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CALGARY, June 10, 2013 /CNW/ – Palliser Oil & Gas Corporation (“Palliser” or the “Company“) (TSX VENTURE:PXL) is pleased to provide an operations update. Production has continued to progress favorably through the second quarter, with May average production of approximately 2,950 boe/d based on field estimates. Second quarter to date production is estimated at approximately 2,800 boe/d, compared to first quarter production of 2,215 boe/d.
The second quarter has seen an improvement in heavy oil pricing compared to the first quarter, which is forecast to result in a significant improvement in funds flow in the second quarter. Production, operating and transportation costs are expected to average approximately $23/boe for the second quarter. The Company remains on track to achieve its 2013 annual average production guidance of 2,700 – 2,800 boe/d, with a budgeted capital expenditure program of $24 million and budgeted funds flow of $20 million. Palliser is preparing for an active late second quarter and third quarter capital program, which includes capital spending in excess of $12 million, out of its 2013 capital budget of $24 million, in the second and third quarter.
Palliser will be presenting at the annual EPAC Oil & Gas Investor Showcase on June 12, 2013 at 2:20pm MDT at the Metropolitan Conference Centre in Calgary. An updated version of the Company’s corporate presentation may be viewed on the website at www.palliser.com.
Palliser is a Calgary-based emerging junior oil and gas company currently focused on high netback heavy oil production in the greater Lloydminster area of both Alberta and Saskatchewan. For further information regarding Palliser Oil & Gas Corporation, the reader is invited to visit the Company’s website at www.palliserogc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein constitute forward-looking statements or information (collectively “forward-looking statements“) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including, but not limited to management’s assessment of future plans and operations, including: commodity focus; drilling plans and potential locations; expected production levels; development plans; reserves growth; production and operating sales and expenses; reservoir characteristics; the results of applying certain operational development techniques; certain economic factors; and capital expenditures. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “may”, “will”, “project” and similar words suggesting future events or performance or may be identified by reference to a future date. In addition, statements relating to oil and gas reserves and resources are deemed to be forward-looking statements as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the reserves or resources described, as the case may be, exist in the quantities predicted or estimated and can be profitably produced in the future. With respect to forward-looking statements herein, Palliser has made assumptions regarding, among other things; future capital expenditure levels; future oil and natural gas prices; “differentials” between West Texas Intermediate and Western Canadian Select benchmark pricing; future oil and natural gas production levels; future water disposal capacity; future exchange rates and interest rates; ability to obtain equipment and services in a timely manner to carry out development activities; ability to market oil and natural gas successfully to current and new customers; the impact of increasing competition; the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms; and the ability to add production and reserves through development and exploitation activities. Although Palliser believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein, and the assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements included herein, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the forward-looking statements will not occur, which may cause Palliser’s actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Palliser’s results are included in reports on file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities, including the Company’s Annual Information Form, and may be accessed through the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.
The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date hereof. Except as expressly required by applicable securities laws, Palliser does not undertake any obligation to, nor does it intend to, publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. In addition, readers are cautioned that historical results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.
Production volumes are commonly expressed on a barrel of equivalent (“BOE”) basis whereby natural gas volumes are converted at a ratio of six thousand cubic feet to one barrel of oil. The intention is to convert oil and natural gas measurement units into one basis for improved analysis of results and comparisons with other industry participants. The term BOE may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. The conversion ratio is based on an energy equivalent method and does not represent an economic value equivalency at the wellhead.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this Press release.
SOURCE: Palliser Oil & Gas Corporation
For further information:
Kevin J. Gibson
CEO
kgibson@palliserogc.com
(403) 209-5717
or
Allan B. Carswell
President and COO
acarswell@palliserogc.com
(403) 209-5717
or
Ivan J. Condic
Vice President, Finance and CFO
icondic@palliserogc.com
(403) 209-5718