Sicily Channel Independent Review
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6 July 2026
Sicily Channel Independent Review
The expert opinion supports ADX’ view regarding the potential of
Terravecchia Formation biogenic gas play and ADX methodologies
for assessing gas resources in the CR 150.AU Permit
ADX Energy Ltd (ASX Code: ADX) holds a 100% interest in the CR 150.AU Permit (“Permit”) in the Sicily Channel
offshore Italy, refer figure 1. ADX has previously reported resource estimates in the Permit, refer to table 1. The
resource estimates by ADX were based on a review of well and seismic data within the Permit as well as
analogous gas fields onshore (Lippone-Mazara) and offshore (Argo-Cassiopeia).
ADX is pleased to advise it engaged independent consultancy RISC Advisory Pty Ltd (“RISC”) to review the
Miocene age, Terravecchia Formation biogenic gas play in the Sicily Channel (“Play”) and ADX’ prospective
resources estimates in the CR 150.AU Permit (“Permit”).
The purpose of the review was to independently assess the available data, the validity of the Play, the
assumptions and the methodologies used by ADX to determine the potential of the Permit and the Play.
RISC’s independent review provides guidance and confidence in ADX’s proposed forward work programme and
has made the following key conclusions and recommendations:
• RISC recognises that the Miocene aged, Terravecchia Formation is a valid biogenic gas play in the Sicily
Channel based on the analysis of the regional geology, offset wells and analogous discoveries at the nearby
onshore Lippone-Mazara gas field and the offshore gas developments at the Argo-Cassiopea fields.
• RISC noted that in offset wells surrounding the Permit, the sandstones which are developed within the
dominantly shaley Terravecchia Formation frequently displayed elevated mud gas shows during the drilling
of historic wells.
• The methodology for determining prospective resources in ADX’ prospect and lead inventory (shown in table
1) was reviewed by RISC and accepted as a reasonable probabilistic representation of reservoir properties.
• RISC also confirmed that the lead/prospect areas and reservoir thickness assumptions used by ADX to
determine gas volume estimates were reasonable.
• In addition, RISC has suggested that logging data from offset wells supports an increase in the net reservoir
thickness for the calculation of “High Case Resource” estimates than was used by ADX.
• RISC supported ADX planned exploration program including the acquisition of modern 3D seismic for final,
pre drill prospect definition and the application of direct hydrocarbon indicator (DHI) work flows for resource
de-risking.
ADX accepts and concurs with the RISC’s conclusions and recommendations in relation to the Company’s future
work program in the Permit.
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ADX believes the Sicily Channel is a highly prospective gas play and a strategic asset capable of delivering
meaningful volumes of gas into the European gas market. ADX intends to continue to dedicate significant
personnel and financial resources to mature the Permit for drilling including further data purchases and the
acquisition of new state of the art 3D seismic prior to drilling.
In order to keep our Shareholders appropriately informed, ADX will undertake further independent technical
reviews as we continue to mature the Permit for drilling.
Table 1: Sicily Channel Prospective Resources - last ADX reporting date 2 December 2025)
Cautionary Statement: Prospective Resources are those estimated quantities of petroleum that may potentially
be recovered by the application of a future development project(s) related to undiscovered accumulations.
These estimates have both an associated risk of discovery and a risk of development. Further exploration
appraisal and evaluation is required to determine the existence of a significant quantity of potentially recoverable
hydrocarbons.
Low Best Mean High
P(90) P(50) P(Mean) P(10) ADX equity
(BCF) (BCF) (BCF) (BCF) interest
Upper Miocene 1 22 60 77 158 100%
Biogenic Gas 2 26 64 80 160 100%
3 46 111 136 267 100%
4 17 41 51 101 100%
5 25 60 74 146 100%
Sub-total 136 336 418 832
Upper Miocene 6 18 43 52 102 100%
Biogenic Gas 7 15 37 46 90 100%
9 19 68 103 241 100%
Sub-total 52 148 201 433
188 484 619 1265
2
Prospective Resources reporting date update 30.8.2022
3
Prospects / Leads included in previous reporting date
2
Additional Prospects / Leads not previously reported
TOTAL (BCF) Arithmetic Sum
1
Prospective Resource Estimates are unrisked recoverable. They have been estimated using probabilistic
methodology in accordance with SPE-PRMS (2018). All totals are aggregated arithmetically.
ADX Sicily Channel Prospective Resources Estimates 1
C.R 150.AU Permit
ASX Reporting Date: 2 December 2025
Play Type
Prospect/
Lead
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Figure 1: Location map showing the C.R150.AU Permit, water depth, the nearby Argo-Cassiopea producing field
(offshore), the Lippone-Mazara producing field (onshore) and local gas pipeline infrastructure
ADX Executive Chairman, Mr Ian Tchacos, said, “The Board of ADX is very encouraged by the
findings of the independent review conducted by RISC. RISC has endorsed the work done by our
technical team and concurs with our planned work program to unlock the Permit’s potential.
“RISC’s assessment further highlights the importance of historic seismic and drilling data for
identifying and derisking the potential of overlooked exploration opportunities. Our technical team led
by Mr Paul Fink (our CEO) has uncovered a strategically important and significant gas play in an ideal
location to access energy starved European gas markets. The Sicily Channel represents an optimal
location for delivering gas into Europe via the Transmed pipeline which is adjacent to the Permit.
“ADX looks forward to providing further updates as we do more work to uncover the Permit’s full
resource potential.”
For further details please contact:
Ian Tchacos
Executive Chairman
+61 (08) 9381 4266
ian.tchacos@adxenergy.com.au
Authorised for lodgement by Ian Tchacos, Executive Chairman
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About RISC Advisory Pty Ltd:
RISC is an independent advisory firm offering the highest level of technical and commercial advice to a broad
range of clients in the energy industries, worldwide. RISC has offices in London, Perth, Brisbane and South East
Asia and has completed assignments in more than 90 countries for over 500 clients and have grown to become
an international energy advisor of choice.
Persons compiling information about Hydrocarbons:
Pursuant to the requirements of the ASX Listing Rule 5.41 and 5.42 the technical and reserves information relating
to Austria contained in this release has been reviewed by Paul Fink as part of the due diligence process on behalf
of ADX. Mr. Fink is Technical Director of ADX Energy Ltd is a qualified geophysicist with 30 years of technical,
commercial and management experience in exploration for, appraisal and development of oil and gas resources.
Mr. Fink has reviewed the results, procedures and data contained in this release and considers the resource
estimates to be fairly represented. Mr. Fink has consented to the inclusion of this information in the form and
context in which it appears. Mr. Fink is a member of the EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists &
Engineers) and FIDIC (Federation of Consulting Engineers).
Previous Estimates of Reserves and Resources:
ADX confirms that it has provided updates including new information or data that may materially affect the
information included in the relevant market announcements for reserves or resources and that all material
assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcements
continue to apply and have not materially changed.
Reporting Standards for Resource Estimation
Reserves and resources are reported in accordance with the definitions of reserves, contingent resources and
prospective resources and guidelines set out in the Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS) prepared
by the Oil and Gas Reserves Committee of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and reviewed and jointly
sponsored by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), World Petroleum Council (WPC),
Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE), Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), Society of
Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA) and European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers
(EAGE), revised June 2018.
Prospective Resource Classifications:
Low Estimate scenario of Prospective Resources - denotes a conservative estimate of the quantity that will
actually recovered from an accumulation by an oil and gas project. When probabilistic methods are used, there
should be at least a 90% probability (P90) that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the low
estimate.
Best Estimate scenario of Prospective Resources - denotes the best estimate of the quantity that will actually be
recovered from an accumulation by an oil and gas project. It is the most realistic assessment of recoverable
quantities if only a single result were reported. When probabilistic methods are used, there should be at least a
50% probability (P50) that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the best estimate.
High Estimate scenario of Prospective Resources - denotes an optimistic scenario of the quantity that will
actually be recovered from an accumulation by an oil and gas project. When probabilistic methods are used, there
should be at least a 10% probability that the quantities actually recovered will be equal or exceed the high
estimate.
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