PAN ORIENT ENERGY CORP.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020

March 15, 2022

Management's Discussion and Analysis

The following Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") of the operating and financial results of Pan Orient Energy Corp. ("Pan Orient" or the "Company") is prepared effective March 15, 2022 and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").

Pan Orient is an oil and natural gas company based in Calgary, Alberta, with interests in Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. which has properties onshore Thailand, and interests in Andora Energy Corporation ("Andora") which has properties in northern Alberta, Canada.

Pan Orient holds a 71.8% equity interest in Andora. The accounts of Andora are included in the consolidated financial statements and the 28.2% of non-controlling interest in the net assets of Andora are identified separately from the Company's shareholders' equity.

Pan Orient holds a 50.01% equity interest in Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. as a joint arrangement where the Company shares joint control with the 49.99% equity interest holder. The resulting joint arrangement is classified as a Joint Venture under IFRS 11 and is accounted for using the equity method of accounting where Pan Orient's 50.01% equity interest in the assets, liabilities, working capital, operations and capital expenditures of Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. are recorded in Investment in Thailand Joint Venture.

The undeveloped onshore interests in Indonesian East Jabung Production Sharing Contract ("PSC") expired in January 2020. The operator is continuing to complete the final steps to be taken for formal approval of the expiry from the Government of Indonesia, including reclamation requirements. The Company is withdrawing from operations in Indonesia. Operations in Indonesia for accounting purposes are considered discontinued operations effective January 1, 2020.

Please note that all amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated, translation of items denominated in foreign currencies as at December 31, 2021 into Canadian dollars using December 31, 2021 exchange rates, represent the net amount to Pan Orient's interests unless otherwise stated, and BOPD refers to barrels of oil per day.

Forward-Looking Statements

This MD&A contains forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information concerning anticipated financial performance are based on management's assumptions using information currently available. Material factors or assumptions used to develop forward-looking information include potential business prospects, growth strategies, the ability to add production and reserves through development and exploration activities, projected capital costs, government legislation, well performance, the ability to market production, the commodity price environment and quality differentials and exchange rates. Although management considers its assumptions to be reasonable based on these factors, they may prove to be incorrect.

Forward-looking information is generally identifiable by the terminology used, such as "expect", "believe", "estimate", "should", "anticipate" and "potential" or other similar wording. Forward-looking information in this MD&A includes, but is not limited to, references to: renewal, extension or termination of oil and gas concessions and production sharing contracts; other regulatory approvals; well drilling programs and drilling plans; estimates of reserves and potentially recoverable resources, information on future production and project start-ups, and status of farmout and other transactions; potential purchases of common shares under the normal course issuer bid; and sufficiency of financial resources. By their very nature, the forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A require Pan Orient and its management to make assumptions that may not materialize or that may not be accurate. The forward- looking information contained in this MD&A is subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results, expectations, achievements or performance to differ materially, including without limitation: imprecision of reserves estimates and estimates of recoverable quantities of oil, changes in project schedules, operating and reservoir performance, the effects of weather and climate change, the results of exploration and development drilling and related activities, changes in demand for oil and gas, the results of commercial negotiations, the timing and outcome of applications for government approvals, other technical and economic factors or revisions and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Pan Orient. Although Pan Orient believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct.

The Company has provided or may provide forward-looking information with respect to reserves and resources estimates related to Thailand and Canada and estimated costs associated with work commitments in Thailand and Canada. Reserves and resources estimates are prepared by independent reservoir engineers and there are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of oil and the cash flows to be derived therefrom. In general, estimates of economically recoverable volumes and the associated future net cash flows are based upon a number of variable factors and assumptions, such as historical production from the properties, production rates, ultimate reserves recovery, timing and amount of capital expenditures, marketability of commodities, royalty rates, the assumed effects of regulation by governmental agencies and future operating costs, all of which may vary from actual results. All such estimates are to some degree speculative, and classifications of reserves and resources volumes are only attempts to define the degree of speculation involved. The Company's actual production, revenues and development and operating expenditures with respect to its reserves and resources estimates will vary from estimates thereof and such variations could be material. The Company's estimated commitments are based on internally-prepared budgets and assumptions and, in the case where a tender process has been completed, actual contracted amounts. The estimated expenditures as provided by management will vary from the actual amounts required to carry out these commitments, and the difference may be significant.

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Because forward-looking information addresses future events and conditions, it involves risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: commodity price volatility; well performance and marketability of production; transportation and refining availability and costs; exploration and development costs; the recoverability of estimated reserves and resources volumes; the Company's ability to add reserves through development and exploration activities; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and changes in government legislation and regulations, including royalty and tax laws.

The forward-looking statements contained herein are as of March 15, 2022 and are subject to change after this date. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive and as such undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable securities laws, with the exception of events or circumstances that occurred during the period to which this MD&A relates that are reasonably likely to cause actual results to differ materially from material forward-looking information that was previously disclosed to the public, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Non-IFRS Measures

Management uses and reports certain non-IFRS measures in the evaluation of operating and financial performance. Unless identified as a non-IFRS measure in this section all amounts presented in this MD&A are calculated in accordance with IFRS.

Total corporate adjusted funds flow from (used in) operations is cash flow from (used in) operating activities prior to changes in non- cash working capital, unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss, settlement of decommissioning provision plus the corresponding amount from the Thailand operations which is recorded in Joint Venture for financial statement purposes and funds flow from (used in) operations from discontinued operations in Indonesia. This measure is used by management to analyze operating performance and leverage. Adjusted corporate funds flow as presented does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore it may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures of other entities. Adjusted corporate funds flow is not intended to represent operating cash flow or operating profits for the period nor should it be viewed as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities, net earnings or other measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS.

The Company's 50.01% equity interest in Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. is accounted for under the equity method as an Investment in Joint Venture. Adjusted funds flow from Investment in Joint Venture is the Company's net interest of the cash generated from operating activities from continuing operations before changes in non-cash working capital from Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd.

The following table reconciles adjusted funds flow from (used in) operations to cash flow from (used in) operating activities, which is the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with IFRS:

Three months ended

Year ended

December 31

December 31

($thousands)

2021

2020

2021

2020

Cash flow used in operating activities, continuing operations

(1,212)

(597)

(3,050)

(1,942)

Changes in non-cash working capital, continuing operations

263

(148)

(212)

(529)

Cash flow used in operating activities, discontinued operations

(9)

(46)

(153)

(684)

Changes in non-cash working capital, discontinued operations

(366)

93

(383)

1,079

Unrealized foreign exchange loss

(123)

(1,009)

(114)

(869)

Settlement of decommissioning provision

136

-

136

-

Share of adjusted funds flow from Investment in Joint Venture

5,731

3,235

20,466

12,492

Total corporate adjusted funds flow from operations

4,420

1,528

16,690

9,547

Total corporate adjusted funds flow from operations, total corporate adjusted funds flow from operations per barrel and total corporate adjusted funds flow from operations per share (basic and diluted) do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Adjusted funds flow is not intended to represent operating cash flow or operating profits for the period nor should it be viewed as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities, net earnings or other measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS. All references to total corporate adjusted funds flow from operations throughout this MD&A is cash flow from operating activities prior to changes in non-cash working capital, unrealized foreign exchange gain or loss, settlement of decommissioning provision plus the corresponding amount from Pan Orient's 50.01% interest in the Thailand operations which is recorded in Investment in Joint Venture for financial statement purposes and funds flow from (used in) operations from discontinued operations in Indonesia. Pan Orient has a 50.01% ownership interest in Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd., but does not have any direct interest in, or control over, the crude oil reserves, operations or working capital of on-shore Concession L53. Basic and diluted total corporate adjusted funds flow from operations per share is calculated in the same manner as basic and diluted earnings or loss per share.

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The term "field netback" is a non-IFRS measure that does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. "Field netback" is calculated by subtracting royalty, transportation and operating expenses from revenues. Field netback per barrel is the amount of revenues received on a per unit of production bases after the royalties, transportation and operating expense are deducted and used to assess profitability on a per barrel of oil equivalent. Pan Orient believes the term provides useful supplemental information to investors.

Working capital represents current assets less current liabilities and is used to assess efficiency, liquidity and general financial strength of the Company. Current assets include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and current liabilities include accounts payable and accrued liabilities, lease liabilities and current portion of decommissioning provision.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Properties

The Company's interests in principal properties are divided into two distinct groups: 1) partially developed concession located onshore Thailand, held by Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd.; and 2) undeveloped Canadian oil sands leases, held by Andora. The undeveloped onshore interests at the East Jabung Production Sharing Contract ("PSC") in Indonesia expired in January 2020 and the operator is completing final steps to be taken for formal approval of the expiry by the Government of Indonesia.

Thailand

Concession L53

The Company holds a 50.01% equity interest in Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. which is the operator of and holds a 100% working interest in Concession L53/48 ("Concession L53") in Thailand. Concession L53 is partially developed, has oil production and an active exploration and development program.

Pan Orient's 50.01% equity interest in Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. is classified as a Joint Venture under IFRS and accounted for using the equity method. As a jointly controlled Joint Venture, Pan Orient's 50.01% equity interest in the working capital, assets, capital expenditures, liabilities and operations of Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. are recorded as Investment in Joint Venture. Pan Orient's 50.01% equity interest in Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. is the Company's only investment in Thailand.

Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. holds a 100% interest in Thailand Concession L53, which has oil production, development and exploration operations. Concession L53 is located approximately 60 kilometers west of Bangkok and at December 31, 2021, consists of 27.32 square kilometers associated with the L53-A,L53-B,L53-D,L53-G,L53-DD,L53-AA South and L53-AA fields that are held through production licenses (with a 20 year primary term ending in 2036 plus an additional 10 year renewal period that can be applied for).

The December 31, 2021 independent reserves evaluation for Thailand on-shore Concession L53 was prepared for Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd., which is the operator and has a 100% working interest. The evaluation was conducted by Sproule International and was prepared in accordance with Canadian Securities Administrators National Instrument 51-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities. Pan Orient has a 50.01% ownership interest in Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd., but does not have any direct interest in, or control over, the crude oil reserves or operations of on-shore Concession L53. The values at December 31, 2021 identified as "Net to Pan Orient's 50.01% Equity Interest in Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd." represent 50.01% of Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd. reserves and values. Net to Pan Orient's 50.01% equity interest in Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd., proved plus probable crude oil reserves were 2,313 thousand barrels at December 31, 2021 from conventional sandstone reservoirs. Net to Pan Orient's 50.01% equity interest in Pan Orient Energy (Siam) Ltd., proved, probable and possible crude oil reserves were 2,986 thousand barrels at December 31, 2021. Possible reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves. There is a 10% probability that the quantities actually recovered will equal or exceed the sum of proved plus probable plus possible reserves.

Canada

Andora is a private oil company, in which Pan Orient has a 71.8% ownership. Andora has interests in 27 sections (21.5 net sections) of Sawn Lake Alberta Crown oil sands within the central Alberta Peace River Oil Sands area. Andora is focused on developing the bitumen resources at the Sawn Lake property using steam assisted gravity drainage ("SAGD") development. Andora is the operator of five oil sands leases with 27 gross sections (21.5 net sections) at Sawn Lake, where it has a working interest of either 50% or 100%.

The Sawn Lake property is in a pre-commercial stage and the commercial viability of the SAGD recovery process at Sawn Lake has not yet been established. No proved or probable reserves were assigned at December 31, 2021.

In early 2020 there was a severe decline in crude oil prices due to geopolitical events and the collapse of global demand for crude oil and related products resulting from COVID-19. This resulted in dramatically lower prices for heavy oil and bitumen, and deterioration in the economics for commercial expansion at Sawn Lake, and as a result, in that market there was no expected commercial development at Sawn Lake. An impairment expense of $85.8 million was recorded for the Sawn Lake interests and related capitalized costs in the first quarter of 2020. The Company will continue to monitor bitumen prices and other factors influencing the timing and extent of potential future SAGD development at Sawn Lake.

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A SAGD demonstration project at Sawn Lake commenced in 2013 and is located in the Central Block of Sawn Lake where Andora is the operator and holds a 50% working interest. The demonstration project consisted of one SAGD well pair drilled to a depth of 650 meters and a horizontal length of 780 meters and the SAGD facility for steam generation, water handling and bitumen treating. Steam injection commenced in May 2014 and produced bitumen from September 2014 to February 2016. The demonstration project successfully captured the key data associated with the objectives of the demonstration project and operations were suspended at the end of February 2016. The demonstration project has proven that the SAGD process works in the Bluesky formation at Sawn Lake, established characteristics of ramp up through stabilization of SAGD performance, indicated the productive capability, instantaneous steam-oil ratio ("ISOR"), and provided critical information required for well and facility design associated with any future commercial development. Production results to date are not necessarily indicative of long-term performance or of ultimate recovery and the Sawn Lake demonstration project has not yet proven that it is commercially viable.

Regulatory approval was received on December 5, 2017 for potential commercial expansion to 3200 BOPD at the Sawn Lake, Alberta SAGD project (in which Andora has a 50% working interest and is the operator) using Andora's proprietary Produced Water Boiler.

Summarized financial information with respect to Andora is as follows:

As at and for the

As at and for the

Andora Energy Corporation

Three months ended

Year ended

December 31

December 31

($thousands)

2021

2020

2021

2020

Total assets

1,198

1,231

1,198

1,231

Total liabilities

5,136

4,842

5,136

4,842

Cash flow used in operating activities

(214)

(158)

(1,016)

(489)

Net loss

(434)

(453)

(424)

(79,554)

Indonesia

East Jabung PSC (expired 2020)

The undeveloped interests at the East Jabung PSC, where the Company held a 49% non-operated working interest, expired in January 2020 and the operator is continuing to complete the final steps to be taken for formal approval of the expiry by the GOI, including reclamation requirements.

Batu Gajah PSC (expired 2017)

The Batu Gajah PSC, where the Company had held a 77% operated working interest with a 23% carried interest held by third parties, expired January 15, 2017 and the Company is still waiting for reclamation requirements and final approval of the expiry from the GOI.

Pan Orient is withdrawing from operations in Indonesia and the office in Jakarta was closed on March 31, 2020. Activities of the Company related to Indonesia are considered discontinued operations effective January 1, 2020.

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