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Contango Talks Emerging Elm Hill Project; Eagle Ford, Woodbine IPs

In its latest investor presentation, Contango Oil & Gas updated its Texas operations, as well as unveiled a new project area in the Southeast region of the state.
Eagle Ford & Woodbine OperationsThe company has continued activity across its Eagle Ford and Woodbine acreage.
In the Woodbine/Lewisville, the company recently implemented pad drilling across the play in 4Q 2014. EURs are ranging between 300-550 MBOE and well costs are $5.0-6.5 million.
Latest Woodbine Results (Avg. 30-Day IP Rates): Force Project Area: 793 BOE/d (95% liquids) Chalktown Project Area: 777 BOE/d (92% liquids) Iola Grimes Project Area: 602 BOE/d (81% liquids)Enlarge Image
In the Eagle Ford, EURs are ranging between 350-450 MBOE and well costs come in at $7.0-8.0 million. Currently, Contango is conducting a…
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