Canacol Energy Ltd. Provides Update on Gas Sales and Drilling Programs
Canacol Energy Ltd. reported November 2022 natural gas sales of 162 MMscfpd, affected by high rainfall. The company is actively pursuing exploration with plans for four new wells: Saxafon 1, Chimela 1, Natilla 1, and Dividivi 1. Saxafon 1 targets gas in the Cienaga de Oro and Porquero reservoirs, set to take four weeks. Chimela 1 aims for gas and oil in the Lisama reservoirs, anticipated to take six weeks. Natilla 1 will explore gas in the CDO and Porquero, projected to last fifteen weeks. Dividivi 1, commencing early December, will also target gas in the CDO reservoirs.
- Reported November natural gas sales of 162 MMscfpd, indicating ongoing production.
- Active exploration drilling program with four wells planned, indicating growth potential.
- High rainfall levels negatively impacted natural gas sales.
CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canacol Energy Ltd. ("Canacol" or the "Corporation") (TSX:CNE; OTCQX:CNNEF; BVC:CNEC) is pleased to provide the following information concerning its November 2022 natural gas sales along with the exploration drilling plans for the remainder of 2022.
November Gas Sales of 162 MMscfpd
Realized contractual natural gas sales (which are gas produced, delivered, and paid for) were 162 million standard cubic feet per day for November 2022, representing low interruptible gas sales due to very high rainfall levels during the month.
Remaining 2022 Exploration Drilling Program: Saxafon 1, Chimela 1, Natilla 1 and Dividivi 1
The Corporation spud the Saxafon 1 exploration well located on its
The Corporation spud the Chimela 1 exploration well located on its
The Corporation spud the Natilla 1 exploration well located on its
The Corporation is mobilizing the rig to drill the Dividivi 1 exploration well located on its
About Canacol
Canacol is a natural gas exploration and production company with operations focused in Colombia. The Corporation's common stock trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the OTCQX in the United States of America, and the Colombia Stock Exchange under ticker symbol CNE, CNNEF, and CNEC, respectively.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Realized contractual gas sales is defined as gas produced and sold plus gas revenues received from nominated take or pay contracts.
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