Encana’s capital investment and operational activity in the first half of 2015 is delivering high-margin production growth from its four strategic assets. During July and August the company brought 72 new wells on production in the Permian, Eagle Ford, Duvernay and Montney. In August, these assets delivered total average production of 257,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/d), up from an average 223,000 BOE/d in the second quarter 2015.

“Our strategic assets are delivering impressive high-margin production growth and are on track to meet our fourth quarter expectations,” said Doug Suttles, Encana President and CEO. “We remain focused on executing our highly disciplined capital program, strengthening our balance sheet and capturing sustainable efficiencies through innovation.”

Operational update on Encana’s four strategic assets

Permian August production up 26 percent from the second quarter 2015

  • production in August averaged 45,000 BOE/d, up from an average of 35,800 BOE/d in the second quarter
  • well performance continues to improve, with new wells performing in line with type curve expectations
  • during July and August, 44 net wells were brought on production, including 20 horizontal wells

Eagle Ford August production up 25 percent from the second quarter 2015

  • production in August averaged 57,100 BOE/d, up from an average of 45,800 BOE/d in the second quarter
  • the Patton Trust South Facility came on stream in July, increasing the processing capacity of the facility to over 25,000 BOE/d
  • during July and August, 17 net wells were brought on production

Duvernay August production up 62 percent from the second quarter 2015

  • production in August averaged 9,400 BOE/d, up from an average of 5,800 BOE/d in the second quarter
  • better well performance and the successful start-up of Phase 2 of the 15-31 plant reduced the impact of third-party transportation restrictions
  • during July and August, four net wells were brought on production

Montney August production up 7 percent from the second quarter 2015

  • production in August averaged 145,000 BOE/d, up from an average of 135,900 BOE/d in the second quarter
  • continuous improvement in well performance reduced the impact of third-party transportation restrictions
  • during July and August, seven net wells were brought on production

Encana continues to expect its Permian, Eagle Ford, Duvernay and Montney assets will achieve average production of 270,000 BOE/d during the fourth quarter.

Pro-active balance sheet management
In August, Encana announced it had reached an agreement to sell its Haynesville natural gas assets. When combined with net proceeds from previously announced asset sales in 2015, cash proceeds from divestitures in 2015 will total approximately $1.8 billion. The company will use the total cash consideration from its Haynesville disposition to further strengthen its balance sheet, bringing its debt reductions in 2015 to approximately $2 billion by year end.

Encana adds to its risk management program
At August 31, 2015, Encana has hedged approximately 38,000 barrels per day (bbls/d) of expected 2016 oil production at an average price of $62.83 per barrel (bbl). In addition, Encana has added protection on approximately 18,000 bbls/d of 2016 oil production hedged under three-way costless collar arrangements based on an average bought put WTI price of $55 per bbl and an average sold put WTI price of $47.24 per bbl. The collar position will allow Encana to participate in upward price movement to a level of $63.03 per bbl. Encana has also added protection on approximately 300 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) of expected 2016 natural gas production hedged under three-way costless collar arrangements based on an average bought put NYMEX price of $3.21 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) and an average sold put NYMEX price of $2.72 per Mcf. The natural gas collar position will allow Encana to participate in upward price movement to a level of $3.43 per Mcf.

Encana presenting today at Barclays CEO Energy/Power Conference
Encana’s President & CEO, Doug Suttles, will be presenting at Barclays CEO Energy/Power Conference today (Wednesday, September 9, 2015) at 1:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. MT). The live and archived webcast may be viewed at https://cc.talkpoint.com/barc002/090815a_ae/?entity=72_OXGHSXW. Presentation slides will be available for download at the start of the webcast from Encana’s website www.encana.com, under Invest in Us/Presentations & Events.

Encana Corporation
Encana is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on developing its strong portfolio of resource plays, held directly and indirectly through its subsidiaries, producing natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). By partnering with employees, community organizations and other businesses, Encana contributes to the strength and sustainability of the communities where it operates. Encana common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ECA.


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