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RNS Number : 7164C  Scirocco Energy PLC  13 October 2022

13 October 2022

Scirocco Energy plc

("Scirocco" or the "Company")

EAG Investment Update

Scirocco Energy (AIM: SCIR), the AIM investing company targeting
attractive assets within the European sustainable energy and circular economy
markets, is pleased to provide the following update regarding the Company's
investment in Energy Acquisitions Group Ltd ("EAG"), and progress through the
first year of that investment.

On 25 August 2021, Scirocco announced the completion of its £1.2 million
investment into EAG, a specialist acquisition and operating vehicle in the
sustainable energy sector, and in which Scirocco holds 50% interest.  EAG
subsequently used the funds to acquire 100% of Greenan Generation Limited
(GGL) and its 0.5MWe Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant in Northern Ireland,
completing that deal on 1 October 2021.

In the 12 months since completing that investment, GGL has performed strongly,
surpassing revenue and EBITDA projections set at the point of acquisition.
Key operational and financial highlights associated with the first year of GGL
ownership include:

·    GGL delivered c. 4 million kWh during 12 month period of EAG
ownership (equivalent to annual usage of 1,250 homes on average)

·    Operational availability in excess of 93%

·    EBITDA estimate for 12 months to 30 September 2022 of £602,000
(unaudited)

·    The above EBITDA estimate is after c. £295,000 of mechanical
upgrades and improvements made to future proof the GGL asset

·    The above EBITDA estimate is also after GGL provided c. £80,000 of
support to EAG for running costs and in support of BD activity to grow the
wider business and identify further investment opportunities

 

Commenting on the update, Scirocco's CEO Tom Reynolds said:

"We're delighted to provide an update covering the first year of the JV with
EAG and its ownership of GGL.  As noted, GGL has performed strongly,
exceeding projections at the point of acquisition and demonstrating the highly
cash generative, profitable nature of the asset acquired. This strong cash
flow profile has meant that EAG/GGL is self-sustaining and has enabled
re-investment into the asset to enhance operational performance and improve
EBITDA margins, with no further investment from Scirocco. Surplus cash
generated by GGL will now be available to support further acquisitions.

 

The initial investment in EAG/GGL has validated the strategic focus on this
asset type, and the EAG team is actively assessing a highly attractive
pipeline of additional investments.  The proposed business model benefits
from economies of scale, as operating techniques and technologies are utilised
to improve performance, and the inaugural investment in GGL provides a strong
template to replicate as we seek additional value accretive investments of
this kind.

 

This now presents Scirocco and its stakeholders a superb opportunity to invest
in a growing, profitable asset base which in due course will deliver further
cash flow for re-investment.  Scirocco's divestment of legacy oil and gas
investments supports the Company's strategic focus on energy transition
opportunities, and will provide the Company with additional liquidity to
pursue compelling opportunities."

 

 

Commenting on the update, Chris Kerr, MD of EAG, said:

"Given the pipeline of projects that EAG has secured in the green gas and
circular economy spaces over the last 12 months, we are looking forward to the
continued support of Scirocco as our primary investor. Delivering even half of
our current pipeline will create a business of significant scale which we can
all be hugely proud of. Optimisation of the Greenan asset by the EAG team has
delivered excellent numbers in our first year of ownership, and we are excited
to deliver additional similar projects in 2023, as well as partnering with a
global nutrient manufacturer to deliver phase one of our bio-fertiliser plant
roll out. With the technical pathway to upgrade our AD residues into high
value growth media and fertiliser, EAG is in the perfect position to serve the
ever growing demand for sustainable gas and fertiliser."

 

For further information:

 Scirocco Energy plc                                 +44 (0) 20 7466 5000

 Tom Reynolds, CEO

 Doug Rycroft, COO

 Strand Hanson Limited, Nominated Adviser            +44 (0) 20 7409 3494

 Ritchie Balmer / James Spinney /  Robert Collins

 WH Ireland Limited, Broker                          +44 (0) 0207 220 1666

 Harry Ansell / Katy Mitchell

 Buchanan, Financial PR                              +44 (0) 20 7466 5000

 Ben Romney / Jon Krinks

 

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