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Sanchez Touts Eagle Ford Efficiencies; Results Above Type Curve

Sanchez Energy Corp. detailed changes in its Eagle Ford efficiences, particularly at its Catarina prospect, where well costs have been lowered and wells are performing above type curves.
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Currently, Sanchez holds ~106,000 net Eagle Ford acres at its Catarina prospect. EURs are currently ranging from 600-700 MBOE and D&C costs are hovering at $4.5 million.
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Sanchez has increased its drilling efficiency at its Catarina project as well as cut well costs by nearly half.
The company is seeing a spud-to-total depth average of between eight and 15 days and well costs have fallen substantially from $8.8 million to $4.5 million
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In addition to improvements in drill times and well cost, Sanchez's Catarina results are performing above the…
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