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(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation
pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None
Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each
of the issuer's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the Annual Report:
The registrant has one class of Common Stock with
20,085,119 shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 20,085,119 as of March 31, 2022. No preferred shares are issued and outstanding.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a
well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
If this report is an annual or transition report,
indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. Yes ☒ No ☐
Note – Checking the box above will not relieve
any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from their obligations
under those Sections.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
(1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past ninety days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
has submitted electronically, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405
of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large
accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b–2 of the Exchange
Act.
If an emerging growth company that prepares its
financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition
period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting
the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
This Annual Report on Form 20-F contains forward-looking
information. Forward-looking information includes statements relating to future actions, prospective products, future performance or results
of current or anticipated products, sales and marketing efforts, costs and expenses, interest rates, outcome of contingencies, financial
condition, results of operations, liquidity, business strategies, cost savings, objectives of management of Strata Power Corporation,
formerly Strata Oil & Gas Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” “Strata” or “we”) and
other matters. Forward-looking information may be included in this Annual Report on Form 20-F or may be incorporated by reference from
other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by the Company. One can find many of these statements
by looking for words including, for example, “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates”
or similar expressions in this Annual Report on Form 20-F or in documents incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 20-F.
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information
or future events, except as required by applicable law.
The Company has based the forward-looking statements
relating to the Company’s operations on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company and
the industry in which it operates. These statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions
that we cannot predict. In particular, we have based many of these forward-looking statements on assumptions about future events that
may prove to be inaccurate. Accordingly, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking
statements. Any differences could result from a variety of factors, including, but not limited to general economic and business conditions,
competition, and other factors, including those described in Item 3.D. “Risk Factors.”
PART I
Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers
Not applicable.
Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable
Not applicable.
Item 3. Key Information
A. Selected Financial Data
The following sets forth selected financial information
of Strata Power Corporation prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for the fiscal years
ended December 31, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
The selected financial information and operating
information may not be indicative of Strata’s future performance and should be read in conjunction with “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” The selected financial data set forth below has been
extracted from, and is qualified by reference, to the audited financial statements included herein at Item 18.
SELECTED OPERATIONS DATA
(in U.S. dollars)
| |
Strata Power Corporation Years Ended December 31, |
| |
2021 | |
2020 | |
2019 | |
2018 | |
2017 |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Revenue | |
$ | 31,296 | | |
$ | – | | |
$ | – | | |
$ | – | | |
$ | – | |
Operating Expenses | |
| 107,621 | | |
| 69,983 | | |
| 266,338 | | |
| 225,564 | | |
| 301,336 | |
Other income (expense), net | |
| (142,138 | ) | |
| 47,024 | | |
| 46,995 | | |
| 239,576 | | |
| 581,297 | |
Net income (loss) | |
$ | (218,463 | ) | |
$ | (22,959 | ) | |
$ | (219,343 | ) | |
$ | 14,012 | | |
$ | 279,961 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Basic income (loss) per common share: | |
$ | (0.01 | ) | |
$ | (0.00 | ) | |
$ | (0.01 | ) | |
$ | 0.00 | | |
$ | 0.02 | |
Diluted income (loss) per common share: | |
$ | (0.01 | ) | |
$ | (0.00 | ) | |
$ | (0.01 | ) | |
$ | 0.00 | | |
$ | 0.02 | |
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | |
| 20,085,119 | | |
| 20,085,119 | | |
| 19,322,927 | | |
| 16,891,966 | | |
| 14,880,909 | |
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | |
| 20,085,119 | | |
| 20,085,119 | | |
| 19,322,927 | | |
| 16,891,966 | | |
| 15,310,909 | |
BALANCE SHEET DATA
(in U.S. Dollars)
| |
Strata Power Corporation |
| |
December 31, |
| |
2021 | |
2020 | |
2019 | |
2018 | |
2017 |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
Cash and cash equivalents | |
$ | 7,696 | | |
$ | 21,717 | | |
$ | 4,557 | | |
$ | 11,894 | | |
$ | 18,591 | |
Other current assets | |
| 26,174 | | |
| 2,348 | | |
| 2,743 | | |
| 894 | | |
| 945 | |
Reclamation deposits | |
| 101,139 | | |
| 99,916 | | |
| 96,838 | | |
| 90,531 | | |
| 96,738 | |
License Agreement | |
| – | | |
| 59,828 | | |
| 59,828 | | |
| – | | |
| – | |
Total assets | |
| 135,009 | | |
| 183,809 | | |
| 163,966 | | |
| 103,319 | | |
| 116,274 | |
Current liabilities | |
| 309,050 | | |
| 156,198 | | |
| 135,027 | | |
| 125,058 | | |
| 372,588 | |
Long-term liabilities | |
| 514,960 | | |
| 497,904 | | |
| 480,535 | | |
| 268,783 | | |
| 163,020 | |
Additional paid-in capital | |
| 23,404,083 | | |
| 23,404,083 | | |
| 23,404,083 | | |
| 23,344,255 | | |
| 23,232,255 | |
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings | |
| (23,692,528 | ) | |
| (23,474,066 | ) | |
| (23,451,107 | ) | |
| (23,231,764 | ) | |
| (23,245,776 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | |
| (405,555 | ) | |
| (405,310 | ) | |
| (404,572 | ) | |
| (403,012 | ) | |
| (405,813 | ) |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |
$ | 135,009 | | |
| 183,809 | | |
| 163,966 | | |
| 103,319 | | |
| 116,274 | |
Dividends
We have never paid or declared dividends on our shares of common stock.
Exchange Rates
In this Annual Report, unless otherwise specified,
all dollar amounts are expressed in United States Dollars (USD$). The Government of Canada permits a floating exchange rate to determine
the value of the Canadian Dollar against the U.S. Dollar (US$), therefore, this Annual Report may contain conversions of certain amounts
in United States dollars into the Company’s functional currency, Canadian dollars, based upon the exchange rate in effect at the
end of the month or of the fiscal year to which the amount relates, or the exchange rate on the date specified. For such purposes, the
exchange rate means the daily noon historical exchange rate as reported online by the Bank of Canada at http://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/exchange/daily-exchange-rates-lookup/
“U.S dollar (noon)”. These translations should not be construed as representations that the Canadian dollar amounts actually
represent such United States dollar amounts or that Canadian dollars could be converted into United States dollars at the rate indicated
or at any other rate.
The following table sets forth the exchange rates
for the Canadian Dollar at the end of each of the five fiscal years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, and the average
rates for the period and the range of high and low rates for the period. The data for March 2022 and for each month during the most
recent six months is also provided.
Exchange Rates for Canadian Versus U.S. Dollars
The exchange rate as of December 31, 2021 was
CDN $1.26 per U.S. $1.00.
The exchange rate as of March 29, 2022 was CDN
$1.25 per U.S. $1.00.
Exchange Rates for Canadian Versus U.S. Dollars
(High/low rates for latest six months)
| |
High | |
Low |
February, 2022 | |
| 1.28 | | |
| 1.27 | |
January, 2022 | |
| 1.28 | | |
| 1.25 | |
December, 2021 | |
| 1.29 | | |
| 1.26 | |
November, 2021 | |
| 1.28 | | |
| 1.24 | |
October, 2021 | |
| 1.27 | | |
| 1.23 | |
September, 2021 | |
| 1.28 | | |
| 1.25 | |
Exchange Rates for Canadian Versus U.S. Dollars
|
|
Average ($) |
|
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 |
|
|
1.25 |
|
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 |
|
|
1.34 |
|
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 |
|
|
1.33 |
|
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2018 |
|
|
1.30 |
|
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017 |
|
|
1.30 |
|
B. Capitalization and Indebtedness
Not applicable.
C. Reasons for the offer and use of proceeds
Not applicable.
D. Risk Factors
An investment in the Company has a high degree
of risk. Before you invest you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this
Annual Report. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, operating results and financial condition could be harmed,
and the value of our stock could go down. This means you could lose all or a part of your investment.
RISKS RELATING TO OUR COMPANY
1. We
are an exploration stage company, with limited operating history, which raises substantial doubt as to our ability to successfully develop
profitable business operations and makes an investment in our common shares very risky.
Our prospects must be considered in light of the
risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered in establishing a business in the oil and natural gas industries. We have yet
to generate any revenues from operations. There is nothing, at this time, in which to base an assumption that our business operations
will prove to be successful or that we will ever be able to operate profitably. Our future operating results will depend on many factors,
including:
|
· |
our ability to raise adequate working capital; |
|
· |
success of our exploration and development; |
|
· |
demand for natural gas and oil; |
|
· |
the level of our competition; |
|
· |
our ability to attract and maintain key management and employees; and |
|
· |
our ability to efficiently explore, develop and produce sufficient quantities of marketable natural gas or oil in a highly competitive and speculative environment while maintaining quality and controlling costs. |
To achieve profitable operations, we must, alone
or with others, successfully execute on the factors stated above. If we are not successful in executing any of the above stated factors,
our business will not be profitable and may never even generate any revenue, which make our common shares a less attractive investment
and may harm the trading of our common shares.
2. At
this stage of our business, even with our good faith efforts, potential investors have a substantial risk of losing their investment.
Because the nature of our business is expected
to change as a result of shifts in the market price of oil and natural gas, competition, and the development of new and improved technology,
management forecasts are not necessarily indicative of future operations and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance.
Our management may incorrectly estimate projected
occurrences and events within the timetable of its business plan, which would have an adverse effect on our results of operations and,
consequently, make our common shares a less attractive investment and harm the trading of our common shares. Investors may find it difficult
to sell their shares.
3. If
capital is not available to fund future operations, we will not be able to pursue our business plan and operations would come to a halt.
Cash on hand is not sufficient to fund our anticipated
operating needs for the next twelve months. We will require substantial additional capital to participate in the development of our properties,
which have not had any production of oil or natural gas, as well as for acquisition and/or development of other producing properties.
Because we currently do not have any cash flow from operations, we need to raise additional capital which may be in the form of loans
from current shareholders and/or from private equity offerings. Our ability to access capital will depend on our success in participating
in properties that are successful in exploring for and producing oil and gas at profitable prices. It will also be dependent upon the
status of the capital markets at the time such capital is sought. Should sufficient capital not be available, the development of our business
plan could be delayed and, accordingly, the implementation of our business strategy would be adversely affected. In such event, it would
not be likely that investors would obtain a profitable return on their investments or a return of their investments at all.
4. We
are heavily dependent on Trevor Newton, our CEO and President. The loss of Mr. Newton, whose knowledge, leadership and technical expertise
upon which we rely, would harm our ability to execute our business plan.
Our success depends heavily upon the continued
contributions of Trevor Newton, whose knowledge, leadership and technical expertise would be difficult to replace. Our success is also
dependent on our ability to retain and attract experienced engineers, geoscientists and other technical and professional staff. We do
not maintain any key person insurance on Mr. Newton or any of our officers and directors. If we were to lose his services, our ability
to execute our business plan would be harmed and we may be forced to cease operations until such time, if ever, we could hire a suitable
replacement for Mr. Newton.
5. Volatility
of oil and gas prices and markets could make it more difficult for us to achieve profitability and less likely for investors in our common
shares to receive a return on their investment.
Our ability to achieve profitability is substantially
dependent on prevailing prices for natural gas and oil. The amounts and price obtainable for any oil and gas production that we achieve
will be affected by market factors beyond our control. If these factors are not favorable over time to our financial interests, it is
likely that owners of our common shares will lose their investments. Such factors include:
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· |
worldwide or regional demand for energy, which is affected by economic conditions |
|
· |
the domestic and foreign supply of natural gas and oil |
|
· |
weather conditions |
|
· |
domestic and foreign governmental regulations |
|
· |
political conditions in natural gas and oil producing regions |
|
· |
the ability of members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree upon and maintain oil prices and production levels |
|
· |
the price and availability of other fuels |
6. Drilling
wells is speculative and often involves significant costs that may be more than our estimates. Any material inaccuracies in drilling costs,
estimates or underlying assumptions will reduce the profitability of our business and will negatively affect our results of operations.
Developing and exploring for natural gas and oil
involves a high degree of operational and financial risk, which precludes definitive statements as to the time required and costs involved
in reaching certain objectives. The budgeted costs of drilling, completing and operating wells are often exceeded and can increase significantly
when drilling costs rise due to a tightening in the supply of various types of oilfield equipment and related services. Drilling may be
unsuccessful for many reasons, including title problems, weather, cost overruns, equipment shortages and mechanical difficulties. Moreover,
the successful drilling of a natural gas or oil well does not ensure a profit on investment. Exploratory wells bear a much greater risk
of loss than development wells. A variety of factors, both geological and market-related, can cause a well to become uneconomical or only
marginally economic such as:
|
· |
fires |
|
· |
explosions |
|
· |
blow-outs and surface cratering |
|
· |
uncontrollable flows of oil, natural gas, and formation water |
|
· |
natural disasters, such as hurricanes and other adverse weather conditions |
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pipe, cement, or pipeline failures |
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casing collapses |
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embedded oil field drilling and service tools |
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abnormally pressured formations |
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environmental hazards, such as natural gas leaks, oil spills, pipeline ruptures and discharges of toxic gases |
If we experience any of these problems, it could
affect well bores, gathering systems and processing facilities, which could adversely affect our ability to conduct operations. We could
also incur substantial losses as a result of the following:
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injury or loss of life |
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severe damage to and destruction of property, natural resources and equipment |
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pollution and other environmental damage |
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clean-up responsibilities |
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regulatory investigation and penalties |
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suspension of our operations |
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repairs to resume operations |
7. The
unavailability or high cost of drilling rigs, equipment, supplies, personnel and other services could adversely affect our ability to
execute on a timely basis our development, exploitation and exploration plans within our budget.
Shortages or an increase in cost of drilling rigs,
equipment, supplies or personnel could delay or interrupt our operations, which could impact our financial condition and results of operations.
Drilling activity in the geographic areas in which we conduct drilling activities may increase, which would lead to increases in associated
costs, including those related to drilling rigs, equipment, supplies and personnel and the services and products of other vendors to the
industry. Increased drilling activity in these areas may also decrease the availability of rigs. We do not have any contracts with providers
of drilling rigs and, consequently we may not be able to obtain drilling rigs when we need them. Therefore, our drilling and other costs
may increase further and necessary equipment and services may not be available to us at economical prices.
8. We
are subject to complex laws and regulations, including environmental regulations, which can adversely affect the cost, manner or feasibility
of doing business.
Development, production and sale of natural gas
and oil in Canada are subject to extensive laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations. We may be required to make
large expenditures to comply with environmental and other governmental regulations. Matters subject to regulation include:
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the handling of drilling fluids and obtaining discharge permits for drilling operations |
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accounting for and payment of royalties on production from state, federal and Indian lands |
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bonds for ownership, development and production of natural gas and oil properties |
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transportation of natural gas and oil by pipelines |
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operation of wells and reports concerning operations |
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taxation |
Under these laws and regulations, we could be
liable for personal injuries, property damage, oil spills, discharge of hazardous materials, remediation and clean-up costs and other
environmental damages. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may also result in the suspension or termination of our operations
and subject us to administrative, civil and criminal penalties. Moreover, these laws and regulations could change in ways that substantially
increase our costs. Accordingly, any of these liabilities, penalties, suspensions, terminations or regulatory changes could result in
a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations which could potentially force us to cease our business
operations.
9. Our
oil and gas operations may expose us to environmental liabilities.
If we experience any leakage of crude oil and/or
gas from the subsurface portions of a well, our gathering system could cause degradation of fresh groundwater resources, as well as surface
damage, potentially resulting in suspension of operation of a well, fines and penalties from governmental agencies, expenditures for remediation
of the affected resource and liabilities to third parties for property damages and personal injuries. In addition, any sale of residual
crude oil collected as part of the drilling and recovery process could impose liability on us if the entity to which the oil was transferred
fails to manage the material in accordance with applicable environmental health and safety laws.
10. Exploratory
drilling involves many risks and we may become liable for pollution or other liabilities which may have an adverse effect on our financial
position.
Drilling operations generally involve a high degree
of risk. Hazards such as unusual or unexpected geological formations, power outages, labor disruptions, blow-outs, sour gas leakage, fire,
inability to obtain suitable or adequate machinery, equipment or labor and other risks are involved. We may become subject to liability
for pollution or hazards against which we cannot adequately insure or may elect not to insure. Incurring any such liability may have a
material adverse effect on our financial position and operations.
11. The
potential profitability of oil and gas ventures depends upon factors beyond our control.
The potential profitability of oil and gas properties
is dependent upon many factors beyond our control. For instance, world prices and markets for oil and gas are unpredictable, highly volatile,
potentially subject to governmental fixing, pegging, controls or any combination of these and other factors, as well as responsive to
changes in domestic, international, political, social, and economic environments. Additionally, due to worldwide economic uncertainty,
the availability and cost of funds for production and other expenses have become increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to project.
These changes and events may materially affect our financial performance.
12. Our
auditors’ opinion on our December 31, 2021 financial statements include an explanatory paragraph in respect to there being substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We have incurred an accumulated deficit of $23,692,529
as of December 31, 2021. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of
recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue
in existence. We anticipate generating operating losses for at least the next 12 months. Therefore, there is substantial doubt about our
ability to continue operations in the future as a going concern. We will need to obtain additional funds in the future. Our plans to deal
with this cash requirement include loans from existing shareholders, raising additional capital from the private sale of our equity securities
or entering into a strategic arrangement with a third party. If we cannot continue as a viable entity, our shareholders may lose some
or all of their investment in our company.
13. If
we do not maintain the property lease payments on our properties, we will lose our interest in the properties as well as losing all monies
incurred in connection with the properties.
We have two project regions in the Peace River
region of Alberta, Canada consisting of oil sands leases, either acquired from the Government of Alberta or from third parties. The land
packages are made up of a number of underlying individual leases. All of our leases require annual lease payments to the Alberta provincial
government. See Item 4.D for a more detailed description of the property obligations. If we do not continue to make the annual lease payments,
we will lose our ability to explore and develop the properties and we will not retain any kind of interest in the properties.
14. We
may not be able to compete with current and potential exploration companies, some of whom have greater resources and experience than we
do in locating and commercializing oil and natural gas reserves.
The natural gas and oil market is intensely competitive,
highly fragmented and subject to rapid change. We may be unable to compete successfully with our existing competitors or with any new
competitors. We compete with many exploration companies that have significantly greater personnel, financial, managerial and technical
resources. This competition from other companies with greater resources and reputations may result in our failure to maintain or expand
our business.
15. We
expect losses to continue in the future because we have no oil or gas reserves and, consequently, no revenue to offset losses.
Based upon the fact that we currently do not have
any oil or gas reserves, we expect to incur operating losses in the next 12 months. The operating losses will occur because there are
expenses associated with the acquisition, exploration, and development of natural gas and oil properties that do not have any income-producing
reserves. Failure to generate revenues may cause us to go out of business. We will require additional funds to achieve our current business
strategy and our inability to obtain additional financing will interfere with our ability to expand our current business operations.
16. Because
we are in the exploration stage of operations of our business, our securities are considered highly speculative.
We are in the exploration stage of our business.
As a result, our securities must be considered highly speculative. We are engaged in the business of exploring and, if warranted and feasible,
developing natural gas and oil properties. Our current properties are without known reserves of natural gas or oil. Accordingly, we have
not generated any revenue, nor have we realized a profit from our operations to date and there is reduced likelihood that we will generate
any revenues or realize any profits in the very near term. Any profitability in the future from our business will be dependent upon locating
and developing economic reserves of natural gas and oil, which itself is subject to numerous risk factors as set forth herein. Since we
have not generated any revenue, we will have to raise additional funds through loans from existing shareholders, the sale of our equity
securities or a strategic arrangement with a third party in order to continue our business operations.
17. Since
our Directors work for other natural resource exploration companies, their other activities could slow down our operations or negatively
affect our profitability.
Our Officers and Directors are not required to
work exclusively for us and they do not devote all their time to our operations. In fact, our Directors work for other natural resource
exploration companies. Therefore, it is possible that a conflict of interest with their time may arise based on their consulting or employment
by such other companies. Their other activities could slow our operations and may reduce our financial results because of the slowdown
in operations. It is expected that each of our Directors will devote the time necessary to assist with the operations of the Company as
necessary.
RISKS RELATING TO OUR COMMON SHARES
18. We
may, in the future, issue additional common shares, which would reduce our investors’ percentage of ownership and may dilute our
share value.
Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance
of an unlimited number of common shares without par value and an unlimited number of preferred shares without par value. The future issuance
of our unlimited authorized common shares may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of our common shares held by our then existing
shareholders. We may value any common shares issued in the future on an arbitrary basis. The issuance of common shares for future services
or acquisitions or other corporate actions may have the effect of diluting the value of the shares held by our investors and might have
an adverse effect on any trading market for our common shares.
19. Our
common shares are subject to the "Penny Stock" Rules of the SEC and we have no established market for our securities, which
make transactions in our stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in our stock.
Section 15(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, and Rule 15g-2 promulgated thereunder by the Commission require broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to provide potential
investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks and to obtain a manually signed and dated written receipt of the document
before effecting any transaction in a penny stock for the investor's account. These rules may have the effect of reducing the level of
trading activity in the secondary market, if and when one develops. Potential investors in the Company’s common stock are urged
to obtain and read such disclosures carefully before purchasing any shares that are deemed to be "penny stock." Moreover, the
Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a "penny stock," for the purposes
relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than USD $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than
USD $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require:
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In order to approve a person's account for transactions in penny stocks,
the broker or dealer must:
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Obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person; and |
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Make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks. |
The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior
to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the Commission relating to the penny stock market, which, in
highlight form sets forth:
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The basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and |
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That the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction. |
Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute
transactions in securities subject to the "penny stock" rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our
common shares and may cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
Pursuant to the Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990,
broker-dealers are further obligated to provide customers with monthly account statements. Compliance with the foregoing requirements
may make it more difficult for investors in the Company's stock to resell their shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of them
in the market or otherwise.
20. We
are a “foreign private issuer” and you may not have access to the information you could obtain about us if we were not a “foreign
private issuer”.
We are considered a "foreign private issuer"
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. As a foreign private issuer, we will not have to file quarterly reports with the SEC nor
will our Directors, Officer and 10% stockholders be subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act. As a foreign private issuer, we will not
be subject to the proxy rules of Section 14 of the Exchange Act. Furthermore, Regulation FD does not apply to non-U.S. companies and will
not apply to us. Accordingly, you may not be able to obtain some of the information about us that you could obtain if we were not a “foreign
private issuer.”
21. Because
we do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our Common shares, our stockholders will not be able to receive a return on their shares
unless they sell them.
We intend to retain any future earnings to finance
the development and expansion of our business. We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common shares in the foreseeable
future. Unless we pay dividends, our stockholders will not be able to receive a return on their shares unless they sell them.
22. We
may become a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, which could result in adverse U.S. tax consequences to U.S. investors.
If we are a “passive foreign investment
company” or “PFIC” as defined by Federal tax laws, U.S. Holders will be subject to U.S. federal income taxation under
one of two alternative tax regimes at the election of each such U.S. Holder. Federal tax laws define a PFIC as a corporation that is not
formed in the United States and either (i) 75% or more of its gross income for the taxable year is “passive income”, which
generally includes interest, dividends and certain rents and royalties or (ii) the average percentage, by fair market value (or, if we
elect, adjusted tax basis), of its assets that produce or are held for the production of “passive income” is 50% or more.
Whether we are a PFIC in any year and the tax consequences relating to PFIC status will depend on the composition of our income and assets,
including cash. U.S. Holders should be aware, however, that if we become a PFIC, we may not be able or willing to satisfy record-keeping
requirements that would enable U.S. Holders to make an election to treat us as a “qualified electing fund” for purposes of
one of the two alternative tax regimes applicable to a PFIC, which would result in adverse tax consequences to our shareholders who are
U.S. citizens.
23. Because
we are organized under the Canada Business Corporations Act and all of our assets and certain of our Officers and Directors are located
outside the United States, it may be difficult for an investor to enforce judgments obtained against us or our Officers and Directors
within the United States.
All of our assets are located outside of the United
States and we do not currently maintain a permanent place of business within the United States. In addition, certain of our Directors
and Officers are nationals and/or residents of countries other than the United States, and all or a substantial portion of such persons'
assets are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for an investor to effect service of process or enforce
within the United States any judgments obtained against us or our Officers or Directors, including judgments predicated upon the civil
liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof. In addition, there is uncertainty as to whether
the courts of Canada would recognize or enforce judgments of United States courts obtained against us or our Directors and Officers predicated
upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof. There is even uncertainty as to
whether the Canadian courts would have jurisdiction to hear original actions brought in Canada against us or our Directors and Officers
predicated upon the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof.
24. Our
financial and operating performance may be adversely affected by global public health threats, including the recent outbreak of the novel
coronavirus (COVID-19).
Public health threats, such as the coronavirus
(COVID-19), influenza and other highly communicable diseases or viruses could adversely impact our operations and cause disruptions in
the oil and gas industry. If the effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is ongoing, economic conditions and the economic slow-down resulting
from COVID-19 and the intentional governmental responses to the virus may also adversely affect the market price of our common shares.
Additionally, any prolonged restrictive measures
implemented in order to control or contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) or other global public health threats may have a material and adverse
effect on our business operations. Our financial and operating performance may be adversely affected by global public health threats,
including the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Item 4. Information on the Company
A. History and Development of Strata Power
Corporation
Strata Power Corporation is a company principally
engaged in the acquisition and exploration of oil and gas properties. We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on November
18, 1998 and commenced operations in January 1999. We completed our initial public offering in February 2000. On December 27, 2018, the
Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with Corporations Canada changing its name from Strata Oil & Gas Inc. to Strata Power Corporation.
The Company operates in the oil and gas industry
with a focus on Canada’s heavy oil and carbonate-hosted bitumen deposits. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has a partial interest
in 7 oil sands leases, totaling 8,704 hectares, all located in the Peace River oil sands area. In addition, the Company has a royalty
interest in 10 oil sands leases and owns 3 non-producing wells.
Continuance to Canada
We are presently incorporated under the Canada
Business Corporations Act. On April 22, 2003, the Company filed a registration statement to affect a continuation of our corporate jurisdiction
from the State of Nevada to Canada on Form S-4 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Form S-4 was declared
effective on or about July 7, 2004. On September 13, 2004, Strata filed a Form 8-A with the SEC registering its class of common shares
under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act.
Discontinued Operations
Until the end of June 2005, the Company had developed
software that was designed to allow users to interface and manage databases and customer relationships. On June 29, 2005, a majority of
the Company’s shareholders approved a change in the business of the Company from software development to oil and gas exploration.
B. Business Overview
Refer to Item 4.A “History and Development
of Strata Power Corporation" for information regarding the Company’s history and business activities.
Business Description
The Company currently has interests in oil sands
properties located in the Peace River oil sands region in Northern Alberta, Canada.
The Company is currently engaged in the acquisition,
exploration and if warranted and feasible development of heavy oil projects in the Peace River oil sands region. However, there is no
assurance that a commercially viable oil project will be developed on any of its land holdings. Further analysis and testing are required
before a final evaluation as to the economic and technical feasibility of the projects is determined.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company has a partial
interest in 7 oil sands leases, totaling 8,704 hectares, all located in the Peace River oil sands area. In addition, the Company has a
royalty interest in 10 oil sands leases and owns 3 non-producing wells.
Material Effects of Government Regulation
The Crown owns and controls the mineral and hydrocarbon
rights on Alberta lands and therefore the development, production and sale of oil in Alberta is subject to the laws and regulations of
the Crown. The Crown makes available these rights on a lease basis and therefore, the oil sands leases held by the Company are on lands
which are owned by the Crown and controlled by its agency, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). In order to maintain its oil sands leases,
the Company must make significant expenditures on an annual basis to the Crown and also comply with its regulations. Matters subject to
regulation include but are not limited to:
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location and density of wells |
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accounting for and payment of royalties on production to the Crown |
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transportation of oil |
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operation of wells |
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reporting of technical details to the Crown |
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taxation |
Under the Crown’s laws and regulations,
the Company could be liable for personal injuries, property damage, oil spills, discharge of hazardous materials, remediation and clean-up
costs and other environmental damages. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations could result in the suspension or termination
of our operations and subject us to penalties. Moreover, these laws and regulations could change in ways that substantially affect our
costs. Accordingly, any liabilities, penalties, suspensions, terminations or regulatory changes could have a material adverse effect on
our financial condition and results of operations which could potentially force us to cease our business operations.
Seasonality, Dependency upon Patents, Licenses,
Contracts, Processes, Sources and Availability of Raw Materials
Certain of the Company’s properties are
in remote locations and subject to significant temperature variations and changes in working conditions. It may not be possible to actively
explore the Company’s properties in Alberta throughout the year due to changes in the weather. If exploration is pursued during
certain seasons of the year, the Company may incur additional costs to address issues relating to weather.
Shortages or an increase in the cost of operational
services including drilling rig services, equipment, supplies or personnel could delay or interrupt our operations, which could impact
our financial condition and results of operations. Drilling activity in the geographic areas in which we conduct operations may increase,
which may lead to increases in associated costs, including those related to operational services. Increased drilling activity in these
areas may also decrease the availability of operational services. We do not have any contracts with providers of operational services
and therefore we may not be able to obtain these services when we need them. Therefore, our operational costs may increase, and necessary
equipment and services may not be available to us at current prices.
COMPETITION
The oil industry is intensely competitive and
subject to rapid change. We compete with many exploration and production companies which have significantly greater personnel, financial,
managerial and technical resources which impacts our ability to compete successfully in the industry.
C. Organizational Structure
The Company is not part of a group and has no
subsidiaries.
D. Property, Plant and Equipment
CORPORATE OFFICES
We do not own any real property. Our corporate
offices are located at 500 – 4th Avenue SW Suite 2500, Calgary, AB T2P 2V6. We believe that the facilities will be adequate
for the foreseeable future.
OIL SANDS LEASES
As of December 31, 2021, the Company has a partial
interest in 7 oil sands leases, and a royalty interest in 10 oil sands leases, all located in the Peace River oil sands area, totaling
8,704 hectares. The Company also owns 3 non-producing wells.
Oil Sands Background
“Oil Sands” refers to either unconsolidated,
bitumen-saturated sands or bitumen-saturated carbonate-rock. Bitumen refers to a heavy, viscous crude oil that generally does not flow
under natural reservoir conditions. As a result, it cannot be recovered from a conventional well in the way lighter oil is most often
produced. The oil sands in Alberta are contained in three major areas in Alberta.
According to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER),
Alberta's oil sands are the third-largest proven crude oil reserve in the world, with total proven reserves of 166 billion barrels, and
total recent production of up to 2.4 million barrels per day.
These deposits contain a significant amount of
oil but only in recent decades has commercial production become economic. Extraction of oil from oil sands requires the input of significant
amounts of thermal energy or other technology. There are two main types of oil sands production methods: surface mining and in-situ. Surface
mining is accomplished using an open pit operation whereby the oil sands are excavated and trucked to a processing facility. For oil sands
reservoirs too deep to support surface mining, a technique known as in-situ recovery is utilized. In-situ production recovers the oil
through a well and utilizes thermal energy or other technologies to reduce the viscosity of the bitumen to allow it to flow to the well
bore. There are some oil sands reservoirs where primary or “cold” production is possible. The oil in these reservoirs is light
enough to flow to the well without thermal treatment, utilizing either vertical or horizontal wells.
Carboniferous Oil Sands
Carbonate oil sands, or carbonate-hosted bitumen,
are unconventional resources that remain almost untapped. While much is known about Alberta’s vast sands-hosted bitumen resources,
less is understood about a bitumen resource of similar magnitude which is hosted in carbonate rock directly beneath the sands. According
to a report by Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC), 26% of Alberta’s bitumen resources are contained in carbonate rather
than sand formations. They are located in a roughly triangular 70,000 square-kilometer area of Alberta informally known as the Carbonate
Triangle. The basic difference between sands and carbonates is that the former is bitumen mixed with unconsolidated sand, which can be
either mined or produced from wells, whereas the latter is bitumen in carbonate rock. Currently, only pilot production of carbonate-hosted
bitumen has taken place.
The Company has focused a portion of its efforts
on the exploration and development of carbonate-hosted bitumen rather than just focusing on sand-hosted bitumen. The Company believes
Alberta’s carbonate-hosted bitumen reservoirs represent an enormous and relatively untapped resource. The optimal means for producing
bitumen from carbonates is still being studied, and there is unlikely to be a single Alberta-wide strategy for production. Cold production
may be possible in some areas although in most cases production will require an in-situ treatment. Various technologies have been tested
including similar technologies to those employed in the oil sands (cyclic steam, SAGD, and solvents.). There are several techniques which
may prove to be effective. The Company is in the process of determining the most efficient means of producing bitumen from our projects.
Planned Work by the Company for 2022
The Company plans to continue focusing its resources
on the analysis and development of its Peace River oil sands properties.
PEACE RIVER OIL SANDS LEASES
Acquisition of Interest
The Company entered into a series of leases in
multiple transactions with the Province of Alberta in the Peace River area of Alberta, Canada (the “Peace River Properties”).
Some of the leases were acquired through a public auction process that requires the Company to submit sealed bids for land packages being
auctioned by the provincial government. The remainder of the leases were acquired by third parties, however, all the Company’s leases
are leased directly with the Crown.
The Peace River Properties consist of a total
of 8,704 hectares of land in a region of northern Alberta known as the Peace River oil sands region. The leases are subject to royalties
payable to the Government of Alberta. Alberta's oil sands royalty regime operates on the principle of revenue minus cost. Royalty is paid
at one of two rates, depending on the project’s status. The deciding factor is the project’s payout date. A project
has “reached payout” once its cumulative revenues have exceeded its cumulative costs. Before the payout date, the applicable
royalty is 1% of the project’s gross revenue. This low rate recognizes the high costs, long lead times and high risks associated
with oil sands investment. It prevents undue strain on the developer’s financial resources during the most critical, start-up stages
of the project. After the payout date, the applicable royalty is the greater of 1% of the project’s gross revenue or 25% of the
net revenue for the period.
Location
The Peace River Properties are located in the
Peace River oil sands region in Alberta approximately 40 to 50 kilometers away from the town of Peace River.
Peace River Projects
During the period May 2017 through December 2021,
the Company reduced its oil sands holdings in the Peace River properties (hereinafter referred to as the “Cadotte Leases”),
through either sale or allowing the leases to expire. The Cadotte Leases are currently comprised of 7 oil sands leases, totaling 8,704
hectares, with the Government of the Province of Alberta, Canada. All of the leases were for an initial 15-year term. The 7 leases
that the Company continues to hold a partial interest in have now been converted to non-expiring leases, subject to minimum annual lease
payments being made to the Crown. Each lease grants the Company the right to explore for, develop and produce hydrocarbons from the geological
formations described in each lease. In addition, the Company has a royalty interest in 10 oil sands leases, and ownership of 3 non-producing
wells.
Regional Geology
The Peace River Cretaceous clastic reservoir consists
of a complex stratigraphy similar in nature to the Athabasca Deposit to the east. These are thought to comprise estuarine systems where
the best reservoirs are contained in tidal inlet and barrier sands. Secondary reservoir targets may be tidal delta, bayhead delta, tidal
channel, and tidal flat sands. The Peace River Carboniferous reservoir consists of platform sediments with relatively few reef building
organisms. Structurally, the Peace River strata dip to the southwest and the elevation of the bitumen-bearing interval lies between 50
and 100 meters below sea level or at a depth of between 680 to 790 meters below the surface.
Property Geology (Cadotte Leases)
Strata has focused its efforts on the bitumen
and heavy oil resources contained in the Debolt/Elkton carbonate Carboniferous Formation and the Bluesky/Gething clastic Cretaceous Formation
in the Cadotte area.
The nature of the geology of the carbonate sequence
in the Cadotte area has a significant influence on the distribution of the bitumen resource. The principal reference source for this section
is the Alberta Research Council’s publication, “Geological Atlas of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin”. The sequence
that hosts the bitumen deposits is the Rundle Group of Lower Carboniferous age. The Rundle Group in this area includes three stratigraphic
units which, in ascending order, are the Pekisko, Shunda and Debolt Formations. From place-to-place the Debolt Formation may also include
another distinct unit, the Elkton Member. In the Cadotte area, the Elkton Member is usually present, as long as the overlying unconformity
with the Cretaceous sequence has not eroded the entire Debolt Formation sequence. Although there are many intervals that are bitumen enriched
in the Rundle sequence in the Cadotte area, the principal enrichment zones occur in the Elkton Member, the upper half of the Debolt but
usually not right at the top of the formation and, to a lesser extent, in the Shunda Formation. The high-grade zones of enrichment are
those that occur in the Elkton Member and the Debolt Formation.
A Cretaceous clastic sequence that includes the
Gething and Bluesky Formations at the base, unconformably overlies the Carboniferous rocks in this area. All the beds dip gently to the
west with those lying below the unconformity having a somewhat greater dip than those above it. This causes the sequence below the unconformity
to be eroded to a greater degree to the east and to be less complete, compared with the west. These westerly dips may be the result of
post-depositional tectonic events and may not reflect the original orientation of the accumulation of sediment. The Carboniferous sequence
of the Rundle assemblage is believed to have accumulated as a result of a series of prograding events that developed in a southerly to
southwesterly direction.
The Carboniferous sequence mainly includes platform
sediments that show generally shallower-water characteristics up-section. In a basinward direction the depositional facies proceed from
beach and lagoonal environments through shoals of the shelf margin to marine basin muds. The lithologies that result include high energy
siliciclastics of the beach environment, through various types of carbonates on the platform and its slope to shale in the deep marine
environment. There even appear to be beds present that have the character of unconsolidated coarse sediments. Several transgressive events
therefore resulted in the accumulation of clastic sediments interbedded with carbonate units.
The carbonate units included relatively few reef
building organisms and thus there was little tendency for irregular geological bodies such as reefs to form in this sequence in this area.
From one well to the next the regular nature of the deposition that took place at this time is apparent and it is relatively easy to show
the correlation that exists between the same units in adjacent wells in the target area. This feature of regular bed continuity is in
strong contrast to the variability of the clastic units of the overlying Cretaceous sequence as seen in the Athabasca region.
It is also noteworthy that the bitumen enrichment
is strongly influenced by the bedded nature and continuity of the sediments. It is readily possible in many cases to show the same details
of the enriched sequence in adjacent wells even when they are spaced a kilometer or more apart. This has a strong impact on the selection
of data separation distances for the classification of resources; in this sequence an equivalent assurance of existence is achieved with
much wider spacing of wells than that used in the classification of bitumen resources for the Cretaceous surface mineable oil sands deposits
near Fort McMurray in the Athabasca region of Alberta.
Previous Work
During the winter drill season of 2006 –
2007, Strata drilled four wells on the Cadotte leases. Three of these wells were within the Cadotte Central Target Area and one was east
of the Cadotte Central Target Area. Three wells were drilled with cores in the Cadotte Central Target Area, two of which were cased allowing
for production testing with the ability to re-enter these wells for future testing. The other well was abandoned due to drilling fluid
losses during drilling which did not allow the well to be cased for testing in the future. The fourth well drilled in the eastern location
was cored and cased. The cores of all of these wells were tested and examined in a laboratory in Calgary. The results of these tests were
that cold production was not viable. However, the results indicated that the bitumen would flow at approximately 85°C. These results
will allow the Company to explore different means of extraction in addition to steam.
Former leaseholders have drilled wells on and
around the Company’s Cadotte lease area. Geophysical well logs are of variable quality but generally consist of a full suite of
tools to evaluate the potential reservoirs. With respect to available drilling data, the leases of the Cadotte area are drilled at an
average spacing of one well per section. However, not all the existing wells were drilled to investigate the sequence located on the Company’s
Cadotte leases. The effective average spacing with wells that have penetrated the Carboniferous sequence is approximately 0.8 wells per
section. This spacing is from twenty-three wells on or immediately adjacent to the leases. There are an additional two hundred nineteen
wells in the surrounding area, the data from which has also been referenced and inspected by the Company to assist with its evaluation
of the Cadotte leases.
However, the quality of the data from the wells
of different vintage is quite variable. Several of the wells were drilled in the 1950’s. The drilling records and logs for these
wells are sometimes poor or absent or they may be less complete than those of more recently drilled wells. A database search was done
to identify higher quality data which was restricted to wells drilled since 1970 and this, plus the new Strata wells was used as the primary
reference data. A total of eighteen wells of this vintage are located on or immediately adjacent to the Cadotte lease blocks. The well
log data from these wells is the primary source of information on the leases available for Strata’s evaluations but this is supplemented
by high quality data from a further thirty-nine more distant wells in the area.
In the United States, registrants, including foreign
private issuers like us, are required to disclose proved reserves using the standards contained in Rule 4-10(a) of the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Regulation S-X. The Company has no proved reserves at this time.
Cadotte Central
The Company completed the drilling of its first
four wells in the winter drilling season of 2006 – 2007 and engaged Norwest Corporation (“Norwest”) of Calgary, Alberta,
Canada to assist Strata with the planning and undertaking of its exploration of the Cadotte leases. Subsequently, Strata completed the
following technical reports relating to these leases:
Evaluation of In-Place Bitumen Resources –
Cadotte Central Leases (August 16, 2007) [Norwest]
Preliminary Feasibility Study of the Cadotte
Central Leases (February 29, 2008) [Norwest Questa]
Pilot Projects: Carbonate-Hosted Bitumen Deposits
in Alberta (July 17, 2008) [Norwest]
Cadotte Central Resource Reclassification (Upgrade)
(April 28, 2010) [Norwest]
Evaluation of Bitumen Resources Cadotte Central
and West Leases (May 10, 2013) [Norwest]
These studies were designed to comply with the
requirements of National Instrument 51-101 and the resource classification scheme and criteria elaborated in Volume 1, of the Canadian
Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook (“COGEH”) at the time they were authored. However, since that time, COGEH standards have been
modified and therefore Strata is no longer permitted to publicize the contents of these reports under Canadian Securities Regulations.
Subsequent to these studies, Strata completed
additional analyses including a study entitled “Debolt Core Description and Interpretation” by Dr. Hans G. Machel,
and also a seismic study by Norwest entitled “Seismic Study of Cadotte Leases” to evaluate land to the west of the
Cadotte lease area for heavy-oil recovery using cold production.
The latter study utilized existing well and seismic
data and focused on different physical properties and technical aspects related to the identification of pools and fields. The initial
interpretation of the geological structure resulted in the identification of cold production targets which were then validated by seismic
data. The Company's technical team subsequently identified multiple drilling locations in order to test the extent to which the Bluesky
Formation has the fluid properties which permit the use of primary production methods.
In 2018, Strata completed the following technical
report relating to a portion of its oil sands leases:
Evaluation of Bitumen Resources, Cadotte Lease Blocks (November
19, 2018) [Gustavson Associates]
This study was prepared according to National Instrument 51-101 and
the resource classification scheme and criteria elaborated in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook (COGEH v. 2 - section 2.5.5,
p. 2-71).
Planned Work by the Company for 2022
When adequate funding can be assembled, Strata
intends to proceed with further evaluation of heavy oil and bitumen opportunities in Alberta. The Company expects the short and long term
funding of our oil and gas operations to be financed as in the past through equity in the form of private placements and warrant exercises,
in addition to a convertible note from a related party.
Item 4A. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition ("MD&A") and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying audited financial
statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. These reports are presented in United States dollars and have
been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, referred to in this Annual Report as US
GAAP.
Certain statements contained in the MD&A and
elsewhere in this Annual Report constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date the financial statements were made and readers
are advised to consider such forward-looking statements in light of the risks set forth both below and prior in this report.
A. Operating Results
The following table sets forth a summary of our
audited statement of operations for the fiscal years indicated:
| |
2021 | |
2020 | |
2019 |
Operating revenue | |
$ | 31,296 | | |
$ | – | | |
$ | – | |
Operating expenses | |
$ | 107,621 | | |
$ | 69,983 | | |
$ | 266,338 | |
Other income (expense) | |
$ | (142,138 | ) | |
$ | 47,024 | | |
$ | 46,995 | |
Net loss | |
$ | (218,463 | ) | |
$ | (22,959 | ) | |
$ | (219,343 | ) |
Earnings per share from continuing operations, basic | |
$ | (0.01 | ) | |
$ | (0.00 | ) | |
$ | (0.01 | ) |
Earnings per share from continuing operations, diluted | |
$ | (0.01 | ) | |
$ | (0.00 | ) | |
$ | (0.01 | ) |
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | |
| 20,085,119 | | |
| 20,085,119 | | |
| 19,322,927 | |
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | |
| 20,085,119 | | |
| 20,085,119 | | |
| 19,322,927 | |
REVENUES
The Company began earning revenues in 2021, due
to the Company’s royalty interest in petroleum produced from oil sands leases in the Peace River area. The amount of revenue to
be earned in the future or the duration of such revenue is uncertain.
Year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the year ended December
31, 2020
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
During the years ended December 31,
2021, 2020 and 2019, we had net losses of $218,463, $22,959, and $219,343, respectively. Due to the weak condition in the Alberta heavy
oil sector, the Company has limited their activity of the oil & gas properties. During the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and
2019, we recognized oil & gas properties expenses of $11,088, $38,069 and $180,481, respectively.
For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and
2019, we recognized operating expenses, excluding the oil and gas properties expense, of $96,533, $31,914 and $85,857, respectively. Operating
expenses from 2020 to 2021 increased $64,618 primarily due to the cancellation of a license agreement, resulting in a charge to earnings
of $59,828.
INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019,
the company sold some of its oil sands lease blocks to unrelated third parties. These sales resulted in gains of $29,437 and $44,569,
respectively, that are included in other income (expense). Included in other income (expense) are gains and losses relating to the change
in fair value of derivative liability resulting from changes in the fair value of the derivative liability. See Note 5 of the Financial
Statements for more on the change in the derivative liability.
B. Liquidity and Capital Resources
(in U.S. dollars) |
|
As of December 31, |
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|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2019 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
7,696 |
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|
$ |
21,717 |
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|
$ |
4,557 |
|
Working capital (deficit) |
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(275,179 |
) |
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(132,133 |
) |
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(127,727 |
) |
Net cash provided by (used in) |
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|
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|
Operating activities |
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|
(85,911 |
) |
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(19,861 |
) |
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125,128 |
|
Investing activities |
|
|
(509 |
) |
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|
28,555 |
|
|
|
(137,917 |
) |
Financing activities |
|
|
72,000 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
– |
|
As of December 31, 2021, we had $7,696 in cash,
a decrease of $14,020 from December 31, 2020. Management estimates that the Company will require approximately $115,000 to fund planned
operations for the next twelve months. Therefore, current cash on hand is not sufficient to fund planned operations for 2022. However,
the commencement of royalty income will provide some degree of funding. Our policy is to pay all operational expenses when due, provided
that the vendor, in the normal course of business, has satisfied all necessary conditions for payment.
We have no long-term debt. In 2022, our capital
requirements will mostly be associated with the maintenance of our lease payments. Going forward we expect the short and long-term funding
of our oil and gas operations to be financed primarily through equity issuance in the form of private placements and the exercise of warrants.
In addition, we continue to seek potential partners to discuss funding arrangements which would facilitate furtherance of our property
interests. We believe that our available cash may not be sufficient to fund our working capital requirements to maintain, explore and
develop our property interests for the next twelve months. We cannot be certain that any required additional financing will be available
on terms favorable to us as the risky nature of this enterprise and lack of tangible assets places debt financing beyond the credit-worthiness
required by most banks or typical investors of corporate debt until such time as the economic viability of our oil sands properties can
be demonstrated. If additional funds are raised by the issuance of our equity securities, existing stockholders will experience dilution
of their ownership interest. If adequate funds are not available or not available on acceptable terms, we may be unable to continue, fund
expansion, pursue further development nor respond to competitive pressures.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was ($85,911), ($19,861) and $125,128, respectively. The decrease in cash provided
by operations in 2021 was a result of the write-off of a license agreement with PetroSteam LLC. See Note 5 to the financial statement
footnotes. The decrease in cash provided by operations in 2020 was a result of monies received from a related party by common director
of $190,000 in 2019, in exchange for future royalties on the gross production of Vanadium Oxide. See Note 9 to the financial statement
footnotes.
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was ($509), $28,555 and ($137,917), respectively. For 2020, cash was provided
from the sale of oil and gas leases. For 2019, cash used in investing activities primarily related to the acquisition of oil and gas interests.
See Note 7 to the financial statements for more information.
The Company generated net cash inflows from financing
activities of $72,000, $5,000 and $0 for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. During 2021, the Company raised funds due to the issuance
of a note agreement with a related party. See Note 9 to the financial statements for more information. During 2020, the Company raised
funds from the exercise of $5,000 of stock options and warrants.
We had cash of $7,696 as of December 31, 2021.
We anticipate that we will incur the following expenditures through the end of our next fiscal year:
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$15,000 in connection with property lease payments and follow up analysis on the Company’s oil sands properties; |
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$100,000 for operating expenses, including working capital, consulting fees, general and administrative, professional, legal and accounting expenses |
We are an exploration stage company, with limited
operating history, which raises substantial doubt as to our ability to successfully develop profitable business operations and makes an
investment in our common shares very risky.
Our prospects must be considered in light of the
risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered in establishing a business in the oil and natural gas industries. We have yet
to generate any revenues from operations. There is nothing at this time on which to base an assumption that our business operations will
prove to be successful or that we will ever be able to operate profitably. Our future operating results will depend on many factors, including:
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our ability to raise adequate working capital; |
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success of our exploration and development; |
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demand for natural gas and oil; |
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the level of our competition; |
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our ability to attract and maintain key management and employees; and |
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our ability to efficiently explore, develop and produce sufficient quantities of marketable natural gas or oil in a highly competitive and speculative environment while maintaining quality and controlling costs. |
If capital is not available to fund future operations,
we will not be able to pursue our business plan and operations would come to a halt and our common shares would be nearly worthless.
Cash on hand is not sufficient to fund our anticipated
operating needs for the next twelve months. We will require substantial additional capital to participate in the development of our properties
which have not had any production of oil or natural gas as well as for acquisition and/or development of other producing properties. Because
we currently do not have substantial cash flow from operations, we need to raise additional capital, which may be in the form of loans
from current shareholders and/or from private equity offerings. Our ability to access capital will depend on our success in participating
in properties that are successful in exploring for and producing oil and gas at profitable prices. It will also be dependent upon the
status of the capital markets at the time such capital is sought. Should sufficient capital not be available, the development of our business
plan could be delayed and, accordingly, the implementation of our business strategy would be adversely affected. In such event it would
not be likely that investors would obtain a profitable return on their investments or a return of their investments at all.
Volatility of oil and gas prices and markets could
make it more difficult for us to achieve profitability and less likely for investors in our common shares to receive a return on their
investment.
Our ability to achieve profitability is substantially
dependent on prevailing prices for natural gas and oil. The amounts and price obtainable for any oil and gas production that we achieve
will be affected by market factors beyond our control. If these factors are not favorable over time to our financial interests, it is
likely that owners of our common shares will lose their investments. Such factors include:
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worldwide or regional demand for energy, which is affected by economic conditions |
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the domestic and foreign supply of natural gas and oil |
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weather conditions |
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domestic and foreign governmental regulations |
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political conditions in natural gas and oil producing regions |
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the ability of members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree upon and maintain oil prices and production levels |
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the price and availability of other fuels |
The potential profitability of oil and gas properties
is dependent upon many factors beyond our control. For instance, world prices and markets for oil and gas are unpredictable, highly volatile,
potentially subject to governmental fixing, pegging, controls or any combination of these and other factors, as well as responsive to
changes in domestic, international, political, social, and economic environments. Additionally, due to worldwide economic uncertainty,
the availability and cost of funds for production and other expenses have become increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to project.
These changes and events may materially affect our financial performance.
Critical Accounting Estimates:
The preparation of the Company's financial statements
requires management to make estimates and assumptions regarding future events. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts
of certain assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities.
The Company follows the full cost method of accounting
for natural gas and oil operations. Under the full cost method, all costs incurred in the acquisition, exploration and development of
natural gas and oil reserves are initially capitalized into cost centers on a country-by-country basis. The Company’s current cost
centers are located in Canada. Such costs include land acquisition costs, geological and geophysical expenditures, carrying charges on
non-producing properties, costs of drilling and overhead charges directly related to acquisition, exploration and development activities.
Costs capitalized, together with the costs of
production equipment, are depleted and amortized on the unit-of-production method based upon the estimated net proved reserves, as determined
by independent petroleum engineers. The percentage of total reserve volumes produced during the year is multiplied by the net capitalized
investment plus future estimated development costs in those reserves. Costs of acquiring and evaluating unproved properties are initially
excluded from depletion calculations. These unevaluated properties are assessed periodically to ascertain whether an impairment has occurred.
When proved reserves are assigned or the property is considered to be impaired, the cost of the property or the amount of the impairment
is added to costs subject to depletion calculations.
Under full cost accounting rules, capitalized
costs, less accumulated amortization and related deferred income taxes shall not exceed an amount (the ceiling) equal to the sum of: (i)
the after tax present value of estimated future net revenues computed by applying current prices of oil and gas reserves to estimated
future production of proved oil and gas reserves as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, less estimated future expenditures
(based on currents costs) to be incurred in developing and producing the proved reserves computed using a discount factor of ten percent
and assuming continuation of existing economic conditions; (ii) the cost of properties not being amortized; and (iii) the lower of cost
or estimated fair value of unproven properties included in the costs being amortized. If unamortized costs capitalized within a cost center,
less related deferred income taxes, exceed the ceiling, the excess shall be charged to expense and separately disclosed during the period
in which the excess occurs. Amounts required to be written off shall not be reinstated for any subsequent increase in the cost center
ceiling.
Estimates of undiscounted future cash flows that
we use for conducting impairment tests are subject to significant judgment decisions based on assumptions of highly uncertain future factors,
such as crude oil and natural gas prices, production quantities, estimates of recoverable reserves, and production and transportation
costs. Given the significant assumptions required and the strong possibility that actual future factors will differ, we consider the impairment
test to be a critical accounting procedure.
In accordance with ASC 410, Asset Retirement and
Environmental Obligations, the fair value of an asset retirement cost, and corresponding liability, should be recorded as part of the
cost of the related long-lived asset and subsequently allocated to expense using a systematic and rational method. The Company has recorded
an asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Note 8) to reflect its legal obligations related to future abandonment of
its oil and gas interests using estimated expected cash flow associated with the obligation and discounting the amount using a credit-adjusted,
risk-free interest rate. At least annually, the Company will reassess the obligation to determine whether a change in any estimated obligation
is necessary. The Company will evaluate whether there are indicators that suggest the estimated cash flows underlying the obligation have
materially changed. Should those indicators suggest the estimated obligation has materially changed the Company will accordingly update
its assessment.
Management has made significant assumptions and
estimates determining the fair market value of stock-based compensation granted to employees and non-employees. These estimates have an
effect on the stock-based compensation expense recognized and the contributed surplus and share capital balances on the Company’s
Balance Sheet. The value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. To date,
all of our stock option grants have been to non-employees. Increases in our share price will likely result in increased stock option compensation
expense. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected term of the option
award and stock price volatility. The expected term of options granted for the purposes of the Black-Scholes calculation is the term of
the award since all grants are to non-employees. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment.
An expected forfeiture rate of $Nil was used in the recognition of compensation expense for those options not yet vested at December 31,
2021 and 2020.
These accounting policies are applied consistently
for all years presented. Our operating results would be affected if other alternatives were used. Information about the impact on our
operating results is included in the notes to our financial statements.
Valuation of Derivative Instruments
US GAAP requires that embedded derivative instruments
be bifurcated and assessed, along with free-standing derivative instruments such as convertible notes, warrants and stock-options to determine
whether they should be considered a derivative liability and subject to re-measurement at their fair value. Warrants with such provisions
will no longer be recorded to equity. The Company has issued freestanding warrants that are accounted for as derivative instrument liabilities
because they are exercisable in a currency other than the functional currency of the Company and thus do not meet the “fixed-for-fixed”
criteria of ASC 815-40-15. The warrants are exercisable in United States dollars and the Company’s functional currency is the Canadian
dollar. In estimating the appropriate fair value of the derivative liabilities, the Company uses a Black-Scholes option pricing model.
Inflation
We operate in Canada only, where inflation for our operational costs
is at low levels (i.e. in the 2%-5% range) in previous years, but is now increasing. We anticipate further inflation in the coming year.
Impact of Foreign Currency Fluctuations
Primarily we hold our cash reserves in Canadian
dollars. We incur the majority of our expenses and capital expenditures in Canadian dollars, however; we do have US transactions and therefore,
an increase or decrease in the value of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar would have an effect on us. The Company also translates
its financial statements from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. Changes in the in the value of the Canadian
dollar versus the U.S. dollar will have a direct impact on the financial information reported by the Company.
Government Policies
We are subject to regulations of the Government
of Canada and the Government of Alberta and British Columbia. Such regulations may relate directly and indirectly to our operations including
production, marketing and sale of hydrocarbons, royalties, taxation, environmental matters and other factors. There is no assurance that
the laws relating to our operations will not change in a manner that may materially and adversely affect us, however, there has been no
material impact on us from changes in such laws in the past three fiscal periods.
C. Research and development, patents and licenses, etc.
See Item 4.B. “Business Overview”.
D. Trends Information
There are no known trends other than those previously disclosed in
this report.
E. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31,
2021 and December 31, 2020 or as of the date of this report.
F. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations
The Peace River Project is currently comprised
of a partial interest in 7 leases with the government of the Province of Alberta. The leases have been converted to non-expiring leases
subject to minimum annual lease payments.
At December 31, 2021, the Company had trade payables
and accrued liabilities of $64,618. All of these obligations are due in less than one year.
At December 31, 2021, the Company had derivative
liabilities of $210,929 that relates to the convertible note payable and to warrants with an exercise price in a different currency than
the Company’s functional currency (see Note 6 in the financial statements).
G. Safe Harbor
This Annual Report contains forward-looking information.
Forward-looking information includes statements relating to future actions, prospective products, future performance or results of current
or anticipated products, sales and marketing efforts, costs and expenses, interest rates, outcome of contingencies, financial condition,
results of operations, liquidity, business strategies, cost savings, objectives of management of the Company and other matters. Forward-looking
information may be included in this Annual Report or may be incorporated by reference from other documents filed with the SEC by the Company.
One can find many of these statements by looking for words including, for example, “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,”
“estimates” or similar expressions in this Annual Report or in documents incorporated by reference in this Annual Report.
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information
or future events.
The Company has based the forward-looking statements
relating to the Company’s operations on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company and
the industry in which it operates. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions
that we cannot predict. In particular, we have based many of these forward-looking statements on assumptions about future events that
may prove to be inaccurate. Accordingly, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking
statements. Any differences could result from a variety of factors including, but not limited to, general economic and business conditions,
competition, and other factors, including those described in Item 3.D. “Risk Factors.”
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
Please refer to Note 3 of the Financial Statements.
Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees
A. Directors and Senior Management
The directors, officers and other employees upon
whose work the Company is dependent are as follows:
Name |
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Position |
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Position Held Since |
Trevor Newton (1) |
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Chairman of the Board,
President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Financial Officer, Secretary and Director |
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May 22, 2014 |
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Michael Ranger |
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Director |
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July 11, 2012 |
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Dave Mahowich |
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Director |
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June 16, 2017 |
(1) |
Mr. Newton was appointed as Chairman of the Board on May 22, 2014 and was appointed President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director on June 25, 2015. |
Our Directors hold office until the next annual
meeting of our shareholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Shareholders elect Directors by vote in proxy or
in person. None of our Directors have any family relationships with any of our other Directors or Executive Officers. Our Directors do
not exercise independent supervision over management as there are no independent management positions. Set forth below is a summary description
of the principal occupation and business experience of each of our Directors and Executive Officer for at least the last five years.
TREVOR NEWTON is the founder of Strata
Power Corporation and has been involved in the development of the company from the initial land acquisition and discovery stage, through
to the present. He has assisted the company by establishing its corporate focus, assembling its team, and helping advance its core project.
Mr. Newton is also a Director of Patriot Gold Corp., an OTC reporting issuer. Mr. Newton's corporate experience has primarily been in
the resource sector, where he has assisted private and public companies in their financing, project acquisition, and development. Mr.
Newton has a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Victoria and an M.A. in Economics from Simon Fraser University.
MICHAEL RANGER is an experienced petroleum
consultant with a prolific career providing services to an array of the world's largest oil companies. He has extensive oil sands &
heavy oil evaluation and research experience in reservoir characterization, sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy of Athabasca, Wabasca,
Cold Lake, Peace River and international oil sands regions. He has conducted and supervised numerous resource evaluation projects integrating
core, outcrop and wireline logs. Recent major contracts include: Suncor Energy, Ross Smith Energy Group, Hatch Engineering, Golder Associates,
Laracina Energy, Nexen, Statoil, Murphy Oil, Husky Oil, Brion Energy, Athabasca Oil Corp, Oilsands Quest, DMT Geoscience, ARC Resources,
Marathon, Paramount Energy, Kennecott Canada, Total Canada, OPTI Canada, Koch Canada, Quadrise.
Dr. Ranger is currently an independent petroleum
consultant and is a director of Canadex Resources Ltd. Prior to this, he served on the Scientific Advisory Board of Gushor Inc. from 2007
to 2009, and as a senior geologist at Gulf Canada Resources between 1977 and 1985. Dr. Ranger has a Ph.D. in Petroleum Geology from the
University of Alberta, a MSc. Degree in Sedimentary Geology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and a BSc. Geology from Concordia
University. His professional affiliations include the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists
and the Canadian Well Logging Society.
DAVE MAHOWICH has 29 years of experience
in the oil and gas sector, including expertise in the Peace River oil sands region, where he oversaw drilling operations for Blackrock
Ventures Inc. which was subsequently acquired by Shell Canada Ltd. for $2.4 billion. After Blackrock was acquired, Mr. Mahowich managed
drilling in the region for Shell Canada. Mr. Mahowich has drilled more than 300 wells in the Peace River region, with specific areas of
expertise in cold production wells (CHOPS), multilateral horizontal wells, and SAG-D.
Mr. Mahowich's professional experience also includes
drilling and completion program management, operations, oil field manufacturing, and business/assets development with a specific focus
on heavy oil and bitumen plays.
B. Executive Compensation
The following table shows compensation paid to
the directors and members of its administrative, supervisory or management bodies of the Company for the most recently completed financial
year.
Name |
|
Title |
Year |
|
Salary |
|
Bonus |
|
Stock
Options
Granted |
|
Other
Annual
Compensation |
|
Restricted
Stock
Awarded |
|
LTIP
Payouts
($) |
|
All Other
Compensation |
|
Trevor Newton (1) |
|
Director – Chairman, |
|
2021 |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
|
|
President, CEO, Secretary |
|
2020 |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
|
|
|
2019 |
|
|
25,856 |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michael Ranger (2) |
|
Director |
|
2021 |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
|
|
|
|
2020 |
|
|
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
|
|
|
|
2019 |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dave Mahowich (3) |
|
Director |
|
2021 |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
|
|
|
|
2020 |
|
|
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
$ |
– |
|
|
|
|
|
2019 |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
|
– |
|
(1) |
Trevor Newton was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors on May 22, 2014. |
|
|
(2) |
Michael Ranger was appointed Director on July 11, 2012 |
|
|
(3) |
Dave Mahowich was appointed Director on June 16, 2017. |
Change of Control Remuneration.
The Company had no plans or arrangements with
respect to remuneration received, or that may be received by executive officers of the Company in 2021, to compensate such officers in
the event of termination of employment (as a result of resignation, retirement, change of control) or a change of responsibilities following
a change of control.
6.C. Board Practices
The oversight of the management of our business
is vested in our board of directors. The board of directors may exercise all powers and may take all actions that are not specifically
granted to our shareholders.
6.C.1. Terms of Office.
Refer to Item 6.A.1.
6.C.2. Directors’ Service Contracts.
Mr. Newton, President, CEO, Secretary and Director
supervises the Company’s operations. Mr. Newton does not bill the Company for these services, however he does have a service agreement
with the Company. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company recognized consulting expenses for December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 of $0, $0
and $25,856, respectively. The agreement does not provide for termination benefits of any kind.
Dr. Ranger, Director, has a service agreement
with the Company for his Director services. Dr. Ranger does not receive compensation for his services as a member of the board; however,
he has a service agreement with the Company, including consulting time and expense reimbursement. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company
recognized no consulting expenses for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The agreement does not provide
for termination benefits of any kind.
6.C.3. Board of Director Committees.
The Audit Committee oversees the accounting and
financial reporting processes of the Company and all audits and external reviews of the financial statements of the Company on behalf
of the Board, and has general responsibility for oversight of internal controls, accounting and auditing activities of the Company. The
Committee reviews, on a continuous basis, any reports prepared by the Company's external auditors relating to the Company's accounting
policies and procedures, as well as internal control procedures and systems. The Committee is also responsible for examining all financial
information, including annual financial statements, prepared for securities commissions and similar regulatory bodies prior to filing
or delivery of the same. The Audit Committee also oversees any complaints and concerns regarding accounting, internal controls or auditing
matters and the resolution of issues identified by the Company's external auditors. The Audit Committee recommends to the Board the firm
of independent auditors to be nominated for appointment by the shareholders and the compensation of the auditors. The Audit Committee
meets on an as needed basis. Currently the Board of Directors functions as the audit committee.
6.D. Employees
The Company utilizes third party consultants and
had no full-time employees on December 31, 2021 or during the 2021 fiscal year. It is anticipated that we will need to add managerial,
technical and administrative staff in the future in order to realize our business objectives. We currently outsource to outside engineers,
geologists and other third-party consultants on an as-needed basis.
6.E. Share Ownership
The table below indicates the ownership of outstanding
shares of the Company held by each of our officers and directors as of March 31, 2022 . Information relating to ownership of common
shares by officers and directors is based upon information furnished by each person.
Beneficial Owner | |
Shares | |
Percent of total issued % (1) | |
Options |
Trevor Newton (2) | |
| 6,184,358 | (3) | |
| 30.79 | % | |
| 200,000 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Michael Ranger (4) | |
| 23,258 | | |
| 0.12 | % | |
| 110,000 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Dave Mahowich (5) | |
| – | | |
| – | | |
| 90,000 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
All Executive Officers and Directors as a Group | |
| 6,207,616 | | |
| 30.91 | % | |
| 400,000 | |
(1) |
Based on 20,085,119 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022. |
(2) |
Mr. Newton was awarded 200,000 and 250,000 stock options at an exercise price of $0.05 on July 1, 2014 and November 12, 2017, respectively. Mr. Newton exercised 240,000 stock options on February 18, 2018 and the remaining 10,000 stock options on April 2, 2020. All remaining stock options are fully vested. |
(3) |
Includes 4,443,024 common shares held indirectly by Mr. Newton. |
(4) |
Dr. Michael Ranger was awarded 20,000, 20,000 and 70,000 stock options to purchase common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $0.70, $1.40 and $.05 on July 11, 2012, July 11, 2012 and November 12, 2017, all which are fully vested. |
(5) |
Dave Mahowich was awarded 90,000 stock options to purchase common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $0.05 on June 16, 2017, all of which are fully vested. |
Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions
7.A. Major Shareholders
7.A.1.a. Holdings by Major Shareholders.
The table below indicates the share ownership
as of March 31, 2022 of any person or entity that management believes is the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding
common shares.
Major Shareholders |
|
Number of
Shares |
|
|
Beneficial
Ownership (%) |
|
T. Newton |
|
|
6,184,358 |
|
|
|
30.79% |
|
PetroSteam LLC |
|
|
2,991,400 |
|
|
|
14.89% |
|
Patriot Gold Corp. |
|
|
2,760,260 |
|
|
|
13.74% |
|
7.A.1.b. Significant Changes in Major
Shareholders’ Holdings.
None
7.A.1.c. Different Voting Rights.
The Company’s major shareholders do not have different voting
rights.
7.A.2 Share Ownership.
On March 31, 2022, the Company had one hundred
eighty-three (183) registered shareholders holding 20,085,119 shares. Of these, one hundred forty-nine (149) registered shareholders holding
9,727,280 common shares have addresses in the United States.
7.A.3 Ownership or Control of the Company.
The Company is not, directly or indirectly, owned
or controlled by another corporation, foreign government or natural or legal person, severally or jointly.
7.A.4. Change of Control of Company Arrangements.
There is no arrangement known to the Company which
may, at a subsequent date, result in a change in control of the Company.
7.B. Related Party Transactions
Stock purchases
In 2020, the President of the Company exercised
10,000 options and 81,000 warrants for $500 and $4,500, respectively.
Deferred revenue - royalty agreement
The Company has negotiated a royalty agreement
with a related party by common CEO and director. In exchange for a non-refundable payment of $300,000, the Company intends to provide
a royalty stream to this related party based on the gross production of Vanadium Oxide (“Vanadium”) from the Company’s
oil sands lease interests. For each barrel of bitumen produced from the specified oil sands until March 21, 2039, or upon termination
of mining, whichever is earlier, the Company will pay a royalty equal to 25 grams of Vanadium per barrel of bitumen produced, multiplied
by the price of Vanadium Pentoxide 98% min in-warehouse Rotterdam published on the last business day of the month in which the gross production
of bitumen occurred. The $300,000 is recorded as deferred revenue and will be recognized at such time as the Company begins to produce
Vanadium.
Notes payable to related party
In December 2015, the Company borrowed $6,553
($9,000 Canadian) under a note agreement with related parties. The lenders were related parties through an immediate family relationship
with officers or directors of the Company and a common director. The note payable bore interest at the Bank of Canada Prime rate plus
1%. The Company could repay the loan and outstanding interest thereon by giving notice to the lender 15 days prior to the anticipated
repayment. At December 31, 2021, the effective interest rate on these notes payable was 3.45%. The balance of note payable to related
parties at December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $8,844 and $8,537, respectively. The Company recognized interest expense of $247, $240 and $339
for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, in its Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
In 2021, the Company borrowed $72,000 under a
note agreement with a related party. The note payable can be repaid at any time, in part or in full on or before May 25, 2023 and bears
interest at 10% per annum. The note is convertible into restricted common shares at $0.01 per share or the most recent 30-day volume-weighted
moving average of the published share price, discounted by 40%, whichever is higher. Due to the variability of the conversion rate, a
derivative liability of $127,049 was initially recorded (see Note 6 and Note 9). The balance of the note payable, including interest,
at December 31, 2021 was $75,659. The Company recognized interest expense of $3,659 for the year ended December 31, 2021 in its Statements
of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Consulting fees
Mr. Newton is the President and a member of the
Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Newton does not bill the Company for his services as President, however, he has a service agreement
with the Company. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company recognized consulting expenses of $0, $0 and $25,856 for the years ended December
31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Dr. Michael Ranger is a member of the Board of
Directors of the Company. Dr. Ranger does not receive compensation for his services as a member of the board, however, he has a service
agreement with the Company, including consulting time and expense reimbursement. For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019,
the Company recognized no consulting expenses.
7.C. Interests of Experts and Counsel
Not applicable.
Item 8. Financial Information
A. Financial Statements and Other Financial Information
The Company's financial statements are stated
in United States Dollars and are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
The financial statements, as required under Item
18, are included in that item. The audit report of Fruci & Associates II, PLLC is included herein immediately preceding the financial
statements.
Audited Financial Statements:
Fiscal years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and
2019.
8.A.7. Legal/Arbitration Proceedings
The Company is not involved in any legal proceedings
which subject it to any contingent liabilities.
8.A.8. Policy on Dividend Distributions
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends
on our common shares nor do we anticipate paying any in the foreseeable future. Furthermore, we expect to retain any future earnings to
finance our operations and expansion. The payment of cash dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors
and will depend upon our earnings level, capital requirements, any restrictive loan covenants and other factors the Board considers relevant.
B. Significant Changes
Not Applicable
Item 9. The Offer and Listing
A. Offer and Listing Details
The following tables set forth the price history of the Company’s
stock.
1. |
Annual high and low market prices for the last five full financial years: |
Year | |
Market Price |
| |
High Price | |
Low Price |
2021 | |
$ | 0.08 | | |
$ | 0.01 | |
2020 | |
$ | 0.03 | | |
$ | 0.005 | |
2019 | |
$ | 0.03 | | |
$ | 0.01 | |
2018 | |
$ | 0.12 | | |
$ | 0.01 | |
2017 | |
$ | 0.80 | | |
$ | 0.01 | |
2. |
High and low market prices for each full financial quarter during the three most recent full financial years: |
Financial Quarter |
|
Market Price |
|
Year |
|
Quarter |
|
High Price |
|
Low Price |
|
2021 |
|
Fourth Quarter of 2021 |
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
|
Third Quarter of 2021 |
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
|
Second Quarter of 2021 |
|
$ |
0.05 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
|
First Quarter of 2021 |
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2020 |
|
Fourth Quarter of 2020 |
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
|
Third Quarter of 2020 |
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
|
Second Quarter of 2020 |
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
$ |
0.005 |
|
|
|
First Quarter of 2020 |
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
$ |
0.005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2019 |
|
Fourth Quarter of 2019 |
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
|
Third Quarter of 2019 |
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
|
Second Quarter of 2019 |
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
|
|
First Quarter of 2019 |
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
B. Plan of Distribution.
Not applicable.
C. Markets.
The Company’s common stock trades over the
counter in the United States on the electronic over-the-counter marketplace operated by OTC Markets Group, Inc. under the symbol SPOWF.
D. Selling Shareholders.
Not applicable.
E. Dilution.
Not applicable.
F. Expenses of the Issue.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Additional Information
A. Share Capital.
Not applicable.
B. Memorandum and Articles of Association
Corporate Registration
Strata Power Corporation was originally incorporated
under the laws of the State of Nevada on November 18, 1998 and commenced operations in January 1999. The Company filed Articles of Continuance
under the Canada Business Corporations Act on August 20, 2004 and is registered with Industry Canada under Corporation No. 425346-9.
On December 27, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate
of Amendment with Corporations Canada changing its name from Strata Oil & Gas Inc. to Strata Power Corporation.
Objects and Purposes
Strata’s Articles of Continuance do not
specify any specific objects or purposes. Under the Canada Business Corporations Act, a corporation has all the legal powers of a natural
person. Corporations may not undertake certain limited business activities such as operating as a trust company or railroad without alterations
to its form of articles and specific government consent.
Powers of Directors
Under the Company's Articles and Bylaws, the Board
of Directors has the authority, without further action by the holders of the outstanding Common Shares, to issue preferred shares from
time to time in one or more series, to fix the number of shares constituting any series, and to fix the terms of any such series, including
dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion or exchange rights, voting rights, rights and terms of redemption (including sinking fund
provisions), the redemption price and the liquidation preference or such series.
The Company’s Articles and Bylaws provide
that the Board of Directors may, from time to time, with or without the authority or the authorization of the shareholders, in such amounts
and on such terms as it deems expedient, cause the Company to:
(a) borrow money upon the credit of the Company,
including by way of overdraft;
(b) issue, re-issue, sell or pledge bonds, debentures,
notes or other evidences of indebtedness of the Company, whether secured or unsecured;
(c) give a guarantee to secure performance of
any obligation to any person; or
(d) charge, mortgage, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise
create a security interest in the undertaking of the Company or in all or any of the currently owned or subsequently acquired property
and assets of the Company, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, real and personal property, movable and immovable
property, tangible and intangible assets, book debts, rights, powers and franchise, to secure any present or future obligation of the
Company.
The Board may from time to time delegate to a
committee, to a Director or to an Officer of the Company all or any of the powers conferred on the Board by law or the Bylaws to
such extent and in such manner as the Board from time to time determines.
There are no age limit requirements pertaining
to the retirement or non-retirement of directors and a director need not be a shareholder of the Company.
The Company does not have any compensation agreements
with the Board of Directors, however the Company may reimburse each director for the reasonable expenses that he or she may incur in or
about the business of the Company. If any director performs any professional or other services for the Company that in the opinion of
the directors is outside the ordinary duties of a director, or if any director is otherwise specially occupied in or about the Company’s
business, he or she may be paid either in addition to or substitution for any other remuneration they may be entitled to receive.
The Company's Bylaws require the Company to indemnify
all directors and officers of the Company, a former director or officer of the Company or any other individual who acts or acted at the
Company's request as a director or officer, or an individual acting in a similar capacity.
Description of Securities
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited
number of shares of common stock (the “Common Shares”) as well as an unlimited number of shares of preferred stock (the “Preferred
Shares”).
Subject to the rights of holders of Preferred
Shares in the future, if any, holders of the Common Shares are entitled to share equally on a per share basis in such dividends as may
be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore. There are presently no plans to pay dividends with respect
to the Common Shares. Upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up, after payment of creditors and the holders of any
of the Preferred Shares, if any, the Company’s assets will be divided pro rata on a per share basis among the holders of the Common
Shares. The Common Shares are not subject to any liability for further assessments. There are no conversions or redemption privileges
nor any sinking fund provisions with respect to the Common Shares and the Common Shares are not subject to call. The holders of Common
Shares do not have any pre-emptive or other subscription rights. Holders of the Common Shares are entitled to cast one vote for each share
held at all shareholders’ meetings for all purposes, including the election of directors. The Common Shares do not have cumulative
voting rights.
None of the Preferred Shares are currently outstanding.
Action Necessary to Change Rights of Shareholders
Under the Company's Articles, the Board of Directors
has the authority, without further action by the holders of the outstanding Common Shares, to issue preferred shares from time to time
in one or more series, to fix the number of shares constituting any series, and to fix the terms of any such series, including dividend
rights, dividend rates, conversion or exchange rights, voting rights, rights and terms of redemption (including sinking fund provisions),
the redemption price and the liquidation preference or such series.
There are no limitations upon the rights to own securities.
There are no provisions that would have the effect of delaying, deferring,
or preventing a change in control of the Company.
There is no special ownership threshold above which an ownership position
must be disclosed.
A copy of the Company’s Articles has been
filed as an exhibit to the Company’s 20-F Registration Statement.
Manner of Convening Annual and Special Meetings
of Shareholders
Annual and special meetings of the shareholders
may be called by the Board of Directors. Notice of a shareholder meeting shall be given not less than 21 days, and not more than 60 days,
prior to the date of such meeting to each Director, the auditor of the Company and each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the
meeting. A quorum for any shareholder meeting shall be persons present not being less than two in number and holding or representing by
proxy not less than 5% of the total number of issued shares entitled to vote at the meeting.
Limitations on Rights to Own, Hold or Vote
Securities
There are currently no limitations of general
application imposed by Canadian federal or provincial laws on the rights of non-residents of Canada to hold or vote Strata’s common
shares. There are also no such limitations imposed by the Articles of Incorporation with respect to Strata’s common shares. There
are, however, certain requirements on the acquisition of control of Strata’s securities by non-residents of Canada. The Investment
Canada Act requires notification to, and in certain cases, advance review and approval by the Government of Canada of the acquisition
by a “non-Canadian” of “control” of a “Canadian business”, all as defined in the Investment Canada
Act. Generally speaking, in order for an acquisition to be subject to advance review and approval, the asset value of the Canadian
business being acquired must meet or exceed certain monetary thresholds.
C. Material Contracts
With the exception of the PetroSteam License Agreement
described in Note 5 of the Financial Statements, we have not entered into any material contracts, other than contracts entered into in
the ordinary course of business, for the two years immediately preceding publication of this document. Significant property contracts
are as described in Item 4 herein.
D. Exchange Controls
There are no government laws, decrees or regulations
in Canada which restrict the export or import of capital or, subject to the following sentence, which affect the remittance of dividends
or other payments to nonresident holders of Strata’s common shares. However, any such remittance to a resident of the United States
is generally subject to non-resident tax pursuant to the 1980 Canada-United States Income Tax Convention. See “Item 10.E Taxation”
for additional discussion on tax matters.
E. Taxation
NOTHING HEREIN SHOULD BE RELIED UPON OR INTERPRETED
AS LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE AND EACH SHAREHOLDER SHOULD CONSULT WITH HIS OR HER OWN ATTORNEY, ACCOUNTANT AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS ABOUT
THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF AN INVESTMENT IN THE COMPANY’S SECURITIES. THE DISCUSSION IS PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND
IS INTENDED TO BE A DISCUSSION PRIMARILY OF THE CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES. EACH SHAREHOLDER IS URGED TO CONSULT
WITH HIS OR HER PROFESSIONAL TAX ADVISER WITH RESPECT TO ALL FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, STATE AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES, GIFT, ESTATE AND OTHER
TAX CONSEQUENCES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. THE TAX AND OTHER MATTERS DESCRIBED HEREIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED
AS LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
CANADIAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
This summary is based upon the current provisions
of the Income Tax Act (Canada), the regulations thereunder, the current publicly announced administrative and assessing policies of the
Canada Revenue Agency, and all specific proposals (the “Tax Proposals”) to amend the Income Tax Act and regulations announced
by the Minister of Finance (Canada) prior to the date hereof. This discussion is not exhaustive of all possible Canadian federal income
tax consequences and, except for the Tax Proposals, does not take into account or anticipate any changes in law, whether by legislative,
governmental or judicial action, nor does it take into account provincial or foreign tax considerations which may differ significantly
from those discussed herein.
The summary applies to beneficial owners of common
shares who, for the purposes of the Income Tax Act, are residents of the United States and are not resident in Canada, and who hold common
shares of Strata as capital property.
Dividends
The Income Tax Act provides that dividends and
other distributions deemed to be dividends paid or deemed to be paid by a Canadian resident corporation (such as Strata) to a non-resident
of Canada shall be subject to a non-resident withholding tax equal to 25% of the gross amount of the dividend or deemed dividend.
Provisions in the Income Tax Act relating to dividend
and deemed dividend payments to, and capital gains realized by non-residents of Canada who are residents of the United States are subject
to the 1980 Canada-United States Income Tax Convention and the five subsequent protocols amending the Convention.
Article X of the 1980 Canada-United States Income
Tax Convention provides that the rate of Canadian non-resident withholding tax on dividends or deemed dividends paid to a United States
corporation that beneficially owns at least 10% of the voting shares of the corporation paying the dividend shall not exceed 5% of the
dividend or deemed dividend, and in any other case, the rate of non-resident withholding tax shall not exceed 15% of the dividend or deemed
dividend.
Disposition of Shares
The Income Tax Act provides that a non-resident
person is subject to tax in Canada on the disposition of “taxable Canadian property.” Common shares of Strata are likely considered
to be “taxable Canadian property” as defined in the Income Tax Act. Therefore, under the Income Tax Act, a non-resident would
be subject to tax in Canada on the disposition of common shares of Strata. Article XIII of the 1980 Canada-United States Income Tax Convention
provides that gains realized by a United States resident on the disposition of shares of a Canadian corporation may not generally be taxed
in Canada unless the value of the Canadian corporation is derived principally from real property situated in Canada.
Generally, certain filing and reporting obligations
exist where a non-resident of Canada disposes of taxable Canadian property. In particular, the non-resident must make an application to
the Canada Revenue Agency in advance of the disposition for the purpose of obtaining a certificate issued by the Canada Revenue Agency
pursuant to section 116 of the Income Tax Act. If the non-resident fails to secure such certificate from the Canada Revenue Agency in
advance of the disposition, the purchaser is required to withhold and remit to the Canada Revenue Agency 25% of the amount otherwise payable
to the non-resident.
UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
The following discussion is based on the U.S.
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), existing and proposed Treasury Regulations, published Internal Revenue
Service rulings, published administrative positions of the Internal Revenue Service and court decisions that are currently applicable,
any or all of which could be materially and adversely changed, possibly on a retroactive basis, at any time. In addition, this discussion
does not consider the potential effects, both adverse and beneficial, of any recently proposed legislation that, if enacted, could be
applied, possibly on a retroactive basis, at any time. In addition, this discussion does not cover any state, local or foreign tax consequences.
The following is a discussion of United States federal income tax consequences, under current law, generally applicable to a U.S. Holder
(as defined below) of common shares of Strata who holds such shares as capital assets. This discussion does not address all potentially
relevant federal income tax matters and it does not address consequences peculiar to persons subject to special provisions of federal
income tax law, such as those described below that are excluded from the definition of a U.S. Holder.
U.S. Holder
As used herein, a “U.S. Holder” includes
a holder of common shares of Strata who is a citizen or resident of the United States, a corporation created or organized in or under
the laws of the United States or of any political subdivision thereof, any United States entity which is taxable as a corporation for
United States tax purposes and any other person or entity whose ownership of common shares of Strata is effectively connected with the
conduct of a trade or business in the United States. A U.S. Holder does not include persons subject to special provisions of federal income
tax law, such as tax-exempt organizations, qualified retirement plans, financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate investment
trusts, regulated investment companies, broker-dealers, nonresident alien individuals or foreign corporations whose ownership of common
shares is not effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and shareholders who acquired their shares
through the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation.
Dividends
Except as otherwise discussed below under “Passive
Foreign Investment Company Considerations,” U.S. Holders receiving dividend distributions (including constructive dividends) with
respect to common shares of Strata are required to include in gross income for United States federal income tax purposes the gross amount
of such distributions to the extent that Strata has current or accumulated earnings and profits, without reduction for any Canadian income
tax withheld from such distributions. Such Canadian tax withheld may be credited, subject to certain limitations, against the U.S. Holder’s
United States federal tax liability or, alternatively, may be deducted in computing the U.S. Holder’s federal taxable income (but
in the case of individuals, only if they itemize deductions). See “Foreign Tax Credit.” To the extent that distributions exceed
current or accumulated earnings and profits of Strata, they will be treated first as a return of capital up to the U.S. Holder’s
adjusted basis in the common shares (which adjusted basis must therefore be reduced) and thereafter as a gain from the sale or exchange
of the common shares. Preferential tax rates for long-term capital gains are applicable to a U.S. Holder that is an individual, estate
or trust. Moreover, “qualified dividends” received by U.S. Holders who are individuals, during tax years beginning before
January 1, 2009, from any “qualified foreign corporation” are subject to a preferential tax rate, provided such individual
U.S. Holder meets a certain holding period requirement. A “qualified foreign corporation” is generally any corporation formed
in a foreign jurisdiction which has a comprehensive income tax treaty with the United States or, if not, the dividend is paid with respect
to stock that is readily tradable on an established United States market. However, a “qualified foreign corporation” excludes
a foreign corporation that is a foreign personal holding company, a foreign investment company, or a passive foreign investment company
for the year the dividend is paid or the previous year. Strata believes that it qualifies as a “qualified foreign corporation”.
There are currently no preferential tax rates for a U.S. Holder that is a corporation.
In general, dividends paid on common shares of
Strata will not be eligible for the same dividends received deduction provided to corporations receiving dividends from certain United
States corporations. A U.S. Holder which is a corporation may, under certain circumstances, be entitled to a 70% deduction of the United
States source portion of dividends received from Strata (unless Strata is a “foreign personal holding company” as defined
in Section 552 of the Code, or a “passive foreign investment company” as defined below) if such U.S. Holder owns shares representing
at least 10% of the voting power and value of Strata. The availability of this deduction is subject to several complex limitations that
are beyond the scope of this discussion.
Foreign Tax Credit
A U.S. Holder who pays (or has withheld from distributions)
Canadian or other foreign income tax with respect to the ownership of common shares of Strata may be entitled, at the election of the
U.S. Holder, to either a tax credit or a deduction for such foreign tax paid or withheld. This election is made on a year-by-year basis
and generally applies to all foreign income taxes paid by (or withheld from) the U.S. Holder during that year. There are significant and
complex limitations that apply to the credit, among which is the general limitation that the credit cannot exceed the proportionate share
of the U.S. Holder’s United States income tax liability that the U.S. Holder’s foreign source income bears to his or its worldwide
taxable income. In the determination of the application of this limitation, the various items of income and deduction must be classified
into foreign and domestic sources. Complex rules govern income such as “passive income”, “high withholding tax interest”,
“financial services income”, “shipping income” and certain other classifications of income. In addition, U.S.
Holders that are corporations and that own 10% or more of the voting stock of Strata may be entitled to an “indirect” foreign
tax credit under Section 902 of the Code with respect to the payment of dividends by Strata under certain circumstances and subject to
complex rules and limitations. The availability of the foreign tax credit and the application of the limitations on the foreign tax credit
are fact specific and holders and prospective holders of common shares should consult their own tax advisors regarding their individual
circumstances.
Disposition of Shares
Except as otherwise discussed below under “Passive
Foreign Investment Company Considerations,” a gain or loss realized on a sale of common shares will generally be a capital gain
or loss and will be long-term if the shareholder has a holding period of more than one year. The amount of gain or loss recognized by
a selling U.S. Holder will be measured by the difference between (i) the amount realized on the sale and (ii) his or its tax basis in
the common shares. Gains and losses are netted and combined according to special rules in arriving at the overall capital gain or loss
for a particular tax year. Deductions for net capital losses are subject to significant limitations. Individual U.S. Holders may carryover
unused capital losses to offset capital gains realized in subsequent years. For U.S. Holders that are corporations (other than corporations
subject to Subchapter S of the Code), any unused capital losses may only be carried back three and forward five years from the loss year
to offset capital gains until such net capital losses are exhausted.
Foreign Personal Holding Company Considerations
Special rules apply to a U.S. Holder of a “foreign
personal holding company” or “FPHC” as defined in Section 552 of the Code. Strata will not be classified as a FPHC for
U.S. federal income tax purposes unless (i) five or fewer individuals who are U.S. citizens or residents own or are deemed to own more
than 50% of the total voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote or the total value of Strata stock; and (ii) at least 60%
(or 50% in certain cases) of Strata’s gross income consists of “foreign personal holding company income,” which generally
includes passive income such as dividends, interest, gains from the sale or exchange of stock or securities, certain rents, and royalties.
Strata believes that it is not a FPHC; however, no assurance can be provided that Strata will not be classified as a FPHC in the future.
Passive Foreign Investment Company Considerations
If Strata is a “passive foreign investment
company” or “PFIC” as defined in Section 1297 of the Code, U.S. Holders will be subject to U.S. federal income taxation
under one of two alternative tax regimes at the election of each such U.S. Holder. Section 1297 of the Code defines a PFIC as a corporation
that is not formed in the United States and either (i) 75% or more of its gross income for the taxable year is “passive income”,
which generally includes interest, dividends and certain rents and royalties or (ii) the average percentage, by fair market value (or,
if Strata elects, adjusted tax basis), of its assets that produce or are held for the production of “passive income” is 50%
or more. The rules applicable to a FPHC take priority over the rules applicable to a PFIC, so that amounts includable in gross income
under the FPHC rules will not be taxable again under the PFIC rules. Strata does not believe that it will be a PFIC for the current fiscal
year or for future years. Whether Strata is a PFIC in any year and the tax consequences relating to PFIC status will depend on the composition
of Strata’s income and assets, including cash. U.S. Holders should be aware, however, that if Strata becomes a PFIC, it may not
be able or willing to satisfy record-keeping requirements that would enable U.S. Holders to make an election to treat Strata as a “qualified
electing fund” for purposes of one of the two alternative tax regimes applicable to a PFIC. U.S. Holders or potential shareholders
should consult their own tax advisor concerning the impact of these rules on their investment in Strata.
F. Dividends and Paying Agents
Not applicable.
G. Statement by Experts
Not applicable.
H. Documents on Display
We are subject to the periodic reporting and other
informational requirements of the Exchange Act. Under the Exchange Act, we are required to file reports and other information with the
SEC. Specifically; we are required to file annually a Form 20-F Annual Report no later than four months after the close of each fiscal
year which is December 31. Copies of reports and other information, when so filed, may be inspected without charge and may be obtained
at prescribed rates at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549.
The public may obtain information regarding the Washington, D.C. Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also
maintains a web site at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding registrants
that make electronic filings with the SEC using its EDGAR system. As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the rules under the
Exchange Act prescribing the furnishing and content of quarterly reports and proxy statements, and officers, directors and principal shareholders
are exempt from the reporting and short-swing profit recovery provisions contained in Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
The Company's documents on display are available
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR website at www.sec.gov.
I. Subsidiary Information
Not applicable.
Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk represents the potential risk of loss
in the future earnings of Strata due to adverse changes in financial markets. Strata is exposed to market risk from changes in its common
share price, foreign exchange rates and interest rates. Inflation has not had a significant impact on Strata’s results of operations.
Foreign Currency Sensitivity
While our financial statements are reported in
US dollars and are intended to comply with U.S. GAAP requirements, a significant portion of our business operations may be conducted
in Canadian dollars. Since June 1, 1970, the government of Canada has permitted a floating exchange rate to determine the value of the
Canadian dollar as compared to the United States dollar. On March 31, 2022 , the exchange rate in effect for Canadian dollars exchanged
for United States dollars, expressed in terms of Canadian dollars was $1.25. This exchange
rate is based upon the noon buying rates of the Bank of Canada.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
The Company currently has no significant long-term
or short-term debt requiring interest payments. Thus, the Company has not entered into any agreement or purchased any instrument to hedge
against possible interest rate risks at this time.
The Company's interest earning investments are
primarily short-term, or can be held to maturity, and thus, any reductions in carrying values due to future interest rate declines are
believed to be immaterial. However, as the Company has a significant cash or near-cash position, which is invested in such instruments,
reductions in interest rates will reduce the interest income from these investments.
Item 12. Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities
Not applicable.
Notes to the Financial Statements
NOTE 1. NATURE OF BUSINESS
Strata Power Corporation (the “Company”)
is currently engaged in the acquisition, exploration and, if warranted, feasible development of heavy oil projects in the Peace River
oil sands region in Northern Alberta, Canada. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on November 18, 1998
and commenced operations in January 1999. The Company completed its initial public offering in February 2000.
The Company is presently incorporated under the
Canada Business Corporations Act. On December 27, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment with Corporations Canada changing
its name from Strata Oil & Gas Inc. to Strata Power Corporation.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company has a 50%
interest in 7 oil sands leases, totaling 8,704 hectares, all located in the Peace River oil sands area. In addition, the Company has a
royalty interest in 10 oil sands leases and owns 3 non-producing wells.
NOTE 2. ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING
CONCERN
As shown in the accompanying financial statements,
the Company has realized minimal revenue from its present operations. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company incurred a
net loss of $218,463, primarily due to expenses related to the oil and gas properties, had cash flows used in operations of $85,911 and
is expected to incur negative operating cash flows in the foreseeable future. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $23,692,529 at
December 31, 2021. These conditions raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The
financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities
in the ordinary course of business.
The Company's ability to continue as a going concern
is dependent on its ability to develop its oil and gas properties and ultimately achieve profitable operations, and to generate sufficient
cash flow from financing and operations to meet its obligations as they become payable. The Company expects that it will need approximately
$115,000 to fund its operations during the next twelve months, which will include minimum annual property lease payments, expected exploration
expenditures for permitting and drilling, as well as operating expenses. Management has plans to seek additional capital through a private
placement of its common stock. Although there are no assurances that management’s plans will be realized, management believes that
the Company will be able obtain sufficient capital to continue operations in the next 12 months. Accordingly, no adjustment relating to
the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and the classification of liabilities has been made to the accompanying
financial statements in anticipation of the Company not being able to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules
and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
(“US GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the
disclosures are adequate so as to make the information presented not misleading.
Risks and Uncertainties
The Company is subject to additional risks and uncertainties due to
the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent of the impact on the Company’s business is uncertain and difficult to predict. The Company considered
the impact of COVID-19 on the assumptions and estimates used and determined that there has been no material impact on the Company’s
year-to-date results of operations. The Company cannot reasonably estimate with any degree of certainty the future impact COVID-19 may
have on the Company’s results of operations, financial position and liquidity.
Management’s Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the
balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses for the period then ended. Management believes that all applicable estimates and adjustments
are appropriate. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Concentration of Revenue
For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company
had a concentration of revenue related to a single royalty contract, accounting for 100% of total revenue. The loss of this contract would
have a material adverse effect on future operating results. As of December 31, 2021, 100% of royalty receivables related to this contract.
Oil and Gas Property Payments and Exploration
Costs
All costs incurred in the acquisition, exploration
and development of natural gas and oil interests are capitalized as incurred. Capitalized costs associated with proven properties are
amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the probable reserve. Capitalized costs associated with unproved
properties are excluded from the amortization calculations and assessed, at least annually, to determine if impairment has occurred, until
such time as those costs are proven. Impairment amounts are immediately expensed and no costs have been capitalized through December 31,
2021.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments
purchased with a maturity of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent balances with financial
institutions that may exceed federally insured limits. There were no cash equivalent balances for the years ended December 31, 2021 or
2020.
GST Receivables
Goods and Services Tax (GST) receivables are presented
net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Receivables consist of goods and services input tax credits. The allowance for doubtful accounts
on GST receivables was $nil at December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant
and Equipment, long lived assets such as equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison
of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying
amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount
of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of would be separately presented in the balance sheet and reported
at the lower of the carrying amount of fair value less costs to sell and are no longer depreciated. The assets and liabilities of a disposed
group classified as held for sale would be presented separately in the appropriate asset and liability sections of the balance sheet.
Asset Retirement Obligations
In accordance with ASC 410, Asset Retirement
and Environmental Obligations, the fair value of an asset retirement cost, and corresponding liability, should be recorded as part
of the cost of the related long-lived asset and subsequently allocated to expense using a systematic and rational method. The Company
has recorded an asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2021 and 2020 (Note 8) to reflect its legal obligations related to future
abandonment of its oil and gas interests using estimated expected cash flow associated with the obligation and discounting the amount
using a credit-adjusted, risk-free interest rate. At least annually, the Company will reassess the obligation to determine whether a change
in any estimated obligation is necessary. The Company will evaluate whether there are indicators that suggest the estimated cash flows
underlying the obligation have materially changed. Should those indicators suggest the estimated obligation has materially changed the
Company will accordingly update its assessment. The liability accretes until the Company settles the obligation.
Income Taxes
The Company follows the asset and liability method
of accounting for income taxes whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of differences
between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. If it is determined
that the realization of the future tax benefit is not more likely than not, the Company establishes a valuation allowance.
Foreign Exchange Translation
The Company's functional currency is the Canadian
dollar but reports its financial statements in US dollars. The Company translates its Canadian dollar balances to US dollars in the following
manner: Assets and liabilities have been translated using the rate of exchange at the balance sheet date. Equity transactions and results
of operations have been translated at historical rates. Translation gains or losses resulting from the changes in the exchange rates are
accumulated as other comprehensive income or loss in a separate component of stockholders' equity.
All amounts included in the accompanying financial
statements and footnotes are stated in U.S. dollars.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company reviews the terms of its equity instruments
and other financing arrangements to determine whether there are embedded derivative instruments that are required to be accounted for
separately as a derivative financial instrument. Also, in connection with the issuance of financing instruments, the Company has issued
freestanding warrants that are accounted for as derivative instrument liabilities because they are exercisable in a currency other than
the functional currency of the Company and thus do not meet the “fixed-for-fixed” criteria of ASC 815-40-15. The warrants
are exercisable in United States dollars and the Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar.
Derivative financial instruments are initially
measured at their fair value. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is
initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported as charges
or credits to income. For derivative financial instruments, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value the derivative
instruments.
Any exercise or cancellation of an equity instrument
which meets the classification of a derivative financial instrument is trued-up to fair value at that date and the fair value of the exercised
instrument is then reclassified from liability to additional paid in capital.
The classification of derivative instruments,
including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is reassessed at the end of each reporting period.
If reclassification is required, the fair value of the derivative instrument, as of the determination date, is reclassified. Any previous
charges or credits to income for changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument are not reversed. Derivative instrument liabilities
are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument
could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
Stock Based Compensation
In accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation
– Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”), which was adopted as of January 1, 2019, the Company measures all employee
stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method on the date of grant and recognizes such expense in its financial statements
over the requisite service period. The Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model to determine the fair value of stock-based compensation
awards on the date of grant. The Black-Scholes pricing model requires management to make assumptions regarding option lives, expected
volatility, and risk-free interest rates.
The Company accounts for non-employee stock-based
awards in accordance with the provision of ASC 505, “Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees” (“ASC 505”), which
requires that such equity instruments are recorded at their fair value on the measurement date. The measurement of stock-based compensation
is subject to periodic adjustment as the underlying equity instruments vest. The Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model to determine
the fair value of stock-based compensation awards. The Black-Scholes pricing model requires management to make assumptions regarding option
lives, expected volatility, and risk-free interest rates.
The Company uses historical data to estimate option
exercise, forfeiture and employee termination within the valuation model. For non-employees, the expected term of the options approximates
the full term of the options. The risk-free interest rate is based on a treasury instrument whose term is consistent with the expected
term of the stock options. The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying dividends on its common stock; therefore, the expected
dividend yield is assumed to be zero. In addition, accounting standard requires companies to utilize an estimated forfeiture rate when
calculating the expense for the reporting period. Based on its best estimate, management applied the estimated forfeiture rate of nil
in determining the expense recorded in the accompanying Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Expected volatilities are calculated using the
historical volatility of the Company’s stock. When applicable, the Company will use historical data to estimate option exercise,
forfeiture and employees’ termination within the valuation model. For non-employees, the expected term of the options approximates
the full term of the options.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock
Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock
is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
for the period. Diluted earnings per share of common stock reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts
to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the
earnings of the Company. Dilutive potential common shares are calculated in accordance with the treasury stock method, which assumes that
proceeds from the exercise of all warrants and options are used to repurchase common stock at market value. The number of shares remaining
after the proceeds are exhausted represents the potentially dilutive effect of the securities. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and
2020, all of the outstanding options and warrants had an exercise price above the average stock price for year-end period. Accordingly,
all of the potentially dilutive shares were excluded from the computation of diluted shares outstanding as they would have had an anti-dilutive
impact on the Company’s income (loss) from continuing operations.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The book values of GST receivables, notes receivable,
accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their respective fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The
fair value hierarchy under GAAP distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions
(unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
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Level one - Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
· |
Level two - Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and |
· |
Level three - Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use. |
Determining which category an asset or liability
falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. Hierarchy disclosures are evaluated at each balance sheet date. Liabilities
measured at fair value are summarized as follows as of:
Liabilities measured at fair value | |
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Fair Value Measurement at | |
Fair Value Measurement at |
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December 31, 2021 | |
December 31, 2020 |
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Using | |
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Using | |
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Level 3 | |
Total | |
Level 3 | |
Total |
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Derivative liabilities | |
$ | 210,929 | | |
$ | 210,929 | | |
$ | 24,336 | | |
$ | 24,336 | |
Asset Retirement Obligation (see Note 8) | |
| 214,960 | | |
| 214,960 | | |
| 197,904 | | |
| 197,904 | |
The Company issued a convertible note in which
the conversion rate is variable. As a result, a derivative liability was recorded (see Note 9). In addition, the Company has warrants
with a strike price currency different than the functional currency as has recorded a derivative liability associated with that. The Company
measures and reports the fair value liability for these derivative liabilities on a recurring basis. The fair value liabilities have been
recorded as determined utilizing the Black-Scholes option pricing model. A slight change in an unobservable input like historical volatility
could have a significant impact on the fair value measurement of the derivative liabilities. See Note 6 “Derivative Liabilities”
for further discussion of the inputs used in determining the fair value.
Revenue Recognition
The Company has adopted Financial Accounting Standards
Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”),
which provides a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The Company
receives a royalty from an unrelated party of 2.5% on all petroleum substances produced from five oil sands leases in the Cadotte Central
area that were sold in June, 2020 (see Note 4) and recognizes revenue at the time petroleum is sold. The Company’s revenue recognition
policy standards include the following elements under ASU 606:
| 1. | Identify the contract with the customer. The contract is documented in the Purchase and Sale Agreement
dated 6/4/2020. |
| 2. | Identify the performance obligations in the contract. The performance obligation in the contract required
Strata to relinquish its interest in five oil sands leases in the Cadotte Central area. |
| 3. | Determine the transaction price. The transaction price was C$40,000 in exchange for 2.5% of the petroleum
substances produced from the five oil sands leases. |
| 4. | Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract. The Company only has one
performance obligation, the transfer of the rights to the five oil sands leases, which has already been fulfilled. |
| 5. | Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The C$40,000 was recognized
as a sale of the shallower oil sands rights in 2020, resulting in a gain from the disposition of the property. The 2.5% petroleum royalties
are recognized as revenue in the period that the other party produces and sells petroleum from the oil sands leases, which began in September
2021. The royalties that have been received to date have been highly variable, as the amounts are dependent upon the monthly production,
the demand of the buyers, the spot price of petroleum, etc. As such, management has determined that the revenue recognition shall be treated
as variable consideration as defined in ASC 606. Variable consideration should only be recognized to the extent that it is probable that
a significant reversal of revenue will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved.
Given the fact that royalties to date have been highly variable with a great degree of uncertainty, and any attempts to estimate future
revenue would likely result in a significant reversal of revenue, royalty revenue will be recognized when payments and settlement statements
are received, in the period for which the petroleum was produced. It is at that time that any uncertainty related to royalty payments
is resolved. The Company applied ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method applied to contracts not yet completed as of the date
of adoption. |
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) is defined to include
all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. The Company's items of other comprehensive
income (loss) are foreign currency translation adjustments.
Related Party Transactions
A related party is generally defined as (i) any
person who holds 10% or more of the Company’s securities and their immediate families, (ii) the Company’s management, (iii)
an entity or person who directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control and/or management with the Company,
or (iv) anyone who can significantly influence the financial and operating decisions of the Company. A transaction is considered to be
a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU
2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470- 20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in
Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own
Equity (“ASU 2020-06”), which simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of
liabilities and equity. This ASU (1) simplifies the accounting for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock by
removing the existing guidance in ASC 470-20, Debt: Debt with Conversion and Other Options, that requires entities to account for
beneficial conversion features and cash conversion features in equity, separately from the host convertible debt or preferred stock;
(2) revises the scope exception from derivative accounting in ASC 815-40 for freestanding financial instruments and embedded
features that are both indexed to the issuer’s own stock and classified in stockholders’ equity, by removing certain
criteria required for equity classification; and (3) revises the guidance in ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, to require entities
to calculate diluted earnings per share (EPS) for convertible instruments by using the if-converted method. In addition, entities
must presume share settlement for purposes of calculating diluted EPS when an instrument may be settled in cash or shares. For SEC
filers, excluding smaller reporting companies, ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021 including
interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2020. For all other entities, ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim
periods within those fiscal years. Entities should adopt the guidance as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption and cannot
adopt the guidance in an interim reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2020-06 may have on its
consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
The Company has implemented
all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements
unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued
that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 4. ROYALTY INTEREST
Pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with
an unrelated third party, the Company has a 2.5% gross overriding royalty on all petroleum substances produced from five oil sands leases
in the Cadotte Central area that were sold in June, 2020. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company earned royalties
of $31,296 and $0, respectively.
NOTE 5. PETROSTEAM LICENSE
On March 20, 2019, the Company entered into an
exclusive license agreement with PetroSteam LLC to obtain an exclusive right to deploy patented and field-tested proprietary technologies
utilizing steam generation applied to bitumen and heavy oil recovery in the Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. In exchange, the Company
issued 2,991,400 restricted common shares. In addition, the Company agreed, subject to certain qualifications and milestones being met,
to purchase steam generation equipment from PetroSteam totaling $12,500,000 to be used on its bitumen/heavy-oil projects. In 2021, the
PetroSteam license was cancelled by both parties and the value of the license agreement was recognized as a license fee expense.
NOTE 6. DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
Derivative liabilities consist of common stock
warrants with an exercise price in a different currency than the Company’s functional currency. In addition, the Company identified
embedded derivatives related to a convertible promissory note issued in 2021 (see Note 9). These embedded derivatives include certain
conversion features. The derivative liabilities are accounted for as separate liabilities measured at their respective fair values as
follows:
Derivative liabilities | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| |
| Derivative liabilities associated with: | | |
| | |
| |
| Warrants | | |
| Convertible
Note | | |
| Total | |
Balance, December 31, 2019 | |
$ | 48,055 | | |
$ | – | | |
$ | 48,055 | |
Exercise of warrants | |
| (1,487 | ) | |
| – | | |
| (1,487 | ) |
Fair value of expired warrant | |
| (16 | ) | |
| – | | |
| (16 | ) |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | |
| (23,185 | ) | |
| – | | |
| (23,185 | ) |
Foreign exchange effect on derivative liability | |
| 969 | | |
| – | | |
| 969 | |
Balance, December 31, 2020 | |
| 24,336 | | |
| – | | |
| 24,336 | |
Issuance of convertible note | |
| – | | |
| 127,049 | | |
| 127,049 | |
Fair value of expired warrant | |
| (1,258 | ) | |
| – | | |
| (1,258 | ) |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | |
| 17,585 | | |
| 43,446 | | |
| 61,031 | |
Foreign exchange effect on derivative liability | |
| (229 | ) | |
| – | | |
| (229 | ) |
Balance, December 31, 2021 | |
$ | 40,434 | | |
$ | 170,495 | | |
$ | 210,929 | |
The fair value of the derivative liabilities
has been determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following range of assumptions:
Assumptions used for derivatives | |
| |
| |
|
| |
2021 | |
2020 | |
2019 |
Volatility | |
545.20% | |
411.10% | |
425.91% |
Expected life | |
0.45 to 2.12 years | |
0.33 to 3.12 years | |
0.18 to 4.38 years |
Risk-free interest rate | |
0.95% - 1.42% | |
0.20% - 0.67% | |
1.37% - 1.58% |
Dividend yield | |
0.00% | |
0.00% | |
0.00% |
NOTE 7. OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES
During the period June 2006 through January 2007,
the Company acquired the rights to multiple oil sands leases within the Peace River area of Alberta, Canada (the “Peace River Properties”).
The leases were granted by the Province of Alberta. All the leases were for a 15-year term, required minimum annual lease payments, and
granted the Company the right to explore and develop oil sands on the respective leases. On February 22, 2016, the Company acquired an
additional 45 oil sands leases by entering into two purchase and sale agreements. The oil sands leases represented 39,680 hectares (98,051
acres) in the Peace River area of Alberta. One of the purchase / sale agreements was with a related party.
On May 14, 2019, the Company sold the shallower
oil sands rights on two of its oil sands lease blocks in the Cadotte East area to an unrelated third party, but retained the deeper oil
sands rights, including the Debolt-Elkton formations. The Company also retained a 2.5% overriding royalty on all petroleum substances
produced from the shallower oil sands rights on those two lease blocks. The Company will continue to pay annual lease fees on those two
oil sands lease blocks, but at a rate of 50%, and the unrelated third party will pay the other 50%. On three of its oil sands lease blocks
in the Reno area, the Company sold 100% of its interest to an unrelated third party and retained a 2.5% overriding royalty on all petroleum
substances produced from those oil sands lease blocks. On those three oil sands lease blocks, the unrelated third party has taken over
100% of the annual lease fees. In connection with these sales, the Company recorded a gain of $44,569.
On June 11, 2020, the Company sold the shallower
oil sands rights on five of its oil sands leases in the Cadotte Central area to an unrelated third party, but retained the deeper oil
sands rights, including the Debolt-Elkton formations. The Company also retained a 2.5% overriding royalty on all petroleum substances
produced from those oil sands lease blocks. The Company will continue to pay annual lease fees on those two oil sands lease blocks, but
at a rate of 50%, and the third party will pay the other 50%. In connection with this sale, the Company recorded a gain of $29,437.
Throughout 2020, the Company chose to not renew
their remaining oil sands leases due to the economic conditions in the Alberta heavy oil sector.
All the Company’s lease interests in the
Peace River area are subject to royalties payable to the government of the Province of Alberta. The royalty is calculated using a revenue-less-cost
formula. In years prior to the recovery of the project’s capital investment, the royalty is 1% of gross revenue. Once the project
costs have been recovered, the royalty is the greater of 1% of gross revenue or 25% of net revenue.
The Company completed drilling four exploratory
wells during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Since then, the Company completed several third-party technical reports on its oil
sands leases including a prefeasibility study and developed an oil sands exploration program, which it was not able to execute on due
to weak conditions in the heavy oil sector.
NOTE 8. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
During 2007, the Company drilled four wells on
its Peace River Property. Total future asset retirement obligations were estimated by management based on the Company’s working
interest in its wells and facilities, estimated costs to remediate, reclaim and abandon the wells and facilities and the estimated timing
of the costs to be incurred in future periods. The Company has estimated the net present value of its total asset retirement obligations
to be approximately $214,960 at December 31, 2021, based on an undiscounted total future liability of $225,229 (CDN$293,000). These payments
are expected to be incurred between 2022 and 2030. The Company used a credit adjusted discount rate of 10% per annum and an inflation
rate of 2% to calculate the present value of the asset retirement obligation. Accretion expense of $15,687, $12,669 and $13,951 for the
years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, has been recorded in the Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Loss). However, the Company is currently in the process of carrying out abandonment and remediation of its wells through the federally
funded Site Rehabilitation Program. As a result, the actual Asset Retirement Obligation costs on these wells could be substantially lower
than its current value but the actual amount cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.
NOTE 9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related party transactions not disclosed elsewhere
in these financial statements include:
Deferred Revenue - Royalty Agreement
The Company has negotiated a royalty agreement
with a related party by common CEO and director. In exchange for a non-refundable payment of $300,000, the Company intends to provide
a royalty stream to this related party based on the gross production of Vanadium Oxide (“Vanadium”) from the company’s
the oil sands leases. For each barrel of bitumen produced from the specified oil sands until March 21, 2039, or upon termination of mining,
whichever is earlier, the Company will pay a royalty equal to 25 grams of Vanadium per barrel of bitumen produced, multiplied by the price
of Vanadium Pentoxide 98% min in-warehouse Rotterdam published on the last business day of the month in which the gross production of
bitumen occurred. The $300,000 is recorded as deferred revenue and will be recognized at such time as the Company begins to produce Vanadium.
Notes payable to related party
In December 2015, the Company borrowed $6,553
($9,000 Canadian) under a note agreement with related parties. The lenders were related parties through an immediate family relationship
with officers or directors of the Company and a common director. The note payable bore interest at the Bank of Canada Prime rate plus
1%. The Company could repay the loan and outstanding interest thereon by giving notice to the lender 15 days prior to the anticipated
repayment. At December 31, 2021, the effective interest rate on these notes payable was 3.45%. The balance of note payable, including
interest, to related parties at December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $8,844 and $8,537, respectively. The Company recognized interest expense
of $247, $240 and $339 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, in its Statements of Operations and Comprehensive
Income (Loss).
In 2021, the Company borrowed $72,000 under a
note agreement with a related party. The note payable can be repaid at any time, in part or in full on or before May 25, 2023 and bears
interest at 10% per annum. The note is convertible into restricted common shares at $0.01 per share or the most recent 30-day volume-weighted
moving average of the published share price, discounted by 40%, whichever is higher. Due to the variability of the conversion rate, an
embedded derivative was identified. The Company recorded the fair value of the derivatives as of the inception date of the convertible
note, which was determined to be $127,049. The initial fair value of the embedded debt derivative was allocated as a debt discount up
to the face value of the note ($72,000), with the remaining $55,049 recognized as a loss on issuance of convertible note. The debt discount
will be amortized over the life of the note and $21,000 of amortization expense was recognized in 2021. The balance of the note payable,
including interest, at December 31, 2021 was $75,659. The Company recognized interest expense of $3,659 for the year ended December 31,
2021 in its Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Consulting fees
Mr. Newton is the President and a member of the
Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Newton does not bill the Company for his services as President; however, he has a service agreement
with the Company. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company recognized consulting expenses of $0, $0 and $25,856 for the years ended December
31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Dr. Michael Ranger is a member of the Board of
Directors of the Company. Dr. Ranger does not receive compensation for his services as a member of the board; however, he has a service
agreement with the Company, including consulting time and expense reimbursement. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company recognized consulting
expenses of $1,356, $0 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
NOTE 10. SHARE CAPITAL
Pursuant to its articles of incorporation, the
Company has an unlimited number of common stock shares available for issuance with no par value. As of December 31, 2021, the Company
had 20,085,119 shares of common stock outstanding and an additional 91,000 shares of common stock to be issued in connection with the
exercise of warrants and options.
On March 20, 2019, the Company entered into an
exclusive license agreement to obtain an exclusive right to deploy patented and field-tested proprietary technologies utilizing steam
generation applied to bitumen and heavy oil recovery in the Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. In exchange, the Company issued 2,991,400
restricted common shares at a value of $0.02 per share, for a total value of $59,828. In 2021, the PetroSteam license was cancelled by
both parties.
The following table summarizes warrant activity
during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Warrant activity | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| |
Number of Warrants | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
Warrants Exercisable | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price |
Outstanding December 31, 2018 | |
| 3,131,556 | | |
$ | 1.84 | | |
| 3,131,556 | | |
$ | 1.84 | |
Issued | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Canceled / exercised | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Expired | |
| (300,218 | ) | |
$ | 1.54 | | |
| | | |
| | |
Outstanding December 31, 2019 | |
| 2,831,338 | | |
$ | 1.87 | | |
| 2,831,338 | | |
$ | 1.87 | |
Issued | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Canceled / exercised | |
| (81,000 | ) | |
$ | 0.56 | | |
| | | |
| | |
Expired | |
| (231,100 | ) | |
$ | 1.54 | | |
| | | |
| | |
Outstanding December 31, 2020 | |
| 2,519,238 | | |
$ | 1.73 | | |
| 2,519,238 | | |
$ | 1.73 | |
Issued | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Canceled / exercised | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Expired | |
| (623,167 | ) | |
$ | 0.39 | | |
| | | |
| | |
Outstanding December 31, 2021 | |
| 1,896,071 | | |
$ | 1.64 | | |
| 1,896,071 | | |
$ | 1.64 | |
The following tables summarizes outstanding warrants as of December
31, 2021:
Warrants outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants Outstanding |
|
Range of Exercise Price |
|
Number of
Warrants |
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price |
|
|
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(yrs) |
$1.00 - $22.50 |
|
|
1,896,071 |
|
|
$ |
1.64 |
|
|
0.45 – 2.12 |
NOTE 11. STOCK
OPTION PLANS
Approval of the 2016 Stock Option Plan
In November 2016, the Board of Directors approved,
and the Company adopted the 2016 Stock Option Plan (“the 2016 Plan”). The 2016 Plan provides for the granting of up to 12,000,000
stock options to key employees, directors and consultants, of common shares of the Company. Under the 2016 Plan, the granting of incentive
and non-qualified stock options, exercise prices and terms are determined by the Company's Option Committee, a committee designated to
administer the 2016 Plan by the Board of Directors. For incentive options, the exercise price shall not be less than the fair market value
of the Company's common stock on the grant date. (In the case of options granted to an employee who owns stock possessing more than 10%
of the voting power of all classes of the Company's stock on the date of grant, the option price must not be less than 110% of the fair
market value of common stock on the grant date.) Options granted are not to exceed terms beyond ten years (five years in the case of an
incentive stock option granted to a holder of 10 percent of the Company's common stock).
As of December 31, 2021, there were 11,810,000 shares available for
grant.
2006 Stock Option Plan
In June 2006 the stockholders approved, and the
Company adopted its 2006 Stock Option Plan (“the 2006 Plan”). The 2006 Plan provides for the granting of up to 800,000 stock
options to key employees, directors and consultants, of common shares of the Company. Under the 2006 Plan, the granting of incentive and
non-qualified stock options, exercise prices and terms are determined by the Company's Option Committee, a committee designated to administer
the 2006 Plan by the Board of Directors. For incentive options, the exercise price shall not be less than the fair market value of the
Company's common stock on the grant date. (In the case of options granted to an employee who owns stock possessing more than 10% of the
voting power of all classes of the Company's stock on the date of grant, the option price must not be less than 110% of the fair market
value of common stock on the grant date.) Options granted are not to exceed terms beyond ten years (five years in the case of an incentive
stock option granted to a holder of 10 percent of the Company's common stock).
In June 2016, the 2006 Plan expired so that no
common stock options may be issued under this Plan.
The exercise price for outstanding and exercisable common stock options
under the 2006 and 2016 Plans at December 31, 2021 range from $0.05 to $1.40 per share.
Upon continuation to Canada in 2004, all losses
carried forward at that time expired. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had net Canadian operating loss carryforwards of approximately
$3.5 million available to offset future taxable income. The carry-forwards began expiring in 2014 and unless utilized will continue to
expire. The Company also has approximately $7.5 million in Canadian oil and gas dedication pools that can be used to offset income of
future periods. The amount of oil and gas dedication pools available for deduction in any year may be limited to 30% of the amount available.
The Company evaluates its valuation allowance
requirements based on projected future operations. When circumstances change and this causes a change in management's judgment about the
recoverability of deferred tax assets, the impact of the change on the valuation allowance is reflected in current income. During the
years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2098, changes in valuation allowance were $121,900, $65,700, and $100,900, respectively.
The (benefit) provision for income taxes differs
from the amount of income tax determined by applying the applicable Canadian statutory federal income tax rate to pre-tax income loss
as a result of the following differences:
The Company has evaluated its tax positions for
the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 and determined that it has no uncertain tax positions requiring financial statement recognition.
Under ASC 740-10-25, the impact of an uncertain income tax position on income tax expense must be recognized at the largest amount that
is more-likely-than-not to be sustained. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has 50% or less likelihood of being
sustained.
Interest and penalties are accrued on uncertain
tax positions as a component of the provision for income taxes. There was no amount of interest and penalties recognized as an expense
during 2021, 2020 and 2019.
The Company’s income tax returns are generally
considered closed to examination when a notice of determination is filed with the taxing authority. No such notice has been filed to date.
The most recent tax return filed by the Company is for the year ended December 31, 2017.
In the ordinary course of business, we may be
exposed to claims and threatened litigation, and use various methods to resolve these matters in a manner that we believe serves the best
interest of our shareholders and other constituents. When a loss is probable, we disclose the amount of probable loss, or disclose a range
of reasonably possible losses if they are material and we are able to estimate such a range. If we cannot provide an estimate, we explain
the factors that prevent us from doing so. We believe the recorded reserves in our consolidated financial statements are adequate in light
of the probable and estimable liabilities. We do not presently believe that any claims or litigation will be material to our results of
operations, cash flows, or financial condition.
The Company is engaged in oil and gas exploration
and may become subject to certain liabilities as they relate to environmental cleanup of sites or other environmental restoration procedures
as they relate to the exploration of oil and gas. Should it be determined that a liability exists with respect to any environmental clean-up
or restoration, the liability to cure such a violation could fall upon the Company. No claim has been made, nor is the Company aware of
any liability, which it may have, as it relates to any environmental clean-up, restoration or the violation of any rules or regulations
relating thereto. Liabilities for expenditures are recorded when environmental assessment and/or remediation is probable, and the costs
can be reasonably estimated.
In accordance with SFAS 165 (ASC 855-10) management
has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were available to be issued and has determined
that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements.