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Wedgemount Announces Strong Early Production Re-Start Results from Davis Lease Wells

Wedgemount Resources Corp.

Executive Summary
  • Wedgemount Resources announced strong early production re-start results from its Davis Lease wells on April 29, 2026.
  • Two specific wells restarted after being shut-in due to water disposal issues averaged 40.7 barrels of oil per day (bopd) over an eight-day period.
  • The company currently has 17 wells on production across its leases and expects seven additional wells to come online by the end of the current week.
  • Management views these rates as a positive indicator of consistent performance following operational disruptions.
  • CEO Mark Vanry expressed encouragement regarding the restart results and emphasized focus on executing the operational plan to maximize shareholder value.
Material Impact
  • The news confirms the execution of the Production Enhancement Program announced on April 17, 2026, validating management's previous guidance rather than introducing new surprises.
  • While positive for cash flow generation, the production rates (40 bopd from two wells) are incremental and do not represent a fundamental shift in valuation compared to the earlier 840 BOE/D test rate reported in March.
  • The resolution of water disposal issues removes a key operational bottleneck identified in February 2026 news regarding shutdowns, reducing execution risk for the near term.
  • Given the stock price has already rallied from $0.03 to $0.12 following financing and listing announcements earlier in April, this update is largely priced in as routine follow-through on the enhancement strategy.
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Company Overview
  • Wedgemount Resources Corp. operates in the Permian Basin, specifically west-central Texas (Runnels and Coleman counties).
  • The flagship asset base includes 131 vertical production wells and 14 injectors covering over 22,000 acres across four operating areas: Crews, Talpa, Echo Field, and Novice.
  • The company focuses on reactivating existing wells through injection well workovers and upgrading gas compression facilities to boost production.
  • Management estimates an inventory of over 300 drilling locations based on allowable 40-acre well spacing.
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