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Abraxas Bumps Up 2018 Capex Over +50% to $140MM; Touts Delaware Well Results

Abraxas reported an operational update as well as changes to its 2018 capex.
Capex / Guidance Revisions Abraxas has increased its 2018 capex to $140 million (up +56% from $90 million originally planned). This compares to a 2017 capex of $133 million. The company expects Q1 2018 production guidance of 10,000-11,000 Boepd - in line with its full year 2018 guidance of 10-12 MBOEPD. Delaware Basin Well UpdateCaprito 83-304H
Ward County, Texas - Wolfcamp A2 Zone 4,820 foot lateral IP30 of 1,014 Boepd (781 barrels of oil per day, 1,399 mcf of natural gas per day)Abraxas completed the remaining 17 stages on the Caprito 83-404H, a 4,860 foot lateral targeting the Wolfcamp B zone, following a successful remediation of the well. The Caprito 83-404H averaged 603 Boepd (509 barrels of…
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