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Enerplus Bets on Bakken for 2022; Drill 50 Wells, 1.5 Rigs

Enerplus Corp. reported its 2022 capital plan and guidance.
2022 Plan- Capex: $370-430 million - up 33% vs. 2021
- Capex by Play
Bakken (83%): $307-357 million Marcellus (10%): $37-43 million Canada Oil Sands (4%): $15-17 million DJ Basin (3%): $11-13 million- Rigs Running: 1-2 rigs
- Well Plans (gross): Drill 46-54 gross wells :: Complete/TIL 36-44 wells - relatively flat YOY
- Production: 95,500-100,500 BOEPD - up 9% vs. 2021
Liquids Production: 58,000-62,000 Bbls/d 2022 Guidance OutlineEnerplus' previously announced 2022 preliminary outlook was $400 million of capital spending expected to result in production of approximately 98,000 BOE per day, including 60,000 barrels per day of liquids. Enerplus has provided formal 2022 guidance of $370 to $430 million of capital…
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