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Newsfile Corp Calgary, Alberta and Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - May 12, 2021) - PetroTal Corp. (TSXV: TAL) (AIM: PTAL) ("PetroTal" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the following operational and corporate update. All currency amounts are in United States dollars ("USD"), unless otherwise stated. Highlights - The 7D well has been successfully drilled and completed, flowing at an initial rate of approximately 3,700 barrels of oil per day (bopd) during its first 10 days of production, and has averaged approximately 4,550 bopd during the past three days;
- The 7D well was drilled and completed in 33 days for a cost of approximately $8.6 million, 7% under the $9.2 million estimate;
- During the past three days, Bretana oil field production has averaged approximately 11,100 bopd. Two wells, representing 1,200 bopd, are currently shut in awaiting increased water injection pump enhancements;
- The 3WD water disposal well commenced drilling on May 3, 2021;
- Mr. Estuardo Alvarez-Calderon, PetroTal's VP Exploration and Development, is retiring at the end of May 2021. Mr. Dewi Jones has assumed the role of VP Exploration and Development as of May 11, 2021;
- Q1 2021 financial and operating results will be announced on May 31, 2021 along with an updated corporate presentation, and a webcast virtual call on June 1, 2021; and,
- PetroTal will host a virtual AGM on June 23, 2021.
Well 7D Update PetroTal has successfully completed the 7D well, the Company's seventh in the Bretana oil field, and first new well of 2021. The well was a deviated hole and penetrated the targeted Vivian formation in excellent quality sands. Total vertical depth of 2,696 meters was reached. The well achieved an initial 10-day average flow rate of 3,700 bopd, which was in line with management's expectations, and is currently producing approximately 4,550 bopd. Total drilling time was 33 days and the well cost approximately $8.6 million, 7% under the $9.2 million estimate. This was the first well executed under PetroTal's enhanced COVID-19 safety protocols and no safety issues were encountered during the operation. |