Calfrac Announces Increase to 2010 Capital Program
CALGARY, Sept. 23 /CNW/ - Calfrac Well Services Ltd. ("Calfrac") (TSX - CFW) is pleased to announce a $56 million increase to its 2010 capital program for a revised total of $236 million. The increase is largely focused on the construction of a large fracturing spread for Calfrac's U.S. operations, supported by a recently executed long-term minimum commitment contract with EXCO Resources (PA), LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between EXCO Resources, Inc. and BG Group, plc relating to its operations in the Marcellus shale formation. The incremental capital will add an additional 55,000 horsepower to Calfrac's fracturing fleet, bringing its total horsepower capacity to approximately 650,000 HHP at the culmination of the capital program. Delivery of the spread is expected in the second quarter of 2011. It is expected that approximately $66 million of the 2010 capital program will be expended in 2011. The increased capital will be funded from cash flow and existing credit facilities.
Calfrac's common shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "CFW". Calfrac provides specialized oilfield services to exploration and production companies designed to increase the production of hydrocarbons from wells drilled throughout western Canada, the United States, Russia, Mexico and Argentina.
This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. More particularly and without limitation, this press release contains forward-looking statements and information concerning the allocation of capital and equipment. These forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Calfrac. Although Calfrac believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information as Calfrac cannot give any assurance that they will prove to be correct. As forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, prevailing economic conditions; commodity prices; sourcing, pricing and availability of raw materials, component parts, equipment, suppliers, facilities and skilled personnel; dependence on major customers; uncertainties in weather and temperature affecting the duration of the service periods and the activities that can be completed; health, safety and environmental risks; commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations; marketing and transportation; loss of markets; environmental risks; competition; incorrect assessment of the value of acquisitions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions; ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; failure to obtain required regulatory and other approvals; and changes in legislation, including but not limited to tax laws, royalties and environmental regulations.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other risk factors that could affect Calfrac's operations or financial results is included in Calfrac's annual information form and may be accessed through the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com). The forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and Calfrac does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
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For further information: For further information: Douglas R. Ramsay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Telephone: (403) 266-6000, Fax: (403) 266-7381; Laura A. Cillis, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Telephone: (403) 266-6000, Fax: (403) 266-7381; Tom J. Medvedic, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Telephone: (403) 266-6000, Fax: (403) 266-7381
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