Desmarais Updates Operations

TSX Venture Exchange Symbol: DES

CALGARY, Dec. 9 /CNW/ - Desmarais Energy Corporation (TSXV: DES) (the "Corporation" or "Desmarais") announces that it has made significant improvement to operating netbacks with the completion of a pipeline project in mid-September and has since re-activated 5 gas wells in its Barrhead core area.  The Corporation has an inventory of 5 additional shut-in wells which are pipeline-connected to the Desmarais-operated regional gathering system. These wells are expected to be placed back on-line with minimal capital expenditure.  During the past 9 months, the company has improved its oil and liquids volumes from 20% to 43% of total volume.

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For further information:

James G. Long, President
Desmarais Energy Corporation
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
E-mail:  [email protected]
Website: www.desmaraisenergy.com