Operations Update - December 2024
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Release date: 20 January 2025
Operations Update – December
Bass Oil Limited (ASX:BAS) is an Australian-listed oil producer that holds a majority interest in eight permits in the Cooper Basin including the 100%
owned Worrior and Padulla oil fields and a 55% interest in a South Sumatra Basin KSO. The Company is debt free and committed to creating value
by leveraging the competitive strengths of its team, operating capability, reputation, and relationships in both Australia and Indonesia.
Highlights
• Total sales revenue for December was US$424,007 net to Bass (A$682,012) up 13.9%
• Daily oil production for the group averaged 247 bopd for the month and total monthly
production was 7,642 barrels up 5%
• Total Cooper Basin monthly production was up 20% at 3,437 barrels produced and 2,411
barrels sold at an average oil price of A$119.39 per barrel
• Total Indonesian oil production of 4,206 barrels net to Bass with 4,243 barrels sold at an
average oil price of US$69.83 per barrel
• Kiwi — Pressure data analysis complete confirming no measurable pressure decline during
the test and showing results consistent with the geological interpretation indicative of the
possibility of the presence of a larger Triassic gas play at Kiwi
Monthly Production and Sales:
Bass Oil Monthly Production (kbbl)
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Production (kbbl)
10
3.16
8
3.01
3.33
3.20
6
3.03
2.95
3.07
2.93
3.02
2.80
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2
7.96
5.46
3.60
4.41
4.64
4.71
4.92
5.91
2.87
3.44
4.20
4.21
6.72
5.22
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Indonesian Production
Cooper Basin Production
Daily oil production for the group averaged 247 bopd (Bass share) in December, up 5% on November
figures. Monthly production totaled 7,642 barrels (Bass share) with monthly sales of 6,654 barrels. Total
sales revenue for December was US$424,007 (or A$682,012) net to Bass up 13.9% on November. See
below for further information.
Bass Oil Limited
ACN: 008 694 817
Level 5, 11-19 Bank Pl.,
Melbourne 3000
Victoria, Australia
T + 61 3 9927 3000
F + 61 3 9614 6533
admin@bassoil.com.au
www.bassoil.com.au
Cooper Basin Operations
Production from the Company’s 100% owned Worrior and Padulla oilfields was 3,437 barrels for the month
of December up 19.7% on November. Oil sales totaled 2,411 barrels for the month up 40.0% on November.
Production averaged 111 bopd in December.
The Company achieved an average sales price of A$119.39 per barrel for oil sales, up 4.8% on November.
Cash receipts for oil sales are expected before month end.
Production Operations
The Worrior and Padulla facilities recorded uptimes of 99% and 93% respectively for December. Production
increased almost 20% month on month due to the Padulla HPS returning to service following repairs and
Worrior operating with two HPS units online.
Gas Appraisal
Kiwi 1 Extended Production Test (EPT) (Bass 100%)
Bass completed the analysis of the buildup data which confirmed that there was no measurable pressure
decline in the reservoir due to fluids produced during the test. The Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA)
yielded results consistent with the geological interpretation and indicative of a larger Triassic gas play at
Kiwi. The result of the EPT has confirmed Bass’ view that Kiwi has significant economic value. For further
details please refer to the ASX release dated 8 November 2024.
The Company is in advanced discussions with two parties for the sale of the ~800 barrels of condensate
produced during the test which is currently stored in tanks on the Kiwi location.
Bass is reviewing commercial proposals from the Cooper Basin Joint Venture for the transportation and
processing of gas and gas liquids production from the Kiwi field. Discussions with gas buyers are ongoing as
we seek a favorable commercial agreement.
The Company has also made contact with suitably qualified engineering companies to submit proposals to
carry out Front End Engineering Design (FEED) studies to finalise the scope and cost estimates for the field
development. The aim of this work is to move the project forward to a FID as soon as possible.
Figure 1: Kiwi 1 Wellsite post EPT
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PEL 182 Deep Coal Commercialisation Study – Phase 2 (Bass 100%)
Bass and SLB have finalised the scope of phase 2 of the study which SLB will lead. The objective for the
next phase of the study is to utilise the MEM to determine preliminary well designs and the number of frac
stages required to achieve flow rates and gas recoveries per well to economically exploit this resource. We
expect phase 2 of the study will further validate the commercial viability of the asset with results due in the
2nd half of CY25.
Indonesian Operations
Production from the Company’s Tangai-Sukananti Oil fields in Indonesia averaged 136 bopd (Bass share) in
December. Bass share of field production for the month was 4,206 barrels of oil with 4,243 barrels of oil
sold. The average monthly oil price for December was US$69.83 per barrel.
Development
Procurement and planning continued for the drilling of the Bunian 6 development well, south-west of the
prolific Bunian 3 well, see map below.
The well pad construction is complete and the flowline has been laid to the edge of the location. The well
pad can accommodate at least two wells which will shorten lead times for future drilling considerably. Bass
is currently confirming drilling rig availability to lock in a spud date.
Figure 2: Bunian 6 Well pad
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Directors of Bass Oil Limited.
For further information please contact:
Tino Guglielmo
Managing Director
Bass Oil Limited
Ph: +61 3 9927 3000
Email: tino.guglielmo@bassoil.com.au
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