TOUCHSTONE EXPLORATION PROVIDES CENTRAL BLOCK OPERATIONAL UPDATE
CALGARY, ALBERTA (July 14, 2025) - Touchstone Exploration Inc. ("Touchstone", "we", "our" or the
"Company") (TSX, LSE: TXP) provides an operational update on the Central Block asset located onshore
in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
As previously announced, on May 16, 2025 the Company, through its wholly owned Trinidadian subsidiary,
completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of Shell Trinidad Central Block Limited. The
acquired entity, now renamed Touchstone Trinidad Central Block Ltd., holds a 65 percent operating interest
in the onshore Central Block exploration and production licence. Heritage Petroleum Company Limited
holds the remaining 35 percent participating interest. The Central Block asset includes four producing
natural gas wells and a gas processing facility. Financial and operational results from the acquired entity
have been consolidated into the Company's financial statements from the May 16, 2025 acquisition date.
Production Update
Gross production volumes from the Central Block averaged 2,969 boe/d (1,930 boe/d net) during the first
quarter of 2025, comprising approximately 16.74 MMcf/d of natural gas and 179 bbls/d of NGLs.
Based on preliminary field estimates, second quarter 2025 gross production averaged 3,023 boe/d (1,965
boe/d net), comprised of approximately 17.05 MMcf/d of natural gas and 181 bbls/d of NGLs.
Sales and Pricing Update
Natural gas from the Central Block is sold under two separate contracts: one linked to LNG export pricing
and the other to domestic market pricing, primarily supplying Trinidad's petrochemical sector. LNG sales
are subject to vessel availability, referred to as liftings.
From January through April 2025, eleven LNG liftings (including associated liquids) were completed,
totaling 2,207,696 MMBtu. An additional 11,065 MMBtu was sold into the domestic market. These volumes
generated gross revenue of $13.6 million ($8.9 million net). After transportation and processing costs, gross
revenue totaled $8.9 million ($5.8 million net). The Central Block also generated $1.0 million in gross
revenues ($0.65 million net) from condensate sales at the facility, resulting in total gross revenue of $9.9
million ($6.4 million net) for the period. All sales volumes are subject to a 12.5 percent state royalty and
applicable plant operating costs.
The LNG liftings and associated liquids achieved an average realized price of $6.15 per MMBtu, translating
to a plant gate price of $4.00 per MMBtu after deductions. Domestic sales achieved an average net plant
gate price of $4.33 per MMBtu. Condensate was sold at an average price of $48.49 per barrel.
Development Activities
Touchstone has completed site surveys for two additional well pads, each capable of supporting up to four
drilling locations. The Company is currently awaiting government construction approvals.
Paul R. Baay, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"We are pleased to provide our first operational update on the Central Block following the successful
completion of the acquisition. Since the completion, we have delivered quarter-over-quarter production
growth through continued plant optimization - an excellent achievement by our Central Block team.
This update also highlights the strategic advantage of integrating LNG-based pricing into our marketing
portfolio. With commercial documentation complete and the first LNG payment expected by the end of July,
we are positioned to benefit from predictable cash flows under the export contract.
The Central Block's strong performance supports our acquisition rationale and enhances our marketing
flexibility, diversifying revenue streams across LNG, petrochemical, and fixed-price gas sales."
Touchstone Exploration Inc.
Touchstone Exploration Inc. is a Calgary, Alberta based company engaged in the business of acquiring
interests in petroleum and natural gas rights and the exploration, development, production and sale of
petroleum and natural gas. Touchstone is currently active in onshore properties located in the Republic of
Trinidad and Tobago. The Company's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the
AIM market of the London Stock Exchange under the symbol "TXP". For further information about
Touchstone, please visit our website at www.touchstoneexploration.com or contact:
Paul Baay, President and Chief Executive Officer Tel: +1 (403) 750-4405
Brian Hollingshead, EVP Engineering and BD
Source: touchstoneexploration.com
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