Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (HNR) Powers Higher Net Income through Venezuela Operations
Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. reported net income of $5.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009, a vast improvement from the net loss of $16.8 million, or $0.51 per share, the same quarter in 2008. During 2009, Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. drilled 15 successful wells through its 32% owned Venezuelan affiliate (Petrodelta). This exploration and development program increased oil production in Venezuela to an average of 21,464 barrels of oil per day, or 7.8 million barrels per year. “Despite one of the most challenging business environments in recent memory, Harvest achieved several key milestones in…