CALGARY, AB–(Marketwired – Mar 27, 2015) – Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited (“COPL” or the “Company”) (
About the Company
COPL is an international oil and gas exploration and development company focused on sub-Saharan offshore Africa. The Company holds a 17% working interest in Block LB-13, offshore Liberia, with ExxonMobil the operator holding an 83% working interest. The Company also has a Joint Venture agreement with Shoreline Energy International. Assets acquired through the JV will be held in a special purpose vehicle registered in Bermuda, called Shoreline CanOverseas Petroleum Development Corporation Limited (“ShoreCan” or “the JV”). COPL and Shoreline will each hold a 50% interest in ShoreCan.
ShoreCan is currently building a portfolio of exploration and development assets in sub-Saharan Africa. To date, ShoreCan has taken positions in Tanzania and Namibia, and continues to evaluate a variety of assets in Nigeria, Ghana, and Mozambique.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Canadian OverseasPetroleum Limited
Mr. Arthur Millholland
President and CEO
Tel: + 1 (403) 262 5441
CHF Investor Relations
Robin Cook
Senior Account Manager
Tel: +1 (416) 868 1079 ext. 228
Email: robin@chfir.com
www.chfir.com
Investor and Public Relations
Bell Pottinger
Henry Lerwill
North America Toll Free: +1 866 834 8330
Phone: +44 (0) 203 772 2500