J.P. Morgan Global High Yield Conference Dane Whitehead Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer February 26, 2013
3 Purpose: What We Do At EP Energy, we have a passion for finding and producing the oil and natural gas that enriches people\'s lives
4 Vision: Where We?re Going Extraordinary People Exceptional Performance Enduring Partnerships We are committed to being the industry leader known for:
5 Investment Thesis ? Focused on 3 key oil programs - Eagle Ford, Wolfcamp, and Altamont ? Growing oil impact ? volumes up 39% (CAGR 2010-2012) ? Operating control over 98%1 of key oil program drilling inventory ? 20 year inventory ?…
6 EP Energy EAGLE FORD ALTAMONT WOLFCAMP Central 2011 Reserves (Bcfe): 1,110 4Q 2011 Production (MMcfe/d): 153 Central 2012 Reserves: 298 MMBoe Production: 95 MBoe/d3 Southern 2012 Reserves: 75 MMBoe Production: 17 MBoe/d3…
7 20+ Year Inventory Note: As of 12/31/12, includes PUD locations and PUD reserves in resource potential Key Programs Drilling Locations Eagle Ford 1,176 Wolfcamp 1,292 Altamont 1,386 Total 3,854 ALTAMONT WOLFCAMP EAGLE FORD…
8 Investments Generating High Returns Capital ($MM) 1 EUR (Mboe) 1 IP 30 (Boe/d)1,2 IRR3 Average Working Interest Eagle Ford, Central 7.8 ? 8.8 550 ? 800 550 ? 750 40 ? 50% 89% Wolfcamp, Upper 6.2 ? 7.2 460 ? 505 425 ? 500 25…
9 Eagle Ford 1 As of December 31, 2012 Key Strengths Program Overview1 ? Highest value program generating leading returns in portfolio ? Located in heart of the oil window ? Significant inventory of oil opportunities ? Well cost…
11 Wolfcamp 1 As of December 31, 2012 Key Strengths Program Overview1 ? Largest oil inventory in portfolio ? Three prospective zones ? Full development in upper Wolfcamp ? Delineating lower Wolfcamp ? Upper/lower Wolfcamp spacing…
12 Wolfcamp: Continuous Execution Improvement ? Wolfcamp development plan has been consistent with Eagle Ford/Haynesville ? Now in full development of upper Wolfcamp ? Renegotiated land agreement - provides for more efficient…
13 Altamont 1 As of December 31, 2012 Key Strengths Program Overview1 ? Long-term oil asset with significant inventory ? Vertical development in Uinta Basin ? Evaluating horizontal opportunities (Uteland Butte and other areas) ?…
14 Successful 2012 ? PV10 Value of $7.3 billion + 4% ? Oil reserves of 261 MMBbl +43% ? Total production of 147 MBoe/d + 5% ? Oil production of 27 MBbl/d +55% Increase from 2011 Delivered outstanding returns from capital program
16 Financial Gearing ? Maintain strong liquidity position ? Borrowing base redetermination April 1 ? Actively manage commodity price risk ? Multi-year rolling hedge program ? Allocate capital based on returns ? Grow margins and…
17 Favorable Crude Oil Hedges MMboe Hedged Volumes Avg. Ceiling/Foor Price WTI Strip Price (2/22/13) Percentage of hedged volumes for 2013, 2014, and 2015 are based on 2013 expected volumes 2013 2014 2015 As of Feb. 12, 2013…
18 Natural Gas Hedges Protect Cash Flow MMboe Percentage of hedged volumes for 2013, 2014, and 2015 are based on 2013 expected volumes Hedged Volumes WTI Strip Price (2/22/13) 2013 2014 2015 As of Feb. 12, 2013 (Contract Months:…
19 Building Premium Valuation ? Execution ? Capital program ? Cost control ? Base production optimization ? Running room ? Repeatable, multi-year inventory ? Quality assets in the right places ? Profitability ? Strong investment…