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Prospex Energy’s CEO, Mark Routh, reported a second quarter defined by rising cash flow from European gas and power assets, a new oil opportunity in Poland, and a portfolio that is increasingly generating the internal capital needed to fund its own growth. The conversation focused on four major developments: strong cash generation from the Selva Malvezzi gas field, steady operational improvements at the Romeral power plant in Spain, planning progress on the 3.7-million-barrel Niszcz oil discovery in Poland, and a broader body of portfolio modeling released in the company’s AGM presentation.

Cash Flow as the Engine for Growth

The most significant headline was the sharp increase in cash receipts at Selva Malvezzi, which generated £1.2 million in the quarter. Routh emphasized that this was largely driven by persistently strong European gas prices, which translated directly into higher revenue. The incremental £300,000 of extra revenue—compared to the prior quarter—flows almost entirely to the bottom line. To put that in perspective, Routh noted that the license conditions for the two newly awarded Polish blocks require shooting 3D seismic data over both areas, and that £300,000 “could significantly contribute to getting that work done.” The cash balance remained nearly flat quarter-to-quarter despite discharging other significant obligations, meaning the company now has a re