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07/09/2023 07:00

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ARROW ANNOUNCES CN-3 WELL UPDATE

Carrizales Norte field definition continues

CALGARY, September 7, 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 operational activity at the Carrizales Norte ("CN") field on the
Tapir Block in the Llanos Basin of Colombia where Arrow holds a 50% beneficial
interest.

CN-3 Well

 

The CN-3 well was spud on July 20, 2023, and reached target depth on July 30,
2023.  The well was drilled to a total measured depth of 9,260 feet (8,633
feet true vertical depth) and encountered multiple hydrocarbon-bearing
intervals within the C7, Gacheta and Ubaque formations.

The CN-3 well encountered two oil pay zones within the Ubaque formation
totaling 67 feet true vertical depth). The very thick pay zones and excellent
reservoir characteristics are similar to those encountered in the CN-1 and
CN-2 wells and further confirms the high potential of the Ubaque formation
within the Carrizales Norte field. An additional 23 feet of pay (true vertical
depth) was encountered in the C7 and 59 feet of pay (true vertical depth) in
the Lower Gacheta formations.

Initially the Lower Ubaque zone was tested which has approximately 50 feet of
net oil pay (true vertical depth) with an average porosity of 26%, and an
estimated permeability of four Darcies.  Initially the well tested at 593
BOPD gross IP with a 30% water cut. During the 11(th) day of testing the water
cut increased and the lower Ubaque test was completed.

On September 1, 2023, the Upper Ubaque zone was put on test using an electric
submersible pump (ESP).  The well initially tested at a 98% water cut and
cleaned up to 154 BOPD gross with a 92% water cut, during the four-day test.
Testing of the Upper Ubaque was then completed.

Based on Casing Bond Logs both high quality zones were adversely impacted by
compromised cement bond. Premature water production confirmed this analysis.
The Lower Ubaque had 65 feet of pay above a water contact. CN-1 and CN-2 were
higher structurally with no visible water contact indicating an oil column of
115 feet from the top of the Ubaque to the oil/water contact.

The wells drilled at Carrizales Norte have shown that the Ubaque reservoir is
ideally suited for horizontal well exploitation.  Similar fields in Colombia
have been developed using horizontal technology and displayed excellent
results for both production, oil recovery and reduced costs.  Arrow has
extensive experience with horizontal wells and heavy oil reservoirs.  In
similar fields, management has experienced three times the production from
horizontal wells at an additional cost of 50% of a vertical well.

Currently the Company is preparing to test the C7 formation in the CN-3 well.
We expect results in the middle of September.

Initial production results are not necessarily indicative of long-term
performance or ultimate recovery.

The Gacheta formation has not been tested.  The potential of this upper zone
will be unlocked with future wells and recompletions.

Forward Work Program

Once CN-3 is on production the rig will move to the RCE field where Arrow
plans to further exploit the multi-zone RCE structure with two dedicated
Gacheta wells and a follow up to the RCE-6 C7 producer. The drilling rig will
then return to the CN field to drill additional Ubaque-targeted wells.

Marshall Abbott, CEO of Arrow commented:

"The CN-3 well is the 8(th) well in a row where the Company has proven
commercial production.  The thick pay zone and production from the CN-3 well
provides additional evidence of the potential in the Ubaque formation.  The
Company expects material reserve additions and production from further
development of this zone at Carrizales Norte.  Additional pay zones currently
behind pipe provide further opportunities for production and reserve increases
in the future.

The CN-3 well results have helped determine the size of the Ubaque pool at
Carrizales Norte and there are firm indications that the reserves additions
will transform Arrow into a much more significant company. Multiple
development locations are anticipated based on current results.  The CN-3
well has also shown the potential for horizontal drill technology in the
Ubaque reservoir.  Horizontal wells typically produce at higher rates making
the field more economic.

Arrow has undertaken a third-party reserve evaluation of the CN field and hope
to release the reserve data shortly."

"With both the RCE and CN fields, management plans to control pump speed and
choke wells back to efficiently manage the reservoir efficiently and
discourage premature water production. Arrow believes this is in the best
long-term interest of the reservoir and will result in maximum recovery from
both fields."

"Arrow's fully funded, low risk drilling program continues to build momentum
across our extensive portfolio, with the spudding of two wells at the RCE
structure targeting the Gacheta formation to follow CN-3 being brough into
production. Alongside this we are encouraged by the initial interpretation of
the Tapir 3D seismic and look forward to providing further updates in due
course."

 

 

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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. By way of a private commercial contract with the recognized
interest holder before Ecopetrol S.A., Arrow is entitled to receive 50% of the
production from the Tapir block. The formal assignment to the Company is
subject to Ecopetrol's consent.  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

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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
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reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable at this time, but
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will prove to be correct.

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Glossary

API:     A specific gravity
(https://glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/terms/s/specific_gravity)  scale
developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API
(https://glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/terms/a/api) ) for measuring the
relative density of various petroleum liquids, expressed in degrees.

BOPD:   barrels of oil per day

boe/d:  barrels of oil equivalent per day

IP:          initial production

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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