O I L S E A R C H L I M I T E D Mid Year Performance Update June 2003
Agenda 10:00 Introduction Peter Botten 10:10 Production Initiatives and Status Mark Wilson 10:40 Operatorship Review Peter Botten 11:00 Break 11:10 Drilling Cost Initiatives Mike McGowen / John Speed 11:30 Exploration & New Ventures…
Production & Development Activity Update
2003 Production Update GROSS JV100% Q4 2002 Q1 2003 YTD April Total Production 4.052 mmbbls 4.474 mmbbls 5.994 mmbbls (44,049 BOPD) (49,714 BOPD) (49,953BOPD) Gas Production 1.327 BCF 1.323 BCF 1.79 BCF (14.43 mmscfd) (14.7…
Kutubu Production 40,000 2002 2003 YTD Average Monthly Rate (BOPD) 35,000 30,000 Net 3.54 1.66 25,000 Kutubu Production Gross Production 20,000 (MMB) 15,000 Net Rate 9,710 11,010 10,000 (bopd) 5,000 0…
Kutubu Activities & Outlook Recent compression overhaul affecting gas handling capacity for Main Block Toro May-June production down 10% Kutubu Asset Teams first phase reviews: IDT8ST1 Infill drilling & workover opportunities…
SE Mananda Activities Implemented accelerated development strategy following acquisition of PPL219 equity Seismic acquired over field in PPL219 in 2002 Processing and interpretation complete, geological mapping in progress…
Gobe Main 2002 2003 YTD 18,000 Average Monthly Rate (BOPD) 16,000 14,000 Gobe Main Production Gross Net 0.99 0.437 12,000 Production 10,000 8,000 (MMB) 6,000 Net Rate 2,712 2,893 4,000 (bopd) 2,000 0…
SE Gobe 2002 2003 YTD 18,000 Average Monthly Rate (BOPD) 16,000 14,000 SE Gobe Production Gross Net 1.36 0.676 12,000 Production 10,000 8,000 (MMB) 6,000 Net Rate 3,725 4,479 4,000 (bopd) 2,000 0 Ju…
Saunders EWT Operations Update 2002 - well tied-in for extended test but not commissioned Numerous flowline leaks required additional replacement pipe sourced from Aust. Landowner disputes interrupted construction Pressure data…
Gobe - Saunders Activities & Outlook 2003 focus on production optimisation SEG Daily Gas Production & Oil Rate SE Gobe individual well capacities 60000 16000 Gobe Main production - currently assessing 14000 re-perforation 50000…
Moran Production 18,000 2002 2003 YTD 16,000 Average Monthly Rate (BOPD) 14,000 12,000 Moran Production Gross Net 1.72 0.81 10,000 Production 8,000 (MMB) 6,000 Net Rate 4,723 6,765 4,000 (bopd) 2,000 0…
Moran Activities Moran 1X recompletion to a dual tandem Option in planning depends on pressure data Moran Field Production - Recent History & other wells performance 16000 Moran 5 & 8 well diagnostics found tubing 14000 M4 leaks…
Moran Outlook Key activities in 2003 focus on maximising gas injection to re-pressure reservoirs and increase well Moran Field Production productivities Recent History v Forecast(s) 24,000 Major differences with forecast are: Moran 4…
Moran Potential Moran development continues to be sub-optimal due to the lack of appraisal of its entire structure and facility configurations which will result in bottlenecks Upside is still to be addressed in this area Drilling…
Production Summary 2003-2004 Exploration & Development Schedule Strong production outlook 2003 - anticipate being at upper end of range 2004 - too early for accuracy, further info after JV programme agreed in 4Q 03 Further impact…
Transfer of Operatorship from CNGL to Oil Search Transition Program Update
Summary Following CNGL notice of resignation as Operator, OSH unanimously elected Successor Operator for Kutubu, Moran, Gobe, SE Gobe & PPL-219 Exxon unanimously elected as the Successor Operator for PRL 2 & 3 CNGL remain Operator,…
Chevron Texaco Operations 2003
Oil Search Operations 2003
Transition Team ChevronTexaco have responsibility for leading and managing the transition process A dedicated OSH transition team is in place and functioning A leader has been assigned to each key functional area Team has been drawn from…
Transition Timeline Initial discussions with CNGL & agreements on tasks and resources required for transition to be completed by 9 June Internal OSH workshops for transition and value optimisation teams planned to ensure alignment and…
Key issues for the transition team IT&T - CNGL use a CT proprietary system that will need to be replaced Operating platform will be replaced OSHs IT & T department will be increased by 5+ people CT own hardware an leased back to JV.…
What Does Operatorship Mean to Oil Search Able to provide leadership in investment Deliver a key Strategic Initiative : Control Able to drive development programmes and production initiatives Predictable programmes Drilling Cost…
What Does Operatorship Mean to Oil Search Significant lift in capabilities Drilling Development HES Applicability to all areas Open opportunities Parallel Group Reviewing Value Initiatives for 2004 Programme and Budget Report 4Q…
Drilling Cost Reduction Study Update
PNG Drilling Cost Reduction - Review Oil Search Request Following 2002 Internal Strategic Review Drilling Review Conducted November 2002 Team Members: CT & Oil Search Personnel
PNG Drilling Cost Reduction - Review Objectives of the review Commercializing remaining PNG exploration and development opportunities to recover additional reserves will require a step-change in processes and culture to achieve…
Review Findings There are significant step-change opportunities for PNG drilling cost reduction. 54 Action items were identified by the review team. Opportunities exist in the following areas; Prospect Maturation Project…
Review Findings Traffic Light Summary Red: Significant opportunities exist for realizing major cost reductions in PNG drilling costs. Yellow: Opportunities exist for realizing moderate cost reductions in PNG drilling costs.…
PNG Drilling Cost Reduction Review Traffic Light Summary Firm Well Sequence, Continuous Program, Eliminate Unscheduled Events. Better Well Planning, Apply Technical Limit Approach, Optimise Rig Equipment. Review use of real-time…
PNG Drilling Cost Reduction Review Traffic Light Summary Restructure key contracts, Create contractor incentives, Identify external constraints to cost reduction. Improve communication between well planning and operations teams,…
PNG Drilling Cost Reduction Review Traffic Light Summary Optimise casing / completion designs, Review procurement / inventory processes Evaluate cost benefit of increasing the capacity of the air drilling package. Identify…
PNG Drilling Cost Reduction Review Size of the Prize Moran Drilling Summary Closer Focus on Moran wells shows considerable uncertainty in D&C time and cost. Normalised spread of uncertainty from best actual performance to worst…
Operational Excellence Non productive TYPICAL PERFORMANCE Operational Performance 5-10% Invisible lost time 10-15% Technical limit 5-15% INDUSTRY BIC Innovation % WHAT IS ACHIEVABLE WHAT IS POSSIBLE Ultimate…
PNG Drilling Cost Reduction Review NW Moran Chevron Texaco have taken a normalised value for their target, P- 50 . Reflects staged approach to achieving the technical limit. 10 MM excluding Oil Search will have full control of…
Exploration & New Ventures Update
Exploration & New Ventures Overview (June 03)
Presentation Outline Strategy Oil Searchs Portfolio Planned Exploration Activity PNG International New Venture Focus Summary
Exploration Strategy Control the activity levels in core areas: Determine the pace, direction and cost of activity Focus on drilling cost reduction: More wells within given budget Fit for purpose drilling & more continuous program…
Current Exploration & New Venture Activity Areas PNG 7 Exploration licences (5 as Operator) 5 Production licences (2 as Operator & 2 Units) 8 Gas retention licences (2 as Operator) 3 Pipeline licences Western Australia 1…
OSH PNG License Interest 7 PPLs Operator of PPL188, 218, 227, 219, 234 3 APPLs 5 PDLs Operator of PDL2, PDL4, Moran & SE Gobe Unit areas 3 PLs 8 PRLs Operator of PRL8 & PRL10
Exploration Current portfolio 10 exploration licenses 7 operated As part of the Strategic Review a major review of Prospects & leads was undertaken: Delineate value Identify risks and priorities Establish work programs & focus…
PNG Operational Activity 2003-04 Mid 03-04 PNG activity NW Moran Well 2Q 03 4-5 exploration wells Falcon Airborne Gravity Survey SE Moran Well 4Q 03 2 potential gas appraisal SE Mananda appraisal Foldbelt seismic program 04…
Near Field Drilling Opportunities 2003 - 2004 NW MORAN 2Q 2003 24-40mmbbls NW PAUA 2004/05 150mmbbls MANANDA ATTIC Expl Test 86mmbbls MANANDA FW Expl Test 253mmbbls SE MANANDA SE MORAN Current 24mmbbls 50-90mmbbls…
SE Mananda: Engineering & economics underway . Potential appraisal in 1-2Q 04 SE Mananda Dip Line (PN00-503) Permit: PPL219/PDL2 OIP Potential: 50-119mmbbls Reserves: 24-50mmbbls COS: 0.25 Risked Reserves: 22mmbbls
03-04 year forecast drilling program
New Venture Strategy Focus proven petroleum systems with : Existing infrastructure Low finding & development costs Low well costs to complement PNG activity Establish strategic relationships with well placed National Oil Companies…
Middle East North Africa Focus Areas Egypt Egypt offers low cost, near term prodn opportunities Recently offered E.Ras Qattara block (Nov) Reviewing other opportunities Low drilling & exploration Libya cost with material equity…
Yemen Operational Activity 2003-04 Block 35 (OSH 46%) 7 defined leads Mid 03-04 Yemen activity Awarded Mar 03. Seismic 03 Block 35 Drilling planned 04 Field & 400kms seismic 03 Drilling 1-2 wells 2nd half 04 Block 15 3D seismic…
Sharmah 1 (3054 bopd post acidization) Appraisal through technology Observed Fracture Pattern on Coastal Strip Integration of outcrop & seismic data for carbonate fracture network prediction Potential for 500mmboip 3D acquired to…
Block 15 play examples (recent 3D data examples) Sigma Prospect (130mmbo+ unrisked) Beta Prospect (150mmbo+ unrisked)
Block 35 1) High potential acreage adjacent to Nexens Masila/Shabwah producing fields (230,000 bopd) & Total (30,000bopd) 2) Oil Search operator (46%), Sipetrol (30%), Saba (19%), TYC (5%) Block 35 Block 35 Summary Last explored 1995…
Block 35 1) Seven structural Leads identified on poor quality seismic 2) Potential mean reserves 11-219mmbo B lock 40 B lock 35 D- 65mmbo E - 25mmbo C- 185mmbo B - 120mmbo F - 11mmbo B lock 32 B lock 14 A - 214mmbo
Exploration Outlook Low risk and material PNG drilling program will continue to end 2003, with focus on near-field opportunities: NW Moran, SE Moran Emphasis on near term commercialization Kapul 1 test in foreland follow-up to Kimu…
Gas Commercialisation Summary
Gas Commercialisation PNG Pipeline Project Alcan decision a disappointment Progress made in Queensland and Southern States Active marketing continues in these areas Project being worked to go / no go decision
Gas Commercialisation Various options being pursued Pipeline to Port Moresby - Uramu / Kimu development - Small but promising - Next step July 03 Compressed natural gas - Small-medium gas supply option - Technical and commercial…
Gas Commercialisation Hides Cycling Project Commercially attractive as stand alone or in combination with future pipeline project Supported by EM, with Juha as possible add on Core focus for JV activities
Gas Commercialisation Studies show - Capex US400m Utilising 1/3 of gas resources Robust NPV and resulting upside JV control, not subject to markets Ideal as potential first stage for possible future pipeline development Juha add…
Gas Commercialisation Hides Cycling Project Studies being reviewed by EM for presentation to JV 3Q 2003 Juha appraisal planned 2004 Value a significant proportion of present pipeline to Australia without the Capex
Hides Field Development - Gas Cycling Concept Raw gas production at maximum rates Large tubulars (7) to minimise pressure losses through wells and flowlines to plant 3 REINJECTION WELLS Minimum new wells Maximise liquid yield…
Optimum Case Selection Conducted screening analysis on a range of production development scenarios to determine optimum plant cycling system: Preferred size = 660 MMscfd Hides Liquids Stripping Unit Technical Cost /bbl 10% before…
Financial Standing Oil Search financial position is very strong Enlarged production base following Orogen merger and strong oil price Record 2002 results: reported profit A87m Operating revenue for first quarter of A137m up 126% on…
Current Corporate Facility 215m 5 year facility maturing 31 Dec 2005 Facility is secured by access to pre-merger oil interests and cash flows only 175,000 100% Debt balance (m) 150,000 Reserve tail (%) 80% 125,000 100,000…
Reason for Pursuing a Refinancing Oil Searchs current capital structure is sub- optimal at gearing of 11% Securing additional committed debt facilities will Further utilise available borrowing capacity Better position Oil Search to…
Reason for Pursuing a Refinancing Preferred approach is a single replacement financing with a common group of Banks that Replaces the current term Facility & extends tenor Achieves flexibility in the incremental capacity committed,…
Refinancing Facility Structure Structure is not finalised but is currently envisaged as follows Facility amount 270-275m with two components Term loan component 145m Revolving credit component 125-130m Term loan component 5 year term…
Other Capital Initiatives Share Buyback Buyback announced on 5 March of up to 10% share capital (108.8m shares) Total shares bought back at 5 June 47.6m shares (43.8% of total buyback) Company will continue to buyback at current…
Hedging Update No oil price hedging put in place during calendar year Summary of Hedges expired in 2003 Price Expense WTI Put Options 1,250,000bbls US19.17 US1.57m TAPIS Swaps 250,000bbls US26.58 US0.88m US2.45m Summary of Hedges…
Wrap Up Fundamental Change in Oil Search over the past two years : Acquisitions and new developments delivering production growth Excellent financial performance, impacted by high commodity prices Strong Balance Sheet low gearing…