(TSX-V | OYL)
TORONTO , Aug. 28, 2014 /CNW/ - CGX Energy Inc. (TSX-V - OYL) ("CGX Energy" or the "Company") announced today that CGX Resources Inc. ("CGX Resources"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, obtained an order from the
High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature in Guyana upholding the
injunction from the Commercial Court of Guyana restraining Repsol
Exploracion, S.A. ("Repsol") from proceeding with any proposed farm-out of the Kanuku petroleum
prospecting license (the "Kanuku PPL") pending the hearing and determination of the arbitration proceedings
commenced by CGX Resources against Repsol.
The Kanuku PPL covers substantially the same acreage as the Georgetown
petroleum prospecting licence (the "Georgetown PPL") as illustrated in the map.
Professor Suresh Narine , Co-Chairman of the Company, commented: "We
view this decision as strong support for CGX Energy's rights in the
Kanuku PPL and as the next step to regaining our participating interest
in the acreage. A final resolution of this matter is in the best
interests of not only CGX Energy, but also tangibly demonstrates the
application of the rule of law in the very exciting Guyana-Suriname
basin. CGX Energy has drilled the most exploration wells in Guyana and
has extensive knowledge of the Guyana-Suriname basin. Furthermore, we
worked diligently to meet all of the obligations with respect to our
25% participating interest in the Georgetown PPL and will continue to
do so in respect of all petroleum prospecting licences in which we
participate."
Dewi Jones , Chief Executive Officer of the Company, added: "Since 2012,
CGX Energy has spent approximately U.S. $130 million in exploration in
the Guyana-Suriname basin with approximately U.S. $40 million relating
to the acreage now known as the Kanuku PPL. CGX's total spend in the
Georgetown PPL since inception has been approximately U.S. $60 million .
Given the significant investment already made in this petroleum
prospecting licence, we are hopeful that this matter will be resolved
quickly in the best interest of all parties and for the overall benefit
of the continued exploration in the basin."
About CGX Energy
CGX Energy is a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration company focused
on the exploration of oil in the Guyana-Suriname Basin.
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differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of
factors and risks. In addition, other risks that may affect the
forward-looking statements in this news release are outlined further in
the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 5, 2014 filed on
SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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as of the date hereof and CGX Energy undertakes no obligation to update
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SOURCE CGX Energy Inc.
Image with caption: "Comparison of the Kanuku PPL acreage and the Georgetown PPL acreage. (CNW Group/CGX Energy Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140828_C8086_PHOTO_EN_42559.jpg