Trans Canada Gold Corp. Ships 5,376 Barrels for December 2024 From Both Lloydminster Multilateral Heavy Oil Wells
MWN-AI** Summary
Trans Canada Gold Corp. (TSX-V:TTG)(OTCQB:TTGXF) has announced strong oil production figures for December 2024, demonstrating the effectiveness of its multilateral drilling strategy in the Lloydminster area. The company successfully shipped 5,376 barrels of oil throughout the month, achieving an average production rate of 180 barrels per day (bbl/d) gross, translating to 32.5 bbl/d net for the Company, which holds an 18.75% working interest in both active wells. Since initiating production with its new multilateral well in mid-September 2024, Trans Canada has efficiently capitalized on its resources.
Following a solid year of oil production, Croverro Energy Ltd., the operator, has laid out a preliminary budget for 2025 that includes drilling an additional multilateral Sparky well in the spring, echoing the successful execution of their original Sparky well in October 2023. Despite facing production interruptions due to a blockage in the recently drilled 8-23 well, which had previously exceeded 150 bbl/d, proactive measures are being taken to resume full operations once extreme weather conditions in Alberta subside.
Trans Canada's President and CEO, Tim Coupland, expressed satisfaction with the progress made over the past year, highlighting the company’s ambition for continued development in 2025 and beyond, focusing on innovative drilling techniques aimed at enhancing production capabilities. The company remains actively engaged in monitoring oil market conditions, optimistic that improved prices could accelerate future drilling ventures. Committed to responsible exploration and property acquisition strategies, Trans Canada aims to grow its oil output and revenues while ensuring sustainable resource management.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Trans Canada Gold Corp. (TSX-V:TTG)(OTCQB:TTGXF) has showcased commendable performance with its recent production figures, shipping 5,376 barrels of oil in December 2024. The company has benefitted from its strategic partnership with Croverro Energy Ltd., which has effectively managed operations and fostered growth within the Lloydminster region. The average production rate of approximately 180 barrels per day (bbl/d) highlights the viability of its multilateral drilling approach, which is expected to yield further enhancements in production as new wells come online.
From a market perspective, investors should consider a few key factors before making decisions regarding Trans Canada. Firstly, the company's continuous monitoring of oil prices suggests a responsive operational strategy. Should oil prices improve, it is anticipated that Croverro will expedite drilling activities, presenting a potential upside for production and revenues. Therefore, an upward trend in oil prices could serve as a catalyst for further growth.
Additionally, the company's proactive measures to resolve production challenges, such as blockages in its newly drilled wells, demonstrate effective management and risk mitigation. The optimism surrounding the restoration of production and upcoming drilling in Spring 2025 signifies confidence in sustained operational output, which is essential for long-term growth.
Moreover, Trans Canada's commitment to exploration in both Canada and the United States presents additional avenues for revenue generation and asset diversification. With its qualified technical team in place, Trans Canada is positioned to capitalize on future opportunities that may arise from new drilling ventures.
In conclusion, while challenges related to temporary production interruptions exist, the overall outlook for Trans Canada Gold Corp. remains positive. Investors might consider accumulating shares, particularly in a rising oil price environment, while staying vigilant about production updates and financial performance in the coming months.
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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 8, 2025 / Trans Canada Gold Corp. (TSX-V:TTG)(OTCQB:TTGXF) ("Trans Canada" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that the Company has now completed another month of robust steady oil production for the month of December 2024, with trucking and oil sales to Altex. The two Lloydminster wells have shipped 5,376 barrels (bbl) for the month of December and produced at an average daily rate of 180 bbl/d gross (32.5bbl/d net) to the Company since being placed on production, representing its 18.75% working interest ownership in both wells. Production shipping and sales commenced on the first newly drilled Multilateral well, a year ago on October 6th, 2023, and the new well was brought on production in mid-September 2024. Croverro Energy Ltd. is the Operator.
Croverro has set a 2025 preliminary budget with one Multilateral Sparky well forecasted to be drilled for Spring 2025. This well is expected to be identical to the original Sparky well drilled by the Company in October 2023. Once the GP well has been repaired and resumes production, additional GP zone wells may be drilled in late 2025. The Company is currently monitoring oil prices, and should they improve Croverro is expected to accelerate drilling and development.
The second newly drilled well the 8-23 targeting the GP zone, successfully commenced production of over 150 bbl/d, delivering more than 5,000 bbls of oil production before encountering a blockage near the end of the intermediate casing. While this has temporarily impacted production, Croverro has proactively implemented a range of repair solutions, including multiple Super Flushes on the well. Croverro remains optimistic about resuming operations and restoring production once the Alberta extreme cold weather conditions improve and the repair plan is fully implemented.
Commented Tim Coupland, "We have now managed steady oil production for 2024, successfully producing our two Multilateral Well program for over a year now, and brought on to production, two Multilateral wells, and successfully surpassed the 90,000-barrel production benchmark. The Company is continuing its newly adopted multilateral well drilling strategy for 2025-2026, using new state of the art multilateral well drilling techniques in Alberta and Saskatchewan, to create growth.
The Company continues to explore additional exploration drilling opportunities in Canada and the United States.
ABOUT TRANS CANADA GOLD CORP. - OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION/REVENUE PRODUCING WELLS
The Company is a discovery focused Oil & Gas Resource Development and Mineral Exploration Company that is currently focused on developing and drilling its' production of conventional heavy oil exploration properties, increasing production capabilities, and increasing future oil production revenues through responsible exploration. The Company identifies, acquires and finances with its working interest partners, the ongoing development of oil and gas assets primarily situated in Alberta Canada. The Company has qualified Senior exploration management and Geological teams of professionals, seasoned in exploration production, field exploration and drilling. The Company currently works with Croverro Energy Ltd., who has demonstrated proficiency, expected of an experienced oil and gas technical team that has proven oil production, and revenue success with large multi-lateral wells currently under their supervision. The Company has the necessary manpower in place to develop its natural resource properties and manage its production properties. The Company is committed to minimizing risk through selective property acquisitions, and responsible exploration drilling, and maximizing long term petroleum and natural gas resource assets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Tim Coupland, President and CEO
Trans Canada Gold Corp.
Tel: (604) 681-3131
astar@telus.com
www.transcanadagold.com
or
Christian Timmins, Director
Trans Canada Gold Corp.
Tel: (403) 597-3410
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Contact Information
Chris Timmins
Director
ctimmins29@gmail.com
403-597-3410
Tim Coupland
CEO
astar@telus.com
604-681-3131
SOURCE: Trans Canada Gold Corp.
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