Treaty Energy Corp. acquires, develops and produces oil and natural gas, seeking out leases with proven, but undeveloped reserves. The company yesterday announced an agreement to acquire 54 oil and gas leases and their respective production equipment in Kansas.

The leases span 6,700 acres and include 662 “stripper wells,” oil wells that produce 10 barrels per day or less for 12 consecutive months. According to the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA), stripper wells make up about 84 percent of domestic oil wells, contributing to more than 20 percent of all domestic oil. Treaty said the acquired stripper wells in Kansas run an average of 900 feet in depth, making them more economical than comparable wells in other areas.

Of the 662 wells, 450 are currently producing, generating about 115BBLS per day. The company said additional wells have been drilled and will soon be in full-swing production, boosting production

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