Challenger Energy secures second Uruguay licence following Chevron farm-out deal for the first
March 12, 2024 at 12:06 pm EDT
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Challenger Energy Group PLC (AIM:CEG, OTC:BSHPF) CEO Eytan Uliel joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with news that the company has formalised a second offshore licence agreement in Uruguay, following a farm-out deal with Chevron for its first licence —AREA OFF-1 — signalling rapid advancements in the region.
Uliel said the latest development is a part of the junior explorer's plan and execution over the last 12-18 months, showcasing its strategic growth and commitment to its objectives in Uruguay.
The deal with Chevron for OFF-1 involves Challenger Energy retaining a 40% interest in the licence, with Chevron taking a 60% stake and assuming operatorship. This partnership is significant as it represents a new country entry for Chevron and endorses the technical and prospective value of the block as identified by Challenger Energy.
Financially, the agreement includes an upfront payment of $12.5 million to Challenger Energy and provisions for Chevron to cover the costs of an accelerated 3D seismic campaign and partially fund exploration drilling, if it proceeds.
Challenger Energy views Uruguay as a frontier exploration hotspot, paralleled by the recent significant oil and gas discoveries off the coast of Namibia. The geological similarities between Uruguay and Namibia have spurred industry interest, transforming Uruguay into a sought-after location for offshore exploration. This interest is evidenced by the licensing of all other offshore blocks in Uruguay to major industry players such as Shell, Apache, and YPF.
Looking ahead, Challenger Energy aims to replicate the successful farm-out strategy employed with Chevron for its second offshore licence, AREA OFF-3. The company plans to accelerate technical assessments and engage potential partners, leveraging existing seismic data to attract interest and investment in its projects. The ambition is to see initial exploration drilling in the coming two to three years, further advancing Uruguay's offshore potential.
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Challenger Energy Group PLC is an Isle of Man-based oil and gas company, with a range of oil production, development, appraisal, and exploration assets in the region. The Company's primary assets are located in Uruguay, where the Company holds offshore exploration licenses, and in Trinidad and Tobago, where the Company has a number of producing fields and earlier-stage exploration / appraisal projects. It holds two offshore exploration licenses in Uruguay, including AREA OFF-1 and AREA OFF-3 blocks. Together the two blocks represent a total of approximately 28,000 square kilometers (km2)-the offshore acreage holding in Uruguay. It also holds four conjoined exploration licenses offshore The Bahamas. It has a 100% working interest in and is the operator of, the 14,557 km2 AREA-OFF 1 block, offshore Uruguay. It also owns and operates the Goudron field by way of an enhanced production service contract (EPSC) with Heritage Petroleum Company Limited (Heritage).