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Teton Petroleum Company Announces Production and Revenues Growth for 2003
DENVER, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Teton Petroleum Company ("Teton")
an independent oil and gas exploration and production company active in Russia,
today reported its financial and operational results for the year 2003.
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"We had another strong year of production and revenue growth in 2003", said Karl
Arleth, President and CEO. "Our 2003 performance sets the stage for additional
growth through drilling and acquisitions in 2004."
When comparing year over year, Teton continued to grow in a number of
categories. Highlights for the year ended December 31, 2003 compared to December
31, 2002 include:
* Annual sales increased by 42% from 443,268 barrels to 631,626 barrels
net to Teton because more successful wells were drilled which led to an
increase in oil production;
* Average daily production rate rose by 34% from 1,291 barrels perday to
1,732 barrels per day net to Teton due to the successful drilling of
additional oil wells;
* Revenue grew by 65% from $6,923,320 to $11,437,802 net to Teton because
of an increase in the price of world oil and production;
* Teton's net loss before non cash charges related to the issuance and
conversion of Preferred Stock was $5,634,844 or $0.82 per share, versus
$10,973,923 or $3.53 per share in 2002. Teton's comprehensive loss was
$8,247,281 or $1.23 per share, versus $11,114,696 or $3.53 per share in
2002.
* A working capital raise of $9.8 million was completed in November 2003
through a Series A Convertible Preferred offering.
Seven new development wells were drilled on the Goloil property in 2003 and one
existing well was placed back on production. All were successful.
At year-end, 16 wells were producing from the 3 fields on the Goloil License. An
additional 4 wells will begin producing pending expansion of the gathering
system by April, 2004. A 5th well is awaiting completion.
Plans for the Goloil license in 2004 call for the partners to drill 4 horizontal
wells in the Golevaya Field and to conduct 4 fracture stimulations on 4 existing
Jurassic wells in the Eguryak Field. Development plans for South Eguryak Field
will be completed once the results of the 3D seismic program are evaluated.
About Teton Petroleum Company:
Denver-based Teton Petroleum Company (AMEX:TPE) is the only publicly traded U.S.
oil and gas exploration and production company with all of its producing assets
in Russia. The company is currently developing three oil fields at its Goloil
license in Western Siberia. The company has been producing and exporting oil
from Russia since 1998.
This news releasemay contain certain forward-looking statements, including
declarations regarding Teton and its subsidiary's expectations, intentions,
strategies and beliefs regarding the future. All statements contained herein are
based upon information available to Teton's management as at the date hereof and
actual results may vary based upon future events, both within and without the
control of the Teton's management.
For Further Information, Please Contact:
Gillian Kane, Vice President, Investor Relations
(970) 870-1417
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DATASOURCE: Teton Petroleum Company
CONTACT: Gillian Kane, Vice President, Investor Relations of Teton
Petroleum Company, +1-970-870-1417,
Web site: http://www.tetonpetroleum.com/