HOUSTON, TX, Feb. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Viking Energy Group, Inc. (“Viking”) (OTCQB: VKIN) is pleased to announce that it has more than doubled its daily oil and gas production (on a barrel of oil equivalent basis), and increased its overall proven oil and gas reserves in connection with its recent acquisition.
Details of the transaction were referenced in Viking’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 6, 2020 with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available under "Investors -- SEC Filings" at www.vikingenergygroup.com, and in the press release issued by Viking on February 4, 2020.
Features of the assets acquired by Elysium Energy, LLC, a majority owned subsidiary of Viking, include the following:
- Working interests and over-riding royalty interests in multiple oil and gas fields.
- Current production is approx. 3,200 (net) BOEPD (40% oil).
- Conventional oil and gas wells.
- Approx. 72 active wells in Texas and 55 active wells in Louisiana, along with all associated production equipment.
- Counties in Texas include Matagorda, Nueces, Colorado, Orange, Brooks, Jefferson & San Patricio
- Parishes in Louisiana include Calcasieu, St. Mary, Lafourche, Plaquemines and Assumption
- Several PDNP enhancement opportunities (e.g. recompletions and work-overs).
- Infill drilling prospects.
James Doris, President & CEO of Viking, stated, “The new assets complement our existing well portfolio, strengthen our overall asset base and help expand our footprint along the Gulf Coast.”
About Viking:
Viking is an independent exploration and production company focused on the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Gulf Coast and Mid-Continent region. The company owns oil and gas leases in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Kansas. Viking targets under-valued assets with realistic appreciation potential.
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