HOUSTON, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Universal Energy Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: UVSE), an emerging U.S. oil and gas exploration and production company, announced today that gas and oil production quantities had more than doubled during the 2nd quarter 2008 increasing by 123 percent and 244 percent, respectively over amounts produced in the first quarter of 2008.
"What a difference a quarter makes," commented Billy Raley, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Energy Corp. Raley continued, "The increase in production coupled with the extraordinarily high prices was more than we anticipated. During the second quarter of 2008, Universal Energy Corp.'s share of production was approximately 23.58 million cubic feet of gas and 262 barrels of oil. With production having started in July 2008 for Caviar #1 and Caviar #4, production for fiscal 2008 is shaping up nicely."
The company will release its quarterly report on Form 10-Q on August 19, 2008. The earnings conference call will be August 20, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Stockholders, brokers, analysts and all interested parties are invited to participate in the Universal Energy Corp. conference call. Callers in the United States and Canada can dial (800) 567-5900 (alternate dial-in number is (702) 835-5025. The conference i.d. for all callers is 801094.
Universal Energy Corp. is a publicly traded (OTCBB: UVSE - News) energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of crude oil and natural gas leases in the United States. We pursue oil and gas prospects in partnership with oil and gas companies with exploration, development and production expertise. Our prospect areas consist of lands in Louisiana and Texas. Visit http://www.universalenergycorp.info/ for more details.
Forward Looking Statements - The information contained herein regarding risks and uncertainties, which may differ materially from those set forth in these statements, in addition to the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors, constitutes a "forward-looking statement" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is subject to the safe harbors created thereby. While the company believes that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking information are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. Accordingly, there may be differences between the actual results and the predicted results, and actual results may be materially higher or lower than those indicated in the forward-looking information contained herein.
CONTACT:
Universal Energy Corp.
Billy Raley, CEO, (800) 975-2076
