Rockhopper Exploration (RKH) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
30 Mar, 2026Project status and development plans
Sea Lion project targeting final investment decision (FID) in H2 2025, with technical and lending bank appointed and positive capital provider feedback.
Net 2C development pending resources of 255 mmbbls, with NPV10 of $1.85 billion at $70/bbl Brent.
Phase 1 development includes 170 mmbbls, 11 wells, and project costs of $2.058 billion; subsequent phases expected to be self-financing.
Phased development concept covers 727 mmbbls gross 2C contingent resources, with multiple phases and up to 23 wells in the northern area.
Financial position and capital raising
Cash balance of approximately $54 million as of 31 August 2025, with an additional $140 million in escrow pending FID.
Two placings and an open offer aim to raise up to $150 million, with funds held in escrow until FID; monies returned if FID not achieved by 31 March 2026.
Capital raise designed to cover project requirement ($102 million), early decommissioning ($40 million), and additional costs ($40–50 million).
Board believes the capital raise will enable project completion without further equity dilution.
Commercial arrangements and partnerships
Navitas funds 100% of pre-FID project costs not met by third-party debt, repaid from 85% of working interest share of free cash flow at 8% interest.
Post-FID, Navitas funds 66.667% of project costs not met by third-party debt, interest-free, repaid from 85% of working interest share of free cash flow.
If FID progress stalls for five years post-transaction, Rockhopper can remove Navitas by repaying the pre-FID loan.
Latest events from Rockhopper Exploration
- Sea Lion advances, Ombrina Mare monetised, and board succession completed amid key risks.RKH
AGM 202430 Mar 2026 - Sea Lion project advances toward FID as Italian exit reduces liabilities and insurance claim proceeds.RKH
AGM 202530 Mar 2026 - $150 million capital raise secures full funding for Sea Lion Phase 1 FID and contingencies.RKH
Investor presentation30 Mar 2026 - Sea Lion project advanced, Ombrina Mare monetisation agreed, strong cash, key risks remain.RKH
H2 202330 Mar 2026 - 2024 profit surged to $47.6 million as Sea Lion financing advanced and Italian assets exited.RKH
H2 202430 Mar 2026 - H1 2024 profit of $16.5 million reflects Award monetisation and strong Sea Lion project progress.RKH
H1 202430 Mar 2026 - $140 million raised for Sea Lion, Ombrina Mare insurance received, H1 loss $51 million.RKH
H1 202530 Mar 2026