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Arc Resources Profiles Montney's High Gas, High Return Wells
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Arc Resources Ltd's April 2014 Presentation detailed the company's motivation for continuing to invest in the play.
The Montney is the company's workhorse, and it is planned to account for more than 50% of production for the company by the end of 2015, around 80 MBOE/d.
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The ultimate recovery of wells in the Montney lands compares well with the Marcellus and Haynesville plays in the US. There is a low liquids proportion in these plays but high ultimate return.
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Some of Arc's wells have been quite prolific in its Sunrise section of the Montney:
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This is an economic play as well, with a breakeven profile similar to the Marcellus, despite different levels of infrastructure.
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