Kulczyk is 13.77% shareholder in Aurelian. Aurelian will operate all licenses that the partnership co-invests into, with KI bringing significant capital and strong downstream and gas commercialization capabilities to the venture.
Cash flow from operations is expected to be between $2.8 billion and $3.3 billion assuming current prices (Brent: $110/bbl, WTI: $95/bbl); this represents cash flow per share of $5.30 to $6.30.
A drilling rig has been contracted to begin drilling the first well on the company's Indiana concession blocks in the 1st quarter 2012.
The company has reported that fracture stimulations were performed on both the Cambrian and Ordovician intervals in the Lebork S-1 well which did not enable an effective test of the two shales.
Undersecretary of state says exploration is in a growth mode.
PKN ORLEN was awarded the license for hydrocarbon exploration, including exploration for unconventional gas in the region of Lublin, in 2007.
On completion of the transaction, Aurelian's interest in both concessions increases from 35% to 45%.
With a drilling rig in the background, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk recently touted the benefits of shale gas production, which should begin commercial production by 2014.