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RNS Number : 8618P  Pharos Energy PLC  22 January 2026

Pharos Energy plc

("Pharos" or the "Company" or, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group")

Trading and Operations Update January 2026

Pharos Energy plc, an independent energy company with assets in Vietnam and
Egypt, is pleased to provide the following Trading and Operations Update for
recent operational activities and performance in respect of the financial year
to 31 December 2025, and outlook guidance for 2026. This is in advance of the
Company's Preliminary Results to be published on 25 March 2026. The
information contained herein is not audited and may be subject to further
review and amendment.

 

Katherine Roe, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

 

"2025 was a year of achievement for Pharos as we successfully delivered many
key milestones to unlock further value from our existing asset base. In
Vietnam, we are pleased to be drilling offshore again with a significant
six-well infill and appraisal drilling campaign on TGT and CNV that is
expected to increase production from these assets by c.20%, with appraisal
well successes adding to reserves. We are proud that our successes to date on
these operationally challenging wells have been achieved on time and on
budget. On Blocks 125 & 126, approval of the two-year extension to the PSC
Exploration Period in June strengthened our position as we progress
discussions with potential farm-in partners in a structured process. In Egypt,
we were pleased to receive approval from EGPC in September of a consolidated
Concession Agreement which provides an attractive investment framework for
both Pharos and our partner IPR. Most notably, I am delighted we ended the
year with a $20 million payment from EGPC, doubling our year-end cash balance
and reducing our outstanding receivables balance to $7.4m, its lowest level
since December 2021."

 

"We are excited to start 2026 from a position of strength, progressing our
important Vietnam drilling campaign and preparing for the committed work
programme in Egypt. In parallel, we are stepping up our efforts to identify
opportunities beyond our existing portfolio that will drive further growth and
returns for shareholders. The Board will continue to consider the appropriate
level of returns to shareholders given the strength of the balance sheet
whilst managing capital allocation for growth. We thank our shareholders for
the ongoing support throughout 2025 and look forward to a successful year
ahead."

 

Operational Highlights
 

·      Group working interest 2025 production totalled 5,398 boepd net,
in line with guidance:

o  Vietnam 4,095 boepd

o  Egypt 1,303 bopd

·      In Vietnam:

o  Fully funded six-well offshore drilling programme commenced operations on
18 October 2025:

§ TGT infill wells: completion of two infill wells on the H1 and H5 fault
blocks by year end with encouraging initial results in line with pre-drill
expectations. Both wells have already been brought into production. Drilling
of the final infill well in the sequence on the H4 fault block is expected to
commence in February and finish in March

§ TGT-18X appraisal well: drilling is ongoing. Targeting the block's untapped
south-western area, this well is scheduled to complete in February

§ CNV: drilling of the CNV-8P infill well commenced in December and is
expected to take 90 days to complete. Appraisal well, CNV-5X, is expected to
commence in March and finish mid-2026

o  Blocks 125 & 126: Two-year extension to the Exploration Period to
November 2027 granted in June 2025. Formal, structured process to identify a
farm-in partner is well advanced with further updates expected to follow in
mid-2026

·      In Egypt:

o  Approval received in September from EGPC for the consolidated Concession
Agreement, with improved fiscal terms effective from 5 October 2025

o  North Beni Suef (NBS): 3D seismic data processing and interpretation is
complete, with a number of targets now identified and included in the
committed work programme

Financial Highlights

·      Group revenue for 2025 c.$115m:

o  Vietnam c.$100m

o  Egypt c.$15m (1)

·      Continued debt free position with healthy cash balances as at 31
December 2025 of c.$40m

·      Year-end cash balance enhanced by $20m receivables payment from
EGPC on 31 December 2025; total payments received in Egypt amounted to $37.7m
in 2025, with receivables balance at 31 December 2025 of $7.4m

·      Group cash capex for 2025 was $28m

·      Sustainable dividend policy continued to deliver with $6.5m
returned to shareholders during the year

 

(1) (Egyptian revenues are given post government take and includes gross-up
for corporate income taxes to be paid by EGPC on behalf of Pharos.)

 

2026 Outlook

·      Group working interest production guidance increased from 2025 to
5,200 - 6,400 boepd net:

o  Vietnam 4,000 - 4,950 boepd

o  Egypt 1,200 - 1,450 bopd

·      In Vietnam:

o  TGT & CNV: Continuation of six-well drilling programme currently
underway; the final four wells expected to finish by mid-2026

o  The four infill wells in the programme will maintain production at 2025
levels.  Successes at the two appraisal wells, TGT-18X and CNV-5X, could
deliver up to a 20% increase in Vietnam production volumes and derisk
additional development opportunities

o  Blocks 125 & 126: formal process ongoing with discussions at advanced
stage; further updates expected by mid-2026

·      In Egypt:

o  Drilling rig now secured and preparations underway for the agreed work
programme of six wells in El Fayum and North Beni Suef

·      Group cash capex for 2026 is expected to be $50m:

o  c.$31m of which is carried forward from 2025 to complete the Vietnam TGT
and CNV drilling campaign and Blocks 125 & 126 long lead items

o  Additional cash capex of c.$19m includes a six-well drilling campaign in
Egypt and abandonment provisions in Vietnam

·      Returns to shareholders to be maintained with interim dividend
for the 2025 financial year of 0.3993 pence per share, totalling $2.2m, paid
on 21 January 2026

 

 

 

Enquiries

 

Pharos Energy plc
 
Tel: 020 7747 2000

Katherine Roe, Chief Executive Officer

Sue Rivett, Chief Financial Officer

 

Camarco
 
Tel: 020 3757 4980

Billy Clegg | Georgia Edmonds | Violet Wilson | Tamsin Howard

 

 

Notes to editors

Pharos Energy plc is an independent energy company focused on delivering
sustainable growth and returns to stakeholders, with a portfolio of stable
production, development and exploration assets in Vietnam and Egypt. Led by an
experienced team, Pharos is a cash generative business with a robust balance
sheet and an established platform to deliver both organic growth and inorganic
opportunities.

Pharos is listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. For further
information, please visit www.pharos.energy.

 

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