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Highlights and Summary of the Preliminary Results for the period ended
31 December 2009

Key Financial Highlights for 2009

2009 2008 Change
(US$ Millions, unless stated)    
Revenue 623.5 706.1 (12%)
Operating profit 314.4 474.0 (34%)
Profit for the period 259.0 369.0 (30%)
Capital expenditure 320.0 288.0 11%
Net cash generated from operating activities 500.3 578.6 (14%)
Basic EPS (US cents) 50.3 71.8 (30%)
Cash and term deposit balance 1,137.6 875.7 30%
Debt 0.0 0.0 nil

Operational Performance

  • Landmark production of 50,000 bopd reached at the turn of 2009-10
  • Average daily rate of production rose 9% to 44,765 bopd compared to 40,992 bopd in 2008
  • Eight development wells completed during 2009 with two rigs employed full-time
  • New Dzheitune (Lam) B platform completed with plans to support 8 new wells by 2011
  • Additional slots on Dzheitune (Lam) A platform installed
  • Dzheitune (Lam) 63 platform refurbished and upgraded
  • Construction of 30 inch, 40 km oil and gas trunkline and Phase 2 expansion of Central Processing Facility is ongoing and expected to be completed during H2 2010

Outlook for 2010-12

  • Plans to complete up to 11 wells in 2010 and up to 40 development wells, including five appraisal wells
  • Target annual production growth of 15% in 2010 and 10% to 15% on average in 2010-12
  • Plans to install two additional wellhead and production platforms over next 2-3 years
  • Capital expenditure for oil infrastructure in 2010-12 estimated at US$600-700 million, including US$250 million allocated for 2010 projects
  • Continue progress made in commercialisation of gas resources
  • Pursue diversification of asset base with focus maintained on quality and strategic fit

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Published : 30/07/2010 21:39:47

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