Tag Oil Ltd · TSXV:TAO
Tag Oil — Investor Presentation (August 2016)
24 slides from Tag Oil's investor presentation, August 2016
Slide 1: A proven leader in New Zealand's oil & gas industry
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF A proven leader in New Zealand’s oil & gas industry August 2016
Slide 2: Disclaimer
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Disclaimer BOEs The Company has adopted the standard of six thousand cubic feet of gas to equal one barrel of oil when converting natural gas to “BOEs.” BOEs may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of 6Mcf: 1 Bbl is based on an energy eq
Slide 3: An established operator controlling a dominant footprint
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF An established operator controlling a dominant footprint Leading operator in New Zealand with over 40 wells drilled to date Focus on low cost onshore operations A proven & prolific basin with significant untapped potential Lightly explored across TAG’s acreage – Jus
Slide 4: Foundation for Success
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Foundation for Success Working Capital* $15 million in cash with no debt $21 million in working capital Fully funded in FY2017 with a balanced work program Capital Structure* 62.2 million shares o/s; 67.4 million fully diluted Proved & Probable 3.6 mm BOE (93% oil
Slide 5: Experienced Leadership Team
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Experienced Leadership Team Alex Guidi International oil and gas entrepreneur with 30 years leadership and executive experience in New Zealand and Australasia Chairman, TAG Oil Founder Toby Pierce Successful natural resource executive with deep expertise in operations, capi
Slide 6: Strong Production Base
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Strong Production Base 2,500 $125 2,000 $100 Production stabilized ~1,300 boepd Avg. Production (BOEPD) Brent Oil price (US$) 1,500 $75 1,000 $50 500 $25 0 $0 FQ1 FQ2 FQ3 FQ4 FQ1 FQ2 FQ3 FQ4 FQ1 FQ2 FQ3 FQ4 FQ1 FQ2 FQ3 FQ4 FQ1 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Oil Production bpd Gas
Slide 7: Healthy Operating Netbacks
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Healthy Operating Netbacks C$120 $106.45 $100.51 C$100 C$80 Realized Price (C$/BOE) $70.65 $72.16 $65.81 $62.88 $61.24 $66.68 C$60 $49.38 $46.85 $45.98 C$40 $40.78 $35.61 $33.46 $29.17 C$20 $19.75 $18.33 $13.57 C$0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2015 2016 2017 Operating Netback
Slide 8: Cheal: Long-term upside from high-graded development drilling
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Cheal: Long-term upside from high-graded development drilling Discovered upside in up-hole sands; many wells have two or more stacked reservoir intervals with only one interval currently producing Potential to double current resources by improved artificial lift techniq
Slide 9: Cheal: Development substantially de-risked
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Cheal: Development substantially de-risked 36 wells drilled to date provide excellent well control and subsurface understanding Permit-wide 3D seismic and a substantial drilling and workover inventory EOR waterflood pilot program has demonstrated ability to extend res
Slide 10: Cheal: Waterflood Analogy
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Cheal: Waterflood Analogy Waterflood commences (June 2010) Initial production declined from c. 350 43 months after commencing waterflood, production Production at Dec 2015 was bpd to 23.2 bpd over 32 months had climbed to 167 bpd c. 117 bpd 8.4% decline per month
Slide 11: Greater Cheal Area Top Projects
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Greater Cheal Area Top 10 Numerous opportunities identified in the greater Cheal Area which have the ability to significantly increase both recoverable reserves and production Cleanout program on B6 and B7 and numerous re-perforations planned for next three to six month
Slide 12: Sidewinder: Existing production and good exploration potential
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Sidewinder: Existing production and good exploration potential 100% working interest across 22,600 acres with full 3D coverage Sidewinder B Prospect is a stacked Mount Messenger Oil target – tested 254 bpd over 24 hour period – additional wells to potentially bring onli
Slide 13: Puka / Shannon: Proven production with high-impact exploration
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Puka / Shannon: Proven production with high-impact exploration On June 6th, 2016 TAG announced the acquisition of a 70% interest in PEP 51153 containing the Puka oil field and Shannon oil prospect – NZ$250,000 acquisition cost out of liquidation from Kea Petroleum – Low i
Slide 14: Cardiff: A large potential resource
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Cardiff: A large potential resource Stratford/Cardiff high spans ~12 km long by 3 km wide Reserve size and deliverability potential are greater than shallow drilling program (Cheal) due to greater depth and higher pressures Conservative recoverable resource estimate f
Slide 15: Acquisitions: Leveraging our balance sheet
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Acquisitions: Leveraging our balance sheet TAG looking to acquire assets or partner with groups on assets within or slightly beyond our current financial capabilities. Ideal opportunities are: – Onshore and conventional – A mix of natural gas and oil – A range of shallo
Slide 16: 2017 Capital Program and Major Activities
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF 2017 Capital Program and Major Activities Field Activity April May June July August September October November December January February March Cheal E E7 Re-perforation Cheal E Cheal E Q1 E5 Rod pump Waterflood Q3 Q4 Cheal E Exploration wellpad construction Cheal E4 re-pe
Slide 17: Why TAG Oil?
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Why TAG Oil? Experienced production, drilling and operations team Excellent position from growth at current and higher oil prices Long life production with significant potential resources upside Strategic holdings with high-impact potential Low cost, high netback
Slide 18: Appendix
Appendix
Slide 19: Corporate Strategy
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Corporate Strategy Focus on New Zealand New Zealand Core Assets Exploration Growth Opportunities Focus onand Drilling Core Assets recovery New Zealand Shannon andExploration Sequoia New Zealand Acquisitions Growth of existing Opportunities New Zealand enhancements to bo
Slide 20: Why New Zealand?
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Why New Zealand? Favorable commercial terms and low royalties Under-drilled, with world-class discovery potential Proven oil reserves of 534 million barrels Proven natural gas reserves of 7.3 TCF Underexplored with fewer than 400 wildcat wells drilled Energy-fri
Slide 21: New Zealand's Oil and Gas Industry
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF New Zealand’s Oil and Gas Industry Source: Taranaki Report, March 2015 © 2016 TAG Oil Ltd., www.tagoil.com 21
Slide 22: New Zealand's Oil and Gas Industry
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF New Zealand’s Oil and Gas Industry Source: Taranaki Report, March 2015 © 2016 TAG Oil Ltd., www.tagoil.com 22
Slide 23: A profitable oil & gas producer committed to creating shareholder value
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF A profitable oil & gas producer committed to creating shareholder value Core Values: Safety First Do the Right Thing Plan Smart Make it Happen Reputation is Everything One Team © 2016 TAG Oil Ltd., www.tagoil.com 23
Slide 24: Thank You
TSX : TAO | OTCQX : TAOIF Thank You TAG Oil Ltd. Ashley Garnot, General Manager ashley.garnot@tagoil.com 1-604-282-6384 885 West Georgia Street, Suite 2040 Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8 Canada www.tagoil.com