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From: LoneClone3/28/2012 4:26:05 PM
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Coastal Energy Announces Exploration Results of Bua Ban South A-02 and A-03 Wells

Press Release: Coastal Energy Company – 5 minutes ago

finance.yahoo.com 




HOUSTON, March 28, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Energy Company (the "Company" or "Coastal Energy ") (TSX: CEN.TO - News) (AIM: CEO.L - News), an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, announces the results of the Bua Ban South A-02 and A-03 wells.

The Bua Ban South A-02 well was drilled to a total depth of 8,275 feet TVD. The well encountered 8 feet of net pay in the Lower Oligocene section with 17 percent porosity, which is consistent with porosities at this depth in the Songkhla basin. The oil water contact was encountered at 8,120 feet TVD, indicating an oil column of 1,800 feet. The A-02 well was 700 meters from the A-01 well at the top of the Lower Oligocene. Pressure data indicate that this accumulation discovered by the Bua Ban South A-01 and A-02 wells is connected to the Bua Ban #1 & #3 wells, which were drilled by the Company in 2005. This accumulation is separate from the currently producing Bua Ban Main field. Analysis indicates that this reservoir is large enough to be commercial.

The Bua Ban South A-03 well was drilled on the western terrace of the main bounding fault of the Bua Ban field and encountered high quality Miocene sands with no hydrocarbon shows.

Randy Bartley, President and CEO of Coastal Energy, commented:

"The Bua Ban South A-02 well penetrated the same reservoir as the A-01 well close to its downdip limit. It has helped us to delineate the size of the Oligocene discovery at this location. We look forward to testing this reservoir in the near future.

"The lack of hydrocarbons in the Bua Ban South A-03 well is disappointing; however, it was a higher risk prospect given its location outside of the main bounding fault.

"We have spudded the Bua Ban South A-04 well . It is a Miocene objective in the eastern flank fault block. The A-04 well is being drilled 2,500 meters south of the original Bua Ban Main A-11 Miocene discovery in the continued attempt to delineate the southern boundary of that Miocene accumulation."

Randy Bartley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineering and Jerry Moon, Vice President, Technical & Business Development, a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, a Certified Petroleum Geologist and a Licensed Professional Geoscientist in the state of Texas, have reviewed the contents of this announcement.

Additional information, including the Company's complete competent person's report may be found on the Company's website at www.CoastalEnergy.com or may be found in documents filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

This statement contains 'forward-looking statements' as defined by the applicable securities legislation. Statements relating to current and future drilling results, existence and recoverability of potential hydrocarbon reserves, production amounts or revenues, forward capital expenditures, operation costs, oil and gas price forecasts and similar matters are based on current data and information and should be viewed as forward-looking statements. Such statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks and uncertainties beyond Coastal Energy's control. Actual results may differ substantially from the forward-looking statements.

The Coastal Energy Company logo is available at globenewswire.com 

These securities have not been registered under United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "US Securities Act") or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to US persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act) unless an exemption from registration is available.


Contact:
Enquiries:
Coastal Energy Company
Email: investor@CoastalEnergy.com
+1 (713) 877-6793
Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated Adviser)
Rory Murphy / Paul Cocker
+44 (0) 20 7409 3494
Macquarie Capital (Europe) Limited (Broker)
Paul Connolly / Jeffrey Auld
+44 (0) 20 3037 2000
FirstEnergy Capital LLP (Broker)
Hugh Sanderson / Travis Inlow
+44 (0) 20 7448 0200
Buchanan Communications
Tim Thompson / Ben Romney
+44 (0) 20 7466 5000

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From: LoneClone3/29/2012 1:06:21 PM
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Did any of you manage to take advantage of the gap fill on CEN this morning?

Coastal Energy Announces 2011 Year End Financial Results

Press Release: Coastal Energy Company – 4 hours ago

finance.yahoo.com 




HOUSTON, March 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Energy Company (the "Company" or "Coastal Energy ") (TSX: CEN.TO - News) (AIM: CEO.L - News), an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, announces the financial results for the year ended December 31, 2011. The functional and reporting currency of the Company is the United States dollar.

Fourth Quarter 2011 Highlights

  • Total Company production increased to 14,508 boe/d in the fourth quarter from 7,552 boe/d in the same period last year. The Company 's offshore production was bolstered by the inclusion of a full quarter of production from the B platform at the recently discovered Bua Ban North field. The Company began tying in production at Bua Ban North A late in Q4 and realized production gains from that field beginning in 2012. Average onshore production was 1,122 boe/d, impacted by decreased demand due to the severe flooding in Thailand in Q3 and Q4 2011. Demand has made a significant recovery in 2012.
  • EBITDAX for the fourth quarter was $75.1 million, significantly higher than the $4.4 million recorded in Q4 2010.
  • The Company announced several successful appraisal and development wells at the Bua Ban North A & B platforms. These wells helped to further delineate the field and confirm that the two fields are in fact connected. One horizontal well was drilled during the quarter and began producing at a rate of approximately 3,000 bopd. The Company plans to drill several more horizontal development wells at the field to increase production and total recovery.
  • Full Year 2011 Highlights

  • Total Company production averaged 11,540 boe/d for the full year of 2011, 19% above 2010 levels.
  • The Company made significant discoveries at the Bua Ban North field and was able to begin production within three months of the initial discovery. The Company continued to appraise and develop the field throughout the year.
  • The Company's full year 2011 EBITDAX was $201.7 million, 76% above 2010 EBITDAX of $114.3 million.
  • The Company released the results of its third-party reserve evaluation report prepared by RPS Energy, Ltd. dated March 27, 2012 (effective date December 31, 2011). The Company reported significant gains in its 1P and 2P reserve bases, with volumetric increases of 211% and 102%, respectively. The Company's 1P and 2P NAVs also increased significantly, rising by 207% and 140%, respectively.
  • As a result of its increased cash flow due to higher production and commodity prices, the Company has repaid $30 million of its outstanding debt balances in the first quarter of 2012. As of the date of this release, the Company has $55 million of cash and cash equivalents and $50 million of debt outstanding.










  • As of December 31, 2011 (mmboe) As of December 31, 2010 (mmboe)
    % Change
    After-Tax NPV 2011 (US$MM) After-Tax NPV 2010 (US$MM)
    % Change
    Proven





    Offshore 62.5 14.5 331% $1,491.7 $413.5 261%
    Onshore 7.4 8.0 -8% 126.5 114.0 11%
    Total
    1P
    69.9 22.5 211% 1,618.2 527.5 207%
    Proven +
    Probable






    Offshore 80.0 27.1 195% $1,668.0 $583.6 185%
    Onshore 22.9 23.9 -4% 230.7 207.0 12%
    Total
    2P
    102.9 51.0 102% 1,898.7 790.6 140%







    Note: Reserve figures are shown as net working interest before royalties (Thailand royalty regime is discussed in the MD&A of the Company's Annual Report dated December 31, 2011). After-tax NPV figures are defined as future net revenues discounted at 10%. Reserve numbers taken from the Company's competent person's report prepared by RPS Energy Ltd. dated as of December 31, 2011 (prepared in accordance with NI 51-101 and the COGE Handbook) which may be found on the Company's website at www.coastalenergy.com.





    Randy Bartley, President and CEO of Coastal Energy, commented:

    "2011 was the most successful year in Coastal's history. The Company delivered record production and cash flow. We also had a major discovery at the Bua Ban North field, which helped to increase our offshore 2P reserves by nearly 200%. We are very pleased with the results of 2011 and expect to build further on this success.

    "2012 has also begun extremely well. We have drilled and tied in a handful of additional wells at Bua Ban North which have further boosted production. These wells were tied in during the month of February and brought average offshore production for the entire first quarter up to 21,100 bbl/d. Our current offshore production is 22,500 bopd.

    "We have a very busy year ahead as we continue to develop Bua Ban North as well as perform redevelopment and injection drilling at Songhkla A. Additionally, we will continue exploring our substantial prospect inventory."

    The following financial statements for the Company are abbreviated versions. The Company's complete financial statements for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2011 with the notes thereto and the related Management Discussion and Analysis can be found either on Coastal's website at www.CoastalEnergy.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. All amounts are in US$ thousands, except share and per share amounts.



    Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    US$000's except per share amounts




    Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010


    (Note 29)
    Revenues and Other Income

    Oil sales, net of royalties (Note 18) 318,670 177,207
    Other income (Note 19) (21,566) (19,207)

    297,104 158,000



    Expenses

    Production 99,263 53,326
    Depreciation and depletion (Note 8) 61,136 29,658
    Impairment (Note 8) - 10,706
    General and administrative 31,453 20,253
    Exploration (Note 7) 8,374 72,170
    Debt financing fees 796 522
    Finance (Note 17) 4,825 2,295
    Gains on disposal of property, plant and equipment (873) -

    204,974 188,930



    Net income (loss) before income taxes and share of
    Net income from Apico LLC 92,130 (30,930)



    Share of net income from Apico LLC (Note 9) 14,527 7,932



    Net income (loss) before income taxes 106,657 (22,998)



    Income taxes (Note 24)

    Current 135 (7)
    Deferred 57,882 (11,768)

    58,017 (11,775)



    Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) 48,640 (11,223)



    Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
    Shareholders of Coastal Energy 47,359 (12,390)
    Non-controlling interest 1,281 1,167

    48,640 (11,223)



    Net income (loss) per share:

    Basic (Note 22) 0.42 (0.12)
    Diluted (Note 22) 0.41 (0.12)



    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.






    Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

    US$000's







    December 31, December 31, January 1,
    As at 2011 2010 2010

    $ $ $


    (Note 29) (Note 29)
    Assets


    Current Assets


    Cash 22,995 3,884 21,229
    Restricted cash (Note 4) 28,447 16,369 3,829
    Accounts receivable (Note 5) 16,939 10,299 6,111
    Derivative asset (Note 14) 59 135 66
    Inventory (Note 6) 14,161 12,783 5,310
    Prepaids and other current assets 1,094 606 526
    Total current assets 83,695 44,076 37,071




    Non-Current Assets


    Exploration and evaluation assets (Note 7) 31,881 31,068 44,907
    Property, plant and equipment (Note 8) 355,052 246,248 189,534
    Investment in and advances to Apico LLC (Note 9) 47,698 47,261 55,225
    Deposits and other assets 405 289 300
    Total non-current assets 435,036 324,866 289,966
    Total Assets 518,731 368,942 327,037




    Liabilities


    Current Liabilities


    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 10) 59,471 53,550 31,363
    Deferred revenue (Note 11) - - 23,060
    Current portion of long-term debt (Note 14) 55,662 36,262 10,266
    Amounts due to shareholder (Note 13) - - 5,164
    Obligations under finance leases (Note 16) - 885 35
    Current portion of derivative liabilities (Note 14) 14,557 10,141 -
    Derivative liability - Warrants (Note 12) 2,853 2,191 3,371
    Total current liabilities 132,543 103,029 73,259




    Non-Current Liabilities


    Long-term debt (Note 14) 22,156 35,081 24,284
    Obligations under finance leases (Note 16) - 579 1,439
    Non-current portion of derivative liabilities (Note 14) 1,274 6,609 -
    Deferred tax liabilities 69,767 11,885 23,653
    Decommissioning liabilities (Note 15) 42,124 17,655 4,071
    Total Non-Current Liabilities 135,321 71,809 53,447




    Shareholders' Equity (Note 22)


    Common shares 211,554 201,303 198,121
    Contributed surplus 16,401 15,971 13,932
    Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 17,630 (29,729) (17,339)
    Total Shareholders' Equity 245,585 187,545 194,714
    Non-controlling interest 5,282 6,559 5,617
    Total equity 250,867 194,104 200,331
    Total liabilities and equity 518,731 368,942 327,037




    Commitments and contingencies (Note 23)






    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.






    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow

    US$000's




    Years Ended December 31, 2011 2010


    (Note 29)
    Operating activities

    Net income (loss) 48,640 (11,223)
    Adjustments:

    Share of net income from Apico LLC (14,527) (7,932)
    Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments (843) 16,681
    Depletion and depreciation 61,136 29,658
    Impairment - 10,706
    Finance expense 4,825 2,295
    Amortisation of debt financing fees 786 132
    Stock-based compensation 15,185 7,827
    Deferred income taxes 57,882 (11,768)
    Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) 388 (639)
    Exploration expense 8,374 72,170
    Gains on disposal of property, plant and equipment (873) -
    Income taxes paid (86) -
    Interest received 6 5
    Interest paid (4,022) (3,203)
    Earnings distributions from Apico LLC 15,536 15,896
    Change in non-cash working capital (Note 25) (3,559) (25,629)
    Cash flow provided by operating activities 188,848 94,976



    Financing Activities

    Issuance of common shares, net of issuance costs 7,907 2,409
    Borrowings under long-term debt 6,275 73,725
    Repayment of long-term debt - (34,550)
    Loan arrangement fees (594) (2,514)
    Repayment of amounts due to shareholder - (5,164)
    Payments to non-controlling interest (2,558) (225)
    Other (506) -
    Cash flow provided by financing activities 10,524 33,681



    Investing Activities

    Increase in restricted cash (12,078) (12,540)
    Purchase of property, plant and equipment (165,099) (133,375)
    Advances to Apico LLC (1,446) -
    Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 250 -
    Deposits and other assets (116) -
    Cash flow used in investing activities (178,489) (145,915)



    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (1,772) (87)



    Increase (decrease) in cash 19,111 (17,345)



    Cash - Beginning of year 3,884 21,229



    Cash - End of year 22,995 3,884



    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed interim consolidated financial statements.
    Randy Bartley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineering and Jerry Moon, Vice President, Technical & Business Development, a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, a Licensed Professional Geoscientist and a Certified Petroleum Geologist in the state of Texas, have reviewed the contents of this announcement.

    Additional information, including the Company's complete competent person's report may be found on the Company's website at www.CoastalEnergy.com or may be found in documents filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

    The Coastal Energy Company logo is available at globenewswire.com 

    This statement contains 'forward-looking statements' as defined by the applicable securities legislation. Statements relating to current and future drilling results, existence and recoverability of potential hydrocarbon reserves, production amounts or revenues, forward capital expenditures, operation costs, oil and gas price forecasts and similar matters are based on current data and information and should be viewed as forward-looking statements. Such statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks and uncertainties beyond Coastal Energy's control. Actual results may differ substantially from the forward-looking statements.

    These securities have not been registered under United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "US Securities Act") or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to US persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act) unless an exemption from registration is available.

    The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    This news release is not for dissemination in the United States or through United States newswire services.


    Contact:
    Enquiries:
    Coastal Energy Company
    Email: investor@CoastalEnergy.com
    +1 (713) 877-6793
    Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated Adviser)
    Rory Murphy / Paul Cocker / Scott McGregor
    +44 (0) 20 7409 3494
    Macquarie Capital (Europe) Limited (Broker)
    Paul Connolly / Jeffrey Auld
    +44 (0) 20 3037 2000
    FirstEnergy Capital LLP (Broker)
    Hugh Sanderson / Travis Inlow
    +44 (0) 20 7448 0200
    Buchanan
    Tim Thompson / Ben Romney
    +44 (0) 20 7466 5000

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    To: LoneClone who wrote (18888)3/29/2012 1:35:53 PM
    From: LoneClone   of 21487
     
    Ithaca Energy says fourth-quarter profits fall to $13.4 million, revenue grows

    By The Canadian Press | The Canadian Press – 4 hours ago

    ca.finance.yahoo.com 

    By The Canadian Press

    CALGARY - Ithaca Energy Inc. (TSX: IAE.TO - News) says profits dropped 33 per cent in the fourth quarter as the company was affected by higher sales costs.

    The Calgary-based company said Thursday that it's after-tax earnings fell to $13.4 million, or five cents per share, in the three months ended Dec. 31. That's down from $17.7 million, or seven cents per share, a year earlier.

    Revenue grew to $54.9 million from $34.3 million.

    Sales costs increased to $48.8 million from $17.4 million.

    An increase in oil and gas sales to $54.5 million came mostly from the addition of the Cook and Broom fields, which contributed $35.8 million to revenue in the period, the company said.

    Ithaca noted that average realized oil prices grew to $110.33 per barrel, up from $90.25 in the fourth quarter of 2010.

    For the year, net earnings were $35.9 million, falling from $61.9 million in 2010. Sales revenue declined to $129.1 million, from $135.1 million, as the volume of oil sales dropped.

    Sales costs were also higher for the year at $95.1 million compared to $61.1 million in 2010, affected by operating costs and depletion, depreciation and amortization.

    Ithaca said net export production is anticipated to be 4,200 barrels of oil per day for the first quarter, which ends on March 31.


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    From: kidl3/30/2012 6:57:39 AM
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    Ottawa clears hurdles to resource development

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    To: architect* who wrote (18886)3/30/2012 10:45:29 AM
    From: Cal Gary1 Recommendation   of 21487
     
    Gran Tierra Energy Announces 6,300 BOPD Production Test on Proa-2 Appraisal Well, Argentina
    CALGARY, Mar 29, 2012, 2012 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --


    Wonderful well too bad its located in Argentina

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    To: Cal Gary who wrote (18891)3/30/2012 12:05:07 PM
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    Wonderful well too bad its located in Argentina

    Proa 85% net to GTE is directly adjacent to the Palmar Largo oil field (GTE 18% net) that has produced 48 mmbo. Proa's flow rates 6.3k bopd shoe the economic difference from Vaca Muerta shale oil wells that are expensive to drill and flow 200 - 500 bopd.

    With existing infrastructure, Proa is a commercial/ economic new oil field. Its getting harder and harder for junior companies to explore for 40 -50 mmbo on-shore prospects in countries with low fiscal and geopolitical risk.

    PS> Petrodorado's Parguay oil exploration blocks are on-trend with Proa and Palmar Largo. Paraguay has 10% royalties and 20% corporate tax rates, some of the best fiscal terms for O&G in the world, contrasted against O&G on Argentine side, with some of the worst fiscal terms in the world. I'd love to see Gran Tierra JV with Petrodorado on some Paraguay light oil prospects in the 40 - 50 mmbo range.

    PPS> Petrodorado is a good example of the extended permitting time, close to forever, required prior to drilling a Colombian well.

    PPS> This IHS Energy article notes 100MMbo in the area of the Palmar Largo field and 300MMbo potential in the Yacoraite-olemedo basin.

    http://energy.ihs.com/NR/rdonlyres/8FEB152B-86CC-4F88-8382-7F790E359CBE/0/Dyer_Paraguay.pdf

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    From: Paul Senior3/30/2012 12:49:13 PM
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    Not a good day for us CNE and/or CZE stockholders:

    finance.yahoo.com 

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    To: Paul Senior who wrote (18893)3/30/2012 12:55:32 PM
    From: yyz_man1 Recommendation   of 21487
     
    I bought more CZE today. The selloff in CZE is way overdone, in my opinion, even if the entire block is written off. Skimming through CNE and CZE's presentations, I see the value of the block is about 1/5 the entire value of CZE's exploration prospects this year... something like $0.50 a share in rough numbers. The stock is recovering, but it was down about $1.50 earlier today. I thought CZE was undervalued at it's pre-drill price as well, so this is gravy.

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    To: yyz_man who wrote (18894)3/30/2012 1:32:34 PM
    From: Paul Senior   of 21487
     
    Thanks. I appreciate your view of the situation.

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    To: yyz_man who wrote (18894)3/30/2012 2:41:39 PM
    From: westslope1 Recommendation   of 21487
     
    CZE.to produces 10K bopd of light & medium oil; trades at C$43K bopd, 3X CFPS. Median value for Colombia producers I follow is $66K boed, 5.1X CFPS.

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