Kolibri Global Energy Inc. Announces Alicia Renee Well Pad Still Producing Over 2,800 BOEPD

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Kolibri Global Energy reports strong production results from three wells in its Tishomingo field, Oklahoma. The Alicia Renee wells showed impressive 30-day flow rates: Alicia 3H at 1,062 BOEPD (711 BOPD), Alicia 4H at 883 BOEPD (593 BOPD), and Alicia 5H at 706 BOEPD (474 BOPD). Current production levels are even higher at 1,080, 980, and 800 BOEPD respectively.

The wells, in which Kolibri owns 100% working interest, were drilled with 1.5-mile lateral length at 6-well per section spacing. The average cost per well is estimated below US$6.3 million, including future tubing installation costs planned for next year. These wells complement existing production of 3,032 BOEPD from Q3 2024, promising significant cash flow increases for Q4 and into 2025.

Positive

• Strong initial 30-day production rates from three new wells
• Current production rates higher than initial 30-day averages
• 100% working interest ownership in the wells
• Lower than expected costs at US$6.3 million per well
• Expected significant cash flow increase in Q4 2024 and 2025

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• None.

Insights

Energy Industry Analyst

The latest production update from Kolibri's Tishomingo field demonstrates exceptional well performance and cost efficiency. The three Alicia Renee wells are collectively producing over 2,800 BOEPD, with individual wells showing strong initial 30-day flow rates ranging from 706 to 1,062 BOEPD. Most notably, the wells' estimated completion costs of $6.3 million per well are highly competitive, particularly for 1.5-mile lateral wells.

The wells' ability to flow up casing without requiring immediate tubing installation indicates strong reservoir pressure and potential for sustained production. With the company's existing 3,032 BOEPD baseline production, these new wells represent a significant production boost of approximately 92%. The 6-well per section spacing pattern suggests optimal well density for resource recovery while maintaining strong individual well performance. The 100% working interest ownership means Kolibri captures all economic benefits from these wells, positioning them for substantial cash flow growth in Q4 2024 and into 2025.

Financial Analyst

This operational update signals strong financial implications for Kolibri. With current commodity prices, these wells should achieve rapid payback periods given their robust initial production rates and relatively modest $6.3 million completion costs. The delayed tubing installation requirement until 2025 provides immediate capital efficiency benefits by deferring some completion costs while maintaining strong production.

The combined production increase of over 2,800 BOEPD from these wells, predominantly oil-weighted, will significantly boost cash flow generation. Based on the company's $156.4 million market cap, these results could drive material value creation through accelerated field development. The high working interest position and efficient well spacing strategy optimize capital allocation while maximizing returns on invested capital.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (the “Company” or “Kolibri”) (TSX: KEI, NASDAQ: KGEI) is pleased to provide a further update on its latest wells in its Tishomingo field in Oklahoma.

Thirty-day Flow Rates

The initial thirty-day average production rate for the Alicia Renee 2-11-3H (“Alicia 3H”) was 1,062 Barrels of oil equivalent per day (“BOEPD“) (711 barrels of oil per day (“BOPD”)), the Alicia Renee, 2-11-4H (“Alicia 4H”) averaged 883 BOEPD (593 BOPD) and the Alicia Renee 2-11-5H (“Alicia 5H”) well averaged 706 BOEPD (474 BOPD). Current production is about 1,080 BOEPD, 980 BOEPD, and 800 BOEPD, for the Alicia 3H, Alicia 4H and Alicia 5H, respectively.

Kolibri owns a 100% working interest in the wells, which were drilled at a 6-well per section spacing pattern with a lateral length of 1.5 miles. The average cost for the facilities, drilling, and completing these wells is estimated to be less than US$6.3 million per well. These costs include the estimated future cost of installing the tubing and other associated completion equipment into the wells. These estimated future costs are not expected to be incurred until next year, as the wells are still flowing up casing and do not appear to need the tubing installed until then.

Wolf Regener, President and CEO, commented, “We are extremely pleased with how strong these longer lateral Caney wells are performing so far, with all of them still flowing up casing. Also, the expected all-in costs of less than US$6.3 million per well, combined with the great production results so far, indicate the wells to likely be more economic than we had forecast. Assuming the wells continue to perform as we anticipate, it should lead to demonstrating the higher rates of return and efficiencies that we were hoping for. Even with the expected natural declines from the wells, adding these three wells to our existing production, which was 3,032 BOEPD in the quarter ended September 30, 2024, we expect our cash flow to be significantly increased in the fourth quarter and into 2025.”

About Kolibri Global Energy Inc.

Kolibri Global Energy Inc. is a North American energy company focused on finding and exploiting energy projects in oil and gas. Through various subsidiaries, the Company owns and operates energy properties in the United States. The Company continues to utilize its technical and operational expertise to identify and acquire additional projects in oil and gas. The Company's shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the stock symbol KEI and on the NASDAQ under the stock symbol KGEI.

Cautionary Statements

In this news release and the Company’s other public disclosure: The references to barrels of oil equivalent ("Boes") reflect natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil. Boes may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A Boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf:1 Bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value. Possible reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves. There is a 10% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the sum of proved plus probable plus possible reserves.

Readers should be aware that references to initial production rates and other short-term production rates are preliminary in nature and are not necessarily indicative of long-term performance or of ultimate recovery. Readers are referred to the full description of the results of the Company's December 31, 2023 independent reserves evaluation and other oil and gas information contained in its Amended and Restated Form 51-101F1 Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information for the year ended December 31, 2023, which the Company filed on SEDAR on March 25, 2024.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute "forward-looking information" as such term is used in applicable Canadian securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of United States securities laws (collectively, “forward looking information”), including statements regarding the timing of and expected results from planned wells development, wells performing as anticipated, including anticipated increases in production, cash flow, higher rates of return and efficiencies and statements regarding the estimated average cost for the facilities, drilling and completing the Alicia 3H, Alicia 4H and Alicia 5H wells. Forward-looking information is based on plans and estimates of management and interpretations of data by the Company's technical team at the date the data is provided and is subject to several factors and assumptions of management, including that indications of early results are reasonably accurate predictors of the prospectiveness of the shale intervals, that required regulatory approvals will be available when required, that no unforeseen delays, unexpected geological or other effects, including flooding and extended interruptions due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions, equipment failures, permitting delays or labor or contract disputes are encountered, that the necessary labor and equipment will be obtained, that the development plans of the Company and its co-venturers will not change, that the offset operator’s operations will proceed as expected by management, that the demand for oil and gas will be sustained, that the price of oil will be sustained or increase, that the gathering system issues will be resolved, that the Company will continue to be able to access sufficient capital through cash flow, debt, financings, farm-ins or other participation arrangements to maintain its projects, and that global economic conditions will not deteriorate in a manner that has an adverse impact on the Company's business, its ability to advance its business strategy and the industry as a whole. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause plans, estimates and actual results to vary materially from those projected in such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause the forward-looking information in this news release to change or to be inaccurate include, but are not limited to, the risk that any of the assumptions on which such forward looking information is based vary or prove to be invalid, including that the Company or its subsidiaries is not able for any reason to obtain and provide the information necessary to secure required approvals or that required regulatory approvals are otherwise not available when required, that unexpected geological results are encountered, that equipment failures, permitting delays, labor or contract disputes or shortages of equipment, labor or materials are encountered, the risks associated with the oil and gas industry (e.g. operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration and development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks, including flooding and extended interruptions due to inclement or hazardous weather conditions), the risk of commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, that the offset operator’s operations have unexpected adverse effects on the Company’s operations, that completion techniques require further optimization, that production rates do not match the Company’s assumptions, that very low or no production rates are achieved, that the gathering system operator doesn’t get the issues resolved, that the price of oil will decline, that the Company is unable to access required capital, that occurrences such as those that are assumed will not occur, do in fact occur, and those conditions that are assumed will continue or improve, do not continue or improve, and the other risks and uncertainties applicable to exploration and development activities and the Company's business as set forth in the Company's management discussion and analysis and its annual information form, both of which are available for viewing under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com, any of which could result in delays, cessation in planned work or loss of one or more leases and have an adverse effect on the Company and its financial condition. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law.

Caution Regarding Future-Oriented Financial Information and Financial Outlook

This news release may contain information deemed to be “future-oriented financial information” or a “financial outlook” (collectively, “FOFI”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The FOFI has been prepared by management to provide an outlook of the Company’s activities and results and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The FOFI has been prepared based on a number of assumptions including the assumptions discussed above under “Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information”. The actual results of operations of the Company and the resulting financial results may vary from the amounts set forth herein, and such variations may be material. The Company and management believe that the FOFI has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management’s best estimates and judgments. FOFI contained in this news release was made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any intention or obligations to update or revise any FOFI contained in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required pursuant to applicable law.

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For further information, contact:

Wolf E. Regener +1 (805) 484-3613

Email: wregener@kolibrienergy.com

Website: www.kolibrienergy.com

Source: Kolibri Global Energy Inc.

FAQ

What are the 30-day production rates for Kolibri's (KGEI) Alicia Renee wells?

The 30-day production rates are: Alicia 3H at 1,062 BOEPD (711 BOPD), Alicia 4H at 883 BOEPD (593 BOPD), and Alicia 5H at 706 BOEPD (474 BOPD).

What is the current production rate of Kolibri's (KGEI) Alicia Renee wells?

Current production rates are 1,080 BOEPD for Alicia 3H, 980 BOEPD for Alicia 4H, and 800 BOEPD for Alicia 5H.

What is the estimated cost per well for Kolibri's (KGEI) Alicia Renee wells?

The estimated average cost per well is less than US$6.3 million, including facilities, drilling, completing, and future tubing installation costs.

What was Kolibri's (KGEI) total production for Q3 2024?

Kolibri's existing production was 3,032 BOEPD in the quarter ended September 30, 2024.