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HYDROCARBON DYNAMICS LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

Jul 25, 2017

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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26 July 2017

June 2017 Quarterly Activity and Cashflow Report

Summary

  • On April 3[rd] shareholders approved the acquisition of Hydrocarbon Dynamics (HCD)

  • Several stranded north American heavy oil accumulations have been identified for potential joint venture or acquisition

  • Progressed initiatives for the sale of HCD products to potential customers in North and South America, Asia and the Middle East with several trials expected to be confirmed soon

  • Commenced building a small team in North America to build the business

  • Integration of the Indago and HCD teams progressed smoothly

  • Cash position at June 30th of A$1.485m

HCD Acquisition

As reported in the Company’s March quarterly, Indago shareholders approved the acquisition of Hong Kong based HCDI Holdings and associated Intellectual Property on April 3[rd] 2017. As a result of the acquisition Indago now owns an exceptional new oil technology and business that allows for the swift, clean and cost effective treatment of heavy, asphaltenic and paraffinic oils.

The acquired technology can be applied to improve oil flow rates by the re‐liquification of naturally occurring paraffin and asphaltenes that are deposited on the walls of oil well tubulars and oil pipelines, and can also be used to recover saleable oil from sludge in storage facilities. The product has proved its effectiveness in large‐scale commercial oil wells and pipelines in Malaysia and on a smaller scale, in North America.

For details on the acquisition and the HCD technology, please refer to Indago’s previous ASX announcements and to the website www.indagoenergy.com

ABN: 75 117 387 354 Tel: +61 3 9642 2899 | Fax: +61 3 9642 5177 Level 6, 412 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

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North America

During the Quarter Indago concentrated significant effort on the identification and assessment of several oil accumulations, particularly in North America, where HCD technologies present an opportunity for the Company to develop its own production and reserves. As a result of this work, Indago has approached the Mineral Rights owners over a large oil deposit and presented them with a proposal to purchase the rights to assess and develop the heavy oil in place. If successful, the project will have a small capital outlay, a modest work obligation and a substantial upside.

Indago executives visited over a dozen oil and gas producers in both Canada and the US. The product was well received and Indago has been invited for demonstration trials with several companies. Indago executives also met, and were well received by, independent Canadian operators seeking to improve recovery rates and reduce production costs. The Company has been invited to test its product in a field trial in Alberta which, if successful, would lead to the deployment of the product across the entire field.

Middle East

Indago executives visited Abu Dhabi and Oman to discuss substantial opportunities in Tank Cleaning and Enhanced Oil Recovery down‐hole applications. The Company has been invited to participate in tank cleaning operations on a trial basis in Abu Dhabi in the next quarter. Indago has also been asked to submit a proposal to trial Multi‐Flow downhole in a large heavy oilfield. If these trials are formally confirmed, further details will be announced to the ASX.

South America

Indago has identified several opportunities in South America for the sale of its key products Multi‐ Flow and Tank Clean. During August the HCD Multi‐Flow’s inventor will visit Brazil to oversee trials of Multi‐Flow for a large oil producer. During the visit several other meetings with potential clients have been arranged.

China

Indago executives have visited several large oil and gas producers in China to discuss opportunities in Pipeline and Enhanced Oil Recovery downhole applications. Follow‐up will include proposals to trial Multi‐Flow next quarter.

ABN: 75 117 387 354 Tel: +61 3 9642 2899 | Fax: +61 3 9642 5177 Level 6, 412 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

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Management

Indago recently announced the appointment of Mr Garth Sloan to its Calgary office. Garth is an industry recognised expert in value creation in unconventional resources, and a proven oil and gas finder with 33 years of highly diversified experience as a geologist, manager, and executive in the petroleum industry. He has extensive experience identifying, evaluating, acquiring, and developing international unconventional petroleum prospects with an emphasis on Canada, U.S.A. , and Australia; and including Argentina, China, Morocco, Romania, Uruguay, Russia, Azerbaijan, Mexico, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. Most recently Garth headed up Total’s worldwide unconventional operations.

Company Integration

The company believes that the Indago and HCD teams are now fully integrated.

As approved by Indago shareholders at a meeting on April 3[rd] , Nick Castellano, the founder and inventor of the technology, along with HCD’s Managing Director Allan Ritchie, have joined the Indago board.

Newkirk Project, Kay County Oklahoma (100% WI 81.25%NRI)

No new developments during the Quarter. As previously reported, approximately 31% of Indago’s leases expire during the current quarter with a further 33% due to expire in the December quarter. The remainder of the leases expire during the last quarter of 2018. At this stage the Company does not intend to renew the leases as they expire.

ABN: 75 117 387 354 Tel: +61 3 9642 2899 | Fax: +61 3 9642 5177 Level 6, 412 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

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Oil and Gas Tenements

Project Location Interest acquired
or disposed of
during the
quarter net to
**Indago **
Total acres
owned net to
Indago
Working Interest
held as at 30 June
2016
Newkirk Kay and Noble
Counties,
Oklahoma
0 4,049 acres 100% in
Acreage,50% in JV

For further information please contact:

Stephen Mitchell Chairman Indago Energy Limited

Allan Ritchie Director Indago Energy Limited

Telephone: +61 3 9642 2899 Website: www.indagoenergy.com

ASX Code: INK

ABN: 75 117 387 354 Tel: +61 3 9642 2899 | Fax: +61 3 9642 5177 Level 6, 412 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

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Glossary

$ Australian Dollars
US$ United States Dollars
Bbls/day Barrels (of oil) per day
MBO Thousand barrels of oil
MMBO Millions barrels of oil
MBOE Thousand barrels of oil equivalent
MMBOE Millions barrels of oil equivalent
BOE Barrels of oil equivalent
BOE/day Barrels of oil equivalent per day
EUR Estimated Ultimate Recovery
Mcf Thousand cubic feet (of natural gas)
Mcfd Thousand cubic feet (of natural gas) per day
MMcf Million cubic feet of natural gas
NRI Net revenue interest
WI Working interest
TVD Total vertical depth
TMD Total measured depth
MD Measured depth
3.28 feet Equals 1 metre

ABN: 75 117 387 354 Tel: +61 3 9642 2899 | Fax: +61 3 9642 5177 Level 6, 412 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

+Rule 5.5

Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

Introduced 01/07/96 Origin Appendix 8 Amended 01/07/97, 01/07/98, 30/09/01, 01/06/10, 17/12/10, 01/05/13, 01/09/16

Name of entity

Indago Energy Limited

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ABN

Quarter ended (“current quarter”)

75 117 387 354 30 June 2017

Consolidated statement of cash flows Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter Year to date
$A’000 (6 months)
$A’000
1. Cash flows from operating activities
144 Receipts from customers - -
1.2 Payments for
(a) exploration & evaluation (74) (87)
(b) development - -
(c) production - -
(d) staff costs (274) (358)
(e) administration and corporate costs (356) (514)
1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) - -
1.4 Interest received 1 11
1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid (1) (1)
1.6 Income taxes paid - -
1.7 Research and development refunds - -
1.8 Other - Royalties (63) (63)
1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating (767) (1,012)
activities
2. Cash flows from investing activities
2.1 Payments to acquire:
(a) property, plant and equipment - -
(b) tenements (see item 10) - -
(c) investments (991) (991)
(d) other non-current assets - -
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

Consolidated statement of cash flows Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter Year to date
$A’000 (6 months)
$A’000
2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of:
(a) property, plant and equipment - -
(b) tenements (see item 10) - -
(c) investments - -
(d) other non-current assets - -
2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities - (164)
2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) - -
2.5 Other (cash purchased on acquisition) 4 4
2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing (987) (1,151)
activities
3. Cash flows from financing activities
3.1 Proceeds from issues of shares - -
3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible notes - -
3.3 Proceeds from exercise of share options - -
3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of - -
shares, convertible notes or options
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings 57 57
3.6 Repayment of borrowings (23) (23)
3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and - -
borrowings
3.8 Dividends paid - -
3.9 Other (provide details if material) - -
3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing 34 34
activities
4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period 3,218 3,653
4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities (item 1.9 above) (767) (1,012)
4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above) (987) (1,151)
4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above) 34 34
4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on (13) (39)
cash held
4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of 1,485 1,485
period
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

1 September 2016

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5. Reconciliation of cash and cash Current quarter Previous quarter
equivalents $A’000 $A’000
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
5.1 Bank balances 1,485 3,218
5.2 Call deposits - -
5.3 Bank overdrafts - -
5.4 Other (provide details) - -
5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of 1,485 3,218
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
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6. Payments to directors of the entity and their associates Current quarter $A'000

6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 220 6.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included - in item 2.3

6.3 Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 6.1 and 6.2

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7. Payments to related entities of the entity and their Current quarter associates $A'000 7.1 Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 - 7.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included - in item 2.3

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  • 7.3 Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 7.1 and 7.2

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  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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Appendix 5B Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

8. Financing facilities available Total facility amount Amount drawn at
Add notes as necessary for an at quarter end quarter end
understanding of the position $A’000 $A’000
8.1 Loan facilities - -
8.2 Credit standby arrangements - -
8.3 Other (please specify) - -
8.4 Include below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate and
whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional facilities have been entered into or are
proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include details of those facilities as well.

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9. Estimated cash outflows for next quarter $A’000
9.1 Exploration and evaluation 141
9.2 Development -
9.3 Production -
9.4 Staff costs 345
9.5 Administration and corporate costs 173
9.6 Other - Royalties 65
9.7 Total estimated cash outflows 724
10. Changes in Tenement Nature of interest Interest at Interest
tenements reference beginning at end of
(items 2.1(b) and and of quarter quarter
2.2(b) above) location
10.1 Interests in mining
tenements and
petroleum tenements
lapsed, relinquished
or reduced
10.2 Interests in mining
tenements and
petroleum tenements
acquired or increased
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity and oil and gas exploration entity quarterly report

Compliance statement

  • 1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.

  • 2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

Sign here: ............................................................ Date: 26 July 2017 Company secretary

Print name: Julie Edwards

Notes

  1. The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the market how the entity’s activities have been financed for the past quarter and the effect on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes included in or attached to this report.

  2. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.

  3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.

  4. See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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