2 May 2024
Reabold
Resources plc
("Reabold" or the "Company")
Heads of Agreement Signed
between Gunvor and LNEnergy
Reabold Resources plc, the investing
company focussed on developing strategic gas projects for European
energy security, is pleased to announce the execution of a
non-binding Heads of Agreement ("HoA") between Gunvor International B.V.
("Gunvor")
and LNEnergy Limited ("LNEnergy") for the purchase of
liquefied natural gas ("LNG") by Gunvor from LNEnergy from the
Colle Santo gas field, located onshore Italy. LNEnergy has the exclusive right to acquire a 90% interest
in Colle Santo and Reabold owns a 26.1% equity interest in
LNEnergy.
The HoA provides the terms on which
Gunvor will purchase LNG from LNEnergy at its planned small-scale
LNG production facility at the Colle Santo gas field. Gunvor will
purchase approximately 44,000 tonnes of LNG per annum. The point of
sale will be the truck loading flange at the small-scale LNG plant,
and the LNG will then be delivered by truck in Italy. The price for
the LNG will be aligned with the Italian PSV price. The contract
term will be for an indefinite period with a minimum term of five
years.
The HoA also provides for a
potential prepayment by Gunvor for a portion of the first five
years of deliveries, with such amounts subject to prepayment being
a total of approximately 66,000 tonnes of LNG, or 999,000 MWh. The
average forward Italian PSV gas price for the years 2025-2030 is
currently approximately €30 / MWh. The prepayment is conditional on
agreeing definitive transaction documentation and LNEnergy
obtaining the required permits to construct and operate the LNG
production facility.
On the basis of the HoA, LNEnergy
and Gunvor intend to negotiate a fully-termed LNG sale and purchase
agreement over the next six months. During such time, LNEnergy will
exclusively discuss the sale and purchase of LNG from Colle Santo
with Gunvor.
Further announcements will be made
in due course.
About Gunvor
Group
Gunvor is one of the world's largest
independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating
logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical
energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded
most. Gunvor has strategic investments in industrial infrastructure
- refineries, pipelines, storage and terminals - that complement
our core trading activity and generate sustainable value across the
global supply chain for our customers. The company, which in 2023
generated US$127 billion in revenue on 177 million MT of volumes,
is the leading independent global trader of liquefied natural gas
(LNG).
Stephen Williams, Co-CEO of Reabold
commented:
"We are delighted with this progress
towards an extremely significant milestone for our LNG project at
Colle Santo in Italy. The agreement envisages a counterparty of the
highest quality potentially providing both offtake and a prepay,
which is extremely valuable for the project in these times of
capital scarcity in the industry.
"In keeping with Reabold's broader
strategy, Colle Santo has the potential to provide significant,
reliable and low carbon energy into the Italian market, improving
European energy security whilst contributing to an efficient energy
transition."
ENDS
For
further information, contact:
Reabold Resources plc
Sachin Oza
Stephen Williams
|
c/o Camarco
+44 (0) 20 3757 4980
|
Strand Hanson Limited - Nominated & Financial
Adviser
James Spinney
James Dance
Rob Patrick
Cavendish - Broker
Neil McDonald
Pearl Kellie
|
+44 (0) 20 7409 3494
+44 (0) 20 7220 0500
|
Stifel Nicolaus Europe
Limited - Joint Broker
Callum Stewart
Simon Mensley
Ashton Clanfield
|
+44 (0) 20 7710 7600
|
Camarco
Billy Clegg
Rebecca Waterworth
Sam Morris
|
+44 (0) 20 3757 4980
|
Notes to Editors
Reabold
Reabold Resources plc has a
diversified portfolio of exploration, appraisal and development oil
& gas projects. Reabold's strategy is to invest in low-risk,
near-term projects which it considers to have significant valuation
uplift potential, with a clear monetisation plan, where receipt of
such proceeds will be returned to shareholders and re-invested into
further growth projects. This strategy is illustrated by the recent
sale of the undeveloped Victory gas field to Shell, the proceeds of
which are being returned to shareholders and
re-invested.