I posted this on the $PEAK board at IV. I am seeing more and more money flow into Canadian junior energy. It excites me more about the potential for an ARN/MPO merger. I think the upside is higher than I estimated in my original proposal.
We need to get this damn thing moving. Management needs to update us now about what's going on so we can push for the next step. Message appended below.
Wiggling
I haven't owned ERF since my very early days investing in this sector. They are one of the survivors. I found this interesting:
"We have also entered into an agreement to sell, subject to customary closing conditions, an additional 900 BOE/day of non-core liquids production for approximately $105 million before closing adjustments."
That's a great metric though I wish they told us the estimate 2P reserves on that disposition. Wondering about how much ARN can get. Should be higher.
Wiggling
Enerplus Increases Production Estimates for 2013 and Sells Non-Core Assets PR NewswirePress Release: Enerplus Corporation – Tue, Oct 22, 2013 6:00 PM EDT
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This news release includes forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Readers are advised to review the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements" at the conclusion of this news release. For information regarding the presentation of certain information in this news release, see "Currency, BOE and Operational Information" at the conclusion of this news release.
CALGARY, Oct. 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Enerplus Corporation ("Enerplus") (ERF.TO) (ERF) is pleased to announce that as a result of strong operational performance, we are increasing our 2013 estimates for annual average and exit production while maintaining our capital spending guidance.
Production for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 averaged 88,300 BOE/day, ahead of our full year forecast of 85,000 BOE/day. During the third quarter, we produced an average of 87,700 BOE/day, down slightly from the second quarter, but in line with expectations due to planned turn-around activity, lower capital spending earlier in the year and the sale of 1,300 BOE/day of non-core production. Production during the third quarter was weighted 48% to crude oil and natural gas liquids.
We continue to see strong performance from our core areas in both Canada and the U.S. with our Bakken and Marcellus assets delivering ahead of expectations. Production from the Fort Berthold region averaged approximately 18,000 BOE/day in the third quarter, up 19% from the second quarter, achieving our 2013 forecast exit rate ahead of schedule. Production from the Marcellus region also continues to surpass our expectations, averaging over 83 MMcf/day during the third quarter, compared to our previous 2013 exit forecast of 75 MMcf/day. Given this strong performance, we now expect daily production will average approximately 87,500 BOE/day during 2013.
We have also entered into an agreement to sell, subject to customary closing conditions, an additional 900 BOE/day of non-core liquids production for approximately $105 million before closing adjustments. The increase in annual average guidance to 87,500 BOE/day assumes the closing of the sale in the fourth quarter.
Despite the announced divestments we are also increasing our exit production forecast to 88,000 BOE/day, which is the high end of our original guidance range. Crude oil and liquids are still expected to represent approximately 48% of the total production forecast. We remain on track with our original capital guidance of $685 million as well as operating and general and administrative cost guidance.
Based upon this updated forecast, we expect to deliver total annual average production growth of approximately 7% in 2013 representing 4% production growth per share.
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