |
| Developed Non-Producing | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Undeveloped Reserves | 7.68 | 7.68 | 5.10 | 5.10 | 14.75 | 14.75 | - | - | - | - |
| Total Proved | 9.78 | 9.78 | 5.10 | 5.10 | 16.52 | 16.52 | - | - | ||
| Probable | 5.87 | 5.87 | 4.61 | 4.61 | 6.56 | 6.56 | ||||
| Total Proved Plus Probable | 15.65 | 15.65 | 9.71 | 9.71 | 23.08 | 23.08 | ||||
| Possible | 4.96 | 4.96 | 2.47 | 2.47 | 4.79 | 4.79 | ||||
| Total Proved Plus Possible Plus Probable |
20.61 | 20.61 | 12.18 | 12.18 | 27.87 | 27.87 |
Notes:
(1) Iona's working interest in Huntington is 15%, however its gross and net reserves include a 0.75% royalty interest in addition to the 15% working interest.
(2) "Gross Reserves" are Iona's working interest share of remaining reserves before deduction of royalties.
(3) "Net Reserves" are Iona's working interest share of remaining reserves less all crown, freehold and overriding royalties and interests owned by others.
The following table discloses, in the aggregate, the net present value of Iona's future net revenue attributable to the reserves categories in the previous table, estimated using forecast prices and costs, before and after deducting future income tax expenses, and calculated without discount and using discount rates of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%.
Table 2.1.2 Summary of Net Present Values of Future Net Revenue As of December 31, 2014 Forecast Prices and Costs (U.S.\$ MM)
Net Present Values of Future Net Revenue(1)(2)(3)
Before Income Taxes Discounted at (%/Year) After Income Taxes Discounted at (%/Year)
| 15% | Before Tax Net Value at 10% (\$/boe) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 5% | 10% | 15% | 20% | 0% | 5% | 10% | 20% | |||
| Proved: | |||||||||||
| Developed Producing Developed non |
74.05 | 69.33 | 65.10 | 61.32 | 57.92 | 69.21 | 64.79 | 60.87 | 57.39 | 54.28 | 27.18 |
| Producing | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Undeveloped | 662.59 | 448.91 | 300.64 | 195.82 | 120.30 | 497.91 | 334.78 | 219.27 | 136.37 | 75.93 | 19.73 |
| Total Proved: | 736.64 | 518.23 | 365.75 | 257.14 | 178.22 | 567.12 | 399.57 | 280.14 | 193.75 | 130.21 | 20.74 |
| Total Probable: | 916.26 | 664.14 | 505.09 | 398.99 | 324.64 | 555.01 | 410.94 | 319.14 | 257.19 | 213.22 | 43.64 |
| Total Proved + Probable: | 1,652.91 | 1,182.38 | 870.83 | 656.13 | 502.86 | 1,122.13 | 810.51 | 599.28 | 450.95 | 343.43 | 29.82 |
| Total Possible: | 719.17 | 387.41 | 232.71 | 154.30 | 111.19 | 386.27 | 208.45 | 125.03 | 82.45 | 58.90 | 28.28 |
| Total Proved + Probable + Possible: |
2,372.08 | 1,569.79 | 1,103.54 | 810.43 | 614.06 | 1,508.39 | 1,018.96 | 724.31 | 533.39 | 402.34 | 29.48 |
Notes:
(1) May not add due to rounding.
(2) Net present value of future net revenue includes all resource income, appropriate income tax calculations and prior tax pools.
(3) Iona's working interest in Huntington is 15%, however its gross and net reserves include a 0.75% royalty interest in addition to the 15% working interest.
The following table discloses, in aggregate, certain elements of Iona's future net revenue attributable to its proved reserves, its proved plus probable reserves, and its proved plus probable plus possible reserves estimated using forecast prices and costs, and calculated without discount.
Table 2.1.3 Future Net Revenue Undiscounted As of December 31, 2014 Forecast Prices and Costs (U.S.\$ MM)(1)
| Revenue | Royalty | Operating Costs |
Development Costs |
Abandonment and Reclamation Costs |
Pre-tax Future Net Revenue |
Future Income Taxes |
Post-tax Future Net Revenue |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Proved | 1,553.14 | 12.51 | 319.17 | 410.85 | 73.96 | 736.64 | 169.53 | 567.12 |
| Total Proved plus Probable | 2,643.34 | 16.70 | 432.21 | 424.17 | 117.36 | 1,652.91 | 530.78 | 1,122.13 |
| Total Proved plus Probable plus Possible |
3,482.60 | 16.43 | 523.59 | 448.75 | 121.76 | 2,372.08 | 863.69 | 1,508.39 |
Note:
(1) Totals may not add due to rounding.
This table discloses, by production group, the net present value of Iona's future net revenue attributable to its proved reserves, its proved plus probable, and its proved plus probable plus possible reserves, before deducting future income tax expenses, estimated using forecast prices and costs, and calculated using a 10% discount rate. .
Table 2.1.3c Net Present Value of Future Net Revenue by Production Group as of December 31, 2014 Forecast Prices and Costs(1)(2)
| Reserve Category | Production Group | Future Net Revenue Before Income Tax (Discounted at 10% per year) (US\$ MM) |
Unit Value Before Income Tax (Discounted at 10% per year) (\$/boe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proved | Light and Medium Crude Oil (including solution gas and associated by-products) | 253.97 | 22.07 |
| Heavy Oil (including solution gas and associated by-products) | 96.00 | 18.82 | |
| Natural Gas (including associated by-products) | 15.77 | 15.26 | |
| Coalbed Methane (including associated by-products) | - | - | |
| Proved plus Probable | Light and Medium Crude Oil (including solution gas and associated by-products | 468.02 | 29.91 |
| Heavy Oil (including solution gas and associated by-products) | 312.85 | 32.22 | |
| Natural Gas (including associated by-products) | 89.96 | 23.29 | |
| Coalbed Methane (including associated by-products) | - | - | |
| Proved plus Probable | Light and Medium Crude Oil (including solution gas and associated by-products | 607.83 | 29.49 |
| plus Possible | Heavy Oil (including solution gas and associated by-products) | 372.09 | 30.55 |
| Natural Gas (including associated by-products) | 123.62 | 26.61 | |
| Coalbed Methane (including associated by-products) | - | - |
Note:
(1) Unit values are based on net reserve volumes.
(2) Iona's working interest in Huntington is 15%, however its gross and net reserves include a 0.75% royalty interest in addition to the 15% working interest.
PART 3 PRICING ASSUMPTIONS
Item 3.2 Forecast Prices Used in Estimates
The forecast reference prices used in preparing Iona's reserves data are provided in the below table.
| Summary of Pricing and | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate Assumptions | |||||||
| As of December 31, 2014 | |||||||
| Forecast Prices and Costs | |||||||
| Brent | UK | ||||||
| Price | Gas Price | Exchange Rate | |||||
| Year | (US\$/bbl) | (US\$/Mscf) | Inflation Rate | (US\$/£UK) | |||
| 2015 | 68.00 | 8.80 | 2.0% | 1.60 | |||
| 2016 | 83.00 | 9.20 | 2.0% | 1.60 | |||
| 2017 | 93.00 | 9.60 | 2.0% | 1.60 | |||
| 2018 | 94.40 | 9.74 | 2.0% | 1.60 | |||
| 2019 | 95.81 | 9.89 | 2.0% | 1.60 | |||
| 2020 | 97.25 | 10.03 | 2.0% | 1.60 | |||
| Thereafter | +1.5% p.a. | +1.5% p.a. | 2.0% | 1.60 |
The above table reflects the prices used in the GCA Report. GCA is a qualified reserves evaluator under the definitions of NI 51-101 and is independent of Iona. In the GCA Report, the Exchange Rate for all years shown in the table above is assumed to be US\$1.60/£UK and all future operating and capital costs are assumed to escalate at 2.0% per year starting on January 1, 2016.
PART 4 RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES IN RESERVES AND FUTURE NET REVENUE
Item 4.1 Reserves Reconciliation
The following table provides a reconciliation of Iona's gross reserves based on forecast prices and costs.
Reconciliation of Iona's Gross(1) Reserves (Before Royalty)
by Principal Product Type
As of December 31, 2014 Forecast Prices and Costs
| Natural Gas | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factors | Light and Medium Oil | Heavy Oil | (Associated and Non Associated) |
Natural Gas Liquids | ||||||||
| Gross Proved |
Gross Proved |
Gross Proved |
Gross Proved |
|||||||||
| Gross Proved (MMbbl) |
Gross Probable (MMbbl) |
Plus Probable (MMbbl) |
Gross Proved (MMbbl) |
Gross Probable (MMbbl) |
Plus Probable (MMbbl) |
Gross Proved (Bcf) |
Gross Probable (Bcf) |
Plus Probable (Bcf) |
Gross Proved (MMbbl) |
Gross Probable (MMbbl) |
Plus Probable (MMbbl) |
|
| December 31, 2013 |
10.30 | 8.42 | 18.72 | 5.10 | 4.61 | 9.71 | 20.71 | 12.71 | 33.42 | - | - | - |
| Extensions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Technical Revisions(2) |
0.17 | -2.53 | -2.36 | - | - | - | -3.69 | -6.15 | -9.84 | - | - | - |
| Discoveries | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Acquisitions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dispositions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Economic Factors |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Production(3) | -0.69 | - | -0.69 | - | - | - | -0.50 | - | -0.50 | - | - | - |
| December 31, 2014 |
9.78 | 5.87 | 15.65 | 5.10 | 4.61 | 9.71 | 16.52 | 6.56 | 23.08 | - | - | - |
Notes:
(1) Gross Reserves means Iona's working interest reserves before calculation of royalties, and before consideration of Iona's royalty interests.
(2) Technical revisions primarily reflect revisions in respect of Trent & Tyne, Huntington and Orlando.
(3) All production in the above table relates to the Huntington field. Iona did have production from the Trent & Tyne field during 2014, however the Trent & Tyne reserves have been written down to zero and so this is included in revisions.
Reference: Item 4.1 of Form 51-101F1
PART 5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATING TO RESERVES DATA
Item 5.1 Undeveloped Reserves
| Table 5.1.1 |
|---|
| Proved Net Undeveloped Reserves |
| Most Recent Three Years |
| Forecast Prices and Costs |
| Light & Medium Oil | Heavy Oil | Natural Gas(2) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Attributed or Reduced (MMbbl) |
Cumulative at Year-End(1) (MMbbl) |
First Attributed or Reduced (MMbbl) |
Cumulative at Year-End(1) (MMbbl) |
First Attributed or Reduced (Bcf) |
Cumulative at Year-End(1) (Bcf) |
||
| 2012 | 2338(3) | 9.72(4) | - | 5.09(5) | - | 19.67(6) | |
| 2013 | 9.72(4) | 7.29(7) | 5.09(5) | 5.09(5) | 19.67(6) | 14.75(8) | |
| 2014 | 7.29(7) | 7.68(8) | 5.09(5) | 5.09(5) | 14.75(9) | 14.75(9) |
Notes:
- (1) Cumulative at Year End = Residual Cumulative of Previous Year plus First Attributed.
- (2) Includes Associated and Non-Associated Gas.
- (3) 2.38 MMbbls of proved oil reserves attributed to Orlando.
- (4) 7.83 MMbbls of proved oil reserves attributed to Orlando and 1.89 MMbbls of proved oil reserves attributed to Kells, both at 100% working interest.
- (5) 5.09 MMbbls of proved oil reserves attributed to West Wick.
- (6) 19.67 MMscf of proved gas reserves attributed to Kells at 100% working interest.
- (7) 5.87 MMbbls of proved oil reserves attributed to Orlando and 1.42 MMbbls of proved oil reserves attributed to Kells, both at 75% working interest.
- (8) 6.26 MMbbls of proved oil reserves attributed to Orlando and 1.42 MMbbls of proved oil reserves attributed to Kells, both at 75% working interest.
- (9) 14.75 MMscf of probable gas reserves attributed to Kells at 75% working interest.
Table 5.1.2 Probable Net Undeveloped Reserves Most Recent Three Years Forecast Prices and Costs
| Light & Medium Oil | Heavy Oil | Natural Gas(2) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Attributed or Reduced (Mbbl) |
Cumulative at Year-End(1) (Mbbl) |
First Attributed or Reduced (Mbbl) |
Cumulative at Year-End(1) (Mbbl) |
First Attributed or Reduced (MMscf) |
Cumulative at Year-End(1) (MMscf) |
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| 2012 | 1.49(3) | 9.85(4) | - | 4.61(5) | - | 7.86(6) | |
| 2013 | 9.85(4) | 7.39(7) | 4.61(5) | 4.61(5) | 7.86(6) | 5.90(8) | |
| 2014 | 7.39(7) | 4.87(8) | 4.61(5) | 4.61(5) | 5.90(9) | 5.90(9) |
Notes:
- (1) Cumulative at Year End = Residual Cumulative of Previous Year plus First Attributed.
- (2) Includes Associated and Non-Associated Gas.
- (3) 1.49 MMbbls of probable oil reserves attributed to Orlando.
- (4) 7.54 MMbbls of probable oil reserves attributed to Orlando and 2.31 MMbbls of probable oil reserves attributed to Kells, both at 100% working interest.
- (5) 4.61 MMbbls of probable oil reserves attributed to West Wick.
- (6) 7.86 MMscf of probable gas reserves attributed to Kells at 100% working interest.
- (7) 5.66 MMbbls of probable oil reserves attributed to Orlando and 1.73 MMbbls of probable oil reserves attributed to Kells, both at 75% working interest.
- (8) 3.14 MMbbls of probable oil reserves attributed to Orlando and 1.73 MMbbls of probable oil reserves attributed to Kells, both at 75% working interest.
- (9) 5.9 MMscf of probable gas reserves attributed to Kells at 75% working interest.
Development Plans
Huntington (15% Working Interest)
The first phase of the development of the Huntington Field was completed by the Operator (E.ON) in 2013. This phase comprised the drilling and completion of four production wells and two injection wells, all tied back to the Voyageur Spirit FPSO. These wells all target a Paleocene Forties reservoir horizon. A subsequent phase of development is under evaluation by the joint venture and a first development well into the deeper Jurassic Fulmar reservoir is being contemplated for 2016. Further development of the Fulmar horizon may follow depending on the performance of the first well and on geoscience evaluation of the overall extent of this reservoir.
Orlando (75% Working Interest)
The appraisal of Orlando was completed following the logging and suspension of the 3/3b-13z well in March 2012. A Field Development Plan has subsequently been prepared and approved by the Department of Energy and Climate Change ("DECC") and Atlantic Petroleum, Iona's joint venture partner. The development plan for Orlando contemplates the re-entering of the 13z well and drilling a 3000 foot horizontal producer. The well will be completed with dual ESPs. Additionally, a subsea pipeline, power supply and control umbilical are expected to be laid between the well-head and the Ninian Central platform approximately 10 kilometres ("km") to the south west. Engineering modifications will be completed at Ninian allowing tie-in and first production shortly after completing the development well. Platform modifications, facilities installation and development drilling are expected to occur in 2015 and 2016. Iona aims to achieve first oil from Orlando in late 2016.
Kells (75% Working Interest)
Iona completed the acquisition of the Kells oilfield in January 2012. The Kells Field is located in Block 3/8d in the UK North Sea and lies approximately 14 km south-east of the producing Ninian Central platform. The Kells Field is a three-way fault closed structure approximately 4 km long by 2 km wide with an observed oil column of 568ft (true vertical thickness) in Upper Brent sandstone reservoirs. The key Kells discovery wells 3/8b-10 and 3/8b-14z flowed 40° API Oil at stabilized rates of 3,500 and 8,600 bopd respectively. The Kells field subsequently produced 4.2 MMstb at rates of up to 12,000 bopd between the years 1992 and 1994 and ceased production in 1995.
Kells is slated for development through Ninian Central following tie-in of Orlando to the same facility. The Kells development plan comprises two subsea production wells, an oil pipeline, a control umbilical, and pipework modifications at Ninian. A draft Field Development Plan has been prepared and project activity will be phased through 2016 and 2017, with first oil expected in the second half of 2017.
The current Kells license agreement requires submission of a field development plan by August 2015. This may not be achieved and Iona is in discussions with DECC to seek an extension to the license. There is a risk that DECC may not be willing to extend the licence.
West Wick (58.73% Working Interest)
Iona completed the acquisition of operatorship and a 58.73% working interest in West Wick in August 2012. The West Wick discovery is located within block 13/21a and is an oil accumulation lying in the Inner Moray Firth area of the North Sea, 3.75 km west of the Captain Field Producing Platforms. Oil was discovered within the Cretaceous Upper and Lower Captain sandstone reservoirs and correlates to the same reservoirs of the Captain Field that have produced since 1997. The West Wick field has remained undeveloped since discovered by Amoco in 1990 with the drilling of well 13/21a-1A. Since that time, four delineation wells have also been drilled appraising the accumulation. The last wells (13/21a-5 and 13/21a-6) were drilled by Enterprise Oil in 2001. The West Wick Field is a three-way dip closed structure approximately 3 km long by 2 km wide with an observed oil column of 228 ft (true vertical thickness) with oil proven though wire-line sampling that gives an API range of 13 - 21°, with an estimated 100cp viscosity crude in the reservoir.
West Wick is programmed for a three well subsea development targeting first oil in 2018. The development will comprise two producers and one injector. The most likely development is via tie back to the Captain Field infrastructure however Iona is also considering stand-alone facilities.
West Wick is classified as a Fallow B Rescued license and Iona is required to report to DECC by the end of April 2015 with progress. There is a risk that DECC may not be willing to extend the licence.
Item 5.2 Significant Factors or Uncertainties Affecting Reserves Data
The reserve data included herein are expressions of judgment based on knowledge, experience and industry practice. In general, estimates of economically recoverable oil and natural gas reserves and the future net revenue there from are based upon a number of variable factors and assumptions, such as expected reservoir characteristics based on geological, geophysical and engineering assessments; ultimate reserve recovery; timing and amount of capital expenditures; future production rates based on historical performance and expected future operating and investment activities; future oil and natural gas prices and quality differentials; marketability of oil and gas; royalty rates; assumed effects of regulation by governmental agencies; and future development and operating costs, all of which may vary materially from actual results. It should not be assumed that estimated future net revenue is representative of the fair market value of Iona's properties. In addition, estimated reserves may change from time to time based on new or reprocessed information or new interpretations of existing or new information.
Iona's future crude oil and natural gas reserves and production, and therefore its operating cash flows and results of operations, are highly dependent upon Iona's success, and the success of their joint venture partners, in exploiting the current reserve base and acquiring or discovering additional reserves. Without reserve additions through exploration, acquisition or development activities, Iona's reserves and production will decline over time as reserves are produced. The business of exploring for, developing or acquiring reserves is capital intensive. To the extent cash flows from operations are insufficient and external sources of capital become limited or unavailable, the ability to make the necessary capital investments to maintain and expand Iona's oil and natural gas reserves will be impaired.
Item 5.3 Future Development Costs
The following table provides information regarding the development costs deducted in the estimation of future net revenue attributable to Iona's reserves, as reflected in the GCA Report.
| Forecast Prices and Costs | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | For Proved Reserves (US\$ MM) |
For Proved + Probable Reserves (US\$ MM) |
|||||
| 2015 | 104.29 | 104.29 | |||||
| 2016 | 227.57 | 240.88 | |||||
| 2017 | 79.01 | 79.01 | |||||
| 2018 | - | - | |||||
| 2019 | - | - | |||||
| Other | - | - | |||||
| Total | 358.95 | 370.49 | |||||
| Undiscounted | 410.87 | 424.18 | |||||
| Discounted at 10%/Yr | 358.95 | 370.49 |
Table 5.3 Future Development Costs(1)
Note:
(1) Future Development Costs shown are associated with booked reserves in the GCA Report and do not necessarily represent Iona's exploration and development budget.
Iona expects that the funds required for future development costs will be obtained from the combination of positive working capital, internally-generated cash flow, debt facilities and equity financing. There can be no guarantee that funds will be available or that Iona will allocate funding to develop all of the reserves attributed in the GCA Report. Failure to develop those reserves would have a negative impact on future cash flow.
Interest and other costs of external funding are not included in the future net development costs of the reserves or in the future net revenue estimates, and would reduce reserves and future net revenue to some degree depending upon the funding sources utilized. Iona does not anticipate that interest or other funding costs would make development of any property uneconomic.
PART 6 OTHER OIL AND GAS INFORMATION
Item 6.1 Oil and Gas Properties and Wells
The following is a description Iona's principal properties on production or under development. Estimates of reserves for individual properties may not reflect the same confidence level as estimates of reserves and future net revenue for all properties, due to the effects of aggregation.
Huntington (15% Working Interest)
The area of the Huntington discovery was previously licenced by Shell and Esso who drilled two wells in 1992 in pursuit of an Upper Jurassic, Fulmar Formation, objective. This reservoir was not present in either well and the licence was relinquished. The area was subsequently relicensed and Forties Formation reservoir was discovered in 2007 by well 22/14b-5, operated by Oilexco. The well encountered a 124 ft thick gross oil column and tested light oil at rates of up to 5,577 bbl/day. The reservoir interval was appraised by a further 11 well penetrations between 2007 and 2008, nine of which were side-tracks from a common surface location in order to rapidly delineate the reservoir.
The Huntington field is operated by E.ON (25%) on behalf of the license partnership. Partners in the license are Premier (40%), Altinex Oil (UK) Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Noreco) (20%) and Iona (15%).
Huntington has been developed with four subsea horizontal production wells targeting the Forties Formation Sandstone and two deviated water injection wells tied back to the Voyageur Spirit FPSO via a central subsea manifold. Crude oil is exported via shuttle tankers directly from the FPSO, with gas export to the Teesside Gas Processing Plant via a wet gas pipeline tied into the CATS pipeline. The field commenced production in April 2013 at gross initial production rates of approximately 7,000 bbl/day being temporarily constrained by gas compression facilities not yet being fully operational. The Huntington field reached its design capacity of 34,500 boe/day (gross) in early September 2013.
Iona completed the acquisition of its interest through an acquisition of Carrizo Huntington (later re-named "Iona Huntington") from Carrizo in February 2013. Iona Huntington holds a further 2.55% of economic interest through DLE and royalty income payable from the license partners.
In addition to the Forties Formation reservoir, the discovery well also tested 4,624 bbl/day from an underlying Fulmar Formation reservoir and the down-dip extent of this reservoir was confirmed by appraisal well 22/14b-8. This horizon extends into licence 22/14d, held 100% by Iona and is under evaluation for future development.
Orlando (75% Working Interest)
The Orlando oil discovery and 3/3-11 well was drilled by a Chevron operated group in 1989 and subsequently relinquished by Chevron. Block 3/3b was applied for and awarded to a group led by MPX North Sea Limited ("MPX") through the 25th Licencing Round in 2009 as Traditional Licence P1606 and held with a work program that included a commitment to drill an appraisal well to target the Brent Reservoir before the end of 2012. That well was completed in March 2012 following a successful data acquisition programme.
Following the purchase of its partners' working interests in 2012 and subsequent divestment of 25% to Volantis Exploration (a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Petroleum) in 2013, Iona held a 75% working interest in Block 3/3b as of December 31, 2013. The Orlando oil field (within block 3/3b) is an offshore three-way fault closed structure approximately 2.5 km long by 0.5 km wide. The reservoir interval comprises of the Middle Jurassic Brent Group Reservoirs which are found underlying Middle-Upper Jurassic shales of the Heather and Kimmeridge Clay Formation. The structure is fully covered by 3D seismic data.
The two wells (3/3-11 and 3/3b-13z) discovered oil in the Upper Jurassic Tarbert and Ness Formation reservoirs. The 3/3-11 well tested 2,850 bopd of 32 degree API oil and the data acquisition programme in 3/3b-13z confirmed the discovery well properties.
The Tarbert Formation is a stacked, tidally influenced shallow marine sandstone that generally has constant thickness and is evenly distributed spatially. The Ness Formation reservoir is comprised of marginal marine and non-marine deposits containing good reservoir quality channel sands. Iona commissioned a detailed reservoir study to fully integrate the results of the two wells into a field model. This study comprised an updated seismic interpretation, petrophysical analysis, the building of a detailed geo-cellular model in Petrel and Eclipse reservoir simulation model.
This study forms the basis of the approved Field Development Plan.
Trent & Tyne (20% Working Interest)
Iona completed the acquisition of a 20% interest in the Trent & Tyne Assets in 2011. Through the agreement Iona acquired a 20% interest in Licences P685 and P609, a 20% interest in the Trent and Trent Facilities, and a 2.5% interest in the in the export pipeline under the ETS Joint Operating Agreement.
The Tyne Field is located offshore in Block 44/18 of the southern North Sea and is comprised of Carboniferous reservoirs within a setting of five fault blocks. Four of these fault blocks have been drilled; Tyne North, Tyne South, Tyne West and Tyne East, the remaining fault block, Tyne North West, has not been drilled.
The entire Tyne field is covered by eight exploration and appraisal wells all of which are suspended or abandoned and five production wells of which one is currently producing. The gas from the Tyne Field is exported to the Trent Field which supports three further wells, all of which are producing.
Kells (75% Working Interest)
The Kells field is located offshore in the North Sea and was discovered by BP in 1985 with the 3/8b-10 exploration well. Oil was discovered in sandstones of the Tarbert and Ness Formations of the Brent Group. Two east-west trending faults run westwards from the main bounding fault into the reservoir and divide the reservoir into two separate fault blocks; Kells Main and Kells South. Three zones were tested and flowed at 2,760 bopd (Lower Ness Formation), 4,100 bopd (Upper Ness Formation) and 2,500 bopd (Tarbert Formation). A 190 ft. oil column was found in the Lower Ness Formation. The combined oil column in the Upper Ness and Tarbert Formations was 345 ft. The oil obtained on test was light (39-44o API) with 3% CO2 and a solution GOR of 1,940 scf/bbl.
Kells was initially developed as the Staffa Field in 1992 by LASMO who produced 4.26 MMbbl of oil from two wells; 3/8b-10 and 3/8b-14Z. Production was through a tie-back to the nearby Ninian South platform. First oil was achieved in March 1992, and the field was shut in from June to October 1993 whilst a 2 km section of the un-insulated pipeline, blocked with a combination of wax, emulsion and hydrate, was replaced. Further hydrate/emulsion problems in November, 1994 resulted in the field once again being shut in. Following economic evaluation it was decided by the operator at such time that further repairs to the pipeline were not merited and an application was made for abandonment. Consequently, no further production occurred and all subsea equipment and pipelines have been removed.
Prior to Iona's acquisition in 2012 and subsequent divestment of 25% to Volantis Exploration (a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Petroleum) in 2013, Fairfield (the previous owner) performed substantial subsurface studies and remapped Kells based on new seismic to produce a new 3D interpretation and created a new Petrel model to recalculate volumetrics. Following the acquisition, Iona reviewed the static (i.e. Petrel) and dynamic (i.e. Eclipse) models to optimize the development plan. This and other new work formed the basis for the new Iona FDP which remains in draft form.
West Wick (58.73% Working Interest)
The West Wick oil field is an offshore heavy-oil accumulation in the Inner Moray Firth area of the North Sea, some 10 km west of the Captain Field. The field was discovered by Amoco in 1990 with the drilling of Well 13/21a-1A. Since that time, four delineation wells have been drilled into the accumulation. The last wells (13/21a-5 and 13/21a-6) were drilled by Enterprise Oil in 2001. None of the wells have been tested.
Iona acquired Centrica's interest in the West Wick field in 2012 and is the field operator. The balance of the working interest is held by Idemitsu.
The previous operator, Centrica, had conducted extensive studies and prepared a draft Field Development Plan. Iona has reviewed the geological interpretation of the oil bearing Upper Captain Sands, the Petrel geo-cellular model and the Eclipse reservoir simulation model. Iona have conducted further optimization studies in order to refine its draft development plan for the property.
Location of Production
As of year-end 2014, there are eight wells capable of flow, four producing from the Huntington Field, three producing from the Trent Field, and one well capable of producing from the Tyne Field. Additionally there are two water injection wells on Huntington.
By the end of 2014, cumulative production (gross field) was as follows:
- the Tyne Field had produced 152 Bscf
- the Trent Field had produced 120.4 Bscf
- the Huntington Field had produced 7.2 MMbbls of oil and 5.9 Bcf of gas.
The Tors gas field is connected to the Trent and Tyne system and pays a tariff comprising US\$0.42/Mscf for processing and compression. Additionally, Tors pays US\$0.39/Mscf to ETS in which Iona as a Tyne and Trent owners holds a 2.5% interest. The Tors Field is a mature gas field.
Agreements are also in place for tying the Cygnus Field into the Trent and Tyne system and then onto the ETS. The tariff for these volumes will amount to US\$0.26/Mscf, with the Trent and Tyne owners receiving 25% of the revenues, with 75% of the revenues going to ETS. Since the Trent and Tyne partners own 12.5% of the ETS, the Trent and Tyne interest owners would be entitled to 34.375% of the Cygnus tariff stream. Production profiles for the Cygnus gas field were estimated by the Cygnus operator. Production is forecast to commence in 2016, peak at 233 MMscf/d and continue over a period of approximately 16 years. Once Trent and Tyne become uneconomic and are shut, the revenue stream is reduced to the partners 12.5% interest of the ETS.
The following table shows information regarding Iona's wells at December 31, 2014.
Table 6.1.2
Oil and Gas Wells
| Producing | Non-Producing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross(1) | Net(2) | Gross(1) | Net(2) | ||
| Wells | |||||
| United Kingdom | 8 | 1.4 | 4 | 0.8 | |
| Total | 8 | 1.4 | 4 | 0.8 |
Notes:
(1) "Gross" wells means the number of wells in which Iona has a working interest or a royalty interest that may be converted to a working interest.
(2) "Net" wells means the aggregate number of wells obtained by multiplying each gross well by Iona's percentage working interests therein.
Item 6.2 Properties with No Attributed Reserves
The following table sets forth information respecting Iona's undeveloped lands as at December 31, 2014.
| Table 6.2 Properties with No Attributed Reserves |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unproved Properties(1) | 2015 Expiring | |||||
| Gross Acreage | Net Acreage | Net Acreage | ||||
| Location | ||||||
| United Kingdom | 156,096(2) | 95,210(2) | 46,085(4) | |||
| United States | 2,304(3) | 2,304(3) | ||||
| Total | 158,400 | 97,514 |
Notes:
- (1) Unproved properties have not attributed reserves as of December 31, 2014. Undeveloped acreage within properties where reserves have been booked as of December 31, 2014 has not been included.
- (2) Comprised of UK Block 3/7c (part) (19,027 acres), UK Block 3/8c (2,595 acres), UK Block 3/12 (part) (24,463 acres). UK Block 22/14d (part) (18,681 acres) and UK Block 42/20a (91,330 acres).
- (3) Comprised of U.S. Block 6767 (2,304 acres) in Alaska's Chukchi Sea.
- (4) Comprised of UK Block 3/7c (part) (19,027 acres), UK Block 3/8c (2,595 acres), UK Block 3/12 (part).
In early 2008, Iona (through its subsidiary, Iona Energy Company (US) Limited) participated in Alaska's offshore land sale 193 and was successful in acquiring Block 6767 located within the Chukchi Sea. The block owned 100% by Iona and is proximal to the Burger Gas Discovery currently held under license by Shell. Iona maintains a work program on the block through license rental and a security treasury bond of \$50,000 lodged with the regulatory body.
On October 30, 2012, DECC awarded Iona's UK Subsidiary, Iona Energy Company (UK) Limited, three UK North Sea Blocks at 100% working interest, including two oil discoveries. The three awarded Blocks, 3/7c (part), 3/8c, and 3/12 (part), are located in the Northern North Sea, to the south-west of the Ninian field and immediately adjacent to Iona's 100% Block 3/8d which includes the to-be-developed Kells Oil and Gas field. Together these blocks cover the Ronan & Oran discoveries. Detailed subsurface and development concepts are under review for the selection of the first appraisal location.
In December 2013, a belated 27th Round award of Southern Gas Basin blocks 42/20a, 42/25b, 43/16, and 43/21c was made to a group operated by Parkmead with Bridge Energy and Ithaca as partners. The blocks are located to the west of the Trent Field and contain a modest gas discovery (43/16-2) a prospect (Farne) and a Lead (Lundy). By the time of the award, this area was no longer core to Ithaca and Iona opted to replace them in the group for past costs. The blocks were awarded on a 'Drill or drop' basis, the obligation seismic has been purchased, and Parkmead are proceeding with their evaluation.
Trent & Tyne (20% Working Interest)
The operator is unlikely to sanction further investment in the Trent & Tyne fields and therefore Iona expects the Trent & Tyne producing assets will generate break-even or negative cash flows for the remaining life of the field. Accordingly, the Iona's net share of future production does not meet the criteria for reserves. There are no future development plans on the Trent & Tyne field.
Item 6.2.1 Significant Factors or Uncertainties Relevant to Properties with no Attributed Reserves
The presence of economic quantities of hydrocarbons on lands with no attributed reserves is uncertain until drilled and tested. Beyond the need to drill and test exploration areas, additional factors may influence the Iona's ability to develop these lands, including escalation of capital costs and operating costs, the potential requirement to expand existing infrastructure and a material drop in commodities prices.
Item 6.3 Forward Contracts
As of December 31, 2014, Iona had hedged c. 350,000 barrels via a "costless" collar structure with a pricing floor of US\$80/bbl.
Item 6.4 Additional Information Concerning Abandonment and Restoration Costs
Table 6.4 Abandonment and Reclamation Costs Forecast Prices and Costs Total Abandonment and Reclamation Costs Including Well Abandonment and Disconnect Costs (Millions of US\$)
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Remainder | Total | Discounted at 10% |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proved Producing |
- | - | - | - | 11.74 | - | - | 11.74(1) | 7.65(4) |
| Total Proved | - | - | - | - | 11.74 | - | 62.22 | 73.96(2) | 24.49(5) |
| Total Proved + Probable |
- | - | - | - | 14.34 | - | 103.02 | 117.36(3) | 30.75(6) |
Notes:
(1) Comprised of Proved Producing abandonment cost from Huntington of US\$11.7MM.
(2) Comprised of Total Proved abandonment cost for Orlando of US\$20.0MM, Kells of US\$15.5MM, West Wick of US\$26.7MM and Huntington of US\$11.7MM.
(3) Comprised of Total Proved + Probable abandonment cost for Orlando of US\$40.0MM, Kells of US\$33.5MM, West Wick of US\$29.5MM, and Huntington of US\$14.6MM.
(4) Comprised of a 10% discounted abandonment cost on and Huntington of US\$ 7.7MM.
(5) Comprised of a 10% discounted abandonment cost on Orlando of US\$2.6MM, Kells of US\$6.9MM, West Wick of US\$7.4MM and Huntington of US\$7.7MM.
(6) Comprised of a 10% discounted abandonment cost on Orlando of US\$5.2MM, Kells of US\$11.2MM, West Wick of US\$5.1MM and Huntington of US\$9.3MM.
Iona estimates the costs associated with abandonment and reclamation for wells and facilities based on previous experience or by estimating such costs. The above table includes the abandonment costs with respect to the Orlando, Kells, Huntington, and West Wick Assets for wells and facilities with reserves assigned at December 31, 2014 calculated both undiscounted and at a 10% discount rate. Iona currently anticipates incurring abandonment and reclamation costs on 6 net wells and on associated subsea infrastructure, being subsea pipelines which tie back the wells to third party platforms for processing. Iona estimates it will not incur any abandonment and reclamation costs in the next four financial years. Total abandonment costs in respect of development of the proved reserves associated with the Orlando, Kells, Huntington and West Wick Assets are estimated to be US\$74.0MM.
The above table excludes the abandonment costs for wells and facilities of the Trent & Tyne Assets as these were not evaluated by GCA as part of the GCA Report. Iona has made a decommissioning provision of US\$9.7MM in relation to its share of Trent & Tyne abandonment costs in its group financial statements at December 31, 2014.
Item 6.5 Tax Horizon
Iona is subject to UK Ring Fence Corporation Tax at 30% of profits and a Supplementary Charge at 32% of profits. Subsequent to the year end, the supplementary charge has been decreased to 20%. The Supplementary Charge is calculated on the same basis as the Ring Fence Corporation Tax, but without deduction for finance costs. Iona's interests are not Petroleum Revenue Tax or Royalties paying. Iona was not required to pay traderelated income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2014. Based on the current stage of Iona's development, anticipated production and price assumptions and a continuing business model whereby Iona reinvests capital, incurs general, administrative and interest costs, together with the non-capital losses available to Iona.
Item 6.6 Costs Incurred
The following table summarizes certain expenditures for the Corporation during the year ended December 31, 2014.
| Table 6.6 Costs Incurred for the Year Ending December 31, 2014(1) |
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|---|---|
| Property Acquisition | Amount (US\$ Million) |
| Proved | Nil |
| Unproved | Nil |
| Capital Expenditures | |
| Exploration Costs | 8.6 |
| Development Costs | 18.5 |
| Total | 27.1 |
Item 6.7 Exploration and Development Activities
Iona did not undertake any development drilling during 2014.
Iona's focus for the remainder of 2015 is to maintain production, progress development projects and mature the appraisal portfolio. To accomplish this Iona will work with the Operators at the producing fields to identify and implement in-field opportunities and will continue the Orlando project toward first oil. Geophysical appraisal studies will be concluded at Ronan, Oran and the greater Huntington area and firm drilling plans for 2016 will be defined.
Item 6.8 Production Estimates
The following table summarizes Iona's estimated average daily production volumes from total proved, total proved & probable reserves and total proved plus possible plus probable as at December 31, 2014 for each product type for 2015.
Estimated Summary of Oil and Gas Production for 2015(1)
| Light and Medium Oil |
Heavy Oil | Natural Gas (Associated and Non-Associated) |
Coalbed Methane | Natural Gas Liquids |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves Categories |
Gross MMbbl |
Net MMbbl |
Gross MMbbl |
Net MMbbl |
Gross Bcf |
Net Bcf |
Gross MMbbl |
Net MMbbl |
Gross MMbbl |
Net MMbbl |
| Proved | 0.62 | 0.62 | - | - | 0.55 | 0.55 | - | - | - | - |
| Total Proved Plus Probable |
0.76 | 0.76 | - | - | 0.67 | 0.67 | - | - | - | - |
| Total Proved Plus Probable Plus Possible |
0.97 | 0.97 | - | - | 0.85 | 0.85 | - | - | - | - |
Note:
(1) All of the data in the table is attributed to Iona's oil and gas production from Huntington. Iona's working interest in Huntington is 15%, however its gross and net estimated production include a 0.75% royalty interest in addition to the 15% working interest.
Item 6.9 Production History
The following two tables summarize Iona's average daily production volumes, average prices and production costs in US dollars on a quarterly basis during 2014. All production indicated below is light oil production from Iona's Huntington field or natural gas production from Iona's Huntington and Trent & Tyne fields.
| Table 6.9.1(1) |
|---|
| Summary of UK Average Light Oil Production and Operating Income |
| from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014(1) |
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Volume (boe/day) |
3,497 | 2,229 | 2,281 | 418 |
| Realized Price (US\$/boe) |
113.62 | 109.31 | 113.74 | 95.66 |
| Production Costs (US\$/boe) |
20.27 | 36.07 | 38.92 | 172.97 |
| Average Netback (US\$/boe) |
93.34 | 73.23 | 74.81 | (77.31) |
Note:
(1) All of the data in the table is attributed to Iona's oil and gas production from Huntington. Iona's working interest in Huntington is 15%, however its gross and net estimated production include a 0.75% royalty interest in addition to the 15% working interest.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Volume (Mscf/day) |
1,549 | 1,182 | 918 | 1,363 |
| Realized Price (US\$/Mscf) |
10.10 | 7.10 | 7.22 | 8.62 |
| Production Costs (US\$/Mscf) |
8.59 | 15.22 | 10.42 | 9.61 |
| Average Netback (US\$/Mscf) |
1.51 | (8.13) | (3.19) | (0.99) |
Table 6.9.1(2) Summary of UK Average Gas Production and Operating Income from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014
The following two tables summarize the Corporation's net production volumes during the year ended December 31, 2014 for each major field and in total, by product type.
| Table 6.9.2(1) |
|---|
| Net Production History for the Huntington Field in |
| 2014(1) |
| Month | Production of Natural Gas (Mscf) |
Production of Light Oil (bbl) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 41,866 | 60,053 |
| February | 78,296 | 107,917 |
| March | 84,198 | 112,680 |
| April | 29,075 | 40,962 |
| May | 42,672 | 59,319 |
| June | 64,254 | 86,265 |
| July | 60,865 | 81,096 |
| August | 4,102 | 9,268 |
| September | 69,915 | 96,974 |
| October | 9,236 | 18,969 |
| November | - | 1,392 |
| December | - | 16,550 |
Note:
(1) Iona's working interest in Huntington is 15%, however the production data above include a 0.75% royalty interest in addition to the 15% working interest.
| Month | Production (Mscf) |
|---|---|
| January | 62,767 |
| February | 39,361 |
| March | 37,241 |
| April | 32,672 |
| May | 56,706 |
| June | 18,187 |
| July | 40,761 |
| August | - |
| September | 43,693 |
| October | 62,871 |
| November | 27,457 |
| December | 35,084 |
Table 6.9.2(2) Net Production History for the Trent & Tyne Field in 2014 (Natural Gas)
Table 6.9.2(3) Net Production History (Total) in 2014(1)
| Month | Production of Natural Gas (Mscf) |
Production of Light Oil (Bbl) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 104,633 | 60,053 |
| February | 117,656 | 107,917 |
| March | 121,439 | 112,680 |
| April | 61,747 | 40,962 |
| May | 99,378 | 59,319 |
| June | 82,441 | 86,265 |
| July | 101,626 | 81,096 |
| August | 4,102 | 9,268 |
| September | 113,608 | 96,974 |
| October | 72,107 | 18,969 |
| November | 27,457 | 1,392 |
| December | 35,084 | 16,550 |
Note:
(1) Iona's working interest in Huntington is 15%, however the production data above include a 0.75% royalty interest in addition to the 15% working interest.