Rafael Gas Project Update
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Rafael Gas Project Update
Buru Energy Limited (“Buru” or the “Company”) (ASX:BRU) is pleased to provide its latest Presentation which
gives an update on the Rafael Gas Project.
Authorisation
This ASX announcement has been authorised for release by the Chair of the Board of Directors.
For further information, visit www.buruenergy.com or contact:
Thomas Z Nador
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: +61 8 9215 1800
Freecall: 1800 337 330
Email: info@buruenergy.com
Buru Energy Limited, Level 2, 16 Ord Street, West Perth WA 6005
Telephone: 1800 337 330 Email: info@buruenergy.com ABN: 71 130 651 437
ASX:BRU
A focused energy company
Building a compelling foundation
Kimberley gas business to generate long
term cashflow + growth
April 2025
Disclaimer
This document has been prepared by Buru Energy Limited ABN 71 130 651 437 (“Buru”) and has been authorised for the intended purpose by the Non-Executive Chair of Buru Energy Limited.
This presentation contains certain statements which may constitute "forward-looking statements". It is believed that the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable but they may be
affected by a variety of variables and changes in underlying assumptions which could cause actual results or trends to differ materially, including, but not limited to: price fluctuations, actual demand,
currency fluctuations, drilling and production results, reserve and resource estimates, loss of market, industry competition, environmental risks, physical risks, legislative, fiscal and regulatory
developments, economic and financial market conditions in various countries and regions, political risks, project delays or advancements, approvals and cost estimates. All of Buru’s operations and
activities are subject to joint venture, regulatory and other approvals and their timing and order may also be affected by weather, availability of equipment and materials and land access
arrangements, including native title arrangements. Although Buru believes that the expectations raised in this presentation are reasonable there can be no certainty that the events or operations
described in this presentation will occur in the timeframe or order presented or at all.
There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating reserves and resources, and in projecting future production, development expenditures, operating expenses and cash flows. Oil and gas
reserve engineering and resource assessment must be recognised as a subjective process of estimating subsurface accumulations of oil and gas that cannot be measured in an exact way. All
contingent resources and prospective resources presented in this report are pursuant to the Company’s ASX release of 26 July 2024. The estimates of contingent and prospective resources included
in this Presentation have been prepared in accordance with the definitions and guidelines set forth in the SPE PRMS. Buru is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the
information included in this presentation and all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in this presentation continue to apply and have not materially changed.
The probabilistic method was used to prepare the estimates of the contingent and prospective resources.
No representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made by Buru or any other person that the material contained in this presentation will be achieved or prove to be correct. Except for statutory
liability which cannot be excluded, each of Buru, its officers, employees and advisers expressly disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the material contained in this
presentation and excludes all liability whatsoever (including in negligence) for any loss or damage which may be suffered by any person as a consequence if any information in this presentation or
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All references to $ are in Australian currency, unless stated otherwise.
Buru Energy | Rafael Gas Project Update April 2025
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About Buru
Capital Structure
Where We Operate
Founded in 2008 - a Western
Australian oil and gas exploration
and production company.
Focus is the development and
commercialisation of the Rafael
Gas Project, based on our wholly
owned and operated conventional
gas and condensate discovery in
the Canning Basin of WA.
Rafael Gas Project delivers
material and enduring cashflows
from 2H 2027 and create long term
value for our shareholders and
stakeholders.
Shares on issue
million
779.4
Market Capitalisation1
$ million
32.0
Cash2
$ million
7.9
Debt
$ million
nil
12 month high
cents/share
12.5
12 month low
cents/share
3.3
1 as at 3 April 2025.
2 as at 31 December 2024.
Share Price Information
cps
$0.14
$0.12
$0.10
$0.08
$0.06
$0.04
$0.02
Shareholders by Type2
1
0.8%
18.7%
0.8%
Retail & HNW
2
Domestic
Institutions
Foreign
Institutions
Feb’24 Mar Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct Nov
Dec
Jan’25
Feb Mar
1 Results from the Rafael 3D seismic survey interpretation showing a tightening of the Rafael 1C-
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Research
3C contingent resource range, with an increase in the high confidence 1C resource
2 Results from the last exploration well Buru will drill before cashflows from Rafael
79.7%
Directors &
Employees
2 as at 31 December 2024.
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Our Leadership
Leaders with deep industry
experience and a proven
track record of delivery
Mr David Maxwell
Thomas Nador
Independent Non-Executive Chair
CEO
>35yrs strategy, gas commercialisation,
risk and asset management
>25yrs strategy, resource development, commercial
Ms Joanne Williams
Independent Non-Executive Director
>25yrs technical, engineering
Paul Bird
CFO and Company Secretary
>25yrs finance, governance
Mr Malcolm King
Rachel McIntyre
Independent Non-Executive Director
Development Manager
>35yrs commercial, exploration, operations
>15yrs geoscience, project development, CCS
Mr Robert Willes
Grant McMurtrie
Independent Non-Executive Director
GM Exploration
>35yrs finance, commercial, M&A
>25yrs play based exploration, remote sensing and
new ventures
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The Rafael gas and condensate field discovery
Rafael 1 Initial Flow Testing
late 2021
•
•
Confirmed first conventional gas and
condensate discovery in the Kimberley
•
Test indicated wide range in resource volumes
•
Investigated several project options to
support an independently assessed contingent
resource range (59 Bcf – 1Tcf)
2022
Drilled Rafael 1
Successful exploration
well, despite only a 21%
chance of discovery
2023
•
Confirmed a tightened range in
recoverable gas and condensate
volumes than initially assessed
•
Confirmed smaller scale foundation
development based on an increased
high confidence 1C contingent
resource of 85 Bcf
2024
3Q 2025
3D Seismic Survey
Rafael 1 Final Flow Testing
•
Survey undertaken to help better
understand how much gas and
condensate is recoverable
•
Required for bankable
reserves certification
Provided valuable insight into Rafael
structure to support development
planning
•
Planned for 3Q 2025
•
Will confirm final project design
and support Final Investment
Decision
•
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Seismic Data Analysis
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The right conditions for project development
Kimberley energy system is changing
Kimberley energy system is outdated
WA Government plans to overhaul the Kimberley
Relies on trucked or imported gas and diesel
energy system by 2028 and increase renewables
Gas: current demand 9TJ/d – trucked up to 1,400km
from the Pilbara
− cost, security and transport emissions challenges.
Diesel: current imports to Broome >1.2mmbbls per year
− over 120 remote communities rely on diesel
Rafael is the only conventional gas
and liquids resource in the region
Traditional drilling techniques appropriate for extraction
High confidence 1C resource can supply the region for 20
years with improved cost, security and sustainability metrics
Opportunity to use liquids as a diesel alternative for >100
communities and mines
Opportunity to support Pilbara and Northern Territory markets
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Aligned with
Government
plans
The right
market
condition
Cashflow
within 3
years!
No local
competition
Derisking
underway
Gas is a critical firming fuel for electricity
Rafael Gas Project timeline aligns with Government
− FID in 2025 and first production in 2H 2027
Small project footprint supportive of faster approvals
Buru is not doing this alone
Partnered with Clean Energy Fuels Australia (CEFA)
who will finance, build, own and operate LNG plant,
limiting Buru spend to wells and processing tariff
Project funding optionality including via Northern
Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF)
Gas and condensate sales agreements being worked
jointly with CEFA
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Rafael Gas Project
Uniquely positioned to replace a
legacy, costly and insecure
energy system in the north of
Western Australia that currently
relies on imports from outside the
region
Project Benefits
Existing trucked / imported
gas and diesel
Rafael Gas
Project
Proximity to market
840 - 1,400 km
90 – 500 km
Delivered cost
Transport emissions
1
CO2
CO2
Regional development
New market opportunities
Synergy with renewables
1 Regional gas generators are fuelled by LNG delivered by
road from Karratha. This is costed at $22/GJ (Broome Clean
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Energy Study Feb 2023, Sustainable Energy Now)
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Rafael Gas Project
Low impact, low risk development to support
faster approvals, construction and cashflow
Project based on high confidence 1C Resource of 85 Bcf,
not the best estimate (2C) or the upside resource case (3C)
Small footprint (on existing cleared Rafael 1 well pad)
No pipeline (trucked LNG and condensate)
Proven design, modularised construction
Several plants in operation in Australia and many globally
Up to 300t of LNG, ~250bbls condensate per day
Current plan of 2 wells (including Rafael 1 well)
20-year production life with robust cashflow
Indicative well locations for
Rafael 1 (existing) and Rafael B
(planned drilling in 2026)
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Rafael Gas Project derisking
Partnering with Clean
Energy Fuels Australia
(CEFA) is a material
enabler for the project
Strategic Development Agreement
with CEFA announced 2 April ’25
creates pathway for downstream &
midstream partner to finance, build,
own and operate LNG plant and
condensate infrastructure, limiting
Buru spend to upstream and
processing tariff.
Strategic Development
Agreement with CEFA
Binding Agreements with
CEFA in 4Q’25
Final Investment Decision
in 4Q’25/early ‘26
Buru and CEFA working
together to define:
Ahead of binding agreements,
Buru and CEFA to deliver:
FEED package, cost and
schedule
Gas and condensate supply
arrangements by Buru
Rafael 1 well recompletion
and extended flow testing
Project Execution Plan
LNG facility and production
arrangements by CEFA
Rafael bankable Reserves
Certification
Gas and condensate pricing
framework
Production Licence
Joint LNG and condensate
marketing
Environmental Approvals
Native Title approvals
Works approval for plant
Development approvals
Foundation customers
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Field Development Plan
Binding commercial
agreements, including:
Gas / condensate
pricing arrangements
Foundation offtake
agreements
Mechanism to share upside
between Buru and CEFA
Target first gas and cash flow
2H 2027
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Why partner with CEFA?
Clean Energy Fuels
Australia (CEFA), part of
the Octa Group of privately
held companies is backed
by I Squared Capital.
I Squared Capital is a leading global
investment fund managing over
US$ 40 billion in assets throughout
the world.
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US private equity firm with US$40 billion in assets under management. Investments in 89 companies operating
across 70+ countries. The company invests in energy, utilities, transport and telecommunication projects in
North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
An energy focused portfolio company, investing in energy infrastructure and low-carbon solutions
Builds, owns and operates
integrated LNG solutions for
mining operations,
communities and industry in
Australia, with a strong
portfolio of West Australian
customers including
Westgold Resources, Vault
Minerals, Lynas Rare Earths,
Pilbara Minerals and
Bellevue Gold.
Delivers LNG with an extensive
range of LNG sources and
distribution capabilities, including:
CEFA’s 250 tpd plant in Mt
Magnet, and it’s lifting
agreements at the 175tpd LNG
plant in Kwinana and 400tpd
Pluto LNG truck loader in
Karratha, WA
Australia’s largest fleet of LNG
road tankers and ISO containers
LNG storage and vaporisation
facilities for power generation
and industrial applications
across Australia
A renewables and thermal hybrid
power company powering the
next generation of mining and
resource projects in Australia.
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Project Timeline
Key planned activities for 2025
1.
Regulatory approvals
2.
Agreement making with
Traditional Owners
3.
Gas / liquids marketing
4.
Recompletion and testing of
Rafael 1
5.
Reserves Certification
6.
Binding tolling / customary
agreements
7.
Final Investment Decision
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Rafael Gas Project Economic Screening
Key message - Economic screening
demonstrates significant value:
Based on a 1C Contingent Resource of 85 Bcf of gas and 1.8 mmbls of condensate
14TJ/d, 250t LNG/250bbls condensate/day. Field Life ~20 years. Equity economics, ungeared in 2025-dollars.
Gas Price A$/GJ (domestic)
$10.00
$15.00
$18.00
Condensate Price A$/litre (domestic)
$1.00
$1.50
$1.80
Following in gross terms (A$), 2025$, pre-tax
Total gas revenue ($M)
$ 1,100
$ 1,800
$ 2,100
Total condensate revenue ($M)
$ 300
$ 400
$ 500
Total Opex/Royalties ($M)
($ 300)
($ 500)
($ 600)
Average Pre-Tax Operating Cashflow/annum ($M)
$ 40
$ 70
$ 87
NPV10 ($M)
$ 200
$ 400
$ 500
IRR
29%
44%
>50%
Figures above are before any financing costs and are inclusive of facilities and well capex and provisions for abex.
NPV and IRR are pre-tax. Buru Energy has more than $200 million in tax losses which can be applied against future profits.
$M = 2025$ million
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Developing the Rafael Gas Project is a
transformational opportunity for Buru
•
Based on $15/GJ gas and $1.50 per litre of
condensate:
•
Gross unrisked NPV of A$ 400 million
•
Annual gross before tax cashflow of ~$70 million
•
Buru’s current market cap is ~$30 million, which is
substantively less then the indicative annual
cashflow to Buru from 2028
•
Gas processing tariff to be negotiated with CEFA,
aimed to ensure robust economic returns to each
party, and include mechanism to share upside
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We are focused
From …
on transforming from successful explorer to the
developer of a material foundation Kimberley gas
business with long-term cashflow and opportunity for
further growth
100% owner of Rafael – the only proven significant
conventional gas and condensate resource in the
far north of WA
Clear pathway for a Kimberley centred foundation
gas business with long-term cashflows from 2027,
enabling further growth
Rafael 1 drilling and discovery
To …
Unique opportunity for Rafael condensate as a
diesel substitute for power generation in the
Kimberley / Pilbara
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Example of a small-scale LNG Plant in Western Australia
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Thomas Z Nador
Chief Executive Officer
Buru Energy Limited
Level 2, 16 Ord Street
West Perth, Western Australia 6005
PO Box 1903
West Perth WA 6872
Email: info@buruenergy.com
Phone: 1800 337 330
Website: www.buruenergy.com
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