CALGARY, March 3, 2014 /CNW/ – First Mountain Exploration Ltd. (“First Mountain” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: FMX) wishes to advise that production testing by the Company in the Atlee Buffalo area of Alberta of the Glauconite formation at its recently drilled horizontal well, FMEL 03HZ ATL-BUFF 14-20-21-5W4M (the “Well”), has been completed and the Well has been placed on production. First Mountain has an 85% working interest in the Well.
The test was conducted over a 93 hour period and produced approximately 140 barrels of oil gross, as well as, 128 barrels gross of load fluid. Over the final nine hours of the test, the Well produced at a rate of approximately 63 barrels of oil per day gross, with minor amounts of gas.
The Well was placed on production on February 16, 2014. Severe cold weather has resulted in intermittent production, however, while on production the rates are consistent with the test results.
The results of the Well substantiate the further development of the prospect through horizontal drilling.
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A Note regarding Forward Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words “will”, “expects”, “believe”, “plans”, “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements or information. More particularly and without limitation, this press release contains forward looking statements and information concerning the success of the Well and future development of the prospect.
Although First Mountain believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because First Mountain can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct.
Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general such as operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to reserves, resources, production, costs and expenses; health, safety and environmental risks; commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations; marketing and transportation; loss of markets; environmental risks; competition; incorrect assessment of the value of acquisitions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions; ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; changes in legislation, including but not limited to tax laws, royalties and environmental regulations, actual production from the acquired assets may be greater or less than estimates; failure to obtain the necessary regulatory approval, stock exchange and other regulatory approvals on the timelines planned. Management has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward looking information provided in this press release in order to provide security holders with a more complete perspective on First Mountain’s future operations and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
The forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and First Mountain undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
The well test results disclosed in this news release represent short-term results, which may not necessarily be indicative of long-term well performance or ultimate hydrocarbon recovery therefrom.
The term “barrels of oil equivalent” or “boe” may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A “boe” conversion ratio of 6 Mcf:1 bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.
SOURCE First Mountain Exploration Ltd.
William Ambrose
Chief Executive Officer and Director
First Mountain Exploration Ltd.
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