Vermilion Energy Inc. Provides Operational Update
Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) has provided an operational update on key projects. In Germany, their first deep gas exploration well tested at 17 mmcf/d of natural gas, with tie-in operations progressing for production in H1 2025. A second exploration well is being drilled, with a farmdown agreement reducing their working interest to 30%. A third well is planned for Q4 2024.
In Croatia, production on the SA-10 block now exceeds 2,000 boe/d, while the SA-7 block's third well tested at 5.6 mmcf/d. In Canada, five Mica Montney wells achieved an average IP30 rate of over 1,000 boe/d per well. The company remains on track for Q3 2024 production of 83,000 to 85,000 boe/d and full-year guidance of 83,000 to 86,000 boe/d.
Vermilion has repurchased 7.5 million shares year-to-date and reaffirmed its quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share.
Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) ha fornito un aggiornamento operativo sui progetti chiave. In Germania, il loro primo pozzo di esplorazione profonda per gas ha registrato una produzione di 17 mmcf/d di gas naturale, con le operazioni di collegamento che progrediscono per la produzione nel primo semestre del 2025. Un secondo pozzo di esplorazione è in fase di perforazione, con un accordo di cessione che riduce il loro interesse operativo al 30%. Un terzo pozzo è pianificato per il quarto trimestre del 2024.
In Croazia, la produzione nel blocco SA-10 supera ora le 2.000 boe/d, mentre il terzo pozzo del blocco SA-7 ha testato a 5,6 mmcf/d. In Canada, cinque pozzi Mica Montney hanno raggiunto un tasso medio IP30 di oltre 1.000 boe/d per pozzo. L'azienda rimane sulla buona strada per una produzione nel terzo trimestre del 2024 tra 83.000 e 85.000 boe/d e una previsione annuale di 83.000 a 86.000 boe/d.
Vermilion ha riacquistato 7,5 milioni di azioni dall'inizio dell'anno e ha confermato il suo dividendo trimestrale di $0,12 per azione.
Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) ha proporcionado una actualización operativa sobre proyectos clave. En Alemania, su primer pozo de exploración de gas profundo probó 17 mmcf/d de gas natural, con las operaciones de conexión avanzando para la producción en la primera mitad de 2025. Se está perforando un segundo pozo de exploración, con un acuerdo de venta que reduce su interés operativo al 30%. Se planea un tercer pozo para el cuarto trimestre de 2024.
En Croacia, la producción en el bloque SA-10 ahora supera los 2,000 boe/d, mientras que el tercer pozo del bloque SA-7 probó 5.6 mmcf/d. En Canadá, cinco pozos Mica Montney lograron una tasa promedio IP30 de más de 1,000 boe/d por pozo. La empresa se mantiene en camino para una producción en el tercer trimestre de 2024 de 83,000 a 85,000 boe/d y una guía anual de 83,000 a 86,000 boe/d.
Vermilion ha recomprado 7.5 millones de acciones hasta la fecha y ha reafirmado su dividendo trimestral de $0.12 por acción.
버밀리온 에너지 Inc. (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET)는 주요 프로젝트에 대한 운영 업데이트를 제공했습니다. 독일에서 그들의 첫 번째 심층가스 탐사 우물은 17 mmcf/d의 자연가스를 시험했으며, 2025년 상반기 생산을 위한 연결 작업이 진행 중입니다. 두 번째 탐사 우물이 현재 시추되고 있으며, 농어업 계약이 그들의 작업 지분을 30%로 줄이고 있습니다. 세 번째 우물은 2024년 4분기에 계획되어 있습니다.
크로아티아에서는 SA-10 블록의 생산량이 이제 2,000 boe/d를 초과하며, SA-7 블록의 세 번째 우물은 5.6 mmcf/d에서 시험을 받았습니다. 캐나다에서는 다섯 개의 미카 몬트니 우물이 우물당 평균 IP30 비율이 1,000 boe/d를 초과했습니다. 회사는 2024년 3분기 생산이 83,000에서 85,000 boe/d이고 연간 가이던스가 83,000에서 86,000 boe/d가 될 것으로 기대하고 있습니다.
버밀리온은 올해 7.5백만 주를 재매입했으며, 주당 $0.12의 분기 배당금을 재확인했습니다.
Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) a fourni une mise à jour opérationnelle sur ses projets clés. En Allemagne, leur premier puits d'exploration de gaz en profondeur a été testé à 17 mmcf/d de gaz naturel, avec des opérations de raccordement en cours pour une production au premier semestre 2025. Un deuxième puits d'exploration est en cours de forage, avec un accord de réduction de leur intérêt de travail à 30%. Un troisième puits est prévu pour le quatrième trimestre 2024.
En Croatie, la production dans le bloc SA-10 dépasse désormais 2.000 boe/d, tandis que le troisième puits du bloc SA-7 a été testé à 5,6 mmcf/d. Au Canada, cinq puits Mica Montney ont atteint un taux moyen IP30 de plus de 1.000 boe/d par puits. L'entreprise reste sur la bonne voie pour une production de 83.000 à 85.000 boe/d au troisième trimestre 2024 et une prévision annuelle de 83.000 à 86.000 boe/d.
Vermilion a racheté 7,5 millions d'actions depuis le début de l'année et a réaffirmé son dividende trimestriel de 0,12 $ par action.
Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) hat ein operatives Update zu wichtigen Projekten bereitgestellt. In Deutschland hat ihr erster Tiefgas-Explorationsbohrung 17 mmcf/d Erdgas getestet, während die Anschlussarbeiten für eine Produktion im ersten Halbjahr 2025 voranschreiten. Ein zweites Explorationsbohrloch wird derzeit gebohrt, und eine Farmdown-Vereinbarung reduziert ihr Arbeitsinteresse auf 30%. Ein drittes Bohrloch ist für das vierte Quartal 2024 geplant.
In Kroatien übersteigt die Produktion im Block SA-10 nun 2.000 boe/d, während das dritte Bohrloch im Block SA-7 mit 5,6 mmcf/d getestet wurde. In Kanada haben fünf Mica Montney Bohrlöcher eine durchschnittliche IP30-Rate von über 1.000 boe/d pro Bohrloch erreicht. Das Unternehmen ist auf Kurs, im dritten Quartal 2024 eine Produktion von 83.000 bis 85.000 boe/d und eine Jahresprognose von 83.000 bis 86.000 boe/d zu erreichen.
Vermilion hat bis heute 7,5 Millionen Aktien zurückgekauft und seine vierteljährliche Dividende von 0,12 $ pro Aktie erneut bestätigt.
- Successful testing of first deep gas exploration well in Germany at 17 mmcf/d
- Increased production in Croatia's SA-10 block to over 2,000 boe/d
- Five Mica Montney wells in Canada achieved average IP30 rate of over 1,000 boe/d per well
- On track to meet Q3 2024 and full-year production guidance
- Repurchased 7.5 million shares year-to-date, reducing share count by 4.6%
- Reaffirmed quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share
- Farmdown agreement in Germany reduces working interest in second exploration well from 60% to 30%
- Deferred 2024 drilling program in France to 2025
Insights
Vermilion Energy's operational update reveals significant progress in its European natural gas operations, particularly in Germany and Croatia. The successful testing of the first deep gas exploration well in Germany, with a flow rate of
The acceleration of a third deep gas exploration well in Germany, despite farming down interests in the second well, demonstrates confidence in the region's potential. In Croatia, production exceeding 2,000 boe/d from the SA-10 block and positive test results from the SA-7 block further strengthen Vermilion's European gas portfolio.
With European natural gas prices at
Vermilion's operational update highlights its strategic focus on high-margin assets. The company's European natural gas production, comprising
The company's capital allocation strategy appears balanced, with continued investment in growth projects while maintaining shareholder returns. The repurchase of 1.4 million shares in August, bringing the year-to-date total to 7.5 million (
Vermilion's ability to reduce costs in its Canadian Montney operations, with per-well costs approaching the
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Following the success of our first deep gas exploration well, we began drilling our second deep German exploration well in August 2024, a process that will continue through the fourth quarter. Recently, we signed an agreement with a third-party to farm down half of our working interest in this well to
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We continue to be active under our NCIB program having repurchased 1.4 million shares during the month of August 2024. This increases our year-to-date total share buybacks to 7.5 million shares, representing a net share count reduction of
We plan to release our Q3 2024 results on November 6, 2024, after the close of North American markets.
- Osterheide Z2-2 well (
100% working interest) is currently being tested. Flow rates, during the initial clean-up phase, of up to approx. 490,000 m3(Vn)/d with a flowing wellhead pressure of 4,625 psi on an adjustable choke were achieved. These initial flow results translate into an AOF of 986,000 m3(Vn)/d. The completion fluid was recovered during the clean-up flow period. The zone being tested is the Rotliegend Wustrow formation which was encountered at 5,757m MD and a 42.0 m gas column was logged with 13.8 m of net reservoir and average effective porosity of8.3% . Test results are not necessarily indicative of long-term performance or ultimate recovery. - Gojlo-1 Jug well (
60% working interest) tested at rate of 5.6 mmcf/d and flowing wellhead pressure of 692 psi during a well cleanup on a 0.5938'' diameter choke. The well was shut-in and then flow tested for 24 hours on 3 choke sizes (0.25", 0.3125", 0.375") to obtain necessary reservoir data and to minimize flaring. Gojlo-1Jug well tested 8.5 hours at an average rate of 2.9 mmcf/d with a flowing wellhead pressure of 861 psi on a 0.375'' diameter choke. Load fluid was recovered, and no formation water was produced during the test. A final shut-in wellhead pressure of 1009 psi and bottom hole pressure of 1070 psi were recorded following the well test. The tested zone was the Mramor Brdo formation which was encountered at 885mMD and a 17.6m gas column was logged in the well to the base of the reservoir with 15.6m of net reservoir and an average porosity of31% . Test results are not necessarily indicative of long-term performance or ultimate recovery. - 2024 operating netback based on Company estimates using September 3, 2024, strip pricing: Brent
US /bbl; WTI$80.84 US /bbl; LSB = WTI less$75.55 US /bbl; TTF$6.31 /mmbtu; NBP$14.56 /mmbtu; AECO$14.22 /mcf; CAD/$1.52 USD 1.35 ; CAD/EUR 1.47 and CAD/AUD 0.89. Operating netback is a non-GAAP financial measure comparable to net earnings and is comprised of sales less royalties, operating expense, transportation costs, PRRT, and realized hedging gains and losses presented on a per unit basis. Management assesses operating netback as a measure of the profitability and efficiency of our field operations. Operating netback per boe is not a standardized financial measure under IFRS and, therefore may not be comparable with the calculation of similar financial measures disclosed by other entities. - Initial 30-day production ("IP30") for the Company's most recent five (5.0 net) wells drilled on our
British Columbia lands averaged 1,000 boe/d per well. IP30 consisted of44% light and medium crude oil,8% NGLs, and48% shale gas, using a conversion of six mcf of gas to one barrel of oil, based on field level estimates for the first 30 full days of production following the tie-in of the well. Production rates presented are for a limited timeframe only and may not be indicative of future performance or the ultimate recovery for a given well or pad. - Excess free cash flow ("EFCF") is comprised of free cash flow ("FCF") less asset retirement obligations settled and capital lease payments, which are ongoing costs associated with running our business, and more accurately reflects the free cash available to return to shareholders. EFCF payout % reflects shareholder returns as a percentage of EFCF.
About Vermilion
Vermilion is an international energy producer that seeks to create value through the acquisition, exploration, development and optimization of producing assets in
Vermilion's priorities are health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the public and those who work with us, and the protection of our natural surroundings. We have been recognized by leading ESG rating agencies for our transparency on and management of key environmental, social and governance issues. In addition, we emphasize strategic community investment in each of our operating areas.
Vermilion trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VET.
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This document contains metrics commonly used in the oil and gas industry. These oil and gas metrics do not have any standardized meaning or standard methods of calculation and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies where similar terminology is used and should therefore not be used to make comparisons. Natural gas volumes have been converted on the basis of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil equivalent. Barrels of oil equivalent (boe) may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet to one barrel of oil is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.
Financial data contained within this document are reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated.
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