Josef SchachterBow Valley EnergyBVX.TOBUYJan 23, 2007
Has struggled a bit with production growth in Canada, but the real upside are their North Sea plays over the next couple of quarters. Expects very material growth as these projects come on. Also involved in Alaska with partners.
Have properties in Alaska and North Sea. Has been a bit of a disappointment. Production forecast is supposed to increase pretty dramatically over the next little while but the market has not bought into this.
Had a few production misses. Properties are not as good as the other North Sea junior, Oilexco (OIL-T) but it has tremendous netbacks (higher prices per barrel). Sees strong upside in this one.
Has been a dull performer in terms of some of their explorations. At this level, a lot of the bad news has been discounted out of the stock. Not his favourite.
A focused North Sea player with some exposure in Alaska. Had a disappointing exploration run in the North Sea. Alaska is early stage. Well run and management is very strong. You can make better money somewhere else. Would prefer Oilexco (OIL-T).
(A Top Pick Apr 24/07. Down 10%.) Still likes the story. Ramping up production in the UK North Sea and drilling in Alaska. The market punished them because of delays in production. In a holding pattern until new production comes on, which he expects will be by the end of this year.
Had been a frustrating stock and recently sold his holdings. Drilling in the North Sea and had 2 dry holes. Looks like they are having some success in Alaska. Have a lack of good drilling plays.
Has been a little frustrating because it should be doing far better than it has. Has tremendous potential. It is focused in the North Sea with huge margins in the $55-$65 range. A very good name.
(A Top Pick Feb 21/07. Down 11.8%.) Has been a bit disappointing, but is a North Sea junior oil producer that has gone from prospect of producer to producer. It will eventually take off but for now, a wait and see. Hold.
Will be raising production volumes through 8000 BOE's in the latter part of 08 as they bring on Enoch and Chestnut. Target of $9, not including any exploration. Participating in drilling a well in the North Sea as well as Alaska.
Could be in the 8000 BOE's range at the end of 08, which will generate $1.36 in cash flow. Also drilling some high impact wells in the UK North Sea starting in the next little while. Will be drilling in Alaska this winter.
Has a couple of fields in the North Sea that have just started producing. Has not done all that well and is not incredibly cheap. Sold off a little bit because of negative coverage because of asset-backed commercial paper. Even if you roll that off, it will only be a $.50 hit. When 4th quarter numbers come out, it will look wonderful.