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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Minimum Exploration Work Commitment and Relinquishments by Individual Blocks

The following charts set forth the minimum work programs required under for the Perlas and Tyra blocks comprising the Concessions in order for the Company to retain them unless it is successful in obtaining extensions, renewals or the renegotiation of the entire Concessions Agreements for the Perlas and Tyra blocks.

 

Minimum Work Program – Perlas

 

Block Perlas – Exploration Minimum Work Commitment and Relinquishments

Exploration
Period (6 Years)
  Duration (Years)     Work Commitment   Relinquishment   Irrevocable Guarantee  
Sub-Period1   2     - Environmental Impact Study - Acquisition & interpretation of 333km of new 2D seismic - Acquisition, processing & interpretation of 667km of new 2D seismic (or equivalent in 3D)   26km2   $ 443,100  
Sub-Period 2 Optional   1     - Acquisition, processing & interpretation of 200km2 of 3D seismic   53km2   $ 1,356,227  
Sub-Period 3 Optional   1     - Drilling of one exploration well to the Cretaceous or 3,500m, whichever is Shallower   80km2   $ 10,220,168  
Sub-Period 4 Optional   2     - Drilling of one exploration well to the Cretaceous or 3,500m, whichever is shallower - Geochemical analysis   All acreage except areas with discoveries   $ 10,397,335  

 

Minimum Work Program – Tyra

 

Block Tyra – Exploration Minimum Work Commitment and Relinquishments

Exploration
Period (6 Years)
  Duration (Years)     Work Commitment   Relinquishment   Irrevocable Guarantee  
Sub-Period1   1.5     - Environmental Impact Study - Acquisition & interpretation of 667km of existing 2D seismic - Acquisition of 667km of new 2D seismic (or equivalent in 3D)   26km2   $ 408,450  
Sub-Period 2 Optional   0.5     - Processing & interpretation of the 667km 2D seismic (or equivalent in 3D) acquired in the previous sub-period   40km2   $ 278,450  
Sub-Period 3 Optional   2     - Acquisition, processing & interpretation of 250km2 of new 3D seismic   160km2   $ 1,818,667  
Sub-Period 4 Optional   2     - Drilling of one exploration well to the Cretaceous or 3,500m, whichever is shallower - Geochemical analysis   All acreage except areas with discoveries   $ 10,418,667  

Schedule of Contractual and Fiscal Terms

Contractual and Fiscal Terms

 

Training Program   US $50,000 per year, per block      
Area Fee   Years 1-3   $ 0.05/hectare  
    Years 4-7   $ 0.10/hectare  
    Years 8 & forward   $ 0.15/hectare  
Royalties   Recovery Factor 0 – 1.5     Percentage 5 %
    1.5 – 3.0     10 %
     >3.0     15 %
             
Natural Gas Royalties   Market value at production     5 %
Corporate Tax   Rate no higher than 30%        
Social Contribution   3% of the net profit (1.5% for each
autonomous region)
       
Investment Protection   ICSID arbitration OPIC insurance