Capital Spending

  • Spartan Delta Lowers Capex

    Spartan Delta Corp. is reducing its 2024 forecast operating costs by nine per cent to $6.07/boe and reducing its capital expenditures, before A&D, by $5 million to $125 million, exclusive of Duvernay activity, while production guidance remains unchanged at 38,500 – 40,500 boe/d.

    February 27, 2024, 12 AM MST

  • Chesapeake To Cut Spending, Output As Natgas Prices Languish

    Given the persistent and increasing weakness in U.S. natural gas prices, Chesapeake Energy Corporation is pulling in the reins on 2024 capital spending and drilling and completion activity, says the company’s top executive.

    February 22, 2024, 12 AM MST

  • Kelt Lowers Capital Spending Outlook

    In response to lower forecasted natural gas prices, Kelt Exploration Ltd. has reduced its 2024 capital expenditure program to $325.0 million, down seven per cent from its previous budget of $350.0 million.

    February 22, 2024, 5:56 AM MST

  • Gear Maintains 2024 Spending Plan At $57-Million

    Gear Energy Ltd. maintained its 2024 capital and abandonment expenditures at $57 million

    February 22, 2024, 6 AM MST

  • Petrus Resources Maps Out 2024 Budget Plan

    Petrus Resources Ltd. plans 2024 capital spending of $40 million to $50 million, of which approximately 90 per cent will be allocated toward drilling new wells in its Ferrier and North Ferrier areas.

    February 22, 2024, 12 AM MST

  • Whitecap Lowers Capital Spending Outlook After Viking Acquisition

    Whitecap Resources Inc.’s 2024 capital budget is now expected to be $900 million to $1.1 billion, which is about $100 million lower than originally budgeted, to partially offset the cost of a Viking acquisition the company closed in the fourth quarter.

    February 21, 2024, 3:33 PM MST

  • Peyto’s Reserves Climb On Drilling Program, Repsol Acqusition

    Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. delivered strong reserves growth across all categories in 2023 from its successful drilling program and the strategic acquisition of Repsol Canada Energy Partnership.

    February 16, 2024, 6:28 AM MST

  • Birchcliff Delaying Drilling Some Wells Until Later Half Of Year

    Birchcliff Energy Ltd.’s F&D capital expenditures were $304.6 million in 2023, including $58.2 million in the fourth quarter.

    February 15, 2024, 6:40 AM MST

  • Norwegian Oil Companies Eye Record Investments In 2024 And 2025

    February 15, 2024, 9:30 AM MST

  • Greenfire Sets Capital Spending At  $70-$90 Million

    Greenfire Resources Ltd. is forecasting 2024 average consolidated net production of 22,000 - 25,000 bbls/d, which assumes capital expenditures of between $70 and $90 million, reflecting annual production growth of 25 per cent to 40 per cent over consolidated net production in 2023, which averaged approximately 17,700 bbls/d.

    February 9, 2024, 12 AM MST

  • Crew Lays Out Capital Plans Of $165 To $185 Million.

    Crew Energy Inc.’s approved 2024 budget includes net capital expenditures of $165 to $185 million and incorporates a conservative drilling and completions program as well as $60 to $70 million in strategic electrification and infrastructure expansion projects.

    February 9, 2024, 6 AM MST

  • 2024 Capex Trends: Natgas Operators Maintain Montney Focus

    The Montney formation dominated gas drilling in 2023, representing almost two-thirds of wells drilled.

    February 8, 2024, 12 AM MST

  • Phase One Of Blackrod Thermal Development On Track For Late 2026, Says International Petroleum

    Construction is under way at International Petroleum Corporation’s (IPC) Blackrod SAGD development, with first oil from the 30,000 bbls/d phase one of the project still on track for late 2026, said new company president and chief executive officer William Lundin at IPC’s Capital Markets Day.

    February 7, 2024, 9:23 AM MST

  • Advantage Energy Reducing Capital Spending

    With commodities prices currently testing bottom-decile levels due to North American supply growth and an exceptionally warm winter, Advantage Energy Ltd. is pursuing meaningful reductions to its capital program. 

    February 7, 2024, 12 AM MST

  • Athabasca Closes Deal To Create Duvernay Energy; Outlines New Company’s Spending Plans

    Athabasca Oil Corporation has closed its agreements with Cenovus Energy Inc. to create Duvernay Energy Corporation.

    February 7, 2024, 7:27 AM MST

  • Athabasca Updates Thermal Oil Guidance

    Athabasca Oil Corporation’s Thermal Oil division underpins the company’s strong free cash flow outlook, with an unchanged $135 million capital budget and production guidance of 32,000 – 33,000 bbl/d.

    February 7, 2024, 7:33 AM MST

  • International Petroleum Puts Cash To Work On Blackrod Thermal Development In 2023

    International Petroleum Corporation (IPC) reported positive operating and financial results in 2023, while it ramped up growth spending on its Blackrod SAGD project expected to deliver first oil in 2026.

    February 6, 2024, 10:06 AM MST

  • Saturn Outlines 2024 Capital Spending Plan Of $146 Million

    Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. outlined a fully funded development capital budget of approximately $146 million, representing 47 per cent of midpoint expected 2024 adjusted funds flow, which will be directed towards the company's deep portfolio of light oil weighted development opportunities in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

    February 6, 2024, 8:04 AM MST

  • Lycos To Spend $61 Million In 2024

    Lycos Energy Inc. plans capital expenditures of $61.0 million for 2024, which includes the drilling of approximately 28 (27.2 net).

    February 2, 2024, 12 AM MST

  • InPlay Sets $64–$67 Million Capital Program For 2024

    InPlay Oil Corp. has set a 2024 capital program of $64–$67 million.

    January 29, 2024, 8:58 AM MST

  • Obsidian Continues To Advance Peace River Bluesky, Clearwater Plays

    Obsidian Energy Ltd.’s $345-$355 million capital plan for 2024 is focused on the continued development and exploration/appraisal of its Bluesky and Clearwater heavy oil assets in Peace River, as well as light oil development in Willesden Green/Pembina in central Alberta.

    January 26, 2024, 12 AM MST

  • Murphy’s Tupper Montney Output Averaged 386 Mmcf/d In Q4

    In Murphy Oil Corporation’s Tupper Montney, natural gas production averaged 386 mmcf/d in the fourth quarter, with no new wells brought online.

    January 26, 2024, 9:51 AM MST

  • 2024 Capex Trends: Deep Basin Natural Gas Activity Evolves

    Almost 50 years after Canadian Hunter Exploration drilled the first Deep Basin natural gas discovery well in 1976 at Elmworth, exploration and development activity remains strong.

    January 26, 2024, 12 AM MST

  • Enerplus Production Restored Following North Dakota Disruption

    During mid-January 2024, extremely cold temperatures led to power outages and production disruptions in North Dakota, Enerplus Corporation reported.

    January 26, 2024, 12 AM MST

  • Obsidian Outlines 2024 Spending Plan

    Obsidian Energy Ltd. has set a 2024 capital plan of $345–$355 million, which doesn’t include decommissioning expenses.

    January 25, 2024, 6:55 AM MST

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