Archer Petroleum Fails to Find Producible Hydrocarbons in Its Matagorda Bay 127-1 Well
October 12 2011 - 10:07AM
Marketwired
Archer Petroleum Corp (TSX
VENTURE:ARK)(OTCQX:APEUF)(DBFrankfurt:A6VA) ("Archer" or "the
Company") reports that it has been advised by South Bay Resources
(the Operator) that they will likely be plugging and abandoning the
Matagorda Bay 127-1 well in Calhoun Country, Texas, USA.
Archer participated as to a 22% interest in the recompletion of
the 127-1 well, targeting the Bol Mex sand in the Lower Frio, which
showed multiple apparent pay zones in logs and core at a depth of
approximately 8,700feet. Following perforation of the well bore and
the installation of a gravel pack at the targeted zone depth, the
formation began producing fluids under high pressure at a rate of
approximately 500-600 bpd, though hydrocarbons were not present in
the produced fluids. The lack of hydrocarbons will likely lead to
the abandonment of the well.
Claude Perrier, CEO, states: "The completion of the Matagorda
Bay 127-1 prospect was highly anticipated by Archer shareholders
and its failure is disappointing. Management will spend the coming
days performing a post mortem to determine the cause of this
outcome as well as discussing strategic alternatives for Blocks 150
and 151 in the Matagorda Bay play."
About the Matagorda Bay Prospect
The Matagorda Bay recompletion project comprises approximately
1,600 acres and consists of Texas State Blocks 127, 150 and the
North half of Block 151, and includes 3 existing well bores, an
existing 7 mile pipeline to shore and an onshore oil/gas handling
facility.
About Archer Petroleum:
Archer Petroleum Corp. is an independent oil and gas company
focused on exploration and development in North America. Archer's
assets include properties in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin
of Alberta, the Permian Basin of West Texas, and the Bakken Shale
of North Dakota. The Company's shares are listed on the TSX Venture
Exchange under the symbol "ARK" and the OTCQX under the symbol
"APEUF " and the DB Frankfurt exchange under "A6VA". Further
information on Archer can be found on the company's website at
www.archerpetroleum.com.
ON BEHALF OF ARCHER PETROLEUM CORP.
Colin Bowkett, President
Although Archer believes that the expectations and assumptions
on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable,
undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking
statements because Archer can give no assurance that they will
prove to be correct. Since forward looking statements 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
failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, risks associated
with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g., 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 estimates; the
uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production,
costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks),
and commodity price, interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations.
The forward-looking statements contained in this document are made
as of the date hereof and Archer 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.
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 news release.
Contacts: Archer Petroleum Corp. Colin Bowkett President (604)
683-7588 (604) 683-7589
(FAX)info@archerpetroleum.comwww.archerpetroleum.com
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