NEWS RELEASE
CGX ENERGY INC.
(OYL β TSX-V)
December 10, 2008
CGX Energy Completes Corentyne 3D Seismic Program
Toronto, Ontario - CGX Energy Inc. (OYL - TSX-V) is pleased to announce that shooting of the 536 sq km 3D seismic survey on CGX's 100% Corentyne Petroleum Prospecting Licence (PPL) has been completed. In the Georgetown PPL, in which CGX holds a 25% interest, the survey was expanded by 200 sq km to 1,850 sq km. The Georgetown survey has been shot in parallel with the Corentyne and is expected to be completed after the New Year.
Kerry Sully, President & CEO stated,
βCGX's share of the combined program is estimated to be $16 million. The Companyβs Board of Directors has approved a capital program for the period ending September 2009 of $18 million which includes the cost of the 3D seismic program. The additional $2 million will include seismic interpretation, well drilling design and an environmental assessment study. These items will be funded by CGX from existing working capital that at the end of September 2008 was approximately $35 million."
CGX Energy Inc. (TSX-V- OYL) is a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration company focused on the exploration for oil in the Guyana basin. CGX is managed by a team of experienced oil and gas and finance professionals from Canada, U.S.A. and the UK. CGX is financed internationally and has shareholders worldwide.
Additional information on CGX Energy may also be examined and/or obtained through the internet by accessing CGX Energy's website at www.cgxenergy.com.
CGX ENERGY INC.
(OYL β TSX-V)
December 10, 2008
CGX Energy Completes Corentyne 3D Seismic Program
Toronto, Ontario - CGX Energy Inc. (OYL - TSX-V) is pleased to announce that shooting of the 536 sq km 3D seismic survey on CGX's 100% Corentyne Petroleum Prospecting Licence (PPL) has been completed. In the Georgetown PPL, in which CGX holds a 25% interest, the survey was expanded by 200 sq km to 1,850 sq km. The Georgetown survey has been shot in parallel with the Corentyne and is expected to be completed after the New Year.
Kerry Sully, President & CEO stated,
βCGX's share of the combined program is estimated to be $16 million. The Companyβs Board of Directors has approved a capital program for the period ending September 2009 of $18 million which includes the cost of the 3D seismic program. The additional $2 million will include seismic interpretation, well drilling design and an environmental assessment study. These items will be funded by CGX from existing working capital that at the end of September 2008 was approximately $35 million."
CGX Energy Inc. (TSX-V- OYL) is a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration company focused on the exploration for oil in the Guyana basin. CGX is managed by a team of experienced oil and gas and finance professionals from Canada, U.S.A. and the UK. CGX is financed internationally and has shareholders worldwide.
Additional information on CGX Energy may also be examined and/or obtained through the internet by accessing CGX Energy's website at www.cgxenergy.com.