Quarterly Report 31 March 2015

Quarterly Report 31 March 2015

Summary

CAMBAY PSC, ONSHORE GUJARAT, INDIA

Subsequent to the end of the quarter Oilex announced:

· Gross 2P Reserves of 206 Bcf gas and 8.0 MMbbls of condensate (C5+) in the Y zone 

(Oilex net working interest 93 Bcf gas and 3.6 MMbbls of C5+)

· Gross 3P Reserves of 377 Bcf gas and 17.3 MMbbls of condensate (C5+) in the Y zone 

(Oilex net working interest 170 Bcf gas and 7.8 MMbbls of C5+)

· Gross 2C Unrisked Contingent Resources of 720 Bcf gas and 52.8 MMbbls of C5+ in the X and Y zones(Oilex net working interest 324 Bcf gas and 23.8 MMbbls of C5+)

· 2P Reserves validate Oilex's program for commercial development of the Cambay Field

· Engineering studies for permanent gas processing facilities have commenced

· Establishment of Reserves provide a strong foundation for the expedited development of the Cambay Field to achieve key corporate objectives of increasing reserves, production and cashflow

· Three wells to come into production in two separate fields in 2015

o Cambay-73 production to commence in May 2015

o Bhandut-3 production to commence in July 2015

o Cambay-77 production to commence in August 2015

BHANDUT FIELD, ONSHORE GUJARAT, INDIA

· Design engineering work for the gas production facilities required has been completed. Scope of work and materials requirements are expected to be finalised early May, with procurement of equipment expected to commence during May. Delivery of critical equipment will govern the start of Bhandut-3 gas production.

CORPORATE

· In January 2015 Oilex appointed Mr Jeffrey Auld as a Non-Executive Director. The appointment of a UK based independent non-executive director, with significant experience in the London capital markets and upstream oil and gas industry, is in line with the Company's decision to appoint additional directors to achieve the right mix of skills, experience and diversity which reflects the Company's strategy and increases the balance of independence on the Board.

· During the quarter Oilex appointed Westhouse Securities Limited as its UK Broker. Westhouse is a corporate and institutional stockbroking group with a strong track record across a number of market sectors. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, Oilex appointed PAC Partners Pty Ltd as its Australian Broker. PAC Partners is a leading independent equities provider with a focus on leading emerging and mid cap companies and also the wholesale business partner of PhillipCapital in Australia.

Operations review

HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT

No Lost Time Incidents recorded during the quarter.

CAMBAY FIELD, GUJARAT, INDIA

(Oilex: Operator and 45% interest)

Independent Reserves and Resources

Subsequent to the end of the quarter RISC Operations Pty Ltd (RISC), an Australian based, internationally recognised independent petroleum advisory group, completed an independent Resource Report of the Eocene Formation of the Cambay Field. This work follows on from its evaluation of Cambay-77H flowback and test data in December 2014.

*Gross 90 Bcf of gas and 2.9 MMbbls of C5+ (Oilex net working interest of 40.5 Bcf of gas and 1.3 MMbbls of C5+) would be categorised as 1P subject to securing finance for the development, according to the PRMS guidelines. These quantities are included in the 1C Contingent Resources in Table 2.

**Includes Oilex net working interest of 40.5 Bcf of gas and 1.3 MMbbls of C5+ that would be categorised as 1P subject to securing finance for the development.

The Reserves are attributed to an area of the Cambay Field having multiple vintage and modern well intersections of the X and Y zones with hydrocarbon flows. The area encompasses recent Oilex operated drilling and production testing activity including the successful Cambay-77H well, the first successfully production tested multi-stage frac'd horizontal well in India.

Gas Market

Gas is currently marketed on a competitive tender basis to buyers and will be sold into a low pressure local market, commencing with production from Cambay-73. Contractual commitments are in place from previous tendering activities and cover gas sales for up to 2 years.

Infrastructure

The Cambay Field is located approximately 10km from the gas pipeline network with spare capacity. The pipeline connection to the high pressure grid will be constructed and owned by a third party, which is likely to be an affiliate of Oilex's joint venture partner, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC). Timing of construction has yet to be determined.

The 2P Reserves are anticipated to support a plateau gas production rate of ~50MMscfd, whilst the 2P + 2C combined volumes may support a plateau gas production rate of 125 - 250MMscfd. Studies, yet to be completed, will determine an optimum field gas production profile and incorporate data from wells drilled as part of the 2015/16 budget.

The establishment of Reserves provides a strong foundation for the expedited development of the Cambay Field and achievement of our key corporate goals of increasing production, cash flow and reserves. Oilex's first-mover advantage in opening the Cambay Basin (and India) to development of its significant tight oil and gas resources, places the Company on a strong growth trajectory in a robust energy market.

TOTAL NET OIL PRODUCTION - 211 BBLS for the quarter

The Cambay Field delivered net oil production of 211 barrels for the three months to 31 March, a decrease of 75% on the previous quarter due to the shut-in of Cambay-77H after completing the production test and maintenance required on other intermittent producing wells.

Production and Facilities

Construction of production facilities at Cambay-73 was 100% complete after the end of the quarter. Cambay-73 is a frac'd vertical well located 1.2km SSE of Cambay-77H. Cambay-73 and Cambay-77H have intersected the same Y zone reservoir and both have produced gas and light oil/condensate. Gas composition analyses conclude that gas from Cambay-77H and Cambay-73 is almost identical with minimal processing required to reach pipeline specification. Cambay-73 will supply gas to a low pressure gas market in the vicinity of the Cambay Field and is expected to produce approximately 50-60boepd of gas and condensate. The condensate will be separated at the field and trucked to a nearby refinery together with other Cambay crude oil.

Work Program and Budget 2015/16

The work program and budget for the 2015/16 year has been approved by both the Joint Venture and the Government of India. Oilex has commenced work on schedule critical, tendering activities and expects to take advantage of the recent decrease in global oil & gas activity to achieve a reduction in drilling and other costs.

The work program consists of a firm 2 well drilling campaign and 2 contingent wells for which all long lead items will be procured concurrently such that a timely decision can be made to commit to the contingent wells. The first well is expected to spud late in H2 2015, subject to the finalisation of funding. Full diameter core across the Y zone will be collected in each firm well. Special analyses will be conducted on each core and the data obtained from the analyses will be used to finalise the frac design for each well. Core analysis is widely undertaken in North America and it is anticipated that core data will enable a better frac efficiency to be achieved compared to Cambay-77H. Prior to the commencement of the horizontal well drilling campaign, the JV plans to commence a 5 well work-over campaign to boost oil and possibly gas production. This work-over campaign is integral to achieving the Company's target of cash flow positive operations (excluding exploration and field development costs) in India during 2015. By finishing the work-over program before the drilling campaign, deployment of manpower and equipment can be optimised.

Engineering studies for permanent production and gas treatment facilities have commenced. These studies will examine the cost and schedule parameters of a range of throughput sizes as part of the development planning for the field. The work includes conceptual design of a small throughput plant that would enable pipeline quality gas to be sold into the gas grid relatively quickly and thus tapping into a larger market. Other engineering studies have commenced to determine the temporary production facilities for Cambay-77H.

Oilex has concluded two gas sale agreements (GSA) to date. GSAs are conducted via a bid system, with buyers submitting offers to purchase via a tender process. Given the demand for gas by nearby industrial users, strong pricing has been secured.

Existing industry located within 15km of the Cambay Field also means very low capital cost is associated with sales of gas to the local market and the tie-in to the existing gas transmission pipeline network. The network has excess capacity for additional gas that can be used for gas from the Cambay Field.

Oilex is now working towards putting three historical wells in two separate fields into production in 2015:

· Cambay-73 production to commence in May 2015

· Bhandut-3 production to commence in July 2015

· Cambay-77 production to commence in August 2015

Oilex will recommence gas production in the Cambay Field for the first time since the early 1990's. Production from these wells will be a substantial step towards cash positive operations in India for the Company as a result of the strong gas demand and associated robust gas price structure.

Personnel

Oilex continues to build its operational capability, with a number of new senior hires recently recruited. Jayant Sethi has assumed the role of Head of India Assets and is now in charge of daily operations in India. A trained geologist with strong contracts and project management experience with Cairn India's organisation, Jayant brings technical and operational leadership experience to the organisation and will be responsible for delivery of the next drilling campaign. Oilex has also recruited, subsequent to the quarter, a highly experienced Drilling Manager and GM Operations to be based in India.

BHANDUT FIELD, GUJARAT, INDIA

(Oilex: Operator and 40% interest)

Harvesting Conventional Gas

Bhandut-3 has previously flowed at a maximum rate of 6.5MMscfd through a 10mm choke with a flowing tubing head pressure of 1,190 psia during an isochronal test. The test confirmed the reservoir sand has a permeability of 124mD, making it a conventional reservoir. It is planned to deliver approximately 0.5-1MMscfd from the Bhandut-3 well. The Company anticipates the cost of the production facilities payback in 7 months from commencement of production based upon the contracted gas price.

Having received endorsement of the gas sales agreement, the Bhandut Joint Venture has commenced the process to establish the appropriate production facilities for Bhandut-3. This will include a compressed natural gas (CNG) loading facility that will enable CNG "bullet" trucks to be loaded at site for transportation of the gas to end users. Bhandut-3 gas is "lean" and therefore no material condensate production is expected.

Design engineering work for the gas production facilities required for Bhandut-3 has been completed. Scope of work and materials requirements are expected to be finalised in early May, with procurement of equipment expected to commence by mid May. Delivery of critical equipment will govern the start of Bhandut-3 gas production.

CANNING BASIN, WESTERN AUSTRALIA STP-EPA-0131 Wallal Graben

(Oilex: Operator and 100% interest)

The Canning Basin asset is located adjacent to the Pilbara, a global resource centre for iron ore and LNG. Oilex has a low cost entry into a province with the key determinates for success being:

· Markets

· Infrastructure

· Geology

The acreage is in a unique position in the Canning Basin as it is adjacent to many world class mining projects in the Pilbara region. There has been development of a significant amount of infrastructure in the area with the Great Northern Highway, numerous sealed roads, good quality graded roads and multiple airstrips being present within the Oilex acreage. The Telfer Gas pipeline traverses STP-EPA-0131 and any future pipelines from the Canning Basin to the main export terminals at Port Hedland and Karratha would have to pass through the acreage.

The newly acquired airborne gravity and magnetic survey, together with 2D seismic, regional gravity, magnetic, surface geological and well data has confirmed Oilex's structural model of the Wallal Graben. The graben is present in Oilex's three, 100%-owned, exploration areas encompassing approximately 11,900 km2 (~3 million acres).

During the quarter Oilex progressed the burial history modelling and source rock maturity study, which is now 70% complete. A Prospects and Leads portfolio was completed for conventional plays and is underway for the unconventional plays.

Negotiations with the Traditional Owners on Native Title Agreement(s) were progressed, with in principle terms agreed with the Nyangumarta Traditional Owners.

STP-EPA-0106, STP-EPA-0107

(Oilex: Operator and 100% interest)

Oilex has reached Agreement with the Nyangumarta People, the only Native Title party over the 06/07 areas. A Heritage Agreement in executable form has been finalised, however the WA Government has amended their template document, causing a delay. Once agreements are finalised, the regulatory process of conversion to a formal exploration permit will commence.

JPDA 06-103, TIMOR SEA

(Oilex: Operator and 10% interest)

In October 2014 the ANP extended the temporary suspension of the PSC for a further 3 months to enable the completion of the ANP legal assessment and continued discussion between the parties to address the way forward. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, a further extension of the temporary suspension has been granted.

WEST KAMPAR PSC, CENTRAL SUMATRA, INDONESIA

(Oilex: 45% interest and further 22.5% secured*)

A Court approved Scheme of Arrangement has been implemented over the Operator, however Oilex continues to pursue enforcement of the Arbitration Award and a commercial settlement.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES

No work on new opportunities completed during the quarter.

CORPORATE

At the end of the quarter the Company retained a cash position of $2.7 million. Oilex is currently reviewing funding options for the Cambay 2015/16 work program. The establishment of 2P reserves at Cambay provides additional funding options including project finance, which will be reviewed and assessed as part of the Company's funding strategy.

On 28 January 2015 Oilex appointed Mr Jeffrey Auld as a Non-Executive Director. The appointment of a UK based independent non-executive director, with significant experience in the London capital markets and upstream oil and gas industry, is in line with the Company's decision to appoint additional directors to achieve the right mix of skills, experience and diversity which reflects the Company's strategy and increases the balance of independence on the Board. Further appointments to the Board may be made, if the Board identifies other non-executive directors with the right mix of skills, experience and diversity which reflects the Company's strategy and further increases the balance of independence on the Board.

Oilex has appointed Westhouse Securities Limited as its UK Broker effective from 18 March 2015. Westhouse is a corporate and institutional stockbroking group with a strong track record across a number of market sectors. Oilex has also appointed PAC Partners Pty Ltd as its Australian Broker. PAC Partners is a leading independent equities provider with a focus on leading emerging and mid cap companies and also the wholesale business partner of PhillipCapital in Australia.

The Company's website www.oilex.com.au is regularly updated with current information.

(1) Oilex (West Kampar) Limited is entitled to have assigned an additional 22.5% to its holding through the exercise of its rights under a Power of Attorney granted by SPE following the failure of SPE to repay funds due. The assignment has been provided to BPMigas (now SKK Migas) but has not yet been approved or rejected. If Oilex is paid the funds due it will not pursue this assignment.

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Qualified Petroleum Reserves and Resources Evaluator statement

Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 5 of the ASX Listing Rules, the information in this report relating to petroleum reserves and resources is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation prepared by or under the supervision of Mr. Peter Bekkers, Chief Geoscientist employed by Oilex Ltd. Mr. Bekkers has over 19 years experience in petroleum geology and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and AAPG. Mr. Bekkers meets the requirements of a qualified petroleum reserve and resource evaluator under Chapter 5 of the ASX Listing Rules and consents to the inclusion of this information in this report in the form and context in which it appears. Mr. Bekkers also meets the requirements of a qualified person under the AIM Note for Mining, Oil and Gas Companies and consents to the inclusion of this information in this report in the form and context in which it appears.

Rule 5.3

Appendix 5B

Mining exploration entity quarterly report

Introduced 1/07/96. Origin: Appendix 8. Amended 1/07/97, 1/07/98, 30/09/01, 1/06/10, 17/12/10, 01/05/13.

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Compliance statement

1 This statement has been prepared under accounting policies which comply with accounting standards as defined in the Corporations Act or other standards acceptable to ASX.

2 This statement does give a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

Sign here: Date: 30 April 2015

CFO & Company Secretary

Print name: Chris Bath