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CANASIA ANNOUNCES DECEMBER 31, 2025 CONTINGENT BITUMEN RESOURCES FOR SAWN LAKE, ALBERTA SAGD PROJECT OF ANDORA ENERGY CORPORATION
CanAsia Energy Resource Report Validates Sawn Lake Asset Amid Liquidity Concerns
Executive Summary
- CanAsia Energy Corp. (via subsidiary Andora Energy Corporation) released a NI 51-101 compliant Contingent Bitumen Resources Report for the Sawn Lake SAGD project dated December 31, 2025.
- Unrisked "Best Estimate" contingent resources are estimated at 352 million barrels of bitumen recoverable.
- Net Present Value (NPV) is calculated at $668 million (after-tax, 10% discount rate).
- Development plan utilizes Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) with a staged approach using "battery scale" facilities.
- Production forecasted to commence in 2027 with peak production of 26,731 BOPD projected for 2041.
- Cumulative financing requirement through end of 2028 is stated as $16.0 million (operating income less capital expenditures).
- Stage 1 involves reactivation of existing facility with estimated capital cost of $13.8 million.
- Stage 2 includes installation of Produced Water Boiler technology with estimated capital cost of $30.4 million.
Material Impact
- The resource report provides significant valuation support ($668M NPV) for the Sawn Lake asset, which is currently trading at a market cap of approximately $15M CAD.
- However, this news follows directly on the heels of the April 9, 2026 financial results which flagged a going-concern risk due to insufficient working capital ($3.9M cash vs. projected needs).
- The report confirms asset value for the transaction discussions targeted in Q2 2026 (announced in April 9th earnings), making it largely expected by the market rather than a surprise catalyst.
- While positive for asset valuation, the financing requirement of $16M through 2028 does not immediately resolve the current liquidity shortfall highlighted two weeks prior ($3.9M cash).
- The news is incremental validation of the sales/partnership process narrative rather than a fundamental change in solvency or immediate operational capability.
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Company Overview
- CanAsia Energy Corp. operates primarily through its subsidiary Andora Energy Corporation.
- Flagship Project: Sawn Lake SAGD Project in Alberta (Central and South blocks), covering 27 sections of heavy oil sands leases.
- Secondary Asset: Onshore Thailand concession interest (30% non-operated) submitted for the 25th licensing round.
- Legacy Assets: Indonesia assets with decommissioning provisions noted.
- Technology: Utilizes SAGD and proprietary Produced Water Boiler (PWB) technology to manage water recycle requirements.
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