Matra Petroleum AB: Second quarter and six months ended 30 June 2018

Second quarter ended 30 June 2018 (Second quarter ended 30 June 2017) Revenue of TUSD 2,606 (TUSD 2,176), up 20%Gross average oil and gas production increased to 745 boepd (674 boepd), out of which 676 boepd were included in operational resultsEBITDA of TUSD -88 (TUSD 117)...

London, 24/08/2018 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - energia)

Second quarter ended 30 June 2018 (Second quarter ended 30 June 2017)

Six months ended 30 June 2018 (Six months ended 30 June 2017)

Highlights

Dear Shareholders,

In the second quarter, the main events were the launch of the drilling and development program and the closing of the CoreTerra acquisition. So far, the results of these activities are encouraging:

             
In reviewing the performance so far, my conclusion is that we are on track towards our annual target to double daily oil and gas production by year end. The strategic objectives of the drilling program are to convert proved undeveloped reserves to production and to explore the limits of the field and potential reserve additions through drilling in sections of the field previously not tested by drilling. In addition, an extensive program to improve oil and gas production from existing wells through workovers and reopening of shut-in wells is being executed.

Through the CoreTerra acquisition, Matra has expanded its asset base by 40 additional oil and gas leases and estimated proved reserves of approx. 4.0 million barrels of oil equivalent in the Texas Panhandle. These assets currently contribute approximately 120 boepd in production. The operational results from the acquisition were only partially included in the second quarter financials as we consolidate the acquired properties from early June when the acquisition was closed. From Q3, production from the acquired assets will be consolidated for the full quarter.

In the second quarter, operational performance continued to improve, which was reflected in 20% revenue growth compared to last year. The financial results were however affected by oil price hedges that hasn't allowed Matra to fully capitalise on the recent rise in oil prices yet. These hedging contracts are in effect until year end 2018. As production increases, with new wells coming on stream and the full effects of the acquisition recorded, the hedging effects will gradually diminish in the second half of the year allowing for significantly improved financial performance going forward.

24 August 2018

Maxim Barskiy
Chief Executive Officer

Maxim Barskiy, CEO, Matra Petroleum AB (publ)
Phone number: +46 8 611 49 95
E-mail: IR@matrapetroleum.com

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This information is information that Matra Petroleum AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 8:30 CET on 24 August 2018.