REG - Arrow Exploration - Update on RCE-3 Well and Operations Update

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21/02/2023 07:00

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RNS Number : 5027Q  Arrow Exploration Corp.  21 February 2023

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ARROW ANNOUNCES REACHING TARGET DEPTH ON THE RCE-3 WELL, AND OPERATIONS UPDATE

Production zones identified

CALGARY, February 21, 2023 - Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL)
("Arrow" or the "Company"), the high-growth operator with a portfolio of
assets across key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, is pleased to provide an
update on the drilling of Rio Cravo Este-3 ("RCE-3"), an appraisal well on the
Tapir Block in the Llanos Basin of Colombia, and is providing an operations
update.

 

RCE-3 Update

The RCE-3 well reached total depth on February 16, 2023. RCE-3 is location
within the Rio Cravo Este oil field, located on the Tapir Block in the Llanos
Basin of Colombia. The well was drilled to a total measured depth of 8,880
feet (8,087 feet true vertical depth) and encountered seven hydrocarbon
bearing intervals totaling 58 net feet of oil pay (measured depth).

The following hydrocarbon bearing intervals have been identified:

·    Carbonera C7:  19 feet net oil pay over three intervals

·    Lower Gacheta: 39 feet net oil pay over four intervals

Interval thicknesses are not necessarily indicative of long-term performance
or ultimate recovery.

It is expected that the RCE-3 well will begin production in early March
2023.  The rig will then be moved to the RCE-4 location with the intention
that RCE-4 will spud within two days of RCE-3 being brought on production.

Marshall Abbott, CEO of Arrow commented:

"We're happy with the rig performance and the speed target depth was reached.
We are also encouraged by the log results of RCE-3, the fourth well drilled by
Arrow on the Tapir block. RCE-3 has confirmed the continuity of oil-bearing
intervals seen in adjacent wells, and discovered a potential new pay zone in
the Gacheta."

"We're currently completing the C7 zone, targeting to be on stream in early
March. This will increase Arrow's production and reserves. Following, the
Company's procedures, Arrow will bring RCE-3 on slowly and increase production
to best manage the oil reservoir."

"Arrow's current production is providing positive cashflow for the Company
during a high commodity price environment. Continued strong production rates
from existing tied-in wells combined with the encouraging results from new
wells in Colombia support the Company's objective of achieving a production
rate of 3,000 boe/d within 18 months of its AIM listing (completed in October
2021). This is an exciting time for Arrow, and we look forward to providing
further updates on our progress."

Operations Update

Carrizales Norte

Arrow has completed construction of the road, pad and cellars for the three
planned Carrizales Norte (CN) wells. The wells are expected to be drilled
immediately following RCE-5 and mobilization of the rig to the new CN pad.

 

3D Seismic Project, Tapir Block

Surveying operations are ongoing within the 134 square kilometer 3D seismic
project on the Tapir block. Equipment testing will commence this week and
Arrow anticipates recording operations to begin in early March. Data
acquisition is scheduled to be completed in April 2023.

 

Capella Field

The Capella field, which Arrow has a 10% interest in, has been shut in since
February 7, 2023, due to road blocks and protests in the immediate area.  The
Capella field is operated by a third party.  Discussions are continuing with
representatives from the government, protesters and the field operator.
Management is seeking solutions to help resolve the protesters' concerns.
Arrow's share of the Capella field production is approximately 280 bbls/d.

 

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About Arrow Exploration Corp.

Arrow Exploration Corp. (operating in Colombia via a branch of its 100% owned
subsidiary Carrao Energy S.A.) is a publicly traded company with a portfolio
of premier Colombian oil assets that are underexploited, under-explored and
offer high potential growth. The Company's business plan is to expand oil
production from some of Colombia's most active basins, including the Llanos,
Middle Magdalena Valley (MMV) and Putumayo Basin. The asset base is
predominantly operated with high working interests, and the Brent-linked light
oil pricing exposure combines with low royalties to yield attractive potential
operating margins. Arrow's 50% interest in the Tapir Block is contingent on
the assignment by Ecopetrol SA of such interest to Arrow. Arrow's seasoned
team is led by a hands-on executive team supported by an experienced board.
Arrow is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and on TSX
Venture Exchange under the symbol "AXL".

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains certain statements or disclosures relating to Arrow
that are based on the expectations of its management as well as assumptions
made by and information currently available to Arrow which may constitute
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applicable securities laws. All such statements and disclosures, other than
those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results
or developments that Arrow anticipates or expects may, could or will occur in
the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking
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use of the words "continue", "expect", "opportunity", "plan", "potential" and
"will" and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained in
this news release reflect several material factors and expectations and
assumptions of Arrow, including without limitation, Arrow's evaluation of the
impacts of COVID-19, the potential of Arrow's Colombian and/or Canadian assets
(or any of them individually), the prices of oil and/or natural gas, and
Arrow's business plan to expand oil and gas production and achieve attractive
potential operating margins. Arrow believes the expectations and assumptions
reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable at this time, but
no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations, and assumptions
will prove to be correct.

The forward-looking statements included in this news release are not
guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially
from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and
the Company undertakes no obligations to update publicly or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

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responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release

Qualified Person's Statement

The technical information contained in this announcement has been reviewed and
approved by Grant Carnie, senior non-executive director of Arrow Exploration
Corp. Mr. Carnie is a member of the Canadian Society of Petroleum Engineers,
holds a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Alberta and has over 35 years'
experience in the oil and gas industry.

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