Analyst / Investor Presentation. Interim Results 28 th March 2011

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1 Analyst / Investor Presentation Interim Results 28 th March 2011

2 Disclaimer Important Notice Nothing in this presentation or in any accompanying management discussion of this presentation (the "Presentation") constitutes, nor is it intended to constitute: (i) an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity, whether in the United Kingdom or in any other jurisdiction; (ii) any recommendation or advice in respect of the ordinary shares (the "Shares") in Bowleven plc (the "Company"); or (iii) any offer for the sale, purchase or subscription of any Shares. The Shares are not registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 (as amended) (the "Securities Act") and may not be offered, sold or transferred except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in compliance with any other applicable state securities laws. The Presentation may include statements that are, or may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements". These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "believes", "estimates", "anticipates", "projects", "expects", "intends", "may", "will", "seeks" or "should" or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They include statements regarding the Company's intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, amongst other things, the results of operations, financial conditions, liquidity, prospects, growth and strategies of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (the Group ) and the industry in which the Group operates. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. The Group s actual results of operations, financial conditions and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which the Group operates, may differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in the Presentation. In addition, even if the Group s results of operations, financial conditions and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which the Group operates, are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in the Presentation, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. In light of those risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements in the Presentation may not occur. Other than in accordance with the Company's obligations under the AIM Rules for Companies, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or to persons acting on the Company's behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements referred to above and contained elsewhere in the Presentation. 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 2

3 oil & gas Opening Remarks

4 Vision & Strategy Vision It is our vision to build an African focused exploration and production company which in time becomes renowned for its ability to consistently create and realise material shareholder value through exploration led organic growth and niche acquisitions. Strategy Regional Focus on West Africa Strategy focused on creating and realising value through material exploration success. Seek value adding partnerships as appropriate. Fostering strong external partnerships and in-country relationships. Strong technical and management teams with successful track record. 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 4

5 Company Overview Two operating areas: Cameroon and Gabon Company Assets 7 Blocks (5 in Cameroon and 2 in Gabon). 4 offshore shallow water, 3 onshore. 6 operated, 1 non operated. Overall P50 contingent resource base 213 mmboe* (net). Extensive 3D & 2D seismic database; expanded significantly during 2010 (Bomono & Etinde). Substantial prospect inventory being developed across portfolio. Extensive multi-well drilling campaign ongoing on Etinde. Corporate Group cash balance $189m at 31 December 2010; additional $35m pending on EOV disposal. Bowleven (operator) 75% Etinde Permit (25% Vitol*). Well placed to fund 2011 work programme; significant financing flexibility. * Source: Interim Report Six months to 31 December Etinde Permit comprises MLHP 5,6 & 7. *Vitol option exercisable by 31 March 2011 (10% of MLHP-7 only) 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 5

6 Company Overview Extensive multi-well drilling programme underway in Cameroon Asset Strategy Exploring the Douala Basin in Cameroon. Including Tertiary and Cretaceous-Turonian plays, offshore shallow water. To move resources to reserves on Etinde Permit. Appraisal activity on IE and IF; targeting transfer of >100mmboe (gross). Forward Plan Exploration/Appraisal drilling of Tertiary fairways on MLHP-5*. High impact exploration drilling targeting the Douala Basin Cretaceous prospectivity. Exploration drilling on Bomono and MLHP-6*. Appraisal activity, including drilling, on MLHP-7*. *Etinde Permit comprises MLHP-5, MLHP-6 and MLHP th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 6

7 2011 Etinde Forward Plan Sapele Forward Plan Appraisal of Sapele-1 discoveries. Sapele-1ST and Sapele-2 currently drilling (appraisal of Omicron fairways). Preparing for testing at Sapele-1ST. Etinde Indicative 2011 Work Programme Extensive drilling programme planned on Etinde; additional rig contracted* Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Sapele-1 well, Sapele-1ST Drilling / Testing (Noble Tommy Craighead rig) MLHP-5 Tertiary wells (2) Sapele-2 Drilling (Sapphire Driller rig) MLHP-5 Cretaceous well MLHP-7 Appraisal well *Sapphire Driller contracted on a basis. Noble Tommy Craighead rig contract has 2 slots available post recertification (completion expected Q3 2011). 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 7

8 oil & gas Cameroon Overview

9 Cameroon Overview Relatively underexplored - an emerging oil story Rio del Rey Basin MLHP 7. Shallow offshore area. Highly prospective acreage within a proven active hydrocarbon system. Tertiary oil and gascondensate discoveries. Established portfolio of additional Tertiary prospects. Maturing exploration with transition into an appraisal/development phase. Douala Basin MLHP 5 & 6, OLHP 1 & 2. Onshore and shallow offshore areas. Highly prospective acreage. Number of onshore oil seeps. Tertiary and Cretaceous leads. Onshore early exploration phase on 2D dataset. Offshore mature prospects portfolio on 3D dataset. Multi-well drilling campaign underway - successful Sapele-1 exploration well. Cretaceous Turonian plays accessible in onshore area and shallow waters. 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 9

10 Recent Douala Basin E&P Activity Seismic Bowleven acquired ~500km 2D in OLHP-2 (Bomono) during 2010/11. Bowleven 658km² 3D acquired in Etinde (MLHP-5, 6, and 7) during Glencore acquired 2D & 3D in Matanda (2010). Noble Energy 3D acquired across Yoyo & EG blocks to the south of MLHP-5 (2010). Exploration Drilling Bowleven Sapele-1 operations complete. Perenco Mombe-1 operations complete. Perenco Ngata well, expected spud Q2/ Glencore Matanda wells planned for 2011/12. Bomono 2D Acq. Matanda (Glencore) seismic acquired Drilling anticipated Marine 3D Acq. Sapele-1 (Sept 2010) Sapele-1ST(Feb 2011) VOG Development/Appraisal Activity Bowleven Sapele-1ST operations commenced. Bowleven Sapele-2 operations commenced Noble Energy Aseng oil project sanctioned; development drilling commenced. Victoria Oil & Gas Logbaba gas field development activity underway. Sapele-2 (March 2011) Alen (Belinda 2005). 915Bcf & 94mmbbl resources*. Expected start-up end Aseng (Benita 2007). 552Bcf & 128mmbbl resource*. Estimated start-up mid Perenco Mombe-1 P&A (2010) Perenco Ngata Spud Q2/ *Gross oil and gas volumes interpolated from Noble Energy August presentation of net volumes (Block O 45%, Block I 40%). 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 10

11 Regional Geology and Play Fairways D-1r (2007), 25mmscfd, 1400bcpd from 75ft gross Miocene deep-water sands 56bbl/mmscf condensate. Sapele-1 (2010), multiple hydrocarbon columns of gas-condensate, oil and dry gas. Onshore and offshore mixed Tertiary and Cretaceous sourced oil seeps. Cretaceous rocks outcrop at surface within the Bomono Permit. (Sandstone lithologies). 50m 100m SW NE Tertiary play fairway Cretaceous play fairway 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 11

12 Tertiary Omicron Play Calibration of Sapele-1 seismic highlights fairway potential NW The Omicron Fairway (as defined by Sapele-1) Lower Omicron Shales Sapele-1 Sapele-1ST Upper Omicron SE Omicron Deep Shales The Omicron Play recognised across MLHP-5. Successful drilling by Noble on the Belinda target (downdip D-1r equivalent) resulted in a c.20km long gas-condensate field. 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 12

13 Omicron Play Fairway Mapping MLHP-6 Upper Omicron Gas Condensate MLHP-5 Souellaba Lower Omicron Gas Condensate Omicron Deep Oil Sapele-2 Sapele-1ST MLHP-5 = c.778km². Area of 3D = 577km² (74% of block). Tertiary fairways cover majority of MLHP-5. Alen 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 13

14 Sapele-1 & Sapele-1ST Appraisal of Sapele-1 Tertiary Omicron discoveries Sapele-1 Update 2 potentially significant discoveries made (Lower and Deep Omicron). Log, MDT and sample data confirm hydrocarbon columns of gas, wet gas and oil in high quality sandstone reservoirs. Initial volumetrics (appraisal drilling required and ongoing): Sapele-2 Sapele-1 Sapele-1 P90 P50 P10 Mean WGIIP bscf* STOIIP mmbbls Sapele-1ST Sapele-1ST Update Sidetrack commenced 26 th February Principal objectives to appraise and test the Deep Omicron discovery interval in Sapele-1 (2km SE of the original well). Planned TD 3682mTVDSS (4761mMD). Sapele-2 Update Sapele-2 well spudded 17th March Principal objective is to appraise the Lower and Deep Omicron fairways (5km SW of Sapele-1). Planned TD 3724mTVDSS. Volumes presented as gross figures. *includes NGLs, which comprise condensate and LPGs. 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 14

15 Cretaceous Play Sapele-1 confirms presence of oil, condensate & gas in the Cretaceous NW The Cretaceous Play (as defined by Sapele-1) Sapele-1 SE Cretaceous Amplitude Map (kick interval). Sapele-1 N Epsilon Complex Gas Condensate Oil Dry Gas Cretaceous Gas Kick Sapele-1 located to target a variety of Cretaceous seismic responses and open the Cretacous play in the offshore Douala Basin. Sapele-1 encountered good quality reservoir sands, with oil and gas shows. Significant gas kick at 4733m suggests an extensive hydrocarbon column. 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 15

16 Cretaceous Play Fairway Regional Cretaceous Discoveries to date Previous Cretaceous exploration on margins of the Douala Basin. Closest Cretaceous reservoired field to Sapele-1 is North Matanda (gas-condensate, non-producing) at c.40km. Closest Cretaceous reservoired oil shows to Sapele-1 is N Koudou (c.80km). Closest producing Cretaceous reservoired oil & gas fields to Sapele-1 are on the Kribi High c.105km to the SE. Bowleven Cretaceous Exploration 2011 Gas condensate encountered at Epsilon Complex validates Cretaceous prospectivity; extends play fairway significantly offshore. Sapele-1 (2010), multiple hydrocarbon columns reservoired in the Cretaceous stratigraphy. Gas-condensate, oil and dry gas. Oil Oil & Gas Gas & Oil shows Gas N Kapa-1 (1958) Logbaba Field (Logbaba-101 (1955)) North Matanda (North Matanda-1X (1980)) M Via (M Via-1 (1982)) N Koudou-1 Shows (1982) Sanaga Sud (SSA-1 (1979)) Kribi High fields (KA-1 (1980)) 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 16

17 MLHP-6 Initial potential on MLHP-6 revealed IF-1R (2008), oil discovery. Onshore and offshore mixed Tertiary and Cretaceous sourced oil seeps. IM-1 (Total, 1970). Isongo gas-condensate discovery. Sapele-1 (2010), multiple hydrocarbon columns of gas-condensate, volatile oil, oil and dry gas. IE-3 (2010), multiple hydrocarbon columns of gas-condensate and oil. Sapele-1ST (March 2011), to appraise Sapele-1 discoveries N S MLHP-6. Migration focus for hydrocarbons 5km V.E. 7:1 500m 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 17

18 Bomono Overview Bomono Bomono Geochemical Anomaly Mapping 100% Bowleven. Comprising two blocks covering an area of 2,328km². 5 year first term, expiring December km 2D acquired in Q dry season. Further 215km 2D acquired by end January Existing 2D Commitments 500km 2D seismic data (commitment met). 1well(drilling anticipated in 2012). Line acquisition 2010 Asset Overview Highly prospective acreage within a proven active hydrocarbon system. Unique situation to access the prolific West African Turonian play onshore in a combination of structural and stratigraphic traps. Technical evaluation ongoing with initial evaluation highlighting multiple prospects with individual sizes ranging from 10 to 250mmbbls Mean STOIIP. 500km 2D seismic processing ongoing; Phase 1 completed Q Up to 2 wells planned for H km Bomono Activity Douala Log.105 (VOG) March 2010 test rates 55mmscfd and 20bbl/mmscf Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2D Seismic processing and ongoing interpretation Drilling Preparation Exploration Drilling 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 18

19 oil & gas Resources to Reserves Cameroon Etinde

20 Etinde Resource (Mean Unrisked Gross Volumes In Place) Resources to Reserves MHLP-7 Mean Unrisked Resource (IE & IF Only) Dry GIIP (bcf) Wet GIIP* (bcf) NGL (mmbbl) STOIIP (mmbbl) MLHP 7 Isongo E Field* Isongo F Discovery 225 Total Discovered Resource MLHP 6 MLHP-5 Mean Unrisked Discovered Resource MLHP 5 Dry GIIP (bcf) Wet GIIP* (bcf) STOIIP (mmbbl) Sapele-1 Discovery D-1R Discovery 72 Total Discovered Resource Updates are anticipated as planned appraisal activity is completed. MLHP-5 resource based on initial Sapele-1 volumes. A significant contingent resource upside remains for Etinde and Bomono. Volumes presented as gross figures. *includes NGLs, which comprise condensate and LPGs. 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 20

21 MLHP 7 Appraisal Plan Update Resources to Reserves IE Activity IE-3 appraisal drilled mid July 2010 encountered 7 hydrocarbon bearing zones; tested (5 zones) August 2010 with a cumulative maximum flow rate of 22,909 boepd*. High quality gas-condensate (CGR 262 bbl/mmscf) and oil (36 to 43 API) encountered on IE-3 test; discovery of oil highlights additional potential of the IE Field area and acreage. Initial Post IE-3 Reservoir Modelling IE-3 ID-1 IE-2z IE-1 IE static reservoir model built; dynamic model in progress. IF Activity IF-1R 3D marine seismic has been acquired over IF field (IF Multi- Azimuthal 3D 131km²) to support appraisal and development activities; processing complete with results received Q Drilling planning will consider the new 3D seismic data interpretation. Development 3D (4C OBC) being considered. *Measured flow rates per interval ranged from 845 to 11,778 boepd with a cumulative maximum rate of 14,576 bpd of liquids and >50 mmscfd of gas (total 22,909 boepd). 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 21

22 Concept: Combined Phased IE & IF FPSO Synergised Development IE Minimum Facilities Platform FPSO Spread Moored Flexible Multiphase Production Flowlines IF Dynamic Flexible Production Riser and Umbilical Riser Base Shuttle Tanker Limbe Concept Assumptions (gross) Total Liquids Recovery Total Liquids Production Capex >100 mmbbls >40 mbpd $ million FPSO day rate ~$ ,000 Total Opex p.a. $50-90 million Tarpon type Wellhead structure Potential synergy with MLHP-5. Concept optimisation post IE-3 appraisal well. Single FPSO for both IE and IF fields. Potential phased development. Cost reductions achieved through development synergies. 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 22

23 oil & gas Asset Overview Gabon - Epaemeno

24 Epaemeno Overview Licence Summary 50% Bowleven, 50% Addax (operator). Second exploration term expiry February Dentale Basin Dentale Prospects 1 well with 50% relinquishment at the end of the second term. Optional third exploration term of three years. Omko-1 (20MMbbl) Rembo Kotto (60MMbbl) Technical Overview Sub-salt fields and discoveries to the east and south of the block. Technical evaluation and prospect inventory complete and highlights a number of significant prospects on the margins of the Dentale Sub-basin. Prospect volumetric range 10 to 350mmbbls mean STOIIP consistent with field sizes in the region. Operator planning for drilling early Assewe (18MMbbl) Koula (75MMbbl) Onal (180MMbbl) Topo Graben Tsiengui (145MMbbl) Obangue (55MMbbl) 2P STOIIP source: IHS Energy Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Epaemeno Activity Technical preparation ahead of 2011 dry season. Site Prep EPA Well 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 24

25 oil & gas Financial Overview

26 Interim Results Summary six months to 31 December 2010 Loss of $15.7 million in period (H1 2009: profit of $1.0million). Foreign exchange loss of $8.3 million (H1 2009: foreign exchange gain of $7.7 million); due to foreign exchange movements on intra-group funding under IFRS. Net assets of $515 million at 31 December Majority of spend on Etinde in period was covered by the $100m Vitol carry. $16 million cash invested in oil and gas activities. On 26 November 2010, the Company issued 22 million ordinary shares at a price of 3.27 per share with net proceeds of $112 million. Net cash resources of $189 million at 31 December th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 26

27 Funding Overview Cash $189 million at 31 December Vitol option over MLHP-7, for $50 million carry (gross). Farm-out opportunities when appropriate. Moving from resources to reserves; access to debt finance. Proceeds pending from EOV disposal (~$35m). Significant financing flexibility. 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 27

28 Principal 2011 Work Programme Expenditure Cash Resources Cash resources of approx $175m following Sapele-1. Pending proceeds from EOV circa $35m. Total cash resources of $210m indicative Etinde drilling costs* Tertiary side track: $20m - $22m; net cost ($15m - $17m). Tertiary well: $31m - $34m; net cost ($23m - $26m). Cretaceous well: $43m - $46m; net cost ($32m - $35m). Overall costs dependent on specific well programme. Funded for current drilling programme *Well costs inclusive of drilling costs, drilling team, site surveys and well insurance, but exclude testing. 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 28

29 oil & gas Closing Remarks

30 Closing Remarks Objectives Further test exploration potential of Douala Basin, Cameroon. Move discovered hydrocarbons from resources to reserves Outlook Completion of Sapele-1ST and Sapele-2 wells. Further exploration/appraisal wells targeting Douala Basin prospectivity (Tertiary and Cretaceous). Identification of leads and prospects on MLHP-6 and Bomono post recent seismic (2012 drilling). Further appraisal activity on block MLHP-7. Forward programme will evolve as drilling activity progresses. 28 th March 2011 INTERIM RESULTS PRESENTATION 30

31 oil & gas Principal Contact: Kerry Crawford Tel: Kevin Hart Tel: John Brown Tel: Bowleven Plc. 1 North St Andrew Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 1HX, United Kingdom.