The "Big Money" Gamble UOG and Walton-Morant Basin

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The "Big Money" Gamble: United Oil & Gas and the Walton-Morant Basin

The energy landscape in the Caribbean is shifting, and all eyes are currently fixed on the Walton-Morant Basin offshore Jamaica. United Oil & Gas (UOG) PLC is at a critical juncture, having spearheaded an exploration campaign that has seen approximately $42.3 million (roughly

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invested into the license area since 2014. This figure represents the cumulative effort of UOG and previous partners to "de-risk" a massive 22,400 km

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block that could hold upwards of 7 billion barrels of unrisked prospective resources.

For UOG, the current phase is no longer just about science—it’s about the "farm-out." Having recently confirmed the presence of thermogenic hydrocarbons through 42 piston core samples, the company is now shopping these results to global majors.

The Farm-Out Strategy: What’s on the Table?

A farm-out is the industry standard for small explorers to manage the astronomical costs of offshore drilling. In the Walton-Morant Basin, drilling a single exploration well—such as the primary Colibri prospect—is estimated to cost between $60 million and $80 million.

Component Target Goal for UOG

Equity Stake Retain a 20% to 50% carried interest.

Financial Carry Partner pays 100% of the first exploration well costs.

Cash Consideration Reimbursement of a portion of the $42.3M past costs.

Technical Expertise Transition of "Operatorship" to a global major (e.g., Shell, Exxon, or BP).

The "Carried Interest" Prize

The ideal scenario for UOG is a "carry to cash" deal. In this arrangement, a larger partner (the "Farmee") acquires a majority stake—likely 50% to 80%—in exchange for paying UOG’s share of the drilling costs.

Equity Balance: While UOG currently holds 100% of the license, they are expected to dilute this significantly. Analysts often model a 50% ultimate interest for UOG as a "success case," though even a 20% stake in a multibillion-barrel discovery would be transformational for a company of its size.

The Valuation Gap: Recent independent reports suggest that the piston core survey results could boost the project's net risked value by up to $75 million. By proving an "active petroleum system" exists, UOG has moved from "guessing" to "evidencing," which is the ultimate leverage in negotiations.

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Why the $42.3M Matters Now

The $42.3 million spent to date isn't just a sunk cost; it is the "entry fee" for any new partner. It covers:

3,650 km of 2D seismic data (2016/17).

2,250 km

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of high-quality 3D seismic data (2018).

The 2026 Seabed Geochemical Exploration (SGE) survey, which identified C4 and C5 hydrocarbons.

With the license now extended to January 31, 2028, UOG has the "runway" needed to finalize a deal. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has been clear: if a partner is secured, drilling
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The "Big Money" Gamble: United Oil & Gas and the Walton-Morant Basin

The energy landscape in the Caribbean is shifting, and all eyes are currently fixed on the Walton-Morant Basin offshore Jamaica. United Oil & Gas (UOG) PLC is at a critical juncture, having spearheaded an exploration campaign that has seen approximately $42.3 million (roughly

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RE: UKOG Plc & UOG PLC One Company set to survive the tides Which 1?Today 00:45

The "Big Money" Gamble: United Oil & Gas and the Walton-Morant Basin

The energy landscape in the Caribbean is shifting, and all eyes are currently fixed on the Walton-Morant Basin offshore Jamaica. United Oil & Gas (UOG) PLC is at a critical juncture, having spearheaded an exploration campaign that has seen approximately $42.3 million (roughly

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Article in post #1 and continues to post #2

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42,300,000 United States Dollar equals
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Uog plc + partner (operator) hopes to drill q4 2027.