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Industri | Olja & gas |
2025-05-14 23:33:37
Calgary, Alberta -- Questerre Energy Corporation ("Questerre" or the "Company")
(TSX,OSE:QEC) reported today on its financial and operating results for the
quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Michael Binnion, President and Chief Executive Officer of Questerre, commented,
"Three wells at Kakwa North were completed this quarter. Including flush
volumes, our daily production has averaged over 3,500 boe per day since the
tie-in in early April. We plan to participate in a follow-up three (1.5 net)
well program that could begin this fall."
He added, "Securing energy supplies and diversifying markets is a priority in
Canada following the seismic shift in US trade policy. This is especially true
in Quebec where imports account for nearly half their total energy demand. There
is a growing consensus in the province that energy infrastructure, including
pipelines and LNG export facilities, should be revisited. Our discovery could
provide a secure supply of natural gas and help solve their existing electrical
energy shortage while reducing Canadian and global emissions."
He further added, "We are following the legal process to protect our
shareholders' rights. At a recent hearing, the Justice approved our request to
interview several key Government representatives including current and former
ministers. The Attorney General is requesting leave to appeal this decision."
Highlights
o Kakwa North wells completed in the quarter and on production in early April
bringing production to
over 3,500 boe per day
o Red Leaf completes larger-pilot scale demonstration of technology
o Average daily production of 1,729 boe per day and net cash flow from operating
activities of $3.4 million
and adjusted funds flow from operations of $3.5 million
Production volumes increased marginally in the first quarter of 2025 to 1,729
boe/d from 1,664 boe/d last year. Production volumes will increase further in
the second quarter following the tie-in of the three (1.50 net) wells drilled
this year at Kakwa North. For the quarter, petroleum and natural gas revenue
remained relatively flat and totaled $9.1 million in the period compared to $9.0
million last year. With revenue offsetting expenses, the Company generated no
net income for the quarter compared to a loss of $0.2 million last year. Cash
flow from operations was $3.4 million (2024: $2.6 million) and adjusted funds
flow from operations of $3.5 million (2024: $3 million).
The Company incurred capital expenditures of $17.9 million for the period (2024:
$2.6 million) and reported a working capital surplus of $9.2 million as of March
31, 2025 (2024: $30.2 million).
The term "adjusted funds flow from operations" and "working capital surplus" are
non-IFRS measures. Please see the reconciliation elsewhere in this press
release.
Questerre is an energy technology and innovation company. It is leveraging its
expertise gained through early exposure to low permeability reservoirs to
acquire significant high-quality resources. We believe we can successfully
transition our energy portfolio. With new clean technologies and innovation to
responsibly produce and use energy, we can sustain both human progress and our
natural environment.
Questerre is a believer that the future success of the oil and gas industry
depends on the balance of economics, environment, and society. We are committed
to being transparent and are respectful that the public must be part of making
the important choices for our energy future.
For further information, please contact:
Questerre Energy Corporation
Jason D'Silva, Chief Financial Officer
(403) 777-1185 | (403) 777-1578 (FAX) |Email: info@questerre.com
Advisory Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking
statements or information ("forward-looking statements") including the Company's
views that securing energy security and market access is a priority in Canada
following the shift in US trade policy and that its discovery could provide a
secure supply of natural gas to Quebec and help solve their existing electric
energy shortage while reducing Canadian and global emissions.
Forward-looking statements are based on several material factors, expectations,
or assumptions of Questerre which have been used to develop such statements and
information, but which may prove to be incorrect. Although Questerre believes
that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are
reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because Questerre can
give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking
statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they
involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further, events or circumstances may
cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of
numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of
which are beyond the control of the Company, including, without limitation: the
implementation of Bill 21 by the Government of Quebec and certain other risks
detailed from time-to-time in Questerre's public disclosure documents.
Additional information regarding some of these risks, expectations or
assumptions and other factors may be found in the Company's Annual Information
Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other documents available on the
Company's profile at www.sedar.com. The reader is cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements
contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and Questerre
undertakes no obligations to update publicly or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
unless so required by applicable securities laws.
Certain information set out herein may be considered as "financial outlook"
within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The purpose of this financial
outlook is to provide readers with disclosure regarding Questerre's reasonable
expectations as to the anticipated results of its proposed business activities
for the periods indicated. Readers are cautioned that the financial outlook may
not be appropriate for other purposes.
(1) For the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, liquids production
including light crude and natural gas liquids accounted for 998 bbl/d (2024: 978
bbl/d) and natural gas including conventional and shale gas accounted for 4,388
Mcf/d (2024: 4,114 Mcf/d).
Barrel of oil equivalent ("boe") amounts may be misleading, particularly if used
in isolation. A boe conversion ratio has been calculated using a conversion rate
of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil and the
conversion ratio of one barrel to six thousand cubic feet is based on an energy
equivalent conversion method application at the burner tip and does not
necessarily represent an economic value equivalent at the wellhead. Given that
the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural
gas is significantly different from the energy equivalent of 6:1, utilizing a
conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value.
This press release contains the terms "adjusted funds flow from operations" and
"working capital surplus" which are non-GAAP terms. Questerre uses these
measures to help evaluate its performance.
As an indicator of Questerre's performance, adjusted funds flow from operations
should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, cash
flows from operating activities as determined in accordance with GAAP.
Questerre's determination of adjusted funds flow from operations may not be
comparable to that reported by other companies. Questerre considers adjusted
funds flow from operations to be a key measure as it demonstrates the Company's
ability to generate the cash necessary to fund operations and support activities
related to its major assets.
Three Months Ended March 31,
($ thousands) 2025
2024
Net cash used in operating activities $ 3,359 $ 2,628
Change in non-cash operating working capital 184 345
Adjusted Funds Flow from Operations $ 3,543 $ 2,973
Working capital surplus is a non-GAAP measure calculated as current assets less
current liabilities excluding risk management contracts and lease liabilities.