The Company is actively pursuing opportunities in the United States through the acquisition of Atomic Oil and Gas LLC, and in sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, in partnership with Shoreline Energy International Limited ( Shoreline ) and through their jointly held affiliated company Shoreline Canadian Overseas Petroleum Development Corporation ( ShoreCan ), COPL and Shoreline currently hold 80% of the share capital and have taken over the management of Essar Exploration and Production Limited (Nigeria) ( Nigerian Affiliate or the Affiliate ). On August 4, 2020, the Company announced that the shareholders of the Nigerian Affiliate had executed definitive agreements to resolve their longstanding disputes. Completion is ongoing, and when completed ShoreCan s shareholding in the Affiliate will change in accordance to the terms outlined in the Press Release. The Affiliate holds an attractive oil appraisal and development project in shallow to mid-water offshore Nigeria on its 100% hold
· Two operated oil fields in Wyoming, USA at start of their 40+ year life
· ROI over 50% with $2.18/bbl acquisition cost vs a value of $7.52/bbl at NPV (10%)
Calgary, Canada; London, United Kingdom; December 16, 2020 - Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited ( COPL or the Company ) (XOP: CSE) & (COPL: LSE), an international oil and gas exploration and development company, today announces that it has agreed to acquire Atomic Oil & Gas LLC ( Atomic ) for a consideration of US$54 million consisting of assumed debt, cash and shares. This strategic acquisition would represent a step change in the capacity and revenue generating opportunities open to the Company. COPL expects to complete the acquisition by January 31, 2021, with a long stop date in the agreement of 90 days from execution. The effective date of the transaction is December 1, 2020.