Exploration & Production Building A Strong America J. Kent Wells President and CEO 1
Exploration & Production Headquartered in Denver, CO Two producing regions: Rocky Mountain Region 76% of proved reserves* Mid-Continent/Gulf States 24% of proved reserves* Q4 2012 production 28 MBOE/d 44% Oil 8% Natural Gas…
Growth Strategy Exploration & Production Significantly grow earnings and NAV Plan to invest approx. 400 million in 2013 Projecting 25-30% oil production increase Targeting oil to maximize profitability Solid set of assets to grow…
Oil Growth 1,200 Oil Production by Quarter Increased oil production by 36% in 2012 1,000 4Q 2012 oil production 800 increased to 1.1 million barrels (59%) over 4Q 2011 1,139 600 2012 Oil Reserve 912 876 Replacement…
Bakken Oil Play 4Q 2012 oil production up 77% over 4Q 2011 2012 Oil Production 200 million in capital spending planned for 2013 2.1 Million Mountrail County Current 2 rig program drilling Net Barrels Middle Bakken & Three Forks wells…
Paradox WY Paradox Basin UT CO Grand County Exploration & Production Cane Creek Unit Approx. 92,000 net acres, AZ San Juan County plus 20,000 acres under option CCU 12-1 well producing 1,500 BOPD gross since Sept.…
Paradox Basin Growth Upside Exploration & Production Current Development Area - Cane Creek Shale only Total 3P P90 case = Approximately 13 MMBO New Seismic Area Cane Creek Shale only P90 case = Approximately 15 MMBO Hatch Point…
South Texas Exploration & Production Hold approx. 9,000 net acres Multi-zone potential (stacked pays) Liquids rich gas Plan to invest approx. 40 million in 2013 Estimated gross EUR 250 400 MBOE per well E&P Building A…
Other Project Areas Exploration & Production Heath Shale Established production but current levels below desired rate of return Continue study Central Texas Appraisal work indicates project lacks materiality Niobrara Initial…
Operational Improvements Exploration & Production Well Cost Efficiency Gains Bakken (1280 Acre Lateral With 30 Stages) 1Q 2012 - 8.5 - 9.5 million 1Q 2013 - 7.0 - 7.5 million Paradox (1st Well On Pad) 1Q 2012 - 8.0 + million…
2012 Reserves: Transitioning to Oil Exploration & Production MBO 12/31/2011 Reserves 97.7 MBO RR(a) Total Additions 147% 14.8 Oil Additions 9.9 267% NGL Additions 1.8 219% Natural Gas (18.4 Bcf) 3.1 55% 2012 Production (MBO)…
2013 Outlook Exploration & Production Returns Based Investment Philosophy Hedged to Support Oil Growth Accelerating oil growth 2013 25% to 30% increase in oil production Led by growth in Bakken & Paradox Amount hedged (BOPD) Oil…
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