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TVL Traverse Energy Ltd

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Traverse Energy Ltd TSXV:TVL TSX Venture Common Stock
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Traverse Energy Announces 2012 Year End Results

17/04/2013 10:02pm

Marketwired Canada


Traverse Energy Ltd. ("Traverse" or "the Company") (TSX VENTURE:TVL) presents
financial and operating results for the year ended December 31, 2012. 




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                                   Three Months Ended                       
                                          December 31            Year Ended 
                                           (unaudited)          December 31 
Highlights                            2012       2011       2012       2011 
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Financial ($ thousands, except per share amounts)                           
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Petroleum and natural gas                                                   
 revenue                           $ 1,588    $ 1,035    $ 4,600    $ 3,731 
Royalty income                         964        534      3,322        830 
Cash provided by operations          1,815        814      5,209      2,358 
Funds from operations (1)            1,779        936      5,588      2,398 
 Per share - basic and diluted        0.04       0.02       0.13       0.07 
Net loss                            (3,255)      (584)    (2,828)    (1,822)
 Per share - basic and diluted       (0.07)     (0.01)     (0.07)     (0.05)
Capital expenditures, net of                                                
 dispositions                        2,158      3,279      8,111     10,408 
Total assets                        19,450     19,781     19,450     19,781 
Working capital                      3,083      2,532      3,083      2,532 
Common shares                                                               
 Outstanding (millions)               47.1       42.2       47.1       42.2 
 Weighted average (millions)          44.9       40.3       43.3       36.5 
Operations (Units as noted)                                                 
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Production (BOE/d)                     545        243        405        197 
 Natural gas (Mcf per day)           1,362        424        957        420 
 Oil and NGL (bbls per day)            318        172        245        127 
Average sales price                                                         
 Natural gas ($/Mcf)                  2.91       3.28       2.51       3.82 
 Oil and NGL ($/bbl)                 72.90      91.07      77.90      85.90 
Operating netback ($/BOE) (2)                                               
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 Petroleum and natural gas                                                  
  revenue                            45.95      67.62      49.04      64.99 
 Royalties                            2.95       8.08       3.19       5.11 
 Operating costs                     12.40      19.24      11.58      17.04 
 Transportation costs                 1.40       1.68       1.55       2.01 
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 Working interest netback            29.20      38.62      32.72      40.83 
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 Royalty netback                     61.94      76.03      61.07      57.57 
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 Operating netback                   39.36      50.39      43.13      44.19 
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(1) Funds from operations is calculated as cash provided by operating       
    activities before changes in non-cash working capital. Funds from       
    operations does not have a standardized measure prescribed by IFRS and  
    therefore may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures
    for other companies.                                                    
(2) Operating netback equals petroleum and natural gas revenue and royalty  
    income, less royalties, operating and transportation costs and is       
    calculated on a per unit basis. Working interest netback is calculated  
    as petroleum and natural gas revenue, less royalties, operating and     
    transportation costs and is calculated on a per unit basis. Royalty     
    netback is royalty income and is calculated on a per unit basis.        
    Operating netback, working interest netback and royalty netback do not  
    have a standardized measure prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be 
    comparable with the calculation of similar measures by other companies. 



Reserves Highlights

Traverse has released the results of an independent reserves evaluation
effective December 31, 2012. The report was completed by Sproule Associates Ltd.
("Sproule") and was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 51-101.
Detailed reserves information is included in Traverse's annual information form
for the year ended December 31, 2012 which is available for review on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com. The summary information that follows has been derived from that
evaluation.




--  Total Company interest proved plus probable reserves of 1,218.6 MBOE -
    115% year over year growth 
--  Total Company interest proved reserves of 865.3 MBOE - a 116% increase
    year over year 
--  Total Company interest proved developed producing reserves represent 78%
    of total proved reserves 
--  Total Company interest proved reserves constitute 71% of total reserves 
--  Total Company interest oil and natural gas liquids at December 31, 2012
    constitute 45% of proved plus probable reserves 



Summary of oil and gas reserves



                                                                        Oil 
                Oil and NGL       Natural Gas   Oil Equivalent   Equivalent 
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                                                                    Company 
Reserve     Gross(1)  Net(2)  Gross(1)  Net(2) Gross(1)  Net(2)  interest(3)
 Category     (Mbbl)  (Mbbl)    (MMcf)  (MMcf)   (MBOE)  (MBOE)       (MBOE)
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Proved                                                                      
 Developed                                                                  
 Producing    208.4   308.5     1,234   1,682    414.1   588.9        675.8 
Proved                                                                      
 Developed                                                                  
 Non-                                                                       
 producing      8.9    13.9       649     647    117.0   121.8        133.6 
Proved                                                                      
 Undeveloped      -    33.6         -     134        -    55.9         55.9 
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Total Proved  217.3   355.8     1,883   2,465    531.1   766.6        865.3 
Probable       98.4   134.8       798   1,046    231.4   309.2        353.3 
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Total Proved                                                                
 plus                                                                       
 Probable     315.7   490.7     2,681   3,510    762.5 1,075.8      1,218.6 
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(1) Gross reserves are Traverse's working interest share before deduction of
    royalties and without including any over-riding royalty interest of     
    Traverse.                                                               
(2) Net reserves are Traverse's working interest share after deduction of   
    royalty obligations, plus Traverse's over-riding royalty interest in    
    reserves.                                                               
(3) Company interest reserves are Traverse's working interest share before  
    deduction of royalties plus Traverse's over-riding royalty interest in  
    reserves.                                                               



Summary of net present value of future net revenue as of December 31, 2012



                                   Value Before Income Taxes Discounted at  
                                                 (%/Year) (1)               
                                  ------------------------------------------
                                              0             5            10 
Reserve Category                            (M$)          (M$)          (M$)
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Proved Developed Producing               25,360        20,124        17,048 
Proved Developed Non-producing (2)        1,815         1,547         1,359 
Proved Undeveloped (2)                    3,414         2,430         1,898 
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Total Proved (2)                         30,589        24,102        20,305 
Probable                                 13,605         8,068         5,618 
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Total Proved plus Probable (2)           44,194        32,170        25,922 
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(1) Sproule forecast prices at December 31, 2012.                           
(2) Includes future development capital of $0.5 million (undiscounted).     



Operations Review

In 2012 Traverse participated in the drilling of 7 gross (6.25 net) wells all
within the province of Alberta. This drilling resulted in 2.75 net oil wells,
1.75 net shut-in natural gas wells and 1.75 abandoned wells. In addition the
Company completed 2D and 3D seismic programs in the Turin and Willow areas.
Total capital expenditures during 2012 were approximately $8.1 million. 


In the Brazeau area of west central Alberta Traverse has a gross overriding
royalty interest in ten sections of land (6,400 acres). By December 31, 2012 a
total of 17 horizontal Cardium wells were drilled on these lands by an industry
partner. Subsequent to December 31, 2012 an additional 2 wells were drilled by
the industry partner and 2 more wells are currently drilling.


The Company plans an active drilling program for 2013 with 10 wells planned on
existing properties. The Board of Directors has approved a total exploration and
development program of $12.6 million for 2013. During the first quarter 3
exploratory wells (100% working interest) were drilled. Two wells drilled in the
Turin area resulted in 1 cased well awaiting completion and one dry hole. One
well drilled in the Coyote area resulted in a potential oil well.


Non-IFRS measures

Funds from operations

Funds from operations is a measure not defined in IFRS that is commonly used in
the oil and gas industry. Funds from operations is calculated as cash provided
by operating activities before non-cash working capital as detailed under the
heading "Cash and funds from operations and net loss" within the Company's
management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2012. The
Company believes that in addition to net loss, funds from operations is a useful
supplemental measure as it provides an indication of Traverse's operating
performance. Funds from operations should not be considered as an alternative to
or more meaningful than cash provided by operating activities as determined in
accordance with IFRS. Traverse's determination of funds from operations may not
be comparable to that reported by other companies. Traverse also presents funds
from operations per share whereby share amounts are calculated using weighted
average shares outstanding consistent with the calculation of income per share.


Operating netback

Management uses certain industry benchmarks such as operating netback to analyze
financial and operating performance. This benchmark as presented does not have
any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable
with the calculation of similar measures for other entities. Operating netback
reflects petroleum and natural gas revenue and royalty income, less royalties,
operating and transportation costs and is calculated on a per unit basis.
Working interest netback is calculated as petroleum and natural gas revenue,
less royalties, operating and transportation costs and is calculated on a per
unit basis. Royalty netback is royalty income and is calculated on a per unit
basis. The calculation of Traverse's netbacks is detailed under the heading
"Operating netback" within the Company's management's discussion and analysis
for the year ended December 31, 2012.


BOE equivalent

Unless otherwise stated, the volume conversion of natural gas to barrel of oil
equivalent (BOE) is presented on the basis of 6 thousand cubic feet of natural
gas being equal to 1 barrel of oil. This conversion ratio is based upon an
energy equivalent conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and
does not represent value equivalence at the wellhead. BOE figures may be
misleading, particularly if used in isolation.


Forward-looking information

This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of
historical fact. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and
other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects
and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking information. Forward-looking information in this news release
includes: the volumes and estimated value of Traverse's oil and gas reserves,
future oil and natural gas prices and statements with respect to the drilling
program for 2013. This forward looking information is subject to a variety of
substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that
could cause actual events or outcomes to differ materially from those
anticipated or implied by such forward looking information. The Company's Annual
Information Form filed on April 17, 2013 with securities regulatory authorities
(accessible through the SEDAR website www.sedar.com) describes the risks,
material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results and
which are incorporated herein by reference.


Although the Company believes that the material assumptions and factors used in
preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable,
undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as
of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events
will occur. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or
review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.


Further details on the Company including the 2012 year end audited financial
statements, the related management's discussion and analysis and Annual
Information Form are available on the Company's website (www.traverseenergy.com)
and SEDAR.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Traverse Energy Ltd.
Laurie Smith
President and CEO
www.traverseenergy.com

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