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Meren Energy lifts 2026 targets; strong liquidity supports Nigerian drilling and returns

Aug 11, 2026, 5:03 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong H1 results and higher full-year guidance reduce execution risk, improve cash flow visibility, and support optionality in Nigeria; dividend clarity adds near-term income upside. Nigeria-exposed oil projects and O&G price sensitivity could add volatility, but funding flexibility and leverage relief favor MER.

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Meren Energy reported strong H1 2026 results, lifting the 2026 EBITDAX target to a $410 million midpoint and CFFO to a $247.5 million midpoint. A March refinancing lowered debt costs and boosted liquidity to $319 million, with net debt/EBITDAX at 0.5x. The company reiterates Nigeria drilling in Q4 2026 and maintains its dividend program, underscoring growth optionality and shareholder returns.

Meren Energy 2026 Q2 results; raises 2026 EBITDAX and CFFO guidance.
H1 2026 EBITDAX $219.5m; CFFO before working capital $139.4m; guidance up.
Liquidity $319m; cash $77.7m; net debt/EBITDAX 0.5x after refinancing.
Third 2026 dividend of $25.1m ($0.0371/sh); YTD distributions $75.3m.
Nigeria drilling set for Q4 2026; capex guidance $90–$120m; WI ~27.0–28.0k boepd.

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