Buru Divests 2H Resources Subsidiary and Assets
ASX
Announcement
ASX
Announcement
7 July
20252025
DRAFT AND NOT FOR RELEASE
10 July
Buru executes transaction with Koloma for sale of 2H Resources
subsidiary and non-core Canning Basin exploration assets
Buru Energy Limited (Buru, Company) (ASX:BRU) is pleased to announce that it has executed agreements with
Koloma Australia Pty Ltd (Koloma) for the sale of its wholly owned geologic hydrogen and helium focused
subsidiary, 2H Resources Pty Ltd (2HR), and certain non-core exploration and production blocks in the onshore
Canning Basin of Western Australia.
The divestment follows a comprehensive business review in late 2024 which resulted in a decision for Buru to
monetise and exit its 2HR subsidiary, having derisked the assets ahead of a period of higher required spend. The
2HR divestment supports the Company’s strategy of directing capital and resources to the development of the
Rafael Gas Project to generate long term stable and growing cashflow.
Highlights
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Buru has executed a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (SSPA) with Koloma for all the issued
share capital of 2HR which includes the beneficial interest in all its Petroleum Exploration Licence
Application (PELA) areas and Gas Storage Exploration Licence Application (GSELA) areas in South
Australia, Exploration Licences (EL) in Tasmania, and Special Prospecting Authorities (SPA) in
Western Australia.
•
Buru has also executed an Asset Sales and Purchase Agreement (ASPA) with Koloma for certain
graticular blocks in the Canning Basin of Western Australia. These blocks are non-core to Buru
and were part of Buru’s Canning Basin rationalisation process.
•
The total acquisition consideration is up to $ 2.0 million which is an initial cash payment of $ 1.0
million and further staged cash payments up to $ 1.0 million payable upon the phased conversion
of 2HR’s South Australian Petroleum Exploration Licence Application (PELA) areas to Exploration
Licences – expected in total by the end of 2025.
•
Buru also has an option to acquire a participating interest of up to 30% or $ 100 million in
connection with any future hydrogen discovery by 2HR. This buy-back option is tradable by Buru.
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The effective date of the SSPA transaction is 1 July 2025, and subject to completion, Koloma is
accountable for 2HR’s operational control, costs and work program commitments from this date.
Buru CEO, Mr Thomas Nador said:
“The divestment of Buru’s 2H Resources subsidiary is consistent with our focus and discipline to commercialise the
Rafael gas and condensate resource and building a Kimberley based gas business that will generate enduring
material cashflows and shareholder returns.
Executing the transaction with Koloma is a testament to the quality of work done to date by the 2H Resources team
in assembling a compelling portfolio of assets across Australia. It is now time to hand over the reins to a credible
and experienced global player to progress the portfolio to its next phase of value creation. I wish Koloma every
success in maturing this exciting field of exploration for the potential benefit of humanity.”
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
Koloma Australia President and VP Exploration, Dr Trey Meckel said:
“We commend Buru and the 2H Resources team for building a compelling portfolio of hydrogen assets in Australia.
Following our successful Series A capital raise, Koloma Australia’s acquisition of 2HR is our next step in building a
scientifically based, commercially robust and risk-balanced portfolio of natural hydrogen assets in Australia.
We look forward to collaborating with our JV partners, industry, Government, community stakeholders, and
investors to execute our ambitious exploration and drilling program. Our goals are to commercialise sustainable
natural hydrogen; deliver affordable, cleaner energy; build resilient energy systems; and reach carbon neutrality.”
Agreement Structure
Details of the transaction in accordance with ASX listing Rule 8 are outlined in Appendix 1.
Buru and Koloma will work collaboratively to seek approvals, complete the transactions and affect an orderly transfer
of the ownership of the 2HR portfolio, including its assets, intellectual property and key stakeholder relationships to
Koloma.
About Koloma
Koloma Inc., headquartered in Denver, Colorado USA, is the world’s leading natural geologic hydrogen company
with production methods that source hydrogen in a clean, continuous, and cost-effective manner, eliminating the
barriers that have historically hindered widespread adoption. The company raised over US$380 million over three
years to pursue geologic hydrogen exploration.
In February 2025, following a successful US$23.8 million capital raise, Koloma Inc. established Koloma Australia
Pty Ltd as a separate company to exclusively pursue geologic hydrogen opportunities in Australia.
Authorisation
This ASX announcement has been authorised for release by the Chair of the Board of Directors.
For further information, visit or contact:
Thomas Z Nador
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: +61 8 9215 1800
Freecall: 1800 337 330
Email:
Attachment 1
Details of the Transaction in accordance with ASX Guidance Note 8
A. Parties to the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (SSPA) for the 2H
Resources Pty Ltd entity are:
Buru Energy Limited and 2H Resources Pty Ltd
Koloma Australia Pty Ltd
Parties to the Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement (ASPA) for certain
graticular blocks in the Canning Basin are:
Buru Energy Limited and relevant wholly owned Buru subsidiaries
Koloma Australia Pty Ltd
B. The assets subject of the Transaction under the SSPA and ASPA with before
and after holdings:
Agreement
SSPA
Assets
PELA 705
PELA 706
PELA 707
PELA 708
PELA 710
PELA 711
PELA 763
GSELA 764
GSELA 765
SPA 37 AO
SPA 38 AO
SPA 40 AO
SPA 43 AO
STP-SPA-0101
STA-SPA-0102
EL17/2024*
EL5/2025*
Registered
Holders
before
Transaction
100% 2H
Resources Pty Ltd
75% 2H Resources
Pty Ltd
100% 2H
Resources Pty Ltd
50% 2H Resources
Pty Ltd
70% 2H Resources
Pty Ltd
Area
Registered
Holders
after
Transaction
South
Australia
100% 2H
Resources Pty Ltd
Western
Australia
Tasmania
75% 2H
Resources Pty Ltd
100% 2H
Resources Pty Ltd
50% 2H
Resources Pty Ltd
70% 2H
Resources Pty Ltd
Specific
graticular blocks
100% Buru Energy
subdivided from
Ltd and wholly
Western
Koloma Australia
ASPA
non-core
owned Buru
Australia
Pty Ltd
exploration
subsidiaries
permits and
licences
* Exploration Licences subject to final grant by the Tasmania Government
C. Summary of key contractual matters
SSPA for 2H Resources Pty Ltd
1. The SSPA was executed on 10 July with an Effective Date of 1 July 2025, subject
to completion.
2. Buru Energy Limited (Buru), as the registered holder and beneficial owner of
100% of all of the issued share capital of 2H Resources Pty Ltd (2HR) comprising
1 ordinary fully paid share (Share) has agreed to transfer the Share to Koloma
Australia Pty Ltd (Koloma) on the following terms:
Initial payment of A$ 0.75 million on completion.
Staged cash payments totalling a maximum of $1.0 million payable upon the
phased conversion of five of 2HR’s South Australian Petroleum Exploration
Licence Application (PELA) areas to Exploration Licences.
Buru Energy Ltd will have an option to acquire a participating interest up to
the lesser of 30% or $ 100 million in connection with any future hydrogen
discovery by 2H Resources Pty Ltd. This buy-back option is tradable by Buru
Energy Ltd.
Completion is conditional on all regulatory and third-party consents and
requirements regarding the Share transfer, on terms satisfactory to Koloma
(acting reasonably).
ASPA for specific blocks within non-core exploration permit and licences
1. The ASPA was executed on 10 July with an Effective Date of 1 July 2025, subject
to completion.
2. Buru Energy Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries are the registered holders
and beneficial owner of 100% of the relevant exploration permit and licences has
agreed to subdivide these areas for the benefit of Koloma. These areas were
subject of relinquishment applications with the Department of Mines, Petroleum
and Exploration Western Australia prior to negotiations with Koloma. Buru will
work collaboratively with Koloma and the government to subdivide these permit
areas for the benefit of Koloma. The subdivided blocks to be acquired by Koloma
will not include those with residual decommissioning liabilities.
3. Payment of A$ 0.25 million upon completion.
4. Completion is conditional on all regulatory and third-party consents and
requirements regarding the partial title transfers, on terms satisfactory to Koloma
(acting reasonably).
D. Commercial implications
Subject to completion, Koloma will assume care, custody, control and costs associated
with 2H Resources Pty Ltd from the Effective Date.
E. Other matters
The SSPA will involve the transfer of one 2H Resources Pty Ltd share from Buru Energy
Limited to Koloma Australia Pty Ltd. The two Buru Energy Limited Directors of 2H
Resources Pty Ltd will resign on and from completion.
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