RE:Ithaca Energy - Fleshing Out The Buy Case
Good article Kitty. What is not discussed and probably shouldn't be as it is far to early for such speculation is the significance of the Ekofisk drill results. Based on the large geology and prolific nature of well #5 I have a hunch that the Ekofisk layer represents an entirely new play for IAE. It may represent an opportunity for IAE and partners to punch several more production wells into this layer as the Andrew wells beginning to deplete, thus feeding the FPF-1 at full capacity for years to come. This is just speculation (wishful thinking perhaps) on my part at the moment.
However, assuming for a moment that this new layer indeed proves to be as prolific as I am hoping, developing the chalk layer should involve relatively low capex and opex as it will utilize the existing Stella infrastucture. So, we could have many years of FCF being generated off the Stella investment.
Gee, makes me want to buy back all 10 of those shares I sold at $.50!!!! ;)