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(PRN) 2009-11-05 07:01
Range Resources LTD - Drilling Update - Smith
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ASX Announcement

5 November 2009


DRILLING UPDATE - SMITH #1 WELL, TEXAS

Update by Australian based oil and gas explorer Range Resources Limited (ASX: RRS; AIM: RRL) ("Range" or "the Company") on its exploration drilling program in the North Chapman Ranch area, Texas.

Smith #1 well, North Chapman Ranch

The Smith # 1 exploration well spudded on 4 September 2009. Surface casing was set and cemented at 1,528 ft (465m) and the well was subsequently drilled to the intermediate casing depth of 11,352 ft (3,455m). Open hole logs were acquired on October 9, 2009, and 9 5/8" casing set and cemented shortly thereafter. Drilling recommenced as per the announcement 30 October 2009. Open-hole evaluation is currently being undertaken as the well approaches target depth in line with prudent industry practice.

Well Details


Name of well Smith #1


Spud date 4 September 2009


Proposed total depth ~14,200 ft (4,329m)


RRS working interest 25%

Figure 1: Unit Texas Rig #35 on Smith #1 well - please refer to website.

Background on North Chapman Ranch

Range holds a 25% working interest in the drilling of the Smith #1 well. The well is programmed to an approximate depth of 14,200 ft (4,329m). If successful, the Smith #1 well could trigger significant oil and gas production and development drilling with very attractive economics, at a time when exploration and development costs in the US have dropped dramatically.

Range will continue to update the market on a weekly basis during its exploration drilling program.

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For further information please contact:

Range Resources Peter Landau Tel : +61 (8) 8 9488 5220 Em: plandau@rangeresources.com.au


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