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Connacher Oil and Gas Expands Steam Projects in 2014

Connacher Oil and Gas Limited announces its initial capital plan for 2014.
With the completion of its 2013 capital plan and the successful results from new in-fill and SAGD wells the Company has committed to a near term capital plan aimed at increasing production and advancing the commercial SAGD+® process and mini-steam expansion projects.
The initial 2014 capital plan is estimated to be up to $50 million. It is anticipated that the Company will drill up to 9 new in-fill wells at Pod One. Up-front engineering work would also continue on the commercial SAGD+® process project at Algar and the mini-steam expansion at Pod One and the ordering of long-lead items would begin. Funding for the initial capital plan will come from cashflow and, as necessary, the Revolving Credit Facility and…
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