Manas Petroleum Corporation announces that its wholly owned subsidiary DWM Petroleum AG has entered into a Letter Agreement for the Phase 2 Work Period on August 19, 2008. DWM Petroleum AG has agreed to permit Santos to commence the Phase 2 Work Program prior to the end of the Phase 1 Work Period.
If Santos does not withdraw within 60 days of the end of the Phase 1 Work Period (which is yet to occur), then Santos must drill a minimum of 2 exploration wells. In addition to its right to withdraw within 60 days of the end of the Phase 1 Work Period Santos has the right to elect to withdraw from the farm-in agreement by giving notice to that effect to DWM within 60 day period following the completion of the second exploration well.
Santos is in discussions with Caspian in relation to the refurbishment of a drilling rig currently in the Kyrgyz Republic. Up to 4 shallow exploration prospects have been identified for drilling by the Caspian rig, beginning in Q4 2008. In addition, up to 4 deep prospects are planned for drilling in 2009.
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This Press Release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company has tried, whenever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements using words such as "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans", "intends", "potential" and similar expressions. These statements reflect the Company's current beliefs and are based upon information currently available to it. Accordingly, such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or advise in the event of any change, addition or alteration to the information catered in this Press Release including such forward looking statements.
If Santos does not withdraw within 60 days of the end of the Phase 1 Work Period (which is yet to occur), then Santos must drill a minimum of 2 exploration wells. In addition to its right to withdraw within 60 days of the end of the Phase 1 Work Period Santos has the right to elect to withdraw from the farm-in agreement by giving notice to that effect to DWM within 60 day period following the completion of the second exploration well.
Santos is in discussions with Caspian in relation to the refurbishment of a drilling rig currently in the Kyrgyz Republic. Up to 4 shallow exploration prospects have been identified for drilling by the Caspian rig, beginning in Q4 2008. In addition, up to 4 deep prospects are planned for drilling in 2009.
Disclaimer
This Press Release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company has tried, whenever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements using words such as "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans", "intends", "potential" and similar expressions. These statements reflect the Company's current beliefs and are based upon information currently available to it. Accordingly, such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or advise in the event of any change, addition or alteration to the information catered in this Press Release including such forward looking statements.
