VAALCO Enters Into Crude Oil Derivative Contracts
VAALCO Energy (NYSE: EGY) announced crude oil commodity swap agreements for 709,262 barrels at a Dated Brent price of $53.10 per barrel, covering February 2021 to January 2022. This hedging strategy aims to secure cash flow to fund its drilling program for 2021/2022. CEO Cary Bounds noted recent rises in oil prices could enhance free cash flow margins. The company anticipates reviewing its hedging positions after acquiring Sasol's interest in the Etame field, expected in February.
- Secured cash flow through hedging of 709,262 barrels at $53.10 per barrel.
- Recent rise in oil prices expected to enhance free cash flow margins.
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HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“VAALCO” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into crude oil commodity swap agreements for a total of 709,262 barrels at a Dated Brent weighted average price of
The Company is hedging a portion of its production volumes, excluding volumes attributable to acquiring Sasol’s interest in the Etame field, to protect cash flows which will be used to fund the 2021/2022 drilling program. The Company will review its hedging positions following the closing of the Sasol acquisition which it expects will occur in February.
Cary Bounds, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased with the recent rise in crude oil prices that should further increase our free cash flow margins. We thought it prudent to hedge a portion of our production to underpin our cash flow to support the upcoming 2021/2022 drilling program. We will consider hedging additional volumes after we close on the acquisition of Sasol’s interest in the Etame field.”
About VAALCO
VAALCO, founded in 1985, is a Houston, USA based, independent energy company with production, development and exploration assets in the West African region. For additional information, please visit www.vaalco.com.
The Company is an established operator within the region, holding a
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