JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT ON GEORGIAN CBM PROJECT
Highlights:
- Agreement reached on the joint development of the Coal Bed
Methane ("CBM") and conventional gas potential around the Tkibuli-Shaori Coal
Field with Georgian Industrial Group ("GIG");
- Tkibuli Project has estimated Contingent Resources of
approximately 400 bcf of CBM gas (mean 100% basis);
- GIG is the largest industrial holding company in Georgia;
- The fast-track assessment and development program is designed for
gas production and sales to potentially begin within 18 months;
- GIG to purchase all gas produced on a take or pay arrangements;
and
- Pilot project proposal to be predominantly debt financed,
reducing immediate financial commitments for Range.