REG - Tlou Energy Ltd - Operational Report - Quarter ended 30 June 2022
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RNS Number : 5240T Tlou Energy Ltd 25 July 2022
25 July 2022
Tlou Energy Limited
("Tlou" or "the Company")
Operational Report - Quarter ended 30 June 2022
Highlights
Ø Transmission line work continuing and on target
Ø Lesedi 3 and 4 production wells continue to flow gas
Ø New purpose-built field camp under construction
Ø Cash position of ~A$7.9m (unaudited) at the end of the quarter
Projects
The Company has three project areas in Botswana as outlined below.
· Lesedi Project - Gas & Solar Power Development, Hydrogen and
Solid Carbon production
· Mamba Project - Exploration & Evaluation
· Boomslang Project - Exploration & Evaluation
Lesedi Project
Gas-to-Power project
The Lesedi Project consists of three Prospecting Licences (PL) and a
Production Licence. The first stage of development is a 10MW power generation
facility which will be located in the Company's Production Licence area. The
Company voluntarily relinquished one PL (PL 35/2000) during the quarter as it
was considered to be of low prospectivity.
Electricity generated at the Lesedi 10MW gas fired power facility will be sold
under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Botswana Power Corporation (BPC),
the national power utility in Botswana. Once in full production, 10MW of
generation could provide annual revenue of approximately US$10m.
Transmission Line Construction
To connect to Botswana's power grid, a 100 km transmission line is being built
from the Lesedi project area to join the grid near the town of Serowe. Work is
underway on this project and the line is expected to use approximately 650
wooden poles and 80 steel structures. Construction involves excavation,
positioning, assembly, dressing, planting, backfilling and compacting, and
thereafter stringing, tensioning and regulation. This will be followed by
testing and commissioning and ultimately line energisation.
Progress as at end of June 2022 is 6% against planned rate of 6%. Work on the
transmission line is scheduled for completion in mid-2023, with the
substations at either end of the transmission line expected to be completed in
the second half of 2023. Sale of electricity can start thereafter.
Development Operations Facility
The Company has also acquired land in the Lesedi project area where work is
underway on developing a new purpose-built operations facility including
accommodation and associated infrastructure required for the initial 10MW
development and to allow for rapid project expansion thereafter.
Gas production
Tlou's two production wells Lesedi 3 and Lesedi 4 continue to produce gas.
These wells are dewatering in isolation and gas flow rates are expected to
continue to increase, particularly when additional wells are drilled to assist
with dewatering of the reservoir as part of a full field development. Tlou's
current 2P gas reserves stand at approximately 41 billion cubic feet (~7.2m
BOE).
Hydrogen and Solid Carbon production
Tlou is planning the development of a Hydrogen and Solid Carbon project at
Lesedi alongside the Gas-to-Power development. The Company's hydrogen
technology partner Synergen Met Pty Ltd ("SM"), a specialist in plasma torch
and pyrolysis technology, is designing and building a prototype unit for
shipment to Lesedi. In advance of shipment the plasma torch will be tested and
configured to optimise hydrogen and solid carbon production.
The use of plasma technology for hydrogen production will be a first for the
sub-Saharan region and could be advantageous for the production of low
emission, cleaner energy across the region as well as in the related fields of
waste-to-energy and waste disposal.
Tlou and SM intend to use the hydrogen produced from the prototype to generate
electricity and possibly as transport fuel. Solid carbon will be made
available for regional consumers that require the product. World markets for
hydrogen and solid carbon or graphite may expand considerably over the medium
term.
SM have postponed their planned IPO in Australia and the Company is working
with SM to arrange the next steps to get a prototype unit to Lesedi.
Funding
The first stage of funding towards the construction of the transmission line
and associated infrastructure was received earlier this year from Botswana
Public Officers Pensions Fund, a long-term supporter of the Company and Tlou's
largest shareholder. Further funding to cover items including substation
construction, generators, drilling of gas production wells and seismic surveys
will be required and the Company is actively engaged with a number of parties
to secure these funds.
Flared Gas Monetisation Trial
Tlou is looking at monetising currently flared gas. One potentially viable
option is the mining of crypto currencies and the Company has successfully
completed a small crypto mining trial at its field camp and earned some
initial revenue, albeit an immaterial amount.
The trial used excess field camp electricity to run crypto mining units to
produce Bitcoin. This has established proof of concept and built in-house
technical expertise. The next stage will involve powering the crypto miners
using electricity generated from the Lesedi 4 production well, i.e. using gas
which would otherwise be flared. Thereafter the Company can look at expansion
of the project all else being equal.
The Company's primary objective remains gas and solar power generation and
sale within Botswana followed by hydrogen and solid carbon production. Crypto
mining is currently only planned to be conducted if excess gas or power is
available.
EOI with GreenCo Power Services Limited
The 66kV transmission line currently under construction is expected to have a
capacity of up to 25MW. With 10MW already committed under the PPA with BPC,
the Company has been marketing the additional 15MW of power to other potential
off-takers. Tlou has received an Expression of Interest (EOI) from the leading
Zambian based renewable energy organisation, GreenCo Power Services Limited,
the Southern African Power Pool's (SAPP) only market participant member, which
has expressed interest in supporting Tlou to market its surplus power from the
Lesedi project via the SAPP competitive markets.
The status of the Lesedi licences is as follows:
Licence Expiry Status
Production Licence 2017/18L August 2042 Current
PL 001/2004 September 2023 Current
PL 003/2004 September 2023 Current
PL 035/2000 N/A Voluntarily relinquished
PL 037/2000 September 2022 Renewal application submitted
PL renewal applications are submitted three months prior to the expiry of the
current licence.
Mamba Project
The Mamba project consists of five PL's covering an area of approximately
4,500 Km(2). The Mamba area is situated adjacent to Lesedi. In the event of a
gas field development by Tlou, the Mamba area provides the Company with
flexibility and optionality.
The Mamba project is in the exploration and evaluation phase with further
operations required on these licences. The next stage of exploration is likely
to be seismic surveying and core hole drilling. Positive results from
operations at Mamba could expand the reserves footprint across Tlou's project
areas.
In the event of successful development at Mamba, it is envisioned that this
area would be developed as a separate project from Lesedi, with the potential
for gas-fired power, solar power, and hydrogen production.
The status of the Mamba licences is as follows:
Licence Expiry Status
PL 237/2014 September 2023 Current
PL 238/2014 September 2023 Current
PL 239/2014 September 2023 Current
PL 240/2014 September 2023 Current
PL 241/2014 September 2023 Current
Boomslang Project
Prospecting Licence, PL011/2019 designated "Boomslang", is approximately 1,000
Km(2) and is situated adjacent to the Company's existing licences. To date,
the Company has not carried out ground operations in the Boomslang area having
only received environmental approval to commence exploration activities in
2021.
The status of the Boomslang licence is as follows:
Licence Expiry Status
PL 011/2019 June 2024 Current
Forward plan until first revenue
Note: This forward program is indicative only and the list is not exhaustive.
The plan may change due to unforeseen circumstances and is subject to
available funds and timely progress of third-party deliverables.
2H22
· Transmission line construction (on-going)
· Construct new purpose-built operational base on Tlou owned property
adjacent to proposed power station
· Flared gas monetisation trial (on-going)
· Complete financial package for forward program to first PPA revenue
· Buy drilling rig to further reduce gas well drilling cost
· Seismic survey
1H23
· Drilling and dewatering to flow more gas
· Hydrogen and solid carbon prototype commissioning
· Lesedi Central Processing Plant construction
· Practical completion of Transmission Line
2H23
· Installation of electricity generation (gas & solar)
· Connection of gas to generators
· Connect substations
· Commission Lesedi power station
· First revenue from electricity sales under the existing PPA with BPC
Cash Position
At the end of the quarter the Company had ~A$7.9m cash on hand (unaudited).
The aggregate value of payments to related parties and their associates of
A$140k for the quarter (shown in item 6.1 of the attached Quarterly Cashflow
Report) relates to directors' salaries and fees (including tax and
superannuation payments made on their behalf) and office rent.
Shareholder Communications Options
Legislative changes made to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) effective from 1
April 2022 means that there are new options available to shareholders to elect
how to receive shareholder notices.
These details as well as the Company's updated project montages and corporate
presentation are available on the company's website at
https://tlouenergy.com/reports
The information contained within this announcement is deemed to constitute
inside information as stipulated under the retained EU law version of the
Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 (the "UK MAR") which is part of UK
law by virtue of the European Union (withdrawal) Act 2018. The information is
disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of the
UK MAR. Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information is
now considered to be in the public domain.
By Authority of the Board of Directors
Mr. Anthony Gilby
Managing Director
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For further information regarding this announcement please contact:
Tlou Energy Limited +61 7 3040 9084
Tony Gilby, Managing Director
Solomon Rowland, General Manager
Grant Thornton (Nominated Adviser) +44 (0)20 7383 5100
Harrison Clarke, Colin Aaronson, Ciara Donnelly
Arden Partners (UK Broker) +44 (0) 20 7614 5900
Simon Johnson
Public Relations
Ashley Seller +61 418 556 875
About Tlou
Tlou is developing energy solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa through gas-fired
power, solar power and hydrogen projects. The company is listed on the ASX
(Australia), AIM (UK) and the BSE (Botswana). The Lesedi Power Project
("Lesedi") is 100% owned and is the Company's most advanced. Tlou's
competitive advantages include the ability to drill cost effectively for gas,
operational experience and Lesedi's strategic location in relation to energy
customers. All major government approvals have been achieved.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement may contain certain forward-looking statements. Actual
results may differ materially from those projected or implied in any
forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking information involves risks
and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results. No
representation is made that any of those statements or forecasts will come to
pass or that any forecast results will be achieved. You are cautioned not to
place any reliance on such statements or forecasts. Those forward-looking
and other statements speak only as at the date of this announcement. Save as
required by any applicable law or regulation, Tlou Energy Limited undertakes
no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity
quarterly cash flow report
Name of entity
Tlou Energy Limited
ABN Quarter ended ("current quarter")
79 136 739 967 30 June 2022
Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter Year to date (12 months)
$A'000
$A'000
1. Cash flows from operating activities
1.1 Receipts from customers
1.2 Payments for
(a) exploration & evaluation
(b) development (50) (50)
(c) production
(d) staff costs (205) (784)
(e) administration and corporate costs (412) (1,597)
1.3 Dividends received (see note 3)
1.4 Interest received
1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid
1.6 Income taxes paid
1.7 Government grants and tax incentives
1.8 Other (provide details if material) 0 93
1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (667) (2,338)
2. Cash flows from investing activities
2.1 Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment (17) (275)
(d) exploration & evaluation (517) (2,639)
(e) investments
(f) other non-current assets 673 -
2.2 Proceeds from the disposal of:
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment
(d) investments
(e) other non-current assets
2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities
2.4 Dividends received (see note 3)
2.5 Other (provide details if material)
2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities 139 (2,914)
3. Cash flows from financing activities
3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt
securities)
3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities 6,884
3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options
3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt (168)
securities
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings
3.6 Repayment of borrowings
3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings
3.8 Dividends paid
3.9 Other (provide details if material) (16)
3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (6,700)
4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period
4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 8,671 6,385
4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) (667) (2,338)
4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) 139 (2,914)
4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) 6,700
4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held (247) 63
4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 7,896 7,896
5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents Current quarter Previous quarter
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash
$A'000
$A'000
flows) to the related items in the accounts
5.1 Bank balances 7,896 8,671
5.2 Call deposits
5.3 Bank overdrafts
5.4 Other (provide details)
5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) 7,896 8,671
6. Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates Current quarter
$A'000
6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included 140
in item 1
6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included
in item 2
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity
report must include a description of, and an explanation for, such payments.
7. Financing facilities Total facility amount at quarter end Amount drawn at quarter end
Note: the term "facility' includes all forms of financing arrangements
$A'000
$A'000
available to the entity.
Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance
available to the entity.
7.1 Loan facilities
7.2 Credit standby arrangements
7.3 Other (please specify)
7.4 Total financing facilities
7.5 Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
7.6 Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the
lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured.
If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed
to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of
those facilities as well.
8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities $A'000
8.1 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) 667
8.2 (Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing activities) 517
(item 2.1(d))
8.3 Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2) 1,184
8.4 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) 7,896
8.5 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5) -
8.6 Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5) 7,896
8.7 Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by item 8.3) 7
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8.8.2 Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any
steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those
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Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2
and 8.8.3 above must be answered.
Compliance statement
1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting
standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters
disclosed.
Date:
.....25/07/2022...............................................................
Authorised by: ....By the
Board.............................................................
(Name of body or officer authorising release - see note 4)
Notes
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provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and
AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash
flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards
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3. Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows
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