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GENERAL OVERVIEW LAOS CONCESSION

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GENERAL OVERVIEW LAOS CONCESSION

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Disclaimer

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S.E. Asia – Laos

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Laos - Country Potential

Proactive, stable government (single party socialist republic)

Accession to the World Trade Organization in February 2013

Strong economic growth rate ~ 8%

Resource rich: gold, copper, potash… etc.

Inexpensive & safe operating environment

2nd largest new international US embassy opened Q4, 2014

Burgeoning foreign investment – current main trading partners: China, Vietnam & Thailand

Western capital investment welcomed

Energy consumption 8% growth; mining, construction & modernization

Member of Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS) transport & trading association (Vietnam,

Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia & Laos) – Exposure to ~240 million people

Oil Consumption – GMS ~1.4 million BPD – doubled from 2009 to 2014

Good and improving infrastructure

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CamCan Executive Summary

Production Sharing Contract (PSC) executed October 7, 2013 Very large, 3 million acres (11,974 sq km), contiguous land area Superior PSC Terms & Conditions Extensive work accomplished by previous 2 operators in past 25 years Previous operator exit rational – Change in focus and economics 4-5 year head-start over ground-floor exploration Previous work indicates area has extensive prospectivity & hydrocarbon potential Discovery well (Bang Nouan) on block - First and only well drilled in Q1/Q2, 2010 Multiple, large prospects previously identified (150-250 mm barrels oil; 0.8-1.2 tcf nat. gas

Historically overlooked and under-explored due to geo-political issues (1940-1989) Current safe and stable geo-political environment Supportive government Internationally experienced, competent management with proven track record Burgeoning resource activity with increasing western interest Increasing regional energy needs and associated developing infrastructure 5

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Key Production Sharing Contract (PSC) Terms

Key PSC Terms & Conditions

1. Concession area of ~11,794 sq km (~3 million acres) 100% CamCan owned

2. 3 Exploration Periods each with a minimum work commitments 3 year Primary Term 2 year Secondary Term 2 year Final Term

3. 30-year Exploitation Period + 10-year extension if warranted

4. Production Sharing Specific terms available upon request

5. Cost Recovery Specific terms available upon request

6. Corporate tax on petroleum profits Specific terms available upon request

7. Minimum Work Commitment for each Exploration Period 350 km 2D seismic + 1 well (dependant on prospect identification from seismic)

8. Low Annual Carrying Costs Specific terms available upon request

9. Importation of goods and supplies are duty exempt

10. Facilities ownership Specific terms available upon request

11. PSC Land Relinquishments Specific terms available upon request

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Concession Potential Concession (100% CamCan owned)

Awarded Oct 7, 2013 – 7 year exploration term 11,974 sq km (~3 million acres) Very favourable Terms & Conditions

Multiple Prospects ~ 200 mm bbl. oil & 1.4 tcf gas (Hunt Oil) Proven active petroleum system in Laos basin

• Surface oil seeps & bitumen evidence to east & north-east• Bang Nouan 1 Discovery well

History• 1989-1998 Enterprise Oil (2,300 km 2D seismic) • 1990-1997 Laos Hunt Oil Company (1 well)• 2007-2010 Salamander Energy (350 km 2D + Discovery well)• ~1990 presence of many International Oil companies in

neighboring Thailand Historical Data

• ~ 2,600 km 2D seismic acquired• 2 Wells ~2,540m (8,334ft) & 3,390m (11,125ft )

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Infrastructure – Good roads over block & into Vietnam, Thailand & Cambodia (Vietnam ports~250km to east) Thailand – Nearby production

~90 million cuft/day SinPhuHorm gas field – 1983 Esso discovery. Hess operated. Located ~ 200 km west ~50 million cuft/day SinPhuHorm East - Well tested Sept 2013 by Salamander & partners)

CamCan Concession

SinPhuHorm Gas Fields

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CamCan Block & Provinces of Laos

CamCan PSC Provincial Areas:• Khammouan ~ 5%• Savannakhet ~ 90%• Salavan ~ 5%

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Legacy Data – 2D Seismic Map

Past Concession Holders Enterprise Oil ~1989-1998

Salamander Energy ~2007-11

Enterprise Oil, 2D Seismic Acquired ~2,300 km (1992)

Vibroseis

Example of 4 lines• E91LA11-02 • E91LA11-02N• E91LA11-09• E92LA11-33

Salamander Energy, 2D Seismic Acquired ~350 km (2008)

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Structural Map & Hydrocarbon Potential

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Basin straddles Mekong Laos-Thailand border

Basin located at western edge of concession

Formation dip rises to north-east in same direction as tectonic forces, surface outcropping and hills/ mountains forming Laos-Vietnam border

Oil seeps & bitumen stained rocks outcropping up-dip and to east of concession

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Laos & Thailand Legacy Concessions Circa 1992

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Project Management – Exploration Periods

The acquisition of 2D/3D seismic and/or drilling of any well will be conditional upon the positive results from previous work/studies

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EventFirst Exploration PeriodStart October 7, 2013

Second Exploration Period Final Exploration Period

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7

Gather all available data

Analyse and reprocess available data

Conduct FTG gravity survey (contingent)

Integrate new FTG survey data with 2D

Acquire new 2D seismic (if necessary)

Process, integrate & interpret old & new data

Acquire drilling services. Drill 1st well

Acquire 3D seismic, process and interpret

Drill appraisal well or 2nd exploration well

Acquire more 2D/3D Drill additional Well