Houston American Energy Provides Update on Operations in Colombia
Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) provided an update on its CPO-11 Block operations in Colombia. Year-to-date, two wells were drilled, with the Saturno #1ST well soon to begin production. Plans for the Venus Exploration Area include a 3D seismic grid acquisition and drilling of a horizontal well. The company holds an 11% interest in the Venus wells and a 5.5% interest in the remaining CPO-11 Block wells. CEO John Terwilliger expressed satisfaction with the operational progress and future development plans.
- Drilling of the Saturno #1ST well is soon expected to commence production.
- Plans for a 3D seismic grid in the Venus Exploration Area could enhance future drilling accuracy.
- Houston American has significant interests in multiple wells, with an 11% interest in Venus and 5.5% in the remaining CPO-11 Block wells.
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Houston, TX, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) today provided an update with respect to 2022 operations and near term plans on the CPO-11 Block in Colombia. Houston American’s interest in the CPO-11 Block, and wells thereon, is held through our ownership interest in Hupecol Meta, LLC.
Year-to-date, two wells have been drilled on the CPO-11 Block, both located in the Venus Exploration Area (the “VEA”). The Bugalo #1 well was drilled and is awaiting testing. The Saturno #1 well was drilled, plugged back and side-tracked resulting in the Saturno #1ST well. The Saturno #1ST well is expected to begin production in the very near future. A formerly shut-in well in the VEA, the Venus 2A, is planned to be returned to production shortly.
Hupecol is planning to acquire a 3D seismic grid covering a portion of the VEA with the objective of siting and drilling a first horizontal well within the VEA.
On the CPO-11 Block, outside of the VEA, Hupecol Meta has targeted drilling, by year-end, the Caonabo well with the participation of Parex Resources.
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John Terwilliger, CEO of Houston American, stated “We are pleased to have commenced operations on the CPO-11 Block and the progress to date and look forward to further development of the Venus Exploration Area and larger block.”
About Houston American Energy Corp
Based in Houston, Texas, Houston American Energy Corp. is a publicly-traded independent energy company with interests in oil and natural gas wells, minerals and prospects. The Company's business strategy includes a property mix of producing and non-producing assets with a focus on the Delaware Basin in Texas and Colombia.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate, including statements regarding the expected timing of drilling and related operations and the ultimate results of all such operations. Those statements, and Houston American Energy Corp., are subject to a number of risks, including the potential inability to secure financing to fund Houston American’s share of drilling and completion costs, timing of drilling operations, ultimate drilling results, potential changes in drilling, completion and operating costs, potential fluctuations in energy prices, changes in market conditions, effects of government regulation and other factors. These and other risks are described in the company's documents and reports that are available from the company and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
For additional information, view the company’s website at www.houstonamerican.com or contact Houston American Energy Corp. at (713) 222-6966.
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