Serica’s shares rose modestly by 2.0% following its half-year results, reflecting steady production growth and improved cash generation, though the market remained cautious likely due to operational seasonality and limited margin expansion.
- Average production increased to just over 45,000 barrels per day, a meaningful improvement driven by higher uptime and new asset contributions, especially the recovery at Triton following maintenance.
- Net debt turned into net cash of $26 million from a starting net debt of $200 million, reflecting strong cash flow generation despite $89 million hedging losses.
- Operating and lifting costs were elevated by Lancaster’s FPSO lease costs; excluding this, costs stand near $25 per barrel of oil equivalent, indicating a relatively low breakeven for the portfolio.
- Revenue more than doubled year-over-year, aided by production growth and a 33% higher realized oil price (pre-hedging) of $93 per barrel.
- Production is expected to decline in Q3 due to maintenance on key hubs, with a ramp-up to over 65,000 barrels per day anticipated in Q4 as new assets come online.
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