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Southwestern IDs 2018 Budget; Bets Bulk on Marcellus, Utica

Southwestern Energy has reported its 2018 guidance.
2018 Plans- 2018 Capex: $1.15-1.25 billion (flat from 2017)
D&C: $775 million to $815 million Expenses / Cap. Interest: $210 million to $230 million Water Infrastructure: $65 million to $75 million Land, Seismic, Other: $80 million to $95 million- 2018 Production: 930 to 965 Bcfe, a 6% increase (using midpoints) over the 2017 production of 897 Bcfe
- Rigs / Completion Crews: Begin year with 6 rigs / 5 completion crews (SW Appalachia: 4 rigs / 3 crews :: NE Appalachia: 2 rigs / 2 crews)
- Well Plans: Drill 100 to 120 wells / Complete 105 to 125 wells / TIL 125 to 145 wells to sales
SW Appalachia- Spend $490-510 million
D&C: $430-450 million Land/Seismic: $60 millionPlans to target the liquids rich portion of the play…
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