South Erregulla Reserves
24th June 2024
ASX: STX The Company Announcement Officer ASX Ltd via electronic lodgement
South Erregulla Reserves
•
Strike has completed re-certification of its Reserves and Resources at South
Erregulla with independent certifiers Netherland Sewell and Associates post the
appraisal results in the western side of the field.
•
Certification of 82 PJ of 2P plus 2C Reserves and Contingent Resources in the
Eastern compartment of the South Erregulla field.
•
Reclassification of Western side of the field to Prospective Resource.
Strike Energy Limited (Strike - ASX: STX) provides an update on the re-certified Reserves and
Resources at South Erregulla in L24 (100% net to STX).
South Erregulla Gas Reserves & Contingent Resources
Strike and its independent experts Netherland, Sewell & Associates Inc. (NSAI) have completed
the integration of results and data from the recent South Erregulla appraisal campaign within
Production Licence L24 (100% net to STX). The net effect of the appraisal results is a reduction
in volume and reclassification of part of the Reserves and Resources for the field. Positively, the
updated South Erregulla 1P Reserves support a greater than 25 year project life for the proposed
standalone South Erregulla Peaking Power Plant, details of which were announced today 1. The
Reserves were proven through the existing successful high-rate SE-1 well test in 2022.
1Project life modelled on average throughput of ~1.3 PJ per annum. Refer to ASX announcement “Peaking Power Plant submission supported by South Erregulla” dated 24 June 2024 for key
assumptions and information relating to the project.
1
South Erregulla 2P Reserves and 2C Resources now total approximately 82 PJ (100% to Strike) 2
which is made up of 45 PJ of 2P Reserves in the Kingia Sandstone and 37 PJ of 2C Contingent
Resources in the Wagina Sandstone.
Net 3P plus net 3C gas Reserves and Resources total approximately 128 PJ 3 (100% to Strike)
(refer table below), which represents further development potential or expansion from the
eastern side of the South Erregulla gas field.
For the Contingent Resources to be converted to Reserves, Strike will need to drill and bring
online a dedicated Wagina well to demonstrate rates and volumes sufficient to sustain
economic viability.
The new 1P-2P-3P and 1C-2C-3C Reserves and Contingent Resources distributions for the
South Erregulla gas field (eastern compartment only) are as follows:
South Erregulla Net Gas Reserves & Resources PJ, Eastern Compartment (change -/+)
100% Strike
1P
2P
3P
1C
2C
3C
-
-
-
(-115)
(-178)
(-254)
Reserves
37
45
54
(-21)
(-83)
(-155)
Kingia Sandstone
-
-
-
Wagina Sandstone
-
-
-
37
45
54
Kingia Sandstone
Contingent Resources
Total
10
37
74
(-32)
(-56)
(-110)
10
37
74
The NSAI Reserves and Resources are as at 31 May 2024, reported to Strike on 21 June 2024,
and are based on the drilling, coring, log, seismic and production testing data from the Kingia
and Wagina Sandstones in the SE-1, 2 and 3 wells. Refer to Important Notices at the end of this
release for further details in relation to the re-certified Reserves and Resources.
South Erregulla Upside & Prospective Resources
The post flow test analysis from the SE-2 and SE-3 wells (where comingled gas and water
production was observed) indicate to Strike one of two potential outcomes either:
1. The western compartment of the field has a breached trap/seal and residual gas is
stratigraphically trapped amongst lower porosity rock that has been unable to migrate
out regionally; or
2. The western compartment of the field has an independent gas-water-contact to the
eastern compartment and the SE-2 and 3 wells were drilled into or near this contact of
this independent structure (hence the presence of both gas and water when on test at
those depths).
As a result of these tests and the uncertainty as to the subsurface conditions, the Contingent
Resources in the western side of the field have been remapped and recategorized as
Prospective Resources as per table below.
2 Refer to Important Notices at the end of this release for information regarding Reserves and Resources estimates.
3 Refer to Footnote 2.
2
South Erregulla Prospective Resources 4 – Western Compartment, Kingia only PJ
100% Strike
Prospective
Resources
1U
2U
3U
10
23
41
Prospective Resource Estimate Information & Cautionary statement: The above estimated quantities of petroleum
that may potentially be recovered by the application of a future exploration and development project(s) relate to
undiscovered accumulations. These estimates are un-risked, deterministically determined, and have an associated
risk of discovery (Strike POS 54%) and a risk of development. Further exploration, appraisal and evaluation is required
to determine the existence of a significant quantity of potentially moveable hydrocarbons. Volumes are stated net to
Strike. The unrisked estimates have been compiled by NSAI, which includes a BCF to PJ conversion of 1.0743 and
9.01% shrinkage. The Prospective Resource estimates are as at 31 May 2024 and have been estimated in accordance
with the definitions and guidelines of the Petroleum Resources Management System 2018, published by the Society
of Petroleum Engineers (SPE PRMS). Refer to the Important Notices at the end of this release for further information.
This announcement is authorised for release by the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer in accordance with the Company’s Continuous Disclosure Policy.
Company Contact
Emma Alexander
Investor Relations & Corporate Manager
Strike Energy Limited
+61 419 877 137
emma.alexander@strikeenergy.com.au
Media Contacts
Russell Quinn
Senior Director
Morrow Sodali
+61 403 322 097
r.quinn@morrowsodali.com
Important Notices
Reserves and Resources Information
The key assumptions that underpinned the October 2022 Reserve and Resources booking for
South Erregulla hold save for the following that have been found to be incorrect or sufficiently
uncertain (as defined in the Petroleum Resource Management System) following the recent
South Erregulla appraisal campaign results:
•
A thickening of the gross Kingia Sandstone to the West from the SE1 well to Beharra
Springs Deep-1.
•
The presence of commercial gas saturation within the identified net pay (and depths)
within the Kingia Sandstone to the west of the proven South Erregulla compartment.
•
The presence of conventional porosity and permeability within the Wagina Sandstone in
the western side of the field.
•
Reservoir and gas composition continuity across the fault between the East and the West
of the field.
The updated reported Reserves, Contingent Resources and Prospective Resources in the
Kingia, and Wagina within Production License L24 have been estimated by Netherland, Sewell
& Associates, Inc. (NSAI) based on data as at 31st May 2024.
All Reserves and Resources figures in this document are net to Strike unless otherwise stated.
Strike holds a 100% operated interest in Production License L24 to which the Reserve and
Resource estimates relate.
4 Refer to Important Notices at the end of this release for information regarding Reserves and Resources estimates.
3
The Reserves and Resources have been prepared in accordance with definitions and guidelines
in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) 2018 Petroleum Resources Management System
(PRMS), and have been categorised and reported in the most specific category that reflects the
degree of uncertainty in the estimated quantities, that is 1P, 2P and 3P in the case of Reserves,
1C, 2C and 3C in the case of Contingent Resources, and low (1U), best (2U) and high (3U) in
the case of Prospective Resources.
The deterministic evaluation methods have been used to calculate the Reserves and Resources.
The Contingent and Prospective Resource estimates are un-risked and have a risk of
development; the Prospective Resources estimates also have a risk of discovery.
Oil and gas reserves and resource estimates are expressions of judgment based on knowledge,
experience and industry practice. Estimates that were valid when originally calculated may alter
significantly when new information or techniques become available. Additionally, by their very
nature, reserve and resource estimates are imprecise and depend to some extent on
interpretations, which may prove to be inaccurate. As further information becomes available
through additional drilling and analysis, the estimates are likely to change. This may result in
alterations to development and production plans which may, in turn, adversely impact the
Company’s operations. Reserves estimates and estimates of future net revenues are, by nature,
forward looking statements and subject to the same risks as other forward looking statements
(see above).
In respect to the Reserve estimates:
•
LR 5.26.4 (Lease Fuel) – The Reserves estimates do not include fuel and flare gas
consumption. Shrinkage of sales gas from raw gas was estimated at 9.01% in NSAI’s
report with the energy content of the gas 1.074 PJ per BCF measured at a standard
temperature and pressure;
•
LR 5.26.5 (Reference Point) – The reference point at which these reserves have been
estimated is the inlet to the Power plant on L24, and the gas price used is based on a
recent STX commercial agreement;
•
LR 5.31.1 (Material economic assumptions) - All economic assumptions that form the
basis of the commerciality test were provided as actual or planned expenditures and
revenues by Strike to NSAI. Any assumptions on capital or operating costs were based
on authorisations for expenditure or actual costs, or Strike’s internal cost estimates from
recent activities. These assumptions are commercially sensitive.
Economic
consideration has been applied for all State based royalties and federal taxes when
assessing the resulting net project cashflows.
•
LR 5.32.1 (New data and information) – The new data and information that has resulted
in the change to the original Reserve estimate reported on 18 October 2022 is the
petrophysical analysis of logging-while-drilling (LWD) logs and flow testing from the
unsuccessful appraisal at SE2&3.
•
LR 5.32.2 (Effect of new information on estimate) – The effect of the new data and
information is a decrease in the Reserve estimates from the original Reserve estimates
reported on 18 October 2022, as described in this announcement.
•
LR 5.32.3 (Changes to information provided under LR5.31.1 to LR5.31.7) – Strike
confirms there is no change to the information provided in accordance with LR 5.31.1 to
5.31.7 in respect to the original Reserve estimate reported on 18 October 2022, save as
follows:
o
LR 5.31.5 (Estimated Quantities to be recovered) – All reserves listed under the
NSAI report are deemed as ‘under development’.
4
o
LR 5.31.6 (Development timeline) - Construction of the upstream gathering
network and proposed South Erregulla Power Plant is expected to commence in
2H 2024 subject to the taking of an unconditional final investment decision. 5
In respect to the Contingent Resource estimates:
•
LR 5.34.1 (New data and information) – The new data and information that has resulted
in the change to the original Contingent Resource estimate reported on 18 October 2022
is the petrophysical analysis of logging-while-drilling (LWD) logs and flow testing from
the unsuccessful appraisal at SE2&3.
•
LR 5.34.2 (Effect of new information on estimate) – The effect of the new data and
information is a reduction of the original Contingent Resource estimate reported on 18
October 2022 and reclassification to Prospective Resources.
•
LR 5.34.3 (Changes to information provided under LR5.33.1 to LR5.33.5) – Strike
confirms there is no change to the information provided in accordance with LR 5.33.1 to
5.33.5 in respect to the original Contingent Resource estimate reported on 18 October
2022.
In respect to the Prospective Resource estimates:
•
LR 5.36.1 (New data and information) – The new data and information that has resulted
in the change to the original Prospective Resource estimate reported on 18 October 2022
is the petrophysical analysis of logging-while-drilling (LWD) logs from the unsuccessful
appraisal drilling at SE2&3.
•
LR 5.36.2 (Effect of new information on estimate) – The effect of the new data and
information is reduction in the original Contingent Resource estimate reported on 18
October 2022 and reclassification to Prospective Resources.
Competent person’s statements
About NSAI:
The Reserves and Resources estimated in this announcement have been made by Mr. John. G.
Hattner, Sr Vice President at Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. (NSAI). Mr. John. G. Hattner
is qualified in accordance with ASX listing rule 5.41 and has consented to the use of the Reserves
and Resources estimates, and to the form and context in which these statements appear. NSAI
are a worldwide leader of petroleum property analysis to industry and financial organizations
and government agencies. NSAI deliver high quality, fully integrated engineering, operational,
geological, geophysical, petrophysical, and economic solutions for all facets of the upstream
energy industry.
About Strike:
The estimates in this release that relate to the NSAI certified prospective resource estimates are
based on, and fairly represent, information and supporting documentation prepared by, or under
the supervision of a Qualified Petroleum Reserves and Resources Evaluator (QPRRE) employed
by Strike. The QPRRE is Mr. Andrew Farley who holds a B.Sc. in Geology, and is a member of the
Society of Petroleum Engineers. Mr. Farley is the General Manager – Subsurface and
Exploration for the Group and has worked in the petroleum industry as a practicing geologist for
more than 22 years. Mr. Farley has consented to the inclusion in this report of matters based on
his information in the form and context in which it appears.
5
Refer to ASX announcement “Peaking Power Plant submission supported by South Erregulla Reserves” dated 24 June 2024 for further details.
5
Power Project
For details of the proposed South Erregulla Power Project refer to ASX announcement “Peaking
Power Plant submission supported by South Erregulla” dated 24 June 2024. The development
of the Power Project is contingent on, among other things, the award of Certified Reserve
Capacity (CRC) and Network Access Quantity (NAQ), satisfaction of the conditions precedent
to and financial close under the Macquarie Bank project finance facility for the Power Project
announced to ASX on 21 June 2024, execution of all required procurement contracts, and
obtaining all requisite regulatory and stakeholder permits, approvals, licences and
authorisations by no later than 30 November 2024 in order to meet the construction timeline to
be supplying electricity into the grid by 1 October 2026.
Forward looking Statements
Statements contained in this release, including but not limited to those regarding the possible
or assumed future costs, projected timeframes, performance, dividends, returns, revenue,
exchange rates, potential growth of Strike, industry growth, commodity or price forecasts, or
other projections and any estimated company earnings are or may be forward looking
statements. Forward looking statements can generally be identified by the use of words such as
‘project’, ‘foresee’, ‘plan’, ‘expect’, ‘budget’, ‘outlook’, ‘schedule’, ‘estimate’, ‘target’, ‘guidance’ ‘aim’,
‘intend’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘may’, ‘should’, ‘will’ or similar expressions. Forward
looking statements including all statements in this document regarding the outcomes of
preliminary and definitive feasibility studies, projections, guidance on future earnings and
estimates are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as an indication
or guarantee of future performance. These statements relate to future events and expectations
and as such involve known and unknown risks and significant uncertainties, many of which are
outside the control of Strike. Actual results, performance, actions and developments of Strike
may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this
release. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. Refer to
the risk factors set out in Talon Energy Limited’s Scheme Booklet dated 3 November 2023 in
relation to the acquisition by Strike Energy (through its wholly owned subsidiary) of all of the
issued shares in Talon Energy by way of scheme of arrangement pursuant to Part 5.1 of the
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for a summary of certain general, Strike Energy specific and
acquisition specific risk factors that may affect Strike Energy. There can be no assurance that
actual outcomes will not differ materially from these statements. Investors should consider the
forward looking statements contained in this release in light of those disclosures. To the
maximum extent permitted by law (including the ASX Listing Rules), Strike and any of its
affiliates and their directors, officers, employees, agents, associates and advisers disclaim any
obligations or undertaking to release any updates or revisions to the information in this
document to reflect any change in expectations or assumptions; do not make any
representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of
the information in this document, or likelihood of fulfilment of any forward-looking statement or
any event or results expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement; and disclaim all
responsibility and liability for these forward-looking statements (including, without limitation,
liability for negligence). Nothing in this release will under any circumstances create an
implication that there has been no change in the affairs of Strike since the date of this document.
6
Share your feedback
Discover