Parex Provides Operational Update and Q2 Production Forecast 19,000-19,500 bopd
17 4월 2014 - 6:00AM
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Parex Resources Inc. ("Parex" or the "Company") (TSX:PXT), a company focused on
Colombian oil exploration and production provides an operational update of its
first quarter 2014 ("Q1") performance.
Production Update: Q1 18,425 bopd and Q2 Forecast 19,000-19,500 bopd
-- Achieved a record Q1 2014 oil production of approximately 18,425 barrels
of oil per day ("bopd"), an increase of 28 percent over same the period
ending March 31, 2013. To date in 2014, the Cabrestero and LLA-34 blocks
have provided the most significant production growth. Parex' quarterly
production growth over the past year and our Q2 2014 forecast range is
highlighted below:
Three months ended
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Mar. 31, Jun. 30, Sep. 30, Dec.31, Mar. 31, Jun. 30,
2013 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014
Average daily 19,000-
production (bopd) 14,440 15,463 16,199 17,287 18,425 19,500
Increase from prior
quarter 13% 7% 5% 7% 7% 3%-6%
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Operational Update
Parex currently has a catalyst rich 2014 drilling program of approximately 40
wells. A summary of the current drilling/testing program plus the immediately
following locations is provided below:
# Prospect/Well Block Timing / Status
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1 Akira Field Cabrestero Facility Commissioning May
2 Arlequin-1 Cebucan Drilling
3 Begonia-1 LLA-40 Ready to Test
4 Berbena-1 LLA-40 Drilling
5 Carmantea-1 LLA-32 Cased to test
6 Celtis-1 LLA-40 Tested 600 bopd
7 Kananaskis-1 LLA-32 Testing
8 Rumi-1 El Eden Facility Construction Q2
9 Tigana Norte-1 LLA-34 Casing Well
10 Tigana Sur Oeste-1 LLA-34 Spud following Tigana Norte-1
11 Tigana-2 LLA-34 Ready to Test
12 Tigana-3 LLA-34 Ready to Test
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Adalia Field (Operated, Block LLA-30, WI 100%): On March 14, 2014, the Adalia
field production of approximately 900 bopd and related activities were
temporarily suspended in order to resolve community demands related to the
regional oil industry. Under the leadership of the Agencia Nacional de
Hidrocarburos ("ANH"), Parex is participating in public discussions on the issue
of infrastructure improvements in the area. Although we are hopeful that block
production will resume shortly, Parex has not included the shut-in Adalia
production in our Q2 production forecast.
Akira (Operated, Cabrestero Block, WI 100%): The Akira-6 well was drilled as the
furthest northeast delineation well in the Akira field, approximately 870 meters
northeast from the closest producer at Akira-4. The well has been on production
since March 30, 2014 and has been producing at a pump restricted rate of 1,100
bopd with a drawdown of 25%. The Akira-6 well represents the most productive
well drilled in the Akira field to date. Construction of the oil treatment plant
is proceeding with commissioning expected in mid May 2014. Akira-7 and Akira-8
which were drilled and cased during Q1 2014 are the next wells to be tested
following the facilities commissioning.
Arlequin (Operated, Cebucan Block, WI 100%): The Arlequin-1 exploration well is
currently drilling at approximately 13,400 feet and intermediate casing will be
set shortly. Planned total depth is 15,300 feet.
Aruco (Non-Operated, Block LLA-34, WI 45%): The Aruco-1 well was drilled to a
total depth of 10,705 feet from the same pad as Tua-6. The Aruco-1 well is
currently producing approximately 1,000 bopd of 17 degrees API oil at 10%
watercut. Parex and partners are finalizing plans to expand the Tua pad and
allow the drilling of one or two delineation wells on this discovery.
Begonia & Berbena (Operated, Block LLA-40, WI 50%): The Begonia-1 exploration
well has been drilled and cased for testing. The Berbena-1 exploration well is
currently drilling.
Celtis & Ardisia (Operated, Block LLA-40, WI 50%): The Celtis-1 and Ardisia-1
wells were drilled from the same pad to total depths of 9,990 and 9,515 feet
respectively and cased for testing. The Celtis-1 well was tested using an
Electric Submersible Pump in the Une Formation and the final production rate was
600 bopd with a watercut of 38% after 7 days. The Ardisia-1 well was tested and
did not recover commercial hydrocarbon volumes and is being converted to a water
disposal well for the Celtis-1 well. A long term testing facility will be
installed at Celtis-1 with commissioning expected for late Q2 or early Q3 2014.
Block LLA-32 (Non-Operated, WI 30%): The Kananaskis-1 exploration well was
drilled to a total depth of approximately 10,764 feet. Testing operations are
currently underway. The Carmantea-1 exploration well has been cased for testing
and the drilling rig is being released.
Restrepo-1 (Operated, Block LLA-29, WI 100%): The commitment exploration well
Restrepo-1 was drilled to a total depth of 6,935 feet. Log analysis indicated
the well was wet and is being abandoned.
Rumi (Operated, El Eden Block WI 60%): The Rumi-1 exploration well was drilled
in Q4 2013 and encountered oil bearing reservoirs in the Une formation that
tested at rates of 300-500 bopd. A long term testing facility is being
constructed at Rumi and production from the field is expected to commence in May
2014. The production performance of the Rumi-1 well will help in the evaluation
of future drilling locations.
Tigana (Non-Operated, Block LLA-34, WI 45%): Tigana-1 and Tigana Sur-1 are
currently producing at a combined rate, facility restricted, of approximately
5,700 gross bopd. Tigana-2 and Tigana-3 development wells were drilled
approximately 400 meters north-west and 900 meters west of Tigana-1 to evaluate
the Mirador and Guadalupe formations downdip of Tigana-1. Both wells were cased
and are expected to be tested during Q2 2014.
The Tigana Norte-1 delineation well reached its total depth of 12,141 feet on
April 14, 2014. Tigana Norte-1 was drilled approximately 1,300 meters northeast
of the Tigana-1 discovery well to delineate the structure along trend and
outside of the currently mapped 3P reserves area. Log analysis indicates oil
potential in both the Mirador and Guadalupe reservoirs and the well is being
cased for testing.
Civil work is currently underway to build a new pad approximately 900 meters
south of the Tigana Sur 1 well to delineate the southern portion of the Tigana
structure with the first well being Tigana Sur Oeste-1, scheduled for May 2014.
Tua (Non-Operated, Block LLA-34, WI 45%): The Tua-6 well was drilled to further
appraise the Tua discovery in a structurally lower position, approximately 1,400
meters north-west from the Tua pad. The well encountered oil bearing reservoir
in both the Guadalupe and Lower Guadalupe reservoirs and log analysis indicates
that the well did not encounter an oil water interface, inferring that the oil
column extends deeper than previously tested. The first zone tested in this well
was the lower Gaudalupe reservoir that has been encountered and logged in
several wells but never tested over an extended period of time. Tua-6 commenced
production from the Lower Guadalupe reservoir on March 15, 2014 and is currently
producing at a rate of 430 bopd with a watercut of less than 1%. Parex and
partners plan to test this zone in the Tua-6 well for at least several months to
determine the best development plan for the Lower Guadalupe reservoir before
recompleting the well in the main Guadalupe reservoir. Tua-7 and Tua-8 have been
approved by partners as the next delineation wells to be drilled in the Tua
field.
Credit Facility Increased to $125 MM
The borrowing base of the senior secured syndicated credit facility has been
increased from $100 million to $125 million. As at December 31, 2013, Parex had
$8.5 million of debt drawn on the credit facility and a working capital surplus
of $24 million. All amounts are in United States dollars.
First Quarter Results and Annual General Meeting
Parex expects to release its Q1 2014 results following the close of markets on
May 12, 2014 and hold the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on May 13, 2014 at
10:30 am (Calgary Time). The AGM will be held at the Jamieson Place Conference
Centre, third floor of the Jamieson Place Tower, 308 - 4th Avenue S.W., Calgary,
Alberta T2P 0H7 and webcast at http://www.gowebcasting.com/5416.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell securities, nor is it a
solicitation of an offer to buy securities, in any jurisdiction.
Advisory on Forward Looking Statements
Certain information regarding Parex set forth in this document contains
forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and
uncertainties. The use of any of the words "plan", "expect", "prospective",
"project", "intend", "believe", "should", "anticipate", "estimate" or other
similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will"
occur are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements
represent Parex's internal projections, estimates or beliefs concerning, among
other things, future growth, results of operations, production, future capital
and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding
thereof), competitive advantages, plans for and results of drilling activity,
environmental matters, business prospects and opportunities. These statements
are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially.
Although the Company's management believes that the expectations reflected in
the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future
results, levels of activity, performance or achievement since such expectations
are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political
and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause Parex'
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any
forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Parex.
In particular, forward-looking statements contained in this document include,
but are not limited to, statements with respect to the performance
characteristics of the Company's oil properties; supply and demand for oil;
financial and business prospects and financial outlook; results of drilling and
testing, results of operations; drilling plans; activities to be undertaken in
various areas; capital plans in Colombia and exit rate production; plans to
acquire and process 3-D seismic; timing of drilling and completion; and planned
capital expenditures and the timing thereof. In addition, statements relating to
"reserves" or "resources" are by their nature forward-looking statements, as
they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions
that the resources and reserves described can be profitably produced in the
future. The recovery and reserve estimates of Parex' reserves provided herein
are estimates only and there is no guarantee that the estimated reserves will be
recovered.
These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to, the impact of general economic
conditions in Canada, Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago; industry conditions
including changes in laws and regulations including adoption of new
environmental laws and regulations, and changes in how they are interpreted and
enforced, in Canada, Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago; competition; lack of
availability of qualified personnel; the results of exploration and development
drilling and related activities; obtaining required approvals of regulatory
authorities, in Canada, Colombia and Trinidad & Tobago; risks associated with
negotiating with foreign governments as well as country risk associated with
conducting international activities; volatility in market prices for oil;
fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates; environmental risks; changes
in income tax laws or changes in tax laws and incentive programs relating to the
oil industry; ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external
sources; the risks that any estimate of potential net oil pay is not based upon
an estimate prepared or audited by an independent reserves evaluator; that there
is no certainty that any portion of the hydrocarbon resources will be
discovered, or if discovered that it will be commercially viable to produce any
portion thereof; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the
Company. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not
exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could effect
Parex's operations and financial results are included in reports on file with
Canadian securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR
website (www.sedar.com).
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this document are based
upon assumptions which Management believes to be reasonable, the Company cannot
assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these
forward-looking statements. With respect to forward-looking statements contained
in this document, Parex has made assumptions regarding: current commodity prices
and royalty regimes; availability of skilled labour; timing and amount of
capital expenditures; future exchange rates; the price of oil; the impact of
increasing competition; conditions in general economic and financial markets;
availability of drilling and related equipment; effects of regulation by
governmental agencies; receipt of all required approvals for the Acquisition;
royalty rates, future operating costs, and other matters. Management has
included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking
information provided in this document in order to provide shareholders with a
more complete perspective on Parex's current and future operations and such
information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Parex's actual results,
performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or
implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can
be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements
will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits Parex will derive.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Parex Resources Inc.
Michael Kruchten
Vice-President Corporate Planning and Investor Relations
(403) 517-1733
Investor.relations@parexresources.com
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