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Newfield Exploration Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Newfield Exploration Company (NYSE: NFX) today announced second quarter 2017 unaudited financial and operating results. Additional details can be found in the Company's @NFX publication, located on its website.

Newfield plans to host a conference call at 10 a.m. CDT on August 2, 2017. To listen to the call, please visit Newfield's website at http://www.newfield.com. To participate in the call, dial 719-457-2087 and provide conference code 3843455 at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Year-to-date 2017 Highlights

  • Second quarter 2017 net production exceeded the mid-point of domestic and international guidance ranges.
    • Domestic net production was 141,000 BOEPD (40% oil and 59% liquids), exceeding the mid-point of guidance by nearly 4,000 BOEPD.
    • Consolidated net production was approximately 150,000 BOEPD (44% oil and 62% liquids), compared to a guidance mid-point of approximately 145,850 BOEPD. 
  • The Company today increased the mid-point of its full-year 2017 domestic production outlook.
    • The mid-point for 2017 domestic guidance was raised to 149,600 BOEPD (previous guidance: 148,600 BOEPD). The Company now estimates that its year-over-year domestic production growth, adjusted for prior-year asset sales, will be approximately 8%.
    • The mid-point estimate for 2017 total company production was reduced to approximately 153,600 BOEPD (original guidance was 155,100 BOEPD). Production from the Newfield operated Pearl Field in the South China Sea was recently suspended due to a mechanical issue associated with a third-party floating, storage and offloading vessel located approximately 10 miles from the field. Due to the uncertainties surrounding the timing of repairs, Newfield has removed from its guidance approximately 5,000 BOPD net from expected future liftings in the second half of 2017.
  • At the end of the second quarter, Newfield had approximately $550 million of cash and short-term investments on hand. The cash balance includes the recent closing on the sale of the Company's asset in Bohai Bay, China.
  • Recent operational highlights include:
    • In STACK, Newfield has now completed the Company's fourth operated pilot on increased density spacing. The Stark pilot initiated production from nine infill SXL wells in the Meramec with each well testing "GEN17" completions of 2,100 pounds of proppant per foot and 2,100 gallons of liquid per foot. After 60 days, cumulative average production from the nine infill wells is outperforming the Company's 1.1 MMBOE estimated gross type curve. In addition, average per well cumulative 60-day production from the Stark infill wells is in-line with recent held-by-production (HBP) wells with comparable completions, adjusted for lateral length. The Stark infill wells, which averaged 1,211 BOEPD over the 30-day period (65% oil, 82% liquids), are being produced with controlled flowback operations to minimize draw-down and maximize oil recovery.
    • Newfield is advancing its learnings in STACK by collecting data on multiple infill well spacing scenarios. In addition to the Stark, the Freeman and Velta June pilots will test 10 and 12-well spacing, respectively. Production results from these pads are expected late this year and early next year.
    • In SCOOP, continued improvements in completions have allowed tighter density spacing in the Woodford (5-6 wells/per spacing unit compared to 8-10 wells/per spacing unit today). The Company recently turned to sales seven Tina infill wells with 17% higher 30-day average production (1,708 BOEPD) when compared to previous developments with four to five infill wells/section (1,462 BOEPD). When compared against offset wells drilled over the last several years, the Tina infill wells have nearly twice the proppant and fluid loads with 25% less costs per completed well.    
    • In the Williston Basin, recent improvements to completion designs have allowed the company to raise its estimated type curve to 1 MMBOE gross. Wells completed year-to-date are projecting more than 80% higher 30-day average production rates of 1,883 BOEPD when compared to 30-day average rates (1,036 BOEPD) from previous wells drilled in close proximity.

"We are on target to deliver the key objectives within our 2017 business plan and we expect to enter 2018 with strong momentum across the company," said Lee K. Boothby, Newfield Chairman, President and CEO. "We have streamlined our operations to improve our cost structure and margins and we are fortunate to have high-return plays to actively develop in today's commodity price environment. The advancements we are demonstrating in more mature development plays like SCOOP and the Bakken, are great examples of where we are headed in STACK. We have a deep drilling inventory of quality development opportunities to pursue over the next several decades and we continue to be encouraged by the prospectivity of other horizons on our acreage in the Anadarko Basin. With the exception of our contractor's recent mechanical issue in China, where we are hopeful that repairs will be completed by year-end, the year 2017 is shaping up to be another strong year of performance for Newfield."

Second Quarter 2017 Financial and Production Summary

For the second quarter, the Company recorded net income of $98 million, or $0.49 per diluted share (all per share amounts are on a diluted basis). After adjusting for the effect of unrealized derivative gains during the period, net income would have been $85 million, or $0.43 per share.

Revenues for the second quarter were $402 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was $300 million. Discretionary cash flow from operations was $215 million.

Newfield's total net production in the second quarter of 2017 was approximately 150,000 BOEPD, comprised of 44% oil, 18% natural gas liquids and 38% natural gas. Domestic production in the second quarter was approximately 141,000 BOEPD, comprised of 40% oil, 19% natural gas liquids and 41% natural gas.

2017e Production, Cost and Expense Guidance


Domestic


China


Total

Production






  Oil %

41%


100%


42%

  NGLs %

19%



19%

  Natural Gas %

40%



39%

Total (mboepd)1

145.4 - 153.8


4.0


149.4 - 157.8







Expenses ($/boe)2






  LOE3,5

$

3.41


$

16.48


$

3.76

  Transportation4

5.58



5.43

  Production & other taxes

1.07


0.21


1.05







  General & administrative (G&A), net5

$

3.54


$

5.02


$

3.58

  Interest expense, gross



2.66







Capitalized interest and direct internal costs



$

(2.20)

Effective Tax rate

0 - 5%


0 - 5%


0 - 5%


1Total Company and China volumes include impact of Bohai Bay divestiture

2Cost and expenses are expected to be within 5% of the estimates above

3Total LOE includes recurring, major expense and non E&P operating expenses

42017e transportation / processing fees include ~$52 million for Arkoma unused firm gas transportation and ~$33 million for Uinta oil and gas delivery shortfall fees

5Total LOE and G&A includes $4 million and $4 million, respectively, associated with remainder of 2017 activity in China

3Q17e Production, Cost and Expense Guidance


Domestic


China

Total

Production






  Oil %

41%



41%

  NGLs %

19%



19%

  Natural Gas %

40%



40%

Total (mboepd)

151.0 - 157.7



151.0 - 157.7







Expenses ($/boe)1






  LOE4

$

3.26



 

$

3.37

  Transportation3

5.71



5.71

  Production & other taxes

1.14



1.14







  General & administrative (G&A), net4

$

3.62



$

3.76

  Interest expense, gross



2.63







Capitalized interest and direct internal costs



$

(2.15)

Effective Tax rate

0 - 5%



0%

0 - 5%


1Cost and expenses are expected to be within 5% of the estimates above

2Total LOE includes recurring, major expense and non E&P operating expenses

33Q17e transportation / processing fees include ~$13 million for Arkoma unused firm gas transportation and ~$8 million for Uinta oil and gas delivery shortfall fees

4Total LOE and G&A includes $2 million and $2 million, respectively, associated with Q3 2017 activity in China

Newfield Exploration Company is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. Our U.S. operations are onshore and focus primarily on large scale liquids-rich resource plays. Our principal areas of operation are the Anadarko and Arkoma basins of Oklahoma, the Williston Basin of North Dakota and the Uinta Basin of Utah. We also have oil assets offshore China.

**This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words "may," "forecast," "outlook," "could," "budget," "objectives," "strategy," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "project," "target," "goal," "plan," "should," "will," "predict," "guidance," "potential" or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Other than historical facts included in this release, all information and statements, including but not limited to information regarding planned capital expenditures, estimated reserves, estimated production targets, estimated future operating costs, expenses and other financial measures, estimated future tax rates, drilling and development plans, the timing of production, planned capital expenditures, and other plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements.  Although, as of the date of this release, Newfield believes that these expectations are reasonable, this information is based upon assumptions and anticipated results that are subject to numerous uncertainties and risks and no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Actual results may vary significantly from those anticipated due to many factors, including but not limited to commodity prices, drilling results, our liquidity and the availability of capital resources, operating risks, industry conditions, U.S. and China governmental regulations, financial counterparty risks, the prices of goods and services, the availability of drilling rigs and other support services, our ability to monetize assets and repay or refinance our existing indebtedness, labor conditions, severe weather conditions, new regulations or changes in tax or environmental legislation, environmental liabilities not covered by indemnity or insurance, legislation or regulatory initiatives intended to address seismic activity, and other operating risks. Please see Newfield's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K,  Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other subsequent public filings, all filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for a discussion of other factors that may cause actual results to vary. Unpredictable or unknown factors not discussed in this press release or in Newfield's SEC filings could also have material adverse effects on Newfield's actual results as compared to its anticipated results. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless legally required, Newfield undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For additional information, please contact Newfield's Investor Relations department.
Phone: 281-210-5321
Email: IR@newfield.com


2Q17 Actual

2Q17 Actual Results

Domestic


China


Total







Production/Liftings(1)






Crude oil and condensate (MBbls)

5,132



830



5,962


Natural gas (Bcf)

31.2





31.2


NGLs (MBbls)

2,491





2,491


Total (MBOE)

12,818



830



13,648








 Average Realized Prices(2)(3)






Crude oil and condensate (per Bbl)

$

46.46



$

49.01



$

46.81


Natural gas (per Mcf)

2.61





2.61


NGLs (per Bbl)

24.54





24.54


Crude oil equivalent (per BOE)

$

29.93



$

49.01



$

31.11








Operating Expenses:(3)






Lease operating (in millions)






Recurring

$

39



$

11



$

50


Major (workovers, etc.)

$

6



$

2



$

8








Lease operating (per BOE)






Recurring

$

3.09



$

13.18



$

3.72


Major (workovers, etc.)

$

0.43



$

1.98



$

0.52








Transportation and processing (in millions)

$

71



$



$

71


per BOE

$

5.67



$



$

5.32








Production and other taxes (in millions)

$

13



$



$

13


per BOE

$

1.03



$

0.14



$

0.97








General and administrative (G&A), net (in millions)

$

49



$

2



$

51


per BOE

$

3.90



$

2.13



$

3.79








Capitalized direct internal costs (in millions)





$

(16)


per BOE





$

(1.19)








Other operating expenses (income), net (in millions)





$


per BOE





$

0.02








Interest expense (in millions)





$

37


per BOE





$

2.78








Capitalized interest (in millions)





$

(15)


per BOE





$

(1.15)








Other non-operating (income) expense (in millions)





$

(2)


per BOE





$

(0.14)








(1)

Represents volumes lifted and sold regardless of when produced. Includes natural gas produced and consumed in operations of 1.2 Bcf during the three months ended June 30, 2017.

(2)

Average realized prices include the effects of derivative contracts. Excluding these effects, the average realized price for domestic and total natural gas would have been $2.75 per Mcf and the average realized price for our domestic and total crude oil and condensate would have been $42.52 per barrel and $43.42 per barrel, respectively. We did not have any derivative contracts associated with our NGL or China production as of June 30, 2017.

(3)

All per unit pricing and expenses exclude natural gas produced and consumed in operations.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Unaudited, in millions)



June 30,


December 31,


2017


2016

ASSETS

Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$

522



$

555


Short-term investments

25



25


Derivative assets

33



75


Other current assets

303



294


Total current assets

883



949






Oil and gas properties, net (full cost method)

3,479



3,140


Derivative assets

1




Other assets

232



223


Total assets

$

4,595



$

4,312






LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:




Derivative liabilities

$

13



$

97


Other current liabilities

665



587


Total current liabilities

678



684






Other liabilities

67



63


Derivative liabilities



3


Long-term debt

2,432



2,431


Asset retirement obligations

156



154


Deferred taxes

55



39


Total long-term liabilities

2,710



2,690






Stockholders' equity:




Common stock, treasury stock and additional paid-in capital

3,228



3,205


Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(1)



(2)


Retained earnings (deficit)

(2,020)



(2,265)


Total stockholders' equity

1,207



938


Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

4,595



$

4,312


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited, in millions, except per share data)



Three Months Ended


Six Months Ended


June 30,


June 30,


2017


2016


2017


2016









Oil, gas and NGL revenues

$

402



$

381



$

819



$

665










Operating expenses:








Lease operating

58



62



114



123


Transportation and processing

71



66



143



129


Production and other taxes

13



11



27



21


Depreciation, depletion and amortization

110



160



216



337


General and administrative

51



58



98



102


Ceiling test and other impairments



522





1,028


Other





1



1


   Total operating expenses

303



879



599



1,741










Income (loss) from operations

99



(498)



220



(1,076)










Other income (expense):








Interest expense

(37)



(38)



(75)



(79)


Capitalized interest

15



11



31



20


Commodity derivative income (expense)

28



(133)



81



(150)


Other, net

2





4



1


   Total other income (expense)

8



(160)



41



(208)










Income (loss) before income taxes

107



(658)



261



(1,284)










Income tax provision (benefit)

9



9



16



7


Net income (loss)

$

98



$

(667)



$

245



$

(1,291)










Earnings (loss) per share:








Basic

$

0.49



$

(3.36)



$

1.23



$

(6.87)


Diluted

$

0.49



$

(3.36)



$

1.22



$

(6.87)










Weighted-average number of shares outstanding for basic earnings (loss) per share

199



198



199



188










Weighted-average number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings (loss) per share

200



198



200



188


 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited, in millions)



Six Months Ended


June 30,


2017


2016

Cash flows from operating activities:




Net income (loss)

$

245



$

(1,291)


Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:




Depreciation, depletion and amortization

216



337


Deferred tax provision (benefit)

16



3


Stock-based compensation

20



19


Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts

(46)



296


Ceiling test and other impairments



1,028


Other, net

7



6



458



398


Changes in operating assets and liabilities

9



(20)


Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

467



378






Cash flows from investing activities:




Additions to and acquisitions of oil and gas properties and other

(521)



(974)


Proceeds from sales of oil and gas properties

28



29


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(493)



(945)






Cash flows from financing activities:




Net proceeds (repayments) of borrowings under credit arrangements



(39)


Proceeds from issuances of common stock, net

2



777


Other, net

(9)



(11)


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(7)



727






Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(33)



160


Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

555



5


Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

522



$

165


Explanation and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted Net Income (Earnings Stated Without the Effect of Certain Items)
Earnings stated without the effect of certain items is a non-GAAP financial measure. Earnings without the effect of these items are presented because they affect the comparability of operating results from period to period. In addition, earnings without the effect of these items are more comparable to earnings estimates provided by securities analysts. This measure should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss) as defined by generally accepted accounting principles.

A reconciliation of earnings for the second quarter of 2017 stated without the effect of certain items to net income (loss) is shown below:


2Q17


(In millions)

Net Income (loss)

$

98

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts

(13)

Earnings stated without the effect of the above items

85

Discretionary Cash Flow from Operations
Discretionary cash flow from operations represents net cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities and is presented because of its acceptance as an indicator of an oil and gas exploration and production company's ability to internally fund exploration and development activities and to service or incur additional debt. This measure should not be considered an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities as defined by generally accepted accounting principles.

A reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to discretionary cash flow from operations is shown below:


2Q17


(In millions)

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

300


Net changes in operating assets and liabilities

(85)


Discretionary cash flow from operations

215


 

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