- Published: 05 November 2009
- Written by Editor
Cobra Venture Provides Operational Update
Cobra Venture Corporation ("Cobra") (TSX VENTURE: CBV) is pleased to provide an operational update to its shareholders and prospective investors.
At Viewfield, Saskatchewan, two horizontal wells have now been drilled and completed on Cobra's lands by a well-known intermediate exploration corporation with interest in the Bakken exploration play, in Saskatchewan. Cobra has retained a 20% overriding royalty interest in these wells. Cobra recently received an initial royalty payment for the month of August and is pleased with initial flow rates and royalties received. An additional 2 two leg horizontal wells are currently being drilled and completed under the terms of the same agreement. Cobra intends to announce final results from this exploration program once production data from the 4 wells is stabilized.
At Willesden Green, Alberta, Cobra has entered into discussions with various parties for participation in the completion, equipping, and tie-in of a well previously drilled by Cobra. The wellbore encountered 5 meters of net oil pay including 1 meter of conglomerate. The well was cased, perforated, fracture stimulated and then shut in pending completion. Subject to concluding successful negotiations with an interested third party regarding completion, equipping and tying in of this well, Cobra anticipates having the well producing by the end of 2009.
As at August 31, 2009, Cobra had no debt and positive working capital of approximately $913,429. Cobra believes that it continues to be well funded for ongoing operations.
About Cobra Venture Corporation
Cobra Venture Corporation is an emerging energy corporation focused on the acquisition and development of strategic oil and natural gas reserves in Western Canada. Cobra is currently exploring and developing oil and natural gas interests in SE Saskatchewan, Central Alberta and NE British Columbia. Cobra is actively involved in prospect generation, and secures working interests at an early stage through farm out and royalty agreements. Cobra retains key ownership positions in multiple projects and employs this strategy to minimize shareholder dilution and maximize shareholder asset value.
The common shares of the corporation trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol CBV.
Forward-Looking Statements
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The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Contacts
Daniel B. Evans
Cobra Venture Corporation
President and CEO
(604) 922-2030 or Canadian Toll Free (888) 888-9122
US Toll Free (888) 888-9123
www.cobraventure.com
Doren Quinton
QIS Capital
Investor Contact
(250) 376-8989