Jericho Energy Ventures Announces Plans to Drill First Well Since 2018 Following Strong Cash Flow Generation to Date in 2022 From Oil and Gas JV Portfolio

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Jericho Energy Ventures (OTC PINK:JROOF) has initiated permitting for the Lazarus-1 well in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, aiming to increase production amidst elevated commodity prices. The Red Fork formation is expected to enhance cash flow as Jericho leverages prior profits from its oil and gas assets, continuing its drilling efforts for the first time since 2018. CEO Brian Williamson emphasizes the company’s financial strength and commitment to delivering returns for investors. Jericho also explores advancements in low-carbon technologies.

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• Initiation of permitting for the Lazarus-1 well could enhance future production.
• Strong cash flow generation from existing oil and gas assets amid record commodity prices.
• Confidence expressed by management in financial strength and asset value.

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Jericho will continue its cash flow-funded development with goal of further increasing production into highly elevated commodity price environment

NEWTOWN, PA, and VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 19, 2022 / Jericho Energy Ventures Inc. (TSXV:JEV)(OTC PINK:JROOF)(Frankfurt:JLM0) ("Jericho" or "JEV" or the "Company") today announced that it has commenced permitting for the drilling of the Lazarus-1 well (the "Lazarus"), located in Pawnee County, Oklahoma.

The Lazarus is a highly valued, oil-bearing Red Fork formation prospect that has been defined through licensed 3D seismic, extensively characterized by our geology team. Jericho's JV, Eagle Road, LLC, owns approximately 16,000 net acres and production infrastructure central to the Lazarus well.

Brian Williamson, CEO of JEV, stated, "As mentioned in our operations update last month, we will continue to leverage the increase in commodity prices to grow our cash flow profile and deliver compelling drilling returns for investors. The Lazarus will be the first well we have drilled since 2018 and reflects the confidence we have in our underlying assets, forward prices, and financial strength as we head further into 2022."

The Lazarus well will be drilled with cash flow from operations as Jericho's oil and gas joint venture assets continue to reap strong profits from record commodity prices not seen since 2014.

About Jericho Energy Ventures

Jericho Energy Ventures (JEV) is an energy company positioned for the current energy transitions; owning, operating and developing both traditional hydrocarbon JV assets and advancing the low-carbon energy transition, with active investments in hydrogen, energy storage, carbon capture and new energy systems. Our wholly owned subsidiary, Hydrogen Technologies, delivers breakthrough, patented, zero-emission boiler technology to the approximately $30 Billion Commercial & Industrial heat and steam industry.* We also hold strategic investments and board positions in H2U Technologies (a breakthrough electrocatalyst and low-cost electrolyzer platform) and Supercritical Solutions (developing the world's first, high pressure, ultra-efficient electrolyzer). Jericho also owns and operates long-held producing oil and gas JV assets in Oklahoma which it is currently developing from cash flows in an effort to further increase production into the highly elevated commodity price environment.

Website: https://jerichoenergyventures.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JerichoEnergyVentures

CONTACT:

Adam Rabiner
Director of IR
Jericho Energy Ventures
604.343.4534
adam@jerichoenergyventures.com

This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only Jericho's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Jericho's control. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may", "will" or "may not" occur.‎ Specifically, this news release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among others, permitting for the drilling of the Lazarus well; cash flow generation; future production; forward commodity prices; the timing of and success of future drilling, development and completion activities, the performance of the Lazarus; and the geological characteristics of the Lazarus.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, which include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks); the impacts of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases; general economic conditions; industry conditions; current and future commodity prices and price volatility; significant and ongoing stock market volatility; currency and interest rate fluctuation; governmental regulation of the energy industry, including environmental regulation; geological, technical and drilling problems; unanticipated operating events; the availability of capital on acceptable terms; the need to obtain required approvals from regulatory authorities; liabilities and risks inherent in early stage hydrogen technology projects, energy storage, carbon capture and new energy systems; changes in government environmental objectives or plans; and the other factors described in Jericho's public filings available at www.sedar.com.

The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on certain key expectations and ‎assumptions ‎of Jericho ‎concerning anticipated financial performance, business prospects, strategies, ‎regulatory regimes, the ‎‎sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities, the ability to obtain financing on ‎acceptable terms, expansion of consumer adoption of the Company's (or its subsidiaries') technologies and products, and the success of investments, all of which are ‎subject to change based on ‎market conditions, ‎potential timing delays and other risk factors. Although Jericho believes that these assumptions and the expectations ‎are reasonable based on information currently available to management, such ‎statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from ‎those in the forward-looking statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking ‎statements.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists are not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and Jericho does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

*Grand View Market Research, 2020

SOURCE: Jericho Energy Ventures Inc.

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FAQ

What is Jericho Energy Ventures' recent announcement regarding the Lazarus-1 well?

Jericho Energy Ventures announced it has commenced permitting for the drilling of the Lazarus-1 well in Oklahoma, marking its first drilling activity since 2018.

How will cash flow influence Jericho Energy Ventures' operations?

The company plans to fund the drilling of the Lazarus well with cash flow from operations, which reflects strong profits from its oil and gas ventures.

What is the significance of elevated commodity prices for JROOF shareholders?

Elevated commodity prices are expected to enhance Jericho's cash flow and profitability, which could lead to better returns for shareholders.

When did Jericho Energy Ventures last drill a well before Lazarus-1?

The Lazarus-1 well will be Jericho's first drilling project since 2018.

How does Jericho Energy Ventures plan to benefit from its oil and gas assets?

Jericho intends to leverage strong cash flow from its oil and gas joint venture assets to increase production and deliver returns to investors.