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Questerre Energy Agrees to Sell Kakwa Central Assets for $23.5 Million

Questerre Energy Corporation has entered a binding agreement to sell its non-operated minority working interest in Kakwa Central assets. The deal includes a $23.5 million cash payment and the buyer's assumption of certain liabilities. The transaction is set to close on May 1, 2026, pending approvals.

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CALGARY, Alberta — Questerre Energy Corporation entered into a binding purchase and sale agreement on April 24, 2026, to sell its non-operated minority working interest in Kakwa Central assets, Benzinga reported. 5 million. The buyer will assume decommissioning liabilities for the Kakwa Central assets and Questerre's commitments under its firm transportation and processing contracts.

The agreement is scheduled to close on May 1, 2026, subject to receipt of requisite approvals and customary adjustments. Production from the Kakwa Central assets averaged approximately 650 boe per day during the first quarter of 2026.

Post the disposition, Questerre production is expected to average over 4,500 boe per day including production from its Kakwa North assets, according to the company's statement reported by Benzinga. Michael Binnion, President and Chief Executive Officer of Questerre, stated, "We invested in Kakwa Central over 14 years ago to extend the condensate rich window of the Montney.

It was a success and we jointly drilled over 40 wells to develop these lands.

This sale strengthens our balance sheet without the issuance of any equity capital.

Questerre holds a significant natural gas discovery in the Quebec Utica shale. The company is focused on responsibly developing oil and gas resources and believes society can successfully transition its energy portfolio with new clean technologies and innovation.

Key Facts

Asset Sale Agreement
Questerre entered into a binding agreement on April 24, 2026, to sell Kakwa Central assets for $23.5 million cash, with buyer assuming liabilities and contracts
Production Data
Kakwa Central assets averaged 650 boe per day in Q1 2026; post-sale, Questerre expects over 4,500 boe per day including 50% interest in Kakwa North.
Historical Context
Investment in Kakwa Central began over 14 years ago, with over 40 wells jointly drilled.
Company Focus
Questerre holds significant natural gas discovery in Quebec Utica shale and focuses on responsible development.
Executive Statement
Michael Binnion, President and CEO, noted the sale strengthens balance sheet and shifts focus to other assets like Kakwa North.

Story Timeline

5 events
  1. 2026-04-24

    Questerre Energy Corporation entered into a binding purchase and sale agreement to sell its non-operated minority working interest in Kakwa Central assets.

    1 sourceBenzinga
  2. 2026-05-01

    The agreement to sell Kakwa Central assets is scheduled to close, subject to approvals and adjustments.

    1 sourceBenzinga
  3. 2026 Q1

    Production from the Kakwa Central assets averaged approximately 650 boe per day.

    1 sourceBenzinga
  4. Approximately 2012

    Questerre invested in Kakwa Central over 14 years ago.

    1 sourceBenzinga
  5. Over the past 14 years

    Questerre jointly drilled over 40 wells to develop the Kakwa Central lands.

    1 sourceBenzinga

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Buyer assumes decommissioning and contract commitments, potentially easing Questerre's liabilities.

  2. 02

    Shifts company focus to developing Kakwa North and other assets.

  3. 03

    Post-sale production expected to exceed 4,500 boe per day.

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