Samson Oil & Gas Limited (ASX: SSN; NYSE MKT: SSN)
TOTAL COMPANY PRODUCTION
Samson’s net monthly production, for the last six months, is as follows;
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December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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OIL, BO
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18,906
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15,221
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22,590
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26,893
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29,821
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31,385
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GAS, MCF
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12,102
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15,384
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21,694
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26,555
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19,064
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18,309
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BOE
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20,923
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17,785
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26,206
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31,408
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32,998
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34,437
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BOEPD
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675
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574
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845
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1,013
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1,064
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1,111
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BO: Barrels of oil
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BOE: Barrels of oil equivalent (gas converted at its heating value)
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BOPD: Barrels of oil per day
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MCF: Thousand cubic feet
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BOEPD: Barrels of oil equivalent per day
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Samson continues to increase its net oil production given the higher
availability of wells within the North Stockyard field. Currently all
wells are on line.
COMMENTARY
North Stockyard has a total well count of 23 wells made up of 14 middle
Bakken, 8 Three Forks bench 1 (TF1), and 1 Three Forks bench 2 (TF2)
wells. Rainbow has a single middle Bakken well. The status of these
wells at the end of May was as follows:
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Middle Bakken
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TF 1
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TF 2
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Total
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Well count
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15
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8
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1
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24
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Producing
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15
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8
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1
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24
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Shut in
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0
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0
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0
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0
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HEDGE BOOK
The hedged portfolio is as follows:
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Calendar year
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Volume bbls.
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Floor
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Ceiling
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2016
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2,788
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$85.00
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$89.85
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Calendar year
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Volume bbls
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Sub Floor
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Floor
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2015
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73,500
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45.00
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32.50
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2016
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36,600
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67.50
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82.50
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As of June 14th, 2015 the book value of the hedge was approximately
$240,000, valued by Samson’s counterparty.
BLUFF 1-11X
An extended flow test of the Permian aged “9,500 sand” continued during
the month with the well flowing consistently at around 12.2 MMcf/D of
gas at a flowing pressure of 1,500 pounds per square inch gauge, on a
34/64ths choke. Some water production has been measured, and based on
the chemical analysis of this water it is water of condensation, rather
than formation water associated with a water leg. This conclusion is
based on the “freshness” of the water, which means the water is
condensed in the production system and is therefore in a vapor phase in
the reservoir. The volumes being produced are less than 20 barrels of
water per day which is consistent with an ability for the gas to contain
600 lbs. of water vapor per million cubic feet of gas at the known
reservoir conditions (pressure of 2900 psi and a temperature of 250
degrees F).
This reservoir had previously been flow tested at around 8 MMcf/D of gas
composed of 97% nitrogen and 3% hydrocarbons. Various technical analyses
have suggested that a fluid boundary is present within the reservoir
volume and this test is designed to produce a portion of the gas cap in
order to observe whether the fluid beneath the gas cap is either water
or oil.
The well was shut in for a pressure build up during the weekend of June
13 and 14, and this data will be used to observe the movement of the
fluid boundary, which was seen on the initial build up pressure test.
The well has produced a total of 440 MMcf of gas. An analysis of the
build-up data will enable the reservoir model to be updated as to when
the water or oil leg can be expected to be seen at the well. Thus far
the modelled and actual reservoir pressure appears to be consistent with
the extracted volume and as such we expect to produce around 1,200 MMcf
of gas before seeing either the water or oil leg to this reservoir.
However there is some uncertainty in this model because of the unknown
variables of hydrostatic pressure and the volatility of the oil leg if
it exists.
Samson’s Ordinary Shares are traded on the Australian Securities
Exchange under the symbol "SSN." Samson's American Depository Shares
(ADSs) are traded on the New York Stock Exchange MKT under the symbol
"SSN." Each ADS represents 200 fully paid Ordinary Shares of Samson.
Samson has a total of 2,837 million ordinary shares issued and
outstanding (including 230 million options exercisable at AUD 3.8
cents), which would be the equivalent of 14.185 million ADSs.
Accordingly, based on the NYSE MKT closing price of US$1.16 per ADS on
June 15th, 2015, the Company has a current market
capitalization of approximately US$16.8 million (the options have been
valued at an exchange rate of 0.7762). Correspondingly, based on the ASX
closing price of A$0.007 for ordinary shares and a closing price of
A$0.002 for the 2017 options, on June 15th, 2015, the Company
has a current market capitalization of approximately A$20.3 million.
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SAMSON OIL & GAS LIMITED
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TERRY BARR
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Managing Director
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Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts may
be forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements
using words like “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should” or
“will.” Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any
forward-looking statement. There are a number of important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated
or estimated by any forward-looking information, including uncertainties
inherent in estimating the methods, timing and results of exploration
activities. A description of the risks and uncertainties that are
generally attendant to Samson and its industry, as well as other factors
that could affect Samson’s financial results, are included in the
prospectus and prospectus supplement for its recent Rights Offering as
well as the Company's report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission on Form 10-K, which are available at www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/webusers.htm.
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