Raging River Exploration Inc. Announces 2015 Year End Reserves and Updated 2016 Guidance
(firmenpresse) - CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 02/03/16 -- Raging River Exploration Inc. ("Raging River" or the "Company") (TSX: RRX) is pleased to present the results of the independent reserves report (the "Sproule Report") prepared by Sproule Associates Ltd. ("Sproule") as of December 31, 2015. Sproule evaluated 100% of the Company''s reserves in 2015 as they have done since the Company''s inception in 2012.
During 2015, the Company invested $340 million (unaudited) consisting of $169 million of acquisition capital and $171 million of development capital into the expansion and development of the Viking play. This invested capital resulted in average annual production of 13,715 boe/d representing year over year production per share growth of 20%. Exit production of 17,000 boe/d was achieved which represents a 17% per share increase over the comparable 2014 exit rate.
A recycle ratio of 2.14 was achieved in 2015 despite average commodity prices being 40% below those recorded in 2014. Proved plus Probable ("P+P") Finding Development and Acquisition ("FD&A") costs including changes in Future Development Capital ("FDC") were $16.63/boe in 2015.
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YEAR END 2015 RESERVES
The following summarizes certain information contained in the Sproule Report. The Sproule Report was prepared in accordance with the definitions, standards and procedures contained in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook (the "COGE Handbook") and National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities ("NI 51-101"). Additional reserve information as required under NI 51-101 will be included in the Company''s Annual Information Form which will be filed on SEDAR by the end of March 2016.
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Future Development Costs
The following is a summary of the estimated FDC required to bring P+P undeveloped reserves on production.
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Pricing Assumptions
The following tables set forth the benchmark reference prices, as at December 31, 2015, reflected in the Sproule Report. These price assumptions were provided to Raging River by Sproule and were Sproule''s then current forecast at the date of the Sproule Report.
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UPDATED 2016 GUIDANCE
The Company has reduced its commodity price expectations for 2016. We are now budgeting a commodity price forecast of US$32.50/bbl WTI for the first half of 2016 and US$35/bbl WTI for the second half of 2016. AECO natural gas prices are forecast to be $2.35/mcf for all of 2016. As a result of the commodity price collapse that has been witnessed in 2016, we are reducing our capital budget from $190 million to a range of $150-$160 million.
During the first half of 2016, capital expenditures are anticipated to be approximately $50-$60 million with the lower end of the range equating to budgeted funds flow from operations at US$30/bbl WTI. Total 2016 funds flow from operations are forecast to be approximately $121 million.
The revised 2016 capital program of $150-$160 million consists of 180-185 net wells which is expected to generate 2016 average daily production of 16,500 boe/d (91% oil), a 20% (13.5% per share) increase over 2015 production. The revised budget contemplates 2016 exit production of 17,000 boe/d.
Raging River expects to maintain its strong balance sheet with exit 2016 net debt now estimated at $170 million (equating to a trailing net debt to funds flow ratio of approximately 1.4:1).
Raging River continues its focus on enhancing its prospective acreage through swaps, crown land sales, freehold leasing opportunities and purchases of additional acreage and production in our core area. The weakness in commodity prices continues to present unique opportunities to continue to consolidate quality assets. In 2016, we have already expanded our net prospective Viking acreage by 11 sections.
Additional corporate information can be found on our website at or on .
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains forward-looking statements. More particularly, this press release contains statements concerning details of Raging River''s 2016 planned capital program; expectations of commodity prices; guidance relating to 2016 including expectations as to average production, funds flow from operations, 2016 exit net debt and 2016 exit net debt to funds flow from operations; details of our drilling inventory; the expected continued focus on expanding the Company''s prospective acreage in the Viking area; and the expectation that continued weakness in commodity prices will continue to present opportunities to consolidate land.. In addition, the use of any of the words "guidance", "initial, "scheduled", "can", "will", "prior to", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "should", "unaudited", "forecast", "future", "continue", "may", "expect", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company, including, but not limited to, expectations and assumptions concerning the success of optimization and efficiency improvement projects, the availability of capital, current legislation, pipeline, transportation and processing capacity, receipt of required regulatory approval, the success of future drilling and development activities, the performance of existing wells, the performance of new wells, Raging River''s growth strategy, general economic conditions, availability of required equipment and services and the costs of obtaining such equipment and services, and expectations as to commodity prices. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties.
Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other corporate transactions; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks), commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations, changes in legislation affecting the oil and gas industry and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures. In addition, Raging River''s expectations and plans for its 2016 capital program and its 2016 guidance may change as circumstances change and as different opportunities arise, such as acquisition opportunities, and as the Company continues to evaluate its drilling results and opportunities. To the extent any guidance or forward looking statements herein constitute a financial outlook, they are included herein to provide readers with an understanding of management''s plans and assumptions for budgeting purposes and readers are cautioned that the information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Raging River''s operations and financial results are included in the Company''s Annual Information Form and other reports on file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities, which may be accessed through the SEDAR website ().
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
BARRELS OF OIL EQUIVALENT: The term "boe" or barrels of oil equivalent may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil equivalent (6 Mcf: 1 bbl) is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Additionally, 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 of 6:1; utilizing a conversion ratio of 6:1 may be misleading as an indication of value.
OIL AND GAS METRICS: This press release contains a number of oil and gas metrics, including FD&A, recycle ratio, reserves replacement, and reserves life index or RLI, which do not have standardized meanings or standard methods of calculation and therefore such measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Such metrics have been included herein to provide readers with additional measures to evaluate the Company''s performance; however, such measures are not reliable indicators of the future performance of the Company and future performance may not compare to the performance in previous periods.
DRILLING LOCATIONS: This press release discloses drilling locations in three categories: (i) proved locations; (ii) probable locations; and (iii) unbooked locations. Proved locations and probable locations, which are sometimes collectively referred to as "booked locations", are derived from the Company''s most recent independent reserves evaluation as prepared by Sproule as of December 31, 2015 and account for drilling locations that have associated proved or probable reserves, as applicable. Unbooked locations are internal estimates based on the Company''s prospective acreage and an assumption as to the number of wells that can be drilled per section based on industry practice and internal review. Unbooked locations do not have attributed reserves or resources. Of the 3,800 drilling locations identified herein, 892 are proved locations, 87 are probable locations and 2,821+ are unbooked locations. Unbooked locations have specifically been identified by management as an estimation of our multi-year drilling activities based on evaluation of applicable geologic, seismic, and engineering, production and reserves data on prospective acreage and geologic formations. The drilling locations on which we actually drill wells will ultimately depend upon the availability of capital, regulatory approvals, seasonal restrictions, oil and natural gas prices, costs, actual drilling results and other factors. While certain of the unbooked drilling locations have been derisked by drilling existing wells in relative close proximity to such unbooked drilling locations, the majority of other unbooked drilling locations are farther away from existing wells where management has less information about the characteristics of the reservoir and therefore there is more uncertainty whether wells will be drilled in such locations and if drilled there is more uncertainty that such wells will result in additional oil and gas reserves, resources or production.
NON-IFRS MEASURES: This document contains the terms "funds flow from operations", "net debt", "operating netback", and "funds flow netback" that do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and therefore may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures by other companies. Management uses funds flow from operations, which is presented before the change in non-cash operating working capital, to analyze operating performance and leverage. Management believes "net debt" is a useful supplemental measure of the total amount of current and long-term debt of the Company. Mark-to-market risk management contracts are excluded from the net debt calculation. Management believes "operating netback" is a useful supplemental measure of the amount of revenues received after royalties and operating and transportation costs and "funds flow netback" is a useful supplemental measure of the amount of revenues received after the royalties, operating, transportation costs, general and administrative costs, financial charges and asset retirement obligations. Additional information relating to these non-IFRS measures, including the reconciliation between funds flow from operations and cash flow from operating activities, can be found in the Company''s most recent management''s discussion and analysis, which may be accessed through the SEDAR website ().
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Raging River Exploration Inc.
Mr. Neil Roszell
President and CEO
Tel: (403)767-1250
Fax: (403)387-2951
Raging River Exploration Inc.
Mr. Jerry Sapieha, CA
Vice President, Finance and CFO
Tel: (403)767-1265
Fax: (403)387-2951
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