
Press Release
Source: Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc.
Avalon Oil & Gas Reports Production Up 69% in Quarter
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – December 11, 2007 – Avalon
Oil & Gas, Inc., (Avalon) (OTCBB: AOGN / FWB: A3MA.F) Kent
Rodriguez, CEO of Avalon Oil & Gas, provided an update on the
expanding production of the Company’s oil and gas asset portfolio,
and reported a production increase of 69% over the previous quarter. “As
we continue to expand our portfolio of oil and gas producing properties,
Avalon is successfully enhancing developmental and rework opportunities
to achieve operational profitability” emphasized Mr. Rodriguez.
Avalon Production Update
Upshur County, Texas
Production levels at the New Diana Field have increased from a consistent
20 BOPD to approximately 35 BOPD over the last several months due
to workovers and optimization at the property. Further workovers
remain in planning stages, pending resolution of various surface
facility constraints. The JB Winn well was recently worked over
to address a tubing leak, and added perforations to optimize production
levels. The well has been successfully put back online.
Miller County,
Arkansas
The results of the completed workovers on two of the three wellbores
in the Kiblah field were successful, and have both re-established
production following minor mechanical problems, and enhanced production
efficiency. Two wells in the field, the Deltic Farms #1 and the
Gunn #1, have responded positively to the installation of enhanced
pumping unit timing and pump-off controllers. One of the wells
has been converted to an electric motor for enhanced control. This
well, which used to produce only weekly, now operates on a daily
basis due to production optimization. Overall, both KROG and Avalon
are pleased with the Arkansas operations, and have continued to
optimize production levels since the acquisition of these wells.
Production has been increasing and is currently averaging 10 BOPD.
Camp
County, Texas
Production volumes at this property have improved 25% over previous
levels, and associated water production has decreased. The combination
of increased production and active property management has enabled
this property to return almost 100% of Avalon’s investment
in less than two years. This property produces a very reliable
volume of approximately 5 BOPD.
Grant Parish, Louisiana
The operator of this property, DRG Energy of Norman, Oklahoma, has
recently completed workover operations on four of the five wells
on this property. The Doris Hall #1 well was cleaned up, fishing
out a polish rod downhole. This well currently produces about 1
BOPD. All of the well tubing was tested on the Doris Hall #3, resulting
in four joints being replaced and a new pump installed. This well
has improved production of approximately 5 BOPD. The motor on the
Doris Hall #6 was repaired to improve performance, with production
volumes from this well continuing to increase. The Walter Fletcher
#1 well had repairs to a hole in the casing. This well is currently
producing both gas (non-commercial) and oil from the Wilcox sand.
The Grant Parish property has continued to be a great acquisition
for Avalon. At the time Avalon acquired its 25% working interest,
there was no production on the property. Currently the wells are
producing about 20 BOPD. At these levels, Avalon anticipates having
all of its investment capital returned through oil revenues by
next year.
Noble County, Oklahoma
The Hughes #1 was successfully reworked this quarter. The tubing
was sanded in at 4,694 feet in the Bartlesville Zone. The rods
and downhole pump were pulled, circulating the sand up the casing,
and a Xylean chemical treatment was administered to remove any
paraffin emulsion in the perforations. The well’s production
has been steadily increasing, most recently producing both oil
and gas at a rate of 5 BOPD and 20 Mcf per day. Expectations are
that production should continue to increase over the next month.
The Hughes #1 represents a significant revenue opportunity for
Avalon. It was tested at 4MMcf per day when it was drilled and
completed in 1988. With substantial potential for proven reserves
of oil and gas, the well had flush production of 200 BOPD. Avalon
and its partners are evaluating other opportunities in the area
around this property in Central Oklahoma.
Nowata County, Oklahoma
This property was recently acquired by Avalon, purchasing a 10% working
interest. The lease covers over 320 acres, with 20 previously shut-in
wellbores and a salt water disposal well. Plans to bring the wells
back into production are progressing ahead of expectations and
under budget. Six wells have been brought back into production
over the past 45 days. The operator anticipates bringing 5 more
wells online before the end of the year, and an additional 5 or
more in early 2008. Production is currently at 7 BOPD and expected
to increase as more wells are brought back online.
Lake Washington
Field, Louisiana
This Plaquemines Parish property is comprised of three producing
units, currently making over 1000 barrels of oil daily. Lake Washington
was discovered in the 1930’s and is located around a shallow
piercement salt feature. Since discovery almost 80 years ago, the
field has produced approximately 350 million barrels of oil, putting
it among the largest oil and gas fields in the United States. Avalon
acquired a 0.7% non-operating working interest in this property
effective October 1, 2007. Swift Energy Company (NYSE: SFY) is
the operator of the field. Avalon will be evaluating possible new
drilling opportunities in the field next year.
Wood County, Texas
Avalon and its partner are considering workover options to re-establish
production from the Paluxy interval. The well is currently shut-in
pending a decision to commence operations. Avalon has also received
interest from a third party to acquire the property.
Karnes County,
Texas
Avalon owns a 15% working interest in the Janssen #1A well. The well
is operated by Tradestar Resources (TSRR.PK) Hot Springs, Arkansas.
The well was perforated at approximately the 10,300 foot interval
in the Roeder Sand (Wilcox Sand Series). The well has been flowing
at an average rate of 250 MCF per day, along with 10 barrels of
high grade condensate. The Janssen # 1A has a gas sales contract
that fluctuates monthly with the Houston Ship Channel price index.
The liquid condensate is sold at the monthly spot price for product
in the regional Texas area. Total reserves are estimated to be
75,000 to 100,000 barrels of condensate and 3 to 4 BCF of gas (billion
cubic feet of gas). The well is located in an area that is very
active in gas and oil production. There are several nearby wells
that produce natural gas in excess of over 1 million cubic feet
per day. This well should produce revenues for many years to come.
Executive
is Upbeat
Kent Rodriguez, Avalon’s CEO summarized “Avalon’s
portfolio now includes production assets of 44 producing oil and
gas wells in 5 states. By optimizing production and increasing operational
efficiency, we continue to generate a consistent rate of return for
our shareholders” said Rodriguez. He continued, “We expect
to continue this trend by keeping overhead low and expanding our
capital deployment over more well interests.”
About Avalon Oil & Gas,
Inc.
Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc. is a conservative oil and gas company
engaged in the acquisition of proven oil and gas producing properties.
The company continues to deploy strategic financial resources for
interests in existing production and participation in developmental
and rework opportunities. In addition, Avalon's technology group
acquires and develops oil production enhancing technologies. Avalon
is building an asset portfolio of innovative technologies in the
oil and gas industry to maximize enhancement opportunities through
Oiltek, Inc., Avalon’s majority-owned subsidiary.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933
and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include
statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of
Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc., and members of its management as well
as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective
investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements
are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and
uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from
those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. The Company
undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements
to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated
events or changes to future operating results.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please visit the company’s website
at www.avalonoilinc.com, or contact:
Avalon Oil & Gas, Inc., Minneapolis
Kent Rodriguez, CEO
Tel: 952-746-9655
Fax 952-746-5216
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