Prospera Energy Announces Service Rig Update as Luseland Workovers Come Online at 3.3x Prior Rates
Luseland workover spending came in 23% under budget, while one of the five wells is down awaiting a rod rig.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Prospera Energy (GXRFF) reported that five Luseland workover wells averaged combined oil production approximately 3.3 times their pre-workover rate. Output averaged 53.5 barrels per day since first oil, versus 16.0 before the workovers, with 793 barrels produced through October 23, 2026. The average includes 7-33-35-25W3, down since October 18 awaiting a rod rig. Workovers cost $247K against a $322K budget, 23% under plan.
At Cuthbert, two workovers are complete and a third is underway. Prospera also received an extension for its proposed private placement of up to $12 million, now expected to close by November 7, 2026. The offering comprises up to 400,000,000 units at $0.03, each containing one common share and one warrant exercisable at $0.05 for two years after closing. The offering remains subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointLuseland oil output averaged 53.5 barrels per day since first oil, versus 16.0 before workovers, approximately 3.3 times higher.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Proposed private placement would raise up to $12 million in gross proceeds. 98% of market cap
- Minor pointLuseland workover spending was $247K versus a $322K budget, 23% under plan.
- Minor pointLuseland capital efficiency was approximately $6.6K per incremental flowing barrel per day, based on average rates since first oil.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Cuthbert well 14-21-26-29W3 completed its workover; Prospera expects fuel gas production to help sustain the field.
3 minor points
- Minor pointCuthbert well 8-28-26-29W3 completed its workover after previously producing approximately 15 barrels per day before shutdown.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Cuthbert well 10-21-26-29W3 had stuck tubing retrieved; Prospera expects workover completion shortly and higher production after startup.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Prospera expects upgrades to several Section 17 and 18 wells as its sand-management strategy is proven out.
Negative
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Proposed issuance of up to 400,000,000 units at $0.03, each with a share and warrant, would dilute holders.
- Moderate pointPrivate placement closing was extended to an expected on or before November 7, 2026; exchange approval remains pending.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Offering warrants allow additional shares at $0.05 for two years following closing, adding potential dilution.
- Minor pointLuseland well 7-33-35-25W3 has been down since October 18 awaiting a rod rig.
- Minor pointLuseland well 2-33-35-25W3 cost $67.1K against a $63.5K budget, $3.6K over plan.
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Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - October 24, 2026) - Prospera Energy Inc. (TSXV: PEI) (OTC Pink: GXRFF) ("Prospera", "PEI", the "Corporation", or the "Company") announces an update on its fall service rig program. All five Luseland wells worked over between September 21st and October 10th, 2026, have returned to production and have averaged a combined 53.5 bbl/d of oil since first oil, up from 16.0 bbl/d before the workovers. The five jobs cost a combined
- The five Luseland workover wells have averaged a combined 53.5 bbl/d of oil since first oil, approximately 3.3 times the 16.0 bbl/d they produced before the workovers, and have produced 793 bbl since startup through October 23, 2026. The average includes 7-33-35-25W3, which has been down since October 18 awaiting rod rig.
- 10-04-36-25W3, which was recovering load fluid at the time of the Company's October 16, 2026 release, has averaged 16.0 bbl/d since first oil on October 20, up from 1.0 bbl/d before the workover.
- Luseland program cost
$247.1 K against a$322.0 K budget,$74.8 K (23% ) under plan; four of five jobs came in under their individual AFEs. - Capital efficiency of approximately
$6.6 K per incremental flowing barrel per day across the five Luseland wells, based on average rates since first oil. - Cuthbert: workovers complete on 14-21-26-29W3 and 8-28-26-29W3, both being brought online; workover underway on 10-21-26-29W3.
Each of the five wells had failed due to sand buildup or a rod failure and was shut in or producing well below its potential before the rig arrived. Each workover included an upgraded pump and a CHOPS (cold heavy oil production with sand) pump profile as part of the Company's sand management program. Production graphs for each well are shown below.
7-33-35-25W3
AFE budget
The well had failed due to sand buildup. The crew pulled the old pump, cleaned sand out of the cellar and restarted the well with a CHOPS-specific rotor at much higher rates, with a peak day of 35.2 bbl/d. The well already had a recycle pump in place and is a key well in the Company's sand optimization strategy. Recycle volumes are being actively managed to bring sand volumes up the wellbore without slugging, and the well is currently awaiting a rod rig job.
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10-4-36-25W3
AFE budget
The well had failed due to sand buildup. The pump was upgraded and a CHOPS paddled rotor installed to optimize sand production and prevent future failures. After recovering load fluid, the well came on strongly on October 20 and has averaged 16.0 bbl/d since, with a peak day of 23.1 bbl/d.
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2-33-35-25W3
AFE budget
The well had failed due to a stress break on a sucker rod. The broken rods and older tubing were replaced including installation of a brand new co-rod string, and the old pump was swapped for a newer, upsized pump with a CHOPS rotor to allow for higher production. With 343 bbl produced since startup, it leads the group on cumulative production and continues to show strong optimization upside and gas rates.
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A14-18-36-25W3
AFE budget
This well had failed due to sand buildup. The pump was upgraded, a CHOPS paddled rotor was added and the intake was raised. The Company also installed a new recycle pump, the first in Section 18, and began recycling oil along with sand suspension chemical to improve production. As the strategy is proven out, Prospera expects to upgrade several other Section 17 and 18 wells from low-producing wells to significantly higher barrels.
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16-8-36-25W3
AFE budget
The well had failed due to sand buildup and had a very small pump size in the well. The pump was upgraded and a CHOPS paddled rotor installed, recycle volumes and sand suspension chemical volumes have been increased significantly, and well RPM's are being increased as fluid levels and gas volumes rise.
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Cuthbert Workover Program
After finishing at Luseland, the service rig moved to the Company's Cuthbert property, where it has completed workovers on two wells and is working on a third.
14-21-26-29W3 - The well had failed due to a broken rod. The pump and broken rods and tubing were replaced. The well is being brought online and is expected to be a significant fuel gas producer, which will help sustain the Cuthbert field as more wells are brought back. It previously produced approximately 100 mcf/d of gas.
8-28-26-29W3 - The well had failed due to a rod and pump failure. The pump and broken continuous rod were replaced. The well is being brought online and has historically been a very consistent producer, at approximately 15 bbl/d before it went down.
10-21-26-29W3 - Workover in progress. An earlier workover on this well left tubing stuck in the hole; that tubing has now been retrieved, and the workover is expected to finish shortly. The well produced approximately 12 bbl/d before it went down, with significantly higher production rates expected after start-up.
October 2026 Key Wells Report
The Key Wells Report has been updated again and is Prospera's scorecard for the reactivation program. It covers all ten wells in the first phase and the five Luseland wells worked over this fall are also included. Each well is shown on its own page with capital, revenue, operating income, cumulative volumes and payout timing. The full report is available here.
Equity Financing Extension
The TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") has approved an extension to the closing of Prospera's non-brokered private placement of up to 400,000,000 units at
Each unit consists of one common share of the Company and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional common share at an exercise price of
About Prospera
Prospera Energy Inc. is a publicly traded Canadian energy company specializing in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Prospera is dedicated to optimizing recovery from legacy fields using environmentally safe and efficient reservoir development methods and production practices. The company's core properties are strategically located in Saskatchewan and Alberta, including Cuthbert, Luseland, Hearts Hill, and Brooks. Prospera Energy Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol PEI and the U.S. OTC Market under GXRFF.
Prospera reports gross production at the first point of sale, excluding gas used in operations and volumes from partners in arrears, even if cash proceeds are received. Gross production represents Prospera's working interest before royalties, while net production reflects its working interest after royalty deductions. These definitions align with CSA Staff Notice 51-324 to ensure consistency and transparency in reporting.
For Further Information:
Shawn Mehler, PR
Email: shawn@prosperaenergy.com
Chris Ludtke, CFO
Email: cludtke@prosperaenergy.com
Shubham Garg, Chairman of the Board
Email: sgarg@prosperaenergy.com
ADVISORY REGARDING REACTIVATION INVENTORY
References in this news release to reactivation candidates or reactivation inventory, including the more than 140 candidates identified across the Corporation's Saskatchewan heavy oil asset base, reflect management's internal technical evaluation of existing wellbores and are not, and should not be construed as, reserves or resources as those terms are defined under National Instrument 51-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities. There is no assurance that any particular candidate will be reactivated, that reactivation will be economic, or that any specific production, cost, or payout outcome will be achieved. Commodity price and differential references are benchmark market data as of the date of this news release, are not representations of the Corporation's realized pricing, and are subject to change without notice.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of the Corporation and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will," "may," "should," "anticipate," "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding future plans and objectives of the Corporation, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements regarding the Corporation's equity financing of up to C
Although Prospera believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Prospera can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements 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, risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks), commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures.
The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Prospera. As a result, Prospera cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize, and the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward- looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and Prospera does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by Canadian securities law.
Neither TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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FAQ
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How much did Prospera Energy's Luseland production improve after the workovers?
The five Luseland wells averaged a combined 53.5 barrels of oil per day since first oil, compared with 16.0 before the workovers, approximately 3.3 times higher. They produced 793 barrels through October 23, 2026. The average includes one well that has been down since October 18 awaiting a rod rig.
What are the terms and expected closing date of Prospera Energy's private placement?
Prospera proposes to raise up to $12 million through up to 400,000,000 units at $0.03 each, with closing expected on or before November 7, 2026. Each unit includes one common share and one warrant to buy another share at $0.05 for two years following closing. TSX Venture Exchange approval remains required.
What resale restriction applies to securities in Prospera Energy's private placement?
All securities issued in the offering will carry a statutory hold period of four months and one day from closing under applicable Canadian securities laws.
What does Prospera Energy's updated Key Wells Report cover?
The updated report covers all ten wells in the first reactivation phase and also includes the five Luseland wells worked over this fall. Each well has its own page showing capital, revenue, operating income, cumulative volumes and payout timing.