Ultra Petroleum Corp. Michael D. Watford Chairman, President and CEO CapitalOne Southcoast Energy Conference December 7, 2011 Ultra Petroleum Corp. is an independent exploration and production company focused on developing its long-life…
A Unique Energy Company Exploration & Production company uniquely focused on profitable growth 39% return on equity for 2010 19% production growth for 2010 Growing scale of our assets Early development of Wyoming legacy asset…
The Ultra Petroleum Story High asset quality Robust investment portfolio Profitable growth strategy Ultra Petroleum Corp. NYSE: UPL 3
Long-Life, Low-Cost, Lance Tight Gas Ultra-Interest Wells Pinedale Field 90 sq. miles 1,700+ wells 1.5 Bcfd Field OGIP = 58.7 Tcf Recoverable = 38.2 Tcf Jonah Field 36 sq. miles 1,500+ wells 0.9 Bcfd Field OGIP = 15.0…
Emerging Marcellus Shale Gas Ultra-Interest Lands Potter-Tioga Area 164,000 net acres 75 producing horizontal wells Year-end 2010 Clinton-Lycoming Area 96,000 net acres 17 producing horizontal wells Year-end 2010…
Strong Marcellus Well Economics 160% 4.25 6.30 140% Bcfe Bcfe 120% Vertical Depth 5,600 7,500 100% Well Cost: 4.8 MM 7.5 MM Reserves/well: 4.25 Bcfe 6.30 Bcfe 80% IRR IRR*: 45% 43% 60% F&D Cost/Mcfe: 1.33 1.36 40% Payout,…
Conservative Type Curve Estimates 10.0 9.0 Clinton-Lycoming Area 8.0 Potter-Tioga Area 7.0 6.0 Gross Production 7 Bcfe (MMcfe/D) 5.0 4.0 5 Bcfe 3.0 2.0 3 Bcfe 1.0 0.0 1 31 61 91 121 151 181 211 241 271 301…
Net Risked Resource Potential Wyoming Pennsylvania Total Lance Marcellus Resource 10.7 Tcfe 9.5 Tcfe 20.2 Tcfe 2,900 net wells 2,500 net wells 5,400 net wells 13,500MM 15,400MM 28,900MM future capital future capital future capital…
Improving Operating Efficiencies 40 100% Pinedale Field 35 80% 30 25 Spud to TD 60% Spud to TD % Wells Drilled (Days) 20 Reduced by 66% < 15 Days 15 40% 10 Spud to TD 20% 5 % Wells Drilled < 15 days 0 0% 2007 2008 2009…
Leads to Further Cost Reductions 7.0 Completed Well Costs 6.0 Reduced by 23% 5.0 4.0 Completed Well Cost (MM) 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 2007 2008 2009 2010 YTD 2011 Ultra Petroleum Corp. NYSE: UPL 11
Focused on Creating Long-Term Value UPL CROCI - 28% Production per share CAGR - 25% 18% High Returns Low Growth SWN BRY BBG 17% (53%. 20%) 16% High Returns NBL High Growth APA EOG 15% Median 13.5% TLM NFX CXO 2006 -…
The Ultra Petroleum Story High asset quality Robust investment portfolio Profitable growth strategy Ultra Petroleum Corp. NYSE: UPL 14
2010 Proved Reserves SEC Proved Reserves Proved Reserve Life 25 4.4 Tcfe* Ultra - 17.6 years vs. Mean 14.4 years 20 15 1.62 PDP Years PDNP 10 2.65 PUD 5 0.13 0 5.0B PV-10 value 4.05/Mcf Source: ISI * 3-year PUD…
2010 Real Reserve Value Net 6/Mcf 5/Mcf Reserves PV-10 PV-10 Reserve Category (Bcfe) MM MM Proved* 8,868 11,604 8,669 Probable 2,248 1,651 1,066 2P: (Proved + Probable) 11,116 13,255 9,735 Possible 4,795 3,860 2,552 3P: (Proved +…
The Ultra Petroleum Story High asset quality Robust investment portfolio Profitable growth strategy Ultra Petroleum Corp. NYSE: UPL 17
Impressive Performance Record Net Income Cashflow ROCE ROE Breakeven Breakeven (last 5 years) (last 5 years) (last 5 years) (last 5 years) 2.40 1.06 25% 38% per Mcf per Mcf Average Average Average Average THIRD QUARTER…
And Leaders in Per-Share Growth Proved Reserves per Share Production per Debt-Adjusted Growth Share Growth 20% 25% 18% 18% 21% 16% 20% 14% UPL 2x the UPL 3x the mean mean 12% 15% 10% 2006 2010 10% 2005- 2010 Growth CAGR 8%…
Outlook for 2011 2011 Capital Investment Program 1.35B 3% 3% 4% Target drilling program 242 gross (135 net) Wyoming wells 50% 169 gross (77 net) Pennsylvania wells 40% Production goal 245 255 Bcfe 15 19% growth Target reserve…
Where are We Going 2010A 2011E 2012E 2013E Operations Realized price (/Mcf) 4.88 5.07 4.55 5.00 Capex (MM) 1,576 1,350 1,200 1,200 Production (Bcfe) 214 245 290 330 Income Statement (MM) EBITDA 818 1,032 1,062 1,345 Balance Sheet…
The Ultra Petroleum Story High Highly concentrated asset Domestic, onshore natural gas asset quality Lowest all-in unit costs Robust 5,400 future net drilling locations 20+ years inventory at 2010 cap-ex investment portfolio High…
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New Ventures Activity 110,000 net acres in the DJ Basin Targeting liquids-prone Niobrara Formation Resource exposure 200,000 400,000 Bbls of oil per well 150,000 MBbls oil net resource upside Current plans Drill & complete 4…
Consistent Marcellus Performance Parthemer Pad 6 wells Soderburg Pad 6 wells 5.4 MMcfe/d Avg. Pazzaglia Pad 5 wells 5.5 MMcfe/d Avg. 8.6 MMcfe/d Avg. Pierson 810-3H: 10.0 MMcfe/d PAD PAD Kenton 902-3H: 11.7 MMcfe/d PAD PAD…
Marcellus Technical Reviews: What We are Learning High-grading acreage to optimize returns Utilizing seismic attributes to delineate resource sweet spots Expanding 3D coverage from 315 sq-mi to 455 sq-mi Studying correct well…