Mart and Its Partners Prepare for UMU-6 Development Well at the Umusadege Field
Thu Apr 22, 8:30 AM
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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - April 22, 2010) - Mart Resources, Inc. (TSX VENTURE: MMT.V) ("Mart" or the "Company") and its partners, Midwestern Oil and Gas Company PLC (Field Operator) and Suntrust Oil Co Ltd are pleased to announce that all requisite Government approvals have been obtained, all surface land rights have been acquired and site preparation has commenced for the drilling of the UMU-6 development well located on the Umusadege Field. Two development wells are currently in production on the Umusadege Field, UMU-1 and UMU-5.
The drilling of the UMU-6 well is the first stage of Mart and its partners' 2010 development drilling program, which will also include re-completing the existing UMU-1 and UMU-5 wells from single zone to multiple zone producers. Additional development drilling on the Umusadege Field will be evaluated following completion of the drilling of the UMU-6 well.
The UMU-6 well is scheduled to be drilled as a vertical well to a depth of approximately 8,800 feet and it is anticipated that the well will be completed as a dual zone producer. The UMU-6 well is located adjacent to the producing UMU-5 and UMU-1 wells which, assuming drilling success, will allow for easy access to nearby production facilities.
Production for the Umusadege Field in the first quarter 2010 averaged 3,843 bopd. The UMU-5 well came on stream in April 2009 and has produced 777,299 barrels of oil to date, with stable production during the first quarter of 2010 averaging 2,137 barrels of oil per day (bopd). UMU-1 well production averaged 1,706 bopd in the first quarter of 2010.
Wade Cherwayko, Chairman & CEO of Mart, said "The drilling of the UMU-6 well advances the objectives of Mart and its partners to fully develop the reserves contained in the Umusadege Field. The Umusadege Field's continued stable production, averaging of 3,843 barrels of oil per day in Q1 2010, combined with firmer oil prices has enabled Mart to generate sufficient cash flow to reduce trade payables, reduce bank debt and to commence the development drilling program. Mart remains focused on increasing shareholder value over the short to medium term by developing the Umusadege Field."
About Mart Resources:
Mart Resources Inc. is an independent, international petroleum company focused on drilling, developing and producing oil and gas from low-risk proven petroleum properties in Africa. The Company owns two drilling rigs, has strong local relationships and has formed joint venture partnerships with indigenous operators in Nigeria.
All references to production levels contained in this press release are to total field production rates. A detailed description of Mart's ownership interest in the Umusadege Field in contained in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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Contacts
Wade Cherwayko
Mart Resources, Inc.
London # +44 207 351 7937
Wade@martresources.com
David Halpin
Mart Resources, Inc.
Calgary # (403) 270-1841
David.Halpin@martresources.com
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