I read the anouncement from Indonesian Ministry of Energy that Niki Chong provided. What Bumi Armada won is the right to carry out seismic testing. (Tender 1). Other tenders (2 and 3) involved exploratory wells. __________________________________________________________ 1. Akia Fleet Consortium Etan Limited & Pexco Tarakan NV Study G&G; Acquisition and reprocessing of 750 km2 3D seismic data
The consortium Armada Etan Ltd. and Pexco Tarakan NV came out victorious as the winners of this year's first oil and gas block for the Akia block located in Offshore North Kalimantan. The Akia block has potential reserves of 2 billion barrels of oil (BBO) and 9 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas. The Akia block will be managed using a cost recovery contract scheme, with a signature bonus of US$500,000 and total commitment of $7.7 million.
Take note that this Akia block is still at the very early stage of Geological and Geophysical study. How far away from first oil/gas? One example; 3DS, an associate of Hibiscus was awarded T/49P block in Tasmania back in 2012. Today, 11 years later they are at the stage of exploration wells. Even if the reserve are proven viable, there are still FEED studies, then FIT and actual EPCC before getting the first oil. Be aware however that one example can hardly be representative of the O&G exploration industry. And probable reserve is not comparable with proven reserve as the case of Sapura OMG.
A consortium comprising Netherlands-registered Pexco Energy and Malaysian Bumi Armada’s 100%-held subsidiary Armada Etan has been awarded the Akia block, which the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources (ESDM) earlier touted as having world-class hydrocarbon potential.
Akia, which is located off the coast of North Kalimantan, has an estimated resource of 2 billion barrels of oil and 9 trillion cubic feet of gas.
The block is contiguous to several contract areas (CAs) that have proven hydrocarbon potential such as Tarakan, Bunyu and Nunukan.
The joint venture’s minimum commitment work programme during the initial three-year exploration term comprises three geological and geophysical (G&G) studies, and the acquisition and processing of 750 square kilometres of 3D seismic data.
The total minimum exploration spend is pegged at $7.7 million and the duo paid a $500,000 signature bonus to secure the Akia asset.
I look at the 2 billions oil reserve and 9 trillion cubic feets of gas.. I can't stop myself to put in the bet now. Remember Najib said Sapura OMV, owned oil and gas reserves of 264 million barrels with a gross value of RM110.8 billion. Just 264 million barrels already worth RM 110.8 billion. This one 2 billion barrels. My air liur meleleh already.
It`s OK the price still very low now. Without this award the price also going up for sure. No harm, no worries.
Armada Sterling V first oil has seen numerous delays. The most updated timeline we have is the August – October 2023 period from the Chairman during the ONGC investor meet at the end of June 2023. He said August 2023 if the weather is good, or October 2023 if the weather is bad.
So the first oil could be due anytime in these coming 3 months, though I would not be surprised of further delays going into 2024 even. The way things work there in India can always be rather “magical”.
Not angry with BA nor with Bursa, CyrusQ. It's just rather hard to make money with BA unless your cost is at 20 cents or so la. Any recent entries ones all in the red
For armada investors, being tolerant of pain, disappointment and delay is necessary. Then there are rewards long term. Greedy Gary (CEO) is buying or loading up on free / discounted shares. That is a good sign.
Hopefully in the long run, I mean 3 years from now we will see clean slate of Balance Sheet which will then match Yinson's market capitalization if not better. This is based on the speed BA pared down their debts
BA took one month to ramp up 60 percent to 90 percent. Not sure how much longer from 90 to 100% capacity. Already 14 days lapsed since the last announcement
Don't understand the purpose of Altera wave set sail for Kraken. Offload from AK to crude tanker for onshore discharge?? Good news or quick turnaround from AK
Armada kraken another recon pump motor transformer is otw. Next week will go 100% capacity. Why sell now. Wait for announcemt next week for better price!
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Posted by Robert Waters > 2023-08-01 23:58 | Report Abuse
I read the anouncement from Indonesian Ministry of Energy that Niki Chong provided.
What Bumi Armada won is the right to carry out seismic testing. (Tender 1).
Other tenders (2 and 3) involved exploratory wells.
__________________________________________________________
1.
Akia
Fleet Consortium Etan Limited &
Pexco Tarakan NV
Study G&G;
Acquisition and reprocessing of 750 km2 3D seismic data