Sonoro Energy secures rig to commence drilling on the Countess Well in Alberta

CALGARY, Canada (Aug. 18, 2025)—Sonoro Energy Ltd. (“Sonoro” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SNV) is pleased to announce that it has secured a drilling rig for its Countess Well in Alberta. The Star Valley Drilling Rig 102 will be mobilized to the drill site with rigging up prior to the end of the week. All pre-site preparation has been completed.

The well will target Mississippian-aged carbonate formations at an estimated depth of approximately 3,500 feet. Drilling operations are expected to commence by or before Aug. 21 and take approximately one week to reach total depth.

Rig 102 is a Super Single trailer-style rig that allows for swift transport to rig sites and simplistic rigging up. The 680-horsepower rig is outfitted with a 5,000-psi circulating system.

The Countess well is located at 04-15-19-15 W4, approximately 10 kilometers west of Brooks, Alberta. Sonoro is the Operator of the well and holds a 100% working interest in the project. By drilling the Countess well, Sonoro will earn a 100% interest in 3.5 sections of prospective leases currently held by Badlands Resources.

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