7 February 2017 Senegal Prospective Resource Increase New 3D seismic data interpretation has unlocked numerous, highly attractive, oil prospects on FAR’s offshore Senegal acreage Undrilled oil prospectivity has increased by over 50% from last review FAR best estimate of the undrilled prospective resources has been increased to total 1,563 mmbbls* on a gross, unrisked basis (234 mmbbls net to FAR*) Prospective resources inventory audited by RISC Operations Pty Ltd FAR Limited (ASX: FAR) has identified over 1.5 billion barrels* of undrilled oil prospectivity in it’s offshore Senegal acreage. The increase in undrilled prospective resources has resulted from the interpretation of new 3D seismic data acquired in 2015 that has been integrated with the previous 3D seismic and well data. Of the 1,563 mmbbls* mapped, 234 mmbbls* are net to FAR who is a 15% participant in the Rufisque, Sangomar and Sangomar Deep (RSSD) joint venture. In addition to the undrilled prospects, the 2C recoverable resource in the SNE discovery is 641 mmbbls* with 96 mmbbls* net to FAR (reference ASX announcement 23 August 2016). FAR Managing Director Cath Norman said; “The prospectivity of FAR’s offshore Senegal acreage is extremely exciting. We have approximately 7,500 square kilometres of area under licence in Senegal and given success in our discoveries in the FAN-1 and SNE-1 wells and subsequent successful appraisal of the SNE oil field, we know we have a prolific working source rock, excellent reservoir development in the area and a good working seal. The new 3D seismic data has allowed us to get confidence in mapping traps along the extension of the SNE trend and also new plays and prospects in the acreage. We are currently drilling SNE-5, the fifth well to appraise the SNE oil field, which will be followd by SNE-6. Because of the relatively low cost of drilling in deepwater at present, our JV has negotiated additional optional drilling slots for the rig. It is likely that one of these exploration targets will be drilled following the current two well campaign, we look forward to keeping shareholders updated as the drilling program progresses. “Several prospects are located within tie-back distance to a future SNE production hub. These prospects have the potential to deliver high value barrels, because they can be developed quickly and at relatively low cost as a subsea tie-back to SNE infrastructure.” RISC report An updated Independent Resources Report for FAR on the exploration potential of FAR’s Rufisque, Sangomar and Sangomar Deep offshore blocks, offshore Senegal has been completed by RISC Operations Pty Ltd (“RISC”). * Refer to Cautionary Statement in this report (page 4) relating to estimates of prospective resources The prospective resource assessment completed by RISC and set out in its new Independent Resources Report highlights that FAR has, “a material and robust exploration portfolio, which we expect will be tested in coming years”. The prospective resource estimates detailed in Table 1 are set out in RISC’s report and assess the probabilistic resource evaluation carried out by FAR in accordance with industry standard SPE-PRMS definitions. Evaluation based on high quality 3D seismic FAR’s latest exploration prospect mapping is based on the re-interpretation of FAR’s existing high quality 3D seismic data and new 2,400 km² 3D seismic acquired over the RSSD blocks in late 2015. Four main Senegal exploration plays have been identified based on Shelf and Basin concepts. The Early Cretaceous Albian Shelf Play houses the SNE oil field. The Sirius and Spica prospects are analogous to the SNE oil field and are located along the shelf edge trend to north of SNE. The Albian Fan Play. The Late Cretaceous Shelf Play. Central FAN and South Fan are Late Cretaceous Basin canyon fed slope plays. Figure 1 below includes prospect outlines, play types and the location of the 2015 3D seismic survey (blue hatched area). This figure also highlights several Senegal prospects that are located within tieback range (Operator: 30 - 40km radius) to an SNE production hub and they could have a significant positive impact on the size, scope and future returns generated from the SNE project development. Figure 1. FAR prospects mapped from Sangomar and RSSD 3D seismic and approximate tie back area Page 2 * Refer to Cautionary Statement in this report (page 4) relating to estimates of prospective resources Prospective resource table Table 1: Senegal prospective resources Sirius Albian shelf edge Prospective, gross, unrisked recoverable oil resources* Best estimate (P50) mmbbls (mmbbls) 294 Spica Albian shelf edge 199 37% Leebeer SNE Late Albian shelf 116 33% Leebeer Sirius Late Albian shelf 50 20% Leebeer Spica Late Albian shelf 47 20% Rufisque Onlap Albian 181 14% Alhamdulillah Albian Fan 80 23% Leraw Cenomanian 108 23% Jabbah Cenomanian 44 25% Jabbah Deep Cenomanian 111 16% South Fan Cretaceous Fan 134 18% Central Fan Cretaceous Fan 96 17% Prospect name Play type Total all prospects (1) Suum Lead 60% 1,460 Aptian Carbonate Shelf Total prospects and leads Total - net to FAR (i) Probability of success % 103 1,563 234 Not audited by RISC Strong subsea tieback potential An important feature of many of the prospects that make up FAR’s Senegal prospective resources is their proximity to the SNE oil field, and therefore potential to be connected to an SNE production hub through a subsea tie back system. The Operator of the RSSD joint venture has previously stated that any new discovery located within a 30km radius from the SNE FPSO, would be a candidate for a subsea tie back to an SNE production hub. These potential tie-back prospects have very attractive economics because they contain the second highest NPV barrels after those located within the SNE field because of their relatively low development cost and quick timing to develop through a subsea connection back to a centrally located production hub which eliminates costly duplication of key infrastructure (e.g. FPSO). Page 3 * Refer to Cautionary Statement in this report (page 4) relating to estimates of prospective resources Disclaimers *Prospective Resource Estimates Cautionary Statement - With respect to the prospective resource estimates contained within this report, it should be noted that the estimated quantities of Petroleum that may potentially be recovered by the future application of a development project may relate to undiscovered accumulations. These estimates have an associated risk of discovery and risk of development. Further exploration and appraisal is required to determine the existence of a significant quantity of potentially moveable hydrocarbons. Prospective and Contingent Resources - All contingent and prospective resource estimates presented in this report are prepared as at 27/2/2013, 11/3/2014, 5/2/2014, 13/04/2015, 13/4/2016 and 23/08/2016 (Reference: FAR ASX releases of the same dates). The estimates have been prepared by the Company in accordance with the definitions and guidelines set forth in the Petroleum Resources Management System, 2007 approved by the Society of Petroleum Engineer and have been prepared using probabilistic methods. The contingent resource estimates provided in this report are those quantities of petroleum to be potentially recoverable from known accumulations, but the project is not considered mature enough for commercial development due to one or more contingencies. The prospective resource estimates provided in this report are Best Estimates and represent that there is a 50% probability that the actual resource volume will be in excess of the amounts reported. The estimates are unrisked and have not been adjusted for both an associated chance of discovery and a chance of development. The 100% basis and net to FAR contingent and prospective resource estimates include Government share of production applicable under the Production Sharing Contract. Competent Person Statement Information - The hydrocarbon resource estimates in this report have been compiled by Peter Nicholls, the FAR Limited exploration manager. Mr Nicholls has over 30 years of experience in petroleum geophysics and geology and is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geology, the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia. Mr Nicholls consents to the inclusion of the information in this report relating to hydrocarbon Contingent and Prospective Resources in the form and context in which it appears. The Contingent and Prospective Resource estimates contained in this report are in accordance with the standard definitions set out by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Petroleum Resource Management System. Forward looking statements - This document may include forward looking statements. Forward looking statements include, are not necessarily limited to, statements concerning FAR’s planned operation program and other statements that are not historic facts. When used in this document, the words such as “could”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “potential”, “should” and similar expressions are forward looking statements. Although FAR Ltd believes its expectations reflected in these are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forward looking statements. The entity confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in this announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning this announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. Page 4 * Refer to Cautionary Statement in this report (page 4) relating to estimates of prospective resources
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