Letter of Intent covers farm-in interest in New Mexico oil property
VANCOUVER, Jan. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - RainChief Energy Inc. (OTCBB: RCFEF)today announced the execution of a Letter of Intent with Calgary-based Nueva Oil & Gas Corporation. The LOI covers a farm-in interest in the Gulf Jensen Prospect, an oil property located in New Mexico. Nueva's holdings in the Prospect include 2,044 acres of oil and gas leases.
In announcing the Nueva LOI, RainChief CEO, Paul Heney stated, "Nueva has identified and acquired what we believe is a very high quality oil property. In executing this LOI we are confident that RainChief will be able to conclude an agreement which will put the company in a position to participate in and benefit from this promising property. We hope to conclude an agreement within the next 10-14 days."
The Gulf Jensen Prospect is located in the New Mexico portion of the Permian Basin, an area covering portions of west-central Texas and southeast New Mexico. The Basin produces 17% of United States crude oil and represents two-thirds of Texas' current oil production. Proven reserves are second only to Alaska. The Permian Basin, with production targets from 1,000 feet to 20,000+ feet in depth, has produced over 20 billion barrels of oil since the first oil well was drilled and developed in 1921. The New Mexico portion of Basin holds three of the 100 largest oil fields in the United States.
RainChief Energy is actively engaged in identifying, financing & developing oil & gas energy resource properties in North America that combine positive elements of short-term exploration & development costs with high potential for long-term success & financial return.
Additional information can be found at: www.rainchief.com
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
RainChief Energy Inc. (OTCBB: RCFEF)
"Brad J. Moynes"
Brad J. Moynes
President