Questerre Energy : reports third quarter 2020 results

November 10, 2020 - Questerre reports third quarter 2020 results

Calgary, Alberta -- Questerre Energy Corporation ("Questerre" or the "Company")
(TSX,OSE:QEC) reported today on its financial and operating results for the
third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Michael Binnion, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "With our
credit facility renewed in the quarter, we turned our attention to planning for
the future. While global demand for oil and gas has rebounded strongly, it is
still below pre-COVID-19 levels. In addition, restrictions related to the
pandemic are being re-instituted in some places and lifted slower than
anticipated in others. As a result, a full recovery in prices will likely be
delayed. Though there is a bright spot in North American future gas prices."

He added, "We are taking the longer view and believe eventually there will be a
shortage in supply. Specifically, a shortage of transition fuel supply delivered
in a socially responsible way with lower emissions and a smaller environmental
footprint. Canada's new Clean Fuel Standard is an example. This standard will
seek to reduce emissions intensity through aggressive targets. It will use a
full cycle approach to measuring progress. Our Clean Tech Energy project in
Quebec will dramatically reduce full lifecycle emissions and so could benefit
from a stronger focus on ESG."

Commenting on Quebec, he added, "The timing for our Quebec project could be
getting better. The economic impacts of the pandemic have highlighted how
important low cost and secure energy supply is for the province. We heard this
directly from energy consumers from farmers to large industrial users. We also
heard from First Nations and local communities who want to be a part of a local
development project."

Highlights

o	Executed final agreement for the credit facilities at $20 million 
o	Increased representation of Questerre and significant shareholders on Red Leaf
Board
o	Adjusted funds flow from operations of $1.6 million and average daily
production of approximately 1,900 boe/d

Consistent with prior periods, Kakwa continued to account for over three
quarters of corporate production. Daily production averaged 1,875 boe/d for the
third quarter (2019: 2,343 boe/d) and 2,003 boe/d year to date (2019: 2,108
boe/d). While crude oil prices improved materially over the prior quarter, they
remained well below last year on a quarterly and year to date basis. Petroleum
and natural gas sales totaled $5.4 million in the quarter up from $3.4 million
last quarter but down from $8.7 million last year. Average realized crude and
liquids prices were just over $40/bbl in 2020 compared to $60/bbl in 2019. The
lower prices contributed to adjusted funds flow from operations of $1.6 million
for the quarter (2019: $5.0 million) and $4.3 million year to date (2019: $10.2
million).

The lower prices also contributed to a net loss of $1.0 million for the quarter
(2019: $1.3 million profit) and $117.5 million (2019: $1.7 million) for the nine
months ended September 30, 2020. The year to date loss reflects the impairment
expense of $113 million incurred in the first quarter because of the lower
future oil prices. Capital expenditures in the quarter were $0.3 million (2019:
$6.7 million) and $3.7 million year to date (2019: $17.2 million).

The term "adjusted funds flow from operations" and "working capital deficit" are
non-IFRS measures. Please see the reconciliation elsewhere in this press
release.

Questerre is an energy technology and innovation company. It is leveraging its
expertise gained through early exposure to low permeability reservoirs to
acquire significant high-quality resources. We believe we can successfully
transition our energy portfolio. With new clean technologies and innovation to
responsibly produce and use energy, we can sustain both human progress and our
natural environment. 

Questerre is a believer that the future success of the oil and gas industry
depends on a balance of economics, environment, and society. We are committed to
being transparent and are respectful that the public must be part of making the
important choices for our energy future.
For further information, please contact:

Questerre Energy Corporation
Jason D'Silva, Chief Financial Officer
[phone] | [phone] (FAX) |Email: [e-mail]

Advisory Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking
statements or information ("forward-looking statements") including the Company's
views that the recovery in oil prices will be delayed, there will be a shortage
in supply of transition fuels, that its Clean Tech project in Quebec will
dramatically reduce full lifecycle emissions, the timing for its project in
Quebec are getting better and the importance of low cost and security of supply
for the province.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors,
expectations or assumptions of Questerre which have been used to develop such
statements and information, but which may prove to be incorrect. Although
Questerre believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking
statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because
Questerre can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since
forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very
nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further, events or
circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted
as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other
factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, without
limitation: the effect of COVID-19 on the markets and the demand for oil and
natural gas; commitments to cut oil production by OPEC and others; whether the
Company's exploration and development activities respecting its prospects will
be successful or that material volumes of petroleum and natural gas reserves
will be encountered, or if encountered can be produced on a commercial basis;
the ultimate size and scope of any hydrocarbon bearing formations on its lands;
that drilling operations on its lands will be successful such that further
development activities in these areas are warranted; that Questerre will
continue to conduct its operations in a manner consistent with past operations;
results from drilling and development activities will be consistent with past
operations; the general stability of the economic and political environment in
which Questerre operates; drilling results; field production rates and decline
rates; the general continuance of current industry conditions; the timing and
cost of pipeline, storage and facility construction and expansion and the
ability of Questerre to secure adequate product transportation; future commodity
prices; currency, exchange and interest rates; regulatory framework regarding
royalties, taxes and environmental matters in the jurisdictions in which
Questerre operates; and the ability of Questerre to successfully market its oil
and natural gas products; changes in commodity prices; changes in the demand for
or supply of the Company's products; unanticipated operating results or
production declines; changes in tax or environmental laws, changes in
development plans of Questerre or by third party operators of Questerre's
properties, increased debt levels or debt service requirements; inaccurate
estimation of Questerre's oil and gas reserve and resource volumes; limited,
unfavourable or a lack of access to capital markets; increased costs; a lack of
adequate insurance coverage; the impact of competitors; and certain other risks
detailed from time-to-time in Questerre's public disclosure documents.
Additional information regarding some of these risks, expectations or
assumptions and other factors may be found under in the Company's Annual
Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2019 and other documents
available on the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. The reader is cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and
Questerre undertakes no obligations to update publicly or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

Certain information set out herein may be considered as "financial outlook"
within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The purpose of this financial
outlook is to provide readers with disclosure regarding Questerre's reasonable
expectations as to the anticipated results of its proposed business activities
for the periods indicated. Readers are cautioned that the financial outlook may
not be appropriate for other purposes.

Barrel of oil equivalent ("boe") amounts may be misleading, particularly if used
in isolation. A boe conversion ratio has been calculated using a conversion rate
of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil and the
conversion ratio of one barrel to six thousand cubic feet is based on an energy
equivalent conversion method application at the burner tip and does not
necessarily represent an economic value equivalent at the wellhead. Given that
the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural
gas is significantly different from the energy equivalent of 6:1, utilizing a
conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value.

This press release contains the terms "adjusted funds flow from operations" and
"working capital deficit" which are non-GAAP terms. Questerre uses these
measures to help evaluate its performance. 

As an indicator of Questerre's performance, adjusted funds flow from operations
should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, cash
flows from operating activities as determined in accordance with GAAP.
Questerre's determination of adjusted funds flow from operations may not be
comparable to that reported by other companies. Questerre considers adjusted
funds flow from operations to be a key measure as it demonstrates the Company's
ability to generate the cash necessary to fund operations and support activities
related to its major assets. 

Period Ended September 30,	         Three Months	Nine Months
($ thousands) 	                        2020	 2019	 2020	 2019
Net cash from operating activities	  78	4,017	3,846	6,616
Interest received 	                 (89)	 (293)	 (261)	 (328)
Interest paid	                         146	  181	  477	  536
Change in non-cash working capital     1,490	1,133	  227	3,423
Adjusted Funds Flow from Operations    1,623	5,038	4,289  10,247

Working capital surplus is a non-GAAP measure calculated as current assets less
current liabilities excluding risk management contracts and lease liabilities.

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