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GGP - Golden Gate Petroleum

1 July 2008

GAS DISCOVERY - LAPLAYA #2 FLOWS AT 1.3 MMCFD

La Playa #2 (La Playa Prospect), Padre Island, Tx, Golden Gate has 20% WI, BNP is the Operator

The Board of Golden Gate Petroleum (ASX Code: “GGP”) is pleased to announce successful test results from the La
Playa #2 exploration well.

La Playa #2 was drilled in October 2007 and testing has been delayed due to extensive analysis and other well
commitments.

Following the successful test, the well has been tied directly into the sales grid along with GGP’s
other producing wells in the area and has been producing at a rate of more than 1.3 million cubic feet per day of
gas from a perforated 2 ft interval over an extended production testing period.

The current thin producing zone is the lowest of a series of apparent gas productive reservoirs, across a 300 foot
gross interval in the Cib Haz, which is a prolific producing section in the area. This initial production test is very
encouraging, as it upgrades the remaining potential reservoirs higher in the borehole as well as the larger-scale
trap of the prospect.

Above the current producing interval is a potential larger reservoir (~ >30 ft of net gas pay) with low calculated
water saturation and direct indications of gas in the cement bond log. This interval will be tested when the current
zone has been fully produced.

A successful test in this zone would be expected to lead to significantly higher flow
rates.

The Company is carefully evaluating the potential extent of this newly discovered reservoir.
The addition of La Playa #2 presents a high value proposition at current gas prices at $12.50 mcf and hence
significantly improves GGP’s cash flow. GGP has several high impact wells planned over coming months of which
Jumonville #1 is currently drilling.


good to see some promising news. excelent gas flow + high gas prices = better profit.
 
Jumonville #1 Bullseye Prospect, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Operator 43.33% WI
The Jumonville #1 well has successfully had a 5 ½” liner set at 12,050ft, which is approximately 300ft above
the primary target. In order to more effectively drill and test the primary objectives, it has been decided to
continue drilling with a smaller workover rig. As a consequence we have released the existing drilling rig and
will continue drilling with an already contracted smaller rig.
The forward plan is to drill out with 4 ½” bit using the smaller rig which provides a more effective platform to
finish drilling operations and facilitate testing. The current Helmrich & Payne rig 72 is estimated to be off
location by Thursday and Key Drilling will have their rig 88 on location ready to drill by Saturday.
The Company anticipates 3 days to drill the next 500ft to below the primary objective in the Miogyp also
penetrating the Camerina reservoirs above. With a workover rig on location, the testing program can begin
immediately.
In drilling the last ~1,000ft of borehole numerous minor gas shows were observed. This provides
encouragement that the primary Miogyp objective is contained in a working hydrocarbon trap.
Our primary objective remains the Miogyp interval. Depending on initial Miogyp testing results and borehole
constraints, a determination will be made whether to drill deeper and test the Cib Haz interval (~12,900ft).
Partners in the Jumonville #1 well* are:
Golden Gate Petroleum Ltd (ASX code: GGP) 43.33% WI
Modena Resources Limited (ASX code: MDA) 15.00% WI
Pantheon Resources PLC 15.00% WI
Eastern Advisors 20.00% WI
Nuenco NL (ASX code: NEO) 6.67% WI
* Working Interests are reflected prior to back-in rights of project vend

great news well almost complete - GGP has a substantial working interest which should see the share price move up in the next coming weeks given more positive announcements.
 
Good annoucement out hopefully we will see some oil next week! Other news is due concerning other wells in the near future as well..

Jumonville #1 Bullseye Prospect, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Operator 43.33% WI

The Company advises that activity on Jumonville #1 well has resumed drilling operations to test the Bullseye
prospect. The Key #88 rig has been moved in over the last several days. Prior to suspending operations a 5
½” drilling liner was set to 12,050ft TVD.
Since re-entering the well bore, the cement plugs have been drilled out. A successful formation integrity test
in excess of required mud weight expected in the reservoir sections of our objectives has been established.
Currently, the well is drilling ahead.
The projected total depth of the well is estimated at 12,550ft TVD which will test a secondary objective in the
Camerina (~12,100ft TVD) and the primary objective in the Miogyp (~12,350ft TVD). The 500ft of final
borehole is expected to be completed in 2-3 days
, at which point open hole logs will be run. As part of the
formation evaluation it is expected that a 3 ½” liner will be run to TD in order to obtain fluid samples from
each objective for confirmation of electric log interpretations.
 
Excellent annoucement out for GGP.

Peter Strachan stated in relation to Bullseye: "Strachan Corporate estimates that discovery of a targeted 12 million barrels of oil and 33 Bcf of gas would deliver an un-risked value of 66 cents per share to the company but recent re- evaluation by the company indicates significantly larger discovery potential"


Jumonville #1 Bullseye Prospect, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Operator 43.33% WI
The Company advises that during drilling operations on Friday (15/08/08), North America time, the Jumonville #1
topped the primary objective in the Miogyp sands as expected at 12,330ft MD and observed a strong flow into the
wellbore.
After circulating the drilling mud to the surface significant amounts of light oil were observed in the mud
pits and highly elevated gas readings were recorded. The well was shut-in, a few feet below the top of the Miogyp,
to allow the removal of oil contaminated mud prior to continued drilling. This operation is being completed at the
present time.
It is expected to take approximately 18 hours to reach total depth once drilling resumes. Formation evaluation logs
will be run at that time after which production casing will be installed.
While encouraged by the oil and gas shows, it is too early to assess the significance of these shows and the
Company remains cautious. A full set of evaluation logs, completion and testing are required before the significance
of these recent events can be determined.
 
GGP has moved into an upward trend in the last week from .195 to .30 cents today.. Logging is due anyday now.. Has anyone got a chart of today's close? Just wondering whether the moving red moving average has crossed over??
 
Good Sign is the media coverage after the annoucement of the the logging of the Bullseye well, which so far looks to be successful..

Source The Age
http://news.theage.com.au/business/golden-gate-petroleum-shares-soar-20080828-44t2.html

Shares in junior oil and gas explorer and producer Golden Gate Petroleum Ltd have surged after encouraging results from early drilling at its Bullseye prospect in South Lousianna, United States.

Golden Gate's stock leapt 10 cents, or 33.33 per cent, to close at 40 cents.

"During drilling operations, significant amounts of light oil were observed in the mud pits and highly elevated gas readings were recorded," the company said.

"While this information is preliminary, it does provide a strong indication of a commercial discovery.

"Expectations should be tempered based on the information to date as it needs further confirmation."

"The company remains cautious until a full evaluation can be completed."

Golden Gate has a 43.33 per cent interest in the prospect.
 
hi pan

Not a lot of coments for this stock but it has risen sharply in recent weeks. They may have around 20 million barrels of oil, even more if the deeper trap tests positive (maybe 40 million barrels) . I hope the flow test proves very sucessful. If it is then this stock should rise even more and be a good long term investment as they have more follow up targets, probably more wells at Jumonville to tap higher rates of production, and they'll start to earm serious money out of Jumonville and perhaps the new wells. :)
 
:)

Hi folks,

GGP ... we will be alert for results of a flow test
on Jimonville #1 well, this week ... a positive time
cycle is due to slot into place for GGP, later this week ..... :)

have a great day

paul

P.S. ... and be watching NEO, MDA and PRE about the same time, too ...!~!

:)

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i woludn't bother looking at neo its an absolute dog stay away!! but for the others... thats a differnt ball game!! very interesting week or two ahead.. there could be a possible take over roumor has it..
 
Successful announcement today for GGP:

Jumonville #1 Bullseye Well

Quoting announcement

tremendous success for Golden Gate Petroleum.

Also starting a new well- A drilling rig has been located
and is expected to start drilling Jumonville #2 within 6 to 8 weeks. As production facilities will be completed, this well will be put on-line immediately after completion.

Trader Paul you got an update?
 
From Last Ann.
The Company advises that production testing operations at the Jumonville #2 exploration/appraisal
well are moving ahead accordingly to plan. Actual perforation of the Cib Haz interval is expected
around the middle of the week with initial test results by end of this week.

Could be the reason why the share price has increased recently..
 
Hey all, GGP is in a trading halt, any ideas on whats happening there? and whether or not it may be a runner over the next few weeks...???

any inside knowledge greatly appreciated :)
 
hello

The company is trying to raise funds. They have requested a temporary suspension untill what they are doing has been finalised. It appears that there may be something going on between GGP and RFE (Red Fork Energy) and even AOK may be involved.
 
Hey folks, my maiden post here on ASF so hopefully not a Barry Crocker.

I think there is one further target to be drilled within the Jumonville 2 well? Fund raising potentially related to this?
 
Bit of action today, up over 50 % on good volume.

Speculator article in the Bulletin magazine would have helped.
Maybe something else is brewing also that is bringing in some punters.
 
Bit of action today, up over 50 % on good volume.

Speculator article in the Bulletin magazine would have helped.
Maybe something else is brewing also that is bringing in some punters.

Speculator article in Eureka Report today has recommended GGP .
He actually sold part of his holding at 6.5 cents and exercised rights at 3.5 cents too.
 
Speculator article in Eureka Report today has recommended GGP .
He actually sold part of his holding at 6.5 cents and exercised rights at 3.5 cents too.

Hi Miner
Can't see how he could have exercised rights at that time considering the rights ex-date was 9 Sept.
 
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