Investor Presentation April 2014 Making lives better by developing and delivering essential energy
CORPORATE DATA ANALYST CONTACT: Ticker symbol and stock exchange: STR-NYSE At March 26, 2014 Tony Ivins Vice President Investor Relations Average daily trading volume (3 mos.): 802,000 shares & Corporate Treasurer Closing Price: 23.46…
Introduction and Overview Making lives better by developing and delivering essential energy
Questar Gas Achieved 1. Generate net income of 50.5MM // Adjusted net income was 52.8MM 2. Hold unit O&M expense to 145 per customer // Adj. O&M expense was 142 / customer 3. Earn authorized 10.35% return on equity // Adjusted ROE was…
Maintain and grow our vertically integrated business model Overall Strategy Develop and deliver essential energy in the western U.S. Manage commodity-price exposure and earnings volatility Meet customers energy needs through safe,…
Western United States IDAHO Primarily Utah, WYOMING Wyoming and Idaho UTAH Wexpro develops low-cost natural gas for Questar Gas utility customers under the 1981 Wexpro Agreement Questar Pipeline transports and stores natural gas in…
2013 Adj. Earnings 213.6MM* Wexpro - 19.9% earned ROE (2013) Wexpro - 100% equity capitalization 110.6 MM - 590 MM investment base (Dec 2013) 52% QPC* 60.6 MM QGC Wexpro 28% Questar Pipeline (QPC) 52.8 MM 25% - 11.75% allowed…
Craig Wagstaff EVP & COO Making lives better by developing and delivering essential energy
Key Facts & Statistics Cities served 277 Customers 12/31/2013 945,971 Customer growth 2013: +15,211 +1.6% Deliveries (2013) 184 MMdth System miles (12/31/2013) 27,861 miles Rate base (12/31/2013) 1,042 MM Allowed Utah ROE (beg. 3/1/2014)…
Rate Case Settlement Summary: Allowed ROE of 9.85% (previously 10.35%) Annual revenue increase of 7.6 million or 2.6% Expansion of infrastructure tracker from 55 to 65 million annually Transportation customers moving toward…
In regards to delivering safe, reliable, natural gas service, and receiving high customer-satisfaction marks, the PSC stated in the recent rate case order from February 21, 2014: We are pleased with these results and believe Questars…
Pursue opportunities to sell gas and transportation Provide a high Provide safe level of and reliable customer service service Succession Manage future planning Questar transportation (developing and retaining qualified Gas…
25 20 US 15 13.36 UTAH 9.80 10 5 0 LA FL TX IL WI TN WV WA IA WY IN ID VT AL SC AZ NH NC DC VA KS PA KY AR SD ND CO GA DE OK RI OH…
Key performance metrics: Return on equity Earns at or near allowed ROE Efficiency Among lowest 5% in O&M/customer Customer rates Among the very lowest in the nation Customer growth 1.5% to 2.5% growth forecast Market penetration Greater…
Key regulatory attributes: Return on equity 9.85% (effective 3/1/2014) Revenue decoupling Protects revenue Conservation program Encourages energy efficiency Infrastructure upgrades Tracker avoids recovery lag Weather normalization…
1980s: All cast iron pipe replaced 1990s: All bare steel pipe replaced 2000s: Reconditioned high-pressure pipe in high-consequence areas and IHP belt mains Invest 65 million annually over the next 5 years. 17
1980s: All cast iron pipe replaced 1990s: All bare steel pipe replaced 2000s: Focusing on replacement of reconditioned, high-pressure, large-diameter pipe and IHP belt mains Investing up to 65 million annually over the coming…
Expansion and upgrade of high-pressure Questar Gas natural gas feeder lines and IHP belt mains Rate-base forecast Infrastructure replacement and customer growth drives significant rate-base growth for many years to come Supports…
Improving lives by developing and delivering essential energy
Questar Gas Company is a leader in the U.S. in regulated NGV market development Invests in NGV / CNG refueling infrastructure in regulated territory Refuel border-to-border in Utah - Over 60 public, private and municipal stations -…
Questar Fueling Company Established in March 2012 to meet needs of expanding market for compressed natural gas (CNG) for transportation. Provides consulting, design, packaging and installation of natural gas fueling stations. Priority…
Locations Lower 48 states with national carriers and large fleets High-traffic corridors 23
ESTIMATED PLANNED STATIONS COMPLETION DeSoto, Texas May 2014 Dallas, Texas May 2014 Kansas City, Kansas July 2014 Bakersfield, California July 2014 (Buttonwillow) San Antonio, Texas August 2014 Salt Lake City, Utah September…
Location (proximity to customers, high-traffic areas, high-pressure gas lines, etc.) Preferred pricing agreements with customers Low price (accomplished through controlling costs on equipment and construction) Customer experience/…
Questar Fueling Update Questar Fueling was established in 2012 to meet the needs of an expanding market for compressed natural gas (CNG) for transportation Industry Development - Cummins-Westport launched full production of 12-liter…
The Fuel price difference between petroleum products and natural gas products presents a significant opportunity. 27
Vehicle Fuel Component *Clean Skies Foundation Report: Driving on Natural Gas Figure 17 29
A recent Navigant Research report* projects: - Approximately 200,000 heavy-duty natural gas powered trucks to be sold over the next nine years Approximately 85% of these trucks are projected to be CNG Westport is projecting a 5 year…
Available 12 Liter now available Trucking Industry: 5 million heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. Consumes over 40 billion gallons of diesel per year Delivers 70% of all freight transported in U.S. 10% market conversion = Volume of 5…
Jim Livsey EVP & COO Making lives better by developing and delivering essential energy
Wexpro develops cost-of-service reserves that keep EBITDA ( millions) our gas utility rates among the lowest in the U.S. 259 236 Wexpro offers consistent growth with high returns 199 214 187 167 1981 Wexpro Agreement 123 -…
QEP Resources continues to operate northern third of Pinedale Anticline 18 PA A wells forecast for 2014-2015 Spud in 2013, Turn On in 2014 20 PA C wells anticipated in 2016-2017 Spud in 2014, Turn On in 2014 Average completed well…
Big Horn 700-800 future development locations Wind River 1.1 billion of future identified Pinedale 40 Locations investment WYOMING Annual investment driven by Moxa Green River 140 Locations pace of field development,…
Wexpro II Return Summary Initial Acquisition Successful Future Capital Development Capital = 7.64% Return = 20.2% Return (Questar Gass current cost of capital (Earns Wexpro Agreement return based on based on 9.85% allowed ROE) Ave.…
Key Provisions - Provides mechanism to acquire Rockies gas properties for future development - Modeled on provisions of original Wexpro Agreement Initial investment earns utility rate of return currently 7.64% Future development…
Trail acquisition - Approved Utah 1/17/2014 Wyoming 1/27/2014 - Approximately 103 million will be treated as cost-of-service effective 2/1/2014 - Major issue in obtaining approval was cost-of-service gas supply percentage Parties…
Evaluating 3 basins/800 fields Acquisition analysis focused on fields that could provide cost-of- service at reasonable prices Green - Finding cost should work for COS Blue - Finding cost is borderline for COS Red - Finding…
Acquire producing properties with future drilling potential - Having a property immediately available allows quicker execution of new cost-of-service arrangements - Reaching out to nearby utilities and large end-use customers…
Allan Bradley President & CEO Transmission Storage G&P Energy Services Making lives better by developing and delivering essential energy
Key Facts & Statistics Map of Operations Serves Questar Gas, other utilities and major export pipelines from four Rockies hubs WYOMING Questar Pipeline IDAHO Overthrust Pipeline Provides transportation and underground storage…
Hub of the Rockies: 2,662 miles of pipeline Key Field Services Highlights Four Pipeline Systems up to 36 diameter, 1440 psig (QPC, Overthrust, WRH, So. Trails) Safe, Efficient, Reliable 51 Compressor Units at 22 Stations up…
Operational efficiency and effectiveness Safety and reliability best in class Flexibility to meet changing demands Commercial Excellence Fully-contracted Hub of the Rockies Reputation of trust, responsiveness, compliance…
O&M/dth includes Storage and 50% of WRH without QPC Contract 6,000,000 25.00 5,000,000 20.00 Contract 4,000,000 Demand 15.00 O&M/dth 3,000,000 10.00 2,000,000 5.00 1,000,000 0 0.00 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012…
QPC Maximum Delivery Days by Year Tools in the Toolbox Experienced workforce 6,000,000 Clay Basin storage Peaking aquifers 5,000,000 Integrated QPC and Overthrust systems 4,000,000 Bi-directional capability No-notice service…
Approved Budget is 120.9 Million QPC Capital Budget (MM) Facility Integrity and Upgrade Budget is 76.6 Million Upgrade & Maintenance Projects Include: - M. L. 3 Replacement - M. L. 68 AC Mitigation - Line Break Valve Operators…
Remain cost-competitive with regional pipelines Competitive cost Re-contract with customers Rate case strategy and new tariff Gathering Re-contract services and with processing customers Focus on incremental projects services…
59 Project Name: PacifiCorp Lake Side 2 Questar Pipeline Contracted Capacity 90,000 dth/d CLAY QGC High Pressure Line BASIN Investment 19.7 MM Rate (/dth) 0.14 KERN RIVER Revenue (Annual) 4.6 MM PacifiCorp Lake Side…
2009 2010 2011 Weber Canyon - 2014 2015 Length 1.2 miles 9.3 miles 13 miles 3.3 Miles 1.5 Miles 16 API 5L PSL2 16 API 5L PSL2 16 API 5L PSL2 16 API 5L PSL2 16 API 5L PSL2 New Pipe Type 0.250 X-65 0.250 X-52 0.250 X-52 0.250 X-52 0.250…
3.3 Miles of 16 replacement. Estimated project cost = 29.4 million. 0.75 Miles of standard construction. 2.5 miles of very constrained construction. 1.1 miles of temporary debris fence required, 1 mile of earth berm/mesh fence. FERC…
Inland California Express Union Pacific Rail System WEST HYNES New Pipeline RAIL TERMINAL Completed Tasks - Spec Services engineering analysis for pipeline re-commission and extension - Harris 10% design for two rail…
Kevin Hadlock EVP & CFO Making lives better by developing and delivering essential energy
Investment Returns* Wexpro Questar Pipeline Questar Gas Questar Consolidated Return on equity Return on equity* Return on equity Return on equity** 25.0% 20.3% avg. 11.0% avg. 10.5% avg. 18.8% avg. 19.9% 20.0% 18.7% 15.0%…
Paid Dividend Growth Current quarterly dividend 0.18 per share, 0.72 annualized 0.71 0.665 0.62 60% payout achieved on 2013 net 0.54 income of 1.21 / share 0.505 Future dividend growth to approximate earnings growth 2009…
Key Drivers: Questar Gas: - Compound annual earnings growth rate of 6-8% - Supported by infrastructure replacement spending with a tracker for up to 65 million per year 595 MM - Annual customer growth rate of 1.5% to 2.5% - Utah…
What makes Questar unique Create value across entire natural gas chain (wellhead to burner tip) STRATEGY Regulated business model with superior risk-adjusted returns Take advantage of unique growth opportunities 18.7% normalized…
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Forbes magazine again ranks Utah as a top state for business and careers September 30, 2013 SALT LAKE CITY Utah ranked 3rd on Forbes magazine's 2013 list of Best States for Business and Careers behind Virginia and North Dakota, after…
Questar Wexpro Questar Parent/Other & Consolidated (MM) Gas Companies Pipeline Eliminations Questar Revenues 985.8 339.9 266.2 (371.9) 1,220.0 Other income 5.1 5.0 1.8 (2.0) 9.9 Income from uncons. affiliate - - 3.7 - 3.7 Operating…
Questar Wexpro Questar Parent/Other & Consolidated (MM) Gas Companies Pipeline Eliminations Questar Assets Current assets 308.9 85.1 107.1 (149.2) 351.9 Net PP&E 1,457.8 936.6 1,147.1 61.5 3,603.0 Other assets 25.7 27.2 37.5 9.0 99.4…
Questar Wexpro Questar Parent/Other & Consolidated (MM) Gas Companies Pipeline Eliminations Questar Operating cash flow 146.6 214.5 136.0 1.1 498.2 Changes in operating assets and liabilities 6.7 30.4 (0.7) (32.5) 3.9 Net cash flow…
INTEGRATED COMPARABLES (Proxy) AGL Resources Atmos Energy EQT Energen MDU Resources Group National Fuel Gas New Jersey Resources Nisource NW Natural Piedmont Nat Gas South Jersey Resources Southwest Gas Vectren WGL…
1,263 CNG stations 618 public 645 private 112 planned 81 LNG stations 42 public 39 private 66 planned Source: NGVAmerica, as of Nov. 2013 77
Determining Utility Revenue Requirement or Traditional Ratemaking: Decoupling: Volume-based Customer-based / Dth / Customer Rate X Dth of Customers X Revenue per Customer (Company collects as revenue) (Company collects as…
Questar Gas retained production from existing gas wells - Future production from productive gas reservoirs delivered at cost-of-service Established oil revenue sharing mechanism - 54% of oil profits credited to utility customers -…
Wexpro earns a specified return on successful wells - Includes recovery of income taxes - Producing wells existing at the date of the Wexpro Agreement earn at utility cost of capital - currently 7.64% - New Wexpro investment earns at…
Primary oversight assigned to - Utah Division of Public Utilities - Staff of the WY PSC - Agreement provides for two independent monitors Hydrocarbon Monitor (David Evans) Accounting Monitor (Eide Bailly) Arbitration procedures…
Major Provisions Capital Expenditures Operating Costs Successful wells & Dry holes non-drilling costs Questar Gas reimburses costs Excluded from Wexpro receives a return on No profit component investment base - investment base…
Production Tax 7% LOE 6% G&A 7% Royalties 13% Depreciation 24% 67% Finding Cost Return On Investment Driven With Fed+St. Tax Reimbursement 43% 84
Bits - Fewer bit replacements = faster drilling Top drive - Fewer joint connections = faster drilling Directional drilling equipment - Better accuracy = faster drilling Skid package - Less time moving = more time drilling…
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The current Rockies pipeline capacity overhang is expected to remain well into the future with Rockies prices tracking Henry Hub 88
A Rockies-Based Integrated Natural Company Questar Corporation is a natural gas-focused energy company with core operations in the Rockies. We produce, transport, store and distribute clean, abundant and affordable American natural gas.…