11th Annual Unconventional Resource Conference January 14, 2014
1. Company Overview Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 3
Senior Management Team Joined Warren Resources in December 2012 as Chairman and CEO Over 25 years of significant experience in the oil and natural gas industry Philip A. Epstein Chairman & CEO In 1992, participated in the founding…
Company Overview High quality, long-lived asset portfolio comprised Financial Profile as of Sep. 30, 2013 of two core operating areas Ticker: NASDAQ: WRES California Properties Market Capitalization: 212 MM Enterprise Value: 308.5…
Company History Since initial public offering in 2004, Warren has focused on developing its highest return projects with highest potential return Shifted production focus to match commodity favored environment Recent additions to…
Key Considerations High quality asset base with geographic and commodity diversification Existing infrastructure in core areas supports future development Balanced Portfolio Ability to allocate capital to higher return projects across…
Areas of Operations California Properties Wyoming Properties Located in the Wilmington Field in Located in southeast portion of the Los Angeles Basin Greater Green River Basin Third largest U.S. oilfield Commercial CBM Wilmington…
Balanced Asset Portfolio with Unbooked Upside Asset Summary Oil Reserves Estimated Proved reserves of 31.8 MMBoe as of 50 28 September 30, 2013 40 48% oil, 63% proved developed 30 (MMBbl) PV-10 of 500 million 20 15 Proved…
Strong Production Growth Through Cycles A track record of production growth while lowering costs Proved Reserves (Bcfe) Historical Production (MBOE) Historical Cost Structure* (/BOE net) 2,500 2,500 349 356 25.00 2,000 327…
Recent Achievements Goal Result Increased oil production in 2013 by 8% quarter over quarter (QTR 4 of 2012) Improved reservoir pressure maintenance reducing production decline Execute in Commenced field development at NWU following…
Business Strategy Increase Production from Existing Low-Cost Proved Inventory Near-term capital efforts on multiple California oil properties Develop large inventory of targeted, higher return wells in Wyoming while maintaining…
2. Operations Overview Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 13
California Operations Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 14
California: Wilmington Oil Field Overview Los Angeles Basin Third largest U.S. oilfield Produced over 2.5 billion barrels of oil since discovery in the 1930s Warren represents 10% of current production of the Wilmington field…
California: Wilmington Field Overview Wilmington Townlot Unit (WTU) Beverly Hills Salt Lake Los Angeles Unitized oilfield located in the Wilmington Field Chevice Hills Montebello Operated by Warren with a 99% WI / 81% NRI…
California: Operations Overview Apply risk management concepts (to significantly reduce the probability of major business losses) Focus: model of urban development Major milestones achieved: SW Ranger AOR approval, Ford waterflood…
California: Wilmington Townlot Unit Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 18
NWU Satellite 7 Drill Site Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 19
Existing WTU Cellar WTU Centralized Drilling and Production Cellars Warrens drilling cellars received the IOGCC 2011 Environmental Stewardship Award for independent oil companies. Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES)…
California: Development Strategy Continue horizontal / sinusoidal Producing Zones redevelopment SW Tar NE Drill highly targeted wells in 14 layers of Ranger stacked pay (2,600 - 6,000) Terminal - 3000' Target IRR per well of 40%…
California Oil: Operating Strategy Oil Production Growth 8% annual growth rate quarter over quarter (QTR 4 2012) Currently among highest daily oil production in Company history Target Rates of Return per well of 40-100% 85 CMS…
California Oil: Leroy Pine Project Acquired 62.5% working interest in Leroy Pine Reactivation Project in August 2013 Located in the Santa Maria Valley Oil Basin in Santa Barbara County, CA Unocal drilled 24 wells that produced a…
Rockies Operations Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 26
Wyoming: Greater Green River Basin Overview Williston Approved as operator in the Atlantic Rim in May 2013 Washakie Basin is located in the Big Powder southeast portion of the Greater Green Horn River River Basin in southwestern…
Atlantic Rim: Midstream Assets Pipeline Map Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 28
Wyoming: Economics Atlantic Rim Project Comprises 111,000 gross (86,000 net) acres on the Doty Mountain eastern rim of the Greater Green River Basin Estimated Proved reserves: 98.9 Bcf (September 30, 2013) Catalina Unit 150…
Rockies Operations: Atlantic Rim CBM Type Log Lewis Shale Top of Mesa Verde Late Cretaceous aged coals Three coal bearing sections Almond Section Multiple thin coal seams surrounded by highly porous water bearing sandstones…
CBM Well Economics Operational Goals Illustrative Type Curve (1.0 Bcf) Focus capital on wells with highest potential 500 EUR (gross): 0.8 - 1.16 Bcf returns 400 400 targeted drilling locations 300 Mcf/d 25 wells per year to…
Wyoming: Rockies Producing Zones Atlantic Rim Zones Owns certain deep rights in a portion of the Atlantic Rim area CBM current Warren production 71,000 net acres potentially prospective for oil bearing formations including:…
Atlantic Rim Deep Potential Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 33
Atlantic Rim Deep Potential Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 34
Rockies Operations: Goals Meet unit drilling obligations of 25 new CBM wells per year to hold large acreage position Define substantial resource base through high-graded geology and developmental drilling Maximize infrastructure…
3. Financial Overview Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 36
Financial Policy Capital spending dictated by internal rates of return across all operating areas Maintain financial flexibility Supplement organic development with accretive acquisitions Retain flexibility and liquidity to pursue…
Capitalization Available liquidity Pro Forma Capitalization As of 9/30/13 Ability to be (US millions, except per unit amounts) Cash & Equivalents 10.1 opportunistic with Long-Term Debt acquisitions that meet Revolving Credit…
2013 Capital Expenditures 2013 estimated capital expenditures of 2013 Capex by Area 73 Million 73 million 26 well California 2013 drilling program Wyoming 28% Drilled 13 new producing wells and 3 73 injector wells in WTU MM…
6. Appendix Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 42
Appendix- EBITDA Reconciliation 12 Months Ending Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended September 30, 2013 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 December 31, 2010 December 31, 2009 (in millions) (in millions) (in millions) (in…
A. Management and Board of Directors Bios Investing in the Future of Energy NASDAQ (WRES) 44
Warren Resources Senior Management Philip A. Epstein was elected Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors in December 2012. Mr. Epstein has over 20 years of experience as a senior executive in the global oil and…
Warren Resources Management (cont.) Robert Bob Dentici is Warren E&Ps Operations Manager for California operations. Mr. Dentici joined Warren E&P in 2007 and has 30 years of operations management, project management and facilities…
Warren Resources Senior Management (cont.) Ellis G. Vickers became Warrens Senior Vice President Land Management & Regulatory Affairs in January 2003. From September 2001 through December 2002, he was Vice President and Associate…
Warren Resources Board of Directors Philip A. Epstein was elected Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors in December 2012. Mr. Epstein has over 20 years of experience as a senior executive in the global oil and…
Warren Resources Board of Directors (cont.) Anthony L. Coelho has been an independent director since May 2001 and serves on the Compensation Committee, which he chairs, and the Corporate Governance Committee of the Board. From 1998…
Warren Resources Board of Directors (cont.) Espy P. Price had been an independent director since May 2007 and served on the Compensation Committee. Mr. Price retired in late 1999 as Vice President and General Manager of Chevron's…
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