The transaction is structured to de-risk the project / deal for both parties with a total consideration of up to US$16 million comprising of:
- Initial consideration of US$3 million payable on completion;
- US$3 million payable upon final investment decision being taken by the parties to the Ruvuma Asset Production Sharing Agreement or the JOA;
- Deferred consideration of up to US$8 million payable in the form of a 25% net revenue share from the point when Ruvuma commences delivery of gas to the gas buyer;
- Contingent consideration of US$2 million payable on gross production reaching a level equal to or greater than 50Bcf.
In addition, Wentworth will provide Scirocco with a loan of up to US$6.25 million to meet all cash calls pursuant to the Ruvuma JOA arising between 1 January 2022 and expected completion.
The deal represents the next step for Scirocco in its strategic move into the energy transition sector – providing both capital for further investments and alleviating the need for the Company to raise additional funds to meet the cashcall requirements of the Ruvuma PSA.
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