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Tlou Energy Ltd
27 April 2022
27 April 2022
Tlou Energy Limited
("Tlou" or "the Company")
Operational Report - Quarter ended 31 March 2022
Highlights
Ø Transmission line construction contractors and owners'
engineers engaged
Ø Lesedi 3 production well successfully brought back online and
producing gas
Ø Generation licence granted for the 10MW Lesedi Gas-to-Power
project
Ø US$ 5m received from long-term supporter Botswana Public
Officers Pension Fund
Ø Strong cash position of A$ 8.67m (unaudited) at the end of the
quarter
Projects
The Company has three project areas in Botswana as outlined
below. Tlou has 100% ownership of all projects.
-- 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
Lesedi is currently Tlou's main project. The Lesedi licenses
cover an area of approximately 3,800 Km(2) and consists of four
Prospecting Licences (PL) and a Production Licence. The Lesedi
Power project, a 10MW power generation facility, is the first
planned development by the Company and is located in the Production
Licence area (800 km(2) ).
Electricity generated at the Lesedi 10MW gas fired power
facility will be sold under a Power Purchase Agreement with
Botswana Power Corporation, the national power utility in Botswana.
Once in full production, 10MW of generation will provide annual
revenue of approximately US$ 10m.
Transmission Line Construction
To connect to the national power grid, a 100 Km transmission
line needs to be built to connect Lesedi to the existing grid.
During the quarter the transmission line construction contractor
and owners' engineer were engaged, and work has commenced on the
project. The timeline for completion is approximately 15 months.
All going to plan the Company is looking at selling first power
into the grid in 2023. The Company is also upgrading its operations
camp including construction of vehicle workshops, inventory storage
facilities, office, and accommodation units.
Funding
Funding towards the construction of the transmission line and
associated infrastructure was received during the quarter from
Botswana Public Officers Pensions Fund, a long-term supporter of
the Company and Tlou's largest shareholder.
Gas production
Tlou's two production wells at Lesedi, Lesedi 3 and Lesedi 4
have been producing gas for a prolonged period. The Lesedi 3
production well was brought back online in January, having been
shut-in during the covid pandemic, and started to produce gas much
more quickly than expected which was a very encouraging
development. The Lesedi 4 well has recently has a successful
workover completed, aimed at further improving gas production
rates.
Prior to the workover average daily production was approximately
56 Mcf (10 BOE). These wells are dewatering in isolation and gas
flow rates are expected to continue to increase, potentially
significantly, when part of a full field development. The Company
plans further production and exploration drilling in due course
aimed at expanding gas production and to increase gas reserves
further. Tlou's current 2P gas reserves stand at approximately 41
billion cubic feet (7.2m BOE).
10MW Generation Licence
The Company received a 10MW Electricity Generation Licence from
the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA). The licence has a
term of 15 years and is for the generation of 10MW of power at the
Lesedi project for sale to Botswana Power Corporation.
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, clean 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
black or graphite are predicted to expand considerably over the
short and medium term. SM considers that their process meets the
definition of green hydrogen production via their plasma torch gas
pyrolysis design.
SM are planning an IPO in Australia with a proposed listing date
of 1 June 2022. Further details including their prospectus is
available at www.synergenmet.com
The status of the Lesedi licences is as follows:
Licence Expiry Status
Production Licence 2017/18L August 2042 Current
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PL 001/2004 September 2023 Current
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PL 003/2004 September 2023 Current
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PL 035/2000 September 2022 Current
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PL 037/2000 September 2022 Current
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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 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
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PL 238/2014 September 2023 Current
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PL 239/2014 September 2023 Current
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PL 240/2014 September 2023 Current
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PL 241/2014 September 2023 Current
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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. A renewal
application for the Boomslang licence was submitted in December
2021.
The status of the Boomslang licence is as follows:
Licence Expiry Status
PL 011/2019 March 2022 Awaiting renewal confirmation
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Cash Position
At the end of the quarter the Company had A$8.67m cash on hand
(unaudited). The aggregate value of payments to related parties and
their associates of A$144k 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.
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
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Solomon Rowland, General Manager
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Grant Thornton (Nominated Adviser) +44 (0)20 7383 5100
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Harrison Clarke, Colin Aaronson, Ciara Donnelly
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Arden Partners (UK Broker) +44 (0) 20 7614 5900
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Simon Johnson, Antonio Bossi
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Public Relations
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Ashley Seller +61 418 556 875
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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 our ability to drill cost effectively for gas, our
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
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Tlou Energy Limited
ABN Quarter ended ("current quarter")
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79 136 739 967 31 March 2022
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Consolidated statement of cash Current quarter Year to date
flows (9 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
(c) production
(d) staff costs (212) (579)
(e) administration and corporate
costs (502) (1,185)
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
Other (provide details if
1.8 material) 71 93
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Net cash from / (used in)
1.9 operating activities (643) (1,671)
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2. Cash flows from investing
activities
2.1 Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment (207) (258)
(d) exploration & evaluation (1,164) (2,122)
(e) investments
(f) other non-current assets (673) (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)
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Net cash from / (used in)
2.6 investing activities (2,044) (3,053)
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3. Cash flows from financing
activities
3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity
securities (excluding convertible
debt securities)
Proceeds from issue of convertible
3.2 debt securities 6,884 6,884
3.3 Proceeds from exercise of
options
Transaction costs related
to issues of equity securities
3.4 or convertible debt securities (168) (168)
3.5 Proceeds from borrowings
3.6 Repayment of borrowings
3.7 Transaction costs related
to loans and borrowings
3.8 Dividends paid
Other (provide details if
3.9 material) (5) (16)
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Net cash from / (used in)
3.10 financing activities (6,711) (6,700)
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4. Net increase / (decrease)
in cash and cash equivalents
for the period
Cash and cash equivalents
4.1 at beginning of period 4,286 6,385
Net cash from / (used in)
operating activities (item
4.2 1.9 above) (643) (1,671)
Net cash from / (used in)
investing activities (item
4.3 2.6 above) (2,044) (3,053)
Net cash from / (used in)
financing activities (item
4.4 3.10 above) 6,711 6,700
Effect of movement in exchange
4.5 rates on cash held 361 310
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Cash and cash equivalents
4.6 at end of period 8,671 8,671
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5. Reconciliation of cash and Current quarter Previous quarter
cash equivalents $A'000 $A'000
at the end of the quarter
(as shown in the consolidated
statement of cash flows) to
the related items in the accounts
5.1 Bank balances 8,671 4,286
5.2 Call deposits
5.3 Bank overdrafts
5.4 Other (provide details)
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Cash and cash equivalents
at end of quarter (should
5.5 equal item 4.6 above) 8,671 4,286
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6. Payments to related parties of the entity Current quarter
and their associates $A'000
Aggregate amount of payments to related
parties and their associates included in
6.1 item 1 144
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6.2 Aggregate amount of payments to related
parties and their associates included in
item 2
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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 drawn
Note: the term "facility' amount at quarter at quarter end
includes all forms of financing end $A'000
arrangements available to $A'000
the entity. Add notes as necessary
for an understanding of the
sources of finance available
to the entity.
7.1 Loan facilities
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7.2 Credit standby arrangements
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7.3 Other (please specify)
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7.4 Total financing facilities
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7.5 Unused financing facilities available at
quarter end
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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.
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8. Estimated cash available for future operating $A'000
activities
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities
8.1 (item 1.9) 643
8.2 (Payments for exploration & evaluation classified 1,164
as investing activities) (item 2.1(d))
8.3 Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 1,807
8.2)
8.4 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end 8,671
(item 4.6)
8.5 Unused finance facilities available at quarter -
end (item 7.5)
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8.6 Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8,671
8.5)
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Estimated quarters of funding available
8.7 (item 8.6 divided by item 8.3) 5
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Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings
(ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as
"N/A". Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters
of funding available must be included in item 8.7.
8.8 If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers
to the following questions:
8.8.1 Does the entity expect that it will continue to
have the current level of net operating cash flows for
the time being and, if not, why not?
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Answer:
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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 steps and how likely does it
believe that they will be successful?
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Answer:
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8.8.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its
operations and to meet its business objectives and, if
so, on what basis?
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Answer:
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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.
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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: .....27/04/2022...............................................................
Authorised by: ....By the
Board.............................................................
(Name of body or officer authorising release - see note 4)
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