|
Quotes & Info
|
| EDNE.OB > SEC Filings for EDNE.OB > Form 10-Q on 14-May-2009 | All Recent SEC Filings |
14-May-2009
Quarterly Report
Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks in the section entitled "Risk Factors", that may cause our or our industry's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Our financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
In this quarterly report, unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars and all references to "common shares" refer to the common shares in our capital stock.
As used in this current report and unless otherwise indicated, the terms "we", "us", "our" and "Eden" mean Eden Energy Corp. and/or our subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated.
General Overview
Our company, Eden Energy Corp., was incorporated in the State of Nevada on January 29, 1999, under the name E-Com Technologies Corp. On June 16, 2004 we effected a 2 for 1 stock split of our common stock and our preferred stock. On August 6, 2004 we changed our name to Eden Energy Corp. and increased our authorized capital to 100,000,000 shares of common stock having a $0.001 par value and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock having a $0.001 par value.
From mid 2004 through to mid 2008 we were an exploration stage oil and gas company engaged in the exploration for petroleum and natural gas in the State of Nevada and in the Province of Alberta, Canada. Effective September 2006 we commenced with a natural gas development-drilling program in the White River Dome, Ant Hill Unit located in the Piceance Basin in Colorado. The White River Dome project became our primary focus of activity mid 2008 due to the belief it represented the combination of good commercial returns while providing a large number of low risk development locations. We commenced receiving significant revenues from our White River Dome project during 2008 and have moved from an exploration stage company to an operating company.
During 2008 Eden continued with a strategy of growing its natural gas and oil reserves and production by drilling four new wells in the Ant Hill Unit. These new wells were added to production in the first quarter of 2009 bringing our total number of production wells in the area to eight. Net production from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 increased slightly to approximately 76,000 Mcfe as compared to approximately 71,000 Mcfe for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues declined due to significantly lower commodity prices received to approximately $262,517 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 as compared to approximately $438,921 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
First quarter declines in gas and oil prices have continued to impair the valuation of our Colorado assets and currently has eroded our access to reserve based financing for continued drilling in Colorado. Unless the current economic climate changes dramatically in the near future, which is not anticipated, 2009 drilling operations in the
Management is rationalizing corporate costs where possible in an attempt to better align them with future expected reduced revenues, though based on current projections Management anticipates an operating cash shortfall in the near future. The as yet unresolved matter over pipeline costs and reimbursements to Eden with our operating partner in Colorado further exacerbates cash flow challenges. Additional funds to meet obligations and to cover the costs of company operations are required in the near future and Management is attempting to secure funding, though given the ongoing global economic collapse and the decline in commodity prices there is uncertainty that further funding can be raised. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Management plans to continue to review other potential exploration projects, which may be presented to them from time to time.
Due to the implementation of British Columbia Instrument 51-509 on September 30, 2008 by the British Columbia Securities Commission, we have been deemed to be a British Columbia based reporting issuer. As such, we are required to file certain information and documents at www.sedar.com.
Our Current Business
We are primarily focused and engaged in development drilling of the White River Dome, Ant Hill Unit Project in Colorado. We expect to continue to monitor our exploration projects pursuant to our participation agreements with our partners.
White River Dome, Ant Hill Unit Drilling and Development Project - Colorado
The White River Dome, Ant Hill Project is a natural gas development-drilling program located in the Piceance Basin of western Colorado. Through agreements entered into September 1, 2006 and August 31, 2007 we have an 85% working interest in these prospective lands, and Eden carries EnCana for 15% of the total well cost in each new well drilled on 40-acre drill site quarter/quarter section. For each well drilled, Eden earned a 100% interest in a diagonal 40-acre tract, located in the same 160-acre quarter section. EnCana retains its 100% interest in the two remaining offset locations in each 160-acre drilling block.
After the initial four locations were drilled, Eden elected to develop 4 additional 160-acre drilling blocks on acreage outside the existing PA's under the same terms, which initiated Eden's continuing drilling commitment. There are 34 potential 160-acre drilling blocks outside of the existing PA's that have not been developed, resulting in 68 potential drilling locations on what is effectively 40-acre spacing. There is also the potential to develop the field on 20-acre spacing, which would provide for another 68 drilling locations.
Ant Hill Unit - Colorado
The primary targets are the Cameo Coal and Williams Fork Sandstones of the Cretaceous Mesaverde Group, found at an average depth of 8,100 feet. As of January 1, 2009 cumulative production from the field is in excess of 75 BCF from 162 wells, with current production averaging 8 MMCF/D from 109 active wells. Typical well life in the field is in the range of 20 - 25 years. Based upon our independent engineer's analysis, Eden currently estimates ultimate reserves per well to be approximately 1.30 Bcfe per well, with an initial production rate of approximately 1,000 mcfd. Gas from the Ant Hill unit typically contains about 25% carbon dioxide, which is removed at a local natural gas treatment plant. Drilling and completion costs have historically been in the $2,000,000 range per well throughout the field, though with service costs declining due to general economic conditions, we expect these costs will be reduced in future. Operations in the White River Dome Field are largely prohibited in the winter months.
On January 30, 2009 we reported that all of the new wells had been tied in to the sales line and that we were conducting additional completion operations to get all of the wells flowing. We reported that as of January 28, 2009 we were producing approximately 1,240 mcfd gross from our White River Dome wells. We also reported the costs and time to drill and complete the wells was in line with our original estimates, while the costs and time to install pipeline and tie-in to sales were above original estimates and we were in discussions with suppliers, subcontractors, and our operating partner to resolve these outstanding issues and their related costs. We reported that until these
On February 16, 2009 we received an independent reserve report from MHA Petroleum Consultants Inc., of Golden, Colorado, which was effective January 1, 2009. The report assigned total proved reserves of 10.11 Bcfe net to Eden's interest, however due to the decline in gas and oil prices used in assigning reserve values, the proved undeveloped locations (8 PUD's) currently are uneconomical to drill and complete. Using year-end actual received gas and oil prices as mandated by the SEC, net to Eden, the report assigned our eight proved developed producing wells reserves of 2.85 Bcfe with a PV10 value of $4.74 million.
On February 25, 2009 the AHU 13-43 produced at 991 mcfd and we reached daily gross production of 2,105 mcfd from 5 of 8 wells.
On March 12 2009 we reported we had received notice of a lien being placed against the property by one of the suppliers relating to the pipeline installation. The lien filed is in the amount of $692,118, which we dispute as this amount; does not include credits and discounts previously agreed to of approximately $310,000 relating to incorrect billing processes and procedures performed by the supplier, does not reflect payments made by the Company, and includes certain other disputed amounts. Eden calculates the final amount due the supplier to be approximately $286,000. We are working with our operating partner to resolve unpaid invoices and remove the lien, but until such time as the issue with the operating partner is resolved, the outcome is uncertain and the Company may be contingently liable for additional amounts not recorded at this quarter end. The loss, if any, resulting from the outcome of the above will be recorded in the period when such determination or settlements are made.
To the date of filing this report and despite ongoing discussions, no resolution whereby we are to be reimbursed for the costs we have incurred to build the pipeline has been reached. We incurred total costs of approximately $1,635,920 to construct the pipeline, which we expected to be reimbursed for from our operating partner. Approximately $767,895 remains outstanding to us. As a result there are a number of suppliers to our 2008 White River Dome well and pipeline program that still remain unpaid. Eden and our operating partner are aware these unpaid suppliers could file notice of lien against the recently drilled White River Dome property. On April 27, 2009 we received notice of a lien being placed against the property by one other supplier relating to our 2008 well program. The lien filed is in the amount of $28,956.
Net production from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 increased slightly to approximately 76,000 Mcfe as compared to approximately 71,000 Mcfe for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues declined due to significantly lower commodity prices received for our production, to approximately $262,517 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 as compared to approximately $438,921 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Due to the continuing decline in natural gas and oil selling prices throughout the first quarter 2009 and its impact on our ceiling test, we are reporting an impairment of $1,506,375 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 relating to this property.
First quarter declines in gas and oil prices have continued to impair the valuation of our Colorado assets and currently has eroded our access to reserve based financing for continued drilling in Colorado. Unless the current economic climate changes dramatically in the near future, which is not anticipated, 2009 drilling operations in the Ant Hill Unit have been suspended. Suspending continuous drilling operations for 2009 will, once the 2009 drilling season matures, cause us to become noncompliant with our Drilling and Development Agreement with EnCana. We are in discussions with EnCana to defer our drilling obligations in the Ant Hill Unit for one year due to low prices. In the event EnCana does not agree to a deferral or suspension for 2009 continuous drilling, our current Drilling and Development Agreement will terminate, and we will retain our interests in the current wells and properties we have earned to date. Federal Unit obligations for drilling for 2009, which require a 2 well minimum, have been met with our 2008-drilling program. Management is reassessing its future plans in the area as a result of the deterioration of selling prices and field results prior to further decisions. More detailed information on this project is available in our recent 2008-year end filing.
Noah Project - Nevada
From August 2004 to July 2008 we conducted an exploration program in Nevada, which cumulated in the drilling of the Noah Federal #1 well in the spring of 2008. On April 28, 2008 we reported the Noah Federal #1 well had been
On July 28, 2008 we reported our joint venture partner advised us they have elected not to pursue further exploration on additional Prospect area lands beyond the earned Prospect Area 1. We reported also that after incorporating the results of the Noah well into our overall geological model of the area, we have decided not to pursue additional drilling leads and will not be renewing leases we hold in the project area. Accordingly, we recognized total impairment of $8,398,382 related to the Noah project during the year ended December 31, 2008.
We believe that the Noah #1 well adequately tested our best seismic feature, and the results of the well did not warrant further drilling on the prospect or the expense of maintaining the leases. Therefore and pursuant to the Participation Agreement with Cedar Strat and upon their instruction, on October 27, 2008 we assigned all of our rights, title, and interest in all of the approximate 150,000 acres of leases in Prospect Areas 2 through 4 of the Noah Prospect to Diamond Land, LLC, a Utah based Company. Pursuant to the Participation Agreement, on November 3, 2008 we assigned the appropriate overriding royalties of Prospect Area 1 to Cedar Strat and Fort Scott. On December 11, 2008 we assigned our interests in approximately 39,732 acres of Prospect Area 1 to our drilling Partner in Prospect Area 1. We retained a 0.5% overriding royalty interest in the approximate 9,808 acres of the drill site lease only of Prospect Area 1, essentially concluding our participation and interest in the Noah project. We are not carrying any value for this retained override as the fair value is not readily determinable.
Due to Diamond Land, LLC and/or Cedar Strat Corporation's failure to file the aforementioned assignments within the BLM mandated filing period, on February 23, 2009 we agreed by Letter Agreement with Cedar Strat Corporation to extend the assignment period to March 31, 2009 whereby Cedar Strat Corporation will advise us which leases and to which entity Eden should make assignment of the lands in Prospect Area 2 through 4 of the Noah prospect. On March 31, 2009 we assigned leases as instructed by Cedar Strat to Emergent Value Group LLC. More detailed information on this project is available in our recent 2008-year end filing.
Cherry Creek Project - Nevada
On October 21, 2005, we entered into a separate Letter Agreement with Cedar Strat Corporation for the exploration and development of a new project called Cherry Creek. On July 28, 2008, subsequent to the Noah well drilling and after a careful review of the technical aspects of the project, we reported we decided not to pursue further activities and would not be renewing leases we hold in the project area. Accordingly, we have recognized total impairment of $876,195 related to the Cherry Creek project during the year ended December 31, 2008.
Pursuant to the Participation Agreement with Cedar Strat on October 7, 2008 we assigned our interest in all of the approximate 26,000 acres of leases in the Cherry Creek prospect to Cedar Strat Corporation thereby concluding our participation and interest in the project.
Due to Cedar Strat Corporation's failure to file the aforementioned assignments within the BLM mandated filing period, on February 23, 2009 we agreed by Letter Agreement with Cedar Strat Corporation to extend the assignment period to March 31, 2009 whereby Cedar Strat Corporation will advise us which leases and to which entity Eden should make assignment of the lands in the Cherry Creek prospect. On March 31, 2009 we assigned leases as instructed by Cedar Strat to Lucinda Kemp. More detailed information on this project is available in our recent 2008-year end filing.
Chinchaga Project - Alberta
From March 13, 2006 to February 2007 in conjunction with our partners, we conducted an exploration program in Alberta, which cumulated with drilling two exploratory wells. Both wells were plugged and abandoned in early 2007 and we recognized total impairment of $1,462,214 relating to the dry wells. By drilling these wells we have earned an interest in certain lands for potential future exploration. At this time no further decisions on continuing exploration in the area have been made. More detailed information on this project is available in our recent 2008-year end filing.
For the next twelve-month period we expect to monitor our exploration projects in Alberta as our joint venture agreements provide for. We expect to review other potential exploration projects from time to time as they are presented to us.
In Colorado, we hold 640 gross acres in our White River Dome, Ant Hill Unit development-drilling project. We have assigned our interests to our partners in the Noah and Cherry Creek projects in Nevada. In Alberta we have interests in approximately 23,000 gross acres of leases pursuant to our joint venture exploration agreements.
Our focus of activity is our development-drilling program in Colorado and over the next twelve-month period we have not budgeted for exploration expenditures.
The continuing declines in gas and oil prices through the first quarter of 2009 together with the ongoing deterioration of general economic conditions has led to a significant write down in the valuation of our Colorado assets and currently has eroded our access to reserve based financing for continued drilling in Colorado. Unless there is dramatic positive change to the deterioration of the general economy and depressed commodity prices, which we do not anticipate in the short term, drilling operations in Colorado for 2009 have been suspended and we are further downgrading our estimate of net revenues for the next twelve month period. We expect the resultant cash flows for the next twelve-month period not to exceed a range of $500,000 to $600,000 leaving us with an anticipated operating cash shortfall in the near future. For the period ending March 31, 2009 we had received or accrued approximately $262,517 from gas, oil, and natural gas liquid sales from our production wells.
Management is reassessing future plans in the area as a result of the deterioration of selling prices and field results prior to further decisions. Management is rationalizing corporate costs where possible in an attempt to better align them with future expected reduced revenues, though based on current projections Management anticipates an operating cash shortfall in the near future. Additional funds to meet obligations and to cover the costs of company operations are required in the near future and Management is attempting to secure funding, though given the recent global economic collapse and the decline in commodity prices there is uncertainty that further funding can be raised.
Our net cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2009 was nil as compared to $37,500 during the three months ended March 31, 2008.
We will require additional funds in the near future to maintain operations and further funds to implement our growth strategy in our gas development operations. These funds may be raised through equity financing, debt financing, or other sources, which may result in further dilution in the equity ownership of our shares. There is still no assurance that we will be able to maintain operations at a level sufficient for an investor to obtain a return on his investment in our common stock. Further, we may continue to be unprofitable.
Over the next twelve months we expect to expend funds as follows:
$
General, Administrative, and Corporate Expenses 900,000
Ant Hill Unit Lease Operating Expenses 300,000
Total 1,200,000
|
We have suffered recurring losses from operations. The continuation of our company is dependent upon our company attaining and maintaining profitable operations and raising additional capital as needed.
The continuation of our business is dependent upon obtaining further financing, a successful program of exploration and/or development, and, finally, achieving a profitable level of operations. The issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining
There are no assurances that we will be able to obtain further funds required for our continued operations. As noted herein, we are pursuing various financing alternatives to meet our immediate and long-term financial requirements. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will be unable to conduct our operations as planned, and we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due. In such event, we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our operations.
Purchase of Significant Equipment
We do not intend to purchase any significant equipment (excluding oil and gas activities) over the twelve months ending March 31, 2010 other than office computers, furnishings, and communication equipment as required.
Research and Development
We have incurred $Nil in research and development expenditures over the last fiscal year.
Employees
Currently our only employees are our directors and officers. Due to the deterioration of general economic conditions, effective February 28, 2009, we concluded our contract with an investor's relations consultant and laid off a corporate manager and oil and gas assistant. There may be further material changes in the number of employees over the next 12-month period. We do and will continue to outsource contract employment as needed. With project advancement and if we are successful in any exploration or drilling programs, we may retain additional employees.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Critical Accounting Policies
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management's application of accounting policies. We believe that understanding the basis and nature of the estimates and assumptions involved with the following aspects of our financial statements is critical to an understanding of our financial statements.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and are expressed in United States dollars. Our company has produced significant revenue from its principal business and in fiscal years prior to December 31, 2008 was considered an Exploration Stage Company, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 7 "Accounting and Reporting for Development Stage Enterprises". These financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Frontier Exploration Ltd. ("Frontier"), Southern Frontier Explorations Ltd. ("Southern"), companies incorporated and based in the State of Nevada, Eden Energy (North) Ltd. ("Eden North"), a company incorporated and based in the Province of Alberta, Canada, and Eden Energy Colorado
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Our company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions. Our company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by our company may differ materially and adversely from our company's estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. The most significant estimates with regard to these financial statements relate to recoverable values of oil and gas properties, stock-based compensation, convertible notes, the provision for income taxes, depreciation, depletion and asset retirement obligations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
. . .
|
|