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ANNUAL REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 

 
 
 
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CORPORATE INFORMATION 

Jupiter Energy Limited 
ABN 65 084 918 481 

Directors 
Geoffrey Gander (Executive Chairman/Chief Executive Officer) 
Baltabek Kuandykov (Non-Executive Director) 
Alexey Kruzhkov (Non-Executive Director) 
Alexander Kuzev (Non-Executive Director) 
Phil Warren (Non-Executive Director) 

Group Secretary 
Emma Wates 

Registered Office & Principal Place of Business 
945 Wellington Street 
West Perth WA 6005 
PO Box 1282 
Western Australia 6872 

Telephone 
Email            
Website 

+61 8 9322 8222   
info@jupiterenergy.com 
www.jupiterenergy.com 

Solicitors
Steinepreis Paganin 
Level 4,  
16 Milligan Street 
Perth WA 6000 

Auditors
Ernst & Young 
11 Mounts Bay Road 
Perth WA 6000 

Bankers 
National Australia Bank Ltd 
UB13.03, 100 St Georges Terrace(cid:3)
Perth WA 6000 

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Share Registry 
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 
Level 2, 45 St George’s Terrace 
Perth WA 6000 

Telephone 

Facsimile 
Website 

1300 557 010 (only within Australia) 
+61 8 9323 2000 
+61 8 9323 2033 
www.computershare.com 

Stock Exchange Listing 
Jupiter Energy Limited shares are listed on the 
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Contents of Financial Report 

Chairman’s Letter ................................................................................................................................................ 1 

Directors' Report ................................................................................................................................................. 2 

Remuneration Report  ....................................................................................................................................... 12 

Auditor Independence Declaration  ................................................................................................................... 20 

Consolidated Jupiter Energy Limited Financial Statements 

  Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income .................................................................................... 22 

  Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ............................................................................................. 23 

  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ....................................................................................................... 24 

  Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity  ........................................................................................... 25 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements  .............................................................................................. 26 

Directors' Declaration ........................................................................................................................................ 57 

Independent Audit Report to the members of Jupiter Energy Limited ............................................................... 58 

ASX Additional Information ............................................................................................................................... 63 

Corporate Governance Policies......................................................................................................................... 65 

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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER 

Dear Shareholder, 

I present the 2020 Annual Report for Jupiter Energy Limited (“Jupiter Energy”, “the Company” or “the Group”). 

The last financial year was one of two halves. In the first 6 months of the year, the Group produced approximately 
134,000  barrels  of  oil  and  generated  revenues  of  $US3.7m,  achieving  above  $US27  per  barrel  for  its  Kazakh 
domestic oil. The 2nd half of the year saw a totally different operating environment. The global economy became 
severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a weak global oil price. The Company also suffered a 
significant drop in oil production as a result of the Akkar East field having to be shut in as Jupiter Energy awaited 
Kazakh regulatory approval to transition the field from producing oil under its Exploration Licence to operating 
under its 25 year Commercial Licence.   

Kazakh  domestic  oil  prices  almost  halved  as  a  result  of  the  impact  of  the  COVID-19  pandemic  and  with  oil  
production dropping in the 2nd half of the year to just over 40,000 barrels, corresponding revenues declined to less 
than $US600,000. Overall, the Company recorded production of approximately 174,000 barrels over the 12 month 
period (down from 241,000 barrels in the previous year) and achieved sales revenue of $A5,634,059 (down from 
$A8,963,533 in the previous year). 

Kazakhstan  continues  to  be  a  difficult  jurisdiction  in  which  to  operate.  Delays  in  transitioning  Akkar  East  to 
Commercial Production meant that total production was restricted to only two wells for the second half of the year 
and ultimately it took until mid September 2020 for the Akkar East oilfield to receive all the necessary regulatory 
approvals to commence Commercial Production. COVID-19 restrictions have certainly not helped the situation in 
terms of timely Kazakh Government approvals and Kazakhstan in general has experienced significant economic 
stress as a result of both the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting decline in global oil prices. 

Going forward, the Akkar North (East Block) field will continue to operate under its Trial production Licence until 
the end of December 2020 at which point it is planned to transition the field, just as Akkar East has just done, to 
production under the Company’s Commercial Licence. The West Zhetybai field will continue to operate under an 
Exploration Licence until the beginning of September 2021, meaning that over the next 12 months the Company 
will  need  to  complete  the  exploration  drilling  of  the  remainder  of  the  West  Zhetybai  field  and  submit  a  Final 
Reserves Report for that oilfield to the relevant Kazakh authorities. This reserves report will be required before 
West  Zhetybai  can  transition  from  production  under  an  Exploration  Licence  to  operating  under  a  Commercial 
Licence. 

Any future drilling on the permit area will require the necessary funding as will any plans to establish the requisite 
infrastructure to achieve 100% gas utilization for the three oilfields held by the Company. 100% gas utilization is 
mandatory for any field to operate under a full Commercial Licence and therefore resolving the issue of ongoing 
funding for drilling and building infrastructure remains a priority for the Board.  

To that end, in July 2020, the Company announced that it had engaged VTB Capital to carry out a Strategic Review 
of the funding options available to the Company and, at the time of writing, the review process is ongoing. The 
Board expects to provide further details to shareholders on the outcome of this review before the end of 2020. 

It has been a challenging 2020 calendar year thus far and I would like to thank all shareholders, debtholders and 
employees for their ongoing commitment to Jupiter Energy – it is much appreciated. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Your Directors submit their report together with the financial statements for Jupiter Energy Limited (“Company”) 
and its wholly owned subsidiaries (“Jupiter Energy” or “Group”) for the financial year ended 30 June 2020.  

Jupiter Energy Limited is a company limited by shares that is incorporated and listed in Australia. 

DIRECTORS 

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

Names, qualifications experience and special responsibilities 

Geoffrey Anthony Gander (57) 

B.COM
Executive Chairman/CEO

Appointed 27 January 2005

Baltabek Kuandykov (72) 

Independent Non-Executive Director

Appointed 5 October 2010 

Alexander Kuzev (55) 

Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed 12 September 2017 

Mr Gander graduated from the University of Western Australia in 
1984 where he completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree.  

Mr Gander was involved in the identification and purchase of the 
Block 31 licence in Kazakhstan and has driven the development of 
the business there since 2007. He is currently responsible for the 
overall Operational Leadership of the Company as well as Investor 
Relations and Group Corporate Development. 

Other Current Directorships of Listed Companies 
Powerhouse Ventures Limited (ASX) 

Former Directorships of Listed Companies in last three years 
Zyber Holdings Limited (ASX) 

Mr Kuandykov has considerable experience in the oil and gas 
industry in the region, having served as President of Kazakhoil 
(predecessor of the Kazakh State oil company KazMunaiGas). He 
was also seconded by the Kazakh Government to work with 
Chevron Overseas Petroleum on CIS projects. Mr Kuandykov also 
has extensive government experience in Kazakhstan, having 
served as Deputy Minister of Geology, Head of the Oil and Gas 
Directorate at the Ministry of Geology, and was Deputy Minister of 
Energy and Fuel Resources. 

Other Current Directorships of Listed Companies 
None

Former Directorships of Listed Companies in last three years 
None

Mr Kuzev is an oil industry professional with over 27 years of 
experience. 

Most of Alexander’s career has been spent working in the Former 
Soviet Union (FSU) with much of that time responsible for the 
overall management of field operations with a focus on production 
sustainability, technology and field maintenance. He has worked 

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with a range of oil and gas companies including Schlumberger and 
Gazprom Drilling. 

Alexander brings an important technical skill set to the Jupiter 
Energy Board as well as in country experience, having been 
involved with various Kazakhstan based oil and gas operations 
since the late 1990’s. 

Other Current Directorships of Listed Companies 
None

Former Directorships of Listed Companies in last three years 
None

Phil Warren (46) 

B.Com., CA 
Independent Non-Executive Director
Appointed 20 April 2018 

Mr Warren is a Chartered Accountant and has over 20 years 
experience in finance and corporate roles in Australia and Europe. 

He is Managing Director of a corporate advisory services firm and 
has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, debt 
financing, equity raisings and corporate governance. 

Alexey Kruzhkov (53) 

Non-Executive Director
Appointed 29 August 2016 

Other Current Directorships of Listed Companies
Cassini Resources Limited, Rent.com.au Limited, Family Zone 
Cyber Safety Limited 

Former Directorships of Listed Companies in last three years
None

Mr Kruzhkov holds an Engineering Degree and an MBA and has 
over 10 years’ experience working in the investment industry, 
focusing primarily on organisations involved in Oil & Gas, Mining 
and Real Estate. He has served as a Director on the Boards of 
companies listed in Canada and Norway. He is a board member 
and part of the executive team of Waterford Investment and 
Finance Limited and resides in Cyprus. He holds British and 
Russian citizenships. 

Other Current Directorships of Listed Companies 
None

Former Directorships of Listed Companies in last three years 
None

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Interests in the shares and options of the Company and related bodies corporate 

At the date of this report, the interests of the Directors in the shares of the Company are outlined below.  The 
Company does not have any options on issue as at the date of this report: 

Number of
ordinary shares

-

-

-

- 

- 

Each  Director  must  disclose  any  changes  via  formal  ASX  announcement  in  accordance  with  regulatory 
requirements.  Any changes in Directors’ shareholdings are also confirmed at each Board meeting. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

The principal activities of the consolidated entity during the course of the financial year included: 

Exploration for oil and gas in Kazakhstan: and 

Appraisal, development and production of oil and gas properties in Kazakhstan. 

FINANCIAL REVIEW 

Operating Results 

Review of Financial Condition 

The consolidated loss for the year after income tax was $42,352,148 (2019: $8,927,775).

At the end of the 2020 financial year, cash resources were $138,980 (2019: $534,690). These accounts have been 
prepared on a going concern basis, predicated on the Group’s ability to raise additional cash. Refer to note 2(a) 
for additional information surrounding going concern.  

Assets  decreased  to  $21,831,285  (2019:  $54,478,718)  and  equity  decreased  to  negative  $67,746,789  (2019: 
negative $24,713,787).  

Funding and Capital Management: 

As at 30 June 2020, the Group had 153,377,693 listed shares trading under the ASX ticker "JPR".  

During the year the Company funded operations primarily from oil sales with small amounts being drawn down on 
a monthly basis from existing credit facilities to cover corporate expenses. 

As at 30 June 2020 the Company had approximately $US2.51m available to it under its 2016 and 2017 Funding 

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The Group is still reviewing its ongoing funding requirements to enable it to complete its work program for the 
2020/2021 financial year. 

The Trial Production Licence for the Akkar North (East Block) field will expire at the end of December 2020 and 
the Trial Production Licence for the West Zhetybai field will expire at the beginning of September 2021. In both 
cases, the Company will be applying for these fields to transition from Trial Production to Commercial Production, 
under what is referred to as the “Preparatory Period” allowed for under the Sub Surface User Code by which oil 
production in Kazakhstan is regulated. 

The Akkar East field has already transitioned to Commercial Production under this “Preparatory Period”, with the 
final Kazakh regulatory approvals being received on 11 September 2020 to recommence production. 

In order for any of the Company’s oilfields to operate under a full Commercial Licence, the requisite infrastructure 
that is required to achieve 100% gas utilization must be in place and approved for use. The building of this topside 
infrastructure,  which  would  most  likely  include  a  processing  facility  and  a  gas  separation  plant,  can  only  be 
achieved  with  additional  funding  and  the  Company  continues  to  seek  opportunities  to  connect  into  existing 
infrastructure in the area rather than having to build its own new facilities.  

OPERATING REVIEW

The first half of the financial  year saw oil production  from the Akkar  North (East Block), Akkar East and West 
Zhetybai oilfields but during the second half of the year, production was limited to one well located on the Akkar 
North (East Block) and one well on the West Zhetybai fields. The three wells on the Akkar East field were shut in, 
awaiting the necessary regulatory approvals to transition from Trial Production to Commercial Production.  

Production Report/Status of Well Licences: 

Production – Akkar East (J-51, J-52, J-53 and Well 19): 

During the first half of the financial year, oil was produced from the Akkar East J-51, J-52 and 19 wells under their 
respective Trial Production Licences (TPL’s). These three wells are all located on the northern section of the permit 
area and are part of the Akkar East oilfield. 

These wells were all shut in at the end of December 2019 when their TPL’s expired and the Company submitted 
the  necessary  paperwork  to  transition  the  field  from  Trial  Production  to  Commercial  Production.  This  approval 
process was not completed until 11 September 2020, meaning that there was no production from wells J-51, J-52 
and well 19 during the second half of the financial year. 

The J-53 well, which is also located on the Akkar East oilfield, was shut in for the entire financial year, awaiting 
further remedial work before potentially coming back onto production.   

Production – Akkar North [East Block] (J-50 well): 

The  J-50  well  produced  under  Trial  Production  for  the  entire  financial  year.  During  the  year,  the  Company 
completed its Final Reserves Report for the field and it is expected that this Report will be approved before the end 
of 2020.  The Company then expects to commence the approval process of transitioning the Akkar North (East 
Block) field from Trial Production to Commercial Production – probably commencing this process during the 4th
Quarter of 2020. The Akkar North (East Block) Trial production licence expires at the end of December 2020. 

Production- West Zhetybai (J-55, 58, 59 wells): 

During the year oil was produced from the J-58 well under Trial Production. 

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The J-55 well, which is also located on the West Zhetybai oilfield, was shut in for the entire financial year, awaiting 
further remedial work before potentially coming back onto production.  The J-59 well underwent limited testing 
during the financial year and was not returned to production. 

A summary of the oil produced from the all wells during the financial year, broken down by quarter, is as follows: 

Well Number 

Production (1Q) 
(bbls) 

Production 
(2Q) (bbls) 

Production 
(3Q) (bbls) 

Production  
(4Q) (bbls) 

9,300 
13,300 
15,600 
9,700 
21,100 
69,000 

8,200 
11,000 
12,500 
14,700 
18,600 
65,000 

3,600 
NIL 
NIL 
NIL 
4,900 
8,500 

9,700 
NIL 
NIL 
NIL 
22,000 
31,700 

J-50 
J-51 
J-52 
Well 19 
J-58 
ALL PRODUCING 
WELLS

Drilling Report: 

TOTAL bbls for 
the 2019/2020 
Financial Year 
30,800 
24,300 
28,100 
24,400 
66,600 
174,200 

There was no new drilling during the financial year. 

The drilling of any other new wells in the 2020/2021 financial year will require access to additional working capital 
and/or agreement to deferred payment terms with a turnkey drilling operator. The current forward drilling plan is 
for two wells to be drilled on the West Zhetybai field. 

Oil Production and Revenues: 

There were approximately 174,000 barrels of oil produced during the year, achieving revenues of $A5,634,059. 
This compared with 241,000 barrels produced in the previous reporting period, generating revenues of $8,963,533. 
All oil produced during the year was sold into the domestic market to a local trader (as per the terms of the Block 
31 Exploration Period Licence). Oil was paid for on a prepayment basis and oil collected by the trader from the 
well head. 

Status of Exploration and Commercial Licences: 

The Company operated all three of its oilfields under an Exploration Licence until 29 December 2019. At that time, 
the Trial Production Licence for the Akkar East field expired and the field was shut in as the Company sort approval 
to transition the field from Trial Production to Commercial Production.  

The process of transitioning Akkar East from its Exploration Licence to its 25 year Commercial Licence has been 
ongoing for most of 2020. Approval to produce under a Commercial Licence has now been granted to Akkar East 
and the Akkar East oilfield was approved to recommence production on 11 September 2020. 

This means that the 3 wells on the Akkar East field (well 19, J-51 and J-52) were shut in for the entire 2nd half of 
the  financial  year  and  have  only  just  recommenced  production  in  September  2020,  now  operating  under  the 
Company’s 25 year Commercial Licence.  

The Trial Production Licence on the Akkar North (East Block) field will expire at the end of December 2020 and 
the Trial Production Licence on the West Zhetybai field will expire at the beginning of September 2021. 

The Company is able to produce from well J-50 (Akkar North - East Block) and J-58 (West Zhetybai) until these 
respective Trial Production Licences expire. On expiration, the Company will need to apply to transition the relevant 

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field from Trial Production to Commercial Production, following the same process that was recently carried out for 
the Akkar East field. It is hoped that the approval process for these two oilfields will be somewhat quicker than was 
experienced with Akkar East, but no Kazakh regulatory approval timeline is certain.  

The key issue facing the Company going forward is that in order to move any of the fields into full Commercial 
Production, the oilfield must have access to infrastructure that enables it to achieve 100% gas utilization – ie the 
flaring of excess gas produced during oil production, that is allowed during Trial Production, is not allowed when 
producing under Commercial Production. 

The lack of this infrastructure means that when Akkar East recommenced production in September 2020, under 
the Company’s Commercial Licence, it was only able to produce oil to the level that corresponds to the quantum 
of excess gas that can be 100% utilised on the field. This means that cumulative oil production from the Akkar East 
oilfield is now only ~150 barrels (20 tonnes) per day and this constrained level of production will continue until such 
time that the Company is either able to build, or get access to, the requisite gas utilisation infrastructure. 

In the event that the building of this requisite infrastructure is not possible and there are no opportunities for Jupiter 
Energy to connect to infrastructure already in the area, the Company would need to review its underlying project 
cashflow and an impairment of the carrying value of the asset may be required. 

Whilst the Company has a 25 year Commercial Production Licence, there are a number of key requirements that 
are needed before full Commercial Production can commence, the most critical of which is providing infrastructure 
to allow all three oilfields to produce oil whilst achieving 100% utilization of the excess gas produced. As already 
discussed  above,  this  infrastructure  is  not  currently  in  place  and  no  arrangement  to  connect  into  nearby 
infrastructure has been concluded. 

Go Forward Drilling Program: 

The Board is aware of the need to fully explore the West Zhetybai field before the end of its Trial Production period 
at the beginning of September 2021. A lack of further drilling could mean some of the West Zhetybai Contract Area 
is relinquished. Further drilling on the West Zhetybai oilfield is scheduled for 2021, with two wells being planned. 
The funding of this drilling program is expected to be met via increased debt funding from Waterford Finance & 
Investment Limited. 

Strategic Review: 

On 21 July 2020, the Jupiter Energy Board announced that the Company had decided to undergo a Strategic 
Review to analyse all of its funding options regarding the future development of its acreage in the Mangistau 
Basin, Kazakhstan. 

As part of this process, the Jupiter Board resolved to engage JSC VTB Capital (VTB Capital) as financial advisor 
to the Company to assist with this review. VTB Capital is part of the VTB Group, the Russian financial 
conglomerate, made up of more than 20 credit and financial companies operating in all segments of financial 
markets including capital market transactions, M&A advisory, financing and the like. 

As already detailed earlier in this Operating Review, the move into Commercial Production brings with it the need 
for greater investment in field infrastructure to enable the Company to ultimately get access to the export oil 
market. The Board believes it is critical that the Company now considers the identification of the most optimal 
source of funding for this investment, together with exploring all alternatives to enable stakeholders to maximise 
value from the Company’s assets. 

The results of the Strategic Review are expected to be released before the end of December 2020.

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Corporate Structure: 

The Company monitored its personnel numbers during the financial year and ended the year with 26 employees, 
a decrease of 13 over the year. An additional 4 operators were hired in late August 2020 and a further 4 in early 
September 2020, to resource production on the Akkar East oilfield, that recommenced in mid September 2020. 

Board Additions and Changes: 

There were no changes to the Board during the financial year. 

Annual General Meeting:

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the ability to hold normal General Meetings suspended and the 2020 AGM will 
be held virtually on 24 November 2020. A Notice of Meeting outlining business to be covered at the 2020 AGM will 
be mailed to shareholders during October 2020, including details on how to attend online.

Summary: 

The 2019/20 Financial Year saw the Group suffer a decline in the number of barrels of oil produced and revenues 
achieved. These declines were as a result of a fall in global oil prices, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well 
as the shutting in of the Akkar East oilfield for the 2nd half of the financial year, as the Company went through the 
approval process required to transition Akkar East from Trial Production to Commercial Production. 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

Except as otherwise set out in this report, the Directors are unaware of any significant changes in the state of 
affairs or principal activities of the consolidated entity that occurred during the financial year. 

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

On 21 July 2020 the Company announced the engagement of VTB Capital to carry out a Strategic Review of the 
funding options available to the Group in relation to the ongoing development of its acreage in Kazakhstan. This is 
detailed earlier in the Operations Review. 

On 15 September 2020 the Company announced that the Akkar East field had recommenced production after 
having received all the requisite Kazakh regulatory approvals to begin Commercial Production from wells 19, J-51 
and J-52. These approvals are based on the Company producing oil under what is defined in the Sub Surface User 
Code as the “Preparatory Period” – that is a period when wells can produced under Commercial Production whilst 
not  yet  having  100%  gas  utilization  infrastructure  in  place.  The  requirement  for  100%  gas  utilization  means 
production from the three wells will be constrained and production is currently ~150 barrels (20 tonnes) per day. 
This constrained production profile will continue until the Company has access to the requisite infrastructure that 
will enable it to achieve 100% gas utilization when the wells are producing at full capacity. 

On 28 September 2020, the Company received a commitment to increase the facility under the 2017 Framework 
Agreement by an additional US$6.0 million, with a repayment date of 1 July 2022. 

In September 2020 Promissory Notes, that had a carrying value of US$59.62m (A$86.87m) as at 30 June 2020, 
had their repayment dates extended to 1 July 2022. 

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LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS 

The  Directors  will  continue  to  pursue  oil  and  gas  exploration  and  production  opportunities  in  the  Republic  of 
Kazakhstan. 

As Jupiter Energy Limited is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange it is subject to the continuous disclosure 
requirements  of  the  ASX  Listing  Rules  for  Companies  which  require  immediate  disclosure  to  the  market  of 
information that is likely to have a material effect on the price or value of Jupiter Energy Limited’s securities.    

During the financial year, specifically from 22 April to 6 May 2020, the Company responded to a number of queries 
from the ASX in relation to its share price and potential irregular trading. As detailed in its ASX announcement 
dated 6 May 2020, the Company advised that it had met all its obligations in terms of full disclosure and that the 
trading activity appeared related to day traders.  

Letters requesting more information surrounding trading in Jupiter Energy’s financial products were received from 
the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on 05 May 2020 and a follow up letter received on 
16 September 2020. The Company supplied the initial information requested, to ASIC, on 19 May 2020 and is 
currently finalising its response to ASIC’s 16 September 2020 request. 

As  a  result  of  the  COVID-19  pandemic,  related  travel  restrictions  and  the  inability  to  enter  Kazakhstan, 
Chairman/CEO Geoff Gander’s contracted fee structure was suspended, effective 1 March 2020, and fees payable 
reduced  by  25%.  The  contracted  fee  structure  will  be  reviewed  once  travel  restrictions  are  lifted  and  Kazakh 
operations return to some form of normality. 

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION 

The consolidated entity is committed to achieving the highest standards of environmental performance. Standards 
set by the Government of Kazakhstan are comprehensive and highly regulated. The consolidated entity strives to 
comply not only with all Kazakh government regulations, but also maintain worldwide industry standards.  

To  maintain  these  high  standards  the  Group  is  committed  to  a  locally  developed  environmental  monitoring 
program. This monitoring program will continue to expand as and when new regulations are implemented and 
adopted in Kazakhstan. There have been no known breaches of any environmental obligations.   

The Group has developed a comprehensive Health and Safety policy for its operations in Kazakhstan and has the 
appropriate personnel in place to monitor the performance of the Group with compliance under this policy. The 
Group outsources many of its key drilling functions and as part of any contract entered into with third parties, a 
commitment to Health & Safety and a demonstrated track record of success in this area is a key performance 
indicator in terms of deciding on which companies will be contracted. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided additional challenges to the Company during 2020 and the Board believes 
it has done all it can to ensure that employees follow local area restrictions and that Aktau operation has exercised 
vigilance with respect to employee and contractor safety. 

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS 

The  number  of  meetings  of  the  Directors  held  during  the  year  and  the  number  of  meetings  attended  by  each 

REMUNERATION 

ASX REPORTING 

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Current Directors

G Gander

B Kuandykov

A Kruzhkov

P Warren 

A Kuzev 

Board of Directors

Number 
attended

Number 
eligible to 
attend

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

Due  to  the  small  number  and  geographical  spread  of  the  Directors,  it  was  determined  that  the  Board  would 
undertake all of the duties of properly constituted Audit & Compliance and Remuneration Committees. 

COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT 

General 

Alexey Glebov, PhD, with over 33 years' oil & gas industry experience, is the qualified person who has reviewed 
and  approved  the technical information  contained in this report. Alexey  PhD’s in technical science (1992)  and 
geology science (2006), an Honors Degree in Geology and Geophysics (1984) from Novosibirsk State University 
and  a  Gold  Medal  (1985)  from  USSR  Academy  of  Sciences.  He  is  a  member  since  2001  of  the  European 
Association of Geoscientists & Engineers (EAGE #M2001-097) and was made an Honorary Oilman in 2011 by the 
Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation. Alexey Glebov is qualified in accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.41. 

Kazakh State Approved Reserves 

The information in this report which relates to the C1 and C2 Block 31 reserve estimations is based on information 
compiled  by  Reservoir  Evaluation  Services  LLP  (“RES”),  a  Kazakh  based  oil  &  gas  consulting  Group  that 
specialises  in  oil  &  gas  reserve  estimations.  RES  has  used  the  Kazakh  Reserve  classification  system  in 
determining their estimations. RES has sufficient experience which is relevant to oil & gas reserve estimation and 
to the specific permit in Kazakhstan to qualify as competent to verify the information pertaining to the C1 and C2
reserve estimations. RES has given and not withdrawn its written consent to the inclusion of the C1 and C2 reserve 
estimations in the form and context in which they appear in this report. RES has no financial interest in the Group. 

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

The Group has entered into Deeds of Indemnity with the Directors, indemnifying them against certain liabilities and 
costs to the extent permitted by law. 

The Group has also agreed to pay a premium in respect of a contract insuring the Directors and Officers of the 
Group against certain liabilities and costs to the extent permitted by law.  Full details of the cover and premium are 
not disclosed as the insurance policy prohibits the disclosure. 

INDEMNIFICATION OF AUDITORS 

To the extent permitted by law, the Group has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young Australia, as part of 
the  terms  of  its  audit  engagement  agreement  against  claims  by  third  parties  arising  from  the  audit  (for  an 
unspecified amount). No payment has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during or since the financial year. 

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AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE 

The Directors received the declaration included on page 20 of this annual report from the auditor of Jupiter Energy 
Limited. 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

During the year, the Group incurred $20,331 to Ernst & Young Kazakhstan LLP for taxation advisory services, 
which was payable as at 30 June 2020. 

There were no other non-audit services provided by the entity’s auditors, Ernst & Young during the year.  

The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of 
independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. None of the services undermine the general 
principles relating to auditor independence, including reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a 
management or a decision making capacity for Jupiter Energy Limited, acting as an advocate for Jupiter Energy 
Limited or jointly sharing economic risks and rewards with Jupiter Energy Limited. 

UNISSUED SHARES UNDER OPTION 

At the date of this report, there were no share options on issue and no shares were issued as a result of exercise 
of options during the year.

ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS 

Amounts included in this report and in the financial report have been rounded off to the nearest $1, unless otherwise 
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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) 

This remuneration report outlines the Director and executive remuneration arrangements of the Group in accordance 
with  the  requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  its  Regulations.  For  the  purposes  of  this  report,  key 
management  personnel  (KMP)  of  the  Group  are  defined  as  those  persons  having  authority  and  responsibility  for 
planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether 
executive or otherwise) of the Company. 

For  the  purposes  of  this  report,  the  term  'executive'  encompasses  the  chief  executive,  senior  executives,  general 
managers and secretaries of the Group. 

DETAILS OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 

Directors 

Geoff Gander

Alexey Kruzhkov

Baltabek Kuandykov

Alexander Kuzev 

Phil Warren 

Remuneration Philosophy 

Chairman / CEO (Executive)

Director (Non-Executive) 

Independent Director (Non-Executive)

Independent Director (Non-Executive)  

Independent Director (Non-Executive) 

The  remuneration  policy  of  the  Group  has  been  designed  to  align  Directors  and  executives  interests  with  the 
shareholder and business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component and offering long term incentives 
based on a key performance area – with a focus to the material improvement in share price performance. The Board 
of the Group believes the remuneration policy to be appropriate to attract and retain the best executives and Directors 
to run and manage the Group, as well as create goal congruence between Directors, executives and shareholders. 

The Board's policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for Board members and senior executives 
of the Group is as follows: 

The remuneration policy, setting the terms and conditions for the executive directors and other senior executives, 
was developed by the Board after a review of similar listed and unlisted companies with activities in overseas 
jurisdictions and taking into account the experience and skill set required to successfully develop operations in 
these jurisdictions from early stage development. The Group does not have a remuneration committee. The Board 
is of the opinion that due to the size of the Group, the functions performed by a Remuneration Committee can be 
adequately handled by the full Board. 
All  executives  receive  a  base  salary  (which  is  based  on  factors  such  as  length  of  service  and  experience), 
superannuation, fringe benefits and performance incentives. 
The Board reviews executive packages annually by reference to the Group's performance, executive performance 
and comparable information from industry sectors and other listed companies in similar industries. 

The  executive  Directors  receive  a  superannuation  guarantee  contribution  as  required  by  the  government  which  is 
currently 9.5%, and do not receive any other retirement benefits. This contribution forms part of their total remuneration 
package. 

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REMUNERATION STRUCTURE 

Non-Executive Director Remuneration 

Objective
The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level which provides the Group with the ability to attract and retain 
directors of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to shareholders. 

Structure 
The  Board  policy  is  to  remunerate  non-executive  directors  at  market  rates  for  comparable  companies  for  time, 
commitment and responsibilities. The Board determines payments to the non-executive Directors and reviews their 
remuneration annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. Independent external advice is sought 
when required. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that  can be paid to non-executive Directors is subject to 
approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Total remuneration for all non-executive Directors, is not to 
exceed $350,000 per annum as approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 15 November 2010. 
Fees  for  non-executive  Directors  are  not  linked  to  performance  of  the  Group.  Non-executive  Directors  are  also 
encouraged to hold shares in the company. 

Directors who are called upon to perform extra services beyond the director’s ordinary duties may be paid additional 
fees for those services. 

Executive Remuneration 

Objective
The Group aims to reward executives  with a level and mix of remuneration commensurate with their position and 
responsibilities within the Group so as to:  

(cid:2)
(cid:2)
(cid:2)
(cid:2)

reward executives for Group, business unit and individual performance; 
align the interests of executives with those of shareholders; 
link reward with the strategic goals and performance of the Group; and 
ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards. 

Structure 
In determining the level and make-up of executive remuneration, the Board reviews remuneration packages provided 
by similar listed and unlisted companies with activities in overseas jurisdictions and taking into account the experience 
and skill set required to successfully develop operations in these jurisdictions from early stage development as well 
as the salary levels of local workers in that jurisdiction. It is the Board’s policy that employment contracts are entered 
into with the Chief Executive Officer and all key management personnel. 

Fixed Remuneration

The fixed remuneration of executives is comprised of a base salary and superannuation. The fixed remuneration of 
executives is reviewed annually. 

Variable remuneration – Short Term Incentives (STI) 

The Group operates a STI program for its Kazakh based employees, which is based on a cash bonus subject to the 
attainment of clearly defined Branch and individual measures.  

Actual  STI  payments  awarded  to  each  employee  depends  on  the  extent  to  which  specific  targets  are  met,  as 
determined by the Board. The targets consist of a number of key performance indicators (KPIs) covering financial and 
non-financial Branch and individual measures of performance. 

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The CEO may be awarded a one off annual bonus payment by mutual agreement and at the discretion of the Board. 
In the year ended 30 June 2020, no cash bonuses were paid. 

REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued) 

Directors are not eligible for participation in the STI program. 

Variable Remuneration – Long Term Incentives (LTI) 

Objective
The objectives of long term incentives are to: 

(cid:2)
(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

align executives remuneration with the creation of shareholder wealth; 
recognise  the  ability  and  efforts  of  the  Directors,  employees  and  consultants  of  the  Group  who  have 
contributed to the success of the Group and to provide them with rewards where deemed appropriate; 
provide an incentive to the Directors, employees and consultants to achieve the long term objectives of the 
Group and improve the performance of the Group; and 
attract  persons  of  experience  and  ability  to  employment  with  the  Group  and  foster  and  promote  loyalty 
between the Group and its Directors, employees and consultants. 

Structure
Long term incentives granted to Directors and senior executives are delivered either in the form of a defined bonus or 
via the issue of Performance Rights, issued under the Performance Rights Plan. There were no performance rights 
issued during the current financial year or prior financial year. There is a bonus that forms part of the CEO package 
which is linked to the sale of the permit area. Under the terms of the package, the CEO is entitled to $US 350,000 or 
0.5% (whichever is greater) of the value of the consideration received if Jupiter or Contract 2275 (pertaining to the 
main project) is assigned, transferred or sold to a third party during the term of the agreement.

Group Performance 

Due to the current developmental stage of the Group’s growth it is not appropriate at this time to evaluate the Group’s 
financial performance using generally accepted measures such as EBITDA and profitability; this assessment will be 
developed over the next few years. 

The following information provides a summary of Jupiter Energy’s financial performance for the last five years: 

Revenue

Loss before income tax

Loss per share (cents)

Last share price at Balance Date

Market capitalization

2020 

$ 

2019

$

2018

$

2017

$

2016

$

5,634,059 

8,963,533

2,922,167

-

-

(42,352,148) 

(8,927,775)

(10,023,725)

(8,076,857)

(10,474,870)

(27.61) 

0.015 

2.30m 

(5.82)

0.011 

0.942m

(6.54)

0.041

6.3m

(5.27)

0.25

38.3m

(6.81)

0.25

38.3m

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Remuneration of Directors and Executives 

Table 1: Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2020 

Short-term benefits 

Cash
salary and 
Consulting 
fees

Cash(cid:3)
bonus

$

$

Post-
employment 
benefits 

Other

$

Super-(cid:3)
annuation

$

Total

$

Performance 
related

%

59,619 

429,770 

- 

133,918 

623,307

289,134 

289,134 

912,441 

-

-

-

-

-

- 

- 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

- 

- 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

59,619 

429,770 

- 

133,918 

623,307 

40,000 

329,134 

40,000 

329,134 

40,000 

952,441 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

-

- 

- 

Name

Non-executive director

A Kruzhkov* 

B Kuandykov* (a) 

P Warren (b) 

A Kuzev* (c) 

Total non-executive director

Executive director

G Gander* (d) 

Total executives

Totals

*Directors fees from February 2015 have been deferred until such time that at least US$5,000,000 in new equity is raised or alternatively the 
Group sells the Block 31 licence and receives the funds associated with that sale. 

Amount includes Non Executive Director fee of US$40,000 (A$59,880), Consulting Fees of US$100,000 (A$147,727) and consulting fees 
of A$222,163 (2019: A$284,985) which are accrued and paid under normal terms and conditions to Meridian Petroleum LLP, of which Mr. 
Kuandykov is a director, for the provision of geological services at normal commercial rates. 
In accordance with the agreement between Grange Consulting Group Pty Ltd (“Grange”) and the Group, the Group incurred A$144,011
in corporate consulting fees and office rent charged by Grange on normal commercial terms. Of this amount, A$51,500 was incurred by 
the Group for services provided by Mr. Warren who is a Director of Grange Consulting. This amount is not included in the remuneration 
of Mr Warren and is not payable to Mr Warren. 
Amount includes Non Executive Director fee of US$30,000 (A$44,714) and Consulting Fees of US$60,000 (A$89,204) which are paid on
normal commercial terms.  
During the year, consulting fees of A$289,134 were accrued and paid under normal terms and conditions to Symdean Pty Ltd, of which Mr 
Gander is a director for his role as CEO. During the year, payments totaling A$145,273 were made to Mr Geoff Gander in relation to 
deferred Director fees, which had been accrued in previous years. 

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Table 2: Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2019 

Short-term benefits 

Cash
salary and 
Consulting 
fees

Cash(cid:3)
bonus

$

$

55,901 

508,588 

- 

83,851 

648,340

-

-

-

-

312,884 

37,105 

312,884

37,105

961,224 

37,105 

Post-
employment 
benefits 

Other

$

Super-(cid:3)
annuation

$

Total

$

Performance 
related

%

-

-

-

-

- 

-

- 

-

-

-

-

55,901 

508,588 

- 

83,851 

648,340 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-

40,000 

389,989 

11.86% 

40,000

389,989

-

40,000 

1,038,329 

3.57% 

Name

Non-executive director

A Kruzhkov* 

B Kuandykov* (a) 

P Warren (b) 

A Kuzev* (c) 

Total non-executive director

Executive director

G Gander* (d) 

Total executives

Totals

*Directors fees from February 2015 have been deferred until such time that at least US$5,000,000 in new equity is raised or alternatively the 
Group sells the Block 31 licence and receives the funds associated with that sale. 

Amount includes Non Executive Director fee of US$40,000 (A$55,901), Consulting Fees of US$120,000 (A$167,702) and consulting fees 
of A$284,985 (2018: A$258,414) which are accrued and paid under normal terms and conditions to Meridian Petroleum LLP, of which Mr. 
Kuandykov is a director, for the provision of geological services at normal commercial rates. 
In accordance with the agreement between Grange Consulting Group Pty Ltd (“Grange”) and the Group, the Group incurred A$151,000 in 
corporate consulting fees and office rent charged by Grange on normal commercial terms. Of this amount, A$42,000 was incurred by the 
Group for services provided by Mr. Warren who is a Director of Grange Consulting. This amount is not included in the remuneration of Mr 
Warren and is not payable to Mr Warren. 
Amount includes Non Executive Director fee of US$30,000 (A$41,926) and Consulting Fees of US$30,000 (A$41,926) which are paid on
normal commercial terms.  
During the year, consulting fees of A$349,989 were accrued and paid under normal terms and conditions to Symdean Pty Ltd, of which Mr 
Gander is a director for his role as CEO. During the year, no payments were made to Mr Geoff Gander in relation to deferred Director fees, 
which had been accrued in previous years. 

Compensation Options: Granted and vested during the year ended 30 June 2020 

During the 2020 and 2019 financial years, there were no options granted. No options, listed or unlisted, were exercised 
during the year. 

Performance Rights 

During the 2020 and 2019 financial years, there were no performance rights granted. 

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Shares issued on Exercise of Compensation Options 

There were no shares issued on the exercise of compensation options during the financial years ended 30 June 2020 
or 30 June 2019. 

Compensation Performance Rights: Granted and vested during the year ended 30 June 2020

During the 2020 and 2019 year, there were no performance rights vested and no additional performance rights were 
granted. 

Shareholdings

The number of shares in the Company held by each Key Management Personnel of Jupiter Energy Limited during the 
financial year, including their personally-related entities, is set out below: 

2020

Balance (cid:3)
1 July 2019

Granted as 
Remuneration

On Exercise 
of Options

Net Change 
Other

Balance 
30 June 2020

Directors 
-
G Gander
-
A Kruzhkov
- 
A Kuzev 
-
B Kuandykov
- 
P Warren  
1 On 23 April 2020, Mr Geoff Gander sold 811,112 shares via an on market trade. 

811,112
-
- 
-
- 

-
-
- 
-
- 

(811,112)1
-
- 
-
- 

-
-
- 
-
- 

2019

Directors 
G Gander
A Kruzhkov 
A Kuzev 
B Kuandykov
P Warren 

Balance (cid:3)
1 July 2018

Granted as 
Remuneration

On Exercise 
of Options

Net Change 
Other

Balance 
30 June 2019

811,112
- 
-
-
-

-
- 
-
-
-

-
- 
-
-
-

-
- 
-
-
-

811,112
- 
-
-
-

There were no performance rights held by, granted to or exercised by Key Management Personnel during the financial 
years ended 30 June 2020 or 30 June 2019. 

Performance Rights Holdings 

Option Holdings 

There were no options held by, granted to or exercised by Key Management Personnel during the financial years 
ended 30 June 2020 or 30 June 2019. 

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Service agreements 

The Group has an Executive services agreement with its Executive Director and has non-executive appointment letters 
outlining  the  policies  and  terms  of  appointment,  including  compensation,  for  each  non-executive  Director.  These 
represent the service agreements for all KMP’s of the group. The main provisions of the agreements in relation to 
Directors holding management roles are set out below: 

Geoff Gander, Executive Chairman (Effective – 8 September 2017) 

Base Terms 
(cid:2)
(cid:2)

This agreement was effective from 8 September 2017 and has no set term. 
Base Salary of GBP200,000 (A$340,000) including Director Fees and the current Superannuation Levy of 
9.5%. 

(cid:2) Mr Gander will be paid a Bonus of $US350,000 or 0.5% (whichever is greater) of the value of the consideration 
received by the Group if the Company or Contract 2275 is assigned, transferred or sold to a third party during 
the term of the Agreement. 

(cid:2) Director fees of A$3,333 per month (included in Base Salary figure above), deferred until such time that at 
least US$5,000,000 in new equity is raised or alternatively the Group sells the Block 31 licence and receives 
the funds associated with that sale. 

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, related travel restrictions and the inability to enter Kazakhstan, Geoff Gander’s 
contracted fee structure was suspended, effective 1 March 2020, and fees payable reduced by 25%. The contracted 
fee structure will be reviewed once travel restrictions are lifted and Kazakh operations return to some form of normality. 

During the year, Mr Gander was paid some of his outstanding Director fees, that had been deferred since February 
2015, as documented in the table in Note 20(b) of the Financial Statements.  

The main provisions of the agreements in relation to non-executive Directors are set out below: 

Baltabek Kuandykov, Non-Executive Director (Effective – 5 October 2010) 

Mr Kuandykov is entitled to a base fee of US$ 40,000 per annum. Mr Kuandykov’s fees are deferred until such time 
that at least US$5,000,000 in new equity is raised or alternatively the Group sells the Block 31 licence and receives 
the funds associated with that sale. Mr Kuandykov will be reimbursed any expenses properly incurred concerning the 
Group’s affairs. Mr Kuandykov has entered in to a management consulting agreement for which he is entitled to US$ 
10,000  per  month  for  services  to  the  Groups  Kazakhstan  operations.  The  appointment  of  Mr  Kruzhkov  as  a  non-
executive Director is otherwise on terms that are customary for an appointment of this nature. 

Alexey Kruzhkov, Non-Executive Director (Effective – 18 June 2016) 

Mr Kruzhkov is entitled to a base fee of US$ 40,000 per annum. Mr Kruzhkov’s fees are deferred until such time that 
at least US$5,000,000 in new equity is raised or alternatively the Group sells the Block 31 licence and receives the 
funds associated with that sale. Mr Kruzhkov will be reimbursed reasonable expenses incurred in performing his duties, 
including the cost of attending Board Meetings, travel, accommodation and entertainment where agreed to by the 
Board. The appointment of Mr Kruzhkov as a non-executive Director is otherwise on terms that are customary for an 
appointment of this nature. 

Alexander Kuzev, Non-Executive Director (Effective – 12 September 2017) 

Mr Kuzev is entitled to a base fee of US$ 30,000 per annum. Mr Kuzev’s fees are deferred until such time that at least 
US$5,000,000 in new equity is raised or alternatively the Group sells the Block 31 licence and receives the  

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funds associated with that sale. Mr Kuzev will be reimbursed reasonable expenses incurred in performing his duties, 
including the cost of attending Board Meetings, travel, accommodation and entertainment where agreed to by the

Board. The appointment of Mr Kuzev as a non-executive Director is otherwise on terms that are customary for an 
appointment of this nature. 

Phil Warren, Non-Executive Director (Effective – 20 April 2018) 

Mr Warren is paid a base fee of $nil and will be reimbursed reasonable expenses incurred in performing his 
duties,  including  the  cost  of  attending  Board  Meetings,  travel,  accommodation  and  entertainment  where 
agreed to by the Board. Mr Warren is the Managing Director of Grange Consulting Group Pty Ltd, with which 
the  Group  has  entered  in  to  a  corporate  consulting  agreement  for  corporate  compliance  and  financial 
management services. The appointment of Mr Warren as a non-executive Director is otherwise on terms that 
are customary for an appointment of this nature. 

The termination provisions are as follows: 

Contractor  - initiated termination with reason or for 
Contractor incapacitation

Company - initiated termination without reason

Company – initiated termination for serious misconduct

Contractor – initiated termination without reason

Contractor – initiated termination with reason

Notice period

Payment in lieu of notice

1 month

12 months

12 months

None

12 months

30 days

12 months

None

      12 months

12 months

Other Transactions with Key Management Personnel 

Baltabek Kuandykov

Phil Warren 

During the year, consulting fees of A$222,164 (2019: $284,985) were accrued and paid 
under normal terms and conditions to Meridian Petroleum LLP, of which Mr. Kuandykov 
is a director, for the provision of geological services at normal commercial rates. This 
amount has been included as part of Mr. Kuandykov’s remuneration. 

During the year, consulting fees of A$144,011 (2019: A$151,000) were accrued and 
paid under normal terms and conditions to Grange Consulting, of which Mr. Warren is 
a director, for the provision of corporate consulting services and office rent at normal 
commercial rates.

End of Remuneration Report (Audited) 

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This report has been made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

G A Gander 
Director 
Perth, Western Australia 
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Auditor’s independence declaration to the Directors of Jupiter Energy 
Limited 

As lead auditor for the audit of Jupiter Energy Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2020, I 
declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and 

b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

This declaration is in respect of Jupiter Energy Limited and the entities it controlled during the 
financial year. 

Ernst & Young 

Darryn Hall 
Partner 
Perth 
7 October 2020 

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A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

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Financial Statements(cid:3)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 

Revenue from contracts with customers

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Other income 
Foreign exchange loss

General and administrative expenses

Impairment expense 

Other expenses 

Operating loss

Finance income

Finance costs

Loss before tax

Income tax expense

Loss after income tax

Other comprehensive (loss)/income to be reclassified to 
profit or loss in subsequent periods 

Foreign currency translation

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period

Loss per share for loss attributable to the ordinary equity 
holders of the Group:
Basic loss per share (cents)

Diluted loss per share (cents)

Note 

Consolidated 
2020 
$
5,634,059 

2019 
$
8,963,533

(3,194,429) 

(3,403,531)

2,439,630 

5,560,002

107,318 
(1,406,647) 

(2,519,824) 

-
(3,552,272)

(3,403,807)

4

7, 13 

(32,571,270) 

(4,432) 

- 

- 

(33,955,225) 

(1,396,077)

23,712 

17

(8,420,635) 

(42,352,148) 

20,449

(7,552,147)

(8,927,775)

5

- 

-

(42,352,148)

(8,927,775)

(680,854) 

(1,437,707)

(43,033,002) 

(10,365,482)

23

23

(27.61) 

(27.61) 

(5.82)

(5.82)

The consolidated statement of comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the notes of the financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2020 

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

Non-Current Assets

Trade and other receivables

Oil and gas properties 
Plant and equipment
Right of use assets 
Exploration and evaluation expenditure
Other financial assets
Total Non-Current Assets
Total Assets

Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Lease liabilities 
Other financial liabilities 
Contract liabilities 
Total Current Liabilities

Non-current Liabilities
Provisions
Other financial liabilities
Total Non-Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Net Liability

Equity
Contributed equity
Share based payment reserve
Foreign currency translation reserve
Accumulated losses
Total Equity / (Deficit)

Note

Consolidated 
2020 
$

2019 
$

6 
7
8
9

7

11
12
26 
13
10

14
26 
17 
15 

16
17

18
19
19

138,980 
65,579 
101,365 
25,080 
331,004 

-
19,549,250 
903,552 
72,452 
485,567 
489,460 
21,500,281 
21,831,285 

1,723,257 
83,071 
22,030,391 
538,223 
24,374,942 

358,816 
64,844,316 
65,203,132 
89,578,074 
(67,746,789) 

85,633,935 
5,764,014 
(28,381,181) 
(130,763,557) 
(67,746,789) 

534,690 
79,950 
166,184 
27,474 
808,298 

2,277,059 

20,427,153 
1,169,768 
- 
29,336,875 
459,565 
53,670,420 
54,478,718 

3,347,098 
- 
183,319 
696,102 
4,226,519 

347,411
74,618,575
74,965,986
79,192,505
(24,713,787)

85,633,935
5,764,014
(27,700,327)
(88,411,409)
(24,713,787)

The consolidated statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the notes of the financial statements. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 

Cash flow from operating activities

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Interest paid 

Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for exploration and evaluation expenditure

Payments for property, plant and equipment

Net cash flows (used in) investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from unsecured loan

Payments of principal portion of lease liabilities 

Net cash flows from financing activities

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held

Effects of exchange rate changes

Cash at beginning of the year

Cash at end of the year

Note

Consolidated

2020
$

2019
$

6,147,984 

(6,745,436) 

23,712 

(56,932) 

10,781,020

(5,202,311)

20,449

(9,660) 

25

(630,672) 

5,589,498

(1,808,330) 

(6,321,647)

(112,852) 

(320,150)

(1,921,182) 

(6,641,797)

2,298,204 

(146,320) 

2,151,884 

(399,970) 

4,260 

534,690 

138,980 

1,192,369

-

1,192,369

140,070

(13,621)

408,241

534,690

6

The statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the notes of the financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY(cid:3)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020 

Note

Contributed 
Equity

$

Share
Based
Payment
Reserve

$

Foreign 
Currency
Translation 
Reserve

Accumulated 
Losses

Total

$

$

$

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19

 85,633,935 

 5,764,014 

(26,262,620)

(79,483,634)

(14,348,305)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(8,927,775)

(8,927,775)

(1,437,707)

-

(1,437,707)

(1,437,707)

(8,927,775)

(10,365,482)

 85,633,935 

 5,764,014 

(27,700,327)

(88,411,409)

(24,713,787)

 85,633,935 

 5,764,014 

(27,700,327)

(88,411,409)

(24,713,787)

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(42,352,148) 

(42,352,148) 

(680,854) 

- 

(680,854) 

(680,854) 

(42,352,148) 

(43,033,002) 

CONSOLIDATED

As at 1 July 2018

Loss for the period

Other comprehensive loss

Total comprehensive loss

At 30 June 2019

As at 1 July 2019

Loss for the period

Other comprehensive loss

Total comprehensive loss

At 30 June 2020

85,633,935 

 5,764,014 

(28,381,181) 

(130,763,557) 

(67,746,789) 

The statements of changes in equity is to be read in conjunction with the notes of the financial statements. 

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CORPORATE INFORMATION

The financial report of Jupiter Energy Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020 was authorised for issue in accordance 
with a resolution of the directors on 7 October 2020. 

Jupiter Energy Limited is a Company limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the 
Australian Stock Exchange. Jupiter Energy Limited is a for profit entity.

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group are described in the Directors Report on pages 2 to 19 
of this report.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Basis of Preparation

The financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements 
of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian 
Accounting Standards Board. The financial report has also been prepared on a historical cost basis. If required, certain 
financial instruments will be measured at fair value. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars. 

Amounts included in this report and in the financial report have been rounded off to the nearest $1, unless otherwise 
indicated.

Going Concern 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis with the Directors of the opinion that 
the Group can meet its obligations as and when they fall due. 

As at 30 June 2020, the Group had a net current liability position of A$24,042,938 and available funding of $US4,980,000 
($A7,256,000), net of overrun of US$0.38m (A$0.55m), under its two existing framework funding agreements (refer to note 
17 for additional detail). The Group is able to settle its short term obligations from available funding as, included in the net
current liability position balance, are accrued director fees of $724,979 for which settlement has been deferred and contract 
liabilities of $538,223 that will be settled through the physical delivery of oil.  

For the Group to be able to continue to carry out intended drilling and evaluation of Block 31 and to have sufficient working 
capital the group is required to: 

(cid:2)
(cid:2)
(cid:2)

(cid:2)

secure additional funding;  
extend the repayment terms of the remaining promissory notes;  
obtain  the  necessary  approvals  to  transition  the  Akkar  North  and  West  Zhetybai  oilfields  from  exploration  to 
commercial production; and 
obtain approval to continue to flare gas in the transition period from exploration to production and search for a 
viable option to utilize 100% subsequent to the transition period.  

Under the Sub Surface Code, once an oil field is in commercial production it must utilise 100% of the gas it emits via means 
other  than  flaring.    In  order  to  do  this,  the  oil  field  requires  onsite  infrastructure  to  be  in  place  to  utilise  gas  from  oil 
production. Once the requisite infrastructure is in place and approved, the Company will be able to extract and sell oil 
under the commercial production license that forms part of the Block 31, 2275 contract.  Due to the significant infrastructure 
required, which is not currently in place, should the Group not receive approvals to produce from the oilfields without the 
infrastructure or find a suitable alternative: 

(cid:2)

the value of Block 31 may not be fully realised as intended and it could have implications on asset values currently 
recognised in the financial statements; 

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the promissory and convertible note facility holders may have right to demand repayment prior to their revised 
maturity date. 

Subsequent to 30 June 2020 the Group has extended the repayment terms of existing promissory and convertible note 
facility holders to July 2022 and secured an additional US$6.0million (A$8.7million) in funding. At the date of this report the
Group has a total of US$10.98million ($A14.86million) available funding for drawdown. The Directors, are confident of 
being able to secure further additional funding required to continue to develop Block 31 and after consultation with the 
Kazakhstan ministry of oil and gas, obtain approvals to both transition the Akkar North and West Zhetybai oilfields from 
exploration to commercial production and be able to produce and flare gas from the Akkar East and Akkar North oilfields; 
however there remains uncertainty as to whether all of these matters will be achieved.    

Should the Group not achieve all the matters set out above, there is significant uncertainty as to whether the Group would 
continue as a going concern and therefore whether it would realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the normal 
course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial report. The financial report does not include adjustments 
relating to the recoverability or classification of the recorded assets amounts nor to the amounts or classification of liabilities 
that might be necessary should the Group not be able to continue as a going concern. 

(b)  Statement of compliance 

The financial report complies with Australian Accounting  Standards as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards 
Board and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

i.

New or revised standards and interpretations that are first effective in the current reporting period 

The financial report has been prepared using the same accounting policies as used in the annual financial statements for 
the year ended 30 June 2019 with the exception of the impact of new and amended standards and interpretations issued 
by the AASB and effective 1 July 2019.  

AASB 16 Leases 

The Group has applied all new and revised Australian Accounting Standards that apply to annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 July 2019, including AASB 16 Leases. AASB 16 replaces AASB 117 Leases and introduces a 
single lessee accounting model that requires a lessee to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for all leases 
with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value.  

The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the underlying asset is 
available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, 
and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease 
liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at  or before the commencement date less 
any lease incentives received. Subsequent to initial recognition right-of-use assets are depreciated on   
a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets. 

At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease 
payments to be made over the lease term. In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses its 
incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date because the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily 
determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of 
interest and reduced for the lease payments made.  

In accordance with the transition requirements of AASB 16, the Group has elected to apply AASB 16 retrospectively to 
those contracts that were previously identified as leases under the predecessor standard at the date of initial application 
(i.e. at 1 July 2019). The Group has elected to apply AASB 16 using modified retrospective approach with the cumulative 
effect, if any, of initially applying the new leases standard recognised as an adjustment to opening accumulated losses at 
the date of initial application (i.e. at 1 July 2019). The Group recognised each right-of-use asset at the date of initial 

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application at an amount equal to the lease liability on the date of initial application. Accordingly, comparative information 
has not been restated. Accordingly, comparative information has not been restated.  As at 1 July 2019, the Group only 
applied AASB 16 those contracts that were previously identified as leases under the legacy standards. 

The Group has also elected to apply the following practical expedients to the measurement of right-of-use assets and 
lease liabilities in relation to those leases previously classified as operating leases under the predecessor standard: 

-

-

-
-

To not recognise a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for leases for which the underlying asset is of low value, 
that is, less than US$5,000 (AU$ 7,137); 
To rely on its assessment of whether leases are onerous applying AASB 137 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities 
and  Contingent  Assets  immediately  before  the  date  of  initial  application  as  an  alternative  to  performing  an 
impairment review. 
To exclude initial direct costs from the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application; and
To not recognise  a right-of-use  asset and  a lease  liability for leases for which the lease term  ends  within 12 
months of the date of initial application. 

Short term leases and low-value assets 
The Group applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases of machinery and equipment (i.e. 
those leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a purchase 
option).  It  also  applies  the  lease  of  low-value  assets  recognition  exemption  (i.e.  below  US$5,000/A$7,137).  Lease 
payments on short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over 
the lease term.  

Refer to Note 26 for further details of the impact of AASB 16 on transition.  

Several other standard amendments and interpretations were applicable for the first time from 1 July 2019, but were not 
relevant to the Group and do not impact the Group’s consolidated financial statements. 

ii.

Standards and interpretations issued or amended but not yet effective 

The Group has not elected to apply any pronouncements before their effective date in the financial year ended 30 June 
2020. 

The  Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  that  have  recently  been  issued  or  amended  but  are  not  yet 
effective and that have not been adopted by the Group are as follows: 

AASB 2018-6: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Definition of a Business (applicable for annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 July 2020). 

AASB 2018-6 amends AASB 3: Business Combinations to clarify the definition of a business, assisting entities to determine 
whether a transaction should be accounted for as a business combination or as an asset acquisition. The amendments: 

a)  clarify that to be considered a business, an acquired set of activities and assets must include, at a 
minimum,  an  input  and  a  substantive  process  that  together  significantly  contribute  to  the  ability  to 
create outputs;
remove the assessment of whether market participants are capable of replacing any missing inputs or 
processes and continuing to produce outputs;

b) 

c)  add guidance and illustrative examples to help entities assess whether a substantive process has been 

acquired;

d)  narrow the definitions of a business and of outputs by focusing on goods and services provided to 

customers and by removing the reference to an ability to reduce costs; and

e)  add an optional concentration test that permits a simplified assessment of whether an acquired set of 

activities and assets is not a business.

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This Standard is not expected to significantly impact the Group’s financial statements. 

AASB 2018-7: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Definition of Material (applicable for 
annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2020). 

AASB 2018-7 principally amends AASB 101: Presentation of Financial Statements and AASB 108: Accounting 
Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. The amendments refine the definition of material in 
AASB 101. The amendments clarify the definition of material and its application by improving the wording and 
aligning the definition across AASB Standards and other publications. The amendment also includes some 
supporting requirements in AASB 101 in the definition to give it more prominence and clarifies the explanation 
accompanying the definition of material. 

This Standard is not expected to significantly impact the Group’s financial statements. 

AASB  2020-1:  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  –  Classification  of  Liabilities  as 
Current or Non-current (applicable for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2022). 

AASB  2020-1  amends  AASB  101  Presentation  of  Financial  Statements  to  clarify  requirements  for  the 
presentation of liabilities in the statement of financial position as current or non-current.  

This Standard is not expected to significantly impact the Group’s financial statements. 

AASB  2020-3:  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  –  Annual  Improvements  2018-2020 
and Other Amendments (applicable for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2022). 

AASB  2020-3  amends  AASB  1  First-time  Adoption  of  Australian  Accounting  Standards,  AASB  3  Business 
Combinations,  AASB  9  Financial  Instruments,  AASB  116  Property,  Plant  and  Equipment,  AASB  137 
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets and AASB 141 Agriculture as a consequence of the 
recent  issuance  by  IASB  of  the  following  IFRS:  Annual  Improvements  to  IFRS  Standards  2018-2020,
Reference to the Conceptual Framework, Property, Plant and Equipment: Proceeds before Intended Use and 
Onerous Contracts – Cost of Fulfilling a Contract.

This Standard is not expected to significantly impact the Group’s financial statements. 

The Group intends to adopt these standards when they become effective.

(c) Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of Jupiter Energy Limited and its subsidiaries (as 
outlined in Note 28).  Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement 
with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee.  Specifically, the Group 
controls an investee if and only if the Group has: 

(cid:4251) Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the 

investee); 

(cid:4251) Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and 

(cid:4251) The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns. 

When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant 
facts and circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including: 

(cid:4251) The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee; 

(cid:4251) Rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and 

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(cid:4251) The Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights. 

The Group re-assesses 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.  Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over 
the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary.  Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a 
subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the statement of comprehensive income from the date 
the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary. 

Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the parent 
of the Group 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 intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows 
relating to transactions between members of the Group are eliminated on consolidation. 

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If 
the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it: 

(cid:4251) De-recognises the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary; 

(cid:4251) De-recognises the carrying amount of any non-controlling interests; 

(cid:4251) De-recognises the cumulative translation differences recorded in equity; 

(cid:4251) Recognises the fair value of the consideration received; 

(cid:4251) Recognises the fair value of any investment retained; 

(cid:4251) Recognises any surplus or deficit in profit or loss; and 

Reclassifies  the  parent’s  share  of  components  previously  recognised  in  OCI  to  profit  or  loss  or  retained  earnings,  as 
appropriate, as would be required if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. 

(d) Significant accounting estimates and assumptions

Judgments

In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgments, which have 
the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements: 

Production start date 

The  group  assesses  each  well  to  determine  when  the  well  moves  into  the  production  stage.  This  is  when  the  well  is 
substantially completed and ready for intended use. The group considers various criteria in determining the production 
start date, including but not limited to, results of well testing, the ability of the well to sustain ongoing production, installation 
of the relevant well infrastructure and receiving the relevant regulatory approvals.   

When the well moves into the production stage the capitalisation of certain development costs ceases and costs incurred 
are expensed as a production cost.  It is also at this point when that the well commences depreciation.  Any proceeds 
received from oil sales prior to the production start date as part of any well testing, are deducted from the asset. 

Impairment of assets

At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying values of its assets to determine whether there is any indication 
those assets have been impaired. The Group has determined that impairment indicators existed for the current reporting 
period, and assessed the recoverable value of Block 31. In making this judgement, management have considered internal 
and  external  sources  of  information  including  an  assessment  of  operational  performance  as  well  as  key  modelling 
assumptions such as current and forecast oil price, discount rates, market valuations for similar assets and the market 
capitalisation of the group.  

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Specific consideration has been given to the external sources of information, in particular current and forecast oil prices, 
as a result of COVID-19 impacting the current economic climate. Global oil prices have been significantly affected during 
the year, which has been factored into management’s impairment assessment. Refer to Note 13 for further details. 

The Group has a 25 year Commercial Production Licence which could allow continued operations, but there are a number 
of key requirements that are needed before commercial production can commence, the most critical of which is providing 
infrastructure to allow all three oilfields to produce oil with 100% gas utilization. This infrastructure is not currently in place.

Recognition of deferred tax assets

Judgement is required in determining whether deferred tax assets are recognised in the statement of financial position. 
Deferred tax assets, including those arising from unutilised tax losses, require the Group to assess the likelihood that the 
Group  will  generate  sufficient  taxable  earnings  in  future  periods,  in  order  to  utilise  recognised  deferred  tax  assets. 
Judgment is also required in respect of the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. 

Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits depend on management’s estimates of future cash flows. These 
estimates of future taxable income are based on forecast cash flows from operations (which are impacted by production 
and sales volumes oil prices, reserves, operating costs, closure and rehabilitation costs, capital expenditure, and other 
capital  management  transactions).  To  the  extent  that  future  cash  flows  and  taxable  income  differ  significantly  from 
estimates, the ability of the Group to realise the deferred tax assets recorded at the reporting date could be impacted. 

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

Estimates and assumptions 

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have 
a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial
year,  are  described  below.  The  Group  based  its  assumptions  and  estimates  on  parameters  available  when  the 
consolidated financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, 
however, may change due to market change or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Group. Such changes are 
reflected in the assumptions when they occur. 

Exploration and evaluation 

The Group's accounting policy for exploration and evaluation is set out in note 2(f). The application of this policy necessarily
requires management to make certain judgements, estimates and assumptions as to future events and circumstances, in 
particular the assessment of whether economic quantities of reserves may be found.  Any such, estimates and assumptions 
may change as new information becomes available.  If, after  having capitalised expenditure under the Group’s policy, 
management concludes that the Group is unlikely to recover the expenditure by future exploitation or sale, then the relevant 
capitalised amount will be written off to the profit and loss. 

During the year the Group applied to transfer the Akkar East oilfield from an exploration phase to Commercial Production 
under the Block 31 contract.  The Group also applied for extensions to trial production licenses for the Akkar North (East 
Block)  and  West  Zhetybai  oilfields.  The  trial  production  licences  were  extended  by  the  Kazakh  authorites  with  the 
requirement to transition these fields to Commercial production within defined periods. For Akkar North (East Block) this 
period runs until the end of December 2020 and for West Zhetybai the period ends at the beginning of September 2021.  

As  part  of  transitioning  to  Commercial  Production  a  final  reserves  report  for  each  oilfield  needs  to  be  submitted  and 
approved  by  the  Kazakh  Ministry  of  Energy.  This  report  defines  the  approved  reserves  for  production  during  the 
Commercial Production period.  Any acreage within the oilfield that has no defined reserves will be relinquished as part of 
this process.   Based on the various approvals received or likely to be received from the Kazakh Ministry of Energy and 
the resulting expected future oil production from the Akkar East, Akkar North (East Block) and West Zhetybai oilfields, the 

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Group assessed whether it was appropriate to continue carry forward capitalised exploration and evaluation costs. During 
the year, the Group recognised an impairment expense of $30,619,326 (2019: nil) in relation to its capitalised exploration 
and evaluation costs. Subsequent to 30 June 2020, the necessary approvals were granted to allow the Akkar East oilfield 
to move into commercial production. The same process will now be followed for Akkar North with final reserves for the 
oilfield in the process of being submitted. The Group is committed to continued expenditure towards developing new wells 
and currently has no plans to abandon or cease continued evaluation and development on any site. 

Provision for restoration 

Costs of site restoration are provided over the life of the field and related facilities from when exploration commences and 
are included in the costs of that stage. Site restoration costs include the dismantling and removal of plant, equipment and 
building structures, waste removal, and rehabilitation of the site in accordance with clauses of the permits.  

Any  changes  in  the  estimates  for  the  costs  are  accounted  on  a  prospective  basis.  In  determining  the  costs  of  site 
restoration, there is uncertainty regarding the nature and extent of the restoration due to community expectations and
future legislation. Accordingly the costs have been determined on the basis that the restoration will be completed within 
one year of abandoning the site. 

Units of production depreciation of oil and gas properties 

Oil  and  gas  properties  are  depreciated  using  the  units  of  production  (UOP)  method  over  total  proved  and  probable 
hydrocarbon reserves. This results in a depreciation/amortisation charge proportional to the depletion of the anticipated 
remaining production from the field/well. 

Each item’s life, which is assessed annually, has regard to both its physical life limitations and to present assessments of 
economically recoverable reserves of the field at which the asset is located. These calculations require the use of estimates 
and assumptions, including the amount of recoverable reserves. The calculation of the UOP rate of depreciation could be 
impacted to the extent that actual production in the future is different from current forecast production based on total proved
and probable reserves. Changes to proved and probable reserves could arise due to changes in the factors or assumptions 
used in estimating reserves, including: 

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The effect on proved and probable reserves of differences between actual commodity prices and commodity price 
assumptions; or 
Unforeseen operational issues. 

Changes are accounted for prospectively. 

Recoverability of oil and gas properties 

The Group assesses each asset or cash generating unit (CGU) (excluding goodwill, which is assessed annually regardless 
of  indicators)  every  reporting  period  to  determine  whether  any  indication  of  impairment  exists.  Where  an  indicator  of 
impairment exists, a formal estimate of the recoverable amount is made, which is considered to be the higher of the fair 
value less costs of disposal and value in use. These assessments require the use of estimates and assumptions such as 
long-term oil prices (considering current and historical prices, price trends and related factors), discount rates, operating 
costs, future capital requirements, decommissioning costs, exploration potential, reserves operating performance (which 
includes production and sales volumes).  

These estimates and assumptions are subject to risk and uncertainty. Therefore, there is a possibility that changes in 
circumstances  will  impact  these  projections,  which  may  impact  the  recoverable  amount  of  assets  and/or  CGUs.
Management has assessed Block 31 as being an individual CGU, which is the lowest level for which cash inflows are 
largely independent. 

In measuring the recoverable amount, future cashflows are sensitive to changes in the following key assumptions; 

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Forecast commodity prices and exchange rates; 
Production volumes, reserves and timing of export sales;  
Recoverable reserves; 
Cost assumptions; and  
Discount rate 

In accordance with the Group’s accounting policy, the Group’s CGU was tested for indicators of impairment as at 30 June 
2020  and  the  recoverable  amount  was  determined  through  a  value  in  use  model.  This  assessment  supported  the 
recoverability of the Block 31 CGU consisting of the Akkar East, Akkar North (East Block) and West Zhetybai oil fields.  

Fair value measurement 

Fair value is determined as the amount that would be obtained from the sale of the asset in an arm’s length transaction 
between knowledgeable and willing parties. Fair value is generally determined as the present value of estimated future 
cash flows arising from the continued use of the assets, which includes estimates such as the cost of future expansion 
plans and eventual disposal, using assumptions that an independent market participant may take into account. Cash flows 
are discounted to their present value using a discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of 
money and the risks specific to the asset.

(e) Plant and equipment(cid:2)

Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. 
Such cost includes the cost of replacing parts that are eligible for capitalisation when the  cost of replacing the part is 
incurred. Similarly, when each major inspection is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and 
equipment as a replacement only if it is eligible for capitalisation. All other repairs and maintenance are recognised in profit
or loss as incurred. 

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

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Plant and equipment – over 3 to 10 years 

The  assets’ residual values,  useful  lives and amortisation  methods are reviewed,  and  adjusted  if appropriate, at each 
financial year end. 

Disposal  

An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected 
to be derived from its use or disposal on a prospective basis. 
Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and 
the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the profit or loss in the year the asset is derecognised. 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure(cid:2)

Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred is accumulated in respect of each identifiable area of interest. These costs 
are only carried forward to the extent that they are expected to be recouped through the successful development of the 
area or where activities in the area have not yet reached a stage that permits reasonable assessment of the existence of 
economically  recoverable  reserves.    A  regular  review  is  undertaken  of  each  area  of  interest  to  determine  the 
appropriateness of continuing to carry forward costs in relation to that area of interest. 

Unsuccessful  exploration  in  the  area  of  interest  is  expensed  as  incurred  even  if  activities  in  this  area  of  interest  are 
continuing. Accumulated costs in relation to an abandoned area are written off in full to profit or loss in the year in which 
the decision to abandon the area is made. 

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When a discovered oil or gas field enters the development phase or an individual well is assessed as being in production 
(once a trial production licence is granted) the accumulated exploration and evaluation expenditure is transferred to oil and 
gas properties or property plant and equipment, depending on its nature.(cid:2)

(g) Oil and gas properties

Oil and gas properties usually comprise single oil or gas fields being developed for future production or which are in the 
production phase. Where several individual oil fields are to be produced through common facilities, the individual oil field 
and the associated production facilities are managed and reported as a single oil and gas asset.

Assets in development 

When the technical and commercial feasibility of an undeveloped oil or gas field has been demonstrated, the field enters 
its development phase. The costs of oil and gas assets in the development phase are accounted for as tangible assets 
and include past exploration and evaluation costs, development drilling and plant and equipment and any associated land 
and buildings. 

Producing assets 

The  costs  of  oil  and  gas  assets  in  production  are  accounted  for  as  tangible  assets  and  include  past  exploration  and 
evaluation costs, pre-production development costs and the ongoing costs of continuing to develop reserves for production 
and to expand or replace plant and equipment and any associated land and buildings. Producing assets are depreciated 
over total proved and probable reserves on a unit of production basis. 

Impairment of assets

At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets (excluding goodwill) to 
determine  whether  there  is  any  indication  that  those  assets  have  been  impaired.  If  such  an  indication  exists,  the 
recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use, is 
compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed 
to the profit or loss.

Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables, which generally have 30-90 day terms, are recognised and carried at amortised cost amount less an 
allowance  for  expected  credit  losses.  A  receivable  represents  the  Group's  right  to  an  amount  of  consideration  that  is 
unconditional (i.e., only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). 

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and short-term deposits in the balance sheet comprise cash at bank and in hand. A deposit is defined as short-term, 
if it has a maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition.  
For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined 
above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in 
the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and any estimated selling costs. 

Trade and other payables

Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised costs and due to their short-term nature are not discounted. 
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and arise when the Group becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and 
services. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. 

(m) Financial assets and liabilities

Financial assets are classified as measured at amortised cost, fair value through profit or loss, or fair value through other 
comprehensive income. The classification is based on two criteria: the Group’s business model for managing the assets; 
and whether the instruments’ contractual cash flows represent ‘solely payments of principal and interest’ on the principal 
amount  outstanding.  The  assessment  of  whether  contractual  cash  flows  on  debt  instruments  are  solely  comprised  of 
principal and interest are made based on the facts and circumstances at initial recognition of the assets. 

Taxation receivables are considered statutory in nature and are measured at the tax rate when the transaction subject to 
tax occurred. 

Impairment: 
Under AASB 9, impairments of financial assets classified as measured at amortised cost are recognised on an expected 
loss basis which incorporates forward-looking information when assessing credit risk. Movements in the expected loss 
reserve are recognised in profit or loss.  

For trade receivables, a simplified approach is used and for all other receivables, a general approach is used whereby the 
Group recognises lifetime expected credit losses when there  has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial 
recognition. If the credit risk on the financial instrument has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Group
measures the loss allowance for the financial instrument at an amount equal to expected credit losses within the next 12 
months. Expected credit losses are a probability-weighted estimated of credit losses over the expected life of the financial 
instrument. Credit losses are measured as the present value of all cash shortfalls (i.e. the difference between the cash 
flows due to the entity in accordance with the contract and the cash flows that the Group expects to receive). Expected 
credit losses are discounted at the effective interest rate of the financial asset. 

Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (‘FVTPL’),
loans and borrowings, or as derivatives, as appropriate. A financial liability is classified as at FVTPL if it is classified as
held-for-trading,  it  is  a  derivative  or  it  is  designated  as  such  on  initial  recognition.  Financial  liabilities  at  FVTPL  are 
measured at fair value and net gains and losses, including any interest expense, are recognised in profit or loss. 

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of 
directly  attributable transaction costs. The  Group’s financial liabilities include trade and other  payables and loans and 
borrowings. The Group did not recognise any financial liabilities as at FVTPL. 
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability
for at least 12 months after the reporting period. 

Income tax

The consolidated entity adopts the liability method of tax-effect accounting whereby the income tax expense is based on 
the profit adjusted for any non-assessable or disallowed items. 

Deferred tax is accounted for using the liability method in respect of temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements.  No deferred income tax will be recognised 
from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, where there is no effect on accounting
or taxable profit or loss. 

Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or liability is
settled.  Deferred tax is credited in the income statement except where it relates to items that is credited directly to equity,
in which case the deferred tax is adjusted directly against equity. 

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Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future tax profits will be available against 
which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. 
The amount of benefits brought to account or which may be realised in the future is based on the assumption that no 
adverse  change  will  occur  in  income  taxation  legislation  and  the  anticipation  that  the  consolidated  entity  will  derive 
sufficient future assessable income to enable the benefit to be realised and comply with the conditions of deductibility 
imposed by the law. 

(o) Other taxes

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST or VAT except: 

-

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where  the  GST  or  VAT  incurred  on  a  purchase  of  goods  and  services  is  not  recoverable  from  the  taxation 
authority, in which case the GST or VAT is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of 
the expense item as applicable; and 
receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST or VAT included. 

The net amount of GST or VAT recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables 
or payables in the balance sheet. 

Cash flows are included in the Cash Flow Statement on a gross basis and the GST or VAT component of cash flows 
arising from investing and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority, are classified 
as operating cash flows. 

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST or VAT recoverable from, or payable to, the 
taxation authority. 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are 
shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. 

(p) Contributed equity

(q)  Revenue 

The Group’s revenue accounting policy is detailed below: 

Sale of Oil: 
Revenue from the sale of oil is recognised at a point in time when the control of the product is transferred to the customer, 
which occurs at the well head. Revenue is recognised at the amount to which the Group expects to be entitled. 
Contract balances: 

Contract Assets: 

A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to the customer. If the 
Group performs by transferring goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before 
payment is due, a contract asset is recognised for the earned consideration that is conditional. 

Contract liabilities: 

A contract liability is the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Group has received 
consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. If a customer pays consideration before the 
Group transfers goods or services to the customer, a contract liability is recognised when the payment is made or the 
payment is due (whichever is earlier). Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when the Group performs under 
the contract. The Group applies a practical expedient available under AASB 15 by which the Group does not adjust 
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at contract inception, that the period between when the Group transfers the goods or services to a customer and when 
the customer pays for those goods or services will be one year or less. 

Loss per share

Basic loss per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the parent, adjusted to exclude any preference 
share dividends, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element. 

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

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the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that have been 
recognised as expenses; and 
other non-discretionary changes in income or expenses during the period that would result from the dilution of 
potential ordinary shares; 

divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus 
element.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is 
probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable 
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.  
Where the Group  expects some  or  all of  a  provision to be reimbursed, for example  under  an insurance contract, the 
reimbursement  is  recognised  as  a  separate  asset  but  only  when  the  reimbursement  is  virtually  certain.  The  expense 
relating to any provision is presented in the income statement net of any reimbursement. 

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash 
flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the 
risks specific to the liability. 

Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. 

Restoration 
Costs of site restoration are provided over the life of the field or facility from when exploration commences and are included 
in the costs of that stage. Site restoration costs include the dismantling and removal of plant, equipment and building 
structures, waste removal, and rehabilitation of the site in accordance with clauses of the permits. Such costs have been 
determined based on current legal requirements and technology.  In calculating the provision the future estimated costs 
are discounted to present value.    

Any  changes  in  the  estimates  for  the  costs  are  accounted  on  a  prospective  basis.  In  determining  the  costs  of  site 
restoration, there is uncertainty regarding the nature and extent of the restoration due to community expectations and 
future legislation. Accordingly the costs have been determined on the basis that the restoration will be completed within 
one year of abandoning the site.

Employee leave benefits 

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave expected to 
be settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in provisions in respect of employees' services up 
to the reporting date. They are measured at the nominal amounts based on current wage and salary rates, and include 
related on-costs. Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and are measured at 
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Foreign currency transactions and balances

Functional and presentation currency 

Both  the  functional  and  presentation  currency  of  Jupiter  Energy  Limited  and  each  of  its  Australian  subsidiaries  are 
Australian  dollars  ($).  The  results  and  financial  position  of  foreign  subsidiaries  whose  functional  currencies  are  not 
Australian dollars are translated to the presentation currency of the Group, being Australian dollars ($). 

Transactions and balances 

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

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange 
rate as at the date of the initial transaction. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated 
using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. 

Translation of Group Companies’ functional currency to presentation currency 

The results of the foreign subsidiaries are translated into Australian Dollars (presentation currency of the Group) using 
weighted average rates. Assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates prevailing at reporting date. 
Exchange variations resulting from the translation are recognised in the foreign currency translation reserve in equity. 

On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net assets in the foreign subsidiaries are taken 
to  the  foreign  currency  translation  reserve.  If  a  foreign  subsidiary  was  disposed,  the  related  cumulative  amount  of 
exchange differences would be reclassified to profit or loss. 

Segments

An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenue and 
incur expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the same entity), 
whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Board of Directors (the chief operating decision makers) to make 
decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance and for which discrete financial 
information  is  available.  Management  will  also  consider  other  factors  in  determining  operating  segments  such  as  the 
existence of a line manager and the level of segment information presented to the executive management team. 

Operating segments are identified based on the information provided to the chief operating decision makers.  Currently 
the Group has only one operating segment, being the Group. 

(w) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.  

Where funds are borrowed specifically to finance a project, the amount capitalised represents the actual borrowing costs 
incurred. Where surplus funds are available for a short term out of money borrowed specifically to finance a project, the 
income generated from the temporary investment of amounts is also capitalised and deducted from the total capitalised 
borrowing cost. Where the funds used to finance a project form part of general borrowings, the amount capitalised is 
calculated using a weighted average of rates applicable to relevant general borrowings of the Group during the period.  

All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.  
Even though exploration and evaluation assets can be qualifying assets, they generally do not meet the probable economic 
benefits test and also are rarely debt funded. Any related borrowing costs are therefore generally recognised in profit or 
loss in the period they are incurred.

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FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES 

The Group's principal financial instruments comprise receivables, borrowings, payables and cash. 

Risk exposures and responses 

The main purpose of these financial instruments is to provide finance for the Group’s operations.  The Group has various other 
financial assets and liabilities such as trade receivables and trade payables, which arise directly from its operations. The main
risks arising from the Group’s financial instruments are cash flow interest rate risk, liquidity risk, foreign currency risk and credit 
risk. 

Primary responsibility for identification and control of financial risks rests with the Board. The Board reviews the risks identified
below, including the setting of limits for trading in derivatives, hedging cover of foreign currency and interest rate risk, credit 
allowances, and future cash flow forecast projections. 

Interest rate risk 

The Group’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates is only on cash and cash equivalents. Other financial liabilities
in the form of Promissory notes carry fixed interest and are therefore not subject to interest rate risk. 

At balance date, the Group had the following mix of financial assets and liabilities exposed to interest rate risk: 

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates on that portion of financial
instruments affected. With all other variables held constant, the Group’s profit before tax is affected as follows: 

Consolidated

2020

$

138,980 

138,980 

2019

$

534,690

534,690

Consolidated

2020

$

1,390 

(1,390) 

2019

$

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(5,347)

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Net exposure

Pre–tax gain / (loss) and equity

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-1%

Foreign currency risk 

The  Group  has  transactional  currency  exposures.  Such  exposure  arises  from  sales  or  purchases  by  an  operating  entity  in 
currencies other than the functional currency. 

At balance date, the Group had the following exposure to United States Dollars (USD) and Great Britain Pound (GBP) foreign 
currency that is not designated in cash flow hedges: 

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Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

     USD

     GBP

Financial Liabilities

Other financial liabilities

     USD 

Net exposure

Post – tax gain / (loss)

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2020

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132,463 

440,937

19,068

460,005

(86,874,707) 

(74,801,895) 

(86,874,707)

(86,742,244)

(74,801,895)

(74,341,890)

Consolidated 

2020

$

2019

$

(4,337,130) 

4,337,130 

(3,718,048)

3,718,048

The following table summarises the sensitivity of financial instruments held at balance date to movement in the exchange rate of
the Australian dollar to the United States Dollar and Great Britain Pound (GBP), with all other variables held constant. The 5%
sensitivity is based on reasonably possible changes, over a financial year, using the observed range of actual historical rates for 
the preceding 5 periods. 

Credit risk represents the loss that would be recognised if counterparties fail to perform as contracted. 

With respect to credit risk arising from the financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, a 
liquidation fund and trade receivables, the Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from default of the counter party, with a 
maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. 

The Group continuously monitors the credit quality of counterparties. Where available, external credit ratings and/or reports on
the counterparty are obtained and used. The group’s policy is to deal only with credit worthy counterparties. Credit terms are 
subject to an internal approval process which considers the credit rating of the customer. The ongoing credit risk is managed 
through regular review of ageing analysis. 

Liquidity Risk 

The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through use of bank overdrafts, 
promissory notes, finance leases and hire purchase contracts. 

The contractual maturities of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities are shown in the table below. Undiscounted cash flows
for the respective years are presented.  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

2019 

2019 

2020 

Within one 
year 

$ 

2020 
After one 
year but not 
more than 
five years 
$ 

2020 

2020 

2019 

More than 
five years 

Total 

Within one 
year 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2019 
After one 
year but not 
more than 
five years 
$ 

    1,723,257  

                  -   

                  -   

   1,723,257 

   3,347,098 

                  -   

         90,708  

                  -   

                  -   

         90,708 

                  -   

                  -   

25,334,950  

 74,570,963 

27,148,915  

  74,570,963 

 - 

- 

99,905,913 

      183,318 

74,618,575  

101,719,878  

    3,530,416 

 74,618,575  

        138,980  

                  -   

                  -   

      138,980 

     534,690 

                 -   

          65,579  

                  -   

                  -   

        65,579 

       79,950 

  2,277,059  

More than 
five years 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

                    -   

    - 

    489,460 

489,460 

                  -   

      -  

459,565 

       204,559  

      - 

      489,460 

      694,019 

      614,640 

  2,277,059   

459,565 

Total 

$ 

3,347,098 
                  -

74,801,893 

78,148,991 

534,690 

2,357,009 

459,565 

3,351,264 

(26,944,356)  

(74,570,963) 

489,460  

(101,025,859) 

(2,915,776) 

(72,341,516)  

459,565 

(74,797,727) 

Financial liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Lease liabilities  

Promissory Notes 

Total outflows 

Financial assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other financial assets 

Total inflows 

Liquidity gap 

As at 30 June 2020, the Company had drawn down US$4.64m (A$6.76m) under the $US5.0m 2017 Funding Agreement. As at 
30 June 2020, a total of $US5.36m (A$7.81m) was available to the Company under the 2017 Funding Agreement, including the 
additional $US5.0m committed by Waterford Finance and Investment Limited in March 2020. 

As at 30 June 2020, the 2016 Funding Agreement had been fully drawn and had an overrun of US$0.38m (A$0.55m). This 
overrun  will  be  funded  by  the  2017  Funding  Agreement,  meaning  that  the  total  additional  funding  amount  available  to  the 
Company, as at 30 June 2020, is a net $US4.98m (A$7.26m). 

Management and the Board monitor the Group’s liquidity on the basis of expected cash flow. The information that is prepared 
by senior management and reviewed by the Board includes monthly and annual cash flow budgets. 

Fair value 
The Group uses various methods in estimating the fair value of a financial instrument. The methods comprise: 

Level 1 – the fair value is calculated using quoted prices in active markets. 
Level 2 – the fair value is estimated using inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable 
for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices). 
Level 3 – the fair value is estimated using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data. 

All of the Group’s financial liabilities are carried at amortised cost, with the carrying value approximating the fair value. 

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 

Administration and compliance expenses

Penalties and Fines1 

Employee benefits2

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$

847,725 

268,143 

390,946 

2019

$

767,824

1,247,931

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Superannuation

Consulting fees

Depreciation and amortization expense3

Directors Fees 

Legal fees 

Occupancy expenses 

Total expenses

36,667 

550,535 

13,141 

239,361 

64,488 

108,818 

36,667

592,027

7,241

201,989

77,840

66,771

2,519,824 

3,403,807

1.

2.

3.

The Group has a commitment to meet the expenditure as outlined in the Work Program for the relevant oil fields. Failure to meet the expenditure
agreed to in the Work Program results in fines penalties for the Group. In the year ended 30 June 2020, fines and penalties of $268,143 (2019: 
$1,247,931) were incurred.  
A further $305,757 (2019: $261,198) of employee benefit costs were included within the Cost of Sales line item in the Statement of Comprehensive 
Income. 
Depreciation and amortisation expenses associated with Kazakhstan operations are recorded in Cost of Sales rather than General and administration 
expenses for the year ended 30 June 2020 for those oil wells that were in production. $913,557 (2019: $785,948) of depreciation and amortisation 
costs were included within the Cost of Sales line item in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.  

From February 2015 payment of director fees have been deferred until such time that at least US$5,000,000 in new equity is 
raised or alternatively the Group sells the Block 31 licence and receives the funds associated with that sale.

TAXATION 

Prima facie income tax on operating (loss) is reconciled to the income tax benefit provided in the financial statements as 
follows: 

Prima facie income tax benefit on operating (loss) at the Australian tax rate of 
27.5% (2019: 27.5%)

Non-deductible expenditure:

-

(cid:2)

Effect of tax rates in foreign jurisdictions 

Interest expense 

Temporary differences and tax losses not brought to account as a deferred tax 
asset

Deferred income tax at 30 June relates to the following: 

Income tax expense

Deferred Income Tax

Consolidated 

Deferred tax assets 

Unrealised FX (gain) / loss 

Tax losses – Australia 

Tax losses – Foreign Subsidiaries 

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2020 

$
(11,646,841) 

2019 

$
(2,455,138)

128,197 

2,315,675 

9,202,969 

- 

(255,940)

2,079,497

631,581

-

(410,312) 

9,180,622 

7,042,904 

(721,543) 

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Deferred tax assets not recognized 

Deferred tax (income)/expense 

Net deferred tax recognised in Balance Sheet 

(15,813,214) 

(10,635,717) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

The Consolidated Group has unrecognized tax losses of $33,384,080 (2019: $32,142,952) that are available for offset against 
future taxable profits of the companies in which the losses arose. 

The potential deferred tax asset will only be realised if:

(a) The relevant Group derives future assessable income of a nature and an amount sufficient to enable the asset to be 
realised, or the asset can be utilised by another Group in the consolidated entity in accordance  with Division 170 of 
the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997; 

(b) The relevant Group and/or consolidated entity continues to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by the 

Law; and 

(c) No changes in tax legislation adversely affect the relevant Group and/or consolidated entity in realising the asset.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

The bank accounts are at call and pay interest at a weighted average interest rate of 0.04% at 30 June 2020 (2019: 0.04%) 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Consolidated

2020

$

138,980 

138,980 

2019

$

534,690

534,690

Consolidated 

2020 
$

10,347 

55,232 

65,579 

2019 
$

10,335

69,615

79,950

-

2,277,059

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Cash at bank and in hand

Current

Trade receivables

Other debtors(1)

Non-current

VAT receivable

(1)

Other debtors comprises other prepaid taxes. 

During the year the Group recognised an impairment charge in relation to its exploration and evaluation assets, as disclosed in
Note 2(d) and 13. As a result of this, the Group has written down the VAT receivable to nil. This was recognised as an expense 
during the year, of $1,951,944, and included within Impairment expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. 

The Group’s exposure to credit and currency risks is disclosed in Note 3. All of the non-current other debtor balance is VAT 
receivable which will be offset against future taxes payable on oil revenue.

There are no receivables as at 30 June 2020 for which expected credit losses have been recognised (2019: nil) 

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OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 

Consolidated

2020 

$

62,799 

38,566 

101,365 

Consolidated

2020

$

25,080 

25,080

Consolidated

2020

$

489,460 

489,460 

2019 

$

112,062

54,122 

166,184

2019

$

27,474 

27,474

2019

$

459,565 

459,565

Prepayment

Other 

INVENTORIES

Supplies 

10.  

OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS 

Liquidation fund 

8. 

9.  

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The Group has a deposit for the purpose of a Liquidation fund in the amount of $489,460.  The deposit is to be used for land 
restoration when required. Under the laws of Kazakhstan, the deposit must be replenished in the amount of 1% of the annual 
investments. The fair value approximates the carrying value.

11.  

OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES 

Oil and Gas Properties carried forward:

Oil and gas properties at cost 

Depletion  

Net Carrying Value

Movements during the year

Opening Balance

Net exchange differences 

Consolidated

2020 

$

2019 

$

22,152,915 

(2,603,665) 

19,549,250 

22,665,211 

(2,238,056) 

20,427,153 

20,427,153 

(531,662) 

17,228,238 

(629,146) 

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Change in estimate of restoration liability 

Depletion Charge for the year 

Closing Balance

12.  

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Property, plant and equipment carried forward:

Property, plant and equipment at cost 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net Carrying Value

Movements during the year

Opening Balance

Net exchange differences 

Additions 

Disposals 

Depreciation charge for the year 

Closing Balance

Transfers from exploration and evaluation assets 

13.   

EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE 

Exploration expenditure carried forward: 

Exploration and evaluation expenditure at cost, net of accumulated impairment 

Movements during the year

Balance at beginning of year

Expenditure incurred during the year

Transferred to Oil and Gas Properties

Transferred to Property Plant and Equipment 

Foreign exchange translation 

Impairment expense(a) 

Balance at end of year

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90,792 

11,615 

(448,648) 

19,549,250 

4,311,210 

-

(483,149) 

20,427,153 

Consolidated

2020 

$

2019 

$

2,392,096 

(1,488,545) 

903,552 

2,383,259 

(1,213,491) 

1,169,768 

1,169,768 

(43,401) 

- 

97,262 

-

(320,077) 

903,552 

564,453 

(10,733) 

605,938 

331,159 

(11,009) 

(310,040) 

1,169,768 

Consolidated

2020 

$

2019 

$

485,567 

29,336,875

29,336,875 

1,808,330 

(90,792) 

- 

50,480 

(30,619,326) 

 28,614,808 

 6,321,648 

 (4,311,210)

 (605,938) 

 (682,433)

-

485,567 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

Oil sales revenue capitalised into exploration and evaluation expenditure for the current and prior year was $nil. 

(a)

Impairment of Exploration and Evaluation Expenditure  

As outlined in Note 2(d) during the year, the Group applied to transfer Akkar East oilfield from an exploration phase to 
Commercial Production under the Block 31 contract, which was approved by the Kazakh authorities subsequent to the 
reporting date, and is also in the process of applying to transfer the Akkar North (East Block) to Commercial Production.  As 
part of submitting the final reserves for the commercial production and relinquishing any parts of the oilfields with no defined
reserves the Group concluded, based current forecasts, that capitalised exploration and evaluation costs were not recoverable 
and recognised an impairment expense of $30,619,326 (2019: nil) within the Impairment expense line item in the Statement of 
Comprehensive Income. The carrying value of exploration and evaluation expenditure as at 30 June 2020, net of impairment, 
relates to the West Zhetybai oilfield, with final reserves expected to be submitted for this oilfield in the 2021 calendar year.   

The Group assesses each asset or cash generating unit (CGU) every reporting period to determine whether any indication of 
impairment  exists.  Where  an  indicator  of  impairment  exists,  a  formal  estimate  of  the  recoverable  amount  is  made,  which  is 
considered to be the higher of the fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. Management has assessed Block 31 as 
being an individual CGU, which is the lowest level for which cash inflows are largely independent. 

The recoverable amount of the Group’s CGU is calculated using the value-in-use method (VIU), which reflects the present 
value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from the CGU. This calculated recoverable amount is then compared with 
the carrying value of the assets of the CGU. Arising from the VIU calculations, an impairment expense of $30,619,326 (2019: 
nil) has been recognised.  

In measuring the recoverable amount, the following key assumptions were used: 

(cid:2) Discount rate: 16% 
(cid:2)
(cid:2)

Production volume over the life: ~2,181,000 tonnes 
Long term oil price – ~US $60/bbls 

The impairment charge relating to Block 31 reflects the global oil prices which have fallen significantly during the year, partly
due to the softening of the market as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recoverability of Block 31 is highly sensitive to 
changes in the long term oil prices.  

14.  

TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Trade creditors         

Accrued expenses

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

15.  

CONTRACT LIABILITY 

Contract liability

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2020

$

1,069,640 

653,617 

1,723,257 

2019

$

1,323,553 

2,023,545 

3,347,098 

Consolidated 

2020

$

2019

$

538,223 

696,102 

 
 
 
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PROVISIONS

Non – current 

Provision for rehabilitation

Movements in rehabilitation provision

Carrying amount at beginning of the year

Unwinding of discount rate

Foreign exchange translation

Re-measurement for changes in estimates1

Provision for new wells 

Carrying amount at the end of year

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The contract liability refers to amounts received in advance for oil sales. As at 30 June 2020, there is approximately 3,388 
tonnes of oil to be delivered under the contract (2019: 2,522 tonnes). This obligation is expected to be fulfilled within the 
quarter ending 30 September 2020. 

The Group accrues provisions for the forthcoming costs of rehabilitation of the territory.  On the basis of forecasts the cost of
rehabilitation of the oilfield would be $358,816 (2019: $347,410). The timing of rehabilitation is likely to depend on when the
field ceases to produce at economically viable rates which is currently estimated to be 2044 (2019: 2044). This will depend 
upon future oil and gas prices, which are inherently uncertain.  The underlying rehabilitation costs are denominated in Tenge 
and in calculating the provision at 30 June 2020 a discount rate of 7.47% (2019: 7.46%) was used. 

(1) Due to a change in the discount rate and the expected timing of when the rehabilitation activities will be undertaken.

OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 

17.  

Other financial liabilities comprises the following unsecured promissory notes as at 30 June 2020:

2017 Funding Agreement (max $US 5m) 

2016 Funding Agreement (max $US 5m) 

Refinanced Series B Promissory Note 

Promissory Note – Discharge of Convertible Notes1 

Total

1)

In May 2016, the Group issued a series of promissory notes to discharge its obligations under a convertible note deed originally
dated 20 September 2013. There is no conversion feature associated with this promissory note.   

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2020

$

358,816 

358,816 

2019

$

347,410

347,410

2020 
$

347,410 

12,683 

(12,892) 

11,615 

- 

358,816

2019 
$

 244,258 

 9,612 

 (13,000)

 74,397 

 32,144 

347,410

Accrued Principal and Interest 

2020 
$
6,762,017 

7,836,828 

23,290,326 

48,985,537 

86,874,707

2019 
$
3,746,743 

6,921,764 

20,666,478 

43,466,910 

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2)

There has been no change to the terms and conditions of any of the promissory notes to that disclosed in the 30 June 2019 Annual
Report, except for the extension dates for all Promissory Notes, other than Mobile Energy, having their repayment date extended
to July 2021 in March 2020. Additionally, subsequent to the year ended 30 June 2020, an extension to the repayment date has 
been granted. Refer to Note 27 Subsequent Events for further details.  

Movements in the balance and presentation of other financial liabilities during the year were as follows: 

Current
Promissory notes (unsecured)  - Opening Balance 

Change in current/non-current classification(1) 

Drawdowns during the financial year 

Interest accrued 

Impact of foreign exchange 

Promissory Notes (Unsecured) - Closing balance

Non-Current
Promissory notes (unsecured)  - Opening Balance 

Change in current/non-current classification(1)

Drawdowns during the financial year 

Interest accrued 

Impact of foreign exchange 

Promissory Notes (Unsecured) - Closing balance

Consolidated 
2020 
$

183,318 

19,365,167 

- 

2,100,394 

381,512 

22,030,391 

2019 
$

-

171,611 

-

10,534 

1,173 

183,318 

Consolidated
2020 
$

2019 
$

       74,618,575  

     (19,365,167) 

2,298,205 

6,263,309 

1,029,394 

62,510,430

(171,611) 

1,192,369 

7,541,612 

3,545,775 

64,844,316 

74,618,575

(1) The promissory notes issued under the Promissory Note agreement for debtholder Mobile Energy (reassigned to Blackbird Trust subsequent to 30 June 
2020)  were  repayable  on  1  July  2020  (or  such  later  date  as  agreed  by  the  parties  in  writing).  They  have  therefore  been  reclassified  as  current. 
Subsequent to period end an extension to the repayment date was granted (Refer to Note 27 Subsequent Events for further detail).
Interest relating to promissory notes totals $8,363,703 (2019: $7,552,147). Finance costs in the Statement of Comprehensive Income also include 
interest expense recognised in relation to lease liabilities of $40,774 (2019: nil) and other interest expense of $16,158 (2019: nil). 

(2)

Promissory Notes  

The key terms of the 2017 Funding Agreement are: 

(cid:2) Unsecured 
(cid:2)
(cid:2) US$100,000 (and any interest thereon) repayable on 31 July 2021 (or such later date agreed by the parties in 

Effective 31 July 2017 

writing) (the “Repayment Date”) 

(cid:2) US$4.9m (and any interest thereon) repayable on 31 July 2021 (or such later date agreed by the parties in writing) 

(the “Repayment Date”) 
Interest rate of 15% pa 
Interest will accrue and be repayable with principal 

(cid:2)
(cid:2)

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(cid:2)

(cid:2)

Lenders can elect to be repaid if there is a change of control in Jupiter Energy Limited or Jupiter Energy Pte Ltd or 
there is a change in control in contract 2275 covering the Block 31 Licence 
Bonus will be payable to the Lenders equivalent to 5% of the sale price of contract 2275 in the event that the 
contract is assigned, transferred or sold to a 3rd party during the period of the facility. No Liability has been 
recognized, as no sale agreement has been entered into. Interest rate of 15% pa 

As at 30 June 2020, the Company had drawn down US$4.64m (A$6.76m) under the $US5.0m 2017 Funding Agreement. As at 
30 June 2020, a total of $US5.36m (A$7.81m) was available to the Company under the 2017 Funding Agreement, including the 
additional $US5.0m committed by Waterford Finance and Investment Limited in March 2020. 

As at 30 June 2020, the 2016 Funding Agreement had been fully drawn and had an overrun of US$0.38m (A$0.55m). This 
overrun  will  be  funded  by  the  2017  Funding  Agreement,  meaning  that  the  total  additional  funding  amount  available  to  the 
Company, as at 30 June 2020, is a net $US4.98m (A$7.26m). 

On 2 July 2020 a Deed of Assignment was signed between Jupiter Energy Limited, Mobile Energy Limited and Blackbird Trust, 
whereby the outstanding Notes held by Mobile Energy Limited, totaling $US15,119,458 ($A22,030,391) as at 30 June 2020 
(principal and accrued interest) were assigned to Blackbird Trust. 

The key terms of the 2016 Funding Agreement (including the Refinanced Series B Promissory Note) are: 

Effective 24 May 2016   

(cid:2) Unsecured 
(cid:2)
(cid:2) Drawdowns will roll into a Promissory Note 
(cid:2)
(cid:2)
(cid:2)
(cid:2)

Promissory Note is repayable on 1 July 2021 
Interest rate of 15% pa  
Interest will accrue and be repayable with principal  
Lender can elect to be repaid if there is a change of control in Jupiter Energy Limited or Jupiter Energy Pte Ltd or 
there is a change in control in contract 2275 covering the Block 31 Licence. 

The key terms of the Promissory Note – Discharge of Convertible Notes: 

Effective 24 May 2016   

(cid:2) Unsecured 
(cid:2)
(cid:2) Note is repayable on 1 July 20201 and 1 July 2021  
(cid:2)
(cid:2)

Interest rate of 15% pa  
Interest will accrue and be repayable with principal  
Lender can elect to be repaid if there is a change of control in Jupiter Energy Limited or Jupiter Energy Pte Ltd or 
there is a change in control in contract 2275 covering the Block 31 Licence 

1 The promissory notes issued under the Promissory Note agreement for debtholder Mobile Energy (reassigned to Blackbird Trust subsequent 
to 30 June 2020) were repayable on 1 July 2020 (or such later date as agreed by the parties in writing). Subsequent to period end an extension to 
the repayment date was granted (Refer to Note 27 Subsequent Events for further detail).  

There are no covenants associated with the Promissory notes to which the Group would have to comply. 

18.  

CONTRIBUTED EQUITY 

Shares issued and fully paid1

Ordinary shares (a)

Consolidated

2020 
$

2019 
$

85,633,935

85,633,935

85,633,935

85,633,935

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(a) Movements in ordinary share capital: 

Balance 30 June 2019

Balance 30 June 2020

These shares have no par value. 

Capital risk management

Number

2020

Number

2019

   153,377,693

   153,377,693

   153,377,693 

   153,377,693

When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern as well as to maintain 
optimal returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. Management also aims to maintain a capital structure 
that ensures the lowest cost of capital available to the entity. 

In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the entity may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return
capital to shareholders, issue new shares, enter into joint ventures or sell assets. 

The entity does not have a defined share buy-back plan. 

No dividends were paid in 2020 and none are expected to be paid in 2021. 

The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.

19.  

RESERVES 

Foreign currency 
translation 
reserve
$

CONSOLIDATED

Share based 
payments reserve

$

Total

$

 (26,262,620)

 5,764,014 

 (20,498,606)

-

 (1,437,707)

 (27,700,327)

-

(680,854) 

(28,381,181) 

-

 - 

-

(1,437,707)

 5,764,014 

 (21,936,313)

-

- 

-

(680,854) 

5,764,014 

(22,617,167) 

At 30 June 2018

Share based payment

Foreign currency translation

At 30 June 2019

Share based payment

Foreign currency translation

At 30 June 2020

Nature and purpose of reserves

Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial 
statements of foreign subsidiaries. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

Share based payments reserve

The share based payments plan reserve is used to record the value of equity benefits provided to eligible employees as 
part of their remuneration.  There have been no share based payments during the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: none).

20.  

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE 

This note is to be read in conjunction with the Remuneration Report, included in the Directors Report on pages 12 to 19. 

(a) Key management personnel compensation 

Consolidated 
2020 
$
912,441 

40,000 

952,441 

2019 
$
998,329 

40,000 

1,038,329 

Short-term employee benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

(b)  Transactions between the Group and other related parties 

Consultancy fees 

During the year, consulting fees of $222,164 (2019: $284,985) were accrued and paid under normal terms and conditions to 
Meridian Petroleum LLP, of which Mr. Kuandykov is a director, for the provision of geological services at normal commercial 
rates. This amount has been included in the payments to key management personnel above. As at 30 June 2020, $23,055 was 
outstanding and payable to Meridian Petroleum LLP. 

During the year, consulting fees of $144,011 (2019: $151,000) were accrued and paid under normal terms and conditions to 
Grange Consulting of which Mr Warren is a director. As at 30 June 2020, $11,640 (incl GST) was outstanding and payable to 
Grange Consulting. The consulting fees includes the provisions of key management personnel services to the Group. 

The total deferred fees owing to each related party are included within Trade and Other Payables in the Statement of Financial 
Position and have been detailed below:  

Geoff Gander1

Baltabek Kuandykov

Alexey Kruzhkov

Alexander Kuzev 

Total  

1 During the year, payments totaling A$145,273 were made to Mr Geoff Gander in relation to deferred Director fees, which had been accrued in previous 
years.

These are deferred until such time that at least US$5,000,000 in new equity is raised or alternatively the Group sells the Block
31 licence and receives the funds associated with that sale. The deferred director fees will be paid in cash. 

2020
$

72,100

304,362

221,850

126,667

724,979

2019 
$

177,377 

243,548 

161,037 

81,056 

663,018 

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21.  

COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE 

Exploration Work Program Commitments 

The Group has entered into a subsoil utilisation rights for petroleum exploration and extraction in Areas 1 and 2 in Mangistau 
Oblast in accordance with Contract No. 2272 dated 29 December 2006 with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the 
Republic of Kazakhstan. 

Exploration work program commitments contracted for that are payable: 

- not later than one year 
- later than one year but not later than five years 

The amount included within the work program commitments relate to the commitment to drill one well, for which the Group has 
written to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan subsequent to year end, requesting an 
extension. This extension is expected to be granted, however, no approval has been received to date.  

22.  

AUDITORS REMUNERATION

The auditor of Jupiter Energy Limited is Ernst & Young. 

Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young (Australia) for:

-

auditing or reviewing the financial report 

Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young (Kazakhstan) for:

-

-

auditing or reviewing the financial report 

Non-audit fees (tax advisory services) 

Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young (Singapore) for:

-

auditing or reviewing the financial report 

Total paid to Ernst & Young

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2020

$

3,965,380

-

3,965,380

2019

$

-

-

-

2020

$

102,011 

102,011 

37,211 

20,331 

57,542 

17,280 

17,280 

176,833 

2019

$

88,680

88,680

55,826

14,953 

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23.  

LOSS PER SHARE 

Basic loss per share 

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

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

Consolidated

2020
(42,352,148) 

2019
(8,927,775)

Number of 
shares
153,377,693 

Number of 
shares
153,377,693 

(27.61) 

(5.82) 

Net loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the 
Parent from continuing operations

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic 
and diluted loss per share

Basic and diluted loss per share (cents) 

24. 

SEGMENT REPORTING 

Identification of reportable segments 

There have been no other transactions involving ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares between the reporting date and 
the date of authorisation of these financial statements.  

The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are used by the chief operating decision 
makers in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources. 

The Group has identified that it has one operating segment being related to the activities in Kazakhstan, on the basis that the
operations in Australia relate to running the Corporate Head Office only. 

All significant Oil and Gas and Exploration and evaluation expenditure are domiciled in Kazakhstan. All oil sales are with one 
customer in Kazakhstan. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

25.   

STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS RECONCILIATION 

(a) Reconciliation of operating (loss) after income tax to net cash (used in) operating activities

Operating (loss) after income tax:

Add/(less) non-cash items:

Depreciation / Depletion

Finance costs

Impairment expense 

Effect of foreign exchange translation

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Decrease (increase) in receivables 

Decrease (increase) in inventories 

Decrease (increase) in other current assets 

Increase in payables 

Increase in contract liabilities 

Increase in Provisions 

Net cash flows from operating activities

Consolidated
2020 

$

2019 

$

(42,352,148) 

(8,927,775)

926,698 

8,363,703 

32,571,270 

1,406,647 

339,486 

2,394 

55,484 

(1,786,327) 

(157,879) 

- 

793,189

7,552,147

-

3,474,045

406,787

16,494

(17,239)

1,534,224

654,473 

103,153

(630,672) 

5,589,498

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash includes cash on hand, at banks, and money market investments readily 
convertible to cash on hand, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. 

26. 

NEW AND AMENDED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS ADOPTED 

The Group adopted AASB 16 as of 1 January 2019. AASB 16 supersedes AASB 117 Leases, IFRIC 4 Determining whether an 
Arrangement  contains  a  Lease,  SIC-15  Operating  Leases-Incentives  and  SIC-27  Evaluating  the  Substance  of  Transactions 
Involving the Legal Form of a Lease as detailed in Note 2(b).  

The Group also elected to use the recognition exemptions for lease contracts that, at the commencement date, have a lease 
term of 12 months or less and do not contain a purchase option (‘short-term leases’), and lease contracts for which the underlying 
asset is of low value (‘low-value assets’). 

Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of future payments on the initial date of application, being 1 January 2019.
Right of use assets were recognised at an amount equal to the lease liability. 

The impact of the application of AASB 16 is as follows: 

Impact on the equity (increase/(decrease)): 

Assets
Non-current assets 
Right-of-use assets 

Liabilities
Lease liabilities – current 
There is no material impact on accumulated losses at the date of initial application.  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

Lease assets and lease liabilities at 30 June 2020 are detailed below:  

Lease Assets

2020 
$
227,425 
(154,973) 
72,452 

229,391 
(1,966) 
(154,973) 
72,452

2020 
$
83,071 
- 
83,071 

229,391 
(185,548) 
40,774 
(1,546) 
83,071 

2019 
$

2019 
$

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
-

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Right of use assets 
Less: Accumulated Amortisation 
Net Carrying Value 

Movements during the year 
Opening Balance
Net exchange differences
Depreciation charge for the year
Closing Balance 

Lease Liabilities 

Lease liabilities – current  
Lease liabilities – non current 
Total lease liabilities

Movements during the year 
Opening Balance
Payments
Interest
Net exchange differences 
Closing Balance 

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Lease liabilities were discounted using an incremental borrowing rate of 15% as of 1 July 2019. 

During the year, the total cash outflows relating to lease liabilities was $185,548 (2019: Nil) and the interest recognised amounted 
to $40,774 which has been recognised within finance costs in the Statement of Comprehensive Income (2019: Nil). Payments of 
$55,895 for short term leases (lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets were expensed in the consolidated
income statement under general and administration costs for the year ended 30 June 2020. The Group’s leasing arrangements 
relate to pumping equipment for the Block 31 oilfields.

27.   

EVENTS OCCURING AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE 

There have been no events subsequent to 30 June 2020, and up to the date of this report which would require disclosure, other 
than those matters detailed below:  

On 21 July 2020, as announced to the market, the Company announced the engagement of VTB Capital to carry out a Strategic 
Review of the funding options available to the Group in relation to the ongoing development of its acreage in Kazakhstan.  

On 15 September 2020 the Company announced that the Akkar East field had recommenced production after having received 
all the requisite approvals to begin Commercial Production from wells 19, J-51 and J-52. These approvals are based on the 
Company producing oil under what is defined in the Sub Surface User Code as the “Preparatory Period” – that is a period when 
wells  can  produced  under  Commercial  Production  whilst  not  yet  having  100%  gas  utilization  infrastructure  in  place.  The 
requirement for 100% gas utilization means production from the three wells will be constrained and production is expected to be
approximately 30% of capacity until the Company has access to the requisite infrastructure that will enable it to achieve 100% 
gas utilization when the wells are producing at full capacity. 

On 28 September 2020, the Company received a commitment to increase the facility under the 2017 Framework Agreement by 
an additional US$6.0 million, with a repayment date of 1 July 2022. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

In September 2020 Promissory Notes, that had a carrying value of US$59.62m (A$86.87m) at 30 June 2020, had their repayment 
dates extended to 1 July 2022. 

28.   

INFORMATION ON PARENT ENTITY 

Information relating to Jupiter Energy Limited: 

(a)
Current assets (cid:2)
Total assets (cid:2)
Current liabilities (cid:2)
Total liabilities (cid:2)
Issued capital (cid:2)
Accumulated losses(cid:2)
Share based payment reserve(cid:2)

Profit or (loss) of the parent entity(cid:2)

Name of Entity

Jupiter Energy (Victoria) Pty Ltd 

Jupiter Biofuels Pty Ltd 

Jupiter Energy (Kazakhstan) Pty Ltd

Jupiter Energy Pte Ltd

Jupiter Energy (Services) Pte Ltd

2020(cid:2)
$(cid:2)

       19,965,035  

19,965,139  

    (24,374,942) 

2019 

$ 

 55,178,481 

 55,178,585 

 (1,061,707) 

     (87,711,928) 

 (75,680,282) 

       85,633,935  

 85,633,935 

  (116,106,746) 

(105,746,254) 

         5,764,014  

 5,764,014 

(43,037,992)  

 (6,153,392) 

Equity Holding

2020 

%

100

100

100

100

100

2019 

%

100

100

100

100

100

Country of

incorporation 

Australia

Australia

Australia

Singapore

Singapore

(b) Details of any guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries 
There are no guarantees entered into by the parent entity. 

(c) Details of any contingent liabilities of the parent entity 
There are no contingent liabilities of the parent entity as at reporting date.

(d) Details of any contractual commitments by the parent entity  
There are no contractual commitments by the parent entity 

29.  

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

The Group has no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2020 (30 June 2019: Nil) 

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION  

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Jupiter Energy Limited, I state that:

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In the opinion of the directors:

(a)

the financial statements and notes of Jupiter Energy Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 are in 
accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i)

Giving a true and fair view of its financial position as at 30 June 2020 and performance for the year 
ended on that date.

(ii)

Complying  with  Accounting  Standards  (including  the  Australian  Accounting  Interpretations)  and  the 
Corporations Regulations 2001

The financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards, as disclosed 
in note 2(b)

Subject to the matter set out in Note 2(a) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able 
to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

(b)

(c)

2

This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors in accordance 
with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2020. 

On behalf of the Board

Geoff Gander

Executive Chairman

Perth, Western Australia  
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Jupiter Energy 
Limited 

Report on the audit of the financial report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Jupiter Energy Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries 
(collectively the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 
June 2020, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes 
in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial 
statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the director’s declaration. 

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

a)  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2020 

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

b)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under 
those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial 
Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor 
independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the 
Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional 
Accountants  (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the 
financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with 
the Code.  

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

Material uncertainty related to going concern 

We draw attention to Note 2(a) of the financial report, which describes the principal conditions that 
raise doubt about the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. These events or conditions 
indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to 
continue as a going concern.  Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. 

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Key audit matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in 
our audit of the financial report of the current year. These matters were addressed in the context of 
our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide 
a separate opinion on these matters. In addition to the matter described in the Material uncertainty 
related to going concern section of our report, we have determined the matter described below to be 
the key audit matter to be communicated in our report. Our description of how our audit addressed 
the matter is provided in that context. 

We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the 
Financial Report section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit 
included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of 
material misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, including the 
procedures performed to address the matters, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the 
accompanying financial report. 

Carrying value of non-current assets 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

At 30 June 2020, the Group had non-current assets, 
after impairment write-downs, comprising its oil and 
gas properties of $19,549,250, property, plant and 
equipment of $903,552 and capitalised exploration 
and evaluation expenditure of $485,567.  These  
non-current assets form part of the Block 31  
cash-generating unit (“CGU”) for impairment testing 
purposes.  

The Group is required to assess throughout the 
reporting period, whether there is any indication that 
an asset or CGU may be impaired. If any such 
indication exists, the Group is required to estimate the 
recoverable amount of the asset or CGU. 

With the decline in global oil prices the Group identified 
impairment indicators and calculated the recoverable 
value of the Block 31 CGU, resulting in an impairment 
write-down of $30,619,326 being recognised in the 
current year. Disclosures regarding this matter are in 
Notes 2(d) and 13 to the financial report. 

Given the size of the balance, the judgmental nature in 
identifying indicators of impairment and the estimation 
involved in the determination of the Block 31 CGU 
recoverable value we considered this a key audit 
matter. 

In performing our procedures, we: 

►  Considered the Group’s impairment triggers 
assessment including forecasted oil price 
assumptions and current and historical operational 
performance. 

►  Considered the Group’s right to tenure over the 
Block 31 CGU, which included obtaining and 
assessing supporting documentation such as 
license agreements. 

►  Considered the qualitative impairment indicators of 
exploration and evaluation assets related to the 
Group’s ability or intention to progress evaluation 
activities. 

►  Tested the mathematical accuracy and integrity of 
the of the impairment model used to determine the 
recoverable amount. 

►  Assessed, in conjunction with our valuation 

specialists, the key assumptions and methodologies 
used in determination of the recoverable amount of 
the Block 31 CGU.  

►  Considered the relationship between the assets 

carrying value and the Group’s market 
capitalisation.  

►  Considered the adequacy of disclosure in Note 2(d) 

and 13 of the financial report. 

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Promissory note facilities 

At 30 June 2020, as disclosed in Note 17, the Group 
had a financial liability of $86,874,707 comprised of 
promissory note facilities.   

The promissory notes are denominated in US dollars 
and are converted to the Company’s functional 
currency of Australian dollars at period end.  Any 
changes in the Australian dollar balance, due to 
movements in the foreign exchange rates, is 
recognised in the profit and loss as a foreign currency 
gain or loss.   

During the year, the Group continued to draw down on 
the available promissory note facilities to fund 
operations and repayment dates were extended for 
two facilities. 

Accordingly, due to the significance of the balance, the 
classification and measurement of promissory notes 
was considered to be a key audit matter. 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

We evaluated the appropriateness of the measurement 
and classification of amounts outstanding on the 
Group’s promissory note facilities.  Our procedures 
included the following: 

►  Considered the changes to the terms and conditions 
of each promissory note during the year and the 
impact of the reported balances at year end and the 
compliance with the requirements of Australian 
Accounting Standards. 

►  Tested the measurement of foreign currency gains 

or losses on promissory note balances. 

►  Confirmed the completeness and accuracy of 
outstanding balances with the Issuer of the 
promissory note facilities. 

►  Considered whether the Group had the 

unconditional right to defer repayment of the 
promissory note facilities by more than 12 months 
as at 30 June 2020. 

►  Considered the adequacy of disclosure in Note 17 

to the financial report. 

Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon 

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the 
information included in the Group’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020, but does not 
include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not 
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report 
and our related assurance opinion. 

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

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

Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a 
true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 
and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the 
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In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to 
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the 
going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease 
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial report 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is 
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue 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 the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material 
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material 
if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic 
decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. 

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

• 

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

•  Obtain 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. 

•  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 

estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. 

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

•  Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the 

disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events 
in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 

•  Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or 

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

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

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

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

Report on the audit of the remuneration report 

Opinion on the remuneration report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report of the directors' report for the year ended 30 June 2020. 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Jupiter Energy Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020, 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the 
Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 

Ernst & Young 

Darryn Hall 
Partner 
Perth 
7 October 2020 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

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ASX OTHER INFORMATION 

Additional information required by the ASX Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere in this Annual Report is as 
follows.  

1. Number of holders and voting rights of each class of securities 

As at 2 October 2020 the Company has only one class of securities being fully paid ordinary shares as 
outlined below.   

Equity Class

Number of Holders

Total on issue

Fully paid ordinary shares (Shares) 

1,626

153,377,693

All Shares carry one vote per Share.  Each Shareholder is entitled to receive notice of and attend and vote at 
general  meetings  of  the  Group.  At  a  general  meeting,  every  Shareholder  present  in  person  or  by  proxy, 
representative or attorney will have one vote on a show of hands and on a poll, one vote for each share held. 

2. Substantial Shareholders 

Substantial Holder 

Number of Shares

% Total Shares

Waterford Finance and Investment Limited

Arrow Business Limited

Central Asian Oil Holdings Ltd

3. Distribution of Shares as at 2 October 2020 

Range 

1 - 1,000 

1,001 - 5,000 

5,001 - 10,000 

10,001 - 100,000 

100,001 - 9,999,999,999 

Total 

Total holders 

420 

509 

241 

396 

60 

1,626 

41,246,107

32,227,908

28,637,883

Units 

157,408 

1,379,247 

1,806,398 

13,612,280 

136,422,360 

153,377,693 

26.89%

21.01%

18.67%

% of Issued Capital 

0.10% 

0.90% 

1.18% 

8.88% 

88.95% 

100.00% 

There were 1,207 holders with less than a marketable parcel of Shares based on the closing share price of $0.042 
per Share on 2 October 2020. 

4. On-market buy back 

There is no current on-market buy back program for the Company’s Shares and no Shares were purchased on-
market during the financial period. 

5. Restricted Securities 

There are no restricted securities or securities subject to voluntary escrow on issue. 

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ASX OTHER INFORMATION 

6. Top 20 Shareholders as at 2 October 2020

Rank 

Name 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

14 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

FISKE NOMINEES LIMITED  

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 

BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD  

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED 

SECURE NOMINEES LIMITED  

MR SOON JEUNG YUEN 

MR CHRISTOPHER G CHANDLER 

MR GLENN WILLIAM TWOMEY + MRS KAREN LYNNE 
TWOMEY

MRS CINDY MAREE ANDUEZA 

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD  

MR JOHN NORMAN ACKLAND 

IRELAND RESOURCES 

MR ARJUN BHATTARAI 

TINA'S STYLE CENTRE PTY LTD  

MR PETER ANTHONY WRIGHT 

MRS DEVI SAPKOTA KOIRALA 

MRS FOO YING TONG 

IERACE PTY LTD  

MR BARRY WILLIAM HOWARD 

Shares 

42,734,581 

39,200,049 

29,358,608 

5,295,185 

1,933,136 

1,610,357 

1,210,000 

1,200,000 

1,010,796 

1,000,000 

862,496 

776,000 

506,450 

500,000 

500,000 

464,554 

429,411 

316,541 

290,000 

283,500 

% Total 
Shares 

27.86 

25.56 

19.14 

3.45 

1.26 

1.05 

0.79 

0.78 

0.66 

0.65 

0.56 

0.51 

0.33 

0.33 

0.33 

0.30 

0.28 

0.21 

0.19 

0.18 

TOTAL 

129,481,664 

84.42% 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE POLICIES 

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3 the Company’s corporate governance statement can be found at the 
following URL: 

http://www.jupiterenergy.com.au/files/files/803_Corporate_Governance_Statement_-
_30_June_2020.pdf

The  Board  of  Directors  is  responsible  for  the  corporate  governance  of  the  Company.    The  Board  guides  and 
monitors the business and affairs of the Company on behalf of Shareholders by whom they are elected and to 
whom they are accountable. 

This statement outlines the main corporate governance practices in place throughout the financial year, which 
comply with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 
with 2014 Amendments 3rd edition unless otherwise stated. 

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