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10/04/2025 07:00

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RNS Number : 4132E  Arrow Exploration Corp.  10 April 2025

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OPERATIONAL UPDATE

CN HZ10 now on production

CALGARY, April 10, 2025 - Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL; TSXV: AXL)
("Arrow" or the "Company"), the high-growth operator with a portfolio of
assets across key Colombian hydrocarbon basins, is pleased to provide an
update on recent operational activity on the Tapir Block in the Llanos Basin
of Colombia where Arrow holds a 50 percent beneficial interest.

 

Highlights

-      Production over 4,500 boe/d.

 

-      2 horizontal wells drilled since last update.

o  CN HZ10 producing 1,183 BOPD gross (591 BOPD net).

o  CN HZ9 on production. Excellent reservoir sands, but sub-optimal location.

 

-      Increase in cash position since February 5(th) update to over
US$25 million, while drilling two horizontal wells in the period.

 

-      Production growth expected in Q2 with drilling underway at CN11

 

-      Strong balance sheet, no debt or drilling commitments.  Arrow has
flexibility in its work program and is able to take advantage of any economic
downturn with possible acquisition opportunities.

Production

Total corporate production is currently over 4,500 boe/d net. Arrow's original
6 horizontal wells at Carrizales Norte have flattened at profiles in-line with
reservoir models, from initial high production declines.

 

Significant additional production is expected to be added prior to the end of
the second quarter with planned development wells in the C7 and Ubaque
reservoirs. In light of the recent movements in oil prices and current market
volatility, Arrow has the ability to prioritize drilling low risk infill and
development wells until market conditions stabilize. Arrow has a significant
portfolio of low-risk drilling locations which it plans on utilizing, as
necessary, to maintain a cost and risk effective production rate and
associated cash flows.

 

Cash Balance

On April 1, 2025, the Company had a cash balance of US$25.1 million and held
no debt.  Further, the Company has no long-term rig contracts or obligations
to drill wells. Corporate operating netbacks 1  (#_ftn1) at a US$65/bbl Brent
oil price are US$39/bbl. This strong netback underlies the material value
embedded in the Llanos Basin Tapir Block. The combination of cash on the
balance sheet and robust operating cashflow are key corporate strengths in
this volatile market.

 

Drilling Operations - Tapir Block

 

Carrizales Norte field

On the Carrizales Norte field, the Company has recently drilled two production
wells from the CN pad.

The Carizales Norte HZ9 (CN HZ9) horizontal well was spud on February 8, 2025,
and reached target depth on February 24, 2025. CN HZ9 is the first well
drilled into the southern area of the Carrizales Norte field. The well was
drilled to a total measured depth of 11,506 MD feet (8,419 feet true vertical
depth) and encountered multiple hydrocarbon-bearing intervals.  The well was
completed with a slotted liner.

On March 3, Arrow put the CN HZ9 well on production in the Ubaque formation
which has approximately 1,100 feet of oil charged sandstone. The well
encountered an initial high water cut which is believed to be water coning
from the proximal vertical CN4 well which has been converted to a water
injector after early water breakthrough occurred. CN HZ9 is producing at a
stabilized rate of 244 BOPD gross (122 BOPD net) with a water cut of 90%.
 Arrow has the ability to increase pump speed and total fluid production,
while pursuing a balance of water production and disposal capacity. Arrow is
also pursuing alternatives to close off perforations in CN HZ9 proximal to the
expected water cone to improve well performance.

The reservoir and oil charged sands at Carizales Norte remain excellent and
management believes the reservoir still has tremendous potential.  The
sub-optimal location of the heel of the well in CN HZ9 is believed to be the
reason for the high water cut experienced.

The CN HZ10 horizontal well was spud on March 5, 2025, and reached target
depth on March 23, 2025. CN HZ10 is the first well drilled into the northern
area of the Carrizales Norte field. The well was drilled to a total measured
depth of 12,911 MD feet (8,510 feet true vertical depth) and encountered
multiple hydrocarbon-bearing intervals.  The well was completed with
Autonomous Inflow Control Valve ("AICV") technology.

On March 31, 2025, Arrow put the CN HZ10 well on production in the Ubaque
formation which has approximately 1,380 feet of oil charged sandstone. The
well continues to clean up with the water cut declining and oil production
increasing.  Currently the well is producing at 1,183 BOPD gross (591 BOPD
net) with a decreasing water cut of 21%. Additional pump speed increases are
contemplated as a measured and slow ramp up in production is executed.

Arrow is currently drilling the CN11 well, a directional low risk infill well
targeting the C7 formation.  The well is expected to take two weeks to be
completed and then immediately put on production. Multiple C7 wells are
contemplated in the overall C7 reservoir plan at the Carrizales Norte pad.

Alberta Llanos field

Following increased water cut in the Ubaque reservoir, Arrow has successfully
re-completed the AB-1 well in the Guadalupe zone which resulted in initial
production rates of 400 BOPD gross (200 BOPD net).   The Guadalupe reservoir
is producing 31 API oil.  The success of the AB-1 recompletion highlights the
potential for further Guadalupe development.

 

Following the completion of a review of the available alternatives, the AB-2
well is to be recompleted into a water disposal well in order to help with the
horizontal development in the Alberta Llanos field.

AB-3 is on production and producing from the Ubaque sands.  The well is
producing at 160 BOPD gross (80 BOPD net).  Well performance reaffirms the
horizontal well development potential.

Drilling Schedule

In light of the current economic conditions and oil price volatility, Arrow is
continuously reviewing the original Board-approved $50MM budget and drilling
schedule.  At this time, Arrow does not have any contractual commitments to
employ additional rigs or to drill additional wells beyond the current CN11.

Arrow's strong balance sheet allows the Company to remain flexible in a
volatile oil price environment and the Company will make further announcements
should modifications to its capital program be determined.

East Tapir 3-D Seismic Program

The East Tapir 3D seismic acquisition program has been completed ahead of
schedule and under budget. Processing and interpretation will be completed in
the next 30 days. The value added by the initial detailed 100 sq. km 3-D
seismic survey shot on the northern part of the Tapir Block in 2023 has been
integral in the Company's development. The current East Tapir 3-D survey
covers a further 100 sq. km where existing leads on the 2-D dataset will be
defined in more detail. This represents another potential value step change
for the Company.

 

2024 year end results

Arrow expects to announce the financial results for the year ended 31 December
2024 at the end of April 2025.

 

Marshall Abbott, CEO of Arrow commented:

"Arrow will protect its strong balance sheet during this period of market and
commodity price volatility. Arrow has a low-risk portfolio of drilling
locations to maintain production with limited capital spend and is able to
maintain high netbacks to remain cash generative through weaker crude
pricing."

"The CN HZ10 well is continuing to clean up and is producing as modeling
expected.  The performance of the well indicates that the use of AICV
technology was the best completion method which gives us confidence for future
well completion in the area."

"The East Tapir 3-D seismic program has been completed ahead of schedule and
under budget and we hope to develop additional prospects with the same level
of success as resulted from our earlier 3-D seismic program northern part of
the Tapir Block."

"The initial six horizontal wells in the Carrizales Norte field have
stabilized to lower declines and have now paid out or are in the process of
paying out.   Arrow expects to add significant production this year through
further Ubaque horizontal wells.  In addition, we are evaluating the
potential for drilling horizontal wells targeting the large C7 Carbonera zone
that resides in the Carizales Norte complex."

"The original US$ 50 million Board approved budget that includes drilling 23
wells in 2025 is continuously reviewed and scenarios are being considered in
light of the current economic conditions and the corresponding volatility in
oil prices.  Arrow remains flexible with a strong balance sheet and drilling
inventory.  Additionally, Arrow's strong balance sheet may allow the Company
to take advantage of financially distressed assets and Arrow continues to
evaluate acquisition opportunities.   We will provide further guidance
regarding any modifications to our capital program as the economic and oil
price environment stabilizes."

"We appreciate the support of our longstanding shareholder base as well as the
dedication of our talented staff."

 

For further Information, contact:

 Arrow Exploration
 Marshall Abbott, CEO                                                +1 403 651 5995
 Joe McFarlane, CFO                                                  +1 403 818 1033

 Canaccord Genuity (Nominated Advisor and Joint Broker)
 Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor                                           +44 (0)20 7523 8000

 James Asensio

 George Grainger

 Auctus Advisors (Joint Broker)
 Jonathan Wright                                                     +44 (0)7711 627449
 Rupert Holdsworth Hunt

 Camarco (Financial PR)
 Owen Roberts                                                        +44 (0)20 3781 8331
 Rebecca Waterworth

About Arrow Exploration Corp.

Arrow Exploration Corp. (operating in Colombia via a branch of its 100% owned
subsidiary Carrao Energy S.A.) is a publicly traded company with a portfolio
of premier Colombian oil assets that are underexploited, under-explored and
offer high potential growth. The Company's business plan is to expand oil
production from some of Colombia's most active basins, including the Llanos,
Middle Magdalena Valley (MMV) and Putumayo Basin. The asset base is
predominantly operated with high working interests, and the Brent-linked light
oil pricing exposure combines with low royalties to yield attractive potential
operating margins. By way of a private commercial contract with the recognized
interest holder before Ecopetrol S.A., Arrow is entitled to receive 50% of the
production from the Tapir block. The formal assignment to the Company is
subject to Ecopetrol's consent.  Arrow's seasoned team is led by a hands-on
executive team supported by an experienced board. Arrow is listed on the AIM
market of the London Stock Exchange and on TSX Venture Exchange under the
symbol "AXL".

 

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains certain statements or disclosures relating to Arrow
that are based on the expectations of its management as well as assumptions
made by and information currently available to Arrow which may constitute
forward-looking statements or information ("forward-looking statements") under
applicable securities laws. All such statements and disclosures, other than
those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results
or developments that Arrow anticipates or expects may, could or will occur in
the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking
statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the
use of the words "continue", "expect", "opportunity", "plan", "potential" and
"will" and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained in
this news release reflect several material factors and expectations and
assumptions of Arrow, including without limitation, Arrow's evaluation of the
impacts of COVID-19, the potential of Arrow's Colombian and/or Canadian assets
(or any of them individually), the prices of oil and/or natural gas, and
Arrow's business plan to expand oil and gas production and achieve attractive
potential operating margins. Arrow believes the expectations and assumptions
reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable at this time, but
no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations, and assumptions
will prove to be correct.

The forward-looking statements included in this news release are not
guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially
from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and
the Company undertakes no obligations to update publicly or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Glossary

API:        A specific gravity
(https://glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/terms/s/specific_gravity)  scale
developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API
(https://glossary.oilfield.slb.com/en/terms/a/api) ) for measuring the
relative density of various petroleum liquids, expressed in degrees.

BOPD:   barrels of oil per day

boe/d:  barrels of oil equivalent per day

MD         Measured Depth

Qualified Person's Statement

The technical information contained in this announcement has been reviewed and
approved by Grant Carnie, senior non-executive director of Arrow Exploration
Corp. Mr. Carnie was formerly a member of the Canadian Society of Petroleum
Geologists, holds a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Alberta and has
over 35 years' experience in the oil and gas industry.

This Announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the UK
version of the market abuse regulation (EU No. 596/2014) as it forms part of
United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act
2018 ("UK MAR").

 1  (#_ftnref1) Corporate operating netbacks are calculated as total natural
gas and crude revenues minus royalties, transportation costs and operating
expenditures.

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