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RTA/kab/EL-19-217500/0997 1 SDX Energy
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Gaffney, Cline & Associates Limited Bentley Hall, Blacknest Alton, Hampshire GU34 4PU, UK Telephone: +44 (0)1420 525366 Fax: +44 (0) 1420 525367 www.gaffney-cline.com
RTA/kab/EL-19-217500/0997 6th January 2020
Dr. Rob Cook VP Subsurface SDX Energy 38 Welbeck Street, London, W1G 8DP
CookR@SDXEnergy.com
Dear Rob,
Statement of Hydrocarbon Reserves South Disouq Concession as at 30th September 2019
At the request of SDX Energy (SDX), Gaffney, Cline & Associates (GCA) has performed an independent technical and economic audit of the Reserves in the South Disouq Concession in Egypt, in which SDX holds a 55% interest, as at an Effective Date of 30th September 2019.
This statement relates specifically and solely to the subject matter as defined in GCA’s scope of work and is conditional upon the assumptions described herein. The statement must be considered in its entirety and must only be used for the purpose for which it was intended.
Reserves Statement
GCA has conducted an independent audit, as of 30th September 2019, of the natural gas and condensate Reserves in the South Disouq and Ibn Yunus fields located onshore within the South Disouq Concession in the central Nile Delta. The audit was based on reserves and other information provided by SDX to GCA through November and December 2019, and included such tests, procedures and adjustments as were considered necessary. All questions that arose during the audit process were resolved to GCA’s satisfaction.
In the preparation of this letter, GCA has used definitions contained within the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook (COGEH) and National Instrument (NI) 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities as well as the Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS) published by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the World Petroleum Council (WPC), the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) and the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE), the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA), and the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) in June 2018, referred to as the SPE PRMS (see Appendices I and II).
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On the basis of technical and other information made available to GCA, GCA hereby provides the gross field and net entitlement reserve statement given in Table 1. Natural gas volumes represent expected gas sales and are reported in billion (109) standard cubic feet (Bscf) at standard conditions of 14.7 psia and 60°F. Condensate volumes are reported in millions of stock tank barrels (MMBbl).
Table 1: Statement of Reserves, South Disouq as at 30th September 2019
(a) Gas
South Disouq
Gross Field Gas Reserves
SDX Net Entitlement
Gas Reserves
(Bscf) (Bscf)
Proved Developed 39.15 11.37
Proved Undeveloped 7.20 2.79
Total Proved 46.36 14.16
Probable 39.16 14.17
Proved plus Probable 85.52 28.33
Possible 54.48 20.97
Proved plus Probable plus Possible
140.00 49.30
(b) Condensate
South Disouq
Gross Field Condensate
Reserves
SDX Net Entitlement Condensate
Reserves
(MMBbl) (MMBbl)
Proved Developed 0.20 0.06
Proved Undeveloped 0.06 0.02
Total Proved 0.26 0.08
Probable 0.33 0.12
Proved plus Probable 0.59 0.21
Possible 0.71 0.28
Proved plus Probable plus Possible
1.30 0.48
Notes:
1. Gross Field Reserves are 100% of the volumes estimated to be commercially recoverable from the fields.
2. Net Entitlement Reserves are SDX’s net economic entitlement under the terms of the PSC.
3. Entitlements include volume equivalent of value of income tax paid by EGAS on behalf of SDX.
4. Reserves are the same whether COGEH/NI 51-101 or SPE PRMS definitions are used.
Economic Assessment
A gas sales price of US$2.65/MMBTU and GCA’s 4Q 2019 Brent Crude Oil price scenario (see Table 2) were used for the economic analysis, i.e. for the economic limit test and the calculation of net entitlement volumes. Based on information provided by SDX, the condensate is assumed to sell at 90% of Brent price.
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Table 2: GCA 4Q 2019 Brent Price Scenario
Year Brent Price (US$/Bbl)
4Q 2019 60.02
2020 56.90
2021 61.50
2022 66.75
2023 70.00
2024+ +2% per annum
Future capital and operating cost estimates for the Reserves cases were provided by SDX. GCA reviewed these and made minor adjustments where required in GCA’s opinion. Operating cost estimates included G&A but excluded SDX’s Cairo office overheads. Except where otherwise fixed by contract, costs were escalated at 2% p.a. from 2021 onwards.
Reference Post-Tax NPVs have been attributed to the Proved, the Proved plus Probable and the Proved plus Probable plus Possible Reserves cases, at discount rates of 7.5, 10 and 12.5%. All NPVs are discounted to 1st October 2019.
Table 3: NPV (US$ MM) of Future Cash Flow from Reserves, Net to SDX, South Disouq Fields, as at 30th September 2019
US$ MM Discount Rates
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
Proved Developed 16.4 15.3 14.4 13.5 12.8
Proved Undeveloped 5.6 5.1 4.6 4.2 3.8
Total Proved 22.0 20.4 19.0 17.7 16.6
Probable 30.0 25.9 22.6 19.9 17.7
Proved plus Probable 52.0 46.3 41.6 37.6 34.2
Possible 39.1 30.6 24.2 19.5 15.9
Proved plus Probable plus Possible
91.1 76.9 65.9 57.1 50.1
It should be clearly noted that the Net Present Values (NPVs) contained herein do not represent a GCA opinion as to the market value of the subject property, nor any interest therein. In assessing a likely market value, it would be necessary to take into account a number of additional factors including: reserves risk (i.e. that Proved and/or Probable and/or Possible Reserves may not be realized within the anticipated timeframe for their exploitation); perceptions of economic and sovereign risk; potential upside; other benefits, encumbrances or charges that may pertain to a particular interest; and the competitive state of the market at the time. GCA has explicitly not taken such factors into account in deriving the reference NPVs presented herein.
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Basis of Opinion
This document reflects GCA’s informed professional judgment based on accepted standards of professional investigation and, as applicable, the data and information provided by the Client and/or obtained from other sources (e.g., public domain), the limited scope of engagement, and the time permitted to conduct the evaluation.
In line with those accepted standards, this document does not in any way constitute or make a guarantee or prediction of results, and no warranty is implied or expressed that actual outcome will conform to the outcomes presented herein. GCA has not independently verified any information provided by, or at the direction of, the Client and/or obtained from other sources (e.g., public domain), and has accepted the accuracy and completeness of this data. GCA has no reason to believe that any material facts have been withheld, but does not warrant that its inquiries have revealed all of the matters that a more extensive examination might otherwise disclose.
The opinions expressed herein are subject to and fully qualified by the generally accepted uncertainties associated with the interpretation of geoscience and engineering data and do not reflect the totality of circumstances, scenarios and information that could potentially affect decisions made by the report’s recipients and/or actual results. The opinions and statements contained in this report are made in good faith and in the belief that such opinions and statements are representative of prevailing physical and economic circumstances.
There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating reserves and resources, and in projecting future production, development expenditures, operating expenses and cash flows. Oil and gas resources assessments must be recognized as a subjective process of estimating subsurface accumulations of oil and gas that cannot be measured in an exact way. Estimates of oil and gas resources prepared by other parties may differ, perhaps materially, from those contained within this report.
The accuracy of any resource estimate is a function of the quality of the available data and of engineering and geological interpretation. Results of drilling, testing and production that post-date the preparation of the estimates may justify revisions, some or all of which may be material. Accordingly, resource estimates are often different from the quantities of oil and gas that are ultimately recovered, and the timing and cost of those volumes that are recovered may vary from that assumed.
Oil and condensate volumes are reported in millions (106) of barrels at stock tank conditions (MMstb). Natural gas volumes have been quoted in billions (109) of standard cubic feet (Bscf) and are volumes of sales gas, after an allocation has been made for fuel and process shrinkage losses. Standard conditions are defined as 14.7 psia and 60°F.
GCA’s review and audit involved reviewing pertinent facts, interpretations and assumptions made by SDX or others in preparing estimates of reserves and resources. GCA performed procedures necessary to enable it to render an opinion on the appropriateness of the methodologies employed, adequacy and quality of the data relied on, depth and thoroughness of the reserves and resources estimation process, classification and categorization of reserves and resources appropriate to the relevant definitions used, and reasonableness of the estimates.
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Definition of Reserves
Under the PRMS, Reserves are those quantities of petroleum that are anticipated to be commercially recoverable by application of development projects to known accumulations from a given date forward under defined conditions. Reserves must satisfy four criteria: discovered, recoverable, commercial and remaining (as of the evaluation’s effective date) based on the development project(s) applied.
Under COGEH, Reserves are estimated quantities of oil and natural gas and related substances anticipated to be recoverable from known accumulations, as of a given date, based on (a) analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical, and engineering data; (b) the use of established technology; and (c) specified economic conditions, which are generally accepted as being reasonable and shall be disclosed.
Reserves are further categorized in accordance with the level of certainty associated with the estimates and may be sub-classified based on project maturity and/or characterized by development and production status. All categories of reserves volumes quoted herein have been derived within the context of an economic limit test (ELT) assessment (pre-tax and exclusive of accumulated depreciation amounts) prior to any net present value (NPV) analysis.
Reserves net to SDX are quoted as Net Entitlement volumes, reflecting the terms of the applicable Production Sharing Contract (PSC).
GCA has not undertaken a site visit as part of this work. As such, GCA is not in a position to comment on the operations or facilities in place, their appropriateness and condition and whether they are in compliance with the regulations pertaining to such operations. Further, GCA is not in a position to comment on any aspect of health, safety or environment of such operation.
This report has been prepared based on GCA’s understanding of the effects of petroleum legislation and other regulations that currently apply to these properties. However, GCA is not in a position to attest to property title or rights, conditions of these rights (including environmental and abandonment obligations), or any necessary licenses and consents (including planning permission, financial interest relationships, or encumbrances thereon for any part of the appraised properties).
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Notice
This document has been prepared for SDX. It may not be distributed or made available in whole or in part in any other form without the prior knowledge and written consent of GCA. No person or company other than those for whom it is intended may directly or indirectly rely upon its contents. GCA is acting in an advisory capacity only and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, disclaims all liability for actions or losses derived from any actual or purported reliance on this document (or any other statements or opinions of GCA) by the Client or by any other person or entity.
*****
It has been a pleasure preparing this Statement of Hydrocarbon Reserves for SDX Energy. Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions.
Yours sincerely,
Gaffney, Cline & Associates
Project Manager
Dr. Rand Al-Obaidy Mustafa, Senior Petroleum Engineer
Reviewed by
Dr. John W. Barker, Technical Director – Reservoir Engineering
Appendices
Appendix I COGEH Definitions of Reserves and Resources Appendix II SPE PRMS Definitions of Reserves and Resources
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Appendix I COGEH Definitions of Reserves and Resources
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Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluations Handbook (COGEH) Definition of Reserves and Resources1
August 2018 The Calgary Chapter of the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE) and industry professionals have updated the 3-volume COGEH handbooks into a single digital reference document for National Instrument 51-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities. References in the extract are to other sections of the updated COGEH.
1.3.2 TERMINOLOGY: RESOURCES AND RESERVES
Petroleum is defined as a naturally occurring mixture consisting predominantly of hydrocarbons in the gaseous, liquid, or solid phase. The term “Resources” encompasses all petroleum quantities that originally existed on or within the earth’s crust in naturally occurring accumulations, including discovered and undiscovered (recoverable and unrecoverable) plus quantities already produced. Accordingly, the term “total Resource” is equivalent to Petroleum Initially-In-Place (PIIP) and it is recommended the term “PIIP” be used rather than “total Resources” to avoid any confusion that may result from the mixed historical usage of the term “Resource” to mean only the recoverable portion of PIIP.
The term Recoverable Resources is sometimes used to denote a sum of Reserves, Contingent Resources, and Prospective Resources (see Section 5.7.2.5 – Aggregating Across Resource Classes for cautions on using this term and this practice).
1.3.3 PROJECTS AND SCENARIOS
The concepts of projects and scenarios are fundamental to COGEH.
A project is:
A defined activity or set of activities for the discovery or recovery of oil or gas and related by -products.
A project provides the basis for the assessment and classification of Resources.
A scenario is:
A specific exploration or development plan for the execution of a project, with sufficient details (planned or assumed) to facilitate an estimate of potential volumes and the preparation of capital, production and operating cost forecasts to enable cash flow analysis.
The level of detail of a scenario will depend on the information available. Early in the life of a project, scenarios can vary widely with respect to recovery mechanism, facility capacities, construction methods, and development timing, etc.
Projects and scenarios are described in detail in Section 1.5 – Projects.
1.3.4 LEVELS OF EVALUATION AND REPORTING
There are three important levels at which estimates are made and recorded for Resource management and reporting.
Resource (or Reserve) Entity: The discrete part of an oil and gas asset for which a Resource estimate is prepared. For example, a Reserve entity may be an individual well zone, a group of well zones, or a pool. A Prospective Resource entity might be a play.
Property Resource Class (or Reserve): In COGEH, “property” is a term used to describe a grouping of oil and gas Reserve entities in a common geographic area (e.g., a field). Properties are defined primarily for asset management purposes to facilitate functions such as production and financial accounting and land, contract, and records management. Property Reserve will typically, but not always, consist of the estimates for multiple Reserve entities.
1 These definitions are extracted from Section 1.3 of the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook (COGEH) and are not intended to be an exact replica.
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Reported Resources (or Reserve): The sum of all individual Resource estimates to be contained in a report. There are specific requirements for reported Reserve estimates for all Reserve entities in all properties presented in a Qualified Reserves Evaluator’s (QRE) report (see Section 1.3.8.3 - Levels of Certainty for Reported Reserves). Reported Reserves commonly refers to the corporate total Reserves a company owns.
The evaluation process begins with estimating Resource at the entity level, following which the entity level estimates are aggregated to provide the total for properties, company, reporting or other enterprise.
See Section 5.7 - Aggregation of Resource estimates for a discussion of the aggregation process.
1.3.5 THE PETROLEUM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND RESOURCE DEFINITIONS
COGEH uses the SPE-PRMS classification (see Figure 1-1), for which:
CLASS forms the vertical axis of the PRMS diagram and represents the COC. It describes the relative maturity of exploration and development projects. Assignment to a Class depends on the extent to which various conditions are satisfied.
CATEGORY forms the horizontal axis of the PRMS framework and provides a measure of the uncertainty in estimates of a Resource CLASS.
Figure 1-1 SPE-PRMS Resources Classification System
The following definitions relate to the subdivisions in the Resources classification framework of Figure 1-1 and use the primary nomenclature and concepts contained in the 2018 SPE-PRMS.
Total Petroleum Initially-In-Place (PIIP) is that quantity of petroleum that is estimated to exist originally in naturally occurring accumulations and is potentially producible. It includes that quantity of petroleum that is estimated, as of a given date, to be contained in known accumulations, prior to production, plus those estimated quantities in accumulations yet to be discovered (equivalent to “total Resources”).
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Discovered PIIP (equivalent to discovered Resources) is that quantity of petroleum that is estimated, as of a given date, to be contained in known accumulations prior to production. The Discovered PIIP includes production, Reserves, and Contingent Resources; the remainder is unrecoverable.
Production is the cumulative quantity of petroleum that has been recovered at a given date.
Although the volume of all fluid produced from a reservoir and measured at the wellhead is essential for reservoir engineering analyses, the production referred to in the PRMS classification is the volume of specific product types that is delivered to and measured at a specific reference point (a reference, sales or transfer point) that excludes any volumes that are not delivered at that point.
Reserves are estimated remaining quantities of commercially recoverable oil, natural gas, and related substances anticipated to be recoverable from known accumulations, as of a given date, based on the analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical, and engineering data, the use of established technology, and specified economic conditions, which are generally accepted as being reasonable. Reserves are further categorized according to the level of certainty associated with the estimates and may be sub-classified based on development and production status. Refer to the full definitions of Reserves in Section 1.3.8 – Definitions of Reserves.
Contingent Resources are those quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given date, to be potentially recoverable from known accumulations using established technology or technology under development (TUD) but are not currently considered to be commercially recoverable due to one or more contingencies. Contingent Resources are further categorized according to the level of certainty associated with the estimates and may be sub-classified based on project maturity and/or characterized by their economic status. See Section 1.4.7.2.2 – Contingent Resources.
Contingencies may include economic, environmental, social and political factors, regulatory matters, a lack of markets, and a prolonged timetable for development. Contingent Resources have a Chance of Development that is less than certain.
Undiscovered PIIP (equivalent to undiscovered Resources) is that quantity of petroleum that is estimated, on a given date, to be contained in accumulations yet to be discovered. The potentially recoverable portion of Undiscovered PIIP is referred to as “Prospective Resources,” the remainder as “unrecoverable.”
Prospective Resources are those quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given date, to be potentially recoverable from undiscovered accumulations by applying future development projects. Prospective Resources have both an associated Chance of Discovery and a Chance of Development. Prospective Resources are further categorized according to the level of certainty associated with recoverable estimates assuming their discovery and development and may be sub-classified based on project maturity. See Section 1.4.7.2.3 – Prospective Resources.
Unrecoverable is that portion of Discovered or Undiscovered PIIP quantities that is estimated, as of a given date, not to be recoverable by future development projects. A portion of these quantities may become recoverable in the future as commercial circumstances change or technological developments occur; the remaining portion may never be recovered due to the physical/chemical constraints represented by subsurface interaction of fluids and reservoir rocks.
Resources may be unrecoverable because:
There is no known technically viable recovery process for any portion of a Resource.
Of other contingencies, including, but not limited, to lack of market access, regulatory approval, or social or environmental objections.
The sum of Reserves, Contingent Resources, and Prospective Resources is described as “Recoverable Resources” but has significant potential to be misunderstood. It is valuable for activities such as regional studies, but without an explanation and a full understanding of what it represents, it is inadequate for investment decisions. When a report includes an estimate of Recoverable Resources, it must specify:
Which Resource classes are included: Reserves, Contingent Resource and/or Prospective Resource, and the relative proportions.
Whether it is risked or un-risked with respect to Chance of Discovery and Chance of
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Development (e.g., Chance of Commerciality).
The uncertainty Category for which the summation has been carried out. This should always include the sum of the Best estimates. The arithmetic summation of Low and, especially High estimates has significant potential to be misleading and is not recommended.
Regulatory agencies may forbid the disclosure of the sums of Reserves, risked or un-risked Contingent and Prospective Resource Classes because they can be misleading.
1.3.6 PROJECT MATURITY SUB-CLASSES
Project Maturity Sub-Classes (See Figure 1-2) describe the stage of an exploration or development project and correspond to the Chance of Commerciality (COC) of the project. The boundaries between the maturity sub-classes represent “decision gates” that reflect the actions (business decisions) required to move the project up the maturity “ladder” towards commercial production. The Project Maturity Sub-Classes are those of the SPE-PRMS with further guidance in Section 2.1.3.5 of the Petroleum Resources Management System, Revised, June 2018 and can be obtained through the following link: PRMS Revised, June 2018.
The use of Project Maturity Sub-Classes is relevant for all Resource Classes and is a recommended best practice. A report of a project maturity sub-class may be accompanied by an estimate of the probability of progressing to the next level of maturity.
Project Maturity Sub-Classes for Reserves are: On Production, Approved for Development and Justified for Development and describe those actions that progress identified Reserves associated with a defined project through final approvals to implementation and initiation of production and product sales.
Project Maturity Sub-Classes for Contingent Resources are: Development Pending, Development on Hold, Development Unclarified and Development Not Viable and are consistent with the 2018 PRMS.Guidance on Project Maturity Sub-Classes for Contingent Resources is provided in Section 1.4.7.2.2.9 – Project Maturity Sub-Classes for Contingent Resources.
Figure 1-2 Sub-classes based on project maturity
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Project Maturity Sub-Classes for Prospective Resources are: Play, Lead, Prospect (refer to Section 1.4.7.2.3.2 - Project Maturity Sub-Classes for Prospective Resources for detailed guidance). These classes describe a progression in each of which, potential accumulations are evaluated according to their Chance of Discovery and, assuming a discovery, the estimated quantities that would be recoverable under appropriate development projects.
1.3.7 CLASSIFICATION OF RECOVERABLE RESOURCES
For petroleum quantities associated with simple conventional reservoirs, the divisions between the Resource Classes defined in Section 1.3.5 – The Petroleum Resource Management System and Resource Definitions may be clear, and the basic definitions alone may suffice for differentiation between classes. For example, the drilling and testing of a well in a simple structural accumulation may be sufficient to allow classification of the entire estimated recoverable quantity as Contingent Resources or Reserves. However, as the industry has trended toward the exploitation of more complex and costly petroleum sources, the divisions between Resource Classes have become less distinct, and accumulations may have several classes of Resources simultaneously. For example, in extensive “basin-centered” low-permeability gas plays, the division between all classes of remaining recoverable quantities, (e.g., Reserves, Contingent Resources, and Prospective Resources), may be highly interpretive. Consequently, additional guidance is necessary to promote consistency in classifying Resources. The following provides some clarification of the key criteria that delineate Resources.
1.3.7.1 DISCOVERY STATUS
As shown in Figure 1-2, the Total PIIP is first sub-classified based on the discovery status of a petroleum accumulation. Discovered PIIP, production, Reserves, and Contingent Resources are associated with known accumulations. Recognition as a known accumulation requires the accumulation be penetrated by a well and have evidence of the existence of petroleum. The concepts of discovery and known accumulation are discussed in detail in Section 1.4.7.1.2 – Discovered Petroleum Initially-In-Place.
1.3.7.2 COMMERCIAL STATUS
Commercial status differentiates Reserves from Contingent Resources. The criteria that should be considered in determining commerciality includes:
The project is economically viable;
There is a market for the forecast sales quantities of production required to justify development;
The necessary production, transportation facilities and access to infrastructure are available or can be made available;
The regulatory, environmental, societal and political conditions will allow for the actual implementation of the recovery project being evaluated; and
All required internal and external approvals are forthcoming. Evidence of this may include items such as signed contracts, budget approvals, and approvals for expenditures, etc.
Section 1.4.7.2.1 – Reserves provides additional details relating to the foregoing aspects of commerciality relating to classification as Reserves versus Contingent Resources.
1.3.7.3 COMMERCIAL RISK
Estimates of recoverable quantities are stated in terms of a product type delivered to a reference point (typically a custody transfer or sales point) derived from a development program, assuming commercial development. It must be recognized that Reserves, Contingent Resources, and Prospective Resources involve different risks associated with achieving commerciality. The likelihood that a project will achieve commerciality is referred to as the COC. The COC varies in different classes of Recoverable Resources as follows:
Reserves: To be classified as Reserves, estimated recoverable quantities must be associated with a project(s) that is in a known accumulation with a COC that is effectively 100 percent.
Contingent Resources: Have been discovered and are recoverable using established technology or potentially recoverable with TUD. But not all technically feasible development plans will be commercial. The commercial viability of a development project is dependent on the forecast of fiscal and other conditions over the life of the project. For Contingent Resources,
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the risk component relating to the likelihood that an accumulation will be commercially developed is referred to as the Chance of Development. For Contingent Resources the COC is equal to the Chance of Development.
Prospective Resources: A Prospective Resource is an estimate of what may be recovered if a discovery is made and developed, but not all exploration projects will result in discoveries and not all discoveries will be developed. The chance that an exploration project will result in the discovery of petroleum is referred to as the Chance of Discovery. Thus, for an undiscovered accumulation the COC is the product of two risk components; the Chance of Discovery and the Chance of Development.
1.3.7.4 ECONOMIC STATUS
Demonstration of economic viability is a prerequisite for classification as a Reserve.
In examining the economic viability of Contingent Resources, the same fiscal conditions should be applied as in the estimation of Reserves, (e.g., specified economic conditions), which are generally accepted as being reasonable. By definition, Reserves are commercially (and hence economically) recoverable, but a Contingent Resources that has satisfied other relevant contingencies may or may not be economically viable and can be sub-classified by economic status:
Economic Contingent Resources are those Contingent Resources that are currently economically recoverable.
Sub-economic Contingent Resources are those Contingent Resources that are not currently economically recoverable.
The designation of a Contingent Resource as sub-economic implies there is a reasonable chance it could become economic within the foreseeable future. If this is not the case, the classification must be development not viable or unrecoverable Discovered PIIP.
Where evaluations are incomplete, such that it is premature to identify the economic viability of a project, it is acceptable to note that project economic status is undetermined (e.g., “Contingent Resource – economic status undetermined”) and in which case the Project Maturity Sub-Class would be Development Unclarified.
Classification as a Prospective Resource implies an expectation of economic viability but the assessment of this is likely to be less rigorous than for Reserves or Contingent Resource.
1.3.7.5 UNCERTAINTY CATEGORIES
Estimates of Resources always involve uncertainty, and the degree of uncertainty can vary widely between accumulations/projects and over the life of a project. Consequently, estimates of Resources should generally be quoted according to the level of confidence associated with the estimates. An understanding of statistical concepts and terminology is essential to understanding the confidence associated with Resource definitions and categories. These concepts, which apply to all Resources, are outlined in Section 1.6 – Risk and Uncertainty in Resource Evaluation and Classification.
The range of uncertainty of estimated recoverable volumes may be represented by either deterministic scenarios or by a probability distribution. Resources should be provided as Low, Best, and High estimates as follows:
Low Estimate: This is considered to be a conservative estimate of the quantity that will be recovered. It is likely the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the Low Estimate. If probabilistic methods are used, there should be at least a 90 percent probability (P90)2 the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the Low Estimate.
Best Estimate: This is considered to be the Best Estimate of the quantity that will be recovered. It is equally likely the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the Best
2 Notation such as P90 indicates that there is a 90% probability of obtaining greater production, similarly for P50
and P10.
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Estimate. If probabilistic methods are used, there should be at least a 50 percent probability (P50)3 that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the Best Estimate.
High Estimate: This is considered to be an optimistic estimate of the quantity that will be recovered. It is unlikely the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the High Estimate. If probabilistic methods are used, there should be at least a 10 percent probability (P10) the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the High Estimate.
1.3.8 DEFINITIONS OF RESERVES
The following Reserves definitions and guidelines are designed to assist evaluators in making Reserves estimates on a reasonably consistent basis and assist users of evaluation reports in understanding what such reports contain and, if necessary, in judging whether evaluators have followed generally accepted standards. The guidelines outline:
general criteria for classifying Reserves,
procedures and methods for estimating Reserves,
confidence levels of individual entity and aggregate Reserves estimates,
verification and testing of Reserves estimates.
The following definitions apply to both estimates of individual Reserves entities and the aggregate of Reserves for multiple entities.
1.3.8.1 RESERVES CATEGORIES
Reserves are categorized according to the probability that at least a specific volume will be produced.
In a broad sense, Reserves categories reflect the following expectations regarding the associated estimates:
Reserves Category Confidence Characterization
Proved (1P) Low Estimate, Conservative
Proved + Probable (2P) Best Estimate
Proved + Probable + Possible (3P) High Estimate, Optimistic
1.3.8.1.1 PROVED RESERVES
Proved Reserves are those Reserves that can be estimated with a high degree of certainty to be recoverable. It is likely the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the estimated Proved Reserves.
1.3.8.1.2 PROBABLE RESERVES
Probable Reserves are those additional Reserves that are less certain to be recovered than Proved Reserves. It is equally likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the sum of the estimated Proved + Probable Reserves.
1.3.8.1.3 POSSIBLE RESERVES
Possible Reserves are those additional Reserves that are less certain to be recovered than Probable Reserves. It is unlikely the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the sum of the estimated Proved + Probable + Possible Reserves.
Stand-alone Possible Reserves may be assigned to a property for which no Proved or Probable Reserves volumes have been assigned but would be rare. Circumstances for doing so could include any one or more of the following:
3 P50 is a statistical median and may differ from a mean. In early stage discoveries, unconventional Resources, or
frontier areas, there may be a significant difference between P50 and mean estimates.
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Project economics are such that no Proved or Probable Reserves can be assigned, but on a Proved + Probable + Possible Reserves basis, the project is economically viable, and a development decision has been made (e.g., adding compression, expanding facilities, offshore development of a structure delineated mainly with seismic with only limited well control).
Only minor expenditure is required to develop the Possible Reserves and development is likely to proceed in the near future (e.g., behind-pipe zones in a well, which have Proved or Probable Reserves in another interval).
Possible Reserves may be assigned to an accumulation that is being evaluated if Proved or Probable Reserves have been assigned to an adjacent part of the same accumulation that is not part of the evaluation for which a report is being prepared.
In all these situations, there should be an intention to develop the stand-alone Possible Reserves within a reasonable time. A report should contain an explanation of the reason for the assignment of stand-alone Possible Reserves.
1.3.8.2 DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION STATUS
1.3.8.2.1 DEVELOPED RESERVES
Developed Reserves are those Reserves that are expected to be recovered from existing wells and installed facilities or, if facilities have not been installed, that would involve a low expenditure (e.g., when compared to the cost of drilling and completing a well) to put the Reserves on production. The developed category may be sub-divided into Producing and Non-Producing.
Developed Producing Reserves are those Reserves that are expected to be recovered from completion intervals open at the time of the estimate. These Reserves may be currently producing or, if shut-in, they must have previously been on production, and the date of resumption of production must be known with reasonable certainty.
Developed Non-Producing Reserves are those Reserves that either have not been on production or have previously been on production but are shut-in and the date of resumption of production is unknown.
1.3.8.2.2 UNDEVELOPED RESERVES
Undeveloped Reserves are those Reserves expected to be recovered from known accumulations where a significant expenditure (e.g., when compared to the cost of drilling and completing a well) is required to render them capable of production. They must fully meet the requirements of the Reserves category (Proved, Probable, Possible) to which they are assigned and expected to be developed within a limited time (see Section 1.4.7.2.1.8 - Timing of Production and Development).
In multi-well pools, it may be appropriate to allocate total pool Reserves between the Developed and Undeveloped Sub-classes or to sub-divide the Developed Reserves for the pool between Developed Producing and Developed Non-Producing. This allocation should be based on the estimator’s assessment as to the Reserves that will be recovered from specific wells, facilities, and completion intervals in the pool and their respective development and production status.
1.3.8.3 LEVELS OF CERTAINTY FOR REPORTED RESERVES
The qualitative certainty levels contained in the definitions are applicable to “individual Reserves entities”, which refers to the lowest level that Reserves calculations are performed, and to “Reported Reserves”, which refers to the highest-level sum (aggregated quantity) of individual entity estimates for which Reserves estimates are presented. Reported Reserves should target the following levels of certainty under a specific set of economic conditions.
At least a 90 percent probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the estimated Proved Reserves.
At least a 50 percent probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the sum of the estimated Proved + Probable Reserves.
At least a 10 percent probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the sum of the estimated Proved + Probable + Possible Reserves.
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A quantitative measure of the certainty levels pertaining to estimates prepared for the various Reserves categories is desirable to provide a clearer understanding of the associated risks and uncertainties. However, most Reserves estimates are prepared using deterministic methods that do not provide a mathematically derived quantitative measure of probability. In principle, there should be no difference between estimates prepared using probabilistic or deterministic methods. Additional clarification of certainty levels associated with Reserves estimates and the effect of aggregation is provided in Section 5.7.1.6 The Portfolio Effect.
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Appendix II SPE PRMS Definitions of Reserves and Resources
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Society of Petroleum Engineers, World Petroleum Council, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers,
Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts, and European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
Petroleum Resources Management System
Definitions and Guidelines (4)
(Revised June 2018)
Table 1—Recoverable Resources Classes and Sub-Classes
Class/Sub-Class Definition Guidelines
Reserves Reserves are those quantities
of petroleum anticipated to be
commercially recoverable by
application of development
projects to known
accumulations from a given
date forward under defined
conditions.
Reserves must satisfy four criteria: discovered, recoverable,
commercial, and remaining based on the development
project(s) applied. Reserves are further categorized in
accordance with the level of certainty associated with the
estimates and may be sub-classified based on project maturity
and/or characterized by the development and production
status.
To be included in the Reserves class, a project must be
sufficiently defined to establish its commercial viability (see
Section 2.1.2, Determination of Commerciality). This includes
the requirement that there is evidence of firm intention to
proceed with development within a reasonable time-frame.
A reasonable time-frame for the initiation of development
depends on the specific circumstances and varies according
to the scope of the project. While five years is recommended
as a benchmark, a longer time-frame could be applied where,
for example, development of an economic project is deferred
at the option of the producer for, among other things, market-
related reasons or to meet contractual or strategic objectives.
In all cases, the justification for classification as Reserves
should be clearly documented.
To be included in the Reserves class, there must be a
high confidence in the commercial maturity and economic
producibility of the reservoir as supported by actual
production or formation tests. In certain cases, Reserves
may be assigned on the basis of well logs and/or core
analysis that indicate that the subject reservoir is
hydrocarbon-bearing and is analogous to reservoirs in
the same area that are producing or have demonstrated
the ability to produce on formation tests.
4 These Definitions and Guidelines are extracted from the full Petroleum Resources Management System (revised June 2018)
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On Production The development project is
currently producing or capable
of producing and selling
petroleum to market.
The key criterion is that the project is receiving income from
sales, rather than that the approved development project is
necessarily complete. Includes Developed Producing Reserves.
The project decision gate is the decision to initiate or continue
economic production from the project.
Class/Sub-Class Definition Guidelines
Approved for
Development All necessary approvals have
been obtained, capital funds
have been committed, and
implementation of the
development project is ready
to begin or is under way.
At this point, it must be certain that the development
project is going ahead. The project must not be subject to
any contingencies, such as outstanding regulatory
approvals or sales contracts. Forecast capital
expenditures should be included in the reporting entity’s
current or following year’s approved budget.
The project decision gate is the decision to start investing
capital in the construction of production facilities and/or
drilling development wells.
Justified for
Development Implementation of the
development project is justified
on the basis of reasonable
forecast commercial conditions
at the time of reporting, and
there are reasonable
expectations that all necessary
approvals/contracts will be
obtained.
To move to this level of project maturity, and hence have
Reserves associated with it, the development project must be
commercially viable at the time of reporting (see Section
2.1.2, Determination of Commerciality) and the specific
circumstances of the project. All participating entities have
agreed and there is evidence of a committed project (firm
intention to proceed with development within a reasonable
time-frame}) There must be no known contingencies that
could preclude the development from proceeding (see
Reserves class).
The project decision gate is the decision by the reporting entity
and its partners, if any, that the project has reached a level of
technical and commercial maturity sufficient to justify
proceeding with development at that point in time.
Contingent
Resources Those quantities of petroleum
estimated, as of a given date,
to be potentially recoverable
from known accumulations by
application of development
projects, but which are not
currently considered to be
commercially recoverable
owing to one or more
contingencies.
Contingent Resources may include, for example, projects for
which there are currently no viable markets, where
commercial recovery is dependent on technology under
development, where evaluation of the accumulation is
insufficient to clearly assess commerciality, where the
development plan is not yet approved, or where regulatory or
social acceptance issues may exist.
Contingent Resources are further categorized in accordance
with the level of certainty associated with the estimates and
may be sub-classified based on project maturity and/or
characterized by the economic status.
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Development
Pending
A discovered accumulation
where project activities are
ongoing to justify commercial
development in the
foreseeable future.
The project is seen to have reasonable potential for eventual
commercial development, to the extent that further data
acquisition (e.g., drilling, seismic data) and/or evaluations are
currently ongoing with a view to confirming that the project is
commercially viable and providing the basis for selection of an
appropriate development plan. The critical contingencies have
been identified and are reasonably expected to be resolved
within a reasonable time-frame. Note that disappointing
appraisal/evaluation results could lead to a reclassification of
the project to On Hold or Not Viable status.
The project decision gate is the decision to undertake
further data acquisition and/or studies designed to move
the project to a level of technical and commercial maturity
at which a decision can be made to proceed with
development and production.
Class/Sub-Class Definition Guidelines
Development
on Hold A discovered accumulation where
project activities are on hold and/or
where justification as a commercial
development may be subject to
significant delay.
The project is seen to have potential for commercial
development. Development may be subject to a significant
time delay. Note that a change in circumstances, such
that there is no longer a probable chance that a critical
contingency can be removed in the foreseeable future,
could lead to a reclassification of the project to Not Viable
status.
The project decision gate is the decision to either proceed
with additional evaluation designed to clarify the potential for
eventual commercial development or to temporarily suspend
or delay further activities pending resolution of external
contingencies.
Development
Unclarified A discovered accumulation
where project activities are
under evaluation and where
justification as a commercial
development is unknown based
on available information.
The project is seen to have potential for eventual
commercial development, but further appraisal/evaluation
activities are ongoing to clarify the potential for eventual
commercial development.
This sub-class requires active appraisal or evaluation
and should not be maintained without a plan for future
evaluation. The sub-class should reflect the actions required
to move a project toward commercial maturity and economic
production.
Development
Not Viable A discovered accumulation for
which there are no current plans
to develop or to acquire additional
data at the time because of limited
production potential.
The project is not seen to have potential for eventual
commercial development at the time of reporting, but the
theoretically recoverable quantities are recorded so that the
potential opportunity will be recognized in the event of a
major change in technology or commercial conditions.
The project decision gate is the decision not to undertake
further data acquisition or studies on the project for the
foreseeable future.
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Prospective
Resources Those quantities of petroleum that
are estimated, as of a given date,
to be potentially recoverable from
undiscovered accumulations.
Potential accumulations are evaluated according to the
chance of geologic discovery and, assuming a discovery,
the estimated quantities that would be recoverable under
defined development projects. It is recognized that the
development programs will be of significantly less detail and
depend more heavily on analog developments in the earlier
phases of exploration.
Prospect A project associated with a
potential accumulation that
is sufficiently well defined to
represent a viable drilling
target.
Project activities are focused on assessing the chance of
geologic discovery and, assuming discovery, the range
of potential recoverable quantities under a commercial
development program.
Lead A project associated with a
potential accumulation that is
currently poorly defined and
requires more data acquisition
and/or evaluation to be classified
as a Prospect.
Project activities are focused on acquiring additional data
and/or undertaking further evaluation designed to confirm
whether or not the Lead can be matured into a Prospect.
Such evaluation includes the assessment of the chance of
geologic discovery and, assuming discovery, the range of
potential recovery under feasible development scenarios.
Play A project associated with a
prospective trend of potential
prospects, but that requires more
data acquisition and/or evaluation
to define specific Leads or
Prospects.
Project activities are focused on acquiring additional data
and/or undertaking further evaluation designed to define
specific Leads or Prospects for more detailed analysis of
their chance of geologic discovery and, assuming discovery,
the range of potential recovery under hypothetical
development scenarios.
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Table 2—Reserves Status Definitions and Guidelines
Status Definition Guidelines
Developed
Reserves Expected quantities to be
recovered from existing wells
and facilities.
Reserves are considered developed only after the necessary
equipment has been installed, or when the costs to do so are
relatively minor compared to the cost of a well. Where required
facilities become unavailable, it may be necessary to reclassify
Developed Reserves as Undeveloped. Developed Reserves
may be further sub-classified as Producing or Non-producing.
Developed
Producing
Reserves
Expected quantities to be
recovered from completion
intervals that are open and
producing at the effective date
of the estimate.
Improved recovery Reserves are considered producing only
after the improved recovery project is in operation.
Developed
Non-Producing
Reserves
Shut-in and behind-pipe
Reserves.
Shut-in Reserves are expected to be recovered from (1)
completion intervals that are open at the time of the estimate
but which have not yet started producing, (2) wells which
were shut-in for market conditions or pipeline connections, or
(3) wells not capable of production for mechanical reasons.
Behind-pipe Reserves are expected to be recovered from
zones in existing wells that will require additional completion
work or future re-completion before start of production with
minor cost to access these reserves.
In all cases, production can be initiated or restored with
relatively low expenditure compared to the cost of drilling a
new well.
Undeveloped
Reserves Quantities expected to be
recovered through future
significant investments.
Undeveloped Reserves are to be produced (1) from new
wells on undrilled acreage in known accumulations, (2) from
deepening existing wells to a different (but known) reservoir,
(3) from infill wells that will increase recovery, or (4) where a
relatively large expenditure (e.g., when compared to the cost of
drilling a new well) is required to (a) recomplete an existing well
or (b) install production or transportation facilities for primary or
improved recovery projects.
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Table 3—Reserves Category Definitions and Guidelines
Category Definition Guidelines
Proved Reserves Those quantities of petroleum
that, by analysis of geoscience
and engineering data, can be
estimated with reasonable
certainty to be commercially
recoverable from a given date
forward from known reservoirs
and under defined economic
conditions, operating methods,
and government regulations.
If deterministic methods are used, the term “reasonable
certainty” is intended to express a high degree of confidence
that the quantities will be recovered. If probabilistic methods are
used, there should be at least a 90% probability (P90) that the
quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the estimate.
The area of the reservoir considered as Proved includes (1)
the area delineated by drilling and defined by fluid contacts,
if any, and (2) adjacent undrilled portions of the reservoir
that can reasonably be judged as continuous with it and
commercially productive on the basis of available
geoscience and engineering data.
In the absence of data on fluid contacts, Proved quantities
in a reservoir are limited by the LKH as seen in a well
penetration unless otherwise indicated by definitive
geoscience, engineering, or performance data. Such
definitive information may include pressure gradient
analysis and seismic indicators. Seismic data alone may
not be sufficient to define fluid contacts for Proved.
Reserves in undeveloped locations may be classified as Proved
provided that:
A. The locations are in undrilled areas of the reservoir
that can be judged with reasonable certainty to be
commercially mature and economically productive.
B. Interpretations of available geoscience and engineering
data indicate with reasonable certainty that the
objective formation is laterally continuous with drilled
Proved locations.
For Proved Reserves, the recovery efficiency applied to these
reservoirs should be defined based on a range of possibilities
supported by analogs and sound engineering judgment
considering the characteristics of the Proved area and the
applied development program.
Probable
Reserves Those additional Reserves that
analysis of geoscience and
engineering data indicates are
less likely to be recovered than
Proved Reserves but more
certain to be recovered than
Possible Reserves.
It is equally likely that actual remaining quantities recovered will
be greater than or less than the sum of the estimated Proved
plus Probable Reserves (2P). In this context, when probabilistic
methods are used, there should be at least a 50% probability
that the actual quantities recovered will equal or exceed the 2P
estimate.
Probable Reserves may be assigned to areas of a reservoir
adjacent to Proved where data control or interpretations of
available data are less certain. The interpreted reservoir
continuity may not meet the reasonable certainty criteria.
Probable estimates also include incremental recoveries
associated with project recovery efficiencies beyond that
assumed for Proved.
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Category Definition Guidelines
Possible
Reserves Those additional reserves that
analysis of geoscience and
engineering data indicates are
less likely to be recoverable
than Probable Reserves.
The total quantities ultimately recovered from the project have
a low probability to exceed the sum of Proved plus Probable
plus Possible (3P), which is equivalent to the high-estimate
scenario. When probabilistic methods are used, there should
be at least a 10% probability (P10) that the actual quantities
recovered will equal or exceed the 3P estimate.
Possible Reserves may be assigned to areas of a reservoir
adjacent to Probable where data control and interpretations
of available data are progressively less certain. Frequently,
this may be in areas where geoscience and engineering data
are unable to clearly define the area and vertical reservoir
limits of economic production from the reservoir by a defined,
commercially mature project.
Possible estimates also include incremental quantities
associated with project recovery efficiencies beyond that
assumed for Probable.
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Probable
and Possible
Reserves
See above for separate criteria
for Probable Reserves and
Possible Reserves.
The 2P and 3P estimates may be based on reasonable
alternative technical interpretations within the reservoir and/
or subject project that are clearly documented, including
comparisons to results in successful similar projects.
In conventional accumulations, Probable and/or Possible
Reserves may be assigned where geoscience and engineering
data identify directly adjacent portions of a reservoir within the
same accumulation that may be separated from Proved areas
by minor faulting or other geological discontinuities and have
not been penetrated by a wellbore but are interpreted to be in
communication with the known (Proved) reservoir. Probable or
Possible Reserves may be assigned to areas that are
structurally higher than the Proved area. Possible (and in some
cases, Probable) Reserves may be assigned to areas that are
structurally lower than the adjacent Proved or 2P area.
Caution should be exercised in assigning Reserves to adjacent
reservoirs isolated by major, potentially sealing faults until this
reservoir is penetrated and evaluated as commercially mature
and economically productive. Justification for assigning
Reserves in such cases should be clearly documented.
Reserves should not be assigned to areas that are clearly
separated from a known accumulation by non-productive
reservoir (i.e., absence of reservoir, structurally low reservoir, or
negative test results); such areas may contain Prospective
Resources.
In conventional accumulations, where drilling has defined
a highest known oil elevation and there exists the potential
for an associated gas cap, Proved Reserves of oil should
only be assigned in the structurally higher portions of the
reservoir if there is reasonable certainty that such portions
are initially above bubble point pressure based on
documented engineering analyses. Reservoir portions that
do not meet this certainty may be assigned as Probable
and Possible oil and/or gas based on reservoir fluid
properties and pressure gradient interpretations.
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Figure 1.1—RESOURCES CLASSIFICATION FRAMEWORK
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Prepared for SDX Energy
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This report was approved by the following Gaffney, Cline & Associates personnel:
Project Manager: Dr. Rand A. Mustafa – Senior Petroleum Engineer
Project Reviewer: Dr. John Barker – Technical Director
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Reserves Summary
▪ On the basis of technical and other information made available to GCA, GCA
hereby provides the following statement of Proved, Proved plus Probable and
Proved plus Probable plus Possible gas and condensate Reserves for the
South Disouq Concession (South Disouq and Ibn Yunus fields).
Notes:
1. Gross Field Reserves are 100% of the volumes estimated to be commercially recoverable from the fields.
2. Net Entitlement Reserves are SDX’s net economic entitlement under the terms of the PSC.
3. Entitlements include volume equivalent of value of income tax paid by EGAS on behalf of SDX.
4. Reserves are the same whether COGEH/NI 51-101 or SPE PRMS definitions are used.
Statement of Gas Reserves,
South Disouq
as at 30th September 2019
Statement of Condensate Reserves,
South Disouq
as at 30th September 2019
South Disouq
Gross Field Gas
Reserves
SDX Net
Entitlement Gas
Reserves
(Bscf) (Bscf)
Proved Developed 39.15 11.37
Proved Undeveloped 7.20 2.79
Total Proved 46.36 14.16
Probable 39.16 14.17
Proved plus Probable 85.52 28.33
Possible 54.48 20.97
Proved plus Probable
plus Possible140.00 49.30
South Disouq
Gross Field
Condensate
Reserves
SDX Net
Entitlement
Condensate
Reserves
(MMBbl) (MMBbl)
Proved Developed 0.20 0.06
Proved Undeveloped 0.06 0.02
Total Proved 0.26 0.08
Probable 0.33 0.12
Proved plus Probable 0.59 0.21
Possible 0.71 0.28
Proved plus Probable
plus Possible1.30 0.48
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NPV Summary
▪ All NPVs discounted to 1st October 2019
▪ NPVs evaluated assuming US$2.65/MMBTU gas sales price and GCA’s 4Q
2019 Brent crude oil price scenario, with a 10% discount for condensate
▪ It should be clearly noted that the Net Present Values (NPVs) contained herein do not represent a GCA opinion as to
the market value of the subject property, nor any interest therein. In assessing a likely market value, it would be
necessary to take into account a number of additional factors including: reserves risk (i.e. that Proved and/or Probable
and/or Possible Reserves may not be realized within the anticipated timeframe for their exploitation); perceptions of
economic and sovereign risk; potential upside; other benefits, encumbrances or charges that may pertain to a particular
interest; and the competitive state of the market at the time. GCA has explicitly not taken such factors into account in
deriving the reference NPVs presented herein.
NPV (US$ MM) of Future Cash Flow from Reserves, Net to SDX, South Disouq Fields
as at 30th September 2019
US$ MMDiscount Rates
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
Proved Developed 16.4 15.3 14.4 13.5 12.8
Proved Undeveloped 5.6 5.1 4.6 4.2 3.8
Total Proved 22.0 20.4 19.0 17.7 16.6
Probable 30.0 25.9 22.6 19.9 17.7
Proved plus Probable 52.0 46.3 41.6 37.6 34.2
Possible 39.1 30.6 24.2 19.5 15.9
Proved plus Probable plus
Possible91.1 76.9 65.9 57.1 50.1
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Introduction
▪ The South Disouq block is located in the central Nile Delta region onshore
Egypt. SDX acquired the South Disouq concession in 2013 and farmed-out
45% to IPR Energy in 2014. SDX currently holds 55% and continues to be the
block operator.
▪ Two fields have been discovered within the Concession, South Disouq field
(2017) and Ibn Yunus (2018)
Drilling History:
▪ SD-1X 2017: Abu Madi gas discovery
▪ Ibn Yunus-1X 2018: Kafr El Sheikh gas discovery
▪ Kelvin-1X 2018: Dry Abu Madi stratigraphic trap
▪ SD-3X 2018: Abu Madi appraisal+ Kafr El Sheikh
gas discovery
▪ SD-4X 2018: Abu Madi appraisal
Source: SDX
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G&G Review and GIIP Estimates
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Seismic Line and Type Well Log
Source: SDX
▪ The seismic data across South Disouq is of reasonable quality allowing
confident interpretation of the Base Kafr El Sheikh Reservoir.
▪ The Abu Madi Reservoirs are not directly interpreted from seismic but are
stacked down from the Base Kafr El Sheikh, using the available well tops.
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Geoseismic Section – Highlighting The 4 Key Reservoirs Across South Disouq
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Workflow Summary
▪ GCA calculated GRV using Petrel’s map based volumetric tool and matched
the GRVs presented by SDX within less than 10%.
▪ GCA checked SDX’s petrophysical interpretation and calculated average
reservoir parameters across each of the reservoir zones, using the latest well
tops.
▪ The GRV’s and petrophysical parameters were input into a Monte Carlo
Simulation (Crystal Ball), with an appropriate range of uncertainty applied to
low and high case input parameters.
▪ GCA’s GIIP estimates for each reservoir are summarised in the following
slides.
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South Disouq – Kafr El Sheikh (KES)
Volumetric Inputs
Name P90 P50 P10 Shape
GRV MMft3 306 420 547 Lognormal
FVF 180 187 194 Normal
Name Min ML Max Shape
NTG 0.49 0.61 0.73 Beta
Phi 0.13 0.16 0.19 Beta
SH 0.46 0.57 0.69 Beta
GIIP Bscf
P90 P50 P10
2.99 4.19 5.87
Low Case GRV GDT in SD-3X
High Case Total Structure
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South Disouq – Abu Madi I (AMI)
Volumetric Area SD-3X
Volumetric Area SD-1X
GOC -6,868 ft TVDss
Probabilistic Input Parameters – Crystal Ball
Volumetric Inputs
Name P90 P50 P10 Shape
GRV MMft3 533 710 888 Lognormal
FVF 180 187 194 Normal
Name Min ML Max Shape
NTG 0.34 0.42 0.50 Beta
Phi 0.18 0.23 0.27 Beta
SH 0.43 0.54 0.65 Beta
GIIP Bscf
P90 P50 P10
4.80 6.55 8.90
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South Disouq – AMII
GOC -6,890 ft TVDss
Probabilistic Input Parameters – Crystal Ball
Volumetric Inputs
Name P90 P50 P10 Shape
GRV MMft3 564 705 846 Lognormal
FVF 180 187 194 Normal
Name Min ML Max Shape
NTG 0.53 0.67 0.80 Beta
Phi 0.19 0.24 0.29 Beta
SH 0.47 0.59 0.71 Beta
GIIP Bscf
P90 P50 P10
9.18 12.03 15.67
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South Disouq – AMIII
GOC -7,102 ft TVDss Volumetric Inputs
Name P90 P50 P10 Shape
GRV MMft3 2,186 2,732 3,278 Lognormal
FVF 180 187 194 Normal
Name Min ML Max Shape
NTG 0.50 0.62 0.75 Beta
Phi 0.17 0.21 0.25 Beta
SH 0.47 0.59 0.71 Beta
GIIP Bscf
P90 P50 P10
29.08 38.00 49.51
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Ibn Yunus Field
G&G Review and GIIP Estimates
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Geophysical Review
▪ GCA has reviewed the geophysical
interpretation of SDX
▪ Top and Base reservoir are picked at
zero crossings, which are tied to well.
GCA suggests this is not necessarily
the best geophysical solution, but
errors/uncertainties are likely small
▪ There is strong seismic attribute
definition of the “core area” from both
far stack and gradient volumes
▪ For the “outer area”, horizon definition
is much more tentative and there is
uncertainty in sandstone pinchout, and
possible fault, definition
▪ GCA recommends that the “outer area”
only be considered in the High Case
and restricted to areas where there is
seismic attribute support.
Top Reservoir (SDX)
Base Reservoir (SDX)
Top Reservoir (SDX)
Base Reservoir (SDX)
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Minimum amplitude Far
Geophysical Attributes and Definition of Volume Cases
Low Case
Best Case
High Case
Low Case
Best Case
High Case
Average negative trough Far
▪ Final definition of pool areas for volumetric calculation
▪ Low and Best Cases are essentially as defined by SDX
▪ High Case has been redefined by GCA
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Ibn Yunus-1: Basal Kafr El Sheikh Reservoir
▪ GCA has reviewed the petrophysical interpretation and can confirm the
analysis of SDX
WATER GRADIENT
(2 KES)
Pay
Summary
Top Bottom Gross Net N/G Av Phi Av Sw Av Vcl Phi*H PhiSo*H
TVDss TVDss ft ft v/v v/v v/v ft ft
Basal KES Sand 6537.14 6645.91 108.77 100.8 0.9247 0.285 0.217 0.012 28.76 22.5
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GIIP Calculation
GIIP (Bscf)
Low Best High
39.0 66.8 112.0
GRV (MMft3) NTG Porosity Shc GEF ( = 1/FVF)
Low Best High Low Best High Low Best High Low Best High Low Best High
1,108 1,993 4,394 0.75 0.93 0.95 0.25 0.29 0.30 0.70 0.78 0.85 180 183 186
• GRV are derived from GCA interpretation of SDX geophysical attributes
• NTG is derived from a volume weighted average of those estimated by SDX for the “core” and “outer” areas
• All other parameters are as defined by SDX
• In the Monte Carlo Analysis, a negative correlation of -0.75 between NTG and GRV is introduced to allow for the apparent better reservoir quality interpreted for the “core area”
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Production Profiles
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Recovery Factors
▪ First step was to establish a range of Recovery Factors (RF) for the 5 reservoirs under evaluation
▪ The range of RFs established are shown in table below with some reasoning behind each choice
▪ In general, as this is a new development with only a few weeks production data, the range of RF
has to be fairly wide
▪ The maximum RF possible is driven by lowest expected manifold pressure, 650 psig, and the
hydrostatic head of gas at that pressure, leading to an absolute lowest possible abandonment
pressure;
– 77% for South Disouq
– 75% for Ibn Yunus
Recovery Factors Low Best High Comment
South Disouq KES 65% 70% 77% Possible basal water
South Disouq AM I 65% 75% 77% Possible edge aquifer in thin reservoir unit
South Disouq AM II 30% 40% 50%Small gas column with large basal water
column, high Kv/Kh
South Disouq AM III 55% 70% 77%Basal water confirmed from logs, but low
Kv/Kh may hold back water
Ibn Yunus 60% 70% 75%Edge aquifer & possibly low connectivity
from PTA
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Technically Recoverable Resources (TRR)
▪ From the range of RFs established, three deterministic TRR values were
derived by applying each RF to the corresponding Low, Best and High GIIP
estimates.
▪ Tables for GIIP and TRR are shown below:
TRR (Bscf) Low Best High
South Disouq KES 1.9 2.9 4.5
South Disouq AM I 3.1 4.9 6.9
South Disouq AM II 2.8 4.8 7.8
South Disouq AM III 16.0 26.6 38.1
Ibn Yunus 23.4 46.8 84.0
SUM 47.2 86.0 141.3
GIIP (Bscf) Low Best High
South Disouq KES 3.0 4.2 5.9
South Disouq AM I 4.8 6.6 8.9
South Disouq AM II 9.2 12.0 15.7
South Disouq AM III 29.1 38.0 49.5
Ibn Yunus 39.0 66.8 112.0
SUM 85.1 127.6 192.0
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Production Forecasting
▪ A single GAP model was provided by SDX containing well models and reservoir models
for South Disouq and Ibn Yunus
▪ From this single model, GCA created three versions to generate 1P, 2P and 3P
production forecasts
▪ The GIIP values for each of the 5 reservoirs in each of the three cases were updated
with GCA’s estimates.
▪ The production profile from each reservoir for each case is constrained by the TRR
established earlier.
▪ The Down Time level proposed by SDX is 5%, this is reasonable for Best and High
cases, but for the Low case a more pessimistic 15% was used, given there is no track
record yet.
▪ Manifold pressure at start up is 1,200 psig. With compression scheduled for installation
by 2021, the manifold pressure is reduced to 650 psig.
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CGR
▪ Initial CGR levels for the two main fields were provided by SDX.
▪ Given that these reservoirs are gas condensate reservoirs, the CGR will
fall over time.
▪ Given the small values involved, a simple approach was taken to replicate
a declining CGR – GCA assumed the initial CGR is maintained for ~50% of the production profile to reflect being
above the dew point
– For the remaining 50% of the profile, the CGR is stepped down until it reaches a value of 3
stb/MMscf for Ibn Yunus and 1 stb/MMscf/d for South Disouq.
Initial CGR
(stb/MMscf)
South
DisouqIbn Yunus
Low 3 9
Best 4 12
High 5 15
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Gas Production Profiles and Cumulative Recovery
Note: profiles shown are prior to any economic cut-off being applied
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Capex and Opex
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Future Activities Plan
Year Low Best High
2020Install compression ready for 1/1/2021
Install compression ready for 1/1/2021
Install compression ready for 1/1/2021
2021
Drill IY-2 Drill IY-2
Recomplete 1X from AM-3 to AM-2
Recomplete 4X from AM-3 to AM-2
2022
Recomplete 1X from AM-2 to AM-1
Drill IY-2
Recomplete 3X from AM-1 to AM-1
2023
Recomplete 3X from AM-1 to KES
Recomplete 1X from AM-3 to AM-2
Recomplete 4X from AM-3 to AM-2
2024
Recomplete 1X from AM-2 to AM-1
Recomplete 1X from AM-3 to AM-2
Recomplete 3X from AM-1 to AM-1
Recomplete 4X from AM-3 to AM-2
Recomplete 3X from AM-3 to KES
2025
Recomplete 3X from AM-1 to KES
2026
Recomplete 1X from AM-2 to AM-1
Recomplete 3X from KES to AM-1
2027
2028
2029
2030
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Capex and Opex Forecasts
Main Capex Assumptions:
▪ Well Cost = US$1.5 MM
▪ Re-completion Cost = US$0.1 MM
▪ Flow lines and Compression = US$4.5 MM
Low Best High
Capex Opex Capex Opex Capex Opex
US$ MM US$ MM US$ MM US$ MM US$ MM US$ MM
2019 Q4 3.1 1.1 3.1 1.1 3.1 1.1
2020 4.5 5.9 4.5 5.9 4.5 5.9
2021 1.7 5.5 1.5 5.5 0 5.6
2022 0.2 5.1 0.0 5.2 1.5 5.3
2023 0.1 4.7 0.2 4.9 0 5.1
2024 0.2 4.6 0.3 4.8
2025 0.1 4.3 0 4.6
2026 0.2 4.3
2027 4.3
2028 4.3
2029 4.3
9.6 22.3 9.6 31.6 9.6 49.7
Note: Operating cost estimates included G&A but excluded SDX’s Cairo office overheads.
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Economics and Reserves
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Fiscal Assumptions
▪ SDX has a 55% Working Interest in the South Disouq Concession License
▪ Assumes license expiry at end of 2037
– All profiles are limited by the economic limit as none reach the license end date
▪ GCA 4Q 2019 Brent Scenario applied:
– Based on information provided by SDX, the condensate is assumed to sell at 90% of Brent price
▪ Base on the GSA a flat US$2.65/MMBTU price applied
– Assumed to equate to US$2.85/Mscf
▪ Cost Recovery Cap of 25%
– Capex recoverable over 5 years
▪ Gas profit share based on production rate
– Never exceeds the first tranche of 32.5%
▪ Liquids profit share based on production & crude price
– Equates to 35% for this analysis except for 2020, where it equates to 37.4%
▪ Income tax of 40.55% - paid by EGAS on behalf of Contractor Group
– The volume equivalent of the value of the tax paid by the NOC on behalf of SDX has been included in the Reserve Entitlements
▪ 2% cost inflation included in the model
▪ Based on information from the client, historic costs contribute US$55.5 MM of recoverable costs at the effective date of this analysis
YearBrent Price (US$/Bbl)
4Q 2019 60.02
2020 56.90
2021 61.50
2022 66.75
2023 70.00
2024+ +2% per annum
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Basis of Opinion
This document must be considered in its entirety. It reflects GCA’s informed professional judgment based on accepted standards of professional investigation and, as
applicable, the data and information provided by the Client and/or obtained from other sources e.g. public domain, the limited scope of engagement, and the time
permitted to conduct the evaluation.
In line with those accepted standards, this document does not in any way constitute or make a guarantee or prediction of results, and no warranty is implied or
expressed that actual outcomes will conform to the outcomes presented herein. GCA has not independently verified any information provided by or at the direction of
the Client and/or obtained from other sources e.g. public domain, and has accepted the accuracy and completeness of these data. GCA has no reason to believe that
any material facts have been withheld from it, but does not warrant that its inquiries have revealed all of the matters that a more extensive examination might otherwise
disclose.
The opinions expressed herein are subject to and fully qualified by the generally accepted uncertainties associated with the interpretation of data and do not reflect the
totality of circumstances, scenarios and information that could potentially affect decisions made by the report’s recipients and/or actual results. The opinions and
statements contained in this report are made in good faith and in the belief that such opinions and statements are representative of prevailing physical and economic
circumstances.
This assessment has been conducted within the context of GCA’s understanding of the effects of petroleum legislation and other regulations that currently apply to
these properties. However, GCA is not in a position to attest to property title or rights, conditions of these rights including environmental and abandonment obligations,
and any necessary licenses and consents including planning permission, financial interest relationships or encumbrances thereon for any part of the appraised
properties.
GCA has not undertaken a site visit and inspection. As such, GCA is not in a position to comment on the operations or facilities in place, their appropriateness and
condition and whether they are in compliance with the regulations pertaining to such operations. Further, GCA is not in a position to comment on any aspect of health,
safety or environment of such operation.
In carrying out this study, GCA is not aware that any conflict of interest has existed. As an independent consultancy, GCA is providing impartial technical, commercial
and strategic advice within the energy sector. GCA’s remuneration was not in any way contingent on the contents of this report. In the preparation of this document,
GCA has maintained, and continues to maintain, a strict independent consultant-client relationship with UEGL. Furthermore, the management and employees of GCA
have no interest in any of the assets evaluated or related with the analysis carried out as part of this report.
Staff members who prepared this report hold appropriate professional and educational qualifications and have the necessary levels of experience and expertise to
perform the work.
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Reserves and Resources
In the preparation of this letter, GCA has used definitions contained within the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook (COGEH) and National Instrument (NI) 51-
101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities as well as the Petroleum Resources Management System published by the Society of Petroleum Engineers
(SPE), the World Petroleum Council (WPC), the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) and the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE), the
Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA), and the European Association of Geoscientists and
Engineers (EAGE) in June 2018, referred to as the SPE PRMS.
Under PRMS, Reserves are those quantities of petroleum that are anticipated to be commercially recoverable by application of development projects to known
accumulations from a given date forward under defined conditions. Reserves must satisfy four criteria: discovered, recoverable, commercial and remaining (as of the
evaluation’s effective date) based on the development project(s) applied.
Under COGEH, Reserves are estimated quantities of oil and natural gas and related substances anticipated to be recoverable from known accumulations, as of a given
date, based on (a) analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical, and engineering data; (b) the use of established technology; and (c) specified economic conditions,
which are generally accepted as being reasonable and shall be disclosed.
Reserves are further categorized in accordance with the level of certainty associated with the estimates and may be sub-classified based on project maturity and/or
characterized by development and production status. All categories of reserves volumes quoted herein have been derived within the context of an economic limit test
(ELT) assessment (pre-tax and exclusive of accumulated depreciation amounts) prior to any net present value (NPV) analysis.
Reserves net to SDX are quoted as Net Entitlement volumes, reflecting the terms of the applicable Production Sharing Contract (PSC).
There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating reserves and resources, and in projecting future production, development expenditures, operating expenses
and cash flows. Oil and gas reserve engineering and resource assessment must be recognized as a subjective process of estimating subsurface accumulations of oil
and gas that cannot be measured in an exact way. Estimates of oil and gas reserves or resources prepared by other parties may differ, perhaps materially, from those
contained within this report. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of the available data and of engineering and geological interpretation.
Results of drilling, testing and production that post-date the preparation of the estimates may justify revisions, some or all of which may be material. Accordingly,
reserve estimates are often different from the quantities of oil and gas that are ultimately recovered, and the timing and cost of those volumes that are recovered may
vary from that assumed.
Oil and condensate volumes appearing in this report have been quoted at stock tank conditions. Typically these volumes have been referred to in million barrel
increments (MMstb). Natural gas volumes have been quoted in billions of standard cubic feet (Bscf) and are volumes of sales gas, after an allocation has been made
for fuel and process shrinkage losses. Standard conditions are defined as 14.696 psia and 60o Fahrenheit.
GCA prepared an independent assessment of the reserves based on data and interpretations provided by the Client. It is GCA’s opinion that the estimates of total
remaining recoverable hydrocarbon liquid and gas volumes are, in the aggregate, reasonable and the reserves and resources classification and categorization is
appropriate and consistent with the definitions and guidelines for reserves and resources.
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