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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 27, 1996
AVIVA PETROLEUM INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 0-22258 75-1432205
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification Number)
8235 DOUGLAS AVENUE, 75225
SUITE 400, DALLAS, TEXAS (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(214) 691-3464
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The press release dated August 27, 1996 that is filed herewith as Exhibit
20.1 is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
c) Exhibits
20.1 Press release dated August 27, 1996 reporting on resumption of
Colombian production.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AVIVA PETROLEUM INC.
Date: August 27, 1996 /s/ RONALD SUTTILL
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Ronald Suttill
President and
Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
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EXHIBITS
Number Description of Exhibit
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**20.1 Press release dated August 27, 1996 reporting on resumption of
Colombian production.
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** Filed Herewith
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EXHIBIT 20.1
PRESS RELEASE [LOGO APPEARS HERE]
For immediate release
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AVIVA REPORTS ON RESUMPTION OF COLOMBIAN PRODUCTION
DALLAS, TEXAS, AUGUST 27, 1996 . . . .Aviva Petroleum Inc. (AMEX: "AVV")
announced today that field activities in Colombia have been resumed following
the temporary suspension reported on August 13th.
All four of its Colombian fields - Toroyaco, Linda, Mary and Miraflor - are now
producing at normal rates. Oil production was shut-in for approximately one
week because of the suspension.
The Company also stated that it is presently completing its Toroyaco #4
development well in the Villeta U and T sands. Production rates for the well
will be established over the next several days after a pump is installed.
Aviva Petroleum is engaged in the exploration for and the development and
production of oil and gas in Colombia and onshore and offshore in the United
States. Aviva's common stock is also quoted on the London Stock Exchange
(symbol "AVP").
Further Information:
Ron Suttill
Aviva Petroleum Inc.
Dallas, Texas
214 691 3464
