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Wattenberg, Permian E&P Spending 90% More in 2017; ~$750 Million
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PDC Energy has detailed its 2017 capital budget.
Key Points: Anticipated capital budget of $725 to $775 million (up approximately 90% from 2016 capex of $400 to $420 million) Turn-in-line approximately 170 wells (up +20% 142 TILs in 2016) Plans a 37% increase in lateral length year-over-year 2017 production guidance of 30.0 to 33.0 MMBoe (or 82,200 to 90,400 Boe per day) - up 40% from 2016 2017 vs. 2016 2017 Budget Highlights: Annual production of approximately 30.0 to 33.0 MMBOE, a year-over-year increase of more than 40% at the mid-point.Oil production to account for approximately 43% of total production, with year-over-year oil growth of approximately 50%.
Anticipated capital budget of $725 to $775 million with an expected outspend of less than $200 million.
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