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Bayfield Energy Holdings PLC

28 September 2012

28 September 2012

BAYFIELD ENERGY HOLDINGS PLC

Results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2012

Bayfield Energy Holdings plc ("Bayfield", the "Company" or the "Group"), (Ticker Symbol: BEH), an upstream oil and gas exploration and production company with interests in Trinidad and South Africa, today announces its results for the six month period ended 30 June 2012.

Highlights

Financial

   --      Revenue US$12.2million (30 June 2011 - US$11.2 million). 

-- Net cash from operating activities US$13.2 million inflow (30 June 2011 - US$5.5 million outflow).

   --      Exploration expenditure  US$ 46.2 million (30 June 2011 - nil). 
   --      Field development expenditure US$13.3 million (30 June 2011 - US$ 6.5 million). 
   --      Dry hole costs written off  US$ 21.9 million (30 June 2011 -  nil). 
   --      Loss after tax US$15.1 million (30 June 2011 - US$1.6 million). 

Operational

   --      Exit gross production at the end of June 2012 - 1,808 barrels of  oil per day ("bopd"). 
   --      Average net production 851 bopd (30 June 2011 - 768 bopd). 
   --      Average realised oil price US$78.93/bbl  (2011 US$ 79.15/bbl). 

-- Two exploration wells (EG7 and EG8) completed. EG8 encountered hydrocarbons with additional assessed net development potential of 5.2 million barrels (mmbbls) and 44.9 billion standard cubic feet ( bcf) (gross 32 mmbbls and 69 bcf). EG7 did not encounter hydrocarbons in commercial quantities and was abandoned as a dry hole.

Subsequent events

-- Average net production for the third quarter is approximately 1,300 bopd (gross 2,000 bopd).

-- Bayfield has secured substantially improved terms for the sale of its oil effective 1 August 2012 which will increase the current realised price by approximately US$27/bbl, based on current market prices.

-- The Rowan Gorilla III rig is not scheduled to be available before November 2012 and following its release by Niko it is expected that the rig will be assigned by Bayfield and Niko to a third party operator in Trinidad for a period of at least six months. As a consequence, Bayfield will have no further liability under the rig contract except in relation to any future wells to be drilled at its option.

Prospects and outlook

-- Five development wells are expected to be completed in the Trintes field during the fourth quarter targeting net production in excess of 1,950 bopd (gross 3,000 bopd) by the end of the year.

-- The Company is evaluating a range of financing and strategic alternatives. Cost control and working capital optimization remain priorities.

Executive Chairman, Finian O'Sullivan, commented:

"Stabilised gross production in excess of 2,000 bopd and substantially better pricing for our oil provides improved cash flow and a solid foundation from which to fund growth potential and follow through on previously announced strategic initiatives. "

For further information contact:

Bayfield Energy Holdings plc +44 (0) 20 7747 9200

Finian O'Sullivan, Chairman

Hywel John, Chief Executive

M:Communications

   Patrick d'Ancona                    +44 (0) 20 7920 2347 
   Andrew Benbow                      +44 (0) 20 7920 2344 
   Seymour Pierce                     +44 (0) 20 7107 8000 

Jonathan Wright/Stewart Dickson (Corporate Finance)

Richard Redmayne/Jeremy Stephenson (Corporate Broking)

   First Energy                            +44 (0) 20 7 448 0200 

Hugh Sanderson/David van Erp (Corporate Finance)

Operations review

Trinidad

Trintes field

During the first half of the year Bayfield drilled seven sidetracks and completed five workovers in the Trintes field. Average net production increased from 564 bopd (gross 868 bopd) in January to 720 bopd (gross 1,108 bopd) in June and in the third quarter has stabilised at approximately 1,300 bopd (gross 2,000 bopd). Current net production is 1,430 bopd (gross 2,200 bopd) with plans to exit 2012 at rates in excess of 1,950 bopd (gross 3,000 bopd). This will be achieved substantially through the drilling of four long sidetracks. The most recently completed development well (B3), the first of the planned long sidetracks, is presently producing at a stabilised net rate of 293 bopd (gross 450 bopd).

East Galeota

In April, exploration well EG8 demonstrated gross development potential of 32 mmbbl of oil and 69 bcf of gas in the EG2/EG5/EG8 Central and East fault blocks. Initial interpretation suggested that substantially all of the gas potential lies within the Galeota Licence though the oil potential extends into an adjacent licence in which the Group has no participating interest. The Group is continuing discussions with the operator of the adjacent block, Repsol E&P T&T Limited ("Repsol"), regarding the potential for accelerated joint development of the accumulations of oil and gas identified by EG8 which may ultimately lead to a reclassification of prospective and contingent resources.

In June, exploration well EG7 reached a target depth of 7,029 feet. All the shallow reservoir objectives were encountered and, in the interval between 1,000ft and 3,000ft, the reservoirs identified as the F, G and H Sands were predominantly water-bearing. The well was abandoned as a dry hole and the associated costs have been written off in the income statement.

The Rowan Gorilla III rig is not scheduled to be available to Bayfield before November 2012 and following its release by Niko it is expected that the rig will be assigned by Bayfield and Niko to a third party operator in Trinidad for a period of at least six months. As a consequence, Bayfield will have no further liability under the rig contract except in relation to any future wells to be drilled at its option.

South Africa

The formal execution of an exploration right over the Pletmos licence area was completed with an effective date of 17 April 2012. Bayfield has commenced the work programme for the initial three-year term and has contracted for the reprocessing of legacy 2D seismic data from this area. The reprocessing should be completed in the first quarter of 2013.

Russia

Bayfield terminated its operations in Russia in 2011 and the administrative processes to effect the orderly dissolution of the Group's operating subsidiary and the surrender of its licence interest are continuing. It is expected that the processes will be completed before the end of the year.

Financial Review

Selected financial data

 
                                                 H1 2012   H1 2011   Year 2011 
-------------------------------  -------------  --------  --------  ---------- 
 Revenue                           US$ million      12.2      11.2          22 
-------------------------------  -------------  --------  --------  ---------- 
 Cash on hand at end of period     US$ million      19.2      10.4        59.4 
-------------------------------  -------------  --------  --------  ---------- 
 Net loss before tax               US$ million    (26.4)     (2.7)      (17.2) 
-------------------------------  -------------  --------  --------  ---------- 
 

Statement of financial position

At 30 June 2012, Bayfield held US$19.2 million cash and cash equivalents (December 2011: US$59.4 million, June 2011: US$10.4 million). Group net assets at 30 June 2012 were US$104.2 million compared to US$118.7 million at 31 December 2011 and US$41.1 million at 30 June 2011.

Net additions to oil and gas assets in the first half of 2012 totalled US$37.6 million (December 2011: US$37.1 million, June 2011: US$12.7 million) and comprised of US$13.3 million in Trinidad on producing assets, US$24.3 million on exploration assets.

Going concern statement

In making their going concern assessment, the directors have considered Group budgets and cash flow forecasts.

The Group's cash flow forecast reflects the reasonable assumptions of management regarding the outcome of a number of matters including the assignment of the Rowan Gorilla III rig contract to a third party and the rescheduling of payments to a principal creditor. Whilst these matters have been agreed in principle, they remain subject to execution of transaction documentation. This indicates the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and therefore the Group may be unable to realise their assets and discharge their liabilities in the normal course of business.

However, the board of directors has carefully considered and formed a reasonable judgement that, at the time of approving the financial statements, there is a reasonable expectation the Company will be able to continue operations for the foreseeable future. For this reason the board of directors continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The directors do not consider that the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining 6 months of the year have not significantly changed since the year ended 31 December 2011. The principal risks and uncertainties at that time were stated as:

   --      operational risk; 
   --      reservoir and reserves risk; 
   --      oil price risk; 
   --      competitive environment; 

-- changes to (and challenges by environmental and other interest groups to) the regulatory environment;

   --      changes to the taxation system; 
   --      failure by contractors to carry out their duties; 
   --      retention of key business relationships; 
   --      ability to exploit successful discoveries; 
   --      cost overruns or significant delays in the commercialisation of fields; and 
   --      ongoing access to sources of funding. 

A detailed explanation of these risks can be found in the directors report of the Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2011, a copy of which can be found on the company's website.

Statement of Directors' Responsibilities

The directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge:

a) the condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS34 'Interim Financial Reporting';

b) the Interim Management Report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events during the first six months and description of principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year); and

c) the Interim Management Report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related parties' transactions and changes therein).

The directors of Bayfield Energy Holdings plc are listed in the group's 2011 Annual Report and Financial Statements. A list of the current directors is maintained on the company's website: www.bayfieldenergy.com.

By order of the Board

Hywel John

Chief Executive Officer

27 September 2012

INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO BAYFIELD ENERGY HOLDINGS PLC

We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2012 which comprises the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated statement of financial position, the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity, condensed consolidated statement of cash flows and related notes 1 to 9. We have read the other information contained in the half-yearly financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial statements.

This report is made solely to the company in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company those matters we are required to state to it in an independent review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company, for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed.

Directors' responsibilities

The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with the AIM Rules of the London Stock Exchange.

As disclosed in note 2, the annual financial statements of the group are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting," as adopted by the European Union.

Our responsibility

Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Emphasis of matter - Going concern

In forming our conclusion on the financial statements, which is not qualified, we have considered the adequacy of the disclosure made in note 2 to the financial statements concerning the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Group incurred a net loss of $15.1 million during the period ended 30 June 2012. The Group's ability to meet its forecast expenditure requirements is dependent on a number of factors including rig scheduling arrangements and on-going creditor support. These conditions, along with the other matters explained in note 2 to the financial statements indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the Company was unable to continue as a going concern.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2012 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by the European Union and the AIM Rules of the London Stock Exchange.

Deloitte LLP

Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor

London, UK

27 September 2012

Bayfield Energy Holdings plc

Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the six months to 30 June 2012

 
                              Notes    Six months    Six months     Year ended 
                                       to 30 June    to 30 June    31 December 
                                             2012          2011           2011 
                                           US$000        US$000         US$000 
                                      (unaudited)   (unaudited)      (audited) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Revenue                                   12,225        11,165         22,007 
 Cost of sales                           (14,135)      (10,147)       (24,804) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Gross (loss)/profit                      (1,910)         1,018        (2,797) 
 
 Exploration expense              5      (21,900)             -        (3,324) 
 Administrative expenses                  (2,531)       (1,426)        (5,719) 
 Listing expenses                               -       (1,930)        (3,467) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Operating loss                          (26,341)       (2,338)       (15,307) 
 
 Finance income                                40             6             32 
 Finance costs                              (105)         (403)        (1,951) 
 
 Loss before tax                         (26,406)       (2,735)       (17,226) 
 Tax                                       11,313         1,182          2,970 
 Loss after tax for the 
  period                                 (15,093)       (1,553)       (14,256) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 
 Loss after tax for the 
  period                                 (15,093)       (1,553)       (14,256) 
 Currency translation 
  adjustments                                 179           (1)             29 
 
 Total comprehensive expense 
  for the period                         (14,914)       (1,554)       (14,227) 
 
 Attributable to: 
  - equity holders of the parent         (14,848)       (1,509)       (13,304) 
  - non-controlling interest                 (66)          (45)          (923) 
                                         (14,914)       (1,554)       (14,227) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 
 Basic and diluted loss 
  per share (US$)                 9        (0.07)        (0.02)         (0.09) 
                                     ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 

Bayfield Energy Holdings plc

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2012

 
                                Notes      As at 30      As at 30    As at 31 
                                          June 2012     June 2011    December 
                                                                         2011 
                                             US$000        US$000      US$000 
                                        (unaudited)   (unaudited)   (audited) 
                                       ------------  ------------  ---------- 
 ASSETS 
 Non-current assets 
 Intangibles: exploration and 
  evaluation assets 5                        35,695        12,661      11,358 
 Property, plant and 
  equipment                         6        49,790        12,394      37,414 
 Deferred tax                                18,906         5,805       7,593 
                                            104,391        30,860      56,365 
                                       ------------  ------------  ---------- 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                  9,403         5,635       9,822 
 Trade and other receivables                 12,369         7,543      10,647 
 Cash and cash equivalents                   19,216        10,436      59,444 
                                       ------------  ------------  ---------- 
                                             40,988        23,614      79,913 
 
 Total assets                               145,379        54,474     136,278 
                                       ------------  ------------  ---------- 
 
 LIABILITIES 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                  (34,462)       (5,504)    (10,931) 
 Convertible loan notes                           -       (4,192)           - 
                                       ------------  ------------  ---------- 
                                           (34,462)       (9,696)    (10,931) 
 Net current assets                           6,526        13,918      68,982 
                                       ------------  ------------  ---------- 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Decommissioning provision                  (6,676)       (3,708)     (6,693) 
                                       ------------  ------------  ---------- 
                                            (6,676)       (3,708)     (6,693) 
 Total liabilities                         (41,138)      (13,404)    (17,624) 
                                       ------------  ------------  ---------- 
 
 Net assets                                 104,241        41,070     118,654 
                                       ------------  ------------  ---------- 
 
 EQUITY 
 Share capital                               21,648        11,938      21,498 
 Share premium                               80,817             -      80,586 
 Merger reserve                              35,046        35,034      35,046 
 Share based payment 
  reserve                                     2,367         1,480       2,247 
 Convertible loan stock                           -           161           - 
 Translation reserve                            126          (83)        (53) 
 Accumulated losses                        (34,774)       (8,058)    (19,747) 
                                       ------------  ------------  ---------- 
 Equity attributable to equity 
  holders of the parent                     105,230        40,472     119,577 
 Non-controlling interest                     (989)           598       (923) 
 Total equity                               104,241        41,070     118,654 
                                       ------------  ------------  ---------- 
 

Bayfield Energy Holdings plc

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity for the six months ended 30 June 2012 (unaudited)

 
                    Share     Share    Merger     Share   Convertible   Translation   Accumulated   Sub-total   Non-controlling      Total 
                  capital   premium   reserve     based          debt       reserve        losses                      interest     equity 
                                                payment 
                                                reserve 
                   US$000    US$000    US$000    US$000        US$000        US$000        US$000      US$000            US$000     US$000 
                 --------  --------  --------  --------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------------  --------- 
 At 1 January 
  2011              9,294         -    27,196       650           149          (82)       (6,632)      30,575                 -     30,575 
 Loss for the 
  year                  -         -         -         -             -             -      (13,333)    (13,333)             (923)   (14,256) 
 Currency 
  translation 
  differences           -         -         -         -             -            29             -          29                 -         29 
                 --------  --------  --------  --------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------------  --------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  expense               -         -         -         -             -            29      (13,333)    (13,304)             (923)   (14,227) 
 Share based 
  payments              -         -         -     1,597             -             -             -       1,597                 -      1,597 
 Issue of share 
  capital 
  prior to 
  scheme of 
  arrangement 
  (net of 
  share issue 
  costs)            2,263         -     6,350         -             -             -             -       8,613                 -      8,613 
 Issue of share 
  capital 
  post scheme 
  of 
  arrangement 
  (net of share 
  issue 
  costs)            9,641    80,586         -         -             -             -             -      90,227                 -     90,227 
 Issue of 
  convertible 
  loan stock            -         -         -         -            69             -             -          69                 -         69 
 Issue of 
  redeemable 
  preference 
  shares               82         -         -         -             -             -             -          82                 -         82 
 Redemption of 
  redeemable 
  shares             (82)         -         -         -             -             -             -        (82)                 -       (82) 
 Transfer from 
  retained 
  losses                -         -         -         -         (218)             -           218           -                 -          - 
 Acquisition of 
  AGOC                300         -     1,500         -             -             -             -       1,800                 -      1,800 
 Balance at 31 
  December 
  2011             21,498    80,586    35,046     2,247             -          (53)      (19,747)     119,577             (923)    118,654 
                 --------  --------  --------  --------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------------  --------- 
 Loss for the 
  period                -         -         -         -             -             -      (15,027)    (15,027)              (66)   (15,093) 
 Currency 
  translation 
  differences           -         -         -         -             -           179             -         179                 -        179 
                 --------  --------  --------  --------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------------  --------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  expense               -         -         -         -             -           179      (15,027)    (14,848)              (66)   (14,914) 
 Share based 
  payments              -         -         -       120             -             -             -         120                 -        120 
 Issue of share 
  capital             150       231         -         -             -             -             -         381                 -        381 
 Balance at 30 
  June 
  2012             21,648    80,817    35,046     2,367             -           126      (34,774)     105,230             (989)    104,241 
                 --------  --------  --------  --------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------------  --------- 
 
 At 1 January 
  2011              9,294         -    27,196       650           149          (82)       (6,632)      30,575                 -     30,575 
 Loss for the 
  period                -         -         -         -             -             -       (1,508)     (1,508)              (45)    (1,553) 
 Currency 
  translation 
  differences           -         -         -         -             -           (1)             -         (1)                 -        (1) 
                 --------  --------  --------  --------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------------  --------- 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  expense               -         -         -         -             -           (1)       (1,508)     (1,509)              (45)    (1,554) 
 Share based 
  payments              -         -         -       830             -             -             -         830                 -        830 
 Issue of share 
  capital 
  prior to 
  scheme of 
  arrangement 
  (net of 
  share issue 
  costs)            2,262         -     6,338         -             -             -             -       8,600                 -      8,600 
 Conversion of 
  loan 
  stock                 -         -         -         -         (149)             -             -       (149)                 -      (149) 
 Issue of 
  convertible 
  loan stock            -         -         -         -           243             -             -         243                 -        243 
 Issue of 
  redeemable 
  preference 
  shares               82         -         -         -             -             -             -          82                 -         82 
 Transfer from 
  retained 
  losses                -         -         -         -          (82)             -            82           -                 -          - 
 Acquisition of 
  AGOC                300         -     1,500         -             -             -             -       1,800               643      2,443 
                 --------  --------  --------  --------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------------  --------- 
 Balance at 30 
  June 
  2011             11,938         -    35,034     1,480           161          (83)       (8,058)      40,472               598     41,070 
                 --------  --------  --------  --------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------  ----------------  --------- 
 

Bayfield Energy Holdings plc

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended 30 June 2012

 
                                             Six months    Six months     Year ended 
                                                  to 30         to 30    31 December 
                                              June 2012     June 2011           2011 
                                                 US$000        US$000         US$000 
                                            (unaudited)   (unaudited)      (audited) 
                                           ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Cash flow from operating activities 
 Operating loss                                (26,341)       (2,338)       (15,307) 
 
 Adjustments for: 
 Share based payments                               127           829          1,633 
 Depreciation on property, plant 
  and equipment                                   1,200           797          2,190 
 Exploration write-off                           21,900             -          3,324 
                                           ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Operating cash flow before movement 
  in working capital                            (3,114)         (712)        (7,616) 
 
 Increase in inventory                             (52)          (91)        (7,185) 
 Increase in trade and other receivables        (1,723)       (3,635)        (7,238) 
 Increase/(decrease) in trade 
  and other payables                              8,291       (1,098)          2,142 
                                           ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Net cash from / (used in) operating 
  activities                                      3,402       (5,536)       (20,441) 
                                           ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Cash flow from investing activities 
 Interest received                                   40             6             32 
 Additions to exploration and 
  evaluation assets                            (37,381)       (3,029)        (2,209) 
 Additions to property, plant 
  and equipment                                 (6,481)       (9,250)       (30,432) 
                                           ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Net cash generated used in investing 
  activities                                   (43,822)      (12,273)       (32,609) 
                                           ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Cash flow from financing activities 
 Interest paid                                      (6)          (11)           (20) 
 Proceeds from issue of convertible 
  loan stock                                          -         4,250          4,250 
 Share capital issued (net of 
  costs)                                            375           750         86,549 
                                           ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Net cash generated from financing 
  activities                                        369         4,989         90,779 
                                           ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Net (decrease)/increase in cash 
  and cash equivalents                         (40,051)      (12,820)         37,729 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  beginning of period                            59,444        23,255         23,255 
 
 Foreign exchange differences                     (177)             1        (1,540) 
                                           ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  end of period                                  19,216        10,436         59,444 
                                           ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 

Bayfield Energy Holdings plc

Notes to the condensed financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2012

1. General Information

Bayfield Energy Holdings plc is registered in England and Wales and listed on AIM. The address of the registered office is Burdett House, 4(th) Floor, 15-16 Buckingham Street, London, WC2N 6DU.

The condensed financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2012 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on 27 September 2012.

The information for the year ended 31 December 2011 contained within the condensed financial statements does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. Statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2011 were approved by the Board of Directors on 25 May 2012 and delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditor reported on those accounts; the report was unqualified and contained an emphasis of matter section on going concern.

The financial information contained in this report is unaudited. The condensed consolidated income statement, condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and the condensed consolidated cash flow statement for the six months to 30 June 2012, and the condensed consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2012 and related notes, have been reviewed by the auditor and their report to the Company is attached.

2. Basis of preparation

The condensed financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2012 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union and with the requirements of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules issued by the Financial Services Authority. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union.

The condensed financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis.

Going Concern

In making their going concern assessment, the directors have considered Group budgets and cash flow forecasts.

The Group's cash flow forecast reflects the reasonable assumptions of management regarding the outcome of a number of matters including the assignment of the Rowan Gorilla III rig contract to a third party and the rescheduling of payments to a principal creditor. Whilst these matters have been agreed in principle, they remain subject to execution of transaction documentation. This indicates the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and therefore the Group may be unable to realise their assets and discharge their liabilities in the normal course of business.

However, the board of directors has carefully considered and formed a reasonable judgement that, at the time of approving the financial statements, there is a reasonable expectation the Company will be able to continue operations for the foreseeable future. For this reason the board of directors continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

3. Accounting policies

The accounting policies applied in these condensed financial statements are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011, as described in those annual financial statements. A number of amendments to existing standards and interpretations were applicable from 1 January 2012. The adoption of these amendments did not have a material impact on the Group's condensed financial statements for the half-year ended 30 June 2012.

4. Operating Segments

Management has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the board of directors that are used to make strategic business decisions.

Management considers the business from a geographical perspective. Following the decision to relinquish licence interests in Russia in 2011, management has reorganised its internal reporting structure such that only one geographical location is reported, being Trinidad. The following tables present revenue, profit and certain asset and liability information in respect of the Group's one segment for the period ended 30 June 2012, the year ended 31 December 2011 and the period ended 30 June 2011. The tables for the year ended 31 December 2011 and the period ended 30 June 2011 have been restated to reflect the new reportable segment of the business.

 
                                       Trinidad   Unallocated   Consolidated 
                                         US$000        US$000         US$000 
                                    (unaudited)   (unaudited)    (unaudited) 
 30 June 2012 
 Sales revenue by origin                 12,225             -         12,225 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Segment result                        (22,696)       (3,645)       (26,341) 
 Investment revenue                                                       40 
 Finance costs                                                         (105) 
                                                               ------------- 
 Loss before tax                                                    (26,406) 
 Tax                                                                  11,313 
 Loss after tax                                                     (15,093) 
                                                               ------------- 
 Segment assets - non current           104,377            14        104,391 
 Segment assets current                  30,691        10,297         40,988 
 Segment liabilities                   (40,551)         (587)       (41,138) 
 Capital additions - oil & gas 
  assets                                 13,273             -         13,273 
 Capital additions - exploration 
  & evaluation                           46,162            75         46,237 
 Capital additions - other                  303             -            303 
 Depletion, depreciation and 
  amortisation                          (1,153)          (47)        (1,200) 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
                                       Trinidad   Unallocated   Consolidated 
                                         US$000        US$000         US$000 
                                      (audited)     (audited)      (audited) 
 31 December 2011 
 Sales revenue by origin                 22,007             -         22,007 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Segment result                         (4,156)      (11,151)       (15,307) 
 Investment revenue                                                       32 
 Finance costs                                                       (1,951) 
                                                               ------------- 
 Loss before tax                                                    (17,226) 
 Tax                                                                   2,970 
 Loss after tax                                                     (14,256) 
                                                               ------------- 
 Segment assets - non current            52,498         3,867         56,365 
 Segment assets current                  22,714        57,199         79,913 
 Segment liabilities                   (16,961)         (663)       (17,624) 
 Capital additions - oil & gas 
  assets                                 32,971             -         32,971 
 Capital additions - exploration 
  & evaluation                            4,169         3,324          7,493 
 Capital additions - other                  678           205            883 
 Depletion, depreciation and 
  amortisation                          (2,146)          (44)        (2,190) 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 
 
                                       Trinidad   Unallocated   Consolidated 
                                         US$000        US$000         US$000 
                                    (unaudited)   (unaudited)    (unaudited) 
 30 June 
  2011 
 Sales revenue by origin                 11,165             -         11,165 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 Segment result                           (523)       (1,815)        (2,338) 
 Investment revenue                                                        6 
 Finance costs                                                         (403) 
                                                               ------------- 
 Loss before tax                                                     (2,735) 
 Tax                                                                   1,182 
 Loss after tax                                                      (1,553) 
                                                               ------------- 
 Segment assets - non current            28,083         2,777         30,860 
 Segment assets current                  14,359         9,255         23,614 
 Segment liabilities                    (7,205)       (6,199)       (13,404) 
 Capital additions - oil & gas 
  assets                                  7,213             -          7,213 
 Capital additions - exploration 
  & evaluation                            2,362         3,110          5,472 
 Capital additions - other                  251            75            326 
 Depletion, depreciation and 
  amortisation                            (791)           (6)          (797) 
                                   ------------  ------------  ------------- 
 

Business segments

The operations of the Group comprise one class of business, being oil and gas exploration, development and production. All sales are made to a single customer for all periods shown.

5. Intangible assets

 
                              Exploration 
                           and evaluation 
                                   assets 
                                   US$000 
 
 At 30 June 2011                   12,661 
 Additions                          2,021 
 Exploration write-off            (3,324) 
 
 At 31 December 2011               11,358 
 Additions                         46,237 
 Exploration write-off           (21,900) 
 
 
 At 30 June 2012                   35,695 
                         ================ 
 

Exploration write-off

Well EG7 in the offshore Galeota Licence Area was sidetracked to a total depth of 7,090ft. Some thin hydrocarbon bearing sandstones were logged at 5,500ft but due to deterioration in hole conditions it was not possible to run a sampling tool. The decision was made to plug and abandon the well and the associated costs, totalling US$21.9million have been written off.

Astrakhanskaya Gas and Oil Company ('AGOC'), a subsidiary undertaking, holds a 100% interest in the Karalatsky licence which is in its exploration phase. Interpretation of the reprocessed 2D seismic data acquired over the Karalatsky license area in the first quarter of 2011 did not identify any prospects that would justify further investment in an exploration well. A decision was made to abandon the licence and write off all associated capitalised costs in 2011.

6. Property, plant and equipment

 
 
 
                                Oil and              Land      Other      Total 
                           gas property     and buildings 
 
                                 US$000            US$000     US$000     US$000 
 Cost: 
 At 30 June 2011                 14,333               214        708     15,255 
 Additions                       25,757                 -        556     26,313 
 At 31 December 2011             40,090               214      1,264     41,568 
                                                                      --------- 
 Additions                       13,273                 -        303     13,576 
                         --------------  ----------------  ---------  --------- 
 At 30 June 2012                 53,363               214      1,567     55,144 
                         ==============  ================  =========  ========= 
 
 Depreciation: 
 At 30 June 2011                  2,558                11        292      2,861 
 Charge for the year              1,139                 1        153      1,293 
                                                                      --------- 
 At 31 December 2011              3,697                12        445      4,154 
 Charge for the period            1,009                 3        188      1,200 
 At 30 June 2012                  4,706                15        633      5,354 
                         ==============  ================  =========  ========= 
 
 Net Book Value: 
 At 30 June 2011                 11,775               203        416     12,394 
                         --------------  ----------------  ---------  --------- 
 
 At 31 December 2011             36,393               202        819     37,414 
                         --------------  ----------------  ---------  --------- 
 
 At 30 June 2012                 48,657               199        934     49,790 
                         ==============  ================  =========  ========= 
 

7. Related party transactions

There have been no transactions with the Directors, officers, significant shareholders or other related parties during the year besides intercompany transactions which have been eliminated in the consolidated financial information and normal remuneration of Directors and officers.

8. Post balance sheet events

Bayfield has secured improved terms for the sale of its oil effective 1 August 2012 which will improve the realised price by approximately US$27/bbl. The Sales price is now linked to ICE Brent rather than WTI at a discount of 9.5%.

9. Loss per share

Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period (less those non-vested shares held by employee ownership trusts). For diluted loss per share the weighted average number of shares in issue is adjusted to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares arising from unvested share-based awards including share options. As there is a loss for all periods, there is no difference between the basic and diluted loss per share.

 
                                       30 June   30 June   31 December 
                                          2012      2011          2011 
 
 Loss after tax for the period 
  attributable to owners of the 
  company (US$000s)                   (14,848)   (1,509)      (13,333) 
 Denominator: 
 Weighted average number of 
  shares used in basic and diluted 
  loss per share (thousands)           215,822    89,061       154,262 
 Loss per share - basic and 
  diluted (cents per share)             (0.07)    (0.02)        (0.09) 
                                     ---------  --------  ------------ 
 

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