Exploration & Production
Lilis Initiates Drilling at Lang, Sawyer Projects in Wattenberg Field

Lilis Energy, Inc. has reported an update of its horizontal drilling program in the Greater Wattenberg Field.
Highlights: 3 Horizontal Wells to Drill in April: Lang Prospect -- 2 Niobrara, 1 Codell 2 Horizontal Wells to Spud in June: Sawyer Prospect -- 1 Niobrara, 1 Codell Initial Well in Lang Prospect area now completed -- results expected in late AprilIn October 2013, Lilis Energy announced its participation in one non-operated horizontal well in its Lang (North Wattenberg) Prospect. This well, which is operated by PDC Energy, has been recently completed and Lilis Energy expects initial production results later this month. Three additional non-operated horizontal wells are scheduled to commence drilling in the Lang Prospect within the next few days. Lilis Energy owns a 50% working…
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