Successful Drilling and Expansion in Montana
US Energy successfully drilled its first industrial gas well in Montana and acquired approximately 24,000 net acres, expanding its footprint to 160,000 net acres in the Kevin Dome region. This strategic acquisition targets CO2 dominant pay zones with significant helium concentrations.
Capital Strategy and Debt Elimination
The company eliminated its outstanding debt through the sale of South Texas and East Texas assets for $6 million and $6.8 million, respectively. This provided additional capital for the Montana development efforts and resulted in a clean balance sheet.
Share Repurchase Program and Executive Investment
US Energy repurchased approximately 1.7 million shares, representing 4% of the outstanding share count, and the executive team increased their personal holdings, indicating strong confidence in the company's valuation.
Carbon Sequestration Progress
Substantial progress was made on the carbon sequestration component of the Montana project, with plans to optimize existing Class 2 injection permits and advance the monitoring, reporting, and verification process to leverage federal CO2 sequestration incentives.