Rockhopper Exploration (RKH) AGM 2026 presentation summary
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AGM 2026 presentation summary
30 Sep, 20262025 operational and financial highlights
Phase 1 of Sea Lion field development sanctioned and fully funded, with equity raises totaling $151 million and year-end cash balance of $179 million.
Project financing secured through senior debt, equity, and a Navitas loan; key commercial contracts in place for FPSO, drilling rig, and services.
Updated NSAI report confirms 110mmbbls 2P reserves and 211mmbbls 2C resources net, with NPV10 of $2.2bn for 35% working interest.
Project on track for first oil in Q1 2028; non-binding MOU signed for a potential second FPSO to accelerate future phases.
Received €31 million from insurance after Ombrina Mare arbitration annulment; Italian exit reduces P&A liabilities by €13.3 million.
Asset overview and development plan
Holds 35% working interest in Sea Lion oil field and surrounding North Falkland Basin acreage, with 321mmbbls 2P+2C net resources.
Phase 1 targets 170mmbbls 2P, with expected daily production of 19,000 boe/d net and first oil in March 2028.
Phased development plan aims to access over 314mmbbls 2P reserves and 733mmbbls 2P+2C from five certified phases.
Extensive appraisal dataset and near-field tie-in opportunities support plateau production and future upside.
NSAI gross prospective resources estimated at 500mmbbls, with additional upside in Isobel/Elaine discoveries.
Commercial arrangements and funding
Navitas funds 100% of pre-FID and 66.7% of post-FID project costs not covered by third-party debt; loans repaid from 85% of free cash flow.
Phase 1 funding includes $350 million senior debt, $210 million Navitas loan, and $107 million equity.
Navitas is an experienced offshore operator with a strong capital markets track record and recent project success.
Latest events from Rockhopper Exploration
- Fully funded to mid-2028, with first oil from NDA 1 targeted for Q1 2028 and reserves upgraded.RKH
H1 2026 - Sea Lion Phase 1 is fully funded and on track for first oil in Q1 2028.RKH
H2 2025 - Sea Lion advances, Ombrina Mare monetised, and board succession completed amid key risks.RKH
AGM 2024 - Sea Lion project nears FID with new financing as Italian exit reduces liabilities.RKH
AGM 2025 - $150 million capital raise secures full funding for Sea Lion Phase 1 FID and contingencies.RKH
Investor presentation - Sea Lion project nears FID with robust funding, phased development, and strong financial backing.RKH
Corporate presentation - Sea Lion project advanced, Ombrina Mare monetisation agreed, strong cash, key risks remain.RKH
H2 2023 - H1 2024 profit of $16.5 million reflects Award monetisation and strong Sea Lion project progress.RKH
H1 2024 - 2024 profit surged to $47.6 million as Sea Lion financing advanced and Italian assets exited.RKH
H2 2024