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DJ / Williston Basin Operator IDs $1.1B 2017 Capex; Up 120% YOY

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DJ / Williston Basin Operator IDs $1.1B 2017 Capex; Up 120% YOY

Whiting has reported its 2017 outlook as well as the results for 2016.

Key Points: 2017 capex of $1.1 billion (up +120% from a 2016 capex of $500 million) $580 million for Williston Basin / $420 million for DJ Basin Six rigs running (5 Williston Basin / 1 DJ Basin) 2017 production of 45.0 to 46.0 MMBOE (123,000 to 126,000 BOE/d). 2017 Capital Budget and Production Forecast

Whiting projects a 2017 capital budget of $1.1 billion. The Company plans to invest $1,060 million of the 2017 capital budget on development activity in its core Williston Basin and DJ Basin areas, which represents 96% of the total budget. It plans to run five rigs and spend $580 million on development activities in the Williston Basin where it targets the Bakken/Three Forks formations and run one rig and spend…

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