Azabache Energy Inc. Announces Production Testing Results

1. Upon the Cvo.x-2 well being completed and the hydraulic fracture stimulation at the planned depths (1st stage: perforated at 1,991.5 to 1,974.0 m below ground level; 2nd stage: perforated at 1,946.0 to 1,914.5 m below ground level; and 3rd stage: perforated at 1,672.7 to 1,642.0 m below ground level) a bridge plug was placed in order to isolate the 1st stage from the others as it was not successfully completed with Proppant. The reason why the first stage did not penetrate the Vaca Muerta Formation as expected is being currently analyzed.
2. Between 01/16/2014 up to 03/14/2014 the well was extracted from the 2nd and 3rd stages by means of a well testing circuit (Wellhead Chicksan Connections, Manifold, Triphasic Separator, Flowback and Storage Tanks and Burned lines), with a maximum flow back net of oil (37 API) of 24 Bbls/d and a maximum gas flow of 56,000 Scf/d, with a gross flow back of 75% water (frac water). During this period, the wellhead pressure went from 1850 to 220 Psi, flowing through a 3 mm Choke. 67% of the total volume of water injected was recovered in the 2nd and 3rd stages.
3. The results obtained from the Production Logging Tool suggest that the fracture was effective at the 2nd stage level, especially in the upper section, where 1,259 m3 of water and 182.6 metric tons of Proppant were placed. This section has an average TOC content of 2.29% and it has limestone interbedded with shale. The role of these limestones and potential natural fractures is not known yet and is a matter for study. The results of these studies will be considered as a basis for future interventions.
4. After the Production Logging Tool was removed, the well was shut-in due to the low pressure to wait for its recovery and then re-entry within approximately 3 months when the pressure in wellhead recovers. The pressure will be monitored periodically.
5. The Company now is now submitting the required technical information and applications to the Neuquén Province to obtain an extended evaluation period for this Block and expects to obtain the necessary approvals in the next few weeks.
Mr. Claudio Larotonda, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"The goal of this pilot well was to prove that Covunco Block lies in the oil window for Vaca Muerta and is able to flow hydrocarbons. We succeeded in doing that acquiring significant data. Now, we have to move towards the commercial production which will involve optimizing drilling and completion techniques at a much lower cost."
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This press release contains forward-looking statements. More particularly, this press release contains statements concerning commercial production at the Cvo.x-2 well on the Covunco Norte-Sur Block. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Azabache and its expected operations. Although Azabache believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Azabache can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Azabache Energy Inc.
Claudio Larotonda, President & CEO
+54.11.4893.4004
clarotonda@azaenergy.com
Glenn Van Doorne, Chairman
+403.966.8739
gvandoorne@azaenergy.com
www.azaenergy.com