Charger Energy Corp. Announces 2012 Third Quarter Results

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Conversion of natural gas volumes to barrels of oil equivalent (boe) are at 6:1.

CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire - Nov. 12, 2012) - Charger Energy Corp. ("Charger", the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:CHX) announces its unaudited interim financial and operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Charger has filed interim Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis on www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.chargerenergy.com.


Third Quarter 2012

- Successfully drilled and completed 1 (0.9 net) horizontal Viking light oil well during the quarter at Brownstone in the Halkirk-Provost core area. The Brownstone well was placed on production late in the third quarter and is currently producing approximately 135 boe/d;

- Completed construction of a 4,000 bbl/d multi-well battery and treating facility at Neutral Hills;

- Achieved third quarter production of 3,139 boe/d (34% oil and liquids), consistent with second quarter production;

- Capital spending totalled $6.7 million during the third quarter of 2012, focused primarily on development of the Viking light oil play in the Halkirk-Provost core area where the Company spent approximately $1.7 million to drill, complete and equip the Viking well at Brownstone and $2.6 million on facilities which includes the cost to complete the multi-well battery at Neutral Hills; Also during the quarter, Charger spent approximately $1.0 million for recompletions, workovers and optimizations on the assets the Company acquired in the first quarter; and

- Generated funds flow from operations during the third quarter of $2.0 million ($0.03 per share).

Selected Financial & Operational Information
                Three Months Ended Sept. 30,    Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, 	
($000 except per share amounts) 	2012 		2011 		                   2012 		2011
Financial 								
Petroleum and natural gas sales 	9,430 		109 		22,957 		232 	
Funds flow from (used in) operations(1) 	1,997 		(174) 	3,927 		(1,021)
	Per share - basic and diluted 	0.03 		(0.01) 	0.07 		(0.05)
Net loss and comprehensive loss 	(3,461) 	(1,382) 	(7,515) 	(3,242)
	Per share - basic and diluted 	(0.05) 	(0.05) 	(0.13) 	(0.17)
Capital expenditures 	(6,711) 	(11,375) 	(25,261) 	(19,183)
Dispositions 	- 		- 		4,000 		- 	
Bank debt 	58,600 		- 		58,600 		- 	
Working capital(deficiency)(2) 	(2,656) 	14,958 		(2,656) 	14,958 	
Operational Production 								
	Crude oil and liquids (bbls/d) 	1,071 		8 		868 		4 	
	Natural gas (mcf/d) 	12,407 		185 		9,749 		151 	
	Oil equivalent (boe/d) 	3,139 		38 		2,493 		29 

(1) Funds flow from (used in) operations is calculated based on cash flow from operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital, transaction costs, and decommissioning expenditures.

(2) Working capital (deficiency) - excludes the current portion of financial derivative instruments. 2011 comparative figures as at December 31, 2011.


Outlook

Charger drilled and completed 1 (0.9 net) Viking horizontal well at Brownstone which was placed on production late in the third quarter. This well is performing in line with management expectations with current production of approximately 135 boe/d. Charger has achieved improved capital cost efficiencies with the Company's recent long reach Viking horizontal wells costing approximately $1.7 million to drill, complete and equip. The Company believes that further cost efficiencies are achievable with a large scale drilling program incorporating multi-well pads.

To date in the fourth quarter of 2012, Charger has recompleted 1 (0.7 net) vertical well at Wilson Creek by perforating and stimulating the Belly River zone. This well is capable of producing approximately 140 boe/d (94 boe/d net) and is yet to be tied-in. Charger has also recently recompleted 1 vertical Viking gas well in the Drumheller area. The well is currently producing approximately 50 boe/d.

Charger's senior lender has confirmed Charger's revolving credit facility at $65 million. At September 30, 2012, the Company had drawn $58.6 million against this credit line.

Charger's capital program for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 will be directed primarily toward development drilling in the Halkirk-Provost area and low cost workover, recompletion and optimization initiatives where production and cash flow can be added with minimal risk. Charger will continue to manage capital spending in the context of cash flow and available credit lines. The Company continues to evaluate a number of financing, joint venture and other strategic opportunities that will help accelerate Charger's capital program and increase production and cash flow. The company expects 2012 exit production to be approximately 3,000 boe/d with 2012 average production of 2,600 to 2,700 boe/d, recognizing that the business combination did not close until March 6, 2012.

Charger's strategy is to grow shareholder value by focusing primarily on developing and producing Viking light oil primarily in the Halkirk-Provost area of Central Alberta using horizontal drilling and multi-stage fracturing technology.


About Charger Energy Corp.

Charger is a Calgary, Alberta based crude oil and natural gas company that trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "CHX". The Company is committed to maximizing value for its shareholders through successful drilling of internally‐generated light oil prospects and by pursuing strategic property and corporate acquisitions with light oil potential using new completion technology. The Company has operated, high working interest, light oil and natural gas assets in the Halkirk-Provost and Ghost Pine areas of east central Alberta as well as the Peace River Arch area of north western Alberta.


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Barrel of oil equivalents or BOEs may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of 6 mcf: 1 bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. As the value ratio between natural gas and crude oil based on the current prices of natural gas and crude oil is significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value.

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Contact

Charger Energy Corp.
Tom Buchanan, Chairman and CEO
(403) 457-1612
info@chargerenergy.com

Charger Energy Corp.
Dan O'Byrne, President
(403) 457-1612
info@chargerenergy.com

Charger Energy Corp.
Mark Walker, Vice President Finance and CFO
(403) 457-1612
info@chargerenergy.com