Squatex to use Fire Creek engineering services
BROSSARD, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 25, 2017) - The management of Resources & Energy Squatex Inc . (CSE:SQX)(CSE:SQX.CN)(CNSX:SQX)
(Squatex) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an engineering services agreement with Calgary based Fire Creek Ressources Ltd (Fire Creek).
For several years, Squatex has specialized in the technique of small diameter drilling (slim hole) for its exploration. This
technique represents a major breakthrough in Quebec in terms of environmental impact because it uses less water, less energy, and
requires a much smaller area of land (90% less) than traditional oil drilling techniques. Squatex wanted to add to its team
professionals with the same values of respect for the environment. Fire Creek has more than 23 years of experience in more than
22 countries on 6 continents and is recognized as a world leader in the engineering of all types of drilling and related
operations leading to the production of reservoir zones. Fire Creek has specialists in various fields of oil and gas development
and significant amount of wells drilled safely and successfully, including in Quebec. Fire Creek will be a major asset for
the development of conventional reservoirs in the Massé structure in the Lower St. Lawrence (see press release dated May 17th 2016).
Mr. Jean-Claude Caron, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Squatex comments: «Squatex is a 100% owned Quebec
company with deep environmental and social values. I maintain that the development of hydrocarbons in Quebec can be done with
respect for the environment and communities. I believe Squatex, by developing innovative techniques, backed by world-renowned
professionals in its future exploration and production projects, will become a benchmark in the field. In so doing, Quebec will
have the chance to become a leader in the clean and socially acceptable development of hydrocarbons.»
The President of Squatex takes the opportunity to comment on a recent poll commissioned by the Montreal Economic Institute
(MEI) at Léger, which ran from April 17 to 19, 2017 in all regions of Quebec: «The results show that 56% of Quebeckers think we
should develop our own hydrocarbon resources. It should be noted that we consume 300,000 barrels per day of imported oil day in
Quebec and that the purchase of these barrels causes our economy to lose more than $ 20 million per day. » Mr. Caron adds: «Now
that we have a law to regulate the development of hydrocarbons, it would be time to take example from Norway and develop our
resources to use the income generated by the oil and gas sector to achieve the energy transition in Quebec more quickly. We are
fortunate to be rich in natural resources, so accept to be a wealthy society and give ourselves the means to become an example of
good resource management while protecting the environment. »
About Resources & Energy Squatex Inc.
Squatex is a junior oil and gas exploration company established in 2001 whose principal activity is to carry out work and
studies for the assessment and development of its oil and gas potential of 656,093 Hectares under exploration permits in Quebec.
Squatex holds 224,933 ha (70% Net) of exploration permits in the St. Lawrence Lowlands region and 431,160 ha (70% Net) of
licenses in the Lower St. Lawrence region.
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