Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd
Q4 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis
Oil
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 1margin: Category 1orderbook: No information
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company is open to both debt and equity options for fundraising; the choice is at the board's discretion.
- No definitive decision has been made, but both options remain on the table for raising capital as needed.
- Existing borrowings are being managed, with Rs. 55 crores debt and Rs. 30 crores cash as of the date of discussion.
- The company does not intend to borrow for onshore development immediately, relying on internal accruals and continued production.
- If the HPCL payment issue causes revenue blockage, alternative funding sources, including raising funds through debt or equity, will be considered.
- The management is actively managing capital expenditure and financial obligations with available resources.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Capex budget proposed for drilling 9 new wells and 1 deeper well at Kharsang, awaiting partner approvals (65% pending).
- Plans for workover of B-80 well to improve production, delayed until post-monsoon due to resource constraints and rig availability.
- Development plans for B15 field underway; awaiting mining lease approval to submit development plan to Government of India; production expected within about 2 years post-approval.
- Drilling activities ongoing: monthly wells at Kharsang, pending rig for North Dirok and extensions awaiting government approvals.
- No immediate borrowing planned for onshore development, relying on internal accruals and continued production.
- Offshore campaign delayed due to funding impact from HPCL payment blockage.
- Strategic focus on expanding production via grid connectivity completion for Dirok, expected to triple gas production by FY 27-28.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Expecting a threefold increase in production in FY 2027-28, primarily driven by Northeast gas grid connectivity (Page 6, 7).
- Kharsang field expected to ramp up by approximately 2,000 barrels per day; Dirok production anticipated to triple current levels (Pages 11, 12).
- Dirok gas production expected to reach 40-45 million cubic feet per day with grid connection by Q1 FY 2027 (Pages 7, 8).
- Targeting over 1,000 barrels per day from new wells in Kharsang block (Page 11).
- Plans to drill multiple wells offshore and onshore across various fields for unlocking potential and increasing output (Page 6).
- Development timeline aims for B-15 field to be put on production approximately 2 years after submission of the development plan (Page 15).
- EBITDA margins projected around 60% for FY 2027-28, indicating strong profitability alongside growth (Page 11).
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Management expects production to increase significantly, especially with Northeast grid connectivity for Dirok, targeting about a threefold rise in production by FY 27-28.
- EBITDA margins are projected around 60% for FY 27-28.
- Consolidated profit after tax for the current quarter was Rs. 8.28 crores, showing improvement from previous quarters.
- New wells in Kharsang and Dirok are expected to enhance output, with Kharsang aiming for over 1,000 barrels of oil.
- Offshore drilling for 10 wells planned in PY-1, B-80, and B-15 fields to unlock reserves (~100 million barrels oil equivalent).
- Management aims to progress drilling programs and monetize reserves to drive value creation.
- Some challenges like delays in workovers and fund blockages (e.g. HPCL issue) may impact short-term growth.
- Overall, growth in earnings and profits is anticipated driven by improved production and operational efficiencies over the next 1-2 years.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
The transcript from pages 5 to 18 of the Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Limited call on February 18, 2026, does not explicitly mention details about current or expected orderbook or pending orders. However, relevant operational plans include:
- Drilling plans:
- 18 shallow and 3 deep wells in Kharsang
- 4 wells in Dirok, 2 in Greater Dirok
- 2 wells each in Asjol and Palej onshore assets
- 10 offshore wells planned: 3 in PY-1, 3 in B-80, and 4 in B-15 blocks
- Development plans:
- B-15 development plan preparation ongoing; production expected in about 2 years post-approval
- Drilling scheduled post-monsoon for B-80 workover and additional wells
- Continuous drilling and appraisal activities in Kharsang to unlock resources
- Financial caution:
- Plans dependent on partner approvals and funding, with potential delays due to HPCL payment issues
No explicit orderbook or pending orders quantification was provided.
