Dec 17 (Reuters) - Chinook Energy Inc CKE.TO :
* Announces first half 2016 capital program and amended credit facility
* Says has approved a $13 million capital program for the first half of 2016
* Says start-up of the birley/umbach facility is expected to occur by the end
of January 2016
* Says amended credit facility provides a borrowing base of $50 million, down
from $75 million
* Anticipates exiting 2015 undrawn on credit facility and with estimated
working capital surplus of between $25 million and $28 million
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