UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-QSB

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006
 
o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from ________ to_________

Commission file number 0-49846

  CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 

 

87-0638750 

(State of other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer identification No.)

20337 Rimview Place, Walnut, California 91789

(Address of principal executive offices)

(909) 468-2840

(Issuer’s telephone number)

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o  No x

Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of November 10, 2006: 19,224,080

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format: Yes o  No x

  

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INDEX TO FORM 10-QSB 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page No.

PART I 

 

 

 

 

Item 

 

1

.

 

Financial Statements - Unaudited 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet – September 30, 2006 (Unaudited) 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2005 (Unaudited and restated) 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – nine months ended September 30, 2006  (Unaudited) and September 30, 2005 (Unaudited and restated) 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 

 

  8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 

 

2

.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition And Results of 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

Item 

 

3

.

 

Controls and Procedures 

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 

 

5

.

 

Other Information 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 

 

6

.

 

Exhibits 

 

25

               

SIGNATURES 

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD—LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

On one or more occasions, we may make forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB regarding our assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” “will likely result,” “will continue” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only our predictions and involve numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those listed below and those business risks and factors described elsewhere in this report and our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

 

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed. We caution that while we make such statements in good faith and believe such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in records and other data available from third parties, we cannot assure you that our projections will be achieved. Factors that may cause such differences include but are not limited to:

 

Our expectation of continued growth in the demand for our oil;

 

Our expectation that we will have adequate liquidity from cash flows from operations; 

 

A variety of market, operational, geologic, permitting, labor and weather related factors; and

 

The other risks and uncertainties which are described below under “RISK FACTORS”, including, but not limited to, the following:

 

Unanticipated conditions may cause profitability to fluctuate.

 

Decreases in purchases of oil by our customer will adversely affect our revenues.

We have attempted to identify, in context, certain of the factors that we believe may cause actual future experience and results to differ materially from our current expectation regarding the relevant matter or subject area. In addition to the items specifically discussed above, our business and results of operations are subject to the uncertainties described under the caption “Risk Factors” which is a part of the disclosure included in Item 2 of this Report entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

From time to time, oral or written forward-looking statements are also included in our reports on Forms 10-KSB, 10-QSB and 8-K, Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A, press releases, analyst and investor conference calls, and other communications released to the public. Although we believe that at the time made, the expectations reflected in all of these forward looking statements are and will be reasonable, any or all of the forward-looking statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB, our reports on Forms 10-KSB and 8-K, our Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A and any other public statements that are made by us may prove to be incorrect. This may occur as a result of inaccurate assumptions or as a consequence of known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB, certain 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 forward-looking statements. In light of these and other uncertainties, you should not regard the inclusion of a forward-looking statement in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB or other public communications that

we might make 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 or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, your attention is directed to any further

 

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disclosures made on related subjects in our subsequent annual and periodic reports filed with the SEC on Forms 10-KSB, 10-QSB and 8-K and Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A.

 

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” and “CNEH” refer specifically to China North East Petroleum Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PART I

Item 1 – Financial Statements (Unaudited)

CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

At September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

500

 

Accounts receivable from a non-operating interest owner
           -controlled by a related party

 

1,734,150

 

Other receivables and prepaid expenses

 

214,271

 

 

Total Current Assets

 

1,948,921

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

 

 

Oil and gas properties, net

 

4,997,899

 

Fixed assets, net

 

208,326

 

Oil and gas properties under construction

 

250,507

 

 

Total Property and Equipment

 

5,456,732

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$

7,405,653

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

803,592

 

Other payables and accrued liabilities

 

276,552

 

Note payable

 

250,000

 

Other loans payable

 

150,000

 

Income tax payable

 

895,686

 

Value added tax payable

 

11,839

 

 

 Total Current Liabilities

 

2,387,669

 

 

 

 

 

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Due to related parties

 

2,163,561

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

-

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized,

 

 

 

 

19,224,080 shares issued and outstanding

 

19,224

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

1,846,913

 

Retained (deficit) earnings

 

 

 

Unappropriated

 

(154,097)

 

Appropriated

 

163,118

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(112,166)

 

Due to a stockholder

 

1,091,431

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

2,854,423

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

7,405,653

 

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

 

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CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)
 
  Three months ended September 30     Nine months ended September 30,  
        Restated         Restated  
       

(Note 13)

        (Note 13)  
   

2006

   

2005

   

2006

   

2005

 
 
NET SALES 

$ 

528,629  

$ 

386,282   $  1,460,412  

$ 

1,053,166  
 
COST OF SALES                 
       Production costs    178,439     14,782     260,084     80,557  
       Management fee    -     7,723     18,636     21,061  
       Resource tax    2,722     2,039     13,510     5,796  
       Depreciation - oil and gas properties    32,658     26,731     94,621     83,363  
       Gain on disposal of oil and gas properties    -     -     -     (1,455 ) 
                                     Total Cost of Sales    213,819     51,275     386,851     189,322  
 
GROSS PROFIT    314,810     335,007     1,073,561     863,844  
 
OPERATING EXPENSES                 
       General and administrative expenses    29,143     21,499     70,325     102,509  
       Professional fees    3,000     3,500     36,773     10,500  
       Consulting fees    27,125     -     54,250     948,000  
       Depreciation – fixed assets    9,492     8,795     27,830     24,148  
                                     Total Operating Expenses    68,760     33,794     189,178     1,085,157  
 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS    246,050     301,213     884,383     (221,313 ) 
 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)                 
       Other income    25     -     8,888     -  
       Interest expenses    (61,993 )    (70,619 )    (175,318 )    (138,716 ) 
       Interest income    26     138     66     376  
                                     Total Other Expenses, net    (61,942 )    (70,481 )    (166,364 )    (138,340 ) 
 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                 
BEFORE TAXES    184,108     230,732     718,019     (359,653 ) 
 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE    76,634     82,481     286,905     217,170  
 
NET INCOME (LOSS) 

$ 

107,474  

$ 

148,251  

$ 

431,114  

$ 

(576,823 ) 
 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)                 
       Foreign currency translation gain (loss)    4     (73,137 )    (28,267 )    (73,137 ) 
 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 

$ 

107,478  

$ 

75,114  

$ 

402,847  

$ 

(649,960 ) 
 
Net income (loss) per share-basic and diluted 

$ 

0.01  

$ 

0.01  

$ 

0.02  

$ 

(0.03 ) 
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding                 
during the period                 
       basic and diluted    19,224,080     18,274,080     18,929,575     18,411,358  

 

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

 

 

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CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Note 13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

431,114

$

(576,823)

 

Adjusted to reconcile net income (loss) to cash (used in) provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation of oil and gas properties

 

94,621

 

81,652

 

 

Depreciation of fixed assets

 

27,830

 

23,666

 

 

Stocks issued for services

 

82,023

 

948,000

 

 

Imputed interest expenses

 

138,404

 

134,104

 

 

Gain on disposal of oil and gas properties

 

-

 

(1,455)

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase) decrease in:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable from a non-operating interest owner
          -controlled by a related party

 

(1,383,573)

 

(38,477)

 

 

Other receivables and prepaid expenses

 

(6,905)

 

(279,830)

 

 

Increase (decrease) in:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

239,815

 

6,852

 

 

Other payables and accrued liabilities

 

11,639

 

(10,877)

 

 

Income tax payable

 

292,186

 

224,338

 

 

Value added tax payable

 

11,839

 

-

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

(61,007)

 

511,150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds on disposals of oil and gas properties

 

-

 

182,006

 

 

Purchase of oil and gas properties

 

(546,392)

 

(2,114)

 

 

Purchase of fixed assets

 

(25,334)

 

(30,635)

 

 

Addition to oil and gas properties under construction 

 

(250,507)

 

-

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(822,233)

 

149,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from the issuance of notes payable

 

-

 

369,914

 

 

Decrease in notes payable

 

(121,747)

 

-

 

 

Decrease in other loans payable

 

106,629

 

-

 

 

Increase (decrease) in due to a stockholder and a director

 

52,865

 

(1,356,006)

 

 

Increase in due to related parties

 

867,799

 

1,369,361

 

 

Decrease in due to a non-operating interest owner

 

-

 

(965,755)

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

905,546

 

(582,486)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH

 

(28,267)

 

(73,137)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(5,961)

 

4,784

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

6,461

 

787

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

$

500

$

5,571

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expenses

$

36,914

$

4,612

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

During 2006, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock valued at $87,500 for legal services.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During 2006, the Company issued 700,000 shares of common stock valued at $217,000 for consulting services.

 

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

  

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CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LIMITED
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring accruals considered necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position at September 30, 2006, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2006.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NOTE 2  ORGANIZATION

China North East Petroleum Holdings Limited (“North East Petroleum”) is a U.S. listed company which was incorporated in Nevada on August 20, 1999 under the name of Draco Holding Corporation (“Draco”). Draco was authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of common stock. $0.001 par value per share.

Hong Xiang Petroleum Group Limited ("Hong Xiang Petroleum Group") was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) on August 28, 2003 as an investment holding company.

On December 5, 2003, Song Yuan City Hong Xiang Petroleum Technical Services Co., Ltd. (“Hong Xiang Technical”) was incorporated in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) as a limited liability company with a registered capital of $484,000. Hong Xiang Technical provided technical advisory services to oil and gas exploration companies in the PRC.

During 2004, Hong Xiang Petroleum Group acquired a 100% ownership of Hong Xiang Technical.

During 2004, Hong Xiang Technical acquired a 100% interest in Song Yuan City Yu Qiao Qianan Hong Xiang Oil and Gas Development Co., Ltd. (“Hong Xiang Oil Development”), a limited liability company incorporated on April 1, 2003 in the PRC with a registered capital of $604,800. Hong Xiang Oil Development is engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil in the Jilin Oil Region, of the PRC.

On March 29, 2004, Draco executed a Plan of Exchange (“the Agreement”) with all of the stockholders of Hong Xiang Petroleum Group pursuant to which Draco would issue 18,700,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for 100% of the outstanding shares of Hong Xiang Petroleum Group.

The transaction contemplated by the Agreement was consummated on April 30, 2004 and has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition under the purchase method of accounting since the stockholders of Hong Xiang Petroleum Group obtained control of the consolidated entity (“North East Petroleum”). Accordingly, the merger of North East Petroleum and Hong Xiang Petroleum Group has been recorded as a recapitalization by Hong Xiang Petroleum

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CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LIMITED
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 2  ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED)

Group, with Hong Xiang Petroleum Group being treated as the continuing entity. The financial statements have been prepared as if the reorganization had occurred retroactively.

Accordingly, the financial statements include the following:

 

a)

The balance sheet consists of the net assets of the acquirer at historical cost and the net assets of the acquiree at historical cost; and

 

 

b)

The statements of operations include the operations of the acquirer for the years presented and the operations of the acquiree from the date of the merger.

On June 28, 2004, the Articles of Incorporation of Draco were amended to change the Company’s name to China North East Petroleum Holdings Limited and to increase its authorized shares of common stock from 20,000,000 to 50,000,000. On August 11, 2005, the Company’s Articles of Incorporation were amended again to increase the Company’s authorized shares of common stock from 50,000,000 shares to 150,000,000 shares.

North East Petroleum, Hong Xiang Petroleum Group, Hong Xiang Technical and Hong Xiang Oil Development are hereafter referred to as (“the Company”).

NOTE 3  PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for 2006 and 2005 include the financial statements of North East Petroleum and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Hong Xiang Petroleum Group, Hong Xiang Technical and Hong Xiang Oil Development. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

NOTE 4

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FROM A NON-OPERATING INTEREST OWNER – CONTROLLED BY A RELATED PARTY

Pursuant to a 20-year exclusive Cooperative Exploration Contract (the "Exploration Contract") among PetroChina Group, ("PetroChina"), Song Yuan City Yu Qiao Oil and Gas Exploration Limited Corp., a non-operating interest owner ("Yu Qiao") and the Company, the Company has the right to explore, develop (including well logging, drill-stem testing and core sampling) and pump crude oil at Qian'an 112 oilfield in Jilin Province, PRC. Pursuant to the Exploration Contract, PetroChina is entitled to 20% of the output in the first ten years and 40% of the output thereafter until the end of the Exploration Contract; and Yu Qiao is entitled to 2% of the output as a management fee for managing the process of oil production. The Company sells all of its current oil production to PetroChina. Pursuant to the terms of the Exploration Contract, all payments by PetroChina for sales of the Company's crude oil are paid to Yu Qiao, who forwards the payment to the Company after deducting its management fee. As of September 30, 2006, Yu Qiao owed the Company $1,734,150 in payments for crude oil sales.

On April 12, 2006, the Company and Yu Qiao entered into a settlement agreement pursuant to which Yu Qiao agreed to pay to the Company all amounts that Yu Qiao owed to the Company by May 30, 2006 and to make ongoing payments timely. In the event that Yu Qiao breached its agreement, a related party has guaranteed Yu Qiao's payment. No allowance for doubtful accounts has been recorded as of September 30, 2006 as the debt owed by Yu Qiao is guaranteed by a related party.

In September, 2006, the related party who guaranteed Yu Qiao’s payment acquired 100% of the equity interest in Yu Qiao. As of September 30, 2006, the Company owed $485,221 to this same related party and $1,248,929 to a company controlled by this related party for a total of $1,734,150. The Company and this related party have agreed to offset the $1,734,150 owed by Yu Qiao and guaranteed by this related party against the $1,734,150. owed to the related party by the Company.

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CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LIMITED
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 5  OTHER RECEIVABLES AND PREPAID EXPENSES 
   
  Other receivables and prepaid expenses at September 30, 2006 consist of the following: 


 

 

(Unaudited) 
 
Other receivables  $  18,407 
Prepaid consulting fee    162,750 
Other prepaid expenses    33,114 
  $  214,271 

NOTE 6  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

  a)      As of September 30, 2006, the Company owed a stockholder $1,091,431 for short-term advances. Imputed interest is charged at 6% per annum on the amount due.
 
  b)      As of September 30, 2006, the Company owed a related party $485,221 for advances without fixed repayment terms. Imputed interest is charged at 6% per annum on the amount due. The Company and this related party have agreed to offset this amount against monies owed by Yu Qiao to the Company. See Note 4 
 
    As of September 30, 2006, the Company owed a company controlled by this related party $1,541,108 for advances made without fixed repayment terms. Imputed interest is charged at 6% per annum on the amount due. The Company and this related party have agreed to offset $1,248,929 of these amount against monies owed by Yu Qiao to the Company. See Note 4 
 
    As of September 30, 2006, Yu Qiao controlled by this related party owed the Company $1,734,150 (See note 4). The related party also guarantees this debt. 
 
  c)      As of September 30, 2006, the Company owed a related company $137,232 for advances made without fixed repayment terms. Imputed interest is charged at 6% per annum on the amounts due. 
 
  d)      Total interest expenses payable to a director, a stockholder and related parties amounted to $136,529 and $134,104 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 respectively.
 
  e)      The Company paid a stockholder $9,000 for leased office spaces for the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
 
  f)      On April 3, 2006, the Company issued 700,000 shares of common stock to a related party for consulting services. The stock was valued at the closing price on the date of grant of $0.31 per share, yielding an aggregate value of $217,000.
 

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CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LIMITED
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 7  NOTE PAYABLE 

Note payable consists of the following: 

      September 30, 2006 
      (Unaudited) 
  Note payable to a bank, interest rate of 11.16%     
         per annum, secured by a property owned     
         by a stockholder, due July 2006 and     
         extended to August 2007 

 $ 

250,000 

Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $33,383.

NOTE 8  OTHER LOANS PAYABLE     

The Company has two outstanding short-term loans in the amount of $25,000 and $125,000, respectively, which were borrowed from third parties in October 2005 and July 2006 without fixed repayment terms. Interest and imputed interest is charged at 3.6% and 6% per annum respectively.

Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $3,531.

Imputed interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $1,875.

NOTE 9  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

(A) Lease commitment

The Company leases office space from a stockholder and land from a third party under two operating leases which expire on June 30, 2015 and September 20, 2023, respectively at an annual rental of $12,000 and $156, respectively.

As of September 30, 2006, the Company had outstanding commitments with respect to the above non-cancelable operating leases, as follows:

  2006  $  3,039 
  2007 

 

12,156 
  2008    12,156 
  2009    12,156 
  Thereafter    68,137 
    $  107,644 

 

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CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LIMITED
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 9  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

(B) Capital commitment 

As of September 30, 2006, the Company had capital commitments in the aggregate of $2,234,250 representing agreements with certain contractors to drill 20 oil wells in the next three months.

NOTE 10  STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Stock issued for services

On March 6, 2006, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock for legal services. The stock was valued at the closing price on the date of grant of $0.35 per share, yielding an aggregate value of $87,500. The Company recognized expense of $27,773 during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and applied the balance of $59,727 against accrued liabilities.

On April 3, 2006, the Company issued 700,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for consulting services. The stock was valued at the closing price on the date of grant of $0.31 per share, yielding an aggregate value of $217,000. The Company recognized expense of $54,250 during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and recorded the balance of $162,750 against prepayments.

On April 3, 2006, the Company issued 1,550,000 shares of common stock to a consultant for consulting services. These shares were subsequently returned to the Company upon the cancellation by mutual consent of the consulting agreement in August 2006.

NOTE 11  CONCENTRATIONS AND RISKS

During 2006, 100% of the Company's assets were located in the PRC and 100% of the Company's revenues were derived from a company located in the PRC.

NOTE 12 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

(A)  Investment in a joint venture company

On July 26, 2006, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the “JV Agreement”) with a stockholder and a related party, hereafter referred to as the “Related Parties,” to form a joint venture limited liability company in China, to be named Song Yuan North East Petroleum Technical Service Co., Ltd. (“Song Yuan Technical”) to acquire oil and gas properties and to engage in the exploration of crude oil in the PRC. Pursuant to the JV Agreement, the Company and the Related Parties are obligated to contribute $1 million and $125,000, respectively, as registered capital of Song Yuan Technical, and the Company and the related parties will receive 90% and 10%, respectively, of Song Yuan Technical’s membership and profit interests. On October 8, 2006, the Company made a capital contribution of $490,000 to Song Yuan Technical and received 90% of Song Yuan Technical’s membership and profit interests. Song Yuan Technical currently owns 100% of LongDe Oil & Gas Development Co. Ltd. (“LongDe”). LongDe is a party to a 20 year Exploration Contract with PetroChina pursuant to which LongDe has the right to explore, develop and pump crude oil at Hetingbao Oilfield 301 Area in the PRC. Pursuant to the Exploration Contract, PetroChina is entitled to 20 % of LongDe’s output in the first ten years and 40% of LongDe’s output thereafter until the end of the Exploration Contract.

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CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LIMITED
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 12 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)

B) Set-off debts owed

During November 2006, a related party who had guaranteed the Yu Qiao debt had agreed to set off $485,221 owed to her and $1,248,929 owed to a company whom she controls against $1,734,150 Yu Qiao owed to the Company as of September 30, 2006.

NOTE 13 RESTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

On March 24, 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors determined that its proved oil and gas reserves for the periods prior to September 30, 2005 were materially overstated as a result of reliance on reserve estimates that did not comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Industry Guide 2 and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Management of the Company recently revised its estimates of proved oil and gas reserves based on the Estimated Net Reserves and Income Data Report dated March 29, 2006 prepared by R.A. Lenser and Associates, Inc., an energy consulting firm, for the 2003 to 2005 fiscal years. Management believes that the new reserve estimates have been prepared in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Industry Guide 2 and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Restatement of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 (“2005 third quarter Financial Statements”) is necessary because the reserve estimates, resulted in inappropriate characterization of other results in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2005 and Consolidated Statement of Operations and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 including, without limitation, depreciation of oil and gas properties. As a result, the net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 was understated by $42,575. The oil and gas properties at September 30, 2005 were overstated by $274,960 and income tax payable at September 30, 2005 was overstated by $112,317. Accordingly, the Company has restated its previously issued 2005 third quarter Financial Statements to give effect to the new reserve estimates.

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CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LIMITED
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2006
(UNAUDITED)

 

    September 30,      
    2005     September 30,  
    (As Previously     2005  
Statement of Operations    Reported)     (As Restated)  
 
Net sales 

$ 

1,053,166   $  1,053,166  
Cost of sales    (127,232 )    (189,322 ) 
Gross profit    925,934     863,844  
Operating expenses    (1,085,157 )    (1,085,157 ) 
Loss from operations    (159,223 )    (221,313 ) 
Other (expenses) income    (136,885 )    (138,340 ) 
Loss before taxes    (296,108 )    (359,653 ) 
Income tax expenses    (238,140 )    (217,170 ) 
Net loss    (534,248 )    (576,823 ) 
Other comprehensive loss    (76,316 )    (73,137 ) 
Comprehensive loss    (610,564 )    (649,960 ) 
Net loss per share-basic and diluted 

$ 

(0.03 )  $  (0.03 ) 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding         
     during the period-basic and diluted    18,411,358     18,411,358  
 
    September 30,      
    2005     September 30,  
    (As Previously     2005  
Balance sheet    Reported)     (As Restated)  
 
Current assets 

$ 

346,933   $  346,933  
Oil and gas properties and fixed assets, net    4,856,254     4,581,294  
Total assets    5,203,187     4,928,227  
 
Liabilities    4,023,426     3,911,109  
 
Stockholders' equity         
     Common stock    18,274     18,274  
     Additional paid-in capital    1,400,847     1,400,847  
     Retained deficits    (163,044 )    (328,866 ) 
     Accumulated other comprehensive loss    (76,316 )    (73,137 ) 
    1,179,761     1,017,118  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 

$ 

5,203,187   $  4,928,227  

NOTE 13 RESTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

On August 16, 2006, the Company amended its unaudited condensed financial statements on Form 10-QSB for the three months ended March 31, 2006 to include an omission of disclosure of a subsequent event. The restatement had no effects on the Company’s financial position at March 31, 2006 and its results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2006.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Overview

We are engaged in the extraction and production of crude oil in Jilin Province, People's Republic of China, through Song Yuan City Hong Xiang Petroleum Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Xiang organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China. The oil field is designated Jilin Qian'an Oil Field Zone 112 ("Qian'an 112"), located approximately 9 kilometers southwest of Qian'an City with a total exploration area of 20.7 square kilometers. Pursuant to a 20-year exclusive Cooperative Exploration Contract (the "Exploration Contract") among PetroChina Group, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China ("PetroChina"), Song Yuan City Yu Qiao Oil and Gas Exploration Limited Corp., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China ("Yu Qiao") and the Company, we have the right to explore, develop (including well logging, drill-stem testing and core sampling) and pump oil at Qian'an 112. Pursuant to the Exploration Contract, PetroChina is entitled to 20% of our output in the first ten years and 40% of our output thereafter until the end of the Exploration Contract; and Yu Qiao is entitled to 2% of our output as a management fee for managing the process of oil production. The Company sells all of its current oil production to PetroChina.

In connection with the Exploration Contract, Yu Qiao advanced the Company 28,001,602 RMB (approximately $3,452,725) for equipment and materials to develop the Company's initial 20 wells (the "Advance"). The Company and Yu Qiao agreed that until the Advance was repaid in full, 100% of the Company's revenues from the sale of crude oil to PetroChina would be retained by Yu Qiao. The Company repaid the Advance in full in September 2005.

In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Exploration Contract, all payments by PetroChina for sales of the Company's crude oil are paid to Yu Qiao, who forwards the payment to the Company after deduction of its management fee. On April 12, 2006, the Company and Yu Qiao entered into a settlement agreement pursuant to which Yu Qiao agreed to pay to the Company all amounts that Yu Qiao currently owed to the Company by May 30, 2006. In the event that Yu Qiao breaches its agreement, a related party has guaranteed Yu Qiao's payment. As of September 30, 2006, Yu Qiao owed the Company $1,734,150 in payments that it has yet to forward to the Company.

In September, 2006, the related party who guaranteed Yu Qiao’s payment acquired 100% of the equity interest in Yu Qiao. As of September 30, 2006, the Company owed this related party $485,221 and owed another approximately $1.25 million to a company controlled by this related party for a total of approximately $1.74 million. The Company and this related party have agreed to offset the $1,734,150 owed by Yu Qiao and guaranteed by this related party against the approximately $1.74 million owed directly and indirectly to this related party by the Company.

The price the Company paid for its crude oil is the FOB price on the first day of each month established by the Singapore crude oil spot market. Prices in 2005 averaged 3,059 RMB per ton or approximately $51.11 per barrel, which represents an increase of 47% over 2004. Price for the nine months ended September 2006 averaged 3,906 RMB per ton or approximately $66.16 per barrel, which represents an increase of 28% over 2005.

Our cost of net revenues consists of cost of labor, well service and repair, location maintenance, power and fuel, transportation, oil and gas disposal fees, costs related to underpit operations and production related general and administrative costs.

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses for executive, finance, accounting, information technology, facilities and human resources personnel, recruiting expenses, professional fees and costs associated with expanding our information systems.

 

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Recent Events

In June 2006, the PRC government imposed a new regulation on all oil and gas producers. Under this new regulation, all oil and gas producers are subject to a mandatory special oil fee. The fee is calculated based on the per barrel selling price of crude oil received by the producer. If the selling price of crude oil received by the producer exceeds $40 per barrel, the special oil fee is 20% of that portion of the selling price that exceeds $40 per barrel. If the selling price of the crude oil exceeds $60 per barrel, the special oil fee is 40% of the portion of the selling price that exceeds $60 per barrel. As a result of this new regulation, the Company paid additional special oil fees of $76,017 to the PRC government during this quarter. The Company will be required to continue to pay these special oil fees to the PRC government if the selling price of crude oil remains above $40 per barrel and these special oil fees will increase to the extent that crude oil prices continue to rise.

On July 26, 2006, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the “JV Agreement”) with Mr. Wang Hongjun, the Company’s President and another related party, hereafter referred to as the “Related Parties,” to form a joint venture limited liability company in China, to be named Song Yuan North East Petroleum Technical Service Co., Ltd. (“Song Yuan Technical”). The purpose of Song Yuan Technical is to acquire oil and gas properties and to engage in the exploration of crude oil in the PRC. Pursuant to the JV Agreement, the Company and the Related Parties are obligated to contribute $1 million and $125,000, respectively, as registered capital of Song Yuan Technical, and the Company and the related parties will receive 90% and 10%, respectively, of Song Yuan Technical’s membership and profit interests. On October 8, 2006, the Company made a capital contribution of $490,000 to Song Yuan Technical and received 90% of Song Yuan Technical’s membership and profit interests. Song Yuan Technical currently owns 100% of LongDe Oil & Gas Development Co. Ltd. (“LongDe”). LongDe is a party to a 20 year Exploration Contract with PetroChina pursuant to which LongDe has the right to explore, develop and pump crude oil at Hetingbao Qilfield 301 Area in the PRC. Pursuant to the Exploration Contract, PetroChina is entitled to 20% of LongDe’s output in the first ten years and 40% of LongDe’s output thereafter until the end of the Exploration Contract.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2006 Compared To Three Months Ended September 30, 2005

Revenues. Revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 were $528,629 compared to $386,282 for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $142,347, or 37%. This increase was due to an increase in crude oil production as well as an increase in the average selling price of crude oil. Our output of crude oil for the three months ended September 30, 2006 was 990 tons compared to 870 tons for the same quarter in 2005. The average selling price of crude oil for the three months ended 2006 was $534 per ton compared to the same period of 2005 when the average selling price was $423 per ton. Our average selling price is largely determined by oil prices in the world market. Global supply and demand and geopolitical factors are the key determinants of oil prices. We believe that the rapid growth of energy use in developing countries, most notably China, is driving a rapid increase in worldwide oil consumption. Higher prices could result in reduced consumption and/or increasing supplies that could moderate the current high price levels. Our selling price is the FOB price at the first day of each month in Singapore crude oil markets.

Cost of sales. Cost of sales increased by 317% from $51,275 for the three months ended September 30, 2005 to $213,819 for the three ended September 30, 2006. The increase in cost of sales resulted primarily from the payment of additional oil and gas disposal fees charged by PetroChina and increased resource taxes and special oil fees charged by the PRC government. The increase in oil and gas disposal fees charged by PetroChina and increased resources taxes were due primarily to increased production. For the three months ended September 30, 2006, the Company also paid additional special oil fees of $76,017 to the PRC government as a result of the increase in average selling price of crude oil, where no such fee was paid in the same quarter in 2005. In addition, depreciation on our oil and gas properties increased quarter over quarter as a result of the development of additional oil and gas properties. The oil and gas disposal fees charged by PetroChina are related to crude oil prices. Therefore, although our output increased period to period, the amount of fees owed to PetroChina also increased significantly. The oil and gas disposal fees charged by PetroChina was $4,948 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and no such fee was paid in the same period in 2005.

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Operating Expenses. Operating expenses increased by 103% from $33,794 for the three months ended September 30, 2005 to $68,760 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 primarily as a result of an additional consulting fee of $27,125 paid to a third party consultant, where no such fee was paid in the same quarter of 2005. In addition, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2006 increased 35% compared with the same quarter in 2005. The increase was primarily due to higher payroll expenses as a result of increased production during this quarter.

Net Income. Net income decreased by 28% from $148,251 for the three months ended September 30, 2005 to $107,474 for the three months ended September 30, 2006, primarily as a result of a 317% increase in cost of sales and a 103% increase in operating expenses as described above.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 Compared To Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005

Revenues. Revenues increased by 39% from $1,053,166 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 to $1,460,412 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 due primarily to an increase in production of crude oil quarter over quarter as well as higher crude oil prices. Our crude oil production for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was 2,974.40 tons as compared to 2,838.44 tons for the same period in 2005. The average selling price of crude oil for the nine-months ended September 30, 2006 was $488.31, in comparison to the same period of 2005 when the average selling price was $382.39.

Cost of sales. Cost of sales increased by 104% from $189,322 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 to $386,851 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase in cost of sales resulted primarily from payment of additional oil and gas disposal fees charged by PetroChina and increased resource taxes and special oil fees charged by the PRC government as a result of increased revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company paid additional special oil fees of $76,017 to the PRC government as a result of the increase in average selling price of crude oil, where no such fee was paid in the same period in 2005. The oil and gas disposal fees charged by PetroChina was $14,872 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and no such fee was paid in the same period in 2005. Resources taxes increased by 133% from $5,796 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 to $13,510 for the nine months ended in September 2006. In addition, depreciation on our oil and gas properties increased by 13% from $83,363 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 to $94,621 for the nine months ended in September as a result of the development of additional oil and gas properties.

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses decreased by 83% from $1,085,157 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 to $189,178 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 primarily as a result of a decrease in consulting fees of $893,750 period to period and a $32,184 decrease in general and administrative expenses. Our consulting expenses declined dramatically as a result of the completion of accounting and legal consulting services by two consultants. General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, were $70,325 and $102,509, respectively. The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was due primarily to a decrease in fees paid to third party auditors.

Net Income (loss). We generated net income of $431,114 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared to a net operating loss of $($576,823) for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The primary reason for the profitability relates to a 38.6%, increase in revenues, which was only partially offset by a $197,529, or 104%, increase in cost of sales, a $895,979, or 83%, decrease in operating expenses and a $28,024 or 20%, increase in other expenses.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of September 30, 2006, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $500, other current assets of $1,948,421 and current liabilities of approximately $2.4 million. To date, the Company has financed its operations primarily from borrowings from related parties and a stockholder. As of September 30, 2006, the Company owed approximately $3.2 million to these individuals.

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On July 15, 2005 and September 22, 2005, the Company entered into two Loan Agreements with Songyuan City Wulan Da Jie Cheng Shi Xin Yong She, a financial institution, pursuant to which the Company borrowed $250,000 and $125,000, respectively. These loans are due and payable on July 15, 2006 and January 22, 2007, respectively. The $125,000 loan was repaid in the second quarter of 2006. Repayment of the remaining bank loan in the amount of $250,000, which bears interest at 11.68% per annum, has been extended until August of 2007 and is secured by property owned by Wang, Hongjun, the Company’s President. The proceeds of the loans were used to fund the drilling of new wells and to pay daily operation expenses.

As a result of the Company's lack of liquidity to date, the Company has deferred oil well repair and maintenance, which has had a negative impact on the Company's oil production and revenues. As the Company's cash flows improve, the Company is expected to use a significant portion of its cash for costs and expenses necessary to maintain continued operations. In addition, the Company expects to use internally generated net cash provided by operation activities to construct new wells at Qian'an 112.

In order to develop additional wells, the Company may also consider a number of different financing opportunities. Adequate funds may not be available on terms acceptable to us. If additional funds are raised through the issuance of equity securities, dilution to existing stockholders may result. If funding is insufficient at any time in the future, we may be unable to develop additional oil wells, take advantage of other business opportunities or respond to competitive pressures, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Capital Commitments.

On May 5, 2006, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, The Songyuan City Yu Qiao Qian An Hong Xiang Oil and Gas Co., Ltd., entered into an agreement (the “Drilling Agreement”) with Daqing City Ranghu Lu District Xu Yang Petroleum Tool Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (“Daqing City”) pursuant to which Daqing City would drill twenty (20) wells in the Company’s Qian’an 112 oilfield. The Drilling Agreement will terminate on December 31, 2006, subject to extension due to changes in construction design or other specifically enumerated conditions. The well construction technical specifications and quality levels are required to conform to the relevant standards of the national petroleum gas trade in the PRC, as well as other requirements set forth in the Drilling Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Drilling Agreement, the Company is obligated to pay Daqing City a total of 18,800,000 RMB in cash, of which 300,000 RMB must be paid prior to drilling each well and the remaining amount must be paid within one year, in equal monthly installments, after inspection and acceptance of the completion such well. The Company plans to finance its capital commitment obligations under the Drilling Agreement through retained earnings over the course of the Drilling Agreement term, and if necessary, additional borrowings. However, the Company can provide no assurances that it will be able to obtain such borrowings in a timely manner and on favorable terms, if at all.

The Company does not currently have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

RISK FACTORS

Our business is subject to certain risks, and we want you to review these risks while you are evaluating our business and our historical results. Please keep in mind that any of the following risks discussed below and elsewhere in this Annual Report could materially and adversely affect us, our operating results, our financial condition and our projections and beliefs as to our future performance. As such, our results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or those we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially and adversely affect our business.

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RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS

We Currently Lack Liquidity.

As of September 30, 2006, we had cash and cash equivalents of $500, other current assets of $1,948,421 and current liabilities of approximately $2.4 million, including approximately $250,000 in outstanding bank loans. As a result of our agreement with Yu Qiao, to date, all of our revenues have been paid to Yu Qiao and we have obtained operating capital through borrowing transactions. In addition, pursuant to the terms of our oil exploration contract, all payments by PetroChina for crude oil are paid to Yu Qiao, who forwards the payment to the Company after deduction of its management fee. Yu Qiao has failed to forward payments to the Company on a timely basis and as of September 30, 2006 owed the Company approximately US$1,734,150. In September, 2006, the related party who guaranteed Yu Qiao’s payment acquired 100% of the equity interest in Yu Qiao. As of September 30, 2006, the company owed $485,221 to this related party and approximately $1.4 million to a company controlled by this related party for a total of approximately $1.88 million. The Company and this related party have agreed to offset the $1,734,150 owed by Yu Qiao and guaranteed by this related party against the approximately $1.88 million owed to the related party by the Company.

We May Need To Raise Substantial Additional Capital, Which May Result In Substantial Dilution To Existing Stockholders.

In order to fully develop and exploit the Company's oil reserves and to execute on our business plan, the Company may need substantial additional capital. The Company is currently considering possible sources of this additional capital, including raising capital through the issuance of debt or equity securities. There can be no assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient additional capital at all or on terms favorable to our stockholders or us. If we issue equity securities in order to raise additional capital in the amounts currently contemplated, the stockholders will experience immediate and substantial dilution in their ownership percentage of the combined company. In addition, to raise the capital we need, we may need to issue additional shares at a discount to the current market price. If the terms of such financing are unfavorable to us or our stockholders, the stockholders may experience substantial dilution in the net tangible book value of their stock. In addition, any new equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of common stock. If we cannot raise funds on acceptable terms, we may not be able to fully develop or exploit our existing oil reserves, take advantage of future opportunities or respond to competitive pressures or unanticipated requirements all of which could have a material adverse effect on us.

Fluctuation in Crude Oil Prices

Our revenues are subject to the prevailing worldwide price for crude oil and spot prices. Prices received for oil and gas production have been and remain volatile and unpredictable. If oil prices decline significantly, even if only for a short period of time, the Company's revenues and cash flows would be materially adversely affected.

Fluctuations in Production; Profitability

In order to maximize production, our drilling operations require constant maintenance. Due to our lack of liquidity, the Company has been forced to defer maintenance, which has had a negative impact on the Company's oil production. In addition, our oil drilling and pumping operations are inherently subject to changing conditions that can affect levels of production and production costs for varying lengths of time and can result in decreases in our profitability. In addition, weather conditions, equipment replacement or repair, fires, variations in thickness of the drilling layer and other geological conditions can be expected in the future to have, a significant impact on our operating results. We have experienced disruption of oil production due to deferred maintenance, which has adversely affected our revenues. If we continue to be unable to meet the maintenance requirements due to lack of liquidity or otherwise, prolonged disruption of production could result, which would result in a decrease in our revenues and profitability. Other factors affecting the production and sale of our oil that could result in decreases in our profitability include:

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  • changes in laws or regulations, including permitting requirements;

  • litigation;

  • work stoppages or other labor difficulties;

  • labor shortages;

  • changes in oil market and general economic conditions.

Environmental and Regulatory Factors

The oil drilling industry in China to date has not been subject to the type and scope of regulation seen in Europe and the United States. However, the possibility exists that new legislation or regulations may be adopted or that the enforcement of existing laws could become more stringent, either of which may have a significant impact on our mining operations or our customers' ability to use oil and may require us or our customers to significantly change operations or to incur substantial costs. We believe that our operations in China are in compliance with China's applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However, there can be no assurance that China's central or local governments will not impose new, stricter regulations or interpretations of existing regulations that would require additional expenditures.

Reserve Degradation and Depletion

Our profitability depends substantially on our ability to exploit our oil reserves at competitive costs. Replacement reserves may not be available when required or, if available, may not be capable of being drilled at costs comparable to those characteristics of the depleting oil field. We may in the future acquire oil reserves from third parties. We may not be able to accurately assess the geological characteristics of any reserves that we acquire, which may adversely affect our profitability and financial condition. Exhaustion of reserves at Qian'an 112 and at oil fields that we may acquire in the future can also have an adverse effect on operating results that is disproportionate to the percentage of overall production represented by such mines.

Reserves – Title; Leasehold Interests

Our proved reserves are estimates. Any material inaccuracies in our reserve estimates or assumptions underlying our reserve estimates could cause the quantities and net present value of our reserves to be overstated or understated.

There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved reserves, including many factors beyond our control that could cause the quantities and net present value of our reserves to be overstated. The reserve information included or incorporated by reference in this report represents estimates prepared by our internal engineers and examined by independent petroleum consultants. Estimation of reserves is not an exact science. Estimates of economically recoverable oil and natural gas reserves and of future net cash flows necessarily depend upon a number of variable factors and assumptions, any of which may cause these estimates to vary considerably from actual results, such as:

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  • historical production from an area compared with production from similar producing areas;

  • assumed effects of regulation by governmental agencies;

  • assumptions concerning future oil and natural gas prices, future operating costs and capital expenditures; and

  • estimates of future severance and excise taxes, workover and remedial costs.

Estimates of reserves based on risk of recovery and estimates of expected future net cash flows prepared or audited by different engineers, or by the same engineers at different times, may vary substantially. Actual production, revenues and expenditures with respect to our reserves will likely vary from estimates, and the variance may be material. The net present values referred to in this report should not be construed as the current market value of the estimated oil reserves attributable to our properties. In accordance with SEC requirements, the estimated discounted net cash flows from proved reserves are generally based on prices and costs as of the date of the estimate, whereas actual future prices and costs may be materially higher or lower.

Acquisitions

We are seeking to expand our operations and oil reserves in the regions in which we operate through acquisitions of businesses and assets, including leases of oil reserves. Acquisition transactions involve inherent risks, such as:

  • uncertainties in assessing the value, strengths, weaknesses, contingent and other liabilities and potential profitability of acquisition or other transaction candidates;

  • the potential loss of key personnel of an acquired business;

  • the ability to achieve identified operating and financial synergies anticipated to result from an acquisition or other transaction;

  • problems that could arise from the integration of the acquired business;

  • unanticipated changes in business, industry or general economic conditions that affect the assumptions underlying the acquisition or other transaction rationale; and

  • unexpected development costs, that adversely affect our profitability.

Any one or more of these factors could cause us not to realize the benefits anticipated to result from the acquisition of businesses or assets.

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RISKS RELATED TO DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA

Our operations are primarily located in China and may be adversely affected by changes in the policies of the Chinese government.

The political environment in the PRC may adversely affect the Company's business operations. The PRC has operated as a socialist state since 1949 and is controlled by the Communist Party of China. In recent years, however, the government has introduced reforms aimed at creating a "socialist market economy" and policies have been implemented to allow business enterprises greater autonomy in their operations. Changes in the political leadership of the PRC may have a significant effect on laws and policies related to the current economic reforms program, other policies affecting business and the general political, economic and social environment in the PRC, including the introduction of measures to control inflation, changes in the rate or method of taxation, the imposition of additional restrictions on currency conversion and remittances abroad, and foreign investment. These effects could substantially impair the Company's business, profits or prospects in China. Moreover, economic reforms and growth in the PRC have been more successful in certain provinces than in others, and the continuation or increases of such disparities could affect the political or social stability of the PRC.

The Chinese government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which the company must conduct its business activities.

The PRC only recently has permitted greater provincial and local economic autonomy and private economic activities. The government of the PRC has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over virtually every sector of the Chinese economy through regulation and state ownership. Accordingly, government actions in the future, including any decision not to continue to support recent economic reforms and to return to a more centrally planned economy or regional or local variations in the implementation of economic policies, could have a significant effect on economic conditions in the PRC or particular regions thereof, and could require the Company to divest the interests it then holds in Chinese properties or joint ventures. Any such developments could have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, financial condition and prospects of the Company.

Future inflation in China may inhibit economic activity and adversely affect the Company's operations.

In recent years, the Chinese economy has experienced periods of rapid expansion and within which some years with high rates of inflation and deflation, which have led to the adoption by the PRC government, from time to time, of various corrective measures designed to restrict the availability of credit or regulate growth and contain inflation. While inflation has moderated since 1995, high inflation may in the future cause the PRC government to impose controls on credit and/or prices, or to take other action, which could inhibit economic activity in China, and thereby adversely affect the Company's business operations and prospects in the PRC.

We may be restricted from freely converting the Renminbi to other currencies in a timely manner.

The Renminbi is not a freely convertible currency at present. The Company receives all of its revenue in Renminbi, which may need to be converted to other currencies, primarily U.S. dollars, and remitted outside of the PRC. Effective July 1, 1996, foreign currency "current account" transactions by foreign investment enterprises, including Sino-foreign joint ventures, are no longer subject to the approval of State Administration of Foreign Exchange ("SAFE," formerly, "State Administration of Exchange Control"), but need only a ministerial review, according to the Administration of the Settlement, Sale and Payment of Foreign Exchange Provisions promulgated in 1996 (the "FX regulations"). "Current account" items include international commercial transactions, which occur on a regular basis, such as those relating to trade and provision of services. Distributions to joint venture parties also are considered a "current account transaction." Other non-current account items, known as "capital account" items, remain subject to SAFE approval. Under current regulations, the Company can obtain foreign currency in exchange for Renminbi from swap centers authorized by the government. The Company does not anticipate problems in obtaining foreign currency to satisfy its requirements; however, there is no assurance that foreign currency shortages or changes in currency exchange laws and regulations by the Chinese government will not restrict the Company from freely converting Renminbi in a timely manner. If such shortages or change in laws and regulations occur, the Company may accept Renminbi, which can be held or re-invested in other projects.

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Future fluctuation in the value of the Renminbi may negatively affect the Company's ability to convert its return on operations to U.S. dollars in a profitable manner and its sales globally.

Until 1994, the Renminbi experienced a gradual but significant devaluation against most major currencies, including U.S. dollars, and there was a significant devaluation of the Renminbi on January 1, 1994 in connection with the replacement of the dual exchange rate system with a unified managed floating rate foreign exchange system. Since 1994, the value of the Renminbi relative to the U.S. Dollar has remained stable and has appreciated slightly against the U.S. dollar. Countries, including the U.S., have argued that the Renminbi is artificially undervalued due to China's current monetary policies and have pressured China to allow the Renminbi to float freely in world markets.

We may be unable to enforce our rights due to policies regarding the regulation of foreign investments in China.

The PRC's legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes in which decided legal cases have little value as precedents, unlike the common law system prevalent in the United States. The PRC does not have a well-developed, consolidated body of laws governing foreign investment enterprises. As a result, the administration of laws and regulations by government agencies may be subject to considerable discretion and variation, and may be subject to influence by external forces unrelated to the legal merits of a particular matter. China's regulations and policies with respect to foreign investments are evolving. Definitive regulations and policies with respect to such matters as the permissible percentage of foreign investment and permissible rates of equity returns have not yet been published. Statements regarding these evolving policies have been conflicting and any such policies, as administered, are likely to be subject to broad interpretation and discretion and to be modified, perhaps on a case-by-case basis. The uncertainties regarding such regulations and policies present risks that the Company will not be able to achieve its business objectives. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to enforce any legal rights it may have under its contracts or otherwise.

RISKS RELATED TO CORPORATE AND STOCK MATTERS

Our Common Stock Has A Limited and Volatile Trading History.

Our common stock trades in the United States on the Over-the-Counter Electronic Bulletin Board (OTCBB). The number of shares traded daily has been extremely limited and the prices at which the Company's common stock has traded have fluctuated fairly widely.

The Trading Price Of Our Common Stock Entails Additional Regulatory Requirements, Which May Negatively Affect Such Trading Price.

The trading price of our common stock has frequently traded below $1.00 per share. During the period(s) that our stock trades below this price level, trading in our common stock is subject to the requirements of certain rules promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These rules require additional disclosure by broker dealers in connection with any trades generally involving any non-NASDAQ equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Such rules require the delivery, before any "penny stock" transaction, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith, and impose various sales practice requirements on broker dealers who sell penny stocks to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally institutions). For these types of transactions, the broker-dealer must determine the suitability of the penny stock for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written consent to the transaction before sale. The additional burdens imposed upon broker dealers by such requirements may discourage broker-dealers from effecting transactions in our common stock affected. As a consequence, the market liquidity of the Company's common stock could be severely limited by these regulatory requirements.

Stockholders Should Have No Expectation Of Any Dividends.

The holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends when, as and if declared by the board of directors out of funds legally available therefore. To date, we have not declared nor paid any cash dividends. The board of directors does not intend to declare any dividends in the foreseeable future, but instead intends to retain all earnings, if any, for use in our business operations.

Item 3. Controls And Procedures

In connection with the completion of its audit of, and the issuance of its report on the financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2005, Jimmy C.H.Cheung & Co., Certified Public Accountants, identified deficiencies in the Company's internal controls related to expense recognition and disclosure control deficiencies related to transactions involving issuances of the Company's stock and stock options. The adjustment to expense and the footnote disclosure deficiencies were detected in the audit process and have been appropriately recorded and disclosed in Form 10-KSB.

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On February 3, 2006, we amended our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2005 and June 30, 2005 and our Current Report on Form 8-K originally filed on January 21, 2005 and amended on April 7, 2005 to restate certain of our financial statements. On March 24, 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors determined that its proved oil and gas reserves for the periods prior to September 30, 2005 were materially overstated as a result of reliance on reserve estimates that did not comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Industry Guide 2 and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although management believes that the new reserve estimates have been prepared in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Industry Guide 2 and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company restated certain of its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2005 to give effect to the new reserve estimates.

As a result of deficiencies in the Company's internal controls discovered in connection with our 2005 audit and restatement of the referenced quarterly financial statements, our management has implementing the following set of changes:

(1) Engaging outside consultants with technical accounting expertise, as needed, to ensure that accounting personnel with adequate experience, skills and knowledge are directly involved in the review of our financial statements and how we account for complex, non-recurring transactions and those items for which we have restated our financial statements as described above;

(2) Providing additional training of our accounting staff;

(3) Involving both internal accounting personnel and outside consultants with technical accounting expertise, as needed, early in the evaluation of the application of generally accepted accounting principles in complex, non-recurring transactions;

(4) Documenting to standards established by senior accounting personnel and the principal accounting officer the review, analysis and related conclusions with respect to complex, non-recurring transactions and those items for which we have restated our financial statements as described above; and

(5) Requiring senior accounting personnel and our outside consultants with technical accounting expertise to review complex, non-recurring transactions to evaluate and approve the accounting treatment for such transactions and those items for which we have restated our financial statements as described above prior to the issuance of any financial statements by us.

We began to execute the remediation steps identified above in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2005 and have continued such efforts through the end of the period covered by this report. We engaged outside consultants with technical accounting expertise in October 2005 and we utilized these consultants as well as other changes described above in the preparation of this quarterly report.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of September 30, 2006 our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company required to be included in our Exchange Act filings. The two Executive Officers responsible for the financial reporting and disclosure are in direct control of the books and records of the Company and are involved first-hand in the decision making process for material transactions.

There were no changes in internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2006, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Pursuant to the terms of the Exploration Contract, all payments by PetroChina for sales of the Company's crude oil are paid to Yu Qiao, who is obligated to forward the payment to the Company after deduction of its management fee. As of September 30, 2006, Yu Qiao owed the Company $1,734,150 in payments that it has failed to forward to the Company. On April 12, 2006, the Company and Yu Qiao entered into a settlement agreement pursuant to which Yu Qiao agreed to pay to the Company all amounts that Yu Qiao then owed to the Company by May 30, 2006. In the event that Yu Qiao breached its agreement, a related party has guaranteed Yu Qiao's payment. In September, 2006, the related party who guaranteed Yu Qiao’s payment acquired 100% of the equity interest in Yu Qiao. As of September 30, 2006, the Company owed $485,221 to this related party and approximately $1.25 million to a company controlled by this related party for a total of approximately $1.74 million. The Company and this related party have agreed to offset the $1,734,150 owed by Yu Qiao and guaranteed by this related party against the approximately $1.74 million owed to the related party by the Company.

On July 26, 2006, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the “JV Agreement”) with Mr. Wang Hongjun, the Company’s President and another related party, hereafter referred to as the “Related Parties,” to form a joint venture limited liability company in China, to be named Song Yuan North East Petroleum Technical Service Co., Ltd. (“Song Yuan Technical”). The purpose of Song Yuan Technical is to acquire oil and gas properties and to engage in the exploration of crude oil in the PRC. Pursuant to the JV Agreement, the Company and the Related Parties are obligated to contribute $1 million and $125,000, respectively, as registered capital of Song Yuan Technical, and the Company and the related parties will receive 90% and 10%, respectively, of Song Yuan Technical’s membership and profit interests. On October 8, 2006, the Company made a capital contribution of $490,000 to Song Yuan Technical and received 90% of Song Yuan Technical’s membership and profit interests. Song Yuan Technical currently owns 100% of LongDe Oil & Gas Development Co. Ltd. (“LongDe”). LongDe is a party to a 20 year Exploration Contract with PetroChina pursuant to which LongDe has the right to explore, develop and pump oil at Hetingbao Oilfield 301 Area in the PRC. Pursuant to the Exploration Contract, PetroChina is entitled to 20% of LongDe’s output in the first ten years and 40% of LongDe’s output thereafter until the end of the Exploration Contract.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) The following exhibits are filed herewith:

31.1 Certifications pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2 Certifications pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1 Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2 Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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(b) Reports on Form 8-K

On July 26, 2006, Registrant and Ms. Ju GuiZhi and Mr. Wang Hongjun, entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) to form a joint venture limited liability company in China, to be named Song Yuan North East Petroleum Technical Service Co., Ltd. Mr. Wang is the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Registrant and is a significant shareholder of the Registrant. Ms. Ju is a member of Mr. Wang’s immediate family. The purposes of the joint venture limited liability company will be to acquire and operate oil and gas development assets and sell crude oil. Registrant agreed to initially commit $1 million (USD) to the joint venture, which must be paid within 3 months of the date of the Agreement and for which Registrant will receive 90% of the joint venture limited liability company’s membership and profits interests. Ms. Ju and Mr. Wang will commit an aggregate of RMB 1 million to the joint venture, for which they will receive an aggregate of 10% of the joint venture limited liability company’s membership and profits interests. Registrant will be entitled to appoint the President and two of the joint venture limited liability company’s five directors. The Agreement and services provided thereunder are subject to the laws of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the parties agreed to binding arbitration of disputes in the PRC.

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

CHINA NORTH EAST PETROLEUM HOLDINGS LTD.

 (Registrant)

 

Date: November 20, 2006 

By: 

/s/ Zhang Yang 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

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