Zephyr Energy (ZPHR): Paradox marketing / farm-in partner

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ZPHR Zephyr Energy

£63m · 3.1p · +13% since the first step

30 Dec 2025 · Multiple proposals received, no guarantee of a deal · +31% until the next step At present, Zephyr is in receipt of multiple proposals which could provide hydrocarbon marketing solutions and funding for additional drilling across its operated acreage.

24 Mar 2026 · Indicative non-binding proposals received · −7% until the next step At present, Zephyr is in receipt of indicative non-binding proposals which would provide hydrocarbon marketing solutions and funding for additional drilling, and the Company will update the market as

9 Jun 2026 · Advanced significantly; offtake not yet finalised · +5% until the next step With the pipeline integrity largely confirmed, we can now finalise our offtake agreements and advance the farm-out process, and will provide updates on these two critical milestones in due course.

26 Jun 2026 · Farm-out talks continue with enlarged acreage · +6% until the next step These acquisitions come at a critical stage in our ongoing development of the Paradox project, in particular as we progress the farm-out discussions for the project.

30 Jun 2026 · Negotiations continuing; news expected within weeks · +6% until the next step We also continue with our farm-out and gas marketing negotiations and expect considerable newsflow in the coming weeks.

2 Jul 2026 · Acreage enlarged to over 72,000 acres; talks continue · +0% until the next step Zephyr has nominated a substantial number of additional leases to the north of the WSU, which are expected to be auctioned in September 2026.

27 Jul 2026 · Atlas LOI signed; farm-out data room active · −15% until the next step In the meantime, the Company is continuing with its ongoing Paradox farm-out process. There are a number of interested parties active in the data room, and the Company will provide updates in due cour

24 Aug 2026 · Farm-out and US$15m CPA progressing · −5% until the next step The Company also continues to progress both the potential farm-out and the proposed US$15 million commodity purchase agreement (as announced on 27 July 2026).

28 Sep 2026 · Negotiations continuing; marketing partner selection in latter stages · +5% since The Company’s negotiations with Atlas are continuing and the Company will make further updates in due course.

Sale process / strategic review

Paradox marketing / farm-in partner

Negotiations continuing; marketing partner selection in latter stages

Next: Resolve farm-out; complete CPA with Atlas or other marketer

Every step · 9

30 Dec 2025 Multiple proposals received, no guarantee of a deal – At present, Zephyr is in receipt of multiple proposals which could provide hydrocarbon marketing solutions and funding for additional drilling across its... ↗
24 Mar 2026 Indicative non-binding proposals received – At present, Zephyr is in receipt of indicative non-binding proposals which would provide hydrocarbon marketing solutions and funding for additional... ↗
9 Jun 2026 Advanced significantly; offtake not yet finalised – With the pipeline integrity largely confirmed, we can now finalise our offtake agreements and advance the farm-out process, and will provide updates on... ↗
26 Jun 2026 Farm-out talks continue with enlarged acreage – These acquisitions come at a critical stage in our ongoing development of the Paradox project, in particular as we progress the farm-out discussions for the project. ↗
30 Jun 2026 Negotiations continuing; news expected within weeks – We also continue with our farm-out and gas marketing negotiations and expect considerable newsflow in the coming weeks. ↗
2 Jul 2026 Acreage enlarged to over 72,000 acres; talks continue – Zephyr has nominated a substantial number of additional leases to the north of the WSU, which are expected to be auctioned in September 2026. ↗
27 Jul 2026 Atlas LOI signed; farm-out data room active – In the meantime, the Company is continuing with its ongoing Paradox farm-out process. There are a number of interested parties active in the data room, and... ↗
24 Aug 2026 Farm-out and US$15m CPA progressing – The Company also continues to progress both the potential farm-out and the proposed US$15 million commodity purchase agreement (as announced on 27 July 2026). ↗
28 Sep 2026 Negotiations continuing; marketing partner selection in latter stages – The Company’s negotiations with Atlas are continuing and the Company will make further updates in due course. ↗

What is happening

Zephyr Energy: Paradox marketing / farm-in partner – Negotiations continuing; marketing partner selection in latter stages. ['Negotiations continuing; marketing partner selection in latter stages']

In short: Zephyr is seeking Paradox partners and signed a non-binding LOI on 27 Jul 2026 with Atlas for up to US$15m of prepaid financing. On 24 Aug 2026 it said both the farm-out and the commodity purchase agreement continue to progress. No terms or partner are named, and updates are promised in due course.
Announced: 30 Dec 2025 · Multiple proposals received, no guarantee of a deal
Latest: 28 Sep 2026 · Negotiations continuing; marketing partner selection in latter stages
New leases: 2,294 acres, five-year primary term, 16.67% royalty; funded from existing cash
Partner process: Farm-out and gas marketing newsflow previously flagged as expected in coming weeks
Amount: Up to US$15 million prepaid commodity purchase agreement; LOI announced 27 July 2026
Structure: No equity issued, no working interest sold; Atlas gets exclusive marketing rights over an agreed Paradox asset area for a specified term
Repayment: Solely from future production sales proceeds; not contingent on timing of first gas
Conditions: Binding definitive CPA, ancillary agreements and final confirmatory due diligence; non-binding LOI
Farm-out: Process continuing; no partner or terms named
Update timing: Further updates in due course

What comes next

Resolve farm-out; complete CPA with Atlas or other marketer.

From the company's own announcements. Not investment advice.

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