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Analyst / Investor Presentation Interim Results 28 th March 2011 Disclaimer Important Notice Nothing in this presentation or in any accompanying management discussion of this presentation (the " Presentation ") constitutes, nor is it
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Opening Remarks
Vision & Strategy
Vision “It is our vision to build an African focused exploration and production company which in time becomes renowned for its ability to consistently create and realise material shareholder value through exploration led
- rganic growth and niche acquisitions.”
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- Strategy focused on creating and realising value through
material exploration success.
- Seek value adding partnerships as appropriate.
- Fostering strong external partnerships and in-country
relationships.
- Strong technical and management teams with successful
track record. Strategy – Regional Focus on West Africa
Company Overview
Two operating areas: Cameroon and Gabon
- 7 Blocks (5 in Cameroon and 2 in Gabon).
- 4 offshore shallow water, 3 onshore.
- 6 operated, 1 non operated.
- Overall P50 contingent resource base 213 mmboe* (net).
- Extensive 3D & 2D seismic database; expanded significantly
during 2010 (Bomono & Etinde).
- Substantial prospect inventory being developed across
portfolio Company Assets
† †
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- Group cash balance $189m at 31 December 2010; additional
$35m pending on EOV disposal.
- Bowleven (operator) 75% Etinde Permit
† (25% Vitol*).
- Well placed to fund 2011 work programme; significant financing
flexibility. portfolio.
- Extensive multi-well drilling campaign ongoing on Etinde.
* Source: Interim Report – Six months to 31 December 2010.
Corporate
† Etinde Permit comprises MLHP 5,6 & 7. *Vitol option exercisable by 31 March 2011 (10% of MLHP-7 only)
Company Overview
Extensive multi-well drilling programme underway in Cameroon
Asset Strategy
- Exploring the Douala Basin in Cameroon.
- Including Tertiary and Cretaceous-Turonian plays,
- ffshore shallow water.
- To move resources to reserves on Etinde Permit.
- Appraisal activity on IE and IF; targeting transfer of
>100mmboe (gross).
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(g ) Forward Plan
- Exploration/Appraisal drilling of Tertiary fairways on MLHP-5*.
- High impact exploration drilling targeting the Douala Basin
Cretaceous prospectivity.
- Exploration drilling on Bomono and MLHP-6*.
- Appraisal activity, including drilling, on MLHP-7*.
*Etinde Permit comprises MLHP-5, MLHP-6 and MLHP-7.
2011 Etinde Forward Plan
- Appraisal of Sapele-1 discoveries.
- Sapele-1ST and Sapele-2 currently drilling (appraisal of Omicron
fairways).
- Preparing for testing at Sapele-1ST.
- Extensive drilling programme planned on Etinde; additional rig
contracted*. Sapele Forward Plan Etinde Indicative 2011 Work Programme
2011
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*Sapphire Driller contracted on a 2+1+1 basis. Noble Tommy Craighead rig contract has 2 slots available post recertification (completion expected Q3 2011).
2011 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Sapele-1 well , Sapele-1ST Drilling / Testing
(Noble Tommy Craighead rig)
MLHP-5 Tertiary wells (2) MLHP-5 Cretaceous well MLHP-7 Appraisal well Sapele-2 Drilling
(Sapphire Driller rig)
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Cameroon Overview
Cameroon Overview
Relatively underexplored - an emerging oil story
Douala Basin
- MLHP 5 & 6, OLHP 1 & 2.
- Onshore and shallow
- ffshore areas.
- Highly prospective
acreage.
- Number of onshore oil
seeps.
Rio del Rey Basin
- MLHP 7.
- Shallow offshore area.
- Highly prospective
acreage within a proven active hydrocarbon system.
- Tertiary oil and gas-
condensate discoveries.
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- Tertiary and Cretaceous
leads.
- Onshore early exploration
phase on 2D dataset.
- Offshore mature
prospects portfolio on 3D dataset.
- Multi-well drilling
campaign underway - successful Sapele-1 exploration well.
- Established portfolio of
additional Tertiary prospects.
- Maturing exploration with
transition into an appraisal/development phase.
Cretaceous Turonian plays accessible in onshore area and shallow waters.
Recent Douala Basin E&P Activity
- Bowleven acquired ~500km 2D in OLHP-2
(Bomono) during 2010/11.
- Bowleven 658km² 3D acquired in Etinde
(MLHP-5, 6, and 7) during 2010.
- Glencore acquired 2D & 3D in Matanda (2010).
- Noble Energy 3D acquired across Yoyo & EG
blocks to the south of MLHP-5 (2010).
Bomono 2D Acq.
VOG
Matanda (Glencore) seismic acquired
- 2010. Drilling
anticipated 2011.
Seismic Exploration Drilling
Marine 3D Acq.
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*Gross oil and gas volumes interpolated from Noble Energy August presentation of net volumes (Block O 45%, Block I 40%).
- Bowleven Sapele-1 operations complete.
- Perenco Mombe-1 operations complete.
- Perenco Ngata well, expected spud Q2/3 2011.
- Glencore Matanda wells planned for 2011/12.
Perenco Mombe-1 P&A (2010)
- Bowleven Sapele-1ST operations commenced.
- Bowleven Sapele-2 operations commenced
- Noble Energy Aseng oil project sanctioned;
development drilling commenced.
- Victoria Oil & Gas Logbaba gas field
development activity underway. Development/Appraisal Activity
Alen (Belinda 2005). 915Bcf & 94mmbbl resources*. Expected start-up end 2013. Aseng (Benita 2007). 552Bcf & 128mmbbl resource*. Estimated start-up mid-2012.
Perenco Ngata Spud Q2/3 2011
Sapele-2 (March 2011) Sapele-1 Sapele-1ST(Feb 2011)
(Sept 2010)
Regional Geology and Play Fairways
D-1r (2007), 25mmscfd, 1400bcpd from 75ft gross Miocene deep-water sands 56bbl/mmscf condensate. Onshore and offshore mixed Tertiary and Cretaceous sourced
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Cretaceous rocks outcrop at surface within the Bomono Permit. (Sandstone lithologies). Sapele-1 (2010), multiple hydrocarbon columns of gas-condensate, oil and dry gas.
50m
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SW NE
100m
Tertiary play fairway Cretaceous play fairway
Lower Omicron
SE
Sapele-1
Shales Shales NW
Tertiary Omicron Play
Calibration of Sapele-1 seismic highlights fairway potential
The Omicron Fairway
(as defined by Sapele-1)
Upper Omicron Omicron Deep Sapele-1ST
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- The Omicron Play recognised across MLHP-5.
- Successful drilling by Noble on the Belinda target (downdip D-1r equivalent) resulted in a c.20km long gas-condensate field.
Omicron Play Fairway Mapping
MLHP-6 MLHP-5
Upper Omicron Gas Condensate
MLHP 5
Souellaba Lower Omicron Gas Condensate
- MLHP-5 = c.778km².
- Area of 3D = 577km² (74% of block).
Omicron Deep Oil Sapele-1ST Sapele-2
- Tertiary fairways cover majority of MLHP-5.
p Sapele-2
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Alen
Sapele-1 & Sapele-1ST
Appraisal of Sapele-1 Tertiary Omicron discoveries
Sapele-1 Update
- 2 potentially significant discoveries made (Lower and Deep
Omicron).
- Log, MDT and sample data confirm hydrocarbon columns of
gas, wet gas and oil in high quality sandstone reservoirs.
- Initial volumetrics (appraisal drilling required and ongoing):
Sapele-1ST Update
Sapele-1† P90 P50 P10 Mean WGIIP bscf* 75 211 595 290 STOIIP mmbbls 65 167 430 217
Sapele-1ST Sapele-1 Sapele-2
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Sapele 1ST Update
- Sidetrack commenced 26th February 2011.
- Principal objectives to appraise and test the Deep Omicron
discovery interval in Sapele-1 (2km SE of the original well).
- Planned TD 3682mTVDSS (4761mMD).
Sapele-2 Update
- Sapele-2 well spudded 17th March 2011.
- Principal objective is to appraise the Lower and Deep
Omicron fairways (5km SW of Sapele-1).
- Planned TD 3724mTVDSS.
†Volumes presented as gross figures. *includes NGLs, which comprise condensate and LPGs.
SE
Sapele-1
NW
Cretaceous Play
Sapele-1 confirms presence of oil, condensate & gas in the Cretaceous
The Cretaceous Play
(as defined by Sapele-1)
Sapele-1
N
Cretaceous Amplitude Map (kick interval).
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- Sapele-1 located to target a variety of Cretaceous seismic responses and open the
Cretacous play in the offshore Douala Basin.
- Sapele-1 encountered good quality reservoir sands, with oil and gas shows.
- Significant gas kick at 4733m suggests an extensive hydrocarbon column.
Cretaceous Gas Kick
Gas Condensate Oil Dry Gas
Epsilon Complex
Cretaceous Play Fairway
Sapele-1 (2010), multiple hydrocarbon columns reservoired in the Cretaceous stratigraphy. Gas-condensate, oil and dry gas.
North Matanda
(North Matanda-1X (1980))
Logbaba Field
(Logbaba-101 (1955))
N’Kapa-1
(1958)
- Previous Cretaceous exploration on margins of the Douala
Basin.
- Closest Cretaceous reservoired field to Sapele-1 is North
Matanda (gas-condensate, non-producing) at c.40km.
- Closest Cretaceous reservoired oil shows to Sapele-1 is
N’K d ( 80k ) Regional Cretaceous Discoveries to date
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Kribi High fields
(KA-1 (1980))
Sanaga Sud
(SSA-1 (1979))
N’Koudou-1
Shows (1982)
M’Via
(M’Via-1 (1982))
N’Koudou (c.80km).
- Closest producing Cretaceous reservoired oil & gas fields to
Sapele-1 are on the Kribi High c.105km to the SE.
- Gas condensate encountered at Epsilon Complex validates
Cretaceous prospectivity; extends play fairway significantly
- ffshore.
Bowleven Cretaceous Exploration 2011
Oil Oil & Gas Gas & Oil shows Gas
MLHP-6
Initial potential on MLHP-6 revealed
Onshore and offshore mixed Tertiary and Cretaceous sourced
- il seeps.
Sapele-1 (2010), multiple hydrocarbon columns of gas-condensate, volatile oil,
- il and dry gas.
IF-1R (2008), oil discovery. IM-1 (Total, 1970). Isongo gas-condensate discovery.
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Sapele-1ST (March 2011), to appraise Sapele-1 discoveries IE-3 (2010), multiple hydrocarbon columns of gas-condensate and oil. MLHP-6. Migration focus for hydrocarbons N S
V.E. 7:1 500m 5km
Line acquisition 2010 Existing 2D
Bomono Overview
Commitments Bomono
- 100% Bowleven.
- Comprising two blocks covering an area of 2,328km².
- 5 year first term, expiring December 2012.
- 285km 2D acquired in Q1 2010 dry season. Further 215km 2D
acquired by end January 2011.
- 500km 2D seismic data (commitment met).
- 1 well (drilling anticipated in 2012).
Bomono Geochemical Anomaly Mapping
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Asset Overview 1 well (drilling anticipated in 2012).
- Highly prospective acreage within a proven active hydrocarbon
system.
- Unique situation to access the prolific West African Turonian play
- nshore in a combination of structural and stratigraphic traps.
- Technical evaluation ongoing with initial evaluation highlighting
multiple prospects with individual sizes ranging from 10 to 250mmbbls Mean STOIIP.
- 500km 2D seismic processing ongoing; Phase 1 completed Q4
2010.
- Up to 2 wells planned for H1 2012.
Log.105 (VOG) March 2010 test rates 55mmscfd and 20bbl/mmscf
Douala
2011 2012 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
Bomono Activity
Exploration Drilling 2D Seismic processing and
- ngoing interpretation
Drilling Preparation
10km
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Resources to Reserves
Cameroon – Etinde
MLHP-5 Mean Unrisked Discovered Resource
Etinde Resource (Mean Unrisked Gross Volumes In Place)†
†
Resources to Reserves
MHLP-7 Mean Unrisked Resource (IE & IF Only) Dry GIIP (bcf) Wet GIIP* (bcf) NGL‡ (mmbbl) STOIIP (mmbbl) Isongo E Field* 80 408 95 7 Isongo F Discovery 225 Total Discovered Resource† 80 408 95 232
MLHP 7 MLHP 6 MLHP 5
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Dry GIIP (bcf) Wet GIIP* (bcf) STOIIP (mmbbl) Sapele-1 Discovery 290 217 D-1R Discovery 72 Total Discovered Resource† 362 217
- Updates are anticipated as planned appraisal activity is completed.
- MLHP-5 resource based on initial Sapele-1 volumes.
- A significant contingent resource upside remains for Etinde and
Bomono.
†Volumes presented as gross figures. *includes NGLs, which comprise condensate and LPGs.
Initial Post IE-3 Reservoir Modelling
MLHP 7 Appraisal Plan Update
Resources to Reserves
- IE-3 appraisal drilled mid July 2010 encountered 7 hydrocarbon
bearing zones; tested (5 zones) August 2010 with a cumulative maximum flow rate of 22,909 boepd*.
- High quality gas-condensate (CGR 262 bbl/mmscf) and oil (36
to 43°API) encountered on IE-3 test; discovery of oil highlights additional potential of the IE Field area and acreage.
- IE static reservoir model built; dynamic model in progress.
IE Activity
ID-1 IE-2z IE-1 IE-3 IF-1R
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*Measured flow rates per interval ranged from 845 to 11,778 boepd with a cumulative maximum rate of 14,576 bpd of liquids and >50 mmscfd of gas (total 22,909 boepd).
IF Activity
- 3D marine seismic has been acquired over IF field (IF Multi-
Azimuthal 3D 131km²) to support appraisal and development activities; processing complete with results received Q1 2011.
- Drilling planning will consider the new 3D seismic data
interpretation.
- Development 3D (4C OBC) being considered.
IE
Concept: Combined Phased IE & IF FPSO Synergised Development
Limbe
Minimum Facilities Platform Dynamic Flexible Production Riser and FPSO Spread Moored
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Riser Base
Shuttle Tanker Flexible Multiphase Production Flowlines
IF
- Concept optimisation post IE-3
appraisal well.
- Single FPSO for both IE and IF fields.
- Potential phased development.
- Cost reductions achieved through
development synergies.
Concept Assumptions (gross) Total Liquids Recovery >100 mmbbls Total Liquids Production >40 mbpd Capex $300-600 million FPSO day rate ~$100-200,000 Total Opex p.a. $50-90 million
Potential synergy with MLHP-5.
“Tarpon” type Wellhead structure Umbilical
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Asset Overview
Gabon - Epaemeno
Epaemeno Overview
Licence Summary
- 50% Bowleven, 50% Addax (operator).
- Second exploration term expiry February 2012.
- 1 well with 50% relinquishment at the end of the second term.
- Optional third exploration term of three years.
Dentale Prospects Omko-1 (20MMbbl) Rembo Kotto (60MMbbl)
Dentale Basin
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Technical Overview
- Sub-salt fields and discoveries to the east and south of the block.
- Technical evaluation and prospect inventory complete and
highlights a number of significant prospects on the margins of the Dentale Sub-basin.
- Prospect volumetric range 10 to 350mmbbls mean STOIIP
consistent with field sizes in the region.
- Operator planning for drilling early 2012.
2011 2012 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
Epaemeno Activity
Technical preparation ahead of 2011 dry season. Site Prep EPA Well
Tsiengui (145MMbbl) Koula (75MMbbl) Obangue (55MMbbl) Onal (180MMbbl)
2P STOIIP source: IHS Energy
Assewe (18MMbbl)
Topo Graben
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Financial Overview
Interim Results Summary – six months to 31 December 2010
- Loss of $15.7 million in period (H1 2009: profit of $1.0million).
- Foreign exchange loss of $8.3 million (H1 2009: foreign
exchange gain of $7.7 million); due to foreign exchange movements on intra-group funding under IFRS.
- Net assets of $515 million at 31 December 2010.
- Majority of spend on Etinde in period was covered by the $100m
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Vitol carry. $16 million cash invested in oil and gas activities.
- On 26 November 2010, the Company issued 22 million ordinary
shares at a price of £3.27 per share with net proceeds of $112 million.
- Net cash resources of $189 million at 31 December 2010.
Funding Overview
- Cash $189 million at 31 December 2010.
- Vitol option over MLHP-7, for $50 million carry (gross).
- Farm-out opportunities when appropriate.
- Moving from resources to reserves; access to debt finance.
- Proceeds pending from EOV disposal (~$35m).
Significant financing flexibility.
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- Cash resources of approx $175m following Sapele-1.
- Pending proceeds from EOV circa $35m.
- Total cash resources of $210m.
Principal 2011 Work Programme Expenditure
Cash Resources 2011 indicative Etinde drilling costs*
- Tertiary side track: $20m - $22m; net cost ($15m - $17m).
T ti ll $31 $34 t t ($23 $26 )
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- Tertiary well: $31m - $34m; net cost ($23m - $26m).
- Cretaceous well: $43m - $46m; net cost ($32m - $35m).
- Overall costs dependent on specific well programme.
*Well costs inclusive of drilling costs, drilling team, site surveys and well insurance, but exclude testing.
Funded for current drilling programme
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Closing Remarks
- Further test exploration potential of Douala Basin, Cameroon.
- Move discovered hydrocarbons from resources to reserves.
Closing Remarks
Objectives
- Completion of Sapele-1ST and Sapele-2 wells.
2011 Outlook
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- Further exploration/appraisal wells targeting Douala Basin
prospectivity (Tertiary and Cretaceous).
- Identification of leads and prospects on MLHP-6 and Bomono
post recent seismic (2012 drilling).
- Further appraisal activity on block MLHP-7.
- Forward programme will evolve as drilling activity progresses.
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Principal Contact: Kerry Crawford Tel: +44 131 524 5678 Kevin Hart – Tel: +44 131 524 5678 John Brown – Tel: +44 131 524 5678 kerry.crawford@bowleven.com www.bowleven.com Bowleven Plc. 1 North St Andrew Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 1HX, United Kingdom. y @