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18.11.2009
Morgan Creek Energy Completes Due Diligence and Targets a Two-Well Drill Program on North Fork 3D Prospect, Oklahoma
Morgan Creek Energy Completes Due Diligence and Targets a Two-Well Drill Program on North Fork 3D Prospect, Oklahoma

Dallas, Texas – Nov. 18, 2009 –Morgan Creek Energy Corp. (the “Company”) (SYMBOL MCKE-OTCBB, M6C1-Frankfurt) has completed an extensive review on the North Fork 3D prospect in Beaver County, Oklahoma. The review consisted of detailed 3D seismic data and geological interpretation with consulting specialists and the operator, Ryan Petroleum, LLC. As a result, the company and its working interest partners have indentified 40 drill targets and have committed to a twowell drilling program.

Morgan Creek Energy has an option to earn a 60% working interest of Bonanza Resources’ 85% working interest in the North Fork 3D prospect through drilling and development expenditures on the prospect, which currently totals an approximate 8,500 acres.

The review has made clear that the application of advanced 3D technology is an effective process for targeting the Morrow Sand formations that are proven to be productive on surrounding fields. Production averages from successful completions from the Morrow A and B sands in the area range from 300-to-500 barrels of oil per well per day.

Company President and CEO, Peter Wilson states, "The key to the North Fork 3D Prospect is the application of this advanced AVO seismic technology combined with the interpretation of traditional geology with an operator that has extensive experience with this particular formation and its characteristics."

The review may also provide the Company with specific targeting capabilities for other Morrow Sands across the entire state of Oklahoma and the region.


About Morgan Creek Energy Corp.:
Morgan Creek Energy Corp. is a natural resource exploration company engaged in the acquisition and development of strategic oil and natural gas properties. For further information see: www.morgancreekenergy.com

Symbol: OTCBB – MCKE; Frankfurt/Berlin Symbol – M6C1, WKN No.: A0QYTM; ISIN:
61732R 206

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