SRC Energy Significantly Expands Core Greeley Crescent Development Area Through Strategic Acreage Acquisition
Transaction Details:
- Approximately 30,200 net acres adjacent to and south of the Company’s existing acreage in
Weld County, Colorado - Multiple development pads already permitted
- High working interest throughout the acreage block
- Substantially all leasehold is held by production
- Over 600 gross locations supporting mid- or long-lateral design
- Third quarter 2017 estimated net daily production from the non-operated properties was ~2,500 BOE/d
The acquisition of undeveloped lands and non-operated production is expected to close in December of 2017. The Noble Agreement contemplates a second closing for operated properties. The purchase price for those properties is designated as
The acreage to be acquired represents a 50% increase in the Company’s leasehold and a 55% increase in drillable locations. Combined with SRC’s existing acreage, this results in a consolidated core position of approximately 90,000 net acres. This contiguous footprint creates further opportunities to drive operational efficiencies with over 1,700 gross well locations identified that have, predominantly, mid- and long-lateral design.
Management Comment
“This transaction solidifies SRC’s position as a leading
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E-mail: jrichardson@srcenergy.com
Source: SRC Energy Inc.