Kolibri Global Energy Inc. engages in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil and gas. The company produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. It primarily holds an interest in approximately 17,400 net acres of shale oil acreage in the ardmore basin Oklahoma. As of December 31, 2020, the company total proved reserves had 78.5 million barrels of oil equivalent. The company was formerly known as BNK Petroleum Inc. and changed its name to Kolibri Global Energy Inc. in November 2020. Kolibri Global Energy Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Newbury Park, California.
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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Kolibri Global Energy (KGEI):
- Like a smaller, independent EOG Resources (EOG), focused on developing US shale oil and natural gas.
- Similar to the upstream (exploration & production) segment of a smaller Chevron (CVX) or ExxonMobil (XOM), but as an independent company.
- A regional shale oil and gas producer, comparable to Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) but focused on its Oklahoma assets.
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Kolibri Global Energy (KGEI) is primarily an oil and natural gas company. Its major products are:
- Crude Oil: A fossil fuel extracted from underground reservoirs, sold as a commodity for refinement into petroleum products.
- Natural Gas: A naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas extracted and sold primarily as an energy source for heating, electricity generation, and industrial processes.
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Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (symbol: KGEI) is an oil and gas exploration and production company. As such, it sells its crude oil and natural gas production primarily to other companies within the energy sector, not to individuals.
The company's major customers are typically:
- Midstream Companies: These entities specialize in the gathering, processing, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas from the wellhead to market centers.
- Refiners: Companies that purchase crude oil to process it into various petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
- Energy Marketing Companies: Businesses that buy and sell crude oil and natural gas, often acting as intermediaries between producers and end-users or other market participants.
According to Kolibri Global Energy's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K (filed April 16, 2024), the company's sales are concentrated with a few key purchasers. For the year ended December 31, 2023, two customers individually accounted for approximately 49% and 40% of total sales, respectively, totaling approximately 89% of their revenue from these two entities.
While Kolibri Global Energy's public filings indicate a significant concentration of sales to a limited number of customers, the specific names of these major customer companies are not publicly disclosed in their SEC filings or other readily available investor information.
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Wolf E. Regener, President & CEO, Director
Mr. Regener brings over 33 years of management and conventional and unconventional E&P experience to Kolibri Global Energy Inc.. He was instrumental in the formation of BNK Petroleum Inc. and its subsequent spin-off, while serving as Executive Vice President of Bankers Petroleum Ltd. and President of its U.S. subsidiary. His career includes key senior executive positions with Tartan Energy, Alanmar Energy, and R&R Resources, and he also served as President of R&R Resources, Inc. and Kolibri Energy Us, Inc.. Mr. Regener strategically oversaw the sale of Kolibri's 12,500-acre Woodford rights to Exxon for $147 million, while retaining the rights to the shallower Caney formation. He has been at the forefront of BNK Petroleum's acquisition of unconventional gas projects on an international scale and development of the company's Tishomingo Field interests.
Gary W. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer & Vice President
Mr. Johnson is a CPA with over 25 years of accounting and finance experience, including 17 years in the oil and gas industry. Before joining BNK Petroleum (which became Kolibri Global Energy), his career included roles as Director of Technical Accounting at Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Assistant Controller at Ascent Media Corporation, and Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis at Western Atlas.
Dan Simpson, Director of Engineering
Mr. Simpson has 30 years of experience in petroleum engineering, encompassing operations, management, reserve and economic evaluations, acquisitions and divestitures, and reservoir simulation. He has held Vice President or Head of Engineering roles for 20 years and has worked as an engineer with firms such as Schlumberger's Reservoir Technologies Division and MHA Petroleum Consultants. His international experience includes projects in Mexico, Germany, West Africa, the Middle East, Australia, Belize, and the North Sea.
Allan Hemmy, Senior Geologist
Mr. Hemmy possesses over 10 years of experience in oil and gas exploration and development, with extensive unconventional experience in the evaluation of source rock reservoirs and other tight reservoirs. His expertise spans total petroleum system evaluation, basin analysis, sequence stratigraphic interpretation, and petrophysical evaluation of log and core data.
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The accelerating global energy transition away from fossil fuels, driven by the rapid adoption of renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles. This trend fundamentally threatens the long-term demand and price stability for oil and gas, potentially diminishing the future value of Kolibri Global Energy's reserves and production assets.
Increasing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scrutiny and associated capital market pressures. This is leading to reduced access to capital for fossil fuel projects, higher costs of financing, and investor divestment, directly impacting Kolibri's ability to fund operations, drilling programs, and growth within the current market environment.
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Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (KGEI) focuses on the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas projects in the United States, primarily in its Tishomingo field in Oklahoma. The company extracts and sells crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
Addressable Markets:
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U.S. Oil & Gas Market (combined):
The U.S. oil and gas market was valued at USD 1.55 trillion in 2024, is expected to grow to USD 1.61 trillion in 2025, and is projected to reach approximately USD 2.24 trillion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.75% between 2025 and 2034.
Another estimate places the U.S. oil and gas market at USD 453.2 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 474.5 billion in 2025, and projected to be worth USD 665.5 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024 to 2033. A third estimate indicates the market size is USD 142.81 billion in 2025, and expected to reach USD 178.91 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.61% for the period of 2025-2030.
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U.S. Natural Gas Market:
The U.S. natural gas market was valued at USD 454.5 billion in 2024, and this value is expected to increase to USD 577.9 billion by 2032, advancing at a CAGR of 3.2% during 2025–2032.
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North America Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Market:
The North America Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Market is estimated to grow from USD 7.08 billion in 2024 to USD 11.53 billion in 2033, representing a CAGR of 5.57%. The U.S. was the top performer in the North American natural gas liquids market, holding 92.8% of the share in 2024. The Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Market is projected to grow from USD 24.72 billion in 2025 to USD 43.04 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 5.70% during the forecast period, and North America is anticipated to lead in market share.
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Kolibri Global Energy (KGEI) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:
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Increased Production from New Drilling Programs: Kolibri Global Energy projects significant growth in production due to its ongoing drilling programs. For 2025, the company initially anticipated bringing nine new wells on production. While four of these wells faced delays and are now expected to significantly impact production in the first quarter of 2026, they are still set to contribute to a record production exit rate in 2025 and a strong 2026. The company's strategy involves drilling longer lateral wells, which are expected to increase reserve value and improve netbacks.
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Exploration and Development of New Acreage: The company plans to test the economic viability of the Caney Formation on its eastern acreage by drilling the Forguson 17-20-3H well. A successful outcome from this exploration could unlock numerous additional development locations, leading to further cash flow growth.
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Higher Oil Percentages and Slower Decline Rates from New Wells: Recent wells, such as the Lovina wells, have demonstrated a higher percentage of oil production, around 80%, and are expected to exhibit slower decline rates compared to other wells in the field. This improved well performance is projected to result in higher netbacks, supporting sustained revenue generation.
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Operational Efficiencies and Cost Reductions: Kolibri is focused on achieving operational efficiencies and reducing per-barrel costs, such as lower water hauling and natural gas/NGL processing costs. These cost management efforts enhance profit margins, which, in turn, can support further capital reinvestment and contribute to overall revenue growth.
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Share Repurchases
- Kolibri Global Energy repurchased 267,637 common shares in 2025 at an average price of US$6.38 per share.
- Since the inception of its normal course issuer bid program, the company has bought back a total of 548,293 shares at an average price of US$5.27.
- The company intends to renew its share repurchase program for another year, following regulatory approvals. An authorized normal course issuer bid allows for the purchase of up to 1,768,841 common shares, representing approximately 5% of its outstanding shares as of September 10, 2025, from September 23, 2025, to September 22, 2026.
Share Issuance
- A shareholder requisition was made to cap the number of common shares the company is authorized to issue at 37,367,894, a proposal which the board unanimously opposes.
- The board believes that restricting future share issuances without shareholder approval would materially limit the company's flexibility and growth.
- As of September 10, 2025, Kolibri Global Energy had 35,376,833 common shares outstanding on an undiluted basis.
Inbound Investments
- The available borrowing base of the company's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Kolibri Energy US Inc., was increased from US$50 million.
Capital Expenditures
- For 2025, capital expenditures are expected to be between US$55 million and US$58 million, an increase from original forecasts due to a drill pipe failure necessitating a redrill, weather issues, and general cost increases. The plan includes bringing nine new wells on production, drilling four 1.5-mile lateral wells, and testing the economics of the Caney Formation.
- In 2024, capital expenditures were US$31.3 million, marking a 41% decrease compared to 2023.
- Capital expenditures paid in 2023 were in the range of US$47 million to US$49 million.
