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Candax Energy Inc. ("Candax") (TSX:CAX) announces the following update on the Robbana work-over. The Robbana-1 well was shut in on January 13th to initiate civil work in preparation for a work-over in advance of the mobilization of a rig. On February 14th, the rig was mobilized and the work-over commenced. The work-over has now been completed and the rig demobilized. During the work-over, the two formation intervals were successfully re-perforated, there was a tubing change and the activation system was adjusted. Production will now be re-initiated and closely monitored for improvements over the coming weeks. The technical information gathered from the work-over will also be studied to help formulate a plan for the further development of the field.

About Candax

Candax is an international energy company with its head office in Toronto and an office in Tunis. The Candax group is engaged in exploration and the production of oil and gas in Tunisia and holds an interest in an exploration permit in Madagascar.

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