Great results14 Nov 2017 07:51
Generated quarterly funds flow from operations of $1,387,000 ($0.01 per basic share) compared to $438,000 ($0.01 per basic share) in the second quarter of 2017 and $1,567,000 ($0.02 per basic share) in the prior year comparative period.
-- Realized an operating netback of $24.46 per barrel, representing increases of 25% from the second quarter of 2017 and 29% from the third quarter of 2016.
-- Achieved quarterly average crude oil sales of 1,437 barrels per day ("bbls/d"), representing increases of 8% from the second quarter of 2017 and 13% from the prior year comparative period.
-- Successfully drilled one well and recompleted three wells.
-- Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company secured bonding to support its cash collateralized US$2,150,000 letter of credit relating to East Brighton exploration work commitments.
-- The Company's Board of Directors approved the drilling of four additional wells on its Coora 2 and WD-8 properties; Touchstone expects to commence operations in December 2017.