The Company announced today that it has successfully drilled a direct off-set to its recent oil discovery, which reported a 24-hour initial test rate of ~270 BOPD. This 2nd location reported good oil saturation and maximum porosity of ~14% similar to the original discovery well with multiple-zone production potential.
“We are very pleased with the results our direct off-set well and moving the rig in preparation of drilling a 2nd direct off-set well location to our recent discovery”, said Joseph Hooper, Encore’s EVP of Business Development and Director.
Encore continues to acquire and develop drilling prospects and remains confident in a strong recovery for oil. The Company’s growing acreage position approximates ~15000 acres while targeting ~50000+ acres long-term. In December 2015, the Company achieved record production, lower operating expenses and completed the acquisition of its own saltwater disposal well system to optimize long-term production operation.
The Company plans to drill up to 30 well locations for its 2016-E program and is in the early stages of drilling and developing 6 immediate proposed well locations for its partnerships under management in the first quarter. Encore firmly believes that the further oil prices fall in the short-term, the steeper the slope of the price recovery. Encore is focused at making its projects profitable at $20 – 30 oil in preparation for a financial exit in 2 -3+ years when oil is trading at a sustained $70 – 100. The Raymond James January 4, 2016 energy report forecast $50 per barrel for 2016 and $70 oil for 2017.
“We embrace the lower oil price in order to acquire and grow assets for the long-term”, said Steve Stengell, Encore’s President CEO and Chairman. “Encore and its investors are targeting a 2-3 year exit plan that would deliver strategic assets to a larger operator and/or industry investor in the future”, added Stengell.
Oil and gas exploration involves a high degree of risk, uncertainty and is suitable only for industry participants and qualified SEC Accredited investors who are sophisticated and experienced in making business decisions.
For more information regarding Encore and its projects, please contact Joseph Hooper at (270) 842 – 1242, ext. 224 or via e-mail at Joseph.hooper@encore-energy.com
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