WTI (Apr) $78.87 +$1.29, Brent (Apr) $83.65 +$1.12, -$4.78 -17c
USNG (Apr)* $1.81 +7.6c, UKNG (Mar) 62.0p +4.15p, TTF (Apr) €25.07 +€1.37
*Denotes March contract expiry

Oil price

Oil rallied yesterday as Russian activity in the international product market saw prices firm up.

Exxon said that they may preempt Chevron’s attempt to buy Hess and its 30% stake in the Stabroek field in Guyana as per my story yesterday. Exxon also suggested that they may sell their stake in the Vaca Muerta shale play in Argentina, Vista are the likely buyers and industry gossip suggest that the price tag is around $1bn.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum

Gulf Keystone is today providing an update on Shaikan Field local sales ahead of its 2023 Full Year Results on 21 March 2024.

Local sales update

Local sales volumes have rebounded in recent weeks with gross average sales this month to 26 February of c.38,400 bopd, reflecting higher market demand for certain refined products, the easing of seasonal logistic challenges and a realised price of c.$25/bbl. The increase has brought gross average sales in 2024 year to date to c.29,600 bopd.

At current volumes and realised prices, sales for February 2024 are expected to be c.$10m net to GKP, above expected monthly net capex and costs of c.$6 million (breakeven at gross sales of c.22,200 bopd), enabling the continued reduction of accounts payable balances. The Company continues to receive advance payments for its net entitlement of 36% of gross sales revenue.

Looking ahead, while we expect demand in 2024 to remain variable, we see strong local market demand as we enter March and are looking to increase sales above current levels.

These numbers whilst being nowhere near previous pre-pipeline throughput are a very small step in the right direction. But until that happens there can be no dividend payout from high Shaikan production, accordingly the company remains in the doldrums.

We shall wait until results day to hear more from the management.

Notice of 2023 Full Year Results

The Company confirms it will be announcing its results for the full year ended 31 December 2023 on Thursday 21 March 2024.

GKP’s management team will be hosting a presentation for analysts and investors at 10:00am (GMT) via live audio webcast:

https://brrmedia.news/GKP_FY23

In addition, management will also be hosting a webcast presentation focused on retail investors via the Investor Meet Company (“IMC”) platform at 12:00pm (GMT).

The presentation is open to all existing and potential shareholders. Questions can be submitted prior to the event via the IMC platform up until 9:00am (GMT) the day before the meeting, or at any time during the live presentation. Investors can sign up to IMC for free using the following link:

https://www.investormeetcompany.com/gulf-keystone-petroleum-ltd/register-investor

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