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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

Quarterly Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022

 

Transition Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the transition period from __________ to __________

 

Commission File Number: 000-52690

 

PETROLIA ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Texas   86-1061005

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

710 N. Post Oak Road, Suite 400

Houston, Texas

  77024
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(832-723-1266)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☐ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically 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 large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” accelerated filer” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

 

Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐
   
Non-accelerated filer Smaller Reporting Company
   
Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, 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 whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 176,988,322 shares of common stock as of March 20, 2023.

 

 

 

   

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
Part I Financial Information  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements 3
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 22
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 25
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 25
     
Part II Other Information  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 25
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 27
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 28
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 28
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 28
     
Item 5. Other Information 28
     
Item 6. Exhibits 28
     
SIGNATURES 29
     
EXHIBIT INDEX 30

 

2
 

 

PART I: Financial Information

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

PETROLIA ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   September 30, 2022   December 31, 2021 
   (unaudited)   (audited) 
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash  $1,619,253   $14,058 
Accounts receivable   363    5,942 
Other current assets   6,397    5,641 
Total current assets   1,626,013    25,641 
           
Property & equipment          
Oil and gas, on the basis of full cost accounting          
Evaluated properties   6,609,918    6,797,025 
Furniture, equipment & software   155,293    155,293 
Less accumulated depreciation and depletion   (730,320)   (603,135)
Net property and equipment   6,034,891    6,349,183 
           
Other assets          
Operating lease right-of-use asset   4,715    12,821 
Other assets   1,293,503    1,450,841 
           
Total Assets  $8,959,122   $7,838,486 
           
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT          
           
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable  $2,776,678   $320,088 
Accounts payable – related parties   7,181    57,363 
Operating lease liability – current   4,987    13,909 
Accrued liabilities   1,575,117    1,149,012 
Accrued liabilities – related parties   930,084    862,158 
Notes payable, current portion   3,208,887    3,438,162 
Notes payable – related parties, current portion   774,560    779,373 
Total current liabilities   9,277,494    6,620,065 
           
Asset retirement obligations   2,290,757    2,257,027 
Derivative liability   741    22,554 
Total Liabilities  $11,568,992   $8,899,646 
           
Stockholders’ Deficit          
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 199,100 shares issued and outstanding  $199   $199 
Preferred Series B stock, no par value; 3 shares authorized; 3 and 0 shares issued and outstanding   152,397    152,397 
Preferred Series C stock, $0.10 par value, 11,000 shares authorized, 11,000 and 8,500 shares issued and outstanding   1,100    850 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized; 176,988,322 and 176,988,322 shares issued and outstanding   176,988    176,988 
Additional paid in capital   60,243,573    60,216,722 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   (342,396)   (269,155)
Accumulated deficit   (62,841,731)   (61,339,161)
Total Stockholders’ Deficit   (2,609,870)   (1,061,160)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit  $8,959,122   $7,838,486 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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PETROLIA ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)

 

  

Three months ended

September 30, 2022

  

Three months ended

September 30, 2021

  

Nine months ended

September 30, 2022

  

Nine months ended

September 30, 2021

 
Oil and gas sales                    
Oil and gas sales  $2,158,110   $1,723,706   $5,132,360   $4,054,313 
Total Revenue   2,158,110    1,723,706    5,132,360    4,054,313 
                     
Operating expenses                    
Lease operating expense   2,455,765    1,578,290    5,354,001    3,726,759 
Production tax       1    438    1,164 
General and administrative expenses   192,886    154,554    490,489    676,510 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization   53,755    142,456    166,953    578,880 
Asset retirement obligation accretion   43,895    93,787    129,793    275,511 
Total operating expenses   2,746,301    1,969,088    6,141,674    5,258,824 
                     
Loss from operations   (588,191)   (245,382)   (1,009,314)   (1,204,511)
                     
Other income (expenses)                    
Interest expense   (131,703)   (148,576)   (379,720)   (478,526)
Other income (expense)       56,680    5,521    56,680 
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities   4,474    264,794    21,813    160,189
Total other income (expenses)   (127,229)   172,898    (352,386)   (261,657)
Net loss before taxes   (715,420)   (72,484)   (1,361,700)   (1,466,168)
                     
Series A Preferred Dividends   (44,797)   (44,825)   (134,392)   (134,393)
Series C Preferred Dividends   (2,218)       (6,478)    
                     
Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders   (762,435)   (117,309)   (1,502,570)   (1,600,561)
                     
Loss per share                    
(Basic and fully diluted)  $(0.00)  $(0.00)  $(0.01)  $(0.01)
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic & diluted   176,988,322    176,988,322    176,988,322    174,910,384 
                     
Other comprehensive income, net of tax                    
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (40,339)   48,814    (73,241)   11,409
Comprehensive income (loss)  $(802,774)  $(68,495)  $(1,575,811)  $(1,589,152)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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PETROLIA ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

(Unaudited)

 

                                                                  
   Preferred stock Series A   Preferred stock Series B   Preferred stock Series C   Common stock  

Additional

paid-in

  

Shares

to be

  

Accumulated Other

Comprehensive

   Accumulated  

Stockholders’

equity

 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   capital   Issued   income   deficit   (deficit) 
Balance at December 31, 2020   199,100   $199       $       $    168,696,226   $168,696   $59,044,519   $   $(266,432)  $(63,088,096)  $(4,141,114)
                                                                  
Stock based compensation                                   57,047                57,047 
Series A preferred dividends                                               (134,393)   (134,393)
Warrants issued as financing fee                                   17,338                17,338 
Common shares issued for conversion of debt                           2,700,000    2,700    86,400                89,100 
Common shares issued for settlement of related party fee                           5,592,096    5,592    158,895                164,487 
Warrants issued for settlement of loans                                   200,378                200,378 
Gain on modification of related party debt                                   181,791                181,791 
Gain on issuance of shares for settlement of accrued related party fees                                   373,556                373,556 
Other comprehensive income (loss)                                           11,409       11,409
Net loss                                               (1,466,168)   (1,466,168)
Balance at September 30, 2021   199,100   $199       $       $    176,988,322   $176,988   $60,119,924   $   $(255,023)  $(64,688,657)  $(4,646,569)
                                                                  
Balance at December 31, 2021   199,100   $199    3   $152,397    8,500   $850   $176,988,322   $176,988   $60,216,722   $   $(269,155)  $(61,339,161)  $(1,061,160)
Series A preferred dividends                                               (134,392)   (134,392)
Series C preferred dividends                                               (6,478)   (6,478)
Preferred Series C issued for cash                   2,500    250            24,750                25,000 
Warrants issued as financing fee                                   2,101                2,101 
Other comprehensive income (loss)                                            (73,241)       (73,241)
Net loss                                               (1,361,700)   (1,361,700)
                                                                  
Balance at September 30, 2022   199,100   $199    3   $152,397    11,000   $1,100   $176,988,322   $176,988   $60,243,573   $   $(342,396)  $(62,841,731)  $(2,609,870)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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PETROLIA ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

  

Nine months ended

September 30, 2022

  

Nine months ended

September 30, 2021

 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities          
Net gain (loss)  $(1,361,700)  $(1,466,168)
Adjustment to reconcile net gain (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Depletion, depreciation and amortization   166,953    578,880 
Asset retirement obligation accretion   129,793    275,511 
Operating lease   (816)   (2,791)
Amortization of debt discount   41,572    170,507 
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities   (21,813)   (160,189)
Stock-based compensation expense       57,047 
Warrants issued as financing fees   2,101    17,338 
Forgiveness of PPP loan       (56,680)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities          
Accounts receivable   5,565    (801)
Other current assets   (756)   24,779 
Other assets   48,422     
Accounts payable   2,482,829    1,029,530 
Accounts payable – related parties   (1,407)   (787,837)
Accrued liabilities   230,870    (3,048)
Accrued liabilities – related parties   130,417    320,342 
Net cash flows from operating activities   1,852,030    (3,580)
           
Cash Flows from Investing Activities          
Cash flows from investing activities        
           
Cash Flows from Financing Activities          
Repayments on notes payable   (266,826)   (116,935)
Repayments on related party notes payable   (4,813)    
Series C preferred stock   25,000     
Cash flows from financing activities   (246,639)   (116,935)
           
Changes in foreign exchange rate   (196)   (76)
           
Net change in cash   1,605,195    (120,591)
Cash at beginning of period   14,058    155,045 
Cash at end of period  $1,619,253   $34,454 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

 

  

Nine months ended

September 30, 2022

  

Nine months ended

September 30, 2021

 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES          
Interest paid  $115,861   $239,389 
Income taxes paid        
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES          
Series A preferred dividends accrued   134,392    134,393 
Series C preferred dividends accrued   6,478     
Conversion of related party debt and payables       527,520 
Modification of related party debt       181,250 
Capitalized interest payable       204,488 
Settlement of notes payable related party for common shares       135,000 
Utikuma acquisition – extra cost triggered by WTI       787,250 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

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PETROLIA ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 AND 2021

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

 

Petrolia Energy Corporation (the “Company”) is in the business of oil and gas exploration, development and production.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s latest Annual Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operations for a full year. Notes to the consolidated financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, as reported in Form 10-K, have been omitted.

 

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Leases

 

Leases are classified as operating leases or financing leases based on the lease term and fair value associated with the lease. The assessment is done at lease commencement and reassessed only when a modification occurs that is not considered a separate contract.

 

Lessee arrangements

 

Where the Company is the lessee, leases classified as operating leases are recorded as lease liabilities based on the present value of minimum lease payments over the lease term, discounted using the lessor’s rate implicit in the lease or the Company’s incremental borrowing rate, if the lessor’s implicit rate is not readily determinable. The lease term includes all periods covered by renewal and termination options where the Company is reasonably certain to exercise the renewal options or not to exercise the termination options. Corresponding right-of-use assets are recognized consisting of the lease liabilities, initial direct costs and any lease incentive payments.

 

Lease liabilities are drawn down as lease payments are made and right-of-use assets are depreciated over the term of the lease. Operating lease expenses are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, consisting of interest accrued on the lease liability and depreciation of the right-of-use asset, adjusted for changes in index-based variable lease payments in the period of change.

 

Lease payments on short-term operating leases with lease terms twelve months or less are expensed as incurred.

 

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Fair value of financial instruments requires disclosure of the fair value information, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, where it is practicable to estimate that value. As of September 30, 2022, the amounts reported for cash, accrued interest and other expenses, notes payable, convertible notes, and derivative liability approximate the fair value because of their short maturities.

 

We adopted ASC Topic 820 for financial instruments measured as fair value on a recurring basis. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, established a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the observability of inputs as follows:

 

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Valuation adjustments and block discounts are not applied to Level 1 instruments. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these products does not entail a significant degree of judgment;
     
  Level 2 — Valuations based on one or more quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly; and
     
  Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

 

We measure certain financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows as of September 30, 2022, and December 31,2021.

 

September 30, 2022  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Derivative liabilities           741    741 
ARO liabilities           2,290,757    2,290,757 
                     
December 31, 2021                    
Derivative liabilities           22,554    22,554 
ARO liabilities           2,257,027    2,257,027 

 

Gain (loss) per share:

 

The computation of basic income (loss) per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Basic and diluted average shares outstanding during the period are the same, because there are no dilutive warrants or other instruments outstanding.

 

NOTE 3. GOING CONCERN

 

The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and currently has a working capital deficit. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company plans to generate profits by reworking its existing oil or gas wells, as needed, funding permitting. The Company also needs to resolve its ongoing litigation, particularly in Canada with the Utikuma asset.

 

The Company will need to raise funds through either the sale of its securities, issuance of corporate bonds, joint venture agreements and/or bank financing to accomplish its goals. The Company does not have any commitments or arrangements from any person to provide the Company with any additional capital.

 

If additional financing is not available when needed, the company may need to cease operations. The Company may not be successful in raising the capital needed to drill and/or rework its existing wells. Any additional wells that the Company may drill may be non-productive. Management believes that actions presently being taken to secure additional funding for the reworking of its existing oilfield infrastructure will provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern. Since the Company has an oil producing asset, its goal is to increase the production rate by optimizing its current infrastructure while minimizing associated lease operating expenses.

 

The Company is also actively working to resolve its ongoing litigation in both the U.S. and Canada. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. No adjustments to the financial statements have been made to account for this uncertainty.

 

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NOTE 4. EVALUATED PROPERTIES

 

The Company’s current properties can be summarized as follows.

 

 

Cost  Canadian properties   United States properties   Total 
As of December 31, 2020  $4,314,805   $4,304,622   $8,619,427 
Additions   787,250        787,250 
Dispositions   (2,563,434)       (2,563,434)
Foreign currency translation   (46,218)       (46,218)
As of December 31, 2021  $2,492,403   $4,304,622   $6,797,025 
Foreign currency translations   (187,107)       (187,107)
As of September 30, 2022  $2,305,296   $4,304,622   $6,609,918 
                
Accumulated depletion               
As of December 31, 2020  $2,631,749   $61,551   $2,693,300 
Dispositions   (2,629,672)       (2,629,672)
Depletion   378,306        378,306 
Foreign currency translation   7,026        7,026 
As of December 31, 2021  $387,409   $61,551   $448,960 
Depletion   165,835        165,835 
Foreign currency translation   (39,768)       (39,768)
As of September 30, 2022  $513,476   $61,551   $575,027 
                
Net book value as of December 31, 2021  $2,104,994   $4,243,071   $6,348,065 
Net book value as of September 30, 2022  $1,791,820   $4,243,071   $6,034,891 

 

On August 6, 2019, the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”) for the sale of the NOACK property with Flowtex Energy LLC (“FT”). The purchaser agreed to pay $400,000 for the NOACK Assets including a $20,000 deposit that was received on August 15, 2019, and the remaining balance of $380,000 to be received by September 30, 2019. By December 31, 2019, FT had made cumulative payments of $375,000, resulting in a $25,000 account receivable to the Company on June 30, 2021, which was included in other current assets. The $400,000 was recorded as a gain on sale of properties. On July 6, 2021, the remaining $25,000 accounts receivable was settled via the following: the purchaser remitted a cash payment of $8,995, as well as paying (on the Company’s behalf) $16,005 of outstanding property tax invoices previously incurred by the Company.

 

On May 1, 2020, Petrolia Energy Corporation acquired a 50% working interest in approximately 28,000 net working interest acres located in the Utikuma Lake area in Alberta, Canada. The property is an oil-weighted asset currently producing approximately 500 bopd of light oil. The working interest was acquired from Blue Sky Resources Ltd. in an affiliated party transaction as Zel C. Khan, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, is related to the CEO of Blue Sky. Blue Sky acquired a 100% working interest in the Canadian Property from Vermilion Energy Inc. via Vermilion’s subsidiary Vermilion Resources. The effective date of the acquisition was May 1, 2020. The total purchase price of the property was $2,000,000 (CND), with $1,000,000 of that total due initially. The additional $1,000,000 was contingent on the future price of WTI crude. At the time WTI price exceeded $50/bbl, the Company would pay an additional $750,000 (CND). In addition, at the time WTI price exceeded $57/bbl the Company would pay an additional $250,000 (CND) (for a cumulative contingent total of $1,000,000). The price of WTI crude exceeded $50/bbl on January 6, 2021 and exceeded $57/bbl on February 8, 2021. The additional payments due were netted with the accounts receivable balance from previous Joint Interest Billing statements from BSR. The total USD value of the addition was $787,250, using prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates. Included in the terms of the agreement, the Company also funded their portion of the Alberta Energy Regulator (“AER”) bond fund requirement ($557,199 USD), necessary for the wells to continue in production after the acquisition. Additional funds ($357,937 USD) remain in the other current asset balance for future payments from BSR, related to the acquisition.

 

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On July 27, 2020, the Company entered into a settlement agreement pursuant to which nine leases totaling approximately 3,800 acres of the 4,880-acre Twin Lakes San Andres Unit were forfeited as a part of the settlement agreement. Consequently, the Company no longer has the right to produce oil, gas, or other hydrocarbons and any other minerals from the mineral estate encumbered by the leases and owned by the Trustee. The company accounted for the forfeiture of the TLSAU properties, in accordance with Reg S-W.T.Rule 4-10(c)(6). Accordingly, an analysis of multi-period reserve reports was performed to determine the percentage of the cumulative US full cost pool’s reserves that were forfeited (56% or 943,820). Then that percentage was multiplied by the period end net property balance of $10,175,456. This resulted in a write down of $5,648,994 ($10,175,456 * 56%) of the US cost pool, which was recorded as part of operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2020. Note that both TLSAU and SUDS make up the US full cost pool.

 

On April 8, 2021, the State of New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Oil Conservation Division (“OCD”) sent the Company a Notice of Violation alleging that the Company was not in compliance with certain New Mexico Oil and Gas Act regulations associated with required reporting, inactive wells, and financial assurance requirements. On December 30, 2021, the Company entered a Stipulated Final Order to resolve the matter. The company agreed to submit appropriate forms for the identified wells, open an escrow account and deposit funds into it, and provide the OCD with a report proposing deadlines for bringing all remaining wells into compliance. The first two wells were plugged in June of 2022. See Form 8-K reference in Exhibits section below.

 

NOTE 5. LEASES

 

Our adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), and subsequent Accounting Standards Updates related to Topic 842, requires us to recognize substantially all leases on the balance sheet as a Right of Use asset and a corresponding lease liability. The new guidance also requires additional disclosures as detailed below. We adopted this standard on the effective date of January 1, 2019 and used this effective date as the date of initial application. Under this application method, we were not required to restate prior period financial information or provide Topic 842 disclosures for prior periods. We elected the ‘package of practical expedients,’ which permitted us to not reassess our prior conclusions related to lease identification, lease classification, and initial direct costs, and we did not elect the use of hindsight.

 

Lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date of the lease, based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes any lease incentives. When readily determinable, we use the implicit rate in determining the present value of lease payments. When leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date, including the lease term.

 

Short-term leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. Lease expense for short-term leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As of September 30, 2022, we did not have any short-term leases.

 

The tables below present financial information associated with our lease.

 

 

   Balance Sheet Classification  September 30, 2022   December 31, 2021 
            
Right-of-use assets  Other long-term assets   4,715    12,821 
Current lease liabilities  Other current liabilities   4,987    13,909 
Non-current lease liabilities  Other long-term liabilities        

 

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As of September 30, 2022, the maturities of our lease liability are as follows:

 

 

      
2022  $4,987 
Less: Imputed interest   (272)
Present value of lease liabilities  $4,715 

 

NOTE 6. NOTES PAYABLE

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s notes payable (i):

 

 

   Interest rate   Date of maturity  September 30, 2022   December 31, 2021 
Truck loan (ii)   5.49%  January 20, 2022  $   $4,021 
Credit note IV (iii)   10%  June 30, 2021   564,562    831,387 
Discount on credit note IV           (55,430)   (97,001)
Credit note V(iv)   10%  December 31, 2022   2,085,432    2,085,432 
Lee Lytton       On demand   3,500    3,500 
Credit note VI (v)   10%  December 31, 2021   266,900    416,900 
Credit note VII (vi)   10%  December 31, 2021   150,000     
Quinten Beasley   10%  October 14, 2016   5,000    5,000 
Jovian Petroleum Corporation (vii)   3.5%  December 31, 2021   178,923    178,923 
M. Horowitz   10%  October 14, 2016   10,000    10,000 
           $3,208,887   $3,438,162 

 

  (i) All notes are current liabilities (due within one year or less from September 30, 2022.)
     
  (ii) On January 6, 2017, the Company purchased a truck and entered into an installment note in the amount of $35,677 for a term of five years and interest at 5.49% per annum. Payments of principal and interest in the amount of $683 are due monthly. The note was paid off in January of 2022.
     
  (iii) On January 2, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $1,000,000 with a third party (including a $120,000 origination fee). The note bore interest at an interest rate of $10% per annum and matures on June 30, 2020, with warrants to purchase 5,000,000 shares of common stock (the “Loan Warrants”), at an exercise price of $0.10 per share in Canadian dollars and expired on January 2, 2023. The fair value of issued warrants were recorded as a debt discount of $266,674 and monthly amortization of $11,111. These funds were initially placed in escrow, then in May of 2020 they were used for the purchase of the Utikuma oil field. Pursuant to a loan extension agreement, on October 30, 2020, the Company issued warrants to purchase 5,000,000 of common stock, at an exercise price of $0.05 per share, which expired on January 6, 2023. The fair value of the issued warrants was recorded as a debt discount of $166,289 and monthly amortization of $4,619.14. The maturity date of the loan was extended to June 30, 2021.

 

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  (iv) On May 9, 2018, Bow entered into an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with a third party. The Loan Agreement increased by $800,000 the amount of a previous loan agreement entered into between Bow and the Lender, to $1,530,000. The amount owed under the Loan Agreement accrues interest at the rate of 12% per annum (19% upon the occurrence of an event of default) and is due and payable on May 11, 2021, provided that the amount owed can be prepaid prior to maturity, beginning 60 days after the date of the Loan Agreement, provided that the Company gives the Lender 10 days’ notice of our intent to repay and pays the Lender the interest which would have been due through the maturity date at the time of repayment. The Loan Agreement contains standard and customary events of default, including cross defaults under other indebtedness obligations of us and Bow, and the occurrence of any event which would have a material adverse effect on us or Bow. The Company is required to make principal payments of $10,000 per month from January through September 2019 with the remaining balance of $710,000 due at maturity on May 11, 2021. The additional $800,000 borrowed in connection with the entry into the Loan Agreement was used by the Company to acquire a 25% working interest in approximately 41,526 acres located in the Luseland, Hearts Hill, and Cuthbert fields, located in Southwest Saskatchewan and Eastern Alberta, Canada (collectively, the “Canadian Properties” and the “Working Interest”). Upon the disposition of Bow, a total of $730,000 of the obligations owed under the Loan Agreement were transferred to Blue Sky Resources Ltd. (“Blue Sky”).
     
    In order to induce the Lender to enter into the Loan Agreement, the Company agreed to issue the Lender 500,000 shares of restricted common stock (the “Loan Shares”), which were issued on May 18, 2018, and warrants to purchase 2,320,000 shares of common stock (the “Loan Warrants”), of which warrants to purchase (a) 320,000 shares of common stock have an exercise price of $0.10 per share in Canadian dollars and expired on May 15, 2021, (b) 500,000 shares of common stock have an exercise price of $0.12 per share in U.S. dollars, and expired on May 15, 2021; and (c) 1,500,000 shares of common stock have an exercise price of $0.10 per share in U.S. dollars and expire on May 15, 2020. The fair value of the 500,000 common shares issued were assessed at the market price of the stock on the date of issuance and valued at $47,500. The fair value of the Canadian dollar denominated warrants issued were assessed at $30,012 using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model. The fair value of the U.S. dollar denominated warrants issued were assessed at $182,650 using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model. The Company determined the debt modification to be an extinguishment of debt and recorded a total loss on extinguishment of debt of $260,162.
     
    On September 17, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement with a third party for $200,000 to acquire an additional 3% working interest in the Canadian Properties. The loan bears interest at 12% per annum and has a maturity date of October 17, 2019. Payments of principal and interest in the amount of $6,000 are due monthly. The loan is secured against the Company’s 3% working interest in the Canadian Properties and has no financial covenants. During 2020, the balance increased by $146,000 resulting in a $346,038 ending balance. On January 1, 2021, the Lender signed amended loan agreements, which moved the balance of this note to new credit notes.
     
    On April 25, 2019, the Company entered into a promissory note (an “Acquisition Note”) with a third-party in the amount of $750,000 to acquire working interests in the Utikuma oil field in Alberta Canada. The Note bears interest at 9% per annum and is due in full at maturity on April 25, 2021. No payments are required on the note until maturity while interest is accrued. In addition, warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.12 per share expiring on May 1, 2021, were issued associated with the note. The fair value of issued warrants were recorded as a debt discount of $38,249 and amortization of $8,366. The notes hold a security guarantee of working interest in the Utikuma oil field and a working interest in the TLSAU field. On January 1, 2021, the Lender signed an amended loan agreement consolidating this loan with $146,038 of another credit note and accrued interest on those amounts.
     
    On December 1, 2021, the Company signed an amended loan agreement with a third party for $2,085,432, which combined all notes described above and accrued interest on those amounts. The loan bears interest at 10% per annum and has maturity date of December 31, 2022. The note holds a security interest against the 25% Working Interest in the Cona assets and a security guarantee of a working interest in the Utikuma oil field and a working interest in the TLSAU field. On January 1, 2022, this note was assigned to Blue Sky Resources.
     
  (v) Various shareholder advances provided by a lender during 2018 and 2019. There were no formal documents drawn. Interest rates were applied based on other similar loan agreements entered into by the Company during that period. On February 12, 2021, the Company entered into an amended loan agreement in the amount of $416,900 that consolidated these amounts. The loan bears interest at 10% per annum and has a maturity date of December 31, 2021. On August 31, 2021, this loan was in default due to missed interest payments, and a default interest rate was applied to the principal balance. On February 3, 2022, $150,000 of this note was assigned by the holder to Blue Sky Resources, as reflected in Credit note VII.

 

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  (vi) On February 3, 2022, $150,000 of Credit Note VI was assigned by the holder to Blue Sky Resources
     
  (vii) On February 9, 2018, the Company entered into a Revolving Line of Credit Agreement (“LOC”) for $200,000 (subsequently increased to $500,000 on April 12, 2018) with Jovian Petroleum Corporation (“Jovian”). The initial agreement was for a period of 6 months, and it can be extended for up to 5 additional terms of 6 months each. All amounts advanced pursuant to the LOC will bear interest from the date of advance until paid in full at 3.5% simple interest per annum. Interest will be calculated on a basis of a 360-day year and charged for the actual number of days elapsed. Subsequent to period-end this LOC was extended until December 31, 2021. As of September 1, 2021, Zel Khan and Quinten Beasley resigned from their positions at Petrolia Energy, so this note has been removed from the related party section. Also, see Note 13. Subsequent Events regarding the dispute of this value.

 

The following is a schedule of future minimum repayments of notes payable as of September 30, 2022:

 

 

      
2022  $3,264,317 
Thereafter    
Total  $3,264,317 

 

NOTE 7. RELATED PARTY NOTES PAYABLE

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s related party notes payable:

 

 

   Interest rate   Date of maturity   September 30, 2022   December 31, 2021 
Ivar Siem (i)   9%   December 31, 2021    278,435    278,435 
Mark M. Allen (ii)   9%   August 15, 2021    55,000    55,000 
Mark M. Allen (iii)   12%   June 30, 2020    200,000    200,000 
Mark M. Allen (iv)   9%   September 30, 2021    241,125    245,938 
             $774,560   $779,373 

 

  (i) On August 15, 2019, the Company entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $75,000 with Ivar Siem. The note bears interest at an interest rate of 12% per annum with a four (4) month maturity. On December 4, 2019, the Company entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $100,000 with Ivar Siem. The note bears interest at an interest rate of 12% per annum with a six (6) month maturity. At the maturity date, the note holder has the right to collect the principal plus interest or convert into 1,250,000 shares of common stock at $0.08 per share. In addition, if converted, the note holder will also receive 5,000,000 warrants at an exercise price of $0.10 per share, vesting immediately with a 36-month expiration period. On February 28, 2020, the Company entered into a $50,000 loan agreement with Ivar Siem. The note does not bear any interest (0% interest rate) and is due on demand. The note includes warrants to purchase 200,000 shares of common stock (the “Loan Warrants”), at an exercise price of $0.10 per share in Canadian dollars and expire on March 1, 2022. On January 1, 2021, the Company entered into an amended loan agreement in the amount of $278,435, which combined the three previous loans, along with accrued interest. The note bears an interest rate of 9% and matured on December 21, 2021.
     
  (ii) On April 15, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement, with Mark M. Allen, that included a funding clause where the Company borrowed $55,000 from Mr. Allen. The note bears interest at an interest rate of 9% per annum and matured on August 15, 2021.

 

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  (iii) During 2019, the Company entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $200,000 with Mark M. Allen. The note bears interest at an interest rate of 12% per annum and matured on June 30, 2020. At the maturity date, the note holder has the right to collect the principal plus interest or convert into 2,500,000 shares of common stock at $0.08 per share. In addition, upon conversion, the note holder will also receive 10,000,000 warrants at an exercise price of $0.10 per share, vesting immediately with a 36-month expiration period.
     
  (iv) On January 3, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $100,000 with Mark M. Allen. The note bears interest at an interest rate of 10% per annum and matures on June 1, 2020, with warrants to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock (the “Loan Warrants”), at an exercise price of $0.10 per share in Canadian dollars and expire on January 3, 2023. The fair value of issued warrants were recorded as a debt discount of $31,946 and monthly amortization of $1,775. On February 14, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $125,000 with Mark M. Allen. The note bears interest at an interest rate of 10% per annum and matures on June 1, 2020, with warrants to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock (the “Loan Warrants”), at an exercise price of $0.10 per share in Canadian dollars and expire on February 14, 2022. The fair value of issued warrants were recorded as a debt discount of $38,249 and monthly amortization of $1,903. On January 1, 2021, the Company entered into an amended loan agreement in the amount of $245,938, which combined the two previous loans, along with accrued interest. The note bears an interest rate of 9% and matured on June 30, 2021.

 

The following is a schedule of future minimum repayments of related party notes payable as of September 30, 2022:

 

 

      
2022  $774,560 
Thereafter    
Total  $774,560 

 

NOTE 8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

On May 18, 2018, as an inducement to enter into an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, the Company issued, among other instruments, warrants to acquire 320,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.10 per share in Canadian dollars. The warrants are valued using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model and the derivative is fair valued at the end of each reporting period. The Company valued the derivative liability at initial recognition as $30,012. These warrants expired on May 11, 2021.

 

On January 06, 2020, as an inducement to enter into a Loan Agreement, the Company issued, among other instruments, warrants to acquire 5,000,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The warrants are valued using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model and the derivative is fair valued at the end of each reporting period. The Company valued the derivative liability at initial recognition as $144,259.

 

On October 30, 2020, as an inducement to extend the principal payment deadline from the previously issued Loan Agreement, the Company issued additional warrants to acquire 5,000,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The warrants are valued using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model and the derivative is fair valued at the end of each reporting period. The Company valued the derivative liability at initial recognition as $95,352.

 

A summary of the activity of the derivative liabilities is shown below:

 

 

As of December 31, 2021   22,554 
Additions    
Fair value adjustment   (21,813)
As of September 30, 2022  $741 

 

Derivative liability classified warrants were valued using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model with the range of assumptions outlined below. Expected life was determined based on historical exercise data of the Company.

 

 

   September 30, 2022 
Risk-free interest rate   3.33%
Expected life   0.25 years 
Expected dividend rate   0%
Expected volatility   269%

 

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NOTE 9. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

 

The Company has a number of oil and gas wells in production and will have AROs once the wells are permanently removed from service. The primary obligations involve the removal and disposal of surface equipment, plugging and abandoning the wells and site restoration.

 

Petrolia Energy Corporation (“Petrolia” or the “Company”) is the operator of certain wells located in New Mexico, at the Twin Lakes San Andres Unit (“TLSAU”) Field. TLSAU is located 45 miles from Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.

 

On March 4, 2021, the Company received a letter from the Commissioner of Public Lands of the State of New Mexico, which was sent to us and certain other parties notifying such parties of certain non-compliance with the laws and regulations that it administers. The deficiencies are currently in the process of being settled by a third party agreeing to plug six wells, including at least two Company operated wells (TLSAU wells #316 and #037). The scope of the matter above included only 240 acres of the 640 acres of The New Mexico State Land Office (SLO) lease.

 

On April 8, 2021, the State of New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Oil Conservation Division (“OCD”) sent the Company a Notice of Violation alleging that the Company was not in compliance with certain New Mexico Oil and Gas Act regulations (the “NMAC”), associated with required reporting, inactive wells and financial assurance requirements, plugging certain abandoned wells, providing required financial assurance in connection with plugging expenses, and proposing to assess certain civil penalties in the amount of an aggregate of approximately $35,100.

 

As previously reported and in Petrolia’s Form 8-K dated October 25, 2021 (reference to which is hereby made), on April 8, 2021, the State of New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Oil Conservation Division (the “OCD”) issued a Notice of Violation (the “NOV”) to Petrolia alleging that the Company violated four regulations under Title 19, Chapter 15 of the New Mexico Administrative Code (the “NMAC”) by: (i) failing to file production reports for certain wells, (ii) exceeding the number of inactive wells allowed, (iii) failing to provide financial assurance in the amount required, and (iv) failing to provide additional financial assurance in the amount required.

 

The Company acknowledged the violations alleged in the NOV and requested an informal resolution. On December 30, 2021, to resolve this matter, Petrolia entered into a Stipulated Final Order (the “SFO”) in Case No. 21982 with the OCD whereby Petrolia among other things agreed to: (i) submit appropriate forms for wells identified on the SFO Inactive Well List, (ii) plug the specific TLSAU wells listed in section 8 (c) and (d) of the SFO, as well as submit all required information and forms specified in the SFO, (iii) open an escrow account meeting the terms listed in the SFO, (iv) deposit funds into an escrow account within the timeframe described in the SFO, and (v) provide the OCD with a report proposing deadlines for bringing all remaining wells into compliance.

 

The Company entered into a settlement agreement on July 27, 2020 with Moon Company, Trustee of the O’Brien Mineral Trust pursuant to which nine leases totaling approximately 3,800 acres of the 4,880 acre Twin Lakes San Andres Unit were terminated as a part of the settlement agreement. Pursuant to this settlement agreement, the Company no longer has the right to produce oil, gas, or other hydrocarbons and any other minerals from the mineral estate encumbered by the leases and owned by the trustee of the O’Brien Mineral Trust.

 

AROs associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets are recognized as liabilities with an increase to the carrying amounts of the related long-lived assets in the period incurred. The fair value of AROs is recognized as of the acquisition date of the working interest. The cost of the tangible asset, including the asset retirement cost, is depleted over the life of the asset. AROs are recorded at estimated fair value, measured by reference to the expected future cash outflows required to satisfy the retirement obligations discounted at the Company’s credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate. Accretion expense is recognized over time as the discounted liabilities are accreted to their expected settlement value. If estimated future costs of AROs change, an adjustment is recorded to both the ARO and the long-lived asset. Revisions to estimated AROs can result from changes in retirement cost estimates, revisions to estimated discount rates and changes in the estimated timing of abandonment.

 

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For the purpose of determining the fair value of AROs incurred during the years presented, the Company used the following assumptions:

 

 

   September 30, 2022 
Inflation rate   1.92 - 2.15%
Estimated asset life   12-21 years 

 

The following table shows the change in the Company’s ARO liability:

 

 

  

Canadian properties

   United States properties   Total 
Asset retirement obligations, December 31, 2020  $2,711,909   $912,224   $3,624,133 
Plugging liability at Twin Lakes       132,000    132,000 
Accretion expense   290,367    26,506    316,873 
Disposition   (1,824,339)       (1,824,339)
Foreign currency translation   8,360        8,360 
Asset retirement obligations, December 31, 2021  $1,186,297   $1,070,730   $2,257,027 
Accretion expense   108,751    21,403    129,793 
Foreign currency translation   (96,064)       (96,064)
Asset retirement obligations, September 30, 2022  $1,198,984   $1,091,773   $2,290,757 

 

NOTE 10. EQUITY

 

Preferred stock

 

The holders of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative dividends at a rate of 9% per annum. The Preferred Stock will automatically convert into common stock when the Company’s common stock market price equals or exceeds $0.28 per share for 30 consecutive days. At conversion, the value of each dollar of preferred stock (based on a $10 per share price) will convert into 7.1429 common shares (which results in a $0.14 per common share conversion rate).

 

In accordance with the terms of the Preferred Stock, cumulative dividends of $134,392 were declared for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and $134,393 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

The holders of Series B Preferred Stock do not accrue dividends and have no conversion rights. For so long as any shares of Series B Preferred Stock remain issued and outstanding, the holders thereof, voting separately as a class, have the right to vote on all shareholder matters (including, but not limited to at every meeting of the stockholders of the Company and upon any action taken by stockholders of the Company with or without a meeting) equal to sixty percent (60%) of the total vote. No shares of Series B Preferred Stock held by any person who is not then a member of the Board of Directors of the Company shall have any voting rights.

 

The holders of Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative dividends at a rate of 8% per annum. If any shares of Series C Preferred Stock remain outstanding as of December 31, 2023, the dividend rate will increase to 11% per annum. The Series C Preferred Stock will automatically convert into common stock upon any registered public offering of the Company’s common stock. At conversion, the value of each dollar of Series C Preferred Stock (based on a $10 per share price) will convert into 100 common shares (which results in a $0.01 per common share conversion rate).

 

In accordance with the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock, cumulative dividends of $6,478 and $0 were declared for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and September 30, 2021, respectively.

 

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Common stock

 

On January 25, 2021, the Company signed an Executive Salary Payable Agreement with Zel Khan as the Chief Executive Officer. All of Mr. Khan’s previous salary obligation was satisfied by the issuance of 1,992,272 shares of the Company on January 25, 2021.

 

Joel Oppenheim, former Director, was issued 316,491 shares on January 25, 2021, pursuant to a Director’s Fees Payable Agreement. The agreement stated that the shares were issued in full satisfaction of all outstanding director fees payable.

 

Paul Deputy was reinstated Interim Chief Financial Officer and signed a Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement. In exchange for releasing the Company for any current, outstanding payroll and/or service-related liability on January 29, 2021, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Deputy $50,000, to be paid in $2,500 monthly increments, starting April 1, 2021. In addition, Mr. Deputy was issued 250,000 shares of Petrolia common stock on January 29, 2021. The shares were issued at the price on that date of $0.033. This created a gain of $134,270 that was recorded as additional paid in capital, due to the related party nature of the transaction.

 

On March 30, 2021, Mark M. Allen converted $30,000 of unpaid contract wages from early 2020 into 333,333 common shares of common stock. A conversion price of $0.09 per share was used to determine the number of shares.

 

On March 30, 2021, Mark M. Allen converted a defaulted secured loan of $135,000 and $9,888 of accrued interest as well as $135,000 of guaranteed return that was due on December 15, 2019. The conversion consisted of 5,400,000 shares of common stock and 5,400,000 warrants to purchase common stock. The warrants have a strike price of $0.08 per share and expire in 36 months.

 

More details on the transactions above can be found in Note 11. Related Party Transactions.

 

The common stock of Petrolia Energy Corporation is currently not traded. On September 27, 2022, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) pulled the Company’s stock symbol due to inactivity in the Company’s security for a year. The Company is taking steps to become current in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and upon becoming current in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, it plans to engage a market maker to file a Form 15c2-11 with FINRA and obtain a stock symbol.

 

Warrants

 

On September 24, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the adoption of the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan provides an opportunity, subject to approval of our Board of Directors, of individual grants and awards, for any employee, officer, director or consultant of the Company. The maximum aggregate number of shares of common stock which may be issued pursuant to awards under the Plan, as amended on November 7, 2017, was 40,000,000 shares. The plan was ratified by the stockholders of the Company on April 14, 2016.

 

Continuity of the Company’s common stock purchase warrants issued and outstanding is as follows:

 

 

   Warrants  

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

 
Outstanding at year ended December 31, 2020   40,764,666   $0.13 
Granted   9,400,000    0.09 
Expired   (20,464,666)   0.11 
Outstanding at December 31, 2021   29,700,000   $0.13 
Granted   750,000    0.10 
Expired   (5,730,000)   0.11 
Outstanding at September 30, 2022   24,720,000   $0.13 

 

As of September 30, 2022, the weighted-average remaining contractual life of warrants outstanding was 1.00 year (December 31, 2021 – 1.71 years).

 

As of September 30, 2022, the intrinsic value of warrants outstanding is $0.00 (December 31, 2021 - $0.00).

 

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The table below summarizes warrant issuances during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and year ended December 31, 2021:

 

 

   September 30, 2022   December 31, 2021 
Warrants granted:          
Board of Directors and Advisory Board service       3,000,000 
Pursuant to financing arrangements   750,000    1,000,000 
Pursuant to loan agreements       5,400,000 
Total   750,000    9,400,000 

 

The warrants were valued using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model with the range of assumptions outlined below. Expected life was determined based on historical data of the Company.

 

 

    September 30, 2022     December 31, 2021  
Risk-free interest rate     4.25 %     0.16% to 0.97 %
Expected life     3.0 years       2.03.0 years  
Expected dividend rate     0 %     0 %
Expected volatility     269 %     277% to 356 %

 

NOTE 11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

On January 7, 2021, prior Board Member Joel Oppenheim was issued 316,491 shares of common stock. These shares were in exchange for Mr. Oppenheim releasing the Company of his remaining board compensation balance of $60,000. The shares were issued at the price on that date of $0.02. This created a gain of $53,670 that was recorded as additional paid in capital, due to the related party nature of the transaction.

 

On January 11, 2021, prior CEO Zel Khan was issued 1,992,272 shares of common stock. These shares were in exchange for Mr. Khan releasing the Company of his remaining deferred outstanding salary balance of $325,000. The shares were issued at the price on that date of $0.025. This created a gain of $275,193 that was recorded as additional paid in capital, due to the related party nature of the transaction.

 

On January 29, 2021, prior CFO Paul Deputy was reinstated as Interim Chief Financial Officer and signed an agreement that in exchange for 250,000 shares of common stock and 20 monthly payments of $2,500 starting in April 2021, he would release the Company of his remaining deferred outstanding salary balance of $192,520.04. The shares were issued at the price on that date of $0.033. This created a gain of $134,270 that was recorded as additional paid in capital, due to the related party nature of the transaction.

 

On March 30, 2021, prior President Mark M. Allen was issued 333,333 shares of common stock. A conversion price of $0.09 per share was used to determine the number of shares. These shares were in exchange for Mr. Allen releasing the company of an outstanding consulting fee balance of $30,000. The shares were issued at the price on that date of $0.033. This created a gain of $19,001 that was recorded as additional paid in capital, due to the related party nature of the transaction.

 

On March 31, 2021, prior President Mark M. Allen was issued 5,400,000 shares of common stock. These shares were in exchange for Mr. Allen releasing the company of an outstanding loan of $135,000 with $9,888 of accrued interest and outstanding guaranteed return on that loan of $135,000. The shares were issued at the price on that date of $0.033. In addition, Mr. Allen was granted warrants to purchase 5,400,000 shares of common stock at $0.08, vesting immediately. The warrants expire in 36 months. The warrants were valued at $200,378 using the Black Scholes method. This created a loss of $98,690 that was recorded as a reduction to additional paid in capital, due to the related party nature of the transaction.

 

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On August 21,2021, the Company signed a Letter Agreement to divest the Company’s wholly owned Canada subsidiary, Petrolia Canada Corporation (PCC) and its assets in consideration for $6,500,000 in Canadian dollars (approximately $5,150,000 in U.S. dollars) less any contingent liabilities. The buyer is Blue Sky Resources Ltd. (“Blue Sky”), an affiliated party to Zel C. Khan, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer. Petrolia Canada Corporation assets include a 50% working interest in approximately 28,000 acres located in the Utikuma Lake area in Alberta, Canada, and a 28% working interest in the Luseland, Hearts Hill, and Cuthbert fields located in Southwest Saskatchewan and Eastern Alberta. The Company received a non-refundable deposit of $200,000 CAD on August 31, 2021. The remaining payment schedule was follows: $2,000,000 CAD on the Closing Date (scheduled for September 30, 2021), $1,000,000 CAD on October 31, 2021, less Petrolia’s contingent liabilities associated with the acquisition of Utikuma, and $3,300,000 CAD on December 31, 2021. See Form 8-K reference in Exhibits section. This transaction did not close, and the $200,000 CAD was added to other payables due to Blue Sky Resources in the fourth quarter of 2021.

 

On October 25, 2021, Petrolia Energy Corporation issued one share of its newly designated shares of Series B Preferred Stock to each of the three members of its then Board of Directors, (1) James E. Burns, (2) Leo Womack and (3) Ivar Siem, in consideration for services rendered to the Company as members of the Board of Directors. Such shares of Series B Preferred Stock vote in aggregate sixty percent (60%) of the total vote on all shareholder matters, voting separately as a class. This stock was valued by an independent party at $50,799 per share. For further information, see Form 8-K reference in Exhibits section.

 

In October and November of 2021, Board Member Leo Womack purchased an aggregate of 2,500 shares of Series C Preferred Stock for cash of $25,000.

 

On January 31, 2022, Board Member Leo Womack purchased 2,500 more shares of Series C Preferred Stock for cash of $25,000.

 

NOTE 12. SEGMENT REPORTING

 

The Company has a single reportable operating segment, Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, which includes exploration, development, and production of current and potential oil and gas properties. Results of operations from producing activities were as follows:

 

 

   Canada   United States   Total 
Nine months ended September 30, 2021               
Revenue  $4,042,138   $12,175   $4,054,313 
Production costs   (3,670,999)   (56,924)   (3,727,923)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion   (815,521)   (38,870)   (854,391)
Results of operations from producing activities  $(444,382)  $(83,619)  $(528,001)
                
Total long-lived assets, September 30, 2021  $1,917,164   $4,249,789   $6,166,953 
                
Nine months ended September 30, 2022               
Revenue  $5,126,281   $6,079   $5,132,360 
Production costs   (5,198,789)   (155,650)   (5,354,439)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion   (274,587)   (22,159)   (296,746)
Results of operations from producing activities  $(347,095)  $(171,730)  $(518,825)
                
Total long-lived assets, September 30, 2022  $1,791,820   $4,243,071   $6,034,891 

 

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NOTE 13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On March 11, 2022, Petrolia Energy Corporation (PEC) and Petrolia Canada Corporation (PCC) filed a lawsuit against Jovian Petroleum Corporation, Zel Khan and Quinten Beasley alleging fraud, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. On April 18, 2022, Jovian Petroleum Corporation filed an answer and general denial. On May 12, 2022, Zel Khan and Quinten Beasley filed an answer and general denial. On September 16, 2022, Zel Khan and Quinten Beasley filed a counterclaim against PEC and PCC claiming indemnification under the provisions of the organizing and governing documents of PEC and PCC and the applicable statutory provisions. Additionally, Quinten Beasley filed a counter claim for breach of contract for the outstanding principal balance of $5,000 from a prior loan agreement.

 

On September 16, 2022, Joel Oppenheim and Critical Update, Inc. filed a petition in intervention. On January 11, 2023, PEC and PCC filed a motion to strike the petition in intervention by Joel Oppenheim. On February 3, 2023, Joel Oppenheim filed an opposition to the motion to strike.

 

On November 4, 2022, forty acres at SUDS was acquired by Flying M. Real Estate, and Petrolia signed a new lease.

 

On January 31, 2023, Petrolia Canada Corporation filed a Statement of Claim in the Calgary Court of King’s Bench of Alberta naming Blue Sky Resources, Ltd. As a defendant in a lawsuit.

 

On February 9, 2023, Edna Meyer-Nelson, Suzanne Klein, and Laura S. Ward (the “Additional Intervenors”), each a shareholder of the Company, filed a separate Petition in Intervention to join in Oppenheim’s derivative suit against the Company.

 

On March 2, 2023, Dr. Marvin Chasen and Billie Mae Chasen (the “Additional Intervenors”), filed a separate Petition in Intervention to join in Oppenheim’s derivative suit against the Company.

 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Report contains statements which, to the extent that they do not recite historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may include the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan” or other words or expressions of similar meaning. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations about future events. The forward-looking statements include statements that reflect management’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations and intentions with respect to our financial condition, results of operations, future performance and business, including statements relating to our business strategy and our current and future development plans.

 

The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual financial condition, results of operations and future performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this report include:

 

  The sale prices of crude oil;
     
  The amount of production from oil wells in which we have an interest;
     
  Lease operating expenses;
     
  Ongoing litigation;
     
  General economic conditions; and
     
  Other factors disclosed in this report.

 

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Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Many factors discussed in this report, some of which are beyond our control, will be important in determining our future performance. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from those that might be anticipated from the forward-looking statements. In light of these and other uncertainties, you should not regard the inclusion of a forward-looking statement in this Report as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

You should read the matters described in “Risk Factors” and the other cautionary statements made in, and incorporated by reference in, this Report as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this Report. We cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this Report will prove to be accurate and therefore prospective investors are encouraged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Other than as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, even though our situation may change in the future.

 

Please see the “Glossary of Oil and Gas Terms” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on December 9, 2022 (the “2021 Annual Report”) for a list of abbreviations and definitions used throughout this Report.

 

This information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our 2021 Annual Report.

 

Certain capitalized terms used below and otherwise defined below, have the meanings given to such terms in the footnotes to our consolidated financial statements included above under “Part I – Financial Information” – “Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements”.

 

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “Petrolia” and “Petrolia Energy Corp.” refer specifically to Petrolia Energy Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

 

In addition, unless the context otherwise requires and for the purposes of this Report only:

 

  Bbl” refers to one stock tank barrel, or 42 U.S. gallons liquid volume, used in this Report in reference to crude oil or other liquid hydrocarbons;
     
  Boe” refers to barrels of oil equivalent, determined using the ratio of one Bbl of crude oil, condensate, or natural gas liquids, to six Mcf of natural gas;
     
  “Mcf” refers to a thousand cubic feet of natural gas;
     
  “SEC” or the “Commission” refers to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; and
     
  “Securities Act” refers to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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Item 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Background

 

We were incorporated in Colorado on January 16, 2002. In April 2012, we became active in the exploration and development of oil and gas properties. Effective September 2, 2016, we formally changed our name to Petrolia Energy Corporation and moved the corporation from Colorado to Texas.

 

Plan of Operation

 

Since 2015, we have established a strategy to acquire, enhance and redevelop high-quality, resource in place oil and gas assets. The Company has been focusing on producing assets in the United States and Canada while actively pursuing our strategy to offer low-cost operational solutions in established oil and gas regions. We believe our mix of oil-in-place conventional plays, low-risk resource plays and the redevelopment of our late-stage plays is a solid foundation for continued growth and future revenue growth.

 

Slick Unit Dutcher Sands (“SUDS”) Field

 

The SUDS oilfield consists of approximately 2,604 acres located in Creek County, Oklahoma and Petrolia owns a 100% Working Interest (“WI”) with a 76.5% net revenue interest (NRI). Our engineering reports and analysis indicate there is still considerable recoverable reserves remaining.

 

The SUDS field is currently shut-in while awaiting sufficient capital to recomplete the wells and repair the flow lines that were damaged in a grass fire.

 

Twin Lakes San Andres Unit (“TLSAU”) Field

 

TLSAU is located 45 miles from Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico. TLSAU is currently shut-in awaiting confirmation of lease acreage held, then capital allocation to complete some regulatory plugging requirements. The Company plugged two wells at Twin Lakes in June 2022 and is currently working on surface remediation activities.

 

The Company is reviewing strategic options with the TLSAU asset, with a bias toward divesting the asset.

 

Askarii Resources, LLC

 

Effective February 1, 2016, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding interests of Askarii Resources LLC, a private Texas based oil & gas service company for the aggregate value of $50,000. The Company currently has no intent of further investing in the Askarii Resources, LLC acquisition.

 

Luseland, Hearts Hill and Cuthbert fields

 

On June 29, 2018, the Company acquired a 25% working interest in approximately 41,526 acres in the Luseland, Hearts Hill, and Cuthbert fields, located in Southwest Saskatchewan and Eastern Alberta, Canada. The working interest was acquired from Blue Sky Resources (a related party). Blue Sky Resources had previously acquired an 80% working interest from Georox Resources Inc., who had acquired the Canadian Properties from Cona Resources Ltd.

 

On September 17, 2018, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Blue Sky Resources to obtain the rights to acquire an additional 3% working interest, increasing our working interest to 28%. Total consideration paid from the Company to Blue Sky Resources for the additional 3% Working Interest was $150,000.

 

On February 16, 2022, Petrolia Canada Corporation (PCC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Petrolia Energy Corporation (PEC), entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) and Debt Settlement Agreement (DSA) with Prospera Energy, Inc. whereby PCC sold its 28% working interest in the Luseland, Hearts Hill and Cuthbert fields. The agreements were effective as of October 1, 2021.

 

Utikuma Lake field

 

On May 1, 2020, Petrolia Energy Corporation acquired a 50% working interest in approximately 28,000 acres located in the Utikuma Lake area in Alberta, Canada. The property is an oil-weighted asset currently producing a total of approximately 500 bpd of light oil. The working interest was acquired from Blue Sky Resources in an affiliated party transaction as Zel C. Khan, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, is related to the CEO of Blue Sky Resources.

 

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Blue Sky Resources acquired a 100% working interest in the Canadian Property from Vermilion Energy Inc. via Vermilion’s subsidiary Vermilion Resources. The effective date of the acquisition was May 1, 2020. The total purchase price of the property was $2,000,000 (CAD), with $1,000,000 (CAD) of that total due initially. The additional $1,000,000 (CAD) was contingent on the future price of WTI crude. At the time WTI price exceeded $50/bbl, the Company would pay an additional $750,000 (CAD). In addition, at the time WTI price exceeded $57/bbl the Company would pay an additional $250,000 (CAD) (for a cumulative contingent total of $1,000,000 (CAD)). The price of WTI crude exceeded $50/bbl on January 6, 2021 and exceeded $57/bbl on February 8, 2021. The additional payments due were netted with the accounts receivable balance from previous Joint Interest Billing statements from BSR. The total USD value of the addition was $787,250, using prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates. Included in the terms of the agreement, the Company also funded their portion of the Alberta Energy Regulator (“AER”) bond fund requirement ($557,199 USD), necessary for the wells to continue in production after the acquisition. Additional funds ($357,938 USD) remain in the other current asset balance for future payments from BSR, related to the acquisition.

 

Results of Operations

 

Revenues

 

Our oil and gas revenue reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was 5,132,360, an increase of $1,078,047 from the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase was due to revenue from the Utikuma field and was offset by the sale of the CONA asset in the third quarter of 2021. Revenues associated with our US properties totaled $6,079.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses increased by $882,850, to $6,141,674 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to $5,258,824 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The operating expense increase was primarily due to increased production at Utikuma Field. Lease operating expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $5,354,001, compared to $3,726,759 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Operating expense was partially reduced by the sale of the CONA asset. Depreciation, depletion and amortization and the accretion of asset retirement obligations were reduced because of the smaller base for these items after the sale of CONA. The reduction in general and administrative costs by $186,021 to $490,489 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $676,510 was caused by the decrease in employees and contractor and related overhead expenses.

 

Other income (expense)

 

The Company had net other expense of $352,386 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to a net other expense of $261,657 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This difference was caused by changes in the fair market value of our derivatives, and a decrease in interest expense.

 

Foreign exchange loss was $73,241 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, compared to a gain of $11,409 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021. The change is from fluctuations in the value of the United States dollar against the Canadian dollar.

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was $1,502,570, compared to a net loss of $1,600,561 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The primary reasons for the change was increased production from the Utikuma field, the reduced general and administrative expense, and the change in the fair value of our derivative liabilities.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The financial condition of the Company has improved slightly throughout the period from December 31, 2021 to September 30, 2022.

 

As of September 30, 2022, we had total current assets of $1,626,013 and total assets of $8,959,122. Our total current liabilities as of September 30, 2022 were $9,277,494 and our total liabilities as of September 30, 2022 were $11,568,992. We had negative working capital of $7,651,481 as of September 30, 2022.

 

Our material asset balances are made up of oil and gas properties and related equipment. Our most significant liabilities are notes payable and notes payable related party of $3,983,447 along with accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Our largest accounts payable balances are with administrative and operations contractors. The largest accrued liabilities are $951,505 of accrued dividends on our preferred stock and $807,985 owed to related parties for board fees and other compensation.

 

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Net cash generated (used) by operating activities was $1,852,030 and $(3,580) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The primary cause for the change was a reduction in general and administrative expenses, and the receipt of revenue from oil sales, along with increased payables to the operator.

 

Net cash from investing activities was $0.00 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Net cash used by financing activities was $246,639 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022; net cash used by financing activities was $116,935 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The change was caused by proceeds from issuance of preferred stock in 2022, and increased payments to debt holders.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company operated at a positive cash flow from operations of approximately $200,000 per month however our auditors have raised a going concern in their audit report published with our 10K for 2021.

 

The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. We plan to generate profits by working over existing wells, reducing general and administrative expenses and resolving ongoing litigation. However, we may need to raise additional funds to workover wells through the sale of our securities, through loans from third parties or from third parties willing to pay our share of drilling and completing the wells. We do not have any commitments or arrangements from any person to provide us with any additional capital.

 

If additional financing is not available when needed, we may need to cease operations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising the capital needed to recomplete oil or gas wells nor that any such additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all.

 

Management believes that actions presently being taken to obtain additional funding provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern; no adjustments to the financial statements have been made to account for this uncertainty.

 

Trends Affecting Future Operations

 

The factors that will most significantly affect our results of operations will be (i) the sale prices of crude oil and natural gas, (ii) the amount of production from oil or gas wells in which we have an interest, and (iii) lease operating expenses. Our revenues will also be significantly impacted by our ability to maintain or increase oil or gas production through exploration and development activities, and the availability of funding to complete such activities.

 

It is expected that our principal source of cash flow will be from the production and sale of crude oil and natural gas reserves which are depleting assets. Cash flow from the sale of oil and gas production depends upon the quantity of production and the price obtained for the production. An increase in prices will permit us to finance our operations to a greater extent with internally generated funds, may allow us to obtain equity financing more easily or on better terms, and lessens the difficulty of obtaining financing. However, price increases may heighten the competition for oil and gas prospects, increase the costs of exploration and development, and because of potential price declines, increase the risks associated with the purchase of producing properties during times that prices are at higher levels.

 

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A decline in oil and gas prices (i) will reduce the cash flow internally generated by the Company which in turn will reduce the funds available for exploring for and replacing oil and gas reserves, (ii) will increase the difficulty of obtaining equity and debt financing and worsen the terms on which such financing may be obtained, (iii) will reduce the number of oil and gas prospects which have reasonable economic terms, (iv) may cause us to permit leases to expire based upon the value of potential oil and gas reserves in relation to the costs of exploration, (v) may result in marginally productive oil and gas wells being abandoned as non-commercial, and (vi) may increase the difficulty of obtaining financing. However, price declines reduce the competition for oil and gas properties and correspondingly reduce the prices paid for leases and prospects.

 

The Company is actively working to resolve ongoing litigation in the U.S. and Canada.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2001, the SEC requested that all registrants list their most “critical accounting polices” in the Management Discussion and Analysis. The SEC indicated that a “critical accounting policy” is one which is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results, and requires management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.

 

Going concern – The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred cumulative net losses of $62,841,731 since its inception and requires capital for its contemplated operational and marketing activities to take place. The Company’s ability to raise additional capital through the future sales of common stock is unknown. The obtainment of additional financing, the successful development of the Company’s contemplated plan of operations, and its transition, ultimately, to the attainment of profitable operations are necessary for the Company to continue operations. The ability to successfully resolve these factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements of the Company do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these aforementioned uncertainties.

 

Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Pursuant to Item 305I of Regulation S-K (§ 229.305(e)), the Company is not required to provide the information required by this Item as it is a “smaller reporting company,” as defined by Rule 229.10(f)(1).

 

Item 4 Controls and Procedures

 

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer (the principal executive officer) and Interim Chief Financial Officer (principal financial/accounting officer) have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2022. Based upon such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed with the Commission pursuant to the Exchange Act, is recorded properly, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1 Legal Proceedings

 

On December 30, 2021, the Company reached a settlement with Argonaut Insurance Company (Argo), regarding a final judgement of $52,749 that had been issued on March 6, 2018. The Company paid Argo a lump sum of $15,000 in full satisfaction of the original judgement.

 

On January 28, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed an Order Instituting Administrative Proceedings and Notice of Hearing Pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to suspend for a period not exceeding twelve months or revoke the registration of each class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act of the Company. The Division of Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Division”) filed a Motion for Summary Disposition in this matter and the Company filed a Response to the Motion for Summary Disposition in April 2022. On May 5, 2022, the Division filed its Response in Support of its Motion for Summary Disposition.

 

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As previously disclosed, the Company and Petrolia Canada Corporation (“Petrolia Canada”), an affiliate of Petrolia, filed a lawsuit in the 133rd Judicial District Court, Harris County Texas (Cause No. 2022-15278), against Jovian Petroleum Corporation, Zel Khan (“Khan”) and Quinten Beasley (“Beasley”) (collectively, the “Defendants”).

 

In the petition against the Defendants, Petrolia and Petrolia Canada alleged causes of action for fraud and breach of contract against all the named Defendants and breach of fiduciary duty claims against Defendants Zel Khan and Quinten Beasley. Defendant Zel Khan was a former CEO and Director of Petrolia, and Defendant Quinten Beasley was a former Senior Vice President and Director of Petrolia Canada.

 

Petrolia and Petrolia Canada demanded a jury trial and are seeking monetary relief of more than $1 million against the Defendants.

 

In April and May 2022, each of the Defendants filed an Original Answer, generally denying all of the allegations of Petrolia and Petrolia Canada.

 

Subsequently, in September 2022, Defendants filed an amended answer and counterclaims. Pursuant to the amended answer, Defendants generally denied the allegations of Petrolia and Petrolia Canada and are seeking indemnification under the Company’s governing documents and statutory provisions.

 

Beasley is seeking repayment of the outstanding balance of $5,000 plus accrued interest ($4,710) alleged owed to him by the Company in connection with a promissory note entered into with the Company on July 14, 2016.

 

In September 2022, Joel Oppenheim (“Oppenheim”) and Critical Update, Inc., owned by Beasley (“Critical Update” and collectively with Oppenheim, the “Intervenors”), filed a Petition in Intervention. Oppenheim alleges that he advanced at least $797,000 to the Company from 2015 to 2019 (including $416,900 alleged owed under a loan agreement) and that he also provided various certificates of deposit to the Company in the aggregate amount of $258,251. Oppenheim is seeking return of amounts advanced with interest, a declaratory judgment establishing the amount of Company stock and warrants owed to him, and attorney’s fees. Separately, Critical Update is seeking $120,000 CAD alleged owed to it in consideration for services rendered to Petrolia Canada, plus interest and attorney’s fees.

 

On October 11, 2022, Petrolia and Petrolia Canada filed a general denial of all the Defendants’ counterclaims.

 

Subsequently, on December 6, 2022, Oppenheim filed a motion for severance asking the court to sever his breach of loan agreement claim from the other claims in this lawsuit and adjudicate the claim as Cause No. 2022-15278-B. The same day, Oppenheim also filed a motion for partial summary judgment on his breach of loan agreement claim. On December 22, 2022, Oppenheim filed a separate lawsuit and application for temporary injunction (Cause No. 2022-83054) in the 157th Judicial District Court, Harris County Texas against the Company and Petrolia Canada and their individual board members. That action is a shareholder derivative lawsuit filed against the Company alleging, among other things, breach of duty of loyalty and breach of duty of obedience, as well as seeking to compel a shareholder meeting and seeking expedited discovery. On December 30, 2022, Jovian Petroleum Corporation filed a petition in intervention to join this newly filed lawsuit.

 

In January 2023, Petrolia and Petrolia Canada filed a motion to strike the intervention of Oppenheim and on February 3, 2023, Oppenheim filed a response to that motion arguing that such intervention is proper. Such motions are still pending with the court.

 

On February 9, 2023, Edna Meyer-Nelson, Suzanne Klein, and Laura S. Ward (the “Additional Intervenors”), each a shareholder of the Company, filed a separate Petition in Intervention to join in Oppenheim’s derivative suit against the Company.

 

On March 2, 2023, Dr. Marvin Chasen and Billie Mae Chasen (the “Additional Intervenors”), filed a separate Petition in Intervention to join in Oppenheim’s derivative suit against the Company.

 

The Additional Intervenors are seeking an order compelling an annual shareholder meeting of the Company; a temporary injunction requiring the Defendants to hold an annual and special meeting of the shareholders of the Company within 30 days to elect directors of the Company and conduct such other proper business as may come before it; a temporary injunction enjoining the Defendant Directors from voting their Series B Preferred Shares; an order combining the hearing on the temporary injunction with a trial on the merits; expedited discovery; and upon final trial, the Additional Intervenors are requesting: (i) rescission of the Series B Preferred Stock; (ii) forfeiture of all compensation paid to the Defendant Directors by the Company after the Series B Preferred Stock issuance; (iii) actual damages in an amount to be proven at trial; (iv) exemplary damages sufficient to deter the directors of other Texas corporations from disenfranchising a corporation’s shareholders, as alleged by the Additional Intervenors; (v) attorneys’ fees and expenses; and (vi) such other and further relief to which Additional Intervenors are entitled.

 

The outcome of the above litigation is currently unknown; however, the Company disputes the Defendants’ counterclaims and the allegations of the Intervenors and intends to defend the matter vigorously, while also continuing to seek all damages which it is due.

 

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On March 16, 2022, Petrolia Canada Corporation received a Notice of Intention to Retain Collateral Pursuant to Section 62 of the Personal Property Security Act (Alberta) from the counsel of Blue Sky Resources Ltd. related to a Loan Agreement and General Security Agreement between Petrolia Canada Corporation and Emmett Lescroart. Petrolia Canada Corporation was notified that Blue Sky Resources Ltd., as assignee of the Emmet Lescroart loan, intends to retain the Utikuma loan collateral pursuant to the General Security Agreement with Petrolia Canada Corporation. On March 30, 2022, Petrolia Canada Corporation’s counsel responded to Blue Sky Resources, Ltd. with a Notice of Objection.

 

On January 31, 2023, Petrolia Canada Corporation filed a Statement of Claim in the Calgary Court of King’s Bench of Alberta naming Blue Sky Resources, Ltd. as a defendant in a lawsuit.

 

Item 1A Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Commission on December 9, 2022 under the heading “Risk Factors”, except as set forth below and investors should review the risks provided in the Form 10-K and below, prior to making an investment in the Company. The business, financial condition and operating results of the Company can be affected by a number of factors, whether currently known or unknown, including but not limited to those described in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 under “Risk Factors” and below, any one or more of which could, directly or indirectly, cause the Company’s actual financial condition and operating results to vary materially from past, or from anticipated future, financial condition and operating results. Any of these factors, in whole or in part, could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, operating results and stock price.

 

We are currently behind in our SEC filing obligations.

 

This Form 10-Q filing is being filed past the due date. As of the date of this filing, we are current in filing our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the calendar year 2022. Shareholders may have less information to determine the value of our common stock if we fail to timely make filings with the SEC and/or fail to make such filings with the SEC.

 

Administrative Proceedings

 

File No. 3-20724 was filed by the SEC seeking to revoke the registration of each class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act. The Company has filed a response to the SEC’s motion, but there is no assurance that the Company will be successful, and that the registration of the Company’s securities will not be revoked.

 

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Item 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

There were no securities sold by the Company during the period covered by this report and through the date of filing of this report, that were not registered under the Securities Act, which has not previously been included in a Current Report on Form 8-K or the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

 

We claim an exemption from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D of the Securities Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder in connection with the sales, grants and issuances described above since the foregoing issuances and grants did not involve a public offering, the recipients were (a) “accredited investors”, and/or (b) had access to similar documentation and information as would be required in a Registration Statement under the Securities Act. With respect to the transactions described above, no general solicitation was made either by us or by any person acting on our behalf. The transactions were privately negotiated and did not involve any kind of public solicitation. No underwriters or agents were involved in the foregoing issuances, and we paid no underwriting discounts or commissions. The securities sold are subject to transfer restrictions, and the certificates evidencing the securities contain an appropriate legend stating that such securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold absent registration or pursuant to an exemption therefrom.

 

Purchases of equity securities by the issue and affiliated purchasers

 

None.

 

Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 5 Other Information

 

We claim an exemption from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D of the Securities Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder in connection with the sales, grants and issuances described above since the foregoing issuances and grants did not involve a public offering, the recipients were (a) “accredited investors”, and/or (b) had access to similar documentation and information as would be required in a Registration Statement under the Securities Act. With respect to the transactions described above, no general solicitation was made either by us or by any person acting on our behalf. The transactions were privately negotiated and did not involve any kind of public solicitation. No underwriters or agents were involved in the foregoing issuances, and we paid no underwriting discounts or commissions. The securities sold are subject to transfer restrictions, and the certificates evidencing the securities contain an appropriate legend stating that such securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold absent registration or pursuant to an exemption therefrom.

 

Item 6 Exhibits

 

See the Exhibit Index following the signature page to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a list of exhibits filed or furnished with this report, which Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  PETROLIA ENERGY CORPORATION
     

March 20, 2023

By: /s/ Mark M. Allen
    Mark M. Allen
    Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)

 

March 20, 2023

By: /s/ Heather M. Monk
    Heather M. Monk
    Interim Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

            Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit Number       Filed or Furnished Herewith   Form   Exhibit Number  

Filing

Date/ Period

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04.01   Exhibit 4–1 - Description of Company’s Capital Stock       10-Q   04.01   06/30/2019   000-52690
10.01   Purchase and Sale Agreement dated and effective November 1, 2018, by and between Petrolia Energy Corporation and Crossroads Petroleum L.L.C.       10-Q   10.01   09/30/2018   000-52690
10.02   $240,000 Promissory Note dated November 2, 2018, by Crossroads Petroleum L.L.C. in favor of Petrolia Energy Corporation       10-Q   10.02   09/30/2018   000-52690
10.03   Loan Agreement dated September 17, 2018 with Emmett Lescroart       10-Q   10.03   09/30/2018   000-52690
10.04   Purchase and Sale Agreement dated and effective August 6, 2019, by and between Petrolia Energy Corporation and FlowTex Energy LLC       10-Q   10.04   06/30/2019   000-52690
10.05   Jovian Petroleum Corporation Line of Credit Extension, dated December 31, 2019       10-Q   10.05   06/30/2019   000-52690
10.06   Employment Agreement - Mark M. Allen dated September 1, 2020       8-K   10.06   09/01/2020   000-52690
10.07   Executive Salary Payment Agreement – Zel Khan dated January 11, 2021       10-Q   10.07   06/30/2019   000-52690
10.08   Utikuma Letter Agreement between BSR and Petrolia dated June 29, 2020       10-Q   10.08   06/30/2019   000-52690
10.09   Executive Salary Payable Agreement – Mark M. Allen dated March 30, 2021       10-Q   10.09   06/30/2019   000-52690
10.10   Debt to Equity Conversion Agreement – Mark M. Allen dated March 30, 2021       10-Q   10.10   06/30/2019   000-52690
10.11   Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement – Paul Deputy dated January 29, 2021       10-Q   10.11   06/30/2019   000-52690
10.12   M Allen $120,000 Loan Agreement @ 10% – dated 1/3/20       10-Q   10.12   03/31/2020   000-52690
10.13   M Allen $125,000 Loan Agreement @10% - dated February 14, 2020       10-Q   10.13   03/31/2020   000-52690
10.14   Reinhart $1,000,000 Loan Agreement @ 10% - dated January 6, 2020       10-Q   10.14   03/31/2020   000-52690
10.15   SUDS Consulting Agreement (Funding)– M Allen $62,000 @ 10% - dated 2/29/20       10-Q   10.15   03/31/2020   000-52690
10.16   American Resources Loan Agreement $50,000 – non interest bearing dated 02/28/20       10-Q   10.16   03/31/2020   000-52690
10.17   SUDS Development Funding-Allen $25K       10-Q   10.17   06/30/2020   000-52690
10.18   PPP Loan Agreement-$56K-04/23/20       10-Q   10.18   06/30/2020   000-52690
10.19   Letter Agreement for sale of PCC to BSR for $6.5M, effective 08/31/21       8-K   10.19   09/02/2021   000-52690
10.20   Resignation of Z Khan as CEO effective 09/01/21       8-K   10.20   09/03/2021   000-52690
10.21   Promotion of M Allen from President to CEO effective 09/01/21       8-K   10.21   09/03/2021   000-52690
10.22   Lazy D Ranch Loan Agreement 09/02/20 - $75K       10-Q   10.22   09/30/2021   000-52690
10.23   8-K Lazy D Ranch Settlement (SUDS)       8-K   10.23   11/21/2021   000-52690

 

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10.24   TLSAU Notice of Violation from the New Mexico OCD       8-K   10.24   10/25/2021   000-52690
10.25   Series B Preferred Stock       8-K   10.25   10/25/2021   000-52690
10.26   TLSAU Stipulated Final Order       8-K   10.26   01/14/2022   000-52690
10.27   Settlement with Argonaut Insurance Company       8-K   10.27   01/14/2022   000-52690
10.28   Purchase and Sale Agreement and Debt Settlement with Prospera Energy       8-K   10.28   02/28/2022   000-52690
10.29   Series C Convertible Preferred Stock       8-K   10.29   03/03/2022   000-52690
10.30   Lawsuit against Jovian Petroleum, Zel Khan and Quinten Beasley       8-K   10.30   03/18/2022   000-52690
10.31   Notice of Assignment - Emmett Lescroart loan to Petrolia Canada Corporation       10-Q   10.31   03/31/2021   000-52690
10.32   Amended Loan Agreement – Emmett Lescroart – The Prospera/Cona Assets – dated January 27, 2021       10-Q   10.32   03/31/2021   000-52690
10.33   Amended Loan Agreement – Emmett Lesroart – The Utikuma Asset – dated January 27, 2021       10-Q   10.33   03/31/2021   000-52690
10.34   Amended Loan Agreement – Joel Oppenheim – dated February 12, 2021       10-Q   10.34   03/31/2021   000-52690
10.35   Amended Loan Agreement – Ivar Siem/American Resources/Drillmar – dated January 1, 2021       10-Q   10.35   03/31/2021   000-52690
10.36   Amended Loan Agreement – Mark M. Allen – dated January 1, 2021       10-Q   10.36   03/31/2021   000-52690
10.37   Letter Agreement entered on June 11, 2022, by and between Blue Sky Resources Ltd. an Petrolia Energy Corporation       8-K   10.37   06/24/2022   000-52690
10.38   Update to Lawsuit against Jovian Petroleum, Zel Khan and Quentin Beasley       8-K   10.38   11/08/2022   000-52690
10.39   Update on Pending Litigation Matters       8-K   10.39   02/10/2023   000-52690
10.40   Letter to Shareholders       8-K   10.40   03/15/2023   000-52690
14.1   Code of Ethical Business Conduct       10-Q   14.1   09/30/2015   000-52690
14.2   Whistleblower Protection Policy       8-K   14.2   05/24/2018   000-52690
14.3   Insider Trading Policy       10-Q   14.3   06/30/2019  

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14.4   Related Party Transaction Policy       10-Q   14.4   06/30/2019   000-52690
16.1   Letter to Securities and Exchange Commission from MaloneBailey, LLP, LLP, dated February 22, 2019       8-K   16.1   02/25/2019   000-52690
31.1   Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*   X                
31.2   Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*   X                
32.1   Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*   X                
32.2   Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act*   X                
101.INS   Inline XBRL Instance Document**   X                
101.SCH   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document**   X                
101.CAL   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document**   X                
101.DEF   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document**   X                
101.LAB   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document**   X                
101.PRE   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document**   X                
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)   X                

 

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith

 

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