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黑曜石能源宣佈2024年第三季度業績

 

• 第三季度運營資金流入增加至12470萬美元(每股1.64美元)
– 按每股基礎計算,較2023年第三季度增加34%

• 預計2024年平均產量將達到指導區間的頂端

• 在西道森進行的穩健的清華勘探/評估鑽探結果,確立了新的開發領域

 

2024年10月31日,美國紐交所美國股票交易所- OBE)(簡稱:OBSIDIAN ENERGY LTD.(TSX)Obsidian 能源公司公司”, “我們”, “我們「」或「」我們的)很高興地宣佈我們2024年第三季度的運營和財務結果。

 

 


 

截至三個月結束時
9月30日

截至九月底的九個月的營業租賃成本

9月30日

 

2024

2023

2024

2023

財務1

(單位:百萬,每股金額)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

經營活動現金流量

 

110.3

 

95.3

 

246.9

 

235.0

每股基本淨利潤(美元/股)2

 

1.45

 

1.18

 

3.23

 

2.89

每股攤薄(美元/股)2

 

1.40

 

1.15

 

3.10

 

2.82

從運營活動中產生的資金流動3

 

124.7

 

98.9

 

324.3

 

280.6

每股基本(美元/股)4

 

1.64

 

1.22

 

4.24

 

3.45

每股攤薄(美元/股)4

 

1.58

 

1.19

 

4.07

 

3.37

淨收入

 

33.2

 

24.8

 

82.2

 

73.7

每股基本(美元/股)

 

0.44

 

0.31

 

1.07

 

0.91

每股攤薄(美元/股)

 

0.42

 

0.30

 

1.03

 

0.89

資本支出

 

85.5

 

45.9

 

259.0

 

192.5

不動產收購,淨額

 

-

 

0.5

 

84.9

 

0.6

退役支出

 

6.3

 

5.3

 

20.4

 

18.9

長期債務

 

342.1

 

230.7

 

342.1

 

230.7

淨債務3

 

413.6

 

294.3

 

413.6

 

294.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

運營

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

日產量

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

輕質原油(桶/日)

 

13,722

 

12,452

 

13,528

 

12,590

重油(桶/日)

 

10,624

 

6,260

 

8,142

 

5,952

天然氣液(NGL)(桶/日)

 

3,148

 

2,708

 

3,043

 

2,606

天然氣(百萬立方英尺/天)

 

73

 

69

 

71

 

67

全部產量5(桶當量/天)

 

39,714

 

32,937

 

36,587

 

32,376

 

平均銷售價格2,6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

輕質原油(美元/桶)

 

100.09

 

109.56

 

100.94

 

102.67

重質原油(美元/桶)

 

73.73

 

80.14

 

71.78

 

62.44

每桶天然氣液美元

 

48.92

 

49.71

 

49.38

 

53.21

天然氣(每千立方英尺)

 

0.86

 

2.65

 

1.51

 

3.09

 

每桶淨收益($/boe)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

銷售價格

 

59.77

 

66.29

 

60.34

 

 

62.13

風險管理收益

 

2.16

 

0.96

 

1.56

 

 

1.25

淨銷售價格

 

61.93

 

67.25

 

61.90

 

 

63.38

特許權使用費

 

(7.77)

 

(8.93)

 

(7.73)

 

 

(8.23)

淨營業成本4

 

(13.74)

 

(13.60)

 

(13.82)

 

 

(14.40)

運輸

 

(4.19)

 

(3.69)

 

(4.10)

 

 

(3.41)

淨價4 (每桶當量)

 

36.23

 

41.03

 

36.25

 

 

37.34

(1)
我們遵循普遍公認的會計準則(“通用會計原則(GAAP)”); 但是,我們還使用一些非GAAP指標來分析財務表現、財務狀況和現金流量,包括運營資金流量(“FFO”淨債務、淨現金回流量和淨運營成本。此外,還使用其他財務指標來分析業績。這些非GAAP和其他財務指標沒有國際財務報告準則(“國際財務報告準則IFRS”)規定的任何標準化含義,因此可能無法與其他發行人提供的類似衡量指標進行比較。讀者不應認爲非GAAP和其他財務指標比根據IFRS確定的GAAP措施更有意義,比如淨利潤和經營活動現金流量,作爲我們業績的指標。
(2)
財務補充措施。參見"非經營性和其他財務措施".
(3)
非通用會計準則財務指標。查看"非經營性和其他財務措施".
(4)
非通用會計財務比率。查看"非經營性和其他財務措施".
(5)
請參考下面的“石油和燃料幣信息諮詢”部分以獲取有關「boe」術語的信息。
(6)
在實現風險管理收益/(損失)之前。

 

詳細信息可在歐比西迪安能公司的中期合併財務報表及管理層討論和分析中找到MD&A,截至2024年9月30日的三個月和九個月期間,可在我們的網站上找到 www.obsidianenergy.com,這些資料隨後也會在SEDAR+和EDGAR上進行歸檔。

 

 

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2024年第三季度概覽

 

Obsidian Energy在2024年成功執行增長計劃,繼續季度增加平均產量。第三季度平均產量增長21%,從2023年第三季度的32,937 boe/d增至39,714 boe/d,這歸因於公司積極的發展計劃和強勁的鑽井結果。9月份,平均產量達到40,000 boe/d以上,其中我們的Peace River地區約佔12,000 boe/d。產量增加主要是由2024年前九個月投產的64口(淨52.0口)井驅動的:47口(淨46.3口)自營井和17口(淨5.6口)非自營井。

 

產量的增長帶來了更高的收入,FFO爲1.247億美元(基本每股1.64美元),與2023年的9,890萬美元(基本每股1.22美元)相比增長了26%(按每股計算34%)。由於大宗商品價格下跌,我們的平均銷售價格(在套期保值收益之前)下降了10%,部分抵消了2024年第三季度的收入。Obsidian Energy還繼續我們的股票回購計劃,以普通的股票發行人出價(”NCIB”)在第三季度,導致以930萬美元(平均每股9.18美元)回購和取消了100萬股股票。從2023年NCiB成立到2024年第三季度末,公司總共回購和取消了800萬股普通股,總對價爲7,590萬美元。黑曜石能源此後在2024年10月1日至30日期間回購並取消了額外的80萬股股票,對價爲650萬美元。

 

“We’re excited with the strong results realized in 2024 from our development programs in our heavy and light oil assets,” commented Stephen Loukas, Obsidian Energy’s President and CEO. “New development volumes continue to be at or above our expectations, allowing us to reach a milestone for the Company of over 40,000 boe/d in average production in September. Given the success with our Clearwater and Bluesky formation drilling, we anticipate our heavy oil assets to exit 2024 at over 13,000 boe/d with further growth expected through to spring break-up in 2025. Additionally, our progress in delineating our Peace River asset continues as shown by our exceptional Bluesky well results at Harmon Valley South (“HVS”) and the discovery of a new Clearwater development area at West Dawson. Our activities at West Dawson provided strong initial production rates and numerous follow-up locations that we intend to develop in 2025. At this juncture, we are comfortably ahead of our initial 3-year plan forecast. Lastly, during the fourth quarter we will commence the appraisal of our recently acquired Peavine and Gift Lake properties in Peace River.”

 

 

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2024 THIRD Quarter Corporate Highlights

 

Strong Funds Flow – The Company generated FFO of $124.7 million ($1.64 per share basic) compared to $98.9 million ($1.22 per share basic) in the third quarter of 2023, primarily due to higher production revenues with increased production levels from our active development program and strong drilling results. Lower commodity prices partially offset FFO in 2024.
Capital Development Growth – Third quarter 2024 capital expenditures were $85.5 million (2023 – $45.9 million), while decommissioning expenditures totaled $6.3 million (2023 – $5.3 million). Capital expenditures largely focused on accelerated development drilling activities in Peace River and drilling and completing wells in Pembina (Cardium).
Maintained Operating Costs – Net operating costs were inline on a boe basis at $13.74 per boe in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $13.60 per boe in 2023 and $13.83 per boe in the second quarter of 2024. On an absolute basis, total operating costs increased on both a quarterly and year-to-date basis in 2024 due to the impact of higher production levels and increased trucking costs from our expanded Peace River operations.
Lower G&A Costs – General and administrative (“G&A”) costs decreased to $1.37 per boe in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $1.51 per boe in 2023. Increased staffing levels to execute our growth plan in 2024 was more than offset by production additions, which led to the decrease on a per boe basis.
Net Debt – Net debt levels increased to $413.6 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $330.2 million at December 31, 2023, but decreased from $432.5 million at June 30, 2024. The increase in 2024 was mainly due to the funding of our Peace River acquisition that closed in June.
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In October, we increased our syndicated credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) to $300.0 million from $260.0 million with the addition of a new lender to the Company’s banking syndicate. We used the increase in our Credit Facility to reduce the amount outstanding on our Term Loan to $10 million.
Active Share Buyback Program In the third quarter of 2024, a total of 1.0 million shares were repurchased and cancelled under the Company’s NCIB for $9.3 million (at an average of $9.18 per share).
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From October 1 to 30, we repurchased and cancelled an additional 0.8 million common shares at an average price of $8.28 per share for total consideration of approximately $6.5 million.
Net Income – Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $33.2 million ($0.44 per share basic) compared to $24.8 million ($0.31 per share basic) for the same period in 2023 due to the Company's higher revenues from increased production in 2024.

2024 THIRD QUARTER CAPITAL program & HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Company remained active during the third quarter of 2024 with several initiatives to further develop and explore/appraise new and existing fields in our portfolio, further solidifying the growth potential and future value of our assets, particularly in our Peace River area. With four drilling rigs in operation, we had a strong start to our second half capital program that yielded results generally at or above expectations. Third quarter 2024 focused on accelerated development at both our Peace River Bluesky and Clearwater development fields, drilling in our Pembina (Cardium) area, successfully testing new drilling plans in our Bluesky HVS and facility designs in our Walrus fields in Peace River. Capital program highlights for the third quarter of 2024 were as follows:

 

Optimized Fourth Quarter 2024 Capital Program – The Company optimized our fourth quarter 2024 drilling program with the addition of three Clearwater development wells in the Peavine area and two exploration/appraisal wells at Gift Lake in Peace River, and an initial delineation well targeting the Belly River formation in Willesden Green. Considering the volatility in commodity prices and market uncertainty due to global factors, we adjusted our 2024 capital program by postponing our fourth quarter

 

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light oil program (excluding the accelerated Willesden Green Belly River well) to reallocate a portion of capital to incremental share buybacks and further debt reduction.
Achieved Encouraging Initial Well Results – New wells on production over the third quarter of 2024 continued to provide strong initial production (“IP”) results above our internal expectations, including:
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Peace River (Clearwater):
Dawson – The Dawson Clearwater field continues to provide robust production results above our expectations, averaging ~2,200 boe/d (100 percent oil) during the quarter as new production was brought online:
The two (2.0 net) wells at the Dawson 12-33 Pad were placed onstream in early September and produced at a gross average 30-day IP rate of 217 boe/d (100 percent oil) per well.
West Dawson We drilled two (2.0 net) exploration/appraisal wells at the Dawson
9-21 Pad as a western step-out to our current producing Dawson development field. On production in early October, the wells exceeded production expectations with a gross average 24-day IP rate of 269 boe/d (100 percent oil) per well. With a higher-quality oil (API of approximately 16
O), the West Dawson trend is expected to generate a higher netback compared to our existing Bluesky and Clearwater fields. We have initially identified over 25 follow-up locations in proximity to the 9-21 Pad to further develop this new Clearwater development field.
Peavine and Gift Lake (Acquired Lands)We begun our first development activity on the lands acquired as part of our June 2024 acquisition.
Peavine: Two of three (3.0 net) 2024 Clearwater development wells at the Peavine 8-13 Pad in the Peavine Metis Settlement area were rig-released and the third well spud by the end of October. All wells are expected on production in late November.
Gift Lake: We began construction on the Gift Lake 4-15 and 13-33 Pads within the Gift Lake Metis Settlement area in October in preparation to drill two (2.0 net) exploration/appraisal wells in late 2024.
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Peace River (Bluesky):
HVS – Our HVS field continued to provide production results at the top end of our expectations.
HVS 13-18 Pad – The one (1.0 net) well produced at a gross average 30-day IP rate of 503 boe/d (100 percent oil) during the quarter.
HVS 13-08 Pad – One of the two (2.0 net) wells planned for the pad was placed onstream and produced at a gross average 30-day IP rate of 448 boe/d (100 percent oil). The second well is expected to be spud in December 2024.
HVS 8-28 Pad – The two (2.0 net) wells drilled in our second half 2024 program at this four-well pad were rig released during the quarter and are now on production. Initial results are encouraging as the wells continue to clean up.
Walrus – As we develop and further appraise our Walrus field, we continue to refine our technical knowledge of the area, giving us the ability to better delineate the thickest pay and more productive areas in preparation for follow-up locations from existing and future pads.
6-20 and 7-21 Pads – Two (2.0 net) wells from the second half 2024 program were brought onstream in the third quarter from the new future multi-well pads at the 6-20 and 7-21 locations and produced at gross average 30-day IP rates of 225 boe/d (100 percent oil) and 86 boe/d (100 percent oil), respectively.

 

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The 7-21 well produced at 132 boe/d over the last 30 days after the pump size was increased during cleanup operations. Both wells were equipped with additional surface facility tanks to accommodate increased total fluid production, resulting in increased production rates after installation.
15-01 Pad – We are currently drilling the four (4.0 net) wells at this pad, which was equipped with increased fluid handling facilities.
Cadotte – All three (3.0 net) wells at the Cadotte 13-15 Pad have now been rig released (two in the third quarter) with production expected onstream in November.
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Pembina (Cardium):
16-36 Pad – Two (2.0 net) were drilled and placed on production with a gross average 30-day IP rate of 468 boe/d (80 percent oil) per well.
8-01 Pad – Two (2.0 net) wells were placed on production in late September and are producing at a gross average 30-day IP rate of 347 boe/d (91 percent oil) per well.
12-19 Pad – We rig released the remaining two (2.0 net) wells in our second half program at this pad, which is expected to be brought on stream in November.
Pembina Cardium Unit 11 (~45 percent working interest) – All nine (4.0 net) producing wells in this non-operated program were on production in the quarter and achieved a gross average 30-day IP rate of 350 boe/d per well.
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Willesden Green (Belly River) – We began drilling our initial delineation well targeting the Belly River formation in October. Added as part of our optimized fourth quarter 2024 capital program, the well is expected to be on production by the end of 2024.
Completed Turnaround Maintenance Activities – We completed six planned facility turnaround projects in addition to waterflood, optimization and integrity projects across our properties during the third quarter, which will aid future operations and development. As a major part of this activity, we completed the Bigoray 6-28 battery, gas plant and field battery turnarounds in our Pembina (Cardium) area in September, completing our 2024 turnaround program.

 

 

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2024 WELLS RIG RELEASED AND ON PRODUCTION

 

A total of 52 (51.4 net) operated wells were rig released (including five oilsands exploration wells) and 47 (46.4 net) wells were brought on production since the beginning of 2024. Of this, 18 (18.0 net) wells were rig released and 14 (14.0 net) wells were placed on production during the third quarter. The breakdown of our operated capital program wells for the first nine months of 2024 as well as our planned wells to be rig released in the fourth quarter 2024 are as follows:

 

 

Q1 – Q3
Gross (Net) Wells

 

Rig Released
Gross (Net) Wells

 

Rig Released

On Production

 

Q4E

2024E

DEVELOPMENT WELLS

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy Oil Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Peace River (Bluesky)

16 (16.0)

13 (13.0)

 

8 (8.0)

24 (24.0)

Peace River (Clearwater)

10 (10.0)

10 (10.0)

 

3 (3.0)

13 (13.0)

Light Oil Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Willesden Green (Cardium/Belly River)

8 (7.7)

11 (10.7)

 

1 (1.0)

9 (8.7)

Pembina (Cardium)

9 (8.7)

11 (10.7)

 

1 (1.0)2

10 (9.7)

 

43 (42.4)

45 (44.4)1

 

13 (13.0)

56 (55.4)

EXPLORATION/APPRAISAL WELLS

 

 

 

 

 

Peace River (Clearwater)

4 (4.0)

2 (2.0)

 

2 (2.0)

6 (6.0)

Peace River (OSE)

5 (5.0)

-

 

-

5 (5.0)

 

9 (9.0)

2 (2.0)

 

2 (2.0)

11 (11.0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL OPERATED WELLS

52 (51.4)

47 (46.4)1

 

15 (15.0)

67 (66.4)

 

(1)
Excluding injection or disposal wells. Wells on production in 2024 include seven (7.0 net) wells rig released in 2023 that came on production in the first quarter of 2024. In total, Obsidian Energy expects to have 61 (60.4 net) wells on production by the end of 2024.
(2)
Pembina well spud in the third quarter prior to the postponement of the fourth quarter 2024 light oil capital program.

 

 

Obsidian Energy also participated in 18 non-operated (6.3 net) wells in 2024, two (0.9 net) of which were water injection wells. At present, Obsidian Energy has three drilling rigs operating in our Peace River area and one in our Willesden Green area to complete the remainder of our 2024 capital program.

 

 

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HEDGING UPDATE

 

Our hedging strategy led to a realized gain of $15.6 million in the first nine months of 2024, primarily related to our natural gas contracts. The following contracts are currently in place on a weighted average basis:

 

 

Oil Contracts

Type

Remaining
Term

Volume
(bbl/d)

Swap
Price ($/bbl)

WTI Swap

October 2024

11,500

US$74.85

WCS Differential

January – December 2025

5,250

($19.48)

 

AECO Natural Gas Contracts

Type

Remaining
Term

Volume
(mcf/d)

Percentage Hedged1

Swap Price ($/mcf)

AECO Swap

October 2024

 

43,365

61%

$2.52

AECO Swap

November 2024 – March 2025

 

14,929

21%

$3.74

AECO Swap

April – October 2025

 

11,374

16%

$2.24

AECO Collars

November 2024 – March 2025

 

4,976

7%

$3.43 - $4.11

AECO Collars

April – October 2025

 

1,896

3%

$2.11 - $2.64

(1)
Based on 2024E natural gas production of 70.6 mmcf/d.

 

Electricity Contracts

Type

Remaining
Term

Volume
(MWh/d)

Swap
Price ($/MWh)

Power Swaps

October - December 2024

144 MWh/d

$92.83

 

 

UPDATED CORPORATE PRESENTATION

 

For further information on these and other matters, Obsidian Energy will post an updated corporate presentation in due course on our website, www.obsidianenergy.com.

 

ADDITIONAL READER ADVISORIES

 

OIL AND GAS INFORMATION ADVISORY

 

Barrels of oil equivalent ("boe") may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of crude oil is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency conversion ratio of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis is misleading as an indication of value.

 

TEST RESULTS AND INITIAL PRODUCTION RATES

 

Test results and initial production rates disclosed herein, particularly those short in duration, may not necessarily be indicative of long-term performance or of ultimate recovery. Readers are cautioned that short-term rates should not be relied upon as indicators of future performance of these wells and therefore should not be relied upon for investment or other purposes. A pressure transient analysis or well-test interpretation has not been carried out and thus certain of the test results provided herein should be considered preliminary until such analysis or interpretation has been completed.

 

 

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NON-GAAP AND OTHER FINANCIAL MEASURES

 

Throughout this news release and in other materials disclosed by the Company, we employ certain measures to analyze financial performance, financial position, and cash flow. These non-GAAP and other financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other issuers. The non-GAAP and other financial measures should not be considered to be more meaningful than GAAP measures which are determined in accordance with IFRS, such as net income and cash flow from operating activities as indicators of our performance. The Company's interim consolidated financial statements and MD&A as at and for three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, will be available in due course on the Company's website at www.obsidianenergy.com and under our SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov. The disclosure under the section "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" in the MD&A is incorporated by reference into this news release.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The following measures are non-GAAP financial measures: FFO; net debt; net operating costs; netback; and free cash flow (“FCF”). These non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. See the disclosure under the section "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" in our MD&A for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, for an explanation of the composition of these measures, how these measures provide useful information to an investor, and the additional purposes, if any, for which management uses these measures.

 

For a reconciliation of FFO to cash flow from operating activities, being our nearest measure prescribed by IFRS, see “Non-GAAP Measures Reconciliations” below.

 

For a reconciliation of net debt to long-term debt, being our nearest measure prescribed by IFRS, see “Non-GAAP Measures Reconciliations” below.

 

For a reconciliation of net operating costs to operating costs, being our nearest measure prescribed by IFRS, see “Non-GAAP Measures Reconciliations” below.

 

For a reconciliation of netback to sales price, being our nearest measure prescribed by IFRS, see “Non-GAAP Measures Reconciliations” below.

 

For a reconciliation of FCF to cash flow from operating activities, being our nearest measure prescribed by IFRS, see “Non-GAAP Measures Reconciliations” below.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Ratios

 

The following measures are non-GAAP ratios: FFO (basic per share ($/share) and diluted per share ($/share)), which use FFO as a component; net operating costs ($/boe), which uses net operating costs as a component; netback ($/boe), which uses netback as a component; and net debt to FFO, which uses net debt and FFO as components. These non-GAAP ratios are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. See the disclosure under the section "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" in our MD&A for three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, for an explanation of the composition of these non-GAAP ratios, how these non-GAAP ratios provide useful information to an investor, and the additional purposes, if any, for which management uses these non-GAAP ratios.

 

Supplementary Financial Measures

 

The following measures are supplementary financial measures: average sales price; cash flow from operating activities (basic per share and diluted per share); and G&A costs ($/boe). See the disclosure

 

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under the section "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures" in our MD&A for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, for an explanation of the composition of these measures.

 

Non-GAAP Measures Reconciliations

 

Cash Flow from Operating Activities, FFO and FCF

 

 

Three months ended
 September 30

 

 

Nine months ended
 September 30

 

(millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Cash flow from operating activities

 

$

110.3

 

 

$

95.3

 

 

$

246.9

 

 

$

235.0

 

Change in non-cash working capital

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

(3.6

)

 

 

49.2

 

 

 

16.7

 

Decommissioning expenditures

 

 

6.3

 

 

 

5.3

 

 

 

20.4

 

 

 

18.9

 

Onerous office lease settlements

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

6.7

 

 

 

6.7

 

Settlement of restricted share units

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4.7

 

Deferred financing costs

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

(0.6

)

 

 

(1.8

)

 

 

(1.7

)

Transaction costs

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1.4

 

 

 

-

 

Other expenses1

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

0.3

 

Funds flow from operations

 

 

124.7

 

 

 

98.9

 

 

 

324.3

 

 

 

280.6

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(85.5

)

 

 

(45.9

)

 

 

(259.0

)

 

 

(192.5

)

Decommissioning expenditures

 

 

(6.3

)

 

 

(5.3

)

 

 

(20.4

)

 

 

(18.9

)

Free cash flow

 

$

32.9

 

 

$

47.7

 

 

$

44.9

 

 

$

69.2

 

(1)
Excludes the non-cash portion of restructuring and other expenses.

 

Netback to Sales Price

 

 

Three months ended
 September 30

 

 

Nine months ended
 September 30

 

(millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Sales price

 

$

218.5

 

 

$

200.9

 

 

$

605.0

 

 

$

549.2

 

Risk management gain (loss)

 

 

7.8

 

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

15.6

 

 

 

11.0

 

Net sales price

 

 

226.3

 

 

 

203.8

 

 

 

620.6

 

 

 

560.2

 

Royalties

 

 

(28.4

)

 

 

(27.1

)

 

 

(77.5

)

 

 

(72.8)

 

Net operating costs

 

 

(49.8

)

 

 

(41.2

)

 

 

(41.1

)

 

 

(127.2)

 

Transportation

 

 

(15.3

)

 

 

(11.2

)

 

 

(138.1

)

 

 

(30.2)

 

Netback

 

$

132.8

 

 

$

124.3

 

 

$

363.9

 

 

$

330.0

 

 

Net Operating Costs to Operating Costs

 

 

Three months ended
 September 30

 

 

Nine months ended
 September 30

 

(millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating costs

 

$

54.3

 

 

$

46.7

 

 

$

152.7

 

 

$

143.1

 

Less processing fees

 

 

(2.7

)

 

 

(3.4

)

 

 

(9.5

)

 

 

(10.7)

 

Less road use recoveries

 

 

(2.3

)

 

 

(2.1

)

 

 

(6.1

)

 

 

(5.2)

 

Realized power risk management loss

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

-

 

Net operating costs

 

$

49.8

 

 

$

41.2

 

 

$

138.1

 

 

$

127.2

 

 

 

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Net Debt to Long-Term Debt



 

 

As at

 

 

 

 

September 30

 

(millions)

 

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

Long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Syndicated credit facility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

189.5

 

 

$

118.0

 

   Senior unsecured notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

114.2

 

 

 

118.4

 

   Term loan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42.5

 

 

 

-

 

   Unamortized discount of senior unsecured notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.2

)

 

 

(1.8)

 

   Deferred financing costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2.9

)

 

 

(3.9

)

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

342.1

 

 

 

230.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working capital deficiency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.9

)

 

 

(0.9)

 

   Accounts receivable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(87.8

)

 

 

(82.7)

 

   Prepaid expenses and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17.3

)

 

 

(16.3)

 

   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

177.5

 

 

 

163.5

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71.5

 

 

 

63.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

413.6

 

 

$

294.3

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS

 

Oil

Natural Gas

 

API

American Petroleum Institute

AECO

Alberta benchmark price for natural gas

 

bbl

barrel or barrels

GJ

gigajoule

 

bbl/d

barrels per day

mcf

thousand cubic feet

 

boe

barrel of oil equivalent

mcf/d

thousand cubic feet per day

 

boe/d

barrels of oil equivalent per day

mmcf/d

million cubic feet per day

 

MSW

Mixed Sweet Blend

 

 

 

WTI

West Texas Intermediate

Electricity

 

 

WCS

Western Canadian Select

MWh

Megawatt hour

 

 

 

MWh/d

Megawatt hour per day

 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements contained in this document constitute forward-looking statements or information (collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the "safe harbour" provisions of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “budget”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “could”, “plan”, “intend”, “should”, “believe”, “outlook”, “objective”, “aim”, “potential”, “target” and similar words suggesting future events or future performance. In addition, statements relating to “reserves” or “resources” are deemed to be forward-looking statements as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions, that the reserves and resources described exist in the quantities predicted or estimated and can be profitably produced in the future. In particular, this document contains forward-looking statements pertaining to, without limitation, the following: that we will file the interim consolidated financial statements and MD&A on our website, SEDAR+ and EDGAR in due course; our intention to commence the appraisal of acquired properties in Peace River in the fourth quarter; that we expect our guidance to be at the top end of our guidance range; our expected heavy oil production exit rate for 2024 and further growth to 2025 spring break-up; our expected fourth quarter capital program and intended use of cash flow generated for debt repayment and NCIB purchases; our expectations for netbacks in certain fields; our

 

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development locations and potential follow-up locations; our expectations for timing for drilling, rig release and on-production and onstream dates; our expectations in the Walrus field; how we expect our turnaround project to aid future operations and development; our hedges; and our expectations for an updated corporate presentation.

 

With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this document, the Company has made assumptions regarding, among other things: that the Company does not dispose of or acquire material producing properties or royalties or other interests therein other than stated herein (provided that, except where otherwise stated, the forward-looking statements contained herein do not assume the completion of any transaction); that regional and/or global health related events will not have any adverse impact on energy demand and commodity prices in the future; global energy policies going forward, including the continued ability of members of OPEC, Russia and other nations to agree on and adhere to production quotas from time to time; Obsidian Energy's views with respect to its financial condition and prospects, the stability of general economic and market conditions, currency exchange rates and interest rates, and our ability to comply with applicable terms and conditions under the Company’s debt agreements, the existence of alternative uses for Obsidian Energy's cash resources and compliance with applicable laws; our ability to execute our plans as described herein and in our other disclosure documents, including our three year growth plan, and the impact that the successful execution of such plans will have on our Company and our stakeholders including our ability to return capital to shareholders and/or further reduce debt levels; expectations and assumptions concerning applicable laws and regulations, including with respect to environmental, safety and tax matters; future capital expenditure and decommissioning expenditure levels; future net operating costs and G&A costs; future crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas prices and differentials between light, medium and heavy oil prices and Canadian, WTI and world oil and natural gas prices; future hedging activities; future crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas production levels, including that we will not be required to shut-in production due to low commodity prices or the further deterioration of commodity prices; future exchange rates and interest rates; future debt levels; our ability to execute our capital programs as planned without significant adverse impacts from various factors beyond our control, including extreme weather events, wild fires, infrastructure access (including the potential for blockades or other activism) and delays in obtaining regulatory approvals and third party consents; the ability of the Company's contractual counterparties to perform their contractual obligations; our ability to obtain equipment in a timely manner to carry out development activities and the costs thereof; our ability to market our oil and natural gas successfully to current and new customers; our ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, including our ability (if necessary) to continue to extend the revolving period and term out period of our credit facility, our ability to maintain the existing borrowing base under our credit facility, our ability (if necessary) to replace our syndicated bank facility and our ability (if necessary) to finance the repayment of our term loan and senior unsecured notes on maturity or pursuant to the terms of the underlying agreements; the accuracy of our estimated reserve volumes; and our ability to add production and reserves through our development and exploitation activities.

 

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this document, and the assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements included in this document, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties that contribute to the possibility that the forward-looking statements contained herein will not be correct, which may cause our actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: Obsidian Energy’s future capital requirements; general economic and market conditions; demand for Obsidian Energy’s products; and unforeseen legal or regulatory developments and other risk factors detailed from time to time in Obsidian Energy reports filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; the possibility that we change our budget in response to internal and external factors, including those described herein; the possibility that the Company will not be able to continue to successfully execute our business plans and strategies in part or

 

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in full (including our 3-year growth plan), and the possibility that some or all of the benefits that the Company anticipates will accrue to our Company and our stakeholders as a result of the successful execution of such plans and strategies do not materialize (such as our inability to return capital to shareholder and/or reduce our debt levels to the extent anticipated or at all); the possibility that the Company is unable to complete one or more of the potential transactions being pursued, on favorable terms or at all; the possibility that the Company ceases to qualify for, or does not qualify for, one or more existing or new government assistance programs implemented in connection regional and/or global health related events or otherwise, that the impact of such programs falls below our expectations, that the benefits under one or more of such programs is decreased, or that one or more of such programs is discontinued; the impact on energy demand and commodity prices of regional and/or global health related events (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), and the responses of governments and the public to any pandemic, including the risk of energy demand destruction; the risk that there is another significant decrease in the valuation of oil and natural gas companies and their securities and the decrease in confidence in the oil and natural gas industry generally whether caused by regional and/or global health related events, the worldwide transition towards less reliance on fossil fuels and/or other factors; the risk that the financial capacity of the Company's contractual counterparties is adversely affected and potentially their ability to perform their contractual obligations; the possibility that the revolving period and/or term out period of our credit facility and the maturity date of our term loan and/or senior unsecured notes is not further extended (if necessary), that the borrowing base under our credit facility is reduced, that the Company is unable to renew or refinance our credit facilities on acceptable terms or at all and/or finance the repayment of our term loan and/or senior unsecured notes when they mature on acceptable terms or at all and/or obtain new debt and/or equity financing to replace one or all of our credit facilities, term loan and/or senior unsecured notes; the possibility that we breach one or more of the financial covenants pursuant to our agreements with our lenders and the holders of our senior unsecured notes; the possibility that we are unable to complete the repurchase offer with our noteholders; the possibility that we are forced to shut-in production, whether due to commodity prices failing to rise or other factors; the risk that OPEC and other nations fail to agree on and/or adhere to production quotas from time to time that are sufficient to balance supply and demand fundamentals for crude oil; general economic and political conditions in Canada, the U.S. and globally, and in particular, the effect that those conditions have on commodity prices and our access to capital; the risk that wars and other armed conflicts adversely affect world economies and the demand for oil and natural gas, including the ongoing war between Russian and Ukraine and/or hostilities in the Middle East; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas, price differentials for crude oil and natural gas produced in Canada as compared to other markets, and transportation restrictions, including pipeline and railway capacity constraints; fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates; unanticipated operating events or environmental events that can reduce production or cause production to be shut-in or delayed (including extreme cold during winter months, wild fires and flooding, drought (which could limit our access to the water we require for our operations or extreme warm weather in the spring or summer); the inability to access our properties due to blockades or other activism; the possibility that fuel conservation measures, alternative fuel requirements, increasing consumer demand for alternatives to hydrocarbons and technological advances in fuel economy and renewable energy generation systems could permanently reduce the demand for oil and natural gas and/or permanently impair the Company's ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms or at all, and the possibility that some or all of these risks are heightened as a result of the response of governments and consumers to a regional and/or global pandemic and/or the influence of public opinion and/or special interest groups. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Obsidian Energy, or its operations or financial results, are included in the Company's Annual Information Form (See "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" therein) which may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.ca), EDGAR website (www.sec.gov) or Obsidian Energy's website. Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive.

 

Unless otherwise specified, the forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document. Except as expressly required by applicable securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

 

 

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Obsidian Energy shares are listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and the NYSE American in the United States under the symbol "OBE".

 

All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.

 

contact

 

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Toll Free: 1-866-693-2707

Website: www.obsidianenergy.com;

 

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