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Parex Axes 2020 Capex by 53%; Suspends Further D&C Ops

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Parex Axes 2020 Capex by 53%; Suspends Further D&C Ops

Parex Resources Inc. has updated its 2020 plan and outlook in response to the significant decrease in global energy prices and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cuts 2020 Capex 53%, Suspends Remaining D&C Ops

Parex has suspended all remaining 2020 drilling programs and reduced its 2020 capex to $100-$110 million (down 53% from $225 originally planned).

$75-$80 million was already invested in Q1 2020, leaving a capital program of $25-$30 million for the balance of 2020.

Depending on market conditions and community safety, Parex has an option to invest $15-$20 million for the drilling of an appraisal well and up-front infrastructure on its VIM-1 block La Belleza high-impact discovery.

Production Reduction in Q2 2020

Parex’ Q1 2020 average production is estimated at 54,290 boe/d compared to the…

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