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Santos — Melbourne Mining Club (February 2010)

30 slides from Santos's conference presentation, Feb 4, 2010

  1. Slide 1: ASX cover note: Powering Asia presentation

    Santos Ltd ABN 80 007 550 923 Ground Floor, Santos Centre 60 Flinders Street Adelaide South Australia 5000 GPO Box 2455 Adelaide South Australia 5001 Direct: + 61 8 8116 5000 Facsimile: + 61 8 8116 6723 TO: Company Announcements Office ASX Ltd FROM: Company Secretary DATE: 4 February 2010 SUBJECT: P

  2. Slide 2: Powering Asia: The Role of Gas

    Presentation to the Melbourne Mining Club POWERING ASIA: THE ROLE OF GAS David Knox Chief Executive Officer, Santos Limited Melbourne 4 FEBRUARY 2010 PAGE 1

  3. Slide 3: Powering Asia: The Role of Gas

    [Slide 1] Powering Asia: The Role of Gas Address to the Melbourne Mining Club David Knox, Chief Executive, Santos 4 February 2010 2 [Thank MC. Acknowledge guests.] Thrilled to be here today and pleased to be the first oil and gas man in seven years to address the club. At least I have long regarded

  4. Slide 4: Asia is the Engine of Energy Growth

    [Slide 2] Asia is the Engine of Energy Growth World World GDP World Primary Energy 10 Population 160 Consumption 800 9 140 700 8 Billions of People 120 Quadrillions BTU US$ bn ($2005) 7 600 100 6 500 5 Asia 80 400 Asia Asia 4 60 300 3 40 200 2 Rest of World Rest of World Rest of World 20 100 1 0 0 0

  5. Slide 5: Gas Demand Growth Part of Asian Energy Mix

    They will want heating, cooling, light and mobility. Those are the basics that we provide in the energy business, and in a world that’s growing, energy will continue to be in high demand. [Slide 3] Gas Demand Growth Part of Asian Energy Mix Non-OECD Asia Total Energy 250 Consumption by Fuel 200 Othe

  6. Slide 6: The 'Lucky Country' Fuelling Asian Growth

    But even that level of demand creates great opportunity for gas producers, with every 1% increase in gas’ share in the fuel mix in non-OECD Asia equating to 45 mtpa LNG in 2030. In an Australian context, that’s 3 Gorgons in the West, or 15 trains at Gladstone in the East! This assumes maintenance of

  7. Slide 7: Top 20 World Oil Reserves

    In the broader resources business, Australia really is the lucky country when it comes to fuelling this Asian economic growth. Our geographic proximity, political stability, abundant resources and track record of reliable delivery put us in an unrivalled position. As you know better than I, Australi

  8. Slide 8: Top 20 World Gas Reserves

    These reserves are found in a relatively small number of nations, with the top 20 countries holding 94% of the world’s proved oil reserves – and almost 60% in the top 5 Middle East countries alone. Australia’s proven oil reserves are ranked 27th in the world. [Slide 6] Top 20 World Gas Reserves Worl

  9. Slide 9: The Changed World of IOCs

    Although Australia’s gas reserves are ranked 14th in the world, this does not tell the whole story. We have seen significant growth from unconventional gas resources which are not yet proven. But first there is another important point to consider … [Slide 7] The Changed World of IOCs 1970 2009 NOC R

  10. Slide 10: Top 20 World Gas Reserves

    This access has declined with the rising dominance of the state-owned National Oil Companies … and in 2009 only 8% of the world’s oil and gas reserves were fully accessible to IOCs. This is one of the factors that explains why Australia is increasingly attractive to international oil companies. Othe

  11. Slide 11: Top Gas Reserves With Full IOC Access

    Top 20 Gas Reserves With Full IOC Access Canada 58 USA 238 580 Proven gas reserves (Tcf) 89 250+ Unconventional Gas (Tcf), resource estimate Australia 8 Journal, PFC Energy “Full IOC Access” countries Source: BP Statistical Review 2009, Oil & Gas Journal North America and Australia stand out among m

  12. Slide 12: What is Coal Seam Gas?

    [Slide 9] What is Coal Seam Gas? Definition  Methane that exists within coal  Typically 98% methane, <2% inert gas, Gladstone no liquids, 1000 btu/scf heating value Denison Trough Bowen Basin Key Facts Fairview Scotia Roma  Known coal exists from Townsville to Surat Brisbane Sydney (2000km) Basin

  13. Slide 13: Key Success Factors for CSG-to-LNG

    I’ve spoken about the enormous potential for LNG in Asia and how unconventional gas can be used to supply it. I’d like to now have a closer look at how that vision can be achieved. [Slide 10] Key Success factors for CSG-to-LNG  World class assets & reserves  Manufacturing approach  Gas storage ma

  14. Slide 14: World-class CSG Gas Reserves

    To succeed, these projects must meet four key challenges: 1. First, accessing sufficient high-quality gas reserves to fuel these major projects 2. Secondly, adopting an approach to upstream gas production that enables efficient and economic drilling and operation of a large number of wells simultane

  15. Slide 15: Australia's Abundant Gas Resources

    While these challenges are significant, Santos is well positioned in all these areas … and I am committed to doing this all in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. To see how quickly unconventional gas resources can be developed we only have to compare the US and Australian experiences. In

  16. Slide 16: Australia's Abundant Gas Resources (commentary)

    Now a reminder of how well Australia is placed to provide domestic and export markets for decades to come. It’s important to note here that we are not strictly comparing apples with apples as 2P reserves and 2C resources are at different stages of development … but in the West and the East, there ar

  17. Slide 17: Strong Asia Pacific LNG Demand Outlook

    [Slide 13] Strong Asia Pacific LNG Demand Outlook 300 300 250 250 LNG Contracted Supply (mtpa) LNG Demand Russia East LNG Demand (mtpa) 200 200 Oman PNG Uncontracted Brunei 150 Demand 150 Others 100 Indonesia 100 Malaysia Qatar 50 50 Australia 0 0 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 Source:

  18. Slide 18: Domestic Channel – Room to Grow

    • And, the support of the Queensland Government. [Slide 14] Domestic Channel – Room to Grow Gas Penetration as % of Power Generated 100% 100% 90% 90% 78% 80% 80% 68% 70% 64% 70% 60% 54% 60% 50% 50% 50% 40% 35% 40% 37% 30% 30% 23% 20% 18% 20% 20% 12% 9% 8% 9% 9% 11% 10% 10% 5% 3% 0.5% 0% 0% Singapore

  19. Slide 19: Gas penetration in power generation (commentary)

    • For countries like Japan who import vast amounts of fuel to run their economies, a 20% penetration rate for gas seems a reasonable market share • So when you look at Australia at around 9%, India at 8% and China at less than 1%, one realises there is plenty of room for gas to penetrate the market,

  20. Slide 20: More Gas Means Lower Emissions

    [Slide 15] More Gas Means Lower Emissions Emission Intensity of Electricity Generated by State 1.4 1.2 1.0 tCO2e/MWh 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 NSW and ACT Victoria Queensland South Australia 15 Source: National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting South Australia leads the country in low emissions technology,

  21. Slide 21: More Gas Means Lower Emissions

    More Gas Means Lower Emissions Emission Intensity of Electricity Generated by State 1.4 1.2 1.0 tCO2e/MWh 0.8 CCGT Emissions 0.6 Intensity <0.4tCO2/MWh 0.4 0.2 0.0 NSW and ACT Victoria Queensland South Australia 15 Source: National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting • South Australia’s emissions intens

  22. Slide 22: Santos' Growth Strategy

    [Slide 16] Santos’ Growth Strategy Santos is Australia's Leading Domestic Gas Producer (% of Domestic Gas Production) 18% 16% Performance from the Base 11% 11% 8% 7% Deliver LNG Growth 4% 4% 3% 3% Focused growth Chevron Conoco Phillips Santos ExxonMobil Origin Apache BP BHP Billiton Woodside Shell i

  23. Slide 23: Santos' Growth Strategy

    [Slide 17] Santos’ Growth Strategy Bonaparte LNG  2mtpa FLNG PNG LNG  Santos 40%  Sanctioned Dec 2009 Performance  6.6mtpa two trains from the Base  Santos 13.5% Darwin LNG  Production since 2006  3.6mtpa single train Deliver LNG  Santos 11.4% Growth GLNG  On track for FID mid-10 Focused gr

  24. Slide 24: The Project – Milestones Achieved

    [Slide 18] The Project – Milestones Achieved GLNG is meeting key milestones  Two trains, 5 train site  Downstream FEED 90% complete  Upstream FEED 75% complete  Binding offtake agreement  Supplementary EIS lodged - Public submission period closed  Cultural heritage management  Water solution

  25. Slide 25: GLNG approvals and project progress (commentary)

    We are setting the pace in terms of the environmental approvals process. Submissions closed on our supplementary EIS on Monday and we are the first project to reach that point. We are building our project team with over 400 staff now dedicated to GLNG – and we are continuing to create a job a day –

  26. Slide 26: Australia Must Stay Competitive

    [Slide 19] Australia Must Stay Competitive  Australia must stay competitive to ensure our continued economic prosperity and to supply Asia’s economic growth  To stay competitive, our world class resources sector requires: - Skilled labour - Stable fiscal regimes - Regulatory certainty  Natural ga

  27. Slide 27: Labour, fiscal regimes and regulatory certainty

    • Managing labour costs with multiple competing projects • Stable fiscal regimes are also essential to the continued development of our industry. Our message here is fairly simple – Don’t mess with success! We are all aware the Henry tax review is now being considered by Government. We would urge a

  28. Slide 28: We have the energy.

    [Slide 20] We have the energy. We have the energy. 2010 Santos Tour Down Under winner Andre Greipel /Photo by John Veage 20 At Santos we are excited about the future. It is simply a great time to be in the gas business and a great time to be CEO of Santos. As part the transformation of the company f

  29. Slide 29: Glossary of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Oil & Gas Units Other Abbreviations  Bcf/day – Billion Cubic Feet per Day  CBM – Coalbed methane  Bcf/yr – Billion Cubic Feet per Year  CSG – Coal Seam Gas  bn bbl – Billion Barrels  CCGT – Combined Cycle Gas Turbine  btu/scf – British Thermal Units per (power plant) Standar

  30. Slide 30: Disclaimer & Important Notice

    Disclaimer & Important Notice This presentation contains forward looking statements that are subject to risk factors associated with the oil and gas industry. It is believed that the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable, but they may be affected by a range of variables which cou

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