CALGARY, Sept. 29 /CNW/ - Avery Resources Inc. (TSX-V: ARY) today announced it has been advised by the operator that production startup operations have commenced at its Toparoa-1 oil discovery in the South Australian sector of the Cooper Basin. Avery has a 32.67 percent interest in the well. An arrangement was made to produce the Toparoa-1 oil into the recently built-out pipeline system, rather than trucking the oil, and Avery has received a $1.4 million cash payment as compensation for the necessary timeline revision. With regard to exploration activity, Avery is planning a three-well back-to-back drilling program in December 2006 in the Queensland sector of the Cooper Basin, and an additional seven wells are planned in the Cooper Basin throughout 2007 and into the first quarter of 2008. "Avery is looking forward to a busy and exciting fourth quarter in Australia," said David Little, Chairman and CEO of Avery Resources. "With our first Australian production coming on-stream and a busy seismic and drilling program planned, we are working hard to add value for our shareholders." Production Production from Toparoa-1, located in the Murteree Block of PEL 113 (Avery 35%) in the South Australian sector of the Cooper Basin, is expected imminently, subject to crew scheduling by the field operator, Santos Ltd. In recognition of the Toparoa-1 production delays and in accordance with the production arrangement, Avery negotiated and received a payment of $1.4 million CDN. Production via pipeline will eliminate the increased risk of down-time associated with trucking, including adverse weather and difficult roads, in this outback location. Toparoa-1 drill-stem tested at 1,814 barrels of oil per day (bopd). The well will initially free-flow into an onsite storage tank, prior to diverting to the flow line. An ESP (electric submersible pump) is planned to increase production by late October. It will produce from the Hutton sandstone formation similar to the adjacent Derrilyn oilfield, 1.3 km to the northeast, which is also operated by Santos. With approximately the same net pay interval, Derrilyn-1 produced approximately 500,000 barrels of oil from the formation in its first 12 months of production. Exploration Avery is planning substantial fourth quarter 2006 seismic and drilling activity in the Barta and Wompi licence blocks located in the Queensland sector of the Cooper Basin. Avery has the right to earn up to 50 percent in the Barta/Wompi project. Avery and its partners have reserved a rig to embark on a three-well back-to-back program in the ATP 752P Wompi Block (236,700 acres). Drilling of the wells is expected to begin in December. The three wells will be Maracoonda-2, Nora-1 and Gamma-1. With potential for an extended accumulation up-dip, Maracoonda-2 will test an interpreted three meters of net oil pay in the Hutton Sandstone first detected in Maracoonda-1. Nora-1 will test a robust structure that is along trend with the Watson and Watson South oil fields. These fields are located in the adjoining production license and they have produced more than three million barrels of oil to date. Gamma-1 will test a structure that is located up-dip from two wells that had strong oil shows in multiple horizons (Rho-1 and Rho East-1). Avery has seismic programs planned in the ATP 752P Barta Block (631,100 acres), beginning in October 2006. A 3D seismic survey is being conducted over the Cook oil field adjacent to the license boundary, and Avery and its joint venture partners will acquire an extension into the Barta Block, aimed at detailing two potential field extension structures. On completion of the 3D survey, the joint venture will acquire a 100 km 2D infill survey over the Vancouver and Bligh series of structures. The 3D and 2D surveys will be used to determine drilling locations planned for the second quarter of 2007. Also, beginning in October 2006, Avery will participate in a 3D seismic survey in block AC/P24 of the Timor Sea offshore Australia, to determine an appraisal well location for the Katandra-1 oil discovery. Avery has a 10 percent interest in Katandra. To view a location map, please see the following address: http://files.newswire.ca/534/avery_location_map.doc About Avery Avery Resources is an international junior oil and gas exploration and production company based in Calgary, Alberta that trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ARY. The Company is committed to growing shareholder value through international acquisitions and exploration. Avery's primary interest is in Australia, where the Company is building a significant presence through partnerships, drilling and acquisitions. A successful oil well (Toparoa-1) was recently drilled by Avery and its partner in the Cooper Basin region of Australia where Avery is planning to drill up to ten wells over the next 18 months. 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