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Orca Exploration Group Inc. 
2008 Annual Report

Orca Exploration Group Inc. is a well-financed, international public company 
engaged in hydrocarbon exploration, development and marketing. The Company’s 
operations are directed from offices in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

 Orca’s focus is on the exploration, production, development and marketing of natural gas  
to meet Tanzania’s growing power and industrial energy needs.

Orca Exploration trades on the TSXV under the trading symbols ORC.B and ORC.A

Highlights 

Chairman’s letter to shareholders 

President & CEO’s letter to shareholders 

Operations review 

MD&A 

Management’s report to shareholders 

Auditors’ report 

Financial statements 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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This annual report contains certain forward-looking statements based on current expectations, but which involve 
risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. All financial information is reported in U.S. dollars 
(US$), unless otherwise noted.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HIGHLIGHTS

Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

FINANCIAL AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS

Years ended 31 december 

Financial (US$’000 except where otherwise stated)

Revenue

(Loss)/profit before taxation

Operating netback (US$/mcf)

Cash and cash equivalents

Working capital

Shareholders’ equity

(Loss)/profit per share – basic and diluted (US$)

Funds from operations before working capital changes

Funds per share from operations before working capital changes - basic (US$)

Funds per share from operations before working capital changes - diluted (US$)

Outstanding Shares (‘000)

Class A shares

Class B shares

Options

Operating

Additional Gas sold – industrial (MMscf)

Additional Gas sold – power (MMscf)

Average price per mcf – industrial (US$)

Average price per mcf – power (US$)

Gross Recoverable Reserves to end of license (Bcf)

Proved

Probable

Proved plus probable

Present Value, discounted at 10% (US$ million)

2008

2007

change

23,782

(7,056)

2.60

10,586

9,727

64,712

(0.32)

9,751

0.33

0.31

1,751

27,863

2,814

1,475

7,185

11.98

2.37

389

102

491

258

299

18,777

3,775

2.31

16,515

7,299

71,544

0.06

8,696

0.31

0.29

1,751

27,863

2,847

1,504

6,227

9.31

2.19

309

165

474

183

255

27%

n/m

13%

(36%)

33%

(10%)

n/m

12%

6%

7%

0%

0%

(1%)

(2%)

15%

29%

8%

26%

(38%)

4%

41%

17%

Proved

Proved plus probable

GLOSSARY

mcf 

MMscf 

Bcf 

Tcf 

MMscfd 

Mmbtu 

HHV 

Thousands of standard cubic feet

Millions of standard cubic feet

Billions of standard cubic feet

Trillions of standard cubic feet

Millions of standard cubic feet per day

Millions of British thermal units

High heat value

1P 

2P 

3P 

GIIP 

Kwh 

MW 

US$ 

Proven reserves

Proven and probable reserves

Proven, probable and possible reserves

Gas initially in place

Kilowatt hour

Megawatt

US dollars

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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

In  these  uncertain  times,  Orca 
Exploration Group Inc. has what it will take to successfully weather 
the  economic  storm  that  has  swept  across  the  globe.  We  have 
a  cash  generating  asset  in  a  friendly  country,  rapidly  growing 
demand for the natural gas that Orca produces from Tanzania’s 
Songo Songo field, no corporate debt, no license commitments 
and a skilled and disciplined team of employees. 

Our work focuses on the further development of the Songo Songo 
natural gas field – a project that has been in the works for more 
than two decades. Today it enables Tanzania to displace expensive 
oil  imports  used  for  power  generation,  improve  its  domestic 
balance of payments and be an African leader in the reduction 
of hydrocarbon emissions. This is a very valuable project both to 
Tanzania and to our Orca shareholders. 

To  secure  long  term  benefits  for  both  Tanzania  and  our  share-
holders,  Orca  has  negotiated  licenses  that  carry  forward  until 
October 2026. We have also initialled sustainable pricing formulas 
that will meet Tanzania’s need for cost-effective access to its gas 
resources and Orca’s return on investment expectations. This has 
been accomplished by a careful balancing of Orca’s financial and 
operations strengths with our conservative fiscal philosophy. It is 
also a tribute to the excellent working relationship we have with 
our  partner,  Tanzania  Petroleum  Development  Corporation  and 
for the guidance of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.

In  recent  years  there  has  been  increasing  industrial  activity  in 
Tanzania’s main industrial hub of Dar es Salaam. This is borne out 
by the US$100 million investment by Heidelberg Cement in a new 
cement kiln at Wazo Hill to meet the increasing demands of the 
construction industry and the projected 7% growth in electricity 
demand.  Tanzania’s  overall  economic  growth  was  7.5%  in  2008 
and is projected to be 4.5% in 2009. 

The Tanzanian economy is fortunate in today’s climate in that it 
has no significant exposure to the major financial markets which 
are in turmoil. The country’s exports are focused on agricultural 
products and its mining industry, which is growing in importance, 
includes  high  value  minerals.  Tanzania  is  the  third  largest 
producer of gold in Africa and the only supplier of Tanzanite. 

The  International  Monetary  Fund  is  extremely  supportive  of 
Tanzania and the work of President Kikwete and the Chama cha 
Mapinduzi  Party  to  encourage  private  sector  investments  in 
Tanzania.  The  country  also  has  strong  support  from  the  World 
Bank  which  has  earmarked  funds  for  Tanzania’s  development 
over the next three years. Some of this is expected to be allocated 
to  upgrade  and  strengthen  the  electricity  transmission  infra-
structure.

I  have  personally  been  associated  with  the  development  of 
Tanzania’s natural gas resources since the early 1990s and I feel 
confident that Orca has an excellent project that is creating long 
term  value  for  shareholders  and  real  benefits  for  East  Africa. 
Orca’s management is working hard to safeguard and grow the 
value of your investment. 

W. David Lyons 
Chairman 
28 April 2009

Opposite page: A new US$100 million cement kiln which will 
use Additional Gas is under construction at Dar es Salaam.

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Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

PRESIDENT & CEO’S LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS 

As Orca Exploration enters 2009, 
it is in a strong position to weather the global deterioration in 

financial markets:

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	The	Company	had	cash	and	cash	equivalents	of	approximately	
US$10 million as at 31 December 2008 and no outstanding long 
term indebtedness.

	The	Company	increased	funds	from	operations	before	work-
ing capital changes by 12% to US$9.7 million in 2008. This is 
expected to increase in 2009 as sales volumes increase and 
there is a reduction in general and administrative costs. 

	The	terms	of	the	Company’s	gas	sales	contracts	partially	in-
sulate the business from the volatility in world oil prices. The 
prices are fixed in the case of sales to the power sector and 
there are pricing floors in place for the majority of the sales 
volumes to the industrial customers.

	The	 Tanzanian	 economy	 is	 not	 currently	 expected	 to	 be	 as	
severely  impacted  by  the  financial  crisis  given  the  minimal 
credit levels in the country. It is expected that the World Bank 
and other multi-laterals will continue to finance infrastructure 
developments making credit available on a timely basis.

	During	2008,	the	Company	increased	Additional	Gas	sales	vol-
umes by 12% to an average of 23.7 MMscfd. 

	The	Company’s	recoverable	gross	proven	and	probable	(2P)	
reserves on a life of license basis increased by 4% to 491 Bcf 
in 2008 providing Orca with the ability to commence the ne-
gotiation of further long term power contracts.

	The	Company	has	no	expenditure	or	financial	obligations	to	
Government or stakeholders with respect to its assets, and all 
investments are entirely at Orca’s discretion.

	In	Q1	2009,	the	Company	was	given	approval	by	Songas	Lim-
ited, to increase the processing capacity of the gas plant on 
Songo Songo Island by 20 MMscfd from 70 to 90 MMscfd. This 
will facilitate the growth in sales volumes in 2009.

These factors will enable Orca to continue to grow its Tanzanian gas 
business in 2009 and to have the confidence to invest a further US$11 
million primarily in the development of the downstream gas markets. 

INCREASED RESERVES

The independent reserve evaluator, McDaniel and Associates Con-
sultants Ltd. (“McDaniel”) report of the Songo Songo reserves as at 
31 December 2008 demonstrates that the Company’s gross proven 
(1P) and proven and probable (2P) reserves in Songo Songo to the 
end of the license period have increased by 26% to 389 Bcf and 
4% to 491 Bcf respectively during 2008. On a life of field basis the 
proven and proven and probable reserves have increased by 18% 
to 433 Bcf and 17% to 649 Bcf respectively. Orca Exploration will 

look at ways to accelerate field deliverability such that increased 
reserves can be assigned to the proved category, or seek to extend 
the  current  license  period.  Since  production  from  Songo  Songo 
began  in  2004  there  has  been  a  125%  increase  in  Orca’s  proven 
reserves and a 92% increase in the proven and probable reserves 
on a life of field basis.

Based  on  these  reserves  and  deliverability  profiles  produced  by 
the Company and McDaniel, the Company is looking to develop gas 
markets that can consume approximately 100 – 120 MMscfd of Ad-
ditional Gas. To meet these sales levels, it is assessed that there is 
a need to drill two new development wells in the field and install 
field compression.

Orca anticipates that reserves can be further increased by the drill-
ing of the Songo Songo West exploration prospect. In September 
2008, McDaniel evaluated this prospect and assessed it to contain 
unrisked mean resources of 552 Bcf. This prospect will be drilled as 
soon as practical given the availability of capital.

SUCCESS IN INCREASING  
GAS PROCESSING CAPACITY 

In	Q4	2008,	the	Company	successfully	completed	the	installation	
of  a  new  Joule-Thompson  valve  on  each  of  the  gas  processing 
trains and associated pipework, with no significant disruption of 
gas	supply	to	Dar	es	Salaam.	In	Q1	2009,	Lloyds	Register	certified	
the two processing trains at 45 MMscfd each and Songas Limited 
approved  the  re-rating  to  90  MMscfd.  Each  of  the  trains  was 
tested to 55 MMscfd and Lloyds Register may yet certify the plant 
at 110 MMscfd after having successfully inspected the gas heat 
exchangers later in 2009. If this level of processing is confirmed, 
it is unlikely that infrastructure capacity would be a constraint 
until  2011/2012,  which  allows  sufficient  lead  time  for  further 
processing and pipeline expansion. 

Since 2006, Songas has been looking to expand the gas processing 
infrastructure  by  installing  two  additional  gas  processing  trains. 
This expansion is planned to increase gas processing capacity to a 
minimum of 160 MMscfd. With re-rating of all four trains to 55 MMscfd, 
the plant would be capable of delivering in excess of 200 MMscfd.

Current  delays  in  the  implementation  of  this  expansion  involve 
issues  raised  by  the  energy  regulator,  EWURA,  in  approving  the 
economic and contractual terms. Songas is currently reviewing its 
position in relation to the latest order issued by EWURA on 27 Feb-
ruary 2009. All parties are working towards resolving the remain-
ing issues to allow this to happen. In the event that the currently 
planned expansion does not proceed, the Company is developing a 
contingency plan to expand the entire system (gas processing and 
pipeline) to 200 MMscfd. The Company will look for a third party 
to finance this expansion with the objective of it being in place by 
the end of 2011, in line with the requirement for additional capacity. 

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Opposite page: Orca is currently supplying Additional 
Gas for the operation of Ubungo 6.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PRESIDENT & CEO’S LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS 

Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

EXPANDING MARKETS  
AND DOWNSTREAM DISTRIBUTION 

During 2008, Orca expanded its downstream low pressure gas distri-
bution system extending it by 7 kilometers to 42 kilometers. Three 
new customers were connected during 2008. This brings the total 
number of customers on line to 20 as at 31 December 2008. In addi-
tion, eight new contracts were signed in 2008 and these customers 
will be connected during the course of 2009. There is now significant 
surplus system capacity that can accommodate further growth.

The most significant industrial contract signed in 2008 was with 
Tanzania Portland Cement Company (“TPCC”) for the supply of gas 
to a new US$100 million kiln at its Wazo Hill cement plant. The sup-
ply	of	gas	commenced	ahead	of	schedule	in	Q1	2009	at	a	rate	of	ap-
proximately 2.0 MMscfd. This is forecast to increase to 4.0 MMscfd 
by 2010 given the significant growth in cement demand in Tanzania. 

INITIALLING OF LONG TERM 
POWER CONTRACTS

In June 2008, the Company agreed commercial terms and initialled 
two  long  term  power  contracts  with  TANESCO,  the  owner  of  the 
Ubungo power plant, Songas Limited and the Ministry of Energy and 
Minerals for the supply of Additional Gas for power generation. The 
first contract provides for the supply of gas to the sixth turbine at 
the Ubungo power plant to a maximum of approximately 9 MMscfd 
until July 2024. The second initialled contract covers the supply of 
Additional Gas to the remaining gas powered generation currently 
in Tanzania. Beginning in November 2010, the take or pay contract 
volume in this contract is set at 32 MMscfd through to July 2023, 
with a maximum daily quantity of 36 MMscfd.

The quantum of the gas sales volumes to the power sector in the 
short term under these initialled contracts will depend on the avail-
ability of the 561 MWs of Tanzania’s hydro generation, the timing of 
any  further  increase  in  the  Songo  Songo  infrastructure  capacity 
and the level of installed and operational gas fired generation. 

The  same  contract  price  applies  to  both  contracts.  It  is  primarily 
composed of a wellhead price and an amount that is paid to Songas 
for the use of the gas processing and pipeline infrastructure that is 
subject to approval from the energy regulator, EWURA. The wellhead 
price is fixed at approximately US$1.95/mcf which will increase at an 
expected 2% per annum from July 2009. From July 2012, there will be 
a step change in the wellhead price to a forecast US$2.83/mcf which 
will then increase at 2% per annum. Retail downstream burner tip 
price will be the wellhead price plus processing and transportation 
tariff. This protocol insulates Orca Exploration from any increases in 
the gas processing and pipeline infrastructure tariffs.

These contracts are currently interlinked with the construc-
tion  of  the  third  and  fourth  gas  processing  trains.  Final 
signature will take place once Songas commits to the EPC 
contract for these trains. In the event that Songas does not reach 
agreement  with  EWURA  on  the  economic  and  contractual  terms, 
the contracts will need to be amended to delink them from the gas 
processing expansion. In the meantime, gas continues to be sup-
plied to the power plants, and payment is received on a monthly 
basis under an interim arrangement.

INSULATION OF CASH FLOWS  
FROM OIL PRICE VOLATILITY 

Orca’s cash flows are not significantly exposed to oil price volatility 
as a result of negotiating fixed prices and pricing floors with its 
customers.

During 2008, the Company extended the term of six of its largest 
contracts accounting for the majority of the industrial gas sales 
volumes. The extensions cover an additional five years from the 
dates that existing contracts were due to expire with the earliest 
contract  termination  date  being  September  2014.  In  return  the 
Company agreed to cap the price of gas to these customers whilst 
also incorporating a floor price. This is expected to keep the price 
of gas to these industrial customers in the range of US$7.38/mcf to 
US$11.49/mcf (increasing at 2% per annum).

Power  contract  prices  are  fixed  as  per  the  initialled  power  con-
tracts. This also applies to the new gas supply contract with TPCC, 
the cement manufacturer at Wazo Hill.

SALES GROWTH

During 2008, the Company increased Additional Gas sales volumes 
by 12% to an average of 23.7 MMscfd. Based on the existing signed 
industrial contracts and the initialled power contracts, it is fore-
cast that there will be approximately 50 MMscfd of Additional Gas 
sales from 2011. Whilst the industrial market in Dar es Salaam, as 
supplied  by  the  low  pressure  distribution  system,  is  expected  to 
expand steadily over the next few years, the majority of the growth 
required to maximize the current proven and probable reserves is 
expected to come from the production of CNG and demand from 
the power sector. 

Power sector

In  response  to  the  Tanzanian  Power  Sector  Master  Plan,  which 
projects growth in electricity demand at 7% to 10% per annum or 
approximately 100 MWs of new generation per annum until 2016, 
TANESCO  has  commenced  planning  for  the  installation  of  a  200 
–  250  MW  power  plant  at  Kinyerezi,  Dar  es  Salaam.  This  plant  is 
expected to consume a maximum of 50 MMscfd. The negotiation 
of the Kinyerezi power plant contract is expected to commence in 
the second half of 2009, once the initialled contracts are signed.  
TANESCO  has  indicated  that  it  would  intend  this  plant  to  be 

Photo opposite: Orca has initialled long term contracts for the sale of Additional Gas to the sixth 
turbine at Ubungo and the remaining gas powered generation currently in Tanzania. 
Photo below: Orca continues to add industrial customers to its low-pressure gas distribution system 
at Dar es Salaam and to expand gas distribution into other cities using CNG trailers for transport.

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operational  by  2011/2012.  Discussions  have  been  held  between 
the Governments of Kenya and Tanzania as members of the East 
African Community to progress a gas pipeline from Dar es Salaam 
to Mombasa, which can take gas in excess of Tanzanian demand, 
to fulfil existing thermal fuel generation in Mombasa, and a future 
200 MWs of dual fuel new generation. This market fits well with the 
potential Songo Songo West prospect. 

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During  2008,  the  Company  commenced  the  construction  of  CNG 
facilities in Dar es Salaam, which include the construction of one 
“Mother Station” consisting of a compressor, a vehicle refuelling 
dispenser and two trailer filling facilities and three “Daughter Sta-
tions” for the supply of some industries, hotels and one institution 
at a cost of US$2.5 million. The CNG facilities are expected to be 
operational	in	Q2	2009	and	lead	to	0.7	MMscfd	of	CNG	sales.	It	is	
anticipated that this market will expand rapidly to supply gas to 
consumers  that  cannot  be  cost-effectively  connected  to  Orca’s 
existing low pressure gas distribution system. This will commence 
with supply to the Mikocheni region, followed by a further supply to 
the city of Morogoro. 

NEW VENTURES

In 2008, Orca decided not to exercise its option to drill two wells in 
Exploration Area 5 (“EA5”) in Uganda to secure a 50% interest in 
the license. The 300 kilometers of 2-D seismic revealed a number of 
structures, but the technical analysis indicated a level of risk too high 
to warrant the costs of an exploration drilling program. The Company 
believes that proven reserves can be acquired at lower cost by ac-
quisition in today’s market, rather then by exploration, which is still 
a high cost activity. As part of the financial settlement with Tower 
Resources Plc. it was agreed that if any discovery in EA5 is found to 
be commercial, Orca could recover, out of the cost recovery pool, up 
to US$7.5 million that was spent on the seismic acquisition. 

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Orca Exploration’s 2008 revenues increased 27% to US$23.8 million 
compared to 2007. Funds from operations before working capital 
changes increased 12% to US$9.7 million. 

The Company’s 2008 profitability was impacted by a US$9.5 million 
write down of the costs associated with the Ugandan seismic acqui-
sition. If this one off item is removed, the Company made a profit 
before taxation of US$2.5 million. In addition, profitability and cash 
flows  were  impacted  by  higher  general  and  administrative  costs. 
Approximately US$4.7 million was incurred on legal and marketing 
costs in 2008 in respect of an arbitration claim initiated by Orca Ex-
ploration and the negotiation of the initialled long term power con-
tracts. Some of these costs will continue in 2009, but the intention 
is to reduce the general and administrative cash costs by 20% or 
approximately US$2.5 million in 2009 compared with 2008.

POSITIVE 
OUTLOOK

Orca  Exploration  enters 
2009 in a strong financial, operating and marketing position. De-
spite economic turmoil in world financial markets the Company is 
expected to continue to bolster its cash reserves in 2009 through 
the development of its Tanzanian asset. 

During 2009, the Company will stay on course to build markets in 
Tanzania so as to maximize the existing proven and probable re-
serves. This will involve:

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Planning	a	two-well	development	drilling	program	in	2011	and	
2012 to increase deliverability to meet the forecast sales growth;

Re-rating	the	capacity	of	the	Songo	Songo	gas	processing	
plant to 110 MMscfd;

Preparing	for	the	expansion	of	the	high	pressure	gas	processing	
and  pipeline  system  to  process  and  transport  a  peak  of  200 
MMscfd (including Protected Gas);

Executing	 the	 initialled	 long	 term	 gas	 supply	 and	 related	
agreements;

Commencing	the	negotiation	of	a	contract	with	TANESCO	to	
supply between 40 and 50 MMscfd of gas to the proposed 
Kinyerezi power plant;

Establishing	and	expanding	the	CNG	market	in	Tanzania;

Further	progressing	potential	export	potential	to	Kenya.

Over the course of 2009, management’s first priority will be to focus 
on successfully executing its base business plan in a manner which 
avoids financial risk. However we have not lost sight of the longer 
term goal to grow Orca’s assets beyond our existing base. The Com-
pany still intends to drill the relatively low risk Songo Songo West 
exploration prospect as soon as practical. In addition, Orca will con-
tinue to monitor potentially suitable asset acquisition opportuni-
ties that may arise as result of turmoil in world capital markets. 
These will focus on proven reserves rather than exploration. 

In these uncertain times, Orca appreciates the confidence and sup-
port of its loyal shareholders. Management remains very optimistic 
about your Company’s prospects in Tanzania and will work hard to 
demonstrate the inherent value that is present in your Company’s 
assets and operations. 

Peter R. Clutterbuck  
President and CEO

28 April 2009

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Forecast increase in power demand 

(per Tanzania Power Sector Master Plan)

Peak MWs

Potential new additional gas required from 2010

Additional Gas volumes

Industrial Sales

Power Sales

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Tanzania Generation Supply and Demand

2004

2005

2006

Demand

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HFO generation in dispute

Uncontracted natural gas generation

Well

Less firm hydro generation

IDO Generation

Available HFO Generation

Available Natural Gas Generation

Dam Hydro Generation

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SS-4

SS-5

SS-7

SS-9

Total

Supply

Demand

Protected gas volumes by year

14,000

Ubungo Power Plant

Wazo Hill

OPERATIONS REVIEW

Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

Photo below: Industrial markets for Additional Gas continue to increase in Dar es Salaam 
and new markets are being developed with CNG delivery systems.

Operations Review

PRODUCTION

During 2008, 20.1 Bcf (2007: 19.7 Bcf) of natural gas was produced 
from the Songo Songo field offshore Tanzania or an average of 
54.9  MMscfd  (2007:  54.0  MMscfd).  This  brings  total  production 
since commercial operations commenced on 20 July 2004 to 77.1 
Bcf. The production volumes achieved during the year followed a 
similar production profile to the levels attained in 2007.

On  several  occasions  in  2008,  production  was  limited  by  the 
capacity  of  the  gas  processing  plant  at  70  MMscfd.  Orca 
Exploration,  as  operator  of  the  plant,  financed  a  number  of 
studies in 2007 and 2008 to persuade the owner of the gas 
processing  plant,  Songas  Limited,  that  the  existing  facilities 
could	be	re-rated	to	90	MMscfd.	In	Q4	2008,	Songas	approved	
the  installation  of  two  new  3”  Joule-Thompson  valves  and 
the plant was recertified by Lloyds Register at 90 MMscfd in 
January  2009.  The  Company  received  formal  approval  from 
Songas	that	the	plant	could	operate	at	this	level	in	Q1	2009.

Operatorship

Orca Exploration operates the gas processing plant on Songo 
Songo Island on behalf of the stakeholders, including Songas 
Limited  (“Songas”).  Operatorship  is  on  a  ‘no  gain/no  loss’ 
basis.  Two  internationally  experienced  staff  manage  the 
site  operations  on  a  rotational  basis  with  support  from  the 
Company’s head office personnel in Dar es Salaam. Twenty-six 
Tanzanian  technicians  operate  and  maintain  the  wells, 
gathering system and processing plant. Since commencement 
of  commercial  operations,  there  has  been  100%  uptime  in 
relation to the supply of gas to major customers outside of 
planned shutdowns.

2008

2007

songo songo production by well

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Average daily production

2008

2007

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

June

July

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

75

70

65

60

55

50

45

40

35

30

25

The production from the five Songo Songo wells between 2004 and 2008 has been as follows:

Production volumes

2004

Bcf

0.8

0.6

1.7

1.5

–

4.6

2005

Bcf

1.3

1.9

3.9

3.8

3.8

25,000

20,000

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10,000

2006

Bcf

Protected Gas sales

2007

Additional Gas sales

Bcf

2008

Bcf

1.5

1.9

8.9

3.2

2.5

Flare, generator at the 
processing plant and line pack

1.9

1.1

8.5

3.4

4.8

1.5

0.9

7.1

3.5

7.1

14.7

18.0

19.7

20.1

Total

Bcf

7.0

6.4

30.1

15.4

18.2

77.1

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Target average gas sales per day

CNG

CNG for vehicles

Industrials

New power (Kinyerezi) 

Existing power (PGSA and ARGA)

Wazo Hill cement plant

Protected Gas

5,000

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180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

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4,000

3,500

3,000

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0

f

c

s

M

M

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Forecast increase in power demand 

(per Tanzania Power Sector Master Plan)

Peak MWs

Potential new additional gas required from 2010

Additional Gas volumes

Industrial Sales

Power Sales

Average daily production

2008

2007

75

70

65

60

55

50

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2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Protected Gas sales

Additional Gas sales

2004

2005

2006

Flare, generator at the 
processing plant and line pack
2008

2007

Tanzania Generation Supply and Demand

Total

2004

Bcf

4.1

0.1

0.4

4.6

2005

Bcf

40

11.9

35

30

25

2.5

0.3

14.7

2006

2007

2008

Bcf

13.0

4.8

0.2

Feb
18.0

Jan

Bcf

11.5

7.7

Mar

Apr

 0.5

May

19.7

June

July

Bcf

11.1

8.7

0.3

Aug

Sep

20.1

Oct

Total

Bcf

51.6

23.8

1.7
Dec

77.1

Nov

Demand

HFO generation in dispute

Uncontracted natural gas generation

Less firm hydro generation

IDO Generation

Available HFO Generation

Available Natural Gas Generation

Dam Hydro Generation

Protected Gas production

Under the terms of a Gas Agreement signed in 2001, the 
Protected Gas from Songo Songo is 100% owned by the 
Tanzanian  Petroleum  Development  Corporation  (“TPDC”) 
and is sold to Songas under a 20 year Gas Agreement for:

1. 

2. 

3. 

The operation of five turbines at the Ubungo power 
plant;

Onward  sale  to  the  Tanzanian  Portland  Cement 
Company (“TPCC”) for the operation of kilns 2 and 3 
at its Wazo Hill cement plant; and

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Village  electrification  (at  a  rate  not  to  exceed  1 
MMscfd). 

The Protected Gas was allocated as follows:

Production volumes

25,000

Protected Gas sales

Additional Gas sales

Flare, generator at the 
processing plant and line pack

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

0

Supply

Demand

Protected gas volumes by year

14,000

Ubungo Power Plant

Wazo Hill

500

450

400

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

0

d

f

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M

M

f

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M

M

10,000

9,000

8,000

7,000

6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

s

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t

a

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M

4,000

3,500

3,000

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0

f

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s

M

M

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

9.5

1.6

–

11.1

25.8

4.5

–

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30.3

140

120

100

80

60

68

76

–

67

9.9

1.6

–

11.5

27.3

4.4

–

31.7

71

74

–

73

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Protected Gas utilization in 2008 decreased at the Ubungo power 
plant  primarily  because  of  the  significant  rain  fall  experienced 
during  the  first  five  months  of  2008  that  enabled  TANESCO 
to  dispatch  their  hydro  electricity  generation  capacity.  Since 
commercial operations commenced, the Protected Gas utilization 
at the Ubungo power plant has been 76%.

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76%  (2007:  74%).  The  village  electrification  program  was  not 
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2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2007

Target average gas sales per day
Utilization 
rate
CNG
CNG for vehicles
%
Industrials
New power (Kinyerezi) 

 Protected Gas consumed

Bcf

 Year ended 31 December

Protected Gas user

Five turbines at the 
Ubungo power plant

Wazo Hill cement plant

Village electrification 

Total consumption

2008

Protected Gas consumed

Bcf

 MMscfd

Existing power (PGSA and ARGA)
Wazo Hill cement plant
%
 MMscfd
Protected Gas

Utilization 
rate

180

160

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75

70

65

60

55

50

45

40

35

30

25

f

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15,000

10,000

5,000

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180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

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Forecast increase in power demand 

(per Tanzania Power Sector Master Plan)

Peak MWs

Potential new additional gas required from 2010

Additional Gas volumes

Industrial Sales

Power Sales

Average daily production

2008

2007

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4,000

3,500

3,000

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

500

450

400

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

0

d

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s

M

M

f

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10,000

9,000

8,000

7,000

6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0

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Supply

Demand

Demand

HFO generation in dispute

Uncontracted natural gas generation

Less firm hydro generation

IDO Generation

Available HFO Generation

Available Natural Gas Generation

Dam Hydro Generation

Production volumes

25,000

Protected Gas sales

Additional Gas sales

20,000

Flare, generator at the 

processing plant and line pack

Tanzania Generation Supply and Demand

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

June

July

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Protected gas volumes by year

14,000

Ubungo Power Plant

Wazo Hill

f
c
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M

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

500

450

400

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

0

d

f

c

s

M

M

f
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M
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10,000

9,000

8,000

7,000

6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

The maximum gas required for the Protected Gas users over the 
remaining 15 years and seven months of the Gas Agreement was 
257 Bcf as at 31 December 2008. For the purposes of calculating 
the level of gas available as Additional Gas, an assumption has to 
be made as to the expected utilization of the Protected Gas over 
the  remaining  term  of  the  Gas  Agreement.  These  assumptions 
are reviewed on an annual basis based on historic and projected 
usage. 

Additional Gas volumes

Industrial Sales

Power Sales

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Demand

HFO generation in dispute

Uncontracted natural gas generation

Less firm hydro generation

IDO Generation

Available HFO Generation

Available Natural Gas Generation

Dam Hydro Generation

Forecast increase in power demand 

(per Tanzania Power Sector Master Plan)

Peak MWs

Potential new additional gas required from 2010

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Tanzania Generation Supply and Demand

s

t

t

a

w

a

g

e

M

4,000

3,500

3,000

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0

f

c

s

M

M

12,000

10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

Supply

Demand

Protected gas volumes by year

14,000

Ubungo Power Plant

Wazo Hill

The Protected Gas users and their forecast maximum and most 
likely demand are as follows:

Theoretical 
maximum 
100% load 
factor

most likely

Utilizations 
in 2008

Protected Gas Demand

 MMscfd

 MMscfd

 MMscfd

Six gas turbines at the 
Ubungo power plant

Less gas  
supplied to the sixth 
turbine which is  
Additional Gas

Total Protected Gas  
at Ubungo

Wazo Hill  
cement plant

Village electrification 
program

Total daily  
Protected Gas demand 

Protected Gas reserves 
to end of the Songas 
power purchase 
agreement (Bcf)

47.4

39.8

32.2

(9.2)

(7.8)

(6.4)

38.2

32.0

25.8

5.9

1.0

45.1

4.4

1.0

4.5

–

37.4

30.3

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2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Target average gas sales per day

CNG

CNG for vehicles

Industrials

New power (Kinyerezi) 

Existing power (PGSA and ARGA)

Wazo Hill cement plant

Protected Gas

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Average daily production

2007

75

The forecast theoretical maximum of Protected Gas is estimated 
at  100%  utilization  to  be  45.1  MMscfd  based  on  technical  tests 
of the Ubungo turbines and the Wazo Hill cement plant though 
there  are  variations  during  the  year  and  over  time  depending 
on ambient temperature and degradation. The ‘most likely’ uti-
lization, including the village electrification program, is forecast 
to be 80 - 85% over the remaining term of the Gas Agreement. 
This compares with an actual utilization rate of 67% in 2008. The 
actual Protected Gas utilization at the Ubungo power plant pri-
marily  depends  on  the  availability  of  the  Ubungo  power  units, 
the status of the water levels at the hydroelectricity dams and 
the capacity of the ‘run of river’ hydros. The run of river hydros 
can only generate when the rivers are flowing, typically during 
the short rains in November and December and the long rains in 
April and May.

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2008

60

65

55

70

50

45

additional Gas Production

Under  the  terms  of  a  Gas  Agreement  signed  in  2001,  the  gas 
from the Songo Songo field in excess of the volume reserved as 
Protected Gas, is available to Orca Exploration to be marketed as 
Additional Gas. The details of the 2008 Additional Gas sales are 
reported in the ‘Markets’ section of this report.

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35

30

25

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

June

July

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Production volumes

25,000

Protected Gas sales

Additional Gas sales

20,000

Flare, generator at the 

processing plant and line pack

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Target average gas sales per day

CNG

CNG for vehicles

Industrials

New power (Kinyerezi) 

Existing power (PGSA and ARGA)

Wazo Hill cement plant

Protected Gas

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15,000

10,000

5,000

0

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180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

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A  relatively  small  amount  of  gas  is  used  in  local  electricity 
generation  on  Songo  Songo  Island.  Gas  is  also  required  to 
maintain the Songo Songo Island gas plant flare at all times. This 
leads to a small annual loss of gas.

There are also fluctuations in the line pack in the 232 kilometer 
high pressure pipeline to Dar es Salaam. The line is estimated to 
hold a maximum of 85 MMscf of gas. At current production levels 
the line pack holds sufficient gas for less than a day of Protected 
and Additional Gas sales in Dar es Salaam.

THE SONGO SONGO FIELD 

summary of Orca exploration’s assessment of  
Gas Initially in Place (GIIP)

During 2008, Orca Exploration’s management has estimated the 
potential  reserves  and  resources  in  its  two  Tanzanian  license 
blocks  (“Discovery  Blocks”).  The  reserves  and  resources  are 
assessed for the following areas:

1. 

2. 

3. 

 The Songo Songo main producing field (“Songo Songo Field”, 
“SS Field”);

 The  northern  section  of  the  field  that  has  gas  reserves 
established by the drilling of SS-1, but no current production 
(“Songo Songo North”, “SS North”); and

 The  exploration  prospect  west  of  the  Songo  Songo  Field 
(“Songo Songo West”, “SS West”).

A summary of management assessment of P50 GIIP for the Songo 
Songo Field and Songo Songo North discoveries and the forecast 
unrisked  resources  of  Songo  Songo  West  are  illustrated  on  the 
right.

Songo Songo Field and Songo Songo North

Management’s  internal  evaluation  of  the  P50  (Base  Case)  GIIP 
for  the  combined  Songo  Songo  Field  and  Songo  Songo  North 
discovery is 1,571 Bcf. The GIIP estimates are based on the most 
recent top reservoir depth structure maps resulting from the 2008 
depth  conversion  study.  The  GIIP  range  is  based  on  volumetric 
structural mapping utilizing the Petrel modelling software, which 
incorporates the reservoir properties derived from the 2008 pet-
rophysical reservoir analysis.

Management’s P50 GIIP of 1,571 Bcf for the Songo Songo Field and 
Songo Songo North compares with the McDaniel end 2008 GIIP 
estimates as presented below.

Bcf

1P

2P

3P

McDaniels Songo 
Songo Field GIIP (Bcf)

1,236

1,433

1,562

Songo Songo Gas Fields and Songo Songo West Prospect

Songo Songo License; Management estimate  
of Gas Initially In Place (GIIP)

Songo Songo 
Songo Songo 
North
North
P50 GIIP 226 Bcf
P50 GIIP 226 Bcf

SS-1
SS-1

Songo Songo 
Songo Songo 
Main
Main
P50 GIIP 1345 Bcf
P50 GIIP 1345 Bcf

SS-9
SS-9

SS-10
SS-10

SS-4
SS-4

SS-5
SS-5

SS-3
SS-3

SS-6
SS-6

SS-7
SS-7

KN-1
KN-1

PROVEN 
PROVEN 
SECTION
SECTION

SS-8
SS-8

K-1
K-1

5kms

Songo Songo 
Songo Songo 
Main
West
P50 GIIP 1345 Bcf
P50 GIIP 727 Bcf

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The McDaniel reserves evaluation are summarized in more detail 
below.

Reservoir management

The static (Petrel™) and dynamic simulation (ECLIPSE™) reservoir 
models  were rebuilt during 2008. This was necessary primarily 
due to the additional work undertaken on depth conversion dur-
ing 2008 which had a significant positive impact on Gross Rock 
Volume (“GRV”), as well as the petrophysical analysis of well SS-10 
which  had  a  positive  impact  on  the  evaluation  of  net  to  gross 
(“N:G”) and permeability in low porosity reservoir. The depth con-
version was re-addressed with two specific objectives: to assess 
the GRV as input to resource evaluation of the Songo Songo West 
prospect; and to review Songo Songo Field GRV as input to evalua-
tion of GIIP. The Petrel geological model incorporates revised res-
ervoir zonation and zonal facies distributions based on a revision 
of the stratigraphy, depositonal environments and palaeography 
of the Neocomian to Cenomanian reservoirs in early 2008.

The  Company  has  in  place  a  number  of  reservoir  monitoring 
procedures aimed at constantly reviewing both the field reserve 
estimates,  well  and  field  deliverability,  based  on  established 
industry  procedures  and  practices  and  expected  reservoir 
responses from similar gas developments throughout the world. 
Through these reservoir surveillance and management practices 
Orca  Exploration  is  able  to  ensure  delivery  of  the  Protected 
Gas  volumes  to  the  end  of  the  contract  term  and  assist  with 
the forecast of Additional Gas sales within the capability of the 
reservoir.

The  Company  uses  down  hole  pressure  gauges  to  monitor  and 
record  bottom  hole  pressure.  The  gauges  are  installed  on  all 
producing  wells  with  the  exception  of  SS-9.  A  pressure  gauge 
will be installed in the SS-10 development well after it has been 
connected  to  the  gas  processing  facility.  The  pressure  data 
collected  from  the  gauges  is  used  for  a  variety  of  purposes 

Structural Model

Songo Songo license Management  
P50 geologic model (Petrel™)

The  ECLIPSE™  simulation  model 
is used to monitor and continu-
ously  evaluate  the  reserves  of 
the  Songo  Songo  Field  and 
Songo  Songo  North  in  order  to 
ensure  that  the  Protected  Gas 
deliverability  requirements  can 
be met and to manage forecast 
Additional Gas sales. The model 
has  been  used  to  predict  well 
performance  and  identify  the 
investments  in  wells  and  well 
head  compression  that  will  be 
required  to  meet  forecast  gas 
demand. It is used to assess the 
likely  well  response  to  uncer-
tainties such as aquifer size and 
extent of reservoir compartmen-
talization, if any.

Reservoir surveillance

Songo Songo
West

Songo Songo
North

3D model of Songo Songo Field and adjacent structures

Songo Songo
Field

Reservoir
Zones

N10
N9
N8
N7
N6
N5
N4
N3
N2

TANZSS-50

N

Orca  Exploration  is  required  to 
deliver a peak supply of approxi-
mately  45  MMscfd  of  Protected 
Gas  until  31  July  2024  from 
the  Discovery  Blocks  as  well  as  meet  the  Additional  Gas  sales 
obligations.

Notes: 
Zones 2-8 belong to the Neocomian. Zone 9 belongs to the Late Aptian and Zone 10 belongs to the Late Albian. Zone 10 is 
the only Zone which is not correlated in all wells having been eroded to the south and southeast. The Cenomanian is treated 
as a single zone in the model.

volume.  In  addition,  the  material  balance  GIIP  of  1,342  Bcf  is 
consistent with management’s 2008 P50 volumetric assessment 
and thus strengthens the validity of the Songo Songo Field GIIP 
estimate. The Songo Songo North structure which produced gas 
on test from the Songo Songo 1 discovery well when it was drilled 
in 1974, is estimated by management to contain a further 226 Bcf 
of GIIP in the P50 case.

Well and field deliverability

The flow rates of the wells (including an estimated rate for SS-10 
when it comes on production) based on the requirement to have 
1,600 pounds per square inch of pressure in the gas processing 
plant are as follows:

Well deliverability summary

SS-3

SS-4

SS-5

SS-7

SS-9

SS-10 (Estimated)

Total

Maximum Protected  
Gas demand

available for additional Gas

31 december 
2008 
maxiumum 
capacity 
(MMscfd)

16

14

65

20

55

55

225

(45)

180

The  Songo  Songo  well  pressures  showed  approximately  a  1.3% 
decline  over  the  course  of  2008  in  line  with  expectations.  The 
current  deliverability  is  sufficient  to  enable  180  MMscfd  of 
Additional Gas production above the peak demand for Protected 
Gas. This will allow the Company to produce more than 115 MMscfd 
of Additional Gas for a period of time even in the unlikely event 
that  the  most  productive  well  becomes  unavailable  at  peak 
demand. 

including near well formation parameter assessment, well deliv-
erability  and  estimates  of  field  GIIP.  The  pressure  gauges  were 
last retrieved during October 2008 and at the same time were re-
installed to allow further ongoing evaluation. The data collected 
in October has been interpreted for Pressure Transient Analysis 
(“PTA”), and Material Balance (MBAL™) and has also been incorpo-
rated into a new simulation model (ECLIPSE™) with the production 
history  match  extended  to  that  date.  The  performance  of  each 
individual well is in addition monitored throughout the year and 
the well test schedule is reviewed to ensure the necessary field 
performance data is obtained.

To obtain the most reliable data for reservoir management, the 
Songo  Songo  gas  plant  is  equipped  with  a  test  separator  that 
allows  production  from  individual  wells  to  be  measured  and 
important  surface  pressures  and  temperatures  to  be  captured 
using  Keller  wellhead  gauges.  This 
information  has  been 
combined  with  the  results  of  the  downhole  pressure  gauges 
to  show  that  SS-3,  SS-4,  SS-5  and  SS-9  demonstrate  conclusive 
evidence of communication with other wells. In addition, interfer-
ence testing in 2007 confirms that SS-7 is also in communication 
with SS-5, reducing the risk of compartmentalization. 

The pressure data acquired in October 2007 in development well 
SS-10 supports the Eclipse interpretation that there has been little 
or no movement in the gas water contact (“GWC”) since the field 
start up in July 2004. The static GWC and pressure data acquired 
from the offset wells, support a likely GIIP towards the upper end 
of the Company’s estimated range. 

The field is still in the early stages of it’s depletion with approxi-
mately 7.1% of the original recoverable 2P reserves produced to 
the end of 2008. The downhole pressure data obtained in 2008 
and the new history matched Eclipse simulation model suggest 
the  possible  presence  of  a  weak  aquifer.  At  this  early  stage  of 
production the data remain inconclusive for the presence of an 
aquifer,  but  management  will  continue  to  monitor  for  this  as 
more pressure data is available, and by continued monitoring for 
water production from the wells.

Material Balance analysis

Material  balance  analysis  using  the  down  hole  pressure  gauge 
data  continues  to  support  a  main  field  GIIP  of  about  1,342  Bcf. 
The  material  balance  calculations  use  pressure  data  from  the 
producing wells which are located on the main Songo Songo field 
structure. A saddle (structural low) is interpreted to separate the 
main field from Songo Songo North structure, an interpretation 
supported  by  (ECLIPSE™)  forecast  simulation  runs  which  show 
negligible  pressure  decline  in  Songo  Songo  North  as  the  main 
field  wells  are  produced.  Management  therefore  believes  that 
the MBAL GIIP of 1,342 Bcf applies to the main field only, and that 
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Development of the Songo Songo Field  
and Songo Songo North

The  Company’s  immediate  objective  is  to  maximize  the  sales 
of gas from the Songo  Songo  Field  and Songo  Songo  North. In 
reviewing the potential of these reservoirs and the gas demand 
forecasts,  it  is  assessed  that  the  Company  should  develop 
the field to be able to deliver a maximum peak of 200 MMscfd 
(including Protected Gas) and a maximum average of 160 MMscfd 
(including Protected Gas). To meet these demand forecasts, it is 
planned  that  an  additional  vertical  development  well  will  have 
to  be  drilled  in  the  Songo  Songo  Field  by  the  end  of  2011.  It  is 
anticipated that the well will be drilled with a jack up rig and that 
it will be tied back to the expanded Songo Songo gas processing 
facilities (see under Infrastructure).

The  current  well  stock  will  not  drain  the  Songo  Songo  North 
reservoir.  Accordingly,  the  intention  is  to  drill  a  single  vertical 
development  well  into  this  structure  which  would  also  enable 
the  GIIP  associated  with  Songo  Songo  North  to  be  quantified 
with  more  certainty.  The  well  will  be  completed  as  a  producer 
and tied back with a new flow line to the inlet manifold in front 
of the Songo Songo Island gas processing facility. The intention 
would be to drill the SS North well after drilling a single well in the 
Songo Songo Field as described above.

In  addition  to  the  above,  field  compression  will  need  to  be 
installed by 2013 to maintain the deliverability of the wells and 
meet the inlet pressure of the gas processing facilities. 

GAS RESERVES

In  accordance  with  National  Instrument  51-101  Standards  of 
Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities, the independent petroleum 
engineers,  McDaniel  prepared  a  report  dated  March  2009  that 
assessed  the  Orca  Exploration  natural  gas  reserves  based  on 
information on the Songo Songo Field and Songo Songo North as 
at 31 December 2008 (the “McDaniel Report”). A summary of the 
remaining Additional Gas reserves on a life of license and life of 
field basis are presented in the tables on page 15. The 1P and 2P 
reserves are based on production to the end of the license period 
(October 2026) while the 3P reserves assume that the license will 
be extended to the end of the field life.

Over  the  course  of  2008,  for  the  audited  reserves  on  a  gross 
Company basis there has been a 26% increase in Songo Songo’s 
1P Additional Gas reserves to the end of the license period, and 
an  18%  increase  on  a  life  of  field  basis,  despite  Additional  Gas 
sales  of  8.7  Bcf  being  produced.  The  total  2P  Additional  Gas 
reserves on a gross property basis have increased 4% on a life of 
license basis and 18% on a life of field basis. The increase in the 
proven and probable reserves has arisen from a combination of 
improved volumetric structural mapping, the 2008 pressure and 
gas production data and the SS-10 development well results. 

Orca  management  estimates  that  the  total  recoverable  P50 
reserves  (Protected  Gas  plus  additional  Gas)  from  the  Songo 
Songo Field and the Songo Songo North discovery is 1,116 Bcf at 
31 December 2008. 

Gross field reserves on a life-of-field basis

Gross field reserves on a life-of-license basis

1,200

1,000

800

f
c
B

600

400

200

0

Protected 
Gas

Probable

Proved, 
in excess of PG

Possible

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

1,200

1,000

800

f
c
B

600

400

200

0

Protected 
Gas

Proved, 
in excess of PG

Probable

Possible 1

2004

2006
1   Audited life of license possible reserves were not estimated for the years 

2008

2005

2007

2004 to 2006.

 
The gross and net Company Additional Gas reserves to end of license are as follows:

Songo Songo  
Additional Gas reserves to October 2026 (Bcf) 

Independent reserves evaluation

Proved producing

Proved undeveloped

Total proved (1P)

Probable

Total proved and probable (2P)

Possible

Total proved, probable and possible (3P)

2008

Gross (1)

2008

Net (2)

253.5

135.9

389.4

102.0

491.4

340.7

832.1

146.9

99.8

246.7

67.3

314.0

219.2

533.2

Gross equals the gross reserves that are available for the Company after estimating the effect of the TPDC back in (see below). 

(1) 
(2)  Net equals the economic allocation of the Gross reserves to the Company as determined in accordance with the Production Sharing Agreement.

The gross and net Company Additional Gas reserves to end of field life are as follows:

Songo Songo Additional Gas reserves to end of field life (Bcf) 

Independent reserves evaluation

Proved producing

Proved undeveloped

Total proved (1P)

Probable

Total proved and probable (2P)

Possible

Total proved, probable and possible (3P)

2008

Gross (1)

2008

Net (2)

434.7

(1.6)

433.1

215.6

648.7

183.4

832.1

263.2

15.4

278.6

144.2

422.8

110.4

533.2

(1) 

Gross equals the gross reserves that are available for the Company after estimating the effect of the TPDC back in (see below).

(2)  Net equals the economic allocation of the Gross reserves to the Company as determined in accordance with the Production Sharing Agreement.

2007

Gross

247.6

 61.0

308.6

 165.0

473.6

307.1

780.7

2007

Gross

367.7

(2.0)

365.7

186.4

552.1

228.6

780.7

2007

Net

159.1

 51.0

210.1

113.8 

323.9

191.4

515.3

2007

Net

235.8

12.6

248.4

131.6

380.0

135.3

515.3

The McDaniel Report has assumed that TPDC will exercise its right to ‘back in’ to the field development by contributing 20% of the 
costs of the future wells, including SS-10 and a proportion of the infrastructure and operating costs, in return for a 20% increase in the 
profit share for the production emanating from these wells. McDaniel has taken the view that this ‘back in’ right should be treated as a 
TPDC working interest and therefore the Gross reserves have been adjusted for the volumes of Additional Gas (30.3 Bcf at 2P) that are 
allocated to TPDC for their working interest share. The implications and workings of the ‘back in’ are still to be discussed in detail with 
TPDC and may lead to future modifications in the way the Gross Company reserves are calculated.

For the purpose of calculating the gross Additional Gas reserves, McDaniel has assumed in their 2P case that 213 Bcf (2007: 227 Bcf) or 
an average of 13.7 Bcf per annum will be required to meet the demands of the Protected Gas users from 1 January 2009 to 31 July 2024. 
During 2008, the Protected Gas users consumed 11.1 Bcf. 

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The principal assumptions used by McDaniel in its evaluation of the Tanzanian PSA are as follows:

Year

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

additional 
Gas price 
1P

Gross 
additional 
Gas volumes 
1P

additional 
Gas price 
2P

Gross 
additional 
Gas volumes 
2P

US$/mcf

 MMscfd

US$/mcf

 MMscfd

3.27

3.64

3.74

4.17

4.49

4.85

5.20

5.29

5.38

5.47

5.57

5.67

5.77

5.73

5.65

30.1

39.1

52.0

62.5

72.0

76.5

80.4

80.4

804

80.4

80.4

80.4

80.4

57.8

39.9

3.27

3.71

3.87

4.20

4.47

4.69

4.93

4.94

5.03

5.12

5.21

5.31

5.40

5.46

5.51

30.1

39.4

52.5

67.8

77.0

86.0

95.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

83.5

69.0

Present value of reserves

The estimated value of the Songo Songo reserves on a life of license basis based on the assumptions on production and pricing are as 
follows:

US$ millions

Proved producing

Proved undeveloped

Total proved (1P)

Probable

Total proved and probable 
(2P)

Possible

Total proved, probable  
and possible

2008

2007

5%

168.9

203.0

371.9

81.1

453.0

238.8

691.8

10%

114.1

143.5

257.6

41.0

298.6

102.1

400.7

15%

83.8

103.4

187.2

21.0

208.2

48.7

256.9

5%

191.1

65.7

256.8

114.8

371.6

185.1

556.7

10%

125.6

57.1

182.7

72.2

254.9

87.1

342.0

15%

89.0

47.7

136.7

46.6

183.3

43.4

226.7

Songo  Songo  West  is  interpreted  by  McDaniel  to  be  a  low  risk 
prospect  with  a  52%  chance  of  success  in  the  Neocomian  and 
35% in the Cenomanian. The chance of success is measured as 
the probability that a hydrocarbon accumulation exists that will 
demonstrate stabilized flow of hydrocarbons if tested. McDaniel 
assessed  the  P50,  unrisked  recoverable  resources 
in  the 
Songo Songo West prospect at 450 Bcf and the mean, unrisked 
recoverable resources at 551 Bcf. Management’s unrisked  mean 
GIIP for the Songo Songo West prospect of 810 Bcf compares with 
the  McDaniel  combined  Neocomian  and  Cenomanian  unrisked 
mean GIIP of 740 Bcf. 

Songo  Songo  West  represents  a  major  potential  source  of 
reserves upside in the Songo Songo area, which could provide 
the resources to underwrite a significant expansion of the gas 
infrastructure  and  markets,  both  in  Tanzania  and  beyond.  It  is 
currently  proposed  that  an  initial  exploration  well  would  be 
drilled towards the south of the Songo Songo West structure, and 
closest to Songo Songo island (“Songo Songo West South”). If it 
is successful and can flow at commercial rates, it is likely to be 
tied back immediately to the manifold in front of the processing 
plant and flowed for a period to prove up the long term deliv-
erability  of  gas  from  the  field.  Following  this  confirmation,  it 
is likely that an appraisal well will be drilled into the northern 
extent of Songo Songo West (“Songo Songo West North”) to get a 
better understanding of the areal extent of the reservoir and the 
recoverable reserves. The final field development decision would 
then be taken, but is likely to involve a significant expansion of 
the existing facilities.

The 17% increase on the 2P present value at a 10% discount basis 
from US$254.9 million to US$298.6 million on a life of licence basis 
is primarily due to the increase in the reserves and the timing of 
the future capital expenditure that has the effect of minimizing 
the impact of Additional Profits Tax.

It should be noted that McDaniel has assumed in the 3P case, that 
the  Company  receives  an  extension  to  the  PSA.  Hence  for  this 
category only, the reserves are not restricted to the life of the 
licence.

EXPLORATION

Songo Songo West

Orca  Exploration  has  mapped  and  evaluated  the  Songo  Songo 
West prospect adjacent to the Songo Songo Field. The prospect 
lies approximately 2.5 kilometers west of the main field and the 
prognosis  is  that  the  prospect  is  very  similar  in  terms  of  trap 
and reservoir presence to the Songo Songo Field. The seismic on 
Songo Songo West indicates closure on an elongate north-south 
oriented  tilted  fault  block  trap  at  the  same  reservoir  interval 
as  the  main  field.  Songo  Songo  West  lies  entirely  within  the 
Company’s Discovery Blocks.

McDaniel conducted an independent assessment of natural gas 
resources in the Songo Songo West prospect in September 2008. 
Several cases were reviewed to estimate the size of the potential 
gas accumulation. 

As within Songo Songo main field two reservoirs are envisaged 
will be present within the SSW prospect – the Neocomian and the 
Cenomanian. 

The  McDaniel’s  Neocomian  and  Cenomanian  GIIP  and  resources 
are summarized in the tables below.

 neocomian (Bcf)

Unrisked OGIP

Unrisked resources

Risked mean resources

P90

232

170

–

P50

566

418

–

mean

678

505

264

 cenomanian  (Bcf)

P90

P50

mean

Unrisked OGIP

Unrisked resources

Risked mean resources

12

9

43

32

–

62

46

16

Source: McDaniel September 2008

P10

1,381

1,028

–

P10

158

118

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Photo below: Field production is processed at the Songo Songo gas 
plant before being pipelined to Dar es Salaam.

INFRASTRUCTURE

SSI gas processing plant

The  infrastructure  that  processes  and  transports  the  gas  from 
the  Songo  Songo  Field  to  Dar  es  Salaam  was  commissioned  in 
July 2004. 

The initial infrastructure for the Songo Songo gas to electricity 
project incorporated the following elements:

•	

•	

•	

	Completion	and	tie	back	of	the	original	five	producing	wells;

	Construction	 of	 a	 gas	 processing	 facility	 on	 Songo	 Songo	
Island (“SSI”) with two gas processing trains;

	Construction	 of	 a	 high	 pressure	 offshore	 and	 onshore	
pipeline system;

a) 

b) 

c) 

 a 25 kilometer 12” offshore pipeline from the field to 
the Somanga Funga landfall; 

 a  207  kilometer  16”  onshore  pipeline  to  the  Ubungo 
power plant; 

 a  16  kilometer  8”  lateral  pipeline  to  the  Wazo  Hill 
cement plant.

•	

	Conversion	 of	 four	 existing	 turbines	 at	 the	 Ubungo	 power	
plant (2 x 19 MW and 2 x 34 MW) from diesel to gas. 

Orca  Exploration  is  the  operator  of  the  wells  and  the  gas 
processing  plant.  Songas  Limited  (“Songas”)  is  the  operator  of 
the high pressure pipeline system and the Ubungo power plant.

There are two trains at the gas processing facilities with a design 
specification of 35 MMscfd. The Songo Songo raw gas is relatively 
dry  and  requires  minimal  processing.  The  gas  treatment  is  a 
simple dew point control process which uses the energy in the 
raw gas to chill the gas through a Joule-Thompson valve. Liquid 
condensate is removed from the cold gas, leaving the dry gas to 
be transported to Dar es Salaam. 

With the growth in the market for Additional Gas, there were times 
during 2008 and 2007 when the peak flow rates were in excess of 
the	gas	processing	capacity	of	70	MMscfd.	In	Q3	2007,	Orca	Explora-
tion submitted a proposal to Songas to increase the gas processing 
capacity to 90 MMscfd through upgrading and re-rating the exist-
ing	trains	to	45	MMscfd	each.	In	Q4	2008,	the	Company	signed	an	
agreement (“Re-rating Agreement”) with Songas and TANESCO that 
enabled the Company, as operator of the gas processing plant, to 
install two larger Joule-Thompson valves and modify the relief sys-
tems on the two existing gas processing trains. The work was suc-
cessfully implemented without significant disruption to the supply 
of gas to customers in Dar es Salaam. The increase in the capacity 
of the plant to 90 MMscfd has been certified by Lloyds Register and 
the Company received formal approval from Songas to operate at 
this	level	in	Q1	2009.	

During  the  plant  tests,  each  of  the  gas  processing  trains  was 
operated at 55 MMscfd. Lloyds Register may yet certify the plant 
to  110  MMscfd  after  they  have  inspected  the  heat  exchangers. 
This	will	be	pursued	with	Songas	during	Q2	2009	as	an	interim	
measure  in  the  event  that  the  capacity  of  the  gas  processing 
plant impacts the supply of gas to Dar es Salaam over the course 
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Songas has submitted an aplication 
to  the  energy  regulator,  EWURA, 
for  the  installation  of  two  new  gas 
processing trains taking the capacity 
to a minimum of 160 MMscfd with the 
potential to increase it to in excess 
of 200 MMscfd should the re-rating 
of  each  train  to  55  MMscfd  be 
approved. In February 2009, EWURA 
issued  an  order  that  is  currently 
being reviewed by Songas. The total 
cost of the expansion is estimated at 
US$65 million. 

High pressure  
pipeline network

8°25'0"S

New gas 
processing plant

8°30'0"S

8°35'0"S

39°20'0"E

0

TANZSS_02e1

Kilometers

The  main  pipeline  from  Songo 
Songo Island to the Ubungo power 
plant  in  Dar  es  Salaam  including 
both  the  offshore  section  and  the 
onshore section has an estimated maximum capacity 
in its current configuration of 105 MMscfd. The limit-
ing upstream pressure at the exit of the gas process-
ing  facilities  on  Songo  Songo  Island  is  between  84 
bar and 87 bar while the minimum delivery pressure 
at Ubungo is 53 bar. 

is  to 

increase  the 
The  Company’s  objective 
throughput  capacity  of  the  pipeline  system  to 
a  peak  of  200  MMscfd  by  the  middle  of  2012  to 
meet the forecast average consumption of 140-160 
MMscfd (including Protected Gas) and to maximize 
the potential of the Songo Songo Field and Songo 
Songo  North.  The  Company  is  currently  commis-
sioning reports to assess how this may be achieved 
with  minimal  cost.  However,  it  is  forecast  that 
twinning the existing system may be the most cost 
effective way of achieving this level of deliverability 
whilst also increasing the security of supply. 

The capacity of the spur line to Wazo Hill is estimated 
to be around 40 MMscfd. This value has been calcu-
lated using pipeline flow equations, using a pressure 
at Ubungo of 53 bar and a delivery pressure at Wazo 
Hill / Tegeta of 10 bar. Like the main pipeline, the ac-
tual  flow  levels  have  been  considerably  below  this 
rate to date, so the calculations will be recalibrated 
once more data becomes available at higher rates.

SSW (N) platform

SSN single well

SS-1

SS-10

SS-4

SS-9

SS-5

SSW (S) platform

SS-3

SS-7

Gas processing plant
Songo Songo
Island

SS-6

KN-1

SS-8

K-1

Legend

Orca Exploration Group
Gas field
Prospect
Reefs
Gas processing plant
Possible gas processing plant
New drilling centres (proposed)
New drilling centres (possible)
Gas pipeline
Proposed pipelines
Possible pipelines
Land / Sea

39°25'0"E

39°30'0"E

39°35'0"E

Songo Songo Field, marine and land pipeline routes to market

Kimbiji
Petrodel

Dar es Salaam

Songo Songo
West Prospect

Block 07
Dominion O

Songo Songo
North Gas Field
I N D I A N

SS-1

5

Ruvu
Dodsal

Songo Songo
Gas Field

O C E A N
Gas Plant

SS-4

SS-10

Kisangire
Heritage

Bigwa-Rufiji / Mafia
Maurel PR

T A N Z A N I A

Kwale

SS-9

SS-5

SS-3

SS-7

SS-6

Songo Songo
Island

Block 06
KN-1
Petrobras

SS-8
K-1

Kiliwani
Gas Field

0

Kilometres

10

Latham
Petrodel

Block 05
Petrobras

Mafia

Jibondo

Block 04
Ophir En

Mandawa
Dominion O

Songo
Songo
West
Funguo

Nyuni
Ndovu Res

Songo Songo
PanAfrican Tanzania

Songo Songo

Block 03
Ophir En

Legend

Orca Exploration Group

Jewe

Gas Field

Prospect

Gas Pipeline

Possible Pipeline

Gas Pipeline

Land / Sea

TANZSS-01c4

0

Kilometers

50

East Pande
Rakgas

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Low pressure distribution system

The  low  pressure  distribution  system  has  been 
designed so that there is significant spare capac-
ity and security of supply. There are three pres-
sure reduction stations (“PRS”) and two separate 
connections  to  the  16”  high  pressure  pipeline.  
A	fourth	PRS	was	installed	in	Q1	2009	specifically	
to  handle  the  Additional  Gas  sales  to  the  Wazo 
Hill cement plant. 

Since  2004,  the  Company  has  constructed 
42  kms  of  low  pressure  pipeline  in  Dar  es 
Salaam and at the end of 2008 was delivering 
Additional Gas to 20 industrial customers. Three 
new customers were connected in 2008 and a 
further  five  customers  have  signed  contracts 
and are in the process of installing equipment 
to consume natural gas in the first half of 2009. 
By  the  end  of  2009,  it  is  expected  that  the 
Company will have increased its industrial base 
to 30 customers with the addition of an 8 kms 
extension to Mikocheni and the connection of a 
series of small customers near the airport.

Power and industrial customers in the Dar es Salaam area

IPTL 100MW
Tegeta 45MW

Wazo Hill Kiln 4

UGT-6 42MW
Ubungo 
100MW

Simba Steel
Nida Textile

Murzah 3

Mukwano
Yuasa Battery

Pepsi

8
“

L

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n
e

1 6 “   L i n e

Kinyerezi [250MW]
Namera

OK Plastic
Murzah 1&2
Azam

Bakhresa food
Tanzania Cutlery
Master Steel
Simba Plastic

0

Kilometres

10

MMI
Tanpack
Iron & Steel
CNG Hub

CNG Hub

CNG for Vehicles
Chinese Textile
mills

Tanzania Breweries
Nampack

CNG Hub

VOT
METL

Kioo Glass
Kamal Steel
Alaf
Bora
TCC

Serengeti Breweries

Karibu Textile

LEGEND: Additional Gas Supplies

Gas Pipeline
Existing Ringmain
Planned Pipelines
Pressure Reduction Stations (PRS)
Town / City

Power Generation Stations
Power Generation Stations - to be supplied
PNG - supplied
PNG - to be supplied
CNG - to be supplied

MARKET DEVELOPMENT

summary

The 4% increase in the 2P recoverable reserves  
on a life of license basis in 2008 continues to 
provide  the  Company  with  an  opportunity  to 
develop new markets. 

TANZCW-02b

The  current  target  profile  for  the  sales  of  gas  in  Tanzania 
(including Protected Gas) is based on the forecast gas reserves in 
the Songo Songo Field and Songo Songo North. It is dependent on 
the investment in the drilling of two new wells, field compression 
and the expansion of the pipeline system to Dar es Salaam.

In  the  event  that  gas  is  discovered  in  Songo  Songo  West,  then 
there  is  assessed  to  be  sufficient  demand,  especially  from  the 
power sector and the CNG market, to absorb the majority of the 
P50 resources.

Power sector

Sales to the power sector averaged approximately 19.7 MMscfd in 
2008. Until the end of 2010, the demand for gas from the power 
sector will be determined by the quantum of gas fired generation 
capacity  in  Tanzania  and  the  availability  of  the  hydro  and  gas 
processing capacity. Thereafter, the take or pay provisions in the 
long term initialled power contracts will set a floor on the annual 
gas  volumes  sold  to  the  power  sector.  There  is  expected  to  be 
significant growth in electricity demand in Tanzania and gas is 
likely to be the feedstock provided the right contractual terms 
can be agreed. This is discussed below. 

demand by the power sector until the end of 2010

As at 31 December 2008, there was 143 MWs of installed gas fired 
generation in Tanzania that is being powered by Additional Gas 
(maximum  demand  of  approximately  30  MMscfd).  A  further  45 
MWs of additional generation is due to be connected and commis-
sioned	at	Tegeta	in	Q4	2009	(maximum	demand	of	approximately	
10 MMscfd). Accordingly, the maximum consumption by the power 
sector	is	expected	to	be	40	MMscfd	from	Q4	2009.

 
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2,500

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1,500

1,000

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10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

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(per Tanzania Power Sector Master Plan)

Peak MWs

Potential new additional gas required from 2010

Additional Gas volumes

Industrial Sales

Power Sales

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6,000

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4,000

3,000

2,000

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2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Tanzania Generation Supply and Demand

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2006

2007

2008

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2008

2007

The following lists the capacity of the gas fired generation consuming Additional Gas as at 31 December 2008 and forecast additions 
during 2009: 

Status

Operational

Operational
Mar

Feb

Jan

Apr
June
Total as at 31 december 2008

May

July

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Demand

HFO generation in dispute

Uncontracted natural gas generation

Less firm hydro generation

IDO Generation

Available HFO Generation

Available Natural Gas Generation

Dam Hydro Generation

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Production volumes

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Forecast total as at 31 december 2009

Protected Gas sales

Additional Gas sales

Flare, generator at the 
processing plant and line pack

In July 2008, the Company ceased supplying Additional Gas to the 
120 MWs of emergency power generation owned and operated by 
Dowans Tanzania Limited (“Dowans”). This was a result of TANESCO 
cancelling its power purchase agreement with Dowans due to con-
tractual irregularities. The power plant still remains in country but 
its future is uncertain.

20,000

15,000

10,000

demand by the power sector from 2011  
under the arGa and PGsa

Supply

Demand

Protected gas volumes by year

14,000

Ubungo Power Plant

Wazo Hill

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

5,000

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140

120

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The  supply  of  Additional  Gas  to  the  power  sector  is  currently 
governed  by  two  interim  power  agreements.  It  is  forecast  that 
these will be superseded by two long term contracts with Songas 
and TANESCO that were initialled in June 2008; the Amended and 
Restated Gas Agreement (“ARGA”) and the Portfolio Gas Supply 
2005
Agreement (“PGSA”).

2008

2004

2006

2007

Target average gas sales per day

CNG
CNG for vehicles
Industrials
New power (Kinyerezi) 

Existing power (PGSA and ARGA)
Wazo Hill cement plant
Protected Gas

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

 Power Plant

Ubungo power plant (Unit 6)

Wärtsilä at Ubungo

Tegeta 

Installed 
capacity 
mWs

41

102

143

45

188

Under the ARGA, 19.5 % of the gas supplied to the six turbines 
at  Ubungo  is  considered  to  be  Additional  Gas.  Whilst  there  is 
no  explicit  take  or  pay  in  the  agreement  the  utilization  at  the 
Ubungo  power  plant  is  expected  to  be  high  given  the  low  cost 
of the Protected Gas (Gas (US$0.55/Mmbtu LHV escalating with 
US CPI) that makes up the remaining 80.5% of the supply to the 
plant.  The  maximum  volume  of  Protected  and  Additional  Gas 
delivered to the Ubungo power plant is capped at approximately 
47.4  MMscfd.  At  an  84%  utilization  rate,  it  is  expected  that  7.7 
MMscfd will be supplied to the Ubungo power plant as Additional 
Gas until the termination of the agreement on 31 July 2024.

The  PGSA  covers  the  supply  of  Additional  Gas  to  a  portfolio  of 
gas generation facilities (namely; Wärtsilä 102 MWs and Tegeta 45 
MWs). Further delivery points may be added in the future subject 
to  the  consent  of  the  Company  and  TPDC,  and  provided  that 
TANESCO pay all the tie-in costs. 

Under  the  terms  of  the  initialled  PGSA,  it  is  forecast  that  in 
the periods prior to the installation of the third and fourth gas 
processing trains, the Company will supply TANESCO’s existing gas 
fired generation as nominated subject to there being available 
gas  processing  capacity.  From  November  2010,  the  maximum 
daily	quantity	(“MDQ”)	that	the	Company	has	to	supply	under	the	
initialled PGSA is approximately 37 MMscfd. 

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Photo below: Gas from the Songo Songo will soon be available as compressed natural gas (CNG). 
To service this new market, Orca is constructing compression and refuelling stations at Dar es Salaam.

OPERATIONS REVIEW

Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

Growth in electricity 
demand and the potential  
for further gas fired 
generation 

As at 31 December 2008 there 
was  approximately  1,127  MWs 
of  available  power  genera-
tion in Tanzania though only 
925 MWs was operational due to contractual disputes with Dowans 
and  IPTL.  In  the  last  few  years  there  has  been  a  rebalancing  of 
power generation mix in Tanzania resulting in hydro generation ac-
counting for less than 50% of the available generation. The only 
major water storage is at the Mtera reservoir which supplies the 
80 MW Mtera and 200 MW Kidatu hydro plants. The remaining 261 
MWs of hydro generation is “run of river” which is only operational 
on average for 4-5 months in the year. Accordingly, the level of the 
Mtera reservoir is integral to the generation of 280 MWs of electric-
ity. Since 2006 there have been good rainfalls in the rainy seasons 
which occur between April and May and November and De-
cember each year and the Mtera reservoir is still relatively 
full. 

It is estimated that under the base case assumptions of 
the  TANESCO’s  power  sector  master  plan  (“PSMP”)  that 
peak  demand  (before  adding  in  any  capacity  margin  to 
provide  a  more  normal  level  of  security  of  supply)  will 
be  1,700  MWs  in  2016  (growth  of  7.8%  per  annum  from 
2006) and 4,800 MWs in 2031 (growth of 7.2% from 2016). 
Total current aggregate available capacity (with all hydro 
facilities producing) is expected to between 925 MWs by 
the end of 2009 though this could increase to a maximum 
of 1,172 MWs if contractual issues are resolved with IPTL 
and  Dowans.  Of  this  amount,  150  MWs  is  operating  on 
expensive  heavy  fuel  oil  (“HFO”)  (100MWs)  or  industrial 
diesel oil (“IDO”) (50MWs).

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2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

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Based  on  this  forecast  availability  at  the  end  of  2009, 
there has to be an increase of between 528 MWs and 775 
MWs in the period 2010-2016 to meet forecast demand increased 
in  Tanzania  or  in  excess  of  100  MWs  per  annum.  It  is  therefore 
reasonable  to  assume  that  an  additional  20  MMscfd  of  peak 
demand will be required for each year between 2010 and 2016 to 
meet power sector demand in Tanzania in addition to the existing 
available generation.

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Whilst  the  rate  of  growth  slows 
marginally  after  2016,  there  is 
still a requirement for in excess 
of 100 MWs per annum of new generation (adding 20 MMscfd of 
peak potential gas demand).

If it is assumed that TANESCO would want to maximize the use of 
gas in its generation mix, dispatching gas generation after the 
hydro and Protected Gas and would like to displace the existing 
HFO  or  IDO  generation,  then  this  is  the  forecast  gas  require-
ments over the period to 2026 in excess of the gas requirements 
outlined in the PGSA and the ARGA assuming a 70% utilization 
rate for the gas fired generation.

Forecast increase in power demand 
(per Tanzania Power Sector Master Plan)

Peak MWs
Potential new additional gas required from 2010

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

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Additional Gas volumes

Industrial Sales

Power Sales

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Demand

HFO generation in dispute

Uncontracted natural gas generation

Less firm hydro generation

IDO Generation

Available HFO Generation

Available Natural Gas Generation

Dam Hydro Generation

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

June

July

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average daily production

2008

2007

Production volumes

25,000

Protected Gas sales

Additional Gas sales

20,000

Flare, generator at the 

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140

120

100

80

60

40

20

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2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

Target average gas sales per day

CNG

CNG for vehicles

Industrials

New power (Kinyerezi) 

Existing power (PGSA and ARGA)

Wazo Hill cement plant

Protected Gas

Supply

Demand

Protected gas volumes by year

14,000

Ubungo Power Plant

Wazo Hill

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

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200

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The Company has extended the term of six contracts accounting 
for  the  majority  of  the  industrial  gas  sales  volumes  for  an 
additional five years from the dates that existing contracts were 
due  to  expire  (the  earliest  termination  date  is  now  September 
2014). In return the Company has agreed to cap the price of gas 
to these customers whilst also incorporating a floor price. This is 
expected to keep the price of gas in the range of US$7.38/mcf to 
US$11.49/mcf (increasing at 2% per annum).

Demand for cement in Tanzania has increased significantly and 
this  is  forecast  to  lead  to  an  increase  in  the  gas  consumption 
at	 the	 Wazo	 Hill	 cement	 plant	 in	 Dar	 es	 Salaam.	 In	 Q3	 2008,	 a	
contract  was  signed  with  Tanzania  Portland  Cement  Company 
(“TPDCC”) for the supply of gas to a new kiln (“Kiln 4”) at its Wazo 
Hill cement plant that was commissioned in February 2009, ahead 
of schedule. Kiln 4 consumes more gas than the existing two kilns 
(“Kilns 2 and 3”) that utilize Protected Gas. It is envisaged that 
the	supply	of	Additional	Gas	will	rise	during	Q2	2009	to	a	rate	of	
approximately 2.0 MMscfd. TPCC is considering accelerating their 
growth and continuing to partly run kilns 2 and 3 from 2010. If all 
kilns  were  operational  TPCC  would  require  up  to  7.5  MMscfd  of 
Additional Gas. 

It 
is  forecast  that  whilst 
there  are  sufficient  gas 
reserves  in  the  country,  gas 
fired  generation  will  be  the 
for  new 
preferred  choice 
capacity. 
the 
current  gas  is  priced  at  a 
level  that  makes  gas  fired 

In  addition, 

generation competitive with the all-in-cost of coal generation. 

TANESCO has indicated that they intend to construct a 200-250 
MW  generation  plant  at  Kinyerezi,  Dar  es  Salaam  by  2011/2012. 
The  Company  has  commenced  discussions  to  assess  how  gas 
may  be  made  available  for  these  units,  recognizing  the  need 
for  additional  drilling  and  infrastructure  to  be  able  to  deliver 
the volumes contemplated for these units. The sales projections 
assume that a contract will be negotiated with TANESCO for the 
supply  of  gas  to  200  MWs  at  Kinyerezi  in  incremental  amounts 
starting 2012.

Prospective industrial sales

Sales to the industrial sector averaged approximately 4.0 MMscfd 
in 2008 peaking at 5.0 MMscfd in July. The Company continues 
to  sign  and  connect  other  smaller  industrial  customers  to  the 
existing 42 kilometers of low pressure pipeline. A total of three 
new industrial contracts were signed in 2008 and gas is currently 
being supplied to 20 customers. Subsequent to December 31, 2008 a 
further five industrial customers have signed contracts and are in 
the process of installing equipment to consume natural gas.

It is anticipated that the level of industrial sales will increase to 
in  excess  of  6.0  MMscfd  in  2009  (excluding  the  Additional  Gas 
sales  to  Wazo  Hill)  through  the  construction  of  an  8  kilometer 
extension of the distribution system to the Mikocheni area and 
the hook up of new customers in Dar es Salaam. It is then forecast 
that 1.0 MMscfd will be added each year through expansion of the 
industrials existing facilities and the connection of new industrial 
customers that have relocated to Dar es Salaam. 

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OPERATIONS REVIEW

Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

The CNG market development is advancing as planned. New facilities including a compressor  
and two trailer-filling facilities were under construction in Dar es Salaam at the end of 2008.

The diesel and gasoline market in Tanzania is extremely significant 
and has a combined maximum demand in excess of 100 MMscfd, 
with  over  50%  of  the  vehicle  in  Tanzania  being  located  within 
the  general  vicinity  of  Dar  es  Salaam.  Whilst  it  would  not  be 
possible  to  capture  all  this  market,  it  is  assumed  that  by  2014 
this market could grow to 5 MMscfd. This compares with typical 
penetration rates in other countries of approximately 25%. It is 
envisaged that CNG will retail at a 40%-60% discount to gasoline 
to encourage vehicles owners to convert their vehicles. 

The Company is currently installing a compressor and a vehicle 
dispenser  adjacent  to  its  Pressure  Reduction  Station  at  a  busy 
intersection at the Ubungo power plant. This is expected to be 
followed by the construction of a station in Morogoro to facilitate 
transport  between  these  two  industrial  centres  and  the  instal-
lation  of  compressors  at  the  existing  customers  that  have  a 
fleet of trucks e.g. Pepsi. It is anticipated that once the market 
is established in the medium term, the local petrol retailers will 
retail the CNG. Accordingly there will be no need for significant 
capital after this time, but the price realized for the CNG will be 
reduced.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The  Board  of  Directors  regularly  reviews  the  aims  of  the 
corporate social responsibility strategy and how this translates 
into  practical  and  beneficial  community  relations  support  in 
Tanzania. A budget is established with agreed ongoing assistance 
covering education, health and the provision of water and power 
on Songo Songo Island. Particular emphasis is given to providing 
educational materials and equipment for the existing school, with 
support being given to the setting up of a new secondary school. 
The overall aim is to improve the quality of life for all the local 
inhabitants and maintain good community relations.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 

CNG is widely used around the world, including India and China. 

There is a strong push by the Government of Tanzania to utilize 
CNG and the Company plans to expand CNG activities in 2009. In 
Q3	2008,	the	Company	committed	US$2.5	million	to	purchase	one	
compressor, a vehicle dispenser and two trailer filling facilities to 
deliver 0.7 MMscfd of CNG. The facilities are currently in the process 
of being delivered to site and installed. It is anticipated that the 
Company	will	start	the	sale	of	CNG	in	Tanzania	in	Q2	2009.	

During 2009, it is anticipated that these facilities will be expanded 
so that CNG can be transported to other non pipeline markets in 
Dar es Salaam. 

CNG  vehicles  are  available  in  a  variety  of  developed  and 
developing countries around the globe including Argentina, Italy, 
Pakistan, Brazil, USA and India. There are over 8.5 million natural 
gas  vehicles  in  the  world  with  Argentina,  Pakistan  and  Brazil 
having over 1.5 million each.

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Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

Management’s Discussion & Analysis

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

THIS MDA OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS AND NOTES THERETO FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 
2008. THIS MDA IS BASED ON THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON 28 
April 2009. 

CERTAIN  STATEMENTS  IN  THIS  MD&A  INCLUDING  (I)  STATEMENTS 
THAT  MAY  CONTAIN  WORDS  SUCH  AS  “ANTICIPATE”,  “COULD”, 
“EXPECT”, “SEEK”, “MAY” “INTEND”, “WILL”, “BELIEVE”, “SHOULD”, 
“PROJECT”,  “FORECAST”,  “PLAN”  AND  SIMILAR  EXPRESSIONS, 
INCLUDING  THE  NEGATIVES  THEREOF,  (II)  STATEMENTS  THAT  ARE 
BASED  ON  CURRENT  EXPECTATIONS  AND  ESTIMATES  ABOUT  THE 
MARKETS  IN  WHICH  ORCA  OPERATES  AND  (III)  STATEMENTS  OF 
BELIEF,  INTENTIONS  AND  EXPECTATIONS  ABOUT  DEVELOPMENTS, 
RESULTS AND EVENTS THAT WILL OR MAY OCCUR IN THE FUTURE, 
CONSTITUTE  “FORWARD-LOOKING  STATEMENTS”  AND  ARE  BASED 
ON  CERTAIN  ASSUMPTIONS  AND  ANALYSIS  MADE  BY  ORCA.  FOR-
WARD-LOOKING  STATEMENTS  IN  THIS  MD&A  INCLUDE,  BUT  ARE 
NOT LIMITED TO, STATEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE CAPITAL 
EXPENDITURES,  INCLUDING  THE  AMOUNT,  NATURE  AND  TIMING 
THEREOF; NATURAL GAS PRICES AND DEMAND. 

SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO IMPORTANT 
RISKS  AND  UNCERTAINTIES,  WHICH  ARE  DIFFICULT  TO  PREDICT 
AND THAT MAY AFFECT ORCA’S OPERATIONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT 
LIMITED  TO:  THE  IMPACT  OF  GENERAL  ECONOMIC  CONDITIONS  IN 
TANZANIA  AND  CANADA;  INDUSTRY  CONDITIONS,  INCLUDING  THE 
ADOPTION OF NEW ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY AND OTHER LAWS AND 
REGULATIONS AND CHANGES IN HOW THEY ARE INTERPRETED AND 
ENFORCED;  VOLATILITY  OF  NATURAL  GAS  PRICES;  NATURAL  GAS 
PRODUCT SUPPLY AND DEMAND; RISKS INHERENT IN ORCA’S ABILITY 
TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS TO MEET 
ITS CURRENT AND FUTURE OBLIGATIONS; INCREASED COMPETITION; 
THE  FLUCTUATION  IN  FOREIGN  EXCHANGE  OR  INTEREST  RATES; 
STOCK MARKET VOLATILITY; AND OTHER FACTORS, MANY OF WHICH 
ARE BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE ORCA.

ORCA’S ACTUAL RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS COULD 
DIFFER  MATERIALLY  FROM  THOSE  EXPRESSED  IN,  OR  IMPLIED  BY, 
THESE  FORWARD-LOOKING  STATEMENTS  AND,  ACCORDINGLY,  NO 
ASSURANCE CAN BE GIVEN THAT ANY OF THE EVENTS ANTICIPATED 
BY  THE  FORWARD-LOOKING  STATEMENTS  WILL  TRANSPIRE  OR 
OCCUR,  OR  IF  ANY  OF  THEM  DO  TRANSPIRE  OR  OCCUR,  WHAT 
BENEFITS ORCA WILL DERIVE THEREFROM. SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE 
LAW, ORCA DISCLAIMS ANY INTENTION OR OBLIGATION TO UPDATE 
OR  REVISE  ANY  FORWARD-LOOKING  STATEMENTS,  WHETHER  AS  A 
RESULT OF NEW INFORMATION, FUTURE EVENTS OR OTHERWISE. ALL 
FORWARD-LOOKING  STATEMENTS  CONTAINED  IN  THIS  DOCUMENT 
ARE	EXPRESSLY	QUALIFIED	BY	THIS	CAUTIONARY	STATEMENT.	

NON-GAAP MEASURES

TTHE COMPANY EVALUATES ITS PERFORMANCE BASED ON PROFIT 
AND FUNDS FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES. FUNDS FLOW FROM 
OPERATING  ACTIVITIES  IS  A  NON-GAAP  (GENERALLY  ACCEPTED 
ACCOUNTING  PRINCIPLES)  TERM  THAT  REPRESENTS  CASH  FLOW 
FROM  OPERATIONS  BEFORE  WORKING  CAPITAL  ADJUSTMENTS.  IT 
IS A KEY MEASURE AS IT DEMONSTRATES THE COMPANY’S ABILITY 
TO  GENERATE  CASH  NECESSARY  TO  ACHIEVE  GROWTH  THROUGH 
CAPITAL  INVESTMENTS.  ORCA  EXPLORATION  ALSO  ASSESSES  ITS 
PERFORMANCE  UTILIZING  OPERATING  NETBACKS.  OPERATING 
NETBACKS REPRESENT THE PROFIT MARGIN ASSOCIATED WITH THE 
PRODUCTION AND SALE OF ADDITIONAL GAS AND IS CALCULATED 
AS REVENUES LESS RINGMAIN TARIFF, GOVERNMENT PARASTATAL’S 
REVENUE  SHARE,  OPERATING  AND  DISTRIBUTION  COSTS  FOR  ONE 
THOUSAND  STANDARD  CUBIC  FEET  OF  ADDITIONAL  GAS.  THIS  IS 
A  KEY  MEASURE  AS  IT  DEMONSTRATES  THE  PROFIT  GENERATED 
FROM  EACH  UNIT  OF  PRODUCTION,  AND  IS  WIDELY  USED  BY  THE 
INVESTMENT  COMMUNITY.  THESE  NON-GAAP  MEASURES  ARE  NOT 
STANDARDISED  AND  THEREFORE  MAY  NOT  BE  COMPARABLE  TO 
SIMILAR MEASUREMENTS OF OTHER ENTITIES. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ORCA EXPLORATION GROUP 
INC  IS  AVAILABLE  UNDER  THE  COMPANY’S  PROFILE  ON  SEDAR  AT 
www.sedar.com.

BACKGROUND

Orca  Exploration’s  principal  operating  asset  is  its  interest  in 
a  Production  Sharing  Agreement  (“PSA”)  with  the  Tanzania 
Petroleum  Development  Corporation  (“TPDC”)  in  Tanzania.  This 
PSA covers the production and marketing of certain gas from the 
Songo Songo gas field.

The gas in the Songo Songo field is divided between Protected 
Gas  and  Additional  Gas.  The  Protected  Gas  is  owned  by  TPDC 
and  is  sold  under  a  20-year  gas  agreement  to  Songas  Limited 
(“Songas”). Songas is the owner of the infrastructure that enables 
the gas to be delivered to Dar es Salaam, namely a gas processing 
plant on Songo Songo Island, 232 kilometers of pipeline to Dar es 
Salaam and a 16 kilometer spur to the Wazo Hill Cement Plant.

Songas  utilizes  the  Protected  Gas  (maximum  45.1  MMscfd)  as 
feedstock  for  its  gas  turbine  electricity  generators  at  Ubungo, 
for onward sale to the Wazo Hill cement plant and for electrifica-
tion of some villages along the pipeline route. Orca Exploration 
receives no revenue for the Protected Gas delivered to Songas 
and operates the field and gas processing plant on a ‘no gain no 
loss’ basis. 

Orca Exploration has the right to produce and market all gas in 
the  Songo  Songo  field  in  excess  of  the  Protected  Gas  require-
ments (“Additional Gas”). 

Principal terms of the PSA  
and related agreements

The  principal  terms  of  the  Songo  Songo  PSA  and  related 
agreements are as follows:

Obligations and restrictions

(a)  The Company has the right to conduct petroleum operations, 
market and sell all Additional Gas produced and share the 
net  revenue  with  TPDC  for  a  term  of  25  years  expiring  in 
October 2026.

(b)  The PSA covers the two licenses in which the Songo Songo 

field is located (“Discovery Blocks”).

 The  Proven  Section  is  essentially  the  area  covered  by  the 
Songo Songo field within the Discovery Blocks.

(c)   No sales of Additional Gas may be made from the Discovery 
Blocks  if  in  Orca  Exploration’s  reasonable  judgment  such 
sales  would  jeopardise  the  supply  of  Protected  Gas.  Any 
Additional Gas contracts entered into are subject to interrup-
tion. Songas has the right to request that the Company and 
TPDC obtain security reasonably acceptable to Songas prior 
to  making  any  sales  of  Additional  Gas  from  the  Discovery 
Block  to  secure  the  Company’s  and  TPDC’s  obligations  in 
respect of Insufficiency (see (e) below).

In June 2008, the Company initialled two long term power 
contracts  with  TANESCO,  the  owner  of  the  Ubungo  power 
plant,  Songas  Limited  and  the  Ministry  of  Energy  and 
Minerals  for  the  supply  of  approximately  30  -  45  MMscfd 
for power generation. The first of the contracts [Amended 
and  Restated  Gas  Agreement  (“ARGA”)]  covers  the  supply 
of gas to the sixth turbine at the Ubungo power plant and 
provides  for  a  maximum  of  approximately  9  MMscfd  until 
July 2024. The second initialled contract [Portfolio Gas Sales 
Agreement  (“PGSA”)]  covers  the  supply  of  Additional  Gas 
sales to a portfolio of gas fired generation in Tanzania.

The  ARGA  provides  clarification  of  the  Protected  Gas 
volumes and removes all terms dealing with the security of 
the Protected Gas and the consequences of any insufficien-
cy to a new Insufficiency Agreement (“IA”). The IA specifies 
terms  under  which  Songas  may  demand  cash  security  in 
order to keep them whole in the event of a Protected Gas in-
sufficiency. Once the IA is signed, it will govern the basis for 
determining security. Under the provisional terms of the IA, 
when it is calculated that funding is required, the Company 
shall fund an escrow account at a rate of US$2/Mmbtu on 
all industrial Additional Gas sales out of its and TPDC share 
of revenue and TANESCO shall contribute the same amount 
on  Additional  Gas  sales  to  the  power  sector.  The  funds 
provide security for Songas in the event of an insufficiency 
of  Protected  Gas.  The  Company  is  actively  monitoring  the 
reservoir and does not anticipate that a liability will occur in 
this respect.

 (d)   By  31  July  2009,  the  Government  of  Tanzania  (“GoT”)  can 
request  Orca  Exploration  to  sell  100  Bcf  of  Additional  Gas 
for the generation of electricity over a period of 20 years 
from the start of its commercial use, subject to a maximum 
of 6 Bcf per annum or 20 MMscfd (“Reserved Gas”). In the 
event that the GoT does not nominate by 31 July 2009, or 
consumption  of  the  Reserved  Gas  has  not  commenced 
within  three  years  of  the  nomination  date,  then  the 
reservation shall terminate. Where Reserved Gas is utilized, 
TPDC and the Company will receive a price that is no greater 
than 75% of the market price of the lowest cost alternative 
fuel delivered at the facility to receive Reserved Gas or the 
price of the lowest cost alternative fuel at Ubungo. Under 
the terms of the initialled ARGA, sales under the ARGA and 
PGSA are considered Reserved Gas.

(e)   “Insufficiency”  occurs  if  there  is  insufficient  gas  from  the 
Discovery Blocks to supply the Protected Gas requirements 
or  is  so  expensive  to  develop  that  its  cost  exceeds  the 
market price of alternative fuels at Ubungo.

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Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

Where there have been third party sales of Additional Gas by 
Orca Exploration and TPDC from the Discovery Blocks prior 
to  the  occurrence  of  the  Insufficiency,  Orca  Exploration 
and  TPDC  shall  be  jointly  liable  for  the  Insufficiency 
and  shall  satisfy  its  related  liability  by  either  replacing 
the  Indemnified  Volume  (as  defined  in  (f)  below)  at  the 
Protected Gas price with natural gas from other sources; or 
by paying money damages equal to the difference between: 
(a) the market price for a quantity of alternative fuel that is 
appropriate  for  the  five  gas  turbine  electricity  generators 
at  Ubungo  without  significant  modification  together  with 
the costs of any modification; and (b) the sum of the price 
for such volume of Protected Gas (at US$0.55/Mmbtu) and 
the amount of transportation revenues previously credited 
by  Songas  to  the  electricity  utility,  TANESCO,  for  the  gas 
volumes. 

(f)  The  “Indemnified  Volume”  means  the  lesser  of  the  total 
volume of Additional Gas sales supplied from the Discovery 
Blocks  prior  to  an  Insufficiency  and  the  Insufficiency 
Volume. “Insufficiency Volume” means the volume of natural 
gas  determined  by  multiplying  the  average  of  the  annual 
Protected Gas volumes for the three years prior to the Insuf-
ficiency by 110% and multiplied by the number of remaining 
years  (initial  term  of  20  years)  of  the  power  purchase 
agreement  entered  into  between  Songas  and  TANESCO  in 
relation  to  the  five  gas  turbine  electricity  generators  at 
Ubungo from the date of the Insufficiency.

An Insufficiency Agreement has been negotiated with TPDC, 
Songas and TANESCO that reduces these potential liabilities. 
The Insufficiency Agreement is expected to be signed at the 
same time as the long term power contracts.

access and development of infrastructure

(g)   The  Company  is  able  to  utilize  the  Songas  infrastructure 
including the gas processing plant and main pipeline to Dar 
es Salaam. Access to the pipeline and gas processing plant 
is open and can be utilized by any third party who wishes to 
process or transport gas. 

Songas  is  not  required  to  incur  capital  costs  with  respect 
to additional processing and transportation facilities unless 
the construction and operation of the facilities are, in the 
reasonable opinion of Songas, financially viable. If Songas 
is unable to finance such facilities, Songas shall permit the 
seller of the gas to construct the facilities at its expense, 
provided  that,  the  facilities  are  designed,  engineered  and 
constructed  in  accordance  with  good  pipeline  and  oilfield 
practices.

revenue sharing terms and taxation

(h)   75%  of  the  gross  revenues  less  processing  and  pipeline 
tariffs and direct sales taxes in any year (“Net Revenues”) 
can be used to recover past costs incurred. Costs recovered 
out of Net Revenues are termed “Cost Gas”.

The  Company  pays  and  recovers  all  costs  of  exploring, 
developing  and  operating  the  Additional  Gas  with  two 
exceptions:  (i)  TPDC  may  recover  reasonable  market  and 
market  research  costs  as  defined  under  the  PSA;  and  (ii) 
TPDC has the right to elect to participate in the drilling of 
at least one well for Additional Gas in the Discovery Blocks 
for which there is a development program as detailed in the 
Additional Gas plans as submitted to the Ministry of Energy 
and Minerals (“Additional Gas Plan”) subject to TPDC being 
able to elect to participate in a development program only 
once and TPDC having to pay a proportion of the costs of 
such development program by committing to pay between 
5% and 20% of the total costs (“Specified Proportion”). If 
TPDC does not notify the Company within 90 days of notice 
from the Company that the Ministry of Energy and Minerals 
(“MEM”) has approved the Additional Gas Plan, then TPDC is 
deemed not to have elected. If TPDC elects to participate, 
then it will be entitled to a rateable proportion of the Cost 
Gas  and  their  profit  share  percentage  increases  by  the 
Specified Proportion for that development program. 

TPDC  has  indicated  that  they  wish  to  exercise  their  right 
to ‘back in’ to the field development by contributing 20% 
of the cost of SS-10 and the cost of future wells in return 
for a 20% increase in the profit share percentage for the 
production  emanating  from  these  wells.  The  implications 
and  workings  of  the  ‘back  in’  are  still  to  be  discussed  in 
detail  with  TPDC  and  there  may  be  the  need  for  reserve 
modifications  once  these  discussions  are  concluded.  For 
the purpose of the reserves certification as at 31 December 
2008, it has been assumed that they will ‘back in’ for 20% 
and this is reflected in the Company’s net reserve position. 
However, the financial statements have not taken account of 
any reimbursement for the SS-10 capital expenditure incurred, 
pending the finalisation of the terms of the ‘back in’.

 (i)   The  price  payable  to  Songas  for  the  general  processing 
and transportation of the gas is 17.5% of the price of gas 
delivered to a third party less any direct taxes payable by 
the  customer  that  are  included  in  the  gas  price  less  any 
tariffs  paid  for  non-Songas  owned  distribution  facilities 
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In September 2001, the GoT, made a formal request to the World 
Bank for funds to increase the diameter of the onshore pipeline 
from 12 inches to 16 inches at a projected incremental cost of 
US$3.5 million. The World Bank agreed to finance this increase 
and accordingly the pipeline capacity was increased from circa 
65 MMscfd to 105 MMscfd. The tariff that is payable to GoT for 
this incremental capacity has yet to be formally agreed, but the 
Company expects it to be 17.5% of the Songas Outlet Price. 

In  October  2008,  Songas  submitted  a  third  tariff  application 
to the regulator, EWURA, to cover the financing and operating 
costs of the third and fourth train which is forecast to increase 
the  gas  processing  capacity  to  140  MMscfd.  On  27  February 
2009, EWURA issued an order that sees the introduction of flat 
rate tariffs from 1 January 2010. The tariff level will be set at 
a rate that enables Songas to make a rate of return on their 
investment  as  determined  by  EWURA.  Songas  may  challenge 
this order and there is no certainty that they will finance the 
third  and  fourth  train.  The  Company  is  negotiating  the  long 
term gas price to the power sector based on the price of gas at 
the Wellhead. As a consequence, the Company is not impacted 
by the changes to the tariff paid to Songas in respect of sales to 
the power sector.

(j)   The cost of maintaining the wells and flowlines is split between 
the Protected Gas and Additional Gas users in proportion to the 
volume of their respective sales. The cost of operating the gas 
processing plant and the pipeline to Dar es Salaam is covered 
through the payment of the pipeline tariff.

(k)   Profits on sales from the Proven Section (“Profit Gas”) are 
shared  between  TPDC  and  the  Company,  the  proportion 
of  which  is  dependent  on  the  average  daily  volumes  of 
Additional Gas sold or cumulative production.

The Company receives a higher share of the net revenues 
after cost recovery, the higher the cumulative production or 
the average daily sales, whichever is higher. The profit share 
is a minimum of 25% and a maximum of 55%.

average 
daily sales 
of additional 
Gas

cumulative 
sales of 
additional 
Gas

TPdc’s 
share of 
Profit Gas

company’s 
share of 
Profit Gas

 MMscfd

0 - 20

Bcf

0 – 125

> 20 <= 30

> 125 <= 250

> 30 <= 40

> 250 <= 375

> 40 <= 50

> 375 <= 500

> 50

> 500

%

75

70

65

60

45

%

25

30

35

40

55

 For Additional Gas produced outside of the Proven Section, 
the Company’s profit share increases to 55%.

Where TPDC elects to participate in a development program, 
their  profit  share  percentage  increases  by  the  Specified 
Proportion  (for  that  development  program)  with  a  corre-
sponding  decrease  in  the  Company’s  percentage  share  of 
Profit Gas. 

The Company is liable to income tax. Where income tax is 
payable, there is a corresponding deduction in the amount 
of the Profit Gas payable to TPDC.

(l)  Additional  Profits  Tax  is  payable  where  the  Company  has 
recovered  its  costs  plus  a  specified  return  out  of  Cost 
Gas  revenues  and  Profit  Gas  revenues.  As  a  result:  (i)  no 
Additional Profits Tax is payable until the Company recovers 
all its costs out of Additional Gas revenues plus an annual 
return  of  25%  plus  the  percentage  change  in  the  United 
States  Industrial  Goods  Producer  Price  Index  (“PPI”);  and 
(ii) the maximum Additional Profits Tax rate is 55% of the 
Company’s  Profit  Gas  when  costs  have  been  recovered 
with  an  annual  return  of  35%  plus  PPI  return.  The  PSA  is, 
therefore, structured to encourage the Company to develop 
the  market  and  the  gas  fields  in  the  knowledge  that  the 
profit  share  can  increase  with  larger  daily  gas  sales  and 
that the costs will be recovered with a 25% plus PPI annual 
return  before  Additional  Profits  Tax  becomes  payable. 
Additional Profits Tax can have a significant negative impact 
on the project economics if only limited capital expenditure 
is incurred.

Operatorship

(m)   The Company is appointed to develop, produce and process 
Protected Gas and operate and maintain the gas production 
facilities  and  processing  plant,  including  the  staffing, 
procurement, capital improvements, contract maintenance, 
maintain  books  and  records,  prepare  reports,  maintain 
permits, handle waste, liaise with GoT and take all necessary 
safe, health and environmental precautions all in accordance 
with good oilfield practices. In return, the Company is paid or 
reimbursed by Songas so that the Company neither benefits 
nor suffers a loss as a result of its performance.

(n)   In  the  event  of  loss  arising  from  Songas’  failure  to 
perform and the loss is not fully compensated by Songas, 
Orca  Exploration,  CDC  or  insurance  coverage,  then  Orca 
Exploration  is  liable  to  a  performance  and  operation 
guarantee of US$2.5 million when (i) the loss is caused by 
the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Company, 
its  subsidiaries  or  employees,  and  (ii)  Songas  has  insuffi-
cient funds to cure the loss and operate the project.

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Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

CONSOLIDATION

Industrial sector

The companies that are being consolidated are:

company 

Incorporated

Orca Exploration Group Inc.  

British Virgin Islands

PAE PanAfrican Energy Corporation 

Mauritius

PanAfrican Energy Tanzania Limited 

Jersey

Orca Exploration Uganda Inc 

British Virgin Islands

Orca Exploration Uganda (Holdings) Inc 

British Virgin Islands

Orca Exploration (Ventures) Inc 

British Virgin Islands

Results for the year ended  
31 December 2008

OPERATING VOLUMES 

The sales volumes for the year were 8,660 MMscf or 23.7 MMscfd. 
This represents an overall increase of 12% over the previous year. 
The Company’s sales volumes were split between the industrial 
and power sectors as follows:

During the year a total of three new customers signed contracts 
for the supply of Additional Gas and were connected to the low 
pressure  gas  distribution  system.  Sales  to  these  customers 
accounted for 5% of the total industrial operating volumes in the 
year. The overall level of industrial operating volumes declined 
by  2%  compared  to  2007,  primarily  as  a  consequence  of  a  fall 
in the operating volumes sold to the textile customers. The fall 
in demand from the textile customers can be attributed to the 
increased level of competition within the world textile markets. 
By the end of 2008, the Company had 20 industrial customers. 
Industrial  sales  for  the  year  averaged  4.0  MMscfd  (2007:  4.1 
MMscfd). The level of industrial sales peaked in July 2008 with 
sales of 5.0 MMscfd. 

Power sector

Sales to the power sector averaged 19.7 MMscfd (2007: 17.1 MMscfd) 
during  2008.  The  Additional  Gas  was  consumed  by  the  Ubungo 
power  plant,  the  newly  installed  Wärtsilä  102  MWs  power  plant 
and the emergency power generation units operated by Aggreko 
Plc (“Aggreko”) and Dowans Tanzania Limited (“Dowans”) which 
were installed in 2007. The allocation of the gas volumes between 
the different power generation units is as follows:

2008

2007

( MMscf )

2008

2007

Gross sales volume (MMscf):

Industrial sector

Power sector

 Total volumes

Gross daily sales volume ( MMscfd):

Industrial sector

Power sector

 Total daily sales volume 

1,475

7,185

8,660

4.0

19.7

23.7

1,504

6,227

7,731

4.1

17.1

21.2

Permanent generation

Ubungo power plant

Wärtsilä

 Total volumes

emergency generation

Aggreko

Dowans A and B

 Total volumes

 Total power sector volumes

2,339

2,125

4,464

1,908

813

2,721

7,185

2,350

–

2,350

2,735

1,142

3,877

6,227

 
The Ubungo power plant gas consumption during 2008 remained 
at a similar level to 2007. The 102 MWs Wärtsilä power plant was 
installed and commissioned in February 2008, but did not become 
fully operational until August 2008, from which point the average 
daily consumption was 13.6 MMscfd.

The emergency power units operated by Aggreko consumed a total 
of 1,908 MMscf during the year, a fall of 30% over 2007. The unit 
had consumed on average 9.8 MMscfd up to the Wärtsilä power 
generation unit becoming fully operational, with an average of 
2.4 MMscfd thereafter. TANESCO’s power purchase agreement for 
the Aggreko units was terminated in December 2008.

In July 2008 TANESCO terminated its power purchase agreement 
with  Dowans  in  respect  of  the  120  MWs  of  emergency  power 
generation, following a contractual dispute. The units still remain 
in country, but their future is uncertain.

COMMODITY PRICES 

US$/mcf

Average sales price:

Industrial sector

Power sector

 Weighted average price

Industrial sector

2008

2007

11.98

2.37

4.01

9.31

2.19

3.58

The price of gas for the industrial sector continued to be set at a 
discount to the price of Heavy Fuel Oil (“HFO”) in Dar es Salaam. 
During  2008,  the  Company  renegotiated  the  sales  contracts 
with six of the largest industrial customers, who between them 
accounted for the majority of the 2008 industrial sales volumes. 
Under  the  new  five  year  contracts  the  pricing  mechanism 
included  both  caps  and  floors,  which  had  the  effect  of  limiting 
the downside to approximately US$ 7.38/mcf, whilst imposing a 
pricing cap of US$ 12.60/mcf increasing at a rate of 2% per annum. 

The average gas prices for the year was US$11.98/mcf (2007:US$9.31/
mcf). The higher gas price achieved for the industrial sector is 
a  consequence  of  the  high  world  oil  prices  experienced  in  the 
first three quarters of the year. The highest average Additional 
Gas  price  to  industrial  customers  in  Dar  es  Salaam  during  the 
year  was  US$13.53/mcf  in  July  and  the  lowest  average  price  of  
US$7.97/mcf was recorded in December 2008. 

Power sector

The average sales price to the power sector was US$2.37/mcf for 
the year (2007: US$2.19).

The increase in the sales price is primarily due to the new sales 
contracts with the power sector. The previous Interim Agreement 
for the sale of Additional Gas to the Ubungo power plant provided 
for different gas prices, depending on the average availability of 
the six turbines, from a minimum of US$0.62/mcf to the maximum 
of US$2.14/mcf. Under the new sales contract the price of gas no 
longer fluctuates with the availability of turbines, and is based on 
a fixed price which is subject to an annual inflationary increase. 
As a result an average Additional Gas price of US$2.22/mcf was 
recorded in the year for the Ubungo power plant and a price of 
US$2.34/mcf for the 102 MWs power generation unit operated by 
Wärtsilä. 

The  price  of  Additional  Gas  to  the  Aggreko  emergency  power 
plant increased in January 2008 by the consumer price index to 
US$2.29/mcf from US$2.22/mcf in accordance with the contract.

The  price  of  Additional  Gas  to  the  Dowans  emergency  power 
plants averaged US$2.92/mcf for 2008.

During  the  second  quarter  of  2008,  the  Company  initialled  the 
long term contracts for the supply of a forecast 200 - 250 Bcf of 
Additional  Gas  to  the  power  sector.  The  wellhead  price  is  fixed 
at  approximately  US$1.95/mcf  and  will  increase  at  an  expected 
2% per annum until July 2012 at which point there will be a step 
change to US$2.83/mcf and then increase at 2% per annum. These 
prices are net of the gas processing, transportation, marketing 
and distribution costs that are subject to annual approval by the 
energy regulator, EWURA. Based on existing tariff rates approved 
by  EWURA,  the  initial  all-in  Additional  Gas  price  to  the  power 
sector  is  expected  to  be  approximately  US$2.36/mcf.  The  final 
price will be determined once final charges are known. 

OPERATING REVENUE

Under  the  terms  of  the  PSA  with  TPDC,  Orca  Exploration  is 
responsible for invoicing, collecting and allocating the revenue 
from Additional Gas sales. 

Orca  Exploration  is  able  to  recover  all  costs  incurred  on  the 
exploration,  development  and  operations  of  the  project  out  of 
75% of the Net Revenues (“Cost Gas”). Any costs not recovered 
in any period are carried forward to be recovered out of future 
revenues. 

During 2008, Additional Gas sales volumes were in excess of 20 
MMscfd for all quarters with the exception of the second quarter. 
Consequently, the revenue less cost recovery share of revenue 
(“Profit Gas”) increased to 30% from 25% for all quarters except 
Q2	where	it	remained	at	25%.	

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Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

Orca  Exploration  had  recoverable  costs  throughout  2007  and 
2008 and accordingly was allocated 82.3% (2007: 81.25%) of the 
Net Revenues as follows:

(Figures in US$’000)

Gross sales revenue

Gross tariff for processing plant and 
pipeline infrastructure

Gross revenue after tariff

Analysed as to:

Company Cost Gas

Company Profit Gas

Company operating revenue 

TPDC Profit Gas

2008

34,727

2007

27,674

(5,664)

(4,493)

29,063

23,181

17,937

5,979

23,916

5,147

29,063

17,393

1,630

19,023

4,158

23,181

The  Company’s  total  revenues  for  the  year  amounted  to 
US$23,782,000 after adjusting the Company’s operating revenue 
of US$23,916,000 by:

i) 

US$249,000 for current income tax. The Company is liable for 
income tax in Tanzania, but the income tax is recoverable out 
of TPDC’s Profit Gas when the tax is payable. To account for this, 
revenue is adjusted to reflect the current income tax charge  
or loss.

ii)  US$383,000  for  the  deferred  effect  of  additional  profits  tax. 

This tax is considered a royalty and is netted against revenue.

Revenue  per  the  income  statements  may  be  reconciled  to  the 
operating revenue as follows:

(Figures in US$’000)

Industrial sector

Power sector

Gross sales revenue

Processing and  
transportation tariff

2008

17,673

17,054

34,727

2007

14,010

13,664

27,674

(5,664)

(4,493)

TPDC share of revenue

(5,147)

(4,158)

company operating revenue

23,916

19,023

Additional Profits Tax

Current income tax  
adjustment

revenue

(383)

(324)

249

78

23,782

18,777

Processing and Transportation Tariff

Historical

Under the terms of the project agreements, the current tariff paid 
for processing and transporting the Additional Gas is calculated 
as 17.5% of the price of gas at the Songas main pipeline in Dar es 
Salaam (“Songas Outlet Price”). 

In calculating the Songas Outlet Price for the industrial customers, 
an  average  amount  of  US$1.69/mcf  (“Ringmain  Tariff”)  (2007: 
US$1.36/mcf)  has  been  deducted  from  the  achieved  industrial 
sales price of US$11.98/mcf (2007: US$9.31/mcf) to reflect the gas 
price that would be achievable at the Songas main pipeline. The 
Ringmain Tariff represents the amount that would be required to 
compensate a third party distributor of the gas for constructing 
the connections from the Songas main pipeline to the industrial 
customers. No deduction has been made for sales to the power 
sector since the gas is not transported through the Company’s 
own infrastructure.

To  enable  the  Company  to  supply  30-45  MMscfd  of  Additional 
Gas  to  the  power  sector  under  the  initialled  long  term  power 
contracts,  Songas  is  planning  to  install  a  third  and  fourth  gas 
processing train on Songo Songo Island conditional on a satis-
factory  economic  return  as  approved  by  the  energy  regulator, 
EWURA. This will take the gas processing capacity to 140 MMscfd. 
During  August  2008,  EWURA  informed  Songas  that  they  would 
need to re-submit their application on the grounds that the costs 
of the engineering and procurement contract needed to be firm. In 
October, Songas re-submitted their application and EWURA issued 
their order on 26 February 2009. Songas is currently reviewing 
the order and there is no certainty that they will finance the third 
and fourth train. 

The  regulatory  process  is  likely  to  lead  to  a  new  tariff  regime 
being  introduced  that  will  be  subject  to  annual  amendments. 
A  flat  rate  gas  processing  and  transportation  tariff  may  be 
introduced  from  1  January  2010  that  will  be  set  at  a  rate  that 
enables Songas to make a rate of return on their investment as 
determined by EWURA. The Company will pass on any increase or 
decrease in the EWURA approved charges to TANESCO/Songas in 
respect of sales to the power sector. This protocol insulates Orca 
Exploration from any increases in the gas processing and pipeline 
infrastructure costs.

In  the  last  quarter  of  the  year,  Orca  Exploration  as  operator 
installed  larger  Joule  Thompson  valves  on  the  two  existing 
gas  processing  trains  as  a  way  of  increasing  throughput.  This 
has  resulted  in  the  Songo  Songo  gas  processing  plant  being 
re-rated by Lloyds Register to 90 MMscfd. The re-rating of the gas 
processing	plant	was	approved	by	Songas	in	Q1	2009.

 
PRODUCTION AND  
DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES

The well maintenance costs are allocated between Protected and 
Additional Gas based on the proportion of their respective sales 
during the year. The total costs for the maintenance for the year 
was US$541,000 (2007: US$989,000) of which US$243,000 (2007: 
US$403,000) was allocated for the Additional Gas. 

Other  field  operating  costs  include  an  apportionment  of  the 
annual  PSA  license  costs  and  some  costs  associated  with  the 
evaluation of the reserves.

The direct cost of maintaining the ring main distribution pipeline 
and pressure reduction station (security, insurance and personnel) 
is approximately US$0.7 million per annum in its current form.

These costs are summarized in the table below:

(Figures in US$’000)

2008

2007

Share of well maintenance 

Other field and operating costs

Ring main distribution pipeline

Production and  
distribution expenses

243

566

668

403

306

484

1,477

1,193

OPERATING NETBACK 

The operating netback per mcf before general and administrative 
costs, overheads, income tax and additional profits tax may be 
analysed as follows: 

(Amounts in US$/mcf)

Gas price – industrial

Gas price – power

Weighted average price for gas

Tariff (after allowance for  
the Ringmain Tariff)

TPDC Profit Gas

net selling price

Well maintenance  
and other operating costs

Ring main distribution pipeline

Operating netback

11.98

2.37

4.01

(0.65)

(0.59)

2.77

(0.09)

(0.08)

2.60

9.31

2.19

3.58

(0.58)

(0.54)

2.46

(0.09)

(0.06)

2.31

Operating netbacks were higher in 2008 mainly due to the high-
er sales price achieved in both the industrial and power markets. 
The  sales  mix  remaining  relatively  unchanged  with  the  power 
sector accounting for 83% of the total sales volume for the year 
compared to 81% in 2007.

There was a US$0.3 million increase in the production and dis-
tribution expenses during the year, which resulted in a marginal 
increase in the rate to US$0.17/mcf from US$0.15/mcf in 2007.

The  11%  increase  in  the  US$/mcf  rates  for  the  Tariff  and  TPDC 
share  of  profit  gas  from  US$1.12/mcf  to  US$1.24/mcf  is  a  direct 
function of the higher sales price that was achieved in the year 
compared to 2007. 

The operating netback continues to benefit from the recovery of 
75% of the Net Revenues as Cost Gas. 

GENERAL AND  
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

The  general  and  administrative  expenses  (“G&A”)  may  be  
analysed as follows:

(Figures in US$’000)

Employee costs

Consultants

Travel and accommodation

Communications

Office

Insurance

Depreciation

Reporting, regulatory  
and corporate

2008

2,107

3,184

912

66

936

238

166

76

290

2007

2,059

2,037

656

85

598

176

152

154

310

7,975

6,227

Marketing costs and legal fees

4,663

2,134

New ventures

294

90

Stock based compensation

1,754

2,257

net general  
and administrative expenses

14,686

10,708

2008

2007

Auditing and taxation

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During  the  year,  US$0.6  million  of  general  administrative 
expenses  (2007:  US$1.2  million)  were  capitalized.  These  costs 
include consultancy fees and the proportionate share of options, 
treasury  stock  and  stock  appreciation  rights  for  the  personnel 
directly responsible for the development of the option agreement 
and  the  continuing  management  of  the  project  in  Exploration 
Area 5 in Uganda (“EA5”) until the decision not to exercise the 
option was taken in June 2008.

G&A averaged approximately US$1.22 million per month in 2008 
(2007:  US$0.89  million).  G&A  per  mcf  was  US$1.70/mcf  (2007: 
US$1.39/mcf). Whilst a large proportion of G&A is relatively fixed 
in nature and therefore declines on a mcf basis as volumes pro-
duced increase, significant costs have been incurred during the 
last three quarters in the negotiation of the power contracts, re-
newing sales contracts with industrial customers, the preparation 
of applications to EWURA and the commencement of arbitration 
proceedings against a third party contractor for breaches of con-
tract that occurred during the drilling of the SS-10 well in 2007. 
This has led to the G&A costs being relatively high per mcf. It is 
expected that these will fall as volumes increase and long term 
power contracts are signed. 

The main variances are summarized below:

employee costs

The  increase  in  the  cost  is  a  result  of  hiring  new  local  staff  in 
Tanzania  including  the  employment  of  an  additional  expat  to 
oversee  the  next  phase  of  infrastructure  expansion.  There 
has also been an increase of expenditure on staff training and 
development.  The  average  number  of  staff  for  the  year  was  21 
(2006:  15).  The  Company  has  reduced  the  provision  for  staff 
bonuses when compared to 2007.

stock based compensation 

No  new  options  were  issued  during  2008.  A  total  of  2,814,000 
options were outstanding at the end of 2008 following the can-
cellation of 33,000 options in 2008. The increase in compensation 
recorded in 2008 is a result of a full years charge for the option 
issued during 2007 as they have started to vest, as opposed to a 
partial year charge in 2007. The fair value of these options, have 
been determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. 
A total charge of US$2.1 million was recorded in 2008 of which 
US$0.1 million was capitalized.

A  total  of  810,000  stock-appreciation  rights  were  outstanding 
at  the  end  of  the  year.  A  total  of  120,000  stock  appreciation 
rights  were  issued  in  the  year,  of  which  105,000  were  capped 
at a maximum payout of $Cdn 3 per option. All stock apprecia-
tion rights, are revalued at each reporting date using the Black-
Scholes  option  pricing  model.  A  total  credit  of  US$0.6  million 
was recorded in 2008 for all stock appreciation rights compared 
to a charge of US$0.8 million in 2007. The fall in the charge is a 
consequence of the deterioration of the Company’s stock price 
in line with the world wide stock market collapse. The additional 
US$0.7 million charge in 2007 is in relation to the 400,000 capped 
stock appreciation rights at Cdn$3 that were issued in 2006 and 
fully expensed by the end of 2007. 

In April 2007, 200,000 Class B shares were awarded to a newly 
appointed officer. These shares were held in escrow and vested 
to  the  officer  in  three  equal  installments  starting  7  April  2007. 
At the time the shares were awarded they had a market value of 
US$1.6 million (Cdn$1.7 million). A total charge of US$0.6 million 
has been recognized during 2008 (2007: US$0.9 million) of which 
US$0.1 million has been capitalized in 2008 (2007: US$0.4 million). 

Total charges for Class B shares, stock options and stock appre-
ciation rights may be summarized as follows:

(Figures in US$’000)

Stock options

Stock appreciation rights

Treasury stock

Capitalized

2008

2,086

(570)

606

2,122

(368)

1,754

2007

691

1,475

930

3,096

(839)

2,257

consultancy costs

The increase in consultancy costs is reflective of the increase in 
the number of consultants contracted by the Company in 2007 
being  employed  for  the  full  year  in  2008.  There  has  also  been 
a significant decrease in the capitalization of consultancy costs 
following  the  decision  not  to  participate  in  the  exercise  of  the 
option to acquire a 50% working interest in Exploration Area 5 
in Uganda. 

 
Travel and accommodation

The increase in travel and accommodation costs is primarily due 
to the increase in the number of business trips to Tanzania by 
Company  officials  and  other  marketing  and  legal  professionals 
for  the  negotiation  of  the  power  and  related  contracts  which 
coincided with higher airfares.

Office costs

The increase in office costs is a result of the expansion of the 
marketing development activities which has ultimately led to 
the establishment of a second office location in Dar es Salaam. 

marketing costs including legal fees

These costs include marketing costs, legal, corporate promotion 
and costs of training Government officials in accordance with the 
terms of the PSA. During the year, higher costs were experienced 
in  negotiating  power  and  other  contracts  with  Songas,  and 
TANESCO and in preparing pricing applications for the regulatory 
authority, EWURA. In addition, a total of US$1.0 million was incurred 
during  the  year  on  legal  costs  associated  with  the  commence-
ment of arbitration proceedings against a third party contractor 
for breaches of contract that occurred during the drilling of the 
SS-10 well in 2007. 

NET FINANCING INCOME/(CHARGE)

Interest income decreased to US$0.1 million (2007: US$0.6 million). 
The decrease is due to the reduction in cash balances and the 
decline in interest rates. The large interest income in 2007 was the 
result of the large cash balance at the start of the year following 
the US$18.1 million rights issue which was boosted by the US$30.4 
million raised from a private equity placement in July 2007. The 
exchange loss in the year is a result of the strengthening of the 
US Dollars against the Tanzanian Shilling. Despite the gas sales 
price being denominated in US Dollars, the invoices are submitted 
in Tanzanian Schillings. Therefore, there is an exchange exposure 
between the time that the invoices are submitted and the date 
that the payment is received. The total gain on foreign exchange 
recorded  in  2007  was  primarily  the  result  of  a  gain  of  US$0.4 
million on the conversion of the Canadian dollars received from 
the private placement.

The movement in finance income and charges is summarized in 
the table below:

2008

2007

145

56

201

(62)

(578)

(640)

(439)

628

832

1,460

–

(85)

(85)

1,375

Figures in US$’000

Finance income

Interest income

Foreign exchange gain

Finance charges

Overdraft charges

Foreign exchange loss

net financing income/(charge) 

TAXATION

Income Tax

Under  the  terms  of  the  PSA  with  TPDC,  the  Company  is  liable 
for  income  tax  in  Tanzania  at  the  corporate  tax  rate  of  30%. 
However,  where  income  tax  is  payable,  this  is  recovered  from 
TPDC by deducting an amount from TPDC’s profit share. This is 
reflected in the accounts by adjusting the Company’s revenue by 
the appropriate amount. 

As  at  31  December  2008,  there  were  temporary  differences 
between  the  carrying  value  of  the  assets  and  liabilities  for 
financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation 
purposes  under  the  Income  Tax  Act  2004.  Applying  the  30% 
Tanzanian tax rate, the Company has recognized a deferred tax 
liability of US$5.5 million which represents an additional deferred 
future income tax charge of US$2.3 million for the year. This tax 
has no impact on cash flow until it becomes a current income tax 
at which point the tax is paid to the Commissioner of Taxes and 
recovered from TPDC’s share of Profit Gas.

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additional Profits Tax

CARRYING VALUE OF ASSETS

Under the terms of the PSA, in the event that all costs have been 
recovered  with  an  annual  return  of  25%  plus  the  percentage 
change  in  the  United  States  Industrial  Goods  Producer  Price 
Index, an Additional Profits Tax (“APT”) is payable. 

Capitalized costs are periodically assessed to determine whether 
it is likely that such costs will be recovered in the future. To the 
extent that these capitalized costs are unlikely to be recovered in 
the future, they are written off and charged to earnings. 

The  Company  provides  for  APT  by  forecasting  the  total  APT 
payable as a proportion of the forecast Profit Gas over the term 
of  the  PSA  license.  The  effective  APT  rate  has  been  calculated 
to be 20%. Accordingly, US$0.4 million (2007: US$0.3 million) has 
been netted off revenue for the year ended 31 December 2008.

As at 31 December 2008, the Company had US$29.1 million (2007: 
US$41.7  million)  of  accrued  costs  (unaudited  by  TPDC)  that  are 
recoverable out of 75% of the future Net Revenues. Management 
does not anticipate that any APT will be payable in 2009, as the 
forecast revenues will not be sufficient to cover the un-recovered 
costs brought forward as inflated by 25% plus the PPI percentage 
change and the forecast expenditures for 2009. The actual APT 
that  will  be  paid  is  dependent  on  the  achieved  value  of  the 
Additional Gas sales and the quantum and timing of the operating 
costs and capital expenditure program.

The  APT  can  have  a  significant  negative  impact  on  the  Songo 
Songo project economics as measured by the net present value 
of  the  cash  flow  streams.  Higher  revenue  in  the  initial  years 
leads to a rapid payback of the project costs and consequently 
accelerates the payment of the APT that can account for up to 
55% of the Company’s profit share. Therefore, the terms of the 
PSA  rewards  the  Company  for  taking  higher  risks  by  incurring 
capital expenditure in advance of revenue generation.

DEPLETION AND DEPRECIATION

The  Natural  Gas  Properties  are  depleted  using  the  unit  of 
production method based on the production for the period as a 
percentage of the total future production from the Songo Songo 
proven  reserves.  As  at  31  December  2008,  the  proven  reserves 
as  evaluated  by  the  independent  reservoir  engineers  McDaniel 
&  Associates  Consultants  Ltd  (“McDaniel”)  were  389.4  Bcf  after 
TPDC ‘back in’ on a life of license basis. This leads to an average 
depletion charge of US$0.54/mcf for the year (2007: US$0.58/mcf).

Non-Natural Gas Properties are depreciated as follows:

A total of US$9.5 million was incurred in 2007 and 2008 for the 
securing of an option agreement with Tower Resources plc and 
the  initial  evaluation  of  Exploration  Area  5  (“EA  5”)  in  Uganda. 
300	 kilometers	 of	 2-D	 seismic	 was	 shot	 during	 Q4	 2007	 and	 Q1	
2008. Whilst the seismic data did show the existence of a number 
of structures, other aspects indicated that the level of risk was 
higher  than  expected  and  in  the  view  of  the  Company  did  not 
warrant the cost of participating in a drilling exploration program. 
Accordingly  the  Company  decided  not  to  exercise  its  option  to 
secure a 50% working interest in Exploration Area 5 and US$9.5 
million was written off to the income statement in recognition of 
the impairment of the exploration assets in Uganda. 

FUNDS GENERATED BY OPERATIONS

Funds  from  operations  before  working  capital  changes  were 
US$9.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2008 (2007: US$8.7 
million). 

(Figures in US$’000)

(Loss)/profit after taxation

Adjustments (i)

Funds from operations  
before working capital changes

Working capital adjustments

net cash flows  
from operating activities

Net cash flows  
used in investing activities

Net cash flows  
from financing activities

net decrease in cash  
and cash equivalents

2008

(9,523)

19,274

9,751

(4,566)

2007

1,745

6,951

8,696

2,071

5,185

10,767

(11,113)

(45,633)

(1)

30,703

(5,929)

(4,163)

Leasehold improvements 

Over remaining life of the lease

(i) 

See consolidated statements of cash flows

Computer equipment 

Vehicles 

Fixtures and fittings 

3 years

3 years

3 years

The  decrease  in  cash  and  cash  equivalents  is  effectively  a 
consequence of the paying down of trade creditors following the 
completion of the SS-10 well. Whilst the increase in the year-end 
level of trade debtors, has lead to a decrease in cash, the overall 
increase in sales for the year due to higher volumes and higher 
realized prices has not materialized in increased cash balances 
as a consequence of the increase in the level of general adminis-
trative costs. The cash flow generated from operations have been 
re-invested in property, plant and equipment. 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

Capital expenditures amounted to US$7.7 million during the year 
(2007: US$53.7 million). The capital expenditures may be analysed 
as follows:

(Figures in US$’000)

2008

2007

Geological and geophysical  
and well drilling

Pipelines and infrastructure

Power development

Other equipment

3,473

4,147

38

82

51,129

2,267

146

175

7,740

53,717

Geological and geophysical and well drilling – Us$3.5 million

A total of US$0.2 million was incurred in the year on geological 
studies  and  interpretation  of  data  sets  from  the  main  Songo 
Songo  reservoir  attained  through  down  hole  pressure  gauges 
during 2008 and the suite of logs ascertained from the drilling 
of SS-10 in the last quarter of 2007. The aim of these studies was 
to  get  a  better  understanding  of  the  connectivity  between  the 
wells, establish optimum well performance with a view to get a 
better understanding of well deliverability, and assessing the GIIP 
reserves in place. A more detailed discussion can be found under 
reservoir management and studies in the operations report. 

A  total  of  US$0.6  million  was  incurred  on  well  planning  and 
geological  interpretation  for  the  future  exploration  drilling 
scheduled on the Songo Songo West prospect. With the assistance 
of  the  internal  work  undertaken  by  Orca  Exploration,  McDaniel 
associates  were  commissioned  to  undertake  an  independent 
evaluation of the mineral resources potential of the Songo Songo 
West prospect. 

A total of US$2.7 million was incurred on technical analysis of the 
Ugandan seismic results of Exploration Area 5. Following the in-
terpretation of the finding, the Company decided not to exercise 
its option to acquire a 50% working interest in the block and wrote 
off a total of US$9.5 million of expenditure incurred on the asset. 

Pipelines and infrastructure – Us$4.1 million

A total of US$0.2 million was spent on the completion and com-
missioning  of  an  8  kilometer  extension  to  the  low  pressure 
distribution  system  that  was  primarily  constructed  in  2007. 
The  extension  increased  the  total  low  pressure  network  to  42 
kilometres  within  Dar  es  Salaam.  A  total  of  US$0.3  million  was 
incurred on connecting three new customers to the network in 
the  year.  These  three  new  customers  accounted  for  5%  of  the 
total industrial sales volume in 2008.

In September 2008, the Company signed a five year contract with 
Tanzania  Portland  Cement  Company  (“TPCC”),  a  subsidiary  of 
Heidelberg Cement, for the supply of gas to a new US$100 million kiln 
at	its	Wazo	Hill	plant	in	Dar	es	Salaam.	The	contract	commenced	in	Q1	
2009 when the kiln started consuming commissioning gas. Initially, it 
is forecast that 2 MMscfd of Additional Gas will be supplied under the 
contract during 2009, but this is expected to increase to in excess of 
6 MMscfd by 2012 as TPCC overhauls its existing kilns and brings them 
back on production to meet increasing demand. In the last quarter of 
2008 Orca Exploration installed a pressure reduction station (“PRS”) 
at the Wazo Hill cement plant at a cost of US$1.0 million to enable it 
to meet its obligations under the contract.

Orca Exploration incurred US$2.3 million in the year on compressed 
natural gas (“CNG”) facilities, consisting of a compressor, a vehicle 
dispenser, and two trailer filling facilities to deliver 0.7 MMscfd of CNG 
to industrial customers in Dar es Salaam. The facilities are expected 
to	be	operational	during	Q2	2009.	

Orca Exploration incurred a total of US$0.3 million on expansion 
studies  and  the  re-rating  of  the  Songo  Songo  gas  processing 
plant.  As  a  result  of  the  fitting  of  larger  capacity  Joules 
Thompson valves to the two existing gas processing trains, there 
has been a 20 MMscfd increase in the certified capacity of the gas  
processing plant. 

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WORKING CAPITAL

OUTSTANDING SHARE CAPITAL

Working  capital  as  at  31  December  2008  was  US$9.7  million  
(31 December 2007: US$7.3 million) and may be analysed as follows:

There  were  29.6  million  shares  outstanding  as  at  31  December 
2008 which may be analysed as follows:

(Figures in US$’000)

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other payables

Working capital

Number of shares (‘000)

shares outstanding

Class A shares

Class B shares

2008

10,586

13,196

23,782

14,055

9,727

2007

16,515

8,236

24,751

17,452

7,299

2008

2007

1,751

27,863

29,614

1,751

27,863

29,614

convertible securities

Options

2,814

2,847

Fully diluted class a  
and class b shares

Weighted average

32,428

32,461

Class A and Class B shares

29,614

28,259

Convertible securities

Options

Weighted average diluted  
class a and class b shares

1,425

1,543

31,039

29,802

The movement in Class B shares during the year is analysed in 
the table below:

Number of shares (‘000)

as at 1 January

Issued

Stock options exercised

Normal course issuer bid

as at 31 december 

2008

27,863

–

–

–

2007

25,023

2,700

160

(20)

27,863

27,863

The increase in working capital by US$2.4 million during 2008 is 
primarily due to the generation of US$2.0 million of funds from 
operating  activities  in  the  period  after  capital  expenditure  of 
US$7.7  million.  Within  the  working  capital  components,  there 
has  been  a  decrease  in  trade  and  other  payables  balances  of 
US$3.4 million as a result of the payment of trade payables, with 
total  trade  debtors  increasing  by  US$5.0  million  as  a  result  of 
increased sales. 

The majority of the cash is held in US and Cdn dollars in Mauritius 
and in Tanzanian Shillings in Tanzania bank accounts. There are 
no restrictions in Tanzania for converting Tanzania Shillings into 
US dollars. Any surplus cash is held in a fixed rate interest earning 
deposit account. 

Trade  and  other  receivables  at  31  December  2008  represent 
US$11.9 million of trade receivables (2007: US$7.3 million), US$0.95 
million of prepayments (2007: US$0.8 million) and other US$0.35 
million (2007: US$0.1 million).

Under  the  contract  terms  with  the  industrial  customers,  the 
Additional  Gas  payments  must  be  received  within  30  days  of 
the  month  end.  As  at  31  December  2008,  US$3.0  million  (2007: 
US$3.3 million) was due from industrial customers which has all  
subsequently been received. The balance of US$8.9 million (2007: 
US$4.0 million) is made up of amounts due from the two power 
customers, TANESCO and Songas.

The  contracts  with  Songas  and  TANESCO  accounted  for  49% 
(2007: 49%) of the Company’s operating revenue in 2009. Songas’ 
financial  security  is,  in  turn,  heavily  reliant  on  the  payment  of 
capacity and energy charges by TANESCO. TANESCO is dependent 
on  the  Government  of  Tanzania  for  some  of  its  funding.  Whilst 
some  payments  have  been  delayed,  the  Company  has  subse-
quently  collected  all  amounts  from  Songas  and  TANESCO  in 
respect of the amounts due at 31 December 2008. 

Of the trade and other payables, US$3.8 million related to capital 
expenditure (2007: US$7.7 million). 

 
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Capital Investment

re-rating of the songas processing plant

Orca Exploration is committed to paying Songas US$0.5 million 
on  successful  completion  and  operation  of  the  gas  processing 
facilities at 90 MMscfd together with a further US$0.5 million on 
the first anniversary of the successful completion of the project. 
The  gas  processing  plant  was  re-rated  from  70  Mmscfd  to  90 
MMscfd  by  Lloyds  Register  in  January  2009.  The  re-rating  was 
approved	by	Songas	in	Q1	2009.

Wazo Hill cement plant

Orca  Exploration  signed  a  five  year  contract  with  Tanzania 
Portland Cement Company (“TPCC”), a subsidiary of Heidelberg 
Cement, for the supply of gas to a new US$100 million kiln at its 
Wazo Hill plant in Dar es Salaam. In order to honour this contract, 
Orca  Exploration  committed  to  install  a  pressure  reduction 
station at Wazo Hill at a cost of US$0.7 million.

compressed natural gas

In	 Q3	 2008,	 Orca	 Exploration	 ordered	 US$2.5	 million	 of	 CNG	
facilities, consisting of a compressor, a vehicle refueling dispenser 
and  two  trailer  filling  facilities  to  deliver  0.7  MMscfd  of  CNG  to 
industrial customers in Dar es Salaam. The facilities are expected 
to	be	operational	during	Q2	2009.	A	total	of	US$2.3	million	had	
been spent on this project by the end of 2008. 

Funding

Management forecasts that the Company will be able to meet its 
2009  capital  expenditure  program  through  the  use  of  existing 
cash  balances  and  self-generated  cash  flows.  The  Company 
currently has no bank borrowings and there is scope for utilizing 
debt funding once the longer term contracts for the supply of gas 
to the power sector are in place.

The Company issued 2,500,000 Class B shares at Cdn$13.80 per 
share following a fully subscribed private placement that closed 
in  July  2007.  Net  proceeds  of  US$30.4  million  were  raised  for 
the Company. A large proportion of the funds were used for the 
completion of the SS-10 well in Tanzania and for the funding of a 
new venture in Uganda. 

In  April  2007,  the  Company  issued  200,000  Class  B  shares  to  a 
newly appointed officer. These shares are held in escrow by the 
Company  and  vest  to  the  officer  in  three  equal  annual  install-
ments starting 7 April 2007.

In January 2007, the Company initiated a normal course issuer 
bid to purchase up to 1,085,379 Class B shares between 31 January 
2007  and  31  December  2007,  subject  to  a  maximum  usage  of 
US$2.2  million  of  funds.  A  total  of  19,800  Class  B  shares  were 
purchased during the  bid  period. The normal course issuer bid 
was  renewed  in  2008  to  31  December  2008  with  a  total  of  200 
shares purchased during the year.

stock based compensation

The stock option plan provides for the granting of stock options 
to  directors,  officers,  employees  and  consultants.  The  exercise 
price of each stock option is determined as the closing market 
price of the common shares on the day prior to the day of grant. 
Each  stock  option  granted  permits  the  holder  to  purchase  one 
common share at the stated exercise price. In accordance with 
IFRS2,  the  Company  records  a  charge  to  the  profit  and  loss 
account  using  the  Black-Scholes  fair  valuation  option  pricing 
model.  The  valuation  is  dependent  on  a  number  of  estimates, 
including the risk free interest rate, the level of stock volatility, 
together with an estimate of the level of forfeiture. The level of 
stock volatility is calculated with reference to the historic closing 
share price at the date of issue.

The movement in stock options for the year is analysed in the 
table below:

Number of options (‘000)

as at 31 december 2007

Issued

Exercised

Forfeited

as at 31 december 2008

Options

2,847

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–

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Contractual Obligations

back in

Protected Gas

Under  the  terms  of  the  original  gas  agreement  for  the  Songo 
Songo  project  (“Gas  Agreement”),  in  the  event  that  there  is  a 
shortfall/insufficiency  in  Protected  Gas  as  a  consequence  of 
the  sale  of  Additional  Gas,  then  the  Company  is  liable  to  pay 
the  difference  between  the  price  of  Protected  Gas  (US$0.55/
mmbtu) and the price of an alternative feedstock multiplied by 
the volumes of Protected Gas up to a maximum of the volume of 
Additional Gas sold (23.8 Bcf as at 31 December 2008). 

The Gas Agreement has been amended by an initialled Amended 
and Restated Gas Agreement (“ARGA”). The ARGA provides clari-
fication  of  the  Protected  Gas  volumes  and  removes  all  terms 
dealing  with  the  security  of  the  Protected  Gas  and  the  conse-
quences  of  any  insufficiency  to  a  new  Insufficiency  Agreement 
(“IA”). The IA specifies terms under which Songas may demand 
cash  security  in  order  to  keep  them  whole  in  the  event  of  a 
Protected Gas insufficiency. Once the Insufficiency Agreement is 
signed, it will govern the basis for determining security. Under 
the provisional terms of the IA, when it is calculated that funding 
is required, the Company shall fund an escrow account at a rate 
of US$2/Mmbtu on all industrial Additional Gas sales out of its and 
TPDC share of revenue, and TANESCO shall contribute the same 
amount on Additional Gas sales to the power sector. The funds 
provide  security  for  Songas  in  the  event  of  an  insufficiency  of 
Protected Gas. The Company is actively monitoring the reservoir 
and does not anticipate that a liability will occur in this respect.

TPDC has indicated that they wish to exercise their right to ‘back 
in’  to  the  field  development  by  contributing  20%  of  the  costs 
of the future wells including SS-10 in return for a 20% increase 
in  the  profit  share  percentage  for  the  production  emanating 
from these wells. The implications and workings of the ‘back in’ 
are  still  to  be  discussed  in  detail  with  TPDC  and  there  may  be 
the  need  for  reserve  modifications  once  these  discussions  are 
concluded. For the purpose of the reserves certification, it has 
been assumed that they will ‘back in’ for 20% and this is reflected 
in  the  Company’s  net  reserve  position.  However,  the  financial 
statements  do  not  take  account  of  any  reimbursement  for  the 
SS-10 capital expenditure, pending the finalisation of the terms 
of the ‘back in’.

Operating leases

The Company has entered into two five year rental agreements 
that expire on 30 November 2012 and 30 November 2013 respec-
tively at a cost of approximately US$0.2 million per annum for the 
use of offices in Dar es Salaam.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS

As at 31 December 2008, the Company had no off-balance sheet 
arrangements.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

One  of  the  non  executive  Directors  is  a  partner  at  a  law  firm. 
During the year, the Company incurred US$195,000 to this firm for 
services provided. The transactions with this related party was 
made at the exchange amount.

POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

There are no post balance sheet events.

SUMMARY QUARTERLY RESULTS

The following is a summary of the results for the Company for the last eight quarters:

(Figures in US$’000 except 
where otherwise stated)

Financial

Revenue 

Profit/(loss)  
after taxation 

Operating netback  
(US$/mcf)

Working capital

Shareholders’ equity

Profit/(loss) per share – 
basic and diluted (US$)

Capital expenditures

Geological, geophysical 
and well drilling

Pipeline and  
infrastructure

Power development

Other equipment

Operating

Additional Gas sold – 
industrial (MMscf)

Additional Gas sold – 
power (MMscf)

Average price per mcf 
– industrial (US$)

Average price per mcf 
– power (US$)

2008

2007

Q4

Q3

Q2

Q1

Q4

Q3

Q2

Q1

6,371

7,301

4,826

5,284

5,562

6,363

3,021

3,831

12

816

(10,208)

(143)

284

1,942

(609)

2.32

9,727

64,712

2.79

8,705

64,142

3.44

6,094

62,824

2.21

8,297

2.27

7,299

72,053

71,544

2.30

2.79

20,939

70,996

(3,050)

38,291

128

2.03

10,570

37,983

0.00

0.03

(0.35)

0.00

0.01

0.07

(0.02)

0.00

2,851

1,190

16,323

10,426

13,723

10,657

(987)

2,217

13

31

419

705

4

51

392

425

2,149

2,097

979

21

–

336

956

10.08

13.29

12.97

2.39

2.41

2.93

246

–

–

469

4

–

322

364

1,983

2,152

11.55

2.05

11.08

2.19

314

7

108

442

1,974

9.58

2.19

1,205

26

35

397

745

8.61

2.17

279

109

32

301

1,356

7.70

2.19

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The	principal	developments	in	Q4	were	as	follows:

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Achieved	 a	 quarterly	 sales	 volume	 of	 2,541	 MMscf	 or	 27.6	
MMscfd which represents the best quarter since sales began 
in 2004.

Completed	the	installation	of	larger	capacity	Joule-Thompson	
valves  on  the  two  existing  gas  processing  trains  which  has 
resulted in the gas processing capacity of the plant increasing 
by 20 MMscfd to 90 MMscfd.

Continued	the	installation	of	Compressed	Natural	Gas	facilities	
in  Dar  es  Salaam.  It  is  intended  that  the  facilities  will  be 
operational	during	Q2	2009	leading	to	0.7	MMscfd	of	CNG	sales.	
It is anticipated that this market will expand rapidly to supply 
gas to consumers that cannot be cost-effectively connected to 
the Company’s existing low pressure gas distribution system.

The	negative	capital	charge	in	the	geological,	geophysical	and	
well drilling category is a result of the renegotiation of some 
of the charges incurred during the standby period whilst the 
Caroil-6 rig was repaired during the 2007 drilling campaign. The 
Company  has  begun  arbitration  proceedings  against  a  third 
party contractor for breaches of contract that occurred during 
the drilling of the SS-10 well in 2007 with a view to recovering 
further costs.

Variance analysis between quarters

revenue

The Company commenced the sale of Additional Gas to industrial 
customers  in  September  2004.  Since  then,  the  volumes  of 
Additional Gas sold to the industrial sector have increased from 
an	average	of	1.2	MMscfd	in	Q4	2004	to	4.3	MMscfd	in	Q4	2008	
(Q4	2007:	4.3	MMscfd).	Industrial	sales	peak	in	the	third	quarters	
of each year as textile customers take advantage of low cotton 
prices	during	the	harvest	season.	The	average	sales	in	Q3	2008	
were	4.6	MMscfd	which	was	lower	than	Q3	2007	when	5.3	MMscfd	
was sold. The textile industry is facing some contraction due to 
heavy competition in world markets. 

The  average  price  to  the  industrial  sector  has  varied  in  line  with 
the price of crude oil as the gas is priced at a discount to the price 
of Heavy Fuel Oil in Dar es Salaam. The average price ranged from 
US$5.23/mcf	in	Q1	2005	peaking	at	US$13.29/mcf	in	Q3	2008.	During	
the  second  half  of  2008,  the  Company  extended  the  term  of  six 
contracts  accounting  for  the  majority  of  the  industrial  gas  sales 
volumes  for  an  additional  five  years  from  the  dates  that  existing 
contracts were due to expire (the earliest termination date is now 
September 2014). In return the Company has agreed to cap the price 
of gas to these customers whilst also incorporating a floor price. This 
is expected to keep the price of gas in the range of US$7.38/mcf to 
US$11.49/mcf (increasing at 2% per annum).

The	sale	of	Additional	Gas	to	the	power	sector	commenced	in	Q3	
2005  and  this  contributed  towards  a  significant  step  increase 
in	 revenue	 from	 that	 quarter.	 In	 Q4	 2008	 sales	 averaged	 23.4	
MMscfd	which	was	identical	to	the	rate	achieved	in	Q4	2007	and	
represented the highest level of sales achieved in any quarter. 

Historically the gas price paid by Songas for use at the Ubungo 
power plant has varied month by month depending on the avail-
ability of the gas turbines at the Ubungo power plant. However 
from January 2008 the price was fixed at US$2.37/mcf. The higher 
average sales price for the power sector recorded in 2008 is due 
to an increase in the sales price paid by TANESCO for Additional 
Gas for the emergency power units operated by Dowans Tanzania 
Limited (“Dowans”). TANESCO cancelled the contract with Dowans 
at the end of July 2008. 

Loss / profit after taxation

The  majority  of  the  Company’s  costs  associated  with  the 
production and distribution of gas are fixed in nature. There has 
been  an  increase  during  2008  because  of  the  increase  in  the 
costs of negotiating the initialled long term power contracts.

Profitability  in  the  first  and  fourth  quarters  of  each  year  is 
affected  by  the  seasonality  of  gas  demand  by  the  textile 
customers. In addition, there tends to be lower demand for gas 
by the power sector in the first two quarters of each year as the 
hydro generation utilization increases with the seasonal rainfall. 

A	profit	of	US$0.01	million	was	recorded	in	Q4	2008	compared	to	
a	profit	of	US$0.8	million	in	Q3	2008.	The	fall	in	profit	is	primarily	
the result of the decline in both the level of sales volumes and 
prices achieved in the industrial markets.

The loss after taxation recorded in 2008 is the result of the US$9.5 
million impairment of the Company’s Uganda assets following the 
decision not to exercise the right to acquire a 50% working interest 
from Tower, together with the step change increase in the level of 
general administrative expenses. The increase in general and ad-
ministrative costs has occurred due to an increase in the legal and 
marketing costs associated with negotiating long term power con-
tracts together with an increase in the costs of the Company’s new 
venture activities. The Company is currently focussed on reducing 
its general and administrative expenses in 2009.

Working capital

The  increase  in  working  capital  by  US$2.4  million  during  2008 
to	 US$9.7	 million	 in	 Q4	 2008	 from	 US$7.3	 million	 in	 Q4	 2007	 is	
primarily due to the generation of US$2.0 million of funds from 
operating activities in the year after incurring capital expenditure 
of  US$7.7  million.  The  available  funds  enabled  the  Company  to 
reduce the trade and other payables balances especially those 
related to the drilling of SS-10. 

Despite  increased  sales,  a  loss  of  US$9.5  million  was  recorded 
in 2008 due to the write off of US$9.5 million in relation to the 
withdrawal from exploration activities in Uganda, and the increase 
in  general  administrative  costs.  During  2008,  the  Company’s 
assets decreased by 8% to US$85.2 million (2007: increased 111% 
to US$92.8 million). The Company’s assets are made up as follows:

(Figures in US$’000)

2008

2007

2006

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Selected annual financial information derived from the audited 
consolidated  financial  statements  for  the  years  ended  31 
December 2006, 2007 and 2008 is set out below:

(Figures in US$’000  
except per share amount)

Revenue

Funds from operations 
before working capital 
changes

(Loss)/profit  
after taxation

Total assets

(Loss)/profit per share:

Basic

Diluted

2008

23,782

2007

18,777

2006

13,828

9,751

8,696

5,969

(9,523)

1,745

2,577

85,248

92,789

43,904

(0.32)

(0.32)

0.06

0.06

0.11

0.10

Revenue increased by 27% in 2008 compared to 2007. Additional 
Gas  volumes  sold  increased  12%  from  7,731  MMscf  in  2007  to 
8,660  MMscf  due  to  the  increase  in  sales  to  the  power  sector 
for increasing electricity demand. Revenue increased by 36% in 
2007 compared to 2006. Additional Gas volumes sold increased 
from 4,837 MMscf in 2006 to 7,731 MMscf in 2007 primarily due to 
the installation of emergency power generation by Dowans and 
Aggreko in the last quarter of 2006.

Funds from operations before working capital changes increased 
by 12% in 2008 primarily as a result of the increase in revenues 
associated with higher volumes and prices. 

current assets

Cash and cash 
equivalents

Trade and other 
receivables

Fixed assets

Exploration and 
evaluation assets

Property, plant and 
equipment

Total assets

10,586

16,515

20,678

13,196

23,782

8,236

24,751

4,275

24,953

648

6,881

–

60,818

85,248

61,157

92,789

18,951

43,904

The decrease in the cash and cash equivalents in 2008 is primarily 
the  result  of  reducing  the  trade  and  other  payables  and  the 
payment of capital expenditure in both Uganda and Tanzania. The 
decrease in the cash and cash equivalents in 2007 is primarily 
the result of the high level of capital expenditure associated with 
the SS-10 development well and the expansion of activities into 
Uganda. This was financed by the net receipt of US$30.4 million 
from the issue of 2.5 million Class B shares at Cdn$13.80 per share 
in July 2007.

The increase in trade and other receivables is due to the increased 
trading activities in the power sector and the delay in payments from 
TANESCO. This is more fully discussed in ‘Working Capital’ on page 38.

In  2008,  the  Company’s  capital  expenditure  was  focused  on 
expanding  the  infrastructure  and  improving  the  geological 
understanding  of  the  gas  reserves  in  place,  both  with  a  view 
to  increasing  the  deliverability  and  security  of  Additional  Gas 
supply. The efforts undertaken resulted in the initialling of two 
long-term  power  contracts  and  a  relaxation  of  the  financial 
security  required  in  the  event  of  an  insufficiency  of  Protected 
Gas. The expenditures incurred on plant, property and equipment 
is discussed further in ‘Capital Expenditure’ above. 

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BUSINESS RISKS

Foreign Operations

Operating Hazards and Uninsured risks

The business of Orca Exploration is subject to all of the operating 
risks  normally  associated  with  the  exploration  for,  and  the 
production,  storage,  transportation  and  marketing  of  oil  and 
gas. These risks include blowouts, explosions, fire, gaseous leaks, 
migration of harmful substances and oil spills, any of which could 
cause personal injury, result in damage to, or destruction of, oil 
and  gas  wells  or  formations  or  production  facilities  and  other 
property,  equipment  and  the  environment,  as  well  as  interrupt 
operations. In addition, all of Orca Exploration’s operations will 
be  subject  to  the  risks  normally  incident  to  drilling  of  natural 
gas wells and the operation and development of gas properties, 
including  encountering  unexpected  formations  or  pressures, 
premature  declines  of  reservoirs,  blowouts,  equipment  failures 
and  other  accidents,  sour  gas  releases,  uncontrollable  flows 
of  oil,  natural  gas  or  well  fluids,  adverse  weather  conditions, 
pollution  and  other  environmental  risks.  Drilling  conducted  by 
Orca Exploration overseas will involve increased drilling risks of 
high pressures and mechanical difficulties, including stuck pipe, 
collapsed  casing  and  separated  cable.  The  impact  that  any  of 
these risks may have upon Orca Exploration is increased due to 
the fact that Orca Exploration currently only has one producing 
property. Orca Exploration will maintain insurance against some, 
but not all, potential risks; however, there can be no assurance 
that  such  insurance  will  be  adequate  to  cover  any  losses  or 
exposure for liability. The occurrence of a significant unfavour-
able event not fully covered by insurance could have a material 
adverse effect on Orca Exploration’s financial condition, results 
of  operations  and  cash  flows.  Furthermore,  Orca  Exploration 
cannot predict whether insurance will continue to be available at 
a reasonable cost or at all.

All  of  Orca  Exploration’s  operations  and  related  assets  are 
located  in  Tanzania  which  may  be  considered  to  be  politically 
and/or  economically  unstable.  Exploration  or  development 
activities in Tanzania may require protracted negotiations with 
host governments, national oil companies and third parties and 
are frequently subject to economic and political considerations, 
such as, the risks of war, actions by terrorist or insurgent groups, 
expropriation,  nationalization,  renegotiation  or  nullification  of 
existing  contracts,  taxation  policies,  foreign  exchange  restric-
tions, changing political conditions, international monetary fluc-
tuations, currency controls and foreign governmental regulations 
that favour or require the awarding of drilling contracts to local 
contractors or require foreign contractors to employ citizens of, 
or purchase supplies from, a particular jurisdiction. In addition, if 
a dispute arises with foreign operations, Orca Exploration may be 
subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts.

In  the  foreign  countries  in  which  Orca  Exploration  will  conduct 
business, currently limited to Tanzania, the state generally retains 
ownership  of  the  minerals  and  consequently  retains  control  of 
(and in many cases, participates in) the exploration and production 
of  hydrocarbon  reserves.  Accordingly,  these  operations  may 
be  materially  affected  by  host  governments  through  royalty 
payments, export taxes and regulations, surcharges, value added 
taxes, production bonuses and other charges.

All  of  Orca  Exploration’s  development  properties  and  all  of  its 
proved natural gas reserves are located offshore on the Songo 
Songo Island in Tanzania, and, consequently, Orca Exploration’s 
assets will be subject to regulation and control by the government 
of Tanzania and certain of its national and parastatal organiza-
tions  including  the  energy  regulator,  EWURA.  Orca  Exploration 
and  its  predecessors  have  operated  in  Tanzania  for  a  number 
of years and believe that it has good relations with the current 
Tanzanian government. However, there can be no assurance that 
present or future administrations or governmental regulations in 
Tanzania  will  not  materially  adversely  affect  the  operations  or 
future cash flows of Orca Exploration.

additional Financing

Depending on future exploration, development, and marketing plans, 
Orca Exploration may require additional financing. The ability of Orca 
Exploration to arrange such financing in the future will depend in part 
upon the prevailing capital market conditions as well as the business 
performance  of  Orca  Exploration.  There  can  be  no  assurance  that 
Orca Exploration will be successful in its efforts to arrange additional 
financing  on  terms  satisfactory  to  Orca  Exploration.  If  additional 
financing is raised by the issuance of shares from treasury of Orca 
Exploration, control of Orca Exploration may change and sharehold-
ers may suffer additional dilution.

From time to time Orca Exploration may enter into transactions 
to acquire assets or the shares of other companies. These trans-
actions  may  be  financed  partially  or  wholly  with  debt,  which 
may  temporarily  increase  Orca  Exploration’s  debt  levels  above 
industry standards.

Industry conditions

The  oil  and  gas  industry  is  intensely  competitive  and  Orca 
Exploration  competes  with  other  companies  which  possess 
greater  technical  and  financial  resources.  Many  of  these 
competitors  not  only  explore  for  and  produce  oil  and  natural 
gas, but also carry on refining operations and market petroleum, 
natural  gas  products  and  other  products  on  an  international 
basis. Oil and gas production operations are also subject to all 
the  risks  typically  associated  with  such  operations,  including 
premature  decline  of  reservoirs  and  invasion  of  water  into 
producing  formations.  Currently,  Orca  Exploration  operates  the 
Songo  Songo  natural  gas  property.  There  is  a  risk  that  in  the 
future  either  the  operatorship  could  change  and  the  property 
operated by third parties or operations may be subject to control 
by  national  oil  companies,  Songas,  or  parastatal  organisations 
and, as a result, Orca Exploration may have limited control over 
the  nature  and  timing  of  exploration  and  development  of  such 
properties or the manner in which operations are conducted on 
such properties.

The marketability and price of natural gas which may be acquired, 
discovered or marketed by Orca Exploration will be affected by 
numerous  factors  beyond  its  control.  There  is  currently  no 
developed natural gas market in Tanzania and no infrastructure 
with  which  to  serve  potential  new  markets  beyond  that  being 
constructed by Orca Exploration and Songas. The ability of Orca 
Exploration  to  market  any  natural  gas  from  current  or  future 
reserves  may  depend  upon  its  ability  to  develop  natural  gas 
markets in Tanzania and the surrounding region, obtain access 
to  the  necessary  infrastructure  to  deliver  sales  gas  volumes, 
including  acquiring  capacity  on  pipelines  which  deliver  natural 
gas to commercial markets. Orca Exploration is also subject to 
market fluctuations in the prices of oil and natural gas, uncer-
tainties related to the delivery and proximity of its reserves to 
pipelines  and  processing  facilities  and  extensive  government 
regulation  relating  to  prices,  taxes,  royalties,  land  tenure, 
allowable production, the export of oil and gas and many other 
aspects  of  the  oil  and  gas  business.  Orca  Exploration  is  also 
subject  to  a  variety  of  waste  disposal,  pollution  control  and 
similar environmental laws.

The  oil  and  natural  gas  industry  is  subject  to  varying  environ-
mental  regulations  in  each  of  the  jurisdictions  in  which  Orca 
Exploration  may  operate.  Environmental  regulations  place  re-
strictions  and  prohibitions  on  emissions  of  various  substances 
produced concurrently and oil and natural gas and can impact 
on the selection of drilling sites and facility locations, potentially 
resulting in increased capital expenditures. 

additional Gas

Orca  Exploration  has  the  right,  under  the  terms  of  the  PSA,  to 
market  volumes  of  Additional  Gas  subject  to  satisfying  the  re-
quirements to deliver Protected Gas to Songas.

There is a risk that Songas could interfere in Orca Exploration’s ability 
to produce, transport and sell volumes of Additional Gas if Orca Explo-
ration’s obligations to Songas under the Gas Agreement are not met. 
In particular, Songas has the right to request reasonable security on 
all Additional Gas sales. 

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replacement of reserves

environmental and Other regulations

Orca  Exploration’s  natural  gas  reserves  and  production  and, 
therefore,  its  cash  flows  and  earnings  are  highly  dependent 
upon  Orca  Exploration  developing  and  increasing  its  current 
reserve  base  and  discovering  or  acquiring  additional  reserves. 
Without the addition of reserves through exploration, acquisition 
or  development  activities,  Orca  Exploration’s  reserves  and 
production  will  decline  over  time  as  reserves  are  depleted.  To 
the  extent  that  cash  flow  from  operations  is  insufficient  and 
external sources of capital become limited or unavailable, Orca 
Exploration’s ability to make the necessary capital investments 
to maintain and expand its oil and natural gas reserves will be 
impaired. There can be no assurance that Orca Exploration will be 
able to find and develop or acquire additional reserves to replace 
production at commercially feasible costs.

asset concentration

Orca  Exploration’s  natural  gas  reserves  are  limited  to  one 
property,  the  Songo  Songo  field,  and  the  production  potential 
from  this  field  is  limited  to  six  wells.  There  has  been  limited 
production from the six wells in the Songo Songo field to date. 
There is no assurance that Orca Exploration will have sufficient 
deliverability  through  the  existing  wells  to  provide  additional 
natural  gas  sales  volumes,  and  that  there  may  be  significant 
capital expenditures associated with any remedial work, or new 
drilling required to achieve deliverability. In addition, any difficul-
ties relating to the operation or performance of the field would 
have a material adverse effect on Orca Exploration.

Extensive  national,  state,  and  local  environmental  laws  and 
regulations in foreign jurisdictions will affect nearly all of Orca 
Exploration’s operations. These laws and regulations set various 
standards  regulating  certain  aspects  of  health  and  environ-
mental quality, provide for penalties and other liabilities for the 
violation of such standards and establish in certain circumstanc-
es  obligations  to  remediate  current  and  former  facilities  and 
locations where operations are or were conducted. In addition, 
special provisions may be appropriate or required in environmen-
tally sensitive areas of operation. There can be no assurance that 
Orca  Exploration  will  not  incur  substantial  financial  obligations 
in connection with environmental compliance. Significant liability 
could  be  imposed  on  Orca  Exploration  for  damages,  cleanup 
costs  or  penalties  in  the  event  of  certain  discharges  into  the 
environment, environmental damage caused by previous owners 
of  property  purchased  by  Orca  Exploration  or  non-compliance 
with  environmental  laws  or  regulations.  Such  liability  could 
have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  Orca  Exploration.  Moreover, 
Orca Exploration cannot predict what environmental legislation 
or  regulations  will  be  enacted  in  the  future  or  how  existing  or 
future  laws  or  regulations  will  be  administered  or  enforced. 
Compliance  with  more  stringent  laws  or  regulations,  or  more 
vigorous enforcement policies of any regulatory authority, could 
in the future require material expenditures by Orca Exploration 
for  the  installation  and  operation  of  systems  and  equipment 
for remedial measures, any or all of which may have a material 
adverse effect on Orca Exploration. As party to various licenses, 
Orca  Exploration  has  an  obligation  to  restore  producing  fields 
to a condition acceptable to the authorities at the end of their 
commercial lives.

While management believes that Orca Exploration is currently in 
compliance with environmental laws and regulations applicable 
to Orca Exploration’s operations in Tanzania, no assurances can 
be given that Orca Exploration will be able to continue to comply 
with such environmental laws and regulations without incurring 
substantial costs.

Orca Exploration’s petroleum and natural gas operations are subject 
to extensive governmental legislation and regulation and increased 
public awareness concerning environmental protection.

Recently, there has been increased activity in the exploration of 
oil and gas in Tanzania, with the result that one well has been 
drilled on an adjacent prospect to Songo Songo and is assessed 
to  have  a  small  accumulation  of  gas.  There  are  currently  two 
rigs  operating  in  Tanzania  and  two  wells  were  being  drilled  in 
Q1	 2009.	 The	 exploration	 activity	 will	 be	 closely	 monitored	 by	
the  Company,  but  could  lead  to  increased  competition  for  gas 
markets and lower gas prices in the future.

In addition, various factors, including the availability and capacity 
of  oil  and  gas  gathering  systems  and  pipelines,  the  effect  of 
foreign  regulation  of  production  and  transportation,  general 
economic conditions, changes in supply due to drilling by other 
producers and changes in demand may adversely affect Orca Ex-
ploration’s ability to market its gas production. 

Uncertainties in estimating reserves  
and Future net cash Flows

inherent 

in  estimating 
There  are  numerous  uncertainties 
quantities of proved and probable reserves and cash flows to be 
derived  therefrom,  including  many  factors  beyond  the  control 
of  Orca  Exploration.  The  reserve  and  cash  flow  information 
contained  herein  represents  estimates  only.  The  reserves  and 
estimated future net cash flow from Orca Exploration’s properties 
have  been  independently  evaluated  by  McDaniel  &  Associates 
Consultants  Ltd.  These  evaluations 
include  a  number  of 
assumptions relating to factors such as initial production rates, 
production  decline  rates,  ultimate  recovery  of  reserves,  timing 
and amount of capital expenditures, marketability of production, 
crude oil price differentials to benchmarks, future prices of oil and 
natural gas, operating costs, transportation costs, cost recovery 
provisions and royalties, TPDC “back-in” methodology and other 
government levies that may be imposed over the producing life 
of the reserves. These assumptions were based on price forecasts 
in use at the date of the relevant evaluations were prepared and 
many of these assumptions are subject to change and are beyond 
the control of Orca Exploration. Actual production and cash flows 
derived  therefrom  will  vary  from  these  evaluations,  and  such 
variations could be material.

No  provision  has  been  recognized  for  future  decommissioning 
costs  which  are  anticipated  to  be  minimal  as  it  is  forecast  that 
there  will  still  be  commercial  gas  reserves  once  Orca  Exploration 
relinquishes the license in 2026. Orca Exploration expects that the 
cost  of  complying  with  environmental  legislation  and  regulations 
will increase in the future. Compliance with existing environmental 
legislation and regulations has not had a material effect on capital 
expenditures, earnings or competitive position of Orca Exploration 
to  date.  Although  management  believes  that  Orca  Exploration’s 
operations and facilities are in material compliance with such laws 
and regulations, future changes in these laws, regulations or inter-
pretations thereof or the nature of its operations may require the 
Company  to  make  significant  additional  capital  expenditures  to 
ensure compliance in the future.

Volatility of Oil and Gas Prices and markets

Orca Exploration’s financial condition, operating results and future 
growth will be dependent on the prevailing prices for its natural gas 
production.  Historically,  the  markets  for  oil  and  natural  gas  have 
been volatile and such markets are likely to continue to be volatile 
in the future. Prices for oil and natural gas are subject to large fluc-
tuations in response to relatively minor changes to the demand for 
oil and natural gas, whether the result of uncertainty or a variety 
of  additional  factors  beyond  the  control  of  Orca  Exploration.  Any 
substantial decline in the prices of oil and natural gas could have 
a  material  adverse  effect  on  Orca  Exploration  and  the  level  of  its 
natural gas reserves. Additionally, the economics of producing from 
some wells may change as a result of lower prices, which could result 
in a suspension of production by Orca Exploration.

No assurance can be given that oil and natural gas prices will be 
sustained at levels which will enable Orca Exploration to operate 
profitably. From time to time Orca Exploration may avail itself of 
forward sales or other forms of hedging activities with a view to 
mitigating its exposure to the risk of price volatility. The term of 
the Company’s six largest gas supply contracts has been recently 
extended for five years. The new contracts contain pricing caps 
and  floors  that  limit  the  industrial  downside  price  to  US$7.38/
mcf.  The  Company  also  entered  into  fixed  price  contracts  with 
TANESCO  and  Songas  for  the  supply  of  Additional  Gas  to  the 
power sector. Therefore during 2008 the Company has taken very 
positive steps in mitigating the exposure to price volatility.

The  Songo  Songo  field  was  the  first  gas  field  to  be  developed 
in East Africa and was followed by a commercial gas discovery 
in the south of Tanzania at Mnazi Bay. The Company is the only 
supplier of gas into the main demand centre of Dar es Salaam 
and  has  therefore  been  able  to  negotiate  industrial  gas  sales 
contracts with gas prices that are at a discount to the lowest cost 
alternative fuels in Dar es Salaam, namely HFO and coal.

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Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

Title to Properties

reliance on Key Personnel

Orca Exploration is highly dependent upon its executive officers 
and  key  personnel.  The  unexpected  loss  of  the  services  of  any 
of  these  individuals  could  have  a  detrimental  effect  on  Orca 
Exploration. Orca Exploration does not maintain key life insurance 
on any of its employees or officers.

controlling shareholder

W  David  Lyons,  the  Company’s  non-executive  Chairman,  is  the 
sole  controlling  shareholder  of  Orca  Exploration  and  holds  ap-
proximately  99.5%  of  the  outstanding  Class  A  shares  and  ap-
proximately 15.9% of the Class B shares. Consequently, Mr. Lyons 
holds approximately 20.9% of the equity (22.2% fully diluted) and 
controls 62.5% of the total votes of Orca Exploration.

Although  title  reviews  have  been  done  and  will  continue  to  be 
done  according  to  industry  standards  prior  to  the  purchase  of 
most oil and natural gas producing properties or the commence-
ment of drilling wells, such reviews do not guarantee or certify 
that an unforeseen defect in the chain of title will not arise to 
defeat  the  claim  of  Orca  Exploration  which  could  result  in  a 
reduction of the revenue received by Orca Exploration.

acquisition risks

Orca  Exploration  intends  to  acquire  natural  gas  infrastructure 
and  possibly  additional  oil  and  gas  properties.  Although  Orca 
Exploration  performs  a  review  of  the  acquired  properties  that  it 
believes  is  consistent  with  industry  practices,  such  reviews  are 
inherently incomplete. It generally is not feasible to review in depth 
every  individual  property  involved  in  each  acquisition.  Ordinarily, 
Orca  Exploration  will  focus  its  due  diligence  efforts  on  the  higher 
valued properties and will sample the remainder. However, even an 
in depth review of all properties and records may not necessarily 
reveal existing or potential problems, nor will it permit a buyer to 
become sufficiently familiar with the properties to assess fully their 
deficiencies and capabilities. Inspections may not be performed on 
every well, and structural or environmental problems, such as ground 
water  contamination,  are  not  necessarily  observable  even  when 
an  inspection  is  undertaken.  Orca  Exploration  may  be  required  to 
assume pre-closing liabilities, including environmental liabilities, and 
may acquire interests in properties on an “as is” basis. There can be 
no assurance that Orca Exploration’s acquisitions will be successful.

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

Management’s Report to Shareholders

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Orca Exploration Group Inc. are the responsibility of the Directors. The financial 
and operating information presented in this annual report is consistent with that shown in the consolidated financial statements.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management, on behalf of the Board, in accordance with the  accounting 
policies disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Where necessary, management has made informed judgments 
and estimates in accounting for transactions which were not complete at the balance sheet date. In the opinion of  management, the 
consolidated financial statements have been prepared within acceptable limits of materiality and are in  accordance with  International 
Financial Reporting Standards appropriate in the circumstances.

Management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the 
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Management  maintains  appropriate  systems  of  internal  controls.  Policies  and  procedures  are  designed  to  give  reasonable  assur-
ance  that  transactions  are  properly  authorized,  assets  are  safeguarded  and  financial  records  are  properly  maintained  to  provide 
reliable information for the preparation of financial statements. An independent firm of Chartered Accountants, as appointed by the 
 Shareholders,  examines  the  consolidated  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  and 
provides an independent professional opinion.

The Board of Directors carries out its responsibility for the financial reporting and internal controls principally through an Audit Com-
mittee. The committee has met with external auditors and Management in order to determine if Management has fulfilled its responsi-
bilities in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements have been approved by the 
Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Audit Committee.

P. R. Clutterbuck  
President & Chief Executive Officer  
28 April 2009 

Nigel Friend 
Chief Financial Officer 
28 April 2009

 
 
 
 
Auditors’ Report 

report on the consolidated financial statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Orca Exploration Group Inc. and its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’), 
which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2008 and 31 December 2007 and the consolidated income state-
ments, consolidated statement of cash flows and statements of changes in shareholders’ equity for the years then ended, a summary 
of significant accounting policies and notes to the consolidated financial statements.

management’s responsibility for the financial statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with 
International Financial Reporting Standards. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal controls 
relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatements, whether due 
to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the 
circumstances.

auditors’ responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits 
in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with the relevant ethical require-
ments and plan and perform the audit to obtain a reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material mis-
statement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The 
procedures selected depend on our judgement, including the assessments of the risks of material misstatements of the financial state-
ments, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal controls relevant to the entity’s prepara-
tion and fair presentation of the financial statements 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 entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating 
the appropriateness of accounting principles used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as 
evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

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

Opinion 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 
December 2008 and 31 December 2007, and of its consolidated financial performance and its statement of consolidated cash flows for the years 
then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Calgary, Canada 
28 April 2009 

COMMENTS BY AUDITORS FOR CANADIAN READERS ON INTERNATIONAL – CANADIAN REFERENCES

Canadian reporting standards may differ from International Standards on Auditing in the form and content of the auditors’ report, 
depending on the circumstances. However, had this auditors’ report been prepared in accordance with Canadian reporting standards, 
there would be no material  differences in the form and content of this auditors’ report. Furthermore, an auditors’ report prepared in 
accordance with Canadian standards on the aforementioned consolidated financial statements would not contain a qualification of 
opinion.

Calgary, Canada 
28 April 2009 

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

Consolidated Income Statements 

Years ended 31 december

(thousands of US dollars except per share amounts)

nOTe

2008

2007

Revenue 

cost of sales

Production and distribution expenses

Depletion expense

Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets

Administrative expenses

Net financing income/(charge)

(Loss) /profit before taxation

Taxation

(Loss)/profit after taxation

(Loss)/profit per share 
Basic and diluted (US$) 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

5

12

11

7

8

17

23,782

18,777

(1,477)

(4,716)

(9,520)

8,069

(14,686)

(439)

(7,056)

(2,467)

(9,523)

(0.32)

(1,193)

(4,476)

–

13,108

(10,708)

1,375

3,775

(2,030)

1,745

0.06

Consolidated Balance Sheets 

as aT 31 december  
(thousands of US dollars)

ASSETS

current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Exploration and evaluation assets

Property, plant and equipment

LIABILITIES

current liabilities

Trade and other payables

non current liabilities

Deferred income taxes

Deferred additional profits tax

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Capital stock

Capital reserve

Accumulated (loss)/income

nOTe

2008

2007

9

10

11

12

13

8

15

16

10,586

13,196

23,782

648

60,818

61,466

85,248

16,515

8,236

24,751

6,881

61,157

68,038

92,789

14,055

17,452

5,510

971

20,536

66,537

3,715

(5,540)

64,712

85,248

3,205

588

21,245

66,538

1,023

3,983

71,544

92,789

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.  
Contractual obligations and committed capital investment (Note 21) 
Post balance sheet events (Note 22)

The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 28 April 2009. 

Director 

Director

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

Years ended 31 december

(thousands of US dollars)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(Loss)/profit after taxation

Adjustment for:

       Depletion and depreciation

       Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets

       Stock-based compensation

       Deferred income taxes

       Deferred additional profits tax

       Interest income

       Foreign exchange gain

Increase in trade and other receivables

Increase in trade and other payables

net cash flows from operating activities

CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Exploration and evaluation expenditures

Property, plant and equipment expenditures

Interest income

(Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables

net cash used in investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Normal course issuer bid

Shares issued

Foreign exchange gain

Proceeds from exercise of options

net cash flow from financing activities

decrease in cash and cash equivalents

cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

2008

2007

(9,523)

4,792

9,520

2,419

2,305

383

(145)

–

9,751

(4,960)

394

5,185

(3,014)

(4,453)

145

(3,791)

(11,113)

(1)

–

–

–

(1)

(5,929)

16,515

10,586

1,745

4,631

–

1,062

1,976

324

(628)

(414)

8,696

(3,961)

6,032

10,767

(6,322)

(46,836)

628

6,897

(45,633)

(220)

30,366

414

143

30,703

(4,163)

20,678

16,515

 
Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity 

(thousands of US dollars)

Note

Balance as at 1 January 2007

Shares issued

Options exercised

Stock-based compensation

Normal course issuer bid

Profit for the year

balance as at 31 december 2007

Shares issued

Options exercised

Stock-based compensation

Normal course issuer bid

Loss for the year

balance as at 31 december 2008

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

capital stock

capital reserve

accumulated 
(loss)/Income

15

34,469

31,971

143

–

(45)

–

66,538

–

–

–

(1)

–

66,537

16

1,182

(675)

–

691

(175)

–

1,023

–

–

2,692

–

–

3,715

2,238

–

–

–

–

1,745

3,983

–

–

–

–

(9,523)

(5,540)

Total

37,889

31,296

143

691

(220)

1,745

71,544

–

–

2,692

(1)

(9,523)

64,712

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Orca Exploration Group Inc. 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

General Information

Orca Exploration Group Inc. (“Orca Exploration” or the “Company”) was incorporated on 28 April 2004 under the laws of the British Virgin 
Islands. The Company is a participant in a gas-to-electricity project in Tanzania. The Company’s operations at the Songo Songo gas field 
in Tanzania include the operation of six producing wells and two 45 MMscfd dehydration and refrigeration gas processing units on Songo 
Songo Island on behalf of Songas Limited (“Songas”). Gas produced and sold from the Songo Songo field is classified as either Protected 
Gas or Additional Gas. Protected Gas is 100% owned by Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (“TPDC”) and is sold to Songas 
under a twenty year Gas Agreement primarily for use at the Ubungo power plant and the Wazo Hill cement plant. The Protected Gas is 
principally used as feedstock for specified turbines and kilns. Gas sales in excess of the Protected Gas users’ requirements is classified as 
Additional Gas. The Company has the exclusive right to explore, develop, produce and market all Additional Gas. Revenues from the sale 
of Additional Gas, net of transportation tariff, are shared with TPDC in accordance with the terms of the Production Sharing Agreement 
(“PSA”) until October 2026. 

Basis of preparation 

These consolidated financial statements are measured and presented in US dollars as the main operating cash flows are linked to this 
currency through the commodity price. Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of 
assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts 
of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A)  STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting 
Standards (“IFRS”) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations issued by the 
Standing Interpretations Committee of the IASB. These principles differ in certain respects from those in Canada as 
described in note 18.

B)  BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

i) 

subsidiaries

 The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all its wholly owned subsidiar-
ies  (collectively,  the  “Company”).  Subsidiaries  are  those  enterprises  controlled  by  the  Company.  The  following 
companies have been consolidated within the Orca Exploration financial statements:

subsidiary 

 registered 

Holding

functional currency

Orca Exploration Group Inc

British Virgin Islands

Parent Company

US dollar

Orca Exploration Ventures Inc

British Virgin Islands

100%

Orca Exploration Uganda (Holdings) Inc

British Virgin Islands

100%

Orca Exploration Uganda Inc

British Virgin Islands

100%

PAE PanAfrican Energy Corporation

PanAfrican Energy Tanzania Limited

Mauritius

Jersey

100%

100%

US dollar

US dollar

US dollar

US dollar

US dollar

ii)  Transactions eliminated upon consolidation

 Inter-company balances and transactions, and any unRealized gains arising from inter-company transactions, are 
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C)   FOREIGN CURRENCY

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary 
assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated at period-end rates. Non-monetary items are translated at 
historic rates, unless such items are carried at market value, in which case they are translated using the exchange 
rates that existed when the values were determined. Any resulting exchange rate differences are taken to the income 
statement.

D)   ExPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS, PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Exploration and evaluation assets 

Exploration  and  evaluation  costs  are  capitalized  as  intangible  assets.  Intangible  assets  includes  lease  and  license 
acquisition  costs,  geological  and  geophysical  costs  and  other  direct  costs  of  exploration  and  evaluation  which  the 
directors consider to be unevaluated until reserves are appraised as commercial, at which time they are transferred to 
property, plant and equipment following an impairment review and depleted accordingly. Where properties are appraised 
to have no commercial value or are appraised at values less than book values, the associated costs are treated as an 
impairment loss in the period in which the determination is made. 

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment comprises the Company’s tangible natural gas assets, development wells, together with 
leasehold improvements, computer equipment, motor vehicles and fixtures and fittings and are carried at cost, less any 
accumulated depletion, depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes purchase price and construc-
tion costs for qualifying assets. Depletion of these assets commences when the assets are ready for their intended use. 
Only costs that are directly related to the discovery and development of specific oil and gas reserves are Capitalized. 
The cost associated with tangible natural gas assets are amortised on a field by field unit of production method based 
on commercial proven reserves. The calculation of the unit of production amortisation takes into account the estimated 
future development cost of the field.

Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets, property, plant and equipment

At  each  balance  sheet  date,  the  Company  reviews  the  carrying  amounts  of  its  property,  plant  and  equipment  and 
intangible  assets  to  determine  whether  there  is  any  indication  that  those  assets  have  suffered  an  impairment  loss. 
Individual assets are grouped together as a cash generating unit for impairment assessment purposes at the lowest 
level at which there are identifiable cash flows that are independent from other group assets. In the case of exploration 
and evaluation assets, this will normally be at the Company’s field level. If any such indication of impairment exists, the 
Company makes an estimate of its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs 
to  sell  and  value  in  use.  Where  the  carrying  amount  of  a  cash  generating  unit  exceeds  its  recoverable  amount,  the 
cash–generating unit is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing the value in 
use, the estimated future cash flows are adjusted for the risks specific to the cash-generating unit and are discounted 
to their present value with a discount rate that reflects the current market indicators. Where an impairment loss sub-
sequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset cash–generating unit is increased to the revised estimate of its 
recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have 
been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the cash–generating unit in prior years. A reversal of an 
impairment loss is recognized as income immediately.

E)   OPERATORSHIP

The Company operates the gas field, flow lines and gas processing plant on behalf of Songas at cost. The cost of operating 
and maintaining the wells and flow lines is paid for by Orca Exploration and Songas in proportion to the respective 
volumes of Protected Gas and Additional Gas sales. The costs of operating and maintaining the wells and flow lines 
are reflected in the accounts to the extent that the costs were incurred to accomplish Additional Gas sales. The cost of 
operating the gas processing plant and pipeline to Dar es Salaam is paid by Songas. When there are Additional Gas sales, 
a transportation tariff is paid to Songas as compensation for using the gas processing plant and pipeline. This transpor-
tation tariff is netted off revenue.

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F)   TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade and other receivables are stated at their recoverable amount.

G)   CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on deposit and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or 
less.

H)   EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

i) 

Pension

 The Company does not operate a pension plan, but it does make defined contributions to the statutory pension fund 
for employees in Tanzania. Obligations for contributions to the statutory pension fund are Authorized as an expense 
in the income statement as incurred.

ii)   stock options

 The share option plan allows Company officers, directors and key personnel to acquire shares at an exercise price 
determined by the market value at the date of grant. When the options are exercised, equity is increased by the 
amount of the proceeds received. The fair value of stock options is expensed to the income statement in accordance 
with the specific vesting periods. The fair value of the options is calculated, on the grant date, using the Black-
Scholes option pricing model.

iii)  stock appreciation rights

 Stock appreciation rights are issued to certain key managers, officers and employees. The fair value of stock ap-
preciation rights is expensed to the income statement in accordance with the service period. The fair value of the 
stock appreciation rights is revalued every reporting date with the change in the value expensed to the income 
statement.

i)  asset retirement obligations

 No  provision  has  been  made  for  future  site  restoration  costs  since  the  Company  has  no  legal  or  contractual 
obligation under the PSA to restore the fields at the end of their commercial lives.

j)   REVENUE RECOGNITION, PRODUCTION SHARING AGREEMENTS AND ROYALTIES

The  Company  recognizes  revenue  from  natural  gas  sales  when  title  passes  to  a  customer.  The  Company  conducts 
operations  jointly  with  the  Tanzanian  government  and  “parastatal  entities”  in  accordance  with  production  sharing 
agreements (“PSA”). Under these agreements, the Company pays both its share and the parastatal’s share of operating, 
administrative and capital costs. The Company recovers all the operating, administrative and capital costs including 
the parastatal’s share of these costs from future revenues over several years (“Cost Gas”). The parastatal’s share of 
operating and administrative costs, are recorded in operating and general and administrative costs when incurred and 
capital costs are recorded in ‘Property, plant and equipment’. All recoveries are recorded as revenue in the year of 
recovery. The Company is entitled to a share of production in excess of the Cost Gas (“Profit Gas”). Operating revenue 
represents the Company’s share of Cost Gas and Profit Gas during the period, net of the transportation tariff.

K)   ADDITIONAL PROFITS TAx

Under the terms of the PSA, in the event that all costs have been recovered with an annual return of 25% plus the 
percentage change in the United States Industrial Goods Producer Price Index, an additional profits tax (“APT”) is payable 
to the Government of Tanzania. This tax is considered to be a royalty and is netted against revenue. APT is provided for by 
forecasting the total APT payable as a proportion of the forecast Profit Gas over the term of PSA license.

 
 
 
 
L)   TAxATION

Income tax on the profit for the year comprises current and deferred tax. The Company is liable for Tanzanian income tax, 
but this is recovered from TPDC through the profit-sharing arrangement. Where current income tax is payable, revenue 
is adjusted for the tax and the income tax is shown as current tax. Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet 
asset and liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The amount of deferred tax provided is 
based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of carrying amounts of assets and liabilities using tax rates 
substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that it is probable 
that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reduced to 
the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefits will be realized.

M)   SEGMENTAL REPORTING

The Company currently operates only in Tanzania. 

O)   DEPRECIATION

Depreciation  for  non-natural  gas  properties  is  charged  to  the  income  statement  on  a  straight  line  basis  over  the 
estimated useful economic lives of each class of asset. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

Leasehold improvement

Computer equipment 

Vehicles

Fixtures and fittings

 Over remaining life of the lease 

3 years

3 years

3 years

P)   NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS 

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the 31 December 
2008 reporting period. The Company’s assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations which have 
not been adopted is set out below.

IAS 1 (Amendment), Presentation of Financial Statements: effective for accounting periods commencing on or after 1 
January 2009. The revised standard requires the financial statements to clearly identify operating results attributable 
to owners of the parent and non controlling interests. All of the companies consolidated within the Orca Exploration’s 
financial statements are 100% owned by Orca Exploration. As a result the additional disclosure requirements around 
non controlling interests, does not apply. The previous version of IAS 1 used the titles “income statement” and “balance 
sheet” and “cash flow statement”. IAS 1 uses “statement of comprehensive income”, “statement of financial position” 
and “statement of cash flow”. The change in terminology only applies to the annual statements for the year end 31 
December 2009 and not the interim statements for 2009. Management’s assessment of IAS1 is that it will only impact the 
presentation of financial information within the main financial statements.

The following standards are assessed not to have any impact on the Company’s financial statements:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

IAS	23	(Amendment),	Borrowing	Costs:	effective	for	accounting	periods	commencing	on	or	after	1	January	2009;

	IAS	27	(Amendment),	Consolidated	and	Separate	Financial	Statements:	effective	for	accounting	periods	commencing	
on or after 1 July 2009;

	IFRS	2	(Amendment),	Share	based	payment	Vesting	Conditions	and	Cancellations:	effective	for	accounting	periods	
commencing on or after 1 January 2009;

IFRS	3	(Amendment)	Business	Combinations:	effective	for	accounting	periods	commencing	on	or	after	1	July	2009;

IFRS	8,	“Operating	segments”	(effective	from	1	January	2009)

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

In applying the Company’s accounting policies, which are described in note 1, management makes estimates and assumptions 
concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, vary to the actual results. The estimates and 
assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
within the next financial year are discussed below:

I)  RESERVES

There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved and probable reserves and cash flows 
to be derived therefrom, including many factors beyond the control of Orca Exploration. The reserve and cash flow 
information contained herein represents estimates only. The reserves and estimated future net cash flow from Orca 
Exploration’s properties have been independently evaluated by McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd. These evaluations 
include a number of assumptions relating to factors such as initial production rates, production decline rates, ultimate 
recovery of reserves, timing and amount of capital expenditures, marketability of production, crude oil price differentials 
to benchmarks, future prices of oil and natural gas, operating costs, transportation costs, cost recovery provisions and 
royalties, TPDC “back-in” methodology and other government levies that may be imposed over the producing life of the 
reserves. These assumptions were based on price forecasts in use at the date of the relevant evaluations were prepared 
and many of these assumptions are subject to change and are beyond the control of Orca Exploration. 

Reserves are integral to the amount of depletion charged to the income statement.

II)  ExPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

Under the Company’s accounting policy expenditures incurred on the exploration for, and evaluation of, reserves are 
capitalized as intangible assets. These intangibles assets are then assessed for impairment when circumstances suggest 
that the carrying amount may exceed its recoverable value. Such circumstances include but are not limited to: 

•	

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•	

	the	period	for	which	the	Company	has	the	right	to	explore	in	the	specific	area	has	expired	during	the	period,	or	will	
expire in the near future, and is not expected to be renewed;

no	further	expenditure	on	exploration	and	evaluation	is	budgeted	or	planned;

no	reserves	have	been	encountered;

	the	evaluation	of	seismic	data	indicates	that	the	reserves	are	unlikely	to	be	of	a	commercial	quantity;	

	the	quantity	of	mineral	reserves	are	deemed	not	to	be	of	commercially	viable	quantities	and	the	entity	has	decided	
to discontinue further activities;

	sufficient	data	exists	to	indicate	that,	although	a	development	in	the	specific	area	is	likely	to	proceed,	the	carrying	
amount of the exploration and evaluation asset is unlikely to be recovered in full from successful development or 
by sale.

The assessment for impairment involves estimates as to (i) the likely future commerciality of the asset and when such 
commerciality should be determined, (ii) future revenues and costs associated with the asset, and (iii) the discount rate 
to be applied to such revenues and costs for the purpose of deriving a recoverable value.

III)  FAIR VALUE OF STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

All stock options issued or stock appreciation rights granted by the Company have to be valued at their fair value. In assessing 
the fair value of the equity based compensation estimates have to be made as to i) the volatility in share price, ii) risk free rate 
of interest and iii) the level of forfeiture. In the case of stock options, this fair value is estimated at the date of issue and is not 
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3 

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company, by its activities in oil and gas exploration, development and production, is exposed to the risk associated with the 
unpredictable nature of the financial markets. The Company seeks to manage its exposure to these risks where ever possible.

I)  FOREIGN ExCHANGE RISK

Foreign exchange risk arises when transactions and Authorized assets and liabilities of the Company are denominated in 
a currency that is not the U.S. dollar functional currency.

The Company operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from currency exposures to U.S. 
dollars. The main currencies to which the Company has an exposure are: Tanzanian shillings, British pounds sterling and 
Canadian dollars. 

The  majority  of  the  expenditure  associated  with  the  operation  of  the  gas  distribution  system  is  denominated  in 
Tanzanian shillings. The majority of the consultant’s contracts are denominated in British pounds sterling. All of the 
capital stock, equity financing and any associated stock based compensation are denominated in Canadian dollars. All of 
the operational revenue and the majority of capital expenditure are denominated in US dollars.

There are no forward exchange rate contracts in place.

II) 

 COMMODITY PRICE RISK

The Songo Songo gas field is the first gas field to be developed in East Africa. The Company has therefore been able to 
negotiate industrial gas sales contracts with gas prices that are at a discount to the lowest cost alternative fuels in Dar 
es Salaam, namely Heavy Fuel Oil (“HFO”). The price of HFO is exposed to the volatility in the market price of oil.

III)  INTEREST RATE RISK

The Company currently does not have any debt or borrowings so is therefore not exposed to any interest rate risk.

IV)  CREDIT RISK

All of the Company’s production is currently derived in Tanzania. The sales are made to the power sector and the industrial 
sector. In relation to sales to the power sector, the Company has a short term contract with Songas for the supply of gas 
to the Ubungo power plant and a contract with TANESCO to supply Wärtsilä power plant. The contracts with Songas and 
TANESCO accounted for 49% of the Company’s operating revenue during 2008 and US$8.9 million of the receivables at 
the year end. Songas itself is heavily reliant on the payment of capacity and energy charges by TANESCO for its liquidity. 
TANESCO is dependent on the Government of Tanzania for some of its funding. Whilst some payments have been delayed, 
the Company has subsequently received all the amounts due from Songas and TANESCO in respect of the amounts due at 
31 December 2008. Sales to industrial sector are subject to an internal credit review to minimize the risk of non payment. 
The Company does not anticipate any default with these customers.

V)  LIQUIDITY RISK

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not have sufficient funds to meet its liabilities. Cash forecasts identifying 
liquidity requirements of the Company are produced on a quarterly basis. These are reviewed on a regular basis to 
ensure  sufficient  funds  exist  to  finance  the  Company’s  current  operational  and  investment  cash  flow  requirements. 
The Company has no financial liabilities other than the trade and other payables indentified in note 13 which are all due 
within 12 months. The Company currently has a short term US$5 million overdraft facility. The Company currently has no 
bank borrowings and there is scope for  utilizing debt funding once the longer term contracts for the supply of gas to 
the power sector are in place.

VI)  CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern 
in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital 
structure to reduce the cost of capital. The Company currently has no borrowings.

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SEGMENTAL INFORMATION

The Company has a single class of business which is international exploration, development and production of petroleum and 
natural gas. The Company currently operates in Tanzania having ceased its operations in Uganda during the year.

(Figures in US$’000)

external 
revenue

segment 
income/(loss)

Total assets

Total 
liabilities

capital 
additions

depletion & 
depreciation

2008

Tanzania

Uganda

2007

Tanzania

Uganda

23,782

–

23,782

18,777

–

18,777

(3)

85,248

20,536

(9,520)

(9,523)

1,745

–

1,745

–

–

85,248

20,536

85,908

6,881

92,789

21,245

–

21,245

5,101

2,639

7,740

46,837

6,881

53,718

5 

REVENUE

Years ended 31 december 
Figures in US$’000

Operating revenue

Current income tax adjustment

Deferred additional profits tax

revenue

2008

23,916

249

(383)

23,782

4,792

9,520

14,312

4,631

–

4,631

2007

19,023

78

(324)

18,777

The revenue reported is the Company’s proportionate share of revenue as calculated in accordance with the accounting policy 1(j).

The Company’s total revenues for the year amounted to US$23,782,000 after adjusting the Company’s operating revenue of 
US$23,916,000 by:

i) 

 US$249,000 for current income tax. The Company is liable for income tax in Tanzania, but the income tax is recoverable 
out of TPDC’s Profit Gas when the tax is payable. To account for this, revenue is adjusted to reflect the current income tax 
charge or loss.

ii)  US$383,000 for the deferred effect of additional profits tax. This tax is considered a royalty and is netted against revenue.

6 

PERSONNEL EXPENSES

The average number of employees during the year was 21 (2007: 15). The costs are as follows:

Years ended 31 december  
(Figures in US$’000)

Wages and salaries

Social security costs

Other statutory costs

2008

1,434

288

385

2,107

2007

1,550

237

272

2,059

 
 
 
7 

NET FINANCING INCOME/(CHARGE)

Years ended 31 december 
Figures in US$’000

Finance income

Interest income

Foreign exchange gain

Finance charges

Overdraft charges

Foreign exchange loss

net financing income/(charge) 

8 

TAXATION

2008

2007

145

56

201

(62)

(578)

(640)

(439)

628

832

1,460

–

(85)

(85)

1,375

Under the terms of the Production Sharing Agreement with TPDC, the Company is liable to pay income tax at the corporate 
rate of 30% on profits generated in Tanzania. The amount paid is then recovered in full from TPDC by adjusting their share of 
profit gas.

The tax charge is as follows:

Years ended 31 december 
(Figures in US$’000)

Current tax

Deferred tax

Tax rate reconciliation

Years ended 31 december 
(Figures in US$’000)

(Loss)/profit before taxation

Provision for income tax calculated at the statutory rate of 30%

Add the tax effect of non-deductible income tax items:

      Administrative and operating expenses

      Stock-based compensation

Other income 

Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets

Permanent differences

2008

162

2,305

2,467

2008

(7,056)

(2,117)

1,187

504

(22)

2,856

59

2,467

2007

54

1,976 

2,030

2007

3,775

1,133

676 

 450 

(331)

–

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2,030

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As at 31 December 2008, there were temporary differences between the carrying value of the assets and liabilities for financial 
reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Accordingly a deferred tax liability has been recognized for 
the year ended 31 December 2008. 

The deferred income tax liability includes the following temporary differences:

as aT 31 december  
(Figures in US$’000)

Differences between tax base and carrying value of property,  
plant and equipment

Provision for stock option bonuses

Income tax recoverable

Other liabilities

Additional profits tax

Tax losses

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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

as aT 31 december  
(Figures in US$’000)

Cash and cash equivalents

2008

6,338

(2)

221

(196)

(291)

(560)

5,510

2008

10,586

2007

3,542

(360)

230

(31)

(176)

–

3,205

2007

16,515

Included in the cash and cash equivalents is US$529,000 advanced from Songas under the terms of the Operatorship Agreement 
to pay for the costs of operating the wells and gas processing plant. This amount is also included in trade and other payables.

10 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

as aT 31 december  
(Figures in US$’000)

Trade receivables

Prepayments

Other receivables

2008

1 1,896

950

350

13,196

2007

7,275

801

160

8,236

The Company’s exposure to credit, currency and interest risk related to trade and other receivables is disclosed in note 3. 

 
 
 
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EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

Figures in US’000

costs

As at 1 January 2008

Additions

as at 31 december 2008

depletion/depreciation

As at 1 January 2008

Impairment

as at 31 december 2008

net book Values

as at 31 december 2008

As at 31 December 2007

TANzANIA

Tanzania

Uganda

–

648

648

–

–

–

648

–

6,881

2,639

9,520

–

(9,520)

(9,520)

–

6,881

Total

6,881

3,287

10,168

–

(9,520)

(9,520)

648

6,881

The exploration and evaluation asset relates to initial evaluation of the Songo Songo West prospect which is pending the 
determination of proven and probable reserves. 

UGANDA

As a result of the seismic acquired in 2007, it was decided in June 2008 not to progress with the drilling of two exploration 
wells. Accordingly, the Company did not exercise its option to acquire a 50% working interest in Exploration Area 5 in Uganda. 
A total cost of US$9.5 million was subsequently recognized as an impairment during the year and written off in full to the 
income statement. This included US$0.6 million of general administrative expenses (2007: US$1.2 million) that were capitalized 
in the year in relation to the Ugandan exploration and evaluation asset. 

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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Figures in US’000

costs

As at 1 January 2008

Additions

Disposals

as at  
31 december 2008

depletion/ 
depreciation

As at 1 January 2008

Charge for period

Depreciation  
on disposals

as at  
31 december 2008

net book Values

as at  
31 december 2008

As at  
31 December 2007

Tanzania

Leasehold 
improvements

computer 
equipment

Vehicles

Fixtures 
& Fittings

68,362

4,370

–

72,732

7,356

4,716

–

12,072

60,660

61,006

156

29

–

185

156

–

–

156

29

–

164

43

–

207

84

42

–

126

81

79

139

–

(17)

122

68

34

(17)

85

37

70

41

11

–

52

41

–

–

41

11

–

Total

68,862

4,453

(17)

73,298

7,705

4,792

(17)

12,480

60,818

61,157

In determining the depletion charge, it is estimated by the independent reserve engineers that future development costs of 
US$89.1 million (2007: US$128.4 million) will be required to bring the total proved reserves to production.

13 

TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

as aT 31 december  
(Figures in US$’000)

Trade payables

Accrued liabilities

Related party (note 20)

2008

11,799

2,256

–

14,055

2007

12,667

4,629

156

17,452

The Company’s exposure to credit, currency and interest risk related to trade and other payables is disclosed in note 3. 

14 

BANK FACILITY

The Company currently has a short-term undrawn US$5.0 million overdraft facility which expires in May 2009.

 
 
15 

CAPITAL STOCK

a)   Authorized

50,000,000 Class A Common Shares 

No par value

50,000,000 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares  No par value

 The  Class  A  and  Class  B  shares  rank  pari  passu  in  respect  of  dividends  and  repayment  of  capital  in  the  event  of 
winding-up. Class A shares carry twenty votes per share and Class B shares carry one vote per share. The Class A shares 
are convertible at the option of the holder at any time into Class B shares on a one-for-one basis. The Class B shares are 
convertible into Class A shares on a one-for-one basis in the event that a take over bid is made to purchase Class A shares 
which must, by reason of a stock exchange or legal requirements, be made to all or substantially all of the holders of Class 
A shares and which is not concurrently made to holders of Class B shares.

b)   Changes in the capital stock of the Company were as follows:

Thousands of shares  
or US$’000

class a shares

As at 1 January  
and 31 December

class b shares 

2008

2007

authorized

Issued

Valuation

authorized

Issued

Valuation

50,000

1,751

983

50,000

1,751

983

As at 1 January

50,000

27,863

65,555

 50,000 

 25,023 

 33,486 

Issue of new stock

Stock options 
exercised

Normal course 
issuer bid

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(1)

–

 – 

–

As at 31 December

50,000

27,863

65,554

50,000

2,700

31,971

 160 

 143 

(20)

27,863

(45)

65,555

Total Class A & B 
shares as at 31 
December

100,000

29,614

66,537

100,000

29,614

66,538

In April 2007, 0.2 million Class B shares were awarded to a newly appointed officer. These shares are held in escrow and they 
vest to the officer in three equal installments starting 7 April 2007. At the time the shares were awarded they had a market 
value of US$1.6 million (Cdn$1.7 million). The shares will be fully vested by 7 April 2009. An expense of US$0.6 million was 
recorded in 2008 (2007: US$0.9 million). 

In July 2007, 2.5 million Class B shares were issued at a price of Cdn$13.80 per share following the conclusion of a private 
placement, resulting in gross proceeds of Cdn$34.5 million. A total of US$30.4 million net proceeds have been recognized in 
capital stock. A large proportion of the funds were used for the completion of the SS-10 well in Tanzania and for the funding 
of the venture in Uganda.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION 

The stock option plan provides for the granting of stock options to directors, officers and employees. The exercise price of 
each stock option is determined at the closing market price of the common shares on the day prior to the day of grant. Each 
stock option granted permits the holder to purchase one common share at the stated exercise price. The Company records a 
charge to the profit and loss account using the Black-Scholes fair valuation option pricing model. The valuation is dependent 
on a number of estimates, including the risk free interest rate, the level of stock volatility, together with an estimate of the 
level of forfeiture. The level of stock volatility is calculated with reference to the historic traded daily closing share price at 
the date of issue.

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stock Options

Thousands of options or Cdn$

Outstanding as at 1 January

Granted

Forfeited 

Exercised

2008

2007

Options

exercise Price

Options

exercise Price

2,847

1.00 to 13.55

–

(33)

–

–

12.00

–

2,022

1,185

(200)

(160)

2,847

1.00 to 6.80

8.70 to 13.55

6.80

1.00

1.00 to 13.55

Outstanding as at 31 December

2,814

1.00 to 13.55

The weighted average remaining life and weighted average exercise prices of options at 31 December 2008 were as follows:

exercise Price  
(cdn$)

1.00

8.0 to 13.55

number Outstanding 
as at 31 december 
2008

Weighted average 
remaining 
contractual Life

number exercisable 
as at 31 december 
2008

Weighted average 
exercise Price 
(cdn$)

1,662

1,152

5.19

3.37

1,662

392

1.00

10.91

There were no new stock options issued during the year. A total charge of US$2.0 million has been recognized for the year in 
relation to the stock options. 

stock appreciation rights

2008

2007

Thousands of stock appreciation rights or Cdn$

Outstanding as at 1 January

sar

1,090

exercise Price

4.00 to 13.55

Granted (i)

Granted (i)

Granted (i)

Granted (ii)

Exercised (ii)

Outstanding as at 31 December

15

–

–

105

(400)

810

5.30 

–

–

11.05

4.0

sar

400

300

300

90

–

–

exercise Price

4.00

8.00

8.70

13.55

–

–

8.0 to 13.55

1,090

4.00 to 13.55

(i) 

(ii) 

 These stock appreciation rights have a term of 5 years and vest in three equal annual installments, the first third vesting on the 
anniversary of the grant date. There is no maximum liability associated with these rights.

 These stock appreciation rights have a liability of Cdn$3.00 per right or Cdn$0.3 million in total with a two year term. The stock 
appreciation rights exercised in 2008 also had a maximum liability of Cdn$3.0 per right or Cdn$1.2 million in total.

The Company records a charge to the income statement using the Black-Scholes fair valuation option pricing model every 
reporting period with a resulting liability being recognized in the balance sheet. In the valuation of these stock appreciation 
rights at the reporting date, the following assumptions have been made: the risk free rate of interest equal to 3.50%, stock 
volatility 110%, 0% dividend yield and a range of forfeiture from 0% to 33%. 

As at 31 December 2008, a total liability of US$0.2 million (2007: US$1.9 million) has been recognized in relation to the stock 
appreciation rights. A total credit of US$0.6 million has been recorded during 2008, as a result of the decline of the share price 
during the year (2007: US$1.3 million charge).

 
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CAPITAL RESERVE

The capital reserve is used to record two types of transactions:

(i) 

 To recognize the fair value of equity settled stock based compensation expensed in the year. In the case of the treasury 
shares issued in 2007, the reserve has been used to recognize the unexpensed fair value of the treasury shares, as the 
full fair value of the treasury stock issued has been recorded as capital stock.

(ii) 

 To account for the difference between the aggregated book value of the shares purchased under the normal course 
issuer bid and the actual consideration. 

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LOSS PER SHARE

The calculation of basic loss per share is based on the net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of US$9.5 million (2007: 
US$1.7 million profit) and a weighted average number of Class A and Class B shares outstanding during the period of 29,614,423 
(2007: 28,259,382).

In computing the diluted loss per share, the dilutive effect of the stock options was 1,425,253 (2007: 1,543,358) shares. These 
are added to the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year resulting in a diluted weighted 
average number of Class A and Class B shares of 31,039,676 for the year ended 31 December, 2008. No adjustments were 
required to the reported earnings from operations in computing diluted per share amounts. 

18 

 RECONCILIATION OF IFRS TO ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 
GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN CANADA

The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  IFRS,  which  differ  in  some  respects  from 
Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). Any difference in accounting principles as they pertain to the 
accompanying consolidated financial statements were immaterial except as described below: 

A)  TAxATION 

 On 31 August 2004, the Company was spun off from a predecessor company pursuant to a scheme of arrangement. Under 
Canadian GAAP, a deferred tax liability has to be recognized for the taxable temporary differences arising from the initial 
recognition of an asset or liability under any scenario. IFRS does not permit the setting up of a deferred tax liability 
for all taxable temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of an asset or liability except in a business 
combination. 

B)   STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 There were 810,000 stock appreciation rights outstanding as at 31 December 2008 (see note 15). Under IFRS as these 
rights are a cash-settled share-based transaction, the fair value of the rights is calculated using a Black-Scholes option 
pricing model every reporting period. Under Canadian GAAP, the fair value is calculated using the intrinsic value method 
whereby the rights are valued at the quoted market price less the rights price at each reporting period. Under both IFRS 
and Canadian GAAP, the fair value is expensed over the service period of the rights. 

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C)   ExPLORATION AND EVALUATION ASSETS

 Under IFRS 6 there is a requirement for separate disclosure of costs associated with exploration and evaluation assets. 
There is no such requirement under Canadian GAAP and the costs are aggregated within property, plant and equipment. 

As at 31 December 
(Figures in US$’000)

Current assets

Exploration and  
evaluation assets

Property, plant  
and equipment

Current liabilities

Non current liabilities

Capital stock

Reserves

(Loss)/profit before taxation

19 

OPERATING LEASES

as aT 31 december 
(Figures in US$’000)

Less than one year

Between one and five years

2008

2007

IFrs

23,782

648

60,818

85,248

14,055

6,481

66,537

(1,825)

85,248

(7,056)

cdn

23,782

–

63,010

86,792

13,899

8,226

66,537

(1,870)

86,792

(7,140)

IFrs

24,751

6,881

61,157

92,789

17,452

3,793

66,538

5,006

92,789

3,775

2008

204

714

918

cdn

24,751

–

69,500

94,251

17,187

5,541

66,538

4,985

94,251

3,886

2007

102

394

496

The Company has entered into two five year rental agreements that expire on 30 November 2012 and 30 November 2013, 
respectively, at a cost of approximately US$0.2 million per annum for the use of offices in Dar es Salaam.

20  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

One of the non executive Directors is a partner at a law firm. During the year, the Company incurred US$195,000 to this firm 
for services provided. The transactions with this related party were made at the exchange amount.

 
 
 
 
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITTED CAPITAL INVESTMENT

CAPITAL INVESTMENT

re-rating of the songas processing plant

Orca Exploration is committed to paying Songas US$0.5 million on successful completion and operation of the gas processing 
facilities at 90 MMscfd together with a further US$0.5 million on the first anniversary of the successful completion of the 
project. The gas processing plant was re-rated from 70 Mmscfd to 90 MMscfd by Lloyds Register in January 2009. The re-rating 
was	approved	by	Songas	in	Q1	2009.

Wazo Hill cement plant

Orca Exploration signed a five year contract with Tanzania Portland Cement Company (“TPCC”), a subsidiary of Heidelberg 
Cement, for the supply of gas to a new US$100 million kiln at its Wazo Hill plant in Dar es Salaam. In order to honour this 
contract, Orca Exploration committed to install a pressure reduction station at Wazo Hill at a cost of US$0.7 million.

compressed natural gas

In	Q3	2008,	Orca	Exploration	ordered	US$2.5	million	of	CNG	facilities,	consisting	of	a	compressor,	a	vehicle	dispenser	and	two	
trailer filling facilities to deliver 0.7 MMscfd of CNG to industrial customers in Dar es Salaam. The facilities are expected to be 
operational	during	Q2	2009.	A	total	of	US$2.3	million	had	been	spent	on	this	project	by	the	end	of	2008.	

Funding

Management forecasts that the Company will be able to meet its 2009 capital expenditure program through the use of existing 
cash balances and self-generated cash flows. The Company currently has no bank borrowings and there is scope for utilizing 
debt funding once the longer term contracts for the supply of gas to the power sector are in place.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

Protected Gas

Under the terms of the original gas agreement for the Songo Songo project (“Gas Agreement”), in the event that there is a 
shortfall/insufficiency in Protected Gas as a consequence of the sale of Additional Gas, then the Company is liable to pay the 
difference between the price of Protected Gas (US$0.55/Mmbtu) and the price of an alternative feedstock multiplied by the 
volumes of Protected Gas up to a maximum of the volume of Additional Gas sold (23.8 Bcf as at 31 December 2008). 

The Gas Agreement has been amended by an initialled Amended and Restated Gas Agreement (“ARGA”). The ARGA provides 
clarification of the Protected Gas volumes and removes all terms dealing with the security of the Protected Gas and the conse-
quences of any insufficiency to a new Insufficiency Agreement (“IA”). The IA specifies terms under which Songas may demand 
cash security in order to keep them whole in the event of a Protected Gas insufficiency. Once the Insufficiency Agreement 
is signed, it will govern the basis for determining security. Under the provisional terms of the IA, when it is calculated that 
funding is required, the Company shall fund an escrow account at a rate of US$2/Mmbtu on all industrial Additional Gas sales 
out of its and TPDC share of revenue, and TANESCO shall contribute the same amount on Additional Gas sales to the power 
sector.  The  funds  provide  security  for  Songas  in  the  event  of  an  insufficiency  of  Protected  Gas.  The  Company  is  actively 
monitoring the reservoir and does not anticipate that a liability will occur in this respect.

back in

TPDC has indicated that they wish to exercise their right to ‘back in’ to the field development by contributing 20% of the costs 
of the future wells including SS-10 in return for a 20% increase in the profit share percentage for the production emanating 
from these wells. The implications and workings of the ‘back in’ are still to be discussed in detail with TPDC and there may 
be the need for reserve modifications once these discussions are concluded. For the purpose of the reserves certification, it 
has been assumed that they will ‘back in’ for 20% and this is reflected in the Company’s net reserve position. However, the 
financial statements do not take account of any reimbursement for the SS-10 capital expenditure, pending the finalisation of 
the terms of the ‘back in’.

22   POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

There are no post balance sheet events.

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23  DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS EMOLUMENTS

USD’000 except for 
number of share options

directors

W. David Lyons (i)

Chairman

Peter R. Clutterbuck (i)

President and CEO

Nigel A. Friend (i)

Vice President, Executive 
Officer and CFO

James Smith (i)

Vice President Exploration

Pierre Raillard

Vice President Operations

David W. Ross

Non Executive Director

John Patterson (i)

Non Executive Director

Year

base

bonus

Other 

Total

stock options

Outstanding

stock 
appreciation 
rights

Treasury stock

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

15

23

393

452

353

334

408

350

359

241

–

–

67

49

–

–

135

–

95

–

92

125

–

– 

– 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 

 –

–

–

15

23

528

452

448

334

500

350

484

241

–

 –

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1,000,000

1,000,000

490,000

490,000

–

–

–

–

265,000

90,000

265,000

90,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

300,000

300,000

66,667

300,000

300,000

133,333

325,000

325,000

75,000

75,000

125,000

125,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(i) 

 The ‘Base compensation’ for W.D. Lyons, P.R. Clutterbuck, N. Friend, J. Smith, and J. Patterson are in respect of consultancy fees.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This  disclosure  contains  certain  forward-looking  estimates  that  involve  substantial  known  and  unknown  risks  and  uncertainties, 

certain of which are beyond Orca Exploration’s control, including the impact of general economic conditions in the areas in which 

Orca Exploration operates, civil unrest, industry conditions, changes in laws and regulations including the adoption of new environ-

mental laws and regulations and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability 

of qualified personnel or management, fluctuations in commodity prices, foreign exchange or interest rates, stock market volatility 

and obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities. In addition there are risks and uncertainties associated with oil and gas 

operations, therefore Orca Exploration’s actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, 

or implied by, these forward-looking estimates and, accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by 

the forward-looking estimates will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits, including the amounts of proceeds, that 

Orca Exploration will derive therefrom.

For further information please contact: 

Nigel A. Friend, CFO 
+255 (0)22 2138737  
nfriend@orcaexploration.com

Peter R. Clutterbuck, CEO 
+44 (0) 7768 120727.  
prclutterbuck@orcaexploration.com

or visit the Company’s web site at www.orcaexploration.com

 
CORPORATE INFORMATION

   BOARD OF DIRECTORS

73

W. DAVID LYONS 

PETER R. CLUTTERBUCK 

NIGEL A. FRIEND 

PIERRE RAILLARD 

Non-Executive Chairman 
St. Helier 
Jersey 

President & Chief 
Executive Officer 
Haslemere 
United Kingdom

Chief Financial Officer 
London 
United Kingdom 

Vice President Operations 
Dar es Salaam 
Tanzania 

jOHN PATTERSON 

DAVID ROSS 

jAMES SMITH

Non-Executive Director 
Nanoose Bay 
Canada 

Non-Executive Director 
Calgary 
Canada 

Vice President Exploration 
Hurst 
United Kingdom 

   OFFICERS

DAVID W. ROSS

Company Secretary

   OPERATING OFFICE 

REGISTERED OFFICE 

   INVESTOR RELATIONS

ORCA ExPLORATION  
GROUP INC. 
Barclays House, 5th Floor 
Ohio Street, P.O. Box 80139  
Dar es Salaam 
Tanzania 
Tel: + 255 22 2138737  
Fax: + 255 22 2138938

  INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES 

PANAFRICAN ENERGY  
TANzANIA LIMITED 
Barclays House, 5th Floor 
Ohio Street  
P.O. Box 80139  
Dar es Salaam 
Tanzania  
Tel: + 255 22 2138737 
Fax: + 255 22 2138938

ORCA ExPLORATION 
GROUP INC. 
P.O. Box 3152,  
Road Town  
Tortola 
British Virgin Islands 

NIGEL A. FRIEND
Chief Financial Officer 
Tel: + 255 22 2138737 
nfriend@orcaexploration.com 
www.orcaexploration.com 

PAE PANAFRICAN 
ENERGY CORPORATION 
1st Floor  
Cnr St George/Chazal Streets  
Port Louis  
Mauritius 
Tel: + 230 207 8888  
Fax: + 230 207 8833 

ORCA ExPLORATION (VENTURES) INC.
ORCA ExPLORATION UGANDA (HOLDING) INC.
ORCA ExPLORATION UGANDA INC
P.O. Box 3152 
Road Town 
Tortola 
British Virgin Islands 

   ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS 

   AUDITORS 

   LAWYERS 

   TRANSFER AGENT

MCDANIEL & ASSOCIATES  
CONSULTANTS LTD. 
Calgary 
Canada 

KPMG LLP 
Calgary 
Canada 
and Calgary, Canada

BURNET, DUCKWORTH   CIBC MELLON TRUST 
& PALMER LLP 
Calgary 

TRUST COMPANY
Toronto, Montreal Canada 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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