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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 10, 2024, the Company issued updates to participants in its drilling projects Black Gold IV, and Black Gold V. Copies of the updates are furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively.
In accordance with General Instructions B.2 and B.6 of Form 8-K, the foregoing information, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the ”Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information and Exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Black Gold IV Well Update | |
| Exhibit 99.2 | Black Gold V Well Update | |
| Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 12, 2024
| ROYALE ENERGY, INC. | |
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/s/ Johnny Jordan Johnny Jordan Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Black Gold IV - Project Update
Katy
Katy 1H
December 10, 2024
The Katy 1H production revenue was received last week and will be on your monthly December distribution.
In May, Royale Energy received an offer from a major oil company to purchase its interest in the Pradera Fuego field. After thorough deliberation, Royale declined the offer, reaffirming its commitment to developing the field alongside its investors.
Meanwhile, Ares Energy, the operator of the field and majority owner with a 70% interest, decided to monetize its holdings. Over the summer, Ares opened a data room to prospective buyers, attracting interest from over 50 companies, including several major oil firms, who signed non-disclosure agreements to review the project’s data.
After multiple rounds of negotiations following the submission of bids in September, Ares initiated discussions for a Purchase and Sale Agreement. During this process, Ares paused drilling operations to focus on the sale, with plans to resume drilling upon the transaction’s completion.
This temporary delay in operations has yielded positive developments. First, the interest shown by larger operators underscores the substantial value of the Pradera Fuego field. Additionally, the possibility of a well-capitalized new operator could accelerate the drilling and development timeline. Should the sale not proceed, Ares Energy will remain the operator, a favorable outcome given its excellent track record of successfully drilling the project’s first seven wells and its strong collaboration with Royale Energy.
A resolution is expected soon, after which a detailed update on the timeline for resuming drilling operations will be provided.
Despite the temporary delay, investors in the Black Gold IV project benefit from secured proven oil and natural gas reserves.
Thank you, and all the best,
Royale Team
Exhibit 99.2
Black Gold V Well Update
December 10, 2024
The Black Gold V was closed for further investment in early October.
In May, Royale Energy received an offer from a major oil company to purchase its interest in the Pradera Fuego field. After thorough deliberation, Royale declined the offer, reaffirming its commitment to developing the field alongside its investors.
Meanwhile, Ares Energy, the operator of the field and majority owner with a 70% interest, decided to monetize its holdings. Over the summer, Ares opened a data room to prospective buyers, attracting interest from over 50 companies, including several major oil firms, who signed non-disclosure agreements to review the project’s data.
After multiple rounds of negotiations following the submission of bids in September, Ares initiated discussions for a Purchase and Sale Agreement. During this process, Ares paused drilling operations to focus on the sale, with plans to resume drilling upon the transaction’s completion.
This temporary delay in operations has yielded positive developments. First, the interest shown by larger operators underscores the substantial value of the Pradera Fuego field. Additionally, the possibility of a well-capitalized new operator could accelerate the drilling and development timeline. Should the sale not proceed, Ares Energy will remain the operator, a favorable outcome given its excellent track record of successfully drilling the project’s first seven wells and its strong collaboration with Royale Energy.
A resolution is expected soon, after which a detailed update on the timeline for resuming drilling operations will be provided.
Despite the temporary delay, investors in the Black Gold V project benefit from secured proven oil and natural gas reserves and the immediate availability of tax deductions upon investment.
Thank you and all the best,
Royale Team
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