XTO said it expects to increase gas production by 15% compared to 2002 levels while oil and natural gas liquids output is forecast to rise by 12%.

In total, the company plans to participate in about 309 new wells and perform around 385 workovers and recompletions.

About 65% of the development budget will be spent in east Texas, where 149 new wells and 60 workovers are targeted, with the San Juan and Arkoma basins allocated 20% of the development funds.

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