Moore County, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2018) - Molori Energy Inc. (TSXV: MOL) (OTC Pink: MOLOF) ("Molori" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update regarding its operations in Moore County and Hutchinson County, Texas.
On May 7, 2018, the Company announced the first of two "Letters of Intent" to acquire a 100% working interest in approximately 30,000 acres with access to the Red Cave and other formations. The acreage, located in Moore, Potter, Carson and Hutchinson counties, is HBP ('held by production'), and includes 8 currently-producing wells. The agreement calls for the payment of USD $1,700,000 in cash on closing.
On May 22, 2018, Molori announced the second Letter of Intent for the purchase of a 100% working interest in a an additional 5,100 acres in the Red Cave formation. An 81 acre tract included within the proposed purchase is of significant interest because it ajoins property owned by Adams Affiliates, Inc., (Tulsa, Oklahoma), who have successfully drilled more than 50 Red Cave wells in the past three years. The 81 acre tract further offers 18 drill-ready locations. Consideration for this 5100 acres, also HBP, is USD $650,000 in cash, plus 500,000 shares of Molori common stock.
The Company has been actively engaged in discussions with a number of parties concerning the necessary financing to complete the property purchases, as well as to fund a series of development wells, focusing initially upon the 81 acre tract. Molori has stated that its preferred route is either a farm-in or joint-venture arrangement with an industry partner.
Meantime, Molori has also been in active discussions with contract operators with direct experience drilling Red Cave wells. Molori believes that this could help ensure the Company's success as it moves into the development phase of its Red Cave acreage. Subject to the completion of financing discussions, Molori anticipates being in position to begin drilling on the 81-acre parcel as early as September of this year.
Finally, the Company wishes to further announce that it has initiated a legal challenge against its former operating partner, Ponderosa State Energy, LLC—formerly known as Ponderosa Energy, LLC. Through the challenge, Molori seeks to obtain Ponderosa's 75% working interest in 3 presently-producing oil and gas leases in Hutchinson County known as the 'State Leases'. The nature of the dispute involves a 2017 agreement wherein Ponderosa agreed to exchange its 75% interest in the State Leases with Molori provided that Molori agreed to surrender its interest in certain marginal wells and leases also in Hutchinson County. Althouth Molori cannot predict the outcome, it is confidant in its legal position. A successful outcome could result in Molori owing a 100% working interest in the State Leases.
About Molori
Molori Energy Inc. is an oil and gas company with current operations and development in the Texas Panhandle West Field. The focus of the Company's exploration and development arm is the underdeveloped Red Cave formation. Molori's business model is to deliver sustainable growth in shareholder value by focusing on reserves, commercializing and developing discoveries and pursuing selective acquisitions.
Molori's operating team, based in Houston, Dallas and Moore County, Texas have extensive experience in the oil and gas industry in the Texas Panhandle. The Company believes that the Red Cave represents a significant hydrocarbon-rich formation in a well-developed region. By employing leading-edge exploration and frac techniques, Molori believes that the Company is well positioned to build production and reserves and further benefit from the opportunities that exist in the Texas Panhandle region.
Joel Dumaresq
CEO and Director
Molori Energy Inc.
(604) 336 3193
joel@molorienergy.com
www.molorienergy.com
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