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Bakken E&P Doubling Rig Count in 2017; Four Rigs, $605MM Capex

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Bakken E&P Doubling Rig Count in 2017; Four Rigs, $605MM Capex

Oasis Petroleum reported its 2017 capex as well as its 2016 full year results.

Key Points: 2017 capex of $605 million (up +51% from $400 million for 2016) - this includes $110 million in infrastructure capital 76 gross (51.7 net) completions 4 rigs running (up from 2) across the core Focus on Wild Basin area of the Williston 2017 Plan

Due to increased well performance and updated activity plans, the Company is revising its 2017 and 2018 year-end exit rate guidance to 72,000 Boepd and over 83,000 Boepd, respectively. Production growth in 2017 and 2018 is expected to be within cash flow.

Completion plan for 2017 is migrating towards higher sand loadings and assumes an average frac size of approximately 10 million pounds of sand across approximately 50 stages

2016 Highlights: Average…
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