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Eon NRG Limited
Annual Report 2020

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FY2020 Annual Report · Eon NRG Limited
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ANNUAL 
REPORT 
2020 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

Directors 
Matthew McCann, J.D. 
Chairman 

John Hannaford, B.Com, CA, F.Fin 
Director 

Simon Adams, B.Bus, M.Acc, AGIA 
Director, CFO & Company Secretary 

Lachlan Reynolds, BSc (Honours) 
Director 

Registered office 
Suite 2 
38 Colin Street 
West Perth  WA  6005 
Australia 

Telephone: +61 8 6245 9821 
Web: www.eonnrg.com 

Auditors  
Butler Settineri (Audit) Pty Ltd 
Unit 16, First Floor 
Spectrum Offices 
100 Railway Road 
Subiaco WA 6008 
Australia 

Share Registrar 
Link Market Services 
Level 12 QV1 Buildings 
250 St George's Terrace 
Perth 
WA 6000 
Australia 
Telephone: +61 1300 554 474 
Email: registrars@linkmarketservices.com.au 
Web site: www.linkmarketservices.com.au 

Home Exchange 
Australian Securities Exchange Ltd 
Level 40, Central Park 
152 St George's Terrace 
Perth 
WA 6000 
Australia 

This annual report is of the group comprising Eon NRG Limited (“the parent entity”) and its subsidiaries 
(see  Note  8.1  to  Financial  Statements)  (collectively  “the  Group”).    The  Group’s  functional  and 
presentation currency is US Dollars ($). Unless otherwise stated, all amounts in the Annual Report are 
in US Dollars. 

A description of the Group’s operations and of its principal activities is included in the operations review 
on pages 2 to 3.  The Directors’ Report is not part of the financial report. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
The Directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to 
hereafter as the ‘Group’) consisting of Eon NRG Limited (also referred to hereafter as the ‘Company’ or ‘parent 
entity’ or ‘Eon’) and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 31 December 2020. 

1.  PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

Eon NRG Limited is an exploration company with interests in oil and gas leases and battery mineral lode 
claims which are located in the USA.  During the financial year ended 31 December 2020, the Company 
divested of its producing oil and gas assets that were located in Wyoming and California, USA. 

2.  REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 

A review of operations of the Group during the financial year and the results of those operations are set 
out below. 

2.1.  ASSET DIVESTMENT 

During 2020, following default of the Company’s loan facility with ANB Bank, negotiations were carried 
out over an extended period with ANB to agree on a workout arrangement that was suitable for ANB 
and the Company. 

a) 

Silvertip Field, Wyoming 

In September 2020, Eon sold its Silvertip oil and gas field as part of a workout arrangement that 
was agreed with ANB Bank.  The Silvertip Field was made up of 96 operating wells which produced 
a mixture of oil, gas and natural gas liquids.  The field was 4,437 net acres (all held by production) 
and it had significant infrastructure including a fully functioning gas processing plant with a capacity 
of 4.5 MMcf per day, oil and NGL storage tanks, a field gas pipeline network which connects to two 
interstate gas transportation pipelines, a workshop and an office building. 

The sale of the Silvertip Field formed part of the asset divestment that was coordinated with ANB 
Bank to settle the Company’s outstanding debt with the bank. 

b) 

Govt Kaehne #9-29 well and Borie Oilfield, Wyoming 

Eon had been the owner and operator of the Borie Oilfield since December 2017.  Located west 
of the City of Cheyenne in the DJ Basin, Wyoming, the Borie Field had a long production history of 
oil and gas from conventional vertical wells that produce from the Muddy Formation. 

Since taking over as operator of the Borie Field and up to the end of 2019, the Borie Units had 
produced in excess of 45,000 barrels of oil (Gross) for the Company and generated sales in excess 
of $2.1 million. 

Operated wells - 

12  producing  wells  and  3  water  injection  wells,  average  net  revenue 
interest of 82% 

Non-Operated wells -  3 producing wells and 1 water injection well, average net revenue interest 

of 22% 

Lease Area - 

2,850 acres (Net) all held by production 

c) 

Sheep Springs 

The Company owned and operated the Sheep Springs Field located NW of Bakersfield in the San 
Joaquin Basin, since it was acquired in 2010.  

Operated wells -  

12 operating wells, 100% working interest and a net revenue interest of 
83% 

Lease Area -  

160 net acres (all held by production) 

d) 

Round Mountain 

The Company owned and operated the Round Mountain Field located east of Bakersfield in the 
San Joaquin Basin, which was discovered by the Company in 2011 and developed between 2011-
13 by Eon. 

Operated wells -  

7 operating wells and 1 water injection well, 100% working interest and a 
net revenue interest of 88% 

Lease Area -  

320 net acres (all held by production) 

On 10 December 2020, the Company entered into a Workout Agreement with ANB Bank (ANB) which 
resulted in the settlement of the repayment claims from ANB on Eon due to its default on the loan to ANB 
in Q2-2020. 

A summary of the Workout Agreement were as follows: 

  As at November 17, 2020, the principal and accrued interest on the loan was $6,683,368; 

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 

In exchange for conveyance of various collateral assets (listed below) ANB would release Eon 
and it’s US subsidiaries from the guarantee and payment of the outstanding monies owed to 
ANB; 

Incremental Oil and Gas LLC (owner of Sheep Springs Oilfield); 
Incremental Oil and Gas (Round Mountain) LLC (owner of Round Mountain Oilfield); 

Collateral Securities – 
o 
o 
o  The Mortgage and Securities that were associated with the Borie Oilfield 
o  The Mortgage and Securities that were associated with the Govt Kaehne oil well in the Powder 

River Basin; 

o  The cash deposits that were pledged to the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 
for  idle  well  bonds  associated  rehabilitation  of  the  Wyoming  properties  (approx.  value 
$667,600); 

o  The operating bank account of Incremental Oil and Gas USA Holdings. 

  Eon would retain the Cobalt lode claims in Nevada and be granted a 2 year option to purchase 
the rights to carry out exploration activities on the leases that were acquired in the Powder 
River Basin (consideration payable on exercise of the option was $135,568) 

The Workout Agreement was completed on 24 December 2020. 

2.2.  Battery Minerals Division 

Eon  established  a  battery  minerals  division  in  2018  with  a  long-term  strategic  view  that  global 
energy demands will require a range of new technologies and energy supply and storage solutions 
in the future. 

In  H1  2018,  Eon  acquired  42  lode  claims  covering  840  acres  of  land  in  the  Stillwater  Range, 
Nevada, which was seen as having exploration potential for a range of battery minerals including 
cobalt and copper.  The claims cover a number of historic mine workings and adits are within 3 
miles of the Lovelock Mine which has a history of producing high grade cobalt. 

In January 2019, Global Energy Metals Corp (TSXV: GEMC) announced that it had entered into 
an agreement to acquire an 85% interest in the Lovelock and Treasure Box exploration projects 
for consideration that was made up of shares and an agreed royalty stream on production.  The 
agreement requires GEMC to spend US$1 million in exploration within the first three years of the 
agreement term. 

At the time of announcing the agreement, GEMC stated that “the project highlights are: 

  Nevada Cobalt: The right place at the right time in a superior mining jurisdiction which 
hosts  several  copper-gold  projects  nearby  and  benefits  from  having  excellent 
infrastructure. 

  Strategically Situated: Located in the Stillwater Range with good access, infrastructure 
in place and only 150 kilometres east of Sparks Nevada, home to Tesla’s Gigafactory 1. 
  Historic Producer: Limited, yet high-grade, production of cobalt, nickel and copper in 

the 1880s but the area has never been thoroughly explored in the modern era. 

  High-Grade Cobalt: The general average of the 200 tons shipped in 1886 averaged 14 
percent cobalt and 12 percent nickel (Source: "Mineral Resources of the United States 
for 1886”).  

  Drill  Ready:  Eight  diamond  drill  targets  have  been  identified  in  addition  to  geological 

mapping, chip and channel sampling and geophysics. 

  District  Opportunity:  Region  shows  strong  enrichment  in  cobalt,  nickel  and  copper 
making it very attractive for further exploration and expansion through other attractive 
growth opportunities.” 

Subsequently, GEMC has entered into a strategic relationship with Canada Cobalt Works (TSXV: 
CCW)  to  utilise  their  proprietary  Re-2OX  process  which  skips  the  normal  smelting  process  to 
achieve exceptionally high recovery rates for cobalt, nickel and copper, while also removing 99% 
of arsenic.  Underground mapping and sampling was carried out within the existing underground 
excavations.  Information was gathered from an UAV-Magnetometer Survey using an unmanned 
drone  which gathered  data  on  248  line kilometres  (12.4 sq  km)  over  the  area surrounding  the 
Lovelock project.  (undertaken by MWH Geo-Surveys International Inc.).   

Eon expects to commence a range of low cost exploration activities on its Nevada prospects to 
add value to this asset.  Based on the results from these activities, it will look at acquiring additional 
lode  claims  to  expand  its  exploration  potential  in  the  area  which  has  a  rich  history  of  mineral 
discovery. 

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3. 

CORPORATE 

As a result of the significant disruption to cash flow caused by the crash in oil and gas prices in Q1-2020, 
the  Company  was  unable  to meet  its  loan  repayment commitments  to  ANB  Bank.   In May  2020,  Eon 
received  a default  notice  from  ANB  Bank  and  on  19th May 2020,  the  Company  requested  a voluntary 
suspension of trading of its securities on the ASX platform. 

The Company continued to operate the oil and gas fields under an informal management arrangement 
with ANB Bank which controlled the payment of funds.  ANB Bank restricted the transfer of funds to Eon 
NRG  Ltd  in  Australia  for  the  payment  of  employees  and  suppliers  from  May  2020.    Eon  carried  on 
protracted negotiations with ANB Bank throughout 2020 with numerous offers made to settle the default 
position of the Company.  The US management team continued to act professionally and cooperatively 
to  ensure  that  the  assets  were  maintained  is  good  standing  to  preserve  their  value.    As  part  of  the 
negotiations for a settlement, it was agreed with ANB that the Silvertip Field would be sold and a Purchase 
and Sale Agreement was entered into with Sendero Resources, LLC in September 2020.  Following the 
completion of the Silvertip Field sale, an agreement was entered into with ANB Bank in October for the 
assignment of the remaining oil and gas assets to ANB in exchange for Eon NRG and its remaining US 
subsidiaries  being  released  from  the  guarantee  and  other  obligations  under  the  Loan  Facility 
arrangements.  This agreement was documented and completed in December 2020. 

During 2020, the Board of Eon NRG Ltd maintained the operation of the company while negotiations with 
ANB Bank were continuing.  During this period, Directors acted to preserve value for shareholders, and 
this was done without remuneration being paid.  A lengthy negotiation process with ANB Bank limited the 
ability  of  the  Board  to  raise  additional  capital  and  define  the  Company’s  future  business  objectives.  
Following agreement with ANB Bank in October 2020, funding was secured by way of a convertible note 
facility to enable the payment of various employee and creditor liabilities that allowed completion of the 
Workout Arrangement with ANB Bank. 

4. 

FINANCIAL REVIEW 

A summary of the statement of financial position items is as follows: 

 

Total cash held by the Group at the end of 2020 was $12,060 (2019 - $1,858,494).  As part of the 
settlement of the workout agreement with ANB Bank, the cash held in all of Eon’s US subsidiary bank 
accounts (including deposits held as security bonds for well rehabilitation obligations) were assigned 
to ANB Bank. 

  All oil and gas assets held by the company as at the date of completion of the workout agreement 
(24 December 2020) including oilfield properties and their associated plant and equipment and the 
associated rehabilitation provisions that related to these oilfields were assigned to ANB Bank.  After 
unwinding  all  prior  year  impairments  and  write-downs,  the  settlement  of  the  workout  agreement 
resulted in a book profit of $972,000. 

 

The Company raised an amount of $151,510 (AU$200,000) in December 2020 which was used to 
settle creditor obligations including US employee entitlements as part of the workout agreement with 
ANB Bank.  Remaining trade creditors ($41,317) related to corporate costs associated with Australian 
activities. 

  Eon recorded a net loss after tax of $246,910 in 2020 (2019 - loss of $6,561,783) from continuing 

operations.  A net profit after tax of $972,000 was recorded for discontinued USA operations. 

  During 2020, revenue was severely impacted by global oil and gas prices due to the impact of price 
wars  initiated  between  Saudi  Arabia  and  Russia  and  from  the  global  impact  on  demand  for  oil 
resulting from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Net revenue from sales decreased by 58% from 2019 to 2020 (following a decrease in the prior year 
of  26%).    Operation  of  the  Company’s  fields  continued  through  2020  until  the  completion  of  the 
Workout Agreement but the receipt of revenue and payment of creditors was controlled by ANB Bank 
from May 2020 following the Company’s default on its loan repayments. 

The net revenue and commodity price decrease in 2020 compared to 2019 was as follows: 

Oil1 
Natural Gas2 
NGL 
Total 

2020 

2019 

Net Revenue 
$1,424,267 
$96,226 
$26,397 
$1,546,890 

Unit Price 
$35.92/Bbl 
$1.94/Mcf 
$0.27/Gal 

Net Revenue 
$2,905,546 
$503,075 
$254,407 
$3,663,028 

Unit Price 
$55.85/Bbl 
$2.46/Mcf 
$0.41/Gal 

1 Oil price is net of the refinery transportation deduct that is applicable for each field.  Average West Texas Intermediate (WTI) 
spot prices in 2019 and 2020 were $56.99 and $39.27 per barrel respectively.  Oil price benchmarks for oil produced from 
the California Fields is based off a higher price than WTI. 

2 Gas is priced off the Colorado Interstate Gas (CIG) Rockies benchmark.  Average Henry Hub gas prices in 2019 and 2020 

were $2.56 and $2.03 per Mcf respectively. 

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During the first half of the year, production of oil, gas and NGL’s was severely impacted by economic 
conditions and wells were shut in where necessary to preserve cash when they were uneconomic. 

Net Sales Volume 
Oil (Barrels) 
Natural Gas (MMcf) 
NGL (Barrels) 

2020 
39,655 
49,524 
2,354 

2019 
52,021 
204,426 
14,835 

Change 
 24% 
 76% 
 84% 

  Cashflow from discontinued operations in 2020 was a deficit of $1,767,221 which consumed all of 
the cash reserves that the Company had at the end of 2019.  Cashflow from continuing operations 
in 2020 was a deficit of $73,678. 

5.  MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 

Subsequent to the end of the year ending 31 December 2020, Eon has considered numerous opportunities 
for development of its remaining assets and acquisition of new projects that would enable it to recapitalised 
the Company and seek relisting of its securities on ASX. 

6.  MATERIAL BUSINESS RISKS 

The selection of risks included in this section has been based on an assessment of the most significant 
areas of uncertainty for the Group’s business and operations that could have an adverse impact on the 
achievement  of  the  financial  performance  and  outcomes  for  the  business.    There  is  no  guarantee  or 
assurance that the importance of different risks will not change or other risks will not emerge. 

Eon is exposed to risks in relation to the Group’s existing and proposed business operations.  These risks 
include, without limitation: 

a)  Capital Risk 

When managing capital, the Board’s objective is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern 
as  well  as  to maintain  optimal  returns  to  shareholders  and benefits  for  other  stakeholders.   As  at 
December 2020, the Company was in a position where its capital base was very low and efforts were 
focused on ensuring that the Company could utilise its existing assets or acquire new assets that 
were adequate to allow it to raise further capital and gain permission from ASX to relist its securities 
after satisfying the various ASX listing rule tests for reinstatement of trading. 

b)  Financial risk management 

The Company’s principal financial instruments comprise cash and short-term on-call deposits. 

Credit risk represents the loss that would be recognised if counterparties fail to perform as contracted.  
The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk at reporting date in relation to each class of financial 
asset is the carrying amount of those assets as indicated in the statement of financial position.   

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company does not have sufficient funds to pay its debts as and when 
they  become  due  and  payable.    The  Company  currently  does  not  have  major  funding  in  place.  
However, the Group continuously monitors forecast and actual cash flows and the maturity profiles 
of financial assets and financial liabilities to manage its liquidity risk. 

c)  Environmental 

The  previous  USA  oil  and  gas  operations  of  the  Group  were  subject  to  laws  and  regulations 
concerning  the  environment  applicable  in  the  jurisdiction  of  those  activities.    As  with  most 
development or production operations, the Group’s activities had an impact on the environment.  It 
was the Group’s practice to conduct its activities to the highest standard of environmental obligation, 
including compliance with all environmental laws.  The sale of the oil and gas production assets has 
included all liabilities relating to the rehabilitation of oil and gas fields. 

The Company continues to own and operate mineral lode claims in Nevada.  When it commences 
exploration activities on these claims, the Group’s operations are subject to various environmental 
laws and regulations under the relevant government’s legislation.  Full compliance with these laws 
and regulations is regarded as a minimum standard for all operations to achieve. 

The Company is developing a framework of stewardship of our environment and are focussed on 
providing social benefits and mutually rewarding outcomes for the communities in which it operates. 

d)  Sovereign 

The Group’s remaining projects are in the USA and are subject to the risks associated with operating 
in that country.  These risks may include economic, social or political instability or change, changes 
of  laws  (such  as  those  affecting  foreign  ownership),  government  participation,  taxation,  working 
conditions, rates of exchange, exchange control, approvals and licensing, export duties, repatriation 
of  income  or  return  of  capital,  environmental  protection,  labour  relations  as  well  as  government 
control over natural resources or government regulations that require the employment of local staff 
or contractors or require other benefits to be provided to local residents. 

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e)  Status of leases and tenure 

All  petroleum  licenses  associated  with  the  Group’s  project  interests  are  subject  to  granting  and 
approval by relevant government bodies and mineral owners, and ongoing compliance with license 
terms and conditions.  There is an ongoing potential risk to the Group’s business from an unexpected 
change in the status of its licenses.  The Company continues to have an exploration right in Federal 
leases located in Wyong (Powder River Basin) that are granted by the Bureau of Land Management. 

f)  Regulatory Risk 

The  introduction  of  new  legislation  or  amendments  to  existing  legislation  by  governments, 
developments in existing law, or the respective interpretation of the legal requirements in any of the 
legal jurisdictions which govern the Company’s operations or contractual obligations (particularly in 
the USA), could impact adversely on the assets, operations and, ultimately, the financial performance 
of the Group. 

Eon NRG Ltd seeks to maintain compliance with legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements 
through engagement of external legal, financial and technical advisors in relation to operation of its 
business.  The Group’s management maintains awareness of the regulatory environment through 
general participation in the oil and gas sector, via sector related news flow from media, attendance 
at conferences. 

7. 

INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS 

The Company has entered into a Deed of Indemnity, Insurance and Access (“Deed”) with each Director 
and  the  Company  Secretary  (collectively  “Officers”).    Under  the  Deed,  the  Company  indemnifies  the 
Officers to the maximum extent permitted by law and the Constitution against legal proceedings, damage, 
loss, liability, cost, charge,  expense, outgoing or  payment  (including legal expenses  on  a  solicitor/client 
basis) suffered, paid or incurred by the officers in connection with the Director or Officers being an officer 
of  the  Company,  the  employment  of  the  officer  with  the  Company  or  a  breach  by  the  Company  of  its 
obligations under the Deed. 

8. 

INDEMNITY OF AUDITORS 

To the extent permitted by law, the Group has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Butler Settineri (Audit) Pty 
Ltd), as part of the terms of its audit engagement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for 
an unspecific amount). No payment has been made to indemnify Butler Settineri (Audit) Pty Ltd during or 
since the financial year. 

9.  PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY 

No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any 
proceedings to which the Group is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company 
for all or any part of those proceedings.  The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the 
year.  

10.  NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

There were no non-audit services provided by the entity’s auditor, Butler Settineri (Audit) Pty Ltd, in 2020 
or in 2019. 

11.  AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

The auditor’s independence declaration for the year ended 31 December 2019 has been received and is 
to be found on page 14. 

12.  DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN THE SHARES AND OPTIONS OF THE COMPANY 

As at the date of this report, the interests of the Directors or related entities in the shares and options of 
Eon NRG Limited were: 

Director 
M McCann 
John Hannaford 
L Reynolds 
S Adams 

13.  DIVIDENDS 

Ordinary Shares 
10,511,437 
- 
- 
2,560,680 

No dividends were paid or declared during the financial year or subsequent to the year end. 

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14.  OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 

A full review of operations of the consolidated entity during the year ended 31 December 2020 is included 
in the Review of Operations in this Directors’ Report (pages 2 to 3). 

15.  LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

There was uncertainty with regards to the future operations of the Company following the completion of the 
Workout Agreement with ANB Bank. 

Information of the likely future activities is contained within the Review of Operations section of the Report. 

16.  SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS 

There were significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the year as disclosed elsewhere 
in this report. 

17.  FINANCIAL CONDITION 

A summary of financial results is provided in the Review of Operations preceding this Directors’ Report 
(page 4 and 5). 

The  financial  report  has  been  prepared  on  a  going  concern  basis  which  contemplates  the  continuity  of 
normal business activity and realisation of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of 
business (refer Going Concern note on page 19 of the Financial Statements). 

18.  SHARE ISSUES DURING THE YEAR AND TO THE DATE OF THIS REPORT 

The number of shares on issue at 31 December 2019 was 769,888,934.  No shares were issued in 2020. 

19.  SHARE OPTIONS 

At the date of this report, there are no unissued ordinary shares of the Company under option . 

20.  DIRECTOR INFORMATION 

The names and details of the Company’s Directors in office during the financial year and until the date of 
this report are as follows.  Directors and officers were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated. 

Mr M. McCann, J.D. (Chairman) 
Appointed to the Board April 2014 
Appointed Chairman 23 May 2019 
Age: 53 

Mr McCann earned a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Oklahoma--College of Law in 1995 
and a B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Vermont in 1991. 

In 2001, after serving in private practice in the US for 6 years, Mr McCann became General Counsel at 
Riata Energy, Inc., which later became SandRidge Energy, Inc., a NYSE listed corporation. Before leaving 
SandRidge  in  2007,  he  ultimately  served  as  Senior  Vice  President,  General  Counsel,  and  Corporate 
Secretary. From 2007-2015 Matt worked for the Riata Corporate Group, a large privately owned group of 
companies that has substantial oil and gas interests in the US where he focused on business development. 

Mr McCann was Chief Executive Officer at TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd, a TSX and NYSEMKT listed oil 
and gas exploration and production company from 2009 until 2011 where he was instrumental in growing 
TransAtlantic from a junior explorer to a significant international oil and gas producer. 

Other current public company appointments in addition to Eon NRG Limited are: 
•  None 

Mr J. Whisler B.Sc (Managing Director) 
Appointed to the Board July 2014 
Appointed Managing Director 14 October 2014 
Retired from the Board 30 March 2021 
Age: 51 

Mr Whisler has more than 25 years of experience in leading, developing, and implementing projects that 
have created value in the oil and gas industry. He has a successful track record of managing and growing 
both public and private exploration and production companies. His diverse and extensive background in 
the US oil and gas industry covers all aspects of operations, including exploration, business development, 
acquisitions  and  divestures,  corporate  and  project  management,  financial  and  economic  analysis,  field 
operations, production and extensive experience in drilling and completions. 

Mr Whisler joined Delek Energy US and Elk Companies in July 2008 as the Vice President of Operations, 
was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January of 2009, and was then promoted to Chief Executive 

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Officer in May 2010. He served as Chief Executive Officer until 2011 when he was personally responsible 
for  the  divesture  of  all  the  US  assets  in  multiple  transactions,  in  order  to  assist  the  parent  company  in 
funding the new natural gas discoveries off the coast of Israel with Noble Energy. While at Delek, Mr Whisler 
was responsible for acquiring multiple assets in the USA, designing and implementing work-over plans and 
re-completions, and optimising production in multiple mature fields. 

Mr Whisler is also a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.  He has served on several non-profit 
company boards and advisory teams. 

Other current public company appointments in addition to Eon NRG Limited are: 
•  None 

Mr G. McGann, B.Sc (Hons) (Technical Director) 
Appointed to the Board July 2009 
Retired from the Board 21 February 2022 
Age: 73 

Mr McGann has over 40 years experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, in a career that has spanned 
all five continents. As a petroleum geologist, he has been instrumental in the discovery of oilfields totalling 
more than 200 million barrels in Australia, Middle East and the North Sea, and been part of teams that 
have discovered other substantial oil resources. 

Mr McGann was a founding shareholder and Managing Director of Incremental Petroleum Ltd. He identified 
the Selmo Oilfield in South-east Turkey in 2005 and increased the production from a declining 1,500 bopd 
to 2,000 bopd when the company was sold in March 2009. 

Mr McGann has published 14 technical papers and is a certified petroleum geologist with the American 
Association of Petroleum Geologists.  

Mr J. Hannaford, B.Com, CA, F.Fin (Non-executive Director) 
Appointed 30 March 2021 
Age: 55 

Mr Hannaford is an experienced company director & executive with extensive experience as a director of 
ASX  listed  companies,  including  as  Chairman.    A  qualified  Chartered  Accountant  and  Fellow  of  the 
Securities Institute of Australia, Mr Hannaford has founded and listed several companies that successfully 
listed in ASX.  He has also advised numerous companies through the ASX listing process in his corporate 
advisory career.  He has established an extensive corporate network and gained a highly distinguished 
reputation over the last twenty years corporate life in Australia. 

Other current public company appointments in addition to Eon NRG Limited are: 
•  Mt Monger Resources Ltd (Chairman) 
•  Forrestania Resources Ltd (Chairman) 
•  Kula Gold Ltd (Non-executive Director) 
Additional directorships in the last 3 years include: 
•  None 

Mr S. Adams, B.Bus M.Acc AGIA (Director / Company Secretary / CFO) 
Appointed Secretary – 18 May 2012 
Appointed Director – 26 June 2019 
Age: 56 

Mr Adams has a wide range of experience in the area of corporate and financial management, corporate 
compliance and business development.  Mr Adams has worked in a range of industries across the resource 
and  industrial  sectors.    Prior  to  joining  Eon  NRG  Limited  in  May  2012  as  CFO/Company  Secretary, 
Mr Adams  served  12  years  with  Atlas  South  Sea  Pearl  Ltd,  a  listed  pearl  production  and  distribution 
company, in the capacity of CEO and CFO.  Simon is a member of the Governance Institute of Australia. 

Other current public company appointments in addition to Eon NRG Limited are: 
•  Kula Gold Ltd (Non-executive Director) 
Additional directorships in the last 3 years include: 
•  None 

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Mr L. Reynolds, BSc (Honours) (Director) 
Appointed 18 March 2022 
Age: 53 

Mr  Reynolds  is  a  professional  geologist  with  over  30  years  experience  in  mineral  exploration,  project 
development and mining, in both Australia and internationally.  He has broad resource industry expertise, 
across a range of commodities including copper, gold, nickel and uranium.  Over the past decade Lachlan 
has served as a senior executive and manager for a number of ASX-listed companies and has managed 
the advancement of a diverse suite of mineral projects. 

Mr Reynolds commenced his career at WMC Resources Ltd working on gold and nickel opportunities in 
Western  Australia,  later  being  involved  in  the  Tampakan  copper  project  in  the  Philippines  and  multi-
commodity  Olympic  Dam  mine  in  South  Australia.  After  12  years  with  WMC,  Mr  Reynolds  accepted  a 
position with OceanaGold Ltd in New Zealand where he was involved with teams that successfully defined 
additional gold resources and brought a number of open pit and underground mining developments into 
production. Lachlan has subsequently held Managing Director positions for Energy Ventures Ltd where he 
oversaw development of the Aurora uranium deposit in the USA and Golden Mile Resources Limited (ASX: 
G88), a junior exploration company that holds gold projects in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia.  
He  has  recently  consulted  to  Caravel  Minerals  Ltd  (ASX:  CVV)  as  General  Manager  Exploration, 
supervising geological activities at their Caravel Copper Project and an active exploration program in the 
southwest of Western Australia. 

Committee Memberships 
As at the date of this report, the Company had an audit and risk committee. 

Memberships of Board’s committees are as follows: 

Director 

M McCann 
J Hannaford 

Audit and Risk 
committee 
X 
X 

Corporate governance 
The  Board  of  Eon  NRG  Limited  is  committed  to  achieving  and  demonstrating  the  highest  standards  of 
Corporate Governance.  The Board is responsible to its Shareholders for the performance of the Company 
and  seeks  to  communicate  extensively  with  Shareholders.    The  Board  believes  that  sound  Corporate 
Governance  practices  will  assist  in  the  creation  of  Shareholder  wealth  in  addition  to  providing 
accountability. 

In  accordance  with  ASX  Listing  Rule  4.10.3,  the  Company  has  elected  to  disclose  its  Corporate 
Governance  policies  and  its  compliance  with  them  on  its  website  rather  than  in  the  Annual  Report.  
Accordingly,  information  about  the  Company’s  Corporate  Governance  practices  is  set  out  on  the 
Company’s website at www.eonnrg.com. 

Directors’ Meetings 
The number of meetings of Directors (including meetings of committees of Directors) held during the year 
and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were as follows:  

Director 
M McCann 
G McGann 
J Whisler 
S Adams 

Directors’ meetings 

Held 
19 
19 
3 
19 

Attended 
19 
18 
3 
19 

Audit and risk 
Committee 

Held 
1 
1 
- 
- 

Attended 
1 
1 
- 
- 

Directors’ benefits 
Other than the disclosure on pages 9-13 (Remuneration Report), no Director of the Company has received 
or become entitled to receive a benefit because of a contract that the Director or a firm of which the Director 
is a member or an entity in which the Director has a substantial financial interest made with the Company 
or an entity that the Company controlled, or a body corporate that was related to the Company, when the 
contract was made or when the Director received, or became entitled to receive the benefit, other than a 
benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by the Directors 
which is stated in the Remuneration Report. 

This report is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors, made pursuant to Section 298(2) of 
the Corporations Act 2001. 

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REMUNERATION REPORT 
(Audited) 
This Remuneration Report for the year ended 31 December 2020 outlines the remuneration arrangements of 
the  Company  and  the  Group  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  its 
Regulations. This information has been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Act. 

This Remuneration Report details the remuneration arrangements for key management personnel (“KMP”) who 
are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major 
activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether executive or otherwise) of the parent 
company, Eon NRG Limited (“the Parent” or “Eon”). 

Eon NRG Limited received 75% of the votes against the Remuneration Report for the 2019 financial year at the 
annual general meeting held on July 31, 2020.  Under the Corporations Act, if 25 per cent or more of votes that 
are cast are voted against the adoption of the Remuneration Report at two consecutive annual general meetings, 
Shareholders will be required to vote at the second of those annual general meetings on a resolution (a “spill 
resolution”) that another meeting be held within 90 days at which all of the Company’s directors (other than the 
Managing Director) must go up for re-election. 

Details of Directors and Key Management Personnel  
The Directors of Eon NRG Limited during the year were: 

  Matthew McCann (Chairman) 
  Gerry McGann (Technical Director)  
 
  Simon Adams (Director) 

John Whisler (Managing Director) 

Subsequent to the end of 2020, John Whisler resigned as Director on 30 March 2021, with his engagement as 
a  paid  executive ceasing  at  the  end  of  December  2020  on  close  of  the  workout  agreement  with  ANB  Bank.  
Gerard  (Gerry) McGann  retired  as  a  director on  21  February  2022  and John  Hannaford was  appointed  as a 
director on 30 March 2021. 

Non-Executive Director Remuneration 
The Board policy is to remunerate non-executive Directors based on market rates and with consideration given 
to the time, commitment and responsibility of the role.  Fees are determined within an aggregate fee pool limit, 
which is periodically recommended for approval by shareholders.  This amount is separate from any specific 
tasks  that  the  Directors  may  take  on  for  the  Company.  The  current  aggregate  fee  pool  limit  approved  by 
shareholders is AUD$350,000. 

The table below summarises the Non-Executive Director fees (all set in US$): 

Chairman 
Non-Executive Director (Australia) 
Non-Executive Director (USA) 

US$60,000 pa  
US$40,000 pa plus superannuation (9.5%) 
US$40,000 pa 

Non-executive Director Fees were paid to March 2020.  An accrual has been made for employee entitlements, 
consulting work carried out to administer the Company and director fees owed up until negotiation of the ANB 
Bank Workout Agreement was completed.  These fees will paid in equity if the Company’s securities are relisted 
on ASX (refer note 7.4). 

Senior Executive Remuneration Policy  
The Company is committed to remunerating its senior executives in a manner that is market-competitive and 
consistent with best practice as well as supporting the interests of shareholders. 

There are no fixed terms of employment in the senior executive employment agreements. 

Details of Share Based Payments Compensation 
In 2013, an employee share plan was established which entitles the Board of Directors to offer key management 
personnel within the Group the right to acquire shares in the Company subject to satisfying specific performance 
hurdles.  Shares that the employees will have a right to own are acquired and held in trust for the employees 
until they have met the service or performance conditions.  The shares rank equally with other fully paid ordinary 
shares. 

Details of the remuneration paid to KMP for the years 2020 and 2019 are as follows: 

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Short Term 
Benefits 

Other 
Bene-
fits(1) 
US$ 

Cash 
Bon-
uses 
US$ 

Post-
Employ
ment 
Benefits 
Pension/ 
Supera-
nnuation 
US$  

Share 
Based 

Payments  Termin 
ation 
Bene 
fits 
US$ 

Shares/ 
Options (2) 
US$ 

TOTAL 
US$ 

Portion 
of 
Remune
ration 
paid as 
Options/ 
Rights 
% 

Portion 
of 
Remune
ration  
perfor-
mance 
related 
% 

- 
- 

5,491 
5,491 
2,440 

27,595 
324 

33,086 
5,491 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
1,211 

27,384 
18,029 

- 
3,795 
- 

11,803 
4,441 

10,726 
11,680 

- 
- 
- 

61,896 
47,407 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

41,884 
31,988 

65% 
56% 

55,491 
49,238 
27,179 

401,983 
98,914 

364,812 
140,951 

- 
- 
- 

15% 
48% 

- 
- 

Name 

Salary & 
Fees 
US$ 

Directors (Non-Executive) 
2020 
M McCann 
G McGann 

14,500 
12,748 

50,00 
39,952 
24,739 

2019 
M McCann 
G McGann  
M Stowell (3) 
Directors (Executive) 
2020 
J Whisler 
S Adams 
2019 
J Whisler 
S Adams 

300,689 
46,743 

321,000 
123,781 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

17,455 
Total 2020 
Total 2019 
26,201 
1.  Other benefits comprise health insurance and employment related benefits as well as the cost of D&O insurance 

374,679 
559,471 

154,716 
- 

574,769 
637,672 

27,919 
51,999 

30% 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

(which is split equally between the Directors and other KMP). 

2.  AUD 200,000 (USD 154,716) of Shares were issued to directors of the company in lieu of annual leave and other 
entitlements  owing  to  them.  These  shares  were  issued  at  a  price  of  $0.001  per  share  by  way  of  deeds  of 
settlement and release with the Directors. 
3.  M. Stowell retired from the board on 23/05/2019 

Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel 

Options and rights - 
The number of options and rights over ordinary shares in the Company including incentive shares that were held 
in  the  financial  year  by  each  director  of  the  Company  and  other  key  management  personnel  of  the  Group, 
including their personally related parties, are set out below. 

2020 

Directors 
M McCann(1) 
G McGann 
J Whisler 
Rights (2) 
Options(3) 
S Adams 
Rights (2) 
Options(4) 
Total 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Balance at 
1 Jan 2020 

Number 

2,985,063 
- 

2,000,000 
1,000,000 

750,000 
650,000 
7,385,063 

Granted as 
Remuner-
ation 
Number 

Vested 
during the 
year 
Number 

Exercised 
during the 
year 
Number 

Changed 
during the 
year 
Number 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
 - 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

Balance at 
31 Dec 2020 

Number 

2,985,063 
- 

2,000,000 
1,000,000 

750,000 
650,000 
7,385,063 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

2,985,063 options purchased (exercisable at A$0.015, expiry 22 February 2021) 
Employee shares not yet vested 
1,000,000 options purchased (exercisable at A$0.015, expiry 22 February 2021) 
650,000 options purchased (exercisable at A$0.015, expiry 22 February 2021) 

No options or rights were issued as remuneration in 2020 or 2019. 

Shares - 
The  number  of  ordinary  shares  in  the  Company  that  were  held  in  the  financial  year  by  each  director  of  the 
Company and other key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set 
out below.  

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2020 
Directors 
M McCann 
G McGann 
J Whisler 
S Adams 

Total 

Balance at 
1 Jan 2020 

Shares 
vested 

Number 

Number 

Changed 
during the 
year 
Number 

Balance at 
31 Dec 2020 

Number 

10,511,437 
24,715,004 
7,865,100 
2,650,680 

45,682,221 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

10,511,437 
24,715,004 
7,865,100 
2,650,680 

45,682,221 

There have been no other transactions with the KMP since the end of the previous financial year and as at the 
year end. 

Service Agreements 
Remuneration  arrangements  for  Managing  Director  and  KMP  are  formalised  in  employment  contracts.    The 
employment agreement with Mr J Whisler as Managing Director was terminated by ANB Bank at the close of 
the  Workout  Agreement  between  ANB  Bank  and  the  Company  (December  24,  2020).    The  employment 
agreement with Mr S Adams as CFO was suspended in May 2020 when the Company could no longer pay the 
remuneration  set  out  in  the  employment  agreement.    The  following  outlines  the  details  of  the  executive 
employment contracts while they were in place. 

Mr J Whisler (Managing Director) 
Term of Agreement: 
Base Salary: 
Pension Plan: 

Benefits: 
Cash bonus: 

No fixed term 
US$297,775  
Company to match up to a maximum of the lower of 4% of base salary up to $17,500 
pa when a contribution is made by the employee 
Full use of Company vehicle and health and income/life insurance 
If half yearly production average > 500 bopd, bonus of 15% of base salary 
(if this milestone has not yet been achieved or paid) 
If  half  yearly  production  average  >  1000  bopd,  bonus  of  30%  of  base  salary  (this 
milestone has not yet been achieved or paid) 
If  half  yearly  production  average  >  1500  bopd,  bonus  of  45%  of  base  salary  (this 
milestone has not yet been achieved or paid) 

Incentive shares: 

Employee Share Plan:  Entitled to participate in the Eon NRG Employee Share Participation Program.  Shares 
in  Eon  NRG  equivalent  in  value  up  to  10%  of  base  salary  may  be  offered  at  the 
discretion of the Board on an annual basis. 
Entitled to incentive shares in Eon NRG Limited.  Shares offered at a price equivalent 
to the market price or an appropriate weighted average price at the time of issue.  The 
shares will be held in trust and will be subject to vesting terms.  The shares shall vest 
in four tranches of 1.0M shares each as follows: 
i) 

ii) 

Tranche  1:  following  close  of  a  project(s)  acquisition(s)  (Project  A)  which  are 
approved  by  the  Board  and  which  individually  or  cumulatively  contributes  an 
average of 100 Gross boepd for 30 days. These conditions were met in 2015. 
Tranche 2: following production of Project A reaching an average of 200 Gross 
boepd over a continuous 6 month period. These conditions were met in 2015. 
iii)  Tranche  3:  following  close  of  project(s)  acquisition(s)  (Project  B),  which  are 
approved  by  the  Board  and  which  take  place  after  Project  A,  and  which 
contributes an average of 300 Gross boepd for 30 days; and 

New Project Bonus: 

Divestiture Bonus: 

Termination: 

iv)  Tranche 4: following total Company production reaching an average of 750 Gross 

boepd over a continuous 6 month period. 

Entitled to an introduction bonus of 0.5% of the ultimate purchase price of each new 
acquisition- capped at one years’ base salary.  At the election of the Managing Director 
this bonus can be paid in cash or shares.  Mr Whisler received a bonus of $8,500 in 
2018 relating to the purchase of the Borie Field. 
Entitled to a divestiture bonus of 0.2% of the ultimate sale price of each sale, exchange, 
merger or other divestiture of oil or gas properties or interests therein. 
The contract may be terminated by either the Company or Mr Whisler with Mr Whisler 
being entitled to 8 months base salary.  If the termination of employment is mutual by 
both parties then no such severance pay will be made. 

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No fixed term 
A$176,550  
9.5% of base salary (statutory) 

Mr S Adams (CFO & Company Secretary) 
Term of Agreement: 
Base Salary: 
Superannuation: 
Employee Share Plan:  Entitled to participate in the Eon NRG Employee Share Participation Program.  Shares 
in Eon NRG Limited equivalent in value to 10% of base salary may be offered at the 
discretion of the Board on an annual basis. 
Entitled to incentive shares in Eon NRG.  Shares offered at a price equivalent to the 
market price or an appropriate weighted average price at the time of issue.  The shares 
will be held in trust and will be subject to vesting terms.  The shares shall vest in four 
tranches of 375,000 shares each as follows: 
i) 

Incentive shares: 

Tranche  1:  following  close  of  a  project(s)  acquisition(s)  (Project  A)  which  are 
approved  by  the  Board  and  which  individually  or  cumulatively  contributes  an 
average of 100 Gross boepd for 30 days and where operational cash flow meets 
the approved criteria of the Board for this Project A. These conditions were met 
in the 2015 year. 
Tranche 2: following production of Project A reaching an average of 200 Gross 
boepd over a continuous 6 month period and operational project cash flow meets 
the approved criteria of the Board for this Project A. These conditions were met 
in the 2015 year. 

ii) 

iii)  Tranche  3:  flowing  close  of  project(s)  acquisition(s)  (Project  B),  which  are 
approved  by  the  Board  and  which  take  place  after  Project  A,  contributes  an 
average of 300 Gross boepd for 30 days and operational project cash flow meets 
the approved criteria of the Board for this Project A: and 

iv)  Tranche 4: following total Company production reaching an average of 750 Gross 

boepd over a continuous 6 month period. 

The approved criteria of the Board for project cash flow will be set at the time of the 
acquisition being approved by the Board and will be weighted towards achieving the 
projected cost control above the projected revenue (which is determined by production 
rates and commodity price). 

Termination: 

The contract may be terminated by either the Company or Mr Adams with Mr Adams 
being entitled to 4 months base salary.  If the termination of employment is mutual by 
both parties then no such severance pay will be made. 

Mr G McGann (Technical Director) 
Term of Agreement: 
Consultancy Fee: 
Superannuation: 
Activities covered: 

No fixed term 
US$900 per day  
Nil 
The consultancy remuneration paid to Mr McGann is for work undertaken in relation to 
project evaluation, investor relations and other activities that are carried out over and 
above the normal hours expected and covered by the non-executive director duties. 

During  2020,  Mr  McGann  was  not  paid  any  remuneration  under  this  consultancy 
arrangement (2019 – nil). 

End of Remuneration Report. 

On behalf of the Directors 

Simon Adams 
Director 
31 March 2022 

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

As lead auditor for the  audit of Eon NRG Limited for the year ended 31 December 
2021, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

a)  No  contraventions  of  the  auditor 

independence  requirements  of 

the 

Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 

b)  No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation 

to the audit. 

This declaration is in respect of Eon NRG Limited and the entities it controlled during 
the year. 

BUTLER SETTINERI (AUDIT) PTY LTD 

MARCIA JOHNSON CA 
Director 

Perth 
Date:    31 March 2022 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 

Note 

2020 
US$ 

2019  
US$ 

Continuing Operations 
Revenue 

Exploration expenses 
Administrative expenses 
Other Operating Income 
(Loss) before income tax  
Income tax benefit 
(Loss) after tax from continuing operations 

Discontinued Operations 
Profit/(Loss) for the year from discontinued 
operations 

Profit/(Loss) for the year 

Earnings per Share 

From continuing operations 

Basic 
Diluted 

From continuing and discontinued 
operations 

Basic 
Diluted 

5.1 
5.2 

5.5 

5.3 

5.6 
5.6 

5.6 
5.6 

- 
- 
(256,089) 
9,178 
(246,910) 
- 
(246,910) 

- 

(519,208) 
888 
(518,320) 
126,265 
(392,055) 

972,000 

(6,169,728) 

725,090 

(6,561,783) 

US cents 

US cents 

(0.032) 

(0.032) 

0.124 
0.124 

(0.056) 

(0.056) 

(0.93) 
(0.93) 

The above Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the 
accompanying notes  

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Other financial assets 
Oil and gas properties  
Exploration assets -  

Continuing operations 
Discontinued operations 

Plant and equipment 
Right of Use Asset 
Total Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables -  
Continuing operations 
Discontinued operations 

Interest bearing liabilities 
Taxes payable 
Provisions  
Lease Liabilities 
Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Provisions 
Lease liabilities 
Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets / (liabilities) 

Note 

6.1 
6.2 
6.3 

6.4 
6.5 

6.6 
6.6 
6.7 
6.8 

6.9 
6.9 
6.10 

6.14 
6.8 

6.11 
6.8 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

12,060 
3,560 
- 
15,620 

- 
- 

78,930 
- 
- 
- 
78,930 

94,550 

41,326 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
41,326 

- 
- 
- 

41,326 

53,224 

1,858,494 
536,996 
66,707 
2,462,197 

699,870 
6,819,871 

69,171 
891,463 
411,476 
62,428 
8,954,279 

11,416,476 

76,867 
2,001,431 
6,302,654 
- 
175,926 
64,520 
8,621,398 

3,807,476 
6,115 
3,813,591 

12,434,989 

(1,018,513) 

Equity attributable to equity holders of the 

parent 

Issued capital 

Reserves 
Convertible Notes 
Shares to be issued 
Accumulated losses 

Total Equity 

7.1 
7.2 
7.3 
7.4 

26,810,025 
349,661 
154,716 
191,932 
(27,453,110) 

26,810,025 
349,661 
- 
- 
(28,178,199) 

53,224 

(1,018,513) 

The  above  Consolidated  Statement  of  Financial  Position  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  accompanying 
notes. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 

2020 

At 31 December 2019 

Profit attributable to 
members of the Group 
Other comprehensive 
income  
Total comprehensive 
Profit for the period 

Issue of convertible 
notes 
Shares to be issued 

Issued 
capital 
(Note 7.1) 
US$ 
26,810,025 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

Convertible 
Notes 

Shares to 
be issued 

Accumulated 
losses  

US$ 

US$ 

- 

- 

- 
- 

US$ 
(28,178,199) 

725,090 

- 
725,090 

191,932 

- 

154,716 

- 

- 

At 31 December 2020 

26,810,025 

191,932 

154,716 

(27,453,110) 

349,661 

2019 

Issued 
capital 

Convertible 
Notes 

Shares to 
be issued 

Accumulated 
losses 

At 31 December 2018 

(Loss) attributable to 
members of the Group 
Other comprehensive 
income 
Total comprehensive 
income for the period 

US$ 
25,207,031 

US$ 

US$ 

- 

- 
- 

Issue of shares 
Transaction costs 
Share based payment 
expense 

1,791,655 
(188,661) 

- 

At 31 December 2019 

26,810,025 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

Share 
option 
reserve 
US$ 
349,661 

Total equity 

US$ 

(1,018,513) 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

725,090 

- 
725,090 

191,932 

154,716 

53,224 

Total equity 

US$ 
3,940,276 

(6,561,783) 

- 
(6,561,783) 

1,791,655 
(188,661) 

- 

Share 
option 
reserve 
US$ 
349,661 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

US$ 

(21,616,416) 

(6,561,783) 

- 
(6,561,783) 

- 
- 

- 

(28,178,199) 

349,661 

(1,018,513) 

The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 

Note 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

Continuing Operations 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Proceeds from Covid-19 Subsidies 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Net cash provided by / (used in) operating 

18,356 
(233,634) 

activities 

9.4 

(215,277) 

Cash flows from investing activities 
Mineral exploration 
Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of convertible notes 
Interest received/(paid) 
Net cash provided by financing activities 

Net Cash provided by Continuing 

Operations 

Discontinued Operations 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Receipts from customers 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Interest received  
Interest paid  
Production tax paid 
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating 

- 
(393,095) 

(393,095) 

- 
- 

- 
765 
765 

(9,759) 
(9,756) 

151,510 
(152) 
151,358 

(73,678) 

(395,330) 

1,956,829 
(3,151,286) 
16,531 
(16,638) 
(149,754) 

3,843,626 
(3,193,726) 
4,703 
(368,688) 
(381,151) 

activities 

9.4 

(1,334,017) 

(95,239)` 

Cash flows from investing activities 
Oil property development expenditure 
Exploration expenditure 
Proceeds from JV Partners – Govt Kaehne 
Proceeds from sale of assets 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of shares 
Transaction costs for issue of shares 
Proceeds of borrowings 
ANB settlement – assignment of overdraft 
Interest 
Payment of costs of borrowings 
Net cash provided by financing activities 

Net Cash provided by Discontinued 

Operations 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash 

equivalents 

Exchange differences on cash balances held 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of 

the year 

(54,301) 
(582,688) 
- 
- 

(636,989) 

- 
- 
137,954 
75,132 
1,000 
- 
213,785 

(517,035) 
(233,837) 
799,571 
- 

48,699 

1,791,655 
(188,650) 
200,000 
- 
- 
(9,516) 
1,793,489 

(1,767,221) 

1,746,952 

(1,840,900) 
(5,534) 

1,354,622 
4,700 

1,858,494 

499,172 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 

6.1 

12,060 

1,858,494 

The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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) 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

1.  ABOUT THIS REPORT 

The consolidated financial statements of Eon NRG Limited and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the year ended 
31 December 2020 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 31 March 2022.  

Eon NRG Limited is a for-profit company limited by shares incorporated and domiciled in Australia.  Its shares 
and  listed  options  are  publicly  traded  on  the  Australian  Securities  Exchange  (ASX:  E2E,  E2EOA  –  currently 
suspended). 

The principal activities of entities within the Group during the year was oil and gas exploration and production in 
North America and are described in the Directors’ Report.  There has been no significant change in the nature of 
these activities during the year with the sale of these North American assets.  

Basis of preparation: 
The financial report is a general purpose financial report which complies with Australian Accounting Standards in 
accordance  with  the  requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  other 
authoritative pronouncements as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). 

The Group has, where applicable, adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the 
Australian Accounting Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to their operations and effective for the year 
ended 31 December 2020. 

The financial report has also been prepared on a historical cost basis and accrual accounting.  Where necessary, 
comparatives have been reclassified and repositioned for consistency with the current year disclosures. 

Basis of consolidation 
Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over which the Group has control.  The Group controls 
an entity when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and 
has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully 
consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date 
that control ceases.  

Investments in subsidiaries are carried at their cost of acquisition in the Company’s financial statements. 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in 
accordance with the accounting policy described in the subsequent notes. 

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of Eon NRG Limited and its subsidiaries 
(as outlined in note 8.1) as at and for the period ended 31 December 2020.   

The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using 
consistent accounting policies. 

All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in full. 

Currency 
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the 
primary economic environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional currency’).  The consolidated financial 
statements are presented in United States dollars (US$ or USD), which is Eon NRG Limited’s functional and 
presentation currency. 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at 
the  dates  of  the  transactions.    Foreign  exchange  gains  and  losses  resulting  from  the  settlement  of  such 
transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated 
in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss. 

Going Concern  
The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates that as at the report balance 
date,  it  was  likely  that  there  would  be  continuity  of  normal  business  activity  and  realisation  of  assets  and  the 
settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business 

However, there are events that have occurred during the financial period which creates a material uncertainty with 
regards to the Group’s ability to continue to operate on this basis (see note 9.7).  The Company has sold and 
assigned  the  assets  from  which  it  generated  revenue  that  contributed  towards  the  payment  of  operating  and 
administrative costs for the Group.  However the sale of these assets has cleared all of its debt obligations which 
has placed the Group in a strong position to raise additional new equity to acquire and develop new assets. 

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As at the date of this report, the Company is in the process of applying to ASX to get approval to undertake a 
placement of shares under a Section 701 prospectus to raise $5 million (before costs).  Subject to processing of 
legal  requirements,  the  placement  is  expected  to  close  in  May  2022  and  the  Company  expects  to  have  its 
securities readmitted and successfully listed on ASX by June 2022. 

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon it maintaining sufficient funds for its 
operations and commitments.  The Board believes that it will have sufficient funding in place to meet its operating 
objectives.  The Directors consider the basis of going concern to be appropriate for the following reasons: 
• 
• 

the cash balance of the Company relative to its fixed and discretionary expenditure commitments; 
given the Company’s market capitalisation and the underlying prospects for the Company to raise further 
funds from the capital markets;  
The Company has secured support from a Lead Manager to raise the required new equity and it enjoys the 
support of investors who have provided recent funding by way of new Convertible Notes; and 
the  fact  that future  exploration  and  evaluation  expenditure is  generally  discretionary  in  nature  (i.e. at  the 
discretion of the Directors having regard to an assessment of the Company’s eligible expenditure to date 
and the timing and quantum of its remaining earn-in expenditure requirements).  Subject to meeting certain 
minimum expenditure commitments, further exploration activities may be slowed or suspended as part of 
the management of the Company’s working capital. 

• 

• 

Should the Group not be able to execute the strategies set out above, there would be uncertainty as to whether 
the Group would be able to meet its debts as and when they fall due and thus continue as a going concern. 

2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS 

In  applying  the  Group’s  accounting  policies  management  continually  evaluates  judgements,  estimates  and 
assumptions based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have an 
impact on the Group.  All judgements, estimates and assumptions made are believed to be reasonable based on 
the most current set of circumstances available to management.  Judgements and estimates which are material 
to the financial report are found in the following notes: 

  Note 5.5 
  Note 6.2 
  Note 6.5 
  Note 6.6 
  Note 6.7 
  Note 6.11 

Income tax  
Trade and other receivables  
Oil and gas properties 
Exploration assets 
Plant and equipment 
Provisions 

3.  ASSIGNMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO ANB BANK 

In December 2020, Incremental Oil and Gas USA Holdings Inc (a subsidiary of EON NRG Group) entered into a 
‘Workout Agreement’ with ANB Bank, whereby the ANB Bank accepted the transfer of certain collateral and other 
property to its designee companies in exchange for the release of Incremental Oil and Gas USA Holdings Inc and 
EON NRG from the Credit Agreement. The following was included in the ‘Workout Agreement’: 

1.  100% of all ownership interests in ‘Incremental Oil and Gas LLC’ was assigned to an ANB Bank designee 
company. This entity owned the Californian Sheep Springs Oilfield property and equipment and associated 
Oilfield Restoration liability. 

2.  100% of all ownership interests in ‘Incremental Oil and Gas (Round Mountain) LLC’ was assigned to an ANB 
Bank designee company. This entity owned the Californian Round Mountain Oilfield property and equipment 
and associated Oilfield Restoration liability. 

3.  100% of the property and assets encumbered by the ‘Borie Mortgage’ were assigned from Incremental Oil 
and Gas (Silvertip) LLC to an ANB Bank designee company. This included the Borie Oilfield property and 
equipment and associated Oilfield Restoration Liability, along with the Powder River Basin Leases. 

4.  100% of the property and assets encumbered by the ‘Govt Kaehne Mortgage’ and Federal Leases owned in 
the Crook & Weston County areas of Wyoming, US were assigned from Incremental Oil and Gas (Silvertip) 
LLC to an ANB Bank designee company. This included the Govt Kaehne well which was drilled in 2019. 
5.  The  Bond  Accounts  or  cash  deposits  were  assigned  to  an  ANB  designee  company.  These  deposits  were 
pledged for the benefit of the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and the ANB Bank, as security 
for the Silvertip assets. 

6.  The US Bank Accounts were assigned to an ANB designee company. 
7.  An Option Agreement was included in the ‘Workout Agreement’. This Option Agreement gives Incremental Oil 
and Gas LLC the option to purchase the Federal Leases detailed in point 4 above before 31 October 2022 
from the ANB designee company.  
In exchange for the assignment of the above assets, the ANB Bank has released Incremental Oil and Gas 
LLC  from  the  Credit  Agreement  whereby  it  was  to  repay  the  unpaid  principal  and  accrued  interest  of 
$6,683,368.  

8. 

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4.  SALE OF SILVERTIP ASSETS 

In September 2020, Incremental Oil and Gas (Silvertip) LLC sold the Silvertip Oilfield Assets, Plant and Equipment 
and associated Oilfield Restoration Liability to Sendero Resources, LLC a Delaware limited liability company, with 
registered office in Denver, Colorado. The price paid for the sale was $10. 

5.  FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 

CONTINUING OPERATIONS 

5.1.  Administration expenses from Continuing 

Operations 

Employee Costs – Salaries & Director Costs 
Compliance Costs – ASX, Share Registry, Audit, Legal 
Depreciation 
Other Corporate costs – Insurance, IT, IR, other 

5.2.  Other operating income from Continuing Operations 

COVID-19 ATO subsidies 
Interest income 
Other 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 

5.3.  Profit/(Loss) from Discontinued Operations 

a)  Revenue 
Oil 
Gas 
NGL 
Other 
Total Revenue 

Significant accounting policy 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

88,605 
68,935 
6,678 
60,628 
224,845 

18,356 
- 
- 
18,356 

1,424,267 
96,226 
26,397 
78,137 
1,625,027 

287,599 
84,817 
11,746 
135,046 
519,208 

- 
776 
112 
288 

2,905,546 
503,075 
254,407 
217,113 
3,880,141 

Revenue 
AASB 15 specifies the accounting treatment for revenue arising from contracts with customers (except for 
contracts  within  the  scope  of  other  accounting  standards  such  as  leases  or  financial  instruments).    This 
policy was effective from 1 January 2018. 

Sale revenue – oil, gas and by-products 
The Group recognises revenue when the performance obligation under the sales contract is achieved.  This 
performance obligation is achieved when the Oil/NGL is transferred to the refinery transportation vehicles 
and when the gas is transferred into the buyer’s transportation pipeline.  The Group has agreements with 
mineral  rights  owners  who  are  paid  a  percentage of  the  gross  oil,  gas  and  derivative  sales  in  return  for 
granting the mineral/hydrocarbon extraction rights for these products.  Under AASB15, the sales value that 
is recorded for the disposal of oil, gas and other products (NGL’s, etc) will exclude amounts collected on 
behalf of third parties, including the mineral rights/royalty payments to owners. 

For 2020 and 2019 reporting periods sales figures exclude royalty and production tax amounts.   

Interest 
Revenue is recognised as the interest accrues (using the effective interest method, which is the rate that 
exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument) to the 
net carrying amount of the financial asset. 

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 

b)  Cost of Sales 

Lease Operating Costs 
Production Taxes 
Amortisation & Depreciation 
Oilfield Rehabilitation provision 
Exploration expense 
Other Costs 
Total Costs 

Gross Profit / (Loss) 

c)  Operating Expenses 
Employee Costs 
Insurance expenses 
Depreciation 
Bank/Borrowing Costs 
Travel expenses 
Computer software expenses 
Vehicle expenses 
Compliance Costs 
Other operating expenses 
Total Operating expenses 

Net Loss Before Interest, Tax & Impairments 

d)  Financing Costs 

Interest Income 
Interest Expense 
Total Financing Costs 

e)  Asset Impairment expense 

Silvertip Oil Property 
Silvertip Plant & Equipment 
Borie Oil Property 
US Office - Fixtures & Fittings, Computer Hardware & 
Software 
Total Impairment expense 

f)  Gain on Sale of Silvertip 

Silvertip Oilfield book value 
Silvertip Plant & Equipment book value 
Silvertip Rehabilitation Provision 
Silvertip Net Asset Value 
Value Received for Sale of Silvertip 
Profit on Sale of Silvertip 

2020 
US$ 

(959,003) 
(149,754) 
(281,010) 
(283,209) 
(20,718) 
(58,249) 
1,751,943 

(126,916) 

(487,996) 
(159,372) 
(50,547) 
(10,547) 
(12,943) 
(22,695) 
(9,533) 
(66,491) 
(39,353) 
(859,477) 

(986,393) 

23,644 
(244,983) 
(221,339) 

- 
- 
- 
(26,822) 

(26,822) 

(647,028) 
(212,831) 
3,163,213 
2,303,353 
10 
2,303,363 

g)  Loss  on  Assignment  of  Assets  to  ANB  Bank  (see 

(96,809) 

note 5.4 below) 

2019 
US$ 

(1,736,889) 
(381,150) 
(1,098,782) 
(283,209) 
(72,219) 
(33,133) 
(3,605,382) 

287,916 

(813,405) 
(138,981) 
(92,191) 
(34,015) 
(30,387) 
(33,476) 
(23,029) 
(22,588) 
(51,103) 
(1,239,175) 

(951,259) 

12,381 
(375,603) 
(363,222) 

(3,568,000) 
(1,002,000) 
(265,000) 
- 

(4,835,000) 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

Profit/(Loss) from discontinued operations 

972,000 

(6,169,728) 

5.4.  Assignment of Assets to ANB Bank 

Assets Assigned to ANB Bank 

Sheep Springs Oilfield 
Round Mountain Oilfield 
Borie Oilfield 
Total Oilfield 

Sheep Springs Well Equipment 
Round Mountain Well Equipment 
Borie Well Equipment 
Total Well Equipment 

3,278,633 
685,487 
1,962,552 
5,926,672 

41,881 
3,136 
36,260 

81,277 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

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2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

5.4  Assignment of Assets to ANB Bank (Cont) 

Exploration Assets (Powder River Basin - Govt. 
Kaehne well) 
Powder River Basin Lease 
Cash Deposits (security for Silvertip mine) 
Total Assets Held For Sale 

Accounts Receivable 

Total Assets Assigned to ANB Bank 

Liabilities Assigned to ANB Bank 

Bank Loan (unpaid principal, accrued interest, legal 
fees) 

Sheep Springs Environmental Rehabilitation liability 
Round Mountain Environmental Rehabilitation liability 
Borie Environmental Rehabilitation liability 

Net Bank Account overdraft balances 

Production Taxes and Accounts Payable 

925,754 
168,865 
674,122 
7,776,690 

130,919 

7,907,609 

6,683,368 

110,383 
120,822 
396,584 
627,789 

75,132 

258,203 

Total Liabilities Assigned to ANB Bank 

7,644,492 

Net Assets of Assignment of Assets & Liabilities to ANB 

263,117 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Significant accounting policy 

Amortisation of oil and gas assets 
The Group uses the units of production (UOP) approach when amortising and depreciating field-specific 
assets. Using this method of amortisation and depreciation requires the Group to compare the actual volume 
of production to the reserves and then to apply this determined rate of depletion to the carrying value of the 
depreciable asset.  Non-producing assets under evaluation and appraisal are not subject to amortisation until 
such time as the evaluation and appraisal stage is complete.  

Rehabilitation provision 
Site restoration/rehabilitation costs are capitalised within costs of the associated assets and the provision is 
included in the statement of financial position at total present value of the estimated cost to restore operating 
locations.  The costs of restoration are brought to account in the profit and loss through depreciation of the 
associated assets over the economic life of the projects with which these costs are associated. 

Impairment of non-financial assets 
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired.  
Where an indicator of impairment exists, the Group makes a formal estimate of recoverable amount.  Where 
the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  exceeds  its  recoverable  amount  the  asset  is  considered  impaired  and  is 
written down to its recoverable amount. 

Recoverable amount is the greater of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use.  It is determined for 
an individual asset, unless it does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other 
assets or groups of assets, in which case, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit 
(CGU) to which the asset belongs. 

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Impairment of non-financial assets (Cont.) 
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-
tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific 
to the asset. 

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised 
estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed 
the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset 
in prior years. 

Exploration expense 
Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is capitalised at cost and includes acquisition of rights to 
explore, studies, exploratory drilling, sampling and associated activities.  Costs are accumulated in respect 
of  each  identifiable  area  of  interest.    General  and  administrative  expenditures  are  only  included  in  the 
measurement  of  exploration  and  evaluation  costs  where  they  relate  directly  to  operational  activities 
particular area of interest. 

When an area of interest is abandoned or the Directors decide that it is not commercial, any accumulated 
costs in respect of that area are written off in the financial period the decision is made.  Each area of interest 
is also reviewed at the end of each accounting period and accumulated costs written off to the extent that 
they will not be recoverable in the future. 

5.5.  Income tax  

Current income tax 

Current income tax (benefit) /expense 

Deferred income tax/(revenue) expense included in 
income tax expense comprises: 

(Decrease)/increase in deferred tax 
Adjustment for deferred tax of prior period – Australia 
Adjustment for deferred tax of prior period – USA 

Total income tax (benefit)/expense 

Reconciliation of income tax (benefit)/expense to 
prima facie tax payable 
Profit/(Loss) from continuing operations before income tax 
Accounting (loss)/profit before income tax 

Prima  facie  tax  (benefit)/payable  on  profit/(loss)  from 
ordinary activities at 27.5% (2019 – 30%) 
Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) 
in calculating taxable income: 
Effect of different taxation rates of other countries 
Deferred tax assets not recognised 
Tax losses utilised 
Tax  effect  of  amounts  which  are  not  deductible  in 
calculating taxable income 
Benefit of tax losses not previously recognised 
Temporary  differences  and  tax  losses  previously  not 
brought to account – Australia 
Prior year under-provision 
Income tax (benefit)/ expense 

Movement in deferred income tax for the year ended 
31 December relates to the following: 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Depreciable assets 
Deferred tax assets 
Tax losses 
Deferred tax (income)/expense 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

(126,265) 
(126,265) 

- 
- 
- 
- 

765,511 
765,511 

(6,561,783) 
(6,561,783) 

210,516 

(1,968,535) 

30,185 
(241,525) 
- 

824 
- 

- 
- 
- 

293,137 

(293,137) 
- 

(555,624) 
2,522,892 
- 

1,267 
- 

- 
- 
- 

(79,510) 

79,510 
- 

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Income tax (Cont.) 

5.5. 
Tax liabilities  

a)  Current 

Income tax payable 

b)  Non- Current 

Deferred income tax recognised at 31 December 
from foreign source income relates to the following: 

Deferred tax assets (at 21%) 
Carried forward losses 

Deferred tax liabilities (at 21%) 
Depreciable assets 

Net deferred tax asset/(liability) 

Deferred income tax at 31 December from Australian 
source income relates to the following: 

Deferred tax assets (at 30%) 
Provision for expenses 
Capital raising costs 

Deferred tax liabilities (at 30%) 
Receivables 
Unrealised foreign exchange gains 

Net deferred tax asset 

Total deferred tax asset/(liability) 

a)  Reconciliations 

The overall movement in recognised deferred tax is 
as follows: 
Opening balance 
(Charge) / credit to statement of comprehensive 
income 
Other movements 
Closing balance 

b)  Unrecognised deferred tax assets (at 27.5%) from 

Australian source income 
Deferred tax assets (at 27.5%) 
Capital raising costs 
Provision for expenses 
Carry forward tax losses 

c)  Unrecognised deferred tax assets (at 21%) from 

foreign source income 
Deferred tax assets (at 21%) 
Carry forward revenue tax losses 
Other timing differences 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

- 

- 

461,839 
461,839 

(469,839) 
(469,839) 

89,192 
89,192 

(89,192) 
(89,192) 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
- 

51,575 
2,064 
297,187 
350,826 

71,035 
21,212 
169,462 
261,709 

2,644,985 
4,575,335 
7,220,320 

2,992,392 
2,741,911 
5,734,303 

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Significant accounting policy 

Income tax 
Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current period are measured at the amount expected to be 
recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount 
are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date in the countries where the Group 
operates and generates taxable income. 

Current income tax relating to items recognised directly in equity is recognised in equity and not in the 
statement  of  profit  and  loss.  Management  periodically  evaluates  positions  taken  in  the  tax  returns  with 
respect  to  situations  in  which  applicable  tax  regulations  are  subject  to  interpretation  and  establishes 
provisions where appropriate. 

Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax bases of 
assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. 

Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences: 
• 

except  where  the  deferred  income  tax  liability  arises  from  the  initial  recognition  of  an  asset  or 
liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects 
neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and 
in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates 
and interests in joint ventures, except where the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences 
can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable 
future. 

• 

Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry-forward of unused 
tax assets and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against 
which  the  deductible  temporary  differences,  and  the  carry-forward of unused  tax  assets  and  unused  tax 
losses can be utilised: 
• 

except where the  deferred income  tax asset relating  to the deductible  temporary difference arises 
from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination 
and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and 
in respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates 
and interests in joint ventures, deferred tax assets are only recognised to the extent that it is probable 
that  the  temporary  differences  will  reverse  in  the  foreseeable  future  and  taxable  profit  will  be 
available against which the temporary differences can be utilised. 

• 

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the 
extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the 
deferred income tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting 
date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the 
deferred tax asset to be recovered. 

Key estimates and judgements 
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the 
period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been 
enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. 

Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in equity and not in the income 
statement. 

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current 
tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and 
the same taxation authority. 

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Income tax (Cont.) 
Recovery of deferred tax assets 
Judgment is required in determining whether deferred tax assets are recognised on the statement of financial 
position, Deferred tax assets, including those arising from un-utilised tax losses, require management to 
assess  the  likelihood  that  the  Group  will  generate  taxable  earnings  in  future  periods,  in  order  to  utilise 
recognised deferred tax assets.  Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecast cash flows from 
operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction.  To the extent that future cash flows 
and taxable income differ significantly from estimates, the ability of the Group to realise the net deferred 
tax assets recorded at the reporting date could be impacted. 

Additionally, future changes in tax laws in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates could limit the 
ability of the Group to obtain tax deductions in future periods. 

5.6.  Earnings per share 

Basic earnings / (loss) per share amounts are calculated by dividing profit / (loss) for the period attributable to 
ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during 
the year. 

Diluted earnings / (loss) per share amounts are calculated by dividing the profit / (loss) attributable to ordinary 
equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year 
plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all diluted potential 
ordinary shares into ordinary shares. 

The following reflects the income and share data used in the basic earnings per share computations: 

Earnings 
(Loss) attributable to ordinary shares from continuing 
operations 

Profit / (Loss) attributable to ordinary shares from 
continuing and discontinuing operations 

Number of Shares 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the 
purpose of basic earnings per share 

Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares 
Convertible loan notes 
Director Debt Shares to be issued 
Total Dilutive Shares 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the 
purpose of diluted earnings per share 

(Loss) per share from continuing operations 

Basic 
Diluted 

Basic earnings / (loss) per share from continuing & 
discontinuing operations 

Basic 
Diluted 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

(206,489) 

(392,055) 

765,512 

(6,169,728) 

769,888,934 

705,156,098 

5,494,464 
7,671,233 
13,165,697 

- 
- 
- 

783,054,631 

705,156,098 

2020 
Cents / share 

2019 
Cents / share 

(0.0315) 
(0.0315) 

(0.0556) 
(0.0556) 

0.1241 
0.1231 

(0.9305) 
(0.9305) 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated after taking into consideration all options and any other securities that 
were on issue that remain unconverted as at the 31 December as potential ordinary shares, which may have a 
dilutive effect on the result of the Group. As at 31 December 2020, 363,499,774 (2019: 363,499,774) potential 
ordinary shares (options) were not considered dilutive.  

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Significant accounting policy 

Earnings per share 
Ordinary Basic earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the parent, adjusted to include 
any costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and preference share dividends divided by the average weighted 
number of ordinary shares adjusted for any bonus element. 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the parent adjusted for: 
• 
• 

Costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and preference share dividends; 
The after-tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that have been 
recognised as expenses; 
Other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the dilution 
of potential ordinary shares divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares; and  
Dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element. 

• 

• 

6.  FINANCIAL POSITION 

6.1.  Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at bank and on hand – Continuing operations 
Cash at bank and on hand – discontinued operations 

2020 
US$ 

12,060 

12,060 

2019 
US$ 

35,558 
1,822,936 
1,858,494 

Significant accounting policy 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and short-term deposits in the statement of financial position comprise of cash at bank and in hand and short-term 
deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and 
cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. 

6.2.  Trade and other receivables 

Oil and gas sales debtors 
Other receivables 

Significant accounting policy 

2020 
US$ 

- 
3,560 
3,560 

2019 
US$ 

461,340 
75,656 
536,996 

Trade and other receivables 
Debtors are carried at amounts due.  The recoverability of debts is assessed at balance date and specific provision is 
made for any doubtful accounts. 

Key estimates and judgements 
Allowance for impairment loss on trade receivables 
Where receivables are outstanding beyond the normal trading terms, the likelihood of the recovery of these receivables 
is assessed by management.  The normal trading terms of the Company with all of its purchasers is determined by their 
individual contracts.  In the event that a customer did not settle its outstanding payments within 90 days of the due date, 
an impairment review would be considered. 

6.3. 

Inventories 
Oil and NGL inventory at cost of production 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

- 

66,707 

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Significant accounting policy 

Inventories 
Oil stocks and field repair inventory amounts are physically measured, counted or estimated and valued at the lower of 
cost and net realisable value.  Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less 
estimated costs of completion and costs of selling final product. Cost is determined as follows: 
(i) 
(ii) 
(iii) 

Materials, which include drilling and maintenance stocks, are valued at cost; and 
Petroleum products, comprising extracted crude oil stored in tanks, are valued at cost. 
Material stocks are valued at weighted average cost  

For inventories and material stocks, cost is determined on a FIFO (first in, first out) basis. 

6.4.  Other financial assets 

Non-current 
Cash held as security by ANB bank for issuance of 
performance bonds 
Lease deposit for Denver offices 

2020 
US$ 

- 

- 
- 

2019 
US$ 

684,123 

15,747 
699,870 

These cash deposits were assigned to the ANB Bank as part of the Workout Arrangement (See Note 3) 

6.5.  Oil and gas properties 

Cost of acquisition and enhancements  
Accumulated amortisation and impairment and 
transfers 

Opening balance  
Additions 
Amortisation 
Asset retirement obligation 
Impairment 
Sale of Silvertip Asset (see note 4) 
Assignment of assets to ANB Bank (see note 3) 
Closing balance 

2020 
US$ 

- 

- 
- 

6,819,871 
54,301 
(200,111) 
(283,209) 
- 
(647,028) 
(5,743,824) 
- 

2019 
US$ 

29,684,061 

(22,864,190) 
6,819,871 

12,213,486 
517,036 
(843,746) 
(1,233,905) 
(3,833,000) 
- 
- 
6,819,871 

As at 31 December 2019 the Group assessed each project on a value in use basis to determine whether 
an indicator of impairment existed, including future selling price, future costs and reserves.  As a result of 
the  abnormal  economic  market  conditions  and  significant  drop  in  oil  and  gas  prices,  the  recoverable 
amounts of the cash generating units were formally estimated on the basis of fair value to sell using the 
price that would be received from sale of the oilfields on an arms-length basis with a willing buyer and 
seller.  This has resulted in an impairment charge of $4,835,000 being recognised for the year ($3,833,000 
for oil and gas properties and $1,002,000 in relation to plant and equipment). 

In order to determine what the fair value less cost of sale is for each asset, a discounted cashflow method 
has  been used  with a  range of  oil and  gas prices  that  reflect  recent  oil  and gas  prices with  a  range  of 
discount rates reflecting the higher market risk. 

The determination of value in use for each CGU are considered to be Level 3 fair value measurements in 
both  years,  as  they  are  derived  from  valuation  techniques  that  include  inputs  that  are  not  based  on 
observable market data. The Group considers the inputs and the valuation approach to be consistent with 
the approach taken by market participants. 

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The resulting impairment assessment on each field at the end of 2019 was as follows: 

Description 

Cash Generating 
Unit (CGU) 

Oil and Gas field  
Oilfield  
Oil and Gas field  
Oil and Gas field  

Sheep Springs 
Round Mountain 
Silvertip 
Borie 

Plant and equipment 
Plant and equipment 
Plant and equipment 
Plant and equipment 

Sheep Springs 
Round Mountain 
Silvertip 
Borie 

Net 
Recoverable 
amount (1) 
US$ 
5,197,533 
1,359,239 
1,146,651 
2,218,975 
9,922,398 

9,922,398 

Net book 
value 

Impairment 
Charge 

US$ 
3,278,393 
685,439 
4,461,486 
2,227,552 
10,652,870 

54,218 
5,786 
1,253,691 
38,752 
1,352,447 
12,005,317 

US$ 

- 
- 
3,568,000 
265,000 
3,833,000 

- 
- 
1,002,000 
- 
1,002,000 
4,835,000 

1.  Assessment of fair market value is based on a value in use basis of a consensus of a range of discounted 

net present cash flow estimates using various assumptions. 

Significant accounting policy 

Oil and gas assets 
Assets in development - 
The costs of oil and gas assets in development are separately accounted for and include past exploration and evaluation 
costs, development drilling and other subsurface expenditure, surface plant and equipment and any associated land and 
buildings.  When the committed development expenditure programs are completed and production commences, these 
costs  are  subject  to  amortisation.    Once  the  required  statutory  documentation  for  a  production  licence  is  lodged  the 
accumulated costs are transferred to oil and gas assets – producing assets.  

Producing assets - 
The costs of oil and gas assets in production are separately accounted for and include past exploration and evaluation 
costs,  past  development  costs  and  ongoing  costs  of  continuing  to  develop  reserves  for production  and  to  expand  or 
replace plant and equipment and any associated land and buildings. These costs are subject to amortisation.  

Where  asset  costs  incurred  in  relation  to  a  producing  field  are  under  evaluation  and  appraisal,  those  costs  will  be 
continually reviewed for recoupment of those costs by future exploitation. When a determination has been made that 
those expenditures will not be recouped and/or further appraisal will be undertaken, they will be written off.  

Amortisation of oil and gas assets - 
Costs in relation to producing assets are amortised on a production output basis.  Non-producing assets under evaluation 
and appraisal are not subject to amortisation until such time as the evaluation and appraisal stage is complete.  

Restoration costs - 
Site restoration costs are capitalised within costs of the associated assets and the provision is included in the statement 
of financial position at total present value of the estimated cost to restore operating locations.  These costs are estimated 
and based on judgements and assumptions regarding removal dates, environmental legislation and technologies.  Over 
time, the liability is increased for the change in the present value based on a risk adjusted pre-tax discount rate appropriate 
to  the  risks  inherent  in  the  liability.    The  costs  of  restoration  are  brought  to  account  in  the  profit  and  loss  through 
depreciation of the associated assets over the economic life of the projects with which these costs are associated.  The 
unwinding of the discount is recorded as an accretion charge within finance costs. 

Key estimates and judgements 

Impairment of non-financial assets 
In determining the recoverable amount of assets, estimations are made regarding the present value of future cash flows 
using asset-specific discount rates and a “value in use” discounting cash flow methodology.  Additional disclosures are 
provided about the discount rate and any other significant assumptions in the notes. For oil and gas properties, expected 
future cash flow estimation is based on reserves, future production profiles, commodity prices and costs. 

In determining the amount of an impairment reversal, the Company considers evidence of the fair values of assets, either 
through calculating their recoverable amount based on the above estimates or from evidence that becomes available 
upon negotiations for its sale. 

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Oil and gas reserve and resource estimates 
Oil and Gas reserves are estimates of the amount of oil and gas that can be economically and legally extracted 
from the Group's mining properties.  The Group estimates its Oil and Gas reserves based on information 
compiled by appropriately qualified persons relating to the geological data on the size, depth and shape of 
the reserve, and requires complex geological judgments to interpret the data.  The estimation of recoverable 
reserves is based upon factors such as estimates of foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, future capital 
requirements, and production costs along with geological assumptions and judgments made in estimating 
the size and grade of the reserves.  Changes in the reserve or resource estimates may impact upon the carrying 
value  of  exploration  and  evaluation  assets,  mine  properties,  property,  plant  and  equipment,  goodwill, 
provision for rehabilitation, recognition of deferred tax assets, and depreciation and amortisation charges. 

Units of Production (UOP) amortisation 
Estimated recoverable reserves are used in determining the amortisation of oilfield assets.  This results in an 
amortisation charge proportional to the depletion of the anticipated remaining life of field production.  Each 
item's  life,  which  is  assessed  annually,  has  regard  to  both  its  physical  life  limitations  and  to  present 
assessments  of  economically  recoverable  reserves  of  the  property  at  which  the  asset  is  located.    These 
calculations require the use of estimates and assumptions, including the amount of recoverable reserves and 
estimates of future capital expenditure.  Barrels of oil produced as a proportion of 1P developed reserves are 
used as the depreciation methodology. The calculation of the rate of UOP amortisation could be impacted 
to the extent that actual production in the future is different from current forecast production based on total 
proved reserves for future capital expenditure changes.  Changes to reserves could arise due to changes in 
the  factors  or  assumptions  used  in  estimating  reserves.    Changes  are  accounted  for  prospectively.  
Amortisation charges are included in note 6.5. 

6.6.  Exploration assets 

Cost of acquisition and enhancements 

Battery Mineral Claims 
Oil and Gas Exploration Leases 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

78,930 

78,930 
- 
78,930 

960,634 

69,171 
891,463 
960,634 

The Oil and Gas Exploration Leases were assigned to the ANB Bank as part of the Workout Arrangement 
(See Note 3) 

Significant accounting policy 

Explorations Assets 
Expenditure incurred during exploration and the early stages of evaluation of new areas of interest are capitalised until 
such time as it is determined that the area of interest is uneconomical at which time the cost is written off. Exploration 
and evaluation expenditure is stated at cost and is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest. 

Costs of acquisition of exploration areas of interest are carried forward where right of tenure of the area of interest is 
current and they are expected to be recouped through sale or successful development and exploitation of the area of 
interest or, where exploration and evaluation activities in the area of interest have not yet reached a stage that permits 
reasonable assessment of the existence of economically recoverable reserves.  

When an area of interest is abandoned or the Directors decide that it is not commercial, any accumulated costs in 
respect of that area are written off in the financial period the decision is made.  Each area of interest is also reviewed 
at the end of each accounting period and accumulated costs written off to the extent that they will not be recoverable 
in  the  future.  Once  an  area  of  interest  enters  the  development  phase,  all  capitalised  acquisition,  exploration  and 
evaluation expenditures are transferred to oil and gas properties. 

Key estimates and judgements 
Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure 
The future recoverability of capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is dependent on a number of factors, 
including whether the Group decides to exploit the related lease itself or, if not, whether it successfully recovers the 
related exploration and evaluation asset through sale.  Factors that could impact future recoverability include the level 
of reserves and resources, future technological changes, which could impact the cost of mining, future legal changes 
and changes to commodity prices.  To the extent that capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is determined 
not to be recoverable, profits and net assets will be reduced in the period in which determination is made. 

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6.7.  Plant and equipment  

Balance at beginning of year 

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
Net carrying amount 

Balance at end of year 

Cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
Net carrying amount 

Opening balance: net of accumulated depreciation 
and impairment 
Disposals 
Depreciation charge 
Write down of Office Furniture and computers 
Assignment of Oilfield Equipment to ANB Bank 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

2,986,340 

(2,574,864) 
411,476 

- 
- 
- 

411,476 
(212,830) 
(90,547) 
(26,822) 
(81,277) 

2,986,340 

(1,299,788) 
1,686,552 

2,986,340 
(2,574,864) 
411,476 

1,686,552 
- 
(273,076) 
- 
(1,002,000) 

Closing balance: net of accumulated depreciation and 
impairment 

- 

411,476 

Significant accounting policy 

Plant and equipment 
Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. 

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows: 

Plant and equipment - 5 to 10 years. 

Any item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further economic benefits are 
expected from its use or disposal.  Any gain or loss arising on derecognising of the asset (calculated as the difference 
between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the income statement in the year 
the asset is derecognised. 

Key estimates and judgements 

Estimation of useful lives of assets 
The estimation of useful lives of assets has been based on historical experience as well as manufacturers’ warranties 
(for plant and equipment), lease terms (for leased equipment) and turnover policies (for motor vehicles).  In addition, 
the  condition  of  the  assets  is  assessed  at  least  once  per  year  and  considered  against  the  remaining  useful  life.  
Adjustments to useful life are made when considered necessary. 

6.8.  Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities 

The Group leased office facilities in Australia and USA.  With sales and assignment of US assets, these 
premises were vacated during 2020. As a result, no right-of use asset and liability has been recognised at 
the end of the year. 

i.  Right-of-use assets 

Buildings - 
Cost 

Opening balance 
Disposals 
Closing balance 

Accumulated depreciation 

Opening balance 
Depreciation 
Disposals 
Closing balance 

Closing balance 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

297,417 
(297,417) 
- 

234,989 
41,284 
(276,272) 
- 

- 

297,417 
- 
297,417 

149,092 
85,897 
- 
234,989 

62,428 

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6.8.  Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities (Cont.) 

ii.  Right-of-use liabilities 

Current Liabilities 
Opening Balance 
Movement 
Closing Balance 

Non-Current Liabilities 
Opening Balance 
Movement 
Closing Balance 

Total Liabilities 

Significant accounting policy 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

64,520 
(64,520) 
- 

6,115 
(6,115) 
- 

- 

98,994 
(34,474) 
64,520 

70,701 
(64,586) 
6,115 

70,635 

Right of use asset 
The  Group has  adopted  AASB 16:  Leases  and  applied  IFRS 16  using  the  retrospective  approach  and  therefore  the 
comparative information for prior periods has been restated. 

At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease.  A contract is, or contains, a 
lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for 
consideration.    To  assess  whether  a  contract  conveys  the  right  to  control  the  use  of  an  identified  asset,  the  Group 
assesses whether: 
 
 

the contract involves the use of an identified asset; 
the Group has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset throughout 
the period of use; and 
the Group has the right to direct the use of the asset i.e. when the Group has the decision-making rights that 
are most relevant to changing how the asset is used. 

 

The Group leases buildings for its office space.  The leases of office space typically run for a period of 1-3 years.  The 
leases include an option to renew the lease for an additional period of the same duration after the end of the contract 
term. 

Leases  provide  for  periodical  review  of  rent  payments  that  are  based  on  changes  in  local  price  indices  or  fixed 
percentage annual increases.  The Leases also require the Group to make payments that relate to the property outgoings 
that are made by the lessor; these amounts are generally determined annually. 

Implementation of AASB 16: Leases: 
The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date.  The right-of-use asset 
is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments 
made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle 
and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease 
incentives received. 

The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the 
earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term.  The estimated useful lives of 
right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those of property and equipment.  In addition, the right-of-use 
asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability. 

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement 
date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group’s 
incremental borrowing rate. 

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Significant accounting policy 

Right of use asset 

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following: 
 
 

fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments; 
variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at the 
commencement date; 
amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee; and 
the exercise price under a purchase option that the Group is reasonably certain to exercise, lease payments in 
an optional renewal period if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise an extension option, and penalties 
for early termination of a lease unless the Group is reasonably certain not to terminate early. 

 
 

The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  It is remeasured when there is a 
change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Group’s estimate 
of  the  amount  expected  to  be  payable  under  a  residual  value  guarantee,  or  if  the  Group  changes  its  assessment  of 
whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option. 

When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the 
right-of-use asset or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to 
zero. 

6.9.  Trade and other payables  

Current 
Trade payables and accruals – continuing operations 
Trade payables and accruals – discontinued 
operations 

Trade payables are non-interest-bearing payables 
and are normally settled on 30 day terms. 

Non-Current 
Trade payables and accruals 

Significant accounting policy 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

41,326 

- 
41,326 

76,867 

2,001,431 
2,078,298 

- 

- 

Trade and other payables 
Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised costs and represent liabilities for goods and services provided 
to the Group prior to the end of the financial period that are unpaid and arise when the Group becomes obliged to make 
future payments in respect of the purchase of those goods and services. 

6.10.  Interest Bearing Liabilities 

Current - 
Bank Loan opening balance 
Loan advance 
Interest and fees 
Balance owing pre-assignment 
Balance  assigned  to  ANB  bank  as  per  Workover 
Agreement 
Closing Balance 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

6,302,654 
121,315 
259,399 
6,683,368 
(6,683,368) 

- 

6,112,170 
200,000 
(9,516) 
- 
- 

6,302,654 

The secured bank loans were provided by ANB Bank as a line of credit facility with security provided by 
mortgages  over  the  Group’s  producing  oilfield  in  Wyoming  and  California.  The  principal  and  accrued 
interest of $6,683,367 was assigned to the ANB Bank as per the Workover Agreement. 

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Significant accounting policy 

Loans and borrowings 
After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the 
effective interest rate method.  Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are de-recognised 
as well.  Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs 
that are an integral part of the effective interest rate.  The amortisation is included in finance costs in the statement of 
profit or loss. 

6.11.  Provisions  

Current - 

Employee entitlements – annual leave 

Non-current - 

Employee entitlements – long service leave 

Asset retirement obligation 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

- 

- 

- 

- 

175,926 

16,476 

3,791,000 

3,807,476 

Employee 
entitlements 
(Current& Non-
Current) 

Asset retirement 
obligation 
(Non-current) 

As at 1 January 2020 
Movement during the year 
Transfer of Entitlements to Equity via Debt Shares 
Sale of Silvertip 
Assignment  of  Sheep  Springs  asset  retirement 

obligation to ANB 

Assignment  of  Round  Mountain  asset  retirement 

obligation to ANB 

Assignment  of  Sheep  Springs  asset  retirement 

obligation to ANB 
As at 31 December 2020 

192,402 
(84,323) 
(108,079) 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

3,791,000 
283,209 
- 
(3,446,420) 

(110,383) 

(120,822) 

(396,584) 
- 

6.11.  Provisions (Cont) 

As at 1 January 2019 
Movement during the year 
Utilised/unwinding of discount 
Reclassified from liabilities held for sale 
As at 31 December 2019 

Employee 
entitlements 
(Current& Non-
Current) 

Asset retirement 
obligation 
(Non-current) 

129,773 
120,282 
(57,653) 
- 
192,402 

4,741,696 
(1,233,903) 
283,207 
- 
3,791,000 

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Significant accounting policy 

Asset retirement obligation 
The  asset  retirement  obligation  provision  takes  account  of  the  restoration  of  oil  and  gas  wells  and  associated 
infrastructure at the end of their economic life.  The provision is the estimated cost of restoration work required at the 
end of the useful life of the producing fields, including removal of facilities and equipment required or intended to be 
removed. 

The cost has been capitalised as the restoration obligation is recognised during the evaluation stage.  

These provisions have been created based on estimates provided to the Group. These estimates are reviewed regularly 
to take into account any material changes to the assumptions. However, actual decommissioning costs will ultimately 
depend  upon  future  market  prices  for  the  necessary  decommissioning  works  required  which  will  reflect  market 
conditions at the relevant time. Furthermore, the timing of the decommissioning is likely to depend on when the fields 
cease to produce at economically viable rates. This, in turn, will depend upon future oil prices, which are inherently 
uncertain. These estimates of restoration are subject to significant estimates and assumptions. The expected timing of 
the asset retirement obligation is over the life of the oilfields, ranging from 15 to 30 years. 

Key estimates and judgements 

Restoration obligations 
Where a restoration obligation exists, the Group estimates the future removal costs of oil and gas platforms, production 
facilities, wells and pipelines at the time of the installation of the assets. In most instances, removal of assets occurs 
many  years  into  the  future.  This  requires  judgmental  assumptions  regarding  removal  date,  future  environmental 
legislation,  the  extent  of  reclamation  activities  required,  the  engineering  methodology  for  estimating  cost,  future 
removal technologies in determining the removal cost and liability specific discount rates to determine the present value 
of these cash flows. 

7.  CAPITAL STRUCTURE 

7.1.  Share Capital 

769,888,934 Fully paid ordinary shares  
(2019: 769,888,934) 
Shares reserved for employee share plan 
2,750,000 Fully paid ordinary shares  
(2019: 2,750,000) 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

26,810,025 

26,810,025 

- 

- 

Shares reserved for employee share plan 
The Group’s own equity instruments, which are acquired for later use in employee share-based payment 
arrangements, are deducted from equity. 

Movement in ordinary 
shares on issue 

Equity at the start of the year 
Placement of new shares  
Transaction costs 
At 31 December  

Year ended  
31 December 2020 
No. 

US$ 

Year ended  
31 December 2019 
No. 

US$ 

26,810,025 

769,888,934 

25,207,031 

406,389,160 

- 
- 
26,810,025 

- 
- 
769,888,934 

1,791,655 
(188,661) 
26,810,025 

363,499,774 
- 
769,888,934 

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Significant accounting policy 
All ordinary shares rank equally with regard to the Company’s residual assets.  The Company does not have authorized 
capital or par value in respect of its issued shares.  All issued shares are fully paid.  The holders of these shares are 
entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at general meetings of 
the Company. 

Share capital 
Ordinary share capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Company.  Any transaction 
costs  arising  on  the  issue  of  ordinary  shares  are  recognised  directly  in  equity  as  a  reduction  of the  share  proceeds 
received.  

Treasury shares 
The Group’s own equity instruments, which are acquired for later use in employee share-based payment arrangements, 
are  deducted  from  equity.  No  gain  or  loss  is  recognised  in  the  income  statement  on  the  purchase,  sale,  issue  or 
cancellation of the Group’s own equity instruments. 

7.2.  Reserves 

Share option reserve 

2020 

US$ 

2019 

US$ 

349,661 

349,661 

Share Options 
At 31 December 2020 there were the following listed and unlisted options over unissued fully paid ordinary 
shares on issue: 

Listed Options -  

371,499,774  listed  options  exercisable  at  A$0.015  per  option  on  or  before  22 
February 2021) (2019: same as 2020) 

Unlisted Options -   Nil (2019: Nil). 

Share option reserve 
The share option reserve is used to recognise the value of equity-settled share-based payments 
provided to employees and suppliers. 

7.3.  Convertible Notes 
Convertible Notes 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

191,932 

- 

AUD $200,000 of convertible notes were issued to three different entities in December 2020. The terms 
of the notes are as follows: 
o 

The principal sums and interest accrued will not be repaid in cash, but will be converted into Ordinary 
Shares and Noteholder options subject to the completion of the necessary shareholder approvals 
and regulatory approvals as well as the Company obtaining the ASX Re-instatement condition. The 
Conversion date will be not later than 12 months after the Completion Date (21 Dec 2020). On this 
date, the whole of the Principal Sum advanced and interest accrued must be converted into ordinary 
shares and noteholder options. 
The Number of Ordinary Shares = (Principal Sum + Interest at 10% per annum) / Conversion Price 
(price at which capital is raised for re-compliance listing) 
The Number of Noteholder Options = Number of Ordinary Shares / 2.  The exercise prices of the 
options is set at 50% above the price of the shares that are issued when capital is raised for the re-
compliance listing and the expiry date is 3 years from Issue Date.  These have been valued using 
a Black Scholes model with the following assumptions: 
  Market Price 
  Exercise Price 
  Term of Options 
  Risk Free Rate 
  Volatility 

$0.02 
$0.03 
3 years 
1% 
100% 

o 

o 

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7.4.  Debt Shares 
Debt Shares 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

154,716 

- 

On  17  December  2020 outstanding  employee  entitlements (including consulting  fees,  accrued  annual 
leave and redundancy provisions) were converted into AUD $200,000 of debt shares by way of deeds of 
settlement and release.  The names and details of directors who are to receive compensation by way of 
these shares are as follows: 

Director 
Matthew McCann 
John Whisler 
Gerard McGann 
Simon Adams 

Value (US$) 

Value (AU$) 

27,384 
61,897 
18,029 
47,406 
154,716 

80,013  
61,282  
35,399  
23,306  
200,000 

7.5.  Share-Based payments 

(a)  Eon NRG Employee Share Participation Program 

As at the date of the report, there were no share based payment arrangements in place other than 
those detailed in 7.4 above. 

(b)  Other share-based payments 

Nil options were issued in the 2020 financial year under the employee share plan (2019: Nil) 

8.  GROUP STRUCTURE 

8.1.  Information relating to subsidiaries 

Name of entity 
Parent entity 
Eon NRG Limited 
Controlled entity 
Incremental Oil and Gas USA Holdings Inc 
Incremental Oil and Gas (Silvertip) LLC 
Eon Cobalt, LLC 

Country of 
Incorporation 

Ownership  
Interest 

Australia 

United States 
United States 
United States 

100% 
100% 
100% 

Set  out  above  are  the  Company’s  subsidiaries  as  at  31  December  2020.  Unless  otherwise  stated,  the 
subsidiaries as listed above have share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares, which are held directly 
by the Group, and the proportion of ownership interests held equals to the voting rights held by the Group. 
The country of incorporation or registration is also their principal place of business. 
In December 2020, the Group assigned 100% of the membership interests of the following US companies 
to designee companies of the ANB Bank as part of the ‘Workout Agreement’ (see note 3): 

o 
o 

Incremental Oil and Gas LLC 
Incremental Oil and Gas (Round Mountain) 

8.2.  Interests in Joint Arrangements 

In September 2019 the Group entered into a joint arrangement with eight parties to acquire a minority interest 
at the Group’s Govt Kaehne #9-29 well, the first well in its leased area in the Powder River Basin. Eon NRG, 
through its US subsidiary, was the operator of the well with a majority 61% working interest (53% net revenue 
interest). In December 2020, the Group assigned its 61% working interest (and 53% net revenue interest) to 
the ANB Bank as part of the ‘Workout Agreement (see note 3) 

Significant accounting policy 

Joint Arrangements 
The Group has an interest in an arrangement that is controlled jointly and is classified as a joint operation. A joint 
operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement, have rights to the assets, 
and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. In relation to its interest in its joint operation, the Group 
recognises its share of the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses  

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8.3.  Information relating to Eon NRG Limited (the Parent) 

Assets 
Current assets 
Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Total Liabilities 

Net Assets 

Equity 
Issued Capital 
Director Debt Shares 
Convertible Notes 
Accumulated losses 
Reserves 
Total Equity 

Financial performance 
(Loss) for the period 

Company 
2020 
US$ 

15,620 
- 
15,620 

41,328 
- 
41,328 

Company 
2019 
US$ 

56,464 
5,487,984 
5,544,448 

119,945 
22,594 
142,539 

(25,708) 

5,401,909 

26,810,025 
154,716 
191,932 
(27,532,041) 
349,661 
(25,708) 

26,810,025 
- 

(21,757,777) 
349,661 
5,401,909 

(246,911) 

(392,055) 

The Company has guaranteed the debts of any of its subsidiaries. 
The Company has no contingent liabilities. 
The Company has no commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. 

9.  OTHER DISCLOSURES 

9.1.  Key management personnel compensation 

Short-term employee benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Other long-term benefits 
Termination Benefits 
Share-based Payments  
Total compensation paid to key management 
personnel 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

351,224 
7,373 
- 
- 
154,716 

513,312 

611,470 
26,201 
- 
- 
- 

637,672 

The amounts disclosed in the table are the amounts recognised as an expense during the reporting period 
related to key management personnel. 

9.2.  Related parties 

During 2019, the Group sought joint venture (JV) partners to participate as working interest partners for 
the drilling of the Govt Kaehne well.  Matthew McGann (Chairman) and John Whisler (Managing Director) 
agreed to participate as JV partners in the well.  The details of their interest in the well is as follows: 

JV Party 

Eon NRG Ltd* 
Matthew McCann 
John Whisler 
Other JV^ – non-op 

Working 
Interest 
61.00% 
10.00% 
3.00% 
26.00% 

Net Revenue 
Interest 
53.38% 
8.75% 
2.63% 
22.75% 

Est Contribution 

Drill 
$742,343 
$121,696 
$36,509 
$316,408 

Complete 
$508,268 
$83,323 
$24,997 
$216,639 

The participation by John Whisler and Matthew McCann as participants in the JV was approved by the 
other  independent  directors  (Gerry  McGann  and  Simon  Adams)  on  the  basis  that  there  were  6  other 
unrelated entities that were participating as JV partners (WI’s of 1-10% - see Appendix 3) on the same 
terms and that the terms that were in place for the farmout were commercial and were normal practice in 
the US for this type of activity. 

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Mr. McCann and Mr. Whisler contributed their share of estimated costs in advance of the drilling as all 
other participants did.  The well was drilled in December 2019 and completed in January 2020.  At the time 
of  this  report,  it  was  unclear  as  to  what  the  flow  rates  for  the  oil  would  be.    In  the  event  that  the  well 
generates positive cash flow, MM and JW will be entitled to receive the net revenue (after royalty, tax, 
operating cost and management charge) from the well based on their WI. 

* Through US subsidiary, acting as operator of the well 
^ Unrelated to Eon NRG or its associated entities 

9.3.  Auditors remuneration 

The auditor of Eon NRG is Butler Settineri 

Amounts received or due and receivable by auditor for: 
An audit or review of the financial report of the entity and 
any other entity in the consolidated group 
Other  services  in  relation  to  the  entity  and  any  other 
entity in the consolidated group 
Tax related 

Amounts receivable or due and receivable by non-Butler 
Settineri audit firms for: 
Audit or review of financial report 

9.4.  Reconciliation of net profit/(loss) after tax to net 

cash flows from operations 
Profit/(loss) per accounts 
Adjustments for 

Leave provision 
(Impairment reversal)/Impairment of assets  
Movement in Current Tax 
Amortisation 
Depreciation 
Share based payments 
Loss on disposal of assets 
(Decrease)/Increase in provisions 
Decrease/(Increase) in current receivables 
Decrease/(increase) in inventories 
(Decrease)/Increase in trade and other payables 
(Decrease)/Increase in lease liabilities 
Exchange differences 
Cash (used in)/provided by operating activities 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

12,966 

- 
12,966 

- 
- 

20,592 

- 
20,592 

- 
- 

2020 
US$ 

2019 
US$ 

725,090 

(6,561,783) 

(192,348) 
(2,243,001) 
- 
200,351 
90,526 
195,138 
80,279 
283,209 
418,856 
66,707 
(1,196,542) 
7,540 
4,900 
(1,559,295) 

62,574 
4,835,000 
(126,265) 
843,746 
358,973 
- 
- 
283,209 
(43,181) 
33,133 
(69,202) 
(99,061) 
(5,474) 
(488,331) 

9.5.  Commitments and contingencies 

The Group has no commitments in place in relation to its exploration assets.  

9.6.  Segment Information 

The Group has determined that it operates in one operating segment, being and this is the basis on which 
internal  reports  are  provided  to  the  Directors  for  assessing  performance  and  determining  the  allocation  of 
resources  in  the  Group.    Accordingly,  the  financial  results  of  the  segment  are  equivalent  to  the  financial 
statements of the Group as a whole. 

The Australian head office does not engage in business activities from which it generates or earn revenues.  
As a result, the Australian head office does not represent an operating segment. 

9.7.  Events occurring after the reporting date 

The Company has investigated a range of potential projects in 2021 including development of its remaining 
assets after the Workout Agreement with ANB to enable it to relist on ASX. 

The Company has been able to negotiate with potential vendors to sell a range of hard-rock exploration assets 
in  Western  Australia  which  it will  use  as  a basis to  complete  a  Re-compliance  Listing  and  recapitalise  the 
company with new capital. 

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9.8.  Other accounting policies 

a.  Foreign currency translation 

i.  Functional and presentation currency 

Each entity in the Group determines its own functional currency and items included in the financial 
statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency.   From 1 January 2011 all 
companies  in  the  Group  adopted  US  dollars  as  the  functional  and  presentational  currency.    All 
amounts included in the financial statements are in US dollars unless otherwise indicated. 

An  entity’s  functional  currency  is  the  currency  of  the  primary  economic  environment  in  which  the 
entity operates.  The economic entity has a significant US dollar revenue stream and most of its costs 
are paid in US dollars.  Consequently, the Directors have determined that the functional currency of 
the Company and all its subsidiaries is US dollars.   

ii.  Transactions and balances 

Transactions  in  foreign  currencies  are  initially  recorded  in  the  functional  currency  by  applying  the 
exchange rates ruling at the date of the transaction.  Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in 
foreign currencies are retranslated at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. 

All exchange differences in the consolidated financial report are taken to profit or loss. 

b.  Goods and services tax 

Revenues,  expenses  and  assets  are  recognised  net  of  the  amount  of  goods  and  services  tax  (GST), 
except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).  In 
these circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an 
item of the expenses.  

Receivables  and  payables  are  stated  with  the  amount  of  GST  included.    The  net  amount  of  GST 
recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in the balance sheet.  
The GST components of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which are recoverable 
from, or payable to, the ATO are classified as operating cash flows. 

End of Financial Report 

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of Eon NRG Limited I state that: 

1. 

In the opinion of the Directors 

(a)  The financial statements, and notes of Eon NRG Limited for the financial year ended 31 December 

2020 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 

2020 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and 

(ii)  complying with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; 

(b)  The financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards 

as disclosed in the basis for preparation note; and 

(c)  There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and 
when they become due and payable having regard to the matters disclosed in the going 
concern note. 

2. 

This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors 
in  accordance  with  sections  295A  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  for  the  financial  year  ended 
31 December 2020. 

On behalf of the Board 

Simon Adams 
Director 

31 March 2022 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
TO THE MEMBERS OF EON NRG LIMITED  

Report on the Financial Report 

Qualified Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Eon NRG Limited (“the Company”) and its 
controlled  entities  (“the  Group”),  which  comprises  the  consolidated  statement  of 
financial  position  as  at  31  December  2020,  the  consolidated  statement  of  profit 
and  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income,  the  consolidated  statement  of 
changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then 
ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant 
accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration. 

In  our  opinion,  except  for  the  effects  of  the  matter  described  in  the  Basis  for 
Qualified Opinion section of our report, 

(a) 

the  accompanying  financial  report  of  the  Group  is  in  accordance  with 
the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

i)  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 
December  2020  and  of  its  financial  performance  for  the  year  then 
ended; and 

ii)  complying  with  Australian  Accounting  Standards  and 

the 

Corporations Regulations 2001; and  

(b) 

the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting 
Standards as disclosed in the Basis of Preparation Note in the financial 
statements. 

Basis for Qualified Opinion 

We were unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to confirm the 
completeness and accuracy of expenses of $2,047,201 as disclosed in note 5.3 
(b) and (c) to the financial statements and as well as the profit from discontinued 
operations $972,000.  

This lack of evidence arose because third party and internal financial 
documentation were not provided to us by management. We were unable to 
perform alternative procedures to obtain sufficient evidence for our opinion. 
Consequently, we were unable to determine whether any adjustments to these 
amounts were necessary.  

We have conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  
Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the  Auditor’s 
Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We  are  independent  of  the  Group  in  accordance  with  the  auditor  independence 
requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  the  ethical  requirements  of  the 
Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics 
for  Professional  Accountants  (the  Code)  that  are  relevant  to  our  audit  of  the 
financial  report  in  Australia.    We  have  also  fulfilled  our  ethical  requirements  in 
accordance with the Code.

We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 
2001, which has  been  given to  the  directors  of the  Company,  would  be  in the 
same terms if given to the directors as at the date of this auditor’s report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate 
to provide a basis for our qualified opinion.

Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern

Without further qualifying our opinion above, we wish to draw your attention to
Note 1 to the Financial Statements “Going Concern” on pages 19 and 20 of the
financial report.

The matters as set forth in the “Going Concern” note, indicates the existence of a 
material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the Group’s ability to continue 
as a going concern and therefore, the Group may be unable to realise its assets and 
discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.

Key Audit Matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of 
most significance in our audit of the financial report of the current period.  

These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as 
a  whole,  and  in  forming  our  opinion  thereon,  and  we  do  not  provide  a  separate 
opinion on these matters.

In addition to the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion and  Material 
Uncertainty Related to Going Concern sections, we have determined the matters 
described below to be key audit matters to be communicated in our report.

Key Audit Matter

of  Assets 

and 
Assignment 
liabilities  to  ANB  Bank  and  the 
Sale of Silvertip Assets
(refer notes 3,4, 5.3 and 5.4)

result  of 

As  a 
the  significant 
disruption to cash flow caused by the 
crash  in  oil  and  gas  prices  in  Q1-
2020, the Group was unable to meet 
its  loan  repayment  commitments  to 
ANB Bank.

How we addressed the Key Audit 
Matter
Our audit procedures included;

• reviewing 

the  related  agreements 
and    considering  the  recognition  and 
measurement  of  the  disposal  of  the 
extinguishment 
assets 
of 
liabilities 
accordance  with 
Australian accounting standards; and 

and 
in 

• assessing 

the  adequacy  of 

the 
disclosures made by the Group in the 
financial report.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
the  completion  of 

As  part  of  the  negotiations  for  a 
settlement,  it  was  agreed  with  ANB 
that the Silvertip Field would be sold 
and a Purchase and Sale Agreement 
into  with  Sendero 
was  entered 
Resources, LLC in September 2020.  
Following 
the 
Silvertip  Field  sale,  an  agreement 
was  entered  into  with  ANB  Bank  in 
October  for  the  assignment  of  the 
remaining oil and gas assets to ANB 
in  exchange  for  Eon  NRG  and  its 
remaining  US  subsidiaries  being 
released  from  the  guarantee  and 
other  obligations  under  the  Loan 
Facility  
arrangements.  This agreement was 
documented  and  completed 
in 
December 2020. 

As  a  result  the  Group  reported  the 
US  subsidiary  operations  as  a 
discontinued 
in 
accordance  with  AASB  5  Non-
current  Assets  Held  for  Sale  and 
Discontinued Operations. 

operation 

Convertible Notes 
(refer note 7.3) 

During  the  year  the  Group  raised 
capital 
issue  of 
through 
convertible notes. 

the 

The  value  of  the  notes  issued  was 
$191,932  and 
these  have  been 
classified  as  equity  instruments    in 
the 
statement  of 
consolidated 
changes in equity. 

Other information 

Our audit procedures included; 

•  considering 

the 

recognition  and 
measurement 
the  convertible 
  of 
notes  in  accordance  with  Australian 
accounting  standards  including  their 
classification as an equity instrument; 
and 

•  assessing 

the  adequacy  of 

the 
disclosures made by the Group in the 
financial report. 

The  directors  are  responsible  for  the  other  information.    The  other  information 
comprises  the  information  in  the  Group’s  annual  report  for  the  year  ended  31 
December 2020, but does not include the financial report and the auditor’s report 
thereon. 

Our  opinion  on  the  financial  report  does  not  cover  the  other  information  and 
accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the 
other  information  and,  in  doing  so,  consider  whether  the  other  information  is 
materially  inconsistent with the financial report  or our knowledge obtained  in the 
audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If,  based  on  the  work  we  have  performed,  we  conclude  that  there  is  a  material 
misstatement  of  this  other  information;  we  are  required  to  report  that  fact.    We 
have nothing to report in this regard. 

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial 
report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with the Australian Accounting 
Standards  and  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  for  such  internal  control  as  the 
directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report 
that  gives  a  true  and  fair  view  and  is  free  from  material  misstatement,  whether 
due to fraud or error. 

In  preparing  the  financial  report,  the  directors  are  responsible  for  assessing  the 
Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters 
related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless 
the  directors  either  intend  to  liquidate  the  Company  or  to  cease  operations,  or 
have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report 

Our  objectives  are  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether  the  financial 
report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error 
and to issue and auditor’s report that includes our opinion. 

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an 
audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always 
detect  a  material  misstatement  when  it  exists.    Misstatements  can  arise  from 
fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they 
could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken 
on the basis of the financial report. 

As  part  of  an  audit  in  accordance  with  the  Australian  Auditing  Standards,  we 
exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout 
the audit.  We also: 

• 

Identify  and  assess  risks  of  material  misstatement  of  the  financial  report, 
whether  due  to  fraud  or  error,  design  and  perform  audit  procedures 
responsive  to  those  risks,  and  obtain  audit  evidence  that  is  sufficient  and 
appropriate  to  provide  a  basis  for  our  opinion.    The  risk  of  not  detecting  a 
material  misstatement  resulting  from  fraud  is  higher  than  for  one  resulting 
from  error,  as  fraud  may  involve  collusion,  forgery,  intentional  omissions, 
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. 

•  Obtain and understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to 
design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for 
the  purpose  of  expressing  an  opinion  on  the  effectiveness  of  the  Group’s 
internal control. 

•  Evaluate 

the  appropriateness  of  accounting  policies  used  and 

the 
reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the 
directors. 

•  Conclude on  the  appropriateness  of the  directors’  use of the  going  concern 
basis  of  accounting  and,  based  on  the  audit  evidence  obtained,  whether  a 
material  uncertainty  exists  related  to  events  or  conditions  that  may  cast 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern.  If we 
conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention 
in  our  auditor’s  report  to  the  related  disclosures  in  the  financial  report  or,  if 
such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion.  Our conclusions are 
based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report.  
However,  future  events  or  conditions  may  cause  the  Group  to  cease  to 
continue as a going concern. 

•  Evaluate  the  overall  presentation,  structure  and  content  of  the  financial 
report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents 
the  underlying  transactions  and  events  in  a  manner  that  achieves  fair 
presentation. 

•  Obtain  sufficient  appropriate  audit  evidence 

financial 
information  of  the  entities  or business  activities  within the Group to  express 
an  opinion  on  the  financial  report.  We  are  responsible  for  the  direction, 
supervision  and  performance  of  the  Group  audit.  We  remain  solely 
responsible for our audit opinion. 

regarding 

the 

We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned 
scope  and  timing  of  the  audit  and  significant  audit  findings,  including  any 
significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 

We  also  provide  the  directors  with  a  statement  that  we  have  complied  with 
relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with 
them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear 
on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. 

From  the matters  communicated  with the  directors,  we determine those matters 
that were of most significant in the audit of the financial report of the current period 
and are therefore key audit matters.  We describe these matters in our auditor’s 
report  unless  law  or  regulation  precludes  public  disclosure  about  the  matter  or 
when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be 
communicated  in  our  report  because  the  adverse  consequences  of  doing  so 
would  reasonably  be  expected  to  outweigh  public  interest  benefits  of  such 
communication. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion  

We  have  audited  the  remuneration  report  included  on  pages  10  to  13  of  the 
directors’ report for the year ended 31 December 2020. 

In  our  opinion,  the  remuneration  report  of  Eon  NRG  Limited  and  its  controlled 
entities, for the year ended 31 December 2020, complies with section 300A of the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

The  directors  of  the  Company  are  responsible  for  the  preparation  and 
presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on 
our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 

BUTLER SETTINERI (AUDIT) PTY LTD 

MARCIA JOHNSON   CA 
Director 

Perth 
Date:        31 March 2022 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
ADDITIONAL ASX INFORMATION 

The following additional information is required by the Australian Stock Exchange.  The information is current 
as at 17 March 2022. 

a) 

Twenty largest shareholders 
The names of the 20 largest holders of quoted equity securities (ASX code – E2E) as at 17 March 2022 
are as follows: 

  Name 

1  ROOKHARP CAPITAL PTY LIMITED  
2  MR WAYNE ROGER DIXON  

3 

MR MARK ALEXANDER BROUSEK & MRS RHONDA 
JOAN BROUSEK  
4  MCGANN PTY LTD  
5  MR JING HONG JIE  
6  MRS ZI JUAN QI  
6  MRS YAN WANG  

7 

MR RICHARD ANDREW STEDMAN & MRS JANICE 
CATHERINE STEDMAN  

8  EQUITY T S PTY LTD  
9  BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD  

10  MERRIBROOK SUPER PTY LTD  
11  MR PETER JAMES NIXON  
12  MR PETER JOHN DOWLING  
13  ROOKHARP CAPITAL PTY LIMITED  
14  MATTHEW MCCANN  
15  PLAN-1 PTY LTD  
16  MRS GLORIA MARIA PHONG  

17 

MR PETER JOHN DOWLING & MRS JANET MARGARET 
DOWLING  

18  ANDERBY QLD PTY LTD  
19  STONNINGTON SECURITIES PTY LTD  
20  MRS VAISHALI HIMANSHU PATEL  

No. of Shares 
30,000,000 
23,214,469 

%’age 
3.90 
3.02 

21,500,000 

20,940,640 
18,000,000 
15,000,000 
15,000,000 

14,014,474 

13,850,900 
13,215,557 
12,000,000 
11,000,000 
10,800,000 
10,000,000 
9,773,437 
9,142,857 
8,142,857 

8,000,000 

7,750,000 
7,000,000 
6,980,651 

2.79 

2.72 
2.34 
1.95 
1.95 

1.82 

1.80 
1.72 
1.56 
1.43 
1.40 
1.30 
1.27 
1.19 
1.06 

1.04 

1.01 
0.91 
0.91 

285,325,842 

37.09 

Shares in the Company are suspended at the date of this report. 

b) 

Distribution schedule and number of holders of equity securities of Eon NRG Limited as at 17 March 
2022 is shown in the table below: 

Fully Paid Ordinary 
Shares 

No of Holders 

1-1,000 
1,001-5,000 
5,001-10,000 
10,001-100,000 
100,001 and over 

5,013 
67,576 
461,987 
13,827,920 
755,526,438 

TOTAL 

769,888,934 

29 
24 
59 
243 
414 

769 

Holders with less than a marketable parcel 

517 

c) 

d) 

e) 

f) 

g) 

Substantial shareholders 
There are no Substantial shareholders who hold a relevant interest as disclosed in substantial holding 
notices given to the Company. 

Unlisted securities 
As at 17 March 2022 all of the equity securities on issue were suspended. 

Restricted securities – 
As at 17 March 2020, there were no restricted securities on issue. 

Voting Rights 
All fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share without restrictions.  Listed and unlisted options 
have no voting rights. 

Company Secretary 
The Company Secretary is Mr Simon Adams. 

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i) 

j) 

k) 

Registered Office 
The details of the Company’s registered office are: 
Suite 2, 38 Colin Street 
West Perth  WA  6005 
Australia 

Telephone: 

+61 (0)8 6245 9821 

Share Registry 
The Company’s share registry is Link Market Services 
L12, QV1 Building 
250 St. Georges Terrace 
Perth  WA  6000 
Australia 

Telephone: 
Facsimile: 
Web site: 

1300 554 474 or +61 (0)8 9211 6670 
+61 (0)2 9287 0309 
https://investorcentre.linkmarketservices.com.au/Login 

On-market buyback 
The Company is not performing an on-market buyback at the time of this report. 

Application of funds 
During the financial year, the Company has used cash and assets in a manner which is consistent with 
its business objectives. 

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38 Colin Street 
West Perth 
Western Australia  6005 
Australia 

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+61 (0)8 6245 9821 

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sadams@i-og.net (Company Secretary) 
www.eonnrg.com