Falcon Commences a Fully Carried Multi Well Dri...
FOR: FALCON OIL & GAS LTD.
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: FO
AIM SYMBOL: FOG
May 23, 2013
Falcon Commences a Fully Carried Multi Well Drilling Operation With NAFTNA Industrija Srbije Jsc ("NIS") in the
Mako Trough, Hungary
DUBLIN, IRELAND--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:FO)(AIM:FOG)(ESM:FAC)
("Falcon" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that further to its press release dated 14 January 2013,
NIS has executed a drilling contract with Germany-based drilling company DrillTec Grossbohr- und Umwelttechnik
GmbH ("DrillTec") for the multi well programme.
Under the terms of the contract NIS will drill the first exploration well "Kutvolgy-1", targeting gas prospects
in the Algyo Formation at a depth of approximately 3,000m in the Mako Trough. Mobilisation of the rig is
expected to commence around the end of this month, and spudding of the well in mid June 2013.
The drilling program is planned to initially drill one to two wells in the Algyo Formation, log and then
suspend the wells pending further evaluation before carrying out an appropriate testing program. Drilling of
the initial well is expected to take approx. 40 days
In accordance with the agreement with NIS, announced on 14 January 2013, Falcon is fully carried and all costs
associated with the drilling program will be paid for by NIS. Any revenue from the initial three well program
will be shared 50:50 between Falcon and NIS.
Philip O'Quigley, CEO of Falcon commented:
"We are delighted to announce the commencement of drilling operations in Hungary. The partnership with NIS has
been excellent over the last few months and we now are looking forward to exploring the further hydrocarbon
potential of the Mako trough"
About the Algyo
The Algyo is a relatively shallow play between 2,300m and 3,500m. A number of Falcon wells have been drilled
through the Algyo in recent years, some of which encountered gas shows, but to date no well has ever tested the
play concept at an optimal location as previous wells targeted deeper intervals of up to 6,000m.
Multiple Algyo prospects have subsequently been identified by Falcon through extensive AVO analysis and the
upcoming exploration drilling program with NIS will be targeting three separate high-graded prospects.
A recent independent study by RPS Energy (January 2013) included for the first time Prospective Resource
recoverable volumes attributable to the shallow "Algyo Play". According to the RPS CPR report, eight of the ten
prospects identified by Falcon contain 568 BCF of prospective recoverable gas resources, each with a 10%
Geological Probability of Success ("GPoS").
About Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.
Falcon is an international oil & gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of
conventional and unconventional oil and gas assets, with the current portfolio spread between Australia, South
Africa and Hungary. Falcon is incorporated in British Columbia, Canada and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland
with a technical team based in Budapest, Hungary.
For further information on Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. please visit www.falconoilandgas.com.
About NAFTNA INDUSTRIJA SRBIJE JSC (NIS)
NIS is one of the largest, vertically integrated oil and gas companies in Southeast Europe, focusing on
exploration and production of hydrocarbons, refining of crude oil and sales of a broad range of petroleum
products.
The company's headquarters and main production assets are located in Serbia, with part of the oil production
coming from offshore Angola, where NIS has been present since 1980. The company has two refineries and a
network of more than 450 filling stations which comprise the backbone of its downstream operations.
Since 2010 the NIS has increased its international activities by acquiring a number of exploration and
production as well as retail assets in the region. At present the company operates in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria with offices in Banja Luka, Budapest, Bucharest, Timisoara, Sofia, Ashkhabad,
Brussels, Zagreb and Moscow.
For further information on NIS please visit www.nis.rs.
Certain information in this press release may constitute forward-looking information. This information is based
on current expectations that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict.
Actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statement. Falcon assumes
no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ
from those reflected in the forward-looking statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable
to Falcon. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in Falcon's filings with the
Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at www.sedar.com.
Forward-looking Statements
Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the focus of capital
expenditures; the sale, farming in, farming out or development of certain exploration properties using third
party resources; the impact of changes in petroleum and natural gas prices on cash flow; drilling plans;
processing capacity; operating and other costs; the existence, operation and strategy of the commodity price
risk management program; the approximate and maximum amount of forward sales; Falcon's acquisition strategy,
the criteria to be considered in connection therewith and the benefits to be derived therefrom; Falcon's goal
to sustain or grow production and reserves through prudent management and acquisitions; the emergence of
accretive growth opportunities; Falcon's ability to benefit from the combination of growth opportunities and
the ability to grow through the capital markets; development costs and the source of funding thereof; the
quantity of petroleum and natural gas resources or reserves; treatment under governmental regulatory regimes
and tax laws; liquidity and financial capital; the impact of potential acquisitions and the timing for
achieving such impact; expectations regarding the ability to raise capital and continually add to reserves
through acquisition and development; the performance characteristics of Falcon's petroleum and natural gas
properties; and realization of the anticipated benefits of acquisitions and dispositions.
Some of the risks and other factors, which could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions in Canada, the Republic
of Hungary, the Commonwealth of Australia, the Republic of South Africa and globally; supply and demand for
petroleum and natural gas; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of petroleum and natural
gas; governmental regulation of the petroleum and natural gas industry, including income tax, environmental and
regulatory matters; fluctuation in foreign exchange or interest rates; risks and liabilities inherent in
petroleum and natural gas operations, including exploration, development, exploitation, marketing and
transportation risks; geological, technical, drilling and processing problems; unanticipated operating events
which can reduce production or cause production to be shut-in or delayed; the ability of our industry partners
to pay their proportionate share of joint interest billings; failure to obtain industry partner and other third
party consents and approvals, when required; stock market volatility and market valuations; competition for,
among other things, capital, acquisition of reserves, processing and transportation capacity, undeveloped land
and skilled personnel; the need to obtain required approvals from regulatory authorities; and the other factors
considered under "Risk Factors" in Falcon's annual information form ( AIF") dated December 31, 2011. Risks and
uncertainties that could cause Falcon's actual results to materially differ from current expectations have not
changed from those disclosed in Falcon's Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)as at September 30, 2012.
The AIF and MD&A have been filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and are available at
www.sedar.com. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this
cautionary statement. Falcon disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under
applicable securities regulation.
In addition, other factors not currently viewed as material could cause actual results to differ materially
from those described in the forward-looking statements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Falcon Oil and Gas Ltd.
Head Office
+353 1 417 1900
OR
Falcon Oil and Gas Ltd.
Philip O'Quigley
CEO
+353 87 814 7042
OR
FTI Consulting
Billy Clegg
+44 207 269 7157
OR
FTI Consulting
Edward Westropp
+44 207 269 7230
OR
FTI Consulting
Natalia Erikssen
+44 207 269 9348
OR
Davy
John Frain / Anthony Farrell
+353 1 679 6363
OR
GMP
James Pope
+442076472835
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies
of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.
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