RENO, Nev., June 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LJM Energy Corp. (OTCBB:LJMR), is pleased to announce the acquisition of acreage and high resolution 3-D seismic data targeting the Niagaran oil reefs in the Michigan Basin.
The acquired acreage includes a 43.75% working interest in the three separate leases totaling approximately 1,298 acres along with rights to 43.75% working interest in approximately 1,343 acres in the Dansville prospect in Ingham County. LJM's acreage is located in an oil bearing Niagaran reef belt which runs through southern lower Michigan, with producing fields in Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Calhoun, Macomb and St. Clair counties.
Coupled with the land acquisition, LJM has acquired 19.23 square miles of high-resolution 3-D seismic data. The data covers the three separate leases in Ingham County and 6.184 square miles in Connvis in Calhoun County and will be used for targeting both Niagaran reefs and the deeper Trenton formations. The use of 3-D seismic creates a better definition of the structures and can locate formations missed by old 2-D technology subsequently significantly reducing the risk of missing reef prospects while drilling.
Dansville Prospect
The Dansville prospect lies in close proximity to wells drilled by major oil companies and contiguous to a well drilled in 1972 that reported an initial production rate of 583 BOPD. The well was drilled on the flank of a reef formation into a low porosity zone, which we believe hampered production rates and the amount of barrels recoverable. Through the use of the 3-D seismic, LJM believes it has identified the full structure and is targeting the area of highest porosity and best potential recoverable reserves as shown on the seismic data.
Joel Felix, President of LJM Energy Corp. said, "LJM has built a sizable land position to undertake development programs. It is comforting knowing that we are not undertaking exploration but effectively development drilling using new technology to maximize the acreage potential."
About LJM Energy Corp.
LJM Energy Corp. is an independent US energy company committed to creating American energy independence through the development of acreage in established oil and gas basins using the latest geological, geophysical, and environmental technology to locate, drill, and produce oil and gas in the United States. LJM Energy's current focus is on the development of its acreage portfolio in Ingham County, Michigan.
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CONTACT: LJM Energy Corp. Joel Felix 9190 Double Diamond Parkway Reno, Nevada, 89521 (888) 542-7720