Iraq - Heavy OilGuys
Anyone looking to have a slice of the next action taking off in iraq/kurdistan should look at Sonoro Energy I did my research on this one, as wanted more exposure to a region that is only literally taking off, I think they managed to grab a great licence and the board of directors is the guy who plotted the success of Bankers Petroluem. (richard wadsworth)
Just bought in today but do your own research ...more info below.
Great entry point in my opinion.
TSX Venture Exchange Symbol: SNV
CALGARY, Oct. 4 /CNW/ - Sonoro Energy Ltd. ("Sonoro" or "the Company") (TSXV: SNV) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sonoro Energy Iraq B.V. ("Sonoro Iraq"), and its partner, Berkeley Petroleum Mesopotamia Asphalts Limited (together, the "Licensee"), have signed an Asphalt License Agreement (the "Agreement") with the Al-Salah ad Din Provincial Government in the Republic of Iraq.
The Salah ad Din Province lies just to the North of Baghdad and lies within the trend of mega oilfields including production of roughly 300,000 barrels oil equivalent per day. It is estimated that Iraq may hold the world's fourth largest heavy oil resources behind Canada, Venezuela and Russia
Sonoro Iraq and Berkeley entered into an agreement whereby Sonoro Iraq has a 70% working interest and operatorship, while Berkeley retains a 30% working interest which is carried by Sonoro Iraq for the initial facility and exploration operations.
Sonoro Iraq obtained its interest in the License through Berkeley, and accordingly is paying Berkeley a US$250,000 signing bonus and issuing 23.75 million shares in Sonoro Energy Ltd. at a deemed price of
.38 per share. Berkeley will also have a carried interest on exploration expenses, while Sonoro Iraq will have a preferential entitlement to recover its expenses before Berkeley can receive income on their equity interests in the project. In addition, Sonoro Iraq obtained further preferential rights from Berkeley and its affiliates to pursue similar asphalt opportunities in the Republic of Iraq as well as preferential rights to participate in at least one other conventional petroleum exploration and or development project Berkeley is currently pursuing within the petroleum sector in Iraq.
Richard Wadsworth commented, "This is a remarkable opportunity for our Company to take its technical experience and process into one of the largest known petroleum areas in the world. We are now aligned with the Province of Al-Salah ad Din to process and develop certain hydrocarbon resources and facilities." Mr. Wadsworth further stated "I would like to thank Berkeley for utilizing its knowledge of Iraq and its extensive relationships to secure these assets and allow Sonoro Iraq to become its operating partner. I would also like to thank our Chairman, Mr. Adam Ranjit Sumel, for his contributions in assisting me in closing this transaction and being in Baghdad for the official signing."
The Company has also established its international structure and subsidiaries to efficiently operate Middle Eastern projects. Mr. Haithem Al-Sindy will lead Sonoro's efforts in Iraq as Country Manager at its newly established offices in Baghdad and Tikrit, the Provincial capital city of Al-Salah ad Din. With the signing of the Agreement, Sonoro will rapidly continue to expand its teams and further strategic alliances.
Sonoro Iraq will seek to identify its first exploration area and facility location over the next 3 months. The Company is planning to have a topping facility operational within 18 months.
Sonoro will continue to pursue additional oil and gas development opportunities in the Middle East and internationally with an initial focus on heavy oil, bitumen and asphalt resources in Iraq. The Company's proprietary technology and operational experience provides a strategic competitive advantage in capturing and developing such resources