. OTHERS AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OF JACK-UP DRILLING RIGS (NAGA 3 AND NAGA 5) FOR PETRONAS CARIGALI SDN BHD VELESTO ENERGY BERHAD
Type Announcement Subject OTHERS Description AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OF JACK-UP DRILLING RIGS (NAGA 3 AND NAGA 5) FOR PETRONAS CARIGALI SDN BHD 1. INTRODUCTION
The Board of Directors of Velesto Energy Berhad (“VEB”) (formerly known as UMW Oil & Gas Corporation Berhad) is pleased to announce that Velesto Drilling Sdn Bhd (“VED”) (formerly known as UMW Offshore Drilling Sdn. Bhd.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Velesto Malaysian Ventures Sdn Bhd (“VMV”) (formerly known as UMW Malaysian Ventures Sdn. Bhd.), which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VEB, has received two (2) Letter of Awards from PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. (“PETRONAS Carigali”), for the provision of jack-up drilling rig services (“Contracts”), the approval of which was received, today.
The Contracts are for two jack-up rigs, namely NAGA 3 and NAGA 5, with an estimated combined contract value of USD10.8 million.
Details of each of these contracts are summarized below:
2. DETAILS
2.1 Provision of Jack-Up Drilling Rig “NAGA 3”
The first Contract is for the provision of Drilling Rig Services for PETRONAS Carigali’s Drilling Programme, whereby VEB Group will assign its NAGA 3 for this. The Contract is to drill two (2) firm wells with an option of additional one (1) plus one (1) wells, with expected commenced date, between 15 July 2018 to 15 August 2018.
NAGA 3 is a premium independent-leg cantilever jack-up drilling rig that has a drilling depth capability of 30,000 feet and has a rated operating water depth of 350 feet.
2.2 Provision of Jack-Up Drilling Rig “NAGA 5”
The second Contract is for the provision of Drilling Rig Services for PETRONAS Carigali’s Drilling Programme, whereby VEB Group will assign its NAGA 5 for this. The Contract is to drill two (2) firm wells with an option of additional two (2) wells, with expected commencement date, between 1 August 2018 to 31 August 2018.
NAGA 5 is a premium independent-leg cantilever jack-up drilling rig that has a drilling depth capability of 30,000 feet and has a rated operating water depth of 400 feet.
3. INFORMATION ON PARTIES
3.1 Information on Velesto Drilling Sdn. Bhd.
VED was incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act, 1965 on 29 July 2003 and is principally involved in the offshore drilling business and operations and other engineering services for oil and gas exploration, development and production in Malaysia and overseas.
3.2 Information on PETRONAS Carigali
PETRONAS Carigali is a company incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act, 1965 on 11 May 1978 and has its registered office at Tower 1, PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The principal activities of PCSB are the exploration, development and production of oil and gas.
4. FINANCIAL EFFECTS
The provision of the above mentioned services is expected to contribute positively to the earnings and net assets of VEB Group during the contract period for the financial period ending 31 December 2018.
5. RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTRACTS
The risks associated with the execution of the Contracts are operational and execution risks, which will be mitigated and/or managed by VED, a company with a proven successful track record of undertaking drilling programmes.
6. DIRECTORS AND SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS INTEREST
None of the Directors and/or the substantial shareholders of VEB and/or persons connected with the Directors and/or substantial shareholders have any interest, direct or indirect in the above Contracts.
7. STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of VEB is of the opinion that the acceptance of the Contracts herein is in the best interest of VEB Group.
If you read today's article in The Edge, 1 year ago the prediction was for Velesto to have a loss of -RM140mil for FY2018. But now projection is revised to a net profit of RM12.3 mil for FY 2018. A big swing.
Amanah got 3 billion shares if average down even with 30cents RI----price is still around 70---80 cents-----assuming Amanah cannot push price to 1.50 in 2019---atleast breaking 70 cents will keep their account books "Black"
Personnel view oil price is ready for ramp up 5 more days sanction on Iran oil by US will kick start the 67 dollar range is ready for them to upsurge back 76... Ready for countries super cold winter.... Short term drill contract is common one month PO with attach yearly contract... Top gun spent millions dollar testing I dun think so is the beginning of turnaround
Oil price sustainability had established to offset the growth slow down trade war...meaning drilling utilisation be on the rise and sustainable... . Thank to US Policy and the dollar be strengthen further... Cheer
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