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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:30 pm
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Gastar Exploration announces 138% increase in proved reserves; Co expects first quarter 2012 production to range from 26 MMcfe/d to 28 MMcfe/d (GST) 2.89 : Co reported year-end 2011 proved natural gas, oil and condensate and natural gas liquids (NGLs) reserves of 119.7 Bcfe estimated in accordance with SEC regulations. This represents an increase of 138% over year-end 2010 proved reserves of 50.3 Bcfe.
Of the 119.7 Bcfe, 76.6% were attributable to natural gas, 9.6% to oil and condensate and 13.8% to NGLs.
The pre-tax present value discounted at 10% ("PV-10") of the estimated proved reserves increased to $217.1 million from $67.3 million at year-end 2010.
The Board of Directors has approved a 2012 capital budget totaling $134.2 million. Based on the approved capital expenditure budget, Gastar expects first quarter 2012 production to range from 26 MMcfe/d to 28 MMcfe/d. During the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, Gastar USA issued 554,044 preferred shares for net proceeds of $10.5 million resulting in year-end 2011 total preferred shares issued of 1,364,543 for net proceeds of $35.5 million. To date during January 2012, Gastar USA has issued an additional 499,387 preferred shares for net proceeds of $9.4 million.
Gastar Exploration announces 138% increase in proved reserves; Co expects first quarter 2012 production to range from 26 MMcfe/d to 28 MMcfe/d (GST) 2.89 : Co reported year-end 2011 proved natural gas, oil and condensate and natural gas liquids (NGLs) reserves of 119.7 Bcfe estimated in accordance with SEC regulations. This represents an increase of 138% over year-end 2010 proved reserves of 50.3 Bcfe.
Of the 119.7 Bcfe, 76.6% were attributable to natural gas, 9.6% to oil and condensate and 13.8% to NGLs.
The pre-tax present value discounted at 10% ("PV-10") of the estimated proved reserves increased to $217.1 million from $67.3 million at year-end 2010.
The Board of Directors has approved a 2012 capital budget totaling $134.2 million. Based on the approved capital expenditure budget, Gastar expects first quarter 2012 production to range from 26 MMcfe/d to 28 MMcfe/d. During the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, Gastar USA issued 554,044 preferred shares for net proceeds of $10.5 million resulting in year-end 2011 total preferred shares issued of 1,364,543 for net proceeds of $35.5 million. To date during January 2012, Gastar USA has issued an additional 499,387 preferred shares for net proceeds of $9.4 million.