CEO Interview Highlights

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Buccaneer Energy Plc's CEO highlighted the company's strategy of building a low-cost, cash-generative production base in Texas, with current production at approximately 150 bopd and a target of 250 bopd. The company achieved over $250,000 in free cash flow last month, benefiting from operating costs below $5/bbl in the Fouke area. Encouraging results from an Organic Oil Recovery pilot and the identification of the Fouke waterflood as a key growth driver were noted. The Carlisle #1 acquisition is delivering a payback in under six months and an IRR exceeding 80%, demonstrating the company's focus on disciplined growth and strengthening cash flow.

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Buccaneer Energy PLC

18 May 2026

Buccaneer Energy Plc

("Buccaneer" or the "Company")

CEO Interview Highlights

Buccaneer Energy (AIM: BUCE), an international oil & gas exploration and production company with development and production assets in Texas, USA, is pleased to share a recent interview with Chief Executive Officer Paul Welch on ADVFN's Capital Compass.

Watch the full interview here:

https://uk.advfn.com/market-news/article/15618/buccaneer-energy-building-momentum-through-cash-flow-and-strategic-growth

The interview outlines Buccaneer's strategy of building a low-cost, cash-generative production base in Texas while progressing high-return growth initiatives across the Pine Mills Field.

Highlights:

·	Current production of approximately 150 bopd, with management targeting the next operational milestone of approximately 250 bopd
·	Free cash generation exceeded US$250,000 in the latest month at current oil prices
·	Operating costs in the Fouke area are below US$5/bbl, supporting strong operating margins
·	Organic Oil Recovery ("OOR") pilot demonstrated encouraging early production and reduced water cuts
·	Fouke waterflood identified by management as the key driver of the next material increase in production and reserves
·	Carlisle #1 acquisition delivering payback in under six months and IRR in excess of 80%

The interview also covers Buccaneer's focus on disciplined growth, strengthening cash flow and narrowing the gap between the Company's current market valuation and the underlying value of its producing reserve base, with Carlisle #1 demonstrating the type of high-return, cash-generative opportunity already being delivered.

For further information, contact:

Buccaneer Energy plc Paul Welch, CEO	Email:	Investor_relations@buccaneerenergy.co.uk

SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP (NOMAD/Joint Broker) Stuart Gledhill / Richard Hail / Adam Cowl	Tel:	+44 (0) 20 3470 0470
Oak Securities (Joint Broker) Robert Bell / Nick Price	Tel:	+44 (0) 20 3973 3678

Celicourt Communications (PR/IR) Mark Antelme / Charles Denley-Myerson	Tel: Email:	+44 (0) 20 7770 6424 BucEng@celicourt.uk

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