RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) announced today that it
has reached the 400 Mmcfe per day production milestone. The Company
currently anticipates that fourth quarter 2008 production will be within
its previous guidance of 400 to 405 Mmcfe per day. This represents an
18% increase for the quarter and nearly a 20% increase for the year.
This will also represent Range’s 24th consecutive quarter of
sequential production growth. The rising production is the result of the
Company’s successful drilling program. All of Range’s divisions have
increased production for the year through the drill bit.
Commenting on the announcement, John Pinkerton, Range’s Chairman and
CEO, said, "Reaching 400 Mmcfe per day of production is a terrific
milestone for all of us at Range. The drilling program has been the
principle driver for our growth as we have focused on lower cost
drilling versus higher cost acquisitions. As a result, we have
maintained our low cost structure, which is critical in the current
environment. Rising production, a low cost structure, hedges in place
covering approximately 60% of next year’s production and strong
liquidity position us well as we enter 2009.”
RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) is an independent oil and
gas company operating in the Southwestern, Appalachian and Gulf Coast
regions of the United States.
Except for historical information, statements made in this release,
including those relating to anticipated production, costs and liquidity,
and anticipated financial results are forward-looking statements as
defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission and are subject to
audit.
These statements are based on assumptions and estimates
that management believes are reasonable based on currently available
information; however, management’s assumptions and the Company’s future
performance are subject to a wide range of business risks and
uncertainties and there is no assurance that these goals and projections
can or will be met.
Any number of factors could cause actual
results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements, including, but not limited to, the volatility of oil and gas
prices, the costs and results of drilling and operations, the timing of
production, mechanical and other inherent risks associated with oil and
gas production, weather, the availability of drilling equipment, changes
in interest rates, litigation, uncertainties about reserve estimates,
and environmental risks.
The Company undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Further
information on risks and uncertainties is available in the Company’s
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are
incorporated by reference.