Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 27, 2013) - Jennings Capital has reiterated its buy recommendation on Rock Energy (TSX: RE), a Calgary-based crude oil exploration, development and production company. Analyst James Humen gives the company a 12-month target price of $1.80, up from the previous target price of $1.60, and a 30% premium to the $1.38 price the day the report was issued.
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During 2012, Rock took the steps needed to transition itself from a company with a foundation of heavy oil production and a natural gas resource play requiring significant capital, to one entirely focused on oil plays in the Plains and Southwest Saskatchewan regions.
To prosper in Central Alberta and Saskatchewan, a company like Rock Energy needs to focus on projects within its means and that generate early significant cash flow.
The company's production currently exceeds 3,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, led by strong drilling results at their new discovery at Mantario, where the company has developed a producing property that is currently producing in excess of 1,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Mantario has become the company's flagship property for reserve growth and production additions. Management indicates that a full strategy at Mantario is likely to consist of approximately 30 locations at 20 acre well spacing.
At Onward, the company is allocating $2 million for a waterflood project.
Rock Energy plans to complete the installation of high volume lift facilities at Lloydminster, and has expanded its drilling inventory to over 60 locations.
The company has 500 barrels of oil per day hedged until September 30, 2013, at a price higher than $73 per barrel. Through the use of rail transport, the company is able to ship crude directly to refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Analyst James Humen stated, "Coupled with stronger expected Western Canadian Select pricing over the second half of 2013 and continued drilling at Mantario, Rock remains well positioned to capture value from its strong reserves base."
Rock Energy trades at $1.35 and with 39 million shares outstanding the company is capitalized at $53 million.
For more information please visit the company's website www.rockenergy.ca, or call Allen J Bey, President & CEO, at 403-218-4380.
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