Ann: Significant Helium Discovery at State 16 Well, page-16

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Let's break down the financial analysis using the provided information and assumptions.

Revenue and Costs Calculation

Assumptions:

1. Helium Production:

   • Average production per well: 285 Mcf/day.
   • Price of gaseous helium: $500/Mcf.
   • Price of CO2: $4/Mcf.
   • Operating costs: $120/Mcf at 8% concentration.
   • Increased costs at lower concentration (2%): $480/Mcf.
   • Total wells required to reach 2 MMcf/day: 7 wells.

2. CO2 Production:

   • Contribution to revenue from CO2: $300k/year.
   • Assume extraction and processing costs are not provided, so not included in initial calculations.

Calculations:

1. Daily and Annual Production:

   • Total daily raw gas input for 7 wells: 2000 Mcf/day.
   • Average daily production per well: 285 Mcf/day.
   • Annual production of helium (assuming 365 days/year):$$\text{Annual Helium Production}=285\text{Mcf/day}\times 365\text{days}\times 7\text{wells}=728,175\text{Mcf/year}$$

2. Revenue from Helium:

   • Annual revenue from helium:$$\text{Revenue}=728,175\text{Mcf/year}\times \$500/\text{Mcf}=\$364,087,500/year$$

3. Revenue from CO2:

   • Annual revenue from CO2: $300,000/year.

4. Operating Costs:

   • If helium concentration is 8%, operating costs are $120/Mcf.\text{Annual Operating Costs (8%)} = 728,175 \text{ Mcf/year} \times \$120/\text{Mcf} = \$87,381,000/year
   • If helium concentration is 2%, operating costs increase to $480/Mcf.\text{Annual Operating Costs (2%)} = 728,175 \text{ Mcf/year} \times \$480/\text{Mcf} = \$349,524,000/year

5. Net Revenue Calculation:

   • At 8% concentration:\text{Net Revenue (8%)} = \$364,087,500 - \$87,381,000 + \$300,000 = \$276,006,500/year
   • At 2% concentration:\text{Net Revenue (2%)} = \$364,087,500 - \$349,524,000 + \$300,000 = \$14,863,500/year

Analysis and Prospects

1. Economic Viability:

   • At 8% concentration, the operation is highly profitable with a significant margin.
   • At 2% concentration, the margin is very slim, making it crucial to explore ways to reduce costs or increase the selling price.

2. Price Optimization:

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   • Selling helium at higher prices (e.g., $600/Mcf) or liquefying helium can significantly improve profitability.
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     • For instance, at $600/Mcf:$$\text{Revenue}=728,175\text{Mcf/year}\times \$600/\text{Mcf}=\$436,905,000/year$$
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     • • Net Revenue at 2% concentration:\text{Net Revenue (2% at \$600/Mcf)} = \$436,905,000 - \$349,524,000 + \$300,000 = \$87,681,000/year

3. Operational Efficiency:

   • Reducing operating costs through improved efficiency or technological advancements can also help maintain profitability at lower helium concentrations.

4. CO2 Revenue Contribution:

   • Additional revenue from CO2 can further support the financial health of the project, especially if the extraction and processing costs are minimized.

Conclusion

The financial viability of Blue Star Helium's operations depends significantly on the concentration of helium and the ability to optimize selling prices and operating costs. At higher concentrations (8%), the project is highly profitable. However, at lower concentrations (2%), strategies such as increasing the selling price, improving operational efficiency, or monetizing CO2 more effectively become critical to maintaining profitability. Further analysis and detailed economic modelling are necessary to solidify these projections and ensure sustainable operations.

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