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Permian Operator Spending $1.2B in 2018; Drilling Plans Detailed

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Permian Operator Spending $1.2B in 2018; Drilling Plans Detailed

Energen has released its Q4 2017 results as well as its 2018 outlook.

2018 Plans

- 2018 Capex: $1.1-1.3 billion (up +33% from $850-950 million in 2017)

D&C: $891-1,053 million (81%) Saltwater Disposal / Facilities: $143-169 million (13%) Other: $66-78 million (6%)

By Play:

Delaware Basin: $550-650 million Midland Basin: $550-650 million

- Well Program: Drill 130 gross (120 net) / Complete 123 gross (113 net) wells including 30 gross (28 net) DUCs

The working interest of completed wells in 2018 is approximately 90 percent, and the average lateral length is approximately 8,000'. The company estimates its YE18 DUCs will total approximately 37 gross/35 net. Energen also plans to drill 7 gross/7 net vertical wells in the Midland Basin and complete 6 gross/6 net of them.

- 2018…

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