Westlinks buying Bre Alta Energy heavy oil assets in Saskatchewan

June 13, 2001
Westlinks Resources Ltd. is buying all of Bre Alta Energy's assets in the Superb area of Saskatchewan for $2.8 million (Can.), consisting of $1.3 million of common shares and $1.5 million cash. Closing of the acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, is expected on or before June 29.


By the OGJ Online Staff

HOUSTON, June 13 -- Westlinks Resources Ltd., Calgary, is buying all of Bre Alta Energy's assets in the Superb area of Saskatchewan for $2.8 million (Can.), consisting of $1.3 million of common shares and $1.5 million cash.

Closing of the acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, is expected on or before June 29.

The acquisition includes 91% working interest in four Waseca heavy oil wells with a combined production rate of 180 b/d. Reserves are 671.3 million bbl and proven plus probable reserves are 885 million bbl net to Westlinks.

Westlinks plans to construct a central battery and water injection facility to reduce operating costs and optimize well production. It has identified seven infill drilling locations that could increase production to more than 700 b/d.