Movida 3D seismic survey complete

Cue Energy Resources Ltd. says acquisition of the Movida 3D seismic data acquisition in WA-389-P offshore Western Australia in the Carnarvon basin is complete.

Apr 6th, 2011

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MELBOURNE, Australia – Cue Energy Resources Ltd. says acquisition of the Movida 3D seismic data acquisition in WA-389-P offshore Western Australia in the Carnarvon basin is complete.

Participants in WA-389-P are Woodside Burrup Pty. Ltd., 65% (operator), and Cue Exploration Pty. Ltd., 35%

04/06/2011

Map of Movida survey area.

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