Exploration & Production
Sonde Resources Corp. Announces Montney and Duvernay Operating Results
Sonde Resources Corp. announces the release of its financial and operating results and management's discussion and analysis and financial statements for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Michichi, Montney and Duvernay Positions
Sonde plans to drill and frac five short radius horizontal oil wells in Michichi (Drumheller area). The first of these wells has started drilling. The Company will also commence an exploration effort for Montney oil with an inaugural horizontal well (Ante Creek North area) later in the year. Sonde has 40,248 gross (40,248 net) of Montney rights at Waskahigan and Ante Creek North Areas.
Sonde also has 41,272 gross (41,272 net) acres of Duvernay rights at Waskahigan and Ante Creek North. In many instances, the acreage numbers shown for Montney and Duvernay…
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