19th Oct 2026 07:00
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19 October 2026
Buccaneer Energy Plc
("Buccaneer" or the "Company")
SP Angel Analyst Interview on Buccaneer Energy
Buccaneer Energy (AIM: BUCE), an international oil & gas exploration and production company with development and production assets in Texas, USA, and an emerging European onshore gas strategy, notes a recent interview with David Mirzai, Energy Research Analyst at SP Angel, published on the Stockbox platform.
For context, the market can view SP Angel’s research note of 15 September 2026, “Expands portfolio with entry into European onshore gas development”, on the Company’s website:
https://buccaneerenergy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/BUCE-2026-09-15-Flash-note.pdf
Watch the full interview, "Buccaneer Energy Analyst Sees 4x Upside as Texas Cash Flow Builds & European Gas Hunt Begins", here:
https://youtu.be/plcvzKoJ2W4?is=m6H7IySWDVFORRGH
Mr Mirzai discusses his recent research note, covering the Texas turnaround, the value of the producing assets and the European gas opportunity. The views expressed are those of Mr Mirzai and not of the Company.
Highlights from the video:
Texas: From Turnaround to Cash Generation
Pine Mills production has risen from c.50 to 60 bopd to c.135 bopd, driven by low-cost workovers and infrastructure upgradesA largely fixed cost base means each additional barrel delivers strong operating leverageModelling assumes growth towards a c.200 bopd year-end target, led by the Fouke waterflood (subject to approvals)Free cash flow estimated by the Company at c.$200,000 per month at current oil pricesRisked NPV10 for the Texas assets of c.US$10 million, based on a 10% discounted cash flow
Europe: A Second Pillar of Growth
Higher US oil prices have intensified competition for Texas assets, while European gas prices have roughly doubled in six monthsThe move away from Russian gas and disrupted LNG supply have lifted European gas to c.$25/MMBtu (c.$150/boe)Energy security is now a policy priority, driving more licensing, drilling and M&A activityUp to three low-cost entry projects targeted for c.250 bcf of P50 potential and NPV10 of c.$500 million (success case)Roberto Bencini, European Technical Director, has screened close to 300 opportunities to reach a focused shortlistA capital-light approach: add value through limited technical work, then bring in a partner to fund development
What the Analyst Wants to See
Production growth to c.200 bopd by year endProgress on the European gas portfolioDisciplined use of excess cash flow, including debt reduction
Paul Welch, Chief Executive Officer of Buccaneer Energy, commented:
"It is encouraging to hear an industry analyst who knows our business set out the Company’s potential so clearly. Texas is delivering, and that gives us the platform to build a second pillar of growth in European gas where the market has changed dramatically, with governments now backing domestic gas development and prices at a significant premium to the US.
With our European technical team, we are well placed to move ahead on a focused shortlist and to do so with a capital-light approach. Work across our European shortlist is gathering pace, and we look forward to updating shareholders further as we progress."
**ENDS**
For further information, contact:
Buccaneer Energy plc Paul Welch, CEO | Email: | |
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Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker) Jeremy Porter / Alex Brearley
| Tel: | +44 (0) 20 3328 5656 |
SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP (Joint Broker) Stuart Gledhill / Richard Hail / Adam Cowl
| Tel: | +44 (0) 20 3973 3678 |
Celicourt Communications (PR/IR) Mark Antelme / Kathleen Beams |
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+44 (0) 20 7770 6424 |
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