Trillion Energy Announces Commencement of Operations on Tripods

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Trillion Energy International (CSE: TCF, OTCQB: TRLEF) has announced the continuation of its velocity string tubing program on two tripods following operations completed at the Akcakoca platform in late November. A crane barge has arrived at the SASB gas field to transport the snubbing unit to the Akkaya tripod for operations on the Alapli-2 well, where 2,996 meters of tubing will be installed.

Following this, operations will move to the East Ayazli tripod for the Bayhanli-2 well, requiring 2,888 meters of tubing. The company will implement three sets of burst discs in each well for tubing installation, followed by nitrogen stimulation. The entire operation is expected to take approximately two weeks, weather permitting. Additionally, gas lift compressors are being sized for various wells, with South Akcakoca being the first.

Positive

• Implementation of proven nitrogen lifting technology for well stimulation
• Expansion of operations to multiple platforms indicating project progression
• Strategic installation of velocity string tubing to optimize production

Negative

• Operations dependent on weather conditions, potentially causing delays
• Additional equipment requirements (gas lift compressors) suggesting production optimization needs

Vancouver, B.C., Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trillion Energy International Inc. (“Trillion” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF) (Frankfurt: Z62), is pleased to announce the continuation of the velocity string tubing program on two tripods after previously completing operations on the Akcakoca platform in late November.

This week, a crane barge arrived at the SASB gas field to transport the snubbing unit from the Akcakoca platform to the Akkaya tripod for the next operation on the Alapli-2 well where 2,996 meters of 2 3/8 tubing will be run.

Following the completion of Alapli-2, the crane barge will move the snubbing unit to the East Ayazli tripod where 2,888 meters of 2 3/8 VS tubing will be run in the Bayhanli-2 well.

Trillion will use three sets of burst discs in each well to float the tubing in the horizontal section of the wells during installation, which will then be ruptured. The crane barge and snubbing crew will be released once the VS string is run in the wells safely, following which, nitrogen stimulation activities will occur. Nitrogen lifting has been recently proven effective in kicking off the gas wells to date.

The whole operation is expected to be completed within approximately two weeks, weather permitting.

The Company and its technical advisors will continue working onsite to optimize production. Gas lift compressors are currently being sized for various wells, the first being South Akcakoca.
About the Company

Trillion Energy International Inc is focused on oil and natural gas production for Europe and Türkiye with natural gas assets in Türkiye. The Company is 49% owner of the SASB natural gas field, a Black Sea natural gas development and a 19.6% (except three wells with 9.8%) interest in the Cendere oil field. More information may be found on www.sedar.com, and our website.

Contact
Brian Park, VP of Finance
1-778-819-1585
E-mail: info@trillionenergy.com
Website: www.trillionenergy.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain certain forward-looking information and statements, including without limitation, statements pertaining to the Company's ability to obtain regulatory approval of the executive officer and director appointments. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and such information involves various risks and uncertainties. Trillion does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

These statements are no guarantee of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, delay, change of strategy, and assumptions that are difficult to predict and which may change over time. Accordingly, actual results and strategies could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These factors include unforeseen securities regulatory challenges, COVID, oil and gas price fluctuations, operational and geological risks, changes in capital raising strategies, the ability of the Company to raise necessary funds for development; the outcome of commercial negotiations; changes in technical or operating conditions; the cost of extracting gas and oil may increase and be too costly so that it is uneconomic and not profitable to do so and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company’s filings on www.sedar.com, including the most recently filed Annual Report on Form 20-F and subsequent filings. For a full summary of our oil and gas reserves information for Turkey, please refer to our Forms F-1,2,3 51-101 filed on www.sedar.com, and or request a copy of our reserves report effective December 31, 2022 and updated January 31 2023.

FAQ

What is the timeline for Trillion Energy's (TRLEF) tripod operations in January 2024?

The entire operation, including both Alapli-2 and Bayhanli-2 wells, is expected to be completed within approximately two weeks, weather permitting.

How many meters of tubing will be installed in TRLEF's Alapli-2 well?

The Alapli-2 well will have 2,996 meters of 2 3/8 tubing installed.

What technology is TRLEF using for well stimulation in the SASB gas field?

Trillion Energy is using nitrogen lifting technology for well stimulation, which has proven effective in starting gas production in their wells.

Which well is first in line for gas lift compressor installation at TRLEF's SASB field?

The South Akcakoca well is the first to be sized for gas lift compressors.