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Overview
Rajasthan Potential and Growth Strategy
Mature Assets and Exploration Portfolio
Outlook
Agenda
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2006 2007 2008 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035
Liquids Production
Liquids Consumption
Mill
ion
FY35e Import Bill US$ 400 Billion
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Outlook 2013, World Bank; 1 As per latest available 2011 data 2 MoPNG data
FY13 Import Bill >US$150 Bn
Strong fundamentals for demand
~US$ 400Mn per day- Daily Import substitution opportunity
~7 million barrels - India’s daily oil demand by 2035
Untapped Exploration opportunity
~130 billion barrels- Resources in ‘yet-to-find’ category2
65% On-land, 49% Deep Offshore
- Basins with ‘very negligible’ exploration2
Growing Oil Demand with High Import Dependence
India offers significant growth opportunities
Low Per Capita Energy ConsumptionTonnes of Oil equivalent per year
1.00.6
2.92.0 2.01.9
Current1 2035
ChinaIndia World
Rising imports cater to over 70% oil demand in India, forecast to grow rapidly to 90% by 2035Cairn India, Exploration and Production company, focused towards securing India’s energy needs
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World Class Resource Base
• Hydrocarbon Initially in Place of 6.1 bn boe• 2P* Reserves and 2C Resources of 1.4 bn boe
* Gross Reserve and Resource estimates based on SPE guidelines as at 31st March, 2014
Assets: Diverse basins, plays and environments
Domestic Crude Oil Production
FY12
38.1
21%
FY11
37.7
18% 28%
37.9
FY14FY13
37.8
26%
Cairn Contribution(Million Metric Tonne)
Rajasthan
RJ-ON-90/1
70%, 3,111 km2
Cambay
CB/OS-2
40%, 207 km2
Ravva
PKGM-1
22.5%, 331 km2
KG Onshore
KG-ONN-2003/1
49%, 315 km2
Mumbai Offshore
MB-DWN-2009/1
100%, 2,961 km2
Palar-Pennar
PR-OSN-2004/1
35%, 9,417 km2
KG Offshore
KG-OSN-2009/3
100%, 1,988 km2
Sri Lanka
SL-2007-01-001
100%, 3,000 km2
South Africa Block 1
60%, 19,898 km2
INDIA
Cairn India - well positioned for the opportunity
• Balanced portfolio, 9 blocks, acreage ~41,000 sq. kms
70481
217667
52742249
1,210
TotalSri Lanka
6,055
KG Onshore
CambayRavvaRajasthan
4,620
1,408
2P + 2CHIIP
(mmboe)
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Delivering consistent revenue growth and profitability
Gross Average Volume(kboepd)
H1 FY 14
213
+14%
H1 FY 15
206
FY 14
219
FY 13
205
FY 12
173
FY 11
149
H1 FY 14
77%
87
+22%
H1 FY 15
85
69%
FY 14
188
74%
FY 13
175
74%
FY 12
119
86%
FY 11
103
81%
CambayRavvaRajasthan
Revenue(INR Billion)
EBITDA Margin
Cash and Cash equivalents(INR Billion)
160183229
167
9156
H1 FY 14
+60%
H1 FY 15FY14FY 13FY 12FY 11
Profit after Tax(INR Billion)
H1 FY 14
65
+25%
H1 FY 15
50*
FY 14
124
FY 13
121
FY 12
79
FY 11
63
~96% Oil mix by volume
~35% Return on Invested Capital Dividend policy >20% Net Profits
~US$ 4 billion contribution to exchequer
* Normalized PAT excluding net of exceptional items
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• Leveraging technology to reduce total cost of ownership
• Skin effect heating system – world’s longest continuously heated pipeline
• Modular well pad concept – rapid moving rigs
• Facility Uptime of 98% in FY14 with a low opex
• Embarked on one of the largest polymer flood EOR project in the world at Mangala field
• Excellence in execution - discovery to production
• Onshore oil production - In 5 years in Rajasthan
• Offshore natural gas production - In 28 months in Cambay
• 26th Discovery, Raag-S1 brought on production – In 12 months in Rajasthan
Operational excellence across the value chain
12
4
1/3rd
Peer average3Cairn - RJ
USD/bbl
4
<2
1/2
Peer average3Cairn - RJ
USD/bbl
LTI Frequency Rate No. of days/10,000 feet
0.210.16
Top Decile1Cairn
19.917.6
Top Quartile2Cairn
All metrics as of 31st March, 20141 Based on Oil & Gas producers; 2 Based on Rushmore data for development well drilling3 Based on select peer set from Bloomberg
Safety FirstTop decile HSE performance
Low Finding CostsOne of the best in Onshore
Low Operating CostsOne of the best in Onshore
High Drilling efficienciesTop quartile development drilling
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Well positioned to create long term value for shareholders
Leveraging four key value drivers
Technology- EOR- Hydraulic
fracking
Talent- World class
technical skills and competence
Investment- $3 bn Capex
commitment
Infrastructure- >$4 billion
facilities including pipeline
Set for long term growth
and value creation
Significant Exploration upside
- Cairn at an inflection point where is significant upside to resource base
- HIIP potential of ~10 bn boe in Rajasthan
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Overview
Rajasthan Potential and Growth Strategy
Mature Assets and Exploration Portfolio
Outlook
Agenda
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Rajasthan - Prolific block with significant upside
Significant Potential: ~10 bnboe In-PlaceBlock offers multiple formations and play types
Fractured Mesozoic & basement
Fategarh
Barmer Hill
Dharvi Dungar
Thumbli
Akli
Volcanics
Gross Hydrocarbons In-Place potential in RJ (billion boe)
Rest of fields
0.3
2.4
MBA
0.9
2.2
Gross HIIP, Reserves and Resources in RJ(billion boe), At 31st March, 2014
2P + 2CHIIP
0.34
FY14-15 Exploration campaign addition
DiscoveredTo be tested/drilled
5.6
4.2
4.6
Total Potential
~10
Future campaign FY16 onwards
FY14-16 campaign
3.02~3
1.41.61
Till FY13
1 ~0.6 bn boe under evaluation, 2 Unrisked prospect inventory
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Focused exploration and appraisal campaign to accelerate early monetization
Rajasthan Block – 11 discoveries since
resumption, 36 in total
Aishwariya-46
Raag S-1
DA-1
DA-2
DA-3
Oil Discoveries (31)
Gas Discoveries (5)
Legend
V2Y Channel
NR3-2100
Kaam-W-8
Guda South 7
SL-1
NL-2
DP-1
Saraswati SW-1
Aishwariya BH
Significant Exploration and Appraisal activity since resumption of exploration
Established 1.4 bn boe of HIIP since resuming exploration in 2013; Additional ~0.6 bn boe discovered and yet to be tested.
Focus on appraisal of RDG field and key oil discoveries at Raageshwari, Guda, DP, NL and V&V to help build reserves and resources
Focus on drilling horizontal wells on a go forward basis in order to accelerate early production
3D seismic acquisition program continues at pace, with ~590 km2 data acquired as of Q2 FY15
Discoveries in Q2 FY15 highlighted in bold
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Development activities to drive the next growth phase at RJ
MBA1
BH + Satellite fields
2
Gas3
DevelopmentHIIPBn boe/Tcf
• Production CAGR of 7-10%1
over the next 3 years
• RRR of over 150%2 in the next 3 years
1 From known discoveries, 2 Subject to PSC extension, 3 Production potential over 3 years till FY17
Production potential3
boepdInvestmentUSD billion
Target recovery% Key projects
2.2
2.0
1-3
180-200,000
10-30,000
10-20,000
1.6
0.6
0.2
~50%
10-15%
~50%
• EOR• Infilling drilling
campaign• Facilities
upgrade
• Mangala & Aishwariya BH development
• Satellite fields
• New terminal at RDG
• 30” new gas pipeline
Note: Overall net capex of $3 bn including exploration till FY17
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MBA fields: Targeting recovery of ~50%
• Facilities• Upgraded fluid handling capacities to ~800,000 barrels of
fluid per day in first phase ahead of schedule• Grid power now available as a backup option to increase
reliability and facility uptime
• Mangala EOR• Injected first polymer in October, ahead of schedule• All major equipment erected at central polymer facility• Two dedicated rigs drilling additional wells
• Mangala ASP Pilot• Pilot successful, initial results better than expectations• Expect pilot to be concluded by Q4 FY15
• Bhagyam & Aishwariya• Received operating committee approval to increase
volumes at Aishwariya field up to 30,000 bopd• Bhagyam polymer flood EOR plan being reviewed by JV
partner
Production potential1 of 180-200,000 boepd
1 Potential volumes over 3 years till FY17
Mangala Polymer flood EOR activity in full swing
Construction of surface facilities
Installation of critical equipment
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Satellite fields: Focus on low cost development
Barmer Hill: Leveraging technology and existing infrastructure
BH and Satellite fields: Targeting 200-300mn barrels
• Focus on leveraging infrastructure by prioritizing fields near
Mangala and Aishwariya
• Targeting HIIP of ~ 2bn barrels in north of the basin
• Strategic partnership with global service providers
• Drilled and fracced vertical and horizontal wells; Initial
production rates in line with expectation
1 Potential volumes over 3 years till FY17
• Designing wells and facilities that are modular, easy to install
and reuse
• Five fields contributing to production at the end of Q2
• New fields, NI and Guda, commenced production as planned
• New fields NE and Tukaram expected to commence production
in H2 FY15
Production potential1 of 10-30,000 boepd
Hydraulic fracturing activity
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Application of hydraulic fracturing technology at BH
Hydrocarbons piped to market
Hydrocarbons flow out of the well
A truck injects a mix of sand, water and chemicals into the well Truck delivers
water for the fracturing processRecovered water is
stored in open pits, then taken to treatment plant
Hydro-fracfissures
Mixture of water, sand & chemical agents
Hydrocarbons flow from
fissures into the well
Sand keeps fissures open
Horizontal well with multi stage fraccing
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Significant potential from Gas development
RDGproductionmmscfd
Key drivers • RDG field estimated to hold 1-3 Tcf of Gas in-place
• Estimated recovery factor of 50% based on similar tight gas reservoirs globally
• Installing additional compressors
• Leverage existing 8” pipeline
• New gas terminal with initial capacity of 100 mmscfd
• New 30” 200 km gas pipeline
• Significant NGL potential
Timeline • Q4 FY 15 • FY 17
• FDP for RDG development for 100mmscfd approved by JV, further submitted to MC• Tenders floated in the market for buying and laying 30” gas pipeline, constructing the
gas terminal and availing rig and frac services
Production potential1 of 10-20,000 boepd
1 Potential volumes over 3 years till FY172 Including internal gas consumption
~122
Double production
~100
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On track to double gas volumes from RDG field by Q4 FY15
Compressor cooler fansCompressor skids
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Potential gas export pipeline route
MBPL
1670 Kms,
30 MMscmd
(Proposed)
RGT
RGT
AGI-12 Palanpur
Key factors in route selection
Access to best available gas network in India, to ensure better realization
Utilization of existing Right of Use (RoU)
135km pipeline falls in existing RoU and ~65km pipeline from AGI-12 will be in new RoU
Power Plants
Fertilizer Units
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Overview
Rajasthan Potential and Growth Strategy
Mature Assets and Exploration Portfolio
Outlook
Agenda
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Ravva – Maximizing value with ~47% recovery
Seismic survey over time
4D seismic, first of its kind in India, to identify un-swept and bypassed areas
New infill wells in these areas to improve recovery and produce oil
3 Infill wells contributed to production in Q2 FY15
4D seismic technology to identify un-swept oil
PKGM-1
Sustaining mature assetProduction, kboepd, mmboe
Andhra Pradesh
17
3
31762 66
FY00
69
FY02
41 37 36
6051
27
61
29
56
39
64
FY96
52
FY98
34
54
FY10FY04 FY06 FY08 FY12 FY14
Cum Production
Gas
Oil
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CB – sustain production at optimal costs through technology
CB/OS-2
Gas producing to Oil producingProduction, kboepd, mmboe
Field Direct opex maintained at optimum level
Used Spectral Decomposition of seismic data using Continuous Wavelet Transform technique - to define the reservoir fairway
Infill drilling campaign helped sustain production levels, 44% YoY increase in gross production in FY14
Added sea route for evacuation of crude oil for improved commercial and safety measures
Gujarat
55
FY11FY10
9 1014 12
7
FY07FY04 FY13
1914
20
12
1914 12
FY05 FY09FY06 FY08FY03 FY14FY12
Cum Production
Oil
Gas
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Major exploration activity continues across Indian portfolio
KG Onshore Block (KG-ONN-2003/1) Declaration of commerciality for Nagayalanka discovery approved by MC Operatorship for development activities transferred to JV partner as per PSC
India-Onshore
Asset Snapshot• Onshore: Area of 315 sq km• Basin: Krishna Godavari• Play: Structural and Stratigraphic• Reservoir: Tight Sandstone
Opportunity• Hydrocarbon In-place: ~480 mmboe• 2P + 2C: ~74 mmboe• Close to existing infrastructure
KG Offshore Block (KG-OSN-2009/3) Processing of ~934 km2 of 3D seismic data is complete, volumes being evaluated Focus is on building high quality prospect inventory
India-Offshore
Asset Snapshot• Offshore: Area of 1,988 sq km• Basin: Krishna Godavari• Play: Structural and Stratigraphic• Reservoir: Dominantly sandstone with few
carbonate reservoir
Opportunity• Similar to high reserve proven plays in
nearby fields• Close to existing infrastructure
Other Indian Blocks Mumbai Offshore : Processing of recently acquired ~2,128 line-km of 2D seismic data commenced Palar-Pennar: Extension of Exploration Phase-1 is pending with the regulators
KG-ONN-2003/1
Andhra Pradesh
KG-OSN-2009/3
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Formulating monetization strategies for International blocks
Sri Lanka Block 4 wells drilled yielding 2 maiden gas discoveries Discussions ongoing with the Sri Lankan Government on commercial terms
International Offshore
Asset Snapshot• Offshore: 3000 sq. km• Basin: Mannar• Play : Structural and stratigraphic• Reservoir: Dominantly Sandstone
South Africa Block Initial interpretations of 3D seismic data indicate exciting plays similar to West
African margin; Prospects for exploratory drilling currently being identified
International Offshore
Opportunity• Hydrocarbon In-place: >70 mmboe• 2P + 2C: >50 mmboe• Emerging market in Sri Lanka
Asset Snapshot• Offshore: 19,898 sq. km Area• 3 wells drilled within the block in 1987 • Basin: Orange• Play : Structural and stratigraphic• Reservoir: Dominantly sandstone
Opportunity• Multiple Oil and Gas plays identified• Structural setting similar to plays along
the West African margin
SL 2007-01-001
Block-1
Sri Lanka
South Africa
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Overview
Rajasthan Potential and Growth Strategy
Mature Assets and Exploration Portfolio
Outlook
Agenda
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FY14 FY15(E) FY16(E) FY17(E)
MBA BH + Satellite fields Gas
Outlook – FY 15 and beyond
Remain committed to enhance shareholder value
Ongoing capex program of $3bn until FY17 to fuel
growth
Continue to focus on execution of major development
projects to support medium and long term growth
Enhance oil recovery from producing fields
Scale up tight oil development by leveraging
existing infrastructure
Plan to build long term sustainable gas business
Continued success from exploration and appraisal
campaign to achieve target RRR of 150%2 over 3 years
and accelerate monetization
180 – 200
10 – 30
10 – 20
Units - kboepd
1 From known discoveries
2 Subject to PSC extension till 2030
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Value Proposition
As India’s largest private sector E&P company accounting for~28% of the country’s domestic oil production, Cairn India iswell positioned to grow revenues and profits. Its strong trackrecord, low cost of operations, high cash flow generation,combined with the world's growing demand for energy,provides confidence for future growth in reserves andproduction while meeting its return on capital targets.
Top
Management
Chairman: Navin Agarwal
CEO: Mayank Ashar
CFO: Sudhir Mathur
FY14 average Production
Gross Production: 218,651 bopd, 6% YoY increase Oil: 209,378 bopd Gas: 56 mmscfd
Countriespresent
India Sri Lanka South Africa
Reserve and Resource Base
Gross Hydrocarbons Initially in Place (mmboe): 6,055 Gross 2P Reserves & 2C Resources (mmboe): 1,408 Net Working Interest 2P Reserves & 2C Resources (mmboe): 956
Producing Assets -Cumulative Production (till FY14)
Rajasthan (RJ-ON-90/1) - ~216mmboe Andhra Pradesh - Ravva (PKGM-1) - ~317 mmboe Gujarat - Cambay (CB/OS-2) - ~55 mmboe
Capital Budget $3 billion over three years (FY2015, 2016, 2017) 84% for Development; 16% in Exploration
Cumulative Capex (till FY14)
Gross Exploration and Development - ~US$ 7 bn RJ Exploration : ~US$ 0.8 bn; RJ Development : ~US$ 4.3 bn
Operational Achievements
Together with its JV partners accounted for ~28 per cent of India’s crude oil production in FY14
Built world’s longest (~600 kms) continuously heated and insulated pipeline
Awards Fastest growing energy company in the world at Platts Top 250 Energy Company
Awards 2013
Financial Strength
FY 2014P&L
Revenues: US$3.1 billion
PAT: US$2.1 billion
Cash Flow from Operations: US$1.8 billion
Balance Sheet
Cash: US$3.8 billion
Assets: US$10 billion
Zero Debt Company
Other Ratios
Diluted EPS: INR 64.95
Dividend Yield: 4%
DPS: INR 12.5
BVPS: INR 309
Stock Market
Market Cap: ~$10 billion
Listed on: NSE, BSE
Index Representation - Nifty 50 and MSCI
Symbols: CAIRN (NSE); 532792 (BSE); INE910H01017 (ISIN); CAIR (Bloomberg)
Shares outstanding: 1874 million
Shareholding Pattern:
Vedanta Group: 60%
Cairn PLC: 10%
Institutional Holding: 27%
Retail: 3%
Contact Information
Nidhi Aggarwal, Head - Investor RelationsM: +91 98101 97755; +91 124 459 [email protected]@cairnindia.com
Cairn India Ltd.
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Fact Sheet
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Board members (1/2)Mr. Navin AgarwalChairman & Non-Executive Director
Mr. Navin Agarwal, 53, is also the Chairman of Sesa Sterlite Ltd. and Deputy Executive Chairman of Vedanta Resources Plc. Mr. Agarwal plays a keyrole in developing the strategic thinking and governance framework of the Vedanta Group. He has been part of the Group for the last 32 yearssince its inception, and has been instrumental in shaping and executing the growth strategy of the Group, through a combination of inorganic andorganic initiatives leading to multifold expansion in shareholder returns.
Mr. Tarun JainNon-Executive Director
Mr. Tarun Jain, 54, is a graduate from the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India and a fellow member of both the Institute of CharteredAccountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He is a Whole-time Director of Sesa Sterlite Limited. Mr. Jain has over 35years’ experience in corporate finance, accounts, audit, taxation, secretarial and legal matters. He is responsible for Sterlite’s strategic financialmatters, including corporate finance and strategy, business development and M&A.
Ms. Priya AgarwalNon-Executive Director
Ms. Priya Agarwal, 24, has done B.Sc. Psychology with Business Management from the University of Warwick in the UK. She has wide experiencein Public Relations, Human Resources and Strategic Planning having worked with reputed names like Ogilvy & Mather, Korn Ferry International,Vedanta Resources , HDFC Bank and Rediffusion Y&R.
Mr. Mayank AsharManaging Director and CEO*
Mr. Mayank Ashar, 60, holds a Bachelors of Art & Science in Chemical Engineering, a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics, a Masters of Engineeringand an M.B.A. from the University of Toronto. He brings with him rich and diverse experience spanning across more than 36 years in theinternational Oil & Gas industry. This includes top leadership roles in global organizations like British Petroleum, Petro-Canada and Suncor Energy.He has also served as the Chief Executive Officer and President at Irving Oil Limited.
* Subject to shareholder and other regulatory approvals
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Board members (2/2)
Mr. Edward T StoryNon-Executive & Independent Director
Mr. Edward T Story, 70, holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Trinity University, Texas, a Masters degree in Business Administration from theUniversity of Texas and an honorary Doctorate degree by the Institute of Finance and Economics of Mongolia. He is a member of the NorthAmerica Mongolia Business Council. Mr. Story has 48 years’ experience in the international oil and gas industry and is the founder, President andChief Executive Officer of the London Stock Exchange listed SOCO International Plc.
Mr. Naresh ChandraNon-Executive & Independent Director
Mr. Naresh Chandra, 79, graduated with Masters’ degree in Mathematics from Allahabad University. A 1956 Indian Administrative Servicesofficer, honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 2007, a high civilian award, he brings vast administrative experience having held leading positionsin various Committees for the Government of India. In December 1990, he became Cabinet Secretary, the highest post in the Indian Civil Servicesfollowed by his appointment as the Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister of India in 1992. He has served as the Governor of Gujarat and as anAmbassador of India to the United States of America during 1996-2001.
Dr. Omkar GoswamiNon-Executive & Independent DirectorDr. Omkar Goswami, 57, holds a Masters Degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics and is a D. Phil in Economics from OxfordUniversity. He has taught in several academic institutions in India and abroad; edited one of India’s best known business magazines; was the ChiefEconomist of the Confederation of Indian Industry; and is the Executive Chairman of CERG Advisory Private Limited, a consulting and advisory firm.Dr. Goswami serves as an independent director on many Company boards and has authored books and research papers on economic history,industrial economics, public sector, bankruptcy laws and procedures, economic policy, corporate finance, corporate governance, public finance,tax enforcement and legal reforms.
Mr. Aman MehtaNon-Executive & Independent Director
Mr. Aman Mehta, 67, is an economics graduate from Delhi University. He has over 37 years’ experience in various positions with the HSBC Groupfrom where he retired in January 2004 as CEO Asia Pacific. Mr. Mehta is actively engaged in corporate governance issues, with Board and advisoryroles in a range of Companies and Institutions across the globe. He is also a member of the governing board of the Indian School of Business,Hyderabad and a member of the International Advisory Board of Prudential of America..
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Key Management team (1/2)Mr. Sudhir MathurCFO
Sudhir has 27 years’ experience across core functions like Corporate Strategy, Finance and M&A, Restructuring and Regulatory Affairs, in reputed organizations like Aircel, GMR and Idea Cellular amongst others. A seasoned CFO with commercial orientation, Sudhir has been exposed to high-growth sectors like Oil & Gas, Telecom and Infrastructure. He stepped into the role of Interim CEO in Cairn India at a critical time when the company had just embarked on executing its biggest ever 3 Year strategic plan of development and exploration.
Sudhir is a Bachelor of Economics from Shriram College of Commerce, Delhi University and MBA from Cornell University, New York.
Mr. Sunil BohraDy CFOSunil became member of Vedanta family in the year 2000 and has demonstrated success across various group companies in diverse assignments across various functions. He has in depth experience in setting up systems and processes, formulate new strategies and develop organization structures to facilitate growth of the company.
Since joining Cairn in 2012 as Deputy Chief Financial Officer, he has been instrumental in strategic decision-making and continued success of the company. He has completed General Management Program from Harvard Business School and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Mr. Mike YeagerChairman, Operations Review BoardMike brings in more than 38 years of rich experience in reputed organizations like Exxon Mobil, BHP Billiton and the US Marine Corps. In his last assignment, he was the CEO of the Petroleum business at BHP Billiton. Mike works closely with the Cairn management team to deploy the best global technology and practices to unlock the full potential of existing assets and steer their efficient development.
Mike graduated from the US Naval Academy and went on to complete his Masters of Science from University of Southern California.
Mr. Darran LucasDirector, ExplorationDarran comes with over 30 years of Global Exploration, New ventures and Asset Management experience in both conventional and unconventional areas. His experience includes assignments with Kosmos Energy, Nexen Petroleum International, OMV Aktiengesellschaft, Enterprise Oil and British Petroleum. He has proven track record of building and managing high potential, high value exploration portfolios across the globe including Africa, the Middle East, UK and Europe, Latin America and South-east Asia.
He is a Geology graduate from university of London and MBA from Henley Management College, U.K.
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Key Management team (2/2)Mr. Suniti BhatDirector, Rajasthan OilSuniti Bhat has been working with Cairn for more than 5 years and has more than 20 years' experience in global oil and gas industry. Suniti was instrumental in delivering a production CAGR of ~20% over 2011-14 from the Rajasthan block and is responsible for shaping the overall growth strategy of Cairn India. He has completed a General Management Program from Harvard Business School, holds a Masters in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford University and has a degree in BE (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering from Punjab University Chandigarh.
Mr. Ananthakrishnan B.Director, Rajasthan GasB. Ananthakrishnan has more than 25 years of experience in the industry. He has worked in both Exploration and Development projects in Cairn in technical and management roles. He has been closely associated with the Rajasthan project since 2003 and led the subsurface teams involved in the development of all the fields in Rajasthan including the Mangala Field which holds over a billion barrels of oil in place.
He is a post graduate in Petroleum Geology.
Mr. Rich PacesDirector, OffshoreRich has over 32 years of substantial experience and expertise in petroleum and reservoir engineering as well as operations and management. He has worked onshore and offshore with both large and small multinational companies and has a variety of international experience of working in the USA, Trinidad, China, Egypt, Russia, Kazakhstan, India and Equatorial Guinea.
Prior to Cairn, Rich served as Vice President and Country Manager-Equatorial Guinea (EG) at Noble Energy and as Chief Operating Officer of the Oil & Gas Division at Reliance Industries. Rich holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Ohio State University.