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Samson Taps Momentus for Bakken Seismic, Drilling Ops

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Samson Oil and Gas has entered into a seismic and drilling agreement with Momentus Energy Corp., a Canadian exploration and development company located in Calgary, Alberta.

Momentus has committed to the acquisition of approximately twenty square miles of 3-D seismic data that will cover a significant portion approximately 30,000 net acres of leases that Samson currently holds and has the right to explore and develop on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.

The 3D seismic is planned in the eastern half of the acreage block where it will be utilized to image both the middle Bakken and potential conventional targets in the Red River and Madison Formations. Based on offsetting discoveries, both of these formations are considered to be attractive targets in the project area.

Within forty-five days following the receipt of the final processed 3-D Seismic Data, Momentus will provide a full presentation of their interpretation to Samson. At that time, Momentus will also make their election known to Samson for their commitment to drill a horizontal Bakken well at a location of their choice on the Roosevelt Block.

Upon Momentus having drilled the horizontal Bakken test well, Momentus shall have earned fifty percent of Samson’s interest in the test well and fifty percent of Samson’s interest in the Roosevelt Block. Samson will be fully carried by Momentus in this horizontal Bakken test well while retaining a net 33.33% working interest.

Momentus has the option to re-enter and work over both the Gretel II and Australia II wells. In doing so, Momentus would earn a 50% equity in the particular well (or wells) and the 640 acre spacing unit associated with each well.

The firm program, consisting of the 3-D seismic and the Bakken well, is valued at approximately $10 million.

However, more importantly, the farm-in will advance the geologic understanding of the project area and will allow the application of the more advanced fracture stimulation techniques developed since the two original wells were drilled. Samson will still have a significant interest in the project with a net 15,000 acres after Momentus has completed their firm program.