Shelton Canada Corp. announces addition to portfolio of projects in Ukraine
This large (87 square kilometer) concession holds a large seismically defined structure with multi zone potential for natural gas. The field is currently on production with cumulative production of 17 billion cubic feet of natural gas from a single platform in the Western portion of the structure producing from the shallow sediments of the Tortonian and middle Maikop formations. Produced gas is transported to a sales point through the Chornomornaftogaz subsea pipeline linking a number of offshore fields to the mainland. This pipeline has capacity for additional daily volumes.
The primary exploration target for the structure is the Lower Paleocene with potential for very large accumulations of natural gas (estimated potential undiscovered resources of 750 billion cubic feet gas in place). The Arkchangelske field is approximately 25 kilometres offshore with water depths of 45 metres.
This concession lies adjacent to the natural gas producing Stormovoye Field (cumulative production 170 billion cubic feet), and Golitsinske Field. Both of these fields are operated by our joint venture partner Chornomornaftogaz and produce natural gas and condensate from sediments of Maikop and Lower Paleocene age.
Chornomornaftogaz and Shelton have planned a work program pursuant to the Joint Investment Activity Agreement. The work program planned for 2009 consists of the acquisition of 300 kilometres of new 2 dimensional seismic as well as development of an optimum production model.
Seismic acquisition contractor bids are now being acquired and the program is scheduled to take place during the second and third quarters of this year.
The Arkchangelske license was renewed in early 2008 and is now valid until 2038.
The agreement regarding Arkchangelske represents a further important milestone in cooperation between Shelton and Chornomornaftogaz following previously announced agreements on the Birjuchja and North Kerchenskaya concessions all with a 50% participation for Shelton.
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Shelton Canada Corp. (www.sheltoncdn.com), a Canadian-based junior oil and gas company, is focused on exploring and developing the resource-rich basins of
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