Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments

Note 7. Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at a specified measurement date. Fair value estimates are based on either (i) actual market data or (ii) assumptions that other market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including estimates of risk. A three-tier hierarchy has been established that classifies fair value amounts recognized or disclosed in the financial statements. The hierarchy considers fair value amounts based on observable inputs (Levels 1 and 2) to be more reliable and predictable than those based primarily on unobservable inputs (Level 3). The characteristics of fair value amounts classified within each level of the hierarchy are described as follows:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. An active market is one in which transactions for the assets or liabilities occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Substantially all of these inputs are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the derivative instrument, can be derived from observable data, or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, all of the derivative instruments reflected on the accompanying balance sheets were considered Level 2.

Level 3 — Measure based on prices or valuation models that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and are less observable from objective sources (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents (Level 1), accounts receivables, accounts payables (including accrued liabilities) and amounts outstanding under long-term debt agreements with variable rates included in the accompanying balance sheets approximated fair value at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The fair value estimates are based upon observable market data and are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. These assets and liabilities are not presented in the following tables. See Note 11 for the estimated fair value of our outstanding fixed-rate debt.

The fair market values of the derivative financial instruments reflected on the balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were based on estimated forward commodity prices (including nonperformance risk). Nonperformance risk is the risk that the obligation related to the derivative instrument will not be fulfilled. Financial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

The following table presents the derivative assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 for each of the fair value hierarchy levels:

	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019 Using
	Quoted Prices in		Significant Other		Significant
	Active Market		Observable Inputs		Unobservable Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Commodity derivatives	$	—	$	18,509	$	—	$	18,509
Interest rate derivatives		—		595		—		595
Total assets	$	—	$	19,104	$	—	$	19,104
Liabilities:
Commodity derivatives	$	—	$	6,861	$	—	$	6,861
Interest rate derivatives		—		558		—		558
Total liabilities	$	—	$	7,419	$	—	$	7,419

	Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018 Using
	Quoted Prices in		Significant Other		Significant
	Active Market		Observable Inputs		Unobservable Inputs
	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Commodity derivatives	$	—	$	25,515	$	—	$	25,515
Liabilities:
Commodity derivatives	$	—	$	4,372	$	—	$	4,372

See Note 8 for additional information regarding our derivative instruments.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain assets and liabilities are reported at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as reflected on the balance sheets. The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair values:

• The fair value of asset retirement obligations (“AROs”) is based on discounted cash flow projections using numerous estimates, assumptions, and judgments regarding such factors as the existence of a legal obligation for an ARO; amounts and timing of settlements; the credit-adjusted risk-free rate; and inflation rates. The initial fair value estimates are based on unobservable market data and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 9 for a summary of changes in AROs.

• If sufficient market data is not available, the determination of the fair values of proved and unproved properties acquired in transactions accounted for as business combinations are prepared by utilizing estimates of discounted cash flow projections. The factors to determine fair value include, but are not limited to, estimates of: (i) economic reserves; (ii) future operating and development costs; (iii) future commodity prices; and (iv) a market-based weighted average cost of capital. The fair value of supporting equipment, such as plant assets, acquired in transactions accounted for as business combinations is commonly estimated using the depreciated replacement cost approach.

• Proved oil and natural gas properties are reviewed for impairment when events and circumstances indicate the carrying value of such properties may not be recoverable. The factors used to determine fair value include, but are not limited to, estimates of proved reserves, future commodity prices, the timing of future production and capital expenditures and a discount rate commensurate with the risk reflective of the lives remaining for the respective oil and gas properties.

(i) We recognized a $2.2 million impairment expense on certain unproved leasehold costs in Oklahoma for the year ended December 31, 2019 due to changes in development plans in the areas of Alfalfa, Major and Woods counties in Oklahoma.

(ii) No impairment expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2018.

(iii) No impairment expense were recognized for the period from May 5, 2017 through December 31, 2017 or the period from January 1, 2017 through May 4, 2017.