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<p>SDX Energy announced this morning that it has spudded the South Disouq (SD-1X) well in Egypt, targeting gas and oil across a number of intervals. This is a high impact event for SDX Energy, as current company 2P reserves of 4.7mmboe (post acquisition) would be dwarfed by success at South Disouq (we model a 65mmboe field of which SDX holds 55% WI), which could be developed quickly due to existing pipeline infrastructure passing through the block. Our valuation for South Disouq is 6.8p/share, although on success we would expect notable de-risking. Our core NAV is 42p with a full NAV (including South Disouq) of 57p/share. The well is due to take 30-45 days, so we would expect a result in mid late April.</p>

SDX Energy announced this morning that it has spudded the South Disouq (SD-1X) well in Egypt, targeting gas and oil across a number of intervals. This is a high impact event for SDX Energy, as current company 2P reserves of 4.7mmboe (post acquisition) would be dwarfed by success at South Disouq (we model a 65mmboe field of which SDX holds 55% WI), which could be developed quickly due to existing pipeline infrastructure passing through the block. Our valuation for South Disouq is 6.8p/share, although on success we would expect notable de-risking. Our core NAV is 42p with a full NAV (including South Disouq) of 57p/share. The well is due to take 30-45 days, so we would expect a result in mid late April.

<p>SDX Energy’s accretive $30m acquisition of the Egyptian and Moroccan assets from Circle Oil is a major step to increase the company’s footprint and is in line with its stated ambition to grow (in)organically. The Moroccan gas production in particular is a step-out from its existing base, but provides strong cash flow generation, quick effective payback and the possibility of future high-value development and exploration. The increased working interest in NW Gemsa should boost SDX’s share in FCF in Egypt, and further contribute to costs for the upcoming waterflood programme. We increase our core NAV from 39p/share to 42p/share (RENAV moves from 68p/share to 57p/share) even after some (unrelated) modelling adjustments. Despite a recent increase in the shares, this suggests further upside for investors in a larger company with greater ability to invest in high-value projects in North Africa.</p>

SDX Energy’s accretive $30m acquisition of the Egyptian and Moroccan assets from Circle Oil is a major step to increase the company’s footprint and is in line with its stated ambition to grow (in)organically. The Moroccan gas production in particular is a step-out from its existing base, but provides strong cash flow generation, quick effective payback and the possibility of future high-value development and exploration. The increased working interest in NW Gemsa should boost SDX’s share in FCF in Egypt, and further contribute to costs for the upcoming waterflood programme. We increase our core NAV from 39p/share to 42p/share (RENAV moves from 68p/share to 57p/share) even after some (unrelated) modelling adjustments. Despite a recent increase in the shares, this suggests further upside for investors in a larger company with greater ability to invest in high-value projects in North Africa.

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SDX Energy PLC operates as an oil and gas company. The Company engages in exploration, development, and operation of oil and gas properties. SDX Energy serves customers in Egypt.

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South Disouq spuds

SDX Energy announced this morning that it has spudded the South Disouq (SD-1X) well in Egypt, targeting gas and oil across a number of intervals....

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Acquisition of Circle Oil assets

SDX Energy’s accretive $30m acquisition of the Egyptian and Moroccan assets from Circle Oil is a major step to increase the company’s footprint and...

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