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CEO Interview Highlights
Buccaneer Energy Plc's CEO highlighted the company's strategy of building a low-cost, cash-generative production base in Texas, with current production at approximately 150 bopd and a target of 250 bopd. The company achieved over $250,000 in free cash flow last month, benefiting from operating costs below $5/bbl in the Fouke area. Encouraging results from an Organic Oil Recovery pilot and the identification of the Fouke waterflood as a key growth driver were noted. The Carlisle #1 acquisition is delivering a payback in under six months and an IRR exceeding 80%, demonstrating the company's focus on disciplined growth and strengthening cash flow. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n18 May 2026\nBuccaneer Energy Plc\n(\"Buccaneer\" or the \"Company\")\nCEO Interview Highlights\nBuccaneer Energy (AIM: BUCE), an international oil & gas exploration and production company with development and production assets in Texas, USA, is pleased to share a recent interview with Chief Executive Officer Paul Welch on ADVFN's Capital Compass.\nWatch the full interview here:\nhttps://uk.advfn.com/market-news/article/15618/buccaneer-energy-building-momentum-through-cash-flow-and-strategic-growth\nThe interview outlines Buccaneer's strategy of building a low-cost, cash-generative production base in Texas while progressing high-return growth initiatives across the Pine Mills Field.\nHighlights:\n\n\n\n\n·\n\n\nCurrent production of approximately 150 bopd, with management targeting the next operational milestone of approximately 250 bopd\n\n\n\n\n·\n\n\nFree cash generation exceeded US$250,000 in the latest month at current oil prices\n\n\n\n\n·\n\n\nOperating costs in the Fouke area are below US$5/bbl, supporting strong operating margins\n\n\n\n\n·\n\n\nOrganic Oil Recovery (\"OOR\") pilot demonstrated encouraging early production and reduced water cuts\n\n\n\n\n·\n\n\nFouke waterflood identified by management as the key driver of the next material increase in production and reserves\n\n\n\n\n·\n\n\nCarlisle #1 acquisition delivering payback in under six months and IRR in excess of 80%\n\n\n\n\n \nThe interview also covers Buccaneer's focus on disciplined growth, strengthening cash flow and narrowing the gap between the Company's current market valuation and the underlying value of its producing reserve base, with Carlisle #1 demonstrating the type of high-return, cash-generative opportunity already being delivered.\n \nFor further information, contact:\n \n\n\n\n\nBuccaneer Energy plc\nPaul Welch, CEO\n\n\nEmail:\n\n\[email protected]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSP Angel Corporate Finance LLP\n(NOMAD/Joint Broker)\nStuart Gledhill / Richard Hail / Adam Cowl\n \n\n\n \nTel:\n\n\n \n+44 (0) 20 3470 0470\n\n\n\n\nOak Securities (Joint Broker)\nRobert Bell / Nick Price\n\n\nTel:\n\n\n+44 (0) 20 3973 3678\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCelicourt Communications\n(PR/IR)\nMark Antelme / Charles Denley-Myerson\n\n\n \nTel:\nEmail:\n\n\n \n+44 (0...