Blacksteel Energy Inc. Announces Management Changes and Update to Drakkar Transaction

November 02, 2022 2:40 PM EDT | Source: Blacksteel Energy Inc.

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - November 2, 2022) - Blacksteel Energy Inc. ("Blacksteel" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the following changes to strengthen the management team of Blacksteel:

Duncan Nightingale has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer in addition to his current position as a director of Blacksteel. Jeff Callaway has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer of Blacksteel and been appointed Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. Derek Batorowski has resigned as Chief Financial Officer and assumed the role of controller of Blacksteel.

Duncan Nightingale commented, "I am pleased to take on this position as I believe in the business plan, we are executing at Blacksteel and see a bright future in store. As we are working through the Drakkar transaction and progressing our international initiatives, I believe my strong international background in operations, growth and efficiency can create strong shareholder value."

Jeff Callaway commented, "I am pleased that Duncan Nightingale has agreed to take on this role which will allow me to focus on the capitalization of Blacksteel to support our various initiatives. My goal has been to reposition the company to a point where we have the right team and assets in place to grow the company and reward shareholders. I believe now is the optimal time for this transition and am excited about our future."

As Blacksteel has been advancing the Drakkar Energy Ltd. ("Drakkar") acquisition and preparing the work program to grow the Girouxville asset, Blacksteel and Drakkar have mutually agreed to a revision of the original terms of the transaction. The cash portion of the transaction will remain the same but the shares to be issued by Blacksteel will now total 10 million shares instead of the 26.77 million shares previously announced. All other terms remain the same. This revised plan has resulted in an approximate one-month delay versus previous guidance. The reduction in share issuance is related to additional investment Blacksteel will be required to undertake on the Girouxville property to ensure a sustainable growth profile.

Drakkar is a privately held producer in Alberta whose sole producing asset is a 70% working interest in the jointly held Girouxville asset with Blacksteel.

Duncan Nightingale, Blacksteel's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The acquisition of Drakkar is a significant milestone for Blacksteel as it consolidates ownership to 100% of the Girouxville Montney light oil producing asset. With over 30 locations identified and anticipated paybacks on new wells within a year, Blacksteel will be able to more efficiently operate and grow the production base leading to increased cash flow. Wells on the asset base are top decile production performers in the region. The terms of the transaction are very accretive to Blacksteel shareholders with 2P NPV 10% before tax reserves estimated independently by the reserves auditor at $26 million. The work program is expected to add additional locations to Blacksteel's reserve estimates as only seven wells are currently booked in reserves."

"As Blacksteel progresses towards closing the second tranche of the financing we look forward to implementing a work program to grow production followed by a listing on a Canadian stock exchange. Furthermore, this asset base will support our international growth plans which are designed to provide the next leg of growth for the company."

Proforma Highlights:

  • 30 development locations but only 7 booked locations currently booked in reserves
  • $26 million 2P NPV 10 BT value of reserves
  • 2.23 million barrel of oil equivalent of gross reserves
  • The current LMR is 1.63 but with the work program executed and should increase to approximately 3.0 and continue to rise as more wells are drilled
  • 7,710 acres of land
  • $25.4 million in tax pools

Blacksteel Energy Inc.

Blacksteel is a junior oil and gas company involved in the exploration, development and production of petroleum and natural gas resources.

Duncan Nightingale
President and CEO
(587) 433-4159

www.blacksteelenergy.ca

Forward-Looking Statements:

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