Brek Energy Announces 2004 Year-End Proved Reserves.LONDON -- Brek Energy Corporation (PINK SHEETS:BREK) is pleased to announce that its estimated 2004 year-end proved reserves proved reserves The quantity of minerals expected to be recoverable under current economic and operating conditions. The amount of proved reserves is important in valuing the stock of a company with significant holdings in natural resources. were approximately 6.8 Bcf of natural gas and 51,495 barrels of condensate. Approximately 14% of total reserves are categorized as proved developed and 86% are proved undeveloped. In accordance with SEC guidelines, reserve estimates do not include any probable or possible reserves that may exist for Brek Energy's properties. Brek's estimated, pre-tax future net cash flows discounted at 10% (commonly known as the SEC PV-10 figure) for proved reserves at year end was $5.7 million. The 2004 PV-10 calculation used net year-end commodity prices of $5.24 per million British thermal units British thermal unit, abbr. Btu, unit for measuring heat quantity in the customary system of English units of measurement, equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water at its maximum density [which occurs at a temperature of 39. (MMBtu) of natural gas and $42.25 per barrel of crude oil (Bbl). Reserve estimates are engineered by independent reservoir engineering Reservoir engineering is a branch of petroleum engineering, typically concerned with maximizing the economic recovery of hydrocarbons from the subsurface. Of particular interest to reservoir engineers is generating accurate reserves estimates for use in financial reporting consultants, Netherland Sewell and Associates, and conform to Verb 1. conform to - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" fit, meet coordinate - be co-ordinated; "These activities coordinate well" the definition as set forth in the SEC Regulation S-X S-X Sex Part 210.4-10 (a) as clarified by subsequent Commission Staff Accounting bulletins. The proved reserves are also in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Board composed of independent members who create and interpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Statement No. 69 requirements. "We are extremely pleased to announce our 2004 year-end reserves results. With this important information now in hand, we are in a solid position to complete our financial audits and bring Brek Energy up to date as a fully reporting company. We also look forward to commenting on our operations in the very near future," stated Richard Jeffs, President of Brek Energy. About Brek Energy Corporation Brek Energy Corporation is an exploration and development company with interests in non-conventional oil Non-conventional oil is oil produced or extracted using techniques other than the traditional oil well method. Currently, non-conventional oil production is less efficient and some types have a larger environmental impact relative to conventional oil production. and gas resources in Texas and the Rocky Mountains. Its common shares trade under the symbol BREK. For more information, please visit www.brekenergy.com. Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995). Because such statements include significant risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of some of these risks and uncertainties, please refer to the company's SEC filings, which contain additional discussion about those risk factors, which could cause actual results to differ from management's expectations. Brek Energy expressly disclaims any obligation to update the statements contained herein. |
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