PetroNeft
Resources plc
Annual Report
Годовой Отчет
2019
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Dublin Offi ce
20 Holles Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Producing oil from
a solid asset base
Our Assets
The main assets of the Company are a
50% operating interest in a 4,991 km² oil
and gas licence (Licence 61) in the Tomsk
Oblast in Russia and a 50% operating
interest in a 2,447 km² oil and gas licence
(Licence 67) also located in the Tomsk
Oblast. Both licences are located in the
prolifi c Western Siberian Oil and Gas Basin.
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Table of Contents
Group Information .................................................................................................................................. 2
Board of Directors ................................................................................................................................... 4
Chairman’s Statement ............................................................................................................................ 5
Chief Executive Officer’s Report ............................................................................................................. 8
Financial Review .................................................................................................................................... 15
Directors’ Report ................................................................................................................................... 22
Consolidated Income Statement .......................................................................................................... 34
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income ............................................................................ 34
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ...................................................................................... 35
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement ...................................................................................................... 37
Company Statement of Financial Position ............................................................................................ 38
Company Statement of Changes in Equity ........................................................................................... 39
Company Cash Flow Statement ............................................................................................................ 40
Notes to the Financial Statements........................................................................................................ 41
Corporate Governance Code ................................................................................................................ 88
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................. 98
Annual Report and Financial Statements
Forward Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to the Group's prospects, developments, and business strategies. Forward-
looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as 'believe', 'could', 'envisage', 'potential', 'estimate', 'expect', 'may', 'will' or the
negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions.
The forward-looking statements in this report are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as at the date of these financial
statements.
PetroNeft Resources plc
Group Information
Directors
David Golder (U.S. citizen)
(Independent Non-Executive Chairman)
David Sturt (British citizen)
(Chief Executive Officer)
Pavel Tetyakov (Russian citizen- appointed 17th January
2020) (Vice President Business Development)
Thomas Hickey (Irish citizen)
(Independent Non-Executive Director)
Maxim Korobov (Russian citizen-resigned 17th January 2020)
(Non-Executive Director)
Anthony Sacca (Australian citizen)
(Independent Non-Executive Director)
Daria Shaftelskaya (Russian citizen- appointed 17th January
2020) (Non-Executive Director)
Registered Office and Business Address
20 Holles Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Secretary
Auditor
Nominated Adviser and
Euronext Growth Market Adviser
Michael Power appointed 3rd May 2020
Karl Johnson appointed 5th February 2019 - resigned 3rd May
2020
Paul Dowling resigned 5th February 2019
BDO
Beaux Lane House
Mercer Street Lower
Dublin 2
Ireland
Davy
49 Dawson Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
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Group Information (continued)
Broker
Principal Bankers
Solicitors
AIB Bank
1 Lower Baggot Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Davy
49 Dawson Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
KBC Bank Ireland
Sandwith Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Promsvyazbank
Sibirsky branch
Tomsk
Russia
Byrne Wallace
88 Harcourt Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Registered Number
408101
Registrar
Computershare
3100 Lake Drive,
Citywest Business Campus,
Dublin 24, D24 AK82,
Ireland
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Board of Directors
David Golder – (Non-Executive Chairman) (Age 72)
Mr. Golder has been Non-Executive Chairman of the Company since 2005. He is also Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
and a member of the Audit and Nomination Committees. He has over 40 years’ experience in the petroleum industry and was
formerly Senior Vice President of Marathon Oil Company (‘‘Marathon’’), retiring in 2003. From June 1996 to 1999, Mr. Golder
was seconded from Marathon to Sakhalin Energy Investment Company where he was Executive Vice President – Upstream.
Located in Moscow, he managed all upstream activities which focused on the oil development and company infrastructure
aspects of the Sakhalin II Project onshore and offshore Sakhalin Island. Mr. Golder is a member of the Society of Petroleum
Engineers. He has a BSc degree in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and has completed
the Program for Management Development at Harvard University.
David Sturt – (Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director) (Age 58)
Mr. Sturt was appointed a Non-Executive Director of the Company in April 2016 and became Chief Executive Officer on 25 March
2019. He was a member of the Remuneration Committee up until his appointment as CEO. David has over 35 years international
experience in the oil and gas industry gained working on projects in Europe, CIS, Africa and SE Asia in a variety of senior technical
and managerial positions at Conoco-Philips, Hess, PetroKazakhstan, Exillon Energy, Ukrnafta and Azimuth Energy. In 2010 he was
a founding partner in VistaTex Energy which built a portfolio of producing assets across the onshore US, the company was later
successfully sold to Dome Energy in 2014. He is currently also Non-Executive director of Petrosibir AB, a Swedish company with
oil and gas interests in in the Bashkiria and Komi regions of Russia. David holds a BSc honours degree in Earth Sciences from
Kingston University, an MSc degree in Exploration Geophysics from Leeds University, and a postgraduate diploma in business
administration from Heriot Watt University.
Pavel Tetyakov – (Vice President Business Development and Executive Director) (Age 40)
Mr. Tetyakov has 20 years’ experience in senior and top management positions working for a variety of E&P companies including
PetroKazakhstan, Exillon Energy, Ukrnafta, Sibgasoil and Petrosibir. He joined the Company in May 2016 as Vice-President
Business Development. In January 2020 he was appointed to the Board as an Executive Director. Pavel holds a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Business Administration from Budapest University of Economic Sciences and Public Administration.
Thomas Hickey – (Independent Non-Executive Director) (Age 52)
Mr. Hickey has been a Non-Executive Director of the Company since 2005. He is Chairman of the Audit and Nomination
Committees and a member of the Remuneration Committee. Tom was previously Chief Financial Officer at Petroceltic
International Plc. Prior to that he was an Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Tullow Oil plc, from 2000 to 2008. During
this time, Tullow grew via several significant acquisitions including the US$570 million acquisition of Energy Africa in 2004 and
the US$1.1 billion acquisition of Hardman Resources in 2006. Tom is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.
Anthony Sacca – (Independent Non-Executive Director) (Age 48)
Mr. Sacca was appointed a Non-Executive Director of the Company in April 2016. He is a member of the Audit Committee. He is
principal of Karri Tree executive coaching. Anthony was previously the Chief Financial Officer of Rolf Group of Companies, one of
Russia’s largest independent automotive distributor/retailers. Prior to that he was a Partner with PwC in Moscow. Anthony is a
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand. He holds a Bachelor of Business and Administration
(Distinction) from Curtin University of Technology Perth, Australia. He is a member of the Russian Independent Directors
Association and is a Fellow Chartered Director with the Institute of Directors in the United Kingdom.
Daria Shaftelskaya – (Non-Executive Director) (Age 41)
Ms. Shaftelskaya has 20 years of experience in the oil & gas exploration and production business within the West-Siberian basin
(Tomsk region). Daria was appointed a Non-Executive Director in January 2020. More recently she has been working as chief
financial officer in several Russian companies including: "Finco", "Hermes - Moscow" and "Sever" where she was primarily focused
on oil & gas trading and operational facilities construction in the West Siberian region. She holds a degree in economics and
engineering from Tomsk Technical University (1999) and a Master’s Degree in Economics also from Tomsk Technical University
(2001).
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Chairman’s Statement
Dear Shareholders as I write to you the world and in particular the energy sector is experiencing unprecedented challenges. The
rapid spread of Coronavirus at the start of 2020 has led to tragic consequences across the globe, which combined with the break-
up of the OPEC+ agreement, has led to significant demand destruction while supply is rising.
However, we remain confident in the capacity of the human race to overcome the Coronavirus challenge, and of our industry to
adapt and transform itself to maintain supplies to meet recovering demand over time. As a company we moved to restrict all
international company travel to protect our staff who are crucial to our plans to develop the company further, as well as
introducing additional procedures at our offices and field sites to ensure work could continue safely. Thankfully, we have had no
direct COVID cases within our business to date.
2019 saw considerable changes for the company with the appointment of David Sturt as the new Chief Executive Officer. David
had been a Non–Executive Director of the Company since 2016 and brings over 35 years of international experience in upstream
oil and gas industry gained working on projects in Europe, CIS, Africa, South America, and SE Asia. As David assumed his position,
Karl Johnson stepped down as the interim CEO. I would like to thank Karl for his work as interim CEO after the retirement of
Dennis Francis in 2018. Karl returned to his previous role as Vice President of Operations and Company Secretary.
Change has continued as we entered 2020. Maxim Korobov, who served as a Non–Executive Director since 2016 resigned from
our Board of Directors. I am deeply appreciative of all the time and effort Maxim devoted to the work of the Board. At the same
time the Directors decided to appoint Daria Shaftelskaya, who is another major shareholder in our company, to join the Board
and Pavel Tetyakov, who has been Vice President of Business Development since 2016, was appointed as an Executive Director.
I look forward to continuing working with both Daria and Pavel in the future.
Strategy Review
While the external environment continues to be challenging, the company remains committed and focused on working towards
a long-term strategy of delivering value to shareholders through rigorous cost control, optimising the allocation of its capital and
increasing production where possible.
We also continue to receive interest in our assets and business from a range of industry participants, however any sales process
would take significant time and thus our strategy has two strands – business and cost optimisation and focussed engagement
with buyers.
These two strategies are mutually supportive, as an improvement in production and reserves will increase attractiveness and
interest in our assets, leaving us more in control of the company’s destiny. I am particularly pleased that we are now moving to
transform Licence 67 from an exploration to a producing asset and look forward to seeing more news on this through 2020.
With the evolution of this new strategy, we have been able to stabilise the financial position of the company by extending the
Petrogrand AB loan, raising a convertible loan in mid-2019 and successfully completing a share placement at the end of 2019.
The amount of the Petrogrand AB loan was increased from US$2 million to US$2.5 million and the redemption date was extended
from 15th December 2019 to 15th December 2020. The redemption date can also now be extended at our option provided we
make a repayment of 20% of the loan on or before 15th December 2020. In such circumstances the final redemption date would
be the earliest of (a) 15th December 2021 or (b) the date of completion of the License 61 sale or (c) the date of completion of
License 67 sale.
In June of 2019, $1.3M was raised through the issuance of a convertible loan note with a group of 5 lenders, 3 of which are related
parties. Interest on the loan is at LIBOR plus 8% and the lenders can at their discretion elect to convert up to 65% of their debt
amount into Ordinary equity shares up to the date of final maturity which is 31st December 2020. If not redeemed at the final
maturity date, or otherwise extended by consent of the holders the interest rate becomes LIBOR plus 11%.
Finally, there was a successful capital raise at the end of 2019. Overall, we were able to raise capital in the amount of US$2.12
million, by the issuance 107,755,037 Ordinary Shares at £0.015 which represented a 58% premium to the previous closing price.
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Chairman’s Statement (continued)
The placement had strong support from institutional and other investors with strong Board participation representing
approximately 44% of the placing.
Outlook
During the early stages of the Covid pandemic, international travel was forbidden, field shift schedules were extended to minimize
cross over of personnel, and we set about upgrading and revising our HSE protocols to meet the challenges faced by the pandemic
so that when production restarted, our staff and suppliers/contractors could operate in a safer environment. Through this period,
we minimized cash outgoings by working with our contractors and service providers to reschedule key payments, our staff took
voluntary salary reductions in some cases with 50% reduction of the Tomsk office payroll and 30% for the field personnel payroll.
With our oil offtakers we worked on a prepayment basis. We kept a minimum crew on in the fields to ensure ongoing maintenance
programs could be continued. I am pleased that our operations are now back to normal and we are seeing production volumes
increasing year on year with approximately 7.8% and July year on year increasing by 17%.
The outlook remains challenging due to the combination of the Coronavirus outbreak and turbulence in the oil price. These events
continue to affect the market capitalization of the company and my belief is that, in common with many other small listed oil
companies, there is a significant discrepancy between our stock price and the long-term value of the company’s assets and
reserves. We are committed to narrowing that gap and are actively examining all available options with an increasing emphasis
on continuing to develop our assets cost effectively. Our workovers and water flood optimization programs have stabilized our
production rate and arrested the long-term production decline from our existing fields. We continually focus on cost optimization
and administrative expenses are down 47% year on year. We continue to negotiate with key contractors and suppliers in securing
better pricing to boost margins per barrel. The completion of the mini oil processing unit at License 61 should further reduce
operating costs. On License 67 I am particularly looking forward to seeing this asset being transformed from an exploration to a
production asset in 2021 following the successful extended test of the C4 well at the Cheremshanskoye field. I am very proud of
the hard work that our PetroNeft and Stimul-T personnel have put in to achieve these results, but I also believe significant further
scope exists.
Operations and Reserves
The Chief Executive Officer’s report contains the details of the operations and oil reserves of the Company and highlights the
large potential of the Sibkrayevskoye and West Lineynoye fields in Licence 61 and the Cheremshanskoye and Ledovoye oil fields
in Licence 67, as well as the significant upside potential that could be achieved from prospects such as Emtorskaya, which lies
north of the Lineynoye field in Licence 61.
Summary
2019 saw the successful re-negotiation of the Petrogrand AB loan and the raising of additional capital at a 58% premium, with
support from many of the board members. These events provided the company with financial stability, enabling us to engage in
a program of data acquisition, interpretation, and review of all our assets combined with the continual review of our cost base
across the company. We are now embarking on an exciting low CAPEX investment program which can deliver significant value
particularly on Licence 67 where we are now hopeful of transforming this from an exploration to a production asset towards the
end of 2020.
We will continue to test the market to see if greater value can be delivered to our shareholders through a full or partial sale.
While this process has attracted interest from a range of companies and is ongoing, we will concentrate our efforts on areas
where 2019’s performance demonstrates the potential of the business notably, improving the performance of our assets through
increased production and cash flow.
Our industry is continuing to experience unstable times, but we have valuable future development targets in both our licences
with West Lineynoye, Sibkrayevskoye and Emtorskaya in Licence 61 and Cheremshanskoye and Ledovoye in Licence 67; these
assets can be profitable at a wide range of oil prices.
Finally, I know that I speak for all the Directors, management, and staff of the Group in giving sincere thanks to our shareholders
for your continued support throughout the past year.
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Chairman’s Statement (continued)
David Golder
Non-Executive Chairman
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Chief Executive Officer’s Report
Dear fellow shareholders, as highlighted in the Chairman’s Letter and at the time of writing this report, we have been and continue
to face considerable external challenges. I am, however, pleased to see that the oil price has regained some of the ground lost
earlier this year and hope for continued strengthening of oil prices as demand increases through 2020 and in to 2021.
We are however fortunate in Russia as the tax regime for oil and gas companies works as a partial hedge against movements in
either direction in the oil price. As prices rise and fall, the tax is adjusted so that the amount of tax paid, as a percentage, stays
relatively consistent at approximately 60% of gross price.
Through this crisis, we have taken measures to protect the safety and health of our staff and stakeholders. All unnecessary travel
was suspended, and operations have been redesigned to ensure that social distancing is incorporated. We have implemented
policies to keep our employees safe by requiring temperature scans and hand sanitizers at all locations, and frequent disinfection
of offices and public areas.
Our strategy has remained the same through this crisis and is focused on:
Reducing & Optimising Costs
Improved asset knowledge
Strengthened Finances
Low capital investment program
Closing and downsizing peripheral offices
Reducing headcount but also accessing local talent with knowledge and
experience of developing analogous fields
Engaging with contractors and suppliers to improve terms
Tracer surveys and downhole pressure measurements to optimise water
flood programs across our fields
identification of well
intervention opportunities
Re-interpretation of historic seismic/well data to identify missed pay
Renegotiated and extended the Petrogrand AB Loan
Raised $1.3M by way of a convertible note in June 2019.
Closed $2.1M capital raise at end of year at 58% premium in January 2020
Mini oil processing unit licence 61
Sibkrayevskoye pipeline to CPF licence 61
Identified five potential well re-entries ~ Licence 67
Identified one potential well re-entry ~ Licence 61
leading to
2019 Review
Management has worked hard to focus on cost reduction and optimisation across all levels of the company. Our Corporate costs
at PTR level were reduced by 47% in 2019, while WorldAce, which is the holding company for Licence 61, also managed to reduce
Administrative expenses by 15%. These cost reductions were achieved by closing and downsizing offices, reducing personnel, and
working closely with contractors and suppliers to improve contractual arrangements. The loss for the year was $6.04 M (2019)
compared to a loss of $7.56 M (2018).
Gross production in 2019 was 589,165 barrels of oil or an average of 1,614 bopd, all coming from Licence 61. No new production
wells were drilled during the year, and this represents a decline of 17.4% from 2018 production of 713,603 barrels (1,955 bopd
average). We are however starting to see the results from our water flood optimisation programs with production currently 16.6%
higher than in August 2019.
In 2019, we successfully reorganized the company structure in Tomsk and upgraded the local technical talent across geology,
engineering, and accounting functions. This has provided a valuable fresh set of eyes to review our fields and operations and
enabled us to arrest the natural decline in some of our core fields, with further opportunities also identified. At the same time as
strengthening the technical team, we also significantly increased the amount of data gathering and well monitoring across our
well inventory which has been combined with a re-interpretation of our seismic and well data. We have gained valuable insights
from these studies, which is being integrated into an updated plan for our assets which is described in more detail in the individual
field and prospect sections.
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Chief Executive Officer’s Report (continued)
Three of our mature fields have performed particularly well. Lineynoye production increased by 3.4% year-on-year and West
Lineynoye declined by only 4.6%. Sibkrayevskoye has only been producing during the winter months historically and only declined
marginally by 2.3% year-on-year. In July, this year’s total production increased by over 17% versus same period in 2018, primarily
due to the added production from Sibkrayevskoye wells and optimisation of the water flood program at the Lineynoye field.
At Arbuzovskoye, production was down by 25.8% year-on-year. The main reason for this decline was due to poor pressure support
on Pad 2 which caused steep declines in the two horizontal wells. We recognised that pressure support would be required to
arrest further declines and therefore converted an idle well into an injection well at the end of 2019. It is still early days, but we
are starting to see signs of the decline flattening.
At Tungolskoye, in 2019 we saw a large drop in production due to the field not in production during the entire year. This was
partially due to diverting our workover rig to more profitable parts of our portfolio, as the then current production levels could
not justify continued production. We are however continuing to evaluate ways to re-establish economic production at the field.
Field
Lineynoye
West Lineynoye
Arbuzovskoye
Sibkrayevskoye†
Tungolskoye††
Total =
2019 Gross production
194,429
65,357
282,238
36,583
10,558
589,165
2018 Gross production
188,111
68,541
380,228
37,451
39,272
713,603
Percentage decline
3.4%
-4.6%
-25.8%
-2.3%
-73.1%
-17.4%
†Note: Sibkrayevskoye historically only produced during the winter periods, currently producing year-round in 2020.
††Note: Tungolskoye field only produced for part of the year due to operational reasons.
Three fields, two on Licence 61 and one on Licence 67 are in the final planning phase for development, which when sanctioned
will add future production. On Licence 61 at West Lineynoye, we have been producing from three wells for five years with 5%
water cut. Such low water cut over such an extended time demonstrates that there is good reserves potential waiting for low risk
development of the L-8 lobe part of the West Lineynoye field. This part of the field already has the L-8 vertical and the L-10
horizontal producing wells. At Sibkrayevskoye, we have consistently produced the S-373 and S-375s wells during the winter
season, averaging between 250 and 300 bopd. During 2019 we connected the field to the Central Processing Facility at the
Lineynoye field via a pipeline to enable year-round production. As well as increasing production and cash flow in the near term
without having to drill any new wells, it is now crucially providing valuable long-term reservoir performance data. So far, the wells
have been producing throughout 2020 without any appreciable declines. Both future developments will use a combination of
horizontal and vertical wells with potential utilisation of hydraulic fracturing which proved so successful in the southern part of
the Lineynoye field where the geology is very similar to Sibkrayevskoye. For these developments we will build on the operational
experience gained from the horizontal wells at Arbuzovskoye and Tungolskoye, and the very successful performance at Lineynoye
(Pad 1), to enhance the economic viability of the potential developments of the Sibkrayevskoye and West Lineynoye fields by
reducing CAPEX and increasing cash flow.
At Licence 67 in 2019 we relooked at all existing wells and seismic data and identified a potential low cost well re-entry program
to re-test to confirm commercial production rates. We started by successfully re-entering and re-testing the C-4 well this past
2019-20 winter. The C-4 well flowed naturally at up to 476 bopd of good quality oil from the Upper Jurassic J1-1 & J1-3 reservoirs.
In total 1,200 barrels of oil were produced and sold at the well head during 2020. The amount of production could have been
higher, but the winter was unusually warm and short, limiting the time that winter roads could be used. The workover rig was
then moved to the C-3 well where we successfully tested gas and non-commercial quantities of high paraffin oil. Workover
operations were suspended in April due to the combination of low oil price and the global COVID pandemic. We are now planning
to continue this workover program during the next winter season.
We are also reviewing the potential benefits of wider use of 3D seismic technology. We have looked closely at the Sibkrayevskoye
field in Licence 61 where we have had mixed results with drilling to date. We believe acquiring 3D seismic data over this field
before full field development will enable future development wells to target reservoir sweet spots. On Licence 67, the two 3D
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Chief Executive Officer’s Report (continued)
seismic surveys we previously acquired are illuminating the potential upside within the Cretaceous intervals as well as providing
a detailed understanding of subtleties within the main Jurassic reservoir sections.
Licence 61
The company holds a 50% operated interest in this licence with our partner Oil India Limited (“OIL”) holding the remaining 50%.
The licence contains five producing fields: Lineynoye, West Lineynoye, Arbuzovskoye, Tungolskoye and Sibkrayevskoye (which
historically produced only during the winter months). In addition to these fields the licence also contains several attractive low
risk exploration prospects. We are particularly excited by the potential of the Emtorskaya prospect due to its significant low risk
potential combined with being located only 16 kilometres from the Central Processing Facility and structurally up dip from the
Lineynoye field. The prospect has already been previously tested by two Soviet Era wells which indicate potential missed oil zones.
We now recognise significant development potential within this northern hub area which includes Sibkrayevskoye, Emtorskaya
and West Lineynoye which all exhibit similar geology and characteristics as the successful Lineynoye field.
In addition to Emtorskaya, there are a further two high grade prospects located in the southern half of the licence which have
also previously been tested by Soviet Era wells which have been re-interpreted and indicate potential missed oil zones, these
being Traverskaya and Tuganskaya.
The strategy for the development of this licence is therefore to:
• Optimise existing production to reduce and where possible reverse the current natural decline.
• Develop low risk opportunities that can add significant near-term growth (Sibkrayevskoye and West Lineynoye).
• Capture the value of the significant exploration inventory, particularly Emtorskaya, but also Traverskaya and Tuganskaya.
These represent low risk targets which we regard as appraisal led exploration due to previous Soviet era wells partially
de-risking the presence of oil.
Arbuzovskoye field
In 2019 we gathered considerable valuable reservoir performance data from wells at Arbuzovskoye as well as in our other fields.
Water injection logs, tracer surveys and bottom hole pressure data were collected. We observed some interesting results and
found out that some of the water injected was not getting to the intended areas. This new data along with recent re-interpretation
of seismic data has been incorporated into our geological model to improve our understanding of how to increase oil recovery
and stabilise production.
The two horizontal wells at Pad 2 continued to be strong producers, producing more than all 11 development wells at Pad 1.
However, we continued to see declining production from these two horizontal wells due to a lack of pressure support. At the end
of 2019 we therefore decided to convert two adjacent vertical wells into water injector/water source wells to provide pressure
support for the Pad 2 area which covers the southern part of the field. It is still too early to judge the success of this program,
however, we believe that we are starting to see production starting to stabilise around this area, reducing the historic steep
declines.
Lineynoye field
The wells at Lineynoye continue to perform well, with production in 2019 increasing slightly compared to 2018. Through 2019 we
performed injection logs and tracer surveys on the water injection wells, which is being used to maximise sweep efficiency and
oil recovery, thereby optimising water flood performance and increasing production rates from existing wells. The slight increase
we saw between 2018 and 2019 has continued throughout 2020 with the August-to-August increase of almost 20%. Our team in
Tomsk, including our in-house workover crew, have worked effectively to keep wells online and to intervene where necessary to
optimise well performance. We continue to look at all methods to increase production including potential re-fracking selected
wells in the near term.
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Chief Executive Officer’s Report (continued)
The geology of the Lineynoye field is very similar to the Sibkrayevskoye field and the Emtorskaya prospect. We believe that we
can translate the success achieved especially at the Lineynoye Pad 1 development to the Sibkrayevskoye field and Emtorskaya
prospect. We have termed this area the Northern Hub due to similarities in geology and proximity to the Lineynoye field where
the Central Processing Facility is located.
West Lineynoye
We have been producing from two vertical wells and one horizontal well since 2015 with minimal decline in production and
almost no water cut. Based on the successful L-10 horizontal well, which has had zero decline during the past four years, combined
with the experience gained drilling horizontal wells at Tungolskoye and Arbuzovskoye Pad 2, we believe we can attain higher
production rates at West Lineynoye by drilling 500 to 1,000 meter horizontal wells. The development of the L-8 Lobe of the
Lineynoye field known as West Lineynoye, is a prime candidate for future investment utilising horizontal wells. We have existing
infrastructure already in place tying the L-8 Lobe to the Central Processing Facilities and the economics of the development are
robust. This development will target an additional 10 million barrels of 2P reserves.
Sibkrayevskoye
Historically we have successfully produced the S-373 and S-375s delineation wells during the last three winter seasons. Oil has
been trucked over winter roads (mid-December to mid-April) at an average combined rate between 250 and 300 bopd.
In 2019 we took the decision to connect the field to the main Central Processing Facility at Lineynoye. This enables year-round
production and increased cash flow at the same time as providing critically valuable reservoir performance data which will be
used to de-risk the future full field development decision. The hook-up of the 26km pipeline was completed in March 2020,
significantly under budget and well within schedule.
We have reviewed the geology of this field and recognise that it is very similar to that at Lineynoye where the Pad 1 wells have
been outstanding producers. The main reservoir in this field comprises a channelized reservoir system which is laterally variable
and explains the past well history. These channels systems can be visualised using 3D seismic data. We are therefore looking at
the potential to acquire 3D seismic ahead of any further development drilling to ensure we target reservoir sweet spots which
will significantly de-risk further capital allocation.
With the completion of the link to the CPF during Q1 2020, the field has been producing through 2020 without any appreciable
decline. This provides confidence in the economic viability of the full field development.
Tungolskoye
Through the ongoing technical review, we quickly recognised that the geology of the field is more challenging than viewed initially.
Initial production rates were good, but declines have been rapid at the same time as experiencing high water cuts.
As part of our cost optimisation program we decided to divert resource and capital away from the field, moving the workover rig
from Tungolskoye to the higher rate and commercially more attractive wells at the L-8 lobe at West Lineynoye. This reallocation
of resource proved to be highly effective as both pumps on these wells went down during the summer months of 2019. If we had
not relocated resources, we would have lost approximately 150 bopd for the rest of the year.
Despite the geological complexity of this field we are continuing to evaluate potential solutions such as the utilisation of a coiled
tubing unit to restore economic production.
Exploration and Appraisal
The license contains 25 prospects with 288 mmbbls of prospective (Ryder Scott).
The Emtorskaya prospect is aerially extensive (146 km2) and structurally 65 m higher than the Lineynoye field with similar
geological characteristics. Two wells (E-300 and E-303) were drilled on the structure during Soviet times and have been re-
interpreted with potential missed oil zones being identified within the Upper Jurassic in both wells. We believe that the
Emtorskaya structure could be a potentially significant up-dip extension of the Lineynoye field. The geological conditions
encountered at the Pad 1 drilling campaign at the Lineynoye field has been a great success which we believe could be replicated
at Emtorskaya. Ryder Scott audited potential resources of 64 million barrels at Emtorskaya. Economically proving up this prospect
would add material value due to its scale and proximity to existing production facilities where there is abundant spare capacity.
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In addition, we also particularly like Traverskaya and Tuganskaya in the south, where re-processing of the old well data has
identified potential missed pay at various intervals in the Jurassic and Cretaceous.
Licence 67
The company holds a 50% operated interest in this licence with our partner Belgrave NaftoGaz (formerly called Arawak Energy)
which holds the remaining 50%. The ownership of Belgrave NaftoGaz changed at the end of 2019 due to a buyout by a group of
investors led by the former CEO of Arawak Energy. Through ongoing meetings with the new owners, we are pleased to see
enthusiasm and support for the future development of this asset.
The licence is surrounded by producing fields and all-weather roads which run through the licence and past both the
Cheremshanskoye and Ledovoye fields. The proximity of roads to both fields enabling an easy transportation route makes
development of these fields highly attractive due to reduced CAPEX and OPEX costs combined with multiple export routes. Both
these fields are covered by modern 3D seismic data which was re interpreted in 2019 and geological models for the fields were
updated.
In 2018 the company successfully drilled the C-4 well on the Cheremshanskoye field. Following completion of this well we
successfully had 19.26 mmbbls of C1+C2 reserves (equivalent to International standard 2P) approved by GKZ (Russian State
Reserves Auditor) in January 2019.
In 2019 we carried out a detailed technical review of all available data and developed a low cost five well re-entry program on
the Cheremshanskoye and Ledovoye fields and the Sklonovoye prospect. This multi-well re-entry program started with very
successful results from the first well – C-4, completed during March 2020. The C-3 well was successfully re-entered and tested
before operations were suspended due to the economic crisis and the COVID-19 virus.
Following our technical review combined with the significant economic advantages of developing assets near infrastructure, we
see this licence as having the potential to add significant value for the company.
The strategy for the development of this licence is therefore to:
•
•
Establish year-round production initially through bringing the C-4 well on stream by the end of 2020.
Increasing reserves and production through re-testing and if successful bringing the Ledovoye field into production.
Cheremshanskoye field
The field covers an area of 46 km² with three previous wells drilled within the southern half of the field encountering oil within
the Upper and Lower Jurassic intervals. In 2018 PetroNeft successfully drilled the C-4 well which was a significant step out well
proving up the northern half of the Cheremshanskoye field. This well tested oil on a short period test from the Upper Jurassic J1-
1 and J1-3 intervals at a combined open hole prorated test of 399 bopd.
Immediately adjacent to this field along the NW margin lies the Lomovoye field which is operated by Tomskneft (subsidiary of
Rosneft) and reportedly already has over two hundred producing wells. We see the geology as being very similar and so a good
analogue for our field.
Following completion of the C-4 well, the company during the first quarter of 2019 had reserves of 2.5 mmtons of C1 + C2 (19.26
mmbbls) approved by the Russian State Reserves Committee (approximately equivalent to International 2P category). Crucially
this reserves level qualifies for an approximate 20% reduction in the rate of Mineral Extraction Tax which is generally set at 60%
of the gross revenue, so a 20% reduction equates to a considerable value over the life of the asset. For example, at $50/bbl this
reduction improves the value of every barrel produced by approximately $6/bbl.
In 2019 after reviewing all technical data we developed a well re-entry program to start producing from this field. The initial C-4
well test in 2018 had been for a short duration so we needed to collect longer term reservoir performance data. We started the
re-entry program with C-4. In March 2020 we announced that we had successfully re-entered and flowed naturally up to 476
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bopd of good quality 100% oil from the Upper Jurassic J1-1 and J1-3 reservoirs in the C-4 well. We tested the well at various choke
sizes and produced over 1,200 bbls. This well test provided conformation economic viability of producing oil from this field all
year round as soon as the infrastructure is in place. This oil was successfully sold at the wellhead for good commercial rates
without significant transportation costs. The workover rig was then moved to the C-3 well where the well was successfully re-
entered and tested in the Lower Jurassic J-14 reservoir. Testing confirmed gas, and non-commercial quantities of high paraffin
condensate/light oil.
Further testing of wells in Licence 67 was suspended in April 2020 due to the fall in global oil prices combined with COVID 19
pandemic. We are now investigating the possibility to re-start the well re-entry program as an early priority when circumstances
permit.
Ledovoye Field
The field lies along the northern margin of Licence 67 and is believed to be an extension of the producing North Ledovoye field in
the adjacent licence to the north. Three previous wells have been drilled in the field with oil recovered from the Upper Jurassic
and indications of oil in the overlying Cretaceous intervals. During 2019 we reviewed available well data and identified the
potential to re-enter both the L-2a and L-2 wells to test the Upper Jurassic and overlying Cretaceous intervals, previously missed.
These wells lie less than 200 meters from a good quality all season road, so well re-entry operations can occur year-round. This
re-entry program was initially scheduled to be completed during the first half of 2020, but like the Cheremshanskoye program
was postponed due to a combination of the economic crisis and the COVID outbreak. We are now evaluating the potential to re
start this well re-entry program.
Licence 61 and 67 Reserves
Independent reserve consultants Ryder Scott completed an assessment of petroleum reserves on Licence 61 and 67 as at 1
January 2016. As we initiate production from Licence 67, combined with improved knowledge of our assets in Licence 61, we are
aiming to generate an update third party assessment of the company’s reserves in 2021.
The Ryder Scott reserves report estimates total Proved and Probable (“2P”) reserves for Licence 61 at that time at 102.92 mmbbls.
PetroNeft’s net interest in these reserves is 50%. As shown in the table below, PetroNeft’s share of the combined Licence 61 and
Licence 67 reserves is 104.55 mmbbls 3P, 63.9 mmbbls 2P and 16.1 mmbbls P1 as at 1 January 2020 following adjustment of the
Ryder Scott numbers for production. While we have not yet asked Ryder Scott to prepare an updated report for Licence 67
following the C-4 result we have had reserves approved by the State Reserves Committee (GKZ) for C1 + C2 reserves of 2.5 mmtons
(this is approximately equal to 2P reserves of 19.26 mmbbls). The reserves approved are in the Upper Jurassic (J1) and Lower
Jurassic (J14) intervals.
We have had good exploration success in the past and feel we can add further reserves with additional appraisal at Emtorskaya
in the near term and Traverskaya and Tuganskaya in the medium term. In the longer term we expect to grow our reserves further
with continued exploration and appraisal on our two Licence areas. Numerous prospects have been seismically defined but not
yet drilled, particularly in the southern half of Licence 61.
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Ryder Scott Estimated Reserves in Oil Fields (net to PetroNeft)
Oil Field Name
Licence 61
Lineynoye + West Lineynoye
Arbuzovskoye
Tungolskoye
Sibkrayevskoye
Kondrashevskoye
North Varyakhskoye
Emtorskaya
Licence 67
Ledovoye
Total net to PetroNeft
Proved
Proved &
Probable
1P mmbo
6.5
2P mmbo
12.4
Proved,
Probable
& Possible
3P mmbo
15.4
1.1
0.3
5.8
0.7
0.2
0
14.6
1.5
16.1
3.6
2.8
29.4
1.3
0.4
0
49.9
14.0
63.9
4.8
3.6
29.4
1.6
0.5
31.85
87.15
17.4
104.55
• Licence 61 as at 31 December 2019 (Ryder Scott report as at 1 January 2016, adjusted for 2016-2019 production).
• Reserves reflect just PetroNeft’s 50% share of reserves for each licence.
• All oil in discovered fields is in the Upper Jurassic section.
• Reserves were determined in accordance with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (“SPE”) Petroleum Resources Management
System (“PRMS”) rules.
These numbers do not include 19.26 mmbbls (gross) C1+C2 reserves which were audited by GKZ (Russian State Reserves
Committee) for the Cheremshanskoye field in Licence 67. Russian State C1+C2 is approximately equivalent to 2P under the PRMS
classification system.
Conclusion
Despite the recent considerable challenges the company has experienced due to the macro environment, I believe the work
carried out in 2019 which has continued through 2020 has provided solid foundations for the future development of the company
and I am increasingly excited by the opportunities that we are working on to deliver improved shareholder value in the future.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our shareholders for their patience and support. I would also like to thank all our
staff for their commitment and dedication which has seen the company transform from an exploration to a production company.
Looking forward, we will be increasingly relying on our staff to ensure we continue to optimise and elevate the level of technology
adopted within the company.
David Sturt
Chief Executive
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Financial Review
Review of PetroNeft loss for the year
The loss after taxation for the year was US$6,042,454 (2018: US$7,561,762). The loss included the share of joint venture's net
loss in WorldAce Investments of US$7,510,318 (2018: US$6,339,613) which arose mainly due to the loss in margins as Revenues
declined from US$31.4 million to US$24.8 million in 2019. In addition, the share of joint venture’s net loss in Russian BD Holdings
B.V. increased to US$664,455 (2018: US$508,757).
Continuing operations
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Operating loss
2019
US$
2018
US$
1,443,568
1,767,074
(1,333,339)
(1,559,982)
110,229
207,092
(807,507)
(697,278)
(1,512,817)
(1,305,725)
Share of joint venture's net loss - WorldAce Investments
Limited
(7,510,318)
(6,339,613)
Share of joint venture's net loss - Russian BD Holdings B.V.
Finance Income
Finance costs
Impairment of financial assets - loans and receivables
Loss for the year for continuing operations before taxation
(664,455)
4,275,181
(369,950)
(508,757)
4,075,540
(116,825)
-
(3,109,501)
(4,966,820)
(7,304,881)
Income tax expense
(1,075,634)
(256,881)
Loss for the year attributable to equity holders of the
Parent
(6,042,454)
(7,561,762)
Revenue
Revenue in 2019 and 2018 includes income as operator of both licences, and the revenue of PetroNeft’s wholly owned subsidiary,
Granite Construction, in respect of construction services provided in relation to both joint ventures.
Income of PetroNeft Group as Operator of Licence 61 and Licence 67
PetroNeft performs the role of operator for both the licence 61 and 67 joint ventures. This means that PetroNeft employees and
management are responsible for the day to day running of both Licences. Major strategic and financial decisions relating to the
Licences require unanimous approval by both shareholders in the respective joint venture agreements.
As operator, PetroNeft is entitled to charge certain administrative, management and technical costs to the joint ventures. The
costs associated with this revenue are included in cost of sales.
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In 2019 PetroNeft Group charged a total of US$ 0.67 million (201 8: US$ 0.85 million ) to the joint ventu res in respect of
management services. PetroNeft also owns a construction company, Granite Construction, which carries out ad hoc construction
projects such as well pads and on-site accommodation on both Licences as well as maintaining the winter road network each
year. In 2019 Granite Construction charged the WorldAce Group US$0.76 million (2018: US$0.92 million) in respect of these
services.
Administrative expenditure showed a notable reduction year over year of 47%. In 2017 the Company implemented a cost cutting
program across the Group and the Directors and management agreed to reduce and defer significant portions of their
remuneration; as at 31 December 2019 a total of US$1,278,068 (2018: US$934,041) had been defe rred by the Directors and
senior management - see Note 26 for details (Of this, a total of $531,268 was settled through director participation in the January
2020 equity issue).
Most of the Finance Income relates to interest receivable on loans to joint ventures. During 2019 PetroNeft recognised interest
income of US$3,802,594 (2018: US$3,686,373) on its loans to WorldAce Group and US$469,974 (2018: US$387,686) on its loans
to Russian BD Holdings B.V. In 2018, because of early adoption of amendments to IAS 28 in respect of Long-term Interest in
Associates and Joint Ventures the Group recognised Financial asset Impairment allowance of US$3,109,501 given the
uncertainties relating to WorldAce. The Company considers no additional impairment should be provided in 2019. For more
details see Note 16.
Finance Costs
Finance costs relate to interest payable on loans from Petrogrand AB and on a separate convertible loan of US$1.3million
concluded on the 24th June 2019. The convertible loan is unsecured, with a maturity date of 31st December 2020. Interest charges
on the loan are LIBOR plus 8%. The loan from Petrogrand AB was increased by a further US$500,000 and has a revised maturity
date of 15th December 2020. The redemption date can also now be extended at PetroNeft’s option provided the company makes
a repayment of 20% of the loan on or before 15th December 2020. In such circumstances the final redemption date would be the
earliest of (a) 15th December 2021 or (b) the date of completion of the License 61 sale or (c) the date of completion of License 67
sale. Petrogrand AB is also entitled to a share in the proceeds of any sale of assets.
The obligation and liability shall survive the repayment or mandatory repayment of the Petrogrand AB loan and shall continue to
be secured by the floating charge over the assets of PetroNeft. The fees will be paid upon the completion of the sale of License
61 or License 67, on or before 31st December 2022. For more details see Note 30
Review of Statement of Financial Position as at 31st December 2019.
Financial assets- loans to joint ventures.
The Statement of Financial Position reports an increase in Financial Assets, loans to joint ventures of US$2,065,912. During the
year PetroNeft advanced loans totalling US$980,500 to Russian BD Holdings B.V. Group to support the continued development
of the Capex program and the operations. Interest Income from WorldAce Investment Limited of US$3,802,594 and US$469,974
from Russian Holdings B.V. Group was accrued but not paid. The total advances and fee income were offset by the share of losses
of PetroNeft’s joint venture operations WorldAce Investment Limited of US$ 2,997,107 and Russian BD Holdings B.V. Group of
US$ 181,557. For more details see Notes 16 and 26.
Trade and Other Receivables.
There was a significant increase in Trade and Other Receivables. As at 31st December 2019, US$ 1,136,940 (2018: US$249,280).
The primary reason for the growth in receivables was the increase in the receivable amounts owning from PetroNeft’s Joint
Venture businesses, which increased to US$1,005,991, (2018: US$170,627). Of the Joint venture trade receivable outstanding,
WorldAce Investments Limited owed US$818,010 (2018: US$130,469) and Russian BD Holdings B.V. Group owed US$187,981
(2018: US$40,158). For more details see notes 18 and 26.
Called Up Share Capital and Share Premium Account.
During 2019 a total of 13,884,594 Ordinary Shares was issued in satisfaction of Directors fees owing to two directors. Total
compensation of US$200,000 was settled by issue of shares to Dennis Francis, who had resigned as Director in December 2018.
On becoming Chief Executive Officer on March 25th, 2019, PetroNeft settled outstanding Directors fees owed to David Sturt in
the sum of €44,806 at a premium to par value of US$ 0.0068. For more details see Note 20.
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Interest Bearing Loans and Borrowings:
Movement in Interest Bearing Loans and Borrowings can be accounted for as follows. In March 2019, PetroNeft secured an
additional loan amount of US$500,000 from Petrogrand AB, increasing the total principal advances to US$2.5 million. The interest
on the increased loan was LIBOR plus 9%. Due for redemption on December 15th 2019, by mutual agreement between the parties
it was agreed to extend out the maturity date to 15th December 2020 and on the proviso that interest accrued and not yet paid
up to that time would be rolled up into a revised principal sum due of US$2,872,148 and thereafter monthly interest accruing as
and from 16th December would be paid within 7 calendar days of month end , for the prior month.
In June 2019, PetroNeft secured loans from a group of 5 lenders, 3 of which are related parties. See note 26 for more details. The
total of the loans provided was US$1.3 million. A condition of the loans was that the lenders at any time may convert up to 65%
of their loan advance into ordinary equity shares of PetroNeft. The date of maturity of the loans is 31st December 2020. Interest
on the loans is LIBOR plus 8%. For more details see Notes 11, 20 and 21.
Key Financial Metrics – WorldAce Group
Because of the equity method of accounting for joint ventures that applies to PetroNeft’s interest in WorldAce, listed below are
the metrics which are an extraction from the audited financial statements of the WorldAce Group and give an indication as to the
performance of Licence 61:
Continuing operations
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets
Operating profit/(loss)
Write-off of oil and gas properties
Write-off of exploration and evaluation assets
Finance income
Finance costs
Loss for the year for continuing operations before taxation
Income tax expense
Loss for the year
WorldAce Group
WorldAce Group
2019
US$
2018
US$
24,852,620
(25,100,495)
(247,875)
(2,624,057)
(1,382,769)
(4,254,701)
-
(1,299,887)
57,906
(9,523,954)
(15,020,636)
-
(15,020,636)
31,369,968
(27,772,818)
3,597,150
(3,121,826)
-
475,324
(4,096,076)
(4,692)
129,424
(9,183,206)
(12,679,226)
-
(12,679,226)
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent years:
Currency translation adjustments
Total comprehensive loss for the year
(15,020,636)
(12,679,226)
9,026,423
(5,994,213)
(15,521,586)
(28,200,812)
PetroNeft's Share 50%
(2,997,107)
(14,100,406)
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Finance Income
Net Loss – WorldAce Group
PetroNeft’s share of the net loss of WorldAce Group for the full year increased from to US$6.3 million to US$7.5 million in 2019.
The increase in the loss for the year before taxation can be attributed to a reduction in production of 17%, coupled with a decline
in the average price per barrel of 6% in 2019 versus 2018. The margin lost was somewhat mitigated by a cost reduction program
resulting in Administrative expenses falling from $3.122M in 2018 to $2.624M in 2018. Of the US$9.47 million in interest payable
by WorldAce, US$3.8 million is payable to PetroNeft.
Revenue, Cost of Sales and Gross Margin – WorldAce Group
Gross Revenue from oil sales was US$24.9 million for the year (2018: US$31.4 million). Cost of sales includes depreciation of
US$1.94 million (2018: US$2.4 million), which was lower mainly due to lower production. Part of the reason for lower production
was due to extensive data acquisition which required shutting down several wells to acquire bottom hole pressure data and
injection logging information. This short-term reduction should help to achieve greater results over the lifetime of the field.
The gross margin declined during the year due to lower production volumes and the average price per barrel was 6% weaker in
2019 versus 2018. Operating costs per barrel (cost of sales excluding depreciation and Mineral Extraction Tax) were higher at
US$13.82 (2018: US$10.68 per barrel) due to lower production. We would expect the gross margin to improve in future periods
as our facilities and field operations are fully staffed and can handle additional production from the Sibkrayevskoye oil field once
it comes online. We produced 589,165 barrels of oil (2018: 713,603 barrels) in the year and sold 594,057 barrels of oil (2018:
706,395 barrels) achieving an average oil price of US$41.84 per barrel (2018: US$44.41 per barrel). All oil was sold on the domestic
market in Russia.
Finance Costs – WorldAce Group
Gross Finance costs of US$9.5 million (2018: US$9.2 million) mainly relates to interest on loans from PetroNeft and Oil India.
Taxation – WorldAce Group
There is no tax payable in 2019 or 2018.
Current and Future Funding of PetroNeft Group
While there were consolidated net current liabilities at the year-end of US$4.62m (2018: US$2.8m), the Company has consistently
demonstrated its ability to secure Shareholder funding and proactively work with its lenders in obtaining loan maturity extensions.
In particular , the last eq uity funding in January 2020 demonstrated the continued support of institutional investors and the
Directors. The Company continues to drive its cost cutting program across the Group and the Directors and management have
agreed to reduce and defer significant portions of their remuneration. Note 26 outlines the amounts owed to the Board and
management in this regard.
In January 2018, the Company agreed a secured loan facility for up to US$2 million with Swedish company Petrogrand AB The loan
was due to mature on 31 December 2018, however, in March 2019 the Company agreed an increase in the facility by US$500,000
to US$2.5 million and a revised maturity date of 15th December 2020 which may be extended by mutual consent if certain
milestones are met. The borrower can exercise the option to extend if the borrower pays 20% of the loan balance outstanding on
or before the redemption date of 15th December 2020. The revised terms include an extension to the entitlement of the lender to
a bonus on the sale of either or both Licence 61 and Licence 67 if they are sold by 31st December 2021 of $2.5M. When this loan
was extended in March 2019, this bonus entitlement period was also extended by one year to 31st December 2022.
In June 2019, the Company agreed a new convertible loan for US$1.3 Million with a different group of investors which matures on
31st December 2020. This new loan is partially convertible into Ordinary shares of PetroNeft (up to 65% of the principal) at a price
per Ordinary Share of US$0.01547. As previously announced the Company has engaged a financial advisor with the aim to test the
market for both of its licences. This process is ongoing and the level of interest and the calibre of companies in the process to date
is encouraging. Over the past 2 years the asset acquisition market in Russia has seen increased activity, especially for the larger
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domestic companies, albeit that activity has diminished due to the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic. In the event of a possible sale,
it is expected that both loan facilities would be repaid from the proceeds of sale of one of the Licences.
Going Concern
Cash on hand
As at 31st December 2019, PetroNeft Group had on hand cash and cash equivalents of US345,532 (2018: US$801,938). A
comprehensive review of all cash inflows and outflows is contained in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows on page 41 of
the Annual Accounts.
Improving Liquidity in the near term,
In the short term, PetroNeft can bolster its cash holding by increasing production. Deliveries are paid for in advance and ownership
transfers when the oil enters the pipeline. PetroNeft continues to enjoy the support of its principal shareholders and lenders, as
evidenced by the following fund-raising events. In March 2019 Petrogrand AB, a related party, advanced a further US$500,000
and extended out the redemption date on its total loan facility to 15th December 2020. In June 2019, debt funding of US$1.3
million was supported by shareholders representing over 40% of the Share Register. In addition, the equity funding of US2.12
million in January 2020 was widely supported by both the Directors and institutional investors. Funds raised were at a premium
of 58%.
Controlling expenditure.
Since the announcement of the Cost saving program in 2017, PetroNeft has announced continuous improvement in its
management of administrative expenses. In 2019, administrative expenses declined by 47%. PetroNeft manages expenditures on
an entity level basis and within each entity, by nature of expense and by need. There is active engagement with all stakeholders
and continuous cost improvements are sought. During the Covid pandemic payments of key payables was extended, staff took
voluntarily pay cuts, in some cases up to 50%. Capex is allocated to projects which generate the quickest payback. Where possible
the build out of key projects such as the mini refinery is done in house and accordingly minimize third party fees and overhead.
Proactive Liquidity Management and cost control.
Include the following:
•
In 2019, PetroNeft successfully reorganized the company structure in Tomsk and upgraded the local technical talent
across geology, engineering, and accounting functions and enabled PetroNeft to arrest the natural decline in some of the
core fields, with further opportunities also identified.
• Also, in 2019 PetroNeft significantly increased the amount of data gathering and well monitoring across the well inventory
which has been combined with a re-interpretation of the seismic and well data. PetroNeft have gained valuable insights
from these studies, which is being integrated into an updated plan for the assets which is described in more detail in the
individual field and prospect sections in the Chief Executive’s Officer Report.
PetroNeft invested in infrastructure to support the expected development of its reserve inventory. The infrastructure has
capacity for 14,700 barrels per day. Production in 2019 was 1,614 barrels per day.
•
•
• Mini refinery will be completed end of quarter 4 2020, enabling significant savings and efficiencies on diesel overhead.
• An active sale process commenced in 2018, with considerable interest shown in key assets. The process and engagement
level slowed in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. PetroNeft still gets expression of interest and when appropriate provides
interested parties with access to the Data room. It is expected that interest in the company’s assets will improve as our
production grows combined with the continued strengthening of the oil price.
PetroNeft prepares Monthly projected Cashflow statements and monitors actual performance monthly back against
forecast. Monthly Cashflow forecasts are prepared to 30th September 2021.
PetroNeft secures prepayment for its oil deliveries.
PetroNeft through its subsidiaries and Joint venture companies has successful worked with the local tax authorities in
designating its operations as small to medium sized enterprises, thereby minimizing expenditure on both corporate and
employment taxes.
•
•
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Going Concern Conclusion.
The ability to re-finance the Petrogrand loan, the issuance of share capital, the increasing of third party debt and the extension
of convertible debt redemption date represents material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt upon the Group’s and the
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company
recognises this risk and is already engaged with all parties to reach a positive outcome for the company.
Focussed Asset Management and Capital Allocation
PetroNeft updates its operational plan, and supported with a detailed capex plan, such that the large potential can be realised in
the following:
•
Sibkrayevskoye and West Lineynoye fields in Licence 61.
• Cheremshanskoye and Ledovoye oil fields in Licence 67.
•
Prospects such as Emtorskaya, which lies north of the Lineynoye field in Licence 61.
PetroNeft manages its workover program to reverse declining production and identify sweet spots in its drilling program. These
efforts have seen production increase year over year to July by 7% and July 2020 production volumes exceeding the July 2019
production volumes by 17.8%.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties affecting the Group and the actions taken by the Group to mitigate these risks and
uncertainties are shown below and continued on the next page.
Risk Issue
Country Risks
Geopolitical
Political - federal risks
Mitigation
Sanctions to date relating to the Ukraine situation are at a very high
level concentrating on Government officials and very high net worth
individuals. It is not expected that international sanctions will affect
Group operations.
Fields/acquisitions below 500 million boe are not considered strategic
to the Russian state.
The Russian state is encouraging small operators.
Political - local risks
Tomsk Oblast administration is very supportive of development.
Ownership of assets
Changes in tax structure
Local management are well respected in region.
Licences were acquired at government auctions. Work programme for
Licence 61 is complete. Work programme for Licence 67 is not
onerous.
25-year licence term can be automatically extended based on
approved production plan.
Fiscal system is stable - recent and proposed changes largely benefit
upstream oil and gas companies.
Proactive lobbying effort made in area of tax legislation.
Technical Risks
Exploration risk
Proven oil and gas basin with multiple plays.
Good quality 2D & 3D seismic.
Knowledgeable exploration team with proven track record in region.
Drilling risk
Relatively shallow wells with proven technology.
Good rig availability.
Experienced operations team.
Drilling risk (continued)
Production/Completion risk
Avoid drilling wells low on structure that risk poor results.
Routine completion practices including fracture stimulation.
Reserves high-graded; extensive reservoir simulation and reservoir
management undertaken.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Financial Review (continued)
Risk Issue
Reserve risk
Financial Risks
Availability of finance
Oil price
Industry cost inflation
Mitigation
Performance of similar fields in region.
SPE and Russian reserves updated and in substantive alignment
Strong reserve base and key infrastructure in place to support
production up to 14,700 barrels per day, supports Investment Case
Robust project sanction economics - conservative base case
assumptions. Russian tax system means economics are less sensitive to
changes in oil price.
Rigorous contracting procedures with competitive tendering. Also, the
relationship of the US Dollar: Russian Rouble exchange rate to the oil
price provides a natural balance between costs and income.
Uninsured events
Comprehensive insurance programme in place.
Covid 19
Business interruption
Other Risks
HSE incidents
Export quota
Third party pipeline access
Transneft pipeline access
At the start of the pandemic, production was supported by a skeleton
crew and crew changes were lengthened. PetroNeft actively worked to
manage its cashflow. This included working with its suppliers and key
third-party payables in rescheduling payments, staff in Tomsk
voluntarily took salary cuts up to 50%. Inventories on hand supported
revenues during this time, and prices achieved in a very weak market
were at the higher end of the average rates per barrel. All shipments
were prepaid in advance. The company enforced strict protocols
around HSE, no incidents of Covid 19, to date have been reported at
any of its facilities.
HSE standards set and monitored regularly across the Group.
Equal access to export quotas available for all oil producers using
Transneft.
Conservative assumption in economics - domestic net back price now
largely in alignment with export net back.
25-year transportation agreement in place for Licence 61, several
options available for ultimate development of Licence 67.
Available capacity and access confirmed.
East Siberia-Pacific Ocean (“ESPO”) pipeline allows export of oil to
Pacific market.
Significant Shareholders
So far as the Directors are aware, the names of the persons other than the Directors who, directly or indirectly, are interested in
3% or more of the Issued Share Capital as at 10th July 2020 are as follows:
Name of shareholder
Natlata Partners Limited
Davy Nominees
Daria Shaftelskaya
Seguro Nominees Limited
HSBC Global Custody Nominee (UK)
Dennis Francis
Mr. Duming Zhai
Percentage
27.21%
13.01%
10.46%
6.53%
4.43%
3.65%
3.63%
Ordinary Shares
210,078,317
100,470,827
80,780,376
50,457,433
34,201,130
28,176,492
28,000,000
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Directors’ Report
for the year ended 31 December 2019
The Directors present herewith their Annual Report and the audited financial statements of PetroNeft (“PetroNeft”, “the
Company”, or together with its subsidiaries and joint ventures, “the Group”) for the year ended 31 December 2019.
Principal Activity
The principal activities of the Group are that of oil and gas exploration, development, and production through its holdings in two
joint venture undertakings. The Group was established to acquire and develop oil and gas exploration, development and
production interests in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union. A detailed business review is included in the
Chairman’s Statement, Chief Executive Officer’s Report, and the Financial Review.
Results and Dividends
The loss for the year before tax amounted to US$4,966,820 (2018: US$7,304,881). After a tax charge of US$1,075,634 (2018:
US$256,881) the loss for the year amounted to US6,042,454 (2018: US$7,561,762). The Directors do not recommend payment of
a final dividend and no interim dividend was paid.
Review of the Development and Performance of the Business
In compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2014, a fair review of the performance and development of the Group’s
business during the year, its position at the year-end and its future prospects is contained in the Chairman’s Statement on pages
5 to 7, the Chief Executive Officer’s Report on pages 8 to 14 ,the Financial Review on pages 15 to 21. The key financial metrics
used by management are set out in the Financial Review on page 15.
Corporate Governance
The Company is not subject to the UK Corporate Governance Code applicable to companies with full listings on the Dublin and London
Stock Exchanges. The Company has adopted and intends, in so far as is practicable and desirable, given the size and nature of the
business and the constitution of the Board, to comply with the 2018 QCA Corporate Governance Code (the “QCA Code”) as
published by the Quoted Companies Alliance (the “QCA”). PetroNeft is a member of the Quoted Companies Alliance.
The QCA Code was devised, in consultation with several significant institutional small company investors, as an alternative
corporate governance code applicable to Small and Mid-Size Quoted Companies. An alternative code was proposed because the
QCA considered the UK Corporate Governance Code to be inappropriate to many Small and Mid-Size Quoted Companies.
The QCA Code states that “Good corporate governance inspires trust between a public company and its shareholders; it creates
value by reducing the risks that a company faces as it seeks to create growth in long term shareholder value. Without trust, there
will be no appetite from shareholders to invest further or remain shareholders. In reducing the risks, so the cost of capital is
reduced.” The guidelines set out a code of best practice for Small and Mid-Size Quoted Companies. Those guidelines require, among
other things, that:
a) certain matters be specifically reserved for the Board's decision.
b)
c)
d)
the Board should be supplied in a timely manner with information (including regular management financial
information) in a form and of a quality appropriate to enable it to discharge its duties.
the Board should, at least annually, conduct a review of the effectiveness of the Company's system of internal controls
and should report to shareholders that they have done so.
the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive should not be exercised by the same individual or there should be a clear
explanation of how other Board procedures provide protection against the risks of concentration of power within the
Company.
e) the Company should have at least two independent Non-Executive Directors on the Board and the Board should not
be dominated by one person or group of people.
f) all Directors should be submitted for re-election at regular intervals subject to continued satisfactory performance.
g)
the Board should establish audit, remuneration and nomination committees; and
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Directors’ Report
for the year ended 31 December 2019 (continued)
Corporate Governance (continued)
h)
there should be a dialogue with shareholders based on a mutual understanding of objectives.
PetroNeft satisfies all these requirements. Major corporate decisions of the Group are subject to Board approval. The Board is
supplied in a timely manner with information in a form and of a quality appropriate to enable it to discharge its duties. These
matters include approval of the Group's general commercial strategy, financial statements, Board membership, significant
acquisitions and disposals, major capital expenditures, overall corporate governance and risk management and treasury policies. The
Company holds regular Board meetings throughout the year.
In accordance with the QCA Code and, in respect of the Audit Committee, in accordance with Section 167 of the Companies Act
2014, the Board has established Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees, as described below, and utilises other
committees as necessary in order to ensure effective governance.
In addition to the above mentioned for a more comprehensive review of how PetroNeft conforms with the 10 Quality Code
Assurance principles please refer to pages 88-97 of this Annual accounts pack. Alternatively the principles and how PetroNeft
implements them,
link:
http://petroneft.com/investor-relations/rule26/.
logging on to the PetroNeft website by clicking on the following
can be found by
Financial Risk Management
The Board sets the treasury policies and objectives of the Group, which include controls over the procedures used to manage
financial risk. The Group's activities expose the Group to a variety of financial risks including foreign currency, commodity price,
credit, liquidity, and interest rate risks. These financial risks are managed by the Group under policies approved by the Board.
Details of the Group's financial risk management policies are set out in detail in Note 23 to the financial statements.
Audit Committee
The members of the Audit Committee are Independent Non-executive directors, Thomas Hickey (Chairman), David Golder and
Anthony Sacca. The Audit Committee is responsible for ensuring that the financial activities of the Group are properly monitored,
controlled, and reported on complying with relevant legal requirements. The committee receives and reviews reports from
management and the Group’s auditors relating to the Group’s report and accounts, the interim results and review of the accounting
policies. Meetings are held at least two times a year with the auditors, once at the audit planning stage to consider the scope of the
audit and thereafter at the reporting stage, to receive post-audit findings. The ultimate responsibility for reviewing and approving
the Annual Report remains with the Board of Directors. The committee is also responsible for reviewing the relationship with the
external auditors, making recommendations to the Board on their appointment and remuneration, monitoring their independence,
as well as assessing scope and results of their work, including any non-audit work. The committee authorises any non-audit work to
be carried out by the external auditors. The external auditors did not undertake any non-audit work during the current year and the
committee is satisfied that the objectivity and independence of the external auditor has not been impaired in anyway by any other
factors.
The committee, with management, reviews the effectiveness of internal controls.
Remuneration Committee
The members of the Remuneration Committee are David Golder (Chairman), Thomas Hickey and Anthony Sacca. The Remuneration
Committee's responsibilities include, among other things, determining the policy and elements of remuneration for Executive
Directors, provided however, that no Director shall be directly involved in any decisions as to their own remuneration.
Nomination Committee
The members of the Nomination Committee comprise Thomas Hickey (Chairman), David Golder and Anthony Sacca.
The percentage of Non-Executive Directors on the Board is above the recommended 50%. The Group has adopted a model code for
Directors' dealings that is appropriate for an AIM company. The Group complies with Rule 21 of the AIM Rules relating to Directors'
dealings and will take all reasonable steps to ensure compliance by the Directors and the Group's applicable employees and their
relative associates.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Directors’ Report
for the year ended 31 December 2019 (continued)
Governance of Joint Ventures
Under the joint venture agreements in respect of Licence 61 and Licence 67 both partners are entitled to appoint two board
representatives to the joint venture companies, WorldAce Investments Limited and Russian BD Holdings B.V. PetroNeft has
appointed Karl Johnson to the Board of both companies, positions for which he receives no additional remuneration, along with
local independent directors in Cyprus and Netherlands respectively. These companies are managed and controlled in Cyprus and
the Netherlands through regular Board meetings.
Shareholder Communication
Shareholder communication is given high priority by the Group and there are regular meetings between senior executives,
institutional shareholders, analysts, and brokers. These meetings, which are governed by procedures designed to ensure that price
sensitive information is not divulged, are designed to facilitate a two-way dialogue based upon the mutual understanding of
objectives. The Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) affords individual shareholders the opportunity to question the Chairman and
the Board and their participation is welcomed. Shareholders are also welcome to telephone or email the Company at any time.
The Chairmen of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee are available at the AGM to answer
questions. In addition, major shareholders can meet with the Chairman of the Board or any Executive and Non-Executive Directors
on request.
The Board is kept appraised of the views of shareholders, and the market in general, through feedback from the meetings
programme. Analysts’ reports on the Company are also circulated to the Board on a regular basis. The Group's website,
www.petroneft.com, is also a key communication tool with all shareholders. News releases are made available on the website
immediately after release to the Stock Exchange. Investor presentations, reserve reports and other materials are also available on
the website.
Internal Control
The Directors have overall responsibility for the Group's system of internal control and have delegated responsibility for the
implementation of this system to executive management. This system is reviewed annually and includes financial controls that
enable the Board to meet its responsibilities for the integrity and accuracy of the Group's accounting records.
The Group's system of internal financial control provides reasonable, though not absolute, assurance that assets are safeguarded,
transactions authorised and recorded properly, and that material errors or irregularities are either prevented or detected within
a timely period.
Directors
The Directors who served during the year are listed on page 2
In accordance with Article 89 of the Articles of Association, David Golder and Thomas Hickey are due to retire by rotation at the
next AGM and are eligible to offer themselves for re-election. Thomas Hickey has indicated that he does not intend to go forward
for re-election.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Directors’ Report
for the year ended 31 December 2019 (continued)
Directors, Company Secretary, and their Interests
The Directors and Company Secretary who held office at 31 December 2019 had no interest, other than those shown below, in
the Ordinary Shares of the Company. All interests shown below are beneficial interests.
Directors
David Golder
David Sturt
Maxim Korobov†
Thomas Hickey
Company Secretary
Karl Johnson
Paul Dowling*
Ordinary Shares Ordinary Shares
As at
1 January 2019
As at
31 December 2019
3,165,458
4,048,005
208,429,458
2,226,283
3,165,458
-
208,429,458
2,226,283
932,349
158,583
932,349
158,583
†Shares held via Natlata Partners Limited are held for and on behalf of Maxim Korobov
*Mr. Paul Dowling resigned as Company Secretary on 5th February 2019 and was replaced by Mr. Karl Johnson who resigned on
the 3rd May 2020 and who was replaced by Mr. Michael Power on the 3rd May 2020.
In addition to the above, the Directors who held office at 31 December 2019 held the following share options:
Director
David Golder
Thomas Hickey
Options held as at
1 January 2019
Granted
in year
Exercised
in year
130,000
110,000
-
-
-
-
Lapsed
in year
130,000
110,000
Options held as at
31 December 2019
0
0
Exercise price
£0.065
£0.065
Details of the terms and conditions of the option scheme are included in Note 27 of the financial statements.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The Group has a risk management structure in place which is designed to identify, manage, and mitigate business risks. Risk
assessment and evaluation is an essential part of the Group’s internal control system.
Details of the principal risks and uncertainties affecting the Group, as required to be disclosed in accordance with the Companies
Act 2014, are listed on pages 20-21.
Going Concern
The appropriateness of continuing to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis is discussed in detail in the Finance
Review on pages 18-19 in the paragraphs related to the “Current and future funding of PetroNeft” and 19-20 “Going Concern”
and in Note 2 to the financial statements on pages 41-42
The circumstances outlined in the Financial Review and Note 2 represent material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt
upon the Group and the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Nevertheless, after making enquiries, and considering
the uncertainties described in the Financial Review and Note 2, the Directors are confident that the Group and the Company will
have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months after the signing date of the annual report.
For these reasons, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.
Accordingly, the financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amount or classification of assets and
liabilities that would result if the Group or Company were unable to continue as a going concern.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Directors’ Report
for the year ended 31 December 2019 (continued)
Remuneration Committee Report
The Group’s policy on senior executive remuneration is designed to attract and retain people of the highest calibre who can bring
their experience and independent views to the policy, strategic decisions, and governance of the Group.
In setting remuneration levels, the Remuneration Committee takes into consideration the remuneration practices of other
companies of similar size and scope. A key philosophy is that staff must be properly rewarded and motivated to perform in the
best interests of the shareholders. Bonuses for Executive Directors are based on performance targets which include elements
relating to operational outcomes and individual performance.
The share option scheme is designed to incentivise performance and loyalty of Directors and key employees. Share option holdings
of the Directors are disclosed on page 25.
Directors’ Remuneration (US$)
2019
2018
Director
Executive directors
Basic
Pension
Total
Basic
Pension
Total
David Sturt
307,090
22,836
329,926
-
-
Dennis Francis
-
-
-
496,500*
26,217
522,717
Non-executive directors
307,090
22,836
329,926
-
26,217
522,717
David Golder
17,821
-
17,821
17,824
-
17,824
Thomas Hickey
11,235
-
11,235
11,751
-
11,751
Anthony Sacca
11,235
-
11,235
11,751
-
11,751
David Sturt
2,809
-
2,809
11,751
-
11,751
Maxim Korobov
11,235
-
11,235
11,751
-
11,751
54,335
-
54,335
64,828
-
64,828
Total Directors
remuneration
361,425
22,836
384,261
561,328
26,217
587,545
* includes US$146,934 of compensation in respect of retirement.
As detailed in Note 26, included in the above are unpaid fees and remuneration due to Directors as at 31 December 2019 of
US$932,344 (2018: US$607,468).
Your attention is drawn to the details of the share options held by the Directors as set out in the Report of the Directors on page
25
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Directors’ Report
for the year ended 31 December 2019 (continued)
Political Donations
The Company did not make any political donations during the year.
Important Events after the Balance Sheet Date
At an EGM held in Dublin on 7th January 2020, a resolution was passed by the shareholders which approved the placing and the
issue of 107,755,037 Placing Shares at a price of £0.015 each.
The Admission became effective and the dealings in the Placing of the Shares commenced on AIM and Euronext Growth at 8.00
a.m. on 14 January 2020.
On a global level the effects of the Corona pandemic will live with us for a very long time. On a Company level the business was
supported throughout by its employees, oil marketing partners, suppliers, and contractors.
Accounting Records
The measures taken by the Directors to ensure compliance with the requirements of Sections 281 to 285, Companies Act 2014,
regarding accounting records are the implementation of necessary policies and procedures for recording transactions, the
employment of competent accounting personnel with appropriate expertise and the provision of adequate resources to the
financial function. The accounting records of the Company are maintained at 20 Holles Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Directors’ Compliance Statement
It is the policy of the Company to comply with its relevant obligations (as defined in the Companies Act 2014). The Directors have
drawn up a compliance policy statement (as defined in section 225(3)(a) of the Companies Act 2014) and arrangements and
structures are in place that are, in the Directors’ opinion, designed to secure material compliance with the Company’s relevant
obligations. The Directors confirm that these arrangements and structures were reviewed during the financial year. As required
by Section 225(2) of the Companies Act 2014, the Directors acknowledge that they are responsible for the Company’s compliance
with the relevant obligations. In discharging their responsibilities under Section 225, the Directors relied on the advice both of
persons employed by the Company and of persons retained by the Company under contract, who they believe have the requisite
knowledge and experience to advise the Company on compliance with its relevant obligations.
Directors’ Responsibilities Statement in Respect of the Financial Statements
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law
and regulations.
Irish company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Directors
have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union. Under company
law the Directors must not approve financial statements unless they are satisfied they give a true and fair view of the assets,
liabilities and financial position, of the Group and Parent Company as at the end of the financial year, and the profit or loss for
the Group for the financial year, and otherwise comply with the Companies Act 2014.
In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:
•
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
• make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
•
state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, identify
those standards, and note the effect and reasons for any material departure from those standards; and
• prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group and
Company will continue in business.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Directors’ Report
for the year ended 31 December 2019 (continued)
Directors’ Responsibilities Statement in Respect of the Financial Statements – (continued)
The Directors are responsible for ensuring that the Company keeps or causes to be kept adequate accounting records which
correctly explain and record the transactions of the Company, enable at any time the assets, liabilities, financial position and
profit or loss of the Company to be determined with reasonable accuracy, enable them to ensure that the financial statements
and Directors’ Report comply with the Companies Act 2014 and enable the financial statements to be audited. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities. Legislation in Ireland governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may
differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and
financial information included on the company’s website.
Disclosure of information to auditors
So far as each of the Directors in office at the date of approval of the financial statements is aware:
•
•
There is no relevant audit information of which the Company’s auditors are unaware; and
The Directors have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as directors to make themselves aware of any
relevant audit information and to establish that the Company’s auditors are aware of that information.
This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of Section 330 of the Companies Act 2014.
Auditors
BDO Ireland continue in office in accordance with the provisions of Section 383(2) of the Companies Act 2014.
Approved by the Board on 21st September 2020
______________________
David Golder
Director
______________________
David Sturt
Director
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PETRONEFT RESOURCES PLC
Report on the audit of the financial statements
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Petroneft Resources Plc (the ‘Parent Company’) and its
subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) for the financial year ended 31 December 2019, which comprise the
Consolidated Income Statement, the Consolidated and the Parent Company Balance Sheet, the
Consolidated and the Parent Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the Consolidated and the
Parent Company Cash Flow Statements and notes to the financial statements, including the summary of
significant accounting policies set out in note 3.
The relevant financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of the Group and
the Parent Company financial statements is the Companies Act 2014 and International Financial
Reporting Standards
(IFRSs as adopted by
the EU) (the ‘relevant financial reporting framework’).
(IFRS) as adopted by the European Union
In our opinion:
the financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities and financial position of
the Group as at 31 December 2019 and of its loss for the financial year then ended;
the financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities and financial position of
the Parent Company as at 31 December 2019;
the financial statements of the Group and the Parent Company have been properly prepared in
accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU; and
the financial statements of the Group and the Parent Company have been properly prepared in
accordance with the requirement of the Companies Act 2014.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (Ireland) (‘ISAs
(Ireland)’) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are described in the Auditor's
Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report.
We are independent of the Group and the Parent Company in accordance with ethical requirements
that are relevant to our audit of financial statements in Ireland, including the Ethical Standard issued
by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (‘IAASA’), as applied to listed entities, and
we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our opinion.
Material uncertainty relating to going concern and the recoverability of financial assets
We draw your attention to note 2 to the Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements concerning the
Group and Parent Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Group incurred a loss of $1.1
million for the financial year ended 31 December 2019, had total assets of $39.1 million and net current
liabilities of $4.6 million.
Included in Total assets are financial assets comprising of loans and receivable of $37.6 million from
Join Ventures. The recoverability of these loans are dependent on the continued operations and future
profitability of the Joint Ventures. For the operations to continue, the Group is highly dependent on
continued funding by way of share placements, securing debt financing, successful extension or re-
financing of the Petrogrand AB and convertible loans.
As stated in note 2, these events and conditions, along with the other matters as set forth in note 2 to
the financial statements, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on
the Group and the Parent Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified
in respect of this matter.
In response to this, we:
•
•
•
•
•
•
obtained an understanding of the Group’s and Parent Company’s assumptions in the
development and approval of the projections used in the cash flow forecasts to support the
going concern assumption and assessed the reasonability of these assumptions;
challenged the key assumptions used in the cash flow forecasts by agreement to historical
run rates, expenditure commitments and other supporting documentation;
assessed the reasonableness of securing funding through share placement and debt
financing or re-financing.
reviewed the terms of loan facilities in place;
tested the clerical accuracy of the cash flow forecast model; and
assessed the adequacy of the disclosures in the financial statements.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in
our audit of the financial statements of the current financial year and include the most significant
assessed risks of material misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) we identified, including those
which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit;
and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These matters were addressed in the context of our
audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide
a separate opinion on these matters.
In addition to the matter described in the Material Uncertainty relating to Going Concern section, we
have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our
report.
Recoverability of financial assets and loans advanced to joint venture undertakings
Key Audit Matter
The Group and Parent Company has a significant loans receivable from joint ventures amounting to $37.6
million (2018: $35.5 million) as at the balance sheet date.
The carrying value of the investment in joint ventures is represented by loans due from joint ventures,
WorldAce Investments Limited and Russian-BD Holdings BV. The joint ventures control Licences 61 and 67
for future exploration and development of the Sibkrayevskoye and Cheremshanskoye Oil fields
respectively. The recoverability of these loans due from Joint Ventures are dependent on the successful
development of the economic reserves and revenue growth or the realisation of the value through sale.
There is a risk that these loans due from joint ventures are not recoverable and an impairment should be
raised in the financial statements.
As such, we have identified this as a key audit matter.
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Related Disclosures
Refer to notes 3.4(a), 3.4(b), 3.5(d), and 16 of the accompanying financial statements.
Audit Response
In response to this:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
We have obtained Management’s Impairment assessment in relation to financial assets and
loans receivable from JVs which were directly linked to the Oil & Gas impairment models
produced for the JVs;
We have gained an understanding of how management complete the impairment model,
including the key assumptions and key controls in the impairment assessment process.
We have assessed the design and implementation of key controls identified in the impairment
process;
We have assessed whether management has appropriately applied the requirements of the
applicable financial reporting framework relevant to the accounting estimate and the
methods for completing the impairment assessment are appropriate and have been applied
consistently;
We have assessed the expertise, competence, skills and independence of those involved,
including Ryder Scott, in making the key assumptions and estimates including management
experts where utilised;
We have performed a retrospective review of other key assumptions in the model such as
production and revenue growth by comparing budget versus actual for the prior year;
We have agreed cashflow data and capital expenditure amounts to budget and cashflow
projections approved by the Board of Directors;
We have assessed the level of headroom available, in relation to key assumptions in the
impairment model ensuring we exercise professional skepticism; and
We have challenged management regarding the Group and the Parent Company’s ability to
raise sufficient finance to ensure that the value is recovered.
Our audit procedures relating to these matters were designed in the context of our audit of the financial
statements as a whole, and not to express an opinion on individual accounts or disclosures. Our opinion
on the financial statements is not modified with respect to any of the risks described above, and we do
not express an opinion on these individual matters.
Our application of materiality
We define materiality as the magnitude of misstatement, including omissions, in the financial
statements that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to influence the
economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable person taken on the basis of the financial
statements. We use materiality both in planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the
results of our work.
Based on our professional judgement, we determined materiality for the financial statements as a whole
as follows:
For the purpose of our audit we used overall materiality of $430,000 and $400,000 which
represents approximately 1.5% of the Group and the Parent Company’s net assets respectively.
We applied this threshold, together with qualitative considerations, to determine the scope of
our audit and the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect
of misstatements on the financial statements as a whole.
We chose net assets as the benchmark because, in our view, it is a key financial statement
metric used in assessing the performance of the Group and the Parent Company and is not as
volatile as other measures. We selected 1.5% based on our professional judgment, noting that
it is also within the range of commonly accepted asset-related benchmarks.
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An overview of the scope of our audit
A description of the scope of an audit of financial statements is provided on the IAASA website at
https://www.iaasa.ie/getmedia/b2389013-1cf6-458b-9b8f-a98202dc9c3a/Description_of_
auditors_responsiblities_for_audit.pdf.
Our audit approach was developed by obtaining an understanding of the Group and the Parent
Company’s activities, the key functions undertaken on behalf of the Board and the overall control
environment. Based on this understanding we assessed those aspects of the Group and the Parent
Company’s financial statements which were most likely to give rise to a material misstatement. In
particular, we looked at where the directors made subjective judgements, for example in respect of
significant accounting estimates that involved making assumptions and considering future events that
are inherently uncertain. As in all of our audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of
internal controls, including evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that
represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the
information included in the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December
2019, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent
otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other
information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the
financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially
misstated.
If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to
determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material
misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that
there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in respect of these matters.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2014
Based solely on the work undertaken in the course of the audit, we report that:
in our opinion, the information given in the directors’ report is consistent with the financial
statements; and
in our opinion, the directors’ report has been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act
2014.
We have obtained all the information and explanations which we consider necessary for the purposes
of our audit. In our opinion, the accounting records of the Group and the Parent Company were sufficient
to permit the financial statements to be readily and properly audited and the financial statements are
in agreement with the accounting records.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
Based on the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course
of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors' report.
The Companies Act 2014 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion, the disclosures of directors’
remuneration and transactions required by sections 305 to 312 of the Act are not made. We have nothing
to report in this regard.
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Respective responsibilities
Responsibilities of directors for the financial statements
As explained more fully in the directors’ responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for
the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view,
and for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company’s ability
to continue as going concerns, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the
going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to
cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report
that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that
an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (Ireland) will always detect a material misstatement when
it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in
the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken
on the basis of these financial statements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the
IAASA's
https://www.iaasa.ie/getmedia/b2389013-1cf6-458b-9b8f-
a98202dc9c3a/Description_of_ auditors_responsiblities_for_audit.pdf. This description forms part of
our auditor's report.
website
at:
The purpose of our audit work and to whom we owe our responsibilities
Our report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with section 391 of the
Companies Act 2014. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s
members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than
the Company and the Company’s members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the
opinions we have formed.
Other matters which we are required to address
We were appointed by the Board of Directors on 11 November 2019 to audit the financial statements
for the financial year ended 31 December 2019.The period of total uninterrupted engagement is
therefore one year, covering the financial year ended 2019.
The non-audit services prohibited by IAASA’s Ethical Standard were not provided to the Company and
we remained independent of the Company in conducting our audit. We have not provided any non-audit
services to the Company during the financial year ended 31 December 2019.
Our audit opinion is consistent with the additional report to the Board of Directors we are required to
provide in accordance with ISA (Ireland) 260.
21 September 2020
_______________________
Date
____________________
Teresa Morahan
for and on behalf of
BDO
Statutory Audit Firm
Dublin
AI223876
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Consolidated Income Statement
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Note
2019
US$
2018
US$
Continuing operations
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Operating loss
Share of joint venture's net loss - WorldAce
Investments Limited
Share of joint venture's net loss - Russian
BD Holdings B.V.
Finance Income
Finance costs
Impairment of financial assets - loans and
receivables
Loss for the year for continuing
operations before taxation
Income tax expense
Loss for the year attributable to equity
holders of the Parent
Loss per share attributable to ordinary
equity holders of the Parent
Basic - US dollar cent
Diluted - US dollar cent
5
7
13
14
8
9
9
10
11
11
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Loss for the year attributable to equity holders of
the Parent
Other comprehensive income maybe reclassified to
profit or loss in subsequent years:
Currency translation adjustments - subsidiaries
Share of joint ventures' other comprehensive income -
foreign exchange translation differences
Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to
equity holders of the Parent
[34]
1,443,568
(1,333,339)
110,229
1,767,074
(1,559,982)
207,092
(807,507)
(697,278)
(1,512,817)
(1,305,725)
(7,510,318)
(6,339,613)
(664,455)
4,275,181
(369,950)
(508,757)
4,075,540
(116,825)
-
(3,109,501)
(4,966,820)
(7,304,881)
(1,075,634)
(256,881)
(6,042,454)
(7,561,762)
(0.84)
(0.77)
2019
US$
(1.07)
-
2018
US$
(6,042,454)
(7,561,762)
(77,816)
102,440
4,996,109
(8,456,256)
(1,124,161)
(15,915,578)
PetroNeft Resources plc
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 December 2019
Assets
Non-current Assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Equity-accounted investment in joint ventures - WorldAce
Investments Limited
Equity-accounted investment in joint ventures - Russian BD
Holdings B.V.
Financial assets - loans to joint ventures
Current Assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total Assets
Equity and Liabilities
Capital and Reserves
Called up share capital
Share premium account
Share-based payments reserve
Retained loss
Currency translation reserve
Other reserves
Non-current Liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Deferred tax liability
Current Liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Trade and other payables
Total Liabilities
Total Equity and Liabilities
Approved by the Board on 21st September 2020.
______________________
David Golder
Director
______________________
David Sturt
Director
[35]
Note
2019
US$
2018
US$
12
13
14
16
17
18
19
28,843
38,296
-
-
-
-
37,591,655
37,620,498
35,525,743
35,564,039
18,965
1,136,940
345,532
1,501,437
39,121,935
6,547
249,280
801,938
1,057,765
36,621,804
20
9,585,965
9,429,182
141,006,709
140,912,898
6,796,540
6,796,540
(97,045,707)
(32,040,081)
(91,003,253)
(36,958,374)
379,923
336,000
28,683,349
29,512,993
-
4,303,779
4,303,779
4,242,849
1,891,958
6,134,807
10,438,586
39,121,935
-
3,219,203
3,219,203
2,116,825
1,772,783
3,889,608
7,108,811
36,621,804
21
10
21
22
PetroNeft Resources plc
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Called up share
capital
US$
Share premium
account
US$
Share-based
payment and
other reserves
US$
Currency
translation
reserve
US$
At 1 January 2018
Loss for the year
Currency translation adjustments - subsidiaries
Share of joint ventures' other comprehensive income -
Total comprehensive loss for the year
At 31 December 2018
At 1 January 2019
Issue of Share Capital *1
Convertible debt option reserve *2
Loss for the year
Currency translation adjustments - subsidiaries
Share of joint ventures' other comprehensive income -
Total comprehensive loss for the year
At 31 December 2019
9,429,182
-
-
-
-
9,429,182
9,429,182
156,783
-
-
-
-
-
9,585,965
140,912,898
-
-
-
-
140,912,898
140,912,898
93,811
-
-
-
-
-
141,006,709
7,132,540
-
-
-
-
7,132,540
7,132,540
-
43,923
-
-
-
-
7,176,463
(28,604,558)
-
102,440
(8,456,256)
(8,353,816)
(36,958,374)
(36,958,374)
-
-
-
(77,816)
4,996,109
4,918,293
(32,040,081)
Retained loss
US$
(83,441,491)
(7,561,762)
-
-
(7,561,762)
(91,003,253)
(91,003,253)
-
-
(6,042,454)
-
-
(6,042,454)
(97,045,707)
Total
US$
45,428,571
(7,561,762)
102,440
(8,456,256)
(15,915,578)
29,512,993
29,512,993
250,594
43,923
(6,042,454)
(77,816)
4,996,109
(1,124,161)
28,683,349
*1-During 2019 , a total of 13,884,594 ordinary shares were issued to Directors , Dennis Francis and David Sturt in satisfaction of director's fees
outstanding. A total of 10,471,204 ordinary shares was issued to Dennis Francis in satisfaction of $200,000 Director's fees owing, and a total of
3,413,390 ordinary shares was issued to David Sturt in satisfaction of Director's fees owing of €44,806. Shares were issued at a premium to par
value.
*2-During 2019 a sum of $1.3 million was raised from a group of 5 investors. An amount of $43,923 relates to the equity component of the
convertible debt proceeds.
[36]
PetroNeft Resources plc
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Operating activities
Loss before taxation
Adjustment to reconcile loss before tax to net
cash flows
Non-cash
Depreciation
Share of loss in joint ventures
Foreign Exchange Gains
Finance Income
Finance costs
Income tax expense
Working capital adjustments
8
9
Decrease/(Increase) in trade and other receivables
Decrease/(Increase) in inventories
Increase in trade and other payables
Net cash flows used in operating activities
Investing activities
Loan facilities advanced to joint venture undertakings
Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment
Interest received
Net cash used in investing activities
Financing activities
Proceeds from the issue of Share Capital
Proceeds from issue of Convertible debt option
Proceeds from loan facilities
Net cash received from financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Translation adjustment
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
19
2019
US$
2018
US$
(4,966,820)
(7,304,881)
23,884
8,174,773
(28,528)
(4,275,181)
369,950
(7,493)
(875,067)
(11,115)
73,598
(1,521,999)
(980,500)
(9,720)
2,613
(987,607)
250,594
43,923
1,756,074
2,050,591
(459,015)
2,609
801,938
345,532
38,936
6,848,370
-
(966,039)
116,825
(30,034)
276,593
12,960
192,955
(814,315)
(392,000)
1,481
(390,519)
-
-
2,000,000
2,000,000
795,166
-2,617
9,389
801,938
[37]
PetroNeft Resources plc
Company Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 December 2019
Non-current Assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Financial assets - investments in joint ventures and
subsidiaries
Financial assets - loans to joint ventures
Current Assets
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total Assets
Equity and Liabilities
Capital and Reserves
Called up share capital
Share premium account
Share-based payment reserve
Retained loss
Other reserves
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
Non-current Liabilities
Deferred tax liability
Current Liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Trade and other payables
Total Liabilities
Total Equity and Liabilities
Note
2019
US$
2018
US$
12
15
16
18
19
20
10
21
22
-
486
13,848
37,591,655
37,605,503
13,848
35,525,743
35,540,077
1,220,339
257,916
1,478,255
39,083,758
290,974
790,753
1,081,727
36,621,804
9,585,965
141,006,709
6,796,540
9,429,182
140,912,898
6,796,540
(128,926,419)
(127,788,793)
379,923
336,000
28,842,718
29,685,827
4,303,779
4,303,779
4,242,849
1,694,412
5,937,261
3,219,203
3,219,203
2,116,825
1,599,949
3,716,774
10,241,040
39,083,758
6,935,977
36,621,804
The Company reported a loss for the financial year ended 31 December 2019 of US$1.1. million (2018: Loss of US$16.8
million).
Approved by the Board on 21st September 2020.
______________________
David Golder
Director
______________________
David Sturt
Director
[38]
PetroNeft Resources plc
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 31 December 2019
At 1 January 2018
Loss for the year
Total comprehensive loss for the year
At 31 December 2018
At 1 January 2019
Issue of Share Capital *1
Convertible debt option reserve *2
Loss for the year
Total comprehensive loss for the year
At 31 December 2019
Share capital
US$
9,429,182
-
-
9,429,182
9,429,182
156,783
-
-
-
9,585,965
Share
premium
US$
140,912,898
-
-
140,912,898
140,912,898
93,811
-
-
-
141,006,709
Share-based
payment and
other reserves
US$
7,132,540
-
-
7,132,540
7,132,540
-
43,923
-
-
7,176,463
Retained loss
US$
(110,995,698)
(16,793,095)
(16,793,095)
(127,788,793)
(127,788,793)
-
-
(1,137,626)
(1,137,626)
(128,926,419)
Total
US$
46,478,922
(16,793,095)
(16,793,095)
29,685,827
29,685,827
250,594
43,923
(1,137,626)
(1,137,626)
28,842,718
*1-During 2019, a total of 13,884,594 ordinary shares were issued to Directors, Dennis Francis and David Sturt in satisfaction of director's fees outstanding. A
total of 10,471,204 ordinary shares was issued to Dennis Francis in satisfaction of $200,000 Director's fees owing, and a total of 3,413,390 ordinary shares was
issued to David Sturt in satisfaction of Director's fees owing of €44,806. Shares were issued at a premium to par value
*2-During 2019 a sum of $1.3 million was raised from a group of 5 investors. An amount of $43,923 relates to the equity component of the convertible debt
proceeds.
[39]
PetroNeft Resources plc
Company Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Operating Activities
Loss before taxation
Adjustments to reconcile loss before tax to net cash flows
Non-cash
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Impairment of financial assets - investments in joint
ventures and subsidiaries
Allowance for doubtful debts on financial assets - loans
and receivables
Foreign Exchange Gains
Finance income
Finance costs
Income tax expense
Working capital adjustments
Decrease/(Increase) in trade and other receivables
Increase in trade and other payables
2019
US$
2018
US$
(69,084)
(16,548,537)
486
-
3,178,664
(4,694)
(4,274,171)
369,950
(205)
(865,296)
61,863
900
279,866
15,699,003
-
(978,232)
116,825
(81)
52,777
329,467
Net cash flows used in operating activities
(1,602,487)
(1,048,012)
Investing activities
Loan facilities advances
Return of loan facilities
Interest received
Net cash (used in)/received from investing activities
Financing activities
Proceeds from the issue of Share Capital
Proceeds from issue of Convertible debt option
Proceeds from loan facilities
Net cash received from financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Translation adjustment
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
(980,500)
-
1,603
(978,897)
250,594
43,923
1,756,074
2,050,591
(530,793)
(2,044)
790,753
257,916
(392,000)
222,061
799
(169,140)
-
-
2,000,000
2,000,000
782,848
(1,401)
9,306
790,753
[40]
PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
1.
General information on the Company and the Group
PetroNeft Resources plc (“PetroNeft”, “the Company”, or together with its subsidiaries and joint ventures, “the Group”) is a
public limited company incorporated in the Republic of Ireland with a company registration number 408101. The Company
is listed on the Alternative Investments Market (“AIM”) of the London Stock Exchange and the Enterprise Securities Market
(“ESM”) of Euronext. The address of the registered office and the business address in Ireland is 20 Holles Street, Dublin 2.
The Company is domiciled in the Republic of Ireland.
The principal activities of the Group, which are unchanged from last year, are oil and gas exploration, development, and
production.
2.
Going Concern
As described in the Financial Review on page 17, in March 2019 PetroNeft agreed an extension of the loan facility, which
was due to mature on 15th December 2019 and an increase of US$500,000 up to US$2.5 million with Swedish company
Petrogrand AB, a related party. The revised loan maturity date is 15 December 2020, and maybe extended for a further year
if certain milestones are met, at the option of PetroNeft. The loan is secured by way of a floating charge on the assets of
PetroNeft. The original loan facility was used for general corporate purposes and to finance the drilling programme in 2018.
The increase is being used for general corporate purposes. This loan facility has provided time and space for a more long-
term financing solution to be put in place.
In June 2019, the Company agreed another loan facility with a group of five investors for US$1.3 million. This loan matures
on 31 December 2020, or such later date as may be agreed, and a portion (up to 65% of the principal) may be repaid via
conversion to Ordinary shares of the Company at the option of the lenders at a conversion price of US$0.015477 per share.
Three of the five investors are related parties. See Note 26 for details of related party transactions.
In January 2020, the Company completed a successful share issue with both Institutional and other investors. Gross proceeds
of US$2.12 million was raised at £0.015 per share at a premium of approximately 58%. The money raised will primarily be
used to fund the 2020 capital investment program and demonstrated significant commitment from institutional investors
and directors who supported 44% of the placing.
In early 2020, the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic required the company to make several adjustments to operating
procedures, investment decisions and staff HSE protocols to protect its employees, joint venture partners and contractors.
Production continued with a reduced level of essential field staff, home working was instituted where practicable, staff
voluntarily took pay cuts and the Group actively worked with its suppliers and service providers in rescheduling payments
to retain maximum financial flexibility. When the restrictions were partially lifted, the Group resumed full scale production
in May, and in the months of June through August saw encouraging production volume increases. Year on year increases
from August to July was 7.8% and July 2020 production versus the same period in 2019 increased by 17%. With a rebound
in oil prices, the ongoing cost saving program and the Mineral Extraction Tax percentage per barrel produced trending lower
in 2019 than 2018, the Group's cashflow improved, enabling it to address payables that had been rescheduled, reverse the
temporary salary reduction and engage constructively with joint venture partners, current and potential future lenders and
investors to support its ongoing investment plans. The Group continuously monitors the ongoing progress and status of the
pandemic to ensure it reacts quickly where required; as part of this process the frequency of Board meetings has increased
and Board members are closely involved in material cost and investment decisions as well as regular review of the
Group's forecast cashflows, short term liquidity and expenditure plans
The Group has analysed its cash flow requirements through to 30th September 2021 in detail The cash flows are highly
dependent on the successful extension or re-financing of the Petrogrand AB loan, Convertible Loan and on future production
rates and oil prices achieved in its joint-venture undertaking, WorldAce Investments Limited and future cash flows from LLC
LIneynoye (Licence 67) once Cheremshanskoye is producing. In addition, the Group, together with its Joint Venture partner
OIL India B.V is actively investigating the opportunity to secure debt in the local Russian market for Stimul-T. Currently the
Group is engaging with the convertible loan holders with a view to amending the terms of the convertible and extend the
redemptions date. Should the Petrogrand AB loan not be extended or re-financed the Group will need additional funding to
continue as a going concern.
The Group has put in place cost saving measures and the Board and management have agreed to reduce and defer significant
portions of their remuneration. Note 26 outlines the amounts owed to the Board and management in this regard.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
2. Going concern (continued)
In 2018 the Company, in conjunction with its joint venture partners engaged financial advisers to evaluate the disposal of
License 61 and/or License 67. While there remains significant uncertainty that any transaction will be completed, the
Company has seen interest from a range of well-financed industry players. Company has signed non-disclosure agreements
and opened data rooms in relation to the potential sale or farmout of both Licence 61 and 67. However the timeframe to
close such a transaction could be at least six months following binding agreement between the parties. The Board is
confident that one of these options will ultimately bring a solution.
The above circumstances represent material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt upon the Group and the
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Nevertheless, after making enquiries, and considering the uncertainties
described above, the Directors are confident that the Group and the Company will have adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future. The judgement is supported by;
•
•
•
•
•
•
the strong reserve inventory and improvements in operational performance
the existing infrastructure in place that can support production volumes up to 14,700 bopd
a very strong investment case
the continued support of our Joint Venture and oil marketing partners
the continuous support of our principal shareholders, as evidenced by their support for both debt and equity issues
the continuous support of our lenders, both convertible and conventional debt
For these reasons, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.
Accordingly, these financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amount or classification of assets
and liabilities that would result if the Group or Company were unable to continue as a going concern.
3.
Accounting policies
3.1
Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis. The financial statements are presented in US Dollars
(’US$’).
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently by all the Group’s subsidiaries and joint ventures to all
periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.
Statement of Compliance
The consolidated and standalone financial statements of PetroNeft Resources plc and its subsidiaries have been prepared
in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (” IFRS”) as adopted by the European Union (“EU”).
3.2
Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of PetroNeft Resources plc and its subsidiaries as
at 31 December each year.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Group obtains control, and
continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. Control is achieved when the Company has power over
the investee, is exposed or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and can use its power to
affect its returns. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the Parent
Company. All intra-Group balances, income and expenses and unrealised gains and losses resulting from intra-Group
transactions are eliminated in full.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.
Accounting policies (continued)
3.2
Basis of Consolidation (continued)
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If the
Group loses control over a subsidiary, it:
• Derecognises the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary.
• Derecognises the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest.
• Derecognises the cumulative translation differences recognised in equity.
• Recognises the fair value of the consideration received.
• Recognises the fair value of any investment retained.
• Recognises any surplus or deficit in profit or loss.
• Reclassifies the parent’s share of components previously recognised in other comprehensive income to profit or
loss or retained earnings, as appropriate.
The Group has an interest in two joint venture undertakings, WorldAce Investments Limited and Russian BD Holdings B.V. A
joint venture (‘JV’) is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights
to the net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which
exists only when the decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.
The Group’s investments in its joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, an
investment in the joint venture is initially recognised at cost. The carrying amount of the investment is adjusted to recognise
changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the joint venture since the acquisition date. Consolidated income statement
reflects Group’s share of the results of operations of joint venture. Any change in other comprehensive income of the
investee is presented as part of the Group’s other comprehensive income. In addition, when there has been a change
recognised directly in the equity of the joint venture, the Group recognises its share of any changes, when applicable, in the
statement of changes in equity. Unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and the joint
venture are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the joint venture. When the Group’s share of losses of a joint venture
exceeds the Group’s interest in that joint venture (which includes any long-term interest that, in substance, form part of the
Group’s net investment in joint venture), the Group discontinues recognising its share of further losses. The financial
statements of the joint ventures are prepared for the same reporting period as the Group. Where necessary, adjustments
are made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group.
The Group, acting as the operator of the JVs, receives reimbursement of direct costs recharged to its joint ventures, such
recharges represent reimbursements of costs that the operator incurred as an agent for the joint ventures. When the Group
charges a management fee to cover other general costs incurred in carrying out the activities on behalf of the joint venture,
it is not acting as an agent.
3.3 Business Combination
Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business
combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets
transferred by the Group, liabilities incurred by the Group to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests
issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are recognised in profit or loss as
incurred.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.
Accounting policies (continued)
3.3 Business Combination (continued)
At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed are recognised at their fair value at the
acquisition date, except that:
•
deferred tax assets or liabilities and liabilities or assets related to employee benefit arrangements are recognised and
measured in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes and IAS 19 Employee Benefits respectively;
liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree or share-based payment
arrangements of the Group entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree are measured
in accordance with IFRS 2 Share-based Payment at the acquisition date; and
assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale
and Discontinued Operations are measured in accordance with that Standard.
•
•
3.4
Significant Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union
(“EU”) requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities at the end of the reporting year and the amounts of revenues and expenses recognised during the reporting
period. Estimates and judgements are continuously evaluated and are based on management’s experience and other factors,
including expectations of the future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However,
uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require an adjustment to the carrying
amount of the asset or liability affected in future periods.
(a) Judgements
In the process of applying the Group's accounting policies, management has made the following judgements, apart from
those involving estimations, which have a significant effect on amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements.
Going concern – Note 2
The directors have, at the time of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation that the Company and the
Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The basis for this judgement
is the continued active support of its principal shareholders and the inherent value of the underlying reserves which should
generate considerable free cashflow once a targeted development program is rolled out. Thus, they continue to adopt the
going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. Further detail is contained in Note 2 above.
Loans and receivables from joint ventures – Notes 13, 14 and 16
During the year share of losses and currency translation adjustments in the joint ventures exceeded the carrying value of
equity-accounted investment in joint ventures. It was judged that the loans receivable from the joint ventures were part of
the overall investment in the joint ventures, and therefore, under IAS 28, any excess loss should be credited against the
carrying value of the receivable from the joint venture company in accordance with IAS 28.
(b) Estimates and Assumptions
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the balance sheet date that
have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next
financial year are discussed below:
Income tax
Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes. The Group recognises liabilities for
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.
Accounting policies (continued)
3.4
Significant Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions
anticipated tax audit issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of
these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and
deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.
Impairment of financial assets – Note 15
Investments in joint ventures and subsidiaries in the Parent Company balance sheet are stated at cost and are reviewed for
impairment if there are indications that the carrying value may not be recoverable in the parent company balance sheet.
Business model assessment
Classification and measurement of financial assets depends on the results of the Solely Payments of Principal and Interest
(SPPI) and the business model test. The Group determines the business model at a level that reflects how groups of financial
assets are managed together to achieve a business objective. This busines model assessment moves from estimates to
judgements reflecting all relevant evidence including how the performance of the assets is evaluated and their performance
measured, the risks that affect the performance of the assets and how these are managed and how the managers of the
assets are compensated. The Group monitors financial assets measured at amortised cost or fair value through other
comprehensive income that are derecognised prior to their maturity to understand the reason for their disposal and whether
the reasons are consistent with the objective of the business model for which the asset was held. Monitoring is part of the
Group's continuous assessment of whether the business model for which the remaining financial assets are held continues
to be appropriate and if it is not appropriate whether there has been a change in business model and so a prospective change
to the classification of those assets. No such changes were required during the periods presented.
3.5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Foreign currencies
The consolidated financial statements are presented in US Dollars, which is the Group’s presentational currency. The US
Dollar is also the Company’s functional currency. Each entity in the Group determines its own functional currency and items
included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency. The Company’s Russian
subsidiaries’ functional currency is the Russian Rouble. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the rate
ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at
the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. All differences are taken to the income statement except for all
monetary items that provide an effective hedge for a net investment in a foreign operation. These are recognised in other
comprehensive income until the disposal of the net investment.
Non-monetary items are translated using the exchange rates ruling as at the date of the initial transaction.
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into US Dollars at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance
sheet date and their Income Statements are translated at monthly average exchange rates. The exchange differences arising
on the translation are taken directly to equity.
The relevant average and closing exchange rates for 2019 and 2018 were:
US$1 =
Russian Rouble
Euro
British Pound
2019
2018
Closing
61.905
0.8901
0.7573
Average
64.837
0.8935
0.7839
Closing
69.471
0.8734
0.7813
Average
62.743
0.8488
0.7521
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.
Accounting policies (continued)
3.5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(b) Property, plant, and equipment
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation.
The initial cost of an asset comprises its purchase price or construction cost, any costs directly attributable to bringing the
asset into operation, the initial estimate of the decommissioning obligation, and for qualifying assets, relevant borrowing
costs. The purchase price or construction cost is the aggregate amount paid and the fair value of any other consideration
given to acquire the asset.
Depreciation
Property, plant, and equipment are generally depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives at the
following annual rates:
•
Plant and machinery – 10% to 35%.
(c) Impairment of property, plant, and equipment
At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its property, plant, and equipment to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets may be impaired. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the
asset is estimated to determine the extent of any impairment loss.
The recoverable amount is determined as the higher of the fair-value-less-costs–of-disposal for the asset and the asset’s
value-in-use. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is impaired, and an impairment
loss is charged to the Consolidated Income Statement so as to reduce the carrying amount in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
to its recoverable amount.
Fair value is determined as the amount that would be obtained from the sale of the asset in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date. Direct costs of selling the asset are deducted. Fair value for oil and gas assets
is generally determined as the present value of the estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continued use of
the asset, including any expansion prospects, and its eventual disposal, using assumptions that a market participant could
take into account. These cash flows are discounted by an appropriate discount rate to arrive at a net present value (“NPV”)
of the asset.
Value-in-use is determined as the present value of the estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continued use
of the asset in its present form and its eventual disposal. Value-in-use is determined by applying assumptions specific to the
Group’s continued use and cannot consider future development. These assumptions are different to those used in
calculating fair value and consequently the value-in-use calculation is likely to give a different result to a fair value
calculation.
Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable
amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
(d) Financial assets
Financial assets – Classification
From 1 January 2018, the Group classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:
• those to be measured at amortised cost, and
• those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through OCI or through profit or loss).
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.
Accounting policies (continued)
3.5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
The classification and subsequent measurement of debt financial assets depends on: (i) the Group's business model for
managing the related assets portfolio and (ii) the cash flow characteristics of the asset.
For investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading, classification will depend on whether the Company has
made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through
other comprehensive income (FVOCI). This election is made on an investment by investment basis.
For assets measured at fair value, gains and losses will either be recorded in profit or loss or OCI. For investments in equity
instruments that are not held for trading, this will depend on whether the Company has made an irrevocable election at the
time of initial recognition to account for the equity investment at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI).
(d) Financial assets (continued)
Financial assets - Recognition and derecognition
Purchases of financial assets are recognized when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been
transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.
Financial assets - Measurement
At initial recognition, a financial asset is measured at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through
profit or loss (FVTPL), transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction
costs of financial assets carried at FVTPL are expensed in profit or loss. Fair value at initial recognition is best evidenced by
the transaction price. A gain or loss on initial recognition is only recorded if there is a difference between fair value and
transaction price which can be evidenced by other observable current market transactions in the same instrument or by a
valuation technique whose inputs include only data from observable markets.
Financial assets - impairment - credit loss allowance for ECL
From 1 January 2018, the Group assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected credit losses “ECL” for debt instruments
(including loans) measured at Amortised Cost and FVOCI and with the exposure arising from loan commitments and financial
guarantee contracts. The Group measures ECL and recognises credit loss allowance at each reporting date. The
measurement of ECL reflects: (i) an unbiased and probability weighted amount that is determined by evaluating a range of
possible outcomes, (ii) time value of money and (iii) all reasonable and supportable information that is available without
undue cost and effort at the end of each reporting period about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future
conditions.
The carrying amount of the financial assets is reduced using an allowance account, and the amount of the loss is disclosed
separately in the statement of profit or loss within the Impairment of Financial Assets Loans and Receivables
Debt instruments measured at Amortised Cost are presented in the statement of financial position net of the allowance for
ECL.
Expected losses are recognized and measured according to one of two approaches: general approach or simplified approach.
For trade receivables the Group applies the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9, which uses lifetime expected losses to
be recognised from initial recognition of the financial assets.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.
Accounting policies (continued)
3.5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
For all other financial asset that are subject to impairment under IFRS 9, the Group applies general approach three stage
model for impairment. The Group applies a three-stage model for impairment, based on changes in credit quality since initial
recognition. A financial instrument that is not credit impaired on initial recognition is classified in Stage 1.
Financial assets - write off
Financial assets are written off, in whole or in part, when the Group exhausted all practical recovery efforts and has
concluded that there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. The write off represents a derecognition event. The Group
may write off financial assets that are still subject to enforcement activity when the Group seeks to recover amounts that
are contractually due, however, there is no reasonable expectation of recovery.
(d) Financial assets (continued)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at amortised
cost.
Financial assets at amortised cost
These are held with the objective to collect their contractual cash flows and their cash flows represent solely payments of
principal and interest. Accordingly, these are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision
for impairment. Financial assets at amortised cost are classified as current assets if they are due within one year or less (or
in the normal operating cycle of the business if longer). If not, they are presented as non-current assets.
Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables are classified as ‘loans and receivables. Loans and receivables are measured
at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. Interest income is recognised by applying the
effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial. Loans to and
receivables from joint ventures represent funding by the company for which repayment is neither planned nor likely to occur
in the foreseeable future. These are treated as part of the Company’s net investment in the joint ventures.
(e) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities - measurement categories
Financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value and classified as subsequently measured at amortised cost, except for
(i) financial liabilities at FVTPL: this classification is applied to derivatives, financial liabilities held for trading (e.g. short
positions in securities), contingent consideration recognised by an acquirer in a business combination and other financial
liabilities designated as such at initial recognition and (ii) financial guarantee contracts and loan commitments.
Trade payables
Trade payables are initially measured at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective
interest rate method.
Non-current liabilities
Non-current liabilities represent amounts that are due more than twelve months from the reporting date.
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognised in the Income Statement when the liabilities are
derecognised as well as through the EIR amortisation process.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.
Accounting policies (continued)
3.5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Amortised cost is calculated by considering any discount or premium on acquisition and fee or costs that are an integral part
of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance cost in the Income Statement.
Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an
existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an
existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original
liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the
Income Statement.
Comparatives
Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation in the current year.
(f) Fair value measurement
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction
to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
•
•
In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing
the asset or liability, if market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic
benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset
in its highest and best use.
For financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degree to which
inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its
entirety, which are described as follows:
Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: valuation techniques for which the lowest level of inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value
are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3: valuation techniques for which the lowest level of inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value
are not based on observable market data.
(g) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes all costs incurred in bringing each product
to its present location and condition. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price in the normal course of
business less estimated costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.
Accounting policies (continued)
3.5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(h) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event and it
is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the Group expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed,
for example, under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the
reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in the Consolidated Income Statement
net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current
pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the
provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
A contingent liability is disclosed where the existence of an obligation will only be confirmed by future events or where the
amount of the obligation cannot be measured with reasonable reliability. Contingent assets are not recognised but are
disclosed where an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
(i) Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs and are
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, with interest expense recognised on an
effective yield basis.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest
expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash
payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying
amount on initial recognition.
(j) Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Costs of share issues are deducted from equity.
(k) Taxes
Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be
recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that
are enacted or substantively enacted, by the reporting date, in the countries where the Group operates and generates
taxable income.
Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences at the balance sheet date between the
tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. Deferred income tax liabilities
are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except:
in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in joint
ventures, where the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the
temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry forward of unused tax credits and
unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary
differences and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised except:
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.
Accounting policies (continued)
3.5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
in respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and interests in
joint ventures, deferred income tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that the temporary
differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary
differences can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it
is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be
utilised. Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each balance sheet date and are recognised to the
extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the
asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted
at the balance sheet date.
Deferred income tax relating to items recognised outside of profit and loss is recognised outside profit and loss. Deferred
tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in other comprehensive income or directly in
equity.
Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current
tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred income taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same
taxation authority.
(l) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised when control has been transferred to the customer. Revenue is recognized at the transaction price
which the Group expects to be entitled to, after deducting sales taxes, excise duties and similar levies. For contracts that
contain separate performance obligations the transaction price is allocated to those separate performance obligations by
reference to their relative standalone selling prices.
The Group recognises revenue from the following major sources:
Management services; and
Construction services.
Both streams of revenue are predominantly generated from joint venture undertakings.
Revenue from management services is recognised in accordance with agreements with our joint venture partners. The
provision of management services is recognised monthly at a variable price with an application of “right to invoice” practical
expedient. Revenue from construction services is recognised monthly in accordance with agreed work completion schedules.
(m) Share-based payment
Employees (including senior executives) and Directors of the Group may receive fees and remuneration in the form of share-
based payment transactions, whereby employees render services as consideration for equity instruments (“equity-settled
transactions”).
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.
Accounting policies (continued)
3.5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
In situations where equity instruments are issued and some or all of the goods or services received by the entity as
consideration cannot be specifically identified, the unidentified goods or services received (or to be received) are measured
as the difference between the fair value of the share-based payment transaction and the fair value of any identifiable goods
or services received at the grant date. This is then capitalised or expensed as appropriate.
Equity-settled transactions
The cost of equity-settled transactions is measured by reference to the fair value at the date on which they are granted. The
fair value is determined by an external valuer using an appropriate pricing model, further details of which are given in Note
27.
The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period in
which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled. The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled
transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the
Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The income statement charge or credit
for a period represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period and is
recognised in employee benefits expense.
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest, except for equity-settled transactions where vesting is
conditional upon a market or non-vesting condition, which are treated as vesting irrespective of whether or not the market
or non-vesting condition is satisfied, provided that all other performance and/or service conditions are satisfied.
Where the terms of an equity-settled transaction are modified, the minimum expense recognised is the expense as if the
terms had not been modified if the original terms of the awards are met. An additional expense is recognised for any
modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based payment transaction or is otherwise beneficial to the
employee as measured at the date of modification.
Where an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not
yet recognised for the award is recognised immediately. This includes any award where non-vesting conditions within the
control of either the entity or the employee are not met. However, if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award,
and designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new awards are treated as if they
were a modification of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph.
Where appropriate, the dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of
diluted earnings per share.
(n) Finance leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at
inception date, or whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets or the
arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.
Once identified as a Finance Lease, it is recognised on the Statement of Financial Position as a Lease Liability with a
corresponding Right of Use asset.
Short term leases of less than 12 months or low value leases are not recognised on the Statement of Financial Position and
are separately disclosed.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.
Accounting policies (continued)
3.5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(o) Finance Income and finance cost
For all financial instruments measured at amortised cost, interest income or expense is recorded using the effective interest
rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of
the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or liability.
Interest income is included in Finance Income in the income statement.
(p) Employee Costs
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits are measured at the amount expected to be paid when
the liability is settled. The liability for annual leave is recognised in current provisions in respect of employees' services up
to the reporting date and is measured at the amount expected to be paid when the liability is settled. Regardless of the
expected timing of settlements, provisions made in respect of employee benefits are classified as a current liability, unless
there is an unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date, in which
case it would be classified as a non-current liability.
Pension benefits are funded over the employees’ period of service by way of contributions to a defined contribution scheme.
Contributions are charged to the Consolidated Income Statement in the year to which they relate.
3.6
Changes in Accounting Policy and Disclosures
Adoption of IFRS and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) interpretations
3.6 Adoption of new or revised standards and interpretations
The following new standards, interpretations and standard amendments became effective for the Group as of 1 January
2019:
• IFRS 16 Leases
• IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments
• Amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
• Amendments to IAS 19 Employee Benefits
• Amendments to IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
• Annual Improvements 2015 – 2017 Cycle
The new standards, interpretations and standard amendments did not result in a material impact on the Group’s results,
3.7
New accounting pronouncements
At the date of approval of these financial statements, standards and interpretations were issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board which were not yet effective. Some of them were adopted by the European Union and others
not yet. The Board of Directors expects that the adoption of these accounting standards in future periods will not have a
material effect on the financial statements of the Company
New standards
IFRS 17 ''Insurance Contracts'' (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2021).
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
3.7
New accounting pronouncements (continued)
Amendments
• Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8: Definition of Material (issued on 31 October 2018) (effective for annual
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2020).
• Amendments to References to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards (effective for annual periods
beginning on or after 1 January 2020)
• Amendment to IFRS 3 Business Combinations (issued on 22 October 2018) (effective for annual periods
•
beginning on or after 1 January 2020)
IFRS 10 (Amendments) and IAS 28 (Amendments) ''Sale or Contribution of Assets between an
Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture (effective date postponed indefinitely).
4.
Segment information
The Group has several reporting segments which are shown below. They include segment information on allocation of assets
and segment information on revenues by both location and customer.
The risk and returns of the Group’s operations are primarily determined by the nature of the activities that the Group
engages in, rather than the geographical location of these operations. This is reflected by the Group’s organisational
structure and the Group’s internal financial reporting systems.
Management monitors and evaluates the operating results for the purpose of making decisions consistently with how it
determines operating profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements.
Geographical segments
Although the joint venture undertakings WorldAce Investments Limited and Russian BD Holdings B.V. are domiciled in
Cyprus and the Netherlands, the underlying businesses and assets are in Russia. Substantially all the Group’s sales and
capital expenditures are in Russia.
Segment Information
Assets are allocated based on where the assets are located:
Non-current assets
Russia
Ireland
2019
US$
2018
US$
37,620,498
35,563,553
-
486
37,620,498
35,564,039
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
4.
Segment information (continued)
Revenues are allocated on where the underlying business
and assets are located.
Revenue- Location
Russia
Revenue- Customer
WorldAce Investments Limited-38% (2018- 41%)
Russian BD Holdings B.V- 9% (2018-7%)
LLC Stimul T- 53% (2018-52%)
5.
Revenue
Revenue
Management Services
Construction Services
2019
US$
2018
US$
1,443,568
1,767,074
1,443,568
1,767,074
2019
US$
547,617
130,544
765,407
2018
US$
718,930
127,929
920,215
1,443,568
1,767,074
2019
US$
678,161
765,407
2018
US$
846,860
920,214
1,443,568
1,767,074
Most of the revenue from management services relate to services provided to the joint venture undertakings which
PetroNeft Group have interests in. The revenue is mainly derived from two major customers Stimul-T LLC and Lineynoye
LLC which comprise 81% (2018: 85%) and 19 % (2018: 15%) respectively. Payment terms are stated at 10 business days after
acceptance of the invoice.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
6.
Employees
Number of employees
Group
The average numbers of employees (including Directors)
during the year was:
Directors
Senior Management
Professional staff
Construction crew employees
Number of employees
Company
The average numbers of employees (including Directors)
during the year was:
Directors
Senior Management
Professional Staff
Employment costs (including Directors)
Group
Wages and salaries
Social insurance costs
Contributions to defined contribution pension plan
Employment costs (including Directors)
Company
Wages and salaries
Social insurance costs
Contributions to defined Pension Plan
Directors' emoluments
Group and Company
Remuneration and other emoluments - Executive Directors
Remuneration and other emoluments - non-Executive
Directors
Pension contributions
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2019
Number
2018
Number
5
2
5
24
36
6
2
5
31
44
2019
Number
2018
Number
5
2
1
8
2019
US$
1,276,237
126,790
47,965
1,450,992
2019
US$
907,114
29,380
47,965
984,459
2019
US$
6
2
1
9
2018
US$
1,544,818
138,829
55,963
1,739,610
2018
US$
1,167,793
34,324
55,963
1,258,080
2018
US$
307,090
496,500
54,335
22,836
384,261
64,828
26,217
587,545
PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
6. Employees (continued)
Directors’ Remuneration (US$)
2019
2018
Director
Executive directors
Basic
Pension
Total
Basic
Pension
Total
David Sturt
307,090
22,836
329,926
-
-
Dennis Francis
-
-
-
496,500*
26,217
522,717
Non-executive directors
307,090
22,836
329,926
-
26,217
522,717
David Golder
17,821
-
17,821
17,824
-
17,824
Thomas Hickey
11,235
-
11,235
11,751
-
11,751
Anthony Sacca
11,235
-
11,235
11,751
-
11,751
David Sturt
2,809
-
2,809
11,751
-
11,751
Maxim Korobov
11,235
-
11,235
11,751
-
11,751
54,335
-
54,335
64,828
-
64,828
Total Directors
remuneration
361,425
22,836
384,261
561,328
26,217
587,545
* includes US$146,934 of compensation in respect of retirement. In 2019 the number is US$ Nil
As detailed in Note 26, included in the above are unpaid fees and remuneration due to Directors as at 31 December 2019
of US$932,344 (2018: US$607,648) .
Your attention is drawn to the details of the share options held by the Directors as set out in the Report of the Directors
on page 23.
Pension contributions to directors during the year relate to 1 director (2018: 1 director).
An amount of US$165,376 (2018: US$174,783) relating to Executive Directors’ salaries was re-charged to WorldAce
Investments Limited. An amount of US$53,018 (2018: US$48,690) relating to Executive Directors’ salaries was re-charged
to Russian BD Holdings B.V.
During 2019, a total of 13,884,594 ordinary shares were issued to Directors, Dennis Francis, and David Sturt in satisfaction
of director's fees outstanding. A total of 10,471,204 ordinary shares was issued to Dennis Francis in satisfaction of
$200,000 Director's fees owing, and a total of 3,413,390 ordinary shares was issued to David Sturt in satisfaction of
Director's fees owing of €44,806. Shares were issued based on the open average 5-day market price immediately prior to
issue.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
7.
Operating loss
Operating loss is stated after charging/(crediting):
Note
2019
US$
2018
US$
17,614
43,268
18,524
28,592
23,394
490
23,884
50,372
-
76,173
-
152,779
17,250
33,122
-
-
-
(30,842)
44,589
38,036
900
38,936
68,878
-
25,000
-
93,878
17,250
51,628
-
-
-
50,372
68,878
Included in cost of sales
Short term lease rentals - equipment
Included in administrative expenses
Foreign exchange (gains)/losses
Short term lease rentals - land and buildings
Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment
Included in cost of sales
Included in administrative expenses
Auditors' remuneration - Group
-audit of group financial statements
-tax advisory services
-other non-audit services
-other assurance services
Auditors' remuneration - Company
-audit of entity financial statements
-audit of group financial statements
-tax advisory services
-other non-audit services
-other assurance services
12
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
8.
Finance income
Bank interest receivable
Interest receivable on loans to Joint Ventures
Loss Allowance
2019
US$
2,613
4,272,568
4,275,181
2018
US$
1,481
4,074,059
4,075,540
-
(3,109,501)
4,275,181
966,039
The loss allowance in 2018 relates to the expected credit loss associated with the loans to WorldAce Investments
Limited. See also Note 16.
The above financial income and expense include the following in respect of assets not at fair value through profit or
loss:
Total interest income on financial assets
4,272,568
-966,039
9.
Finance costs
Interest on loans
2019
US$
369,950
369,950
2018
US$
116,825
116,825
The above financial income and expense include the following in respect of liabilities
not at fair value through profit or loss:
Total interest expense on financial liabilities
369,950
116,825
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
10.
Income Tax
Group
Current income tax
Current income tax charge
Total current income tax
Deferred tax
Relating to the origination and reversal of temporary differences
Total deferred tax
Income tax expense reported in the Consolidated Income
Statement
Loss before income tax
Accounting loss multiplied by Irish standard rate of tax of 12.5%
Non-deductible expenses
Effect of higher tax rates on investment income
Tax deductible timing differences
Share of joint ventures' net loss
Other
Profits taxable at higher rates
Taxable losses not utilised
Utilisation of previously unrecognised tax losses
Total tax expense reported in the Consolidated Income
Statement
Deferred tax
Group and Company
Deferred income tax liability
At 1 January
Expense for the year recognised in the income statement
Translation adjustment
At 31 December
Deferred tax at 31 December relates to the
following:
Deferred income tax liability
Accrued interest income on intra-Group loans
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2019
US$
7,516
7,516
1,068,118
1,068,118
1,075,634
2018
US$
12,523
12,523
244,358
244,358
256,881
2019
US$
(4,966,820)
2018
US$
(7,304,881)
(620,852)
3,617
534,271
(11,868)
1,021,847
294
6,148
142,177
-
(913,110)
1,667
122,279
(2,366)
856,046
1,558
8,046
193,488
(10,727)
1,075,634
256,881
2019
US$
3,219,203
1,068,118
16,458
4,303,779
2019
US$
4,303,779
4,303,779
2018
US$
3,001,617
244,358
(26,772)
3,219,203
2018
US$
3,219,203
3,219,203
PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
10.
Income tax (continued)
Factors that may affect future tax charges
The tax charge in future years will be affected by changes to the rates of Irish Corporation Tax. There is no current
expectation that the tax rate of 12.5% in Ireland will change in the foreseeable future.
11.
Loss per Ordinary Share
Basic loss per Ordinary Share amounts are calculated by dividing net loss for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders
of the Parent by the weighted average number of Ordinary Shares outstanding during the year.
Numerator
Loss attributable to equity shareholders of the
Parent for basic loss
Loss attributable to equity shareholders of the
Parent for diluted loss
Denominator
Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares for
basic (Note 20)
Diluted number of Ordinary shares for basic
Loss per share:
Basic - US dollar cent
Diluted - US dollar cent
2019
US$
2018
US$
(6,042,454)
(6,042,454)
(7,561,762)
(7,561,762)
(5,953,640)
-
716,793,942
771,415,791
707,245,906
-
(0.84)
(0.77)
(1.07)
-
The Company has convertible debt instruments in issue that could potentially dilute basic earnings per Ordinary Share in
the future as per Notes 21 and 27. The Employee Share Options Program as per Note 27 are not included as there are no
Employee Share Options as of 31st December 2019.
.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
12.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Cost
At 1 January 2018
Additions
Disposals
Translation adjustment
At 1 January 2019
Additions
Disposals
Translation adjustment
At 31 December 2019
Depreciation
At 1 January 2018
Charge for the year
Disposals
Translation adjustment
At 1 January 2019
Charge for the year
Disposals
Translation adjustment
At 31 December 2019
Net book values
At 31 December 2019
At 31 December 2018
Company
Cost
At 1 January 2018
Additions
At 1 January 2019
At 31 December 2019
Depreciation
At 1 January 2018
Charge for the year
At 1 January 2019
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2019
Net book values
At 31 December 2019
At 31 December 2018
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Plant and
machinery
US$
992,928
-
(324)
(152,799)
839,805
9,720
(213,181)
83,857
720,201
904,726
38,936
(324)
(141,829)
801,509
23,884
(222,541)
88,506
691,358
28,843
38,296
Plant and
machinery
US$
32,066
-
32,066
32,066
(30,680)
(900)
(31,580)
(486)
(32,066)
-
486
PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
12. Property, Plant and Equipment (continued)
Petrogrand AB has a floating charge over the assets of the Company.
At 31st December 2019 and 2018, there was no Property, Plant and Equipment Capital Commitments.
13. Equity-accounted Investment in Joint Venture – WorldAce Investments Limited
PetroNeft has a 50% interest in WorldAce Investments Limited (“WorldAce”), a joint venture which holds 100% of LLC Stimul-
T, an entity involved in oil and gas exploration and the registered holder of Licence 61. The interest in this joint venture is
accounted for using the equity accounting method. WorldAce Investments Limited is incorporated in Cyprus and carries out
its activities, through LLC Stimul-T, in Russia.
At 1 January 2018
Elimination of unrealised profit on intra-Group transactions
Retained loss
Translation adjustment
Credited against loans receivable from WorldAce Investments Limited (Note
16)
At 1 January 2019
Elimination of unrealised profit on intra-Group transactions
Retained loss
Translation adjustment
Credited against loans receivable from WorldAce Investments Limited (Note
16)
At 31 December 2019
Share of net assets
US$
-
(1,174)
(6,339,613)
(7,760,793)
14,101,580
-
-
(7,510,318)
4,513,212
2,997,106
-
The balance sheet position of WorldAce shows net liabilities of US$63,968,289 (2018: US$57,974,076) following a loss in the
year of US$15,020,636 (2018: US$12,679,226) together with a positive currency translation adjustment of US$9,026,423
(2018: negative US$15,521,586). PetroNeft’s 50% share is included above and results in a negative carrying value of
US$27,301,740 (2018: US$24,304,633). Therefore, the share of net assets is reduced to Nil and, in accordance with IAS 28
Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures, the amount of US$27,301,740 (2018: US$24,304,633) is deducted from other
assets associated with the joint venture on the Balance Sheet which are the loans receivable from WorldAce Investments
(see Note 16).
[63]
PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
13.
Equity-accounted Investment in Joint Venture – WorldAce Investments Limited (continued)
Additional financial information in respect of PetroNeft’s 50% interest in the equity-accounted joint venture entity
is disclosed below.
Summarised Financial statements of equity-accounted joint venture
Continuing operations
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets
Operating profit/(loss)
Write-off of oil and gas properties
Write-off of exploration and evaluation assets
Finance income
Finance costs
Loss for the year for continuing operations before taxation
Income tax expense
Loss for the year
WorldAce Group
WorldAce Group
2019
US$
2018
US$
24,852,620
(25,100,495)
(247,875)
(2,624,057)
(1,382,769)
(4,254,701)
-
(1,299,887)
57,906
(9,523,954)
(15,020,636)
-
(15,020,636)
31,369,968
(27,772,818)
3,597,150
(3,121,826)
-
475,324
(4,096,076)
(4,692)
129,424
(9,183,206)
(12,679,226)
-
(12,679,226)
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent years:
Currency translation adjustments
Total comprehensive loss for the year
(15,020,636)
(12,679,226)
9,026,423
(5,994,213)
(15,521,586)
(28,200,812)
Included in the above numbers are charges for
Depreciation and Amortisation
1,936,923
2,472,676
Finance costs mainly relate to interest on shareholder loans from Oil India International B.V. and PetroNeft. The details
of gross interest accrued on loans to PetroNeft are disclosed in Note 26 Related party disclosures.
The currency translation adjustment results from the movement of the Russian Rouble during the year. All Russian
Rouble carrying values in Stimul-T, the 100% subsidiary of WorldAce are converted to US Dollars at each period end.
The resulting gain or loss is recognised through other comprehensive income and transferred to the currency translation
reserve. The Russian Rouble strengthened against the US Dollar during the year from RUB69.47:US$1 as at 31 December
2018 to RUB61.905: US$1 as at 31 December 2019.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
13.
Equity-accounted Investment in Joint Venture – WorldAce Investments Limited (continued)
Non-current Assets
Oil and gas properties
Property, plant and equipment
Exploration and evaluation assets
Assets under construction
Intangible Assets
Current Assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
2019
US$
78,147,884
374,632
-
1,468,233
2,178,884
82,169,633
2,390,999
996,439
30,895
3,418,333
2018
US$
59,573,374
256,222
15,609,172
1,124,614
76,563,382
1,697,552
760,312
451,692
2,909,556
Total Assets
85,587,966
79,472,938
Non-current Liabilities
Provisions
Obligations under finance lease
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Current Liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Obligations under finance lease
Trade and other payables
Total Liabilities
Net Liabilities
1,833,969
172,969
140,244,130
142,251,068
2,346,265
41,318
4,917,604
7,305,187
149,556,255
1,147,080
-
131,364,194
132,511,274
1,949,586
-
2,986,154
4,935,740
137,447,014
63,968,289
57,974,076
Non -Current Financial Liabilities
140,417,099
131,364,194
Current Financial Liabilities
2,387,583
1,949,586
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings are shareholder loans from Oil India International B.V. and PetroNeft. The details
of loans due to PetroNeft are disclosed in Note 26 Related party disclosures.
Capital commitments
Details of capital commitments at balance sheet date.
2019
US$
2018
US$
Contracted for but not provided in the financial statements
Nil
60,710
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
14. Equity-accounted Investment in Joint Venture - Russian BD Holdings B.V.
PetroNeft Resources plc has a 50% interest in Russian BD Holdings B.V., a joint venture which holds 100% of LLC Lineynoye,
an entity involved in oil and gas exploration and the registered holder of Licence 67. The interest in this joint venture is
accounted for using the equity accounting method. Russian BD Holdings B.V. is incorporated in the Netherlands and carries
out its activities in Russia.
At 1 January 2018
Elimination of unrealised profit on intra-Group transactions
Share of net loss of joint venture for the year
Translation adjustment
Credited against loans receivable from Russian BD Holdings B.V.
(Note 16)
At 1 January 2019
Elimination of unrealised profit on intra-Group transactions
Retained loss
Translation adjustment
Credited against loans receivable from Russian BD Holdings B.V.
(Note 16)
At 31 December 2019
Share of net
assets
US$
-
(12,117)
(508,757)
(695,463)
1,216,337
-
-
(664,455)
482,897
181,558
-
The balance sheet position of Russian BD Holdings B.V. shows net liabilities of US$4,235,793 (2018: US$3,872,680) following
a loss in the year of US$1,328,910 (2018: US$1,017,514) together with a positive currency translation of US$965,794 (2018:
negative US$1,390,926). PetroNeft’s 50% share is included above and results in a negative carrying value of US$2,117,897
(2018: US$1,936,340). Therefore, the share of net assets is reduced to Nil and, in accordance with IAS 28 Investments in
Associates and Joint Ventures, the amount of US$2,117,897 (2018: US$1,936,340) is deducted from other assets associated
with the joint venture on the Balance Sheet which are the loans receivable from Russian BD Holdings B.V. (Note 16).
[66]
PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
14.
Equity-accounted Investment in Joint Venture - Russian BD Holdings B.V. (continued)
Additional financial information in respect of PetroNeft’s 50% interest in the equity-accounted joint venture
entity is disclosed below.
Summarised Financial statements of equity-accounted joint venture
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Operating loss
Finance income
Finance costs
Loss for the year for continuing operations before taxation
Taxation
Loss for the year
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent years:
Currency translation adjustments
Total comprehensive loss for the year
Included in the above numbers are charges for
Depreciation and Amortisation
2019
US$
-
-
-
(332,635)
(332,635)
1,280
(997,548)
(1,328,903)
2018
US$
-
-
-
(208,512)
(208,512)
1,040
(810,042)
(1,017,514)
7
-
(1,328,910)
(1,017,514)
(1,328,910)
(1,017,514)
965,794
(363,116)
(1,390,926)
(2,408,440)
6,676
-
Finance costs comprise of interest on shareholder loans from Belgrave Naftogas B.V. and PetroNeft. The details of
gross interest accrued on loans to PetroNeft are disclosed in Note 26 Related party disclosures.
[67]
PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
14.
Equity-accounted Investment in Joint Venture - Russian BD Holdings B.V. (continued)
Non-current assets
Current assets
Total assets
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net Liabilities
2019
US$
11,252,892
118,311
11,371,203
14,758,627
848,369
15,606,996
2018
US$
9,970,961
476,186
10,447,147
12,787,243
1,532,584
14,319,827
4,235,793
3,872,680
Non -Current Financial Liabilities
14,745,795
12,769,162
Current Financial Liabilities
Capital commitments
131,337
96,730
2019
US$
2018
US$
Details of capital commitments at balance sheet date.
Contracted for but not provided in the financial statements
Nil
78,406
15.
Financial assets – investments in joint ventures and subsidiaries
Company
Cost
At 1 January 2018
Impairment (Granite Construction)
At 31 December 2018
At 31 December 2019
Net book values
At 31 December 2019
At 31 December 2018
Investment in
joint ventures
US$
Investment in
Subsidiaries
US$
-
-
-
-
-
-
293,714
(279,866)
13,848
13,848
13,848
13,848
Total
US$
293,714
(279,866)
13,848
13,848
13,848
13,848
Due to the net liability position of Granite Construction LLC in 2018 the Board has taken the view that it was prudent
to impair the carrying value of the investment in Granite Construction LLC to Nil.
[68]
PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
15.
Financial Assets – investments in joint ventures and subsidiaries (continued)
Details of the Company's holding in direct and indirect subsidiaries at 31st December 2019 are as follows:
Name of subsidiary
LLC Granite Construction
LLC Dolomite
Registered office
13 Sovpartshkolny
Lane, Office 210,
Tomsk 634009, Russia
13 Sovpartshkolny
Lane, Office 210,
Tomsk 634009, Russia
Proportion of
ownership
interest
Proportion of
voting power
held
100%
100%
Principal activity
Construction
100%
100%
Oil and gas exploration
Details of the Group's interest in joint ventures at 31st December 2019 are as follows:
Name of entity
WorldAce Investments
Limited
LLC Stimul-T
Russian BD Holdings B.V.
LLC Lineynoye
Registered office
3 Themistocles Street,
Nicosia, Cyprus
13 Sovpartshkolny
Lane, Office 210,
Tomsk 634009, Russia
Prins Bernhardplein
200, 1097 JB,
Amsterdam, the
Netherlands
13 Sovpartshkolny
Lane, Office 210,
Tomsk 634009, Russia
Proportion of
ownership
interest
Proportion of
voting power
held
50%
50%
Principal activity
Holding company
50%
50%
Oil and gas exploration
50%
50%
Holding company
50%
50%
Oil and gas exploration
Oil India International B.V. owns the other 50% of WorldAce Investments Limited and Belgrave Naftogas B.V. owns the
other 50% of Russian BD Holdings B.V.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
16.
Financial assets - loans and receivables
Group
2019
US$
2018
US$
Loans to WorldAce Investments Limited (Note 26)
Loss Allowance (Note 8)
62,963,635
(3,109,501)
59,161,041
(3,109,501)
Less: share of WorldAce Investments Limited loss (Note 13)
(27,301,740)
(24,304,633)
Loans to Russian BD Holdings B.V. (Note 26)
Less: share of Russian BD Holdings B.V. loss (Note 14)
Company
32,552,394
7,157,158
(2,117,897)
5,039,261
37,591,655
31,746,907
5,715,176
(1,936,340)
3,778,836
35,525,743
2019
US$
2018
US$
Loans to WorldAce Investments Limited (Note 26)
62,963,635
59,161,041
Loans to Russian BD Holdings B.V. (Note 26)
Loss Allowance (Note 8)
Less: Accumulated Share of Joint Venture Losses
7,157,158
(3,109,501)
(29,419,637)
37,591,655
5,715,176
(3,109,501)
(26,240,973)
35,525,743
The Company has granted a loan facility to its joint venture undertaking WorldAce Investments Limited of up to US$45
million. This loan facility is US$ denominated and unsecured. Interest currently accrues on the loan at USD LIBOR plus 6.0%
but the Company has agreed not to seek payment of interest until 2021 at the earliest. The loan is set to mature on 31
December 2025. As at 31 December 2019 the loan was fully drawn down. The realisation of financial assets of $32.5m in
respect of WorldAce is dependent on the continued successful development of economic reserves which is subject to a
number of uncertainties including the ability to raise finance, future rates of oil production and future international oil prices
to continue to successfully generate revenue from the assets or the monetisation of the asset through a sale or farmout.
The loan from the Company to Russian BD Holdings B.V. is repayable on demand. Interest currently accrues on the loan at
USD LIBOR plus 5.0% per annum. The group drilled the Cheremshanskoye No. 4 well in 2018 which tested oil at 450 bopd
and demonstrated the potential of License 67.
The realisation of financial assets of US$5 m in respect of Russian BD Holdings B.V. is ultimately dependent on the successful
development of reserves as outlined above in relation to Cheremshanskoye, which is subject to a number of uncertainties
including the ability to finance the well development and bringing the assets to economic maturity and profitability or the
monetisation of the asset through a sale or farmout.
As previously advised to shareholders, the Company has been examining development options for Licence 67. The Company
previously announce that they will be re-entering the C4 and C3 wells on the Cheremshanskoye field during 2020 with the
combined aim of bringing the field into production and at the same time providing crucial reservoir performance data. This
will enable the Company to optimise forward development of the field which benefits from a favourable infrastructure
location, allowing low cost operations. There is a road running along the eastern edge of the field, plus powerlines running
close to the western margin of the field, which should allow the Company to reduce OPEX over the longer term.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
16.
Financial assets - loans and receivables (continued)
In addition, the Company is also working on plans to re-enter two wells on the Ledovoye field, also in Licence 67, during the
periods 2020 and 2021. Should this be successful the Company will be looking to both book additional reserves and promptly
start production from the Ledovoye field. Like the Cheremshanskoye field, Ledovoye is ideally located close to existing
infrastructure, being only 60m away from a major all-weather road.
Due to the difference in carrying value caused by the application of the equity method of accounting to the Group financial
statements the Company thought it was deemed prudent in 2018, to provide for an allowance for doubtful debts against
the carrying value of these loans on the Company Balance Sheet in order to align the balances on the Group and Company
balance sheets. It is not expected that any repayment will be received within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
17.
Inventories
Materials
18.
Trade and other receivables
Group
2019
US$
18,965
18,965
2019
US$
2018
US$
6,547
6,547
2018
US$
Receivable from joint ventures (Note 26)
1,005,991
170,627
Prepayments
Advances to contractors
Other receivables
Company
Amounts owed by subsidiary undertakings (Note
26)
Amounts owed by other related companies (Note
26)
VAT Receivable
Prepayments
127,815
1,353
1,781
1,136,940
2019
US$
222,604
893,731
27,412
76,592
17,883
758
60,012
249,280
2018
US$
156,866
83,103
33,123
17,882
Other receivables are non-interest-bearing and are normally settled on 60-day terms. Amounts owed by subsidiary
undertakings are interest-bearing. Interest is charged at 10%.
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1,220,339
290,974
PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
19.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Group
Cash at bank
Company
Cash at bank
2019
US$
345,532
345,532
2018
US$
257,916
257,916
2018
US$
801,938
801,938
2017
US$
790,753
790,753
Bank deposits earn interest at floating rates based on daily deposit rates. Short-term deposits are made for varying periods
of between one day and one month depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Group and earn interest at the
respective short-term deposit rates.
20.
Share Capital - Group and Company
Authorised Share Capital
1,000,000,000 (2018: 1,000,000,000) Ordinary
Shares of €0.01 each
Allotted, called up and fully paid equity
At 1 January 2018
At 1 January 2019
Issued during the year
At 31 December 2019
2019
€
2018
€
10,000,000
10,000,000
10,000,000
10,000,000
Number of
Ordinary Shares
707,245,906
Called up share
capital US$
9,429,182
707,245,906
13,884,594
721,130,500
9,429,182
156,783
9,585,965
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
21.
Loans and Borrowings
Group and Company
Interest-bearing
Current liabilities
Petrogrand AB
Natlata Partner Limited
ADM Consulting
Daria Shaftelskaya
Michael Murphy
David Sturt
Total current liabilities
Total loans and borrowings
Effective
interest rate
%
Contractual
maturity
date
10.59%
10.14%
10.16%
10.13%
10.14%
10.14%
15-Dec-20
31-Dec-20
31-Dec-20
31-Dec-20
31-Dec-20
31-Dec-20
Contractual undiscounted liability
Changes in financial liabilities arising from financing activities
At 1 January
Cash flows
Accrued interest (Note 9)
Convertible debt option reserve
At 31 December
2019
US$
2018
US$
2,897,958
2,116,825
577,347
417,051
246,341
52,076
52,076
-
-
-
-
-
4,242,849
2,116,825
4,242,849
2,116,825
4,242,849
2,116,825
2019
US$
2,116,825
1,799,997
369,950
(43,923)
2018
US$
-
2,000,000
116,825
-
4,242,849
2,116,825
Loan facilities.
PetroNeft has entered a convertible loan facility of US$1.3 million with a group of five lenders. The convertible loan, which
remains unsecured, matures on 31st December 2020 or on the sale of either Licence 61 or Licence 67. The loan facility will
be used for general corporate and ongoing operational purposes and carries an interest rate of USD LIBOR plus 8%. Lenders
can elect at any time to convert up to 65% of the outstanding loan to shares at a conversion price of US$0.01547 (1.547
cent).
In 2018 the Company obtained a US$2m secured loan facility from Petrogrand AB. The security attaches to any of the assets
of PetroNeft Resources plc. An asset being defined as any present or future assets, revenues, and rights of every description.
The security is for any obligation for the repayment of monies owed to Petrogrand AB, be it present, or future, actual or
contingent. This loan facility was fully drawn down in 2018 and carries an interest rate of US$ LIBOR plus 9%. In March 2019,
the parties agreed a further increase in the facility by US$500,000 and it was agreed that the maturity date would be
extended for one year until 15th December 2020, which can be further extended to 15th December 2021, if PetroNeft on or
before 15th December 2020, makes a payment of 20% of the loan balance outstanding at that time.
Petrogrand AB is a related party by virtue of Maxim Korobov, until 17th January 2020 a director of PetroNeft, being a
significant shareholder of Petrogrand AB. For details of transactions between PetroNeft and Petrogrand AB see Note 26
Related party disclosures.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
22.
Trade and other payables
Group
Trade payables
2019
US$
2018
US$
403,835
428,734
Trade and other payables to joint ventures (Note 26)
113,532
104,115
Corporation tax
Other taxes and social insurance costs
55,232
28,457
55,016
42,918
Accruals and other payables
1,290,902
1,142,000
Company
Trade payables
Corporation tax
Other taxes and social welfare costs
1,891,958
1,772,783
2019
US$
403,400
55,232
-
(6,932)
2018
US$
428,428
55,016
6,056
Accruals and other payables
1,242,712
1,110,449
1,694,412
1,599,949
The Directors consider that the carrying amount of trade and other payables approximates their fair value.
Trade and other payables are non-interest-bearing and are normally settled on 60-day terms.
Trade payables and accruals principally comprise amounts outstanding for trade purchases and ongoing costs.
23.
Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Group’s and Company’s principal financial instruments comprise loans to joint venture undertakings, cash and cash
equivalents and interest-bearing loans and borrowings. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to provide finance
for the Group and Company’s operations. The Group has various other financial assets and liabilities such as receivables and
trade payables, which arise directly from its operations.
The main risks arising from the Group and Company’s financial instruments are commodity price risk, foreign currency risk,
credit risk, liquidity risk, interest rate risk and capital risk. The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these
risks which are summarised below.
Commodity price risk
The Group is exposed to the risk of fluctuations in prevailing market commodity prices on the oil produced by its joint venture
interests. To date the Group and its joint ventures have sold all their oil on the domestic market in Russia. There are no
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
23.
Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued)
banks providing hedging or derivative type contracts for oil sold on the domestic market, so it is not possible to
mitigate risks in this way. The high taxes on oil produced in Russia are based on prevailing international oil prices
and therefore operate as a natural hedge to a fall in oil prices. At 31 December 2019 and 2018, the Group and the
Company had no outstanding commodity contracts.
Foreign currency risk
The Group and the Company undertake certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Hence,
exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise. Exchange rate exposures are managed within approved policy
parameters utilising forward exchange contracts where appropriate.
At 31 December 2019 and 2018, the Group and the Company had no outstanding forward exchange contracts.
The Group’s and the Company’s principal currency exposures arise in the currencies of Russian Rouble, Euro, UK
Sterling and US Dollar. The Group has an exposure to US Dollars because the functional currency of its Russian
subsidiaries is Russian Roubles. A change in the US Dollar: Russian Rouble exchange rate will therefore result in a
foreign exchange gain or loss on the US Dollar denominated balances in these subsidiaries. The Group and the
Company have an exposure to Russian Rouble, Euro and UK Sterling because the Company has trade and other
receivables and payables denominated in these currencies. In addition, the Group has an exposure to Russian
Rouble as currency translation of the foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures affects the Group’s net equity.
Foreign currency sensitivity analysis
In accordance with IFRS 7, the impact of foreign currencies is determined based on the balances of financial assets
and liabilities at 31 December 2019. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency
denominated monetary items and largely results from payables and receivables and adjusts their translation at the
year-end for a 5% change in foreign currency rates.
If the US Dollar had gained/lost 5% against all currencies significant to the Group and Company at 31 December,
the impact on loss and equity for the Group and the Company is shown below.
Group
Change in
USD/RUB
Effect on
loss
before
US$
7,187
-7,943
Effect on
pre-tax
equity
US$
7,187
-7,943
5%
-5%
5% 19,212
-5% -21,235
-19,212
21,235
Change in
USD/RUB
Effect on
profit
before
US$
5% -21,554
-5% 23,837
Effect on
pre-tax
equity
US$
-21,554
23,837
5% -19,212
-5% 21,235
-19,212
21,235
2019
2019
2018
2018
Company
2019
2019
2018
2018
Effect on
loss before
tax
US$
21,211
-23,430
Effect on
pre-tax
equity
US$
21,211
-23,430
-25,687
28,391
25,687
-28,391
Effect on
profit
before tax
US$
21,211
-23,430
Effect on
pre-tax
equity
US$
21,211
-23,430
25,687
-28,391
25,687
-28,391
Change in
USD/GBP
5%
-5%
5%
-5%
Change in
USD/GBP
5%
-5%
5%
-5%
Effect on
loss
before
US$
4,432
-2,570
Effect on
pre-tax
equity
US$
4,432
-2,570
-4,406
4,870
4,406
-4,870
Effect on
profit
before
US$
4,432
-2,570
Effect on
pre-tax
equity
US$
4,432
-2,570
4,406
-4,870
4,406
-4,870
Change in
USD/EUR
5%
-5%
5%
-5%
Change in
USD/EUR
5%
-5%
5%
-5%
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
23.
Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued)
Credit risk
Credit risk arises from contractual cash flows of debt instruments carried at amortised cost, cash and cash equivalents,
deposits with banks, as well as credit exposures to customers, including outstanding receivables from joint ventures.
(i) Risk management
Credit risk is managed on a group basis according to established policies, procedures, and controls. Credit quality is assessed
in line with credit rating criteria and credit limits are established where appropriate.
The credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned
by international credit-rating agencies.
Management assesses the credit quality of the customer, considering its financial position, experience, and other factors.
As the Group does not have any trade receivables outstanding from third parties, this risk is minimal. Recoverability of
amounts due from joint venture companies are dependent on the success of the joint ventures.
The Group and the Company do not have any significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty or any group of
counterparties having similar characteristics except for the loans and trade and other receivables from its two joint ventures.
The Group and the Company define counterparties as having similar characteristics if they are connected entities.
•
(ii) Impairment of financial assets
The Group and the Company have the following types of financial assets that are subject to the expected credit loss model:
Trade Receivables – Qualify for the simplified model provided they are trade receivables and do not contain a significant
financing component.
Intra-Group Loans – General Impairment Model applies
•
• Cash and cash equivalents
Trade Receivables
Within the PetroNeft Group, a provision matrix has been developed to measure the expected credit loss on trade
receivables. Trade receivables are grouped by aging of receivable and by type (receivable from related parties and
receivables from third parties). This grouping is based on management judgement of the risk characteristics and is based on
internal sub-groupings.
The Group has determined the historical period of 36 months prior to date at which the expected credit loss is measured to
determine historical loss data. For receivables from related parties, it has been determined that over the historical period
there has been a zero percent loss rate. Notwithstanding the fact that some of these trade receivables may go substantially
past due, these amounts are managed on a Group basis by the ultimate controlling party and as such, no loss has been
recorded or is expected on these amounts.
Based on the historical loss rate of close to 0% and forward-looking information at the reporting date, the Group has applied
prudent expected loss rates across the various sub-groupings and the final expected credit loss has been determined as
immaterial.
Intra-Group Loans
PetroNeft has granted loans to its joint ventures over the years. The largest portion of these intra-Group loans is to WorldAce
Investments Limited, bears interest at USD LIBOR plus 6.0% and have a maturity date of 31 December 2025. The remaining
loan is repayable on demand and carries interest at USD LIBOR plus 5.0%.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
23. Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued)
During 2018, the Company engaged in preliminary activities related to a possible sale of both joint ventures or the assets
within the joint ventures. Therefore, the assumption that the loans would ultimately be repaid by the joint ventures through
the generation of operating cashflows has been revisited and it has been assessed that it is a reasonable prospect that the
loans will be recovered is from the proceeds of such a sale. The sale process while still active, has to some extent been
curtailed because of Covid 19, and the Company presumes once Covid 19 pandemic is controlled the sale process will
continue with renewed interest.
Based on the circumstances described it has been estimated that the ECL on the intra-Group loans is US$3.1 million for 2018.
No further ECL are estimated for 2019.
When measuring ECL the Group uses reasonable and supportable forward-looking information incorporated in the financial
model to estimate the ECL. The model encompasses multiple scenarios which outcomes are multiplied by estimated
probability factors. The ECL is the sum of probability weighted scenarios.
The forward-looking information, including macroeconomic factors (such as consumer price index, oil prices, interest rates
and exchange rates), is based on assumptions for the future movement of different economic drivers relevant to the Group's
business and how these drivers will affect each other. The probability factors are based on management’s estimate of the
likelihood of different scenarios.
Loans to Granite Construction are classified as credit impaired and a loss allowance of US$381,086 was made in 2018. No
further loss allowance was created in 2019.
A summary of the assumptions underpinning the Company's expected credit loss model is as follows:
Category
Company definition of category
Performing
Counterparties have a low risk of
default and a strong capacity to
meet contractual cash flows
Underperforming
Non-performing
Write-off
Counterparties for which there is
a significant increase in credit risk
as significant increase in credit
risk is presumed if interest and/or
principal repayments are 30 days
past due (see above in more
detail)
Interest and/or principal
repayments are 90 days past due
Interest and/or principal
repayments are 180 days past
due and there is no reasonable
expectation of recovery.
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Basis for recognition of
expected credit loss
provision
Stage 1: 12 month
expected losses. Where the
expected lifetime of an
asset is less than 12
months, expected losses
are measured at its
expected lifetime.
Stage 2: Lifetime expected
losses
Basis for calculation of
interest revenue
Gross carrying amount
Gross carrying amount
Stage 3: Lifetime expected
losses
Asset is written off
Amortised cost carrying
amount (net of credit
allowance)
None
PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
23. Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued)
The Group’s and Company’s exposure to credit risk and the credit quality of its financial assets is presented below:
Internal
credit
rating
External
credit
rating
ECL
Gross
carrying
amount
US$
Accumulated
joint venture
losses
Loss
allowance
Net carrying
amount
US$
US$
US$
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
General
Impairment
Model
applies
70,120,793
(29,419,637)
(3,109,501)
37,591,655
222,604
-
-
222,604
2019
Group:
Loans to
joint
ventures
Company:
Loan to
subsidiary
Cash and cash equivalents
The total amount of US$ 345,532 are cash held in banks. Credit losses are expected to have an immaterial effect on cash
and cash equivalents.
Liquidity risk management
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group and the Company will encounter difficulties in meeting obligations associated with
their financial liabilities. Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, who manage
liquidity risk and short, medium, and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements by continuously monitoring
forecast and actual cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities. Cash forecasts are
regularly produced to identify the liquidity requirements of the Group and the Company. To date, the Group and the
Company have relied on shareholder funding, loan facilities and normal trade credit to finance its operations. As at 31st
December 2019, the Group, and the Company have outstanding loan facilities as described in Note 21 above.
The expected maturity of the Group and Company’s third-party financial assets (excluding prepayments) as at 31st
December 2019 and 2018 was less than one month. The expected maturity of the Group and Company’s related party
financial assets as of 31st December 2019 and 2018 is more than one year.
The Group and the Company further mitigate liquidity risk by maintaining an insurance programme to minimise exposure to
insurable losses.
The Group and the Company had no derivative financial instruments as of 31st December 2019 and 2018.
The tables below show the projected contractual undiscounted total cash outflows arising from the Group’s and Company’s
trade and other payables and gross debt based on the earliest date on which the Group is expected to pay. The tables include
both interest and principal cash flows. To the extent that interest flows are floating rate, the undiscounted amount is derived
by using rate applicable on 1st January 2020. These projections are based on the foreign exchange rates applying on 31st
December 2019 (2018: 31st December 2018):
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
23.
Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued)
Group
Year ended 31 December 2019
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
- current
Trade and other payables
Year ended 31 December 2018
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
- current
Trade and other payables
Company
Year ended 31 December 2019
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
- current
Trade and other payables
Year ended 31 December 2018
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
- current
Trade and other payables
Within 1
year
US$
Between
1 and 2
years
US$
Between
2 to 5
years
US$
After 5
years
Total
US$
US$
4,259,598
1,808,269
6,067,867
2116825
1,674,849
3,791,674
-
-
0
-
-
0
-
-
0
-
-
0
-
-
0
-
-
0
4,259,598
1,808,269
6,067,867
2,116,825
1,674,849
3,791,674
Within 1
year
US$
Between
1 and 2
years
US$
Between
2 to 5
years
US$
After 5
years
Total
US$
US$
4,242,849
1,646,112
5,888,961
2,116,825
1,538,877
3,655,702
-
-
0
-
-
0
-
-
0
-
-
0
-
-
0
-
-
0
4,242,849
1,646,112
5,888,961
2,116,825
1,538,877
3,655,702
Interest rate risk
The Group and Company’s exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the
Group and Company’s loans to joint ventures which are tied to the LIBOR interest rate, and their holdings of cash
and short-term deposits which are on variable rates ranging from 0.1% to 0.5%.
Financial instrument
Interest-bearing loans to joint ventures
Fixed %
5.0% to 6.0%
Variable %
US$ LIBOR
The effect of a rise of 1% in the LIBOR interest rate (e.g. from 2.4% to 3.4%) receivable on loans to joint ventures
would be to increase Group loss before tax by US$67,461 and Company profit before tax by US$518,549
It is the Group and Company’s policy, as part of its disciplined management of the budgetary process, to place surplus
funds on short-term deposit to maximise interest earned.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
23.
Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued)
Capital risk management
The Group and the Company manage capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as a going concern
while maximising the return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance. The Group and the
Company manage their capital structure and adjust it considering changes in economic conditions. To maintain or adjust its
capital structure, the Group and the Company may issue new shares or raise debt. No changes were made in the objectives,
policies or processes during the years ended 31 December 2019 and 2018. The capital structure of the Group and the
Company consists of equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent, comprising issued capital, reserves and retained
losses as disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity as well as external debt.
Fair values
The carrying amount of the Company’s financial assets and the Group and Company’s financial liabilities is a reasonable
approximation of the fair value and there is no specific items of financial assets or liabilities stated at fair value. The carrying
amount of the Group’s financial assets is lower than the estimated fair value because of the adjustment required in
accordance with IAS 28 arising primarily from the currency translation adjustments in the joint venture companies that
exceeded the carrying value of the equity accounted investment in joint venture. See notes 13 and 14. The carrying value of
the loans to WorldAce in the Group and Company is US$32.5 million, which approximates the fair value. The carrying value
of the loans to Russian BD in the Group and Company is US$5 million, which approximates the fair value.
The fair value of the Group’s financial liabilities is included at the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a
current transaction between willing parties other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
Hedging
At the year ended 31 December 2019 and 2018, the Group had no outstanding contracts designated as hedges.
Offsetting of financial assets and liabilities
No financial assets and liabilities were offset in the balance sheet as of 31 December 2019 and 2018.
24.
Loss of Parent Undertaking
The Company is availing of the exemption set out in section 304 of the Companies Act 2014 from presenting its individual
Income Statement to the Annual General Meeting and from filing it with the Registrar of Companies. The amount of the loss
dealt with in the Parent undertaking for the year was US$1,137,626 (2018: loss of US$16,793,095), which included
impairment of investments in joint ventures and subsidiaries of US$ Nil (2018: US$279,866) (Note 15) and an impairment
provision on loans and receivables from joint ventures of US$ Nil (2018: US$3,109,501) (Note 16).
25.
Future minimum rentals payable under short term leases at the balance sheet date are as follows:
Land and buildings
Within one year
There were no capital commitments as of 31 December 2019 or 31 December 2018.
2019
US$
2,722
2,722
2018
US$
6,369
6,369
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
26. Related party disclosures
Transactions with subsidiaries
Transactions between the Group and its subsidiaries, Granite and Dolomite have been eliminated on consolidation. The
Company had the following transactions with its subsidiaries during the years ended 31 December 2019 and 2018
Company
Loans
At 1 January 2018 (Note 18)
Interest accrued in the year
Loans repaid during the year
Loss Allowance
Translation adjustment
At 1 January 2019 (Note 18)
Interest accrued in the year
Loans repaid during the year
Loss Allowance
Translation adjustment
At 31 December 2018 (Note 18)
At 31 December 2019 (Note 18)
Granite
Construction
US$
870,373
12,873
(222,061)
(381,086)
(123,233)
156,866
-
-
-
65,738
156,866
222,604
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
26. Related party disclosures (continued)
PetroNeft Resources had the following transactions with its Joint Venture Partners in 2019 and 2018.
Related parties - PTR Group with JVs
Group
Receivable by PetroNeft Group at 1 January 2018
Advanced during the year
Transactions during the year
Interest accrued in the year
Payments for services made during the year
Share of joint venture's translation adjustment
Impairment Provision
Translation adjustment
At 1 January 2019
Advanced during the year
Transactions during the year
Interest accrued in the year
Payments for services made during the year
Share of joint venture's translation adjustment
Translation adjustment
Russian BD
Holdings BV Group
US$
4,218,916
439,600
315,053
387,686
(309,505)
(1,216,337)
-
(16,419)
3,818,994
980,500
154,521
469,974
29,564
(181,558)
(44,753)
WorldAce
Investments
Limited Group
US$
45,511,671
-
1,551,260
3,686,373
(1,758,280)
(14,101,580)
(3,109,501)
(6,682)
31,773,261
-
1,642,624
3,802,594
(947,209)
(2,997,106)
(17,293)
At 31 December 2019
5,227,243
33,256,871
Balance at 31 December 2018 comprised of:
Loans receivable (Note 16)
Trade and other receivables (Note 18)
Trade Payables (Note 22)
Balance at 31 December 2019 comprised of:
Loans receivable (Note 16)
Trade and other receivables (Note 18)
Trade and other payables (Note 22)
3,778,836
40,158
-
3,818,994
5,039,261
187,981
-
5,227,242
31,746,907
130,469
(104,115)
31,773,261
32,552,394
818,010
(113,532)
33,256,871
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Company
At 1 January 2018
Advanced during the year
Transactions during the year
Interest accrued in the year
Payments for services made during the year
Allowance for Bad Debt Provision
Translation adjustment
At 1 January 2019
Advanced during the year
Transactions during the year
Interest accrued in the year
Payments for services made during the year
Translation adjustment
Russian BD
Holdings BV
Group
US$
WorldAce
Investments
Limited Group
US$
4,889,146
439,600
127,929
387,686
(125,079)
-
(4,106)
5,715,176
1,265,784
130,544
469,974
29,564
(333,492)
55,638,222
-
718,930
3,686,373
(799,381)
(3,109,501)
-
56,134,643
-
547,617
3,802,594
142,618
-
At 31 December 2019
7,277,550
60,627,473
Balance at 31 December 2018 comprised of:
Loans receivable (Note 16)
Trade and other receivables
Loss Allowance
Balance at 31 December 2019 comprised of:
Loans receivable (Note 16)
Trade and other receivables
Loss Allowance
5,715,176
-
-
5,715,176
7,157,158
120,392
-
7,277,550
59,161,041
83,103
(3,109,501)
56,134,643
62,963,635
773,339
(3,109,501)
60,627,473
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
26.
Related party disclosures (continued)
Remuneration of key management
Key management comprise the Directors, the Vice Presidents of Business Development and Operations of the Company and
the consulting fees paid to HGR Consulting Limited for the services of the former CFO.
Remuneration of key management
Compensation of key management
Contributions to defined contribution pension plan
Consulting fees (HGR Consulting – see below)
2019
US$
898,501
45,564
-
944,065
2018
US$
1,064,724
48,947
324,115
1,437,786
The following amounts were owed to key management, former CEO Dennis Francis, former CFO Paul Dowling as at 31st
December 2019 and 2018:
Remuneration, fees, and expenses due to Directors who were
in office during the year
Remuneration due to other key management
Consulting fees (HGR Consulting – see below)
932,344
233,108
112,616
1,278,068
607,468
133,354
193,219
934,041
Details of transactions between the Group and other related parties are disclosed below.
Transactions with HGR Consulting Limited
Paul Dowling was retained as fulltime Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of PetroNeft until 31 January 2019. Thereafter it
was agreed he would provide these services on a part time basis. These services continued to be provided through HGR
Consulting Limited (“HGR”). Services provided by HGR during 2019 amounted to US$70,576 (2018: US$324,115). An amount
of US$112,616 was owed to HGR at 31 December 2019 (2018: US$193,219).
Transactions with Petrogrand AB
Petrogrand AB is a related party by virtue of Maxim Korobov, a director of PetroNeft who resigned as PetroNeft’s Company
Director on 17th January 2020. In 2018 the Company agreed a loan facility for up to US$2m with Petrogrand AB. The loan
facility is secured by way of a floating charge on the assets of the Company, carries an interest of US$ LIBOR plus 9% and
had an original maturity date of 31 December 2018. This loan facility was fully drawn down in 2018. In March 2019, the
parties had agreed an increase in the facility by US$500,000 and a revised maturity date of 15 December 2020. It was further
agreed the revised maturity date could be extended for one year until 15th December 2021 if certain milestones are reached.
The following is the history of this transaction in:
2018- Loan facility amount
2019- Loan drawdowns during the year
Interest accrued but not yet paid
Amount due to Petrogrand AB at 31 December 2019
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Petrogrand AB
2019
US$
2,000,000
500,000
397,958
2,897,958
PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
26.
Related party disclosures (continued)
New Loan agreed in June 2019
As detailed in Note 21 above PetroNeft entered a convertible loan facility of US$1.3 million with a group of five investors in
June 2019. Three of the five investors are related parties as follows:
Lender
Natlata Partners
LLP.
Amount
provided
(US$)
accrued
Interest
and not yet paid
(US$)
Amount due 31
December 2019
(US$)
560,000
17,347
577,347
i
f
i
Relationship at time of
transaction
Ultimate Beneficial owner is
Maxim Korobov,
former
PetroNeft director
Daria Shaftelskaya
240,000
6,341
David Sturt
50,000
2,076
246,341 Substantial shareholder of
PetroNeft and director from
17th January 2020.
52,076 PetroNeft director
27. Share-based payment
Share options
The expense recognised for employee services during the year is US$NIL (2018: US$NIL). The Group share-based payment
plan is described below. There was no cancellation or modification to the plan during 2019 and 2018.
Under the Group share option plan, employees of the Group can receive conditional awards of share options depending on
their performance, seniority, and length of service. The options typically vest in tranches and are subject to the achievement
of vesting conditions related to drilling, production, and shareholder return. The maximum term for options is seven years.
There are no cash settlement alternatives.
Movement in the year
The fair value of the options is estimated at the grant date using an option pricing model considering the terms and conditions
upon which the instruments were granted. The following table illustrates the number and weighted average exercise prices
(“WAEP”) of, and movements in, share options during the year.
Outstanding as at 1 January
Granted during the year
Forfeited during the year
Expired during the year
Outstanding at 31 December
Exercisable at 31 December
2019
Number
4,270,000
-
-
(4,270,000)
-
-
2019
WAEP
£0.065
-
-
£0.065
-
-
2018
Number
5,260,000
-
(990,000)
-
4,270,000
-
2018
WAEP
£0.065
-
£0.065
-
£0.065
-
As no options existed at year end, the exercise price for options outstanding at the year-end is £Nil (2018: £0.065).
The weighted average remaining contractual life for the share options outstanding at 31 December 2019 was Nil years
(2018: 0.91 years).
No options were granted in 2019 or 2018.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
27. Share-based payment (continued)
The weighted average share price of forfeited options in 2019 was Nil (2018: £0.065).
4,270,000 options expired in 2019 (2018: Nil). The weighted average share price of expired options in 2019 was £0.65.
(2018: Nil)
As no options were issued in 2019 or 2018, no valuation was carried out in 2019 or 2018.
Warrants
Share Warrants
Issued
2019
54,621,849
2018
-
54,621,849
-
During 2019 the Company secured debt financing in the sum of US$1.3 million from a group of 5 lenders, 3 of which are
related parties as described in Note 26. The loan interest is LIBOR plus 8%. In addition, the Lenders may at their election
convert up to 65% of their loan amount into Ordinary Shares at any time up to the Final Maturity date, which is 31st
December2020. The conversion price is US$0.01547 per Ordinary Share and the Conversion date occurs within a period of
5 business days of service of the Conversion Notice. If the loan is not repaid by the Final Maturity date, the loan interest
increases to LIBOR plus 11%.
28.
Accounting policies up to 31 December 2018
There was no change in accounting policies applicable to the comparative period ended 31 December 2018, as the Company
and Group adheres to the latest accounting pronouncements and adhere to IFRS standards.
29.
Important Events after the Balance Sheet Date
At an extraordinary general meeting held in Dublin on 7 January 2020 it was approved the Placing announced on 12
December 2019 and the issue of 107,755,037 Placing Shares at a price of £0.015 each. Gross proceeds of US$2.12 million
was raised at a premium of approximately 58% with both Institutional and other investors. The placement demonstrated
significant commitment from directors, supporting 44% of the placing.
The Covid pandemic is a global crisis, and the Company was not immune from its economic impact. These Annual Accounts
and Financial Statements report how all the Company’s stakeholders supported the operations during these very difficult
economic times.
30
Contingent Liability
2019
US$
2,500,000
2018
US$
-
2,500,000
-
In consideration for the loan advances and extending out the repayment period, Petrogrand AB is
entitled to receive additional fees in the sum of US$2,500,000. The obligation and liability shall survive
the repayment or mandatory repayment of the Petrogrand AB loan and shall continue to be secured by
the floating charge. The fees will be paid upon the completion of the sale of License 61 or License 67, on
or before 31st December 2022.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
31.
Approval of financial statements
The financial statements were approved, and authorised for issue, by the Board of Directors on 21st. September 2020.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Corporate Governance Code
Following the recent consultation by the London Stock Exchange, new AIM Rules were published in March 2018. One of the key amendments is in respect of AIM Rule 26 (as set out in AIM
Notice 50), which now requires AIM companies to state on their website which recognised corporate governance code they apply and how they have applied that code.
The Board of Directors of PetroNeft Resources Plc is committed, where practicable, to developing and applying high standards of corporate governance appropriate to the Company’s size
and stage of development. The Board of Directors seeks to apply the QCA Code, revised in April 2018 as devised by the Quoted Companies Alliance.
The Quoted Companies Alliance is the independent membership organisation that champions the interests of small to mid-size quoted companies. The QCA Code takes key elements of good
governance and applies them in a manner which is workable for the different needs of growing companies.
A revised version of the QCA Code (the “Revised Code”) was published in April 2018, based on the ‘comply or explain’ principle.
The QCA Code is constructed around ten broad principles (accompanied by an explanation of what these principles entail, under ‘application’) and a set of disclosures. The Code states what
is appropriate arrangements for growing companies and asks companies to provide an explanation about how they are meeting the principles through the prescribed disclosures.
The table below sets out the principles, the application recommended by the QCA code. It then sets out how PetroNeft complies with these requirements and departures from code and
provides links to appropriate disclosures. These are based upon the recommended disclosures provided in the QCA code.
These disclosures were last reviewed on the 21st September 2020.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Corporate Governance Code (continued)
QCA PRINCIPLE
APPLICATION
HOW PETRONEFT COMPLIES
1. Establish a strategy
and business model
which promote long-
term value for
shareholders
2. Seek to understand
and meet shareholder
needs and expectations
The board must be able to express a
shared view of the company’s
purpose, business model and
strategy. It should go beyond the
simple description of products and
corporate structures and set out
how the company intends to deliver
shareholder value in the medium to
long-term. It should demonstrate
that the delivery of long-term
growth is underpinned by a clear set
of values aimed at protecting the
company from unnecessary risk and
securing its long-term future.
Directors must develop a good
understanding of the needs and
expectations of all elements of the
company’s shareholder base. The
board must manage shareholders’
expectations and should seek to
understand the motivations behind
shareholder voting decisions.
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DELIVER GROWTH
The Board of Directors has clearly set out
vision for PetroNeft for the medium to
long term that it regularly sets out in
communications with stakeholders.
The Board of Directors meet on a regular
basis to discuss the strategic direction of
the Company, and progress in achieving
against its aims.
PetroNeft provides detailed disclosure on
the Company’s business model and
strategy in the Annual Report.
PetroNeft has a Board of Directors with
experience in understanding the needs
and expectations of its shareholder base.
It supplements this board with
professional advisers in the form of a
Public Relations company, NOMAD, Joint
Brokers, Auditor and Company Secretary
who provide advice and recommendations
in various areas of its communications
with shareholders.
PetroNeft engages with shareholders in
the following way:
- The Company website has been designed
as a hub to provide information to
shareholders and communicate with
them. The website is regularly reviewed to
ensure the information is up to date and
DEPARTURES
AND REASONS
LINKS
None
Annual Report
Annual Report
The Company does
not currently have a
dedicated investor
relations role. The
Board feels that this
is appropriate given
the size and stage of
development of the
Company.
PetroNeft Resources plc
Corporate Governance Code (continued)
QCA PRINCIPLE
APPLICATION
HOW PETRONEFT COMPLIES
DEPARTURES
AND REASONS
LINKS
relevant. The website contains copies of
all Company communications and public
documents.
- The Company provides regular updates
to the market via the Regulatory News
Service.
- The Company’s Annual Report provides
required information about historical
performance, strategy, and objectives of
the Company. An Annual General Meeting
is held to which all shareholders are
invited and may engage with the Board of
Directors.
- Contact details for the Company are
provided on the Company website along
with public documents.
Key resources and relationships and on
which the business relies are its
workforce, suppliers, sub-contractors,
shareholders, local community, and
regulatory authorities.
- Employees are encouraged to raise any
concerns they may have with relevant
management and are also provided with
independent contact should they not want
to engage directly with their managers.
- The mechanisms for feedback from
shareholders have been considered under
point (2) above.
- Feedback from regulators is provided via
the regular framework of reporting and
inspections that are carried out and the
The Company does
not have a formal
feedback mechanism
with respect to
stakeholder outside
the Company.
The board will keep
this under
consideration and put
in place procedures
when it is felt
appropriate.
External stakeholders
can contact the
Company via their
key contact, or
3. Take into account
wider stakeholder and
social responsibilities
and their implications
for long-term success
Long-term success relies upon good
relations with a range of different
stakeholder groups both internal
(workforce) and external (suppliers,
customers, regulators, and others).
The board needs to identify the
company’s stakeholders and
understand their needs, interests,
and expectations.
Where matters that relate to the
company’s impact on society, the
communities within which it
operates or the environment have
the potential to affect the company’s
ability to deliver shareholder value
over the medium to long-term, then
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DEPARTURES
AND REASONS
directly via the
website, Company’s
NOMAD or at the
AGM.
LINKS
None
Annual Report
PetroNeft Resources plc
Corporate Governance Code (continued)
QCA PRINCIPLE
APPLICATION
HOW PETRONEFT COMPLIES
4. Embed effective risk
management,
considering both
opportunities and
threats, throughout the
organisation
those matters must be integrated
into the company’s strategy and
business model.
Feedback is an essential part of all
control mechanisms. Systems need
to be in place to solicit, consider and
act on feedback from all stakeholder
groups.
The board needs to ensure that the
company’s risk management
framework identifies and addresses
all relevant risks in order to execute
and deliver strategy; companies
need to consider their extended
business, including the company’s
supply chain, from key suppliers to
end-customer.
Setting strategy includes
determining the extent of exposure
to the identified risks that the
company can bear and willing to
take (risk tolerance and risk
appetite).
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Board received regular feedback on all
material findings.
PetroNeft recognises that risk is inherent
in all its business activities. Its risks can
have a financial, operational,
environmental, or reputational impact.
The Company’s system of risk
identification, supported by established
governance controls, ensures that it
effectively responds to such risks, whilst
acting ethically and with integrity for the
benefit of all our stakeholders.
Once identified, risks are evaluated to
establish root causes, financial and non-
financial impacts, and likelihood of
occurrence. Consideration of risk impact
and likelihood is considered to create a
prioritised risk register and to determine
which of the risks should be considered as
a principal risk. The effectiveness and
adequacy of mitigating controls are
assessed. If additional controls are
required, these will be identified, and
responsibilities assigned. The Company’s
management is responsible for monitoring
the progress of actions to mitigate key
PetroNeft Resources plc
Corporate Governance Code (continued)
QCA PRINCIPLE
APPLICATION
HOW PETRONEFT COMPLIES
DEPARTURES
AND REASONS
LINKS
5. Maintain the board
as a well-functioning,
balanced team led by
the chair
risks. The risk management process is
continuous; key risks are reported to the
Audit Committee and at least once a year
to the full Board.
MAINTAIN A DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
None
The board members have a
collective responsibility and legal
obligation to promote the interests
of the company, and are collectively
responsible for defining corporate
governance arrangements. Ultimate
responsibility for the quality of, and
approach to, corporate governance
lies with the chair of the board. The
board (and any committees) should
be provided with high quality
information in a timely manner to
facilitate proper assessment of the
matters requiring a decision or
insight. The board should have an
appropriate balance between
executive and non-executive
directors and should have at least
two independent non-executive
directors. Independence is a board
judgement. The board should be
supported by committees (e.g. audit,
remuneration, nomination) that
have the necessary skills and
knowledge to discharge their duties
and responsibilities effectively.
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The Board has six directors, four of whom
are non-executive. The Board is
responsible for the management of the
business of the Company, setting its
strategic direction and establishing
appropriate policies. It is the directors’
responsibility to oversee the financial
position of the Company and monitor its
business and affairs, on behalf of the
shareholders, to whom they are
accountable. The primary duty of the
Board is always to act in the best interests
of the Company. The Board also addresses
issues relating to internal controls and risk
management.
The non-executive directors, David Golder,
Thomas Hickey, Anthony Sacca, Daria
Shaftelskaya are considered independent
by the Board.
The non-executive directors bring a wide
range of skills and experience to the
Company, as well as independent
judgment on strategy, risk, and
performance. The independence of each
non-executive director is assessed at least
annually.
PetroNeft Resources plc
Corporate Governance Code (continued)
QCA PRINCIPLE
APPLICATION
HOW PETRONEFT COMPLIES
DEPARTURES
AND REASONS
LINKS
Directors must commit the time
necessary to fulfil their roles.
The Board of Directors meet at least six
times a year as a full board.
The board has appointed several
subcommittees to assist in its activities.
The terms of reference of the board
committees are reviewed regularly and
are available on the Company’s website
www.petroneft.com
The Remuneration Committee consists of
David Golder (Committee Chairman),
Anthony Sacca and Thomas Hickey. It is
responsible for reviewing the performance
of the senior executives and for
determining their levels of remuneration.
The Nomination Committee meets as
required to consider the composition of
and succession planning for the Board,
and to lead the process of appointments
to the Board. The Committee Chairman is
Thomas Hickey. The other members of the
Committee are David Golder and Anthony
Sacca.
The Audit Committee consists of three
non-executive Directors: Anthony Sacca,
David Golder, and Thomas Hickey
(Committee Chairman). The Executive
Directors and Senior Management,
attends the committee meetings by
invitation. The Audit Committee meets at
least three times a year to consider the
annual and interim financial statements
and the audit plan. The Audit Committee is
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Corporate Governance Code (continued)
QCA PRINCIPLE
APPLICATION
HOW PETRONEFT COMPLIES
DEPARTURES
AND REASONS
LINKS
None
Directors Biographies
www.petroneft.com/about/directors/
6. Ensure that between
them the directors have
the necessary up-to-
date experience, skills,
and capabilities
responsible for ensuring that appropriate
financial reporting procedures are
properly maintained and reported upon,
reviewing accounting policies and for
meeting the auditors and reviewing their
reports relating to the financial statements
and internal control systems.
The Board of PetroNeft has been
assembled to allow each director to
contribute the necessary mix of
experience, skills, and personal qualities to
deliver the strategy of the company for
the benefit of the shareholders over the
medium to long term. Full details of the
Board Members and their experience and
skills can be found by following the link
opposite.
Together the Board of Directors provide
relevant quarrying and mining sector skills,
the skills associated with running large
public companies, technical skills, country
experience and technical and financial
qualifications to assist the Company in
achieving its stated aims.
The Directors keep their skillsets up to
date through as required through the
range of roles they perform and
consideration of technical and industry
updates.
The Board has not sought external advice
on any significant matter, apart from
The board must have an appropriate
balance of sector, financial and
public markets skills and experience,
as well as an appropriate balance of
personal qualities and capabilities.
The board should understand and
challenge its own diversity, including
gender balance, as part of its
composition. The board should not
be dominated by one person or a
group of people. Strong personal
bonds can be important but can also
divide a board. As companies evolve,
the mix of skills and experience
required on the board will change,
and board composition will need to
evolve to reflect this change.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Corporate Governance Code (continued)
QCA PRINCIPLE
APPLICATION
HOW PETRONEFT COMPLIES
DEPARTURES
AND REASONS
LINKS
advice sought in the normal course of
business from our auditors, lawyers, and
tax compliance advice. No external
advisers have been engaged by the Board
of Directors, except as noted above.
The role of Company Secretary is fulfilled
by Michael Power FCA and supports and
advises the Board in its function.
PetroNeft has yet to carry out a formal
assessment of board effectiveness.
PetroNeft has yet to
carry out a formal
assessment of board
effectiveness.
The board will keep
this under
consideration and put
in place procedures
when it is felt
appropriate.
Refer to corporate governance statement
contained within the Directors’ Report in
the Annual Report for a full description of
how the Board promotes a culture based
on sound ethical values.
None
Corporate Governance Statement
7. Evaluate board
performance based on
clear and relevant
objectives, seeking
continuous
improvement
8. Promote a corporate
culture that is based on
ethical values and
behaviours
The board should regularly review
the effectiveness of its performance
as a unit, as well as that of its
committees and the individual
directors. The board performance
review may be carried out internally
or, ideally, externally facilitated from
time to time. The review should
identify development or mentoring
needs of individual directors or the
wider senior management team. It is
healthy for membership of the board
to be periodically refreshed.
Succession planning is a vital task for
boards. No member of the board
should become indispensable.
The board should embody and
promote a corporate culture that is
based on sound ethical values and
behaviours and use it as an asset and
a source of competitive advantage.
The policy set by the board should
be visible in the actions and
decisions of the chief executive and
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Corporate Governance Code (continued)
QCA PRINCIPLE
APPLICATION
HOW PETRONEFT COMPLIES
DEPARTURES
AND REASONS
LINKS
the rest of the management team.
Corporate values should guide the
objectives and strategy of the
company. The culture should be
visible in every aspect of the
business, including recruitment,
nominations, training, and
engagement. The performance and
reward system should endorse the
desired ethical behaviours across all
levels of the company. The corporate
culture should be recognisable
throughout the disclosures in the
annual report, website and any
other statements issued by the
company
The company should maintain
governance structures and processes
in line with its corporate culture and
appropriate to its:
• size and complexity; and
• capacity, appetite, and tolerance
for risk.
The governance structures should
evolve over time in parallel with its
objectives, strategy, and business
model to reflect the development of
the company.
9. Maintain governance
structures and
processes that are fit
for purpose and support
good decision-making
by the board
Refer to corporate governance statement
for a full description of the Corporate
governance structures.
None
Corporate Governance Statement
10. Communicate how
the company is
A healthy dialogue should exist
between the board and all its
Historical annual reports and other
governance-related material, notices of all
None
Annual Report
BUILD TRUST
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Corporate Governance Code (continued)
QCA PRINCIPLE
APPLICATION
HOW PETRONEFT COMPLIES
DEPARTURES
AND REASONS
LINKS
general meetings can be found on the
website.
governed and is
performing by
maintaining a dialogue
with shareholders and
other relevant
stakeholders
stakeholders, including shareholders,
to enable all interested parties to
come to informed decisions about
the company. In particular,
appropriate communication and
reporting structures should exist
between the board and all
constituent parts of its shareholder
base. This will assist:
• the communication of
shareholders’ views to the board;
and
• the shareholders’ understanding of
the unique circumstances and
constraints faced by the company. It
should be clear where these
communication practices are
described (annual report or
website).
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Glossary
1P
2P
3P
C1
C2
C1+C2
AGM
AIM
Arawak
bbl.
Belgrave Naftogas
bopd
boe
bopd
Company
CPF
CSR
Custody Transfer Point
Dolomite
DST
ESM
ESP
Exploration resources
Granite Construction
Group
HSE
IAS
IFRIC
IFRS
km
km2/ sq. km
Licence 61
Licence 61 Farmout
Proved reserves according to SPE standards.
Proved and probable reserves according to SPE standards.
Proved, probable and possible reserves according to SPE standards.
Russian reserves approximately equivalent to SPE standard 1P reserves.
Russian reserves approximately equivalent to SPE probable reserves.
Russian reserves approximately equivalent to SPE standard 2P reserves.
Annual General Meeting.
Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Arawak Energy Russia B.V.
Barrel.
Belgrave Naftogas B.V., formerly called Arawak
Barrels of fluid per day.
Barrel of oil equivalent.
Barrels of oil per day.
PetroNeft Resources plc.
Central Processing Facility.
Corporate and Social Responsibility.
Facility/location at which custody of oil transfers to another operator.
LLC Dolomite, a 100% subsidiary of PetroNeft registered in the Russian
Federation
Drill stem test.
Enterprise Securities Market of the Irish Stock Exchange.
Electric Submersible Pump
An undrilled prospect in an area of known hydrocarbons with unequivocal
four-way dip closure at the reservoir horizon.
LLC Granite Construction, a 100% subsidiary of PetroNeft registered in the
Russian Federation
The Company and its joint ventures and subsidiary undertakings.
Health, Safety and Environment.
International Accounting Standard.
IFRS Interpretations Committee.
International Financial Reporting Standard.
Kilometres.
Square kilometres.
The Exploration and Production Licence in the Tomsk Oblast, Russia
owned by the joint venture company WorldAce Investments Limited. It
contains seven known oil fields, Lineynoye, Tungolskoye, West
Lineynoye, Arbuzovskoye, Kondrashevskoye, Sibkrayevskoye and North
Varyakhskoye and 27 Prospects and Leads that are currently being
explored.
An agreement whereby Oil India Limited subscribed for shares in
WorldAce, the holding company for Stimul-T, the entity which holds
Licence 61 and all related assets and liabilities, and following, PetroNeft
and Oil India Limited both hold 50% of the voting shares, and through the
shareholders agreement, both parties have joint control of WorldAce
with PetroNeft as operator
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GLOSSARY (continued)
Licence 67
Lineynoye
m
mmbbls
mmbo
Natlata
Oil pay
P1
P2
P3
PetroNeft
POD
Russian BD Holdings B.V.
SPE
Spud
Stimul-T
TSR
VAT
WAEP
WorldAce
WorldAce Group
The Exploration and Production Licence in the Tomsk Oblast, Russia
owned by the joint venture company Russian BD Holdings B.V. It contains
two oil fields, Ledovoye and Cheremshanskoye and several potential
prospects.
Limited Liability Company Lineynoye, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Russian BD Holdings B.V., registered in the Russian Federation.
Metres.
Million barrels.
Million barrels of oil.
Natlata Partners Limited, a significant shareholder of PetroNeft.
A formation containing producible hydrocarbons.
Proved reserves according to SPE standards.
Probable reserves according to SPE standards.
Possible reserves according to SPE standards.
PetroNeft Resources plc.
Plan of Development
Russian BD Holdings B.V., a company owned 50% by PetroNeft and
registered in the Netherlands.
Society of Petroleum Engineers.
To commence drilling a well.
Limited Liability Company Stimul-T, a wholly owned subsidiary of
WorldAce, based in the Russian Federation.
Total Shareholder Return.
Value Added Tax.
Weighted Average Exercise Price.
WorldAce Investments Limited, a company owned 50% by PetroNeft,
registered in Cyprus.
WorldAce Investments Limited and its 100% subsidiary LLC Stimul-T
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Producing oil from
a solid asset base
Our Assets
The main assets of the Company are a
50% operating interest in a 4,991 km² oil
and gas licence (Licence 61) in the Tomsk
Oblast in Russia and a 50% operating
interest in a 2,447 km² oil and gas licence
(Licence 67) also located in the Tomsk
Oblast. Both licences are located in the
prolifi c Western Siberian Oil and Gas Basin.
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PetroNeft Resources plc
Dublin Offi ce
20 Holles Street
Dublin 2
Ireland