Sharon Energy Ltd. announces results for the six months ended September 30,
2009
Sale of US Operations
On
Magnum Hunter is an active U.S. independent, based in
Sharon anticipates holding its block of shares in the intermediate term to gain capital appreciation and to prudently use the proceeds from the sales of these shares, from time to time, to finance its Canadian exploration and development activities.
Parkman Sale
Subsequent to the end of the quarter, Sharon closed the sale of its Parkman, Saskatchewan, oil property which produced 6 Bopd net to Sharon during the first half of 2010F. Net proceeds from the sale totaled USD
Canadian Exploration
During the past three quarters, Sharon has participated in the development of a land base in east central Alberta and adjacent areas of western Saskatchewan. Prospects with light and heavy oil potential, of particular note are:
- Lloydminster projects: The company has recently acquired a 20% interest in 400 acres located to the south of an active oil field development program. Based on geophysical and existing well data, Sharon believes the acreage covers a structural high with existing well bores indicating potentially by passed oil. The first well on this prospect is anticipated to be drilled during the first half of calendar 2010. In addition, Sharon has a 20% interest in three other blocks of acreage (approximately 1,600 net acres) with potential for Lloydminster oil accumulations. - Shaunovan Prospects Sharon has a 20% working interest in approximately 6,800 acres, located in the lower Shaunovan fairway of west central Saskatchewan. One well is planned for drilling in the first quarter of calendar 2010. - Birdbear Prospects Sharon currently holds a 14% interest in 1,600 acres of land located in west central Saskatchewan. One 480 acre block immediately offsets a Birdbear pool which is being actively developed. Sharon plans to participate in a seismic program on this acreage to assist in defining a drilling location. In addition to Sharon's oil projects, the Company will continue to optimize its natural gas production but will limit new expenditures on gas exploration and development until management determines that this current period of natural gas price instability has been concluded.
Business Outlook
After the completion of the sale of the U.S. properties and the Parkman oil pool, Sharon has significantly increased its financial flexibility. Oil prices have stabilized over the last few months at relatively high levels. Natural gas prices however remain relatively low due to continuing excess supply problems. Sharon plans to develop its oil prospects in Alberta and Saskatchewan for the foreseeable future.
Financial
QUARTER - Revenue from continuing operations for the quarter ended
Year to Date - Revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended
Capital expenditures for continuing operations for the six months ended
Sharon exited the second quarter with a working capital deficit of
Corporate Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ Thousands, except share & per share Six Months Ended amounts, U.S. Dollars, unaudited) September 30 ---------------------------- 2009 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial - continuing operations only Revenue $ 212 $ 833 Cash flow $ (38) $ 424 per share, basic and diluted $ - $ - Loss $ (228) $ (490) per share, basic and diluted $ - $ - Property, plant and equipment Capital additions $ 110 $ 251 Pro forma Working capital* $ 461 $ 22 Working capital (deficit) $ (99) $ 22 Total assets $ 5,601 $ 5,588 Total shares outstanding, at period end 74,085,565 75,206,565 Operations - continuing operations only Production Gas (MMcfd) 0.2 0.3 Oil (Bopd) 9 22 BOEd (6 Mcf equals 1 Bbl) 47 74 Product Prices Gas ($/Mcf) $ 2.86 $ 8.06 Oil ($/Bbl) $ 65.41 $ 107.84 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
ADVISORY: This press release contains forward looking statements. Although Sharon believes that the expectations reflected in these forward looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because Sharon 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. The forward looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and Sharon undertakes no obligations to update publicly or revise any forward looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
Where amounts are expressed on a barrel of oil equivalent (boe) basis, natural gas volumes have been converted to barrels of oil at six thousand cubic feet (mcf) per barrel (bbl). Boe figures may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion of six thousand cubic feet per barrel is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. References to oil in this discussion include crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
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For further information: Robert W. Lamond, President & Chairman; Donald K. Clark, VP Operations, Calgary, Alberta, SHARON ENERGY LTD., Telephone: (403) 269-9889, Fax: (403) 269-9890, TSXV: SHY
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