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Delivering 
essential energy 
to Asia-Pacific

Our corporate purpose
l  We are an upstream oil and gas company operating in 
the Asia-Pacific region. We aim to deliver value for our 
stakeholders by acquiring and maximising the life of fields 
already in production, as well as developing discovered gas 
resources to satisfy domestic energy demand and support 
regional economic growth.

l  We believe this strategy is fit for the energy transition, as 

existing fields and discoveries can fulfill global hydrocarbon 
demand without requiring new resource additions through 
exploration. This strategy will result in lower overall 
upstream GHG emissions, a reduced environmental impact, 
and is consistent with our target of Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 
GHG emissions from our operations by 2040. 

l  Our strategy is predicated on our values of Respect,  
Integrity, Safety, Results-oriented, Sustainability  
and Passion.

Sustainability highlights

Committed to Net Zero  
Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions from 
our operated assets by 2040

Enhanced TCFD reporting

Inaugural climate  
resilience exercise

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2021 highlights
Zero 

reportable environmental incidents

12,545boe/d

production, a 10% increase on 2020

c.20,000 boe/d

year-end 2021 exit rate achieved

c. 4.6 mmboe

sales volume, +10% on 2020

US$74.34 /bbl

realised oil price, +66% on 2020

US$340.2 million

revenue, +56% on 2020 and a Group record

US$157.9 million

adjusted EBITDAX, +152% on 2020  
excluding the Skua well workovers

US$96.6 million

operating cash flows before movement  
in working capital, +11% on 2020

US$117.9 million

net cash at end-2021, +44% vs. end-2020

US$6.3 million

recommended 2021 dividend, +24% on 
second 2020 dividend

44.7 mmboe

2P reserves at end-2021, +20% on end-2021

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Strategic Report

06 - 07

Jadestone at 5

08 - 09

Chair's statement

10 - 11

Jadestone's portfolio

12 - 17

Chief Executive Officer’s review

18 - 21

Market overview

22 - 23

Business model and strategy

24 - 49

Sustainability review

50 - 51

Key performance indicators

52 - 55

Section 172 statement

56 - 63

Risk management, principal risks & uncertainties

64 - 67

Operational review

68 - 75

Financial review

76

Corporate governance

78 - 79

Chair's corporate governance statement

80 

Principles of corporate governance

81 - 85

Compliance statement to QCA Code principles

86 - 93

Directors’ report

94 - 95

Audit Committee report

96 - 105

Remuneration Committee report

106 - 108 Governance & Nomination Committee report

109 - 112 Health, Safety, Environment and Climate Committee 

report 

113

Disclosure Committee report 

114

Financial statements

116

Directors' responsibility statement

117 - 128

Independent auditor’s report

129

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Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income

Consolidated statement of financial position

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Consolidated statement of cash flows

133 - 188

Significant accounting policies and explanation 
notes to the financial statements

189

190

Company's statement of financial position

Company's statement of changes in equity

191 - 195 Notes to the financial statements

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Additional information

198 - 199 Oil and gas reserves

200 - 201 Report on payments to Governments for the year 

ended 31 December 2021

202 - 203 Glossary

204

Shareholder information

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Strategic
report

06 - 07

Jadestone at 5

08 - 09

Chair's statement

10 - 11

Jadestone's portfolio

12 - 17

Chief Executive Officer’s review

18 - 21

Market overview

22 - 23

Business model and strategy

24 - 49

Sustainability review

50 - 51

Key performance indicators

52 - 55

Section 172 statement

56 - 63

Risk management, principal risks & uncertainties

64 - 67

Operational review

68 - 75

Financial review

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September 2021
Drills successful infill well on 
Montara, testing at an initial rate 

approaching 10,000 bbls/d

April 2021
Acquires Peninsular Malaysia Assets, 
closes in August 2021 for a net receipt 

of US$9 million

April 2021
Internal reorganisation creates new UK 
parent company in order to reduce costs and 
enhance attractiveness to investors

Jadestone at 5

December 2021

Announces gas sales agreement for 

the development of the Akatara 

gas field on the Lemang PSC

December 2021

Delivers on target to produce 

c.20,000 boe/d by year-end 2021

June 2020

Acquisition of operated 

90% Interest in Lemang PSC, 

closing in December 2020

March 2020

Initiates Project Clover, a cost reduction 

programme to enhance resiliency in the 

face of the COVID-19 pandemic

November 2019

Announces acquisition of 

operated stake in the Maari oil 

field offshore New Zealand

August 2018

Admission to the AIM market 

of the London Stock Exchange 

and raises US$110 million in an 

oversubscribed placing

April 2015
Reverse takeover of 
Mitra Energy, a company 
with exploration
and pre-development 
assets in the Philippines, 
Vietnam and Indonesia

July 2016
Announces acquisition 
of Stag oil field, closing 
in November 2016

December 2016
Changes name’ to 
‘‘Jadestone Energy Inc.’’
to emphasise a new strategic focus 
on oil and gas development and 
production, instead of an 
exploration-led strategy

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June 2017 

July 2018

A. Paul Blakeley 

assumes the role of 

Chief Executive Officer

Announces acquisition 

of Montara assets, closing 

in September 2018

JADESTONE ENERGY 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

September 2021

Drills successful infill well on 

Montara, testing at an initial rate 

approaching 10,000 bbls/d

April 2021

Acquires Peninsular Malaysia Assets, 

closes in August 2021 for a net receipt 

of US$9 million

April 2021

Internal reorganisation creates new UK 

parent company in order to reduce costs and 

enhance attractiveness to investors

December 2021
Announces gas sales agreement for 
the development of the Akatara 
gas field on the Lemang PSC

December 2021
Delivers on target to produce 
c.20,000 boe/d by year-end 2021

June 2020
Acquisition of operated 
90% Interest in Lemang PSC, 
closing in December 2020

March 2020
Initiates Project Clover, a cost reduction 
programme to enhance resiliency in the 
face of the COVID-19 pandemic

November 2019
Announces acquisition of 
operated stake in the Maari oil 
field offshore New Zealand

August 2018
Admission to the AIM market 
of the London Stock Exchange 
and raises US$110 million in an 
oversubscribed placing

April 2015

July 2016

Reverse takeover of 

Mitra Energy, a company 

with exploration

and pre-development 

assets in the Philippines, 

Vietnam and Indonesia

Announces acquisition 

of Stag oil field, closing 

in November 2016

December 2016

Changes name’ to 

‘‘Jadestone Energy Inc.’’

to emphasise a new strategic focus 

on oil and gas development and 

production, instead of an 

exploration-led strategy

June 2017 
A. Paul Blakeley 
assumes the role of 
Chief Executive Officer

July 2018
Announces acquisition 
of Montara assets, closing 
in September 2018

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Chair's statement

Dennis McShane
Non-Executive Chair

Dear shareholders

“I am pleased to report a successful 2021 for Jadestone, which marked the fifth year  
of its production and development led strategy by executing the biggest activity 
programme in its history. This, and the initial contribution of the acquired Peninsular 
Malaysia assets, delivered 10% production growth year-on-year, and significantly higher 
rates as we exited 2021. This operational performance, allied to rising oil prices with all 
production unhedged from H2 2021, delivered record revenues and a 44% increase  
in year-end cash balances. As a result, we were able to generate a total shareholder 
return of 39% in 2021, and in June 2022 further reward our shareholders through  
a 25% increase in the recommended final dividend.

2021 was characterised by a concerted global economic 
recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to 
the roll out of vaccines and improving treatments for those 
infected with the virus. The impact of a recovering global 
economy manifested itself in an improving oil demand outlook, 
which underpinned rising oil prices throughout the year and 
enhanced the value of our business.

COVID-19 continued to pose significant logistical challenges 
to our business during 2021, particularly in our core Australia 
operations. The movement of staff and offshore crew rotations 
were affected by periodic hard borders between states that 
were permanently lifted only very recently. The business dealt 
admirably with these testing circumstances and the Directors 
would like to place on record our gratitude for the resilience 
and flexibility of all Jadestone’s staff during this period.

Our investment case remains extremely attractive, premised 
on further significant growth from organic investment across 
our existing portfolio, development of our existing discovered 
gas resource, as well as additional growth through further 
asset acquisitions in our core areas. Jadestone’s strategy is 
well-positioned in the context of the ongoing energy transition, 
where we expect there will be willing sellers of mid-life and 
maturing upstream assets. We can capitalise on this trend 
by extending the economic life of these assets through 
further investment while minimising their greenhouse gas 
(“GHG”) emissions. In addition, Jadestone will also increase 
the weighting of gas in its portfolio, initially through the 
development of its Indonesia and Vietnam discoveries, followed 
by an anticipated increase in gas-weighted acquisitions. 

To demonstrate Jadestone’s continued commitment to be 
a responsible operator, and to mitigate our impact on the 
environment, we have introduced a target of Net Zero Scope 
1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2040 from our operated assets. 
Upstream GHG emissions, and the potential to mitigate 
them, will play an increasingly important role in our business 
development framework.

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At the end of the year, we were sorry to announce the 
departure of our CFO, Daniel Young, who decided to repatriate 
his family back to Australia after a period of over 20 years 
abroad. Dan joined the business in early 2017 and was 
instrumental in the growth of Jadestone over the past five 
years. We wish him well in the next chapter of his life and 
career. The search for his successor is at an advanced stage.  
In April 2022, we announced the appointment of Jenifer 
Thien as a Non-Executive Director. Jenifer’s significant senior 
executive and sustainability experience will be an important 
and complementary addition to the Board’s skillset.

Five years have elapsed since Jadestone assumed its current 
corporate identity and strategy. During that period the Group 
has announced seven asset acquisitions, grown production 
towards ~20,000 boepd at the end of 2021, and established 
itself as a leading independent in the Asia-Pacific oil and gas 
sector. I’d like to thank and congratulate everyone who has 
played a role in this success story.

Early 2022 has been dominated by the distressing scenes in 
Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. The conflict has roiled 
energy markets as many countries look to reduce or eliminate 
Russian oil and gas imports in response, and brought energy 
security back into the spotlight. Ensuing high energy prices 
have stoked inflation fears and clouded the economic outlook.

Our financial strength at this time is a key differentiator against 
this uncertain backdrop, and Jadestone stands ready to play its 
part in contributing to energy security in the Asia-Pacific region. 
I remain confident that Jadestone has the platform to deliver 
further accretive growth in the years to come. On behalf of 
Jadestone’s Directors, I thank you for your continued support.” 

Dennis McShane
Non-Executive Chair

The PenMal Assets acquisition from SapuraOMV was the  
latest example of how attractive growth opportunities in  
Asia-Pacific can be, with significant production and 
reserves added in return for a cash inflow of US$9 million. 
Unfortunately, progress on the Maari acquisition in New 
Zealand has been frustratingly slow, although recent changes 
to New Zealand’s hydrocarbon legislation holds out the 
prospect of some positive momentum towards closing this 
transaction during 2022. 

Less than 12 months after closing the asset purchase of the 
initial stake in the Lemang Production Sharing Contract (“PSC”), 
we were very pleased to see significant progress on the Akatara 
gas field development onshore Indonesia, with the gas sales 
agreement announced in December 2021. We look forward to 
taking a final investment decision on this project in the first half 
of 2022 with first gas scheduled for early 2024. 

While we have not seen comparable progress in 
commercialising our Vietnam gas resources, in part due to 
the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain committed 
to unlock the significant value in the Nam Du and U Minh 
gas discoveries. We believe that the development of Nam Du 
and U Minh would increase Vietnam’s energy independence, 
support the country’s growing economy, and assist in the 
country’s energy transition following Vietnam’s commitment to 
carbon neutrality by 2050. Development of both the Indonesia 
and Vietnam gas discoveries represent a key pillar of our 
sustainability strategy, as they will introduce significant gas-
weighting into the portfolio, thereby reducing the Group’s GHG 
emissions intensity over the medium-term.

Our governance framework continued to evolve during the 
year. The internal reorganisation, completed in April 2021, 
introduced a UK plc as the ultimate parent company of the 
Jadestone Group. The reorganisation will further raise our 
profile with investors who were unable to invest in non-UK 
domiciled companies. In addition to our annual Quoted 
Companies Alliance (“QCA”) Code compliance statement, and 
as a result of the reorganisation, this year’s annual report 
also includes our first Section 172 disclosure, reporting how 
the Directors have carried out their duties to stakeholders 
under Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006. We have 
also refreshed the structure and terms of reference of our 
Board committees, to ensure that their remit and scope are 
appropriate in light of Jadestone’s continued growth and the 
increasing scrutiny of upstream operators’ GHG footprint. 
Finally, we have significantly increased the extent of our 
voluntary reporting pursuant to the Task Force on Climate-
Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD") recommendations, 
recognising that the execution of our business strategy through 
the energy transition will be an increasingly important element 
of disclosure for our stakeholders going forward.

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OVERVIEW / INTRODUCTION

Cambodia

Ho Chi Minh

Vietnam

Gulf of Thailand

Ca Mau

Block 51

Gas Pipeline

Block 46/07

Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY

Block 51 PSC
Block  46/07 PSC
PM329 PM318
PM 323 | AAKBNLP

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Malaysia

Block 51 PSC, and Block 46/07 PSC, Vietnam
Status: In development
Working Interest: 100%
Gross Acreage: Block 51 – 887km2, Block 46/07 – 2,622km2
Location: Malay-Tho Chu Basin
Water Depth: Block 51 – 64m, Block 46/07 – 48m

KUALA LUMPUR

SINGAPORE

Lemang PSC

JAKARTA

Indonesia

Indonesia

Lemang

Montara

Stag

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*Jadestone has entered into 
an agreement to acquire 
the remaining 10% working 
interest in the PSC

Lemang PSC, Indonesia
Status: In development
Working Interest: 90%*
Gross Acreage: 743km2
Location: South Sumatra Basin

Montara project, Australia
Status: Producing
Working Interest: 100%
Gross Acreage: 672km2
Location: Offshore Western Australia
Water Depth: 77m

Montara

Timor Sea

PERTH

Stag oilfield, Australia
Status: Producing
Working Interest: 100%
Gross Acreage: 160km2
Location: Offshore Western Australia
Water Depth: 47m

Indian Ocean

Stag

PM329

Malay Basin

PM318 /

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PM323

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Maari

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Malaysia

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Lemang PSC

Cambodia

Ho Chi Minh

Vietnam

Gulf of Thailand

Ca Mau

Block 51

Gas Pipeline

Block 46/07

Indonesia

Lemang

JAKARTA

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Montara

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PM318 /
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Status: Producing
Operated assets: PM323 (60% working interest)  
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Non-operated assets: PM318 and AAKBNLP  
(50% working interest)
Gross acreage: 3,389km2
Location: Malay Basin
Water depth: 63-72 metres

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Jadestone's portfolio

Maari

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Tasman Sea

New Zealand

Maari

Maari project, offshore  
New Zealand
Status: Pending acquisition 
Working interest: 69% and operator  
(on completion)
Gross Acreage: 34km2
Location: Offshore Taranaki Basin
Water Depth: 100m

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Chief Executive 
Officer’s review

A. Paul Blakeley
Executive Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

Building on a successful first five years

In a little over five years, we have transformed Jadestone from an exploration led 
vehicle into a leading Asia-Pacific upstream company with a significant production base 
and material organic growth potential. We also find ourselves today with potential 
for further material inorganic growth in an environment where mid-life and maturing 
upstream assets are coming to market. I am proud of what we have achieved so far  
and congratulate the Jadestone team on another successful year.

While 2020 was characterised by our resilience in the early 
stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jadestone’s focus in 2021 
was demonstrating our agility in the face of an improving 
oil price backdrop by sanctioning and executing the Group's 
biggest ever activity programme. This comprised the Montara 
H6 infill well and subsea workovers on the Skua-10 and Skua-11 
wells, while we also made progress towards sanctioning our 
Akatara gas project and acquired our first producing assets  
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Sustainability and Net Zero target
Sustainability remains one of Jadestone’s core values, and we 
continue to spend a significant amount of time ensuring that 
our strategy and business model are appropriate and resilient  
as we play our part in progressing the energy transition.  
We added relevant sustainability experience to the Board 
through the appointment in April 2022 of Jenifer Thien as a 
Non-Executive Director, and we now also have a permanent 
ESG Manager to oversee our sustainability performance and 
reporting. 

As an upstream oil and gas company in Asia-Pacific, we will 
continue to help deliver the energy that the region needs to 
ensure there is a just and orderly energy transition, while at 
the same time address our own GHG footprint to maintain 
our licence to operate and enhance relationships with our 
stakeholders, particularly our investors who are experiencing 
pressure from their own clients to decarbonise their portfolios.

Our absolute GHG emissions and emissions intensity 
increased in 2021 compared to 2020 levels, driven by an 
increase in flaring at Montara, due to reliability issues with 
the field's gas reinjection system in the first half, and the 
drilling and workover campaign in the second half of the year. 
Consequently, our 2021 target of 5% reduction of flaring versus 
2020 levels was not achieved. A root cause analysis of the 
reinjection compressor downtime was undertaken, identifying 
potential actions to mitigate the impact of similar events in the 
future. Our strategy of acquiring assets in the middle of their 
producing lives, means that our GHG emissions intensity may 
be higher than our peers. However, we will aim to drive down 
emissions, through both improved operating practices as well 
as with targeted capital investment. 

We have introduced a Net Zero commitment for our business, 
aiming to achieve Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 
our operated assets by no later than 2040. We have also issued 
a climate policy statement, setting out our position on climate 
change and how we expect our corporate strategy to be 
successful during the energy transition. Our climate approach 
and Net Zero strategy are covered in more detail on pages  
24 to 25 of this annual report. Furthermore, we have also 
enhanced on our sustainability reporting, including an 
expanded set of voluntary disclosures against the TCFD 
recommendations, demonstrating our commitment to 
transparency and the sustainability of our business. 

COVID-19 pandemic impact
During 2021, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continued 
to be seen across the business. Around a quarter of the savings 
identified during Project Clover, the cost saving and efficiency 
programme introduced in the early stages of the pandemic, 
have been locked in as permanent reductions to our cost base. 
At certain points during 2021, we experienced challenges with 
the hard borders between states in Australia, impacting crew 
changes and the movement of other personnel and equipment 
offshore to Montara and Stag. However, we have managed to 
navigate these challenges without any significant compromise 
to our high standards of safety and operational efficiency.

We have also continued to support our onshore employees, 
with the formation of a COVID-19 management committee, 
safe management measures implemented for each of our 
offices and clear guidance and financial support for any 
employees who either contracted COVID-19 or who were 
required to be tested. We have an assistance programme in 
place for our Australian employees, and provided additional 
support, in the form of counselling, for offshore crews whilst 
they navigated the difficult conditions brought about by 
COVID-19, including quarantine. There has been regular 
communication for all employees working from home, with 
a focus on employee safety and well-being. We have also 
held regular virtual townhalls to update employees on Group 
developments, while a formal employee survey was carried 
out at the end of 2021 which provided feedback on Jadestone’s 
leadership, communication, values, development and culture.

As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has diminished, 
lockdown restrictions have been gradually lifted and economic 
activity has recovered, such that crude oil and refined product 
demand have increased significantly. However, with reduced 
investment in the upstream industry over several years, and 
OPEC unable to manage market supply, the sector is barely 
meeting crude oil demand. As a result, crude oil inventories 
have declined below the range of the last five years.  
The oil forward curve is currently in backwardation, meaning 
the near-term oil market is undersupplied. While this is an 
obvious near-term positive for our business, the success of 
the longer-term energy transition would be best served in a 
more stable investment environment. In the midst of this, we 
see a clear role for Jadestone to play, minimising emissions 
while maximising recovery from already discovered resource, 
providing affordable energy to support Asia-Pacific economies. 

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW

Asset review

Montara
At Montara, the focus during 2021 was on the planning and 
safe execution of the work programme, which comprised the 
drilling of the H6 infill well and the workovers of the two Skua 
field subsea wells to rectify well bore integrity issues. Although 
the programme took longer and was more expensive than 
originally expected, it had a successful conclusion, with the 
H6 well in particular delivering impressive rates during initial 
testing, and it has already achieved payback in approximately 
seven months. 

During H1 2021, there was an unplanned shutdown at Montara 
to replace a significant number of critical valves on the Montara 
Venture FPSO. This 16 day valve replacement work programme 
resulted in 102,000 bbls of deferred production. 

Our health and safety performance at Montara was 
satisfactory, with no fines for regulatory non-compliance 
and no reportable environmental incidents. However, we 
were above target on both regulatory notices and the total 
recordable injury frequency ratio, and this will be an area of 
renewed focus during 2022.

At Montara, the innovative offshore roster that was introduced 
during 2020 to maintain asset efficiency while meeting 
COVID-19 protocols reverted to standard offshore operating 
practices in late 2021. Across the period up to the end of 
2021, production remained uninterrupted by labour and/or 
employee restrictions. Several of our employees also decided 
to relocate with their families to Western Australia to mitigate 
the impact of fluctuating border controls to their commute.  
I thank all of our offshore crew for their resilience, flexibility 
and understanding as we have navigated the challenges posed 
by COVID-19 to our offshore operations.

No drilling is planned at Montara in 2022. As part of Montara's 
three-to-four-year regular maintenance shutdown schedule, 
a three-week planned shutdown was originally planned for 
July 2022. However, the key workstream during this shutdown 
was the planned replacement of the gas turbine core, which 
was moved forward to February/March due to the compressor 
outage earlier in the year. As a result, the workscope for the 
shutdown has been significantly reduced and all remaining 
critical maintenance activities can be carried out by a shorter 
one-week turn-around which has now been scheduled for 
later in 2022. Rescheduling has the added advantage of 
avoiding competition for labour during the Australian offshore 
maintenance season, and a shorter shutdown allows for 
maximised oil production while oil price and premiums remain 
high. A small amount of carry-over work may result from this 
but to be clear, none of this will impact on the integrity or 
safety of the Montara assets. 

The next major development activity on Montara is expected  
to take place in 2024, with the drilling of up to two further  
Skua infill wells.

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At Stag, production was broadly flat year-on-year, with natural 
decline offset by continued work to address the backlog of well 
workovers that had built up in 2020 during the early stages 
of the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect there will be a modest 
increase in operating expenditure during 2022 due to a once-in-
three-years maintenance shutdown that occurred in April.

In the second half of 2022 we plan to drill two infill wells –  
a relatively low risk activity with attractive economics and which 
is expected to pay for itself in 18 months or less. The Stag 
investment is also efficient from a tax perspective, as the cost  
of the wells is immediately tax deductible.

Stag’s low sulphur medium-heavy crude oil continues to be in 
demand as a blending agent for bunker fuels in the shipping 
industry. As a result, Stag cargoes have continued to attract 
strong premiums. Cargo premiums during 2021 ranged 
between US$8.30/bbl and US$13.88/bbl above Brent, averaging 
US$11.30/bbl. The first Stag cargo of 2022, lifted in early April, 
achieved a premium of $23.72/bbl and an overall realisation  
of US$128.12/bbl.

Peninsular Malaysia
In August 2021, we completed the acquisition of a collection  
of shallow water assets offshore Peninsular Malaysia (the 
"PenMal Assets") from SapuraOMV. Inclusive of agreed 
adjustments, Jadestone received cash of approximately US$9.2 
million on completion – a very attractive outcome for a portfolio 
of assets which will be an important contributor to Jadestone’s 
reserves and financial performance. 

From completion, our focus has been on integrating these 
assets and their workforce into our organisation and thoroughly 
reviewing the cost base and potential upside opportunities.

We believe there is scope to add incremental value to the 
PenMal Assets in the near-term through both reservoir 
optimisation and production optimisation/enhancement
activities across the PM323 and PM329 operated licences. 

Gas reinjection is expected to be a key part of reservoir 
optimisation. Production enhancement has been initially 
focused on restoring idle wells to production, while ongoing 
production optimisation is focused on both gas lift and topsides 
processes. Plus, there are infill development well opportunities 
at East and West Belumut and East Piatu fields. 

While the performance of the operated PenMal Assets has been 
encouraging, the non-operated assets have not performed in 
line with expectations. The non-operated assets have been 
offline since February 2022 due to the Bunga Kertas FPSO failing 
its class inspection and also a blockage in an intra-field pipeline. 
We anticipate that these issues will be rectified within the third 
quarter of 2022.

The PenMal Assets acquisition provides us with a strong 
operating platform in Malaysia, a country that senior Jadestone 
employees know well from previous industry roles. Over the 
past several months we have been reestablishing contacts 
across the country’s upstream sector, which leaves us well 
positioned to expand our footprint in the country over time.

 
Maari
Our planned acquisition of a 69% operated interest in New 
Zealand’s Maari project did not complete in 2021. This was  
a source of frustration for the team, given the significant time 
and effort expended to provide the New Zealand government 
with comfort on Jadestone’s operatorship of the project, as  
well as the delays in implementing the development activity  
we believe is required to maximise the remaining potential of 
the asset.

In late 2021, the New Zealand parliament passed the Crown 
Minerals Amendment Bill, which, amongst other things, 
introduced a trailing liability regime for upstream licensees  
in the country. During 2022 year-to-date, we have been working 
to address additional questions and requests from New 
Zealand’s upstream regulator as it applies the new legislation. 
While the timetable to completion remains out of our hands, 
Jadestone and the seller, OMV, remain committed to this 
transaction.

Reserves
As at 31 December 2021, Jadestone had total independently 
evaluated 2P reserves of 44.7 mmboe, compared to 37.1 
mmbbls at the end of 2020. The year-on-year increase reflects 
the booking of 11.2 mmboe for the PenMal Assets at year-end, 
partially offset by production during the year.

Lemang PSC
During 2021, we made significant progress in the pre-
development phase of the Akatara gas project within the 
Lemang PSC onshore Indonesia. In December 2021, a gas sales 
agreement for the Akatara gas field was signed, a key milestone 
less than 12 months after closing the acquisition of the original 
stake in the Lemang PSC – testament to the hard work, rigour 
and focus of our project team in Jakarta. The development of 
the Akatara gas field will not only displace coal in Indonesia’s 
energy mix, thereby assisting the transition to a lower carbon 
economy, but will also deliver LPG for domestic use in the local 
market.

On 24 November 2021, we announced the acquisition, subject 
to customary approvals, of the remaining 10% interest in the 
PSC. Through this transaction, which is expected to complete  
in Q3 2022, our interest in the Lemang PSC will increase to 
100%, pre local government back-in rights.

Once onstream, Akatara will support our growth strategy, 
while at the same time increasing the proportion of gas in our 
production mix. Fixed-price, low-opex gas production provides 
a balance to our existing oil assets, and will have the added 
benefit of reducing the GHG emissions intensity of the Group's 
operations. 

In the near-term, Jadestone expects to award the EPCI contract 
for the Akatara field development. This will pave the way for  
a project sanction decision, which would allow for 16.8 mmboe 
of net resource associated with the project to be booked  
within Group reserves, and for development activity to 
accelerate. The Akatara gas project remains on track for first 
gas in H1 2024.

Vietnam
Disappointingly, there was little progress on the planned Nam 
Du/U Minh gas development offshore Vietnam during the year. 
Where possible, we continued to engage with Petrovietnam 
(“PVN”) over the terms of a gas sales agreement, although PVN 
has had to prioritise short-term issues caused by a combination 
of COVID-19-induced subdued energy demand and costly gas 
imports indexed to crude oil.

Nonetheless, the compelling logic for the development of 
the Nam Du/U Minh gas discoveries is understood by all 
key stakeholders in the project, including the Vietnamese 
government and PVN. Recently, we have engaged directly with 
the government in an attempt to move the project forward. 
We believe that development of the Nam Du/U Minh gas fields 
will increase Vietnam’s energy independence, reduce energy 
import costs, support the country’s growing economy, and 
assist in the country’s energy transition following Vietnam’s 
recent commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Financial results review

In 2021, production averaged 12,545 boe/d, in  
line with guidance and approximately 10% higher 
than 2020, reflecting the initial contribution  
of the acquired PenMal Assets and the impact  
of the Montara activity campaign towards the end 
of the year.

Sales volumes in 2021 totalled 4.6 mmboe, an increase of 
10% on 2020. The Group realised an average oil price of 
US$74.34/bbl during the year, compared to an average Brent 
price of US$70.94/bbl. The average realised oil price in 2021 
represented a 66% increase on 2020, as oil prices rose in line 
with a recovering global economy. With no hedged barrels in 
H2 2021 or beyond, the full benefit of higher oil prices has been 
accruing directly to the Company and its shareholders. As a 
result of the increase in sales volumes and higher realisations, 
the business generated US$340.2 million in net revenue, an 
increase of approximately 56% on 2020, and a record for the 
Group.

Reported production costs excluding depletion, depreciation 
and amortisation, were US$206.5 million in 2021, a significant 
increase on 2020 primarily due to the subsea workovers on 
the Skua wells, the initial contribution of the production costs 
associated with the PenMal Assets acquired during the year, 
a rephasing of costs from 2020 due to the Project Clover 
initiatives, adverse exchange rate moves and higher repairs 
and maintenance spend at Montara and Stag. 

On an adjusted basis, which excludes workovers and  
non-recurring items, unit cash operating expense1 was 
US$26.22/boe for 2021, which was within the guidance  
range set at the beginning of the year.

Workover expense will be significantly reduced in 2022, albeit 
the impact on reported production costs will be partly offset  
by a full-year contribution to from the PenMal Assets.

Adjusted EBITDAX1 was US$157.9 million, excluding the Skua 
workovers in 2021 which will not be repeated in 2022. The 
Group reported a loss after tax of US$13.7 million, a significant 
improvement from the 2020 loss after tax of US$60.2 million, 
even before taking into account the Skua workovers.

We generated US$96.6 million of cash flow from operations 
before working capital changes. During 2021, our capital 
expenditure totalled US$56.0 million, the majority of which 
comprised the costs of drilling the H6 infill well on the Montara 
field. 

In early 2021, the Group made the final scheduled payment 
on its reserves based loan, at which point the Group became 
entirely debt free. Dividends paid during the year totalled  
US$7.7 million, representing the final portion of the Company's 
maiden dividend and the interim 2021 dividend. 

Overall, net cash increased by US$35.7 million, or 43%,  
during the year, resulting in a year-end net cash position  
of US$117.9 million.

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2021 was a year when we delivered on our growth strategy 
through the Montara activity programme, the PenMal 
Assets acquisition and significant progress on the Akatara 
gas development. Combined with recovering oil prices, 
this delivered a significant increase in our cash position, 
underpinning 2022’s activity and also strengthening our ability 
to execute further inorganic growth in the future. 

We remain confident that as the energy transition accelerates, 
there will be further opportunities to leverage our skillset 
to acquire upstream assets with upside potential through 
reinvestment and performance optimisation. We need to show 
patience and stick to the rigorous investment principles that 
have been the bedrock of our success to date. Going forward, 
the GHG profile of upstream assets will become an increasingly 
important factor in our business development activities.

When reviewing growth opportunities, we are seeing 
increased regulatory scrutiny in Australia and New Zealand 
on the funding of decommissioning obligations, which is 
already slowing the disposal of assets from major and large 
independent upstream companies. We will work creatively 
to find common ground with regulatory authorities on our 
approach to decommissioning funding, although going forward 
this is likely to be a more important consideration in the 
regulatory approval process than it was in the early stages  
of our growth. 

Production in the first five months of 2022 has been impacted 
by the previously announced unplanned compressor outage 
at Montara, and a temporary shut-in of the non-operated 
assets in Malaysia due to class recertification issues with the 
leased FPSO. As a result, production in the first part of this year 
has averaged c. 15,700 boe/d, although in May we have seen 
production rates return closer to 17,000 boe/d. We therefore 
still expect 2022 average production to be within the 15,500 - 
18,500 boe/d guidance range. 

The final outcome for 2022 will be determined by ongoing 
activity to handle increased gas volumes at Montara (which 
longer-term may result in the installation of additional 
compression on the FPSO), the timing for re-start in production 
from the non-operated Malaysia assets and the impact of the 
Stag infill drilling programme in the second half of the year.  
It is worth noting that additional compression at Montara will 
not only increase oil production, but also allow for more gas 
to be reinjected into the Montara field, thereby reducing the 
amount of gas being flared.

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has led to significant 
volatility in oil prices during the first half of 2022. With oil prices 
averaging over US$100/bbl year to date and the forward curve 
above US$100/bbl to the end of 2022, Jadestone is set for a 
second consecutive year of meaningful cash generation. 

This cash flow outlook, allied to Jadestone's already robust 
financial position, has allowed us to propose a final 2021 
dividend of US$6.25 million, which is a 25% increase on the 
second interim 2020 dividend paid in June 2021.

During 2022, we intend to redouble our focus on safety, and 
strive to deliver an improvement on our outcomes in 2021.  
This is a core focus for the leadership team during 2022.

Finally, but perhaps most importantly, the Net Zero target that 
we have committed to, as well as the focus on reducing our 
GHG footprint, provides clear evidence that we take climate 
change seriously and we intend to play a positive role in the 
energy transition. We believe these goals and growing our 
business are not mutually exclusive aims, given our focus 
on maximising recovery from existing fields over time and 
increasing the weighting of gas in the portfolio. We believe this 
strikes the right balance in delivering secure and affordable 
energy in parts of Southeast Asia, where either an energy 
shortage exists or where coal may be used as an alternative.

A. Paul Blakeley
Executive Director
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Market overview

Our Australian oil production has historically sold at  
a premium to Brent. Stag crude cargoes sold in the range 
of US$8.30 – 13.88/bbl premium during 2021, with the 
crude continuing to be in high demand given its low sulphur 
content, which makes it an attractive blend choice for marine 
fuels. Montara premiums have also started to recover from 
their pandemic lows, with the fields' crude selling for a 
premium of US$0.43 – 2.94/bbl to Brent during 2021.  
We have also seen our oil production from our recently 
acquired PenMal Assets selling at a premium to Brent.

In 2022 year-to-date, premiums have continued to 
strengthen: the Tapis premium to Brent (which is the basis 
for the pricing of Montara and the PenMal Assets oil sales) 
averaged US$6.47/bbl in May, while the Stag April 2022 lifting 
was agreed at a premium of US$23.72/bbl.

Oil markets
During 2021, the global economy continued its recovery from 
the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, boosted by a 
roll out of vaccines and the gradual relaxation of lockdown 
restrictions around the world. While this wasn’t geographically 
uniform, it resulted in a broad-based increase in global 
economic activity during the year, which had a commensurate 
positive impact on demand for oil.

The International Energy Agency (“IEA”) currently estimates  
that oil demand in 2021 was 97.5 mmbbls/d, compared to  
91.9 mmbbls/d in 2020, an increase of 5.6 mmbbls/d, or 6%. 
The IEA also estimates that demand will increase further in  
the near-term, averaging 99.4 mmbbls/d in 2022. This increase 
in demand has not been matched by supply, chiefly due to a 
measured pace of increase from the OPEC+ group of countries, 
gradually restoring output from the pandemic cuts in 2020, 
and a general trend of under-investment globally over the last 
several years. 

As a result, total oil stocks (crude and products) declined 
significantly in 2021 and continued this trend in 2022. At the 
end of March 2022, OECD stocks were significantly below their 
five-year average, according to the IEA. Oil prices reacted to this 
mismatch between demand and supply by averaging US$70.86/
bbl in 2021, compared to US$41.96/bbl in 2020. Prices have 
risen further still in 2022 and spiked in early March 2022 
following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For the first four months 
of 2022, Brent oil prices averaged US$107.72/bbl. As at 30 May 
2022, the oil futures strip was implying that Brent oil prices will 
stay above US$65/bbl through the current decade.

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Natural gas currently makes up a modest proportion of 
Jadestone’s production and revenues, with approximately 1,000 
boe/d net of gas production from the PM329 PSC offshore 
Malaysia. The price of this gas is linked to fuel oil prices. 

Benchmark global gas prices rose significantly in 2021, as 
economies and energy demand recovered from the COVID-19 
pandemic, while supply lagged behind due to a prolonged 
period of underinvestment by producers over the past several 
years. Low European gas inventory levels, adverse weather 
conditions on the continent for renewable energy output 
and a move away from coal-fired plants meant significant 
competition for natural gas supplies during 2021. Prices rose 
sharply in early 2022, immediately before and after the start  
of conflict in the Ukraine, given Russia’s historical importance 
as a gas supplier to Europe.

Given the global competition for gas, Asian gas prices have 
followed European prices higher. In particular, gas import 
prices into Vietnam, which are linked to the price of oil, have 
also significantly increased over the past year. This enhances 
the attractiveness of the Nam Du / U Minh project, which would 
not only supply gas to Vietnam at prices considerably less 
than what the country is paying for gas imports now, but also 
provide domestic energy security relative to potential import 
shortages in the future.

Asia-Pacific Energy Markets
The Asia-Pacific region, led by China, continues to be the main 
driver of global energy demand. According to the BP Statistical 
Review of World Energy 2021, Asia-Pacific comprised 46% of 
global primary energy consumption in 2020, with regional 
demand increasing by 3.3% per annum between 2009-19, the 
highest rate of all regions. Furthermore, the IEA projects that 
Asia-Pacific’s share of energy consumption will stay above  
40% by 2050 in several climate scenarios.1 

Crude oil is a global commodity, with the characteristics of 
the crude and its price being primary drivers of purchasing 
strategies amongst oil consumers in Asia-Pacific. However, 
security of supply is becoming an increasingly important 
factor, with crude oil consumers in the region spreading their 
imports out over several countries to avoid dependency on any 
particular producer. In this context and to maximise economic 
output, Jadestone anticipates that many countries in Asia-
Pacific will continue to promote and support their domestic 
upstream industries, which is complementary to Jadestone’s 
strategy of maximising the output from existing oil fields.

Despite increasing globalisation of gas flows in recent decades, 
a significant proportion of global gas production is consumed 
either domestically or regionally. According to Wood Mackenzie 
(see chart above), Asia-Pacific’s gas demand is expected to 
increase significantly by 2040. At the same time, regional supply 
is expected to decline. This gap will be partially filled by LNG 
imports, although development of regional gas resources will 
be important to meet demand, as well as ensuring that Asia-
Pacific energy security isn’t undermined. Jadestone intends to 
capitalise on this trend of maximising regional gas production, 
by commercialising the existing gas resources in its portfolio, 
as well as more broadly increasing the weighting of gas in its 
portfolio over time.

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Mergers and acquisition ("M&A") activity and the 
energy transition
There is now an established trend of large, publicly listed, oil 
and gas companies disposing of mid-life/maturing assets as 
part of their energy transition strategies, which see upstream 
portfolios funding the growth of low-carbon investment.

While these assets may not be material to larger companies, 
and therefore may not warrant the time or investment to 
maximise reserves recovery, reduce costs and reduce GHG 
emissions to extend their lives, they are a natural fit for 
Jadestone, providing these assets otherwise meet our rigorous 
acquisition criteria. According to Wood Mackenzie, in 2021,  
24 separate M&A transactions with aggregate spend exceeding 
US$30 billion were announced in Asia-Pacific, indicating a 
healthy market for M&A in our core area. 

Costs and lead times
Fiscal policies enacted by governments to cushion the impact 
of COVID-19, as well as supply chain disruptions and strong 
consumer growth, have collectively led to a broad-based 
increase in inflation through 2021 and into 2022.

During 2021, there was no meaningful sign of cost inflation 
in Jadestone’s supply chain. In 2022, we expect that higher 
fuel costs will feed through into the cost of logistics support 
(principally helicopters and supply vessels) for our Australia and 
PenMal Assets. Diesel, the price of which has also increased 
significantly so far in 2022, represents a small portion of 
our operational expenditure and is mainly used to satisfy 
operational power requirements on our offshore assets during 
planned shutdowns. 

Elsewhere, there are some early signs of cost inflation in the 
drilling services sector across the Asia-Pacific region and a 
marked increase in lead times for drilling-related consumables, 
although this is not anticipated to have a meaningful impact on 
the timing of drilling activity on the Stag field scheduled for the 
second half of 2022.

Jadestone’s principal currency exposure is from movements 
in the Australian dollar against the US dollar. Around 80% of 
Jadestone’s Australia operating expenditure in 2022 is expected 
to be incurred in Australian dollars. Over the last decade 
and a half, a weakening US dollar has tended to be positively 
correlated with a strengthening oil price, providing a degree of 
natural FX hedging for Jadestone. However, this relationship 
has reversed in recent months, although it is too early to say 
whether it is part of a sustained trend.

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During 2020 and 2021, decommissioning, and in particular the 
ability of smaller companies to take over the decommissioning 
responsibilities of larger companies, has attracted greater 
scrutiny from regulators in Australia and New Zealand. 
This has arisen, in part, due to high-profile cases where the 
decommissioning responsibility for upstream assets has been 
assumed by the respective government following the financial 
collapse of a licensee.

In April 2022, the Australian government enacted a levy on all 
oil production in the country to pay for the decommissioning of 
the Laminaria and Corallina oil fields, following the collapse of 
the field’s 100% owner and operator in 2019. This incident also 
led to a tightening in Australia’s upstream decommissioning 
legislation, including trailing liability provisions (where previous 
licencees remain liable in the event existing licence holders 
cannot meet decommissioning obligations) and strengthened 
regulatory oversight to reduce the chances of a similar event 
occurring again.

In New Zealand, revised decommissioning legislation came  
into force in December 2021, introducing, amongst other 
things, trailing liability. These changes occurred in response  
to the permit owner of the Tui oil field going into receivership 
and liquidation in 2019, resulting in the New Zealand 
government assuming responsibility for the decommissioning 
of the field. The legislative change in 2021 imposes a statutory 
obligation on all current and future petroleum licence 
holders to decommission their wells and infrastructure, 
while also giving the regulator powers to periodically assess 
permit and licence holders’ financial capability to meet their 
decommissioning obligations. 

Jadestone believes that the New Zealand government’s 
overhaul of the decommissioning regime is a central 
factor in the delays experienced in closing the Maari 
transaction. Furthermore, the Group believes the funding 
of decommissioning liabilities is becoming an increasingly 
important factor in the sale process for upstream oil and gas 
assets in Australasia.

The PenMal Assets acquired in 2021 follow a different 
model of decommissioning funding. The estimated cost of 
decommissioning facilities is funded over the life of field 
through an annual payment, which is cost recoverable, with  
the estimated cost of PenMal Assets facilities decommissioning 
already funded. The cost of decommissioning wells is incurred 
as required and is also cost recoverable. 

While Jadestone’s business model is focused on prolonging  
the life of the upstream assets it acquires, thereby pushing 
out the date of decommissioning, the Group takes its 
decommissioning obligations seriously, and fully reflects 
forecast decommissioning costs when performing the 
commercial assessment for potential acquisitions, as well as 
for corporate planning purposes. While Jadestone expects 
regulators to assess its financial strength as part of the 
approval process for new acquisitions, we do not currently 
expect this to significantly impair our ability to grow through 
acquisition, given our strong balance sheet and the forecast 
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upstream industry

Reducing competition

Rigorous technical

approach

Operating capability

Strong balance

sheet

Business model and strategy

Jadestone pursues an acquisition led strategy with a focus on mid-life producing assets 
and/or discovered resource capable of being commercialised within a short time frame. 
The Group’s strategic focus is on select key upstream basins in the Asia-Pacific region. 
Target assets are those where Jadestone believes it can create value through additional 
capital investment across oil price cycles to unlock reserves upside and improve 
operating performance. This is complemented by organic growth activity, principally 
through its two gas developments onshore Indonesia and offshore Vietnam, which 
Jadestone is aiming to commercialise in the near-term. 

Jadestone recognises that it needs to reduce the GHG footprint 
of its operations. Over the course of 2021 and early 2022, 
work was undertaken on the Group's GHG footprint and the 
potential impact on the business of physical and transition risks 
associated with climate change. More detail on this process can 
be seen in the Sustainability Review on pages 33 to 38 of this 
report and in the separate 2021 Sustainability Report.

The outcome of this work was a formal commitment, 
announced in June 2022, to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG 
emissions from its operated assets, and making GHG emissions 
an important consideration in its business development 
activities. Jadestone has committed to a target of Net Zero 
Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its operated assets by 2040,  
with a detailed roadmap and interim milestones to be set out 
during 2023.

In conclusion, Jadestone believes that it can continue to 
execute its strategy and grow its oil and gas production for the 
benefit of all stakeholders, while reducing the impact of this 
growth on the environment by reducing GHG emissions as low 
as reasonably practicable.

Jadestone believes that with the application of its deep 
knowledge of the Asia-Pacific upstream oil and gas industry,  
a rigorous technical approach, proven operating capabilities,  
a strong balance sheet and reduced competition for target 
assets, it can execute this strategy successfully and deliver 
benefits to all stakeholders.

Jadestone also recognises that the oil and gas industry is a key 
source of GHG emissions, the main cause of climate change, 
which in turn is having a negative effect on our planet and its 
people. As a result, the world's energy mix needs to transition 
towards a lower-carbon future, albeit this transition is likely  
to be one where oil and gas will remain important components 
of the global energy mix until the low carbon energy system  
is sufficiently developed.

In this context, Jadestone has assessed whether its current 
corporate strategy is suitable and resilient in the face of the 
energy transition. 

The Group's strategy for maximising reserves from existing 
producing oil and gas fields explicitly precludes frontier 
exploration, which Jadestone believes is unnecessary in the 
scenario where oil and gas demand is declining as low-carbon 
energy takes a greater share of the primary energy mix.

The typical profile of Jadestone’s counterparties in asset 
transactions are larger upstream companies for whom mid-life 
producing assets are natural divestment candidates to fund 
their own energy transition strategies. As a result, the energy 
transition is likely to result in more opportunities coming to 
market, increasing the probability that the Jadestone's strategy 
will be successful. 

Jadestone believes that the energy transition should be just 
and orderly, with developing and vibrant economies in Asia-
Pacific not being disadvantaged relative to their developed 
peers. Through direct employment and contractors, significant 
expenditure with suppliers, payments to host governments and 
its charitable donations and community outreach programmes, 
Jadestone contributes directly to increasing prosperity and 
economic growth in its core areas of operations.

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Jadestone’s role in 
the energy transition

Climate considerations are front and centre of the business strategy

Jadestone recognises the need for action to arrest the impact of 
rising temperatures caused by human activities, and specifically 
greenhouse gas emissions derived from the production and 
use of fossil fuels. We support the view that, as a result, the 
world’s energy mix must diversify towards a low-carbon future.

In order to facilitate an orderly and just transition, we recognise 
that oil and gas continues to play a role in providing essential 
energy until the low-carbon energy system is sufficiently 
developed. 

In line with the fossil fuel sectoral pathway in the 2021 IEA 
report on Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2050, Jadestone sees 
itself playing an important role in the energy transition, 
focused on maximising recovery from existing producing and 
discovered resource, rather than engaging in new exploration 
and major greenfield development activity.

Jadestone will provide responsible stewardship, deploying 
additional capital to maximise reserves recovery, improve 
operating performance and reduce GHG emissions and other 
environmental impacts, while maintaining a robust financial 
framework in order to safely decommission assets in line with 
regulatory requirements.

While the upstream GHG emissions intensity of maturing assets 
may be relatively high, once under Jadestone’s ownership we 
plan to improve the environmental performance of acquired 
assets, so they operate with a reduced GHG footprint. We will 
work to support these claims with clear quantifiable evidence, 
across key areas of impact.

Through the development of domestic gas resource in  
South-East Asia, such as our gas projects in Vietnam and 
Indonesia, Jadestone will support the energy transition 
by displacing coal and/or other high-cost/high-emission 
alternatives while supplying the region with local, affordable 
energy and contributing to economic growth in the wider  
Asia-Pacific region. 

Over time, gas will play an ever-increasing role in Jadestone’s 
portfolio, underpinned by sound ESG credentials and with  
a clear focus on measuring and minimising fugitive emissions. 
Mitigating GHG emissions from our upstream operations  
will be a key pillar of Jadestone’s strategy and underlines  
our approach to managing the climate risk exposure to  
the business.

In taking this approach, Jadestone believes that it can continue 
to execute on its strategy and expand its production base,  
even in scenarios of declining global oil and gas demand,  
as maturing upstream assets are released by the majors. 

Frontier exploration has always been explicitly excluded from 
our corporate strategy – complementing a key finding of the 
IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 report. However, in order 
to prolong the life of existing infrastructure and/or existing 
producing fields, Jadestone will continue to assess the potential 
for near-field tie-back opportunities across its licences. 

In summary, Jadestone will play a role in promoting a just and 
orderly energy transition, supporting economic growth in the 
Asia-Pacific region, while reducing the GHG footprint of its oil 
and gas production in support of climate goals and a target of 
Net Zero GHG emissions by 2040.

Jadestone will play a role in promoting a just and orderly 
energy transition, supporting economic growth in the  
Asia-Pacific region, while reducing the GHG footprint of its oil 
and gas production in support of climate goals and a target  
of Net Zero GHG emissions by 2040.

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Net Zero
roadmap 

l

A key element of Jadestone’s  
Net Zero commitment will be the 
development of detailed emissions 
reduction roadmaps for its 
operated assets. 

l

Jadestone will publish a Net Zero 
roadmap in 2023 outlining the 
following: 

–

Scope, baseline and methodology of the  

Net Zero target

–

Interim time-bound targets over the short  

and medium-term

–

Implementation plans and specific strategies 

informed by asset-level emission reduction 

frameworks over the short and medium-term

–
An estimate of the capital expenditures 

needed to deliver short-term goals

Net Zero
by 2040

Jadestone is committed to achieve  
Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions for 
its operated assets by no later than 2040. 

This commitment covers Scope 1 direct emissions from the 
Group's existing operated assets as well as Scope 2 emissions 
from electricity purchased for its facilities. 

The commitment also covers Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 
from future acquisitions, where Jadestone becomes operator.

Jadestone defines Net Zero as the state reached when its 
GHG emissions are reduced in line with the goals of the Paris 
agreement, and any remaining emissions that cannot be 
reduced further, are fully neutralised by like-for-like permanent 
removals. 

Jadestone will achieve this target through a combination of the 
following:

l  A focus on operational efficiencies;

l  A reduction of flaring where Jadestone has operational 

control;

l  An increasing share of gas in the production mix of 

Jadestone’s portfolio over time;

l  A focus on mitigating GHG emissions in the planning stage 
and in the development of new production streams; and

l  For those emissions which are economically or technically 
difficult to eliminate, Jadestone will employ nature-based 
solutions and offsets, and where offsets are used, will 
ensure they are properly measured, verified, and represent 
permanent removal of carbon from the atmosphere.

Jadestone intends to review its Net Zero commitment over  
time to align with best practice methodologies informed  
by climate science.

Jadestone will expand its emissions reporting in the future  
to include Scope 3 GHGs, seeking opportunities to reduce 
Scope 3 emissions where the Group has direct control and/or 
influence.

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Sustainability 
review

Sustainability is a core value for Jadestone and is central  
to its way of doing business. As a leading oil and gas 
development and production company in the Asia-Pacific 
region, Jadestone strives to deliver sustainable value for  
all of its stakeholders in a safe, secure, environmentally  
and socially responsible manner. 

To emphasise its commitment to mitigate the environmental 
impact of its activities, in 2022 Jadestone announced a target  
to achieve Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its operated 
assets by 2040.

The primary focus of this sustainability 
review is the operational performance of 
Jadestone's operated assets in Australia,  
Stag and Montara. 

Jadestone will include GHG emissions and 
wider health, safety and environmental 
operational data for the PenMal operated 
assets in its 2022 reporting, when a full-year 
of performance data under Jadestone's 
operatorship will be available.

For more details relating to Jadestone's  
ESG reporting boundaries, please refer  
to the 'Reporting boundaries' section of  
the 2021 Sustainability Report.

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This section is a summary of Jadestone's  
2021 Sustainability Report, which is available  
at www.jadestone-energy.com and which  
provides a detailed overview of the Group's  
2021 sustainability performance.

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Net Zero by 2040

firm commitment

Zero 

violations of anti-bribery
and anti-corruption laws

Zero

lost time injuries

Zero

reportable
environmental incidents

Climate

92%

scenario analysis as per TCFD

local nationals employed

Employee
survey

ESG
oversight

measuring engagement levels

strengthened at Board level

Regulatory
approvals

for new operations
and growth projects

US$25 million

paid in taxes and fees
in Asia-Pacific

30% reduction

GHG data

Oil-In-Water concentration

increased analysis and reporting

Five-fold

increase in funding for
community programmes

Fugitive
emissions survey

piloted at Stag

Apprentice

programme participation

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Jadestone’s ESG framework

As a responsible upstream operator, Jadestone contributes  
to an orderly energy transition by helping to meet regional  
Asia-Pacific energy demand whilst minimising the environmental 
footprint of its operations. In doing so Jadestone aims to bring 
positive social and economic benefits for its stakeholders, local 
communities and people associated with its operations. 

Jadestone supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs"), 
which aim to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality 
and climate change.

Strategic pillar

Environment

Social & human capital

Leadership & governance

ESG  
aspiration

l  Targeting Net Zero by 2040 
through advancing GHG 
reduction initiatives for own 
operations in support of the 
aims of the Paris Agreement

l  Delivering improved 

environmental performance 
compared to previous 
operator of acquired assets

l  Delivering operational 

excellence through robust 
environmental management 
practices

l  Fostering community 

l  Robust governance on  

prosperity around own 
activities, including advancing 
sustainable development, 
livelihoods, good health and 
well-being

l  Providing productive 

employment, championing 
worker health, safety and 
well-being

l  Supporting governments 
in achieving the UN SDGs 
by aligning priorities and 
accelerating action

ESG issues

l  Excellence in business 

ethics and commitment to 
transparency

l  Resilient business model

l  Meeting energy demand 
in the most efficient and 
sustainable way

Material 
topics

l  Environmental management

l  Stakeholder engagement

l  Leadership and governance

l  GHG emissions 

l  Occupational health and 

l  Climate change and business 

l  Emissions and discharges 

safety

model resilience

l  Workforce management and 

l  Business ethics and 

diversity

transparency

l  Regulatory management

l  Asset integrity and critical 
incident management

UN SDG 
alignment

Informed by IPIECA1 guidance, Jadestone believes it can support several of the 
UN SDGs, either through its core business or through community engagement 
initiatives. These UN SDGs are outlined below and their associated impact 
pathways reflected within Jadestone’s ESG aspiration.

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Material ESG topics

Materiality assessment process
For the third consecutive year, Jadestone conducted an 
assessment of its most material ESG topics. This year it has 
consulted the latest Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") 11: Oil 
and Gas Sector standard when undertaking the assessment in 
an effort to communicate its impacts in a manner that is more 
useful and relevant to its key stakeholders. 

Jadestone defines material topics in the context of ESG 
materiality assessments as those issues, that in the view of 
the Group and its external stakeholders, have the potential to 
significantly affect the Group's sustainability performance and 
therefore, affect stakeholder assessment, views and decisions.

2021 material topics
The 11 material topics, listed on the preceding page, resulted 
from the materiality assessment and form the basis of this 
report. The topics have been informed wherever possible 
by the likely material topics ("LMTs") as per the GRI11 sector 
standard, while also using the Sustainability Accounting 
Standards Board ("SASB") Oil & Gas – exploration & production 
standard where GRI could not be matched against Jadestone’s 
ESG impact. In the absence of guidance from either framework, 
Jadestone developed its own approach in consultation with 
subject matter experts and based on industry practice.

In addition to the 11 material topics areas, such as 
decommissioning, waste, biodiversity, community engagement 
and modern slavery were discussed in the context of 
stakeholder expectations and increasing societal significance. 
These topics were not deemed significant for the period of 
2021, however, they remain monitored closely as Jadestone's 
operational footprint continues to expand.

ESG materiality assessment process

1 
Identify key ESG 
topics relevant to 
the industry as well 
as Jadestone's 
operating context

2 
Review 2020 
material topics in 
the context of the 
new GRI sector 
standard

3 
Identify ESG 
expectations of key 
stakeholders

4 
Integrate feedback 
from subject 
matter experts

External and 
internal context 
review

Mapping 
Jadestone’s 2020 
material topics 
against the 
GRI 11 standard

Ongoing 
stakeholder 
engagement and 
targeted ESG 
sessions & surveys

Cross-functional 
workshops 
ensuring country 
perspective

5 
Prioritise impacts 
for reporting in 
Executive 
Leadership 
workshop

Updated 2021 
material topics 
based on 
significance to the 
business and key 
stakeholders

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Governance

Strategy

Risk
management

Metrics
and targets

Climate change and  
business model resilience

Climate change and energy transition represent a paramount challenge for the 
energy sector and society at large. Jadestone continues to assess the associated  
risks and opportunities, chartering a resilient path for its business through 
the energy transition. This section has been structured in accordance with the 
recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures.

Governance over  
ESG and climate 
Jadestone considers climate change and the transition to  
a low-carbon future as a key material risk to the business.  
As such, responsibility for the governance of climate change-
related risks and opportunities within Jadestone rests with the 
Board of Directors. Jadestone’s Board closely monitors climate-
related risks and opportunities and engages with management 
to ensure that careful consideration is given to relevant climate 
change issues affecting the Group. The Board considers 
climate change impacts upon material matters such as capital 
expenditure, budgeting and overall corporate strategy.

Jadestone is continuously strengthening the Board’s subject-
matter expertise on climate change and wider ESG issues 
through engagement with external stakeholders and issue 
experts, ongoing research and regular discussions and debate.

Furthermore, monthly ESG briefings and specific ESG materials 
that support Board meetings have been broadened to ensure 
that Board decisions are further informed by useful ESG data 
and analysis.

Board 2021 ESG & climate curriculum

1 

ESG fundamentals

u ESG and corporate sustainability topics most material 

to oil and gas 
u Emerging ESG trends 
u Leading ESG frameworks of importance to oil and gas

2

Climate change and energy transition

u Climate fundamentals: the science, influential reports 

and developments

u Energy transition and associated risks & opportunities 

for oil and gas

u Climate action to fulfil growing expectations and 

regulatory demands

3

ESG and climate governance

u Director's duties and legal obligations 
u Best practice governance principles
u Governance model for Jadestone

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To reflect the increasing importance of climate change-related 
risks and opportunities, in tandem with a wide array of ESG 
topics, Jadestone’s Board undertook an initiative in 2021 to 
update the Board Charter, as well as the terms of reference of 
the various committees. This step ensures climate change and 
wider ESG considerations are given greater prominence across 
all Board activities and committees.

At Jadestone, ultimate responsibility and accountability for  
the Group's approach to climate change lies with the CEO. The 
CEO is responsible for the identification and assessment of 
risks and opportunities, defining the strategy and approving 
action plans suitable to control and mitigate the identified risks, 
which include climate change-related risks. He is supported 
by the Climate Change Working Group and the ESG Lead as 
a Climate Risk owner, and engages fully with the Board on all 
actions related to climate change and the energy transition. 

Climate and ESG performance targets form part of executive 
performance plans, which cascade from the CEO through to the 
executive leadership team and down further through relevant 
functions in the organisation.

Jadestone has allocated internal resources to manage the wide 
array of climate change issues (as well as other material ESG 
topics), including ESG Lead, Legal and Regulatory team, Investor 
Relations Manager, Country Managers, HSE team, Operations, 
Commercial and Supply Chain functions. These responsibilities 
cover a wide array of matters including emissions reporting 
and management, mitigation and adaptation, climate-related 
legislation, and GHG-related operational issues. Jadestone's 
ESG and climate governance structure is summarised below.

Jadestone's ESG and climate governance structure

Board of Directors

Retains overall accountability for the strategic direction and performance of the Group  

and in doing so acts on behalf of its stakeholders

ESG remit: overseeing control and accountability systems designed to ensure appropriate standards are met 
in relation to health, safety, environment, and climate-related impacts as well as social responsibility and 
governance of the Group.

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Board Committees

Assists the Board to discharge its responsibilities across:

Health, Safety, 
Environment and 
Climate (“HSEC”) 
Committee

Ensures management 
has designed and 
implemented effective 
health, safety, social, 
environmental, 
and climate risk 
programmes, controls 
and reporting systems

Governance and 
Nomination 
Committee 

Oversees corporate 
governance practices, 
reviews membership 
and nominations to 
the Board and ensures 
continued development 
programmes are in 
place for all Directors

Audit Committee

Remuneration
Committee

Disclosure  
Committee

Determines executive 
remuneration including 
approval of executive 
incentive schemes, 
which incorporate ESG 
performance objectives

Oversees timely and 
accurate disclosures 
as required to meet 
the Group’s legal and 
regulatory obligations, 
including sustainability 
and climate-related 
disclosures

Ensures proper and 
timely disclosure of 
material financial 
information and reviews 
all material matters 
affecting the risks and 
financial position of 
the Group, including 
material climate and 
other ESG risks 

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Executive Directors: CEO & CFO 

Executive Directors hold the ultimate responsibility for the formation, delivery and  

execution of the Group's strategy 

Ultimate responsibility and accountability for the Group's approach to climate change and  

management of ESG risks and opportunities lie with the CEO. 

The CEO is supported by the CFO, with particular regard to the growing financial materiality aspects of  

climate change and ESG agenda. 

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Executive leadership team

The executive leadership team is responsible for the delivery of strategy in accordance  

with the requirements of the Board

ESG topics are managed through internal resources, reporting directly to the CEO and providing  
updates to the Board on a regular basis. These responsibilities also cover climate risk mitigation and 
adaptation, emissions management and other related operational issues. 

Climate Change 
Working Group

Country HSE 
Committees 

Country 
operational 
forum

CSR and HR forum

Enterprise risk 
register review

Legal and 
governance 
forum

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Impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities 
Jadestone’s assessment of climate change-related risks and 
opportunities are outlined in the following tables, split between 
transition and physical risks (and organised according to the 
criteria outlined by the TCFD). 

Jadestone defined time horizons listed above to help assess 
when the risks may initially manifest themselves. Jadestone 
continues to investigate and monitor transition risks that in 
the short-term and/or further in the future may become of 
high relevance to its business, seeking to quantify financial 

Time horizons 

SHORT-TERM 

< 3 years

MEDIUM-TERM 

3-10 years

LONG-TERM 

> 10 years

impacts wherever feasible to further guide its assessment of 
risk materiality.

Each identified risk has been assigned appropriate 
management actions, which outline how the Group  
manages the potential impacts of climate-related issues  
on the business strategy and financial planning. The risk 
management methodologies underpinning the analysis  
are discussed on page 39.

Transition risk

Timeframe

Potential impact

Management action

Access to finance for 
oil and gas projects 
becoming more 
restricted

Short-term

l   Restricted availability of debt and/
or equity financing and resultant 
impact on the ability  
to fund acquisitions and/or to  
fully develop existing assets in  
an optimal timeframe
l  Higher cost of capital

M&A opportunity
set will increasingly
comprise higher
emission fields

Medium-term l   Increased capex required to 

manage emissions

l   Difficulty in achieving climate 

targets

l   May exacerbate other transition 

climate risks

l   Transparent, robust GHG emissions 

disclosures

l   GHG mitigation incorporated into funding 

model

l   Prudent financial management (less debt, 

more self-funded capital strategy)

l   Sustainability-linked financing initiatives, 
where cost of funds are linked to ESG 
outcomes

l   GHG emissions analysis including carbon 
pricing impact on economics integral  
to inorganic investment strategy

l   M&A strategy in line with Jadestone’s  

Net Zero commitment

l   Focus on improving GHG performance  

of fields compared to previous operators  
on an absolute/intensity basis

Carbon tax 
implemented in host 
countries or regionally 

Short to 
medium-term

l   Increased operating cost and/or 

l   Continue emissions reductions where 

tax expense

possible to reduce exposure 

l   Incentive to reduce GHG emissions 
further as economic justification 
for investments in emissions 
reductions becomes more 
compelling

l   Monitor policy changes in core region/areas
l   Assessment of climate scenario analysis and 

impacts built into asset valuations

More stringent 
emissions reduction 
standards enacted by 
governments

Short to 
medium-term

l 

Increased capex required to 
manage emissions

l  Curtailed field life if standards 

cannot be met

l   Emissions reduction initiatives and 

overarching framework for each asset to 
evaluate options 

l   Monitor and assess regulatory 

developments to anticipate exposure

Short to 
medium-term

Increased investment 
required to implement 
lower emissions 
technology on existing 
and new assets to 
meet climate targets

Shareholder activism 
on climate grounds

Short to 
medium-term

l   Increased capex and/or operating 

l   Develop emissions reduction framework 

costs

l   Impact on business case and 

investor perception

l   Capital allocation diverted away 
from growth options and/or 
shareholder returns

for each facility to strategically plan capex 
investment and operating cost 

l   Staged approach to mitigations, informed 

by a marginal abatement cost curve 
("MACC")

l   Group climate strategy out of step 
with shareholder expectations 
might lead to activism and/or 
divestment 

l   Clear climate strategy and Net Zero  

commitment, underpinned by well-defined 
short and mid-term targets

l   Proactive shareholder engagement, clear 

l   May result in significant downward 

messaging and reporting on Net Zero target

pressure on the share price

l   Regular climate scenario analysis 

Decrease in 
hydrocarbon price due 
to the impact of the 
energy transition on 
supply and demand

Medium to 
long-term

l   Undermines investment case and 

strategy

l   Negative impact on share price
l   Potential to accelerate repayments 

on any outstanding debt

l   Focus on Southeast Asia market, where 
energy demand is projected to increase 
according to most forecasts

l   Regular climate scenario analysis that 

stress-tests the Group's portfolio under 
most stringent climate scenarios

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Transition opportunity

Timeframe

Potential impact

Management action

Opportunity to serve 
major Asia-Pacific growth 
markets from existing mid-
life assets

Short to 
medium-term

l   Asia-Pacific markets receive crude 
oil and natural gas from existing 
fields that are maximised for 
production whilst ensuring that 
associated GHG emissions are 
minimised

l   Jadestone as an operator of choice 

in the region

l   Clearly defined business strategy that is 
centred around mid-life assets, which, 
prioritises improved environmental 
outcomes

l   Focus on improving emissions 

performance of fields compared to 
previous operators on an absolute/
intensity basis

l   Net Zero strategy with interim targets

New business 
opportunities presented by 
energy transition

Medium to 
long-term

l  Opportunity to diversify and 

expand into technologies that 
stand to benefit from the energy 
transition

l   Monitoring of new technologies and 
business ventures in core regions 
looking for competitive returns 
compared with core business

l   Engagement with industry associations 
and regulators on energy transition

Physical risk

Impact

Response

Acute risks (driven by climatic events)

Physical risk to offshore facilities 
due to an increased frequency of 
tropical cyclones associated with 
climate change

l   Physical risk (damage) to facility
l   Increased weather down time

Short-term:
l   Site evacuations due to cyclones are governed 
by Jadestone’s facility specific cyclone response 
plans, regardless of the frequency of events

Medium to long-term:
l   Extra downtime factored into financial planning 

or mitigating investments. 

l   Use of up-to-date climate modelling for risk and 

design assessments

Physical risk to supply chain and 
logistics due to tropical cyclones, 
coastal and pluvial flooding, 
extreme heat and water stress 
associated with climate change 

l   Delay in receiving supplies, 
materials and equipment

Medium to long-term:
l   Increased costs and mitigating investments 

l   Increased cost of logistics services

factored into financial planning

l   Contingency planning

Chronic risks (driven by longer-term shifts in climate patterns)

Workforce health affected by 
increase in extreme heat days 
associated with climate change 

l   Increase in worker stand down 

time

Short-term:
l   Working in extreme heat is currently managed 

l   Possible increase in first aid cases.

under existing HSE plans

Medium to long-term:
l   Extra downtime or additional manning can be 

factored into financial planning

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Business resilience: climate scenario analysis
While some impacts of climate change are apparent in the 
short-term, its most significant effects are likely to emerge 
over the medium to longer-term, and their exact timing and 
magnitudes are uncertain. To help explore potential effects of 
climate change on Jadestone's business, corporate strategy and 
financial performance across those longer timelines, Jadestone 
commissioned a specialist advisory firm to develop a credible 
methodology for assessing the resilience of its portfolio to risks 
related to the transition to a low-carbon future, in line with the 
TCFD recommendations. 

Jadestone then undertook a quantitative scenario  
analysis, testing the Group's portfolio1 against a range  
of plausible and robust scenarios, including a 1.5°C scenario.  
The underlying assumptions and the results of the modelling 
are discussed below. 

Methodology
Out of the seven transition risks identified and listed on the 
preceding pages, the climate scenario approach covered two 
key risks identified as most likely to impact Jadestone’s financial 
performance due to the transition to a low-carbon future: 
(i) possible changes to the price of hydrocarbons due to the 
energy transition’s impact on demand and supply, and (ii) the 
impact of tighter carbon-related regulations through additional 
carbon taxes.

Demand scenarios described by the International Energy 
Agency ("IEA") in its 2021 World Energy Outlook ("WEO") formed 
the basis for the analysis, offering the necessary granularity 
of underlying data to run a robust quantitative exercise, while 
representing a “gold standard” among investors, policymakers 
and other key stakeholders. 

The use of the IEA scenarios also enables some level of 
standardisation of stress-testing and more appropriate 
comparisons between companies. The specific scenarios 
discussed here comprise the following:

l 

Stated Policies Scenario ("STEPS"), which assumes 
policies and targets already announced by governments 
are enacted, but that there is no further policy 
development on climate change beyond this, and 
estimates an average temperature rise of 2.7°C by 2050; 

l  Announced Pledges Scenario ("APS"), which assumes  
full implementation of countries’ pledges announced 
under the Paris Agreement and updated ahead of COP26 
in Glasgow, and estimates an average temperature rise  
of 2.1°C by 2050; and 

l  Net Zero Emissions Scenario ("NZE"), which sets out 
a narrow but achievable pathway to reach Net Zero 
emissions by 2050, and projects a 50% chance of limiting 
global temperature rise to 1.5°C by 2050 without a 
temperature overshoot. 

STEPS is underpinned by policies and targets already 
announced by governments and therefore represents the 
current best external estimate of oil supply and demand 
trends, and was therefore utilised as Jadestone’s base case for 
the purposes of modelling the impact of lower-demand in the  
APS and NZE scenarios2.

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for future demand for oil and gas, globally and in the Asia-
Pacific region, through to 20403, as depicted in the charts 
on the following page. The IEA’s NZE, released for the first 
time in 2021, reflects a rapid decline in fossil fuel demand, 
an accelerated deployment of low-carbon technologies and 
significant behavioural changes that reduce energy use.

The methodology went beyond the demand assumptions 
inherent in the IEA’s scenarios and included assumptions 
on how the upstream industry might respond to the energy 
transition and how this could impact supply. This included 
a view on industry indiscipline, which may lead to suppliers 
aggressively competing for market share, and a view on 
the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 crisis on investment 
levels and production decline. The model then combined 
demand and supply-side assumptions to develop a robust 
understanding of how hydrocarbon prices in different markets 
might be impacted (see Figure 5 on page 36).

1  Current producing assets as well as future committed assets and developments have been included. 

2   STEPS specifies oil price forecasts in real terms for 2030 and 2050. Annual oil price forecasts in the intervening years were estimated by Jadestone’s 

climate advisory firm, with oil prices in the years prior to 2030 estimated by Jadestone based on consensus oil price estimates derived in January 2022. 

3   The analysis was limited to 2040 due to Jadestone’s production projections currently having a similar cut-off point.

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Future demand for oil and gas, according to IEA scenarios

Figure 1
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Beyond the impact on commodity prices as a result of reduced 
demand (in APS and NZE), Jadestone also considered the effect 
that potential carbon taxes within the various jurisdictions of its 
operations might have on its portfolio. 

This allowed an estimation of how carbon taxes could differ in 
certain climate-related scenarios from business-as-usual tax 
assumptions and thus isolate the effect of the climate scenario 
on carbon taxes for different geographies.

Results 
Jadestone defines financial resilience as the ability to fund 
planned activity across its existing portfolio in periods of lower 
oil prices without compromising the Group's financial strength. 
In practice, this means generating sufficient cash flow from 
its assets to fund, along with existing cash resources, planned 
operating and capital investment and delivering acceptable 
returns. Jadestone adopts a flexible financial framework, 
assessing planned activity over a multi-year period and the 
associated funding requirement. 

As a result, and in the context of the climate scenario analysis, 
Jadestone believes that operating cash flow is the most 
appropriate metric on which to judge resilience, as this will 
directly impact its ability to fund planned activity.

The impact on operating cash flow of the climate scenarios is 
displayed in the table on page 38, split out over the short-term, 
medium-term and long-term time periods.

Climate scenario methodology – underlying assumptions

1 

Energy transition risks most likely to impact Jadestone’s asset valuation:

l  Changes to the price of hydrocarbons due to the impact on demand and supply in the energy transition

l  Additional direct carbon costs

2 

Scenarios: demand-side assumptions

l 

STEPS as demand base case scenario with short-term pricing alignment using third-party estimates 

3  Modelling industry response: supply-side assumptions

l  Central - industry remains disciplined and new production comes online as required to meet projected  

demand under steady change rates

l  Accelerated Production Decline ("APD") - pull-back in investment and a subsequent accelerated decline in  

productive capacity

l 

Industry Indiscipline ("II") - suppliers compete aggressively for market share, leading to a minimised  
supply-demand gap and even surplus on some occasions

4 

Translating the impact of demand and supply scenarios on hydrocarbon prices

l 

The impact on hydrocarbon prices was modelled in the form of price deltas to isolate the effect of  
the energy transition on hydrocarbon prices from other assumptions

5 

Tax on carbon emissions 

l  Based on historical GHG emissions and the IEA’s views on carbon tax developments across jurisdictions  

and scenarios

l 

Included in the model as an additional operating cost and a proxy for carbon-related risk

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Operating cash flow impact (vs. STEPS central)

Scenario

Short-term

Medium-term

Long-term

Announced Pledges Scenario (Central)

Announced Pledges Scenario (AD)

Announced Pledges Scenario (II)

Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (Central)

Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (APD)

Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (II)

Low impact

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High impact

<=10%

10-25%

>=25%

Time horizons 

SHORT-TERM 

< 3 years

MEDIUM-TERM 

3-10 years

LONG-TERM 

> 10 years

The scenario analysis suggests that Jadestone would see a 
negative impact on operating cash flow in most scenarios, 
although in the majority of outcomes the impact is either low 
or moderate. Only in the most ambitious NZE climate scenario 
where industry indiscipline on supply occurs would operating 
cash flows be negatively impacted by more than 25%, and only 
in the long-term (i.e. more than 10 years from now).

It should be noted that the carbon tax assumptions in the 
scenario analysis were applied to an unmitigated GHG 
emissions profile of the Group's current asset portfolio, and 
therefore do not take into account any actions which may 
be taken to reduce or offset these emissions over the time 
horizons analysed. Furthermore, lower oil price scenarios may 
result in a deflationary environment for Jadestone's purchased 
goods and services, which is not reflected in the scenario 
analysis, and which may also offset the negative impact  
on cash flows.

Over the time periods assessed in the scenario analysis, natural 
gas, both through domestic production and imports, is likely 
to play an important role as a transition fuel in several Asia-
Pacific energy markets. This trend would underpin Jadestone’s 
strategy to increase the share of gas in its portfolio by acquiring 
and/or developing regional gas assets. This would increase 
portfolio diversification and may reduce the sensitivity of the 
Group's financial performance to oil prices. 

Furthermore, Jadestone is taking proactive steps to manage 
its exposure to climate-related risks, as outlined in its Net Zero 
approach on pages 24 to 25.

It should be noted that Jadestone interprets the climate 
scenario analysis results as one element of wider internal 
strategic discussions.

Overall, Jadestone believes the potential impact on its cash  
flows in the climate scenario analysis is manageable and would 
not materially undermine the ability to execute its strategy  
of accretive growth in the Asia-Pacific region, nor to continue  
to create shareholder value. 

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Risk management 
The Group manages its principal risks and uncertainties via its 
enterprise risk management framework, which incorporates 
Jadestone’s Risk Management Policy and risk register matrix. 
The framework provides an enterprise-level view of risk, 
establishing a systematic process for the identification, 
assessment and management of material risks, including 
definition of accountability.

The Risk Management Policy is owned by the CEO, who will 
delegate responsibility to the CFO, Country Managers, and 
functional heads including the Group Operations Manager.
The Board regularly reviews the principal risks and defines 
the KPIs based on acceptable risk levels. The Board assesses 
material risks quarterly with a full review of the risk matrix at 
least twice per year.

Metrics and targets
Financially material climate-related risks, where feasible,  
are assigned metrics to allow for risk exposure monitoring. 
These include asset and Group level:

l  Scope 1 GHG absolute emissions;

l  Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity;

l  Scope 1 GHG emissions by source;
l  Carbon tax in countries of operation; as per current and/or 

announced legislation and projecting future pricing;

l  Capex and opex associated with decarbonising assets.

Jadestone also monitors its Scope 2 emissions from 
electricity used in its offices and is committed to increasing 
its understanding of Scope 3 emissions associated with the 
activities in its value chain.

Climate-related risks and opportunities are identified, assessed 
and managed under Jadestone’s enterprise risk management 
framework, and reviewed by the Board as part of the regular 
risk review. 

GHG emissions metrics are also assessed during new 
opportunities’ screening as part of business development  
due diligence.

In 2021 Jadestone conducted a detailed transition climate risk 
and opportunity analysis, supported by specialist climate risk 
consultants. The analysis was carried out at a country-level first, 
ensuring that geographical differences/nuances to the energy 
transition context were well understood and appreciated 
before informing a corporate view of risk exposure. Regional 
analysis was followed by a Leadership CCWG workshop, where 
the results of country sub-groups were summarised and 
analysed from Group-level perspective.

In order to assess the physical risks Jadestone may face due 
to climate change, a specialist environmental consultancy was 
commissioned to undertake a high-level portfolio screening 
and assess the range of potential physical climate-related risks 
and opportunities that may be present across a selection of 
Jadestone’s current and future assets. The screening covered 
key asset types across Jadestone’s portfolio and assessed their 
exposure to a set of hazards such as cyclones, extreme heat 
and flooding. The methodology applied is described in the Risk 
management section of the 2021 Sustainability Report.

For trend analysis of key GHG metrics, please refer to section 
Greenhouse gas emissions on pages 42 to 44.

Jadestone is committed to climate-related targets listed 
below, which will set it on course to delivering on its Net Zero 
commitment:

l  Develop a Net Zero decarbonisation plan based on facility 

emissions reduction review;

l  Undertake a review of GHG emissions across the value 
chain (Scope 3) to further underpin GHG data integrity;

l  Conduct a fugitive emissions survey at the Montara asset; 

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Incorporate climate-related risk analysis into Jadestone's 
investment strategy; and

l  Continued improvements across the four pillars of the TCFD  

in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.

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Environmental management

Effective environmental management is central to Jadestone operations and goes 
beyond the “license to operate” considerations. The Group is committed to ensuring 
it acts as a responsible steward over the assets it acquires and develops. It applies a 
precautionary principle to its activities and seeks to minimise any negative impacts 
on the environment by carefully managing its operational performance through a 
set of targeted KPIs. Jadestone is committed, at a minimum, to complying with all 
environmental laws and regulations in all the countries in which it operates.

Jadestone’s HSE management system (Australia)

Corporate level

Corporate HSE plan

HSE policy

Legal obligations

Asset level 

Environmental impact 
statements

Environmental plans

Oil pollution  
emergency plans

Safety cases

Environmental risks in Jadestone’s Australian operations are 
managed alongside health and safety considerations, through 
the overarching Health, Safety and Environment Management 
System (“HSE MS”). The system is aligned to the principles of 
the ISO14001 standard, ensuring that there are processes 
and practices in place to manage environmental impacts, risks 
and performance whilst meeting legislative and corporate 
requirements. Key roles and responsibilities of implementing 
the HSE MS and associated environmental management 
tasks include monitoring, auditing, incident preparedness 
and response and continuous improvement, are outlined 
in comprehensive environment plans developed for each 
operational asset in alignment with regulatory context and  
legal requirements. In addition, Jadestone applies a 
comprehensive compliance assurance programme to 
demonstrate that its environmental performance is as 
intended. 

Despite continual challenges presented by the global 
pandemic, Jadestone maintained operational performance 
across the key areas of environmental impacts, with zero 
reportable1 environmental incidents at its operating facilities 
and no environmental high potential incidents recorded during 
the reporting period.

As Jadestone continues to expand its business, these 
environmental standards, policies and practices are continually 
established in alignment with standards of local jurisdictions, 
for all operations. Jadestone will continue integrating new 
assets into its overarching HSE management framework, 
ensuring that a level of consistency across regions is achieved.

Please refer to Jadestone’s 2021 Sustainability Report, 
section Environmental management, for further detail on 
environmental management activities in support of the 
Group's newly integrated operations in Malaysia and future 
development in Indonesia.

Environmental management metrics

Unit

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2020

2019

Reportable1 environmental incidents

Environmental high potential incident (“HiPO”)

Regulatory enforcements2

Regulatory fines

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whilst not being in breach of the Environmental Performance Outcomes as defined in the Environment Plan for the asset in alignment with the 
Australian offshore regulator’s (NOPSEMA) definition.

2   Discussed in section Occupational health and safety.

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Discharges 
and air 
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A range of pollution impacts and risks  
to water and air are associated with oil 
and gas production activities.

Discharges to water
The treatment and discharge of produced water is a key focus 
in managing the impact of Jadestone's offshore operations on 
the marine environment.

Jadestone’s approach to managing produced water at the 
Australian operations is to reduce the OIW content to threshold 
concentrations which are below that considered appropriate 
under the National Water Quality Management Framework 
(ANZECC/ARMCANZ 2000). Discharges of produced water 
are routinely measured and evaluated against performance 
criteria, as per site environment plans.

In 2021, Jadestone sought to further improve its discharge 
quality streams. The target of combined OIW concentration  
to be less than 14mg/L across the Australian assets was 
achieved and exceeded, with combined OIW at 10mg/L based 
on daily averages. 

In spite of this positive trend, there was also a period at the 
end of the year when OIW concentrations at the Montara 
asset were above the desired specifications. In such events, 
off-specification water was redirected to settling slops tanks, 
allowing discharge water quality to improve. In addition, 
engineering evaluation is underway to devise alternative ways 
of handling produced water for further improvements in OIW 
concentrations in the discharge stream.

Air quality
The main sources of atmospheric emissions during operational 
activities include: production gas and flaring, power generation 
and process heating, engine exhaust, venting and fugitive 
emissions. Measures to limit energy use and GHG emissions 
will typically help improve air quality performance. In addition, 
air pollutant emissions are kept as low as possible through 
management measures such as scheduled maintenance of 
equipment and availability of equipment spares. Atmospheric 
emissions from Jadestone’s operations in Australia have been 
largely stable year-on-year, with the exception of TVOC levels, 
which increased slightly in 2021, mostly driven by an increase  
in flaring and to a lesser extent, an update to applied gas 
density for Montara based on periodic production gas analysis.

Waste management
Waste streams at Jadestone's offshore facilities typically include 
putrescible waste and non-hazardous materials such as paper 
and cardboard, mixed plastics, wooden pallets and scrap metal, 
which are segregated for ease of recycling. Hazardous waste 
streams may include fuel, lubricating oils, produced sand and 
chemicals associated with operations. These are segregated at 
source and stored in clearly marked containers prior to transfer 
onshore to Jadestone’s waste management contractor for 
recycling, wherever practicable or disposal at a licensed waste 
disposal facility.

Jadestone has waste management plans in place for all of 
its offshore activities, which detail the waste management 
practices during operation.

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2   Produced water volumes combined across Stag and Montara; Montara facility data available only from Aug 2019, when operatorship was transferred 

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GHG emissions

Mitigating GHG emissions from upstream 
operations is a key pillar of Jadestone’s 
strategy and of its approach to managing 
the climate risk exposure of the business.

Direct emissions – Scope 1
The primary sources of GHG emissions from Jadestone 
operated facilities result from flaring of excess associated gas 
as well as combustion of fuels to power the sites.

When taking over assets from previous operators, Jadestone 
identifies and introduces operational efficiency measures 
that reduce unnecessary power consumption whilst seeking 
opportunities for process adjustments that limit flaring.

During the acquisition of the Montara asset in 2019, a number 
of operational issues were identified and corrected allowing 
for increased uptime of the reinjection compressor unit and, 
which resulted in increased reinjection of produced gas back 
into the reservoir. An outcome of achieving improved operation 
of the reinjection compressor was a material reduction in GHG 
emissions over the operating life of the asset. 

This action is representative of the strong management focus 
on operational efficiencies and in this instance, related flaring 
volumes, a key metric monitored and reviewed frequently 
at Jadestone for both emissions and reservoir management 
purposes. A listing of current priorities applied at Jadestone  
to flaring management is provided below:

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Improving process stability – focus on process 
optimisation: reducing pressure fluctuations reduces 
the necessity to flare operational gas for short repetitive 
periods. 

l  Reinjecting gas – strong focus on increasing gas 

reinjection capacity to avoid GHG emissions, enhance oil 
recovery and preserve reservoir pressure.

l  Gas as fuel source – produced gas is used to fuel gas 

turbines, which in turn provide power to the facility, thus 
reducing the need to purchase and supply diesel for the 
operation of plant and equipment.

It is important to note that while the commercialisation of 
produced gas for sale to market has been considered as an 
additional mechanism for reducing total gas flared at the 
Montara facilities, this option is currently not viable due to the 
preference for reinjection, and the remoteness of the field and 
local infrastructure not available at this time. There is future 
potential for gas cap blowdown1 and commercialisation via 
soon-to-be developed nearby gas infrastructure.

1  Gas cap blown down involves a shift to gas production as the field 

approaches the end of its economic oil-producing life.

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Indirect emissions – Scope 2
Jadestone's indirect, Scope 2 GHG emissions account for less 
than 1% of its Scope 1 and 2 GHGs combined and result from 
the consumption of purchased electricity across its offices.

2021 performance 
Overall in 2021, Scope 1 GHG emissions from the  
Australian assets, increased by 6%, when compared to 2020. 
This increase was driven by the performance of the Montara 
asset. Unplanned events related to the reinjection system's 
failure in the first half of 2021 resulted in periods of excessive 
flaring. Furthermore, the mobilisation of the drilling rig for the 
drilling campaign in the latter half of 2021, led to extended 
periods of time where Montara operations had to either be 
fully shut in or had partial production, without associated gas 
reinjection. Volumes flared at Montara increased by  
12% compared to 2020 levels.

Consequently, Jadestone’s 2021 target of 5% reduction of 
flaring, vs. 2020 levels were not achieved. Investigation into 
the root cause of the reinjection system downtime in H1 2021 
was undertaken, identifying preventative measures such as 
replacement of valves, holding of spares as well as further 
reinjection capacity initiatives to be tested throughout 2022. 
Daily routine flare management forms a cornerstone of 
Jadestone’s operational discipline, illustrated by opportune 
maintenance activities undertaken during the drilling campaign 
period to avoid even further flaring.

With respect to power generation at the sites in 2021, the 
operated assets used 445 GWh of energy, with 88% comprising 
of fuel gas, 8% of crude oil and 4% of diesel. This consumption 
is slightly reduced from 2020 consumption, and is responsible 
for almost 30% of total GHG emissions from upstream 
operations.

Diesel use, however, increased by 15%, linked to the 
aforementioned events at Montara as well as workover periods 
at Stag, resulting in the 5% reduction target not being met. 

Review of the GHG intensity metric suggests an increase at  
a Group-level, resulting from the aforementioned factors 
(drilling programme as well as reinjection compression 
unavailability), which also affected production volumes.  
GHG emissions intensity of 81kg CO2-e/bbls represents a high 
intensity compared to some peers, driven by lower levels of 
production volumes against original capacities of the facilities. 
Jadestone is committed to proactively managing the carbon 
footprint of its assets, seeking to improve the environmental 
performance of acquired assets so they can continue to 
operate with a reduced GHG footprint.

Outlook
Jadestone is committed to continuously improving its approach 
to GHG emissions management and incorporating lessons 
learnt from previous years. Jadestone is currently evaluating 
emissions reduction options to actively manage its emissions 
profile and upstream intensity. Its climate-related targets are 
listed in section Metrics and targets, on page 39.

Scope 1 GHG emissions 
by gas, 20211

1%

18%

CO2

CH4

N2O

1  Representing 100% operational control of the Australian assets, Stag and Montara.

2  

Jadestone assumed operatorship of the Montara asset in August 2019. Data represents CY emissions  
for 2019, including those from the previous operator.

3  GHG emissions intensity is defined as Scope 1 emissions over production.

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Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting 
(“SECR”)
As detailed within the Directors’ Report, the Group has elected 
to voluntarily report Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 
from its Australian assets and regional offices under the SECR 
framework.

The GHG emissions section of the 2021 Sustainability Report 
details Jadestone’s approach to managing energy use and 
GHG emissions, and discusses some of the energy efficiency 
measures taken at the operated sites in Australia.

The data in the below table represents 100% operational 
control of Jadestone’s Australian assets, Stag and Montara. 
Jadestone has no operations in the UK1, its emissions and 
energy use are therefore nil.

Please refer to the About this Report section of the 2021 
Sustainability Report for definitions of the GHG methodologies 
applied in deriving the figures included within the SECR 
disclosures.

Scope 1 and 2 GHG and energy data, 2019 – 2021

Representing 100% operational control, Stag and Montara

Metrics

Unit

2021

2020 

20192

Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions from operated entities and offices

Total Scope 1 emissions3

Total Scope 2 emissions4

Total Scope 1 & 2 emissions

tCO2-e

tCO2-e

tCO2-e

295,913

178

296,091

280,328

181

280,509

342,698

(149,417)

163

342,858

(149,580)

Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions from operated entities

GHG Intensity5

kg CO2-e/bbls

81

67

69

Energy use by operated entities and offices6 

Direct energy:  
Fuel consumption

Indirect energy:  
Electricity consumption offices

Total direct and indirect  
energy consumption 

MWh 

MWh 

MWh 

444,897 

462,934 

289,579

(198,884)

303 

311

240

445,200 

463,245 

289,819

(199,124)

1   With an exception of 1 employee who is working in home office mode.

2   2019 performance also includes Montara performance data covering the period under the previous operator (Jadestone share is included in brackets, 

representing period from August 2019 onwards).

3   Montara data has been retrospectively updated using gas density data sampled in February 2021. Updated global warming potential factors have been 

applied to historical data to allow for meaningful comparisons, affect flaring and total Scope 1 emissions. 

4   Scope 2 data is location based, using appropriate grid emissions factors.

5   GHG intensity is given as total Scope 1 emissions (tCO2-e) over production (bbls).

6   Direct energy is defined as energy generated onsite by the facility itself. Indirect energy is defined as energy that is generated offsite and purchased by 

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Occupational
health and safety

Jadestone is committed to providing a safe and rewarding work environment and 
maintaining exceptional health and safety performance throughout all operations and 
activities. Putting safety first at all times is one of the core values that underpins how 
Jadestone does business and the behaviours it expects from its employees. Jadestone’s 
Board-approved HSE Policy and Corporate HSE Plan lay out its philosophy and approach 
to health and safety.

HSE management system
In Australia, Jadestone operations are governed by its Health, 
Safety and Environment Management System ("HSE MS"). 
The system comprises elements that conform with IOGP 
Guidelines1 as well as ISO 14001:2015 and describes the 
standards, procedures and behaviours necessary to achieve 
the desired HSE performance and outcomes for operations 
in Australia. Respective countries of operations develop their 
own HSE management systems, in adherence with the local 
regulatory framework whilst maintaining principles of ISO 
14001:2015.

2021 performance
Over the course of 2021, Jadestone Australia recorded three 
personal injury incidents in its operated assets: one restricted 
work case at the Stag operation, and a restricted work case 
and medical treatment case at Montara. These personal injury 
events are very significant for Jadestone as protection of its 
employees is of paramount importance. The injuries were 
managed in accordance with the Injury & Illness Management 
Procedure, with detailed investigations following that identified 
key learnings. In addition, the Group received two enforcement 
notices in the course of the year, both in relation to the 
Montara asset, discussed in more detail in the 'Occupational 
health and safety' section of the 2021 Sustainability Report.

Jadestone is committed to minimising process safety risks to 
as low as reasonably practicable levels and operating effective 
and reliable emergency response and preparedness systems. 
Section Asset integrity and critical risk management in the 2021 
Sustainability Report provides a more detailed overview of 
Jadestone’s approach.

HSE metrics

Unit

2021

Manhours worked1
Lost time injury ("LTI")
Recordable cases2 
Total recordable incident frequency rate ("TRIFR")3 
High potential incident (“HiPO”)

HSE audits

Full emergency exercises

Desktop emergency exercises

million hours

# per year

# per year

rate

# per year

# per year

# per year

# per year

3.8

0

3

7.8

0

8

1

4

2020

3.2

0

0

3.15

2

7

1

4

2019

0.21

0

1

12.32

0

8

1

3

1   Manhours represent Jadestone's permanent and fixed term employees as well as contractors.
2   Recordable includes fatalities, major injuries, lost time injuries (LTIs), alternative duties injuries (ADI), medical treatment injuries (MTIs) reported.
3   TRIFR represents total number of recordable incidents recorded against the total hours worked, standardised to one million hours; calculated as 

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Workforce management 
and diversity

Jadestone recognises that its success depends on its employees and the contributions 
they make. Jadestone’s HR, compensation and performance management practices are 
overseen by the Board’s Remuneration Committee and strive to offer equal opportunities, 
safe working conditions, competitive terms of employment and comprehensive learning 
and development opportunities. With a growing operating footprint in the Asia-Pacific 
region, Jadestone’s approach to managing people is reflective of a workforce that is office 
and site-based, spanning across a number of geographies and cultures. 

Total employees1

2019

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2020

211

2021

331

Women in Jadestone2

Onshore

Overall

Senior management

Board

32%

16%

28%

13%

Includes permanent employees, contractors and consultants.

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Vietnam

100%

Australia

98%

Malaysia

97%

Indonesia

75%

Singapore

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l   Promote a workforce that reflects the diversity  

of the communities we serve 

Workforce profile and diversity
Jadestone continued its growth in 2021 with the PenMal Assets 
acquisition, which is reflected in the permanent employee 
numbers for the year increasing by 60%. Jadestone welcomed 
108 new permanent and fixed-term employees in August 
2021, with the majority of offshore and supply base personnel 
engaged on the assets by the previous operator being retained, 
while also adding new hires to the onshore team. 

l   Maintain a work culture that fosters access 
and inclusion, with all internal and external 
stakeholders treated fairly and with respect

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a range of disciplines reflecting ad hoc projects and higher 
activity levels, engaging 49 contractors in 2021.

l   Recruit, develop and manage employees in line 

with individual competencies 

l   Provide a supportive working environment that  
is adapted as required to meet the needs of a 
diverse workforce 

l   Adapt and adopt an organisation and work 

methods to include everyone 

l   Commit to a policy of equal employment 

opportunity and pay equality 

l   Maintain a workplace that is free of any 

harassment or unfair discrimination with 
appropriate avenues for the investigation of 
complaints

Jadestone places emphasis on engaging local talent in countries 
of Jadestone operations and strong commitment to develop 
a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities it 
serves. In 2021, 92% of Jadestone's employees were locals, 
exceeding the target of 90%.

Jadestone understands that diversity has many facets and 
fosters behaviors of inclusion as far as national origin, race 
and ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and marital 
status. Jadestone has a grievance process in place that ensures 
that any incidents of discrimination, victimisation, harassment, 
or bullying are dealt with appropriately. Jadestone recorded no 
such incidents in 2021. 

As of 2021, women represent 32% of the total onshore 
workforce, but only 16% of total overall workforce which is 
reflective of gender diversity being a common challenge for 
offshore oil and gas operators. At year-end, 28% of senior 
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Governance, business 
ethics and transparency

Commitment to the highest standards of governance, ethics and integrity is intrinsic 
to how Jadestone conducts its business.

Management systems 
Strong governance must be supported by enterprise-wide 
management systems that document how the business 
assesses and controls risks, impacts and threats while 
constantly seeking opportunities for improvement. 

Jadestone operates a robust risk management framework 
that evaluates principal risks and threats affecting the Group, 
described in detail in the Strategic Report section of the 2021 
Annual Report.

In Australia, the Business Management System ("BMS") 
provides for an integrated system and processes that govern 
the activities of Jadestone Energy Australia, with the Australia 
executive team assuming primary governance. Designed in 
accordance with ISO 55001 Asset Management – Management 
Systems Requirements, the BMS is structured into three 
streams of Lead, Core and Support, that group business 
activities critical to execution of business strategy,  
as summarised in the diagram on the opposite page. 

Jadestone is committed to extending appropriate systems 
to new countries of operation, which set out consistent 
expectations for its operations when addressing environment, 
security, safety, health or social risks and opportunities.  
In addition, HSE management systems are developed in 
countries of operations to manage impacts and risks, as 
described in sections Environmental management and OHS.

Regulatory management and legal compliance
Jadestone is committed to ensuring it complies with all laws 
and regulations, be it at a corporate level or operational 
level. Legal compliance is facilitated by respective counsels 
in countries of operations as well as such regulator-facing 
functions as HSE, that ensure compliance with operational 
requirements. Jadestone seeks assistance from specialist 
law firms on a case-by-case basis and receives regular legal 
obligations briefings relevant to its industry and footprint. 
Before integrating a new site, legal due diligence is undertaken 
in support of timely regulatory approvals for new operations 
and growth projects.

Corporate governance
Jadestone believes that an effective corporate governance 
framework adds value to its business and enhances 
stakeholder confidence in the Group. In 2020, Jadestone 
adopted the Quoted Companies Alliance ("QCA") Corporate 
Governance Code and since that time has adhered  
to its principles.

Jadestone seeks to constantly improve its corporate 
governance practices in alignment with the principles.  
Its latest compliance statement in respect of QCA Code 
principles can be accessed in the Corporate Governance 
section of Jadestone’s 2021 Annual Report. 

ESG oversight
Jadestone ensures that it has appropriate structures, policies 
and procedures in place that provide governance over all 
sustainability-related aspects of its activities. In 2021, the Board 
reorganised its committees, in order to ensure appropriate 
oversight of its ESG responsibilities. Effective 15 December 
2021, the mandate of the Health, Safety and Environment 
Committee was expanded to include climate-related and 
social responsibilities, the Terms of Reference being amended 
and the committee’s name changed to the Health, Safety, 
Environment and Climate ("HSEC") Committee. Also, the 
Nomination Committee's mandate was expanded to include 
governance responsibilities, with the Terms of Reference being 
amended accordingly and the committee’s name changed to 
the Governance and Nomination Committee. 

For a more detailed breakdown of Jadestone’s structured 
approach to ESG and climate governance, please refer to the 
Climate change & business model resilience chapter as well  
as the Corporate Governance section of Jadestone’s 2021 
Annual Report. 

A copy of Jadestone's key governance documents, 
including the Articles of Association, the Code of 
Conduct and related policies, are available on 
Jadestone's website at https://www.jadestone-energy.
com/sustainability-2020/key-policies/ and https://www.
jadestone-energy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/
Jadestone-Energy-Plc-articles-of-association-revised-
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Lead

Core

Support

Operational excellence

Value discipline

People

Stakeholder relations

Risk assurance

Subsurface evaluation

Drilling

Develop

Produce

Abandonment

Legal & tax

Information

Equipment & supplies

Customers

Technical guidance

Business ethics and transparency
Jadestone takes a strong position on ethical matters, with 
zero tolerance for fraud, bribery and corruption. Jadestone’s 
commitment to integrity and compliance is filtered throughout 
the business from a top down approach, with the Board of 
Directors laying the groundwork for an ethical corporate 
culture. This standard of behaviour is communicated to all 
individuals working at Jadestone through the Code of Conduct, 
amongst other key policies such as the Anti-Bribery and Anti-
Corruption Policy, Insider Trading Policy and Whistle blower 
Policy, which can all be found on Jadestone's website.

The Code of Conduct reflects Jadestone's commitment to a 
culture of honesty, integrity and accountability. It condemns 
such practices as corruption, anti-trust or any other practices 
that may result in violating anti-bribery and anti-corruption 
laws. The Group has a set of core values which uphold ethical 
conduct – Respect, Integrity, Safety, Results-Orientated, 
Sustainability and Passion. All individuals working at Jadestone, 
including contractors, are expected to make a commitment to 
these values, and to contribute to protecting and enhancing 
the Group's reputation. Jadestone’s core values underpin 
every aspect of work done within the business, and form the 
foundation of the Code of Conduct.

It is the responsibility of all individuals working at Jadestone 
to familiarise themselves and comply with corporate business 
ethics and anti-corruption policies and procedures through 
the Code of Conduct. All of Jadestone's onshore and offshore 
employees undertake a mandatory e-learning course on 
the Code of Conduct upon commencing their employment. 
Employees are required to complete a refresher on the Code 
of Conduct every 12 months including confirmation of their 
compliance.

Payment to governments
As part of its commitment to transparency and legal 
compliance, Jadestone has disclosed all payments made to 
governments in all jurisdictions, in accordance with Canada’s 
Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act since 2018. 
Following Jadestone’s delisting from the TSX Venture Exchange 
in March 2020, this obligation ceased. With Jadestone now 
domiciled in the UK, it is committed to reporting payments 
to governments as part of compliance with the Reports on 
Payments to Governments Regulations 2014 (UK) as amended 
in December 2015. In 2021, Jadestone paid US$25 million in 
local taxes, fees and royalties in the Asia-Pacific region (see 
table below). A complete list of payments is included on page 
201 of this Annual Report.

Human rights and modern slavery 
Jadestone recognises that modern slavery is a significant 
global human rights issue and can take many forms, including 
human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, domestic 
servitude, people trafficking, workplace abuse and/or other 
unethical behaviour. As a UK domiciled entity, Jadestone 
is obliged to issue a statement that sets out the steps that 
Jadestone has taken as a Group, to ensure no modern 
slavery or human trafficking occurs within its supply chains 
or business, in compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act 
2015. Its 2021 calendar year statement can be accessed here 
https://www.jadestone-energy.com/sustainability-2020/key-
policies/. Similarly, in line with the Australian Modern Slavery 
Act 2018, Jadestone’s Australian subsidiaries have submitted 
a statement addressing modern slavery risks and the steps 
taken to mitigate and eliminate those risks in the context of the 
Australian operations and business.

Business ethics metrics

Unit

2021

2020

2019

Number of legal actions for anti-competitive behaviour, anti-trust, 
and monopoly practices and their outcomes

# per year

Significant fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance 
with laws and regulations

# per year

Confirmed incidents of corruption 

Concerns raised by employees in relation to a breach of the 
Group's Code of Conduct

# per year

# per year

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Payments to governments total

US$, million

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Key performance indicators

Each year, the Board agrees a performance contract with the CEO, which contains key 
objectives aligned to the Group's strategic aims, and performance indicators which 
measure the degree of success in achieving these objectives.

These key objectives and performance indicators are 
cascaded down through the business, ensuring there is a clear 
understanding, accountability and alignment among employees 
on the strategic aims, how they are measured and how the 
outcome will impact annual compensation.

The outcome of the CEO’s 2021 performance contract is 
summarised in the following table, with further detail on the 
underlying key performance indicators (“KPIs") included below.

2021 KPIs

2021 commentary

Strategic objective: Achieve 2021 operations targets, result: 12.0% out of 30%

Deliver average annual production  
and 2021 exit rate according to plan

l  Annual production of 12,524 boe/d was within the annual guidance range, 

which was recalibrated, with no change in the guidance range, in August 2021 
to incorporate the PenMal Assets and exclude any contribution from the Maari 
field, given a prudent assessment that this acquisition was unlikely to close 
during 2021.

l  2021 exit production exceeded expectations following positive results from the 
Montara activity programme, and the initial contribution of the PenMal Assets.

Deliver average unit Group opex  
and capital and major expenditures  
to plan.

l  Unit opex of US$26.22/bbl was within the guidance range. 
l  Capital and major expenditure was within the revised guidance set out in 

August 2021.

Successfully deliver work programmes 
and improved performance

l  Positive progress made in delivering improved logistics, supply chain and 

onshore support. 

l  Montara facilities uptime improved but fell short of 95% target in Q4 2021. 
l  Stag field performance held back by COVID-19 related factors impacting 

workover activity and workover unit uptime. 

Strategic objective: Deliver Improvement in ESG targets, result: 13% out of 20%.

Maintain health and safety 
performance at top quartile

Maintain MSCI ESG Rating at BBB but 
striving to progress to level “A”

Deliver environmental targets 
consistent with improving 
performance

Build a strong, diverse and sustainable 
organisation

Maintain top quartile  
governance standards

l  The total recordable injury frequency ratio performance did not achieve 

targeted levels.

l  MSCI rating suspended following change of parent company due to internal 

reorganisation.

l  One loss of primary containment incident. Did not meet GHG emissions 

reduction target.

l  All recruitment, training, apprentice, offshore competency and retainment 

targets reached.

l  One enforcement notice and General Direction received from Australian 

offshore regulator. Statutory audit for 2021 and board performance in line with 
expectations.

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2021 commentary

Strategic objective: Per Share Accretive Growth in Asia-Pacific, result 11.5% out of 30%.

Maintain delivery  
on strategic objectives

l  Completed PenMal Asset acquisition and actively participated in several other 

potential asset acquisition processes. 

l  Completion of the Maari acquisition still outstanding due to regulatory process.
l  Achieved key commercial milestones on the Akatara gas development in 

Indonesia. 

l  Progress in the commercialisation of the Nam Du / U Minh fields offshore 
Vietnam was hampered by delays in commercial discussions with the 
Vietnamese Government.

Complete one or more  
new acquisitions

l  Completed highly accretive PenMal Asset acquisition, with value creation  

>US $4/boe 2P NPV10.

Strategic objective: Create Sustainable Shareholder Value: 14% out of 20%.

Improve share price and implement 
dividend strategy

l  Share price increased 37% in 2021, but did not meet both absolute and relative 

performance targets.

l  Second portion of 2020 dividend paid, interim dividend paid in October 2021, 

final 2021 dividend declared in June 2022.

Maintain sustainable funding & 
leverage

l  Cash balances increased 45% during the year and the Group was debt free at 

year-end 2021.

Investor relations

l  Trading volumes averaged approximately 1.3 million shares per day in 2021,  

a 42% increase on 2020. 

l  Stakeholders were regularly updated on business developments through public 

disclosure.

l  Face-to-face interaction with analysts and investors was constrained due to the 

ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

l  Annual performance was in line with guidance recalibrated in August 2021 for 

PenMal Assets acquisition, delay in Maari completion and revised cost of the 
Montara activity programme.

The table below summarises the CEO’s Board-approved performance contract for 2022.

2022 KPIs
Strategic objective

Weight

Summary detail

Achieve 2022  
operations targets

30%

Deliver continuous 
improvement in ESG 
performance

25%

Deliver accretive growth 
in the Asia-Pacific region

25%

l  Deliver production guidance of 15,500 – 18,500 boe/d.
l  Deliver unit operating cost guidance of US$23.00 – 28.00/boe.
l  Deliver capital expenditure guidance of US$90 – 105 million.
l  Deliver work programmes and improved operating performance, including 

progressing Nam Du/U Minh towards FID.

l  Maintain health and safety performance at top quartile.
l  Achieve improvement in Jadestone’s external ESG ratings.
l  Deliver environmental targets.
l  Conduct GHG emission review, identify opportunities to reduce Scope 1 & 2 intensity, 

announce a Net Zero emissions target and climate strategy.

l  Continue to build a strong, diverse and sustainable organisation through increased 

employee engagement, retention and succession planning.

l  Deliver top quartile governance standards, including a target of zero enforcement 

notices from NOPSEMA and zero fines for non-compliance.

l  Acquire both producing and development assets, adding >30 mmboe of 2P reserves 

and value creation of >US$4 NPV10 per 2P boe acquired.

l  Advance the completion of the Maari operated stake and successfully transfer 

operatorship from seller.

l  Progress Nam Du/U Minh project with agreement on GSA and explore value 
crystallisation through farm-down, with schedule to re-submit FID in 2023.

Create sustainable 
shareholder value

l  Target increase in share price of 35% from 2021 closing with share price performance 

to exceed straight average of peer group1.

l  Declare 2022 dividend in line with the Company's policy and consider additional 
returns through dividends and/or share buybacks if justified by cash generation/
capital allocation.

20%

l  Maintain sustainable funding and leverage.
l  Broaden the shareholder base and improve liquidity.
Improve Jadestone’s visibility in the financial markets.
l 

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Section 172 statement

Under the Companies Act 2006, Jadestone is required 
to include, within the Strategic Report, a statement 
reporting how the Directors have had regard to 
the matters set out in section 172 (1) (a) to (f) when 
performing their duties.

Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006

A director of a company must act in the way he or she 
considers, in good faith, would be most likely to promote the 
success of the company for the benefit of its members as a 
whole, and in doing so have regard (amongst other matters) to:

a 

b 

c 

d 

e 

the likely consequences of any decision in the long term;

the interests of the company’s employees;

the need to foster the company’s business relationships 
with suppliers, customers and others;

the impact of the company’s operations on the community 
and the environment;

the desirability of the company maintaining a reputation for 
high standards of business conduct; and

f 

the need to act fairly as between members of the company.

Since the internal reorganisation to set up a new UK parent 
company in 2021, Jadestone’s Directors’ legal duties and 
responsibilities, including corporate reporting, have been 
governed by the Companies Act 2006. 

During 2021, and in particular the process of relocating 
Jadestone’s parent company to the UK, Jadestone’s Directors 
were informed of the Companies Act 2006 requirements 
relating to their responsibilities. The Directors were also 
advised of the Section 172 responsibilities and the requirement 
to include a compliance statement in the Company’s annual 
report. The Directors also receive regular briefings from the 
Company’s Nominated Adviser on the AIM Rules for Companies 
2021 (the "AIM Rules").

Jadestone’s board of Directors has a primary responsibility  
to foster the short and long-term success of the Group and  
be accountable to its shareholders. In particular, the Board  
is responsible for supervising the management of the Group's 
business and affairs. The Directors take their duties and 
responsibilities to stakeholders seriously and receive regular 
written and verbal updates on business performance and 
stakeholder engagement. The responsibilities of Jadestone’s 
Board are set out in the Board of Directors Charter which can 
be viewed on Jadestone's website.

Information on how Jadestone’s Board assesses, monitors  
and mitigates the environmental footprint of its business, as 
well as community engagement, is included on pages 31 to 32  
of this report. 

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SECTION 172 STATEMENT

The following sets out several of the key focus areas for Jadestone's Directors in 2021, and the accompanying relevant section 172 
disclosures:

Decisions

Section 172 disclosures

Internal 
reorganisation

l  During 2021, Jadestone changed its parent company country of incorporation from Canada to the UK, one of the 
final stages of a multi-year process which has seen the Group progressively adopt the norms and practices of its 
UK-based peers. 

l  The decision was also taken in the belief that the change of corporate residence would reduce the regulatory 

administrative actions and annual costs associated with a Canadian domicile.

l 

It was also believed that Jadestone’s reorganisation could assist the optimisation of the Group's tax structure,  
as well as further raise its profile among UK and European investors, who may have been unable to buy shares  
in non-UK domiciled companies. 

l  As a result of the above, the Directors believed the redomicile was in the long-term interests of the Group,  

its shareholders and employees (many of whom are also shareholders).

l  The Company made, and continues to make, efforts to ensure that all shareholders in the previous parent 

company (Jadestone Energy Inc.) were informed of the reorganisation generally and how they could exchange 
their shares in Jadestone Energy Inc. for Jadestone Energy plc shares.

l  Given the phased move away from Jadestone’s legacy Canadian presence, including the delisting of the Company’s 

shares from the TSXV in March 2020 and the ensuing migration of the majority of trading volumes to London, the 
move was not believed to have a negative impact on Canadian based shareholders. 

2021 activity 
programme

l  The 2021 activity programme, including the drilling of the H6 infill well at Montara, marked a return to growth and 
investment, following the activity deferrals and focus on cost reductions and maximising cash flow resiliency in 
the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020.

l  A recovery in economic growth, and with it oil demand and oil prices, underpinned the decision by the Directors 

to implement the majority of the investment plan that had been deferred in Q2 2020.

l  The Directors believed the activity programme to be in the interests of all stakeholders, in that the activity would 
continue the development of the Group's reserve base, increase production, target an attractive return on 
investment, and increase profits and cash flow to further support future growth.

l  The activity programme was also considered in the best interests of employees, providing them with reassurance 

that activity deferrals and cost reductions in 2020 were temporary, and that Jadestone continues to be an 
ambitious, growth-oriented and dynamic employer.

l  The resumption of activity also allowed the Group to reengage and reinforce relationships with key suppliers, 

including with Valaris, the provider of the rig to drill the H6 infill well.

l  An environmental plan for the Montara drilling campaign was originally prepared in 2019. Following a decision 

to sanction the activity in 2021, the original environmental plan was reassessed, with some minor modifications 
made to reflect the revised scope of work. 

l 

In late April 2021, Jadestone agreed to purchase the PenMal Assets from SapuraOMV. The acquisition was forecast 
to have a rapid payback, and to be value accretive to Jadestone across all key metrics.

l  The acquisition was assessed not to adversely impact the Group's ability to fund the remainder of its planned 

capital spending in 2021, dividends, or the potential closing of the Maari acquisition.

l  All offshore and supply base personnel engaged on the SapuraOMV assets were retained as employees of 

Jadestone, with the intention to expand the onshore team in Malaysia, and build a workforce of local Malaysian 
nationals.

SapuraOMV 
acquisition

l  The PenMal Assets acquisition provided an operating footprint in Malaysia, an area the senior management of 

Jadestone is familiar with from their previous employer. Jadestone believes this footprint positions it to participate 
in further business development opportunities in Malaysia, which the Company believes could be similarly value 
accretive for shareholders.

l  Detailed due diligence was carried out prior to submitting a bid for the assets, including on HSE statistics, GHG 

emissions, risk assessments, regulatory audits and incident reports.

l 

Jadestone is fully responsible for procurement of all equipment, facilities, supplies and services for the operated 
Malaysian PSCs. Furthermore, procurement activities must be sourced through suppliers with an established 
Malaysian presence. Jadestone will seek to form positive and sustainable relationships with its domestic supply 
chain, supporting direct employment for Malaysian nationals and broader economic growth.

l  The Directors remain committed to the acquisition of OMV’s 69% operated interest in the Maari field, despite  

the transaction not completing during 2021. 

l  The Directors continue to believe that the acquisition remains in the best interest of all stakeholders, as it 

represents a multi-year opportunity, with a relatively low overall reserves recovery rate to date from the Maari 
asset fields, and would further diversify the Group's production base.

l  The local supply chain would also benefit from an operator seeking to invest in the asset and prolong the life  
of the Maari field, which may also enhance the employment opportunities available in the New Zealand  
upstream sector.

l 

l 

Jadestone has continued to work with OMV to expedite the New Zealand Government’s review of the deal.  
In particular, Jadestone has endeavoured to provide comfort to the New Zealand Government over the Group's 
financial framework, and its ability to fund its share of the decommissioning costs of the Maari field. 

Jadestone supports the recent legislative change to the country’s decommissioning framework, and continues  
to offer solutions to the New Zealand government to enable a swift completion of the transaction and a safe 
transfer of operations.

Commitment 
to the Maari 
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Section 172 disclosures

Reverting to 
pre-pandemic 
operating 
practices in place 
prior to COVID-19

l  During 2021, the Directors were kept informed of how employee working practices, both on and offshore, were 

evolving against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.

l  At Montara, the innovative offshore roster that was introduced in 2020 to maintain asset efficiency while meeting 

COVID-19 protocols reverted to pre-pandemic operating practices in late 2021, when it was judged safe to do so.

l  During 2021, workstreams were commenced in order to announce a Net Zero target by the end of H1 2022.

l  The Directors have engaged with the Company’s advisers and certain shareholders to understand the implications 

of a committed Net Zero target for Jadestone and the broad contours of a possible strategy.

l  A series of workshops were held to further understand how a Net Zero target might work in practice and its 

Net Zero pledge

potential impact on employees and stakeholders in general.

l  A draft climate policy statement and Net Zero commitment were circulated to the Directors for their comment and 

approval in advance of announcing both in June 2022. 

l  See pages 24 to 25 of this annual report and the Group's 2021 Sustainability Report for more detail on the Net Zero 

commitment.

l 

Jadestone monitors, on a continuous basis, its exposure to volatility in hydrocarbon prices.

l  The Group looks to hedge downside oil price risk specifically, during periods of major capital expenditure and/or 

when the Group draws down on a significant quantum of financial indebtedness (in both cases, in pursuit of further 
growth). 

l  The Group does not otherwise tend to hedge hydrocarbon prices, but rather focuses on its core business areas 

including strict adherence to safe working practices, maximising uptime and production, optimising costs and 
capital spend, and advancing organic and inorganic growth projects.

Hedging 

l  During 2021, as oil prices continued to recover from their pandemic-related lows, several of the Jadestone's 

shareholders asked whether the Board had considered implementing hedges as a speculative tool.

l  The Board reviewed the Group's hedging policy on several occasions during 2021, assessing the arguments for and 

against a limited hedging programme to lock-in improving levels in Dated Brent pricing.

l  Given the Group's strong balance sheet at the start of 2021, strong cash flow generation during the year, and an 

overall inclination not to limit or curtail its shareholders’ exposure to optionality in hydrocarbon prices, the Board 
decided not to engage in speculative hedging.

l  Since that point, oil prices have continued to strengthen to over US$100/bbl in H1 2022.

l  Prompted by regular dialogue with shareholders on the Group's capital allocation framework and on dividends 

specifically, during 2021 the Board assessed whether the Company's dividend policy was appropriate, particularly in 
the context of the Group's existing and growing cash position and no debt.

l  During 2021, there was still considerable uncertainty around the pace and extent of the global economic recovery 

following the significant initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and risks of subsequent infection waves.

Dividend

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Furthermore, the Board was mindful of the potentially significant levels of expenditure needed for the Group's 
organic development projects, as well as maintaining sufficient cash resources to capitalise on business 
development opportunities as they arise.

l  As a result, the Directors decided during 2021 that the existing dividend policy should remain unchanged.

l  The Board continues to constantly monitor financial management generally including shareholder  

distributions.

l 

In recognition of the Group's significant net cash position at the end of 2021, and the likelihood of further significant 
free cash flow generation in 2022, it was announced in February 2022 that the Company would consider an increase 
in shareholder returns, either through increased dividends and/or share buy-backs, later in 2022.

Specifically in regard to the Group's employees, during 2021:

l 

the Board received monthly updates on organisational 
matters and developments;

l 

the Board was also updated on succession planning for 
critical roles within the Group.

l  at each board meeting, the Directors received an update 

on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions across the business, 
particularly how restrictions in Western Australia were 
being managed through changes to rostering in order to 
maintain safe and reliable operations at the Montara and 
Stag assets;

l 

l 

the Directors were kept informed of the progress on a new 
enterprise bargaining agreement for the Montara asset, 
which was concluded and fully ratified in May 2021, and 
which provided stability and certainty around employment 
entitlements and conditions for the crew on the Montara 
Venture FPSO;

the Board requested information on the organisational 
structure and employee headcount for both the acquired 
PenMal Assets and the proposed Akatara gas development 
onshore Indonesia;

l  an employee survey was carried out in late 2021 with the 

results shared with the Board in early 2022; and

COVID-19 related lockdown restrictions limited the Director's 
ability during 2021 to meaningfully interact with the Group's 
employees. With the resumption of in-person Board meetings 
in 2022, it is anticipated that the Directors will be able to 
engage directly with employees during 2022.

Specifically in regard to the Group's customers, the Board 
formally delegates crude marketing arrangements to 
management, and receives regular updates on sales contracts 
when appropriate. Jadestone’s oil production is sold and 
refined into products primarily used in the transportation and 
industrial sectors. Montara production is sold under a term 
agreement with a major oil company, with legal title passing 
once the oil is lifted from the Montara FPSO. Stag production is 
sold at the highest price in a competitive tender administered 
by the Group's marketing agent, with Jadestone responsible 
for shipping the oil to the buyer. In Malaysia, oil and gas 
production is sold to PETRONAS, the state oil company.

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Risk management, 
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The Group is exposed to a range of risks due to the environments in which  
it operates, and their effects may have a positive or negative outcome for the 
organisation. The Board is ultimately responsible for managing the Group's risk 
appetite and exposure and delegates to management the task of identifying,  
managing and monitoring the risks faced. The Board undertakes a bi-annual 
assessment of the risks and their potential impact on the current business  
plan and longer-term operational strategy.

The Group maintains a risk register that includes strategic, 
regulatory, operational, commercial, technological and 
economic risks. The register provides a clear definition of the 
risk, its impact and probability on the business detailing all 
mitigating controls in place to reduce the risk to acceptable 
levels. The register is regularly reviewed, and emerging risks 
assessed and quantified by management. 

The principal risks currently recognised in the corporate risk 
register are listed below in alphabetical order detailing the risk, 
mitigation and how the risk has changed over the year. The risk 
movement has been assessed on the basis of whether there 
has been a material change in the impact to the business or the 
likelihood of occurrence. It should be noted that there may be 
additional risks unknown to the Group and/or other risks that 
have currently been assessed as less material, but which may 
develop into material risks in the future.

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Risk has increased during the year

Risk has decreased over the year

No change in the risk over the year

Risk

Risk description

Risk movement during the year and select mitigations

Business development 
opportunities

Risk Owner:
EVP Business Development

Change in year
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l  The Group seeks to acquire producing (or near production) assets that complement the 
current portfolio. If there are limited business development opportunities that fit the 
Group’s strict acquisition targets, this may restrict the ability to expand the business.

l  The risk remains unchanged compared to prior year as the controls in place ensure only the right opportunities are pursued.  

The Group is committed to grow via acquisitions, so the risk remains a principal risk for the Group.

l  The Group reviews a significant number of inorganic business development opportunities within its core region on an annual 

l  A lack of business development success will hinder the Group’s ability to reduce its 

basis. If an opportunity complements the portfolio and supports the achievement of business objectives, then it will be progressed 

portfolio concentration as a key failure of any single asset will impact the Group’s overall 
performance and its ability to achieve business targets.

to a formal due diligence review.

l  A persistent lack of business development success may result in negative investor 

confidence potentially impacting funding availability.

l  Poor due diligence or unfavorable transaction terms may add low quality assets or 

l  Business development opportunities are assessed against strict criteria through detailed due diligence analysis. 

unexpected liabilities to the Group impacting business objectives.

l  Acquisition opportunities are only progressed if they create shareholder value and capital is directed at those projects and assets 

that are deemed to offer compelling returns.

l  The Group’s senior management team has extensive knowledge and experience in the region with the necessary skills and 

experience to evaluate potential business opportunities that align with the Group’s strategic focus. Additionally, third-party 

expertise is sought for select key disciplines, if required.

Capital funding

l  The Group’s business plan requires access to capital to fund future expansion and is 

l  The Group has strengthened its balance sheet during 2021 by repaying the its reserves based loan in full, and generated 

dependent on developing a sustainable capital structure which supports business targets. 

significant cash from an expanded portfolio, which has lowered the risk of not being able to obtain finance, but the risk remains  

Risk Owner:
CFO

Change in year

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Climate change – transition 
risks

Risk Owner:
ESG & Sustainability Manager

Change in year

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Development and recovery of 
reserves

Risk Owner:
Country Managers  
Group Subsurface Manager

Change in year
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Funding of decommissioning 
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Risk Owner:
Regional Operations Manager

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l  A change in sentiment towards funding of upstream oil and gas production and 

development could impact access to capital and/or the terms under which capital  
is provided.

a principal risk based on investors’ and lenders’ changing sentiment towards oil and gas projects. 

l  The Group maximises its net cash position while ensuring sufficient liquidity and minimising interest bearing debt.

l  Cash forecasts are continually monitored, including multiple scenarios for base case, and low cases with mitigations.

l  The Board and management deploy a disciplined approach to the allocation of capital across the portfolio.

l  Strong long-term relationships are sought and maintained with both major international financial institutions lending to upstream 

oil and gas companies and leading institutions investing in the equity of the same companies.

l  Climate change and the transition to a low-carbon future represent material risks to the 

l 

In the face of the latest climate science, growing societal expectations and emerging policies including carbon taxes, the risk to the 

business that may affect the Group’s ability to execute its strategy. 

oil and gas industry and Jadestone's business increased compared to the previous year.

l  The potential impacts from emerging policy, regulation, investor sentiment and a shift 

l  The Group recognises the increasing importance of climate change-related risks and it has taken steps to formalise its approach  

to low-carbon sources of energy could impact the performance of the business and may 
increase costs, affect access to capital, reduce asset value and restrict future growth 
opportunities. 

to managing exposure, summarised on pages 33 to 38 of this report.

l  Energy transition-related policy developments are monitored in core regions and potential implications on the business are 

evaluated and reflected in the Group’s financial modelling. 

l  The Group undertakes climate scenario analysis across its portfolio that assesses the resilience of its assets in different oil and 

carbon price environments. 

l  The Group is committed to becoming Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 GHGs on its operated assets by 2040 and by the end of 2023 will 

develop and publish a GHG emission reduction roadmap for its key assets. The roadmap will include interim targets and concrete 

interventions to decarbonise its upstream operations in line with the Net Zero commitment.

l  The Group is currently dependent on a small number of producing assets. A reserve  

l  There has been no material change in the likelihood or business impact and potential reserve write-downs continue to be a 

write-down may impact business performance and corporate reputation.

principal risk.

l  The Group operates mid-to-late-life assets and low oil prices or prolonged field shutdowns 
requiring high cost remediation could accelerate the end of field life impacting recoverable 
reserves.

l  The majority of the Group’s reserves are in production. Reserves are assessed by reference to actual performance data, reducing 

the uncertainty range and risk of a write-down. Internal technical reserves reviews ensure a high-quality submission. All assets are 

either audited or reviewed on an annual basis.

l  The Group places a strong emphasis on subsurface analysis and has centralised its subsurface teams in order to develop a centre 

of excellence to manage the asset portfolio and evaluate new opportunities across the region.

l  There is increasing regulatory focus on operators to have sufficient financial capability to 

l  The Group reviews its decommissioning obligations on a regular basis and estimates are annually audited by third-party experts.

fund all their decommissioning commitments as and when they fall due. Future legislative 
changes could require capital to be set aside for decommissioning activities, restricting 
cashflows and the availability of funds for investment or returns  
to shareholders. 

l  The asset retirement obligations, including future estimated decommissioning costs, 
are based on judgements, estimates and assumptions that may differ from the actual 
expenditure when it is incurred.

l  The asset retirement obligation estimate is based upon current legislation, industry best 
practice, timing and prevailing decommissioning technologies. There is a risk that any 
element of the judgement may prove to be incorrect, potentially negatively impacting 
business performance.

l  Relevant legislation is monitored, and proposed changes discussed with relevant stakeholders including regulators and industry 

bodies. 

l  The Group operations in Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia operate under PSCs that require regulator approved and monitored 

cess funding which ensures decommissioning funds are set aside over the duration of the PSC. 

l  Decommissioning is included in long-term business plans to ensure sufficient cash is preserved in the business to fund all of the 

decommissioning liabilities.

 
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Risk description

Risk movement during the year and select mitigations

Business development 

l  The Group seeks to acquire producing (or near production) assets that complement the 

l  The risk remains unchanged compared to prior year as the controls in place ensure only the right opportunities are pursued.  

opportunities

Risk Owner:

EVP Business Development

Change in year

current portfolio. If there are limited business development opportunities that fit the 

Group’s strict acquisition targets, this may restrict the ability to expand the business.

l  A lack of business development success will hinder the Group’s ability to reduce its 

portfolio concentration as a key failure of any single asset will impact the Group’s overall 

performance and its ability to achieve business targets.

l  A persistent lack of business development success may result in negative investor 

confidence potentially impacting funding availability.

The Group is committed to grow via acquisitions, so the risk remains a principal risk for the Group.

l  The Group reviews a significant number of inorganic business development opportunities within its core region on an annual 

basis. If an opportunity complements the portfolio and supports the achievement of business objectives, then it will be progressed 
to a formal due diligence review.

l  The Group’s senior management team has extensive knowledge and experience in the region with the necessary skills and 
experience to evaluate potential business opportunities that align with the Group’s strategic focus. Additionally, third-party 
expertise is sought for select key disciplines, if required.

l  Poor due diligence or unfavorable transaction terms may add low quality assets or 

l  Business development opportunities are assessed against strict criteria through detailed due diligence analysis. 

unexpected liabilities to the Group impacting business objectives.

l  Acquisition opportunities are only progressed if they create shareholder value and capital is directed at those projects and assets 

that are deemed to offer compelling returns.

Capital funding

l  The Group’s business plan requires access to capital to fund future expansion and is 

l  The Group has strengthened its balance sheet during 2021 by repaying the its reserves based loan in full, and generated 

Risk Owner:

CFO

Change in year

dependent on developing a sustainable capital structure which supports business targets. 

l  A change in sentiment towards funding of upstream oil and gas production and 

development could impact access to capital and/or the terms under which capital  

is provided.

significant cash from an expanded portfolio, which has lowered the risk of not being able to obtain finance, but the risk remains  
a principal risk based on investors’ and lenders’ changing sentiment towards oil and gas projects. 

l  The Group maximises its net cash position while ensuring sufficient liquidity and minimising interest bearing debt.

l  Cash forecasts are continually monitored, including multiple scenarios for base case, and low cases with mitigations.

l  The Board and management deploy a disciplined approach to the allocation of capital across the portfolio.

l  Strong long-term relationships are sought and maintained with both major international financial institutions lending to upstream 

oil and gas companies and leading institutions investing in the equity of the same companies.

Climate change – transition 

l  Climate change and the transition to a low-carbon future represent material risks to the 

risks

business that may affect the Group’s ability to execute its strategy. 

l 

In the face of the latest climate science, growing societal expectations and emerging policies including carbon taxes, the risk to the 
oil and gas industry and Jadestone's business increased compared to the previous year.

l  The potential impacts from emerging policy, regulation, investor sentiment and a shift 

l  The Group recognises the increasing importance of climate change-related risks and it has taken steps to formalise its approach  

to managing exposure, summarised on pages 33 to 38 of this report.

l  Energy transition-related policy developments are monitored in core regions and potential implications on the business are 

evaluated and reflected in the Group’s financial modelling. 

l  The Group undertakes climate scenario analysis across its portfolio that assesses the resilience of its assets in different oil and 

carbon price environments. 

l  The Group is committed to becoming Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 GHGs on its operated assets by 2040 and by the end of 2023 will 

develop and publish a GHG emission reduction roadmap for its key assets. The roadmap will include interim targets and concrete 
interventions to decarbonise its upstream operations in line with the Net Zero commitment.

Development and recovery of 

l  The Group is currently dependent on a small number of producing assets. A reserve  

l  There has been no material change in the likelihood or business impact and potential reserve write-downs continue to be a 

reserves

write-down may impact business performance and corporate reputation.

principal risk.

l  The Group operates mid-to-late-life assets and low oil prices or prolonged field shutdowns 

l  The majority of the Group’s reserves are in production. Reserves are assessed by reference to actual performance data, reducing 

requiring high cost remediation could accelerate the end of field life impacting recoverable 

reserves.

the uncertainty range and risk of a write-down. Internal technical reserves reviews ensure a high-quality submission. All assets are 
either audited or reviewed on an annual basis.

l  The Group places a strong emphasis on subsurface analysis and has centralised its subsurface teams in order to develop a centre 

of excellence to manage the asset portfolio and evaluate new opportunities across the region.

Funding of decommissioning 

l  There is increasing regulatory focus on operators to have sufficient financial capability to 

l  The Group reviews its decommissioning obligations on a regular basis and estimates are annually audited by third-party experts.

l  Relevant legislation is monitored, and proposed changes discussed with relevant stakeholders including regulators and industry 

bodies. 

l  The Group operations in Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia operate under PSCs that require regulator approved and monitored 

cess funding which ensures decommissioning funds are set aside over the duration of the PSC. 

l  Decommissioning is included in long-term business plans to ensure sufficient cash is preserved in the business to fund all of the 

decommissioning liabilities.

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ESG & Sustainability Manager

Change in year

opportunities. 

to low-carbon sources of energy could impact the performance of the business and may 

increase costs, affect access to capital, reduce asset value and restrict future growth 

Risk Owner:

Country Managers  

Group Subsurface Manager

Change in year

risk

Risk Owner:

Change in year

Regional Operations Manager

to shareholders. 

fund all their decommissioning commitments as and when they fall due. Future legislative 

changes could require capital to be set aside for decommissioning activities, restricting 

cashflows and the availability of funds for investment or returns  

l  The asset retirement obligations, including future estimated decommissioning costs, 

are based on judgements, estimates and assumptions that may differ from the actual 

expenditure when it is incurred.

l  The asset retirement obligation estimate is based upon current legislation, industry best 

practice, timing and prevailing decommissioning technologies. There is a risk that any 

element of the judgement may prove to be incorrect, potentially negatively impacting 

business performance.

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HSE risks

Risk Owner:
Regional HSE Manager

Change in year
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Risk description

Risk movement during the year and select mitigations

l  The nature of our operations and location of key producing assets means HSE is a key 

l  There has been no change in the potential impact or likelihood of the HSE risks due to the nature of our operations and the 

priority for the Board and senior management team. 

environments in which the Group operates.

l  An unsafe working environment and the failure to observe appropriate HSE standards 

l  The Board’s HSEC committee oversees and sets standards for the Group, to drive accountability and commitment throughout the 

could result in personal injury, fatality and/or reputational damage. The consequence of  
a failure to manage HSE risk could result in penalties, increased costs and the potential 
loss of the Group’s license to operate.

Human Resources

l  The Group is dependent on its ability to recruit, develop and retain key personnel  

l  The Board via the Governance and Nomination Committee together with the leadership team continually monitor succession 

Risk Owner:
Regional HR Manager

Change in year

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in order to achieve its long-term strategic objectives. There is a risk that personnel may  
be lost via natural attrition or to competitors resulting in a delay finding replacements,  
this may generate an inability to meet strategic objectives with increased constraints  
on the capacity and morale of remaining staff.

l  The Group is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce across  

the organisation to help protect against skill shortages.

l 

l 

In response to COVID-19 and the evolving markets in which the Group operates,  
the Group is reliant on a mobile workforce to deliver operational performance in line  
with expectations.

Industrial action across key sectors or assets could impact operational targets, costs  
and resultant cash flows for the Group.

IT resiliency & continuity

l  The reliance on IT systems, networks and processes continues to evolve and as the Group 
grows and develops, the connectivity of networks and systems becomes more complex.

l  The likelihood and impact hasn’t changed during the year as the Group continues to enhance its security systems to minimise 

l  A cyber security breach could impact operations resulting in a financial loss and/or the 
disclosure of confidential information resulting in financial loss, corporate reputational 
damage and/or legal exposure for the Group.

l  The Group’s earnings are dependent on oil prices which are influenced by supply and 
demand trends and geopolitical events. A prolonged decline in oil prices would have  
a negative impact on revenues, margins, profitability and cash flows of the Group.

l  A sustained period of low oil prices would adversely impact the Group’s liquidity, 

investment and expansion plans. In addition, it could also adversely impact commercial 
reserves, asset values and the Company's ability to make shareholder returns.

Risk Owner:
Regional IT Manager

Change in year
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Oil price risk

Risk Owner:
CFO

Change in year

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organisation.

operational incidents. 

office. 

and competitors.

continuity. 

l  The Group targets zero lost time incidents. Any lost time or near-miss incidents are investigated and any and all lessons learnt 

implemented promptly throughout the Group, alongside active monitoring of HSE leading and lagging indicators.

l  The Group is committed to maintaining robust health and safety policies, including procedures in place to respond to unexpected 

l  The Group’s HSE management system includes environmental impact statements, environmental plans, oil spill response and 

other emergency plans and operational safety cases. 

l  Regular training and exercises are used to test the Group’s preparedness for any major incidents.

plans for key management personnel and other critical positions. Succession plans have been established for each Jadestone 

l  The Remuneration Committee and leadership team assess the Employee Value Proposition to ensure alignment with market place 

l  The Group functions are focused on employee career development to build a depth of knowledge and experience to ensure 

l  During 2021, the Group conducted a comprehensive staff survey of all onshore and offshore staff. The results have been assessed 

and areas of concern addressed.

l  The Group continues to support diversity across the organisation considering national origin, race, ethnicity, gender, religion 

and marital status to maintain an inclusive workplace. All appointments are made based on merit, experience and performance, 

whilst actively seeking diversity of skills, gender, social and ethnic backgrounds. The Board's oversight role includes ensuring that 

diversity and inclusion are integrated into HR standards and recruitment processes.

l  The Group has implemented Standard Operating Procedures for onshore and offshore personnel. The Group continues to 

monitor the evolving situation and aligns with industry and medical specialists to ensure appropriate actions are implemented  

in conjunction with expert advice and prevailing level of risk. 

l  The Group is working with industry experts to review and mitigate potential industrial relations risk; related to its Australia assets, 

following guidance provided by Fair Work Commission and Fair Work Act.

potential business disruptions.

l  Extensive data and server backups are performed regularly. 

l  The Group’s IT redundancy strategy is applied to its critical systems and network. The most up to date security software is 

maintained, and support and training is provided to all staff to minimise the exposure of security threats. 

l  Network and critical system penetration tests are also performed to measure and ensure an appropriate level of protection.

l  Multi-Factor Authentication has been enabled with several other initiatives such as Mobile Device Management and Data Loss 

Protection solutions scheduled to be rolled out in the near-term.

l  The commodity price risk has reduced over the year as short-term commodity prices have increased but the risk remains high due 

to the uncertain economic outlook with COVID-19, high inflation and the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

l  The Group maintains a continual focus on its cost structure and cost efficiency initiatives, to embed cash flow resiliency.  

The Group uses commodity price hedging to mitigate the exposure to fluctuations in oil prices during periods of elevated capital 

expenditure and/or debt incurrence.

l  During the formulation of the annual work plan and budget and three-year plan, different scenarios are considered which include 

a range of oil price outcomes and cost profiles to establish the potential impact on Group revenues, profitability and cash flows.

l  The Group seeks to diversify its asset portfolio and reduce exposure to commodity price fluctuation through fixed price gas 

contracts, including the Akatara gas and liquids project in Indonesia and the Nam Du/U Minh gas development offshore Vietnam.

Risk

HSE risks

Risk Owner:

Regional HSE Manager

Change in year

Risk Owner:

Regional HR Manager

Change in year

Risk Owner:

Regional IT Manager

Change in year

Oil price risk

Risk Owner:

CFO

Change in year

Risk description

Risk movement during the year and select mitigations

l  The nature of our operations and location of key producing assets means HSE is a key 

l  There has been no change in the potential impact or likelihood of the HSE risks due to the nature of our operations and the 

priority for the Board and senior management team. 

environments in which the Group operates.

l  An unsafe working environment and the failure to observe appropriate HSE standards 

l  The Board’s HSEC committee oversees and sets standards for the Group, to drive accountability and commitment throughout the 

could result in personal injury, fatality and/or reputational damage. The consequence of  

a failure to manage HSE risk could result in penalties, increased costs and the potential 

loss of the Group’s license to operate.

Human Resources

l  The Group is dependent on its ability to recruit, develop and retain key personnel  

in order to achieve its long-term strategic objectives. There is a risk that personnel may  

be lost via natural attrition or to competitors resulting in a delay finding replacements,  

this may generate an inability to meet strategic objectives with increased constraints  

on the capacity and morale of remaining staff.

l  The Group is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce across  

the organisation to help protect against skill shortages.

l 

In response to COVID-19 and the evolving markets in which the Group operates,  

the Group is reliant on a mobile workforce to deliver operational performance in line  

with expectations.

l 

Industrial action across key sectors or assets could impact operational targets, costs  

and resultant cash flows for the Group.

organisation.

l  The Group targets zero lost time incidents. Any lost time or near-miss incidents are investigated and any and all lessons learnt 

implemented promptly throughout the Group, alongside active monitoring of HSE leading and lagging indicators.

l  The Group is committed to maintaining robust health and safety policies, including procedures in place to respond to unexpected 

operational incidents. 

l  The Group’s HSE management system includes environmental impact statements, environmental plans, oil spill response and 

other emergency plans and operational safety cases. 

l  Regular training and exercises are used to test the Group’s preparedness for any major incidents.

l  The Board via the Governance and Nomination Committee together with the leadership team continually monitor succession 
plans for key management personnel and other critical positions. Succession plans have been established for each Jadestone 
office. 

l  The Remuneration Committee and leadership team assess the Employee Value Proposition to ensure alignment with market place 

and competitors.

l  The Group functions are focused on employee career development to build a depth of knowledge and experience to ensure 

continuity. 

l  During 2021, the Group conducted a comprehensive staff survey of all onshore and offshore staff. The results have been assessed 

and areas of concern addressed.

l  The Group continues to support diversity across the organisation considering national origin, race, ethnicity, gender, religion 

and marital status to maintain an inclusive workplace. All appointments are made based on merit, experience and performance, 
whilst actively seeking diversity of skills, gender, social and ethnic backgrounds. The Board's oversight role includes ensuring that 
diversity and inclusion are integrated into HR standards and recruitment processes.

l  The Group has implemented Standard Operating Procedures for onshore and offshore personnel. The Group continues to 

monitor the evolving situation and aligns with industry and medical specialists to ensure appropriate actions are implemented  
in conjunction with expert advice and prevailing level of risk. 

l  The Group is working with industry experts to review and mitigate potential industrial relations risk; related to its Australia assets, 

following guidance provided by Fair Work Commission and Fair Work Act.

IT resiliency & continuity

l  The reliance on IT systems, networks and processes continues to evolve and as the Group 

l  The likelihood and impact hasn’t changed during the year as the Group continues to enhance its security systems to minimise 

grows and develops, the connectivity of networks and systems becomes more complex.

potential business disruptions.

l  A cyber security breach could impact operations resulting in a financial loss and/or the 

disclosure of confidential information resulting in financial loss, corporate reputational 

damage and/or legal exposure for the Group.

l  Extensive data and server backups are performed regularly. 

l  The Group’s IT redundancy strategy is applied to its critical systems and network. The most up to date security software is 

maintained, and support and training is provided to all staff to minimise the exposure of security threats. 

l  Network and critical system penetration tests are also performed to measure and ensure an appropriate level of protection.

l  Multi-Factor Authentication has been enabled with several other initiatives such as Mobile Device Management and Data Loss 

Protection solutions scheduled to be rolled out in the near-term.

l  The Group’s earnings are dependent on oil prices which are influenced by supply and 

l  The commodity price risk has reduced over the year as short-term commodity prices have increased but the risk remains high due 

demand trends and geopolitical events. A prolonged decline in oil prices would have  

a negative impact on revenues, margins, profitability and cash flows of the Group.

l  A sustained period of low oil prices would adversely impact the Group’s liquidity, 

investment and expansion plans. In addition, it could also adversely impact commercial 

reserves, asset values and the Company's ability to make shareholder returns.

to the uncertain economic outlook with COVID-19, high inflation and the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

l  The Group maintains a continual focus on its cost structure and cost efficiency initiatives, to embed cash flow resiliency.  

The Group uses commodity price hedging to mitigate the exposure to fluctuations in oil prices during periods of elevated capital 
expenditure and/or debt incurrence.

l  During the formulation of the annual work plan and budget and three-year plan, different scenarios are considered which include 
a range of oil price outcomes and cost profiles to establish the potential impact on Group revenues, profitability and cash flows.

l  The Group seeks to diversify its asset portfolio and reduce exposure to commodity price fluctuation through fixed price gas 

contracts, including the Akatara gas and liquids project in Indonesia and the Nam Du/U Minh gas development offshore Vietnam.

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RISK MANAGEMENT, PRINCIPAL RISKS & UNCERTAINTIES

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Risk has increased during the year

Risk has decreased over the year

No change in the risk over the year

Risk

Risk description

Risk movement during the year and select mitigations

Operating performance

l  The Group is focused on producing assets and aims to bring discovered hydrocarbons into 

l  The risk likelihood and impact hasn’t changed during the year as the business continues to operate mid/late-life assets.

Risk Owner:
Regional Operations Manager

Change in year
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Pandemic impacts

Risk Owner:
Country Managers

Change in year

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production rapidly. 

l 

In the case of mid-life and/or maturing producing assets there is a risk that operational 
performance will decline through lower production, increased costs and/or deteriorating 
infrastructure reliability/uptime.

l  The Group deploys a mid-life field operating philosophy, which closely monitors reservoir, well and plant performance while 

continuously seeking operating efficiencies and reinvestment opportunities to increase recovery rates and the production life  

of each field.

across Group operations and offices.

of individual assets.

l  The Group operates a continuous improvement mindset, designed to identify cost saving opportunities that lower the cost base 

l  The Group is focused on building a diverse and resilient portfolio, to minimise the risk of over exposure to the performance  

l  The COVID-19 pandemic generated business disruption risk due to the disruption arising 
from infection of key personnel and the possibility of having to temporarily reduce or 
cease operations, in turn impacting on cash flows and profitability.

l  The Group monitors the evolving situation and guidance surrounding COVID-19, as more information becomes known about the 

disease new procedures and controls are developed, which has lowered the risk over the year.

l  While the disruptions have been managed in the short term, any prolonged pandemic related restrictions could impact business 

l  The prolonged pandemic impacts and its effects on the global economy remain uncertain 

performance through a decline in commodity prices and additional expenditure to meet new working arrangements.

with the continual risk of new strains having the potential to severely impact commodity 
prices and staff mobility, among other factors.

Project execution & economics

l  The Group’s near-term growth is primarily dependent on the successful execution  

l  There has been no material change in the likelihood or impact of the risk and project economics and execution are a key feature 

Risk Owner:
Country Managers

Change in year
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Regulatory infringement

Risk Owner:
Country Managers

Change in year
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Sovereign / political risk

Risk Owner:
Country Managers  
General Counsel/CEO

Change in year
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of strategic projects in Indonesia and Vietnam and the completion of the Maari acquisition 
in New Zealand.

l  Project delays and/or a failure to complete the Maari acquisition could negatively  

impact operational performance and economic outcomes resulting in a misalignment  
of shareholder expectations and a decline in shareholder value.

l  Regulations across the Asia-Pacific region are diverse and complex and include, among 
others, operational efficiency, legal, tax and environmental controls. A breach of any 
aspect may result in the loss of production, lower revenues, increased costs, lower profits 
and cash flow, and/or reputational damage.

l  The Group’s key assets are located in politically stable countries, but there is always  
the possibility of governmental or regulatory changes which could negatively impact  
the business.

l  The Russia/Ukraine conflict has created geopolitical, social and economic uncertainty.  

The conflict has impacted commodity prices at a time of rising cost of living resulting  
in political pressure for windfall taxes on the oil and gas sector. 

l  Other potential consequences of political, social or economic instability could be adverse 

changes to cost recovery, taxation and additional import and export controls.

l  The Group has assessed the financial and operational risks to the business and implemented multiple policies in response to the 

COVID-19 pandemic. The Group implemented new procedures covering IT, travel, supply chain and operations. The Group also 

implemented recommended safe practices across its operations and offices including remote working guidelines and established 

pandemic response committees at each location to manage local best practice.

l  The Group has encouraged all staff to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, and follow recommended hygiene and social 

distancing guidelines.

of the long-term strategy for the Group.

l  The Board and management seek out regular dialogue with national oil companies, regulators, and other government bodies  

to ensure acceptance and approvals are obtained as soon as possible.

l  Projects are tailored to local market conditions, including with regard to supply and price.

l  Project economics are assessed with multiple sensitivities to identify critical challenges, including contingency planning for 

potential project failures.

l  Management regularly provides strategic updates and project status to shareholders and other stakeholders.

l  The has been no material change in the likelihood or impact of the risk but due to the nature the risk it remains a principal risk  

for the Group.

l  The Group maintains positive relationships with governments and key stakeholders, and actively monitors the political and 

regulatory environment within each of the countries and regions in which it operates. There are regular communications with 

government and trade bodies to understand potential and actual changes in the regulatory environment. Government relations 

officers are employed in-country, where it is deemed appropriate, to liaise with government bodies to understand the potential 

impacts of likely regulatory changes on the business.

l 

Jadestone operates as a good corporate citizen, including in accordance with PSC and tax regulations.

l  New assets are assessed for political risk, and the potential negative impacts that could arise on the Group.

l  Policies and procedures are regularly updated to reflect changes in each of the jurisdictions in which the Group operates.

l  There has been no change in the potential likelihood or impact but the risk is continually monitored and evaluated.

l  The Group maintains positive relationships with governments and key stakeholders, and actively monitors the political and 

regulatory environment within each of the countries and regions in which it operates. 

l  New assets are assessed for political risk, and the potential negative impacts that could arise on the Group.

Risk

Risk description

Risk movement during the year and select mitigations

Operating performance

l  The Group is focused on producing assets and aims to bring discovered hydrocarbons into 

l  The risk likelihood and impact hasn’t changed during the year as the business continues to operate mid/late-life assets.

Risk Owner:

Regional Operations Manager

Change in year

l 

In the case of mid-life and/or maturing producing assets there is a risk that operational 

performance will decline through lower production, increased costs and/or deteriorating 

infrastructure reliability/uptime.

production rapidly. 

l  The Group deploys a mid-life field operating philosophy, which closely monitors reservoir, well and plant performance while 

continuously seeking operating efficiencies and reinvestment opportunities to increase recovery rates and the production life  
of each field.

l  The Group operates a continuous improvement mindset, designed to identify cost saving opportunities that lower the cost base 

across Group operations and offices.

l  The Group is focused on building a diverse and resilient portfolio, to minimise the risk of over exposure to the performance  

of individual assets.

Pandemic impacts

l  The COVID-19 pandemic generated business disruption risk due to the disruption arising 

l  The Group monitors the evolving situation and guidance surrounding COVID-19, as more information becomes known about the 

from infection of key personnel and the possibility of having to temporarily reduce or 

disease new procedures and controls are developed, which has lowered the risk over the year.

Risk Owner:

Country Managers

Change in year

cease operations, in turn impacting on cash flows and profitability.

l  The prolonged pandemic impacts and its effects on the global economy remain uncertain 

with the continual risk of new strains having the potential to severely impact commodity 

prices and staff mobility, among other factors.

l  While the disruptions have been managed in the short term, any prolonged pandemic related restrictions could impact business 

performance through a decline in commodity prices and additional expenditure to meet new working arrangements.

l  The Group has assessed the financial and operational risks to the business and implemented multiple policies in response to the 
COVID-19 pandemic. The Group implemented new procedures covering IT, travel, supply chain and operations. The Group also 
implemented recommended safe practices across its operations and offices including remote working guidelines and established 
pandemic response committees at each location to manage local best practice.

l  The Group has encouraged all staff to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, and follow recommended hygiene and social 

distancing guidelines.

Project execution & economics

l  The Group’s near-term growth is primarily dependent on the successful execution  

l  There has been no material change in the likelihood or impact of the risk and project economics and execution are a key feature 

of strategic projects in Indonesia and Vietnam and the completion of the Maari acquisition 

of the long-term strategy for the Group.

Risk Owner:

Country Managers

Change in year

in New Zealand.

l  Project delays and/or a failure to complete the Maari acquisition could negatively  

impact operational performance and economic outcomes resulting in a misalignment  

of shareholder expectations and a decline in shareholder value.

l  The Board and management seek out regular dialogue with national oil companies, regulators, and other government bodies  

to ensure acceptance and approvals are obtained as soon as possible.

l  Projects are tailored to local market conditions, including with regard to supply and price.

l  Project economics are assessed with multiple sensitivities to identify critical challenges, including contingency planning for 

potential project failures.

l  Management regularly provides strategic updates and project status to shareholders and other stakeholders.

Regulatory infringement

l  Regulations across the Asia-Pacific region are diverse and complex and include, among 

l  The has been no material change in the likelihood or impact of the risk but due to the nature the risk it remains a principal risk  

Risk Owner:

Country Managers

Change in year

others, operational efficiency, legal, tax and environmental controls. A breach of any 

aspect may result in the loss of production, lower revenues, increased costs, lower profits 

and cash flow, and/or reputational damage.

for the Group.

l  The Group maintains positive relationships with governments and key stakeholders, and actively monitors the political and 

regulatory environment within each of the countries and regions in which it operates. There are regular communications with 
government and trade bodies to understand potential and actual changes in the regulatory environment. Government relations 
officers are employed in-country, where it is deemed appropriate, to liaise with government bodies to understand the potential 
impacts of likely regulatory changes on the business.

l 

Jadestone operates as a good corporate citizen, including in accordance with PSC and tax regulations.

l  New assets are assessed for political risk, and the potential negative impacts that could arise on the Group.

l  Policies and procedures are regularly updated to reflect changes in each of the jurisdictions in which the Group operates.

Sovereign / political risk

l  The Group’s key assets are located in politically stable countries, but there is always  

l  There has been no change in the potential likelihood or impact but the risk is continually monitored and evaluated.

Risk Owner:

Country Managers  

General Counsel/CEO

Change in year

the possibility of governmental or regulatory changes which could negatively impact  

the business.

l  The Russia/Ukraine conflict has created geopolitical, social and economic uncertainty.  

The conflict has impacted commodity prices at a time of rising cost of living resulting  

in political pressure for windfall taxes on the oil and gas sector. 

l  Other potential consequences of political, social or economic instability could be adverse 

changes to cost recovery, taxation and additional import and export controls.

l  The Group maintains positive relationships with governments and key stakeholders, and actively monitors the political and 

regulatory environment within each of the countries and regions in which it operates. 

l  New assets are assessed for political risk, and the potential negative impacts that could arise on the Group.

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OPERATIONAL REVIEW

Operational review

Producing assets

Australia

Montara project

The Montara project, in production licences AC/L7 and AC/L8, is 
located 254 km offshore Western Australia, in a water depth of 
approximately 77 metres. The Montara project comprises three 
separate fields being Montara, Skua and Swift/Swallow, which 
are produced through an owned FPSO, the Montara Venture. 

shutdown allows for maximised oil production while oil price 
and premiums remain high. A small amount of carry-over work 
may result from this but to be clear, none of this will impact on 
the integrity or safety of the Montara assets.

Stag oilfield

The Stag oilfield, in production licence WA-15-L, is located 
60 km offshore Western Australia in a water depth of 
approximately 47 metres. 

As at 31 December 2021, the field contained total proved  
plus probable reserves of 12.6mm barrels of oil, 100% net  
to Jadestone. 

The Stag oilfield produces heavier sweet crude (18° API, 0.14% 
mass sulphur), which historically sells at a premium to Dated 
Brent. The premium in 2021 ranged between US$8.30/bbl to 
US$13.88/bbl. The most recent lifting was agreed at a premium 
of US$23.72/bbl.

During 2021, the under-buoy hose, which is used for crude oil 
off-loading was replaced, an undertaking which is scheduled 
to occur only once every five years. In addition, two extra 
well workovers were performed during the year compared 
to average, which partially reflects the clearing of a backlog 
of workovers which had built up in the early stages of the 
COVID-19 pandemic.

Production was maintained at 2,359 bbls/d in 2021, compared 
to 2,394 bbls/d in 2020, through ongoing production 
optimisation despite the constraints of COVID-19 on workover 
execution.

There were four liftings in 2021, for total sales of 1.0 mmbbls, 
compared to 0.9 mmbbls in 2020 from the same number of 
liftings. Asset operational and maintenance complexity was 
reduced through successful operation of an innovative storage 
tanker offloading arrangement.

A once-in-every-three-years routine shut down was conducted 
in Q2 2022 to perform pressure vessel inspections. In Q3 2022, 
the 50H and 51H infill development wells are scheduled to be 
drilled. These development wells are anticipated to complete 
and come onstream in Q4 2022, and are expected to add 
around 1,000 bbls/d to current production levels.

As at 31 December 2021, the Montara assets had proven  
plus probable reserves of 20.9mm barrels of oil, 100% net  
to Jadestone. 

The fields produce light sweet crude (42° API, 0.067% mass 
sulphur), which typically sells for average Dated Brent plus the 
average Tapis differential in the month of lifting. The premium 
in 2021 ranged between US$0.43/bbl to US$2.94/bbl. Premiums 
have increased in the first half of 2022, with the latest Tapis 
Brent differential at around US$6.47/bbl.

By late September 2021, the H6 infill development well had 
been successfully drilled and tied into the Montara field 
facilities and production commenced. The well includes a circa 
1,200 metre horizontal section of the reservoir in good quality 
oil-bearing sands. The well delivered an initial rate, after clean-
up, approaching 10,000 bbls/d. 

Following the completion of the H6 well, two subsea workovers 
on Skua-10 and 11 were performed with Skua-10 returning to 
stabilised production of 1,500 bbls/d. The return of production 
for Skua 11 was delayed to March 2022 due to required repairs 
on the subsea hydraulic connection, which were successfully 
achieved, and the well was brought back on-stream with 
stabilised production of 1,500 bbls/d. 

Montara production averaged 7,647 bbls/d in 2021 (2020: 9,045 
bbls/d). Lower production was the result of natural field decline 
and additional downtime associated with the drilling of H6 and 
the subsea workovers of Skua 10 and 11, plus an unscheduled 
shutdown in early 2021 to replace defective valves on the FPSO.

There were six liftings in 2021, resulting in total sales of 3.0 
mmbbls, compared to 3.2 mmbbls in 2020 from the same 
number of liftings.

As part of Montara's three-to-four-year regular maintenance 
shutdown schedule, a three-week planned shutdown was 
originally planned for July 2022. The key workstream during 
this planned shutdown was the replacement of the gas turbine 
core, which was moved forward to February/March due to 
the compressor outage earlier in the year. As a result, the 
work scope of the planned shutdown has been significantly 
reduced, and all remaining critical maintenance activities can 
be carried out by a shorter one-week turn-around which has 
now been scheduled for later in 2022. Rescheduling has the 
added advantage of avoiding competition for labour during 
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The Group believes there is scope to add incremental value 
to the PenMal Assets in the near-term through both reservoir 
optimisation and production optimisation/enhancement 
activities across the PM323 and PM329 operated licences. 
Gas reinjection is expected to be a key part of reservoir 
optimisation. Production enhancement has been initially 
focused on restoring idle wells to production, while ongoing 
production optimisation is focused on both gas lift and 
topsides processes. In addition, there are infill development 
well opportunities at the West Belumut and East Piatu fields, 
which will be evaluated in parallel with the East Belumut infill 
potential.

In 2021, average production from the PenMal Assets since 
the completion date was 5,377/bbls/d of oil and 4,084 mscf/d 
of gas (for a total of 6,057 boe/d), net to Jadestone’s working 
interest. Averaged over the full year this is equivalent to  
2,539 boe/d, net to Jadestone. The average realised crude  
oil price was US$78.29/bbl, while gas sold for US$2.19/mcf.  
The average premium in 2021 ranged between US$0.27/bbl  
to US$3.46/bbl. The most recent lifting was agreed at a 
premium of US$4.33/bbl.

Between the date of acquisition and the year end there were 
seven liftings resulting in total sales of 582,181 boe and gas 
sales of 624.8 mcf.

On 7 February 2022, the Bunga Kertas FPSO, deployed at the 
non-operated assets, had its class suspended, resulting in the 
fields having to shut in and temporarily cease production.  
The operator anticipates the FPSO will have its class reinstated 
by July/August 2022. Since the class suspension there has been 
no production from the non-operated assets.

Malaysia 
Operated: PM 323 and PM 329 PSCs &  
Non-operated: PM 318 and AAKBNLP PSCs

On 1 August 2021, Jadestone completed the acquisition of the 
entire share capital of SapuraOMV Upstream (PM) Inc., for a 
cash consideration of US$20.0 million, comprising the headline 
price of US$9.0 million plus adjustments of US$11.0 million. 

The economic effective date of the acquisition was 1 January 
2021, meaning the Group was entitled to the net cash 
generated since 1 January 2021 up to the completion date. As a 
result, on 1 August 2021 the Group obtained gross cash held by 
SapuraOMV of US$29.2 million, resulting in a net cash receipt 
of US$9.2 million. 

There are two separate potential contingent payments of 
US$3.0 million each related to the annual average Dated Brent 
price exceeding US$65/bbl in 2021 and US$70/bbl in 2022. 
Dated Brent averaged US$70.91/bbl in 2021 and as a result the 
first US$3.0 million contingent payment was paid in January 
2022. Management believes the second contingent payment is 
probable and thus recognised a discounted provision of US$1.4 
million in the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 
December 2021.

Post completion, the name of the acquired entity was changed 
to Jadestone Energy (PM) Inc. (the “PenMal Assets”).

The PenMal Assets consist of four licences, two of which are 
operated by the Group. The two operated licences comprise 
a 70% interest in the PM329 PSC, containing the East Piatu 
field, and a 60% interest in the PM323 PSC, which contains the 
East Belumut, West Belumut and Chermingat fields. Both PSCs 
are located approximately 230km northeast of Terengganu 
in shallow water. All fields are in production, and have been 
developed by way of fixed wellhead and central processing 
platforms. The two non-operated licences consist of 50% 
working interests in each of the PM318 PSC and in the Abu, Abu 
Kecil, Bubu, North Lukut, and Penara oilfields (“AAKBNLP”) PSC. 
The two non-operated PSCs are located in the same region as 
PM329 and PM323.

The PenMal Assets added immediate cash flow from 6,057 
boe/d, on a net working interest basis, of which over 89% is oil. 
The PenMal Assets produce light sweet crude that is blended to 
Tapis grade (43° API, 0.04% mass sulphur). 

The PenMal Assets added 11.2 mmboe net working interest 2P 
reserves to the Group's 2P reserves as at 31 December 2021.

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Pending acquisition

Pre-production assets

New Zealand

Maari project

Indonesia

Lemang PSC

On 16 November 2019, the Group executed a sale and 
purchase agreement with OMV New Zealand Limited (“OMV 
New Zealand”), to acquire an operated 69% interest in the 
Maari project, located 120 km offshore New Zealand, in a water 
depth of 100 metres, for a total headline cash consideration of 
US$50.0 million and subject to customary closing adjustments. 

The transaction has achieved several key milestones with 
regard to regulatory approvals, and the Group continues to 
focus on securing the remaining ministerial consents from the 
New Zealand Government, including the approval for transfer 
of operatorship. 

Jadestone and OMV New Zealand continue to work towards 
completion of the transaction. The Group would assume the 
operatorship of the Maari project upon completion of the 
transaction. The economic benefits from 1 January 2019 until 
the closing date will be adjusted in the final consideration price. 
This is anticipated to be a net receipt to the Group.

The Lemang PSC is located onshore Sumatra, Indonesia.  
The PSC contains the Akatara field, which has been 
substantially de-risked with 11 wells drilled into the structure, 
plus three years of oil production history, up until the field 
ceased oil production in December 2019. 

On 30 June 2021, the Minister of Mines and Energy of Indonesia 
issued a Ministerial decree that facilitates the development 
and commercialisation of the gas field, allocating gas sales 
from the Akatara gas field in the Lemang PSC to a subsidiary 
of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara, the national electricity utility, 
and the associated production and sales of LPG to the local 
domestic market in Jambi province, together with condensate 
sales to a local buyer. On 1 December 2021, a gas sale 
agreement was signed between Jadestone and PT Pelayanan 
Listrik Nasional Batam, as buyer. 

In early 2022, Jadestone launched a tender for the engineering, 
procurement, construction and installation contractor (“EPCI”) 
for the Akatara development. After a rigorous process, a 
recommendation on the EPCI contractor was made to the 
Indonesian upstream regulator, SKKMigas, in May 2022. 
Regulatory approval was received in late May 2022 and the EPCI 
contract signed in early June 2022, allowing Jadestone to take 
a final investment decision (“FID") and accelerate development 
activity on the Akatara field.

The Akatara gas field has been independently estimated to 
contain a 2C gross resource (pre local government back-in 
rights) of 63.7 bcf of sales gas, 2.5 mmbbls of condensate 
and 5.6 mmboe of LPG, equating to a combined 18.7 mmboe 
of resource, or 16.8 mmboe net to Jadestone's existing 90% 
working interest. Following FID, Jadestone will book it's share of 
economic Akatara gas resources at the end of 2022.

Jadestone is pursuing a low-cost development of the field, 
including efficient re-use of existing wells and infrastructure, 
thereby minimising incremental impact on the local 
environment. The Akatara gas project remains on track for first 
gas in H1 2024.

On 24 November 2021, the Group announced the acquisition, 
subject to customary approvals, of the remaining 10% interest 
in the PSC from PT Hexindo Gemilang Jaya (“Hexindo”). Through 
this transaction, the Group's interest in the Lemang PSC will 
increase to 100%, pre local government back-in rights. In return 
for the transfer of Hexindo's 10% stake, the Group will waive 
unpaid amounts related to Hexindo's interest in the Lemang 
PSC and will pay a consideration of US$0.5 million (inclusive 
of transfer taxes) subject to the approval of government, 
shareholders of Hexindo and the shareholders of Eneco Energy 
Limited, Hexindo's parent company. Jadestone anticipates 
receiving the remaining approvals in Q3 2022.

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Vietnam

Philippines

Block 51 and Block 46/07 PSCs

Service Contract 56 (“SC56”)

Exploration assets

Jadestone holds a 100% operated working interest in the Block 
46/07 and Block 51 PSCs, both in shallow waters in the Malay 
Basin, offshore southwest Vietnam. 

The two contiguous blocks hold three discoveries: the Nam 
Du gas field in Block 46/07 and the U Minh and Tho Chu gas/
condensate fields in Block 51, with 2C resources of 93.9 
mmboe.

The Tho Chu discovery in Block 51 is currently under 
suspended development area status, with the exploration 
period expiring in June 2023.

The formal field development plan (“FDP”) in respect of the 
Nam Du/U Minh development was submitted to the Vietnam 
regulatory authorities in late 2019. The Group deferred 
the project in mid-March 2020, amid delays in Vietnamese 
Government approvals and the drop in global oil prices due to 
COVID-19.

Discussions are continuing with the Vietnamese Government 
and Petrovietnam to reinstate the project, agree a gas 
production profile for the development, as a precursor to a gas 
sales contract, and ultimately attaining government sanction 
for the field development.

In 2020, Total E&P Philippines B.V. (“Total”) and Jadestone 
informed the Philippines Department of Energy of their 
intention to voluntarily surrender the entire interest in  
SC56 (Jadestone 25% working interest) and accordingly,  
to terminate the contract. The effective date of termination  
was 21 December 2020. 

Following the termination, in Q3 2021, the Group paid US$1.5 
million to the Philippines Department of Energy, related to  
the unfulfilled minimum work programme, net to Jadestone’s 
25% participating interest. 

Service Contract 57 (“SC57”)

In 2006, the Group executed an agreement with the Philippines 
National Oil Company (“PNOC”) to acquire a 21% working 
interest in SC57. The acquisition required the approval of the 
Office of the President of the Philippines and in December 2021 
the Philippines Department of Energy advised such approval 
will not be granted. The Group is now seeking reimbursement 
from PNOC for costs of approximately US$0.9 million which it 
incurred in relation to a 2008 seismic acquisition campaign.

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Financial review

The following table provides select financial information of the Group, which was 
derived from, and should be read in conjunction with, the audited consolidated financial 
statements for the year ended 31 December 2021.

USD’000 except where indicated

Sales volume, barrels of oil equivalent (boe)

Production, boe/d

Realised oil price, US$/boe1

Revenue2

Production costs

Operating costs per barrel of oil equivalent (US$/boe)3

Adjusted EBITDAX3

Unit depletion, depreciation & amortisation (US$/boe)

Impairment

Profit/(loss) before tax

Loss after tax

Loss per ordinary share: basic & diluted (US$)

Dividend per ordinary share (US¢)

Operating cash flows before movement in working capital

Capital expenditure

Outstanding debt3

Net cash3

2021

2020

4,562,279

4,165,612

12,545

74.34

11,438

44.79

340,194

217,938

(206,523)

(105,338)

26.22

157,948

13.67

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1,080

(13,742)

(0.03)

1.93

96,622

55,996

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117,865

23.10

62,582

16.24

50,455

(57,238)

(60,178)

(0.13)

1.62

86,883

24,065

7,386

82,055

1   Realised oil price represents the actual selling price and before any impact from hedging. 

2   Revenue in 2020 included hedging income of US$31.4 million, pursuant to the characterisation of the two-year capped swap programme as a cash flow 
hedge under IFRS 9. Losses realised from the 2021 swaps of US$4.6 million were recognised in other expenses, pursuant to the characterisation of the 
ad hoc 2021 six-month swap programme as derivative instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss. The 2021 swap programme covered  
a short time span (not exceeding a half yearly reporting period), whereas the capped swap programme crossed three annual reporting periods.

3   Operating cost per boe, adjusted EBITDAX, outstanding debt and net cash are non-IFRS measures and are explained on pages 72 to 74.

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Benchmark commodity price and realised price
The average benchmark price incorporated into the Group’s 
liftings was US$70.94/bbl in 2021, an increase of 75% compared 
to 2020 at US$40.61/bbl. 

The actual average realised price in 2021 increased broadly 
in line with the benchmark price, by 66% to US$74.34/bbl, 
compared to US$44.79/bbl in 2020. The average premium 
for the year was US$3.39/bbl, compared to 2020 of US$4.17/
bbl. The decline in premiums was predominately due to the 
inclusion of PenMal Assets barrels with an average premium 
of $1.14bbl. Stag averaged US$11.20/bbl (2020:11.45/bbl) and 
Montara US$1.14/bbl (2020: US$2.04/bbl).

Since the December 2021 year end, premiums have continued 
to increase with the most recent liftings achieving a premium  
of US$6.47/bbl, US$23.72/bbl and US$4.33/bbl, at Montara, 
Stag and PenMal Assets respectively.

Production and liftings
The Group generated average production of 12,545 boe/d 
in 2021, compared to 11,438 bbls/d in 2020. Production 
increased due to the acquisition of PenMal Assets which 
generated average production of 6,057 boe/d since the date of 
acquisition, or 2,539 boe/d averaged over the full year. Montara 
production declined in 2021 to 7,647 bbls/d from 9,045 bbls/d 
in 2020 due to natural field decline and downtime associated 
with the drilling of H6 and workovers on Skua 10 & 11, plus 
an unscheduled shutdown to replace defective valves on the 
FPSO. Stag production in 2021 was 2,359 bbls/d, broadly in line 
with the 2,394 bbls/d achieved in 2020. 

The Group had 17 liftings during the year (2020: 10), resulting 
in sales of 4.6 mmbbls (2020: 4.2 mmbbls), reflecting the 
higher production compared to 2020. The PenMal Assets 
contributed seven oil liftings since August, representing 0.6 
mmbbls. In addition, PenMal Assets produced and sold 624.8 
mcf (approximately 0.1 mmboe) of natural gas, which is sold via 
pipeline directly to PETRONAS.

Revenue
The Group generated revenue of US$340.2 million in 2021, an 
increase of 56% compared to 2020 of US$217.9 million, and the 
highest revenue ever recorded by the Group. The increase of 
US$122.3 million was predominately due to:

l  Higher average realised prices in 2021, compared to  

2020 for Stag and Montara, contributing an additional 
US$115.3 million; 

l  PenMal Assets generating oil revenues of US$45.6 million 

and gas sales of US$1.0 million (2020: nil);

l  A decrease of 0.2 mmbbls in lifted volumes at Montara  

and Stag in 2021 compared to 2020, resulting in a decline  
in revenues of US$8.3 million; and

l  Hedging income was nil1 in 2021, a decline of US$31.4 
million compared to 2020. The Group’s 24 month  
capped swap cash flow hedge programme ended on  
30 September 2020. 

Production costs
Production costs increased by 96% in 2021 to US$206.5 million, 
from US$105.3 million in 2020, predominately due to:

l  Workover costs of US$67.0 million (2020: US$21.7 million), 
mostly related to the subsea workovers at Skua 10 & 11 
of US$47.2 million. The Montara subsea workovers were a 
one-off event and differ from the pump replacements at 
Stag as they require a dedicated drilling rig, whereas the 
Stag workovers are undertaken by the hydraulic workover 
unit in place on the Stag platform. There were nine 
workovers at Stag in 2021, compared to eight in 2020;

l  Repairs and maintenance costs of $45.2 million, compared 

to US$22.5 million in 2020, with the PenMal Assets 
contributing US$5.1 million and Australia an additional of 
US$17.6 million compared to 2020. Montara incurred an 
additional US$11.6 million due to a once-in-every-three-
year subsea flowline inspection, a subsea control module 
(“SCM”) change-out on the Swift North well and higher fabric 
maintenance costs. Stag incurred an additional US$6.0 
million due to a once-in-every-five-years under-buoy hose 
replacement and also higher fabric maintenance costs;

l  Operating costs increased to US$61.6 million (2020: 

US$45.2 million), with the PenMal Assets contributing 
US$11.2 million, plus higher contractor charges at Stag and 
Montara from changing rosters in response to COVID-19 
restrictions;

l  Logistics costs increased to US$20.2 million (2020: US$18.9 
million), with the PenMal Assets contributing US$2.3 million;

l  Transportation costs of US$2.8 million in 2021 (2020: nil), 
reflecting the change in offtake arrangements at Stag 
following the cancellation of the Dampier Spirit FSO lease 
in September 2020. The revised offtake arrangements in 
Q4 2020 and through 2021 resulted in a change to the 
point of sale, with end buyers predominately located in 
Singapore and Malaysia, which resulted in the Group paying 
transportation expenses; and

l  A net inventory movement of US$12.5 million (2021: US$9.7 
million; 2020: credit of US$2.8 million), reflecting the year-
on-year differential of the Group’s crude inventories on 
hand and the change in net underlift/overlift position of 
the Group at year end due to production imbalances with 
the joint operating partner in the PenMal Assets. There 
were 274,103 bbls on hand at 2021 year end, compared 
to 601,999 bbls at 2020 year end, contributing to US$9.0 
million. Additionally, the Group has a net underlift of 88,398 
bbls from PenMal Assets at year end, compared to 135,115 
bbls on the acquisition date, contributing to US$3.5 million.

Unit operating costs per barrel of oil equivalent were US$26.22/
boe (2020: US$23.10/bbl), before workovers and movement 
in inventories, but including net lease payments and certain 
other adjustments (see non-IFRS measures below). Unit costs 
increased due to the lower production at Montara and higher 
operating costs including repairs & maintenance.

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hedge under IFRS 9 and realised gains were recognised as part of revenue. Losses realised from the 2021 swaps were recognised in other expenses, 
pursuant to the characterisation of the ad hoc 2021 six-month swap programme as derivative instruments measured at fair value through profit or 
loss. The 2021 programme covered a short time span (not exceeding a half yearly reporting period), whereas the capped swap programme crossed 
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Depletion, depreciation and amortisation 
(“DD&A”) 
DD&A charges were US$80.2 million in 2021, compared to 
US$84.6 million in 2020, reflecting lower production at Montara 
during the year, resulting in a decrease in depletion charges in 
Australia of US$9.0 million compared to 2020. The reduction 
was partly offset by depletion charges at the PenMal Assets of 
US$3.6 million since the date of acquisition of 1 August 2021. 

Depreciation of the Group’s right-of-use assets declined by 
US$5.0 million mostly due to the termination of the Dampier 
Spirit leased FSO at Stag in 2020. 

The depletion cost on a unit basis was US$13.67/boe in 2021 
(2020: US$16.24/bbl), predominately due to the inclusion of 
PenMal Assets which lowered the average DD&A unit charge. 
The combined depletion cost on a unit basis at both Stag 
and Montara remained largely comparable to 2020 (2021: 
US$16.16/bbl; 2020: US$16.24/bbl). The PenMal Assets, by 
comparison, recorded unit depletion charges of US$3.87/boe.

Staff Costs
Total staff costs were US$51.8 million in 2021, comprising 
US$26.8 million (2020: US$20.7 million) in relation to offshore 
employees, which are recorded under production costs, 
and US$25.1 million (2020: US$21.9 million) associated with 
administrative employees. The average number of employees 
employed by the Group during the year was 278 (2020: 210), 
reflecting the additional employees associated with the 
acquisition of the PenMal Assets.

Other expenses 
Other expenses decreased in 2021 to US$26.2 million 
(2020: US$26.9 million). The variance of US$0.7 million was 
predominately due to:

l  Reduction of non-recurring costs by US$9.2 million 

compared to 2020. In 2021, the Group incurred total non-
recurring costs of US$5.2 million, these included internal 
reorganisation costs of US$1.1 million, acquisition costs of 
US$0.8 million in relation to the PenMal Assets, and several 
other business development related expenses of US$3.3 
million. In comparison, the Group had a total of US$14.4 
million of one-off costs in 2020, including US$9.1 million 
associated with the litigation fees in respect of SC56 and 
the exit from the Block 05-1 PSC offshore Vietnam (see 
‘Other income’ section for the litigation income generated), 
Australian rig contract deferral costs of US$3.0 million, 
Australian exploration expense of US$1.0 million and 
several business development projects totalling US$1.3 
million, including the acquisition of the Lemang PSC;

l  Net foreign exchange loss of US$1.0 million (2020: US$2.6 

million);

l  A fair value loss on commodity swaps of US$4.6 million 

(2020: US$0.5 million) pursuant to the characterisation of 
the ad-hoc 2021 six-month swap programme as derivative 
instruments measured at fair value through the profit  
and loss; 

l  Written off of intangible exploration assets of US$5.3 million 

(2020: nil) following the termination of a contract with  
a third-party contractor; and

l  Higher provision made for slow-moving materials and 

spares on hand of US$2.6 million (2020: US$0.1 million), 
mainly associated with the Australian drilling components 
and facility spare parts. 

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Other income
Other income of US$7.7 million was generated during 
2021 compared to 2020 of US$26.4 million. The income is 
predominately the result of non-recurring transactions as 
detailed below:

l  During 2021, the Group incurred US$2.5 million of net 

foreign exchange gains (2020: US$0.1million) associated 
with the weakening of the Australian dollar;

l  Rebate income of US$4.5 million (2020: US$3.6 million) 

arising from the sublease of right-of-use assets under the 
Group’s helicopter lease contract;

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In comparison, during 2020, the Group generated US$11.1 
million of litigation income from Total regarding the carried 
exploration well at SC56 for US11.1 million and received 
a settlement sum of US$1.0 million from Inpex regarding 
the litigation resolution of Block 05-1 (see ‘Other expenses’ 
section for the litigation fees incurred); and 

l  Also, 2020 saw the reversal of provisions associated with 

the Dampier Spirit of US$6.4 million and a fair value gain on 
derivatives of US$3.8 million.

Impairment
In 2020, the Group recorded an impairment of US$50.5 million 
associated with the capitalised intangible exploration costs 
at SC56, as the costs were no longer deemed recoverable, 
following the decision to voluntarily relinquish the Group’s 
interest in the block. The impairment provision was formally 
written off during 2021 following the finalisation of the 
settlement for unfulfilled minimum work commitments under 
the PSC for US$1.5 million, payable to the Department of 
Energy in the Philippines. The penalty was offset against a prior 
provision of US$1.8 million resulting in a credit to other income 
of US$0.3 million.

Taxation 
The tax charge of US$14.8 million in 2021 (2020: US$2.9 million) 
is split between a current tax charge of US$7.3 million (2020: 
US$11.7 million) and a deferred tax charge of US$7.5 million 
(2020: credit US$8.7 million). The current tax charge includes 
US$9.5 million (2020: nil) of PITA tax incurred by the Malaysian 
operations, offset by an Australian PRRT refund of US$1.4 
million (2020: US$1.7 million paid) and corporate tax credit of 
US$0.8 million (2020: US$10.0 million expense).

Australian PRRT

Australian petroleum resource rent tax (“PRRT”) is a cash based 
tax charged at the rate of 40% and is deductible from income 
tax. The current tax credit of US$1.4 million is associated with 
Stag operations, due to the utilisation of PRRT carried forward 
losses during the year. Montara is not anticipated to incur PRRT 
expense in the future, as it has unutilised PRRT carried forward 
credits of US$3.4 billion (2020: US$3.3 billion). Based on 
management's latest forecasts, the augmentation on historical 
accumulated PRRT net losses will more than offset PRRT that 
would otherwise arise on future PRRT taxable profits.

Malaysian PITA 

Malaysian petroleum income tax (“PITA") is charged for each 
year of assessment derived from petroleum operations at the 
rate of 38%. The current tax charge represents the tax liability 
generated from the date of acquisition until the year end.

Deferred tax

The deferred tax movement during the year reflects timing differences for income tax, PITA and PRRT. The Group incurred a 
deferred tax charge of US$7.5 million in 2021, which consists of US$5.2 million for the recognition of net deferred tax liabilities  
on the Australian operations, US$3.4 million of deferred PRRT expense and US$1.1 million of deferred PITA credit. In 2020, the 
Group had a deferred tax credit of US$8.7 million, which consisted of US$4.0 million for the unwinding of deferred tax liabilities 
and US$4.7 million of deferred PRRT credit. The increase in deferred tax charge in 2021, compared to 2020, is explained by:

l  Additional deferred tax liabilities recognised at the Australian operations, predominately arising from the additional capital 
expenditure spent at Montara in 2021, which created temporary taxable timing differences arising from the difference 
between the accounting base and the tax base of oil and gas properties, due to the immediate deductibility of the cost 
associated with the H6 drilling programme. The Group further recognised deferred tax liabilities arising from the insurance 
claim receivable of US$10.3 million on the well control claim for the Skua 11 well workovers. The insurance claim will be taxable 
in future following cash receipt; 

l  Deferred PRRT expense of US$3.4 million in 2021, arising from the reduction of deferred tax assets associated with Stag PRRT, 

following the utilisation of unutilised PRRT losses carried forward from 2020; and

l  The Group incurred US$1.1 million of deferred PITA credit predominately arising from the recognition of deferred tax assets 
associated with the oil and gas properties based on the difference between the accounting depletion charge and the tax 
charge in 2021.

2021 Reconciliation of net cash

Cash and cash equivalents, 31 December 2020

Restricted cash, 31 December 2020

Total cash and cash equivalent, 31 December 2020

Revenue

Other operating income

Production costs

Staff costs

General and administrative expenses

Operating cash flows before movements in working capital

Movement in working capital

Net tax paid

Interest paid
Purchases of intangible exploration assets, oil and gas properties, and plant and equipment1
Net cash inflows from acquisition of PenMal Assets

Other investing activities

Financing activities

Total cash and cash equivalent, 31 December 2021

USD’000

USD’000

80,996

8,445

340,194 

6,030 

(206,523)

(24,117)

(18,962)

89,441

96,622

18,808

(11,834)

(1,505)

(55,920)

9,219

80

(27,046)

117,865

Net cash increased over the year due to the combination of higher realised prices and increased production due to the acquisition 
of the PenMal Assets, partially offset by the drilling of the H6 infill development well, spending on the Skua subsea workovers and 
non-routine repairs and maintenance. 

The Group has been debt free following the final repayment of its reserves based loan in March 2021.

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million), plus accrued capital expenditure of US$0.1 million (2020: US$6.1 million).

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Non-IFRS measures
The Group uses certain performance measures that are not specifically defined under IFRS, or other generally accepted accounting 
principles. These non-IFRS measures comprise operating cost per barrel of oil equivalent (opex/boe), adjusted EBITDAX, outstanding 
debt, and net cash.

The following notes describe why the Group has selected these non-IFRS measures.

Operating costs per barrel of oil equivalent (Opex/boe)
Opex/boe is a non-IFRS measure used to monitor the Group’s operating cost efficiency, as it measures operating costs to extract 
hydrocarbons from the Group’s producing reservoirs on a unit basis. 

Opex/boe is defined as total production costs excluding oil inventories movement and underlift/overlift, write down of inventories, 
workovers (to facilitate better comparability period to period) and non-recurring repair and maintenance. It includes lease 
payments related to operational activities, net of any income earned from right-of-use assets involved in production, foreign 
exchange gains arising from foreign exchange forwards in respect of local currency operating expenditure, and excludes 
transportation costs, PenMal Asset supplementary payments, DD&A and short-term COVID-19 subsidies. 

The adjusted production cost then divided by total produced barrels of oil equivalent for the prevailing period to determine the unit 
operating cost per barrel of oil equivalent.

USD’000 except where indicated

Production costs (reported)

Adjustments

Lease payments related to operating activity1

Underlift, overlift and crude inventories movement2

Workover costs3

Impact from FX derivatives apportioned to production costs4

Other income5

Non-recurring repair and maintenance6

Australian transportation costs

PenMal Assets supplementary payments7

Australian Government JobKeeper scheme

Adjusted production costs

Total production, (barrels of oil equivalent)

Operating costs per barrel of oil equivalent

2021

2020

206,523

105,338

10,619

(9,680)

(67,006)

-

(4,512)

(6,593)

(1,231)

(8,255)

196

120,061

4,578,962

26.22

17,548

2,806

(21,686)

(2,649)

(3,634)

(1,619)

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96,704

4,186,478

23.10

1   Lease payments related to operating activities are lease payments considered to be operating costs in nature, including leased helicopters for 

transporting offshore crews, and the Dampier Spirit FSO rental fees prior to its lease termination in September 2020. These lease payments are added 
back to reflect the true cost of production.

2   Underlift, overlift and crude inventories movement are added back to the calculation to match the full cost of production with the associated 

production volumes (i.e., numerator to match denominator).

3   Workover costs are excluded to enhance comparability. The frequency of workovers can vary significantly, across periods.

4   A portion of the net impact from foreign exchange hedging instruments was apportioned to production costs, based on the Group’s actual local 

currency expenditure during the hedging period.

5   Other income represents the rental income from a helicopter rental contract (a right-of-use asset) to a third party.

6   Non-recurring repair and maintenance costs in 2021 related to the Montara Swift North SCM change out and facility integrity baseline survey.  

The costs in 2020 related to costs associated with Cyclone Damien.

7   The supplementary payments are required under the terms of PSCs based on Jadestone’s entitlement to profit from oil and gas. The payments are 

made to PETRONAS.

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Adjusted EBITDAX
Adjusted EBITDAX is a non-IFRS measure which does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by IFRS. This non-IFRS measure  
is included because management uses the information to analyse cash generation and financial performance of the Group. 

Adjusted EBITDAX is defined as profit from continuing activities before income tax, finance costs, interest income, DD&A, other 
financial gains, non-recurring expenses and exploration assets write-offs. 

The calculation of adjusted EBITDAX is as follow:

USD’000

Revenue

Production cost

Staff cost

Impairment of assets

Other expenses

Other income, excluding interest income 

Other financial gains

Unadjusted EBITDAX

Non-recurring

Net loss/(gain) from oil price derivatives 

Impairment of assets

Non-recurring opex1

Intangible exploration assets written off

Net litigation income

Rig contract deferred costs

Net loss/(gain) on contingent considerations

Gain from termination of FSO lease

Others2

Adjusted EBITDAX

2021

340,194

(206,523)

(25,068)

-

(26,181)

7,602

266

90,290

4,633

-

53,096

5,260

-

-

438

-

4,231

67,658

157,948

2020

217,938

(105,338)

(21,903)

(50,455)

(26,918)

26,119

359

39,802

(30,889)

50,455

8,270

-

(3,005)

3,000

(359)

(6,429)

1,737

22,780

62,582

The Group EBITDAX reflects the strong cash operational performance of the assets with the creation of an additional US$158.0 
million generated during 2021 before investing activities and non-recurring operating costs.

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Includes one-off major maintenance/well intervention activities, in particular the workover campaigns at Montara Skua 10 & 11, Swift North SCM 
change out and facility integrity baseline survey in 2021. The 2020 one-off major maintenance/well intervention activities were comprised of Skua 10 
and H3 workover campaigns, and other non-recurring production expenditures such as the repair and maintenance costs associated with weather 
downtime in 2020. 

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Outstanding debt
Total borrowings, as recorded in the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position, represents the carrying amount of the 
Group’s interest bearing financial indebtedness, measured at amortised cost pursuant to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments.

Outstanding debt is a non-IFRS measure which does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by IFRS. Management uses this 
measure to manage the capital structure, and make adjustments to it, based on the funds available to the Group. Outstanding debt 
is defined as long and short-term interest bearing debt, with effective interest method financing costs added back (i.e., excluded), 
and excluding derivatives. 

As at 31 December 2021, the Group has no outstanding interest bearing financial indebtedness of any kind, following the final 
scheduled repayment of the RBL at the end of Q1 2021.

USD’000

Long-term borrowing

Short-term borrowing

Add back: effective interest method financing costs

Outstanding debt

2021

-

-

-

-

2020

-

7,296

1,021

7,386

Net cash
Net cash is a non-IFRS measure which does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by IFRS. Management uses this measure 
to analyse the financial strength of the Group. This measure is used to ensure capital is managed effectively in order to support 
ongoing operations, and to raise additional funds, if required.

USD’000

Outstanding debt

Cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash

Net cash

2021

-

117,865

- 

117,865

2020

(7,386)

81,996

7,445

82,055

Net cash is defined as the sum of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, less outstanding debt. Cash and cash equivalents 
in 2021 contain a restricted cash balance of US$0.4 million and US$0.5 million in relation to a deposit placed for bank guarantee 
with respect to the PenMal Assets and an Australian office building, respectively. In 2020, restricted cash included the RBL debt 
service reserve account balance of US$7.4 million but excluded US$1.0 million in respect of a cash collateralised bank guarantee 
with the Indonesian regulator with respect to a joint study agreement as the guarantee was removable and can then be used to 
fund the business. The Indonesian bank guarantee was released in Q3 2021 upon completion of the study.

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Corporate 
governance
report

78 - 79

Chair's corporate governance statement

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Principles of corporate governance

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Compliance statement to QCA Code principles

86 - 93

Directors’ report

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Audit Committee report

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Remuneration Committee report

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109 - 112 Health, Safety, Environment and Climate Committee report

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Chair's  
corporate 
governance 
statement 

A key component of my role is to oversee the development of the Group’s corporate 
governance model and ensure there is a clear focus on this important area of our 
business. It is my responsibility to work with my fellow Directors to ensure that the  
Group embraces good corporate governance and delivers the highest standards.

Jadestone is committed to upholding high standards of 
governance and responsible, social and ethical behaviour.

Jadestone has implemented a Code of Conduct Policy that 
applies to all employees and contractors and which provides 
a framework of principles for conducting business, dealing 
with other employees, clients and suppliers, and reflects the 
Group's commitment to a culture of honesty, integrity and 
accountability. Jadestone has a set of core values: Respect, 
Integrity, Safety, Results-Orientated, Sustainability and Passion. 
Each employee is expected to make a commitment to these 
values, and to contribute to protecting and enhancing the 
Group's reputation. Jadestone’s core values underpin the work 
the business does, and they form the foundation of its Code  
of Conduct. 

A copy of the Group's key governance documents, including  
the Articles of Association, the Code of Conduct and related 
policies, are available on Jadestone's website at  
www.jadestone-energy.com/sustainability-2020/key-policies/.

As part of its staged transition from North American to UK 
norms, polices and procedures, and in line with the AIM Rules, 
Jadestone adopted the Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate 
Governance Code 2018 (the "QCA Code") in 2020. Following 
the completion of the Group's internal reorganisation in 
April 2021, Jadestone Energy plc became the new ultimate 
holding company of the Group and as a UK company is fully in 
compliance with the QCA Code. The Board recognises the value 
and importance of high standards of corporate governance, 
and believes that the QCA Code provides an appropriate 
framework for a company of Jadestone's size and stage of 
development.

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In addition, Jadestone publishes on its website a Modern 
Slavery Statement pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern 
Slavery Act 2015, which sets out the steps that Jadestone has 
taken, and continues to take, to ensure no modern slavery or 
human trafficking occurs within its supply chains or business.
The report below provides a high-level overview of how the 
Group has applied the principles of the QCA Code throughout 
2021. I am pleased to report that the Board considers that the 
Group complies with the requirements of the QCA Code.

Jadestone’s corporate governance culture will continue to 
be regularly benchmarked against the QCA Code, with any 
developments and changes communicated to shareholders. 
As the Chair, I will work with the Directors to build upon 
the existing values in place and ensure that good corporate 
governance is applied throughout Jadestone’s business.  
As a result, Jadestone’s future growth will be built on strong 
foundations of respect and integrity, to the benefit of all our 
stakeholders. 

Dennis McShane 
Chair

The Group constantly seeks to improve its corporate 
governance practices to reflect the QCA Code, as illustrated 
in the Board’s continued focus during 2021 on a range of 
ESG issues. The Board of Directors Charter (the "Board 
Charter") was updated to specifically recognise the Board's 
responsibility over ESG related matters. The Board reorganised 
its committees, in order to ensure appropriate oversight of its 
ESG responsibilities. Effective 15 December 2021, the mandate 
of the Health, Safety and Environment (“HSE”) Committee was 
expanded to include climate-related and social responsibilities, 
the terms of reference amended and the committee’s name 
changed to the Health, Safety, Environment and Climate 
(“HSEC”) Committee. In addition, the Nomination Committee's 
mandate was expanded to include governance responsibilities, 
with the terms of reference being amended accordingly 
and the committee’s name changed to the Governance and 
Nomination Committee. 

The Board is responsible to Jadestone's shareholders for the 
leadership, control and management of the Group. The Board 
is responsible for the long-term success of the Group and for 
ensuring its appropriate management and operation in pursuit 
of its objectives. The Board is in constant communication 
and meets regularly. The Directors are all identified on pages 
91 to 93, together with a summary of their current and past 
experience and skills. Whilst there is a formal schedule of 
matters specifically reserved for consideration by the Board, 
as identified on page 85, the Executive Directors have the 
responsibility for specific functional aspects of the Group's 
affairs. The Board currently comprises eight Directors, of 
whom one is an executive and seven are non-executive. Daniel 
Young stepped down as a Director and CFO effective 29 April 
2022 and the Group expects to announce a new CFO in the 
near-term. The Board has established an Audit Committee, a 
HSEC Committee, a Governance and Nominations Committee, 
a Remuneration Committee and a Disclosure Committee as 
further described on page 85. Each committee's terms of 
reference can be found on Jadestone's website.

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Principles of  
corporate governance

The Board fully endorses the importance of good corporate governance and applies  
the corporate governance code in the form issued by the QCA in April 2018. The Board 
views the QCA Code as an appropriate, recognised governance code for a company  
of Jadestone’s size, structure and AIM listing.

The Board believes that the QCA Code provides the Group 
with the framework to add value to its business, enhances 
stakeholder confidence in Jadestone and sustains a strong level 
of governance. There are also instances where Jadestone's 
governance structures exceed levels set out in the QCA Code.

The QCA Code identifies ten principles of corporate governance 
for companies to apply and against which companies must 
publish certain specified disclosures. The Group has committed 
to apply these ten principles within its business. These 
principles are: 

1.  Establish a strategy and business model which promote 

long-term value for shareholders. 

2.  Seek to understand and meet shareholder needs and 

expectations. 

3.  Take into account wider stakeholder and social 

responsibilities and their implications for long term success. 

4.  Embed effective risk management, considering both 

opportunities and threats, throughout the organisation. 

5.  Maintain the Board as a well-functioning, balanced team led 

by the Chair. 

6.  Ensure that between them the Directors have the necessary 

up to date experience, skills and capabilities. 

7.  Evaluate Board performance based on clear and relevant 

objectives, seeking continuous improvement. 

8.  Promote a corporate culture that is based on ethical values 

and behaviours. 

9.  Maintain governance structures and processes that are 

fit for purpose and support good decision-making by the 
Board. 

10. Communicate how the company is governed and is 

performing by maintaining a dialogue with shareholders 
and other relevant stakeholders.

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PRINCIPLE ONE
Establish a strategy and business model which 
promote long-term value for shareholders 

Jadestone is a leading independent upstream oil and gas 
production and development company in the Asia-Pacific 
region. The Group aims to grow primarily through acquisitions 
and is focused on creating value through identifying, 
acquiring, developing and operating assets within select parts 
of the Asia-Pacific region. The Group aims to leverage the 
significant experience and track-record of its management 
team to maximise value from Jadestone’s existing asset base 
through production and cost optimisation, and on identifying 
acquisitions that offer significant value both at the time of 
purchase and through potential organic development and 
reinvestment. The Board’s objective is to create and maintain 
a leading independent Asia-Pacific focused upstream oil and 
gas company that generates significant shareholder returns 
primarily through capital growth. The Group's strategy and 
business model are further detailed in the Strategic Report  
on pages 22 to 23.

PRINCIPLE TWO
Seek to understand and meet shareholder needs 
and expectations 

Jadestone is committed to effective communication and 
constructive dialogue with its shareholders and the investment 
community at large. Jadestone actively strives to understand 
and meet shareholder needs and expectations. Jadestone 
works hard to ensure members of the Board and the executive 
team are highly accessible to shareholders. Jadestone offers 
direct lines of access to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and 
Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), as applicable, and members of 
the Board.

Further, Jadestone has dedicated spokespersons for investors, 
including an Investor Relations Manager and has two retained 
corporate brokers, with mandates that include coordinating 
corporate access for shareholders, and eliciting feedback from 
the investment community on corporate developments and 
news flow. 

In 2021, Jadestone webcast presentations to accompany 
financial results disclosures and the announcement of major 
acquisitions. As part of the webcast presentations, live question 
and answer sessions allowed participants to engage directly 
with the CEO and CFO. Furthermore, in late 2021, Jadestone’s 
Board engaged directly with several of the Company’s 
shareholders to understand how institutional investors were 
integrating ESG and sustainability factors into their investment 
decisions.

The contact details of Jadestone's Investor Relations Manager 
and public relations adviser can be found on the Group's 
website at the following link:  
https://www.jadestone-energy.com/contact/.

Shareholder feedback 

Jadestone regularly meets with shareholders and prospective 
investors through investor conferences and roadshows, as 
well as ad hoc individual meetings. Through these interactions, 
which take the form of both one-on-one and group meetings, 
the Board and executive team form and maintain relationships 
with investors and obtain feedback from shareholders on 
the Group's strategy, execution and performance. During 
2021, these interactions were primarily conducted via video 
conferencing due to pandemic-related travel restrictions. 

Information 

Jadestone provides regular updates to shareholders in the 
form of guidance announcements, operations updates, and 
the release of half-yearly and annual financial and operating 
results. These disclosures are designed to set expectations and 
to provide reviews of performance against those expectations. 
In accordance with its continuous disclosure obligations, 
Jadestone will provide updates when internal forecasts differ 
materially from publicly disclosed expectations, and announce 
price-sensitive business developments without delay.

Shareholder advisory bodies 

Jadestone maintains ongoing relationships with multiple 
shareholder advisory bodies, including during the off-season 
cycle in the second half of each calendar year, to enable 
feedback regarding proposals either put to, or to be put to, 
shareholders for voting at annual meetings. 

Annual general meeting 

The annual general meeting (“AGM”) is the main forum for 
dialogue between the Board and the Company’s shareholders, 
and all shareholders are encouraged to attend and participate. 

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PRINCIPLE THREE
Take into account wider stakeholder and social 
responsibilities and their implications for long-
term success 

The Board recognises that the long-term success of the Group 
is reliant upon the efforts of its employees, its shareholders, 
contractors, suppliers, regulators and other stakeholders. With 
an expanding operating footprint in the Asia-Pacific region, 
Jadestone recognises the importance of a comprehensive 
stakeholder management strategy to successfully and 
considerately operate in this diverse range of countries. 

In addition, the Group engages with its key stakeholders 
through various channels, dependent on the nature of 
the relationship, and values the feedback it receives from 
those stakeholders. The Group takes every opportunity to 
ensure that, where possible, the views of its stakeholders are 
considered and acted upon when these are believed likely 
to bring material benefit to the success and integrity of the 
Group's business activities. Jadestone has published on its 
website a Modern Slavery Statement pursuant to Section 54  
of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. This statement sets out the 
steps that Jadestone has taken, and is continuing to take, to 
ensure no modern slavery or human trafficking occurs within 
its supply chains or business. 

For the latest update on Jadestone’s key stakeholder 
consultation and engagement activities in 2021, please refer to 
the Stakeholder Management section in the 2021 Sustainability 
Report. The Section 172 statement contained within the 
Strategic Report sets out how Jadestone’s Directors have taken 
into account the interests of stakeholders when performing 
their statutory duty to promote the success of the Group 
during 2021, while the Sustainability Review within the Strategic 
Report sets out the Group's governance approach to climate 
risks and opportunities.

PRINCIPLE FOUR
Embed effective risk management, considering 
both opportunities and threats, throughout the 
organisation 

The Board is ultimately responsible for managing Jadestone’s 
risk appetite and exposure, and delegates to management the 
task of identifying, managing and monitoring the risks faced 
by the business. Jadestone has in place a risk management 
framework which assists the Board in identifying, assessing, 
and mitigating the risks faced by the Group to an acceptable 
level. This is reviewed on an ongoing basis and actions are 
taken as needed to reduce the risks to an acceptable level, as 
required. The Board undertakes a bi-annual assessment of the 
risks and their potential impact on the current business plan 
and longer-term operational strategy. 

Jadestone's risk management process is aligned with the 
requirements of ISO 31000 and addresses risk management 
at three levels: business, facility and task. The Group's risk 
management framework is also discussed in the Audit 
Committee report and the Principal Risks and Uncertainties 
section of the Strategic Report on pages 57 to 63.

The Board holds at least one formal strategy review annually. 
In addition, the Board regularly identifies opportunities for 
growth, both organic and inorganic, in the form of possible 
acquisitions.

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PRINCIPLE FIVE
Maintain the Board as a well-functioning, 
balanced team led by the Chair 

Board composition and independence

During calendar year 2021, the Board was comprised of eight 
Directors. These included the Non-Executive Chair, the Group’s 
President and CEO, the Group’s CFO and five Non-Executive 
Directors. More than half of the Board is independent when 
accounting for the independent Non-Executive Chair and four 
independent Non-Executive Directors. During 2021, both A. 
Paul Blakeley and Daniel Young were Executive Directors and 
considered to be full time employees. A. Paul Blakeley was not 
considered to be independent due to his role as President and 
CEO, and Daniel Young was not considered to be independent 
due to his role as CFO. 

On 7 April 2022, Jenifer Thien was appointed as an independent 
Non-Executive Director of the Company. A summary of Jenifer 
Thien's experience and skills can be found on page 93. On  
29 April 2022, Daniel Young stepped down from the Board as  
a result of his resignation as CFO, as originally announced on 
23 December 2021.

In the Board’s judgement, six of the seven Non-Executive 
Directors, namely Dennis McShane (Chair), Robert Lambert, 
Jenifer Thien, Iain McLaren, Cedric Fontenit and Lisa Stewart are 
considered independent. David Neuhauser, a Non-Executive 
Director, is not considered to be independent as a result of his 
managerial responsibilities with a material shareholder of the 
Company, Livermore Partners LLC.

The skills and experience of the Non-Executive Directors vary 
across disciplines, each enhancing the Board’s independent 
oversight of the Group’s business. The Directors biographies on 
pages 91 to 93 speak to their relevant skills and experience. 

The Group has effective procedures in place to monitor and 
deal with conflicts of interest. The Board is aware of the 
external commitments and interests of its Directors, and 
changes to those commitments and interests are reported 
to and, where appropriate, agreed with the rest of the Board. 
All the Directors have access to independent legal advice in 
addition to the Company’s secretary (“Company Secretary”). 
Any Director may take independent professional advice at the 
Group’s expense in the furtherance of their duties.

The Board is supported by its committees being the Audit, the 
Governance and Nomination, the Remuneration, the HSEC 
and the Disclosure Committees. The composition of each of 
the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee is fully 
independent. Directors are all individuals of high calibre and 
most have many years’ experiences in the oil and gas industry. 
The details of Board and committee meetings during 2021, as 
well as director attendance, is disclosed in the Directors' Report 
and the committee reports later in this section.

The Group, when considering the recruitment of a new CFO 
and Executive Director, is of the view that the current Board 
is appropriately resourced to meet its statutory duties and 
comply with the QCA Code. The composition of the Board is 
reviewed regularly to ensure it has the appropriate level of 
skills and experience as the Group continues to grow. 

Non-Executive Directors are advised on appointment that they 
are expected to devote such time, individual circumstances 
permitting, as is necessary for the proper performance of their 
duties, which is expected to be not less than three days per 
month, based on preparation for and attendance at:

l  Scheduled Board meetings;

l  The Annual General Meeting;

l  Site visits;

l  Meetings of Non-Executive Directors;

l  Meetings with shareholders;

l  Director education/training; and

l  Meetings as part of the Board evaluation process.

Non-Executive Directors are also advised that this time 
commitment may increase if they become a committee 
member or chair, or if they are given additional responsibilities.

PRINCIPLE SIX
Ensure that between them the directors have 
the necessary up-to-date experience, skills and 
capabilities 

The Board covers a wide range of experience and skills. To 
meet the requirements of an independent upstream oil and 
gas production and development company, these experiences 
and skills must cover knowledge of financial, legal, operational, 
technical and sustainability matters, plus experience of risk 
management and growth in both the independent E&P sector 
and public capital markets. In particular, in April 2022, the 
Board strengthened its skills, capability and knowledge in the 
area of ESG and sustainability through the appointment of 
Jenifer Thien as Non-Executive Director. 

The Board believes that the current balance of skills across 
the Board reflects a very broad range of commercial and 
professional skills across geographies and industries and each 
of the Directors has experience in public markets. Details of the 
Directors’ experience and areas of expertise are outlined on 
pages 91 to 93. 

The Board considers and reviews the requirement for 
continued professional development. The Board undertakes 
to ensure that their awareness of developments in corporate 
governance and the regulatory framework is current, as well 
as remaining knowledgeable of any industry-specific updates. 
The Company’s Nominated Adviser and other external advisers, 
including legal advisers, also support this development by 
providing guidance and updates as required.

Each of the Directors, both executive and non-executive, has 
considerable experience and all have demonstrated skills which 
are complementary, independent and sufficient to cover all of 
the requirements of the Board. As the Group continues to grow 
its asset base, the Governance and Nomination Committee will 
continue to monitor Board composition to ensure that it has 
the appropriate mix of experience, skills, personal qualities 
and capabilities. This includes a commitment to diversity 
where possible. With Lisa Stewart’s appointment as a Director 
at the end of 2019, female representation on the Board 
improved from 0 to 13%, with this ratio increasing further 
to 22% following the appointment of Jenifer Thien in April 
2022. The Governance and Nomination Committee is charged 
with increasing diversity at the Board level and within senior 
management. 

The Company Secretary is responsible for ensuring that Board 
procedures are complied with and that governance matters 
are addressed by the Group. All Directors have direct access 
to the Company Secretary and are able to take independent 
legal advice. The Board has considered the guidelines under 
the QCA Code with regard to the key responsibilities of a 
Senior Independent Director (“SID”), taking into account 
additional facts, including the role of the Board Chair, the size 
of the Board, the existence of a Deputy Chair of the Board, 
the number of independent Non-Executive Directors, and the 
channels of communication amongst the Company's Executive, 
Non-Executive Directors and shareholders. In light of the 
foregoing, the Board has determined that the appointment  
of a SID is not required, though the matter will be considered  
at regularly and as circumstances change.

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PRINCIPLE SEVEN
Evaluate Board performance based on clear 
and relevant objectives, seeking continuous 
improvement 

A Board matrix helps guide the assessment of the skills and 
diversity of the Directors and highlights any potential skill gaps 
to address. The Board considers that its effectiveness and  
the individual performance of Directors is vital to the success 
of the Company. The Company currently conducts an internal 
process which involves each Board member completing a self-
assessment and delivering it to the Chair who is also the Chair 
of the Governance and Nomination Committee. However, in 
parallel with the expansion of the Company's activities, and 
the need to meet the requirements of the QCA Code, a formal 
evaluation process was adopted during the course of 2021. 
Further details on the Board and Committee performance 
evaluation are outlined in the Governance and Nomination 
Committee Report on pages 106 to 108.

Directors are re-appointed by shareholders pursuant 
to Jadestone's Articles of Association, while taking into 
consideration the provisions of the QCA Code, having due 
regard to their performance and ability to continue to 
contribute to the Board in the light of the knowledge, skills and 
experience required and the need for progressive refreshing 
of the Board (particularly in relation to Directors serving for a 
term beyond nine years).

PRINCIPLE EIGHT
Promote a corporate culture that is based on 
ethical values and behaviours 

The Board is responsible for the management, or for 
supervising the management, of the Group's business and 
affairs. In supervising the conduct of the business, the Board 
through the CEO sets the standards of conduct for the Group. 
The application of details of the Group's corporate governance, 
including business ethics and integrity, are set out on pages  
48 to 49. 

The Group’s values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, Results-
oriented, Sustainability and Passion foster a culture of 
accountability, efficiency and innovation which support the 
Group’s mission and promote a corporate culture based on 
ethical behaviours and conduct. These values are enshrined  
in written policies and working practices, including the Code  
of Conduct, adopted by all Group employees. An open culture 
is encouraged across the Group, with regular communications 
to staff regarding progress. The senior management team 
regularly monitors the Group’s cultural environment and seeks 
to address any concerns that may arise, escalating these to 
Board level as necessary.

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PRINCIPLE NINE
Maintain governance structures and processes 
that are fit for purpose and support good decision 
making by the Board 

PRINCIPLE TEN
Communicate how the company is governed and 
is performing by maintaining a dialogue with 
shareholders and other relevant stakeholders 

The Board has a primary responsibility to foster the short 
and long-term success of the Group and is accountable to the 
shareholders. 

Reserved matters for the Board 

The Board is responsible for the direction and overall 
performance of the Group with an emphasis on strategy, policy, 
financial results, compliance matters and good governance. 
The matters reserved for the Board include, amongst others: 

l  setting the Group’s purpose, values and standards; 

l 

reviewing and approving the Group’s strategy and annual 
plans for achievement; 

l  monitoring corporate governance compliance with 

significant policies and procedures, including health and 
safety; 

l  oversight of communications and timely disclosure; 

l  ensuring the integrity of internal controls and management 

of risks, including regular risk reviews; 

l  approving the Group’s annual and interim reports and 

accounts; and

l  overseeing control and accountability systems designed 
to ensure appropriate standards are met in relation to 
health, safety, environmental (including climate), social 
responsibility and governance of the Group.

In addition to the above, the Board has approved a set of 
financial delegations of authority to ensure clarity throughout 
the business concerning the distinction between financial 
matters which require Board approval and those that can be 
delegated to senior management.

Board committees 

The Board delegates specific responsibilities to the Board 
committees. Each committee has Board approved terms of 
reference which describe the committee’s responsibilities and 
the framework by which those responsibilities are fulfilled. 
The terms of reference for each committee were last reviewed 
and updated in 2021 to align with the QCA Code. During the 
calendar year 2021, the Board operated five committees: an 
Audit Committee, a Nomination Committee, a Remuneration 
Committee, an HSE Committee and a Disclosure Committee.  
A summary of the roles, responsibilities, composition and  
2021 activities of each of these committees can be found at 
pages 94 to 113. 

Effective 15 December 2021, the HSE Committee's mandate 
was expanded to include climate-related and social 
responsibilities, and therefore the terms of reference were 
amended and the committee’s name changed to the HSEC 
Committee. Also, the mandate of the Nomination Committee 
was expanded to include the responsibilities related to 
governance, the terms of reference were amended accordingly 
and the committee’s name changed to the Governance and 
Nomination Committee.

The Board is committed to ensuring that it communicates with 
shareholders and other stakeholders in a transparent and 
timely manner, and believes that by doing so it demonstrates 
the importance it places upon the views of all stakeholders. 
The Company’s methods for maintaining a dialogue with 
shareholders and other relevant stakeholders is set out in 
Principles Two and Three above. The Group's financial and 
operational performance, in addition to reports from each of 
the Board committees, is summarised in this Annual Report.

Shareholders are encouraged to attend the AGM and to 
ask questions. Outcomes of votes cast by shareholders will 
be disclosed in a clear, transparent and timely manner. 
Shareholders vote to fix the number of directors and elect 
the directors to hold office until the next AGM or until their 
successors are elected or appointed. In addition, shareholders 
vote to appoint the Company’s auditor, and to authorise the 
Board to determine the auditor’s remuneration. The Company 
receives reports from shareholder advisory bodies, reviews 
their findings and meets with them to discuss shareholder 
matters. The Board takes the view that, if there is a resolution 
passed at a general meeting of shareholders with 20% votes 
against, the Company will seek to understand the reason for 
the result and, where appropriate, take suitable action.

In addition, the Company has set out its Section 172 disclosures 
in the Strategic Report on pages 53 to 55. The Section 172 
statement describes how the directors have considered the 
interests and likely consequences of any decisions on the 
Group's employees, suppliers, customers, community  
and the environment, in accordance with the Directors’ 
statutory duties.

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Directors’ report

The Directors present their Annual Report on the affairs of the Group and the audited 
Group and consolidated financial statements of Jadestone Energy plc for the year ended 
31 December 2021.

Internal reorganisation
During calendar year 2021, Jadestone Energy Inc. (“JEI”) was the 
parent company of the Group for the period from 1 January 
to 23 April. In March 2021, the Group commenced an internal 
corporate reorganisation by way of a plan of arrangement 
under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the 
“Reorganisation”). Under the Reorganisation, Jadestone Energy 
plc, a newly incorporated UK public limited company, became 
the ultimate parent company of the Group, including all 
subsidiaries. The Reorganisation did not result in a change in 
control in the ultimate holding company of the Group, or in 
a change of ultimate shareholding in any of the assets of the 
Group, or in a change in the management of any the Group’s 
assets. Following completion of the Reorganisation on 23 April 
2021, JEI’s shares were delisted from trading on AIM. On 26 
April 2021, the shares of Jadestone Energy plc were admitted to 
trading on AIM.

The Directors of JEI as at 26 April 2021 were appointed as 
Directors of Jadestone Energy plc effective from admission to 
AIM. This Annual Report, including the Financial Statements, 
are prepared and presented with Jadestone Energy plc as the 
parent company of the Group from 26 April 2021. For example, 
reference to the Board means (i) the Board of JEI up to 26 April 
2021, and (ii) the Board of Jadestone Energy plc on and from  
26 April 2021.

Incorporation and listing
Jadestone Energy plc was incorporated on 22 January 2021  
under the Companies Act 2006, with its head office located in 
Singapore. As part of the Reorganisation, the Company’s shares 
were admitted to trading on AIM on 26 April 2021.

Adoption of QCA code
JEI adopted the QCA Code effective 31 December 2020. At 
the time of the Reorganisation, Jadestone Energy plc adopted 
and currently applies corporate governance practices to 
reflect the QCA Code and which are similar to the practices 
adopted by the Group. There are also instances where the 
Group's governance structures exceed the levels set out in the 
QCA Code. The Group will prepare a corporate governance 
statement at least annually to explain the way in which it has 
applied the QCA Code and to identify any areas in which the 
Group's governance structures and practices differ from the 
expectations set by the QCA Code.

BCSC order
Over the last several years, the Company had experienced  
a significant shift away from Canada in both the composition 
of its share register and the trading volume of its shares. 
Approximately 97% of the Company’s shares were held by non-
Canadian residents as at 31 December 2019, while more than 
98% of all Jadestone shares that traded in 2019, were traded 
on AIM. Effective at the close of business on 24 March 2020, 
the Company’s shares were delisted from the TSX Venture 
Exchange. The Company’s shares continued to trade on AIM.

Following the TSX Venture Exchange de-listing, in June 2020 
the Company’s principal regulator in Canada, the British 
Columbia Securities Commission (“BCSC”) issued an order (the 
“Order”), granting the Company relief from certain Canadian 
disclosure requirements, generally consistent with the relief 
granted to a designated foreign issuer (“DFI”), as defined in 
National Instrument 71-102 Continuous Disclosure and Other 
Exemptions Relating to Foreign Issuers. 

While the Company remained as a British Columbia 
incorporated company, and it continued as a reporting issuer 
in the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, following 
issuance of the Order, the Company provided disclosure in 
Canada generally consistent with the disclosures required 
of a DFI. In the Company’s case, satisfaction of its disclosure 
obligations under the AIM Rules and applicable UK legislation, 
resulted in satisfaction of the requirements under the Order.

In March 2022, the Company applied to the BCSC, as its 
principal regulator in Canada, to cease to be a reporting issuer 
in British Columbia and Alberta, the Company’s two Canadian 
reporting jurisdictions. The BCSC, by way of an Order, granted 
the relief which was then disclosed by the Company on 6 April 
2022. As a result, the Company is no longer classified as a 
designated foreign issuer under Canadian securities regulations 
and is no longer required to file financial statements and other 
continuous disclosure documents with the Canadian securities 
regulatory authorities. The application was justified by the very 
low and decreasing level of Canadian based shareholding in the 
Company (estimated at 0.09% at the time of the application), 
and is expected to result in efficiency improvements and cost 
reductions. 

Jadestone will continue to comply with all UK regulatory and 
disclosure requirements.

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Principal activities
Jadestone is an independent oil and gas production and 
development company focused on the Asia-Pacific region.  
The Group has an acquisitive strategy and is focused on growth 
and creating value through identifying, acquiring, developing 
and operating assets throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Jadestone currently has a portfolio of oil and gas production, 
development and exploration assets in Australia, Malaysia, 
Indonesia and Vietnam and has signed a sales and purchase 
agreement to acquire assets in New Zealand. The Group is 
focused on creating value through leveraging the significant 
experience and track-record of its management team 
to maximise value from Jadestone’s existing asset base 
through production and cost optimisation, and on identifying 
acquisitions that offer significant value both at the time of 
purchase and through potential organic development and/
or reinvestment. The Directors’ objective is to create a leading 
independent Asia-Pacific-focused upstream oil and gas 
company that generates significant value through share price 
appreciation and returns to shareholders.

Business review and future developments 
A review of the business and the future developments of 
the Group is included in the Strategic Report (including the 
Chief Executive Officer’s Statement, Business Model and 
Strategy, Financial Review and Operational Review) and 
Chair’s Statement (all of which, together with the Corporate 
Governance Statement, are incorporated by reference into this 
Directors’ Report).

Dividend 
The Board’s primary method of providing direct returns  
to shareholders is by way of a dividend, on a biannual basis. 
The Board intends to maintain and grow the dividend over 
time, in line with underlying cash flow generation.

In light of the Group’s strong financial position at the mid-
point of 2021, the Company paid out an interim dividend on 
1 October 2021 of US$2.75 million (0.59 US cents/share), an 
increase of 10% over the Group’s maiden interim dividend of 
October 2020.

As a result of a further strengthening of the Group's cash 
position over the second half of 2021, resulting in a record  
high net cash position at the end of the year, the Board intends 
to recommend a final 2021 dividend of US$6.25 million, or  
1.34 US cents per share, representing a 25% increase over  
the second 2020 dividend.

The dividend policy reflects the Group's current and expected 
future cash flow generation potential. The Board may further 
revise the Group’s dividend policy from time to time in line  
with the actual results and financial position of the Group.  
The Board has considered, and will continue to consider,  
share buybacks and tender offers as a way of enhancing 
shareholder returns. 

Share capital
Details of shares issued by the Company during the period are 
set out in note 30 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Directors continue to review and evaluate strategic 
acquisition opportunities recommended by senior 
management, which align with the strategy and requirements 
of the Group.

Financial instruments 
The Group's financial risk management objectives and 
policies are discussed in note 41 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements.

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting
Legislation introduced in 2018 requires UK companies to 
report on GHG emissions and energy use from 2019 onwards 
(Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting, or “SECR”).  
As Jadestone is listed on the AIM, the Group is only required to 
disclose its GHG emissions and energy use within the UK and 
its offshore areas. The Group has no operations within the UK 
or its offshore areas, and has only one employee located within 
the UK, hence its emissions and energy footprint within the 
country are immaterial. 

However, given the strategic importance of the Group's GHG 
emissions and energy use to its stakeholders, Jadestone has 
elected to report in line with the SECR requirements for main 
market UK listed companies, which covers, inter alia, annual 
global GHG emissions and underlying global energy use. These 
SECR disclosures for 2021 have been included within the 
Sustainability Review of the Strategic Report, which provides 
greater detail and context around the Group's GHG emissions 
in 2021.

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2021 Board and committee attendance
The table below shows a summary of Directors’ attendance at Board and committee meetings for the period from 1 January 2021  
to 31 December 2021.

Audit Committee

Remuneration
Committee

Board of Directors

q

Governance and 
Nomination 
Committee 

Health, Safety, 
Environment and 
Climate (“HSEC”) 
Committee

Disclosure  
Committee

CHAIR

CHAIR

CHAIR

CHAIR

CHAIR

Iain McLaren

Cedric Fontenit

Dennis McShane

Robert Lambert

Dan Young

MEMBERS

MEMBERS

MEMBERS

MEMBERS

MEMBERS

Robert Lambert
Lisa Stewart

Dennis McShane
Iain McLaren

Cedric Fontenit
Iain McLaren
A. Paul Blakeley

A. Paul Blakeley
Lisa Stewart

A. Paul Blakeley
Neil Prendergast

3 MEETINGS IN 2021

2 MEETINGS IN 2021

2 MEETINGS IN 2021

3 MEETINGS IN 2021

1 MEETINGS IN 2021

Name and positions  
held in the Company

Board

Audit 
Committee

Governance  
& Nomination 
Committee

Remuneration 
Committee

HSEC 
Committee

Disclosure 
Committee

5 of 5

N/A

2 of 2

N/A

3 of 3

1 of 1

5 of 5

5 of 5

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2 of 2

2 of 2

N/A

N/A

5 of 5

3 of 3

N/A

N/A

3 of 3

5 of 5

3 of 3

2 of 2

2 of 2

5 of 5

5 of 5

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2 of 2

2 of 2

N/A

N/A

N/A

5 of 5

3 of 3

N/A

N/A

3 of 3

1 of 1

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

A. Paul Blakeley 
Director, President  
and CEO

Daniel Young 
Director and CFO

Dennis McShane
Director and Chair

Robert Lambert 
Director and Deputy 
Chair

Iain McLaren 
Director

David Neuhauser 
Director

Cedric Fontenit 
Director

Lisa A. Stewart 
Director

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Directors and their interests 
The Directors, who served throughout the year and up to the 
date of this report, except as noted, were as follows:

l  Dennis McShane (Independent Non-Executive Chair)

l  A. Paul Blakeley (Executive Director, President and CEO)

l  Daniel Young (Executive Director and CFO)1

l  Robert Lambert (Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chair)

Directors’ indemnities
As permitted by the Articles of Association, the Directors 
have the benefit of an indemnity, which is a qualifying third-
party indemnity provision as defined by Section 234 of the 
Companies Act 2006. The indemnity is currently in force.  
The Group also purchased and maintained throughout the 
financial period directors’ and officers’ liability insurance in 
respect of itself and its Directors.

l  Cedric Fontenit (Independent Non-Executive Director)

l 

Iain McLaren (Independent Non-Executive Director)

l  David Neuhauser (Non-Executive Director)

l  Lisa A. Stewart (Independent Non-Executive Director)

l 

Jenifer Thien (Independent Non-Executive Director)2

1   Stepped down as CFO and Executive Director on 29 April 2022.

2   Appointed 7 April 2022.

The Directors who held office at the end of the financial year 
had the following interests in the ordinary shares of the 
Company:

Director

A. Paul Blakeley

Daniel Young

Dennis McShane

Robert Lambert

Iain McLaren

David Neuhauser

Cedric Fontenit

Lisa A. Stewart

Interest as at  
1 January 2021

Interest as at  
31 December 2021

2,732,798

217,919

453,651

553,919

163,778

32,319,1671

200,0002

Nil

4,232,798

1,179,579

453,651

153,919

166,208

32,319,1671

200,0002

Nil

1  Mr. Neuhauser does not own any ordinary shares of the Company 

directly but, as managing director of Livermore Partners LLC, exercises 
control or direction over the ordinary shares beneficially owned by 
Livermore Partners LLC.

2  Mr. Fontenit owns 200,000 ordinary shares of the Company directly. 
He also holds indirect beneficial interest in the Company through 
443.5565 units of a fund managed by Tyrus Capital S.A.M. (the “Fund”) 
holding an interest in the ordinary shares of the Company. However, 
Mr. Fontenit does not exercise control or direction over the Fund’s 
holding in the Company.

No rights to subscribe for shares in or debentures of Group 
companies were granted to any of the Non-Executive Directors 
or their immediate families, or exercised by them, during the 
financial year.

On 17 December 2021, Daniel Young, Executive Director, 
exercised options over a total of 1,700,000 shares. The option 
exercise was net settled, resulting in the issue of 961,660 
ordinary shares. 

Details of share awards that have been granted to the 
Executive Directors in calendar year 2021 under the Company’s 
Stock Option Plan in addition to details of awards to Executive 
Directors in calendar year 2021 under the Performance 
Share Plan and the Restricted Share Plan are included in the 
Remuneration Committee report on pages 100 to 105. During 
calendar year 2021, no Non-Executive Directors received any 
awards under the Company’s long-term incentive plans.

Political donations
The Group did not make any political donations nor incur any 
political expenditures to candidates or political campaigns 
during the period.

Conflicts of interest
There are no potential conflicts of interest between any duties 
owed by the Directors to the Company and their private 
interests and/or other duties, nor any arrangements or 
understandings with any of the shareholders of the Company, 
customers, suppliers or others pursuant to which any Director 
was selected to be a Director. The Company tests regularly to 
ensure awareness of any future potential conflicts of interest 
and related party transactions. Directors are required to 
declare any additional or changed interests as they arise.  
In the event a conflict should arise, the pertinent Director  
does not take part in decision making related to the conflict.  
In December 2021, Daniel Young recused himself when 
the Board considered and decided on the stock option net 
settlement agreement related to Daniel Young’s options.  
In March 2022, A. Paul Blakeley recused himself when the 
Board approved the LTIP grants of which he was a recipient.

Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions to which the 
Company was a party during the period, save as disclosed in 
note 46 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Substantial shareholders
The following table sets out, to the best of the Company’s 
knowledge, its significant shareholders as at 30 April 2022.

Shareholder

Tyrus Capital

Baillie Gifford

Livermore Partners

Number of 
ordinary 
shares as at  
30 April 2022

118,205,247

39,195,875

32,319,167

Odey Asset Management

31,237,627

Fidelity

Polar Capital

Premier Miton Investors

Invesco

Blackrock

25,645,912

22,440,273

18,702,808

15,854,697

14,192,500

% Interest  
as at  
30 April 2022

25.39

8.42

6.94

6.71

5.51

4.82

4.02

3.41

3.05

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Going concern
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared 
under the going concern assumption, which presumes the 
Group and the Company will be able to meet their obligations 
as they fall due for the foreseeable future.

Director confirmations
Each of the Directors, whose name and functions are listed 
in the Directors’ Report, confirms that, to the best of their 
knowledge:

l  The financial statements have been prepared in accordance 
with UK-adopted International Accounting Standards and 
International Financial Reporting Standards as issued 
by the International Accounting Standards Board and in 
conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 
2006; and

l  The Strategic Report includes a fair review of the 

development and performance of the business and the 
position of the Group and the Company, together with  
a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that  
it faces.

Corporate governance statement
The Group currently complies with the QCA Code and a more 
detailed compliance statement is provided at pages 81 to 85.

Disclosure of information to auditors 
Each of the persons who is a Director at the date of approval  
of this annual report confirms that:

l   so far as the Director is aware, there is no relevant audit 

information of which the Company's auditors are unaware; 
and

l   the Director has taken all the steps that he/she ought to 
have taken as a director in order to make himself/herself 
aware of any relevant audit information and to establish 
that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in 
accordance with the provisions of s418 of the Companies  
Act 2006.

This Annual Report was approved by the Board of Directors 
and authorised for issue on 3 June 2022.

On behalf of the Board 

A. Paul Blakeley

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Share dealing code
The Company adopted a code for share dealings (the "Dealing 
Code") appropriate for an AIM company, in compliance with 
Rule 21 of the AIM Rules and with the Market Abuse Regulation. 
The Dealing Code applies to the Directors, members of the 
senior management team and other relevant employees of the 
Group.

Corporate governance policies
The Board reviewed and reaffirmed several key governance 
policies in 2021, including the Code of Conduct, the Anti-
Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, the Whistleblower Policy, 
the Diversity Policy, the Environmental, Social and Governance 
Policy and the Risk Management Policy. The Group's key 
governance policies are available on the Group's website.  
The Board, assisted by senior management, reviews and 
refines Group policies on a regular schedule.

Risk management
Risk management is integral to all of the Group’s activities. Each 
member of senior management is responsible for continuously 
monitoring and managing risk within the relevant business 
areas. Every material decision is preceded by an evaluation of 
applicable business risks. Reports on the Group’s risk exposure 
and reviews of its risk management are regularly undertaken 
and presented to the Board. The Directors conduct a review 
of the Group’s risk register bi-annually. Additional details 
regarding the Group’s risk management can be found on  
pages 57 to 63.

Annual general meeting
The Company's AGM will be held in London, England on 30 
June 2022. Full details of the proposals to be addressed at the 
AGM are set out in a separate Notice of the AGM. Shareholders 
are invited to complete the proxy form received either by post 
or vote electronically in accordance with the notes contained 
within the Notice of the AGM. The Notice of the AGM and  
the Proxy Form are available on the Group’s website at  
https://www.jadestone-energy.com/aim/notices/.

Registrar
Jadestone Energy plc’s share registrar in respect of its ordinary 
shares traded on AIM is Computershare Investor Services plc. 
Contact details can be found on the Group's website.

Independent auditor 
Having reviewed the independence and effectiveness of  
the auditor, the Audit Committee has recommended to the  
Board that Deloitte Ireland LLP (“Deloitte”) be appointed. 
Deloitte has expressed its willingness to be appointed  
as auditor. A resolution to appoint Deloitte, as auditor  
of Jadestone Energy plc, will be put to the shareholders  
at the AGM.

Additional disclosures
Supporting information that is relevant to the Directors’ 
Report, which is incorporated by reference into this Directors’ 
Report, can be found throughout this Annual Report. For 
considerations of post balance sheet events, please refer to 
note 45 in the Consolidated Financial Statements within this 
Annual Report.

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Board of Directors

A. Paul Blakeley OBE
Executive Director, President  
and Chief Executive Officer

Appointed: 
Executive Chairman June 7, 2016 /  
President and CEO June 15, 2017 

Committee Memberships: 
HSEC Committee; Disclosure Committee; and 
Governance & Nomination Committee 

Paul commenced at Jadestone in June 
2016. Paul holds a BSc. from Bedford 
College, University of London. Paul 
has over 40 years’ energy experience, 
including over 20 years at Talisman 
Energy Inc (‘Talisman’). As Executive 
Vice President Asia Pacific & Middle 
East at Talisman, Paul led the building 
of Talisman’s portfolio in Asia Pacific 
to become the largest upstream 
independent in the region. 

Paul has a long track record of acquiring 
production and managing commercial 
and operational risks, while overseeing 
investment to further enhancing value 
through follow-on development activity.

Dennis McShane
Independent Non-Executive Director, 
Chair

Robert Lambert 
Independent Non-Executive Director, 
Deputy Chair

Appointed: 
December 10, 2017 

Appointed: 
May 5, 2011

Committee Memberships: 
Governance & Nomination Committee (Chair); 
and Remuneration Committee 

Committee Memberships: 
HSEC Committee (Chair); and Audit 
Committee 

Dennis has over 40 years’ experience in 
finance, oil and gas, and mining sectors 
in the US, Europe, Africa, and Australia. 
Dennis has been involved in numerous 
transformational corporate transactions 
both as director and advisor. 

He currently serves as an Executive 
Director of The Advertising Checking 
Bureau, Inc., and previously he was the 
Executive Director of Strategy for Ophir 
Energy plc having previously served as a 
Senior Independent Director during its 
Initial Public Offering (IPO), and Director 
of Finance and Strategy leading the 
IPO of Ferrexpo plc. Dennis was also 
previously a Managing Director with  
JP Morgan Chase and Co. 

Robert has over 50 years’ experience  
in the international petroleum 
exploration and production business. 
Robert is MBA-qualified and previously 
held numerous operational and 
management positions during his 
career with Conoco Inc. from 1978 
to 2004. Robert contributes his 
extensive experience in commercial 
and operational risk management 
in upstream oil & gas to Jadestone's 
Board. Robert is currently also a Director 
of Vancouver-based Hillcrest Energy 
Technologies Ltd. 

Directorships of Other Reporting Issuers: 
Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd.

Directorships of Other Reporting Issuers: 
None

Directorships of Other Reporting Issuers: 
None

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Cedric Fontenit 
Independent Non-Executive Director

Iain McLaren 
Independent Non-Executive Director

David Neuhauser 
Non-Executive Director

Appointed: 
June 7, 2016

Appointed: 
April 21, 2015

Committee Memberships: 
Remuneration Committee (Chair); and 
Governance & Nomination Committee 

Cedric has extensive experience 
in advising on M&A, financing and 
structuring investments gained from his 
20-year career in investment banking 
and hedge fund industries. Cedric is 
currently co-founder and managing 
partner of Amavia Capital, a private 
investment firm and the President of 
Tall Mount SAS. He was previously a 
senior member of the investment team 
at Tyrus Capital S.A.M. where he had 
significant investment experience in 
the oil and gas and mining industries, 
among others. 

Directorships of Other Reporting Issuers: 
None

Committee Memberships: 
Audit Committee (Chair); Governance & 
Nomination Committee; and Remuneration 
Committee 

Iain has significant experience in the 
oil and gas sector and is currently 
Director, Chair of the Audit Committee 
and a member of the Remuneration 
and Nominations committees for 
Wentworth Resources plc, as well as 
a Director of Ecofin Global Utilities 
and Infrastructure Trust plc. Iain is a 
past Senior Independent Director for 
Capricorn Energy plc (formerly Cairn) 
and a number of other companies. Iain 
was the President of the Institute of 
Chartered Accountants of Scotland, and 
was a partner in KPMG for 28 years until 
2008, bringing extensive experience in 
public company audit, internal control 
and risk management. 

Directorships of Other Reporting Issuers: 
Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust 
plc; and Wentworth Resources plc.

Appointed: 
June 7, 2016

Committee Memberships:
None

David has extensive capital markets 
and M&A experience and is currently 
founder and CIO of event-driven hedge 
fund Livermore Partners in Chicago.  
He is a Non-Executive Director of AEX 
Gold and the Chairman of the board 
of Kolibri Global Energy Inc. He has 
invested in and advised global public 
companies for the past 21 years and 
has a strong track record of enhancing 
intrinsic value through restructuring  
and strategic initiatives. 

Directorships of Other Reporting Issuers: 
Kolibri Global Energy Inc.; and
AEX Gold Inc

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Lisa Stewart 
Independent Non-Executive Director

Jenifer Thien
Independent Non-Executive Director

Appointed: 
December 1, 2019

Appointed: 
April 7, 2022

Committee Memberships: 
HSEC Committee; and Audit Committee 

Lisa has over 40 years of experience 
in the upstream oil and gas industry in 
engineering and senior management 
positions. Currently Lisa is a Director of 
Cottera Energy Inc., Director of Western 
Midstream Partners LP, and Executive 
Chairman of Sheridan Production 
Partners LLC, previously Lisa has served 
as President and Chief Executive Officer 
of Sheridan Production Company LLC. 
Lisa was an Executive Vice President 
of El Paso Corporation, President of 
El Paso E&P, and Director of Talisman 
Energy Inc. Prior to her time at El Paso, 
Lisa spent 20 years at Apache, including 
extensive experience in Asia-Pacific, 
leaving in January 2004 as Executive 
Vice President with responsibility 
for reservoir engineering, business 
development, land, environmental, 
health & safety, and corporate 
purchasing. 

Directorships of Other Reporting Issuers: 
Cottera Energy Inc.; and Western Midstream 
Partners LP

Committee Memberships: 
Remuneration Committee; Governance & 
Nomination Committee; and HSEC Committee

Jenifer is the Founder and Principal of 
Grit and Pace, through which she advises 
corporations on Environmental, Social 
and Governance (ESG) strategy and 
what it takes to drive change in supply 
chain, procurement and operational 
excellence. Currently Jenifer is an 
Independent Non-executive Director of 
UEM Edgenta Berhad. She has over 30 
years of international senior executive 
experience in the consumer-packaged 
goods industry and had the opportunity 
to live and work in several countries 
across Asia and the US throughout 
her career. This includes 25 years with 
Mars, Incorporated, where she last 
served as the Global Chief Procurement 
Officer. Jenifer has successfully led 
complex business transformation and 
sustainability programs through her 
deep understanding of the business 
enterprise, the ability to mobilise 
required capabilities, as well as intensive 
stakeholder engagement.

Directorships of Other Reporting Issuers: 
UEM Edgenta Berhad

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Audit Committee report

Committee members and meeting attendance 
In 2021 the Audit Committee comprised:

Iain McLaren (Committee Chair)

l 
l  Robert Lambert
l  Lisa Stewart

All of whom are independent.

Meeting Attendance:

Iain McLaren  
Robert Lambert  
Lisa Stewart  

Meetings: 

3 out of 3
3 out of 3 
3 out of 3

14 April 2021 | 31 August 2021 | 16 November 2021

Role of the Committee

The Audit Committee has oversight of the Group’s financial reporting including 
any accompanying narrative, internal controls and risk management systems, 
compliance, whistle-blowing and fraud, as well as external statutory financial audits 
and reserves audits.

Letter from the Committee Chair

Dear shareholder, 

It is my pleasure to present the Audit Committee
Report for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Relief from Canadian reporting obligations
As a further step in the Group’s ongoing pivot away from its 
legacy Canadian securities market presence and Canadian 
corporate governance practices to those aligned with its UK 
peers, the Company applied in March 2022 to the British 
Columbia Securities Commission, and was shortly thereafter 
granted relief to cease to be a reporting issuer in Canada. 

This application was justified by the very low and decreasing 
level of Canadian based shareholding in the Company 
(estimated at around 0.09% of issued capital at that time), as 
well as expected efficiency improvements and cost reductions 
for the Group. The UK pivot has, among other steps, already 
seen the Company’s shares admitted to AIM in August 2018, 
the Group’s compensation structures realigned from North 
American to UK norms starting from May 2019, the Company’s 
shares delisted from the TSX Venture exchange in March 2020, 
the adoption of the QCA Code in place of Canadian governance 
norms and practices in December 2020, and the redomicile of 
the Group’s parent company to the UK in April 2021.

The effect of the BCSC Order is that Jadestone is no longer 
classified as a designated foreign issuer under Canadian 
securities regulations and is no longer required to file financial 
statements and other continuous disclosure documents with 
the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Jadestone 
will continue to comply with all UK regulatory and disclosure 
requirements.

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Selection of UK registered auditor following the 
internal reorganisation
Following the internal reorganisation under which, among 
other things, Jadestone Energy plc became the new ultimate 
holding company of the Group (see further page 86), the Audit 
Committee oversaw the identification of a new UK registered 
auditor within Deloitte to become the new signing partner for 
the annual audited statutory Group accounts. 

Financial reporting 
Over the last twelve months the Audit Committee has 
monitored and reviewed the preparation and issuance of 
the Group's consolidated audited financial statements and 
Company audited financial statements for the year/period 
ended 31 December 2021, along with the Group’s unaudited 
condensed interim financial statements for the six-month 
period ended 30 June 2021. 

The Audit Committee has remained focussed on reviewing 
material matters affecting the risks and financial position of 
the Group. During 2021 this focus continued to include an 
assessment of the risks and financial impacts on the Group 
from the combined impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and 
continued volatility in oil prices. 

The Audit Committee also reviewed the auditor's planning 
report for the 2021 full year audit, including consideration of 
the planned scope and audit approach, the materiality level 
and the auditor’s identified items of significant risk and areas 
of audit focus, and independence, among other factors. The 
Committee then oversaw the completion of the preparation 
and finalisation of the issuance of the Group’s consolidated 
audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 
2021. This has included a thorough review and challenge of the 
financial statements as well as the significant financial reporting 
issues and judgements contained within them, and a detailed 
discussion with the auditor of their May 2022 final report to 
those charged with governance.

Audit fees and non-audit services by the auditor
Under clause 8.6.1(l) of the Audit Committee Terms of 
Reference (“TOR”), the Group is precluded from engaging 
Deloitte for any non-audit services across the business. 
Exceptions to this principle, on a one-off basis, may be 
considered, but in all cases subject to the Audit Committee’s 
prior approval. This policy is applied on a global basis to all 
member firms of the Group’s auditors. This restriction has  
been complied with in 2021, as it was in 2020 and 2019, with no 
non-audit services and no non-audit fees paid to the auditors. 
Total fees paid to the auditors were as follows:

US$'000

Total audit fees

Non audit fees paid  
to auditors

Total fees paid to auditors

Twelve 
months ended 
31 December 
2020

Twelve 
months ended 
31 December 
2021

382

-

382

795

-

795

Auditor rotation
Under cl. 8.6.2(b) of the Audit Committee TOR, the Company 
is required to put the Group’s audit services contract out to 
tender at least once every ten years. This helps to ensure 
the Group can compare the quality and effectiveness of the 
services provided by the external auditors. Additionally, the 
external audit lead partner must be rotated after a maximum 
of five years, cl. 8.6.2(a).

Deloitte was first engaged as auditor for the Group’s 
consolidated statutory audited financial statements for the year 
ended 31 March 2014 for Jadestone Energy plc’s predecessor 
entity Mitra Energy Inc. (which at that time had a March year 
end). The Company will ensure compliance with cl. 8.6.2(b), 
namely putting the Group consolidated annual statutory audit 
out to tender, by no later than the year ended 31 December 2023.

The year ended 31 December 2021 is the first year that Mr 
Cathal Treacy has been the Group’s audit lead partner. Should 
Deloitte continue as auditor for the Group’s consolidated 
annual statutory financial statements beyond 2025, the 
Company will ensure appropriate rotation of the audit lead 
partner within Deloitte at that time.

ESG
Consistent with the changes around reporting in response to 
climate transition risk, the Audit Committee has monitored 
the Group’s responses to climate risk and ESG disclosures 
generally and reviewed the Group’s TCFD scenarios, analysis 
and disclosure specifically.

Reserves reporting 
The Board has continued to delegate to the Audit Committee 
the oversight, monitoring and review of the Group’s oil and gas 
reserves and resources disclosures. 

The Audit Committee has duly overseen the work conducted by 
management and by the Group’s qualified third-party reserves 
evaluator culminating in the Group’s disclosure of year end 
2021 reserves on page 198. 

Yours sincerely, 
Iain McLaren 
Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee

Responsibilities of the Audit Committee
a   Monitor the integrity of the Group’s financial statements 
including its annual and interim financial statements 
and reviewing significant financial reporting issues and 
judgments contained within them; 

b   Overseeing the Group’s accounting and financial 

reporting processes, the Group's internal controls and risk 
management systems and the resolution of any issues 
identified by the Group’s external auditor; 

c   Meeting with the Group's external auditor, along with the 
Chief Financial Officer and select senior finance managers 
of the Group, to plan for and to subsequently review the 
annual audited and interim unaudited financial statements 
of the Group; and 

d   Supervise the Group’s reporting of its oil and gas reserves 
including overseeing the work undertaken by the Group’s 
independent third party reserves evaluator.

Review of the financial statements 
The Audit Committee monitors the integrity of the annual 
and interim financial statements and reviews the significant 
financial reporting matters and accounting policies and 
disclosures in the financial reports. The external auditor 
attended all Audit Committee meetings during the year. 

At the conclusion of the annual audit process the auditor 
provides a detailed final report to those charged with 
governance, including the results of their audit and other 
audit matters. The Audit Committee evaluates the overall 
performance of the auditor and recommends their continued 
appointment to the Board. 

Internal controls and risk management 
The Audit Committee is responsible for the oversight of 
the Group’s system of internal controls including the risk 
management framework. The Group’s principal risks and 
uncertainties, which provide a framework for the Committee’s 
focus, are discussed on pages 57 to 63.

Management identifies the key operational and financial 
processes that exist within the business and has developed an 
internal control framework. This is structured around a number 
of Group policies and procedures and includes a delegated 
authority framework.

Compliance, whistleblowing and fraud 
The Audit Committee reviews the Group’s procedures, systems 
and controls, including for detecting fraud, for the prevention 
of bribery, money-laundering, and corporate criminal offence. 
The Committee receives reports on any non-compliance, of 
which there were none in 2021. 

The Group has a whistleblowing policy in place and the 
Committee is responsible for overseeing the arrangements and 
the effectiveness of the processes for this. The policy exists to 
enable employees to raise any concerns in confidence about 
wrongdoing or impropriety within the Group. 

Internal audit 
The Group currently does not have an internal audit function. 
The Committee continues to monitor the appropriateness of 
this as the Group evolves and grows.

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Remuneration 
Committee report

Committee members and meeting attendance 
In 2021 the Remuneration Committee comprised:

l  Cedric Fontenit (Committee Chair)
l  Dennis McShane
Iain McLaren
l 

All of whom are independent.

Meeting Attendance:

Cedric Fontenit 
Dennis McShane 
Iain McLaren 

Meetings:

2 out of 2
2 out of 2
2 out of 2

4 March 2021 | 18 November 2021

Role of the committee

The Remuneration Committee ensures that the remuneration of directors, employees 
and officers is set appropriately based on industry data, with the goal of attracting, 
retaining, and motivating key management personnel to ensure the long-term success 
of the Group.

Key roles and responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee include:

l  Annually reviewing and making recommendations with 

Responsibilities of all members of the Remuneration 
Committee include:

respect to executive remuneration, including short-term 
and long-term incentives, and remuneration of the non-
executive directors; and

l  Be independent and willing to justify the decisions of the 

Remuneration Committee to executive directors and senior 
management;

l  Annually assessing the contribution and effectiveness 
of each director, as well as the competencies and 
characteristics each director is expected to bring to the 
Board.

Responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee Chair include:

l  Setting agendas, chairing committee meetings and ensuring 

all tasks delegated to the Committee are dealt with;

l  Leading consultations with shareholders on the Company’s 

remuneration policy; 

l  Answering questions about remuneration more generally 

with shareholders.

l  Be willing and able to resist inappropriate demands from 

executive directors and senior management;

l  Be prepared to seek external advice when necessary;

l  Be willing to seek and take into consideration the views 

of shareholders; committing sufficient time to the role to 
develop the necessary skills and knowledge (including, 
for example, current market practice, taxation and legal 
requirements), and to work as part of a small committee;

l  Conduct an annual review of the Remuneration Committee 

advisers, and the fees charged for advice and other 
services, including a review of their independence and 
potential conflicts of interest; and

l  Review the Group's legal obligations, including changes 

to employment and discrimination law, company law and 
relevant regulations as well as the effect of any changes to 
tax law or rates of tax.

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Letter from the  
Committee Chair

Dear shareholder, 

On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present 
the Remuneration Committee report for the year 
ended 31 December 2021.

The first section describes the in-place total reward structure 
and explains its application and implementation in 2021  
and beyond, including the application of long-term incentive  
(“LTI”) policies, which were approved by shareholders on  
15 May 2019. 

As noted in the 2020 report and disclosed earlier, Jadestone 
is now in the final stages of a three-year transition towards 
remuneration structures that are typical of a UK-listed company 
and away from North American structures and norms. 

Key changes in 2021 and 2022
In response to the extraordinary financial challenges the 
upstream industry faced in 2020 resulting from the COVID-19 
pandemic, the remuneration of the CEO, the CFO and the 
Board was subject to a six-month reduction in 2020, in order to 
maximise the resiliency of the business during the most severe 
period in the pandemic. As a result, remuneration figures in the 
total remuneration table for 2021 are higher than 2020.

Changes to CEO remuneration 
The most significant remuneration event in 2021 arose from 
the relocation of Jadestone’s CEO from Singapore to Australia, 
in order to be closer to the Group's current producing 
operations, as well as to both Australian and New Zealand 
governments, regulators and trade bodies, in an attempt to 
seek to further influence outcomes in favour of Jadestone.

As a result, the Remuneration Committee has reviewed  
the CEO’s remuneration and benefits package, taking advice 
from its external remuneration, tax and legal advisers.  
As part of the review, the Remuneration Committee also took 
the opportunity to rebalance and simplify the CEO’s existing 
package, particularly taking into account feedback received 
from shareholders desiring a greater weighting towards 
performance pay and long-term incentive. 

The review also reflected on the CEO’s contractual terms and 
conditions, external market practice, affordability and the best 
practice expectations of investors within UK financial markets,  
following the Company’s pivot to a UK domicile. As a result,  
the CEO’s package will be more transparent and better aligned 
to shareholder interests through the performance linkage. 
To be clear, this is a rebalancing of the CEO’s package, and 
represents a nil increase in total remuneration.

The CEO received assistance to relocate to Australia, amounting 
to US$240,000. This covered one-off items such as temporary 
accommodation, shipping costs, medical costs and relocation 
flights during a period when hard lockdown measures were in 
place.

The table below illustrates the pre and post relocation 
packages for the CEO in more detail. 

CEO remuneration summary

Element (all figures in US$)

Annual Base Salary - delivered as a mix of cash and RSU’s (US$50,000)

Pension - 10% of salary paid in cash

Annual performance pay at target - 75% of salary (in a range of zero to 150%)

Long term incentive - 95% of salary

Tax protection on benefits in kind/allowances

International allowances and benefits

Payroll tax

Total

Full package 
entitlement  
pre relocation

Full package 
entitlement post 
relocation

550,000

55,000

412,500

522,500

119,464

543,017

0

650,000

65,000

487,500

617,500

0

280,000

101,851

2,202,481

2,201,850

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Changes to CFO remuneration
To further align the CEO and CFO remuneration packages, 
and based on the feedback from shareholders as referenced 
above, the Remuneration Committee also took the opportunity 
to rebalance and simplify the CFO’s existing package, which 
applied to Daniel Young before he stepped down as CFO and 
Director on 29 April 2022. 

It was decided to reduce overseas and international allowances 
by US$162,237. Just over half of this reduction was applied to 
base salary, increasing it by US$90,000, and fed through into 
annual performance pay and long-term incentive. As a result, 
the package was considered to be more transparent and better 
aligned to shareholder interests through the increased amount 
of pay which is performance linked.

CFO remuneration summary

Element (all figures in US$)

Salary

Pension - 10% of salary paid in cash

Annual performance pay at target - 65% of salary (in a range of zero to 130%)

Long term incentive - 80% of salary

Tax protection on benefits in kind

International allowances and benefits

Total

1  Applied to Daniel Young's remuneration prior to him stepping down as CFO and Director on 29 April 2022.

2021 package

2022 package1

340,000 

34,000

221,000

272,000

40,092

362,237

430,000

43,000

279,500

344,000

0

200,000

1,269,329

1,296,500

In conducting its work, the Remuneration Committee sought 
the support of several independent specialist service providers. 
Mercer provided independent advice including advice on 
governance best practices, remuneration benchmarking and 
cost of living differentials between Singapore and Australia. 
Advice was also received from PwC and Ernst & Young in 
respect of certain tax and legal aspects of the CEO’s relocation.

I welcome any feedback from investors on our remuneration 
arrangements. You can get in touch with me via the Group's 
Investor Relations Manager.

Yours sincerely,

Cedric Fontenit
Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration 
Committee

Ongoing evolution of LTI
As part of the three-year transition to UK remuneration 
norms from North American norms, in 2019 we announced a 
transition under the LTI programme away from time-vested 
share options to a performance share plan (“PSP”), with 
three-year cliff vesting linked to specific stretch performance 
conditions. The LTI awards made to management in April 2022 
are delivered 25% in the form of share options and 75% in the 
form of performance shares. The April 2022 awards represent 
the final year in the three-year transition in which options will 
form part of the long-term incentive awards for management.

Other key matters in relation to 2021 
remuneration
During the course of 2021, other key matters considered by the 
Remuneration Committee included: 

l  Reviewing and providing constructive input on the CEO’s 
2021 performance contract, and agreeing on outcomes 
relating to performance pay; 

l  Reviewing recommendations for increases in remuneration 

for 2021, including reflecting the gradually improving 
economic environment following the COVID-19 pandemic; 

l  Reviewing and agreeing on performance share plan metrics 

and agreeing on LTI plan grants for individuals; 

l  Acknowledging an overall 2021 performance of 50.5% of 

total objectives for 2021, as further detailed below;

l  Reviewing fees for Non-Executive Directors, which are paid 
in cash, in alignment with UK remuneration norms; and 

l  Conducting a review of foreign service allowances. 

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Total rewards structure
Jadestone’s total rewards structure offers a competitive 
package aligned to the principles of performance and delivery. 
The Group believes its emphasis on performance pay and 
long-term incentives, with clear goal setting, helps to deliver a 
results-oriented culture that generates exceptional results with 
visible recognition and rewards in the event of the delivery of 
agreed objectives.

a  Remuneration at a glance

Total 
reward 
component

Detail

Base salary

To enable the recruitment 
and retention of individuals 
who possess the appropriate 
experience, knowledge, 
commercial acumen and 
capabilities required to 
deliver sustained long-term 
shareholder value

Eligible 
employees

All permanent 
employees

Pension

Aligned to pension standards 
in the country of jurisdiction

All permanent 
employees

Performance 
pay

Annual performance 
pay target for eight job 
bands with performance 
pay ranging from 0-10% 
to 0-150%. Annual 
performance pay depends 
on both employee and Group 
performance against  
agreed KPIs

All permanent 
employees

Long-term 
incentive

Transition from share option 
plan to a PSP to align with 
pivot to UK market norms. 
Implemented over a three-
year transition with 100% PSP 
to be awarded as part of the 
2022 remuneration cycle

Limited to 
permanent 
employees at 
a senior job 
band who can 
most influence 
corporate 
outcomes

b  Executive employment agreements

Mr. Blakeley is party to an executive employment agreement 
which provides that, in the event of a change of control 
of Jadestone and where notice of termination is given by 
Jadestone to Mr. Blakeley in connection with such change of 
control, Mr. Blakeley is entitled to payment in the amount of 
twenty-four (24) times his monthly salary; two (2) times the 
annual performance pay target (the annual performance pay 
target amount in respect of the year preceding the date of 
notice, if the date of notice precedes the date upon which such 
performance pay amount would have been paid and, a pro-
rata portion of the annual performance pay target amount in 
respect of that portion of the current year to the date of notice) 
and an amount equivalent to US$500,000 as compensation for 
the loss of overseas allowances and all other benefits over the 
period of twenty-four (24) months.

Until he stepped down as CFO and Director on 29 April 2022, 
Mr. Young was similarly party to an executive employment 
agreement which provided that in the event of a change of 
control of Jadestone and where notice of termination was given 
by Jadestone to Mr. Young in connection with such change of 
control, Mr. Young was entitled to payment in the amount of 
twelve (12) times his monthly salary; one (1) times the annual 
performance pay target (the annual performance pay target 
amount in respect of the year preceding the date of notice, 
if the date of notice preceded the date upon which such 
performance pay amount would have been paid and, a pro-
rata portion of the annual performance pay target amount in 
respect of that portion of the current year to the date of notice) 
and an amount equivalent to US$100,000 as compensation 
for the loss of foreign service allowances and all other benefits 
over the period of twelve (12) months.

c 

Illustration of policy application 

The following table presents the targets and maximum 
payments possible for each component of the total rewards 
structure.

Reward 
component

2021 base salary

Pension allowance

Performance pay

Long-term incentive

Position

Position

CEO
CFO

CEO
CFO

CEO
CFO

CEO
CFO

Annual salary of US$625,0001 
Annual salary of US$340,0002

10% of base salary
10% of base salary

0 – 150%
0 – 130% 

95% of base salary
80% of base salary

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are only used as an alternative to cash under exceptional circumstances to provide greater alignment with shareholder objectives.

In 2021 Mr Young received a base salary of US$335,000 being three months under his 2020 salary of US$320,000 and nine months under his new 
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2021 Remuneration report

a  Total remuneration
The table on the bottom half of this page sets out the total 
remuneration, including the value of LTI awards, for both the 
executive directors and the non-executive directors for 2021,  
as compared to 2020 and 2019. 

Pursuant to Project Clover, the Group's cash flow savings and 
efficiency programme implemented during the COVID-19 
pandemic, Executive and Non-Executive Directors agreed to 
a 25% reduction in base salary, and Executive Directors to a 
20% reduction in overseas allowances, for a 6-month period in 
2020. For that reason, 2019 remuneration is also included to 
illustrate a 12-month period without the temporary reduction 
to remuneration to compare with 2021.

The 2019 remuneration cycle was the final time that Non-
Executive Directors received any form of long-term shares 
or share option-based incentive awards (awarded in April 
2020). Following an external review of non-executive cash 
remuneration within the peer group, the Non-Executive 
Director fees were adjusted to compensate for the loss in 
value of stock options with fees targeted at around the 50% 
percentile of the peer group. This increase in board fees was 
finally awarded in December 2020, having been withheld as 
part of the Project Clover initiative to reduce 2020 costs.

Category

Annual fee prior to fee revision (US$)

Revised annual fee – 1 December 2020 (US$)

Non-Executive Chair
Non-Executive Director
Audit Committee Chair
Rem Com Chair
Reserves Chair
HSSE Chair
Committee Member

Board fee structure

Name and position

Year1

Salary or 
fees (US$)

125,000
60,000
20,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
5,000

150,000
80,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
10,000
5,000

Pension 
allowance 
(10% 
of base 
salary)

Perform-
ance pay
(US$)2

Committee 
or meeting 
fees
(US$)

Value of 
overseas 
allowance 
support 
(US$)

LTI3 
(US$)

Other 
benefits4

Total  
fixed 
remun-
eration

Total 
variable 
remun-
eration

Total
remun-
eration

Executive Directors

A. Paul Blakeley
Director, President and  
Chief Executive Officer

Daniel Young 
Director and CFO5

2021
2020
2019

2021
2020 
2019

625,000
487,500
500,000

335,000
280,000
320,000

62,500
55,000
50,000

33,500
32,000
32,000

492,375
536,250
585,000

199,000
225,420
224,000

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil 
Nil

356,708
443,332
516,926

365,899
328,460
331,538

347,763
359,810
312,566

181,036
193,501
195,347

29,219
36,256
28,751

24,468
20,826
18,351

1,073,427
1,022,088
1,095,677

840,138
896,060
897,566

1,913,565
1,918,148
1,993,243

758,867
661,286
701,889

380,036
418,921
419,347

1,138,903
1,080,207
1,121,236

Non-Executive Directors

Cedric Fontenit 
Director

Robert Lambert 
Director and 
Deputy Chair

Iain McLaren 
Director

Dennis McShane 
Director and Chair

David Neuhauser 
Director

Eric Schwiter 
Director

Lisa Stewart 
Director

2021
2020
2019

2021
2020 
2019

2021
2020 
2019

2021
2020 
2019

2021
2020 
2019

2021
2020 
2019

2021
2020 
2019

80,000
56,667 
56,250

80,000
56,667 
56,250

80,000
56,667 
56,250

150,000
114,583 
125,000

80,000
56,667 
56,250

n/a
n/a 
56,250

80,000
56,667 
5,000

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

n/a
n/a
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil 
Nil

Nil
Nil 
Nil

Nil
Nil 
Nil

Nil
Nil 
Nil

Nil
Nil 
Nil

n/a
n/a
Nil

Nil
Nil 
Nil

15,000
9,792 
10,000

15,000
13,125 
12,500

25,000
21,875 
25,000

5,000
4,375 
5,000

Nil
Nil 
Nil

n/a
n/a 
10,000

10,000
17,500 
833

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

n/a
n/a
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
11,395
19,853

Nil
11,395
19,853

Nil
11,395
19,853

Nil
17,093
26,470

Nil
11,395
19,853

n/a
n/a
19,853

Nil
11,395
28,343

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

n/a
n/a
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

95,000
66,459
66,250

95,000
69,792
68,750

105,000
78,542
81,250

155,000
118,958
130,000

80,000
56,667
56,250

n/a
n/a
67,619

90,000
74,167
5,833

Nil
11,395
19,853

Nil
11,395
19,853

Nil
11,395
19,853

Nil
17,093
26,470

Nil
11,395
19,853

n/a
n/a
19,853

Nil
11,395
28,343

95,000
77,854
86,103

95,000
81,187
88,603

105,000
89,937
101,103

155,000
136,051
156,470

80,000
68,062
76,103

n/a
n/a
87,472

90,000
85,562
34,176

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The performance pay for 2019 & 2020 has been restated to an accruals basis to reflect the performance pay awarded in the following year based 
on the performance targets of the reporting year. Therefore, the performance pay of 2020 was cash paid in 2021 based on the performance criteria 
achieved in 2020. The annual reports for 2019 and 2020 reflect the cash bonus paid during the year so the performance pay of 2020 was based on the 
performance criteria of 2019. Performance pay is finalised and approved in March of the year following the prevailing year, based on the achievement 
of various corporate targets and objectives. The amounts shown in 2021 reflect performance pay paid in 2022 with respect to 2021 performance. 
LTI represents the market value of the share options awarded during the year, there have been no awards to the non-executive directors in 2021. 

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3  Overseas allowance support includes International Talent Allowance / Benefits in Kind (Housing, Schooling, Home Leave) and tax protection on 

benefits in kind and allowances.

4  Other benefits comprise healthcare and life insurance plans.
5   Resigned as Director and CFO in December 2021, effective 29 April 2022.

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b   Comparison of fixed and variable 

remuneration

The following charts illustrate the 2021 remuneration mix 
for the CEO and CFO, based on their prevailing total rewards 
plan and target outcomes. Note that variable pay, including 
performance pay and LTI, with respect to a calendar year 
compensation cycle, is not ultimately determined and granted 
until April of the following year.

CEO – 2021 remuneration mix, at target  
(not actual), in thousands of US dollars

CEO

Fixed

100%

1,024

Fixed

STI

LTI

CEO

Target

48%

23%

29%

2,129

Fixed
Maximum

100%
33%

1,024

32%

Fixed

35%

STI
3,080

LTI

Target

0

48%
500

1,000

23%

1,500

29%

2,000

2,129

2,500

3,000

3,500

33%

Maximum
CFO
CFO – 2021 remuneration mix, at target 
Fixed
803
1,000
(not actual), in thousands of US dollars

Fixed

2,000

1,500

2,500

100%

500

35%

32%

0

3,080

STI

3,000

LTI
3,500

CFO

Target

62%

17% 21% 1,296

Fixed
Maximum

100%
47%

803

26%

28%

1,721

Fixed

STI

LTI

Target

0

62%

500

17% 21% 1,296
1,000
1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

Maximum

47%

26%

28%

1,721

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

STI = short-term incentive

c   Overseas allowance support
Overseas allowances are provided to individuals on assignment 
in a host location with the objective of providing market 
competitive benefits consistent with the role and location of 
the posting. 

Jadestone Energy plc is a company incorporated in England 
and Wales with shares listed on AIM, but the Group operates 
in Southeast Asia and Australasia with offices in Singapore, 
Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand.  
The Group does not maintain a staffed office in the UK. 

This unique approach, among its listed peers, of locating 
Jadestone’s leadership close to our key assets, ensures 
management works closely with the activities and operations 
in the Asia-Pacific region, and the team is dispersed in order 
to provide coherent and aligned leadership throughout the 
business. This has an advantage both in managing the day-
to-day activities of the Group, as well as being able to interact 
directly with external stakeholders. It also eliminates the cost  
of maintaining an office in the UK. 

Because the CEO and CFO are foreigners working in a host 
location, aligned with standard market practice, they receive 
support to recognise the extra costs arising from living in that 
overseas host location. These allowances are independently 
reviewed and benchmarked on an annual basis with Mercer.

d   Other benefits
The CEO and CFO are provided with private medical insurance 
and covered under Group insurance plans (Group term life, 
long-term disability and personal accident).

e   Project Clover savings in 2020
As noted above, remuneration for the Executive and Non-
Executive Directors was reduced in 2020 in recognition of 
the extraordinary financial challenges the upstream industry 
faced at that time. All Non-Executive Directors agreed to a 25% 
reduction in their board fees for the six-month period 1 June 
to 30 November 2020, while the Executive Directors agreed to 
a 25% reduction in base salary and a 20% reduction to cash 
based allowances (excluding pension) for the same period.

f   2021 Executive remuneration review
Mercer has undertaken an annual review of executive 
remuneration in 2021 and against Jadestone’s peer group.  
The review showed that the gross salary for the CEO remained 
below market whilst incentives remained within market. 

As a result, and pursuant to the CEO’s relocation to Australia, 
the Remuneration Committee agreed to a base salary increase 
for the CEO to US$650,000 per annum effective 1 April 2021. 
However, this was fully offset by a reduction in the overseas 
allowance to represent a nil increase in total compensation. 
The CEO continues to receive US$50,000 of base salary in the 
form of restricted share units.

g   CEO relocation costs
The CEO received assistance to relocate to Australia, amounting 
to US$240,000. This covered one-off items such as temporary 
accommodation, shipping costs, medical costs and relocation 
flights for him and his family.

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3   Target pay comprises fixed pay plus performance pay at target (CFO at 65% and CEO at 75%) and assumed LTI value.
4   Maximum pay comprises fixed pay plus performance pay at maximum pay-out (CFO at 130% and CEO at 150%) and assumed LTI value.
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Values for performance shares and stock options are based on the independently verified values at the time of the grant. Maximum award to achieve 
200% performance outcome requires >80% share performance compared with Jadestone’s peer group for relative TSR and >40% increase in share 
price for absolute TSR. Further details see pages 103 to 104.

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h   Performance pay
Performance pay is tracked by the Remuneration Committee 
directly back to the achievement of KPIs set out in the CEO’s 
performance contract. These KPIs are also distilled into the 
management team’s performance evaluation. 

The following table summarises the KPIs in the CEO’s 
performance contract, which were used to determine 
performance pay in respect of 2021 and paid in 2022.

Each of these categories contains at least four sub-sections 
with outcomes for each target assessed by the Remuneration 
Committee. Performance pay is paid 100% in cash with no 
deferral.

Performance measure

Weighting

Key targets summary

Achieve 2021 operations targets

30%

Deliver continuous improvement  
in ESG performance

Deliver per share accretive growth  
in the Asia-Pacific region

Create sustainable shareholder 
value

20%

30%

20%

100%

Deliver plan production & operating cost targets.
Capital programmes and work programmes.
Performance improvement targets.

Maintain top quartile HSE. 
Maintain MSCI ESG Rating at BBB – strive to progress to A
Deliver improving performance on environmental targets.
Build a strong, diverse and sustainable organisation.
Adhere to top quartile governance standards.

Maintain delivery of strategic objectives
Complete one or more new accretive acquisitions.

Improve market value and share price growth. 
Maintain sustainable funding and leverage.
Investor Relations

20%
5%
5%

5%
5%
5%
2.5%
2.5%

10%
20%

12.5%
2.5%
5%

Assessed 
overall 2021 
performance

12.0%

13.0%

11.5%

14.0%

50.5%

The following table summarises the long-term incentive awards 
granted to the Executive Directors in 2022 as part of the 2021 
remuneration cycle.

Valuations of both performance share awards, and stock option 
awards were independently assessed and verified by Mercer.

i   LTI awards during the year
LTI awards were granted to senior executives and personnel  
in March 2022 as part of the 2021 remuneration cycle. This is 
the final time the Company is including stock options within its 
LTI awards mix, with 75% of the 2021 LTI award in the form of 
performance shares and 25% in the form of stock options.  
This move away from stock options was announced in 2019  
as part of the Company’s transition away from North American 
long-term incentive norms (stock options) to UK norms 
(performance shares). 

LTI grants are subject to a three-year cliff vest. The LTI awards 
granted to Jadestone employees under the performance share 
plan are aligned to Group and individual performance and are 
subject to Board approval. Awards granted under both the 
Company’s performance share plan and its stock option plan 
are subject to good leaver/bad leaver, malus and clawback 
provisions.

Type of 
remuneration 
security

Number of 
remuneration 
securities

Date of 
issue or 
grant

Unit value 
at issuance 
(GBp)

Closing price of 
security or underlying 
security at year end 
(GBp)

Name and position

A. Paul Blakeley
Director, President and  
Chief Executive Officer

Performance shares 
Stock options

350,005
260,382

9 March 2022
9 March 2022

Daniel Young 
Director and CFO

Performance shares
Stock options

0*
0*

N/A
N/A

0.98
0.92

N/A
N/A

0.92
0.92

N/A
N/A

Expiry date

8 March 2032
8 March 2032

N/A
N/A

*  Daniel Young resigned as CFO in December 2021 and therefore was not eligible to participate in 2022 LTIP grant.

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performance shares. It is worth re-emphasising that this 
transition did not apply to the Non-Executive Directors, who 
did not receive any LTI awards from 2020, in line with UK best 
practice.

Remuneration 
year1

SOP grant 
allocation

PSP grant 
allocation

2019

2020

2021

2022

75%

50%

25%

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

LTI performance measures in 2021 
The performance measures set by the Remuneration 
Committee have not changed from 2020. They incorporate 
a balance of relative and absolute total shareholder return 
(“TSR”) to reward outperformance vs. peers (relative TSR) and 
alignment with shareholders (absolute TSR). 

Jadestone continues to consider several other performance 
metrics, but in the context of volatility in the sector share price 
performance and the oil price, the Remuneration Committee 
considers that TSR-based metrics continue to offer the 
most transparent and efficient way to measure long-term 
performance.

Performance share award details
The performance share awards granted by the Company in 
March 2022 as part of the 2021 remuneration cycle will vest in 
accordance with a pre-defined set of performance measures, 
unchanged from 2020, to be determined over a three-year 
performance period.

Performance measure 1: absolute TSR (weighting: 30%)

Share price plus dividend, to be set at the start of the 
performance period and assessed annually. The threshold 
share price plus dividend has to be equal to or greater than a 
10% increase in absolute terms to earn any payout at all and 
must be 25% or greater for the target payout.

Jadestone's peer group
Cooper Energy  
Energean  
Enquest  
Genel Energy  
Gulf Keystone  
Harbour Energy 

Horizon Oil 
Pharos Energy  
Serica Energy 
* Senex Energy  
Transglobe 
Tullow Oil

* 

For the 2022 – 2025 performance cycle, Senex Energy will be removed 
from Jadestone’s peer group and replaced by Hibiscus Petroleum. 
Senex Energy is no longer considered a peer following the takeover by 
POSCO in 2021.

In early 2022, Mercer was commissioned to review Jadestone’s 
relative and absolute TSR performance, in order to provide an 
interim assessment of the 2021 LTI award. As disclosed above, 
the performance conditions for the 2021 LTI award follow the 
same structure as the 2021 remuneration cycle and are based 
on both absolute TSR and relative TSR over the three year 
period 2020-2022.

Parameters for the interim assessment of the 
2021 LTIP award

Full performance period

1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022

Performance testing date

31 December 2021

% of performance period elapsed

67%

The charts below illustrate the relationship between absolute 
and relative TSR and vesting outcome.

Relative TSR vs. peer group (70% of 2020 & 2021 awards)

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Interim assessment: TSR calculation and outcome of the absolute performance measure

Year 1 TSR 
(2020)

Year 2 TSR 
(2021)

Year 3 TSR

3-year  
average TSR

Absolute TSR 
outcome

Absolute TSR 
vesting outcome

Actual performance to  
31 December

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57.5%

n/a

20.7% Between threshold 
and target

85.7%

Jadestone’s average TSR across the first two years of the 
performance period was 20.7%, equating to a 85.7% vesting 
for the absolute TSR element. To achieve target performance 
of 25% and a 100% vesting for the absolute TSR element, 
Jadestone would need to deliver an average 33.6% total 
shareholder return during 2022, the final year of the 
performance period.

Jadestone’s average TSR of 20.7% across the first two years of 
the performance ranks seventh out of 13 companies, or the 
50th percentile, which currently equates to 50% vesting for the 
relative TSR component.

j   Statement of the Board’s shareholding interests
Directors are encouraged to acquire a meaningful shareholding 
interest in the Company; however the Company does not 
impose mandatory share ownership guidelines. The Committee 
believes the total rewards policy is appropriate to ensure 
alignment of interests between the Board and shareholders.

The number of shares held by Directors at 31 December 2021 
are set out in the table below:

Interests in 
share incentive 
schemes, subject 
to performance 
conditions

Shares 
owned 
outright

4,232,798

5,601,542

1,179,579

Nil3

453,651

420,000

166,208

525,000

153,919

425,000

32,319,1671

200,0002

275,000

125,000

Nil

125,000

Director

A. Paul Blakeley
Director, President and  
Chief Executive Officer

Daniel Young 
Director and CFO

Dennis McShane 
Director and Chair

Iain McLaren 
Director

Robert Lambert 
Director and 
Deputy Chair

David Neuhauser
Director

Cedric Fontenit 
Director

Lisa Stewart 
Director

2021 Peer Group

Company 

Transglobe Energy

Gulf Keystone

Serica Energy

Senex Energy

EnQuest

Horizon Oil

Jadestone Energy

Energean

Tullow Oil

Genel Energy

Pharos Energy

Cooper Energy

Harbour Energy

TSR

162.0%

53.0%

49.0%

31.0%

27.6%

25.4%

20.7%

4.8%

3.7%

(4.1)%

(12.6)%

(29.2)%

(36.3)%

Interim assessment outcome
Combining the outcomes of both the absolute and relative TSR 
measures with their respective weights would imply an overall 
61% vesting for the first two years of the performance period.

Vesting outcome

Weight

Absolute TSR element

Relative TSR element

85.7%

50.0%

30%

70%

Overall result

60.7%

1  Mr. Neuhauser does not own any ordinary shares of the Company directly, but as managing director of Livermore Partners LLC, exercises control 

or direction over the ordinary shares beneficially owned by Livermore Partners LLC.

2  Mr. Fontenit owns 200,000 ordinary shares of the Company directly. He also holds an indirect beneficial interest in the Company through 443.5565 
units of a fund managed by Tyrus Capital S.A.M. (the “Fund”) holding an interest in the ordinary shares of the Company. However, Mr. Fontenit does 
not exercise control or direction over the Fund’s holding in the Company.

3   Mr Young resigned from the Group in December 2021 and as a result of his leaver status, the share options and performance shares were 

forfeited.

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k  KPIs enshrined into CEO’s 2022 performance contract

Performance measure

Weighting

Key targets summary

Achieve 2022  
operations targets

Deliver continuous 
improvement in ESG 
performance

Deliver per share accretive 
growth in Asia-Pacific

Create sustainable  
shareholder value

30%

25%

25%

20%

l  Deliver plan production targets (20%)
l  Deliver plan capital programmes (5%)
l  Deliver work programmes with improved performance (5%)

l  Maintain H&S performance at top quartile (5%)
l  Maintain MSCI ESG rating at BBB but striving to progress to level “A” (5%)
l  Deliver environmental targets consistent with improving performance (5%)
l  Conduct GHG emission review reducing current Scope 1 & 2 intensity
l  Announce a Net Zero emissions target and strategy to TCFD (5%)
l  Build a strong, diverse and sustainable organisation (2.5%)
l  Maintain top quartile governance standards (2.5%)

l  Maintain delivery on strategic objectives (5%)
l  Complete one or more new acquisitions (value accretive on key metrics) (20%)

Improve market value and share price by 1.1.23 (12.5%)

l 
l  Maintain sustainable funding & leverage (2.5%)
l 

Investor relations (5%)

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

Governance and Nomination 
Committee report

Committee members and meeting attendance 
In 2021 the Governance and Nomination Committee 
comprised:

l  Dennis McShane (Committee Chair)
l  Cedric Fontenit
Iain McLaren
l 
l  A. Paul Blakeley

Meeting Attendance:

Dennis McShane  
Cedric Fontenit  
Iain McLaren  
A. Paul Blakeley  

Meetings: 

2 out of 2
2 out of 2
2 out of 2
2 out of 2

4 March 2021 | 18 November 2021

Role of the Committee

The Governance and Nomination Committee exercises general oversight with respect 
to the Group's corporate governance practices, to ensure the Board has a strong and 
responsible leadership together with a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience  
to support business success and generate long-term shareholder value. It also reviews 
the qualifications of, and recommends to the Board, proposed nominees for election  
to the Board, and appraises the framework for assessment of the Board performance  
and evaluation.

Activities during the year
March 2021:

November 2021:

l  Considered results of the Board skills matrix – assessed 

l  Agreed on search criteria for independent Non-Executive 

the necessary skillsets on the Board compared to current 
Director skills and qualifications;

l  Considered diversity and inclusivity objectives for the Board;

Director ("INED") recruitment;

l  Agreed on 2022 Board evaluation process – to introduce a 
third-party independent evaluation to the annual process;

l  Agreed on the process for the annual Board evaluation  

l  Conducted first round interviews for INED candidate; and

and measuring Board performance; and

l  Reviewed executive and senior employee succession  

and talent management.

l  Reviewed and re-approved committee terms of reference.

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Letter from the  
Committee Chair

Dear shareholder, 
It is my pleasure to present the Governance and 
Nomination Committee Report for the year ended 
31 December 2021.

The report summarises the objectives and responsibilities of 
the committee, the work carried out during the year, and plans 
for the coming year. 

As was disclosed in the 2020 Annual Report, the Remuneration 
and Nomination Committee was split into separate committees 
for 2021, reflecting the pivot away from the Company’s 
Canadian heritage and towards norms and practices more 
typical of a UK incorporated entity. Furthermore, at the end 
of 2021, the Board resolved to add oversight of the Group's 
corporate governance policies, practices and performance to 
the Nomination Committee’s responsibilities, resulting in a 
renamed Governance and Nomination Committee.

Principal responsibilities of the committee
l  Oversee the Group's corporate governance practices, 
including regular reviews of Board mandates and 
committees, develop and review the Group's corporate 
governance policies, and assess and prepare an annual 
statement on the compliance of the Company with the  
QCA Code;

l  Considering succession planning for directors and other 
senior executives, considering tenure on the Board, 
evolving challenges and opportunities facing the Group, 
and the skills and expertise required to manage these 
challenges and opportunities;

l 

Identifying and nominating candidates for appointment  
as directors, ensuring rigorous and transparent selection 
and appraisal procedures, with the ultimate appointment  
of directors made by the Board based on the 
recommendations of the committee;

l  Monitoring the structure, size, and composition of 
the Board as a whole and the committees, making 
recommendations for changes as may be necessary 
to achieve an appropriate balance of experience, 
independence and diversity; and

l  Commissioning a Board performance evaluation 

process annually, reviewing the results and making 
recommendations.

The terms of reference for the Governance and Nomination 
Committee are reviewed annually and aligned with the QCA 
guidelines.

Governance
The Board Chair's Corporate Governance Statement and 
Compliance Statement to the QCA Code Principles can be 
found on pages 78 to 85.

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Board changes 
The Company announced in December 2021 that Daniel Young, 
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) had decided to leave the Company 
at the end of April 2022. A thorough recruitment search is in 
the process of being undertaken to provide a comprehensive 
evaluation of candidate skills, technical and executive 
experience. Shortlisted candidates have been interviewed  
by Jadestone senior leadership and Board Directors.

Towards the end of 2021, it was agreed to recommend to the 
Board that an additional Non-Executive Director should be 
recruited to Jadestone's Board to complement the Board’s 
existing experience, diversity, and skills. A recruitment process 
commenced in November 2021 with a particular focus on 
senior level Asia-Pacific executives with regional experience of 
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. Jenifer 
Thien was subsequently appointed as independent Non-
Executive Director of Jadestone on 7 April 2022.

Diversity and inclusion
The Governance and Nomination Committee recognises the 
importance of building a diverse Board and is focused on 
continuing to increase diversity at both the Board and senior 
leadership level within Jadestone. 

The Board remains diverse in terms of its culture, nationality, 
and international experience. The Board’s core expertise covers 
upstream oil and gas, ESG, technical, operational, financial, 
governance and commercial. The Committee will continue to 
monitor and consider diversity for Board appointments.

The Board continues to support diversity across the 
organisation considering national origin, race ethnicity, gender 
and sexual orientation to maintain an inclusive workplace. 
All appointments are made based on merit, experience and 
performance, whilst actively seeking diversity of skills, gender, 
social and ethnic backgrounds. The Committee’s oversight role 
includes ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integrated 
into Human Resources standards and recruitment processes.

The Committee maintains its current policy of embracing 
diversity in its broadest sense, including gender, ethnic 
and social diversity but without setting formal, measurable 
objectives. 

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Socia UK (https://www.socia.co.uk/) has been engaged by 
Jadestone to support the 2022 independent Board evaluation. 
Its review will focus on:

l  A comprehensive benchmark of the Board’s performance 

against the principles of the QCA Code;

l  Feedback that allows the Board to address any long-
standing issues and/or areas for development with 
recommendations for action;

l  Data to encourage improved collaboration across the Board 

– especially between Executives and Non-Executives;

l  A plan of action to improve the contribution of the Board  

to the changing needs of the business;

l 

Individual feedback and ongoing support to assist with  
the implementation of any recommendations from the 
review; and 

l  A self-assessment tool for future internal Board reviews.

Yours sincerely, 

Dennis McShane 
Non-Executive Director and  
Chair of the Governance and Nomination Committee

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

Succession planning
The Governance and Nomination Committee maintains a 
comprehensive succession plan for appointments to the 
Board ensuring there is an appropriate balance of skills and 
experience that aligns with its strategic aims. The Group's 
succession plan also includes contingency plans for the sudden 
or unexpected departure of Executive Directors and other 
senior roles.

Consequently, the Board has a detailed understanding of talent 
management and succession planning across the Group,  
as well as the plan to continually recognise and develop 
internal talent.

Board and committee performance evaluation 
The Board retains overall responsibility for the implementation 
of its annual performance evaluation. The 2021 evaluation 
process included a review of the Board's core skills and  
a Board self-assessment.

The outcome of this review reflected a broad range of skills 
in strategic and governance, financial controls and specific 
upstream E&P experience. It was recognised that there was 
a skills gap in the area of sustainability which continues to 
be a core area of focus for the Group. The Board believes 
that the appointment of Jenifer Thien to the Board in April 
2022 has addressed this gap, given her experience in leading 
sustainability programs in major corporations, as well as her 
recent experience advising corporations on ESG. 

In December 2021, the Board also undertook an individual 
self-assessment. The outcomes of this assessment reflected 
the Board operates effectively, focusing on the right level of 
issues, that the committees and the Board work effectively 
together as an integrated governance system to process the 
work required by the business and to address the risks that the 
business faces. It was recognised that there is a requirement to 
review the diversity of the Board, and to further focus on both 
succession planning and performance evaluation for the Board.

The Committee agreed that for calendar year 2022 and going 
forward, an independent third-party would be engaged to 
undertake an annual Board evaluation review. This review will 
incorporate the following:

l  Board composition and dynamics;

l  Board efficiency and effectiveness;

l  Governance; and

l  Futureproofing.

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Health, Safety,  
Environment and Climate 
Committee report 

Committee members and meeting attendance 
In 2021, the HSEC Committee comprised:

l  Robert Lambert (Committee Chair) 
l  Lisa Stewart
l  A. Paul Blakeley 

Meeting Attendance:

Robert Lambert  
Lisa Stewart  
A. Paul Blakeley  

Meetings: 

3 out of 3 
3 out of 3 
3 out of 3 

11 February 2021 | 19 May 2021 | 13 October 2021

Role of the Committee

The Committee assists the Board in obtaining assurance that appropriate policies, 
controls and reporting systems are in place to effectively manage the health, safety, 
social, environmental and climate (“HSSEC”) risks in relation to the Group’s operations 
and ensure that the Group’s activities are planned and executed in a safe and responsible 
manner. The Committee reports to the Board, which has ultimate responsibility for HSSEC 
matters, including those related to climate change. The Committee meets at least three 
times per year and otherwise as required. 

Responsibilities of the Committee include:

l 

formulating the Group’s policies and systems for identifying 
and managing HSSEC risks within Jadestone’s operations; 

l  evaluating the effectiveness of the Group’s policies and 

systems for identifying and managing HSSEC risks within 
Jadestone operations; 

l  assessing the policies and systems within the Group for 

ensuring compliance with HSSEC regulatory requirements; 

l  assessing the performance of the Group with regard to 

the impact of HSSEC relations decisions, climate change, 
and actions upon employees, communities and other third 
parties. The Committee also assesses the impact of such 
decisions and actions on the reputation of the Group; 

l  on behalf of the Board, receiving reports from management 
concerning all serious safety-related incidents within the 
Group and actions taken by management as a result of 
such incidents; 

l  evaluating and overseeing, on behalf of the Board, 

the quality and integrity of any reporting to external 
stakeholders concerning HSSEC issues;

l  ensuring that the Group maintains an appropriate level of 

l 

l 

engagement in industry HSSEC initiatives;
reviewing and recommending changes to the HSSEC 
framework management system annually; and 
reviewing the results of independent audits of the 
Group’s performance in regard to HSSEC matters, and any 
strategies and action plans developed by management in 
response to issues raised, and where appropriate making 
recommendations to the Board concerning the same.

*   Effective 15 December 2021, the name has changed from HSE 

Committee to HSEC Committee

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

Letter from the  
Committee Chair

Dear shareholder, 

I am pleased to present the HSEC Committee 
Report for the year ended 31 December 2021.

The Health, Safety, Environmental and Climate committee 
(“HSEC Committee”) provides assurance to the Board on 
occupational health, safety, environmental and climate 
leadership. It is primarily focused on ensuring that the Group's 
policies related to HSSEC are adopted and applied across the 
Group, and the safety leadership of both management and the 
workforce is visible and impactful. 

Effective 15 December 2021, the HSEC Committee’s 
mandate was expanded to include sustainability and social 
responsibilities into its remit, and therefore the terms of 
reference of the HSEC Committee were amended and the 
committee’s name changed to reflect the same. The Board 
believes that the expanded remit is important for the Group 
given the ever-increasing prominence of HSSEC issues, 
particularly climate change, on the corporate agenda and the 
need for the Board and senior management to devote sufficient 
time to considering these matters in detail. This report includes 
key performance of the HSEC Committee during the 2021 
calendar year. 

During 2021, the HSEC committee met three times to discuss 
matters pertaining to health, safety and environmental issues 
which, at times, were dominated by the continuing threat of 
COVID-19 within the workforce. The Group’s management 
and workforce have operated within both challenging onshore 
and offshore environments over multiple jurisdictions. New 
processes were developed and deployed to minimise the risk 
of COVID-19 infection at all workforce sites. These actions, 
which included onshore staff working from home and reduced 
offshore crew sizes, were successful at minimising workplace 
transmission.

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We continue to strengthen the review of key operations and 
enhanced safety control measures over both production 
facilities and drilling operations. These improvements were 
acknowledged within the inspection reports received over the 
year.

In addition, Jadestone has supported the recommendations of 
the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures since 
2019. The TCFD aims to improve the disclosure of climate-
related risks and opportunities and provide stakeholders with 
the necessary information to undertake robust and consistent 
analyses of the potential financial impacts of climate change. 
We recognise the value that the recommendations bring and 
continue to align and enhance our climate-related disclosures.

In summary, Jadestone remains committed to strong 
performance in safety management and high health, safety, 
social, environmental and climate standards. 

Yours sincerely,

Robert Lambert 
Non-Executive Director and  
Chair of the HSEC Committee

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Accomplishments over the course of 2021
l  Achieved high performance in environmental management 
and reductions in discharges while improving monitoring 
activities;

l  Continued to successfully monitor and support the Group’s 
response to COVID-19 challenges in terms of workforce 
wellbeing and the safe management of operations;

l  Evaluated HSSEC performance against industry standards;
l  Assessed regulator feedback and monitored the 

implementation of recommendations to ensure that 
required actions are enacted, while also enabling the Board 
to reflect the latest regulatory views in their decisions; 

l  Reviewed major and reportable incidents and investigations, 

then followed up on lessons learned; and

l  Reviewed the Group’s sustainability and ESG related 

communications, including the composition and preparation 
for issuance of the Group’s 2021 Sustainability Report.

Key activities during the year
During 2021, the Committee met regularly to review and 
deliberate the Group’s safe and responsible operations, 
measured against specific metrics, and compliance with 
regulatory requirements pertaining to health and safety, 
environmental protection and conservation activities.

The Committee also addressed several prioritised topics which 
included:
Process safety 
l  A review of Jadestone’s practices and performance relating 

to health, safety and environment, including the safe 
condition and responsible operations of Jadestone’s assets, 
with a focus on both employees and contractors.

l  A review of all major incidents that impacted, or had the 

potential to impact, Jadestone’s safety and environmental 
performance.

–  The Committee, with input from senior management, 
reviewed the trends of workplace safety incidents (e.g. 
medical treatment cases, near misses) within the wider 
context of pandemic related restrictions and changes to 
work conditions.

–  Pandemic related risks to the workforce were also 

assessed, including increased stress from quarantine 
conditions and extended separation from home. It 
was noted that such increased stress was identified 
as a wider industry challenge and not limited to the 
Group. In fact, Australia’s Work Safe Commissioner 
characterised Jadestone’s approach to pandemic related 
restrictions as “best in class”.

–  The Group engaged a physician to evaluate fatigue 
management practices and propose improvements.

l  A review of measures completed to improve safety 

performance and respond to regulator directions, including 
the review and improvement of corrosion management 
under the safety management system. 

– 

In 2021, the Committee followed up on NOPSEMA’s 
General Direction 801 related to the Stag marine 
breakaway coupling and General Direction 810 relating 
to corrosion management on the Montara facility. 
General Directions 801 and 810 were closed in February 
2021 and November 2021 respectively.

–  Ensuring the benefits of such improvements and 

corrective actions/lessons learned are applied at other 
Group facilities.

l  Assessment of Jadestone’s overall sustainability 

performance and provided input to Jadestone’s annual 
reporting and disclosures regarding sustainability.

Climate risk 
l  Significantly enhanced Jadestone’s climate reporting under 

the TCFD framework;

l  Commissioned an independent climate scenario analysis; 

and

l  Engaged with shareholders to understand how climate 
considerations are integrated into investment decisions.

The 2021 Sustainability Report details the Group’s 2021 
ESG performance, covering sustainability, environmental 
management, climate change and greenhouse emissions, 
occupational health and safety and critical incident risk 
management.

Planned enhancements for 2022
l  Development of a Net Zero decarbonisation plan, 

underpinning Jadestone’s Net Zero by 2040 pledge for its 
operated assets;

l  A continuing review of the Group’s process safety and 

personal safety; and

l  Evaluation of the Group’s HSE performance against internal 
metrics, regulatory requirements and industry standards. 

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Disclosure  
Committee report 

Committee members and meeting attendance 
In 2021, the Disclosure Committee comprised:

l  Daniel Young (Committee Chair)* 
l  A. Paul Blakeley
l  Neil Prendergast

*  Daniel Young stepped down as a director and the chair of the  

Disclosure Committee effective 29 April 2022.

Role of the Committee

Meeting Attendance:

Daniel Young 
A. Paul Blakeley 
Neil Prendergast 

Meeting: 8 December

1 out of 1 
1 out of 1 
1 out of 1

The Disclosure Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities in respect  
of the Group's disclosure obligations arising under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU)  
No. 596/2014 (“MAR”) and the AIM Rules. 

It also ensures the Group takes reasonable steps to establish and maintain adequate procedures, systems and controls 
to enable it to comply with its obligations in this regard, and it oversees the appropriateness of disclosures included in the 
Group's financial and non-financial reporting, which includes sustainability and climate-related disclosures.

Letter from the Committee Chair

Dear shareholder, 

I am pleased to present the Disclosure Committee 
Report for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Key Matters Considered by the Disclosure 
Committee in 2021 

The Disclosure Committee continued to monitor and review the 
Group's processes for continuous disclosure and reviewed the 
Group's related policies and procedures, with particular due 
regard to the changes arising from the April 2021 corporate 
reorganisation including the addition of Jadestone Energy plc as 
the new ultimate holding company of the Group. 

Matters considered, among others, included: 

l 

l 

the procedures around filings for the issuance and the 
exercise of stock options, including disclosure of changes to 
total share capital issued;

the process to ensure compliance with the timescale and 
obligations under the MAR / part B of the Company’s 
Dealing Code;

l  changes to the Annual Report and to the notice of AGM 

arising from the change to the ultimate holding company  
to a UK plc;

l 

the maintenance of insider lists; 

l  communication protocols around closed periods;

l  case studies on the application of AIM rules specific to 

disclosure; and

l  externally delivered training on identification and 

management of inside information.

The committee members also ensured that all relevant policies 
and procedures remained in compliance and up-to-date with 
MAR, and the AIM Rules.

2022 Priorities 
l  assess and manage the impacts to disclosure obligations 
and practices as a result of the Company ceasing to be a 
reporting issuer under Canadian legislation; and

l  assess and advise on the controls and procedures related 

to the disclosure of ESG data.

Yours sincerely,

A. Paul Blakeley 
Executive Director and  
Acting Chair of the Disclosure Committee

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Consolidated 
and Company 
financial 
statements 

For the year ended 31 December 2021

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Directors' responsibility statement

117 - 128

Independent auditor’s report

129

130

131

132

Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Consolidated statement of financial position

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Consolidated statement of cash flows

133 - 188

Significant accounting policies and explanation notes to the financial statements

189

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Company's statement of financial position

Company's statement of changes in equity

191 - 195 Notes to the financial statements

Jadestone Energy plc

Company Number: 13152520

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CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Directors’  
responsibilities statement

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report 
and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law 
and regulations.

Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial 
statements for each financial year. Under that law the Directors 
are required to prepare the Group’s financial statements in 
accordance with International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) in 
conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 
and have elected to prepare the parent company’s financial 
statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally 
Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting 
Standards and applicable law), including FRS 101 “Reduced 
Disclosure Framework”. Under Company law the directors must 
not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they 
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company 
and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

In preparing the parent company's financial statements, the 
Directors are required to:

l  Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them 

consistently;

l  Make judgments and accounting estimates that are 

reasonable and prudent;

The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting 
records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company’s 
and the Company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable 
accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and 
enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply 
with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for 
safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking 
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud  
and other irregularities.

The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and 
integrity of the corporate and financial information included 
on the Company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom 
governing the preparation and dissemination of financial 
statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Responsibility statement 
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

l  The financial statements, prepared in accordance with the 
relevant financial reporting framework, give a true and fair 
view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or 
loss of the Company and the undertakings included in the 
consolidation taken as a whole; and

l  State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have 

l  The strategic report includes a fair review of the 

been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed 
and explained in the financial statements; and 

l  Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis 
unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will 
continue in business.

development and performance of the business and the 
position of the Company and the undertakings included 
in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a 
description of the principal risks and uncertainties that  
they face.

A. Paul Blakeley
Director
3 June 2022

In preparing the Group's financial statements, IAS 1 requires 
that Directors:

l  Properly select and apply accounting policies;

l  Present information, including accounting policies, in a 

manner that provides relevant, reliable, comparable and 
understandable information; 

l  Provide additional disclosures when compliance with the 
specific requirements in IFRSs are insufficient to enable 
users to understand the impact of particular transactions, 
other events and conditions on the entity's financial 
position and financial performance; and

l  Make an assessment of the Group's ability to continue as  

a going concern.

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To the members of Jadestone Energy plc

Report on the audit of the financial statements

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OPINION

In our opinion:

l  The financial statements of Jadestone Energy plc (the ‘parent company’) and its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) give a true and fair 
view of the state of the Group’s and of the parent company’s affairs as at 31 December 2021 and of the Group’s loss for the 
year then ended;

l  The Group’s financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom adopted international 
accounting standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as issued by the International Accounting 
Standards Board (IASB);

l  The parent company’s financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally 

Accepted Accounting Practice, including Financial Reporting Standard 101 “Reduced Disclosure Framework”; and

l  The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

We have audited the financial statements which comprise:

The Group financial statements:

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the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income; 

the consolidated statement of financial position;

the consolidated statement of changes in equity;

the consolidated statement of cash flows; and

the related Notes 1 to 46, including a summary of significant accounting policies as set out in Note 3 to the financial statements.

The parent company financial statements:

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the company statement of financial position;

the company statement of changes in equity;

the related Notes 1 to 10, including a summary of significant accounting policies as set out in Note 3 to the financial statements.

The financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of the Group financial statements is applicable law, 
United Kingdom adopted international accounting standards and IFRSs as issued by the IASB. The financial reporting framework 
that has been applied in the preparation of the parent company’s financial statements is applicable law and United Kingdom 
Accounting Standards, including FRS 101 “Reduced Disclosure Framework” (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting 
Practice).

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BASIS FOR OPINION

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our 
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements 
section of our report. 

We are independent of the Group and the parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our 
audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the Financial Reporting Council’s (the ‘FRC’s’) Ethical Standard as applied to 
listed entities, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. 

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

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SUMMARY OF OUR AUDIT APPROACH

Key audit matters

The key audit matters that we identified in the current year were:

l 

l 

Impairment assessment of oil and gas properties;

Impairment assessment of intangible exploration assets; and

l  Peninsular Malaysia acquisition. 

Within this report, key audit matters are identified as follows:

NEW

Newly identified

«

«»

«

Increased level of risk

Similar level of risk

Decreased level of risk

Materiality

Scoping

Significant changes  
in our approach

The materiality that we used for the Group financial statements was US$4,441,000, which was 
determined by using 1% of the primary benchmark being the combined intangible exploration assets 
& oil and gas properties. A secondary benchmark was considered being net assets to which a 3% 
factor was applied. It was concluded that the primary benchmark was appropriate.

The materiality that we used for the parent company financial statements was US$2,220,500, which 
was determined by using 1% of the selected benchmark being the net assets.

We structured our approach to the audit to reflect how the Group is organised and including the 
revenue generating and asset holding components. The audit work was undertaken and performed 
by a group audit team based in Ireland and component teams based in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia 
and Vietnam. 

The audit work covered 23 components, of which seven were deemed significant components. These 
were subject to full scope audits with the remaining components subject to analytical procedures. 

The Group successfully completed an internal reorganisation with this being the first year of audit of 
the newly reorganised group. This is the first year we have been appointed as auditors to the Group 
with the audit having previously been performed by Deloitte Singapore. We undertook a number of 
transitional procedures to prepare for the audit. Before we commenced our audit, we established our 
independence of the Group and held discussions with the previous Group’s auditors to develop our 
understanding of the Group. Key audit matters considered by the Group’s auditors in the prior year 
were broadly aligned with the items identified above.

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CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the 
preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Our evaluation of the Directors' assessment of the Group’s and parent company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern 
basis of accounting included:

l  Obtaining an understanding of the relevant controls relating to the going concern assumption;

l  Testing the clerical accuracy of the cash flow forecast model; 

l  Performing an assessment of the cash resources available;

l  Completing an assessment of the consistency of the models used to prepare the forecasts in line with other areas of our audit, 

such as key inputs relating to future costs, production to other financial and operational information; 

l  Challenging management as to the reasonableness of commodity pricing assumptions applied, based on benchmarking  

to market data;

l  Performing a look back analysis of the historical accuracy of forecasts prepared by management; 

l  Assessing the appropriateness of the sensitivity analysis prepared by management; and

l  Assessing the adequacy of the disclosures in the financial statements.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, 
individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's and parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern 
for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections  
of this report.

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KEY AUDIT MATTERS

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial 
statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement (whether or not due to 
fraud) that we identified. These matters included those which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy; the allocation of 
resources in the audit; and directing the efforts of the engagement team.

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

5.1.   Impairment assessment of oil and gas properties

NEW

Key audit matter 
description

As at 31 December 2021, oil and gas properties had a carrying value of US$353,592k which represents 
48% of the Group’s total assets. These assets relate to the Montara and Stag projects in Australia, and 
the recently acquired Peninsular Malaysia assets.

The Directors performed an assessment of the internal and external factors of the oil and gas 
properties’ carrying values to determine whether there is any indicator of impairment noting that no 
impairment indicators had been identified.

The valuation of oil and gas properties is an area of significant estimation and judgement. The 
estimation of reserves and the future of viability of the oil fields will impact the carrying value of these 
properties and thus impairment has been identified as a risk for the Group.

The assessment requires significant judgement and assumptions in respect to the estimated reserves. 
The Directors have also engaged an independent qualified reservoir engineer to validate the proved, 
probable and possible reserves for its oil and gas properties and the resulting the future net cash 
flows arising from such.

Refer to Note 22 to the financial statements.

How the scope of our 
audit responded to the 
key audit matter

We obtained an understanding of relevant controls around accounting for producing assets in line 
with IFRS and the impairment process.

We reviewed the internal and external factors set out in IAS 36 Impairment of Assets and used by the 
Directors to determine impairment indicators.

We assessed the competence, capability and objectivity of the Directors' expert involved in the 
preparation of the reserve reports.

We integrated an internal reservoir engineering and valuation specialist into our team to challenge the 
reserve reports prepared by management’s expert relating to the Group’s estimated oil reserves.

We extended inquiries to individuals outside of the Directors and the accounting department to 
corroborate the Directors' ability and intent to carry out plans that are relevant to developing the 
estimate.

We reviewed the financial statements to ensure all relevant disclosures were appropriately included in 
relation to oil and gas properties.

Key observations

We have no observations that impact on our audit in respect of impairment of oil and gas properties.

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5.2.   Impairment assessment of intangible exploration assets 

NEW

Key audit matter 
description

As at 31 December 2021, the Group recorded US$93,241k of intangible exploration assets, which 
represents 13% of the Group’s total assets. These assets relate to the Montara oil field in Australia, the 
Lemang oil field in Indonesia and two Vietnamese productions sharing contracts. 

How the scope of our 
audit responded to the 
key audit matter

The Directors performed an assessment of the internal and external factors of the intangible 
exploration assets’ carrying values to determine whether there is any indicator of impairment noting 
that no impairment indicators had been identified.

Extraction at the Vietnam and Indonesia sites is dependent on government approval and should 
approval not be granted these assets would be impaired. Moreover, the impact of climate change and 
the future of viability of the oil and gas fields may impact the carrying value of such assets and thus 
impairment has been identified as a risk.

The assumptions applied by the Directors in the valuation of intangible assets are inherently 
judgemental as the projects are not at a stage where the outcome of the activities or forecasted 
cash flows can be predicted. The Directors performed an assessment of the technical feasibility and 
commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource and whether there is any adverse information 
that will affect the final investment decision to commercialise the asset. The Directors have also 
engaged an independent qualified reservoir engineer to estimate the gross contingent resources for 
all of the intangible exploration assets in previous years. Where the Directors have not obtained a 
revised reserve report, the Directors have assessed that given that these are exploration assets, there 
are no significant developments in the current year that will negatively impact contingent resources.

Refer to Note 21 to the financial statements.

l  We obtained an understanding of relevant controls around accounting for intangible exploration 

assets in line with IFRS.

l  We reviewed the internal and external factors set out in IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of 

Mineral Resources and used by the Directors to determine impairment indicators.

l  We assessed the competence, capability and objectivity of the Directors’ expert involved in the 

preparation of the reserve reports.

l  We assigned an internal reservoir engineering and valuation specialist to challenge the reserve 
reports prepared by the Directors’ expert relating to the Group’s estimated oil reserves and 
resources to determine whether they impact the recoverable amount. Where the Directors have 
not obtained a revised reserve report, the Directors have assessed that given that these are 
exploration assets, there are no significant developments in the current year that will negatively 
impact contingent resources.

l  We reviewed the Group’s budget to evaluate whether the Directors have a budget and plan for the 
assets, including the funding options for future capital expenditure to be able to realise the future 
cash flows. 

l  We performed a retrospective review of prior year’s work budget and current year’s actual 

activity to determine the reliability of the Directors’ plan and budget for the purpose of assessing 
impairment indicators.

l  We extended inquiries to individuals outside of the Directors and the accounting department to 

corroborate the Directors’ ability and intent to carry out plans that are relevant to developing the 
estimate.

l  We reviewed the financial statements to ensure all relevant disclosures were appropriately 

included in relation to intangible exploration assets.

Key observations

We have no observations that impact on our audit in respect of impairment of intangible exploration 
assets.

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5.3.   Peninsular Malaysia acquisition 

NEW

Key audit matter 
description

On 1 August 2021, the Group completed the acquisition of the Peninsular Malaysia assets through the 
acquisition of the SapuraOMV Upstream (PM) Inc. (renamed as Jadestone Energy (PM) Inc.) company 
with the fair value of consideration being US$23,279k. The acquisition was accounted for as a business 
combination.

There is a risk associated with the acquisition accounting in accordance with IFRS 3 Business 
Combinations, given the judgements around elements such as the fair value of contingent 
consideration, oil and gas properties and asset restoration obligations.

For a business combination, the key assumptions that underlie the fair values of the producing assets 
include estimated reserves, oil prices (must reflect the conditions at the date of completion), and 
discount rates. There is also judgement involved in the determination of contingent consideration.

Refer to Note 19 to the financial statements.

How the scope of our 
audit responded to the 
key audit matter

l  We assessed the design and determined implementation of the Group’s controls around 

accounting for acquisitions in line with IFRS and determining the fair value of assets and liabilities 
acquired.

l  We reviewed the purchase agreement to identify key elements related to the acquisition and 

ensure they are appropriately reflected in the accounting treatment adopted.

l  We challenged the Directors’ assessment of the acquisition including application of the 
concentration test set out in IFRS 3 to determine whether the transaction is a business 
combination or asset acquisition. 

l  We challenged the identification and fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in a business 

combination, including identifiable intangible assets, through review of models with reference to 
relevant supporting documentation and relevant accounting standards including IFRS 3 and IAS 38 
Intangible Assets. This includes assessing the fair value of the oil and gas properties acquired in 
line with the procedures noted in section 5.1 above.

l  We assessed the competence, capability and objectivity of the Directors’ expert involved in the 

valuation of oil and gas properties and asset restoration obligations acquired.

l  We reviewed the measurement of consideration, including contingent consideration, and 

determination of what is part of the business combination.

l  We challenged the calculation of goodwill arising from the business combination with reference to 

the requirements of IFRS 3.

l  We assessed the financial statements to ensure all relevant disclosures were appropriately 

included in relation to the Peninsular Malaysia acquisition.

Key observations

We have no observations that impact on our audit in respect of the Peninsular Malaysia acquisition.

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OUR APPLICATION OF MATERIALITY

6.1.  Materiality

We define materiality as the magnitude of misstatement in the financial statements that makes it probable that the economic 
decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable person would be changed or influenced. We use materiality both in planning the scope of 
our audit work and in evaluating the results of our work.

Based on our professional judgement, we determined materiality for the financial statements as a whole as follows:

Group financial statements

Parent company financial statements

Materiality

US$4,441,000

Basis for determining 
materiality

1% of combined intangible exploration assets & 
oil and gas properties (see details of secondary 
benchmark considered in section 1 above)

US$2,220,500

1% of net assets

Rationale for the 
benchmark applied

We believe that the benchmark set out above is 
appropriate because there is a direct correlation 
with the future economic performance of the 
Group. This benchmark also tends to be less 
volatile than other possible benchmarks.

We believe that the benchmark set out above is 
appropriate as it is stable and reflects the limited 
operations of the parent company given its 
purpose is to hold investments in subsidiaries.

Combined intangible
exploration assets 
& oil and gas properties
US$446,833k

Group materiality
US$4,441k

Component materiality range
US$1,776k to US$2,842k

Clearly trivial reporting threshold US$222k

6.2.  Performance materiality

We set performance materiality at a level lower than materiality to reduce the probability that, in aggregate, uncorrected and 
undetected misstatements exceed the materiality for the financial statements as a whole.

Group financial statements

Parent company financial statements

Performance materiality

80% of Group materiality

80% of parent company materiality 

Basis and rationale 
for determining 
performance materiality

In determining the performance materiality, we considered a number of factors.

The nature of the business has remained consistent with the prior year and with that the benchmarks 
selected have remained relatively stable in the current year when compared to the prior year. No new 
accounting issues that require significant judgement have been noted other than the acquisition and 
internal reorganisation. 

We have considered the previous experience with audit adjustments and management’s willingness 
to correct errors and also the likelihood that misstatements from the prior period will recur in the 
current period.

We have considered the experience and stability of the finance team as well as our understanding of 
the Group’s control environment including entity-level controls and any turnover of key personnel.

6.3.  Error reporting threshold

We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to the Committee all audit differences in excess of US$222,050, as 
well as differences below that threshold that, in our view, warranted reporting on qualitative grounds. We also report to the Audit 
Committee on disclosure matters that we identified when assessing the overall presentation of the financial statements.

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AN OVERVIEW OF THE SCOPE OF OUR AUDIT

7.1.  Identification and scoping of components

We determined the scope of our group audit by obtaining an understanding of the Group and its environment and assessing the 
risks of material misstatement at the group level. The Group consists of 23 components with a presence in 10 jurisdictions.

Seven components were deemed significant components and subject to full scope audits. 

1. 

Jadestone Energy plc;

2. 

Jadestone Energy (Australia) Pty Ltd;

3. 

Jadestone Energy (Eagle) Pty Ltd;

4.  Mitra Energy (Vietnam Nam Du) Ltd;

5.  Mitra Energy (Vietnam Tho Chu) Ltd;

6. 

Jadestone Energy (Lemang) Pte Ltd; and

7. 

Jadestone Energy (PM) Inc.

These significant components were located in United Kingdom, Australia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Significant components were subject to full audit of the component. This scope covered 100% of the Group revenue, 39% of the 
Group loss before tax and 89% of the Group net assets. 

At the parent company entity level, we also tested the consolidation process and carried out analytical procedures to confirm our 
conclusion that there were no significant risks of material misstatement of the aggregated financial information of the remaining 
components not subject to audit or audit of specified account balances.

0%

11%

39%

Revenue

Loss before tax

Net assets

61%

100%

89%

Full audit scope

Specified audit procedures

Review at Group level

7.2.  Our consideration of the control environment 

We have not relied upon the GITCs (General Information Technology Controls) as part of our audit. 

Operating effectiveness testing was performed over controls in the revenue business cycle following assessment of design and 
determination of implementation. On the basis of the testing performed it was determined that the controls reliance could be relied 
upon for the year-end audit of the Group.

7.3.  Our consideration of climate-related risks 

The Group has set out their climate policy and Net Zero commitment in their sustainability review on pages 24 to 44. The Group 
have also identified climate change and resulting physical and transition risks as part of their principal risks and uncertainties in the 
strategic report on pages 57 to 63. 

We considered whether the risks identified by management within their climate change risk assessment and related documentation 
were complete and challenged assumptions impacting the financial statements. The key market-related matter which could have 
a material impact on the valuation of the items noted above is in respect of future demand for, and pricing of, oil and gas as the 
energy mix evolves in response to climate change risk and other matters.

As part of our audit, we have obtained management’s climate-related risk assessment and made inquiries of management to 
understand their process for considering the impact of climate-related risks. The Group reflected the impact of climate change on 
assumptions used in disclosing critical judgements and key estimates recorded in the financial statements in accordance with IFRS 
requirements by considering the impact of Paris compliant oil prices. 

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We have performed our own risk assessment of the potential impact of change on the Group and how it may impact critical 
judgements and key estimates included in the financial statements. The main climate-related implications considered as part of 
our audit relate to the impact of climate change on cash flow projections, underlying oil and gas properties, intangible exploration 
assets, deferred tax assets and asset retirement obligations. Future demand for, and pricing of, oil and gas as the energy mix 
evolves in response to climate change risk and other matters could have a material impact on the valuation of these items.  
The projections could also be materially impacted by changes in underlying assumptions including oil and gas prices, costs of 
carbon, decommissioning costs, future climate-related capital expenditure required to meet the Net Zero commitment and 
legislation in the locations in which the Group operates. 

Our audit procedures were performed with the involvement of our sustainability and valuation specialists. We also challenged how 
the Directors considered climate change in their assessment of going concern. 

We have also read the Group’s disclosure of climate-related information in the front half of the Annual Report, including the 
sustainability review on pages 24 to 44.

7.4.  Working with other auditors

Direction and supervision was provided to component auditors through a combination of:

l 

Issuance of group referral instructions; 

l  Upfront team briefings to all component teams;

l  Centralisation of key areas of the audit;

l  Discussions with internal reservoir engineering and valuation specisalists;

l  Regular progress calls;

l  Virtual component visits; and

l  Risk assessment discussions and detailed workpaper reviews.

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OTHER INFORMATION

The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our 
auditor’s report thereon. The Directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated 
in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

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

If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives 
rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. 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.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS

As explained more fully in the Directors’ responsibilities statement, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of the  
financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Directors 
determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due  
to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s and the parent company’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 Group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have  
no realistic alternative but to do so.

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AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an 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 ISAs (UK) 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 these financial 
statements.

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism 
throughout the audit. We also:

l 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, 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. We include an explanation in our report of the extent to which the audit was capable of detecting irregularities, 
including fraud.

l  Obtain an 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.

l  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related 

disclosures made by the Directors.

l  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 the use of the going concern basis of accounting  
is appropriate and no material uncertainties have been identified, we report these conclusions in our report. If we conclude  
that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our report to the related disclosures in the financial 
statements 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 report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as  
a going concern.

l  Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether  

the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation (i.e., gives 
a true and fair view).

l  Where we are required to report on consolidated financial statements, obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding 
the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated 
financial statements. As Group auditors, we are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. 
As Group auditors, we remain solely responsible for the audit opinion.

We communicate with those charged with governance 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 the audit.

For listed entities and public interest entities, we also provide those charged with governance with a statement that the auditor 
has complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and communicate 
with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, 
related safeguards.

Where we are required to report on key audit matters, from the matters communicated with those charged with governance,  
we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and  
are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our 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 the public interest benefits  
of such communication.

For public interest entities, other listed entities, entities that are required, and those that choose voluntarily, to report on how they 
have applied the UK Corporate Governance Code, and other entities subject to the governance requirements of The Companies 
(Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018, we are required to include in our report an explanation of how we evaluated the 
Directors assessment of the entity's ability to continue as a going concern and, where relevant, key observations arising with 
respect to that evaluation.

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EXTENT TO WHICH THE AUDIT WAS CONSIDERED CAPABLE OF DETECTING IRREGULARITIES, INCLUDING 
FRAUD

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our 
responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which 
our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.

11.1. Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities

In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws 
and regulations, we considered the following:

l  The nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance including the design of the Group’s 

remuneration policies, key drivers for Directors’ remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets;

l  Results of our enquiries of the Directors and the audit committee about their own identification and assessment of the risks of 

irregularities; 

l  Any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the Group’s documentation of their policies and procedures relating to:

– 

Identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-
compliance;

–  Detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud; 

and

–  The internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.

l  The matters discussed among the audit engagement team including significant component audit teams and relevant internal 
specialists, including internal reserve engineer and valuation, climate and industry specialists regarding how and where fraud 
might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.

As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and 
identified the greatest potential for fraud in respect to revenue recognition and our three key audit matters: 

l 

l 

Impairment assessment of oil and gas properties;

Impairment assessment of intangible exploration assets; and 

l  Peninsular Malaysia acquisition. 

In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of 
management override.

We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Group operates in, focusing on provisions 
of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial 
statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Companies Act 2006, AIM Regulations and 
tax legislation in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates.

In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the financial statements but 
compliance with which may be fundamental to the Group’s ability to operate or to avoid a material penalty. These included the 
Group’s operating licences, health and safety legislation, anti-bribery legislation and environmental regulations in the locations in 
which the Group operates.

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11.2. Audit response to risks identified

As a result of performing the above, we did not identify any additional key audit matters related to the potential risk of fraud or 
non-compliance with laws and regulations. 

Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:

l  Reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of 

relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;

l  Enquiring of the Directors, the audit committee and in-house and external legal counsel concerning actual and potential 

litigation and claims;

l  Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material 

misstatement due to fraud;

l  Reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance and reviewing correspondence with relevant tax authorities; 

l 

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l 

l 

In addressing the risk of impairment of oil and gas properties we have challenged the assumptions underlying the valuations 
and made enquiries outside the finance team;

In addressing the risk of impairment of intangible exploration assets we have challenged the assumptions underlying the 
valuations and made enquiries outside the finance team;

In addressing the risk of in respect to the Peninsular Malaysia acquisition we have challenged the fair value of the assets and 
liabilities recognised as part of the acquisition;

In addressing the risk of fraud in revenue recognition we have tested a sample of revenue transactions to ensure appropriate 
application of the revenue recognition requirements and that valid sales transactions have occurred; and

In addressing the risk of fraud through the management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and 
other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; 
and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.

We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members 
including internal specialists and significant component audit teams, and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-
compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.

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Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

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OPINIONS ON OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY THE COMPANIES ACT 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

l  The information given in the strategic report and the Directors’ report for the financial year for which the financial 

statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and

l  The strategic report and the Directors’ report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the parent company and their environment obtained  
in the course of the audit, we have not identified any material misstatements in the strategic report or the Directors’ report.

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MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION

13.1. Adequacy of explanations received and accounting records

Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:

l  We have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or

l  Adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been 

received from branches not visited by us; or

l  The parent company’s financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns.

We have nothing to report in respect of these matters.

13.2. Directors’ remuneration

Under the Companies Act 2006 we are also required to report if in our opinion certain disclosures of Directors’ remuneration have 
not been made.

We have nothing to report in respect of this matter.

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USE OF OUR REPORT

This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 
2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members those matters we are required to 
state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume 
responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for 
the opinions we have formed.

Cathal Treacy (Senior statutory auditor)
For and on behalf of Deloitte Ireland LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
Deloitte & Touche House, Charlotte Quay, Limerick, Ireland 

3 June 2022

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the year ended 31 December 2021

Revenue

Production costs 

Depletion, depreciation and amortisation 

Administrative staff costs

Other expenses

Impairment of assets

Other income 

Finance costs 

Other financial gains 

Profit/(Loss) before tax

Income tax expense

Loss for the year

Loss per ordinary share

Basic and diluted (US$)

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Loss for the year

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

Gain on unrealised cash flow hedges

Hedging gain reclassified to profit or loss

Tax income relating to components of other comprehensive income

Other comprehensive income

Notes

5

6

7

8

11

13

14

15

16

17

18

33

33

17

Total comprehensive income for the year

(13,742)

All comprehensive income is attributable to the equity holders of the parent.

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(25,068)

(26,181)

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7,682

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266

1,080

(14,822)

(13,742)

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217,938

(105,338)

(84,642)

(21,903)

(26,918)

(50,455)

26,376

(12,655)

359

(57,238)

(2,940)

(60,178)

(0.03)

(0.13)

(13,742)

(60,178)

-

-

-

-

-

26,093

(31,364)

(5,271)

1,583

(3,688)

(63,866)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION  
(Company Registration Number: 13152520) 
as at 31 December 2021

Notes

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

Assets

Non-current assets

Intangible exploration assets

Oil and gas properties

Plant and equipment

Right-of-use assets

Other receivables and prepayment

Deferred tax assets

Total non-current assets

Current assets

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Tax recoverable

Restricted cash

Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

Total assets 

Equity and liabilities

Capital and reserves

Share capital

Merger reserve

Share-based payments reserve

Accumulated losses 

Total equity

Non-current liabilities

Provisions

Lease liabilities

Tax liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Current liabilities

Borrowings

Lease liabilities

Trade and other payables

Provisions

Derivative financial instruments

Tax liabilities

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

21

22

23

24

28

26

27

28

29

29

30

32

34

35

36

26

37

36

39

35

40

93,241

353,592

8,963

13,852

48,500

25,278

543,426

23,299

37,951

9,367

-

117,865

188,482

731,908

559

146,270

25,936

(31,692)

141,073

410,697

4,504

-

67,097

482,298

-

11,161

69,090

1,947

-

26,339

108,537

590,835

731,908

100,670

317,676

1,652

23,673

4,404

19,727

467,802

45,361

7,110

-

8,445

80,996

141,912

609,714

466,979

-

24,985

(331,322)

160,642

288,224

13,305

26,896

58,229

386,654

7,296

12,478

32,192

4,558

471

5,423

62,418

449,072

609,714

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 3 June 2022. They were signed on its 
behalf by:

A. Paul Blakeley
Director

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the year ended 31 December 2021

Share 
capital
USD’000

Merger 
reserve
USD’000

466,573

-

-

-

-

-

406

406

466,979

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(467,387)

146,270

-

-

967

-

-

-

(466,420)

146,270

Share-
based 
payments 
reserve
USD’000

23,857

-

-

-

-

1,128

-

1,128

24,985

-

-

-

951

-

951

As at 1 January 2020 

Loss for the year

Other comprehensive income for the year

Total comprehensive income for  
the year

Dividend paid (Note 31)

Share-based compensation (Note 8)

Shares issued (Note 30)

Total transactions with owners, 
recognised directly in equity

As at 31 December 2020

Loss for the year, representing total 
comprehensive income for the year

Capital reduction (Note 30)

Dividend paid (Note 31)

Share-based compensation (Note 8)

Shares issued (Note 30)

Total transactions with owners, 
recognised directly in equity

As at 31 December 2021

559

146,270

25,936

Hedging 
reserves
USD’000

Accumulated 
losses
USD’000

3,688

-

(3,688)

(268,651)

(60,178)

-

Total
USD’000

225,467

(60,178)

(3,688)

(3,688)

(60,178)

(63,866)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,493)

-

-

(2,493)

1,128

406

(2,493)

(959)

(331,322)

160,642

(13,742)

(13,742)

321,117

(7,745)

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-

-

(7,745)

951

967

313,372

(5,827)

(31,692)

141,073

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Operating activities

Profit/(Loss) before tax

Adjustments for: 

Depletion, depreciation and amortisation 

   Depreciation of right-of-use assets

   Other finance costs 

   Assets written off

   Allowance for slow moving inventories

   Unrealised foreign exchange (gain)/loss

Share-based payments

(Reversal of)/Fair value loss on oil derivatives

   Change in fair value of contingent payments

   Accretion income on non-current VAT receivables

Interest expense

Interest income

Impairment of intangible exploration assets

Loss on ineffective hedge recycled to profit or loss

   Change in Stag FSO provision

   Gain from termination of right-of-use asset

Operating cash flows before movements in working capital

(Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables

Decrease/(Increase) in inventories

Increase in trade and other payables

Cash generated from operations

Interest paid

Tax refunded

Tax paid

Net cash generated from operating activities

Investing activities

Cash received from acquisition of Peninsular Malaysia assets

Cash paid for acquisition of Peninsular Malaysia assets

Net cash outflows on acquisition of Lemang PSC

Payment for oil and gas properties

Payment for plant and equipment

Payment for intangible exploration assets

Transfer from debt service reserve account

Interest received

Net cash used in investing activities

Financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of shares

(Placement)/Release of deposit for bank guarantee

Dividend paid

Repayment of borrowings

Repayment of lease liabilities

Net cash used in financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

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7

15

11

11

11 / 14

8

11

15 / 16

16

15

14

13

11

14

14

19

19

20

22

23

21

29

14

30

29

31

38

38

29

2021
USD’000

1,080

69,024

11,191

8,487

5,332

2,624

(1,838)

951

(471)

438

(266)

150

(80)

-

-

-

-

96,622

(11,975)

9,152

21,631

115,430

(1,505)

3,652

(15,486)

102,091

29,252

(20,033)

-

(51,380)

(682)

(3,858)

8,445

80

(38,176)

967

-

(7,745)

(7,296)

(12,972)

(27,046)

36,869

80,996

117,865

2020
USD’000

(57,238)

68,414

16,228

10,289

173

143

1,495

1,128

471

(359)

-

2,366

(257)

50,455

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(5,047)

(1,382)

86,883

35,560

(14,071)

3,736

112,108

(1,542)

-

(25,969)

84,597

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-

(11,959)

(4,732)

(473)

(14,253)

5,040

257

(26,120)

406

10,000

(2,493)

(42,766)

(18,562)

(53,415)

5,062

75,934

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND 
EXPLANATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 December 2021

1

CORPORATE INFORMATION
Jadestone Energy plc (the “Company” or “Jadestone”) is an oil and gas company incorporated in the United Kingdom and registered 
in England and Wales. The Company was incorporated on 22 January 2021, company registration number 13152520. The Company 
became the ultimate parent company of the Group on completion of an internal reorganisation (Note 2) on 23 April 2021. Prior to 
the internal reorganisation, Jadestone Energy Inc., an oil and gas company incorporated in Canada, had been the ultimate parent 
company of all Jadestone subsidiaries (the “Group”). These consolidated financial statements have been prepared for the Jadestone 
Energy Group and reflect the full financial year ended 31 December 2021 in respect of the ultimate parent company  
in accordance with IFRS, (see Note 3).

The Company’s shares are traded on AIM under the symbol “JSE”. 

The financial statements are expressed in United States Dollars (“US$” or “USD”).

The Group is engaged in production, development, exploration and appraisal activities in Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam and 
Indonesia. The Group’s producing assets are in the Vulcan (Montara) and Carnarvon (Stag) basins, located in shallow water offshore 
of Western Australia, and in the East Piatu, East Belumut, West Belumut and Chermingat fields, located in shallow water in offshore 
Peninsular Malaysia.

The Company’s head office is located at 3 Anson Road, #13-01 Springleaf Tower, Singapore 079909. The registered office of the 
Company is Suite 1, 3rd Floor, 11 - 12 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LB.

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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE YEAR
Internal reorganisation

The Company completed an internal reorganisation on 23 April 2021, with Jadestone Energy plc becoming the ultimate holding 
company of the Jadestone group of companies. The shares of Jadestone Energy Inc., the former ultimate holding company, were 
replaced on a one-for-one basis with shares of Jadestone Energy plc. Following the completion of the internal reorganisation, the 
shares of Jadestone Energy plc were admitted to AIM for trading on 26 April 2021 (shares of Jadestone Energy Inc. ceased trading  
on 23 April 2021).

The internal reorganisation did not result in a change in control in the ultimate holding company nor the ultimate shareholding or 
management of any Jadestone group company. 

The reorganisation was undertaken for several reasons. It is expected to reduce regulatory compliance burdens and raise the 
Company’s profile and status amongst UK and European investors who are unable to invest in non-UK domiciled companies. It 
is also expected to facilitate incremental access to equity from international capital markets, and to allow Jadestone to further 
optimise its tax structure.

Acquisition of SapuraOMV Peninsular Malaysia assets

On 30 April 2021, the Group executed a sale and purchase agreement with SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn Bhd (“SapuraOMV”) to 
acquire SapuraOMV’s Peninsular Malaysia assets (the "PenMal Assets"), for a total cash consideration of US$20.0 million, which 
included a headline price of US$9.0 million plus further working capital adjustments of US$11.0 million. There are two separate 
potential contingent payments which occur if the average Dated Brent is above US$65/bbl in 2021 and above US$70/bbl in 2022. 
The Group paid the first contingent payment of US$3.0 million in January 2022. The acquisition completed on 1 August 2021, 
following the satisfaction of all conditions precedent to closing the acquisition.

The economic effective date of the acquisition was 1 January 2021, meaning the Group is entitled to all net cash generated from the 
PenMal Assets from 1 January 2021 to 31 July 2021, resulting in a net cash receipt at closing of US$9.2 million.

The PenMal Assets comprise four licences, two of which are operated by the Group, a 70% operated interest in the PM329 PSC, 
containing the East Piatu field, and a 60% operated interest in the PM323 PSC, which contains the East Belumut, West Belumut and 
Chermingat fields. The other two licences comprise 50% non-operated working interests in the PM318 and Abu, Abu Kecil, Bubu, 
North Lukut, and Penara oilfields (“AAKBNLP”) PSCs.

Oil price commodity contracts

On 16 February 2021, the Group entered into commodity swap contracts to hedge 31% of its planned production volumes from 
April to June 2021, to provide downside oil price protection in the lead-up period to the Group’s 2021 offshore Australia capital 
programme. The average swap price, referenced to Dated Brent, was set at US$61.40/bbl.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with UK-adopted International Accounting Standards and International 
Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and in conformity with the 
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the “Act”). 

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost convention basis, except as disclosed in the accounting policies 
below. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.

Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between 
market participants at the measurement date, regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another 
valuation technique. In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group takes into account the characteristics of the 
asset or liability which market participants would take into account when pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. 
Fair value for measurement and/or disclosure purposes in these consolidated financial statements is determined on such a basis, 
except for share-based payment transactions that are within the scope of IFRS 2 Share-based Payment, leasing transactions that are 
within the scope of IFRS 16 Leases, and measurements that have some similarities to fair value but are not fair value, such as net 
realisable value in IAS 2 Inventories, or value in use in IAS 36 Impairment of Assets.

In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value adjustments are categorised into level 1, 2 or 3, based on the degree to 
which the inputs to the fair value adjustments are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its 
entirety, which are described as follows:

l  Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Group can access at the 

measurement date;

l  Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either 

directly or indirectly; and

l  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

Common control transaction

As disclosed in Note 2, the Company has completed an internal reorganisation, with the shares of Jadestone Energy Inc. having 
been replaced on a one-for-one basis with shares of Jadestone Energy plc. Accordingly, the shares of Jadestone Energy plc were 
admitted to AIM for trading on 26 April 2021. There is no change in control in the ultimate holding company of the Group, nor the 
ultimate shareholding or management of any Jadestone group company, arising from the completion of the internal reorganisation.

IFRS 3 Business Combinations does not prescribe the presentation and disclosure requirements under a common control 
transaction. The Group has chosen to issue these consolidated financial statements under the name of Jadestone Energy plc, as 
if they are a continuation of the financial statements of Jadestone Energy Inc. and Jadestone Energy plc had been in existence 
throughout the reported financial year. 

The following have been reflected in these consolidated financial statements in relation to the common control transaction:

a)  The asset and liabilities of Jadestone Energy plc and Jadestone Energy Inc. (“JEI”) group have been recognised at their book 

values immediately prior to the internal reorganisation;

b)  The pre-internal reorganisation accumulated losses recognised in these consolidated financial statements are those of JEI 

Group;

c)  The amount recognised as issued equity instruments in these consolidated financial statements is the issued and paid-up share 
capital of JEI immediately before the internal reorganisation. The comparative share capital is that of the Company as if the 
Company headed the Group for the comparative period;

d)  The equity structure appearing in these consolidated financial statements (i.e., the number and type of equity instruments 

issued) reflects the equity structure of the Company; 

e)  A merger reserve account was created to account the difference between the carrying value and the nominal value of the 

shares of the Company; and

f)  The comparative information presented in these consolidated financial statements is that of JEI Group with the exception of the 
composition of the equity items which reflect that of the Company as if the Company had existed for the comparative period.

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Going concern
The Directors are required to consider the availability of resources to meet the Group’s liabilities for the foreseeable future. 

As at 31 December 2021, the Group has a total cash and cash equivalents of US$117.9 million, and the Group managed to keep the 
cash levels within the range of US$90.0 to US$105.0 million between January to April 2022, after the settlements of trade related 
expenditure and US$3.0 million contingent payment paid to SapuraOMV arising from the acquisition of PenMal Assets (Notes 19 
and 38). The average Dated Brent crude prices for the first four months in 2022 was US$102.73/bbl, hence the Group was able to 
generate material cash inflows from the liftings in Australia and Malaysia from the beginning of 2022 up to date. 

The Group regularly monitors its cash, funding and liquidity position. Near term cash projections are revised and underlying 
assumptions reviewed, generally monthly, and longer-term projections are also updated regularly. Downside price and other risking 
scenarios are considered, such as potential delay in the development of Lemang asset, unfavourable foreign exchanges and higher 
than expected inflation rates. In addition to commodity sales prices, the Group is also potentially exposed to potential production 
interruptions such as weather downtime and planned and unplanned shutdowns for workovers and repair and maintenance 
activities. All these factors have been considered in the Group’s near and longer term cash projections. For the purposes of the 
Group’s going concern assessment, we have reviewed cash projections for the period from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2023, the ‘going 
concern period’.

The Group is debt-free, following the final repayment of its Australian reserve based lending facility in Q1 2021. All of its operational 
and capital commitments (Note 43) can be funded from the existing cash resources. 

Having taken into consideration the above factors, the Directors have reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate 
resources to continue in operational existence for the going concern period. Accordingly, they adopted the going concern basis in 
preparing these financial statements.

Adoption of new and revised standards
New and amended IFRS standards that are effective for the current year
In the current year, the Group adopted the following amendment that is effective from the beginning of the year and is relevant to 
its operations. The adoption of this amendment has not resulted in changes to the Group’s accounting policies.

Amendments to IFRS 16 

COVID-19-Related Rent Concessions Beyond 30 June 2021

New and revised IFRSs in issue but not yet effective
At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the Group has not applied the following amendments to IFRS standards 
relevant to the Group that have been issued but are not yet effective:

Amendments to IAS 1  

Amendments to IAS 1 and  
Practice Statement 21 

Amendments to IAS 81 

Amendments to IAS 121 

Amendments to IFRS 162 

Amendments to IFRS 372 

Amendments to IFRS 32 

Amendments to IFRSs2  

Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current

Making Materiality Judgements – Disclosure of Accounting Policies

Definition of Accounting Estimates

Deferred Tax Related to Assets and Liabilities Arising from a Single Transaction

Property, Plant and Equipment – Proceeds before Intended Use

Onerous Contracts – Cost of Fulfilling a Contract

Reference to Conceptual Framework

Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018 – 2020 

The Group is currently performing an assessment of the impact of these amendments but does not expect a material impact on the 
financial statements of the Group in future periods.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company 
and its subsidiaries made up to 31 December of each year. Control is achieved where the Company:

l  Has power over the investee;

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Is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and

l  Has the ability to use its power to affect its returns.

The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or 
more of the three elements of control listed above. 

Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Company obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Company loses 
control of the subsidiary. Specifically, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in 
the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income from the date the Company gains control until the 
date when the Company ceases to control the subsidiary.

Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income are attributed to the owners of the Company. Total 
comprehensive income of subsidiaries is attributed to the owners of the Company and to the non-controlling interests, even if this 
results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with 
the Group’s accounting policies.

All intragroup assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between members of the 
Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.

Business combinations
Acquisitions of businesses, including joint operations which are assessed to be businesses, are accounted for using the acquisition 
method. The consideration for each acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the acquisition date fair values of assets given, 
liabilities incurred by the Company to the former owners of the acquiree, and equity interests issued by the Company in exchange 
for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognised at their fair value, except that:

l  Deferred tax assets or liabilities, and liabilities or assets related to employee benefit arrangements are recognised and 

measured in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes and IAS 19 Employee Benefits respectively;

l  Liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based payment transactions of the acquiree, or the replacement of an 
acquiree’s share-based payment awards transactions with share-based payment awards transactions of the acquirer, in 
accordance with the method in IFRS 2 Share-based Payment at the acquisition date; and

l  Assets, or disposal groups, that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and 

Discontinued Operations are measured in accordance with that Standard.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the 
acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-
date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If, after reassessment, the net of the acquisition-date 
amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount 
of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held interest in the acquiree (if any), 
the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.

Where applicable, the consideration for the acquisition includes any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration 
arrangement, measured at its acquisition date fair value. Subsequent changes in such fair values are adjusted against the cost of 
acquisition where they qualify as measurement period adjustments. Measurement period adjustments are adjustments that arise 
from additional information obtained during the ‘measurement period’ (which cannot exceed one year from the acquisition date) 
about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date. The subsequent accounting for changes in the fair value of the 
contingent consideration, that do not qualify as measurement period adjustments, depends on how the contingent consideration is 
classified.

Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not re-measured at subsequent reporting dates and its subsequent 
settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent consideration that is classified as a liability is remeasured at subsequent 
reporting dates with the corresponding gain or loss being recognised in profit or loss.

If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination 
occurs, the Group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those provisional amounts are 
adjusted during the measurement period (see below), or additional assets or liabilities are recognised, to reflect new information 
obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts 
recognised as at that date.

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The measurement period is the period from the date of acquisition to the date the Group obtains complete information about facts 
and circumstances that existed as at the acquisition date and is subject to a maximum of one year from acquisition date.

Where an interest in a production sharing contract (“PSC”) is acquired by way of a corporate acquisition, the interest in the 
PSC is treated as an asset purchase unless the acquisition of the corporate vehicle meets the definition of a business and the 
requirements to be treated as a business combination.

Accounting for transaction that is not a business combination 
When a transaction or other event does not meet the definition of a business combination due to the asset or group of assets not 
meeting the definition of a business, it is termed an ‘asset acquisition’. In such circumstances, the acquirer: 

l 

Identifies and recognises the individual identifiable assets acquired (including those assets that meet the definition of, and 
recognition criteria for, intangible assets in IAS 38) and liabilities assumed; and

l  Allocates the cost of acquiring the group of assets and liabilities to the individual identifiable assets and liabilities on the basis  

of their relative fair values at the date of purchase.

Such a transaction or event does not give rise to goodwill or a gain on a bargain purchase.

Transaction costs in an asset acquisition are generally capitalised as part of the cost of the assets acquired in accordance with 
applicable standards. 

Foreign currency transactions
The Group’s consolidated financial statements are presented in USD, which is the parent’s functional currency and presentation 
currency. The functional currencies of subsidiaries are determined based on the economic environment in which they operate.

In preparing the financial statements of each individual Group entity, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional 
currency are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, 
monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Non-
monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the date 
when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not 
retranslated.

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items, and on retranslation of monetary items, are included in profit or 
loss for the period. 

Exchange differences arising on the retranslation of non-monetary items carried at fair value are included in profit or loss for the 
period, except for differences arising on the retranslation of non-monetary items in respect of which gains or losses are recognised 
in other comprehensive income. For such non-monetary items, any exchange component of that gain or loss is also recognised 
in other comprehensive income. There is no foreign currency translation reserve created at the Group level as the functional 
currencies of all subsidiaries are denominated in USD.

Joint operations
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. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an 
arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing 
control.

When a Group entity undertakes its activities under joint operations, the Group as a joint operator recognises in relation to its 
interest in a joint operation:

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Its assets, including its share of any assets held jointly;

Its liabilities, including its share of any liabilities incurred jointly;

Its revenue from the sale of its share of the output arising from the joint operation; and

Its expenses, including its share of any expenses incurred jointly.

The Group accounts for the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses relating to its interest in a joint operation in accordance with 
the IFRS standards applicable to the particular assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.

When a Group entity transacts with a joint operation in which a Group entity is a joint operator (such as a sale or contribution of 
assets), the Group is considered to be conducting the transaction with the other parties to the joint operation, and gains and losses 
resulting from the transactions are recognised in the Group’s consolidated financial statements only to the extent of other parties’ 
interests in the joint operation. 

When a Group entity transacts with a joint operation in which a Group entity is a joint operator (such as a purchase of assets), the 
Group does not recognise its share of the gains and losses until it resells those assets to a third party.

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Changes to the Group’s interest in PSCs usually require the approval of the appropriate regulatory authority. A change in interest  
is recognised when:

l  Approval is considered highly likely; and

l  All affected parties are effectively operating under the revised arrangement.

Where this is not the case, no change in interest is recognised and any funds received or paid are included in the statement  
of financial position as contractual deposits.

Pre-licence award costs
Costs incurred prior to the effective award of oil and gas licences, concessions and other exploration rights, are expensed in profit 
or loss.

Exploration and evaluation costs
The costs of exploring for and evaluating oil and gas properties, including the costs of acquiring rights to explore, geological and 
geophysical studies, exploratory drilling and directly related overheads such as directly attributable employee remuneration, 
materials, fuel used, rig costs and payments made to contractors are capitalised and classified as intangible exploration assets 
(“E&E assets”).

If no potentially commercial hydrocarbons are discovered, the E&E assets are written off through profit or loss as a dry hole.  
If extractable hydrocarbons are found and, subject to further appraisal activity (e.g., the drilling of additional wells), it is probable 
that they can be commercially developed, the costs continue to be carried as intangible exploration costs, while sufficient/continued 
progress is made in assessing the commerciality of the hydrocarbons. 

Costs directly associated with appraisal activity undertaken to determine the size, characteristics and commercial potential of a 
reservoir following the initial discovery of hydrocarbons, including the costs of appraisal wells where hydrocarbons were not found, 
are initially capitalised as E&E assets.

All such capitalised costs are subject to technical, commercial and management review, as well as review for indicators of 
impairment at the end of each reporting period. This is to confirm the continued intent to develop or otherwise extract value from 
the discovery. When such intent no longer exists, or if there is a change in circumstances signifying an adverse change in initial 
judgment, the costs are written off.

When commercial reserves of hydrocarbons are determined and development is approved by management, the relevant 
expenditure is transferred to oil and gas properties. The technical feasibility and commercial viability of extracting a mineral 
resource is considered to be determinable when proved or probable reserves are determined to exist. The determination of proved 
or probable reserves is dependent on reserve evaluations which are subject to significant judgments and estimates.

Costs related to geological and geophysical studies that relate to blocks that have not yet been acquired, and costs related to blocks 
for which no commercially viable hydrocarbons are expected, are taken direct to the profit or loss and have been disclosed as 
exploration expenses.

Oil and gas properties
Producing assets

The Group recognises oil and gas properties at cost less accumulated depletion, depreciation and impairment losses. Directly 
attributable costs incurred for the drilling of development wells and for the construction of production facilities are capitalised, 
together with the discounted value of estimated future costs of decommissioning obligations. Workover expenses are recognised 
in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred, unless it generates additional reserves or prolongs the economic life of the 
well, in which case it is capitalised. When components of oil and gas properties are replaced, disposed of, or no longer in use, they 
are derecognised.

Depletion and amortisation expense

Depletion of oil and gas properties is calculated using the units of production method for an asset or group of assets, from the date 
in which they are available for use. The costs of those assets are depleted based on proved and probable reserves.

Costs subject to depletion include expenditures to date, together with approved estimated future expenditure to be incurred in 
developing proved and probable reserves. Costs of major development projects are excluded from the costs subject to depletion 
until they are available for use.

The impact of changes in estimated reserves is dealt with prospectively by depleting the remaining carrying value of the asset over 
the remaining expected future production. If reserves estimates are revised downwards, earnings could be affected by higher 
depletion expense, or an immediate write-down of the property’s carrying value.

Depletion amount calculated based on production during the year is adjusted based on the net movement of crude inventories 
at year end against beginning of the year, i.e., depletion cost for crudes produced but not lifted are capitalised as part of cost of 
inventories and recognised as depletion expense when lifting occurs.

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Asset restoration obligations

The Group estimates the future removal and restoration costs of oil and gas production facilities, wells, pipelines and related 
assets at the time of installation or acquisition of the assets, and based on prevailing legal requirements and industry practice. In 
most instances, the removal of these assets will occur many years in the future. The estimates of future removal costs are made 
considering relevant legislation and industry practice and require management to make judgments regarding the removal date, the 
extent of restoration activities required, and future removal technologies.

Site restoration costs are capitalised within the cost of the associated assets, and the provision is stated in the statement of financial 
position at its total estimated present value. These costs are based on judgements and assumptions regarding removal dates, 
technologies, and industry practice. This estimate is evaluated on a periodic basis and any adjustment to the estimate is applied 
prospectively. Changes in the estimated liability resulting from revisions to estimated timing, amount of cash flows, or changes in 
the discount rate are recognised as a change in the asset restoration liability and related capitalised asset restoration cost within oil 
and gas properties.

The Malaysian and Indonesian regulators require upstream oil and gas companies to contribute to an abandonment cess fund, 
including making periodic cess payments, throughout the production life of the oil or gas field. The cess payment amount is 
assessed based on the estimated future decommissioning expenditures. For operated licences, the cess payment paid is classified 
as non-current receivables as the cess payment paid is reclaimable by the Group in the future following the commencement of 
decommissioning activities. For non-operated licences, the cess payment paid reduces the asset restoration liability. 

The change in the net present value of future obligations, due to the passage of time, is expensed as an accretion expense within 
financing charges. Actual restoration obligations settled during the period reduce the decommissioning liability. 

Capitalised asset restoration costs are depleted using the units of production method (see above accounting policy).

Borrowing Costs
Borrowing costs are allocated to periods over the term of the related debt, at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Borrowings, 
as shown on the consolidated statement of financial position, are net of arrangement fees and issue costs, and the borrowing costs 
are amortised through to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income as finance costs over the term of the 
debt.

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that 
necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until 
such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.

All other borrowing costs are recognised in the profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is 
deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation. All other borrowing costs are recognised in the statement of profit or 
loss in the period in which they are incurred.

Government grants
Government grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the Group will comply with the conditions attached 
to them and that the grants will be received.

The government grants received in 2020 related to the Australian Government’s JobKeeper Scheme, as part of the Australian 
Government initiative to provide immediate financial support as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and applied to certain of 
the Group’s Australian offshore and onshore personnel. There are no future related costs in respect of these grants, which were 
received solely as compensation for costs incurred during the year. There are no unfulfilled conditions or other contingencies in 
relation to the grants. 

Government grants are recognised in profit or loss on a systematic basis over the periods in which the Group recognises as 
expenses the related costs for which the grants are intended to compensate. 

Government grants are presented on a net basis in profit or loss, where grant income is offset against the related costs, in either 
“production costs” (Note 6) or “administrative staff costs” (Note 8). 

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND EXPLANATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any recognised impairment loss.

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets evenly over their estimated useful lives, on the following:
l  Computer equipment: 3 years; and
l  Fixtures and equipment: 3 years.

The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at each year end, with the effect of any changes 
in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.

Materials and spares which are expected not to be consumed within the next twelve months from the year end are classified as 
plant and equipment.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of the lease term and the useful life of the underlying asset. If the 
ownership of the underlying asset in a lease is transferred, or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group expects to 
exercise a purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset.

An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the 
continued use of asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of plant and equipment is determined as 
the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss.

Impairment of oil and gas properties, plant and equipment, right-of-use assets and intangible assets 
excluding goodwill 
At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its oil and gas properties, plant and equipment, 
right-of-use assets and intangible assets, excluding goodwill, to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have 
suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine 
the extent of the impairment loss (if any). The impairment is determined on each individual cash-generating unit basis (i.e., 
individual oil or gas field). Where there is common infrastructure that is not possible to measure the cash flows separately for each 
oil or gas field, then based on the aggregate of the relevant oil or gas fields. When a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation 
can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual cash-generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the 
smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use, are tested for impairment annually, and 
whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. 

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal (“FVLCOD”) and value in use. 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 for which estimates of future cash flows have not been 
adjusted. FVLCOD will be assessed on a discounted cash flow basis where there is no readily available market price for the asset or 
where there are no recent market transactions. Assumptions relating to forecast capital expenditures that enhance the productive 
capacity can be included in the discounted cash flows model, but only to the extent that a typical market participant would take a 
consistent view. The post-tax discounted cash flows are compared against the carrying amount of the asset on an after-tax basis; 
that is, after deducting deferred tax liabilities relating to the asset or group of assets.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount 
of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit 
or loss.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the 
revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so 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 (or cash-generating unit) in prior years.  
A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss. 

Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined as follows:
l  Petroleum products, comprising primarily of extracted crude oil stored in tanks, pipeline systems and aboard vessels, and 

natural gas, are valued using weighted average costing, inclusive of depletion expense; and

l  Materials, which include drilling and maintenance stocks, are valued at the weighted average cost of acquisition.

Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion 
and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. The Group uses its judgement to determine which costs are necessary to 
make the sale considering its specific facts and circumstances, including the nature of the inventories. If the carrying value exceeds 
net realisable value, a write-down is recognised. The write-down may be reversed in a subsequent period if the inventory is still on 
hand, but the circumstances which caused the write-down no longer to exist.

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Provision for slow moving materials and spares are recognised in the “other expenses” (Note 11) line item in profit or loss as they 
are non-trade in nature.

Financial Instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position when the Group 
becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the 
acquisition or issue of the financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities measured at 
fair value through the profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as 
appropriate, on initial recognition. 

Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities measured at fair value through 
profit or loss are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Financial assets

All financial assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade date basis, where the purchases or sales of financial assets is under 
a contract whose terms require delivery of assets within the time frame established by the market concerned. 

All recognised financial assets are measured subsequently in their entirety, at either amortised cost or fair value, depending on the 
classification of the financial assets.

Classification of financial assets

Debt instruments that meet the following conditions are measured subsequently at amortised cost: 
l  The financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold financial assets in order to collect contractual cash 

flows; and 

l  The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and 

interest on the principal amount outstanding. 

Debt instruments that meet the following conditions are subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive income 
(“FVTOCI”):
l  The financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and 

selling the financial assets; and

l  The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and 

interest on the principal amount outstanding.

By default, all other financial assets are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”).

Amortised cost and effective interest method

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income 
over the relevant period.

For financial assets, the effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees paid 
or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) excluding 
expected credit losses, through the expected life of the financial asset, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the gross carrying 
amount of the financial instrument on initial recognition. 

The amortised cost of a financial asset is the amount at which the financial asset is measured at initial recognition minus the 
principal repayments, plus the cumulative amortisation using the effective interest method of any difference between that initial 
amount and the maturity amount, adjusted for any loss allowance. The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is the amortised 
cost of a financial asset before adjusting for any loss allowance.

Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method for financial assets measured subsequently at amortised cost 
and at fair value through other comprehensive income. For financial assets other than purchased or originated credit impaired 
financial assets, interest income is calculated by applying the effective interest rate to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset, 
except for financial assets that have subsequently become credit impaired. For financial assets that have subsequently become 
credit impaired, interest income is recognised by applying the effective interest rate to the amortised cost of the financial asset. If, 
in subsequent reporting periods, the credit risk on the credit impaired financial instrument improves so that the financial asset is 
no longer credit impaired, interest income is recognised by applying the effective interest rate to the gross carrying amount of the 
financial asset.

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss and is included in “other income” (Note 14) line item.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Impairment of financial assets

The Group’s financial assets that are subject to the expected credit loss model comprise trade and other receivables. While cash 
and bank balances are also subject to the impairment requirements of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, the expected credit loss 
allowances are not expected to be significant. 

The Group’s trade and other receivables are primarily with counterparties to oil and gas sales, joint arrangement partners and non-
trade related parties.

The concentration of credit risk relates to the Group’s single customer with respect to oil sales in Australia, and a different single 
customer for oil and gas sales in Malaysia. Both customers have an A2 credit rating (Moody’s). All trade receivables are generally 
settled 30 days after the sale date. In the event that an invoice is issued on a provisional basis then the final reconciliation is paid 
within three days of the issuance of the final invoice, largely mitigating any credit risk.

The Group recognises lifetime expected credit loss (“ECL”) for trade receivables. The expected credit losses on these financial assets 
are estimated based on days past due, applying expected non-recoveries for each group of receivables. 

The Group measures the loss allowance for other receivables and amounts due from joint arrangement partners at an amount 
equal to 12 months ECL, as there is no significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. 

Significant increase in credit risk

In assessing whether the credit risk on a financial instrument has increased significantly since initial recognition, the Group 
compares the risk of a default occurring on the financial instrument as at the reporting date with the risk of a default occurring on 
the financial instrument as at the date of initial recognition. In making this assessment, the Group considers both quantitative and 
qualitative information that is reasonable and supportable, including historical experience and Forward looking information that 
is available without undue cost or effort. Forward looking information considered includes the future prospects of the industries 
in which the Group’s debtors operate, based on consideration of various external sources of actual and forecast economic 
information that relate to the Group’s core operations.

In particular, the following information is taken into account when assessing whether credit risk has increased significantly since 
initial recognition:

l  An actual or expected significant deterioration in the financial instrument’s external (if available), or internal credit rating;

l  Significant deterioration in external market indicators of credit risk for a particular financial instrument, e.g., a significant 

increase in the credit spread, the credit default swap prices for the debtor, or the length of time or the extent to which the fair 
value of a financial asset has been less than its amortised cost;

l  Existing or forecast adverse changes in business, financial or economic conditions that are expected to cause a significant 

decrease in the debtor‘s ability to meet its debt obligations;

l  An actual or expected significant deterioration in the operating results of the debtor;

l  Significant increases in credit risk on other financial instruments of the same debtor; and

l  An actual or expected significant adverse change in the regulatory, economic, or technological environment of the debtor that 

results in a significant decrease in the debtor’s ability to meet its debt obligations.

Despite the foregoing, the Group assumes that the credit risk on a financial instrument has not increased significantly since 
initial recognition if the financial instrument is determined to have low credit risk at the reporting date. A financial instrument is 
determined to have low credit risk if i) the financial instrument has a low risk of default, ii) the borrower has a strong capacity to 
meet its contractual cash flow obligations in the near term and iii) adverse changes in economic and business conditions in the 
longer term may, but will not necessarily, reduce the ability of the borrower to fulfil its contractual cash flow obligations.

The Group regularly monitors the effectiveness of the criteria used to identify whether there has been a significant increase in 
credit risk and revises them, as appropriate, to ensure that the criteria are capable of identifying a significant increase in credit risk 
before the amount becomes past due.

Definition of default

The Group considers the following as constituting an event of default, for internal credit risk management purposes, as historical 
experience indicates that receivables that meet either of the following criteria are generally not recoverable:

l  When there is a breach of financial covenants by the counterparty; or

l 

Information developed internally or obtained from external sources indicates that the debtor is unlikely to pay its creditors, 
including the Group, in full (without taking into account any collateral held by the Group).

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Credit-impaired financial assets

A financial asset is credit-impaired when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of 
that financial asset have occurred. Evidence that a financial asset is credit-impaired includes observable data about the following 
events:

l  Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or the borrower;

l  A breach of contract, such as a default or past due event;

l  The lender(s) of the borrower, for economic or contractual reasons relating to the borrower’s financial difficulty, having granted 

to the borrower a concession(s) that the lender(s) would not otherwise consider;

l 

It is becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; or

l  The disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties.

Write-off policy

The Group writes off a financial asset when there is information indicating that the counterparty is in severe financial difficulty 
and there is no realistic prospect of recovery, e.g., when the counterparty has been placed under liquidation or has entered into 
bankruptcy proceedings, or in the case of trade receivables, when the amounts are over one year past due, whichever occurs 
sooner. Financial assets written off may still be subject to enforcement activities under the Group’s recovery procedures, taking into 
account legal advice where appropriate. Any recoveries made are recognised in profit or loss.

Measurement and recognition of expected credit losses

The measurement of ECL is a function of the probability of default, loss given default (i.e., the magnitude of the loss if there is a 
default), and the exposure at default. The assessment of the probability of default, and loss given default, is based on historical data 
adjusted by forward looking information as described above.

As for the exposure at default, for financial assets, this is represented by the assets’ gross carrying amount at the reporting date, 
together with any additional amounts expected to be drawn down in the future by the default date determined based on historical 
trend, the Group’s understanding of the specific future financing needs of the debtors, and other relevant forward looking 
information.

For financial assets, the expected credit loss is estimated as the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the 
Group in accordance with the contract, and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted at the original effective 
interest rate. 

If the Group has measured the loss allowance for a financial instrument at an amount equal to lifetime ECL in the previous 
reporting period, but determines at the current reporting date that the conditions for lifetime ECL are no longer met, the Group 
measures the loss allowance at an amount equal to 12 month ECL at the current reporting date, except for assets for which the 
simplified approach was used.

Derecognition of financial assets

The Group derecognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it 
transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the Group 
neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership, and continues to control the transferred asset, 
the Group recognises its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Group 
retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Group continues to recognise the 
financial asset and also recognises a collaterialised borrowing for the proceeds received.

On derecognition of a financial asset measured at amortised cost, the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the sum 
of the consideration received and receivables, is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities 

All financial liabilities are measured subsequently at amortised cost, using the effective interest method or at FVTPL.

However, financial liabilities that arise when a transfer of a financial asset does not qualify for derecognition, or when the 
continuing involvement approach applies, are measured in accordance with the specific accounting policies set out below.

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Financial liabilities at FVTPL

Financial liabilities are classified as at FVTPL when the financial liability is (i) contingent consideration of an acquirer in a business 
combination, (ii) held for trading, or (iii) designated as at FVTPL.

A financial liability other than a contingent consideration of an acquirer in a business combination may be designated as at FVTPL 
upon initial recognition if:

l  Such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise; or

l  The financial liability forms part of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both, which is managed and its 

performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with the Group’s documented risk management or investment 
strategy, and information about the grouping is provided internally on that basis; or

l 

It forms part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives, and IFRS 9 permits the entire combined contract to be 
designated as at FVTPL.

Financial liabilities classified as at FVTPL are measured at fair value, with any gains or losses arising on changes in fair value 
recognised in profit or loss to the extent that they are not part of a designated hedging relationship (see hedge accounting policy). 
The net gain or loss recognised in profit or loss incorporates any interest paid on the financial liability and is included in either 
“other financial gains” (Note 16) or “finance costs” (Note 15) line item in profit or loss.

Financial liabilities measured subsequently at amortised cost

Other financial liabilities are measured subsequently at amortised cost, using the effective interest method.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense 
over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments (including all 
fees paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) 
through the expected life of the financial liability, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the amortised cost of a financial 
liability.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

The Group derecognises financial liabilities when, and only when, the Group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or they expire. 
The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognised, and the consideration paid and payable, is 
recognised in profit or loss.

Equity instruments

Ordinary shares issued by the Company are classified as equity and recorded at the fair value of the proceeds received.

Derivative financial instruments

The Group enters into a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to commodity price and foreign 
exchange risks. 

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date the contract is entered into, and are subsequently remeasured to 
fair value as at each reporting date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately, unless the derivative 
is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which case the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the 
nature of the hedge relationship.

A derivative with a positive fair value is recognised as a financial asset whereas a derivative with a negative fair value is recognised 
as a financial liability. Derivatives are not offset in the financial statements unless the Group has both a legally enforceable right 
and intention to offset. A derivative is presented as a non-current asset or a non-current liability if the remaining maturity of the 
instrument is more than 12 months and it is not due to be realised or settled within 12 months. Other derivatives are presented as 
current assets or current liabilities.

Hedge accounting

Those hedges which hedge exposure to the variability in cash flows that is either attributable to a particular risk associated with 
a recognised asset or liability, or a component of a recognised asset or liability, or a highly probable forecasted transaction, are 
classified as cash flow hedges.

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the Group documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged 
item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Furthermore, at the 
inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Group documents whether the hedging instrument is effective in offsetting 
changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, which is when the hedging relationships 
meet all of the following hedge effectiveness requirements: 
l  There is an economic relationship between the hedged item and the hedging instrument;
l  The effect of credit risk does not dominate the value changes that result from that economic relationship; and 
l  The hedge ratio of the hedging relationship is the same as that resulting from the quantity of the hedged item that the Group 

actually hedges and the quantity of the hedging instrument that the Group actually uses to hedge that quantity of hedged item. 

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objective for that designated hedging relationship remains the same, the Group adjusts the hedge ratio of the hedging relationship 
(i.e., rebalances the hedge), so that it meets the qualifying criteria again. 

The Group designates the full change in the fair value of a forward contract (i.e., including the forward elements) as the hedging 
instrument, for all of its hedging relationships involving forward contracts. The Group designates only the intrinsic value of option 
contracts as a hedged item, i.e., excluding the time value of the option. The changes in the fair value of the aligned time value of 
the option are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cost of hedging reserve. If the hedged item is 
transaction related, the time value is reclassified to profit or loss when the hedged item affects profit or loss. If the hedged item is 
time period related, then the amount accumulated in the cost of hedging reserve is reclassified to profit or loss on a rational basis; 
the Group applies straight line amortisation. Those reclassified amounts are recognised in profit or loss in the same line as the 
hedged item. If the hedged item is a non financial item, then the amount accumulated in the cost of hedging reserve is removed 
directly from equity and included in the initial carrying amount of the recognised non financial item. Furthermore, if the Group 
expects that some or all of the loss accumulated in cost of hedging reserve will not be recovered in the future, that amount is 
immediately reclassified to profit or loss. 

Note 40 sets out details of the fair values of the derivative instruments used for hedging purposes.

Movements in the hedging reserve in equity are detailed in Note 33. 

Cash flow hedges

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives and other qualifying hedging instruments that are designated and 
qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cash flow hedging 
reserve, limited to the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged item from inception of the hedge. The gain or loss relating to 
the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit or loss in either “other financial gains” (Note 16) or “finance costs” 
(Note 15) line item. 

Amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss in the 
periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss, in the same line as the recognised hedged item. If the Group expects that 
some or all of the loss accumulated in the cash flow hedging reserve will not be recovered in the future, that amount is immediately 
reclassified to profit or loss. 

The Group discontinues hedge accounting only when the hedging relationship (or a part thereof) ceases to meet the qualifying 
criteria (after rebalancing, if applicable). This includes instances when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or 
exercised. The discontinuation is accounted for prospectively. Any gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income and 
accumulated in cash flow hedge reserve, at that time, remains in equity and is reclassified to profit or loss when the forecast 
transaction occurs. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in cash flow hedge 
reserve is reclassified immediately to profit or loss.

Fair value estimation of financial assets and liabilities
The fair value of current financial assets and liabilities carried at amortised cost, approximate their carrying amounts, as the effect 
of discounting is immaterial.

Share-based payments
Share-based incentive arrangements are provided to employees, allowing them to acquire shares of the Company.

The fair value of equity-settled options granted is recognised as an employee expense, with a corresponding increase in equity.

Equity-settled share options are valued at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model, and are charged to operating 
costs over the vesting period of the award. The charge is modified to take account of options granted to employees who leave the 
Group during the vesting period and forfeit their rights to the share options. In the case of market-related performance conditions, 
the Group revises its estimates of the number of equity instruments expected to vest at the end of the reporting period. The impact 
of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognised in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised 
estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the share options reserve.

Equity-settled share-based payment transactions with parties other than employees are measured at the fair value of goods or 
services received, except where that fair value cannot be estimated reliably, in which case they are measured at the fair value of the 
equity instruments granted, measured at the date at which the entity obtains the goods or the counterparty renders the service.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

Leases
The Group as lessee

The Group assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease, at inception of the contract. The Group recognises a right-of-use 
asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease arrangements in which it is the lessee, except for short-term 
leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets (such as personal computers, small 
items of office furniture and telephones). For these leases, the Group recognises the lease payments as an operating expense on 
a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which 
economic benefits from the leased assets are consumed.

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement 
date, discounted by using the rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily determined, the lessee uses its estimated 
incremental borrowing rate.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise fixed lease payments (including in substance fixed 
payments).

The lease liability is presented as a separate line in the consolidated statement of financial position.

The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability (using the 
effective interest method), and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made.

The Group remeasures the lease liability (and makes a corresponding adjustment to the related right-of-use asset) whenever:

l  The lease term has changed or there is a significant event or change in circumstances resulting in a change in the assessment of 

exercise of a purchase option, in which case the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using a 
revised discount rate;

l  The lease payments change due to changes in an index or rate or a change in expected payment under a guaranteed residual 
value, in which case the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using an unchanged discount 
rate (unless the lease payments change is due to a change in a floating interest rate, in which case a revised discount rate is 
used); or

l  A lease contract is modified and the lease modification is not accounted for as a separate lease, in which case the lease liability 

is remeasured based on the lease term of the modified lease by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised 
discount rate at the effective date of the modification.

During the year, the Group did not make any such adjustments. In 2020, the Group had revalued certain lease liabilities to nil 
following the termination of those leases. 

The right-of-use assets comprise the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability, lease payments made at or before the 
commencement day, less any lease incentives received and any initial direct costs. They are subsequently measured at cost less 
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Whenever the Group incurs an obligation for costs to dismantle and remove a leased asset, restore the site on which it is located, 
or restore the underlying asset to the condition required by the terms and conditions of the lease, a provision is recognised and 
measured under IAS 37. To the extent that the costs relate to a right-of-use asset, the costs are included in the related right-of-use 
asset, unless those costs are incurred to produce inventories.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of the lease term and the useful life of the underlying asset. If a lease 
transfers ownership of the underlying asset, or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group expects to exercise a 
purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. The depreciation starts at 
the commencement date of the lease.

Right-of-use assets are presented as a separate line in the consolidated statement of financial position.

The Group applies IAS 36 to determine whether a right-of-use asset is impaired and accounts for any identified impairment loss as 
described in the “Impairment of Assets” policy.

As a practical expedient, IFRS 16 permits a lessee not to separate non-lease components, and instead account for any lease and 
associated non-lease components as a single arrangement. The Group has not used this practical expedient. For contracts that 
contain a lease component and one or more additional lease or non-lease components, the Group allocates the consideration  
in the contract to each lease component on the basis of the relative standalone price of the lease component and the aggregate 
stand-alone price of the non-lease components.

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Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation, legal or constructive, as a result of a past event, and it is 
probable that the Group will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the 
obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end 
of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured 
using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows, 
and where the effect of the time value of money is material. The provisions held by the Group are asset restoration obligations, 
contingent payments, employee benefits and incentive scheme, as set out in Note 35.

Retirement benefit obligations
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are charged as an expense as and when employees have tendered  
the services entitling them to the contributions. Payments made to state managed retirement benefit schemes, such as Malaysia’s 
Employees Provident Fund, are dealt with as payments to defined contribution plans where the Group’s obligations under the  
plans are equivalent to those arising in a defined contribution retirement benefit plan. The Group does not have any defined 
benefit plans.

Revenue
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised in the profit or loss when performance obligations are considered met, which 
is when control of the hydrocarbons are transferred to the customer.

Revenue from the production of oil and gas, in which the Group has an interest with other producers, is recognised based on the 
Group’s working interest and the terms of the relevant production sharing contracts.

Liquids production revenue is recognised when the Group gives up control of the unit of production at the delivery point agreed 
under the terms of the sale contract. This generally occurs when the product is physically transferred into a vessel, pipe or other 
delivery mechanism. The amount of production revenue recognised is based on the agreed transaction price and volumes 
delivered. In line with the aforementioned, revenue is recognised at a point in time when deliveries of the liquids are transferred to 
customers.

Gas production revenue is meter measured based on the hydrocarbon volumes delivered. The volumes delivered over a calendar 
month are invoiced based on monthly meter readings. The price is either fixed (gas) or linked to an agreed benchmark (high sulphur 
fuel oil) in advance. This methodology is considered appropriate as it is normal business practice under such arrangements. In line 
with the aforementioned, revenue is recognised at a point in time when deliveries of the gas are transferred to the customer.

A receivable is recognised once transfer has occurred, as this represents the point in time at which the right to consideration 
becomes unconditional, and only the passage of time is required before the payment is due.

Under/Overlift

Offtake arrangements for oil and gas produced in certain of the Group’s jointly owned operations may result in the Group not 
receiving and selling its precise share of the overall production in a period. The resulting imbalance between the Group’s cumulative 
entitlement and share of cumulative production less stock gives rise to an underlift or overlift.

An overlift liability is recorded as a current liability in the statement of financial position at the prevailing market price, to represent 
a provision for production costs attributable to the volumes sold in excess of entitlement. An underlift asset is recorded as a current 
receivable in the statement of financial position at the prevailing market price, to represent a right to additional inventory based on 
its entitlement. Movements during an accounting period are adjusted through production costs such that gross profit is recognised 
on an entitlement basis.

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Income tax
Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the statement of 
profit or loss and other comprehensive income, because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in 
other years and it further excludes items that are not taxable or tax deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated 
using tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted, in countries where the Company and its subsidiaries 
operate, by the end of the reporting period.

Petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT)

PRRT incurred in Australia is considered for accounting purposes to be a tax based on income. Accordingly, current and deferred 
PRRT expense is measured and disclosed on the same basis as income tax.

PRRT is calculated at the rate of 40% of sales revenues less certain permitted deductions and is tax deductible for income tax 
purposes. In calculating the deferred tax in relation to PRRT, the PRRT rate is combined with Australian corporate tax rate of 30% to 
derive a combined effective tax rate of 28%.

Malaysia Petroleum Income Tax (PITA)

PITA incurred in Malaysia is considered for accounting purposes to be a tax based on income derived from petroleum operations. 
Accordingly, current and deferred PITA expense is measured and disclosed on the same basis as income tax.

PITA is calculated at the rate of 38% of sales revenues less certain permitted deductions and deferred tax is calculated at the same 
rate.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial 
statements, and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally 
recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable 
profits will be available, against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are 
not utilised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of 
other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except where the 
Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in 
the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments and interests, are only 
recognised to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilise the benefits of the 
temporary differences, and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no 
longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled, or the asset realised, 
based on the tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted, by the end of the reporting period. The 
measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the 
Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax 
liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax 
assets and liabilities on a net basis.

Current and deferred tax for the year

Current and deferred tax are recognised as an expense or income in profit or loss, except when they relate to items credited or 
debited outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity), in which case the tax is also recognised 
outside profit or loss (either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively).

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Other taxes

Revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (“GST”) or value added tax 
(“VAT”) except:

l  When the GST/VAT incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case 

the GST/VAT is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and

l  Receivables and payables, which are stated with the amount of GST/VAT included.

The net amount of GST/VAT recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in 
the consolidated statement of financial position.

Cash and bank balances 
Cash and bank balances comprise cash in hand and at bank, and other short-term deposits held by the Group with maturities of 
less than three months. Restricted cash in the current year is presented as cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statement 
of financial position and disclosed in Note 29.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY 

Climate change and energy transition
The Group recognises that the energy transition is likely to impact the demand for oil and gas, thus affecting the future prices of 
these commodities and the timing of decommissioning activities. This in turn may affect the recoverable amount of the Group’s 
oil and gas properties and intangible exploration assets, and the carrying amount of the asset retirement obligations provision. 
The Group acknowledges that there are a range of possible energy transition scenarios that may indicate different outcomes for 
oil prices. There are inherent limitations with scenario analysis and it is difficult to predict which, if any, of the scenarios might 
eventuate.

The Group has assessed the potential impacts of climate change and the transition to a lower carbon economy in preparing the 
consolidated financial statements, including the Group’s current assumptions relating to demand for oil and gas and their impact 
on the Group’s long-term price assumptions, and also taking into consideration of the forecasted long-term prices and demand for 
oil and gas under the Paris aligned scenarios. See the key estimates on pages 142 and 143 for reserves estimates and impairment 
of oil and gas properties. 

While the pace of transition to a lower carbon economy is uncertain, oil and gas demand is expected to remain a key element of the 
energy mix in the foreseeable future based on stated policies, commitments and announced pledges to reduce emissions.

Therefore, given the useful lives of the Group’s current portfolio of oil and gas assets of up to 2040, management does not expect 
the potential decline on oil prices as a result of climate change and the transition to a lower carbon economy will have a material 
adverse change to the operating cash flows of the Group during the lives of those assets and thus the carrying amounts of the 
Group’s assets and liabilities will not be significantly impacted.

Management will continue to review price assumptions as the energy transition progresses and will take into consideration in the 
future impairment assessments. 

Critical accounting judgments
In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions 
about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated 
assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from 
these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised 
in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future 
periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods.

The following are the critical judgements, apart from those involving estimates (see below) that management has made in the 
process of applying the Group’s accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial 
statements. 

l  Acquisitions, divestitures and/or assignment of interests

The Group accounts for acquisitions and divestitures by considering if the acquired or transferred interest relates to that of an 
asset, or of a business as defined in IFRS 3 Business Combinations. Accordingly, the Group considers if there is the existence of 
business elements (e.g., inputs and substantive processes), or a group of assets that includes inputs and substantial processes 
that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs and providing a return to investors or other economic 
benefits. The justifications for this assessment on both acquisition of PenMal Assets and Lemang PSC have been set out in 
Notes 19 and Note 20, respectively.

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Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period, 
that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial 
year, are discussed below.

a)  Deferred taxes 

The Group recognises the net future economic benefit of deferred tax assets to the extent that it is probable that the deductible 
temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and the carry forward of unutilised tax credits and unutilised tax 
losses can be utilised accordingly. Assessing the recoverability of deferred income tax, PRRT and PITA assets require the Group 
to make significant estimates related to expectations of future taxable income. 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 as 
recorded in the statement of financial position, could be impacted. 

The carrying amount of the Group’s deferred tax assets are disclosed in Note 26 to the financial statements.

Sensitivity analysis

Sensitivities have been run on the oil price assumption, with a 10% change being considered a reasonable possible change for 
the purposes of sensitivity analysis. A 10% decrease/increase in oil price would not result in a change in the deferred tax asset 
recognised by the Group due to the unrecognised deferred tax assets being associated with the unwinding of provision of 
asset retirement obligations in the future during the decommissioning period. The Group is not expected to be in taxable profit 
position during the decommissioning period to enable it to utilise the unrecognised deferred tax assets at year end. 

b)  Reserves estimates

The Group’s estimated reserves are management assessments, and take into consideration audits performed by an 
independent third party, which includes various assumptions, interpretations and assessments. These include assumptions 
regarding commodity prices, exchange rates, future production, transportation costs, and interpretations of geological and 
geophysical models to make assessments of the quality of reservoirs and the anticipated recoveries. Changes in reported 
reserves can impact asset carrying amounts, the provision for restoration and the recognition of deferred tax assets, due to 
changes in expected future cash flows. Reserves are integral to the amount of depreciation, depletion and amortisation charged 
to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, and the calculation of inventory. Based on the analysis 
performed, management does not expect a five percent increase/decrease in the reserve estimates would significantly impact 
the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the Group at year end.

c)  Impairment of oil and gas properties and intangible exploration assets

The Group undertakes a regular review of asset carrying amounts to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. 
In the impairment assessment of intangible exploration assets, the Group takes into consideration the technical feasibility and 
commercial viability of extracting a mineral resource and whether there is any adverse information that will affect the final 
investment decision. 

For oil and gas properties, management assesses recoverable amounts using the FVLCOD approach. The post-tax estimated 
future cash flows are prepared based on estimated reserves, future production profiles, future hydrocarbon price assumptions 
and costs. The future hydrocarbon price assumptions used are highly judgemental and may be subject to increased uncertainty 
given climate change and the global energy transition. Management further takes into consideration the impact of climate 
change on estimated future commodity prices with the application of the Paris aligned price assumptions. 

The carrying amounts of intangible exploration assets, oil and gas properties and right-of-use assets are disclosed in Notes 21, 
22 and 24, respectively.

Sensitivity analysis

  Management assessed the impact of a change in cash flows in impairment testing arising from a 10% reduction in price 

assumptions used at year end, sourced from independent third party, ERCE. The forecasted price assumptions are US$75/
bbl in 2022, US$70/bbl in 2023 and US$66/bbl from 2024 onwards. Based on the analysis performed, management concluded 
that a price reduction in isolation under the various scenarios would not impact the carrying amount of the Group’s oil and gas 
properties. Management also assessed the impact of a change in cash flows in impairment testing arising from the application 
of the various Paris aligned price assumptions, being Announced Pledges Scenario (II), Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario 
(central) and Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (APD) as disclosed on pages 35 to 38. The oil price under the various Paris 
aligned price assumptions are as follow: 

2022
US$/bbl

2023
US$/bbl

2024
US$/bbl

2025
US$/bbl

2026
US$/bbl

2027 onwards
US$/bbl

Announced Pledges Scenario (II)

Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (central)

Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (APD)

71.7

67.8

71.3

70.9

65.3

70.4

64.9

57.5

64.2

59.9

50.7

58.9

56.3

46.5

54.5

63.1

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be recognised as they do not fully incorporate consequential changes that may arise, such as reductions in costs and changes 
to business plans, phasing of development, levels of reserves and resources, and production volumes. As an example, as price 
reduces, it is likely that costs would decrease across the industry. The oil price sensitivity analysis therefore does not reflect a 
linear relationship between price and value that can be extrapolated.

  Management also tested the impact of a one percent change in the discount rate used of 10% for impairment testing of oil and 
gas properties, and concluded that a five percent increase/decrease in the discount rate will not result in impairment as the net 
present value of either outcome is above the carrying amount of the Group’s oil and gas properties at year end.

d)  Asset restoration obligations

The Group estimates the future removal and restoration costs of oil and gas production facilities, wells, pipelines and related 
assets at the time of installation of the assets and reviewed subsequently at the end of each reporting period. In most instances 
the removal of these assets will occur many years in the future. 

The estimate of future removal costs is made considering relevant legislation and industry practice and requires management 
to make judgments regarding the removal date, the extent of restoration activities required and future costs and removal 
technologies.

The carrying amounts of the Group’s asset restoration obligations is disclosed in Note 35 to the financial statements.

Sensitivity analysis

Sensitivities have been run on the discount rate assumption, with a one percentage change being considered a reasonable 
possible change for the purposes of sensitivity analysis. A one percentage reduction in discount rate would increase the liability 
by US$41.9 million and a one percentage increase in discount rate would decrease the liability by US$36.4 million. A 10% 
increase in current estimated costs would increase the liability by US$35.8 million and a 10% decrease in current estimated 
costs would decrease the liability by US$35.3 million. A one year deferral to the estimated decommissioning date would 
decrease the liability by US$1.1 million and an acceleration of one year to the estimated decommissioning date would increase 
the liability by US$0.2 million.

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REVENUE

The Group presently derives its revenue from contracts with customers for the sale of oil and gas products. 

In line with the revenue accounting policies set out in Note 3, all revenue is recognised at a point in time.

Liquids revenue

Hedging income

Gas revenue

2021
USD’000

339,210

-

339,210

984

340,194

2020
USD’000

186,572

31,366

217,938

-

217,938

The Group entered into Australian commodity swap contracts hedging approximately 30% of its planned production for the period  
January to June 2021. The commodity swap contracts were measured at FVTPL, as opposed to hedge accounting, in part because 
the swap contracts cover a short time span. The swap contracts incurred a loss of US$4.6 million during the year which is recorded 
as other expense (Note 11).

The hedging income in 2020 arose from the Group’s capped swap contracts from October 2018 to September 2020, by hedging 50% 
of its planned production volumes during the contracts’ duration.

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PRODUCTION COSTS

Operating costs

Workovers

Logistics

Repairs and maintenance

Tariffs and transportation costs

Underlift, overlift and crude inventories movement

2021
USD’000

61,630

67,006

20,212

45,186

2,809

9,680

2020
USD’000

45,155

21,686

18,853

22,450

-

(2,806)

206,523

105,338

Operating costs predominately consists of offshore manpower costs of US$26.8 million (2020: US$20.7 million), chemical, services, 
supplies and others of US$20.3 million (2020: US$20.3 million), Malaysian supplementary payments of US$8.3 million (2020: nil), 
insurance of US$2.7 million (2020: US$3.0 million) and non-operated assets production costs of US$1.2 million (2020: nil).  
The Malaysian supplementary payments are required under the terms of PSCs based on the Group’s entitlement to profit from  
oil and gas. It is payable at 70% of the excess revenue over the base price of the sale of oil as set out under the terms of PSCs.  
The payments are made to PETRONAS.

Workovers in 2021 included the Montara subsea workovers for the Skua 10 and Skua 11 wells of US$47.2 million, net of insurance 
claim receivable of US$10.3 million on the well control claim for the Skua 11 well workovers.

Repairs and maintenance in 2021 include a once-in-every-three-year subsea flowline inspection and Swift North subsea control 
module change out at Montara and a once-in-five-year changeout of the under-buoy hose at Stag.

The operating costs in 2020 were net of US$0.6 million received during the year from the Australian Government’s JobKeeper 
scheme in respect of COVID-19 grants supporting certain of the Group’s Australian offshore workforce.

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DEPLETION, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION (“DD&A”)

Depletion and amortisation (Note 22):

Depreciation of:

Plant and equipment (Note 23)

Right-of-use assets (Note 24)

Crude inventories movement

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

62,586

508

11,191

5,930

80,215

68,005

601

16,228

(192)

84,642

The depreciation of right-of-use assets in 2021 includes US$1.5 million (2020: nil) associated with the Skua 10 and 11 workovers.

The crude inventories movement represents additional/reversal of depletion expense recognised during the year based on the net 
movement of crude inventories at year end against beginning of the year. For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash 
flows, this amount has been excluded from the movement in working capital.

Crude inventories movement represents the year on year differential of the Group’s on hand closing inventory. The depletion 
charge is calculated based on units of production and adjusted based on the net movement of crude inventories at year end 
against beginning of the year. There were 274,103 bbls at the end of 2021 compared to 601,999 bbls at the end of 2020 reflecting 
an additional depletion charge of US$5.9 million.

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Wages, salaries and fees

Staff benefits in kind

Share-based compensation

2021
USD’000

21,066

3,051

951

25,068

2020
USD’000

17,520

3,255

1,128

21,903

The compensation of key management personnel is included in the above and disclosed separately in Note 45.

Wages, salaries and fees in 2020 were net of US$0.5 million received during the year from the Australian Government’s JobKeeper 
scheme in respect of certain of the Group’s Australian onshore personnel.

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STAFF NUMBERS AND COSTS

The average number of employees employed by the Group during the year was 278 (2020: 210), consisting of 153 onshore 
employees (2020: 117) and 125 offshore employees (2020: 93). Staff costs are split between production costs (Note 6) for offshore 
personnel and administrative staff costs (Note 8) for onshore personnel. 

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

Wages, salaries and fees

Social security costs

Defined contribution pension costs

Share-based compensation

Contractors and consultants costs

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

39,158

186

3,177

951

43,472

8,363

51,835

35,434

206

2,594

1,128

39,362

3,191

42,553

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DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION AND TRANSACTIONS

Directors’ remuneration

Salaries, fees, bonuses and benefits in kind

Gains on exercise of options

Amounts receivable under long term incentive plans

Money purchase pension contributions

Remuneration of the highest paid director:

Salaries, fees, bonuses and benefits in kind

Gains on exercise of options

Amounts receivable under long term incentive plans

Money purchase pension contributions

The number of directors who:

Are members of a defined benefit pension scheme

Are members of a money purchase pension scheme

Exercised options over shares in the Company

Had awards receivable in the form of shares under a long-term incentive scheme

2021
USD’000

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USD’000

3,093

1,259

278

96

4,726

1,516

481

302

63

2,362

2,823

-

493

72

3,388

1,472

-

282

44

1,798

Number

Number

-

2

2

2

-

2

-

8

In 2021, the Non-Executive Directors were not granted any options/shares under the Company’s long term incentive plans, 
compared to 2020 when all Directors were granted share options.

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OTHER EXPENSES

Corporate costs

Assets written off 

Loss on valuation of oil derivatives

Provision for slow moving inventories

Net foreign exchange loss

Rig contract deferral costs

Exploration expenses

Other expenses

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

11,487

5,332

4,633

2,624

950

-

-

1,155

26,181

16,642

173

475

143

2,623

3,000

972

2,890

26,918

Corporate costs in 2021 includes business development costs of US$3.2 million, professional fees in relation to internal 
reorganisation of US$1.1 million and project transition costs of US$0.9 million (2020: US$1.0 million). Corporate costs in 2020 
included US$9.1 million of litigation costs incurred in relation to the SC56 and Block 05-1 PSC. 

Loss on valuation of oil derivatives arose from the Australian commodity swap contracts entered for the period January to June 
2021. 

Assets written off in 2021 includes the written off of intangible exploration assets of US$5.3 million previously capitalised as they 
are not expected to generate future economic benefits.

For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, net foreign exchange loss in 2020 included net unrealised loss of 
US$1.5 million.

Rig contract deferral costs in 2020 of US$3.0 million arose from the decision to defer the Australian 2020 drilling campaign in 
response to the impact of COVID-19.

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AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION

The analysis of the auditor’s remuneration is as follows:

Fees payable to the Company’s auditor for the audit of the parent company and 
Group’s consolidated financial statements

Audit fees of the subsidiaries

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

383

412

795

208

174

382

No fees were paid to the Group’s auditors for non-audit services for either the Group or the Company in 2020 or 2021.

The increase in fees relates mainly to the internal reorganisation in April 2021 which required the Group auditors to be United 
Kingdom rather than Singapore based.

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IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

Impairment of intangible exploration assets (Note 21)

2021
USD’000

-

2020
USD’000

50,455

The impairment expense of US$50.5 million in 2020 related to management’s decision to voluntarily relinquish SC56, a deepwater 
new basin entry exploration block acquired by the previous management of the Group. The effective date of relinquishment was 21 
December 2020. During the year, the Group paid an exit fee of US$1.5 million to the Philippines Department of Energy and formally 
exited the block. A provision was made in relation to the exit fee in 2020 which reversed out in 2021 after the payment was made.

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OTHER INCOME

Net foreign exchange gain

Interest income

Litigation income

Reversal of Stag FSO provision

Fair value gain on foreign exchange derivatives

Gain from termination of right-of-use asset

Other income

2021
USD’000

2,525

80

-

-

-

-

5,077

7,682

2020
USD’000

48

257

11,075

5,047

3,784

1,382

4,783

26,376

Other income includes rental income from a helicopter rental contract (a right-of-use asset) to a third party of US$4.5 million (2020: 
US$3.6 million). Other income in 2020 also consisted of a settlement sum of US$1.0 million received from Teikoku Oil (Con Son) Co. 
Ltd, a subsidiary of Inpex Corporation, to resolve the dispute between both parties over the Block 05-1 PSC. 

For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, net foreign exchange gain in current year includes net unrealised gain 
of US$1.8 million.

Litigation income in 2020 represented the arbitration award granted by Singapore International Arbitration Centre in favour to the 
Group in response to a breach of the SC56 farm out agreement by Total E&P Philippines BV.

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FINANCE COSTS

Interest expense

Accretion expense for asset retirement obligations (Note 35)

Interest expense on lease liabilities 

Changes in provisions:

Lemang PSC contingent payments

PenMal Assets contingent payment

Accretion expense for Stag FSO provision

Other finance costs

2021
USD’000

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USD’000

150

5,920

1,222

314

124

-

1,345

9,075

2,366

6,312

3,341

-

-

51

585

12,655

Interest expense refers to the effective interest charge on the reserve based lending facility. 

The fair value of the contingent payments payable to Mandala Energy Lemang Pte Ltd for the Lemang PSC acquisition were 
revalued to US$4.8 million as at 31 December 2021 (2020: US$4.4 million), reflecting the effect of the time value of money for the 
trigger events as disclosed in Note 20.

The consideration for the PenMal Assets included two separate contingent payments for US$3.0 million each if the average Dated 
Brent remained equal or above US$65/bbl in 2021 and US$70/bbl in 2022. The contingent payments had a fair value of US$4.3 
million (see Note 19.3) on the date of acquisition. At year end, the contingent payments were revalued at US$4.4 million, resulting  
in an increase in the provision of US$0.1 million. 

Other finance costs include accretion expense of US$1.2 million (2020: US$0.5 million) generated from an Australian Taxation 
Office (“ATO”) 2019 repayment plan of US$43.3 million to support companies impacted by COVID-19. The repayment schedule was 
between December 2020 and June 2022 but the plan was fully repaid in May 2022.

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OTHER FINANCIAL GAINS

Change in provision:

  Montara contingent payments

Accretion income from non-current Lemang PSC VAT receivables

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

-

266

266

359

-

359

The accretion income represents the effect of the time value of money on the non-current Lemang PSC VAT receivables. The fair 
value of the VAT receivables were revalued to US$4.7 million as at 31 December 2021 (2020: US$4.4 million). 

The change in provision represents the change in the fair value of the Montara contingent payments. The Group derecognised 
the Montara 2020 contingent payment in 2020 as the trigger event to crystallise this payment did not arise. The fair values of the 
remaining Montara contingent payments have been valued at US$ nil, as the possibility of realisation is remote.

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INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Current tax

Corporate tax (credit)/charge

  Overprovision in prior year

Australian petroleum resource rent tax (“PRRT”)

  Malaysian petroleum income tax (“PITA”)

Deferred tax

Corporate tax

PRRT

PITA

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

(486)

(270)

(756)

(1,374)

9,469

7,339

5,247

3,371

(1,135)

7,483

14,822

11,020

(1,030)

9,990

1,678

-

11,668

(4,026)

(4,702)

-

(8,728)

2,940

Jadestone Energy Inc., the former ultimate holding company, was a resident in the Province of British Columbia and paid no 
Canadian tax. The Group has no operating business in Canada. Following the completion of the internal organisation (Note 2), 
Jadestone Energy plc became the ultimate holding company on 23 April 2021. Jadestone Energy plc’s tax domicile is Singapore and 
is subjected to Singapore’s domestic corporate tax rate of 17%. Subsidiaries are resident for tax purposes in the territories in which 
they operate. 

The Australian corporate income tax rate is applied at 30% of Australian corporate taxable income. PRRT is calculated at 40% of 
sales revenue less certain permitted deductions and is tax deductible for Australian corporate income tax purposes. 

The Malaysian corporate income tax is applied at 24% on non-petroleum taxable income. PITA is calculated at 38% of sales revenue 
less certain permitted deductions and is tax deductible for Malaysian corporate income tax purposes. 

During the year, Stag recorded a net PRRT expense of US$2.0 million (2020: PRRT credit of US$3.0 million), after utilising PRRT 
carried forward credits of US$4.7 million from 2020. 

As at year end, Montara has US$3.4 billion (2020: US$3.3 billion) of unutilised PRRT carried forward credits. Based on management's 
latest forecasts, the augmentation on historic accumulated PRRT net losses will more than offset PRRT that would otherwise arise 
on future PRRT taxable profits. Accordingly, Montara is not anticipated to incur any PRRT expense.

PenMal Assets recorded PITA expense of US$8.3 million since the completion of acquisition on 1 August 2021.

The tax recoverable of US$9.4 million as at year end represents PITA receivable of which US$5.1 million arose from pre-economic 
effective date of the PenMal Assets acquisition which will be payable to SapuraOMV following the receipt from tax refund. The 
Group has recognised the payable to SapuraOMV as at year end.

The tax expense on the Group’s profit/(loss) differs from the amount that would arise using the standard rate of income tax 
applicable in the countries of operation as explained below:

Profit/(Loss) before tax

Tax calculated at the domestic tax rates applicable to the profit/loss in the respective 
countries (Australia 30% & 40%, Malaysia 24% & 38%, New Zealand 28%, Canada 27% 
and Singapore 17%)

Effects of non-deductible expenses

Effect of PRRT/PITA tax expense

Deferred PRRT/PITA tax expense/(credit)

Effect of unutilised tax losses recognised as deferred tax asset

Overprovision in prior year

Tax expense for the year

2021
USD’000

1,080

3,948

3,803

8,095

2,238

(2,992)

(270)

14,822

2020
USD’000

(57,238)

(9,198)

16,192

1,678

(4,702)

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(1,030)

2,940

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In addition to the amount charged to the profit or loss, the following amounts relating to tax have been recognised in other 
comprehensive income.

Other comprehensive loss – deferred tax 

Income tax credit related to carrying amount of hedged item

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LOSS PER ORDINARY SHARE

The calculation of the basic and diluted loss per share is based on the following data:

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

-

(1,583)

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

Loss for the purposes of basic and diluted per share, being the net loss for the year 
attributable to equity holders of the Company

(13,742)

(60,178)

2021
Number

2020
Number

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic EPS

463,567,519

461,309,862

Effect of diluted potential ordinary shares – share options

-

-

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of dilutive EPS

463,567,519

461,309,862

In 2021, 6,640,985 (2020: 4,679,402) of weighted average potentially dilutive ordinary shares available for exercise from in the 
money vested options, associated with share options were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS, as they are anti-dilutive in 
view of the loss for the year. 

In 2021, 899,306 (2020: 651,687) of weighted average contingently issuable shares associated under the Company’s performance 
share plan based on the respective performance measures up to year end were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS, as 
they are anti-dilutive in view of the loss for the year.

In 2021, 140,965 (2020: 68,480) of weighted average contingently issuable shares under the Company’s restricted share plan were 
excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS, as they are anti-dilutive in view of the loss for the year.

Loss per share (US$)

–  Basic and diluted

2021

(0.03)

2020

(0.13)

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ACQUISITION OF SAPURAOMV (PM) INC.

19.1 Effective date and acquisition date

On 30 April 2021, the Group executed a sale and purchase agreement (“SPA”) with SapuraOMV Upstream (PM) Sdn Bhd 
(“SapuraOMV”) to acquire the entire share capital of SapuraOMV (PM) Inc. for a cash consideration of US$20.0 million, comprising a 
headline price of US$9.0 million, plus customary adjustments of US$11.0 million (see Note 19.3). There are two separate potential 
contingent payments to SapuraOMV of US$3.0 million each related to the annual average Dated Brent price equal or above US$65/
bbl in 2021 and US$70/bbl in 2022.

The acquisition completed on 1 August 2021, following the satisfaction of all conditions precedent. The economic effective date of 
the acquisition, as set out in the SPA, was 1 January 2021, meaning the Group was entitled to all net cash generated since 1 January 
2021 up to the completion date. As a result, at completion on 1 August 2021, the Group obtained cash held by SapuraOMV (PM) Inc. 
of US$29.2 million, resulting in net cash receipts of US$9.2 million.

The legal transfer of ownership and control of SapuraOMV (PM) Inc. occurred on the date of completion, 1 August 2021 (the 
Acquisition Date). It was at this point that the Group became able to control the key operating decisions relating to the acquired 
entity. Therefore, for the purpose of calculating the purchase price allocation, management has determined the fair value 
adjustments using the balance sheet of the SapuraOMV (PM) Inc. as at the completion date of 1 August 2021. 

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19.2 Business acquisition

Management has concluded that the acquisition of JEPM is that of a business as defined in IFRS 3 Business Combinations. JEPM 
contains inputs and processes, which when combined has the ability to contribute to the creation of outputs (oil and gas). 
Accordingly, the transaction has been accounted for as a business combination. 

As a result, the Group has applied the acquisition method of accounting as at the Acquisition Date. A purchase price allocation 
exercise was performed to identity, and measure at fair value, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the business 
combination. The consideration transferred was measured at fair value. The Group has adopted the definition of fair value under 
IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement to determine the fair values.

19.3 Fair value of consideration transferred

The fair value consideration for the PenMal Assets reflected a net cash receipt of US$9.2 million, as set out below:

Asset purchase price

Crude inventory value

Cash at bank, 1 January 2021

Closing statement adjustments

Cash payment on Acquisition Date

Less: cash and bank balances acquired, 1 August 2021

Net cash receipts from the acquisition

USD’000

9,000

3,236

8,091

(294)

20,033

(29,252)

(9,219)

The crude inventory was measured at the market value and the cash at bank represents the cash on hand, as at the economic 
effective date of 1 January 2021. 

The closing statement adjustments relates to permitted leakages of US$0.3 million of audited intercompany charges that relate to 
SapuraOMV Group (pre 1 January 2021). 

In addition, there were two deferred potential contingent payments of US$3.0 million each, payable depending on the outcome of 
two trigger events, namely that the average Dated Brent oil price would equal or exceed US$65/bbl in 2021 and US$70/bbl in 2022. 
If either or both events occur, the respective contingent payment would be paid within 30 days from the end of each calendar year.

Management has assessed the fair value of the deferred contingent payments using a Monte Carlo option simulation model, which 
considered inputs such as spot Brent oil price at completion date, the risk-free rate, a volatility factor and the length of time the 
contingent payments apply. The fair value of both contingent payments was assessed to be US$4.3 million, representing US$3.0 
million and US$1.3 million for the 2021 and 2022 deferred contingent payments, respectively. The 2022 contingent payment reflects 
a discount of 57% from the original value, reflecting the time value of money and the likelihood of the trigger event occurring. The 
assessment of 2022 contingent payment was performed as at 1 August 2021, based on the facts and circumstances existed as at 
that date. Subsequent to year end, the oil prices have seen an abnormal increase, accordingly the Group is likely to pay the 2022 
contingent payment in full.

The 2021 contingent payment of US$3.0 million crystalised at year end as the average Dated Brent oil price exceeded US$65/bbl, 
hence the amount was recognised as an accrual at year end. The amount was paid in January 2022.

Fair value of purchase consideration

Asset purchase price

Crude inventory value

Cash at bank

Closing statement adjustments

Cash payment on acquisition date

Working capital adjustments

Deferred contingent considerations

Total

USD’000

9,000

3,236

8,091

(294)

20,033

(1,059)

4,305

23,279

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The Group considers that the purchase consideration and the transaction terms to be reflective of fair value for the following 
reasons: 

l  Open and unrestricted market: there were no restrictions in place preventing other potential buyers from negotiating with 

SapuraOMV during the sales process period and there were a number of other interested parties in the formal sale process; 

l  Knowledgeable, willing but not anxious parties: both the Group and SapuraOMV are experienced oil and gas operators under 

no duress to buy or sell. The process was conducted over several months which gave both parties sufficient time to conduct 
due diligence and prepare analysis to support the transaction; and

l  Arm’s length nature: the Group is not a related party to SapuraOMV. Both parties had engaged their own professional advisors. 

There is no reason to conclude that the transaction was not transacted at arm’s length.

19.4 Assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition

During the year, the Group has completed the purchase price assessment (“PPA”) to determine the fair values of the net assets 
acquired within the stipulated time period of 12 months from the Acquisition Date, in accordance with IFRS 3. The adjusted fair 
values of the identifiable assets and liabilities as at the Acquisition Date were:

Asset

Non-current assets

Oil and gas properties (Note 22)

Other receivables

Deferred tax assets

Current assets

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Tax recoverable

Cash and bank balances

Liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Provision for asset retirement obligations (Note 35)

Deferred tax liabilities

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Net identifiable assets acquired

USD’000

21,744

42,092*

10,343

2,853

21,276

10,226

29,252

137,786

91,552

6,177

16,778

114,507

23,279

*  Other receivables represent the accumulated CESS paid to the Malaysian regulator for operated licences, which will be 

reclaimable by the Group in the future following the commencement of decommissioning activities.

19.5 Impact of acquisition on the results of the Group

Included in the Group’s revenue for the year was US$46.6 million attributable to the PenMal Assets. Included in the Group’s 
after tax loss for the year was a profit of US$6.5 million attributable to the PenMal Assets.

Acquisition-related costs amounting to US$0.7 million have been excluded from the consideration transferred and have 
been recognised as an expense in the period, within “other expenses” line item in the consolidated statement of profit or 
loss and other comprehensive income.

Had the business combination been effected at 1 January 2021, and based on the performance of the business during 2021 
under SapuraOMV’s operatorship, the Group would have generated revenues of US$107.2 million and an estimated net 
profit after tax of US$29.6 million.

The Directors of the Group consider these “pro-forma” numbers to represent an approximate measure of the performance 
of the combined Group on an annualised basis and to provide a reference point for comparison in future periods.

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ACQUISITION OF LEMANG PSC

20.1 Acquisition date

In 2020, the Group executed an acquisition agreement with Mandala Energy Lemang Pte Ltd (“Mandala Energy”) to acquire 
an operated 90% interest in the Lemang PSC, for a total cash consideration of US$12.0 million, including closing statement 
adjustments and subsequent contingent payments. The acquisition closed on 11 December 2020 (“Closing Date”), following 
the completion of various conditions precedent at the time of signing the acquisition agreement.

20.2 Asset acquisition

Management has concluded that the acquisition of the Lemang PSC is an asset acquisition as the Lemang PSC does not 
come with an organised workforce, and the Group does not take over any process in the form of a system, protocol or 
standards to contribute to the creation of outputs. Hence, the acquisition does not fall within the definition of a business 
acquisition under IFRS 3. Therefore, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of the Lemang PSC, and 
the consideration transferred have been measured at fair value, in accordance to the definition of fair value under IFRS 13 
Fair Value Measurement.

20.3 Fair value of consideration transferred

The fair value consideration of the Lemang PSC reflected net cash outflows of US$12.0 million, as set out below:

Asset purchase price

Closing statement adjustments

Cash payment on acquisition date

Less: cash and bank balances acquired

Net cash outflows on acquisition

USD’000

12,000

55

12,055

(96)

11,959

The total net cash outflows on acquisition reflects the net receipts arising from the working capital adjustments at the Closing Date. 

There are additional potential deferred contingent payments, dependent on the future outcome of a number of trigger events. 
Please refer to Note 20.5 for the full disclosure of all the contingent payments along with the management’s assessment. 
Management has reviewed all the contingent payments, and at the date of acquisition recorded an amount of US$4.4 million at fair 
value for the following two contingent events:

l  First gas date: US$5.0 million; and

l  The accumulated receipts of VAT reimbursements received which are attributable to the Lemang Block as at the Closing Date, 

exceeding an aggregate amount of US$6.7 million on a gross basis: US$0.7 million.

Management has assessed the fair value of the above contingent consideration based on the estimated timing of first gas date, 
and the estimated receipts from the VAT receivables. This implies the fair value of the contingent considerations to be US$3.9 
million and US$0.5 million, respectively, totalling US$4.4 million as at Closing Date. This reflects a discount of 23% and 20% for 
the respective contingent consideration payments arising from the time value of money and the likelihood of the trigger event 
occurring. There is no change to the fair value as at 2020 year end due to the short timeframe from the Closing Date up to 2020 
year end. As at 31 December 2021, the fair value of the contingent payments are valued at US$4.8 million, reflecting the time  
value of money. The contingent payments are not expected to be paid before 2024 and accordingly have been classified as  
non-current liability.

The Group has not recognised other contingent payments associated with the acquisition of the Lemang PSC as management 
considers the probability of outflow to be remote.

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Fair value of purchase consideration

Asset purchase price

Closing statement adjustment 

Cash payment on acquisition date

Deferred contingent consideration

Total

USD’000

12,000

55

12,055

4,436

16,491

The Group considers that the purchase consideration and the transaction terms to be reflective of fair value for the following 
reasons: 

l  Open and unrestricted market: there were no restrictions in place preventing other potential buyers from negotiating with 
Mandala Energy during the sales process period and there a number of other interested parties in the formal sale process; 

l  Knowledgeable, willing but not anxious parties: both the Group and Mandala Energy are experienced oil and gas operators 

under no duress. The process was conducted over several months which gave both parties sufficient time to conduct due 
diligence and prepare analysis to support the transaction; and

l  Arm’s length nature: the Group is not a related party to Mandala Energy. Both parties had engaged their own professional 

advisors so there is no reason to conclude that the transaction was not transacted at arm’s length.

20.4 Assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition

The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the Lemang PSC, acquired and assumed as at the date of acquisition, were:

Asset

Non-current assets

Intangible exploration assets (Note 21)

VAT receivables

Current assets

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Cash and bank balances

Liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Provision for asset retirement obligations (Note 35)

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Net identifiable assets acquired

Total
USD’000

14,825

4,393

398

3

96

19,715

2,741

483

3,224

16,491

The provision for asset restoration obligations assumed by the Group is associated with oil production by Mandala Energy that 
ceased prior to the acquisition in December 2020. The obligation was assumed following the acquisition, and the decommissioning 
expenditure is expected to be incurred from 2034, at the end of the life of the planned gas development.

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No.

Trigger event

Consideration

Management’s rationale

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

First gas date

US$5.0 million

Please refer to 20.3 above.

The accumulated VAT receivables 
reimbursements which are attributable to the 
unbilled VAT in the Lemang Block as at the 
Closing Date, exceeding an aggregate amount 
of US$6.7 million on a gross basis.

US$0.7 million

Please refer to 20.3 above.

First gas date on or before 31 March 2023.

US$3.0 million

It is unlikely that the first gas date will be on or 
before 31 March 2023. 

Total actual Akatara Gas Project “close out” 
costs set out in the AFE(s) approved pursuant 
to a joint audit by SKK MIGAS and BPKP is 
less than, or within 2% of the “close out” 
development costs set out in the approved 
revised plan of development for the Akatara 
Gas Project.

US$3.0 million

The Akatara Gas Project has not been sanctioned as 
at year end due to ongoing preparation of project 
approval documentation. It is unknown if the future 
close out costs will be less than or within 2% of the 
budgeted amount and it is unable to be reliably 
measured as at year end.

The average Saudi CP in the first year of 
operation is higher than US$620/MT.

US$3.0 million

Saudi CP is not expected to be above US$620/MT 
throughout the PSC term to 2037.

The average Saudi CP in the second year of 
operation is higher than US$620/MT.

US$2.0 million

Saudi CP is not expected to be above US$620/MT 
throughout the PSC term to 2037.

The average Dated Brent price in the first year 
of operation is higher than US$80/bbl.

US$2.5 million

The Dated Brent price is not expected to be above 
US$80/bbl throughout the PSC term to 2037.

The average Dated Brent price in the second 
year of operation is higher than US$80/bbl.

US$1.5 million

The Dated Brent price is not expected to be above 
US$80/bbl throughout the PSC term to 2037.

A plan of development for the development 
of a new discovery made, as a result of the 
remaining exploration well commitment 
under the PSC, is approved by the relevant 
government entity.

US$3.0 million

There are no prospects or leads presently selected 
for the exploration well commitment. As at 
year end, it is not probable that this contingent 
consideration trigger will be met.

10

The plan of development described in item 9 
above is approved by the relevant government 
entity and is based on reserves of no less than 
8.4mm barrels (on a gross basis).

US$8.0 million

There are no prospects or leads presently selected 
for the exploration well commitment. As at 
year end, it is not probable that this contingent 
consideration trigger will be met.

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INTANGIBLE EXPLORATION ASSETS

Cost

As at 1 January 2020

Acquisition of Lemang PSC (Note 20)

Additions

As at 31 December 2020

Additions

Change in asset retirement obligations (Note 35)

Reversal

Written off

As at 31 December 2021

Impairment

As at 1 January 2020

Additions (Note 13)

As at 31 December 2020

Written off

As at 31 December 2021

Net book value

As at 1 January 2020

As at 31 December 2020

As at 31 December 2021

USD’000

117,440

14,825

18,860

151,125
3,934(a)
(44)(b)
(6,059)(c)
(55,715)(d)

93,241

-

50,455

50,455

(50,455)

-

117,440

100,670

93,241

(a)   For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, current year expenditure on intangible exploration assets  

of US$0.1 million remained unpaid as at 31 December 2021 (2020: US$4.6 million).

(b)   The change in asset retirement obligations of US$0.04 million relates to assets at the Lemang PSC. 

(c)   The US$6.0 million reversal during the year relates to an overprovision of costs owed to a third party contractor.  

The overprovision was identified following an assessment of actual costs incurred.

(d)  

In November 2020, Total, as operator of SC56 voluntarily surrendered a combined 100% interest in SC56 to the  
Philippines Department of Energy (“DOE”). As a result, the carrying value of US$50.4 million was impaired in Q4 2020.  
The DOE acknowledged the relinquishment in February 2021 and the exit obligation terms were agreed in June 2021. 
Accordingly, the carrying value was formally written off in 2021.

The Group has also written off intangible exploration assets of US$5.3 million during the year (Note 11).

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OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES

Cost

As at 1 January 2020

Changes in asset restoration obligations (Note 35)

Additions

As at 31 December 2020

Changes in asset restoration obligations (Note 35)

Acquisition of PenMal Assets (Note 19)

Additions

As at 31 December 2021

Accumulated depletion and amortisation

As at 1 January 2020

Charge for the year

As at 31 December 2020

Charge for the year

As at 31 December 2021

Net book value

As at 1 January 2020

As at 31 December 2020

As at 31 December 2021

USD’000

492,985

(725)

4,732

496,992

23,894

21,744

52,864*

595,494

111,311

68,005

179,316

62,586

241,902

381,674

317,676

353,592

*   The additions consist of cash payments of US$51.4 million and capitalisation of depreciation of US$1.5 million associated with 
right-of-use assets in Australia in accordance with IAS 16, both associated with the drilling of the H6 infill well at Montara.

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Computer 
equipment
USD’000

Fixtures  
and fittings
USD’000

Materials  
and spares
USD’000

Total
USD’000

Cost

As at 1 January 2020

Disposal

As at 31 December 2020

Additions

Written off

Transfer

As at 31 December 2021

Accumulated depreciation

As at 1 January 2020

Charge for the year 

As at 31 December 2020

Charge for the year

Written off

As at 31 December 2021

Net book value

As at 1 January 2020

As at 31 December 2020

As at 31 December 2021

2,824

280

3,104

450

-

-

3,554

1,334

323

1,657

302

-

1,959

1,490

1,447

1,595

1,315

193

1,508

232

(169)

-

1,571

1,025

278

1,303

206

(97)

1,412

290

205

159

-

-

-

-

-

7,209

7,209

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

7,209

4,139

473

4,612

682

(169)

7,209*

12,334

2,359

601

2,960

508

(97)

3,371

1,780

1,652

8,963

*   The transfer represents the material and spares that are not expected to be consumed within the next 12 months from the year 

end. The reclassification amount is net of allowance of slow moving items of US$1.9 million as disclosed in Note 11.

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Cost

As at 1 January 2020

Additions

Termination

Adjustment

As at 31 December 2020

Additions

As at 31 December 2021

Accumulated depreciation

As at 1 January 2020

Charge for the year

Termination

As at 31 December 2020

Charge for the year

As at 31 December 2021

Net book value

As at 1 January 2020

As at 31 December 2020

As at 31 December 2021

Production 
assets
USD’000

Transportation 
and logistics
USD’000

Buildings
USD’000

Total
USD’000

29,339

-

(29,339)

-

-

-

-

5,334

3,837

(9,171)

-

-

-

24,005

-

-

42,320

419

-

(394)

42,345

1,200

43,545

8,519

11,419

-

19,938

11,470*

31,408

33,801

22,407

12,137

3,004

472

(307)

-

3,169

1,654

4,823

1,023

972

(92)

1,903

1,205

3,108

1,981

1,266

1,707

74,663

891

(29,646)

(394)

45,514

2,854

48,368

14,876

16,228

(9,263)

21,841

12,675*

34,516

59,787

23,673

13,852

*   The amount includes US$1.5 million which has been capitalised within oil and gas properties as the related right-of-use assets 

were used as part of the drilling of the H6 infill well at Montara (see Note 22).

The Group leases several assets including helicopters, a supply boat, logistic facilities for the Montara field, and buildings.  
The average lease term is 3 years.

The maturity analysis of lease liabilities is presented in Note 36.

Amount recognised in profit or loss

Depreciation expense on right-of-use assets

Interest expense on lease liabilities

Expenses relating to short-term leases

Expense relating to leases of low value assets

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

11,191

1,222

63,734

81

16,228

3,341

3,113

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At 31 December 2021, the Group has not committed to any short-term leases (2020: US$8.1 million).

The total cash outflow for leases amount to US$13.0 million (2020: US$18.6 million).

The additions of right-of-use assets during the year represent the extension of the Group’s ongoing right-of-use assets and entered 
into a five-year lease to rent an Australian office building to replace an expired lease.

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INTERESTS IN OPERATIONS

Details of the operations, of which all are in production except for 46/07, 51 and Lemang which are in the development stage, are as 
follows:

Contract Area

Date of expiry

Held by

Montara Oilfield

Stag Oilfield

Indefinite

25 Aug 2039

Jadestone Energy (Eagle) Pty Ltd

Jadestone Energy (Australia) Pty Ltd

PM329 

PM323

PM318

AAKBNLP

46/07

51

Lemang

SC57

8 December 2031

Jadestone Energy (PM) Inc.

14 June 2028

24 May 2034

24 May 2024

29 Jun 2035

10 Jun 2040

17 Jan 2037

Jadestone Energy (PM) Inc.

Jadestone Energy (PM) Inc.

Jadestone Energy (PM) Inc.

Mitra Energy (Vietnam Nam Du) Pte Ltd

Mitra Energy (Vietnam Tho Chu) Pte Ltd

Jadestone Energy (Lemang) Pte Ltd

14 Sept 2055

Mitra Energy (Philippines SC-57) Ltd

Group effective 
working interest % 
as at 31 December 

Place of 
operations

2021

2020

Australia

Australia

Malaysia

Malaysia

Malaysia

Malaysia

Vietnam

Vietnam

Indonesia

Philippines

100

100

70

60

50

50

100

100

90

-

100

100

-

-

-

-

100

100

90

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*  

In 2006, the Group executed an agreement with the Philippines National Oil Company (“PNOC”) to acquire a 21% working 
interest in SC57. The acquisition required the approval of the Office of the President of the Philippines and in December 2021 
PNOC advised that such approval will not be granted by the Philippines Department of Energy. The Group is now seeking 
reimbursement from PNOC for costs of approximately US$0.9 million which it incurred in relation to a 2008 seismic acquisition 
campaign. This is not recognised as a receivable as at year end as it is not sufficiently certain that the amount will be received.

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DEFERRED TAX

The following are the deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the Group and movements thereon.

Australian 
PRRT
USD’000

Malaysian 
PITA
USD’000

Tax 
depreciation
USD’000

Derivatives 
financial 
instruments
USD’000

As at 1 January 2020

Credited to profit or Loss (Note 17)

Credited to OCI

As at 31 December 2020

Charged to profit or loss (Note 17)

Acquisition of PenMal Assets (Note 19)

As at 31 December 2021

13,215

4,702

-

17,917

(3,371)

-

14,546

-

-

-

-

1,135

4,166

5,301

(60,445)

4,026

-

(56,419)

(5,247)

-

(61,666)

(1,583)

-

1,583

-

-

-

-

The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:

Deferred tax liabilities

Deferred tax assets

2021
USD’000

(67,097)

25,278

(41,819)

Total
USD’000

(48,813)

8,728

1,583

(38,502)

(7,483)

4,166

(41,819)

2020
USD’000

(58,229)

19,727

(38,502)

The Group has unutilised PRRT credits of approximately US$3.4 billion (2020: US$3.3 billion) available for offset against future PRRT 
taxable profits in respect of the Montara field. The PRRT credits remain effective throughout the production licence of Montara. No 
deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of these PRRT credits, due to management’s projections that there will continue 
to be current augmentation of PRRT credits that are more than sufficient to offset any PRRT tax to be paid. As PRRT credits are 
utilised based on a last-in-first-out basis, the unutilised PRRT credits of approximately US$3.4 billion (2020: US$3.3 billion) will not be 
utilised given the forecasted augmentation, and are therefore not recognised as a deferred tax asset.

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INVENTORIES

Materials and spares

Less: allowance for slow moving (Note 11)

Crude oil inventories

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

12,011

(2,060)

9,951

13,348

23,299

21,245

(1,329)

19,916

25,445

45,361

The cost of inventories recognised as an expense during the year for lifted volumes, comprising production costs excluding 
workovers, Malaysian supplementary payments and tariffs and transportation costs, plus depletion expense of oil & gas properties, 
and plus depreciation of right-of-use assets deployed for operational use, is US$200.4 million (2020: US$166.9 million).

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TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Current assets

Trade receivables

Prepayments

  Other receivables and deposits

Amount due from joint arrangement partners (net)

Underlift crude oil inventories

GST/VAT receivables

Non-current asset

   Other receivables

   Acquisition of PenMal Assets (Note 19)

   Change in asset restoration obligations (Note 35)

   Cess paid

Prepayment

VAT receivables

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

9,143

3,770

13,281

2,203

6,855

2,699

37,951

42,092

(672)

306

41,726

2,000

4,774

48,500

86,451

106

2,012

4,273

-

-

719

7,110

-

-

-

-

-

4,404

4,404

11,514

Trade receivables arise from revenues generated in Australia and Malaysia. The average credit period is 30 days (2020: 30 days). All 
outstanding receivables as at 31 December 2021 and 2020 have been fully recovered in 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

Other receivables in current year consist of insurance claim receivable of US$10.3 million on the well control claim for the Skua 11 
well workovers.

Amount due from joint arrangement partners represents cash calls receivable from the Malaysian and Indonesian joint 
arrangement partners, net of joint arrangement expenditures. The amount due from the Malaysian joint arrangement partner is 
unsecured, with a credit period of 15 days. A notice of default will be served to the joint arrangement partner if the credit period is 
exceeded, which will become effective seven days after service of such notice if the outstanding amount remains unpaid. Interest of 
3% per annum will be imposed on the outstanding amount, starting from the effective date of default. The outstanding receivable 
has been fully recovered in 2022.

The amount due from the Indonesian joint arrangement partner is unsecured, with a credit period of 7 days. A notice of default will 
be served to the joint arrangement partner if the credit period is exceeded, which will become effective seven days after service of 
such notice if the outstanding amount remains unpaid. An interest at LIBOR plus 3% per annum will be imposed on the outstanding 
amount, starting from the effective date of default.

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Non-current other receivables represent the accumulated cess payment paid to the Malaysian regulator for the operated licences. 
The Malaysian require upstream operators to contribute periodic cess payments to a cess abandonment fund throughout the 
production life of the upstream oil and gas assets. This is to ensure there is sufficient funds available for decommissioning 
expenditures activities at the end of field life. The cess payment amount is assessed based on the estimated future 
decommissioning expenditures.

The non-current VAT receivables are associated with the Lemang PSC. It is classified as a non-current asset as the recovery of the 
VAT receivables is dependent on the share of revenue entitlement by the Indonesian government after the commencement of gas 
production, which is estimated to occur after 2022.

There are no trade receivables older than 30 days.

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CASH AND BANK BALANCES

Cash and bank balances

Less: restricted cash 

Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statement of cash flows

2021
USD’000

117,865

-

117,865

2020
USD’000

89,441

(8,445)

80,996

Cash and bank balances in 2021 contains a restricted cash balance of US$0.4 million and US$0.5 million in relation to a deposit 
placed for bank guarantee with respect to the PenMal Assets and Australian office building, respectively.

Restricted cash in 2020 included US$7.4 million related to the Group’s reserve based lending arrangement (Note 37). As part of 
the agreement, the Group had to retain an aggregate amount of principal, interest, fees and costs payable at each quarter-end 
in a debt service reserve account (“DSRA”). The US$7.4 million was deposited in the DSRA as at 31 December 2020. The DSRA 
was released on 31 March 2021, upon the repayment of the final balance outstanding on the loan. Restricted cash in 2020 also 
contained a performance bank guarantee of US$1.0 million, placed with the Indonesian regulator in relation to a joint study 
agreement (“JSA”). The amount was released to the Group during Q3 2021 upon the completion of the JSA. 

The restricted cash of US$10.0 million held by the Group in 2019, in support of a bank guarantee to a key supplier in respect of 
Stag’s FSO vessel, was released to the Group upon the termination of the FSO vessel lease agreement in 2020.

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SHARE CAPITAL

Authorised ordinary shares issued and fully paid

As at 1 January 2020

Issued during the year

As at 31 December 2020

Issued during the year

Capital reduction, at £0.499 each

As at 31 December 2021

No. of shares

USD’000

461,042,811

800,000

461,842,811

3,238,427

-

465,081,238

466,573

406

466,979

967

(467,387)

559

On 4 May 2021, the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Court, Companies Court in England and Wales approved the 
reduction of share capital of the Company pursuant to section 648 of the Act by cancelling the paid-up capital of the Company 
to the extent of 49.9 pence on each ordinary share of £0.50 in the issued share capital of the Company. The effective date of the 
capital reduction was 6 May 2021.

During the year, employee share options of 3,238,427 were exercised and issued at an average price of GB£ 0.33 per share (2020: 
800,000; GB£0.33 per share).

The Company has one class of ordinary share. Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share without restriction, and carry a 
right to dividends as and when declared by the Company.

Prior to the internal reorganisation on 23 April 2021, Jadestone Energy Inc. the former ultimate holding company, has issued 
1,806,666 shares, resulting to the total outstanding number of shares at 463,649,477 as at 23 April 2021. The Company has issued 
1,431,761 shares post the completion of the internal reorganisation.

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DIVIDENDS

The parent company has sufficient distributable reserves to declare dividends, despite the post-tax losses incurred during the year. 
The dividends declared were in compliance with the Act.

The Directors plan to recommend a final 2021 dividend of 1.34 US cents/share on 6 June 2022, equivalent to a total distribution of 
US$9.0 million. The dividend will be paid in July 2022.

On 9 September 2021, the Directors declared a 2021 interim dividend of 0.59 US cents/share, equivalent to 0.43 GB pence/share, 
based on an exchange rate of 0.7257, equivalent to a total distribution of US$2.8 million. The dividend was paid on 1 October 2021. 

On 11 June 2021, the Directors declared the second interim 2020 dividend of 1.08 US cents/share, equivalent to 0.77 GB pence/
share, based on an exchange rate of 0.7087, equivalent to a total distribution of US$5.0 million, or US$7.5 million in respect of total 
2020 dividends. The dividend was paid on 30 June 2021.

On 10 September 2020, the Directors declared the first 2020 interim dividend of 0.54 US cents/share, equivalent to 0.42 GB pence/
share, based on an exchange rate of 0.7708, equivalent to a total distribution of US$2.5 million. The dividend was paid on 30 
October 2020.

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MERGER RESERVE

The merger reserve arose from the difference between the carrying value and the nominal value of the shares of the Company, 
following completion of the internal reorganisation (Note 2).

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HEDGING RESERVES

At beginning of the year

Gain arising on changes in fair value of hedging instruments during the year 

Income tax related to gain recognised in other comprehensive income

Net gain reclassified to profit or loss

Income tax related to amounts reclassified to profit or loss

At end of the year

2021
USD’000

-

-

-

-

-

-

2020
USD’000

(3,688)

(26,093)

7,828

31,364

(9,411)

-

The hedging reserve represents the cumulative amount of gains and losses on hedging instruments deemed effective in cash 
flow hedges. The cumulative deferred gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognised in profit or loss only when the hedged 
transaction impacts the profit or loss. The Group’s oil price capped swap expired on 30 September 2020 and accordingly, all 
cumulative deferred gains were recognised in the profit or loss.

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SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS RESERVE

The total expense arising from share-based payments of US$1.0 million (2020: US$1.1 million) was recognised as ‘administrative 
staff costs’ (Note 8) in profit or loss for the year ended 31 December 2021.

On 15 May 2019, the Company adopted, as approved by the shareholders, the amended and restated stock option plan, the 
performance share plan, and the restricted share plan (together, the “LTI Plans”), which establishes a rolling number of shares 
issuable under the LTI Plans up to a maximum of 10% of the Company’s issued and outstanding ordinary shares at any given time. 
Options under the stock option plan will be exercisable over periods of up to 10 years as determined by the Board.

34.1 Share options

The Black-Scholes option-pricing model, with the following assumptions, was used to estimate the fair value of the options at the 
date of grant:

Risk-free rate

Expected life
Expected volatility1
Share price

Exercise price

Expected dividends

34.2 Performance shares

Options granted on

18 March 2021

27 April 2020

0.49% to 0.61%

5.5 to 6.5 years

65.2% to 67.6%

GB£ 0.65

GB£ 0.77

1.79%

0.14% to 0.16%

5.5 to 6.5 years

42.7% to 43.9%

GB£ 0.44

GB£ 0.44

2.94%

The performance measures for performance shares incorporate a balance of relative and absolute total shareholder return (“TSR”) 
on a 70:30 basis to reward outperformance vs. peers (relative TSR) and alignment with shareholders (absolute TSR). 

Relative TSR: measured against the TSR of peer companies; the size of the pay out is based on Jadestone’s ranking against the TSR 
outcomes of peer companies.

Absolute TSR: share price target plus dividend to be set at the start of the performance period and assessed annually; the threshold 
share price plus dividend has to be equal to or greater than a 10% increase in absolute terms to earn any pay out at all, and must 
be 25% or greater for target pay out.

A Monte Carlo simulation model was used by an external specialist, with the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of the 
performance shares at the date of grant:

Risk-free rate
Expected volatility1
Share price

Exercise price

Expected dividends

Post-vesting withdrawal date

Early exercise assumption

34.3 Restricted shares

Performance shares granted on
18 March 2021

27 April 2020

0.06%

51.5%

GB£ 0.77

N/A

2.64%

N/A

N/A

0.08%

66.0%

GB£ 0.44

N/A

2.80%

N/A

N/A

Restricted shares are granted to certain senior management personnel as an alternative to cash under exceptional circumstances 
to provide greater alignment with shareholder objectives. These are shares that vest three years after grant, assuming the 
employee has not left the Group. They are not eligible for dividends prior to vesting.

The following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of the restricted shares at the date of grant, discounting back from 
the date they will vest and excluding the value of dividends during the intervening period:

Risk-free rate

Share price

Expected dividends

Restricted shares granted on

18 March 2021

27 April 2020

0.08%

GB£ 0.77

2.64%

0.08%

GB£ 0.44

2.80%

1 

Expected volatility was determined by calculating Jadestone’s average historical volatility of each trading day’s log growth of TSR over a period between 
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exercisable

7,019,480

-

6,193,347

(800,000)

(200,000)

12,212,827

-

3,776,672

(3,238,427)

(1,539,905)

8.21

9.83

7.20

-

-

7.78

9.21

6.92

-

-

7.15

11,211,167

Others
USD’000

Total
USD’000

-

282,940

1,905

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,276

7,177

6,363

(725)

(843)

(359)

(5,047)

The following table summarises the options/shares under the LTI plans outstanding and exercisable as at 31 December 2021:

Performance 
shares

Restricted 
shares 

Number of 
options

Shares Options

Weighted 
average
exercise
price GB£ 

Weighted
average
remaining
contract life

As at 1 January 2020

-

-

19,867,842

New options/shares awards issued

695,200

101,063

6,525,000

Vested during the year

Exercised during the year

Cancelled during the year

As at 31 December 2020

New options/shares awards issued

Vested during the year

Exercised during the year

Cancelled during the year

-

-

(12,000)

683,200

1,136,512

-

-

(328,058)

-

-

-

-

(800,000)

(400,000)

101,063

25,192,842

50,570

2,852,631

-

-

-

-

(3,238,427)

(3,690,244)

As at 31 December 2021

1,491,654

151,633

21,116,802

0.39

0.44

0.38

0.33

0.73

0.40

0.77

0.42

0.33

0.46

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Asset 
restoration 
obligations
(a)
USD’000

Stag FSO 
(b)
USD’000

Contingent 
payments
(c) 
USD’000

Employees 
benefits
(d)
USD’000

Incentive 
scheme
(e)
USD’000

As at 1 January 2020

Charge to profit or loss

Acquisition of Lemang PSC 

Accretion expense (Note 15)

Changes in discount rate assumptions (Note 
22)

Utilised

Fair value adjustment (Note 16)

Reversal (Note 14)

As at 31 December 2020

Charge to profit or loss

Acquisition of PenMal Assets (Note 19)

Accretion expense (Note 15)

Changes in discount rate assumptions  
(Notes 21, 22 and 28)

Payment/Utilised

Fair value adjustment (Note 15)

Reversal (Note 14)

As at 31 December 2021

As at 31 December 2020

Current

Non-current

As at 31 December 2021

Current

Non-current

275,422

4,996

-

2,741

6,312

(725)

-

-

-

283,750

-

91,552

5,920

23,178

(306)

-

-

404,400

-

283,750

283,750

-

404,400

404,400

-

-

51

-

-

-

(5,047)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

851

67

-

-

-

1,312

1,304

-

-

-

(22)

(821)

-

-

-

-

359

-

4,436

-

-

-

(359)

-

4,436

-

4,305

-

-

896

1,795

1,905

292,782

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

202

-

-

-

202

95,857

5,920

23,178

(3,000)

(50)

(778)

(1,516)

(5,344)

438

-

-

-

-

-

-

(389)

438

(389)

6,179

846

1,017

202

412,644

-

4,436

4,436

-

6,179

6,179

858

38

896

728

118

846

1,795

1,905

4,558

-

-

288,224

1,795

1,905

292,782

1,017

-

1,017

202

1,947

-

410,697

202

412,644

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a)  The Group’s asset restoration obligations (“ARO”) comprise the future estimated costs to decommission each of the Montara, 

Stag, Lemang PSC and PenMal Assets. 

The carrying value of the provision represents the discounted present value of the estimated future costs. Current estimated 
costs of the ARO for each of the Montara, Stag, Lemang PSC and PenMal Assets have been escalated to the estimated date 
at which the expenditure would be incurred, at an assumed blended inflation rate of 2.06%, 2.12%, 2.82% and range of 
2.05% to 2.07%, respectively (2020: Montara: 1.52%; Stag: 1.48%; Lemang PSC: 2.54%). The estimates for each asset are a 
blend of assumed US and respective local inflation rates to reflect the underlying mix of US dollar and respective local dollar 
denominated expenditures. The present value of the future estimated ARO for each of the Montara, Stag, Lemang PSC and 
PenMal Assets has then been calculated based on blended risk-free rates of 1.77%, 1.91%, 5.96% and a range of 2.81% to 
3.24%, respectively (2020: Montara: 1.72%; Stag: 1.78%; and Lemang PSC: 5.86%). The base estimate ARO for Montara, Stag and 
Lemang PSC remains largely unchanged from 2020. The ARO of PenMal Assets was assessed in 2021, based on the existing 
facilities and wells acquired and required to be decommissioned at the end of field life.

  Management expects decommissioning expenditures to be incurred from 2024, 2032, 2034 and 2035 onwards for PenMal 

Assets, Montara, Lemang PSC and Stag, respectively.

In 2019, Jadestone Energy (Eagle) Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a deed poll with the 
Australian Government with regard to the requirements of maintaining sufficient financial capacity to ensure Montara’s asset 
restoration obligations can be met when due. The deed states that the Group is required to provide a financial security in favour 
of the Australian Government when the aggregate remaining net after tax cash flow of the Group is 1.25 times or below the 
Group’s estimated future decommissioning costs.

The Malaysian and Indonesian regulators require upstream oil and gas companies to contribute to an abandonment cess fund, 
including making periodic cess payments, throughout the production life of the oil or gas field. The cess payment amount is 
assessed based on the estimated future decommissioning expenditures. The cess payment paid for non-operated licences 
reduces the asset restoration liability.

b)  The provision for Stag FSO was reversed in 2020 following the termination of the FSO vessel lease.

c)  The contingent payment of US$1.4 million represented the fair value of one contingent payment payable to SapuraOMV for 
the PenMal Assets acquisition, based on the outlook of Brent crude oil prices in 2022 (Note 19). The contingent payment (if 
triggered) will need to be made in January 2023 and accordingly has been classified as non-current liability.

The fair value of the contingent payments payable to Mandala Energy Lemang Pte Ltd for the Lemang PSC acquisition are 
valued at US$4.8 million as at 31 December 2021 (2020: US$4.4 million) for the trigger events as disclosed in Note 20.

The contingent payment of US$0.4 million for the Montara acquisition was derecognised in 2020 as the liability failed to 
crystallise. The Group has not recognised other contingent payments associated with Montara acquisition as the management 
considers the probability of outflow is remote.

d)  Included in the provision for employee benefits is provision for long service leave which is payable to employees on a pro-rata 

basis after 7 years of employment and is due in full after 10 years of employment.

e)  The Group’s performance pay incentive scheme is based on the Group’s and employees’ performance, and is payable annually 

to employees at variable percentages of their annual wage.

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Presented as:

Non-current

Current

Maturity analysis of lease liabilities based on undiscounted gross cash flows:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Future interest charge

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

4,504

11,161

15,665

12,247

3,440

209

221

233

(685)

15,665

13,305

12,478

25,783

13,448

11,239

2,803

-

-

(1,707)

25,783

The Group does not face a significant liquidity risk with regards to its lease liabilities. Lease liabilities are monitored within the 
Group’s treasury function.

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Secured borrowings

Reserve based lending facility

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

-

7,296

At the end of Q1 2021, the Group fully repaid its reserve based lending facility, making a final principal repayment of US$7.3 million 
(2020: US$42.8 million) and interest of US$0.1 million (2020: US$1.4 million).

The loan incurred interest at LIBOR plus 3% (2020: LIBOR plus 3%).

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RECONCILIATION OF LIABILITIES ARISING FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

The table below details changes in the Group’s liabilities arising from financing activities, including both cash and non-cash changes. 
Liabilities arising from financing activities are those for which cash flows were, or future cash flows will be, classified in the Group’s 
consolidated statement of cash flows, as cash flows from financing activities.

The cash flows represent the repayment of borrowings and lease liabilities, in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

As at 1 January 2020

Financing cash flows

New lease liabilities

Termination of leases

Interest paid

Non-cash changes - interest

As at 31 December 2020

Financing cash flows

New lease liabilities

Interest paid

Non-cash changes - interest

As at 31 December 2021

Reserved based 
lending facility
USD’000

Lease liabilities
USD’000

49,123

(42,766)

 -

 -

(1,427)

2,366

7,296

(7,296)

-

150

(150)

-

62,272

(16,603)

891

(20,777)

(1,959)

1,959

25,783

(12,972)

2,854

(1,222)

1,222

15,665

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TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade payables

Other payables

Accruals

Contingent payment

Supplementary payment payables

GST/VAT payables

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

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7,627

29,699

3,000

1,907

10

69,090

10,131

2,004

20,047

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10

32,192

Trade and other payables and accruals principally comprise amounts outstanding for trade and non-trade purchases and ongoing 
costs. The average credit period taken for purchases is 30 days (2020: less than 30) days. For most suppliers, no interest is charged 
on the payables in the first 30 days from the date of invoice. Thereafter, interest may be charged on outstanding balances at varying 
rates of interest. The Group has financial risk management policies in place to ensure that all payables are settled within the pre-
agreed credit terms.

The contingent payment of US$3.0 million payable to SapuraOMV arose from the acquisition of the PenMal Assets (Note 19).  
The contingent payment was paid in January 2022 as the annual average Brent crude price in 2021 exceeded US$65/bbl.

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Group uses derivatives to manage its exposure to oil price fluctuations. Oil hedges are undertaken using swaps, and in some 
cases, call options. All contracts are referenced to Dated Brent oil prices. During the year, the Group entered into commodity swaps 
that are carried at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”). The commodity swaps expired at the end of June 2021 and the Group 
has not entered into any further commodity swaps. Accordingly, there are no outstanding derivative contracts for the year ended 
31 December 2021.

Derivative financial liabilities

Carried at FVTPL

Commodity swaps

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

-

(471)

The fair values of the commodity swaps in 2020 were classified as Level 2 and calculated using market prices that the Group would 
pay or receive to settle those swap contracts.

The following is a summary of the Group’s outstanding derivative contracts in 2020:

Contract quantity

Type of 
contracts

Terms

Contract price

Contracts designated as cash flow hedges 

27% of Group’s actual  
2PD production

67% of swapped barrels in 
2019 and in the nine months 
to 30 September 2020

Commodity 
capped 
swap: swap 
component

Commodity 
capped 
swap: call 
component

Oct 2018 - 
Sep 2020

US$78.26/bbl for Q4 2018, 
US$71.72/bbl for 2019 and 
US$68.45/bbl for the nine 
months to 30 September 2020

Jan 2019 - 
Sep 2020

US$80.00/bbl for the nine 
months to 30 September 
2019, then US$85.00/bbl to 
September 2020

Cash flow

Hedge 
classification

Cash flow

Fair value 
asset at 31 
December 
2020
USD’000

-

-

Contracts that are not designated in hedge accounting relationships

31% of Group’s anticipated 
planned 2P production from 
January to March 2021

Commodity 
swap

Jan - 
March 
2021

US$49.00/bbl

FVTPL

(471)

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The Group’s October 2018 to September 2020 capped swap programme was designated as a cash flow hedge. Critical terms of the 
capped swap (i.e., the notional amount, life and underlying oil price benchmark) and the corresponding Montara hedged sales were 
highly similar. The Group performed a qualitative assessment of the effectiveness of the capped swap contracts and concluded that 
the value of the capped swap and the value of the corresponding hedged items was systematically changed in opposite directions 
in response to movements in the underlying commodity prices. 

There was, however, a source of ineffectiveness in the capped swap arrangement, arising from the slight difference in the timing of 
Montara’s production and the settlement of the capped swap arrangement versus the crude sales. The overall change in value in 
the capped swap transaction arose from the hedge ineffectiveness amounted to a net loss of approximately US$4,000 in 2020, and 
was included in the statement of profit or loss within “other expenses” (Note 11).

The following table details the information regarding the hedged items of the commodity capped swap contracts.

Hedged items

2020

Cash flow hedges 

Forecast sales

Change in value used 
for calculating hedge 
ineffectiveness
USD’000

Balance in cash flow 
hedge reserve for 
continuing hedges
USD’000

Balance in cash flow 
hedge reserve arising from 
hedging relationships for 
which hedge accounting is 
no longer applied
USD’000

4

-

-

The following table details the effectiveness of the hedging relationships and the amounts reclassified from hedging reserve to 
profit or loss:

Current period 
hedging gain 
recognised in 
OCI
USD’000

Amount 
of hedge 
ineffectiveness 
recognised in 
profit or loss
USD’000

Line item in 
profit or loss 
in which hedge 
ineffectiveness 
is included

Amount reclassified 
to profit or loss 
due to hedged item 
affecting profit or 
loss
USD’000

Line item 
in profit or 
loss in which 
reclassification 
adjustment is 
included

2020

Cash flow hedges 

Forecast sales

18,265

4

Other expenses

31,360

Revenue

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, FINANCIAL RISKS AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Financial assets and liabilities

Current assets and liabilities

Management considers that due to the short-term nature of the Group’s current assets and liabilities, the carrying amounts equate 
to their fair value.

Non-current assets and liabilities
The carrying amount of non-current assets and liabilities approximates their fair values.

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

Financial assets

At amortised cost

Trade and other receivables, excluding prepayments and GST/VAT receivables

Restricted cash

Cash and bank balances

Financial liabilities

At amortised cost

Trade and other payables, excluding GST/VAT payables

Lease liabilities

Borrowings

Contingent consideration for Lemang PSC acquisition

Contingent consideration for PenMal Assets acquisition

Derivative instruments carried at FVTPL

31,482

-

117,865

149,347

69,080

15,665

-

4,750

1,429

-

90,924

4,379

8,445

80,996

93,820

32,182

25,783

7,296

4,436

-

471

70,168

Fair values are based on management’s best estimates, after consideration of current market conditions. The estimates are 
subjective and involve judgment, and as such are not necessarily indicative of the amount that the Group may incur in actual 
market transactions.

Commodity price risk

The Group’s earnings are affected by changes in oil prices. The Group manages this risk by monitoring oil prices and entering into 
commodity hedges against fluctuations in oil prices where considered appropriate.

Montara

The Group hedged 50% of its planned production volumes for the 24 months to 30 September 2020. The hedge was a capped 
swap, providing downside price protection via swaps, while allowing for participation in higher commodity prices via purchased 
call options. The call strike was set at US$80/bbl for the nine months to 30 September 2019 and US$85/bbl for the twelve months 
to September 2020. The swap price was set at US$78.26/bbl for Q4 2018, US$71.72/bbl for 2019 and US$68.45/bbl for the nine 
months to September 2020. Approximately two thirds of the swapped barrels in 2019 and 2020 had upside price participation via 
purchased calls. The effective date of the hedge contracts was 1 October 2018.

In December 2020, the Group entered into a commodity swap arrangement to hedge 31% of its planned production volumes from 
January to March 2021, to provide downside oil price protection. The swap price was set at US$49/bbl. 

On 16 February 2021, the Group entered into a commodity swap arrangement to further hedge 31% of its planned production 
volumes from April to June 2021. The swap price was set at US$61.40/bbl.

Commodity price sensitivity

The results of operations and cash flows from oil and gas production can vary significantly with fluctuations in the market prices of 
oil and/or natural gas. These are affected by factors outside the Group’s control, including the market forces of supply and demand, 
regulatory and political actions of governments, and attempts of international cartels to control or influence prices, among a range 
of other factors.

The table below summarises the impact on profit/(loss) before tax, and on equity, from changes in commodity prices on the fair 
value of derivative financial instruments. The analysis is based on the assumption that the crude oil price moves 10%, with all 
other variables held constant. Reasonably possible movements in commodity prices were determined based on a review of recent 
historical prices and current economic forecasted estimates.

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Effect on the
result
before tax for the
year ended
31 December 2021
USD’000

Effect on other
comprehensive
income before tax 
for the year ended
31 December 2021
USD’000

Effect on the
result
before tax for the
year ended
31 December 2020
USD’000

Effect on other
comprehensive
income before tax 
for the year ended
31 December 2020
USD’000

Increase by 10%

Decrease by 10%

-

-

-

-

(1,348)

1,348

-

-

Foreign currency risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that a variation in exchange rates between United States Dollars (“US Dollar”) and foreign currencies 
will affect the fair value or future cash flows of the Group’s financial assets or liabilities presented in the consolidated statement of 
financial position as at year end.

Cash and bank balances are generally held in the currency of likely future expenditures to minimise the impact of currency 
fluctuations. It is the Group’s normal practice to hold the majority of funds in US Dollars, in order to match the Group’s revenue and 
expenditures. 

In April 2020, the Group entered into a series of forward exchange contracts under which it contracted to purchase AU$10.0 million 
per month, from May to November 2020, at a fixed forward AU$/US$ exchange rate of 0.6344.

In addition to US Dollar, the Group transacts in various currencies, including Australian Dollar, Malaysian Ringgit, Vietnamese Dong, 
Indonesian Rupiah, Singapore Dollar, New Zealand Dollar and British Pound Sterling. 

Foreign currency sensitivity

Material foreign denominated balances were as follows:

Cash and bank balances

Australian Dollars

Malaysian Ringgit

Trade and other receivables

Australian Dollars

Malaysian Ringgit

Trade and other payables

Australian Dollars

Malaysian Ringgit

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

6,027

4,622

2,706

48

43,219

15,094

8,043

-

1,547

-

21,233

-

A strengthening/weakening of the Australian dollar and Malaysian Ringgit by 10%, versus the functional currency of the Group, 
is estimated to result in the net carrying amount of Group's financial assets and financial liabilities as at year end decreasing/
increasing by approximately US$4.5 million (2020: US$1.2 million), and which would be charged/credited to the consolidated 
statement of profit or loss.

Interest rate risk

The Group’s interest rate exposure arises from some of its cash and bank balances. The Group’s other financial instruments are 
non-interest bearing or fixed rate, and are therefore not subject to interest rate risk.

The Group holds some of its cash in interest bearing accounts and short-term deposits. Interest rates currently received are at 
relatively low levels. Accordingly, a downward interest rate movement would not cause significant exposure to the Group.

On 2 August 2018, the Group entered into a reserve based lending agreement with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and 
Société Générale to borrow US$120.0 million, repayable quarterly to 31 March 2021. The loan was fully drawn down on 28 
September 2018 and incurred interest at LIBOR plus 3%. The loan incurred establishment and other costs of US$3.2 million, which 
were offset against the proceeds received.

Based on the carrying value of the reserve based loan as at 31 December 2020, if interest rates had increased or decreased by 1% 
and all other variables remained constant, the impact on the Group’s quarterly net income/(loss) before tax would be immaterial. 
The loan was fully repaid on 31 March 2021.

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Credit risk

Credit risk represents the financial loss that the Group would suffer if a counterparty in a transaction fails to meet its obligations in 
accordance with the agreed terms.

The Group actively manages its exposure to credit risk, granting credit limits consistent with the financial strength of the Group’s 
counterparties and customers, requiring financial assurances as deemed necessary, reducing the amount and duration of credit 
exposures, and close monitoring of relevant accounts.

The Group trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties. 

The Group’s current credit risk grading framework comprises the following categories:

Category

Description

Basis for recognising expected credit losses 
(“ECL”)

Performing

The counterparty has a low risk of default and does not 
have any past due amounts.

12-month ECL

Doubtful

In default

Write-off

Amount is > 30 days past due or there has been a 
significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. 

Lifetime ECL – not credit-impaired

Amount is > 90 days past due or there is evidence 
indicating the asset is credit-impaired. 

Lifetime ECL – credit-impaired

There is evidence indicating that the debtor is in severe 
financial difficulty and the Group has no realistic prospect 
of recovery. 

Amount is written off 

The table below details the credit quality of the Group’s financial assets and other items, as well as maximum exposure to credit risk 
by credit risk rating grades:

External 
credit 
rating

Note

Internal 
credit rating

12-month 
(“12m”) or 
lifetime ECL

Gross 
carrying 
amount (i) 
USD’000

Loss
allowance 
USD’000

Net carrying 
amount 
USD’000

2021

Cash and bank balances

Trade receivables 

Other receivables 

Amount due from joint 
arrangement partners

2020

Cash and bank balances

Trade receivables 

Other receivables

29

28

28

28

29

28

28

*   The amount is negligible.

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

Performing

12m ECL

(i)

Lifetime ECL

Performing

Performing

12m ECL

12m ECL

Performing

12m ECL

(i)

Lifetime ECL

Performing

12m ECL

117,865

9,143

13,281

2,203

89,441

106

4,273

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-*

-*

-*

-*

-*

-*

117,865

9,143

13,281

2,203

89,441

106

4,273

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(i)   For trade receivables, the Group has applied the simplified approach in IFRS 9 to measure the loss allowance at lifetime ECL. The 
Group determines the expected credit losses on these items by using specific identification, estimated based on historical credit 
loss experience based on the past due status of the debtors, adjusted as appropriate to reflect current conditions and estimates 
of future economic conditions. Accordingly, the credit risk profile of these assets is presented based on their past due status in 
terms of specific identification.

As at 31 December 2021, total trade receivables amounted to US$9.1 million (2020: US$0.1 million). The balance in 2021 and 
2020 had been fully recovered in 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

The concentration of credit risk relates to the Group’s single customer with respect to oil sales in Australia, and a different single 
customer for oil and gas sales in Malaysia. Both customers have an A2 credit rating (Moody’s). All trade receivables are generally 
settled 30 days after sale date. In the event that an invoice is issued on a provisional basis, the final reconciliation is paid within  
3 to 14 days from the issuance of the final invoice, largely mitigating any credit risk.

The Group recognises lifetime ECL for trade receivables. The ECL on these financial assets are estimated based on days past 
due, by applying a percentage of expected non-recoveries for each group of receivables. As at year end, ECL from trade 
receivables are expected to be insignificant. 

The Group measures the loss allowance for other receivables and amount due from joint arrangement partners at an amount 
equal to 12-months ECL, as there is no significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. ECL for other receivables are 
expected to be insignificant.

The credit risk on cash and bank balances is limited because counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by 
international credit rating agencies. The banks are also regulated locally, and with no history of default.

The maximum credit risk exposure relating to financial assets is represented by their carrying value as at the reporting date.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet all of its financial obligations as they become due. This includes the 
risk that the Group cannot generate sufficient cash flow from producing assets, or is unable to raise further capital in order to meet 
its obligations.

The Group manages its liquidity risk by optimising the positive free cash flow from its producing assets, on-going cost reduction 
initiatives, merger and acquisition strategies, and bank balances on hand.

The Group’s net loss after tax for the year was US$13.7 million (2020: US$60.2 million, inclusive of non-cash SC56 impairment of 
US$50.4 million). Operating cash flows before movements in working capital and net cash generated from operating activities 
for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$96.6 million and US$102.1 million (2020: US$86.9 million and US$84.6 million) 
respectively. The Group’s net current assets remained positive at US$80.0 million as at 31 December 2021 (2020: US$79.5 million).

The Group believes it has sufficient liquidity to meet all reasonable scenarios of operating and financial performance for the next 18 
months. 

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Non-derivative financial liabilities

The following table details the expected contractual maturity for non-derivative financial liabilities with agreed repayment periods. 
The table below has been drawn up based on the undiscounted contractual maturities of the financial liabilities, including interest, 
that will be paid on those liabilities, except where the Group anticipates that the cash flow will occur in a different period. The 
adjustment column represents the estimated future cash flows attributable to the instrument included in the maturity analysis, 
which are not included in the carrying amount of the financial liabilities on the consolidated statement of financial position, namely 
interest expense.

Weighted 
average 
effective
interest rate
%

On 
demand or 
within
1 year
USD’000

Within 2 
to 5
years
USD’000

More 
than
5 years
USD’000

Adjustments
USD’000

Total
USD’000

2021

Non-interest bearing

Trade and other payables

Contingent consideration for  
Lemang PSC acquisition

Contingent Consideration for  
PenMal Assets acquisition

Fixed interest rate instruments

-

-

-

69,080

-

-

-

4,750

1,429

Lease liabilities

5.847

12,247

4,103

2020

Non-interest bearing

Trade and other payables

Contingent consideration for  
Lemang PSC acquisition

Fixed interest rate instruments

Lease liabilities

Variable interest rate instruments

Borrowings

-

-

6.049

7.570

81,327

10,282

32,182

-

-

4,436

13,448

14,042

7,445

-

53,075

18,478

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(685)

(685)

69,080

4,750

1,429

15,665

90,924

-

-

32,182

4,436

(1,707)

25,783

(149)

7,296

(1,856)

69,697

Non-derivative financial assets

The following table details the expected maturity for non-derivative financial assets. The inclusion of information on non-derivative 
financial assets is necessary in order to understand the Group’s liquidity risk management, as the Group’s liquidity risk is managed 
on a net asset and liability basis. The table has been drawn up based on the undiscounted contractual maturities of the financial 
assets, including interest that will be earned on those assets, except where the Group anticipates that the cash flow will occur in a 
different period. The adjustment column represents the estimated future cash flows attributable to the instrument included in the 
maturity analysis, which are not included in the carrying amount of the financial assets on the consolidated statement of financial 
position, namely interest income.

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average 
effective
interest rate
%

On demand
or within 1 
year
USD’000

Within
2 to 5 years
USD’000

Adjustments
USD’000

Total
USD’000

2021

Non-interest bearing

Trade and other receivables, excluding  
prepayments and GST/VAT receivables

Variable interest rate instruments

Cash and bank balances

2020

Non-interest bearing

Trade and other receivables, excluding  
prepayments and GST/VAT receivables

Variable interest rate instruments

Restricted cash

Cash and bank balances

*  The effect of interest is not material.

Capital management

-

-*

-

-*

-*

31,482

117,865

149,347

4,379

8,445

80,996

93,820

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-*

-*

-

-*

-*

-*

31,482

117,865

149,347

4,379

8,445

80,996

93,820

The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, based on the funds available to the Group, in order to 
support the acquisition, exploration and development of resource properties and the ongoing operations of its producing assets. 
Given the nature of the Group’s activities, the Board of Directors works with management to ensure that capital is managed 
effectively, and the business has a sustainable future.

The capital structure of the Group represents the equity of the Group, comprising share capital, merger reserve and share-based 
payment reserve, as disclosed in Notes 30, 32 and 34, respectively.

To carry-out planned asset acquisitions, exploration and development, and to pay for administrative costs, the Group may utilise 
excess cash generated from its ongoing operations and may utilise its existing working capital, and will work to raise additional 
funds should that be necessary.

Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative 
size of the Group, is reasonable. There were no changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the year ended 31 
December 2021. The Group is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.

Borrowings

Cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash

Cash less borrowings

2021
USD’000

-

117,865

-

117,865

2020
USD’000

(7,296)

81,996

7,445

82,145

Borrowings balance in 2020 related to the reserve based lending facility that was fully repaid in March 2021. The borrowings of 
US$7.3 million was based on the effective interest method financing costs, and excludes derivatives, as detailed in Note 37. Cash 
and cash equivalents in 2020 included the Montara assets’ minimum working capital cash balance of US$15.0 million required 
under the reserve based lending facility, while restricted cash in 2020 comprised the US$7.4 million in the DSRA. The restricted cash 
of US$7.4 million in 2020 excluded a US$1.0 million cash collateralised for a bank guarantee placed with the Indonesian regulator in 
respect of the JSA entered by the Group in Indonesia because the bank guarantee was removable and can then be used to fund the 
business. 

The Group’s overall strategy remains unchanged from 2020.

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Fair value measurements

The Group discloses fair value measurements by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

i.  Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1);

ii. 

Inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly 
(Level 2); and

iii.  Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 3).

Financial 
assets/financial 
liabilities

Fair value (USD’000) as at
2020
2021

Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities

Fair
value 
hierarchy

Valuation
technique(s) 
and key input(s)

Significant
unobservable 
input(s)

Relationship
of 
unobservable
inputs to fair 
value

Derivative financial instruments

1)   Oil price 

-

-

-

471

Level 2

swaps and  
calls  
(Note 40)

Others - contingent consideration from Lemang PSC acquisition

2)   Contingent  

-

4,750

-

4,436

Level 3

consideration  
(Note 35)

Others - contingent consideration from PenMal Assets acquisition

3)   Contingent  

-

4,429

-

-

Level 3

consideration  
(Notes 19, 35  
and 39)

Third party valuations 
based on market 
comparable 
information. 

n.a.

n.a.

Based on the nature 
and the likelihood 
of the occurrence 
of the trigger 
events. Fair value is 
estimated, taking into 
consideration the 
estimated future gas 
production schedule, 
forecasted Dated Brent 
oil prices and Saudi CP 
prices and respective 
price volatility at the 
end of the reporting 
period, as well as the 
effect of the time value 
of money.

Gas production 
schedule could 
be changed 
depending 
on future 
gas contract 
negotiations.

Expected future 
oil price volatility 
is based on an 
analysis of Dated 
Brent oil price 
and Saudi CP 
price movements 
as at acquisition 
date.

A change in 
gas production 
schedule or 
significant 
increase in 
Dated Brent 
oil prices and 
Saudi CP prices 
would result 
in a significant 
increase in the 
fair value.

Expected future 
oil price volatility 
is based on an 
analysis of Dated 
Brent oil price 
movements as at 
the Acquisition 
Date.

A slight 
increase in 
Dated Brent 
oil prices 
would result 
in a significant 
increase in the 
fair value and 
vice versa. 

Based on the nature 
and the likelihood 
of occurrence of the 
trigger event. Fair 
value is estimated 
using future Dated 
Brent oil price 
forecasts at the end of 
the reporting period, 
taking into account the 
time value of money 
and volatility of oil 
prices. 

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

Information reported to the Group’s Chief Executive Officer (the chief operating decision maker) for the purposes of resource 
allocation is focused on two reportable/business segments driven by different types of activities within the upstream oil and gas 
value chain, namely producing assets and secondly development and exploration assets. The geographic focus of the business is on 
Southeast Asia (“SEA”) and Australia.

Revenue and non-current assets information based on the geographical location of assets respectively are as follows:

Producing assets
Australia
USD’000

SEA
USD’000

Exploration/
development
SEA
USD’000

Corporate
USD’000

Total
USD’000

2021

Revenue

Liquids revenue

Gas revenue

Production cost

DD&A

Administrative staff costs

Other expenses

Other income

Finance costs

Other financial gains

Profit/(Loss) before tax

Additions to non-current assets

Non-current assets

2020

Revenue

Liquids revenue

Production cost

DD&A

Administrative staff costs

Other expenses

Impairment of assets

Other income

Finance costs

Other financial gains

Profit/(Loss) before tax

Additions to non-current assets

Non-current assets

293,566

-

293,566

(182,001)

(75,848)

(13,364)

(14,970)

7,038

(7,452)

-

6,969

57,130

366,959

217,938

(105,338)

(84,024)

(10,029)

(15,068)

-

14,292

(12,625)

359

5,505

11,162

349,292

45,644

984

46,628

(24,522)

(3,621)

(1,433)

(2,466)

9

(875)

-

13,720

64,117

59,532

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(281)

(1,612)

(5,875)

76

(503)

266

(7,929)

4,744

90,938

-

-

(110)

(2,228)

(9,690)

(50,455)

1

(29)

-

(62,511)

27,706

97,838

-

-

-

-

(465)

(8,659)

(2,870)

559

(245)

-

(11,680)

183

719

-

-

(508)

(9,646)

(2,160)

-

12,083

(1)

-

(232)

914

945

339,210

984

340,194

(206,523)

(80,215)

(25,068)

(26,181)

7,682

(9,075)

266

1,080

126,174

518,148

217,938

(105,338)

(84,642)

(21,903)

(26,918)

(50,455)

26,376

(12,655)

359

(57,238)

39,782

448,075

Non-current assets as shown here comprises oil and gas properties, intangible exploration assets, right-of-use assets, other 
receivables, restricted cash and plant and equipment used in corporate offices. Deferred tax assets are excluded from the 
segmental note but included in the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position.

Revenues arising from producing assets arose from sales to the Group’s respective sole customer in Australia and Malaysia.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

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FINANCIAL CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

Certain PSC’s and service concessions’ have firm capital commitments. The Group has the following outstanding minimum 
commitments:

SEA portfolio PSC operational commitments

Not later than one year

One to five years

More than 5 years

2021
USD’000

400

12,000

10,700

23,100

2020
USD’000

10,000

2,000

10,684

23,084

The SEA portfolio PSC operational commitments as at 31 December 2021 amounted to US$17.3 million (2020: US$ 17.3 million), and 
relates to the minimum work commitment outstanding for the Block 46/07 PSC and the Lemang PSC. The operational commitments 
also include training commitment of US$5.8 million (2020: US$5.8 million), for the Block 46/07 PSC, Block 51 PSC and the PenMal 
Assets.

Work commitment

Under the terms of the Block 46/07 PSC, Jadestone is committed to drill one more appraisal well on the block. The Group plans to 
drill an appraisal well on the Nam Du field to facilitate transition of 3C resource to 2C status. This well would be retained for future 
use as a Nam Du gas producer. Following the Group’s announcement to delay the project in 2020, the Group obtained Vietnam 
Government approval on 14 September 2021 for a further extension of three years to 29 June 2024 in order to align drilling of the 
appraisal well with development of Nam Du/U Minh. Discussions are continuing with Petrovietnam to agree a gas production profile 
for the development, as a precursor to a gas sales contract, and ultimately attaining government sanction for the field development.

As part of the acquisition under the terms of the Lemang PSC, the Group, as the operator, has inherited unfulfilled work 
commitments of US$7.3 million consisting of one exploration well and a 3D seismic programme. The work commitments should 
have been completed during the exploration phase of the PSC by the previous owner. It has been agreed with the Indonesian 
regulator that the work commitments can be completed after first gas in 2024 but before the end of 2026.

Training commitment

Under the terms of the Block 46/07 PSC and Block 51 PSC, the Group commits to pay an annual training commitment amount 
of US$0.4 million to Petrovietnam until the expiration of the respective PSC licence. The training commitment amount is for the 
purpose of developing the local employees in the oil and gas industry.

As part of the acquisition under the terms of the PenMal Assets, the Group has inherited net training commitments of US$0.3 
million and US$0.1 million for PM323 PSC and PM318 PSC, respectively. Funds provided with respect to this training commitment 
are applied to the development of local employees in the oil and gas industry. The training commitments are required to be 
completed before the expiration of the respective PSC.

Capital commitments

The Group has the following capital commitments for expenditure that were contracted for at the end of the reporting year but not 
recognised as liabilities for Stag and Montara:

Not later than one year

2021
USD’000

5,254

2020
USD’000

8,977

The capital commitment of US$5.3 million as at 2021 year end predominately arose from long leads for 50H and 51H drilling 
programme at Stag, which is scheduled to occur in the middle of 2022. The 2020 capital commitment of US$9.0 million mainly 
related to drilling of Montara H6 infill well and Skua 12 well planning expenditure.

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CONTINGENT LIABILITY

Legal disputes

The Group has an ongoing legal dispute with a third party contractor over a long term contract. The Group disputes the claims 
from the third party contractor and requested a refund for an overpaid milestone payment against the contractor. The contractor 
commenced a legal proceeding against the Group in the Singapore High Court that ruled in favour of Jadestone. Following, the 
contractor appealed the High Court decision and the appeal was dismissed. The contractor may initiate arbitration proceeding 
against Jadestone in the future but has not commenced an action as at the reporting date. The Group may be liable for US$6.0 
million in the future, if the contractor initiates the arbitration proceeding and succeed. At this time, the management does not 
consider it to be probable and no provision is recognised in the financial statements. 

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EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

Russian military actions

On 24 February 2022 Russia commenced military actions against Ukraine. Following, multiple countries around the world have 
imposed different forms of sanctions against Russia. The Group has assessed the sanctions imposed by the countries that the 
Group is operating within and concluded that the sanctions had no impact to the operations of the Group.

The Group is monitoring the rapidly evolving sanctions situation and will perform regular assessments to identify any potential 
impact in the future. 

Suspension of PenMal Assets’s non-operated floating production storage and offloading (“FPSO”)

In February 2022, the Bunga Kertas FPSO, deployed at the PenMal Assets’ non-operated assets, had its class suspended, resulting
in the cessation of production. The operator of the non-operated assets anticipates that the FPSO will have its class reinstated by 
July 2022 and production will be resumed by then accordingly.

Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions target update

On 1 June 2022, the Company announced its commitment to Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its operated 
assets by 2040. A key element of the Company’s Net Zero commitment will be the development of detailed emissions reduction 
roadmaps for its operated assets, which will be published in 2023. Jadestone's corporate strategy of maximising recovery from 
existing fields while minimising their emissions, and a move towards more gas in the portfolio over time, is both responsible and 
appropriate in the context of managing climate change. This also strikes the right balance in delivering secure and affordable 
energy in parts of Southeast Asia where either an energy shortage exists or where coal may be used as an alternative. Jadestone 
believes it can play an important role during this period of energy transition, while also demonstrating resilience and longevity to  
its business. It is not possible to estimate the financial effect at this time.

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Internal reorganisation

Pursuant to the internal reorganisation, on 23 April 2021, a transfer of beneficial interest agreement was entered into between 
Jadestone Energy Inc. (“JEI”), Jadestone Energy Holdings Limited (“JEHL”) and Daniel Young, Chief Financial Officer. Under the 
transfer of beneficial interest agreement, JEI transferred the beneficial interest in 100,000 of the Company’s shares to Daniel Young, 
with a corresponding reduction in the issuance of any new JEP shares due to Daniel Young in exchange for his existing JEI shares 
transferred to JEHL.

The purpose of this transfer was to ensure that the adjusted total outstanding number of Jadestone Energy plc shares of 
463,649,477 at the completion of the internal reorganisation was exactly equal to the number of outstanding Jadestone Energy Inc. 
shares of 463,649,477 immediately prior to the completion of the reorganisation.

Compensation of key management personnel

Short-term benefits

Other benefits

Share-based payments

2021
USD’000

2020
USD’000

7,741

1,295

692

9,728

6,440

1,006

951

8,397

The total remuneration of key management members in 2021 (including salaries and benefits) was US$9.7 million (2020: US$8.4 
million) and recognised as part of the Group’s administrative staff costs as disclosed in Note 8.

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Compensation of Directors

Short-term 
benefits(a)
USD’000

Other 
benefits(a)
USD’000

Share-based 
payments
USD’000

Total 
compensation
USD’000

2021

A. Paul Blakeley

Daniel Young

Dennis McShane

Iain McLaren

Robert Lambert

Cedric Fontenit

Lisa Stewart

David Neuhauser

2020

A. Paul Blakeley

Daniel Young

Dennis McShane

Iain McLaren

Robert Lambert

Cedric Fontenit

Lisa Stewart

David Neuhauser

1,367

748

155

105

95

95

90

80

2,735

1,372

696

119

79

70

66

74

57

148

210

-

-

-

-

-

-

358

100

190

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,533

290

302

(75)

10

7

7

7

13

7

278

282

138

18

11

11

10

12

11

493

1,817

883

165

112

102

102

103

87

3,371

1,754

1,024

137

90

81

76

86

68

3,316

(a)  Short-term benefits comprise salary, director fee as applicable, performance pay, pension and other allowances. Other benefits 

comprise benefits-in-kind.

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COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION  
(Company Registration Number: 13152520) 
as at 31 December 2021

Notes

USD’000

Assets

Non-current asset

Investment in subsidiary

Loan to a subsidiary

Total non-current asset

Current assets

Amount owing by subsidiaries

Cash and cash equivalents

Total current assets

Total assets 

Equity and liabilities

Equity

Capital and reserve

Share capital

Merger reserve

Share-based payment reserve

Retained earnings

Total equity

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Other payables and accruals

Amount owing to a subsidiary

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

During the period, the Company made a loss after tax of US$7.0 million.

5

7

7

8

9

7

25,905

365,598

391,503

4,812

2,912

7,724

399,227

559

61,068

25,936

306,408

393,971

212

5,044

5,256

5,256

399,227

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 3 June 2022. They were signed on its 
behalf by:

A. Paul Blakeley
Director

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FOR THE PERIOD 22 JANUARY 2021 (DATE OF INCORPORATION) TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

Jadestone Energy plc
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the period 22 January 2021 (date of incorporation) to 31 December 2021

Share 
capital
USD’000

Merger 
reserve
USD’000

Share-based 
payments 
reserve
USD’000

Retained 
earnings
USD’000

-

25,493

31

412

-

-

-

-

-

-

(7,745)

-

321,117

Total
USD’000

68

25,562

31

343

(7,745)

382,676

-

25,936

313,372

400,935

-

(6,964)

(6,964)

61,068

25,936

306,408

393,971

-

-

-

-

-

61,068

-

61,068

-

As at incorporation date, 22 January 2021

Transfer of share-based payment reserve to the 
Company following internal reorganisation

Share-based compensation:

Company 

Subsidiaries

Dividend paid

Shares issued

Capital reduction

Total transactions with owners

Loss and total comprehensive income for the period

Balance as at 31 December 2021

68

-

-

-

-

321,608

(321,117)

559

-

559

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For the period 22 January 2021 (date of incorporation) to 31 December 2021

1

CORPORATE INFORMATION

The Company was incorporated on 22 January 2021 in the United Kingdom and registered in England and Wales. Its registered 
office is Suite 1, 3rd Floor, 11 - 12 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LB.

The Company’s ordinary shares are listed on AIM, a market regulated by the London Stock Exchange plc.

The principal activity of the Company is that of investment holding in the production and exploration of oil and gas. The financial 
statements cover the period 22 January 2021 (date of incorporation) to 31 December 2021.

2

BASIS OF PREPARATION

The Company meets the definition of a qualifying entity under FRS 100, and as such these financial statements have been prepared 
in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 101 Reduced Disclosure Framework (FRS 101). The financial statements have been 
prepared under the historical cost convention.

As permitted by s408 of the Companies Act 2006 the Company has elected not to present its own statement of profit or loss and 
other comprehensive income for the period. The loss attributable to the Company is disclosed in the footnote to the Company’s 
statement of financial position. The auditor’s remuneration for the audit is disclosed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial 
statements. The Company has also applied the following disclosure exemptions under FRS 101:

l  paragraphs 45(b) and 46 to 52 of IFRS 2 Share-based Payment (details of the number and weighted average exercise prices of 
share options, and how the fair value of goods or services received was determined), as equivalent disclosures are included 
within the consolidated financial statements;

l  all requirements of IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, as equivalent disclosures are included in the consolidated financial 

statements;

l  paragraphs 91 to 99 of IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement (disclosure of valuation techniques and inputs used for fair value 

measurement of assets and liabilities);

l  paragraph 38 of IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements - the requirement to disclose comparative information in respect of:

–  paragraph 79(a)(iv) of IAS 1 (a reconciliation of the number of shares outstanding at the beginning and end of the period); 

and

–  paragraph 73(e) of IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment (reconciliations between the carrying amount at the beginning and 

end of the period).

l 

IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows;

l  paragraphs 30 and 31 of IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors (the requirement for the disclosure 

of information when an entity has not applied a new IFRS that has been issued but is not yet effective); and

l  paragraph 17 of IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures (key management compensation), and the other requirements of that standard 
to disclose related party transactions entered into between two or more members of a group, provided that any subsidiary 
which is a party to the transaction is wholly owned by such a member.

3

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company’s accounting policies are aligned with the Group’s accounting policies as set out within the consolidated financial 
statements, with the addition of the following:

Investment in subsidiaries

Investments in subsidiaries are held at cost less any accumulated provision for impairment losses. Investment in subsidiaries also 
consist of capital contribution by the Company to its subsidiaries by assuming the ownership of the LTIP awards previously granted 
by the former parent company of the Group following the completion of internal reorganisation on 23 April 2021. The share-based 
payment reserve of the former parent company as at 23 April 2021 was transferred to the Company.

4

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

In the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies, the Directors are of the opinion that there are no instances of 
application of judgement which are expected to have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.

The Directors also believe that there are no key assumptions made concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation 
uncertainty at the end of reporting period, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of 
assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

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JADESTONE ENERGY PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 22 JANUARY 2021 (DATE OF INCORPORATION) TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

5

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES

Unquoted share, at cost

Transfer of share-based payment reserve to the Company following internal reorganisation

Share-based compensation at subsidiaries

USD’000

-*

25,493

412

25,905

25,905

*   Rounded to nearest thousand.

Details of the direct and indirect investments the Company holds are as follows:

Name of the company

Direct

% voting 
rights and 
ordinary 
shares held 
2021

% voting 
rights and 
ordinary 
shares held 
2020

Place of 
incorporation

Nature of business

Jadestone Energy Holdings Ltd1

England and Wales

Indirect

Jadestone Energy (Australia) Pty Ltd2

Jadestone Energy (Australia Holdings) Pty Ltd2

Jadestone Energy (Eagle) Pty Ltd2

Jadestone Energy Inc.3

Jadestone Energy International Holdings Inc.4

Jadestone Energy (Lemang) Pte Ltd5

Jadestone Energy Ltd6

Australia

Australia

Australia

Canada

Canada

Singapore

Bermuda

Jadestone Energy (New Zealand) Ltd7

New Zealand

Jadestone Energy (New Zealand Holdings) Ltd7

New Zealand

Jadestone Energy (Ogan Komering) Ltd8

Mitra Energy (Philippines SC- 56) Ltd6

Mitra Energy (Philippines SC- 57) Ltd9

Jadestone Energy (PM) Inc.10

Jadestone Energy (Singapore) Pte Ltd5

Jadestone Energy Sdn Bhd11

Canada

Bermuda

BVI

Bahamas

Singapore

Malaysia

Jadestone Energy UK Services Ltd1

England and Wales

Jadestone Energy (Vietnam) Pte Ltd5

Mitra Energy (Indonesia BONE) Ltd9

Mitra Energy (Vietnam 05-1) Pte Ltd5

Mitra Energy (Vietnam Nam Du) Pte Ltd5

Mitra Energy (Vietnam Tho Chu) Pte Ltd5

Singapore

BVI

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

-*

Investment holdings

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

-**

100

100

-***

100

100

100

100

100

Production of oil & gas

Investment holdings

Production of oil & gas

Investment holdings

Investment holdings

Exploration

Investment holdings

Production of oil & gas

Investment holdings

Production of oil & gas

Exploration

Exploration

Production of oil & gas

Investment holdings

Administration

Administration

Exploration

Exploration

Exploration

Exploration

Exploration

Registered office addresses:
1   Suite 1, 3Rd Floor 11 - 12 St James's Square London SW1Y 4LB
2   Atrium Building Level 2 168-170 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia
3   10th Floor, 595 Howe St. Vancouver BC V6C 2T5 Canada
4   Suite 2600, Oceanic Plaza 1066 West Hastings St Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3X1
5   3 Anson Road #13-01, Springleaf Tower, Singapore 079909
6   3rd Floor - Par la Ville Place, 14 Par la Ville Road, Hamilton HM08, Bermuda
7   Bell Gully, 171 Featherston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
8   1605 Shelbourne St SW Calgary, Alberta T3C 2L2
9   Palm Grove House, P.O. Box 438, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
10   Ocean Centre, Montagu Foreshore, East bay Street, P.O. Box SS-19084, Nassau, Bahamas
11   Level 15-2, Bangunan Faber Imperial Court, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

*  

Jadestone Energy Holdings Ltd was incorporated on 22 January 2021 for investment holdings purpose.

**   Jadestone Energy (PM) Inc. was acquired by the Group from the PenMal Assets acquisition.

***  Jadestone Energy UK Services Ltd was incorporated on 19 April 2021 for administrative purposes.

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The Company has one employee employed under the Company during the period. 

The aggregate remuneration comprised:

Wages and salaries

Social security costs

Defined contribution pension costs

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

USD’000

104

4

-

108

During the period, the Company entered into a loan with its subsidiary, Jadestone Energy Holdings Limited, for the purpose of 
recovering the amount of the consideration shares issued by the Company to former Jadestone Energy Inc. shareholders as part 
of the internal reorganisation exercise which was completed on 23 April 2021. The loan is non-interest bearing and repayable on 
demand or at any time, as agreed with the Company, before 21 April 2031.

Amount owing by subsidiaries are mainly related to payments on behalf, and a receipt on behalf of the Company by a subsidiary 
for the proceeds from issuance of shares during the period. The amount owing by subsidiaries are non-trade in nature, unsecured, 
non-interest bearing and repayable on demand.

Amount owing to a subsidiary is mainly related to advances received for the purpose of depositing the funds into the Company’s 
bank account. The amount owing to subsidiaries are non-trade in nature, unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on 
demand.

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SHARE CAPITAL

Issued and fully paid

As at incorporation date, 22 January 2021, at £1 each

Sub-division of shares, at £0.50 each

Ordinary shares issued during the period, at £0.50 each

Capital reduction, at £0.499 each

As at 31 December 2021

No. of shares

USD’000

50,000

50,000

464,981,238

-

465,081,238

68

-

321,608

(321,117)

559

On 6 April 2021, the Company sub-divided its ordinary shares into 100,000 units of share, at £0.50 each.

On 4 May 2021, the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Court, Companies Court in England and Wales approved the 
reduction of share capital of the Company pursuant to section 648 of the Act by cancelling the paid-up capital of the Company 
to the extent of 49.9 pence on each ordinary share of £0.50 in the issued share capital of the Company. The effective date of the 
capital reduction was 6 May 2021.

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OTHER PAYABLES

Other payables

Accruals

USD’000

1

211

212

Other payables and accruals principally comprise amounts outstanding for non-trade related business expenditures. The average 
credit period is less than 30 days. For most suppliers, no interest is charged on the payables in the first 30 days from the date of 
invoice. Thereafter, interest may be charged on outstanding balances at varying rates of interest. The Company has financial risk 
management policies in place to ensure that all payables are settled within the pre-agreed credit terms.

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JADESTONE ENERGY PLC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 22 JANUARY 2021 (DATE OF INCORPORATION) TO 31 DECEMBER 2021

10

EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

Russian military actions

On 24 February 2022 Russia commenced military actions against Ukraine. Following, multiple countries around the world have 
imposed different forms of sanctions against Russia. The Group has assessed the sanctions imposed by the countries that the 
Group is operating within and concluded that the sanctions had no impact to the operations of the Group.

The Group is monitoring the rapidly evolving sanctions situation and will perform regular assessments to identify any potential 
impact in the future. 

Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions target update

On 1 June 2022, the Company announced its commitment to Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its operated 
assets by 2040. A key element of the Company’s Net Zero commitment will be the development of detailed emissions reduction 
roadmaps for its operated assets, which will be published in 2023. Jadestone's corporate strategy of maximising recovery from 
existing fields while minimising their emissions, and a move towards more gas in the portfolio over time, is both responsible and 
appropriate in the context of managing climate change. This also strikes the right balance in delivering secure and affordable 
energy in parts of Southeast Asia where either an energy shortage exists or where coal may be used as an alternative. Jadestone 
believes it can play an important role during this period of energy transition, while also demonstrating resilience and longevity to its 
business. It is not possible to estimate the financial effect at this time.

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198 - 199 Oil and gas reserves

200 - 201 Report on payments to Governments for the year ended 31 December 2021

202 - 203 Glossary

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Oil and gas reserves

Total Proved plus Probable reserves (net, mmboe)

Australia1 Malaysia2,3,4

Indonesia

Vietnam Total Group

Opening balance, 1 January 2021

Acquisitions

Technical revisions

Production

Ending balance, 31 December 2021

37.1

0.0

0.1

(3.7)

33.5

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12.5

0.9

(2.2)

11.2

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-

-

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-

-

-

-

-

37.1

12.5

1.0

(5.9)

44.7

As at 31 December 2021, the Group had proved plus probable oil reserves (“2P reserves”) of 44.7 mmboe, a 20% increase on the 
end-2020 figure of 31.7 mmbbls. The primary driver of the increase was the addition of 11.2 mmboe at year-end 2021 in respect of 
the PenMal Assets acquisition during the year. The combined year-on-year reduction in the reserves at the Stag and Montara fields 
reflected production during the year. ERC Equipoise Limited independently evaluated the Group’s year-end 2021 reserves.

Total 2C Contingent Resources (net, mmboe)

Australia

Malaysia

Indonesia5

Vietnam6

Total Group

Opening balance, 1 January 2021

Production

Acquisitions

Technical revisions

Ending balance, 31 December 2021

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

16.8

93.9

110.7

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

16.8

93.9

110.7

The Group's best case contingent resources (“2C resources”) were unchanged year-on-year at 110.7 mmboe. Of this figure, the 
Akatara gas field development comprises 16.8 mmboe. The Group anticipates that the Akatara gas field 2C resources will be 
converted to 2P reserves following development sanction of the project.

1  Proven and Probable Reserves for Jadestone's Australian assets have been prepared in accordance with the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation (“COGE”) 

Handbook as the standard for classification and reporting. Jadestone does not believe that there are significant differences between the COGE 
standard and the 2018 guidelines endorsed by SPE, WPC, AAPG and SPEE Petroleum Resource Management System. 

2  Proven and Probable Reserves for Jadestone's Malaysia assets have been prepared in accordance with the 2018 guidelines endorsed by SPE, WPC, 

AAPG and SPEE Petroleum Resource Management System. 

3  Assumes oil equivalent conversion factor of 6,000 scf/boe. 

4 

5 

6 

The acquired 2P Reserves in Malaysia are based on an effective date of 1 January 2021. As such, the production figure of 2.2 mmboe in the table above 
reflects production over the calendar year 2021. Jadestone's reported production for 2021 of 12,545 boe/d includes production from the PenMal 
Assets from the completion of the assets (1 August 2021). The positive revision of 0.9 mmboe reflects an extension of economic life on the back of 
higher oil prices.

Lemang PSC 2C resources based on ERCE Competent Person's Report effective 31 December 2020.

Vietnam 2C resources based on ERCE Competent Person's Report effective 31 December 2017. 

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Licence Interests

Block

Licence

Acreage

Fields

Region

Location

Water 
depth

Operator

Working 
interest 

Australia

  Montara

AC/L7, 
AC/L8

672km2

Montara, Swift/
Swallow, Skua

Timor Sea

Offshore

77m

Jadestone

100%

  Stag

WA-15-L

160km2

Stag

Carnarvon Basin

Offshore

47m

Jadestone

100%

Malaysia

  PM323

PM323

1,304km2

East Belamut, 
Chermingat, 
West Belamut

Malay Basin

Offshore

72m

Jadestone

60%

  PM329

PM329

387km2

East Piatu

Malay Basin

Offshore

63m

Jadestone

  PM318/ 
  AAKBNLP

PM318/
AAKBNLP

1,698km2

North Lukut, 
Penara, Puteri

Malay Basin

Offshore

59-70m

Petronas

70%

50%

Indonesia

  Lemang

Vietnam

Lemang PSC

743km2

Akatara

South Sumatra

Onshore

n/a

Jadestone

90%

  Block 46/07

Block 46/07

2,622km2

Nam Du

  Block 51

Block 51

887km2

U Minh, Tho Chu

Malay/Tho Chu 
Basin

Malay/Tho Chu 
Basin

Offshore

48m

Jadestone

100%

Offshore

64m

Jadestone

100%

Pending acquisition1

Block

Licence

Acreage

Fields

Region

Location

Water 
depth

Operator

Working 
interest 

New Zealand

  Maari

Permit 38160

34km2

Maari, Manaia

Taranaki Basin

Offshore

100m

Jadestone1

69%

1   Subject to completion of acquisition and transfer of operatorship. As of 28 February 2021, the Maari field had independently assessed 2P reserves of 

10.6 mmbbls, net to the 69% working interest. The Maari field produced 1,480,305 barrels of oil (gross) between 1 March 2021 and 31 December 2021, 
or 1,021,410 net to the 69% working interest.

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Governments for the year 
ended 31 December 2021

This report sets out details of the payments made to governments by Jadestone  
Energy plc and its subsidiary undertakings for the year ended 31 December 2021.

This information is required under the Disclosure and 
Transparency Rules of the UK Financial Conduct Authority and 
is provided in accordance with Jadestone’s interpretation of 
the Industry Guidance issued for the UK’s Report on Payments 
to Governments Regulations 2014, as amended in December 
2015 (the “Regulations”).

The Regulations require payments to governments to be 
disclosed on the following basis:
l  Categories

i.  production entitlements;
ii.  taxes levied on the income, production or profits  

of companies (excluding taxes levied on consumption 
such as value added taxes, personal income taxes  
or sales taxes);

iii.  royalties;
iv.  dividends (other than where paid to the government 
as an ordinary shareholder which is paid on the same 
terms as the other ordinary shareholders);
v.  signature, discovery and production bonuses;
vi.  licence/rental fees; and 
vii.  payments for infrastructure improvements.

l  Single payments of less than GBP86,000 need not be 

disclosed in the report, nor does any payment forming part 
of a series of related payments within a financial year where 
the total amount is less than GBP86,000.

l  Where payments in kind are made to a government, the 
report must state their value and, where applicable, the 
volume of those payments.
'government' means any national, regional or local 
authority of a country, and includes a department, agency 
or undertaking that is a subsidiary undertaking where the 
authority is the parent undertaking.

l 

The following tables set out the Group’s payments to 
governments for 2021 based on the principles above. 
Payments to governments in Indonesia and New Zealand were 
below the reporting threshold.

All figures are in US$, with original amounts translated at the 
average exchange rate for the prior month.

Payments by payee

Country

Payee

Australia

Malaysia

Vietnam

Total

Australian Tax Office
NOPSEMA
Bureau of Meteorology

PETRONAS
Malaysia Tax Office

Petrovietnam

Payment by project

Country

Project

Australia

Malaysia

Vietnam

Total

Montara
Stag
Non-project related1

PM329
PM323
PM318
AAKBNLP

Block 46/07
Block 51

Fees

Taxes

Royalties

Totals

0
1,553,674
122,458

0
0

400,000

12,039,003
0
0

0
3,693,429

0

0
0
0

7,159,812
0

0

12,039,003
1,553,674
122,458

7,159,812
3,693,429

400,000

2,076,132

15,732,432

7,159,812

24,968,377

Fees

947,774
728,358
0

0
0
0
0

200,000
200,000

Taxes

Royalties

0
1,127,489
10,911,514

1,102,054
2,591,375
0
0

0
0

0
0
0

3,248,075
1,884,005
1,049,311
978,422

0
0

Totals

947,774
1,855,847
10,911,514

4,350,129
4,475,380
1,049,311
978,422

200,000
200,000

2,076,132

15,732,432

7,159,812

24,968,377

1   Australia tax plan instalments and pay as you go amounts during the year ended 31 December 2021.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2021 Annual Report glossary

2C resources, 
2C

best estimate contingent resource, being 
quantities of hydrocarbons which are estimated, 
on a given date, to be potentially recoverable 
from known accumulations but which are 
not currently considered to be commercially 
recoverable

DD&A

depletion, depreciation and amortisation

DFI

designated foreign issuer

direct energy

energy generated onsite at Company facilities 

2P reserves, 
2P

the sum of proved and probable reserves, 
reflecting those reserves with 50% probability 
of quantities actually recovered being equal or 
greater to the sum of estimated proved plus 
probable reserves

AAKBNLP

Abu, Abu Kecil, Bubu, North Lukut, and Penara 
oilfields

AIM

Alternative Investment Market

the AIM Rules

the AIM Rules for Companies 2021

AGM

annual general meeting

ALARP

as low as reasonably practical 

ANZECC/
ARMCANZ

Australian and New Zealand Environment and 
Conservation Council/Agriculture and Resource 
Management Council of Australia and New 
Zealand.

APAC

the Asia-Pacific region

API

bbl

American Petroleum Institute gravity

barrel 

bbls/d

barrels per day

BCSC

BMS

British Columbia Securities Commission

business management system

the Board

the board of directors of Jadestone Energy plc

boe/d

CAM

carbon 
dioxide
equivalent  
(or CO2-e)

carbon offsets

barrels of oil equivalent per day

competency assurance and management

standard unit used to compare and account for 
emissions from various GHGs based on their 
global warming potential

a reduction in GHG emissions or an increase in 
carbon storage (e.g., through land restoration or 
the planting of trees) that is used to compensate 
for GHG emissions that occur elsewhere

CCWG

Climate Change Working Group

CEO 

CFO

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

the Company

Jadestone Energy plc

COP

Conference of the Parties is the supreme decision 
making body to the United Nations Framework 
Convention on Climate Change. COP 21 was in 
Paris and COP 26 was in Glasgow.

COVID-19

an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 
virus

CSR 

corporate social responsibility 

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the directors of Jadestone Energy plc

E&P

exploration and production

EBITDAX

earnings before interest tax, depreciation, 
amortisation and exploration

EIA

EP

FDP

FPSO

HSE

HSEC

environmental impact assessment

environment plan

field development plan

floating production storage and offloading vessel

health, safety and environment

health, safety, environment and climate

HSE MS

health, safety and environment management 
system

HSR

health and safety representatives

HSSEC

health, safety, social, environmental and climate

emissions 
intensity

emissions intensity

EPCI

ESG

FID

engineering, procurement, construction  
and installation

environmental, social and governance

final investment decision

fugitive 
emissions

losses, leaks and other releases of gases such as 
methane and carbon dioxide to the atmosphere 
that are associated with industries producing 
natural gas, oil and coal

FSO

GBp

GHG

floating storage and offloading vessel

British pence

Greenhouse gases, with three main gases 
including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) 
and nitrous oxide N20.

GRI

Global Reporting Initiative 

the Group

Jadestone Energy plc and its subsidiaries

GSA

GWP

HIPO

HR 

IEA

gas sales agreement

global warming potential

Any incident or near miss that could, in other 
circumstances, have realistically resulted in one 
or more fatalities

human resources

International Energy Agency

IEA APS 

IEA Announced Pledges Scenario

IEA NZE

IEA Net Zero Emissions Scenario

IEA SDS

IEA Sustainable Development Scenario

IEA STEPS

IEA Stated Policies Scenario

IEA WEO

IEA World Energy Outlook

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards

indirect 
energy

energy generated offsite and purchased by the 
Company 

IOGP

IPCC

IPIECA

ISO

IT

International Association of Oil & Gas Producers

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

originally the “International Petroleum Industry 
Environmental Conservation Association”

International Organisation for Standardisation

information technology

Jadestone or 
Jadestone plc

Jadestone Energy plc

kbopd

thousands of barrels of oil per day

kboepd

thousands of barrels of oil equivalent per day

KPIs

LMT

LPG

LTI 

key performance indicators

likely material topics

liquified petroleum gas

long-term incentive or lost time injury

MACC

marginal abatement cost curve

MAR

mcf

M&A 

Market Abuse Regulation

thousand cubic feet of natural gas

mergers and acquisitions

mmbbls/d

million barrels per day

mmboe

millions of barrels of oil equivalent

OHS

OIW

OMV

OPEC

OPEC+

occupational health and safety

oil-in-water

OMV Group

Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries

the 13 OPEC members and 10 of the world’s 
major non-OPEC oil-exporting nations

the Paris 
Agreement

a legally binding international treaty on climate 
change. 

PenMal 
Assets

collectively, the assets acquired offshore 
Peninsular Malaysia by Jadestone in 2021

PETRONAS

Petroliam Nasional Berhad

produced 
water

water produced from the reservoir with crude oil 

PRRT

Petroleum Resource Rent Tax

PSC

PVN

QCA

RBL

RCP

RSU

production sharing contract

Petrovietnam

Quoted Companies Alliance

reserves based loan

representative concentration pathways

restricted stock unit

SapuraOMV

SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn. Bhd.

SASB

scf

Scope 1, 2 
and 3 GHG 
emissions

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board

standard cubic feet of gas

direct operational emissions (Scope 1), indirect 
emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2) and 
remaining indirect GHG emissions emitted across 
the value chain (Scope 3)

MODU

mobile offshore drilling unit

SECR

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting

nature-based 
solutions

rely on functioning ecosystems as infrastructure 
to provide natural services to benefit society and 
the environment

Net Zero

the state reached when an organisation’s GHG 
emissions are reduced in line with the goals 
of the Paris Agreement, and any remaining 
emissions that cannot be further reduced are 
fully neutralised by like-for-like permanent 
removals.

NETTS

NGERS

National Energy Technician Training Scheme

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting 
scheme

NGO

non-governmental organisation

NOPSEMA

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and 
Environmental Management Authority

NOx

NPV

OECD

nitrogen oxides

net present value

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and 
Development

Section 172 

Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006

SID

SOx

TCFD

TRIFR

UN

senior independent director

sulphur oxides

Task Force on Climate-Related Financial 
Disclosures

total recordable incident frequency rate

United Nations

UN SDGs

UN Sustainable Development Goals

US$

United States dollar

Valaris

Valaris Limited

VOC

WEF

volatile organic compound

World Economic Forum

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Head office
Jadestone Energy plc 
3 Anson Road
#13-01 Springleaf Tower
Singapore 079909

Investor Relations
Jadestone Energy plc 
ir@jadestone-energy.com 

Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker
Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
150 Cheapside
London, UK, EC2V 6ET
Phone (UK): +44 (0) 20 7710 7600

Joint Broker
Jefferies International Limited
100 Bishopsgate
London, UK, EC2N 4JL
Phone (UK): +44 (0) 20 7029 8000

Public Relations Adviser
CAMARCO
3rd Floor, Cannongate House
62-64 Cannon Street
London, UK, EC4N 6AE
Phone (UK): +44 (0) 203 757 4980
jse@camarco.co.uk 

Registrar
Computershare Investor Services plc
The Pavilions
Bridgwater Road
Bristol, UK, BS99 6ZZ
UK: +44 (0)370 702 0000

Auditors
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Deloitte & Touche House
Charlotte’s Quay
Limerick
Ireland, V94 X63C

Solicitors
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Adelaide House
London Bridge
London, UK, EC4R 9HA

Competent Person
ERC Equipoise Limited
6th Floor, Stephenson House
2 Cherry Orchard Road
Croydon
London, UK, CR0 6BA
Tel : +44 (0) 20 8256 1150
enquiries@erce.energy

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