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Exhibit 99.5

   
     

2013

 

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM

 
     


For the year ended December 31, 2013

March 3, 2014


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

LOGO


TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Page

Introduction   1

Corporate Structure   1

General Development of the Business   1

Description of the Business   4

Reserves and Other Oil and Gas Information   10

Competitive Conditions   10

Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Protection   11

Employees   12

Description of Capital Structure   12

Market for the Securities of the Company   15

Directors and Officers   17

Audit Committee Information   22

Legal Proceedings   22

Risk Factors   23

Transfer Agents and Registrars   30

Interests of Experts   31

Advisories   31

Exchange Rate Information   33

Abbreviations   34

Additional Information   35

Schedule A – Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information   36

Schedule B – Audit Committee Information   73


INTRODUCTION

This document is the Annual Information Form of Talisman Energy Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2013. All information in this Annual Information Form relating to assets owned or held by Talisman is as of December 31, 2013, unless otherwise indicated.

Unless the context indicates otherwise, references in this Annual Information Form to "Talisman" or the "Company" include, for reporting purposes only, the direct or indirect subsidiaries of Talisman Energy Inc., partnership interests held by Talisman Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries and Talisman's equity interests in Equion Energía Limited ("Equion") and Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited ("TSEUK") as noted below. Such use of "Talisman" or the "Company" to refer to these other legal entities, partnership interests and equity interests does not constitute a waiver by Talisman Energy Inc. or such entities or partnerships of their separate legal status, for any purpose.

Talisman has a 49% equity interest in Equion and a 51% equity interest in TSEUK. Effective January 1, 2013, Talisman adopted International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") 11 Joint Arrangements which requires Talisman to account for its investments in Equion and TSEUK using the equity method of accounting. All reserves, production and other operating data reported herein as at and for the year ended December 31, 2013 which includes information relating to Equion and TSEUK reflects Talisman's 49% equity interest in Equion and Talisman's 51% equity interest in TSEUK.

All dollar amounts in this Annual Information Form are presented in US dollars, except where otherwise indicated.

Information related to applicable exchange rates and abbreviations is located near the end of this Annual Information Form; information related to the presentation of reserves data and other oil and gas information is located in the Advisories and in Schedule "A". Please refer to the table of contents.

Readers are directed to the "Forward-Looking Information" section contained in the Advisories in this Annual Information Form.

CORPORATE STRUCTURE

Talisman Energy Inc. is a Canadian-based upstream oil and gas company. It is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act and its registered and head office is located at Suite 2000, 888 - 3rd Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5C5.

The following table lists the material operating subsidiaries owned directly or indirectly by Talisman, their jurisdictions of incorporation and the percentage of voting securities beneficially owned, controlled or directed by Talisman as at December 31, 2013.



 

 

 

 

 
Name of Subsidiary   Jurisdiction of
Incorporation/Formation
  Percentage of Voting
Securities Owned(1)

Talisman Energy Canada(2)   Alberta   100%

Talisman Energy USA Inc.   Delaware   100%

Talisman Alberta Shale Partnership   Alberta   100%

Talisman Energy Norge AS   Norway   100%

Talisman (Corridor) Ltd.   Barbados   100%

Talisman (Vietnam15-2/01) Ltd.   Alberta   100%

Talisman Malaysia Limited   Barbados   100%

Talisman Malaysia (PM3) Limited   Barbados   100%

Talisman (Algeria) BV   The Netherlands   100%

1)
None of the subsidiaries listed in the above table have any non-voting securities outstanding.

2)
Talisman Energy Canada is an Alberta general partnership which currently carries on substantially all of Talisman's conventional Canadian oil and gas operations.

The above table does not include all of the subsidiaries of Talisman. The assets, sales and operating revenues of unnamed operating subsidiaries individually did not exceed 10% and, in the aggregate, did not exceed 20% of the total consolidated assets or total consolidated sales and operating revenues, respectively, of Talisman, as at and for the year ended December 31, 2013.

GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS

General

Talisman's main business activities include exploration, development, production, transportation and marketing of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.

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For the purposes of financial reporting, Talisman's 2013 activities were conducted in four geographic segments: North America, Southeast Asia, North Sea, and Other. The North America segment includes operations in Canada and the US. The Southeast Asia segment includes operations and exploration activities in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Papua New Guinea, and non-operated production in Australia/Timor-Leste. The North Sea segment includes operations and exploration activities in the UK and Norway. As at year-end 2013, the Company also had non-operated production in Algeria, operations and exploration activities in Colombia and exploration activities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In 2013, the Company exited Poland and received government approval to transfer all of its interests in Sierra Leone. Furthermore, the Company is in the process of exiting Peru. For ease of reference, the activities in Algeria, Colombia and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where applicable, are referred to collectively as the "Other" geographic segment or "Rest of World", except where otherwise noted.

For operational purposes, Talisman has two core operating areas: the Americas and Asia-Pacific. This "General Development of the Business" section aligns with Talisman's two core operating areas. The remainder of this Annual Information Form aligns with Talisman's geographic segments for the purposes of financial reporting.

Strategy

Talisman Energy Inc. is an independent, upstream oil and gas company based in Canada. Formerly a subsidiary of BP plc, Talisman began independent operations in 1992 and built its portfolio of assets through a combination of exploration, development and acquisitions.

Prior to September 2012, Talisman's business strategy was to focus the Company on long-term profitable growth from its shale operations in North America and its operations in Southeast Asia, on stable production and cash flow from its North Sea operations, and to position the Company for renewal via high impact exploration.

In September 2012, following a strategic review of the business, Talisman's Board of Directors decided that the Company needed to shift its focus to a more disciplined approach for managing capital investments. On September 10, 2012, Mr. Hal Kvisle was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Talisman's objective is to create long-term sustainable value for its shareholders. To achieve this, Talisman is focusing on its best assets in its two core regions, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, and has set four key priorities:

Living within its means by reducing the gap between capital expenditures and cash flow;

Focusing its capital program on near-term, high margin production;

Improving operational performance by conducting all parts of its business safer, better, faster and at lower cost; and

Unlocking net asset value, primarily through the disposition or dilution of capital-intensive, long-dated and non-core assets.

The Americas consists of North America and Colombia. Talisman's North America portfolio provides a platform for production and cash flow growth. Talisman's business in Colombia provides opportunities for near-term oil production growth. Asia-Pacific consists of Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Australia/Timor-Leste and Algeria. The region is characterized by long-life assets and high netbacks as much of the region's production is linked to oil prices. In addition to its two core regions which represented approximately 90% of production at year-end 2013, Talisman continues to explore a significant oil discovery in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where it is reviewing all options to most effectively realize and deliver value.

In parallel, with a focus on growing high margin production within the two core regions, and in support of the Company's goal of disciplined capital investment and margin growth, Talisman has curtailed its investment in long-dated exploration, exited or is in the process of exiting several countries, diluted a legacy position in the North Sea, reduced capital and G&A expenditures and completed various dispositions.

In 2014, Talisman plans to continue pursuing its four key priorities, focusing on growing higher margin production in its two core regions. The Company plans to further streamline and focus its portfolio while maintaining a strong balance sheet through the divestment of approximately $2 billion additional assets during the next 12-18 months.

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2014 capital expenditure is expected to be approximately $3.2 billion. See below for a geographic breakdown of expected capital expenditures across the Company's operating regions in 2014, expressed as a percentage. The percentages are approximate and are subject to change.

Americas    
  North America   39%
  Colombia   9%
Asia-Pacific    
  Southeast Asia   23%
Non-Core(1)   28%
1)
Includes North Sea and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Specific Events During Past Three Years

Specific events that influenced the general development of Talisman during the past three years include:

2011

Talisman completed two transactions with a subsidiary of Sasol Limited ("Sasol") in the Montney play in British Columbia. Sasol acquired a 50% working interest in the Farrell Creek assets and Cypress A assets for approximately $500 million in cash and approximately $1.6 billion of carried future development costs.

Talisman acquired approximately 191,000 net acres of undeveloped land in the Alberta Duvernay shale play, bringing its land position in the area to 357,000 net acres.

Talisman and Ecopetrol S.A. ("Ecopetrol") completed the acquisition of BP Exploration Company (Colombia) Limited ("BPXC"), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of BP plc. Under the terms of the transaction, Talisman acquired a 49% interest in BPXC for $785 million.

2012

In 2012, the Company sold non-core, non-producing coal and producing oil and gas properties in North America for approximately $1 billion. These sales, together with the Sinopec transaction in the UK (discussed below) resulted in aggregate proceeds from asset sales in 2012 of approximately $2.5 billion.

PETRONAS awarded Talisman a 60% working interest in a PSC for continuing production, further development and improved oil recovery from Kinabalu, offshore Sabah in Malaysia.

Talisman sold a 49% interest in its main UK subsidiary, which owned substantially all of Talisman's UK assets, to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sinopec group for $1.5 billion.

Talisman recorded a $1,574 million (pre-tax), $401 million (after-tax) writedown in Norway on the Yme project given ongoing project delays and uncertainty.

Talisman made the decision to exit Peru.

2013

The Company further focused its portfolio and sold or agreed to sell assets for over $2 billion in 2013. In parallel, the Company reduced capital spending and reduced operating and G&A costs.

Specific activity in 2013 includes:

Talisman exited Poland and received government approval to withdraw from Sierra Leone.

Talisman entered into an agreement for the sale of 75% of its dry gas Montney position for C$1.5 billion to Progress Energy Canada Limited, which is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2014.

Talisman reached an agreement with the Yme platform contractor to terminate the Yme project. The agreement included an upfront payment of $470 million by the platform contractor to the Yme license partners, including Talisman.

Talisman sold its 12.15% equity interest in the Ocensa pipeline in Colombia for $595 million while retaining crude transportation rights of approximately 63,000 bopd.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

General

Talisman's aggregate production from its consolidated entities and equity investments for the year ended December 31, 2013 was 373 mboe/d, comprised of 35 mbbls/d of oil and liquids and 883 mmcf/d of gas from North America; 44 mbbls/d of oil and liquids and 516 mmcf/d of gas from Southeast Asia; 32 mbbls/d of oil and liquids and 9 mmcf/d of gas from the North Sea; and 21 mbbls/d of oil and liquids and 43 mmcf/d of gas from other areas. Approximately 35% of the Company's production is liquids and 65% is natural gas (on a 6 mcf:1 bbl equivalency basis). In 2013, in Southeast Asia, approximately 39% of total production was oil-linked gas.

North America

Talisman's North America operations are organized into two distinct businesses: Canada and United States.

Canada

Talisman's Canadian assets are focused around liquids and gas in the Greater Edson area of Alberta, conventional oil in the Chauvin area of Alberta/Saskatchewan, liquids-rich gas in Alberta's Duvernay play, and natural gas in the Montney play in British Columbia. Talisman spent approximately $353 million to develop its assets in Canada in 2013, resulting in total production of 461 mmcfe/d (77 mboe/d). The Company expects to have five active rigs in Canada in 2014 (Greater Edson: 3 rigs; Duvernay: 1 rig; Chauvin: 1 rig).

Talisman's operations include approximately 1,035 km of gathering systems in Western Canada, and five operated gas plants in the Edson area. These assets support many of the Company's conventional activities, including the Alberta Foothills, Greater Edson and Chauvin. Total 2013 throughput (adjusted for sale) averaged 170 mmcf/d for gas and 31.9 mboe/d for oil, while generating revenues of $26 million in custom processing.

Greater Edson

Talisman's Greater Edson assets are primarily located in the following areas: liquids and gas in the Edson area of Alberta; tight gas in the Outer Foothills of Alberta; and deep gas in the foothills of Monkman, British Columbia and the Alberta Foothills. Talisman continued to develop its Greater Edson assets throughout 2013 with exploration and development spending of $178 million, resulting in total production of 314 mmcfe/d (52 mboe/d). In total, 44 gross (32 net) wells were drilled in 2013. In February 2014, Talisman entered into an agreement to sell its deep gas assets in the foothills of Monkman, British Columbia.

In 2012, Talisman entered into a seven-year agreement with Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina") for 150 mmcf/d of firm capacity at the Saturn Deep Cut facility, an enhanced natural gas liquids extraction facility built and operated by Pembina in the Wild River area of Alberta. The Saturn Deep Cut facility came onstream in October 2013. Natural gas liquids volumes from this plant are expected to be approximately 5,000 bbls/d net to Talisman (approximately 70% ethane).

Chauvin

In the Chauvin area, production for 2013 was 11,300 boe/d. A total of 35 infill wells (19 operated) were drilled in 2013. Production from new wells and optimization projects during the year are partially offsetting volume declines. Talisman is evaluating lower risk opportunities to maintain the Company's stable base of oil production.

Duvernay

The Company currently holds interests in approximately 352,000 net acres of land in the liquids-rich Duvernay play located in central Alberta. During 2013, Talisman drilled three wells in the Duvernay play.

Montney

In 2013, Talisman reached an agreement to sell part of its Montney acreage in northeast British Columbia to Progress Energy Canada Ltd. for total cash consideration of C$1.5 billion. The transaction represents the sale of Talisman's Montney play position in the Farrell Creek and Cypress areas of British Columbia, 65 mmcfe/d of Farrell Creek production as of October 1, 2013, and C$800 million of remaining third party capital carry. Talisman expects this transaction to close during the first half of 2014 following receipt of regulatory approvals. Talisman has retained its Groundbirch and Saturn assets.

Lorraine/Utica

Talisman's Lorraine/Utica lands are located in the Quebec lowlands along the St. Lawrence River, where the Company holds 753,000 net acres. Talisman suspended operations in the region in 2011. In 2012, the Company fully impaired its Quebec exploration and evaluation assets and recorded an after-tax impairment of $82 million when the Company determined that it would not commit capital in the foreseeable future toward exploration activities in Quebec.

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United States

Talisman is involved in two shale gas plays in the United States – the Marcellus and Eagle Ford. In 2013, the Company spent approximately $959 million on these shale gas plays. Production from these plays totaled approximately 630 mmcfe/d (105 mboe/d) in 2013. The Company expects to have six active rigs in the United States in 2014 (Eagle Ford: 2 operated rigs and 3 non-operated rigs; Marcellus: 1 operated rig with the potential to add a second rig during the year).

Marcellus Shale

Talisman's interests in the Marcellus shale play are located in New York and Pennsylvania. Talisman's main area of focus in 2013 was in Pennsylvania, which will continue to be a focus of investment in 2014. At year-end, the Company's full year production averaged 446 mmcf/d, with significant improvements in the year in drilling and completion efficiencies and with better than expected ongoing reservoir performance. The Company holds approximately 193,000 net acres of land in Pennsylvania.

In addition, Talisman has midstream assets consisting of approximately 240 miles of gathering/transmission pipelines serviced by seven compression/gas dehydration facilities (74 units) with throughput capacity of 1.5 bcf/d. During 2013, these facilities delivered 446 mmcf/d into outlets on Tennessee Gas, Empire, Dominion Transmission and Corning Natural Gas pipelines. The New York midstream assets currently consist of approximately 195 miles of gathering/transmission pipelines and 7 compression/gas processing facilities (9 units) with throughput capacity of 125 mmcf/d. During 2013, these facilities delivered 18 mmcf/d from Trenton Black River formation production to facilities on the Dominion Transmission and Corning Natural Gas pipelines. All of these systems currently gather only volumes from wells in which Talisman currently has a working interest, although additional capacity is available for future use by Talisman or third parties. Talisman currently holds approximately 620 mmcf/d of gas pipeline capacity from the Marcellus area.

In New York, the State Department of Environmental Conservation ("DEC") and Department of Health continue to review the draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement; the departments have not committed to a firm date for final issuance of the rules. Talisman has no immediate plans to drill in New York and will continue to monitor the pending regulatory changes applicable to future operations in New York.

Eagle Ford Shale

Talisman's interests in the Eagle Ford shale play are located in south Texas, where the Company now holds approximately 61,000 net acres of land. In 2013, Talisman transitioned operatorship of the eastern part of the play to Statoil pursuant to the South Texas Joint Development Agreement ("STJDA"). Talisman's strategy in this play is focused on developing areas with higher liquid yields. At year-end, the Company's full year production averaged 27 mboe/d. Pursuant to the STJDA, Talisman and Statoil plan to continue to develop the liquids-rich areas and expect to operate five rigs in 2014 (two operated by Talisman and three operated by Statoil).

Southeast Asia

This region is referred to as "Southeast Asia" throughout this Annual Information Form to align with Talisman's geographic segments for the purposes of financial reporting. The Company also refers to this region as "Asia-Pacific", which includes Southeast Asia and Algeria and is considered one of Talisman's two core operating areas.

Southeast Asia is a growth area delivering significant free cash flow and exposure to exploration upside. Talisman has interests in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia/Timor Leste and Papua New Guinea. In 2013, Southeast Asia production averaged 130 mboe/d, which accounted for approximately 35% of the Company's production worldwide. As at year-end 2013, Talisman operated approximately 44% of its Southeast Asia production.

Indonesia

Talisman's Indonesian assets include onshore interests in production sharing contracts ("PSCs") at Corridor, Ogan Komering and Jambi Merang in South Sumatra. In addition, Talisman has an offshore interest in the Tangguh LNG project in West Papua. Talisman also holds exploration acreage, including Andaman III in North Sumatra and is party to two Joint Study Agreements for areas in South Sumatra. Talisman also has an indirect, 6% interest in the Grissik-to-Duri pipeline and the Grissik-to-Singapore pipeline which is used to transport gas from the Corridor PSC.

In May 2013, Talisman completed the sale of its interest in its Offshore Northwest Java ("ONWJ") PSC to PT Pertamina Hulu Energi ONWJ. Also, in December 2013, Talisman entered into an agreement to dispose of its 7.5% interest in the Southeast Sumatra PSC to PT Pertamina Energi SES subject to government approval which is expected in 2014. In the Makassar Straits, Talisman relinquished its interest in the Pasangkayu PSC in April 2013 and has notified the government of its intent to exit the remaining four PSCs in the Makassar Straits with government approvals expected in 2014. In December 2013, Talisman entered into an agreement to acquire a 90% interest and operatorship of Sakakemang PSC, located in South Sumatra, adjacent to the Corridor PSC and Jambi Merang PSC. Government approval is expected to be received during the first quarter of 2014.

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In the Corridor PSC, Talisman has a 36% non-operated interest in all but two of the producing fields, the exceptions being the Gelam and Suban fields which are unitized with adjoining blocks, with Talisman's unit interests in such fields being 30.96% and 32.4%, respectively.

The majority of Talisman's natural gas production from the Corridor block is currently sold under long-term sales agreements with PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia ("Chevron"), Gas Supply Pte. Ltd. ("GSPL") and PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero), Tbk. ("PGN"). Gas sales commenced with first production from Corridor in 1998 pursuant to a gas-to-oil exchange agreement with Chevron at the Duri oilfield. These volumes were increased pursuant to another gas-to-oil exchange agreement signed with Chevron in 2000. In May 2010, the two gas-to-oil exchange agreements with Chevron were converted to agreements whereby the gas is now sold for cash consideration, with approximately 500 bcf gross of gas sales volumes added to all project participants under the 2000 gas sales agreement. Gas sales commenced in September 2003 to GSPL under the terms of a 20-year gas sales agreement. The sale of gas to PGN, made pursuant to a 17-year gas sales agreement, began at 51 mmcf/d gross sales gas from Corridor in 2007 and averaged 385 mmcf/d gross sales gas in 2013.

Gas sales from Corridor to PGN for their markets in West Java are sold under a long term contract with no associated transportation costs. The volume commitment based on daily contract quantity is approximately 466 bcf (net) over the remaining ten years life of the contract (2014-2023). A second amendment to the agreement was reached with PGN to increase the contract price for the sale of Corridor gas under the PGN West Java Gas Sales Agreement. Under this amendment, the gas price is increased in stages from $1.85/mmbtu to: (a) $4.36/mmbtu effective September 2012 until March 31, 2013; and (b) $5.44/mmbtu effective April 1, 2013 for gas sales up to maximum daily quantity ("MDQ") level and $6.41/mmbtu for each mmbtu beyond this level. A third amendment was executed in April 2013 to further increase the gas price up to MDQ level to $6.50/mmbtu on and from January 1, 2014 with escalation of 3.90% per annum every January 1 from 2015 until 2017 and 4.30% from 2018 to 2023. For each mmbtu beyond MDQ, the price would be $7.66/mmbtu with the same escalation percentage. Implementation of the third amendment is, however, contingent upon the approval of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, which is in progress.

In 2013, net production from the Corridor PSC was approximately 58 mboe/d. Corridor production accounted for approximately 45% of Talisman's Southeast Asia production. During 2013, the Corridor PSC brought three projects onstream through facility upgrades and tie-in work. The Letang Tengah Rawa Optimization project came onstream in May 2013, adding 16 mmcf/d net to the premium priced Chevron gas sales contract. The Sumpal expansion project, which includes a well and doubling processing capacity at the Sumpal facility, came onstream in November 2013. The early compression project at the Dayung field increased net sales gas production to approximately 50 mmcf/d and the second phase of the project has increased gross raw facility capacity at the Grissik Central Gas Plant from 310 mmcf/d to 460 mmcf/d.

In 2010, Talisman acquired a 25% interest in the Jambi Merang PSC and the field came onstream in 2011. In 2013, production averaged 6 mboe/d net to Talisman. Talisman plans to sanction the Jambi Merang Phase 2 project in 2014, which will expand the current gas plant capacity and allow the production of additional liquids.

Talisman's share of production from the Tangguh LNG project contributed 5 mboe/d in 2013.

Talisman participated in 14 development, five exploration and two appraisal wells in 2013.

In 2014, the Company's activities in Indonesia will continue to focus primarily on South Sumatra, and Talisman expects to participate in six development, two exploration and one appraisal well in 2014.

Malaysia

Talisman holds a 41% operated interest in Block PM-3 CAA PSC between Malaysia and Vietnam and associated production facilities. In addition, Talisman holds a 33% interest in Block 46-Cai Nuoc adjacent to PM-3 CAA and a 60% interest in each of Block PM-305 and Block PM-314. In Block PM-3 CAA, Talisman operates facilities referred to as the "Southern Fields" and the "Northern Fields." Licenses in the PM-3 CAA are currently subject to negotiations for extension. A multi-well drilling program is ongoing at Block PM-3 CAA. Four wells were successfully drilled and completed and a fifth well was drilling at year-end.

Talisman holds a 70% working interest in exploration licences for SB-309 and SB-310, offshore Sabah in east Malaysia. The first commitment exploration well was drilled and abandoned in April 2013. Talisman holds a 60% equity interest and operatorship of the Kinabalu Oil PSC, which is a mature offshore oilfield in the Malaysian Sabah Basin. In 2013, one infill well was drilled at Kinabalu and production commenced in December 2013. A second infill well was drilling at year-end.

In 2013, Talisman's net share of production in Malaysia averaged 38 mboe/d, which accounted for approximately 30% of Talisman's total Southeast Asia production.

Talisman plans to continue its multi-well rejuvenation program at Kinabalu throughout 2014 and drill up to four exploration wells in Sabah. At PM-3 CAA, Talisman plans to drill nine infill wells and three exploration wells in 2014.

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Vietnam

Talisman holds a 60% interest in Block 15-2/01 as a partner in the Thang Long Joint Operating Company ("JOC"), which operates the Block. Block 15-2/01 lies in the Cuu Long Basin, the predominant oil producing basin in Vietnam. The Company holds a 49% operated interest in Blocks 133 and 134, 40% in Blocks 135 and 136, and 40% in Block 05-2/10 in the Nam Con Son Basin. In 2012, Talisman acquired a 35% interest in Blocks 45 and 46/07 adjacent to PM-3 CAA in the Malay-Tho Chu Basin. In July 2013, Talisman acquired a 55% operated interest in Block 07/03, including the Red Emperor discovery, adjacent to Blocks 135 and 136. Block 46/02 was relinquished to PetroVietnam in November 2013.

In 2013, the HST/HSD project, situated in Block 15-2/01, was completed under budget and ahead of schedule, producing on average 8.5 mbbls/d (net) of oil for the year. Overall, Vietnam production averaged 10 mboe/d in 2013, accounting for approximately 8% of Talisman's total Southeast Asia production.

In 2013, three exploration wells were drilled, and subsequently plugged and abandoned, in Blocks 45 and 46/07. The Company also drilled the first appraisal well and subsequent sidetrack following the acquisition of Block 07/03 in July 2013. The final exploration commitment well for the block commenced drilling in January 2014.

Two exploration wells and seismic studies are planned for Blocks 135 and 136 in 2014, complementing Red Emperor appraisal activity in Block 07/03.

Australia/Timor-Leste

Talisman holds non-operated interests in the Laminaria (33%) and Corallina (40%) fields offshore Australia, and in the Kitan field (25%) in JPDA 06-105. Talisman's net production in Australia/Timor-Leste averaged 6 mbbls/d in 2013. Decline and well performance issues at Kitan, and the shut-in of Corallina-3 resulted in decreased production from Australia/Timor-Leste in 2013.

In 2013, the Company commenced drilling of Kitan-6, the first of a two-well exploration and appraisal drilling program.

Papua New Guinea

In Papua New Guinea ("PNG"), Talisman continues to progress its gas aggregation strategy (targeting to aggregate 2 to 4 trillion cubic feet of gas in the Western Province) and is presently reviewing monetization options. The farm-in of Santos Ltd. into several Talisman licenses in 2013 is a significant expansion of Talisman existing strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation.

In 2014, Talisman plans to complete drilling of the Manta-1a well, drill an additional two exploration wells (and a possible third well subject to seismic results), two development wells relating to the Stanley development, and continue seismic acquisition across various blocks with a view to identifying suitable prospects for drilling in subsequent years.

North Sea

Talisman's North Sea business consists of Talisman's operations in Norway and Talisman's equity investment in TSEUK in the United Kingdom. In aggregate, Talisman's North Sea business delivered total production of 33 mboe/d in 2013. Talisman continues to explore options to exit or dilute its exposure to the North Sea, while aiming to stabilize production and identify operational and cost efficiencies.

Norway

In Norway, Talisman operates the Blane, Gyda, Yme and Varg fields with interests ranging from 18% to 65%. It also holds interests from 0.5% to 34% in a number of non-operated fields with associated production facilities and intrafield pipelines including Brage, Veslefrikk, Brynhild and Tambar East.

In 2013, production in Norway averaged 15 mboe/d across 9 fields, accounting for approximately 4% of the Company's production worldwide. The primary focus in Norway is oil, with oil and liquids contributing to 92% of Talisman's Norway production. As at year-end 2013, Talisman operated approximately 53% of its Norway production.

In 2013, the Company reached an agreement with the Yme platform contractor to terminate the Yme project. The agreement includes an upfront payment of $470 million by the platform contractor to the Yme license partners, including Talisman. The agreement commits the Yme license partners to remove the Yme platform and transport it 500 meters from its current location and then transfer it to the platform contractor who will be responsible for further transportation and scrapping. The removal of the Yme platform is expected to occur in 2015. A review of alternative development concepts to complete the Yme development project is underway.

In 2013, Talisman drilled four development wells as operator. Although each well encountered hydrocarbons, lower initial production rates than anticipated, combined with unplanned facility shutdowns elsewhere, resulted in lower production performance during the year. First oil from the Brynhild field development is expected in the second half of 2014. This will be complemented by a

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development drilling program including activities at Gyda, Varg, Brage and Veslefrikk. Talisman also commenced gas export from the Varg field to the Armada platform on the United Kingdom continental shelf during February 2014.

Talisman participated in three dry exploration wells in Norway in 2013. During 2014, Talisman plans to participate in the Beta appraisal well in PL375.

United Kingdom

In 2012, Talisman sold a 49% equity interest in its main UK operating subsidiary, which owned substantially all of Talisman's UK assets, to Addax Petroleum UK Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sinopec Group. The UK operating subsidiary was renamed Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited (TSEUK) and is now owned indirectly by Talisman and Sinopec. TSEUK is governed through its Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The Executive Committee, comprised of shareholder representatives, is the primary decision-making body for items beyond the authority limit of TSEUK's management team. TSEUK's board of directors, comprised of an equal number of shareholder representatives plus an independent director, is the decision-making body for items beyond the authority limit of the Executive Committee. As a shareholder, Talisman does not have control of the day-to-day operations of TSEUK.

TSEUK

2013 marked the first full year of operations in the UK under the TSEUK joint venture. Talisman's share of capital investment in exploration and development activities during 2013 was $466 million, which was partially funded by shareholder loans of $398 million. Talisman's investment in TSEUK contributed 18.2 mboe/d, or approximately 5%, towards Talisman's 2013 worldwide production. TSEUK's primary focus is oil, with oil and liquids contributing to approximately 98% of TSEUK's production in 2013. At year-end, TSEUK operated approximately 78% of its production.

TSEUK's principal UK operating areas include Claymore, Piper (including Tweedsmuir), Tartan, Ross/Blake, Buchan/Hannay, Enoch/Blane, Quad 16, Montrose/Arbroath, Fulmar, Auk and Clyde. These principal operating areas encompass a total of 42 fields, 31 of which are operated and 11 of which are non-operated. TSEUK's working interests in fields range from 5% to 100%. TSEUK also has interests in a number of production facilities and pipelines, including a 100% interest in the Flotta Terminal. Pursuant to the TSEUK shareholders' agreement, Talisman has agreed to spend up to $2.5 billion over five years (2012-2016), on projects that meet a prescribed economic threshold. Of this amount, Talisman expects to spend approximately $0.5 billion for each of the next two years.

During 2013, TSEUK continued to make progress on the Montrose Area Redevelopment project, which was sanctioned in 2012 and is still on track for first oil in 2016. 29% of the project was complete as at year-end. At Claymore, the compression upgrade project achieved a major milestone when the compressor unit was successfully lifted on to the platform in August 2013. TSEUK also sanctioned the integrated development of the Flyndre and Cawdor fields as a subsea tie-back to the Clyde platform in December; first oil is currently expected in 2016. Also in December, drilling operations commenced on the Godwin well with first oil expected in the second half of 2014.

TSEUK was negatively affected by scheduled turnarounds and reliability issues in 2013. However, plans are currently in place to continue upgrades at Claymore, Fulmar and Piper, and to reinstate production at Arkwright and Brechin as a means of securing and increasing operating capability in the near term.

During 2013, legislation was passed allowing the UK government to enter into Decommissioning Relief Deeds and the first of these was executed by the government and the industry in October 2013. These provide contractual certainty for oil and gas companies with respect to entitlement to tax relief on future decommissioning activities and allows security for decommissioning costs posted under Decommissioning Security Agreements (DSAs) to be posted on a post-tax basis. TSEUK will seek to renegotiate existing DSAs during 2014 to allow for the post tax provision of security.

TSEUK drilled an exploration well, Seagull North in Block 22/24e, and the Talbot appraisal well in Block 30/13a in 2013. TSEUK plans to drill the Seagull appraisal well in 2014.

Rest of World

Talisman's other interests as at December 31, 2013 include operations and exploration activities in Colombia, non-operated production in Algeria and exploration activities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Colombia

This section describes Talisman's own operations in Colombia. Operations relating to Talisman's 49% interest in Equion, accounted for using the equity method, are described in a separate section below.

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Talisman currently holds an interest in 4.2 million net acres (excluding the acreage owned by Equion) in Colombia and continues to have an active exploration program in the proven hydrocarbon basins of the Llanos and heavy oil regions. Annualized 2013 production averaged 1.0 mboe/d, consisting of only oil and liquids production.

(1)
Please refer to the Advisories elsewhere in this Annual Information Form.

In 2013, Talisman (45% working interest) and its co-participant Ecopetrol declared 'commerciality'(1) of the Akacías field in Block CPO-9 (as such term is used in the Block CPO-9 license). Upon receipt of the required environmental license, additional appraisal and development drilling will commence to determine the full extent of the Akacías field. As at year-end 2013, seven successful appraisal wells were drilled in the Akacías field, with two additional wells drilling at year-end. Furthermore, Talisman plans to drill four exploratory commitment wells in the CPO-9 block during 2014.

On Talisman's non-operated Block CPE-6, Talisman and its partner acquired 3D seismic and received environmental licensing approval in relation to Block CPE-6 in 2013, following which one exploratory well and one appraisal well were drilled. One injector well was also drilling at year-end. Fifteen additional wells are planned for 2014.

Two commitment stratigraphic wells were drilled on Block CPE-8 in 2013. Due to security issues on the block, a force majeure application was submitted to the state regulator to suspend the Company's activities in the block. The state regulator ruling on this application is pending.

In the foothills region, the Huron-2 appraisal well in the Niscota Block was tested in 2013. Rig release of the Huron-3 well occurred in the first quarter of 2014. In the El Porton block, located near the Llanos foothills region, the Curiara-1 exploratory well was drilled and tested oil and gas with long-term test activities expected to start in the first quarter of 2014.

In Block CPO-12, Talisman drilled two unsuccessful exploratory wells in 2013. Talisman has decided not to proceed with the second phase of the exploration program and is in the process of relinquishing its interest in this block as at December 31, 2013.

In December 2013, Talisman sold its 12.15% equity interest in the Oleoducto Central SA ("Ocensa") pipeline for approximately $595 million. Talisman retained its crude transportation rights of approximately 63,000 bopd. Talisman expects to use these rights to transport proprietary crude and generate third party revenue from surplus transportation capacity.

Equion

Talisman holds a 49% equity interest in Equion. The remaining 51% interest is held by Ecopetrol. Equion currently holds approximately 0.2 million net acres on up stream licenses and also holds equity and capacity interests, or both, in three pipelines. Annualized 2013 production averaged 16.5 mboe/d, 60% of which is oil and liquids production.

In 2013, Equion drilled three development wells and one sidetrack well in Piedemonte and one well was drilling as at year-end. In the Cusiana field, one well and one sidetrack was drilled during the year and one was drilling at year-end. Equion continues to work on the Piedemonte Facilities Development Expansion program which was delayed for three months due to community issues. Debottlenecking activities in the existing plant have mitigated throughput impacts.

Algeria

Talisman holds a 35% non-operated interest in Block 405a under a PSC with Algeria's national oil company, Sonatrach. Through its participation in Block 405a, Talisman currently holds a 35% interest in the producing Greater Menzel Lejmat North fields and the Menzel Lejmat Southeast field, a 2% interest in the producing unitized Ourhoud field, and a 9% interest in the unitized EMK field produced through the El Merk facility. Final commissioning of the El Merk facility was nearing completion at year-end. First oil from the EMK field was offset by temporary production restrictions imposed by the regulator. Discussions with Algerian authorities to lift production restrictions are progressing, with a partial lifting at the EMK field in the fourth quarter of 2013.

In 2013, Talisman participated in seven wells. Production from the area averaged 11 mboe/d in 2013. Talisman's Algeria production is 100% liquids.

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Talisman has an interest in two blocks, Kurdamir and Topkhana, covering in excess of 119,000 acres (net to Talisman). Talisman is currently exploring options to dilute its ownership in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

In the Kurdamir block, Talisman completed the Kurdamir-2 ("K-2") exploration well in early 2013 which proved oil flowing. Talisman plans to put the K-2 well on a month-long extended test in the first quarter of 2014.

The Kurdamir-3 ("K-3") appraisal well was spudded in February 2013 and rig released in October 2013 after an extensive testing program. Testing confirms the presence of oil at a greater depth than was previously proven in the K-2 well but at non-commercial rates. Talisman plans to drill the Kurdamir-4 appraisal well in 2014.

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The Topkhana-2 ("T-2") exploration well was spudded in December 2013 and is expected to be rig released in the third quarter of 2014. The main exploration objective of T-2 is the Euphrates zone, with a secondary objective to target the Oligocene reservoir in order to prove the extrapolation of oil discovered at Kurdamir into the Topkhana block.

The acquisition of 3D seismic over the Kurdamir and Topkhana blocks commenced in 2012 and was completed in the third quarter of 2013. Processing and interpretation is underway as at year-end and is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2014.

Portfolio Rationalization

In May 2013, Talisman exited Poland after reaching an agreement to transfer all of its interests in Poland to its joint venture partner San Leon Energy.

In 2013, the Sierra Leone government approved the transfer of all of Talisman's interests in Sierra Leone and the operatorship thereof to remaining parties in the block.

In 2012, Talisman decided to discontinue operations in Peru and exit the country upon completion of all obligations. Talisman expects that it will take several years to complete all remediation obligations and post abandonment monitoring obligations on the seven blocks on which exploration was conducted.

RESERVES AND OTHER OIL AND GAS INFORMATION

Information on the Company's reserves and other oil and gas information, prepared in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements, is set forth in Schedule A.

COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS

The oil and gas industry, both within North America and internationally, is highly competitive in all aspects of the business. The Company actively competes for the acquisition of properties, the exploration for and development of new sources of supply, the contractual services for oil and gas drilling and production equipment and services, the transportation and marketing of current production, and industry personnel. With respect to the exploration, development and marketing of oil and natural gas, the Company's competitors include major integrated oil and gas companies, numerous other independent oil and gas companies, individual producers and operators, and national oil companies. A number of the Company's competitors have financial and other resources substantially in excess of those available to the Company. In addition, oil and gas producers in general compete indirectly against others engaged in supplying alternative forms of energy, fuel and related products to consumers.

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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Corporate Policies

Talisman's Policy on Business Conduct and Ethics ("PBCE") is the foundation of the Company's corporate responsibility framework and is supported by appropriate procedures and practices. As a condition of employment, all employees of Talisman are required to read the PBCE, take the associated and mandatory annual training, and apply the PBCE to their work.

Employees and directors are required to complete a declaration annually, which confirms their compliance with the PBCE; any compliance exceptions reported by employees are reviewed individually by the Chief Executive Officer and reported to the Board of Directors.

In 2013, Talisman completed an extensive internal review of the PBCE and the implications of this review are under consideration during 2014. Work was also completed on the Talisman Supplier Code of Conduct (SCOC). The SCOC, which is now being attached to Talisman's agreements with suppliers, contractors and business partners, commands greater attention to Talisman's social and environment performance expectations and contributes to the management of supply chain risk.

Talisman's term as the Steering Committee representative for the International Oil Companies (IOCs) participating in the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (the "Voluntary Principles") came to an end in 2013. Talisman continues to work on implementing the Voluntary Principles. Talisman also continues to support the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and participates in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).

Talisman also completed the development of a new Global Stakeholder Management System (GSMS), a program which tracks stakeholder engagement and interactions with individuals, groups and organizations across the Company's operations. The system is to be implemented in early 2014 and will be adopted across North America.

Health, Safety and Environmental Protection

The Board of Directors and all executive officers oversee and are accountable for Talisman's health, safety, security, environment and operational performance. Talisman's Health, Safety, Environment and Corporate Responsibility ("HSECR") Committee of the Board of Directors and the Company's executive officers regularly review policies, management systems, internal controls, performance reports, significant issues, exposures and strategic initiatives in the area of health, safety and the environment ("HSE").

In 2013, Talisman reorganized its global HSE function and introduced a new Global Standard for Safe Operations (the "Global Standard"), and associated mandatory practices, effective January 31, 2014. The Global Standard provides for a systematic approach to managing key risks related to occupational health, environment, personal safety and process safety.

The Global Standard defines Talisman's minimum expectations for safe operations in each of the following areas: leadership commitment and accountabilities; regulatory compliance; risk management; capability and training; contractor HSE management; asset design and construction; safe operations; operations and integrity management; management of change; emergency and crisis management; incident reporting, investigation and analysis; information and documentation; reporting and review; and implementation. At Talisman, respective country or business unit leaders are required to base the development and implementation of local management systems upon the Global Standard.

Safe operations in all Talisman activities form a core value of the Company. If operational results and safety ever come into conflict, Talisman employees and contractors are empowered and encouraged to choose safety over operational results. Talisman will support that choice. Talisman's safety culture is driven by strong commitment from senior management and safety accountability at all levels of the organization.

Talisman regularly reports to and consults with government agencies in its operating regions and submits to routine regulatory inspections. The Company also conducts environmental due diligence on applicable asset and corporate acquisitions to identify and properly account for pre-existing environmental liabilities.

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EMPLOYEES

At December 31, 2013, Talisman's permanent staff complement (excluding employees of TSEUK and Equion) was 2,809, as set forth in the table below.


 

 

 

 

 
    Permanent Staff complement(1)
as at December 31, 2013
 

 
North America   1,759 (2)

 
North Sea   224  

 
Southeast Asia   707  

 
Latin America   82  

 
Rest of World(3)   37  

 
Total   2,809  

 
1)
Contractors and temporary staff are not included in complement numbers.

2)
Includes 804 corporate employees based in North America.

3)
Rest of World refers to Algeria, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the Company's regional finance offices.

DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE

Share Capital

The Company's authorized share capital consists of an unlimited number of Common Shares without nominal or par value and an unlimited number of first and second preferred shares. The outstanding shares consist of Common Shares and Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series 1 ("Series 1 First Preferred Shares"), all of which are fully paid and non-assessable.

Common Shares

Holders of Common Shares are entitled to receive notice of and to attend all annual and special meetings of shareholders. Each Common Share carries with it the right to one vote. Subject to the rights of holders of other classes of shares of the Company who are entitled to receive dividends in priority to or rateable with the Common Shares, the Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, declare dividends on the Common Shares to the exclusion of any other class of shares of the Company. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company or any other distribution of assets of the Company among its shareholders for the purpose of winding up its affairs, and subject to the rights of other classes of shares on a priority basis, the holders of Common Shares are entitled to participate rateably in any distribution of any assets of the Company.

First and Second Preferred Shares

The first preferred shares are issuable in one or more series, each series consisting of the number of shares and having the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions as are determined before issue by the Board of Directors of the Company. Each series of first preferred shares would rank on par with the first preferred shares of every other series with respect to declared or accumulated dividends and return of capital. In addition, the first preferred shares are entitled to a preference over the second preferred shares and the Common Shares with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets of the Company in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Except as required by law, the first preferred shares are not entitled to receive notice of meetings of shareholders. The first preferred shares are only entitled to voting rights if determined by the Board of Directors prior to the issuance of any series and if the Company fails to pay dividends on that series for a period in excess of 12 months.

The second preferred shares are issuable in one or more series, each series consisting of the number of shares and having the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions as are determined before issue by the Board of Directors of the Company. Each series of second preferred shares would rank on a parity with the second preferred shares of every other series with respect to declared or accumulated dividends and return of capital. In addition, the second preferred shares are entitled to a preference over the Common Shares with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets of the Company in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Except as required by law, the second preferred shares are not entitled to receive notice of meetings of shareholders. The second preferred shares are only entitled to voting rights if determined by the Board of Directors prior to the issuance of any series and if the Company fails to pay dividends on that series for a period in excess of 12 months.

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Series 1 and Series 2 First Preferred Shares

The holders of the outstanding Series 1 First Preferred Shares are entitled to receive, if, as and when declared by the Board, fixed cumulative preferential cash dividends for the initial period from the date of issue to December 31, 2016, at an annual rate of $1.05 per share, payable quarterly on the last day of March, June, September and December in each year. For each five-year period after the initial period, the holders of Series 1 First Preferred Shares are entitled to receive fixed cumulative preferential cash dividends, payable quarterly on the last day of March, June, September and December in each year, in the amount per share determined by multiplying $25.00 by one-quarter of the sum of the yield on a five-year Government of Canada bond 30 days prior to the start of such period and 2.77%. The Series 1 First Preferred Shares are redeemable by the Company in whole or in part on or after December 31, 2016 and on December 31 in every fifth year thereafter, by the payment of $25.00 per share plus all accrued and unpaid dividends. The holders of the Series 1 First Preferred Shares are not entitled to any voting rights unless dividends on the Series 1 First Preferred Shares are in arrears to the extent of eight quarterly dividends. Until all arrears of dividends have been paid, holders of Series 1 First Preferred Shares will be entitled to one vote in respect of each Series 1 First Preferred Share held with respect to resolutions to elect directors. In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of the Series 1 First Preferred Shares shall be entitled to receive $25.00 per share plus all accrued and unpaid dividends thereon, in preference over the Common Shares or any shares ranking junior to the Series 1 First Preferred Shares. The holders of the Series 1 First Preferred Shares are not entitled to any voting rights unless dividends on the Series 1 First Preferred Shares are in arrears to the extent of eight quarterly dividends. Until all arrears of dividends have been paid, holders of Series 1 First Preferred Shares will be entitled to one vote in respect of each Series 1 First Preferred Share held with respect to resolutions to elect directors.

The holders of the Series 1 First Preferred Shares have the right to convert all or any of their shares into an equal number of Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series 2 of the Company ("Series 2 First Preferred Shares"), subject to certain conditions, on December 31, 2016 and on December 31 in every fifth year thereafter. The holders of the Series 2 First Preferred Shares will be entitled to receive, if, as and when declared by the Board, quarterly floating rate cumulative preferential cash dividends payable on the last day of March, June, September and December in each year in the amount per share determined by multiplying $25.00 by the sum of the average yield (expressed as an annual rate) of the 90-day Government of Canada treasury bill rate, available 30 days before the start of the quarter, and 2.77% and further multiplying that product by a fraction, the numerator of which is the actual number of days in the quarter and the denominator of which is the number of days in the applicable year. The holders of Series 2 First Preferred Shares will have the right to convert all or any of their shares into an equal number of Series 1 First Preferred Shares, subject to certain conditions, on December 31, 2021 and on December 31 in every fifth year thereafter. The Series 2 First Preferred Shares are also redeemable by the Company in whole or in part at different prices depending on the time of redemption. Other than the different dividend rights, redemption rights and conversion rights attached thereto, the Series 1 First Preferred Shares and Series 2 First Preferred Shares are identical in all material respects.

Ratings

The following information relating to the Company's credit ratings is provided as it relates to the Company's financing costs, liquidity and cost of operations. Specifically, credit ratings impact the Company's ability to obtain short-term and long-term financing and the cost of such financings. A negative change in the Company's ratings outlook or any downgrade in the Company's current investment-grade credit ratings by its rating agencies, particularly below investment grade, could adversely affect its cost of borrowing and/or access to sources of liquidity and capital. In addition, changes in credit ratings may affect the Company's ability to enter into, or the associated costs of entering into, hedging transactions or other ordinary course contracts on acceptable terms, and a decline in the credit ratings or outlook may require the Company to post collateral or post additional collateral under certain of its contracts. The Company believes its credit ratings will allow it to continue to have access to the capital markets, as and when needed, at a reasonable cost of funds.

The following table outlines the ratings assigned to the Company by credit rating agencies as of December 31, 2013.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Standard & Poor's
Rating Services
("S&P")
  Moody's Investors
Services
("Moody's")
  Fitch Rating
Services
("Fitch")
  DBRS Limited
("DBRS")
 

 
Senior Unsecured/Long-Term Rating   BBB   Baa2   BBB   BBB (high )

 
US Commercial Paper/Short-Term Rating   A-3   P-2   F2    

 
Series 1 First Preferred Shares   P-3 (high )   BB+   Pfd-3 (high )

 
Outlook/Trend   Negative   Negative   Negative   Stable  

 

Credit ratings are intended to provide investors with an independent measure of the credit quality of an issue of securities and are indicators of the likelihood of payment and of the capacity of a company to meet its financial commitment on the rated obligation in accordance with the terms of the rated obligation. The ratings agencies regularly evaluate the Company, and their ratings of the

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Company's securities are based on a number of factors not entirely within the Company's control, including conditions affecting the oil and gas industry generally, and the wider state of the economy. The credit ratings assigned to the Company's senior unsecured long-term debt securities, the Company's US commercial paper ("US Commercial Paper") and Series 1 Preferred Shares are not recommendations to purchase, hold or sell the securities and may be revised or withdrawn entirely at any time by a rating agency. Credit ratings may not reflect the potential impact of all risks or the value of these securities. In addition, real or anticipated changes in the rating assigned to the securities will generally affect the market value of the securities. There can be no assurance that any rating will remain in effect for any given period of time or that any rating will not be revised or withdrawn entirely by a rating agency in the future if, in its judgment, circumstances so warrant.

S&P's credit ratings are on a long-term debt rating scale that ranges from AAA to D, representing the range from highest to lowest quality of such securities rated. The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories. The BBB rating category is the fourth highest of the eleven major ratings categories used by S&P. According to S&P's rating system, debt securities rated BBB exhibit adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitments on the obligations.

S&P's credit rating for short-term issues range from A-1 to D, representing the range from highest to lowest quality of such securities rated. According to S&P, a short-term obligation rated 'A-3' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

S&P's preferred share scale ranges from P1 to C, representing the range from highest to lowest quality of such securities rated. The ratings can be modified by "high," "mid" or "low" grades which indicate relative standing within the major rating categories. According to the S&P rating system, securities rated P-3 exhibit adequate protection parameters and are less vulnerable to non-payment than other speculative issues.

Moody's long-term debt credit ratings are on a scale that ranges from Aaa to C, representing the range from least credit risk to greatest credit risk of such securities rated. Moody's applies numerical modifiers 1, 2 and 3 in each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa in its long-term debt rating system. The modifier 1 indicates that the issue ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category, the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking and the modifier 3 indicates that the issue ranks in the lower end of that generic rating category. According to the Moody's rating system, debt securities rated within the Baa category are subject to moderate credit risk. They are considered medium grade and, as such, may possess certain speculative characteristics.

Moody's short-term debt ratings are on a scale of P-1 to NP, representing the range from least credit risk to greatest credit risk of such securities rated. Short-term ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to honour short-term financial obligations, typically with an original maturity not exceeding 13 months. According to Moody's rating system, issuers rated P-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.

Fitch's long-term debt credit ratings are on a scale that ranges from AAA to RD/D, representing the range from highest to lowest quality of such securities rated. The BBB rating category is the fourth highest of the eleven major ratings categories used by Fitch. According to Fitch's rating scale, obligations rated BBB are of good credit quality, expectations of default risk are low and the capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity. The modifiers "+" or "-" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories.

Fitch does not have ratings categories specifically applicable to preferred shares; it rates the securities of an entity generally on a scale ranging from a high of AAA to a low of D. The modifiers "+" or "-" may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Securities rated BB indicate that business or financial flexibility exists which could support the servicing of financial commitments in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time.

Fitch's short-term credit ratings are on a scale that ranges from F1 to D, representing the range from highest to lowest quality of such securities rated. According to Fitch's rating scale, obligations rated F2 are of good credit quality and have good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.

DBRS' credit ratings are on a long-term debt rating scale that ranges from AAA to D, representing the range from highest to lowest quality of such securities rated. Each rating category between AA and B is denoted by subcategories "high" and "low" to indicate the relative standing of a credit within a particular rating category. The absence of either a "high" or "low" designation indicates that the rating is in the "middle" of the category. The BBB rating category is the fourth highest of the ten major ratings categories used by DBRS. According to DBRS' rating system, long-term debt securities rated BBB are of adequate credit quality. The capacity for the payment of financial obligations is considered acceptable, but entities so rated may be vulnerable to future events.

DBRS' preferred share rating scale ranges from Pfd-1 to D, representing the range from highest to lowest quality of such securities rated. Each rating category is denoted by the subcategories "high" and "low".

The absence of either a "high" or a "low" designation indicates that the rating is in the "middle" of the category. According to DBRS, preferred shares with a Pfd-3 rating are of adequate credit quality and correspond to companies whose long-term debt is rated in the higher end of the BBB category.

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MARKET FOR THE SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY

The Common Shares of the Company are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol TLM. The Company's Series 1 First Preferred Shares are listed on the TSX under the trading symbol TLM.PR.A. The Company's UK£250 million 6.625% Notes are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Trading Price and Volume

The following sets out the high and low prices and the volumes of trading for the Company's Common Shares and Series 1 First Preferred Shares (as traded on the TSX) for the periods indicated.

Common Shares



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Year   Month   High (C$)   Low (C$)   Volume

2013   January   12.50   11.25   51,808,837

    February   13.44   12.26   56,578,835

    March   12.97   12.06   54,233,212

    April   12.54   11.01   48,992,347

    May   12.76   11.16   70,579,013

    June   12.33   11.54   55,006,821

    July   12.33   11.51   59,042,598

    August   11.85   10.68   37,550,943

    September   11.95   11.04   41,911,579

    October   13.83   11.75   87,157,864

    November   13.19   12.15   38,983,910

    December   13.03   12.07   44,126,939

Series 1 First Preferred Shares



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Year   Month   High (C$)   Low (C$)   Volume

2013   January   25.30   24.80   227,451

    February   25.56   25.04   238,356

    March   25.90   25.34   250,303

    April   25.95   25.03   249,561

    May   25.61   25.17   234,707

    June   25.70   22.50   175,641

    July   24.76   23.81   215,562

    August   24.41   22.60   224,452

    September   24.00   23.01   201,356

    October   23.75   21.91   392,104

    November   22.40   21.19   385,577

    December   22.25   20.30   363,714

Prior Sales

In 2013, Talisman granted 117,270 options relating to its Common Shares under its Employee Stock Option Plan.

Dividends

In 2013, the Company paid aggregate dividends on Talisman's Common Shares totaling US$0.27 per share, unchanged from the aggregate dividends paid by the Company in 2012. In 2013, quarterly dividends were paid on March 28, June 28, September 30 and December 31, 2013. While a quarterly dividend is the Company's current practice, Talisman does not have a specific dividend policy and the declaration of dividends is at the sole discretion of its Board of Directors.

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In 2013, the Company paid dividends on Talisman's Series 1 First Preferred Shares totaling C$1.05 per Series 1 First Preferred Share, which reflects a quarterly dividend rate of C$0.2625 per Series 1 First Preferred Shares. See also "Description of Capital Structure – First and Second Preferred Shares."

Talisman confirms that all dividends paid to shareholders in 2013 are "eligible dividends" pursuant to provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada). Furthermore, all dividends to be paid in 2014 and subsequent years will be eligible dividends for such purposes.

Talisman paid the following semi-annual and quarterly dividends on its Common Shares over the last three years:



 

 

 
Date(1)   Rate Per
Common Share

June 30, 2011   US$0.135

December 30, 2011   US$0.135

June 29, 2012   US$0.135

September 28, 2012   US$0.0675

December 31, 2012   US$0.0675

March 28, 2013   US$0.0675

June 28, 2013   US$0.0675

September 30, 2013   US$0.0675

December 31, 2013   US$0.0675

1)
On September 28, 2012, Talisman moved from paying a semi-annual dividend to a quarterly dividend.

Talisman paid the following quarterly dividends on its Series 1 First Preferred Shares since their issuance on December 13, 2011:


 

 

 

 

 
Date   Rate Per Series 1
First Preferred Share
 

 
April 2, 2012   C$0.3136 (1)

 
July 3, 2012   C$0.2625  

 
October 1, 2012   C$0.2625  

 
December 31, 2012   C$0.2625  

 
April 1, 2013   C$0.2625  

 
July 2, 2013   C$0.2625  

 
September 30, 2013   C$0.2625  

 
December 31, 2013   C$0.2625  

 
1)
This rate reflects a quarterly rate of C$0.2625 plus the pro rata amount from the date of issuance of the Series 1 First Preferred Shares on December 13, 2011 until December 31, 2011.

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DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Information is given below with respect to each of the current directors and officers of the Company. The term of office of each director expires at the end of the next annual meeting of shareholders.

Directors

The directors of the Company are elected annually. The following table sets out the name, city, province or state and country of residence, year first elected or appointed to the Board of Directors, principal occupation within the past five years or more, educational qualifications and other current directorships of each of the directors of the Company as at March 1, 2014.



 

 

 

 

 
Name, City, Province or
State and Country of Residence
  Year First
Became Director
of the Company
  Present Principal Occupation or Employment (including all officer positions currently held with the Company), Principal Occupation or Employment for the Past Five Years or More, Educational Qualifications, Other Current Public Company Directorships or Directorships in Non-Public Companies, Organizations or other Entities that Require a Significant Time Commitment

Christiane Bergevin(2)(4)
Age: 51(9)
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
  2009   Christiane Bergevin has been the Executive Vice-President, Desjardins Group Partnerships and Business Development, Office of the President, of Desjardins Group (Canadian financial cooperative institution) since September 2013. From August 2009 to September 2013, she was the Executive Vice-President, Strategic Partnerships, Office of the President, of Desjardins Group. Prior to that, she was Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Corporate Projects, with SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. ("SNC-Lavalin") (engineering and construction firm). For the 18 years prior to that, Ms. Bergevin held executive finance positions with various SNC-Lavalin subsidiaries, including as President of SNC-Lavalin Capital Inc., its project finance advisory arm, between 2001 and 2008. Ms. Bergevin holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (with distinction) from McGill University and graduated from the Wharton School of Business Advanced Management Program. In 2013 she was awarded the ICD.D designation by the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Current public company directorships(7): None
Other current directorships(8): QTrade Financial Group, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Donald J. Carty, O.C.(1)(3)(6)
Age: 67(9)
Dallas, Texas
United States
  2009   Donald Carty served as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Dell Inc. (global computer systems and services company) from January 2007 until mid-2008. From 1998 to 2003, he was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMR Corp. and American Airlines (airline transportation company). Prior to that, Mr. Carty served as President of AMR Airline Group and American Airlines. Mr. Carty was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Pacific Airlines (airline transportation company) from March 1985 to March 1987. Mr. Carty holds an undergraduate degree and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Queen's University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Harvard University. Mr. Carty is an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Current public company directorships(7): Canadian National Railway Co.
Other current directorships(8): Porter Airlines Inc., Virgin America Airlines, e-Rewards Inc.

Jonathan Christodoro(5)
Age: 37(9)
Paramus, New Jersey
United States
  2013   Jonathan Christodoro has served as a Managing Director of Icahn Capital LP (private investment firm) since July 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Christodoro served in various investment and research roles at P2 Capital Partners, LLC, Prentice Capital Management, LP, S.A.C. Capital Advisors, LP and Morgan Stanley (financial/investment firms). Mr. Christodoro holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business with Distinction and a B.S. in Applied Economics and Management Magna Cum Laude with Honors Distinction in Research from Cornell University. Mr. Christodoro also served in the United States Marine Corps.
Current public company directorships(7): Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Herbalife Ltd., Hologic, Inc.
Other current directorships(8): None.

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William R.P. Dalton(1)(2)(5)
Age: 70(9)
Scottsdale, Arizona
United States
  2005   William Dalton was Chief Executive of HSBC Bank plc (a British clearing bank) from 1998 to 2004, Executive Director of HSBC Holdings plc from 1998 to 2004, Global Head of Personal Financial Services for HSBC Group from 2002 to 2004 and held various positions in the Canadian operations of HSBC prior to 1998. Mr. Dalton holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Honours) and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate (Honorary Doctor of the University) by the University of Central England in Birmingham in 2001. Mr. Dalton is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of the United Kingdom and the Institute of Canadian Bankers.
Current public company directorships(7): HSBC USA Inc., HSBC Bank USA – National Association
Other current directorships(8): Associated Electric and Gas Insurance Services (AEGIS), AEGIS Managing Agency for Lloyds of London Syndicate 1225, United States Cold Storage Inc., HSBC North America Holdings Inc., HSBC National Bank USA

Thomas W. Ebbern(1)(5)
Age: 55(9)
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
  2013   Thomas Ebbern has been Chief Financial Officer of North West Upgrading Inc. (bitumen refining company) since January 2012. He was formerly Managing Director, Investment Banking, of Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Macquarie Group Limited. Prior to that he was Managing Director of Tristone Capital Inc., an energy advisory firm that was acquired by Macquarie. He began his career as a geophysicist with Gulf Canada in 1982. Mr. Ebbern holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering from Queen's University and a Master of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.
Current public company directorships(7): None
Other current directorships(8): Wellspring Calgary, Palisade Capital Management Ltd., Kootenay Capital Management Corp.

Harold N. Kvisle
Age: 61(9)
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
  2010   Harold Kvisle was appointed President and CEO of the Company on September 10, 2012. Mr. Kvisle was the President and Chief Executive Officer of TransCanada Corporation (pipeline and power company) or its predecessor TransCanada PipeLines Limited from May 2001 until his retirement in June 2010. Prior to his employment with TransCanada Mr. Kvisle was the President of Fletcher Challenge Energy Canada (oil and gas company) from 1990 to 1999. Mr. Kvisle has worked in the oil and gas industry since 1975 and in the utilities and power industries since 1999. Mr. Kvisle holds a Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Engineering from the University of Alberta and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Calgary.
Current public company directorships(7): ARC Resources Ltd.
Other current directorships(8): Nature Conservancy of Canada, Northern Blizzard Resources Inc.

Brian M. Levitt(2)(3)(6)
Age: 66(9)
Westmount, Quebec
Canada
  2013   Brian Levitt is Chairman of the Board of The Toronto-Dominion Bank and non-executive co-Chair of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (law firm). Mr. Levitt joined Osler in 1976. In 1991, he became President and was subsequently named CEO of Imasco Limited (a Canadian consumer products and services company). Imasco was sold in 2000 and Mr. Levitt returned to Osler in 2001. Mr. Levitt holds a law degree from the University of Toronto, where he also completed his Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Current public company directorships(7): The Toronto Dominion Bank, Domtar Corporation
Other current directorships(8): Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Board, C.D. Howe Institute, Fednav Limited

Samuel J. Merksamer(6)
Age: 33(9)
Harrison, New York
United States
  2013   Samuel Merksamer has been employed by Icahn Capital LP (private investment firm) since 2008 and is currently a Managing Director. Prior to that, Mr. Merksamer was an analyst at Airlie Opportunity Capital Management (hedge fund management company). Mr. Merksamer received an A.B. in Economics from Cornell University.
Current public company directorships(7): Transocean Ltd., Hologic, Inc., Navistar International Corporation, CVR Energy, Inc.
Other current directorships(8): CVR Refining GP, LLC, Ferrous Resources Limited

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Lisa A. Stewart(3)(5)
Age: 56(9)
Houston, Texas
United States
  2009   Lisa Stewart is the Executive Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Sheridan Production Partners (oil and gas production company) a company she founded in September 2006. Prior to that, Ms. Stewart was President of El Paso Exploration & Production (natural gas producer) from February 2004 to August 2006. Prior to her time at El Paso, Ms. Stewart worked for Apache Corporation for 20 years beginning in 1984 in a number of capacities. Her last position with Apache was Executive Vice-President of Business Development and E&P Services. Ms. Stewart holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa, where she is a member of the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences Hall of Fame. She is also a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA).
Current public company directorships(7): None
Other current directorships(8): Sheridan Production Partners, CASA Exploration, LLC

Henry W. Sykes(4)(5)
Age: 55(9)
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
  2013   Henry Sykes has been President and a director of MGM Energy Corp. (oil and gas company) since January 2007. Prior to that, he was President of ConocoPhillips Canada from 2001 to 2006 and Executive Vice President, Business Development at Gulf Canada Resources Limited from 2001 to 2002. Prior to his senior management roles in the oil and gas industry, Mr. Sykes spent 16 years at Bennett Jones LLP, where he specialized in securities and mergers and acquisitions law and served as a member of the firm's executive committee. Mr. Sykes has a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) degree from McGill University and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Toronto.
Current public company directorships(7): MGM Energy Corp., Parallel Energy Trust, Veresen Inc.
Other current directorships(8): Ferus Inc., Ferus LNG Inc., EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts, Arctic Institute of North America, ZYN The Wine Market

Peter W. Tomsett(3)(4)
Age: 56(9)
Vancouver,
British Columbia
Canada
  2009   Peter Tomsett was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Placer Dome Inc. (mining company) from September 2004 to January 2006. Mr. Tomsett was with Placer Dome for 20 years in a number of capacities. Prior to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer, he was Executive Vice-President of Placer Dome Asia Pacific and Africa. Mr. Tomsett graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Science in Mineral Production Management from Imperial College in London.
Current public company directorships(7): Silver Standard Resources Inc., North American Energy Partners Inc., African Barrick Gold plc.
Other current directorships(8): None

Michael T. Waites(1)(5)
Age: 60(9)
Vancouver,
British Columbia
Canada
  2011   Michael Waites was President and Chief Executive Officer of Finning International Inc. (heavy equipment dealer and service company) from May 2008 until his retirement from Finning in May 2013. Prior to that, Mr. Waites was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Finning. He also served as a member of the board of directors of Finning for three years prior to his appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Finning in May 2006, Mr. Waites was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Canadian Pacific Railway (railway and logistics company) since July 2000, and was also Chief Executive Officer U.S. Network of Canadian Pacific Railway. Previously, he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Chevron Canada Resources (integrated oil and gas company). Mr. Waites holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics from the University of Calgary, a Master of Business Administration from Saint Mary's College of California, and a Master of Arts, Graduate Studies in Economics from the University of Calgary. He has also completed the Executive Program at The University of Michigan Business School.
Current public company directorships(7): None
Other current directorships(8): None

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Charles R. Williamson(2)(6)
Age: 65(9)
Sonoma, California
United States
  2006   Charles Williamson was the Executive Vice-President of Chevron Corporation (integrated oil and gas company) from August until his retirement in December 2005. From 2001 to 2005, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Unocal Corporation ("Unocal") (oil and gas exploration and development company) and held various executive positions within Unocal, including Executive Vice President, International Energy Operations and Group Vice President, Asia Operations prior to 2001. Dr. Williamson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology, a Master of Science degree in Geology and a Doctorate in Geology.
Current public company directorships(7): Weyerhaeuser Company, PACCAR Inc.
Other current directorships(8): Greyrock Energy Inc.

Charles M. Winograd(1)(2)
Age: 66(9)
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
  2009   Charles (Chuck) Winograd is Senior Managing Partner of Elm Park Credit Opportunities Fund (mid-market lending limited partnership). He is also President of Winograd Capital Inc. (external consulting and private investments firm). From 2001 to 2008, Mr. Winograd was Chief Executive Officer of RBC Capital Markets (investment bank). When RBC Dominion Securities (investment bank) acquired Richardson Greenshields in 1996, Mr. Winograd became Deputy Chairman and a director. He was appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of RBC Dominion Securities in 1998. Mr. Winograd held several executive postings in Richardson Greenshields (privately owned investment dealer) until becoming President and Chief Executive Officer in 1987 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 1991. Mr. Winograd holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Western Ontario and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Current public company directorships(7): RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, TMX Group Inc.
Other current directorships(8): Pathways to Education Canada, Mount Sinai Hospital, James Richardson & Sons, Limited

1)
Member of the Audit Committee.

2)
Member of the Governance and Nominating Committee.

3)
Member of the Human Resources Committee.

4)
Member of the Health, Safety, Environment and Corporate Responsibility Committee.

5)
Member of the Reserves Committee.

6)
Member of the CEO Succession Committee.

7)
Refers only to issuers that are reporting issuers in Canada or the equivalent in a foreign jurisdiction.

8)
Refers to directorships of non-public companies, organizations or other entities that require a significant time commitment from the director listed.

9)
Ages are calculated as at February 28, 2014.

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Officers

The following table sets out the name, city, province and country of residence and office held for each of the executive officers, the corporate secretary and assistant corporate secretaries of the Company as at March 1, 2014.



 

 

 
Name and Province or
State and Country of Residence
  Office

Harold N. Kvisle(1)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  President and Chief Executive Officer

Paul R. Smith(2)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  Executive Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

A. Paul Blakeley(3)
Singapore
  Executive Vice-President, Asia-Pacific

Robert R. Rooney(4)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  Executive Vice-President and General Counsel

Paul Warwick(5)
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
  Executive Vice-President, Europe-Atlantic

Helen J. Wesley(6)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  Executive Vice-President, Corporate Services

C. Tamiko Ohta
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  Corporate Secretary

Leslie A. Lawson
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  Assistant Corporate Secretary

Daryn V. MacEachern
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  Assistant Corporate Secretary

1)
Hal Kvisle was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Talisman Energy Inc. on September 10, 2012. Mr. Kvisle was the President and CEO of TransCanada Corporation, or its predecessor TransCanada PipeLines Limited, from May 2001 until his retirement in June 2010.

2)
Paul Smith was appointed Executive Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer effective May 20, 2013. Prior to that, he was Executive Vice-President, North America Operations of Talisman since September 2009. From March 2, 2009 to September 3, 2009, he was Executive Vice-President, International Operations (West). Prior to that, he was Upstream Vice President at TNK-BP International Limited from 2007 to 2009. From 2005 to 2007, he was Vice President, Northern North Sea at BP p.l.c.

3)
Paul Blakeley has held his current position since April 2006. From January 2006 to April 2006, he served as Vice-President, Southeast Asia. Prior to that, he served as Vice-President, UK and, prior to that he served as General Manager, UK.

4)
Robert Rooney has held his current position since 2008. Mr. Rooney has served on the board of directors of numerous private and public companies. Until November 2005, Mr. Rooney was a partner with Bennett Jones LLP where he was a member of the Executive Committee and led the firm's Energy and Natural Resources practice group.

5)
Paul Warwick was appointed Executive Vice-President, International Operations West in May 2012. From 2008 until 2012, Mr. Warwick served as President Europe and West Africa, President UK, President UK and Africa and President Asia Pacific at ConocoPhillips.

6)
Helen Wesley was appointed Executive Vice-President, Corporate Services in March 2010. From October 2009 to March 2010, Ms. Wesley was Vice President and Treasurer at Suncor Energy Inc. and, from January 2006 to October 2009, she was Vice-President, Finance responsible for finance, IT and supply chain management for Petro-Canada's international and offshore business, located in London, England.

Shareholdings of Directors and Executive Officers

As of January 31, 2014, the aforementioned directors and executive officers of the Company, as a group, beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, or exercised control or direction over 811,949 Common Shares of the Company, representing 0.08% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on January 31, 2014 and 300 Series 1 First Preferred Shares, representing less than 1% of the issued and outstanding Series 1 First Preferred Shares.

Conflicts of Interest

Certain directors of the Company and its subsidiaries are associated with other reporting issuers or other corporations, which may give rise to conflicts of interest. In accordance with the Canada Business Corporations Act, directors and officers of the Company are required to disclose to the Company the nature and extent of any interest that they have in a material contract or material transaction, whether made or proposed, with the Company, if the director or officer is: (a) a party to the contract or transaction; (b) is a director or an officer, or an individual acting in a similar capacity, of a party to the contract or transaction; or (c) has a material interest in a party to the contract or transaction. Furthermore, each director is expected to act in good faith and recuse himself or herself from such portions of Board or Board committee meetings involving any conflict between the director and the Company.

As described in "Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Protection," Talisman has adopted the PBCE, which applies to all directors, officers, employees and contractors of Talisman and its subsidiaries. As required by the PBCE, individuals representing Talisman must not enter into outside activities, including business interests or other employment that might interfere with or be

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perceived to interfere with their performance at Talisman. In addition, Talisman officers, employees and contractors are required to abide by an internal Conflict of Interest in Employment Policy.

AUDIT COMMITTEE INFORMATION

Information concerning the Audit Committee of the Company, as required by National Instrument 52-110, is provided in Schedule B to this Annual Information Form.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, Talisman is the subject of litigation arising out of the Company's operations. Damages claimed under such litigation, including the litigation discussed below, may be material or may be indeterminate and the outcome of such litigation may materially impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations. While Talisman assesses the merits of each lawsuit and defends itself accordingly, the Company may be required to incur significant expenses or devote significant resources to defend itself against such litigation. These claims are not currently expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position.

In 2011, the New York Attorney General commenced an investigation, pursuant to the Martin Act, into the disclosure practices of companies engaged in hydraulic fracturing in the New York state area. The Martin Act provides broad authority to commence and conduct investigations, whether upon receipt of a complaint or on the Attorney General's own initiative. Subpoenas were issued to a number of companies, including Talisman. The Company cooperated with the New York Attorney General in the investigation. No enforcement action has been taken against Talisman, nor has the Company been advised that any enforcement action is imminent.

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RISK FACTORS

Talisman is exposed to a number of risks inherent in exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas. This section describes the important risks and other matters that could cause actual results of Talisman to differ materially from those presented and that could affect the trading price of the Company's outstanding securities. The risks described below may not be the only risks Talisman faces, as Talisman's business and operations may also be subject to risks that Talisman does not yet know of, or that Talisman currently believes are immaterial. If any of the events or circumstances described below actually occurs, Talisman's business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flow could be materially and adversely affected and the trading price of Talisman's securities could decline. The risks described below are interconnected, and more than one of these risks could materialize simultaneously or in short sequence if certain events or circumstances described below actually occur. The following risk factors should be read in conjunction with the other information contained herein and in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes.

Capital Allocation and Project Decisions

Talisman's long-term financial performance is sensitive to the capital allocation decisions taken and the underlying performance of the projects undertaken. Capital allocation and project decisions are undertaken after assessing reserve and production projections, capital and operating cost estimates and applicable fiscal regimes that govern the respective government take from any project. All of these factors are evaluated against common commodity pricing assumptions and the relative risks of projects. These factors are used to establish a relative ranking of projects and capital allocation, which is then calibrated to ensure the debt and liquidity of the Company is not compromised. However material changes to project outcomes and deviation from forecasted assumptions such as production volumes and rates, realized commodity price, cost or tax and/or royalties, could have a material impact on the Company's cash flow and financial performance as well as assessed impacts of impairments on Talisman's assets. Adverse economic and/or fiscal conditions could impact the prioritization of projects and capital allocation to these projects, which in turn could lead to adverse effects such as asset under investment, asset performance impairments or land access expiries.

Uncertainties around some of Talisman's projects could result in changes to the Company's capital allocation or its spend target being exceeded. The Company cannot be certain that funding, if needed, will be available to the extent required or on acceptable terms. To the extent that asset sales are necessary to fund capital requirements, Talisman's ability to sell assets is subject to market interest. If Talisman is unable to access funding when needed on acceptable terms, the Company may not be able to fully implement its business plans, take advantage of business opportunities or respond to competitive pressures any of which could have a material adverse effect on Talisman's business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. See also "Risk Factors – Credit and Liquidity" and "Risk Factors – Interest Rates."

Project Delivery

Talisman manages a variety of projects, including exploration and development projects and the construction or expansion of facilities and pipelines. Project delays may impact expected revenues and project cost overruns could make projects uneconomic. Talisman's ability to complete projects depends upon numerous factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. These factors include the level of direct control by Talisman since many of the projects in which Talisman is involved are not operated by Talisman, and timing and project management control are the responsibility of the operator. See also "Risk Factors – Non-Operatorship and Partner Relations." The global demand for project resources can impact the access to appropriately competent contractors and construction yards as well as to raw products, such as steel. Typical execution risks include the availability of seismic data, the availability of processing capacity, the availability and proximity of pipeline capacity, the availability of drilling and other equipment, the ability to access lands, weather, unexpected cost increases, accidents, the availability of skilled labour, including engineering and project planning personnel, the need for government approvals and permits, and regulatory matters. Subsurface challenges can also result in additional risk of cost overruns and scheduling delays if conditions are not typical of historical experiences. Talisman utilizes materials and services which are subject to general industry-wide conditions. Cost escalation for materials and services may be unrelated to commodity price changes and may continue to have a significant impact on project planning and economics. Talisman operates in challenging, environmentally hostile climates, such as Papua New Guinea, where logistical costs can be materially impacted by seasonal and occasionally unanticipated weather patterns. Contracts where work has been placed under a lump sum arrangement are subject to additional challenges related to scheduling, reputation and relationship management with the Company's coventurers.

Volatility of Oil and Natural Gas Prices

Talisman's financial performance is highly sensitive to the prevailing prices of crude oil and natural gas. Fluctuations in crude oil or natural gas prices could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations and financial condition, the value of its oil and natural gas reserves and its level of expenditure for oil and gas exploration and development. Prices for crude oil and natural gas fluctuate in response to changes in the supply of and demand for crude oil and natural gas, market uncertainty and a variety of additional factors that are largely beyond the Company's control. Oil prices are determined by international supply and demand. Factors which affect crude oil prices include the actions of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, world economic

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conditions, government regulation, political stability throughout the world, the availability of alternative fuel sources, technological advances affecting energy production and consumption, and weather conditions. About 60% of the natural gas prices realized by Talisman are affected primarily by North American supply and demand, weather conditions and prices of alternative sources of energy. The remaining 40% of natural gas prices realized by Talisman are from markets outside of North America, primarily in Southeast Asia. These other prices are typically determined by long-term contracts that are linked to international oil and/or oil equivalent prices. The development of oil and natural gas discoveries in offshore areas and the development of shale gas plays are particularly dependent on the outlook for oil and natural gas prices because of the large amount of capital expenditure required for development prior to commencing production.

A substantial and extended decline in the prices of crude oil or natural gas could result in delay or cancellation of drilling, development or construction programs, and curtailment in production or unutilized long-term transportation commitments, all of which could have a material adverse impact on the Company. The amount of cost oil required to recover Talisman's investment and costs in various PSCs is dependent on commodity prices, with higher commodity prices resulting in the booking of lower oil and gas reserves net of royalties.

Moreover, changes in commodity prices may result in the Company making downward adjustments to the Company's estimated reserves. If this occurs, or if the Company's estimates of production or economic factors change, accounting rules may require the Company to impair, as a non-cash charge to earnings, the carrying value of the Company's oil and gas properties. The Company is required to perform impairment tests on oil and gas properties whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of properties may not be recoverable. To the extent such tests indicate a reduction of the estimated useful life or estimated future cash flows of the Company's oil and gas properties, the carrying value may not be recoverable and, therefore, an impairment charge will be required to reduce the carrying value of the properties to their estimated fair value. The Company may incur impairment charges in the future, which could materially affect the Company's results of operations in the period incurred.

Exchange Rate Fluctuations

Results of operations are affected primarily by the exchange rates between the US$, the C$, UK£ and NOK. These exchange rates may vary substantially. Most of the Company's revenue is received in or is referenced to US$ denominated prices (including the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, which are presented in US$), while the majority of Talisman's expenditures are denominated in US$, C$, UK£ and NOK. A change in the relative value of the US$ against the C$ or the UK£ would also result in an increase or decrease in Talisman's C$ or UK£ denominated debt, as expressed in US$, and the related interest expense. Talisman is also exposed to fluctuations in other foreign currencies.

Uncertainty of Reserves Estimates

The process of estimating oil and gas reserves is complex and involves a significant number of assumptions in evaluating available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data. In addition, the process requires future projections of reservoir performance and economic conditions; therefore, reserves estimates are inherently uncertain. Since all reserves estimates are, to some degree, uncertain, reserves classification attempts to qualify the degree of uncertainty involved.

Since the evaluation of reserves involves the evaluator's interpretation of available data and projections of price and other economic factors, estimates of the economically recoverable oil and natural gas reserves attributable to any particular group of properties, the classification of such reserves based on estimated uncertainty, and the estimates of future net revenue or future net cash flows prepared by different evaluators or by the same evaluators at different times may vary substantially.

Each year, Talisman prepares evaluations of all of its reserves internally. Initial estimates of reserves are often based upon volumetric calculations and analogy to similar types of reservoirs, rather than actual well data and performance history. Estimates based on these methods generally are less certain than those based on actual performance. The Company may adjust its estimates and classification of reserves and future net revenues or cash flows based on results of exploration and development drilling and testing, additional performance history, prevailing oil and gas prices, and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. As new information becomes available, subsequent evaluations of the same reserves may continue to have variations in the estimated reserves, some of which may be material. In addition, Talisman's actual production, taxes, and development and operating expenditures with respect to its reserves will likely vary from such estimates and such variances could be material.

Ability to Find, Develop or Acquire Additional Reserves

The Company's future success depends largely on its ability to find and develop, or acquire, additional oil and gas reserves that are economically recoverable. Hydrocarbons are a limited resource, and Talisman is subject to increasing competition from other companies, including national oil companies. Exploration and development drilling may not result in commercially productive reserves and, if production begins, reservoir performance may be less than projected. Successful acquisitions require an assessment of a number of factors, many of which are uncertain. These factors include recoverable reserves, development potential, future oil and gas prices, operating costs and potential environmental and other liabilities. Such assessments are inexact and their accuracy is

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inherently uncertain. If a high impact prospect identified by the Company fails to materialize in a given year, the Company's multi-year exploration and/or development portfolio may be compromised. See also "Risk Factors – Volatility of Oil and Natural Gas Prices". Continued failure to achieve anticipated reserve and resource addition targets may result in the Company's withdrawal from an area, which in turn may result in a writedown of any associated reserves and/or resources for that area.

Credit, Liquidity and Access to Capital

Future development of the Company's business may be dependant on its ability to obtain additional capital, including, but not limited to, debt and equity financing. An inability to access capital could affect the Company's ability to make future capital expenditures and to fund its capital, operating and financing commitments. The Company's ability to obtain additional capital is dependent on, among other things, interest in investments in the energy industry in general and interest in the Company's securities in particular.

The volatility of credit markets can result in market conditions that may restrict timely access and limit the Company's ability to secure and maintain cost-effective financing on acceptable terms and conditions. In addition, if any lender under Talisman's syndicated bank credit facility is unable to fund its commitment, the Company's liquidity may be reduced by an amount up to the aggregate amount of such lender's commitment. See also "Risk Factors – Counterparty Credit Risk." Talisman's financial performance and cash flow is highly sensitive to the prevailing prices of crude oil and natural gas, which fluctuate in response to a variety of factors beyond the Company's control. A substantial and extended decline in the prices of crude oil or natural gas could negatively impact the Company's liquidity and/or credit ratings, adversely affect the Company's ability to comply with covenants under denominated long-term notes and credit facilities, and/or affect the Company's ability to pay dividends. See also "Risk Factors – Volatility of Oil and Natural Gas Prices."

The credit rating agencies regularly evaluate the Company, and their ratings of the Company's securities are based on a number of factors not entirely within the Company's control, including conditions affecting the oil and gas industry generally, and the wider state of the economy. There can be no assurance that one or more of the Company's credit ratings will not be downgraded. A reduction in any of the Company's current investment-grade credit ratings to below investment grade could adversely affect the cost of borrowing, and access to sources of liquidity and capital. In addition, the Company relies on access to letters of credit in the normal course of business in order to support some of its operations. For example, with respect to Talisman's North Sea operations, the Company relies on access to letters of credit facilities which entitle a bank to demand cash at any time to cover the full amount of any letter of credit issued with respect to UK decommissioning obligations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain the necessary letters of credit or repay the full amount of a letter of credit upon demand. See also "Risk Factors – Capital Allocation and Project Decisions."

Operational Risks

Major Incident, Major Spill / Loss of Well Control

Oil and gas drilling and producing operations are subject to many risks, including the risk of fire, explosions, mechanical failure, pipe or well cement failure, well casing collapse, pressure or irregularities in formations, chemical and other spills, unauthorized access to hydrocarbons, accidental flows of oil, natural gas or well fluids, sour gas releases, contamination, vessel collision, structural failure, loss of buoyancy, storms or other adverse weather conditions and other occurrences. If any of these should occur, Talisman could incur legal defence costs and remedial costs and could suffer substantial losses due to injury or loss of life, human health risks, severe damage to or destruction of property, natural resources and equipment, pollution or other environmental damage, unplanned production outage, cleanup responsibilities, regulatory investigation and penalties, increased public interest in Talisman's operational performance and suspension of operations. The Company's horizontal and deep drilling activities involve greater risk of mechanical problems than vertical and shallow drilling operations.

Talisman maintains insurance that contemplates both first and third party exposures for Talisman's onshore and offshore operations globally. There is no assurance that this insurance will be adequate to cover all losses or exposures to liability. The Company believes that its coverage is aligned with customary industry practices and in amounts and at costs that Talisman believes to be prudent and commercially practicable. While Talisman believes these policies are customary in the industry, they do not provide complete coverage against all operating risks. In addition, the Company's insurance does not cover penalties or fines that may be assessed by a governmental authority. A loss not fully covered by insurance could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The insurance coverage that the Company maintains may not be sufficient to cover every claim made against Talisman in the future. In addition, a major incident could impact Talisman's reputation in such a way that it could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business.

Talisman operates and drills wells in both mature producing areas such as the UK, Norway and North America and in several remote areas in multiple countries. In 2013, Talisman carried out drilling operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Papua New Guinea and Colombia. The Company may seek new leases and/or drill in similar environments.

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Health Hazards and Personal Safety Incidents

The employee and contractor personnel involved in exploration and production activities and operations of the Company are subject to many inherent health and safety risks and hazards, which could result in occupational illness or health issues, personal injury, and loss of life, facility quarantine and/or facility and personnel evacuation. For example, employees and contractors are subject to the possibility of loss of containment. This could lead to exposure to the release of high pressure materials as well as collateral shrapnel from piping or vessels which could result in personal injury and loss of life.

Security Incident

Talisman's operations may be adversely affected by security-related incidents which are not within the control of the Company, such as war (external and internal conflicts) and remnants of war, sectarian violence, civil unrest, criminal acts, terrorism and abductions in locations where Talisman operates. Security-related incidents may include allegations of human rights abuse associated with the provision of security to Talisman operations. In particular, the Company faces increased security risks in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Colombia and Algeria within Talisman's current portfolio. A significant security incident could result in the deferral of or termination of Company activity within the impacted areas of operations, thus adversely impacting execution of the Company's business strategy (e.g., delaying exploration and development, causing a halt to production or forcing exit strategy processes), which could adversely affect Talisman's financial condition.

Regulatory Approvals/Compliance and Changes to Laws and Regulations

Talisman's exploration and production operations are subject to extensive regulation at many levels of government, including municipal, state, provincial and federal governments, in the countries where Talisman operates and are subject to interruption or termination by governmental and regulatory authorities based on environmental or other considerations. Moreover, Talisman has incurred and will continue to incur costs in the Company's efforts to comply with the requirements of environmental, safety and other regulations. Further, the regulatory environment in the oil and gas industry could change in ways that Talisman cannot predict and that might substantially increase the Company's costs of compliance and, in turn, materially and adversely affect the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition.

Failure to comply with the applicable laws or regulations may result in significant increases in costs, fines or penalties and even shutdowns or losses of operating licences or criminal sanctions. If regulatory approvals or permits required for operations are delayed or not obtained, Talisman could experience delays or abandonment of projects, decreases in production and increases in costs. This could result in an inability of the Company to fully execute its strategy and adverse impacts on its financial condition. See also "Risk Factors – Fiscal Stability" and "Risk Factors – Socio-Political Risks."

Changes to existing laws and regulations or new laws could have an adverse effect on Talisman's business by increasing costs, impacting development schedules, reducing revenue and cash flow from natural gas and oil sales, reducing liquidity or otherwise altering the way Talisman conducts business. There have been various proposals to enact new, or amend existing, laws and regulations relating to greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions, hydraulic fracturing (including associated additives, water use, induced seismicity, and disposal) and shale gas development generally. For example, in Colombia, the high level of oil and gas activity in the country has resulted in significant delays in the granting of the required environmental licences. These delays may result in reduced near-term production. See also "Risk Factors – Environmental Risks."

Talisman continues to monitor and assess any new policies, legislation, regulations and treaties in the areas where the Company operates to determine the impact on Talisman's operations. Governmental organizations unilaterally control the timing, scope and effect of any currently proposed or future laws, regulations or treaties, and such enactments are subject to a myriad of factors, including political, monetary and social pressures. Talisman acknowledges that the direct and indirect costs of such laws, regulations and treaties (if enacted) could materially and adversely affect the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition.

Fiscal Stability

Governments may amend or create new legislation that could impact the Company's operations and that could result in increased capital, operating and compliance costs. Moreover, Talisman's operations are subject to various levels of taxation in the countries where the Company operates. Federal, provincial, and state income tax rates or incentive programs relating to the oil and gas industry in the jurisdictions where the Company operates may in the future be changed or interpreted in a manner that could materially affect the economic value of the respective assets. For example, the US Congress has been considering a revision of the immediate deduction currently available for drilling costs.

Litigation

From time to time, Talisman is the subject of litigation arising out of the Company's operations. Specific disclosure of current legal proceedings, and the risks associated with current proceedings and litigation generally, are disclosed under the heading "Legal Proceedings."

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Environmental Risks

General

All phases of Talisman's oil and natural gas business are subject to environmental regulation pursuant to a variety of laws and regulations in the countries where Talisman does business. These laws and regulations may require the acquisition of a permit before operations commence, restrict the types, quantities and concentration of substances that can be released into the environment in connection with the Company's drilling and production activities, limit or prohibit drilling activities on certain lands lying within wilderness, wetlands and other protected areas, and impose substantial liabilities for pollution that may result from the Company's operations. Talisman's business is subject to the trend toward increased rigour in regulatory compliance and civil or criminal liability for environmental matters in certain regions (e.g., Canada, the United States and the European Union). Compliance with environmental legislation can require significant expenditures, and failure to comply with environmental legislation may result in the assessment of administrative, civil and criminal penalties, the cancellation or suspension of regulatory permits, the imposition of investigatory or remedial obligations or the issuance of injunctions restricting or prohibiting certain activities. Under existing environmental laws and regulations, Talisman could be held strictly liable for the remediation of previously released materials or property contamination resulting from its operations, regardless of whether those operations were in compliance with all applicable laws at the time they were performed. Regulatory delays, legal proceedings and reputational impacts from an environmental incident could result in a material adverse effect on the Company's business. Increased stakeholder concerns and regulatory actions regarding shale gas development could lead to third party or governmental claims, and could adversely affect the Company's business and financial condition. Although Talisman currently believes that the costs of complying with environmental legislation and dealing with environmental civil liabilities will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations, there can be no assurance that such costs will not have such an effect in the future.

Hydraulic Fracturing

Concern has been expressed over the potential environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing operations, including water aquifer contamination and other qualitative and quantitative effects on water resources as large quantities of water are used and injected fluids either remain underground or flow back to the surface to be collected, treated and disposed. Regulatory authorities in certain jurisdictions have announced initiatives in response to such concerns. Federal, provincial, state, and local legislative and regulatory initiatives relating to hydraulic fracturing, as well as governmental reviews of such activities, could result in increased costs, additional operating restrictions or delays, and adversely affect Talisman's production. Public perception of environmental risks associated with hydraulic fracturing can further increase pressure to adopt new laws, regulation or permitting requirements or lead to regulatory delays, legal proceedings and/or reputational impacts. Any new laws, regulations or permitting requirements regarding hydraulic fracturing could lead to operational delay, increased operating costs, and third party or governmental claims. They could also increase the Company's costs of compliance and doing business as well as delay the development of hydrocarbon (natural gas and oil) resources from shale formations, which may not be commercial without the use of hydraulic fracturing.

If legal restrictions are adopted in areas where Talisman is currently conducting or in the future plans to conduct operations, Talisman may incur additional costs to comply with such requirements that may be significant in nature, experience delays or curtailment in the pursuit of exploration, development, or production activities, and perhaps even be precluded from the drilling of wells. In addition, if hydraulic fracturing becomes more regulated, the Company's fracturing activities could become subject to additional permitting requirements and result in permitting delays as well as potential increases in costs. Restrictions on hydraulic fracturing could also reduce the amount of oil and natural gas that the Company is ultimately able to produce from its reserves.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Talisman is subject to various GHG emissions-related legislation. Current GHG emissions legislation does not result in material compliance costs, but compliance costs may increase in the future and may impact the Company's operations and financial results. Talisman operates in jurisdictions with existing GHG legislation (e.g., UK, Norway, United States and Canada, notably Alberta and British Columbia) as well as in regions which currently do not have GHG emissions legislation and jurisdictions where GHG emissions legislation is emerging or is subject to change. Talisman monitors GHG legislative developments in all areas that the Company operates. Potential new or additional GHG legislation, and associated compliance costs, may have a material impact on the Company.

Environmental and Decommissioning Liabilities

Talisman is involved in the operation and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure in difficult and challenging areas, including offshore, deepwater, jungle and desert environments. Despite Talisman's implementation of health, safety and environmental standards, there is a risk that accidents or regulatory non-compliance can occur, the outcomes of which, including remedial work or regulatory intervention, cannot be foreseen or planned for. Talisman expects to incur site restoration costs over a prolonged period as existing fields are depleted. The Company provides for decommissioning liabilities in its annual Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS. Additional information regarding decommissioning liabilities is set forth in the notes to the annual Consolidated Financial Statements. The process of estimating decommissioning liabilities is complex and involves significant uncertainties concerning the timing of the decommissioning activity; legislative changes; technological advancement; regulatory, environmental

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and political changes; and the appropriate discount rate used in estimating the liability. Any change to these assumptions could result in a change to the decommissioning liabilities to which Talisman is subject. In Talisman's North Sea operations, changes in these assumptions would potentially have a significant impact on the Company's decommissioning liabilities because of the assessed size of these future costs. There can be no assurances that the cost estimates and decommissioning liabilities are materially correct and that the liabilities will occur when predicted. In addition, Talisman is often jointly and severally liable for the decommissioning costs associated with Talisman's various operations and could, therefore, be required to pay more than its net share.

Socio-Political Risks

The Company's operations may be adversely affected by political or economic developments or social instability in the jurisdictions in which it operates, which are not within the control of Talisman, including, among other things, a change in crude oil or natural gas pricing policy and/or related regulatory delays, the risks of war, terrorism, abduction, expropriation, nationalization, renegotiation or nullification of existing concessions and contracts, a change in taxation policies, economic sanctions, the imposition of specific drilling obligations, the imposition of rules relating to development and abandonment of fields, access to or development of infrastructure, jurisdictional boundary disputes, and currency controls. As a result of continuing evolution of an international framework for corporate responsibility and accountability for international crimes, the Company could also be exposed to potential claims for alleged breaches of international law, health, safety and environmental regulations, and other human rights-based litigation risk. Numerous countries in which the Company is active, including, but not limited to, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Colombia, Vietnam, Algeria and Papua New Guinea, have been subject to recent economic or political instability, disputes and social unrest, and military or rebel hostilities. The potential deterioration of socio-political security situations (i.e. political instability and/or disputes) poses increased risk, which may result in the cessation of operations as well as the delay in payment or exports; for example, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq with respect to the negotiation of Iraq Federal Oil and Gas Law, and in Vietnam and Malaysia with respect to China's claim over disputed waters in the South China Sea. In addition, Talisman regularly evaluates opportunities worldwide, and may in the future engage in projects or acquire properties in other nations that are experiencing economic or political instability, social unrest, military hostilities or United Nations, US or other international sanctions. Some of the foregoing government actions may lead to political or reputational pressures on the Company from non-governmental organizations, home governments and investors.

Stakeholder Opposition

Talisman's planned activities may be adversely affected if there is strong community opposition to its operations. For example, local community concerns in parts of Colombia, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Papua New Guinea could potentially result in development and production delays in those operations. There is also heightened public concern regarding hydraulic fracturing in parts of North America which could materially affect the Company's shale operations. In some circumstances, this risk of community opposition may be higher in areas where Talisman operates alongside indigenous communities who may have additional concerns regarding land ownership, usage or claim compensation.

Non-Operatorship and Partner Relations

Some of Talisman's projects are conducted in joint venture environments where Talisman has a limited ability to influence or control operations or future development, safety and environmental standards, and amount of capital expenditures. Companies which operate these properties may not necessarily share Talisman's health, safety and environmental standards or strategic or operational goals or approach to partner relationships, which may result in accidents, regulatory noncompliance, project delays or unexpected future costs, all of which may affect the viability of these projects and Talisman's standing in the external market.

Talisman is also dependent on other working interest co-participants of these projects to fund their contractual share of the capital expenditures. If these co-participants are unable to fund their contractual share of, or do not approve, the capital expenditures, the co-participants may seek to defer programs, resulting in strategic misalignments and a delay of a portion of development of Talisman's programs, or the co-participants may default such that projects may be delayed and/or Talisman may be partially or totally liable for their share.

Some of Talisman's projects involve transition of operatorship as part of a joint venture, which requires a significant amount of effort and coordination. Successful handover of the operations to the partners is dependent on Talisman's ability to maintain equal governance and active involvement in the operations.

Attraction, Retention and Development of Personnel

Successful execution of the Company's plans is dependent on Talisman's ability to attract and retain talented personnel who have the skills necessary to deliver on the Company's strategy and maintain safe operations. This includes not only key talent at a senior level, but also individuals with the professional and technical skill sets critical for Talisman's business, particularly geologists, geophysicists, engineers, accountants and other specialists. As labour demand remains high and a greater percentage of the population reaches retirement age, retention concerns are also heightened. In North America, Talisman competes for talent in two very competitive markets – Calgary and Houston. If the Company is unable to attract and retain highly qualified petrotechnical people in these

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markets, its ability to deliver may be significantly compromised. In addition, in the North Sea, high project activity has compounded competition for labour, posing an increased retention risk. In Asia, energy demand driven by economic growth has resulted in higher levels of activity in the sector and created strong competition for skilled technical staff. National oil companies and joint venture activities may also impose requirements to develop their national talent, increase secondee assignments, and employ local nationals.

Egress and Gas & Liquids Buyers

As increasing volumes of natural gas and liquids are brought onstream by Talisman and others, transportation and processing infrastructure capacity may, at times, be exceeded before capacity additions become available. In such an event, there is a risk that the transportation and/or processing of some of the Company's production may be restricted or delayed until pipeline connection or infrastructure additions are complete. For example, Colombia's oil export infrastructure generally continues to operate close to or at capacity, pending capacity additions which are at various stages of commissioning, approval and/or construction. Talisman and Equion currently have access to sufficient capacity in the key Ocensa pipeline allowing access to the Coveñas terminal and international markets. In addition, Equion has access to Oleoducto de Colombia, a parallel line from Vasconia to Coveñas. As Talisman's production grows, the Company may not be able to secure sufficient upstream pipeline access into Ocensa as soon as it is required. If Talisman is unable to negotiate access to additional pipeline capacity or to employ trucking as an alternative, Talisman's production may be restricted or delayed and/or netbacks may be reduced on a portion of Talisman's production. In the Eagle Ford play, Talisman has acquired sufficient access to infrastructure for both liquids and gas for the near and medium term (through January 2017); however, in the longer term, additional capacity and infrastructure may be required. In the event that there are delays in the ongoing construction of new pipelines and processing projects in the Eagle Ford play, Talisman's access to additional pipeline capacity could be delayed. Ensuring that Talisman holds sufficient transportation capacity to take gas supplies from the Marcellus area, which has seen a significant growth in production which is expected to continue in the short/medium term, to areas with liquid markets is critical to ensuring the ability to flow production on an unrestricted basis as well as to maximize the value for Talisman's production. Another associated risk will be the availability and diversity of contract and credit-enabled buyers. Should Talisman be unable to secure access to infrastructure and qualified buyers for its production, the Company could face reduced production and/or materially lower prices on some portion of production, which in turn could adversely affect the Company's operating results.

Competitive Risk

The global oil and gas industry is highly competitive. Talisman faces significant competition and many of the Company's competitors have resources in excess of Talisman's available resources. The Company actively competes for the acquisition of properties, the exploration for and development of new sources of supply, the contractual services for oil and gas drilling and production equipment and services, the transportation and marketing of current production, and industry personnel, including, but not limited to, geologists, geophysicists, engineers and other specialists that enable the business. Many of Talisman's competitors have the ability to pay more for seismic and lease rights in crude oil and natural gas properties and exploratory prospects. They can define, evaluate, bid for and purchase a greater number of properties and prospects than Talisman's financial or human resources permit. If the Company is not successful in the competition for oil and gas reserves or in the marketing of production, Talisman's financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected. Many of the Company's competitors have resources substantially greater than Talisman's and have established positions in countries in which Talisman may seek new entry and, as a consequence, the Company may be at a competitive disadvantage. Typically during times of high commodity prices or increased industry activity, drilling and operating costs will also increase. These competitive forces may also lead to an overall increase in costs, which could have a negative impact on the Company's financial results.

Interest Rates

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk principally by virtue of its borrowings. Borrowing in floating rates exposes Talisman to short-term movements in interest rates. Borrowing in fixed rates exposes Talisman to reset risk associated with debt maturity. Most of the Company's debt is issued at fixed interest rates; therefore, the Company's main exposure to changes in interest rates would occur in respect of short-term investments or borrowings in the event that substantial cash balances are invested in or owed to the Company.

Counterparty Credit Risk

In the normal course of business, Talisman enters into contractual relationships with counterparties in the energy industry and other industries, including suppliers and coventurers, counterparties to interest rate hedging, foreign exchange hedging and commodity derivative arrangements. If such counterparties do not fulfil their contractual obligations or settle their liabilities to the Company, the Company may suffer losses, may have to proceed on a sole risk basis, may have to forgo opportunities or may have to relinquish leases or blocks. The Company also has credit risk arising from cash and cash equivalents held with banks and financial institutions. While the Company maintains a risk management system that limits exposures to any one counterparty, losses due to the failure by counterparties to fulfil their contractual obligations may adversely affect Talisman's financial condition.

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Hedging Activities

Talisman uses derivative instruments to hedge a portion of the Company's expected production so as to manage the impact of fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices on the Company's results of operations and cash flow. Fluctuations in crude oil and gas prices could have a material effect on the volatility of the Company's earnings. To the extent that Talisman engages in hedging activities to protect itself against commodity price declines, Talisman may be prevented from fully realizing the benefits of increases in crude oil and natural gas prices above the prices established by the Company's hedging contracts. See also "Risk Factors – Volatility of Oil and Natural Gas Prices." When considered appropriate, the Company may also use currency swaps to manage fluctuations in exchange rates and interest rate swaps to manage Talisman's exposure to interest rate changes through the Company's borrowings. See also "Risk Factors – Exchange Rate Fluctuations" and "Risk Factors – Interest Rates."

Additionally, Talisman's hedging portfolio may expose it to financial losses in certain circumstances, such as the recognition of certain mark-to-market gains and losses on derivative instruments. The fair value of the Company's natural gas and oil, exchange rate or interest rate derivative instruments can fluctuate significantly between periods.

Corruption

Talisman's operations are governed by the laws of many jurisdictions, which generally prohibit bribery and other forms of corruption. Talisman requires all employees to participate in ethics awareness training, which includes Talisman's policies against giving or accepting money or gifts in certain circumstances. Despite the training and policies, it is possible that Talisman, or some of its employees or contractors, could be charged with bribery or corruption. If Talisman is found guilty of such a violation, which could include a failure to take effective steps to prevent or address corruption by its employees or contractors, Talisman could be subject to onerous penalties. A mere investigation itself could lead to significant corporate disruption, high legal costs and forced settlements (such as the imposition of an internal monitor). In addition, bribery allegations or bribery or corruption convictions could impair Talisman's ability to work with governments or non-governmental organizations. Such convictions or allegations could result in the formal exclusion of Talisman from a country or area, national or international lawsuits, government sanctions or fines, project suspension or delays, reduced market capitalization, reputational impacts and increased investor concern.

Information Systems

Many of Talisman's business processes depend on the availability, capacity, reliability and security of the Company's information technology infrastructure and Talisman's ability to expand and continually update this infrastructure in response to the Company's changing needs. The Company's IT systems are increasingly integrated in terms of geography, number of systems, and key resources supporting the delivery of IT systems. The performance of Talisman's key suppliers is critical to ensure appropriate delivery of key services. Any failure to manage, expand and update the Company's information technology infrastructure, any failure in the extension or operation of this infrastructure, or any failure by the Company's key resources or service providers in the performance of their services could materially and adversely harm Talisman's business.

The ability of the IT function to support Talisman's business in the event of a disaster such as fire, flood or loss/denial of any of the Company's DataCentres or major office locations and Talisman's ability to recover key systems from unexpected interruptions cannot be fully tested and there is a risk that, if such an event actually occurs, the business continuity plan may not be adequate to immediately address all repercussions of the disaster. In the event of a disaster affecting a DataCentre or key office location, key systems may be unavailable for a number of days, leading to inability to perform some business processes in a timely manner.

In addition, the increasing risk of information security breaches, including more sophisticated attempts often referred to as advanced persistent threats, requires Talisman to continually improve its ability to detect and prevent such occurrences. Disruption of critical IT services, or breaches of information security, could have a negative effect on Talisman's operational performance and earnings, as well as on the Company's reputation.

TRANSFER AGENTS AND REGISTRARS

Computershare Trust Company of Canada, at 600, 530 – 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3S8, along with its US co-transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company N.A., is the transfer agent and registrar for the Common Shares and the Series 1 First Preferred Shares of the Company. Computershare Trust Company of Canada also acts as trustee for various public debt securities. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., London Branch (now The Bank of New York Mellon, pursuant to bulk novation orders granted on April 3, 2007 and July 1, 2008), One Canada Square, London, UK, E14 5AL, acts as trustee for the 6.625% unsecured notes listed on the London Stock Exchange. Union Bank N.A., 120 S. San Pedro Street, Suite 400, Los Angeles, California, 90012, acts as trustee for various public debt securities. The Company has not retained transfer agents for any other outstanding securities.

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INTERESTS OF EXPERTS

Talisman's auditors are Ernst & Young LLP, Chartered Accountants, Ernst & Young Tower, 1000, 440 – 2nd Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5E9. Ernst & Young LLP is independent in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct as outlined by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta.

Mr. Mark Ireland, an employee of Talisman, has provided the report on reserves data, included in Schedule "A" to this Annual Information Form, in his capacity as Talisman's Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator. Mr. Ireland owns less than 1% of the outstanding Common Shares.

ADVISORIES

Forward-Looking Information

This Annual Information Form contains or incorporates by reference information that constitutes "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information is included throughout this Annual Information Form, including among other places, under the headings "General Development of the Business," "Description of the Business," "Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Protection," "Market for the Securities of the Company," "Legal Proceedings" and "Risk Factors." This forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding:

business strategy, priorities and plans;

expected capital expenditures and planned focus of such spending;

expected capital sources to fund the Company's capital program;

Targeted dispositions, farm-outs or joint ventures of assets and the expected timing and value of such transactions;

expected production, timing of such production, and higher margin production growth;

planning drilling, rigs, development and seismic acquisition;

expected results from the Company's portfolio of oil and gas assets;

expected abandonment and reclamation costs; and

anticipated funding of decommissioning liabilities;

other expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions, information and statements about possible future events, conditions, results of operations or performance.

The Company priorities disclosed in the Annual Information Form are objectives only and their achievement cannot be guaranteed.

Statements concerning oil and gas reserves contained in this Annual Information Form in Schedule "A" and elsewhere may be deemed to be forward-looking information as they involve the implied assessment that the resources described can be profitably produced in the future.

The factors or assumptions on which the forward-looking information is based include: assumptions inherent in current guidance; projected capital investment levels; the flexibility of capital spending plans and the associated sources of funding; the successful and timely implementation of capital projects; the continuation of tax, royalty and regulatory regimes; ability to obtain regulatory and partner approval; commodity price and cost assumptions; and other risks and uncertainties described in the filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities. The Company believes the material factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information for periods past 2014 assumes escalating commodity prices. Closing of any transactions will be subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and completion of definitive agreements.

Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks which could cause actual results to vary, and, in some instances, to differ materially from those anticipated by Talisman and described in the forward-looking information contained in this Annual Information Form. The material risk factors include, but are not limited to:

the risks of the oil and gas industry, such as operational risks in exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas;

risks and uncertainties involving geology of oil and gas deposits;

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risks associated with project management, project delays and/or cost overruns;

uncertainty related to securing sufficient egress and access to markets;

the uncertainty of reserves and resources estimates, reserves life and underlying reservoir risk;

the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, including decommissioning liabilities;

risks related to strategic and capital allocation decisions, including potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures;

fluctuations in oil and gas prices, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and tax or royalty rates;

the outcome and effects of any future acquisitions and dispositions;

health, safety, security and environmental risks, including risks related to the possibility of major accidents;

environmental regulatory and compliance risks, including with respect to greenhouse gases and hydraulic fracturing;

uncertainties as to access to capital, including the availability and cost of credit and other financing, and changes in capital markets;

risks in conducting foreign operations (for example, civil, political and fiscal instability and corruption);

risks related to the attraction, retention and development of personnel;

changes in general economic and business conditions;

the possibility that government policies, regulations or laws may change or governmental approvals may be delayed or withheld; and

results of the Company's risk mitigation strategies, including insurance and any hedging activities.

The foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors which could affect the Company's operations or financial results or strategy are included under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this Annual Information Form. In addition, information is available in the Company's other reports on file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the SEC.

Forward-looking information is based on the estimates and opinions of the Company's management at the time the information is presented. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information should circumstances or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

The disclosure in the AIF assumes closing of all dispositions announced. The completion of any contemplated disposition is contingent on various factors, including favourable market conditions, the ability of the Company to negotiate acceptable terms of sale and receipt of any required approval for such disposition.

Reference to a declaration of "commerciality" with respect to the Akacías field does not imply that full development of the field has been booked as reserves. The term "commerciality" is based upon the term as it is used in the Block CPO-9 license (the "License"). A declaration of commerciality is a written declaration by the licensees to the state regulator that declares the licensees' unconditional decision to proceed with commercial exploration of a discovery. Upon filing a declaration of commerciality, a discovery becomes a commercial field under the terms of the License.

Talisman uses the term "unlocking value" to describe the realization of the value of an asset within Talisman's portfolio that, prior to its full or partial disposition, was not valued at its full market value, as reflected in Talisman's share price and enterprise value. By monetizing the asset through a disposition or joint venture, the Company is able to attribute a market value to the asset that can quantifiably be reflected in Talisman's share price and enterprise value.

Oil and Gas Information

All references to reserves volumes in this Annual Information Form are to reserves volumes estimated in accordance with Canadian disclosure standards.

Talisman makes reference to production volumes throughout this Annual Information Form. Where not otherwise indicated, such production volumes are stated on a gross basis, which means they are stated prior to the deduction of royalties and similar payments.

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Natural gas is converted to a barrel of oil equivalent (boe) at the ratio of six thousand cubic feet (mcf) to one barrel (bbl) of oil. Oil is converted to natural gas equivalent (mcfe) at the ratio of one bbl to six mcf of natural gas. The boe and mcfe measures may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of six mcf to one bbl and an mcfe conversion ratio of one bbl to six mcfe are based on an energy equivalence conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and do not represent a value equivalence at the wellhead.

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

Except where otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts in this Annual Information Form are stated in US dollars ("US$" or "$"). The following table sets forth the Canada/US exchange rates on the last trading day of the years indicated as well as the high, low and average rates for such years. The high, low and average exchange rates for each year were identified or calculated from spot rates in effect on each trading day during the relevant year. The exchange rates shown are expressed as the number of Canadian dollars ("C$") required to purchase one US$. These exchange rates are based on those published on the Bank of Canada's website as being in effect at approximately noon on each trading day (the "Bank of Canada noon rate").

             


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
              Year ended December 31

    2013   2012   2011

Year-end   1.0636   0.9949   1.0170

High   0.9839   0.9710   0.9449

Low   1.0697   1.0418   1.0604

Average   1.0299   0.9996   0.9891

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ABBREVIATIONS

The abbreviations used in this Annual Information Form have the following meanings:

bbl   barrel
bbls   barrels
bbls/d   barrels per day
bcf   billion cubic feet
bcfe   billion cubic feet equivalent
boe   barrels of oil equivalent
bopd   barrels of oil per day
boe/d   barrels of oil equivalent per day
mbbls   thousand barrels
mboe/d   thousand barrels oil equivalent per day
mcf   thousand cubic feet
mcfe   thousand cubic feet equivalent
mmbbls   million barrels
mmbbls/d   million barrels per day
mmboe   million barrels of oil equivalent
mmbtu   million British thermal units
mmcf   million cubic feet
mmcf/d   million cubic feet per day
mmcfe/d   millions of cubic feet equivalent per day
tcf   trillion cubic feet

C$

 

Canadian dollar
COGEH   Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook
HH   Henry Hub
IFRS   International Financial Reporting Standards
IQRE   Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator
JOC   Joint Operating Company
km   kilometre
LNG   Liquefied Natural Gas
NGL   Natural Gas Liquids
UK   United Kingdom
UK£   Pound sterling
US   United States of America
US$ or $   United States dollar
WI   Working interest
WTI   West Texas Intermediate

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information related to the Company, including the information incorporated by reference herein, may be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Additional information, including directors' and officers' remuneration and indebtedness, principal holders of the Company's securities and securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans, is contained in the Company's Management Proxy Circular for its most recent annual meeting of security holders that involved the election of directors. Additional financial information is provided in the Company's audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 and related annual Management's Discussion and Analysis.

The only material contract the Company entered into during the last completed financial year was the Nomination and Standstill Agreement dated December 1, 2013, with Carl C. Icahn and his affiliates (the "Icahn Group") relating to the appointment of two designates of the Icahn Group to the board of directors of the Company. The Company has not entered into any other contracts, nor are there any other contracts still in effect, that are material to its business, other than contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business.

Copies of the Company's Annual Report may be obtained from Talisman's website at www.talisman-energy.com or upon request from: Corporate and Investor Communications Department, Talisman Energy Inc., 2000, 888 – 3rd Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5C5, email: tlm@talisman-energy.com.

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SCHEDULE A – RESERVES DATA AND OTHER OIL AND GAS INFORMATION

Table of Contents

    Page

Introduction   37

Internal Evaluation   37

Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information   38

Report on Reserves Data by Talisman's Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator   71

Report of Management and Directors on NI 51-101 Reserves Data and Other Information   72

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INTRODUCTION

As a Canadian public company, Talisman is subject to the disclosure requirements of National Instrument NI 51-101 ("NI 51-101") of the Canadian Securities Administrators, which applies to the disclosure of reserves and other oil and gas information. The disclosure in this Schedule A has been prepared in compliance with the annual disclosure requirements of NI 51-101. Certain reserves and other oil and gas information prepared in accordance with US standards is contained in the Company's annual report on Form 40-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the SEC.

Talisman's investments in Equion and TSEUK are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. NI 51-101 currently requires that, in such circumstances, Talisman's share of the reserves and future net revenues of Equion and TSEUK be disclosed separately from Talisman's reserves and future net revenue. Accordingly, in a number of the tables which follow, information is first provided in respect of Talisman Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries which are consolidated for financial reporting purposes (under the heading "Consolidated Entities") and then in respect of Equion and TSEUK (under the heading "Equity Investments"). All information in respect of Equion and TSEUK reflects Talisman's 49% equity interest in Equion and 51% equity interest in TSEUK. Unless otherwise indicated, all references in this Schedule to Talisman's reserves include the reserves attributable to its equity investments in Equion and TSEUK. The reserves for Equion and TSEUK were evaluated internally by Talisman in the same manner as the consolidated reserves for Talisman, as described below.

INTERNAL EVALUATION

Talisman's oil and gas reserves are evaluated internally. Talisman has obtained an exemption from NI 51-101 that exempts Talisman from the requirement under NI 51-101 to have its reserves evaluated or audited by independent reserves evaluators. The following discussion is provided pursuant to the requirements of the exemption.

Talisman understands that the purpose of the requirement under NI 51-101 for the involvement of independent qualified evaluators or auditors is to ensure that disclosure of reserves information reflects the conclusions of qualified professionals applying consistent standards and that such conclusions are not affected by adverse influences. Talisman believes that using independent evaluators or auditors would not materially enhance the reliability of its reserves estimates in light of the expertise of its internal reserves evaluation personnel and the controls applied during its reserves evaluation process. Talisman believes that its internal resources are at least as extensive as, if not greater than, those which would be assigned by any independent evaluators or auditors engaged by the Company, and that its internal staff's knowledge of and experience with the Company's reserves enable the Company to prepare an evaluation at least equivalent to that of any independent evaluator or auditor.

As at December 2013, the Company's internal reserves evaluation staff included more than 130 persons with full-time or part-time responsibility relating to participation in Talisman's reserves process, of whom 20 were "qualified reserves evaluators" for purposes of NI 51-101. The qualified reserves evaluators have an average of approximately 15 years of relevant experience in evaluating reserves. The Company's internal reserves evaluation management personnel are responsible for reserves evaluation management and are directly involved in evaluating reserves and/or overseeing the reserves evaluation process. The Company has appointed an Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator ("IQRE") who is responsible for the preparation and validation of the Company's reserves evaluations and the submission to the Company's Board of Directors of reports thereon and reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer in that role. The Company's IQRE is Mark Ireland, a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Petroleum Engineering. Mr. Ireland has more than 30 years of petroleum engineering experience internationally and in North America. He is a professional engineer registered in both Texas and Alberta and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers.

Talisman has adopted a corporate policy that prescribes procedures and standards to be followed in preparing its reserves data. The following summarizes Talisman's current process for preparing and approving its publicly disclosed reserves data.

All of Talisman's reserves are evaluated annually. Talisman employs qualified, competent, experienced engineers to ensure consistently high levels of professionalism in the estimation of its reserves data. Technical, cost and economic assumptions underpinning reserves estimates are documented to provide a clear audit trail.

Talisman conducts formal reviews during the reserves estimation process to ensure the reasonableness, completeness and accuracy of input data; the appropriateness of the technical subsurface methodology; the full understanding of reserves movements; and the correct use of reserves classifications. All reserves estimates are reviewed and approved by the respective Executive Vice-President of the operating area to which the reserves relate and then submitted to the Company's executive operating committee, comprised of the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Vice-Presidents of the Company, for review and approval. In addition, the IQRE conducts a separate review to ensure the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and that the reserves estimates are free from material misstatement. The reserves data and the reports of the IQRE thereon are then reviewed by the Reserves Committee of the Board of Directors. The Reserves Committee and the IQRE have independent access to each other. Once approved by the Reserves Committee, the reserves data is submitted to the Board of Directors for final approval.

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Notwithstanding that Talisman is exempt from the independent evaluator requirements of NI 51-101, Talisman obtains annual independent audits of its reserves estimates for some of its properties on a rotating basis. Over the past four years, these rotational independent audits have covered, in aggregate, properties which, at December 31, 2013, represent approximately 73% of the Company's proved plus probable reserves (on a boe basis) as at December 31, 2013. At the time of the audits, these audits have not revealed any material discrepancies in the reserves reported at such time using the standards in effect at the time of the audit. Talisman's IQRE oversees the preparation of the independent audits. Talisman maintains a Reserves Data Policy and Procedures Manual, which it updates as appropriate and on a periodic basis. Talisman also conducts periodic internal audits of the procedures, records and controls relating to the preparation of reserves data. Accordingly, Talisman considers the reliability of its internally generated reserves data to be not materially less than would be afforded by the independent evaluator requirements of NI 51-101.

RESERVES DATA AND OTHER OIL AND GAS INFORMATION

The effective date of the reserves data and other oil and gas information in this section is December 31, 2013 and the preparation date is February 27, 2014.

It should not be assumed that the estimates of future net revenues presented in the tables below represent the fair market value of the reserves. There is no assurance that the forecast prices and costs assumptions will be attained and variances could be material. The recovery and reserves estimates on the Company's properties provided herein are estimates only and there is no guarantee that the estimated reserves will be recovered. Actual reserves may be greater than or less than the estimates provided herein.

In accordance with NI 51-101, the estimates of reserves and future net revenue set forth below are based on forecast prices and costs.

Definitions of the various terms used in the following tables are set forth under "Definitions" below. In certain of the tables set forth below, the columns may not add due to rounding.

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Reserves Estimates (Forecast Prices and Costs)(1)

                                                 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Light Oil
(mmbbls)

  Heavy Oil
(mmbbls)

  Shale Oil
(mmbbls)

  Shale Gas
(bcf)

  Non-Shale
Natural Gas
(bcf)

  Natural Gas
Liquids (mmbbls)

As at December 31, 2013   Gross   Net   Gross   Net   Gross   Net   Gross   Net   Gross   Net   Gross   Net

CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                                                

Canada                                                

  Proved Developed Producing   2.8   2.2   33.5   30.4   0.1   0.1   231.2   212.0   602.9   551.4   24.4   20.3

  Proved Developed Non-Producing   0.4   0.3           7.2   7.0   20.4   17.1    

  Proved Undeveloped     0.2           301.5   287.5   69.7   66.8   5.9   5.1

  Total Proved   3.2   2.7   33.5   30.4   0.1   0.1   539.9   506.5   693.0   635.3   30.3   25.4

  Total Probable   0.6   0.4   3.3   2.9       146.4   128.9   340.6   305.0   10.1   8.0

  Total Proved Plus Probable   3.8   3.1   36.8   33.3   0.1   0.1   686.3   635.4   1,033.6   940.3   40.4   33.4

United States                                                

  Proved Developed Producing           4.7   3.5   893.3   750.4   32.0   27.3   16.1   12.2

  Proved Developed Non-Producing           0.3   0.2   54.7   45.9       0.5   0.4

  Proved Undeveloped           4.1   3.1   995.9   830.1       26.1   19.6

  Total Proved           9.1   6.8   1,943.9   1,626.4   32.0   27.3   42.7   32.2

  Total Probable           4.3   3.2   915.5   763.5   15.4   13.1   18.6   13.9

  Total Proved Plus Probable           13.4   10.0   2,859.4   2,389.9   47.4   40.4   61.3   46.1

North Sea(2)                                                

  Proved Developed Producing   5.6   5.6               6.8   6.8   0.8   0.8

  Proved Developed Non-Producing                        

  Proved Undeveloped   2.9   2.9               9.8   9.8   1.0   1.0

  Total Proved   8.5   8.5               16.6   16.6   1.8   1.8

  Total Probable   6.9   6.9               24.0   24.0   2.5   2.5

  Total Proved Plus Probable   15.4   15.4               40.6   40.6   4.3   4.3

Southeast Asia(3)                                                

  Proved Developed Producing   33.2   22.2               990.9   709.9   10.0   3.5

  Proved Developed Non-Producing   0.1   0.1               71.1   36.6   0.9   0.3

  Proved Undeveloped   2.6   1.6               497.9   332.6   6.6   2.3

  Total Proved   35.9   23.9               1,559.9   1,079.1   17.5   6.1

  Total Probable   54.7   31.4               661.6   460.9   6.8   3.2

  Total Proved Plus Probable   90.6   55.3               2,221.5   1,540.0   24.3   9.3

Latin America(4)                                                

  Proved Developed Producing       2.9   2.3                

  Proved Developed Non-Producing                        

  Proved Undeveloped                        

  Total Proved       2.9   2.3                

  Total Probable       1.7   1.4                

  Total Proved Plus Probable       4.6   3.7                

Other(5)                                                

  Proved Developed Producing   19.8   10.2                    

  Proved Developed Non-Producing                        

  Proved Undeveloped   1.1   0.7                   2.3   1.2

  Total Proved   20.9   10.9                   2.3   1.2

  Total Probable   12.0   5.3                   0.3  

  Total Proved Plus Probable   32.9   16.2                   2.6   1.2

TOTAL CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                                                

  Proved Developed Producing   61.4   40.2   36.4   32.7   4.8   3.6   1,124.5   962.4   1,632.6   1,295.4   51.3   36.8

  Proved Developed Non-Producing   0.5   0.4       0.3   0.2   61.9   52.9   91.5   53.7   1.4   0.7

  Proved Undeveloped   6.6   5.4       4.1   3.1   1,297.4   1,117.6   577.4   409.2   41.9   29.2

  Total Proved   68.5   46.0   36.4   32.7   9.2   6.9   2,483.8   2,132.9   2,301.5   1,758.3   94.6   66.7

  Total Probable   74.2   44.0   5.0   4.3   4.3   3.2   1,061.9   892.4   1,041.6   803.0   38.3   27.6

  Total Proved Plus Probable   142.7   90.0   41.4   37.0   13.5   10.1   3,545.7   3,025.3   3,343.1   2,561.3   132.9   94.3

EQUITY INVESTMENTS                                                

TSEUK                                                

  Proved Developed Producing   51.1   51.0               3.4   0.5   0.2   0.2

  Proved Developed Non-Producing   0.1   0.1               3.5   3.5   0.1   0.1

  Proved Undeveloped   15.4   15.4               26.2   26.2    

  Total Proved   66.6   66.5               33.1   30.2   0.3   0.3

  Total Probable   54.3   54.1               29.1   29.0   0.2   0.2

  Total Proved Plus Probable   120.9   120.6               62.2   59.2   0.5   0.5

Equion                                                

  Proved Developed Producing   9.1   7.4               73.0   58.4   1.2   0.9

  Proved Developed Non-Producing                        

  Proved Undeveloped   3.3   2.6                    

  Total Proved   12.4   10.0               73.0   58.4   1.2   0.9

  Total Probable   4.2   3.5                    

  Total Proved Plus Probable   16.6   13.5               73.0   58.4   1.2   0.9

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TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS                                                

  Proved Developed Producing   60.2   58.4               76.4   58.9   1.4   1.1

  Proved Developed Non-Producing   0.1   0.1               3.5   3.5   0.1   0.1

  Proved Undeveloped   18.7   18.0               26.2   26.2    

  Total Proved   79.0   76.5               106.1   88.6   1.5   1.2

  Total Probable   58.5   57.6               29.1   29.0   0.2   0.2

  Total Proved Plus Probable   137.5   134.1               135.2   117.6   1.7   1.4

TOTAL TALISMAN(6)                                                

  Proved Developed Producing   121.6   98.6   36.4   32.7   4.8   3.6   1,124.5   962.4   1,709.0   1,354.3   52.7   37.9

  Proved Developed Non-Producing   0.6   0.5       0.3   0.2   61.9   52.9   95.0   57.2   1.5   0.8

  Proved Undeveloped   25.3   23.4       4.1   3.1   1,297.4   1,117.6   603.6   435.4   41.9   29.2

  Total Proved   147.5   122.5   36.4   32.7   9.2   6.9   2,483.8   2,132.9   2,407.6   1,846.9   96.1   67.9

  Total Probable   132.7   101.6   5.0   4.3   4.3   3.2   1,061.9   892.4   1,070.7   832.0   38.5   27.8

  Total Proved Plus Probable   280.2   224.1   41.4   37.0   13.5   10.1   3,545.7   3,025.3   3,478.3   2,678.9   134.6   95.7

1)
The prices used for the estimates of reserves are set forth under "Pricing Assumptions" later in this Section.

2)
North Sea does not include any reserves attributable to Talisman's investment in TSEUK, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

3)
Southeast Asia includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Australia/Timor-Leste.

4)
Latin America does not include any reserves attributable to Talisman's investment in Equion, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

5)
Other refers to Algeria.

6)
Total Consolidated Entities plus Total Equity Investments.

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Net Present Value of Future Net Revenue(1)

                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Before Deducting Income Taxes
Discounted At

  After Deducting Income Taxes
Discounted At(2)

 
As at December 31, 2013 0%   5%   10%   15%   20%   0%   5%   10%   15%   20%  

 
CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                                        
Canada                                        

 
  Proved Developed Producing 697.0   1,855.3   1,620.8   1,367.1   1,178.5   683.6   1,759.0   1,562.2   1,333.1   1,158.0  

 
  Proved Developed Non-Producing (0.2 ) 27.3   25.4   21.7   18.6   (15.8 ) 19.3   20.8   18.7   16.7  

 
  Proved Undeveloped 1,097.4   685.0   450.8   312.7   225.0   1,107.7   552.3   347.8   240.7   174.0  

 
  Total Proved 1,794.2   2,567.6   2,097.0   1,701.5   1,422.1   1,775.5   2,330.6   1,930.8   1,592.5   1,348.7  

 
  Total Probable 1,786.1   706.8   367.7   224.1   150.1   1,415.9   543.0   277.3   167.5   111.8  

 
  Total Proved Plus Probable 3,580.3   3,274.4   2,464.7   1,925.6   1,572.2   3,191.4   2,873.6   2,208.1   1,760.0   1,460.5  

 
United States                                        

 
  Proved Developed Producing 2,280.6   2,154.7   1,844.1   1,602.7   1,423.3   2,280.6   2,154.7   1,844.1   1,602.7   1,423.3  

 
  Proved Developed Non-Producing 163.5   117.9   88.1   68.8   55.5   163.5   117.9   88.1   68.8   55.5  

 
  Proved Undeveloped 2,598.3   1,608.6   1,019.4   661.4   433.1   2,596.8   1,608.2   1,019.3   661.4   433.1  

 
  Total Proved 5,042.4   3,881.2   2,951.6   2,332.9   1,911.9   5,040.9   3,880.8   2,951.5   2,332.9   1,911.9  

 
  Total Probable 3,332.2   1,508.5   812.8   485.4   306.3   2,113.2   1,022.8   596.7   380.9   252.4  

 
  Total Proved Plus Probable 8,374.6   5,389.7   3,764.4   2,818.3   2,218.2   7,154.1   4,903.6   3,548.2   2,713.8   2,164.3  

 
North Sea(3)                                        

 
  Proved Developed Producing (986.3 ) (779.4 ) (628.1 ) (514.9 ) (428.3 ) 833.5   161.9   (126.0 ) (239.5 ) (273.3 )

 
  Proved Developed Non-Producing                    

 
  Proved Undeveloped 147.5   148.2   145.1   140.2   134.2   47.4   96.3   117.4   125.0   125.6  

 
  Total Proved (838.8 ) (631.2 ) (483.0 ) (374.7 ) (294.1 ) 880.9   258.2   (8.6 ) (114.5 ) (147.7 )

 
  Total Probable 560.7   539.9   509.8   476.3   442.6   125.3   314.6   389.5   410.3   405.5  

 
  Total Proved Plus Probable (278.1 ) (91.3 ) 26.8   101.6   148.5   1,006.2   572.8   380.9   295.8   257.8  

 
Southeast Asia(4)                                        

 
  Proved Developed Producing 6,293.5   5,349.6   4,647.7   4,109.0   3,684.7   3,857.1   3,303.3   2,888.2   2,567.1   2,312.6  

 
  Proved Developed Non-Producing 268.1   231.6   202.1   177.8   158.0   198.5   170.5   147.9   129.5   114.3  

 
  Proved Undeveloped 2,931.8   2,137.3   1,608.1   1,242.4   981.7   1,650.4   1,194.8   891.8   682.9   534.5  

 
  Total Proved 9,493.4   7,718.5   6,457.9   5,529.2   4,824.4   5,706.0   4,668.6   3,927.9   3,379.5   2,961.4  

 
  Total Probable 3,955.8   2,590.6   1,773.5   1,257.0   915.9   2,370.1   1,547.1   1,047.5   728.8   517.2  

 
  Total Proved Plus Probable 13,449.2   10,309.1   8,231.4   6,786.2   5,740.3   8,076.1   6,215.7   4,975.4   4,108.3   3,478.6  

 
Latin America(5)                                        

 
  Proved Developed Producing 72.6   62.8   55.2   49.2   44.3   72.6   62.8   55.2   49.2   44.3  

 
  Proved Developed Non-Producing                    

 
  Proved Undeveloped                    

 
  Total Proved 72.6   62.8   55.2   49.2   44.3   72.6   62.8   55.2   49.2   44.3  

 
  Total Probable 49.3   43.1   38.2   34.2   31.1   49.3   43.1   38.2   34.2   31.1  

 
  Total Proved Plus Probable 121.9   105.9   93.4   83.4   75.4   121.9   105.9   93.4   83.4   75.4  

 
Other(6)                                        

 
  Proved Developed Producing 763.5   658.8   579.6   517.9   468.7   541.8   474.4   422.6   381.7   348.7  

 
  Proved Developed Non-Producing                    

 
  Proved Undeveloped 140.8   113.5   94.3   80.4   70.0   82.1   65.4   53.8   45.4   39.0  

 
  Total Proved 904.3   772.3   673.9   598.3   538.7   623.9   539.8   476.4   427.1   387.7  

 
  Total Probable 512.6   390.6   306.6   246.7   202.7   301.5   229.0   178.9   143.2   117.0  

 
  Total Proved Plus Probable 1,416.9   1,162.9   980.5   845.0   741.4   925.4   768.8   655.3   570.3   504.7  

 
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED                                        

 
  Proved Developed Producing 9,120.9   9,301.8   8,119.3   7,131.0   6,371.2   8,269.2   7,916.1   6,646.3   5,694.3   5,013.6  

 
  Proved Developed Non-Producing 431.4   376.8   315.6   268.3   232.1   346.2   307.7   256.8   217.0   186.5  

 
  Proved Undeveloped 6,915.8   4,692.6   3,317.7   2,437.1   1,844.0   5,484.4   3,517.0   2,430.1   1,755.4   1,306.2  

 
  Total Proved 16,468.1   14,371.2   11,752.6   9,836.4   8,447.3   14,099.8   11,740.8   9,333.2   7,666.7   6,506.3  

 
  Total Probable 10,196.7   5,779.5   3,808.6   2,723.7   2,048.7   6,375.3   3,699.6   2,528.1   1,864.9   1,435.0  

 
  Total Proved Plus Probable 26,664.8   20,150.7   15,561.2   12,560.1   10,496.0   20,475.1   15,440.4   11,861.3   9,531.6   7,941.3  

 
EQUITY INVESTMENTS                                        

 
TSEUK                                        

 
  Proved Developed Producing (2,143.2 ) (1,222.7 ) (814.8 ) (613.5 ) (503.5 ) (1,230.5 ) (752.3 ) (519.1 ) (393.8 ) (320.6 )

 
  Proved Developed Non-Producing 11.3   11.9   11.7   11.1   10.3   15.6   14.7   13.5   12.4   11.3  

 
  Proved Undeveloped 776.8   506.9   313.1   176.2   78.8   737.5   459.0   273.1   145.4   55.5  

 
  Total Proved (1,355.1 ) (703.9 ) (490.0 ) (426.2 ) (414.4 ) (477.4 ) (278.6 ) (232.5 ) (236.0 ) (253.8 )

 
  Total Probable 3,645.3   2,691.8   2,030.5   1,573.9   1,252.5   1,432.0   1,183.5   966.6   797.2   667.4  

 
  Total Proved Plus Probable 2,290.2   1,987.9   1,540.5   1,147.7   838.1   954.6   904.9   734.1   561.2   413.6  

 
Equion                                        

 
  Proved Developed Producing 634.0   576.7   529.5   489.9   456.4   513.2   467.3   429.3   397.3   370.0  

 
  Proved Developed Non-Producing                    

 
  Proved Undeveloped 60.1   31.2   8.9   (8.3 ) (21.9 ) 28.4   4.8   (13.3 ) (27.2 ) (37.9 )

 
  Total Proved 694.1   607.9   538.4   481.6   434.5   541.6   472.1   416.0   370.1   332.1  

 
  Total Probable 319.8   271.6   233.5   202.9   178.0   217.5   184.5   158.5   137.6   120.6  

 
  Total Proved Plus Probable 1,013.9   879.5   771.9   684.5   612.5   759.1   656.6   574.5   507.7   452.7  

 

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TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS                                        

 
  Proved Developed Producing (1,509.2 ) (646.0 ) (285.3 ) (123.6 ) (47.1 ) (717.3 ) (285.0 ) (89.8 ) 3.5   49.4  

 
  Proved Developed Non-Producing 11.3   11.9   11.7   11.1   10.3   15.6   14.7   13.5   12.4   11.3  

 
  Proved Undeveloped 836.9   538.1   322.0   167.9   56.9   765.9   463.8   259.8   118.2   17.6  

 
  Total Proved (661.0 ) (96.0 ) 48.4   55.4   20.1   64.2   193.5   183.5   134.1   78.3  

 
  Total Probable 3,965.1   2,963.4   2,264.0   1,776.8   1,430.5   1,649.5   1,368.0   1,125.1   934.8   788.0  

 
  Total Proved Plus Probable 3,304.1   2,867.4   2,312.4   1,832.2   1,450.6   1,713.7   1,561.5   1,308.6   1,068.9   866.3  

 
TOTAL TALISMAN(7)                                        

 
  Proved Developed Producing 7,611.7   8,655.8   7,834.0   7,007.4   6,324.1   7,551.9   7,631.1   6,556.5   5,697.8   5,063.0  

 
  Proved Developed Non-Producing 442.7   388.7   327.3   279.4   242.4   361.8   322.4   270.3   229.4   197.8  

 
  Proved Undeveloped 7,752.7   5,230.7   3,639.7   2,605.0   1,900.9   6,250.3   3,980.8   2,689.9   1,873.6   1,323.8  

 
  Total Proved 15,807.1   14,275.2   11,801.0   9,891.8   8,467.4   14,164.0   11,934.3   9,516.7   7,800.8   6,584.6  

 
  Total Probable 14,161.8   8,742.9   6,072.6   4,500.5   3,479.2   8,024.8   5,067.6   3,653.2   2,799.7   2,223.0  

 
  Total Proved Plus Probable 29,968.9   23,018.1   17,873.6   14,392.3   11,946.6   22,188.8   17,001.9   13,169.9   10,600.5   8,807.6  

 
1)
The prices used for the estimates of future net revenue are set forth under "Pricing Assumptions" later in this section.

2)
Future Net Revenue After Income Taxes has been calculated by deducting royalties and taxes which have been computed separately for each taxable entity using existing tax pool balances using tax pool write-off rates and tax rates and rules in accordance with existing legislation. No benefit has been included for future interest expense or the benefits of future tax planning opportunities. Values do not represent an estimate of the value at the business entity level, which may be significantly different. For information at the business entity level, see the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2013.

3)
North Sea does not include any future net revenue attributable toTalisman's investment in TSEUK, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

4)
Southeast Asia includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Australia/Timor-Leste.

5)
Latin America does not include any future net revenue attributable to Talisman's investment in Equion, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

6)
Other refers to Algeria.

7)
Total Consolidated Entities plus Total Equity Investments.

42       TALISMAN ENERGY ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM 2013


Elements of Future Net Revenue

(Undiscounted) ($ Millions)

                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
As at December 31, 2013   Revenue   Royalties   Operating
Costs
  Development
Costs
  Abandonment
and
Reclamation
Costs
  Future Net
Revenue Before
Income Taxes
  Income
Taxes(1)
  Future Net
Revenue After
Income Taxes
 

 
CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                                  
Canada                                  

 
  Proved   10,757.9   1,028.3   4,534.9   544.9   2,855.6   1,794.2   18.7   1,775.5  

 
  Proved Plus Probable   14,915.6   1,555.5   6,194.7   696.3   2,888.8   3,580.3   388.9   3,191.4  

 
United States                                  

 
  Proved   13,349.5   2,422.3   3,297.5   1,726.9   860.4   5,042.4   1.5   5,040.9  

 
  Proved Plus Probable   21,391.6   3,911.7   5,608.0   2,542.0   955.3   8,374.6   1,220.5   7,154.1  

 
North Sea                                  

 
  Proved   1,171.7     682.5   180.3   1,147.7   (838.8 ) (1,719.7 ) 880.9  

 
  Proved Plus Probable   2,247.5     1,123.1   214.5   1,188.0   (278.1 ) (1,284.3 ) 1,006.2  

 
Southeast Asia                                  

 
  Proved   20,538.0   7,047.7   3,000.2   749.2   247.5   9,493.4   3,787.4   5,706.0  

 
  Proved Plus Probable   33,263.0   11,769.7   5,365.3   2,062.7   616.1   13,449.2   5,373.1   8,076.1  

 
Latin America                                  

 
  Proved   273.9   60.5   118.9   18.2   3.7   72.6     72.6  

 
  Proved Plus Probable   437.6   97.0   189.9   24.9   3.9   121.9     121.9  

 
Other                                  

 
  Proved   2,428.4   1,169.5   296.2   35.6   22.8   904.3   280.4   623.9  

 
  Proved Plus Probable   3,794.2   1,957.2   312.8   80.8   26.5   1,416.9   491.5   925.4  

 
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                                  

 
  Proved   48,519.4   11,728.3   11,930.2   3,255.1   5,137.7   16,468.1   2,368.3   14,099.8  

 
  Proved Plus Probable   76,049.5   19,291.1   18,793.8   5,621.2   5,678.6   26,664.8   6,189.7   20,475.1  

 
EQUITY INVESTMENTS                                  

 
TSEUK                                  

 
  Proved   7,814.9   12.4   5,485.1   1,726.7   1,945.8   (1,355.1 ) (877.7 ) (477.4 )

 
  Proved Plus Probable   14,540.0   22.7   7,924.2   2,170.5   2,132.4   2,290.2   1,335.6   954.6  

 
Equion                                  

 
  Proved   1,538.4   308.9   328.9   184.0   22.5   694.1   152.5   541.6  

 
  Proved Plus Probable   1,974.4   396.0   358.0   184.0   22.5   1,013.9   254.8   759.1  

 
TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS                                  

 
  Proved   9,353.3   321.3   5,814.0   1,910.7   1,968.3   (661.0 ) (725.2 ) 64.2  

 
  Proved Plus Probable   16,514.4   418.7   8,282.2   2,354.5   2,154.9   3,304.1   1,590.4   1,713.7  

 
TOTAL TALISMAN                                  

 
  Proved   57,872.7   12,049.6   17,744.2   5,165.8   7,106.0   15,807.1   1,643.1   14,164.0  

 
  Proved Plus Probable   92,563.9   19,709.8   27,076.0   7,975.7   7,833.5   29,968.9   7,780.1   22,188.8  

 
1)
Income Taxes include PRT.

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Future Net Revenue by Production Group(1)



 

 

 

 

 

 
Reserves Category   Production Group Future Net
Revenue Before
Income Taxes
(Discounted at
10%/year)
($ Millions)
  Per Unit

CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES          

Proved Reserves          

    Light Oil 1,910.1   $27.88/bbl

    Non-Shale Natural Gas 5,079.1   $2.21/mcf

    Natural Gas Liquids 1,633.2   $17.27/bbl

    Shale Gas 2,192.3   $0.88/mcf

    Shale Oil 377.2   $41.26/bbl

    Heavy Oil 560.8   $15.38/bbl

Proved Plus Probable          

    Light Oil 3,838.6   $26.94/bbl

    Non-Shale Natural Gas 5,791.3   $1.73/mcf

    Natural Gas Liquids 2,046.5   $15.42/bbl

    Shale Gas 2,773.1   $0.78/mcf

    Shale Oil 473.7   $35.25/bbl

    Heavy Oil 637.9   $15.35/bbl

EQUITY INVESTMENTS          

Proved Reserves          

    Light Oil 300.4   $3.80/bbl

    Non-Shale Natural Gas (265.6 ) ($2.50/mcf)

    Natural Gas Liquids 13.7   $9.36/bbl

    Shale Gas  

    Shale Oil  

    Heavy Oil  

Proved Plus Probable          

    Light Oil 2,523.6   $18.34/bbl

    Non-Shale Natural Gas (232.2 ) ($1.72/mcf)

    Natural Gas Liquids 20.8   $12.28/bbl

    Shale Gas  

    Shale Oil  

    Heavy Oil  

1)
Includes Talisman's interest in future net revenue attributable to TSEUK and Equion.

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Reconciliation of Changes in Reserves

Continuity of Gross Proved Reserves

                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Year ended December 31, 2013   Light Oil
(mmbbls)
  Heavy Oil
(mmbbls)
  Shale Oil
(mmbbls)
  Shale Gas
(bcf)
  Non-Shale
Gas
(bcf)
  NGL
(mmbbls)
 

 
CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                          

 
Canada                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   3.8   35.0   0.2   427.4   758.8   28.0  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   0.7   0.2     99.7   73.2   5.6  

 
  Acquisitions           4.7   0.2  

 
  Divestment   (1.0 )       (17.6 ) (0.4 )

 
  Technical Revisions   (0.1 ) 1.5   (0.1 ) 41.2   (7.9 ) (1.4 )

 
  Economic Revisions   0.2   0.5     (0.1 ) (15.4 )  

 
  Production(1)   (0.4 ) (3.7 )   (28.3 ) (102.8 ) (1.7 )

 
  At December, 31, 2013   3.2   33.5   0.1   539.9   693.0   30.3  

 
United States                          

 
  At December 31, 2012       7.5   1,556.0   34.0   25.3  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions       5.2   556.3     25.7  

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions       (1.9 ) 49.7   7.7   (3.8 )

 
  Economic Revisions         (35.4 ) (2.1 ) 0.5  

 
  Production(1)       (1.7 ) (182.7 ) (7.6 ) (5.0 )

 
  At December 31, 2013       9.1   1,943.9   32.0   42.7  

 
North Sea(2)                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   11.0         31.9   3.3  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions           0.0   0.0  

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   1.8         (11.7 ) (1.2 )

 
  Economic Revisions   0.4         (0.5 )  

 
  Production(1)   (4.7 )       (3.1 ) (0.3 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   8.5         16.6   1.8  

 
Southeast Asia                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   41.4         1,755.6   25.3  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   6.3         7.0    

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   0.4         (12.3 ) (5.3 )

 
  Economic Revisions   0.1         0.0    

 
  Production(1)   (12.3 )       (190.4 ) (2.5 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   35.9         1,559.9   17.5  

 

TALISMAN ENERGY ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM 2013       45


Latin America(3)                          

 
  At December 31, 2012     0.1          

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions     2.7          

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions     0.5          

 
  Economic Revisions              

 
  Production(1)     (0.4 )        

 
  At December 31, 2013     2.9          

 
Other                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   24.2           2.3  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions              

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   0.7            

 
  Economic Revisions              

 
  Production(1)   (4.0 )          

 
  At December 31, 2013   20.9           2.3  

 
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   80.4   35.1   7.7   1,983.4   2,580.3   84.2  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   7.0   2.9   5.2   656.0   80.2   31.3  

 
  Acquisitions           4.7   0.2  

 
  Divestment   (1.0 )       (17.6 ) (0.4 )

 
  Technical Revisions   2.8   2.0   (2.0 ) 90.9   (24.2 ) (11.7 )

 
  Economic Revisions   0.7   0.5     (35.5 ) (18.0 ) 0.5  

 
  Production(1)   (21.4 ) (4.1 ) (1.7 ) (211.0 ) (303.9 ) (9.5 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   68.5   36.4   9.2   2,483.8   2,301.5   94.6  

 

46       TALISMAN ENERGY ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM 2013


EQUITY INVESTMENTS                          

 
TSEUK                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   86.5         32.5   0.3  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   2.2         2.3    

 
  Acquisitions   6.9            

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (17.7 )       (2.0 )  

 
  Economic Revisions   (4.5 )       0.9    

 
  Production(1)   (6.8 )       (0.6 )  

 
  At December 31, 2013   66.6         33.1   0.3  

 
Equion                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   15.2         82.7   1.5  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   0.4         5.4    

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   0.2         (0.4 ) (0.1 )

 
  Economic Revisions              

 
  Production(1)   (3.4 )       (14.7 ) (0.2 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   12.4         73.0   1.2  

 
TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   101.7         115.2   1.8  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   2.6         7.7    

 
  Acquisitions   6.9            

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (17.5 )       (2.4 ) (0.1 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (4.5 )       0.9    

 
  Production(1)   (10.2 )       (15.3 ) (0.2 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   79.0         106.1   1.5  

 
TOTAL TALISMAN                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   182.1   35.1   7.7   1,983.4   2,695.5   86.0  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   9.6   2.9   5.2   656.0   87.9   31.3  

 
  Acquisitions   6.9         4.7   0.2  

 
  Divestment   (1.0 )       (17.6 ) (0.4 )

 
  Technical Revisions   (14.7 ) 2.0   (2.0 ) 90.9   (26.6 ) (11.8 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (3.8 ) 0.5     (35.5 ) (17.1 ) 0.5  

 
  Production(1)   (31.6 ) (4.1 ) (1.7 ) (211.0 ) (319.2 ) (9.7 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   147.5   36.4   9.2   2,483.8   2,407.6   96.1  

 
1)
Production numbers reflect the best estimate of calendar year production and do not include out of period accounting adjustments.

2)
North Sea at December 31, 2012 has been adjusted to remove the reserves attributable to TSEUK, to be consistent with the change in accounting treatment for TSEUK. A reconciliation for Talisman's interest in the reserves of TSEUK is provided separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

3)
Latin America at December 31, 2012 has been adjusted to remove the reserves attributable to Equion, to be consistent with the change in accounting treatment for Equion. A reconciliation for Talisman's interest in the reserves of Equion is provided separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

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Continuity of Gross Probable Reserves

                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Year ended December 31, 2013   Light Oil
(mmbbls)
  Heavy Oil
(mmbbls)
  Shale Oil
(mmbbls)
  Shale Gas
(bcf)
  Non-Shale
Gas
(bcf)
  NGL
(mmbbls)
 

 
CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                          

 
Canada                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   0.7   4.3     144.6   345.3   12.4  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   0.2   0.1     24.0   86.2   3.5  

 
  Acquisitions           1.3   0.1  

 
  Divestment   (0.2 )       (5.8 ) (0.1 )

 
  Technical Revisions   (0.1 ) (1.3 )   (22.4 ) (82.8 ) (5.8 )

 
  Economic Revisions     0.2     0.2   (3.6 )  

 
  Production(1)              

 
  At December 31, 2013   0.6   3.3     146.4   340.6   10.1  

 
United States                          

 
  At December 31, 2012       4.5   1,073.3   15.5   9.6  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions       (0.1 ) (5.2 )   8.1  

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions       (0.2 ) (134.1 ) 1.9   0.4  

 
  Economic Revisions       0.1   (18.5 ) (2.0 ) 0.5  

 
  Production(1)              

 
  At December 31, 2013       4.3   915.5   15.4   18.6  

 
North Sea(2)                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   11.8         34.3   3.0  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions              

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (2.2 )       (5.5 ) (0.2 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (2.7 )       (4.8 ) (0.3 )

 
  Production(1)              

 
  At December 31, 2013   6.9         24.0   2.5  

 
Southeast Asia                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   49.7         734.3   7.3  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   15.2         36.3    

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (6.2 )       (59.5 ) (0.1 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (4.0 )       (49.5 ) (0.4 )

 
  Production(1)              

 
  At December 31, 2013   54.7         661.6   6.8  

 

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Latin America(3)                          

 
  At December 31, 2012     0.2          

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions     1.6          

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions     (0.1 )        

 
  Economic Revisions              

 
  Production(1)              

 
  At December 31, 2013     1.7          

 
Other                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   12.4           0.3  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   2.5            

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (2.9 )          

 
  Economic Revisions              

 
  Production(1)              

 
  At December 31, 2013   12.0           0.3  

 
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   74.6   4.5   4.5   1,217.9   1,129.4   32.6  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   17.9   1.7   (0.1 ) 18.8   122.5   11.6  

 
  Acquisitions           1.3   0.1  

 
  Divestment   (0.2 )       (5.8 ) (0.1 )

 
  Technical Revisions   (11.4 ) (1.4 ) (0.2 ) (156.5 ) (145.9 ) (5.7 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (6.7 ) 0.2   0.1   (18.3 ) (59.9 ) (0.2 )

 
  Production(1)              

 
  At December 31, 2013   74.2   5.0   4.3   1,061.9   1,041.6   38.3  

 

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EQUITY INVESTMENTS                          

 
TSEUK                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   96.3         42.9   0.7  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   (1.6 )       (1.3 )  

 
  Acquisitions   5.6         2.3    

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (30.7 )       (14.3 ) (0.3 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (15.3 )       (0.5 ) (0.2 )

 
  Production(1)              

 
  At December 31, 2013   54.3         29.1   0.2  

 
Equion                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   7.4            

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions              

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (3.2 )          

 
  Economic Revisions              

 
  Production(1)              

 
  At December 31, 2013   4.2            

 
TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   103.7         42.9   0.7  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   (1.6 )       (1.3 )  

 
  Acquisitions   5.6         2.3    

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (33.9 )       (14.3 ) (0.3 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (15.3 )       (0.5 ) (0.2 )

 
  Production(1)              

 
  At December 31, 2013   58.5         29.1   0.2  

 
TOTAL TALISMAN                          

 
  ]At December 31, 2012   178.3   4.5   4.5   1,217.9   1,172.3   33.3  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   16.3   1.7   (0.1 ) 18.8   121.2   11.6  

 
  Acquisitions   5.6         3.6   0.1  

 
  Divestment   (0.2 )       (5.8 ) (0.1 )

 
  Technical Revisions   (45.3 ) (1.4 ) (0.2 ) (156.5 ) (160.2 ) (6.0 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (22.0 ) 0.2   0.1   (18.3 ) (60.4 ) (0.4 )

 
  Production(1)              

 
  At December 31, 2013   132.7   5.0   4.3   1,061.9   1,070.7   38.5  

 
1)
Production numbers reflect the best estimate of calendar year production and do not include out of period accounting adjustments.

2)
North Sea at December 31, 2012 has been adjusted to remove the reserves attributable to TSEUK, to be consistent with the change in accounting treatment for TSEUK. A reconciliation for Talisman's interest in the reserves of TSEUK is provided separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

3)
Latin America at December 31, 2012 has been adjusted to remove the reserves attributable to Equion, to be consistent with the change in accounting treatment for Equion. A reconciliation for Talisman's interest in the reserves of Equion is provided separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

50       TALISMAN ENERGY ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM 2013


Continuity of Gross Proved Plus Probable Reserves

                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Year ended December 31, 2013   Light Oil
(mmbbls)
  Heavy Oil
(mmbbls)
  Shale Oil
(mmbbls)
  Shale Gas
(bcf)
  Non-Shale
Gas (bcf)
  NGL
(mmbbls)
 

 
CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                          

 
Canada                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   4.5   39.3   0.2   572.0   1,104.1   40.4  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   0.9   0.3     123.7   159.4   9.1  

 
  Acquisitions           6.0   0.3  

 
  Divestment   (1.2 )       (23.4 ) (0.5 )

 
  Technical Revisions   (0.2 ) 0.2   (0.1 ) 18.8   (90.7 ) (7.2 )

 
  Economic Revisions   0.2   0.7     0.1   (19.0 )  

 
  Production(1)   (0.4 ) (3.7 )   (28.3 ) (102.8 ) (1.7 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   3.8   36.8   0.1   686.3   1,033.6   40.4  

 
United States                          

 
  At December 31, 2012       12.0   2,629.3   49.5   34.9  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions       5.1   551.1     33.8  

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions       (2.1 ) (84.4 ) 9.6   (3.4 )

 
  Economic Revisions       0.1   (53.9 ) (4.1 ) 1.0  

 
  Production(1)       (1.7 ) (182.7 ) (7.6 ) (5.0 )

 
  At December 31, 2013       13.4   2,859.4   47.4   61.3  

 
North Sea(2)                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   22.8         66.2   6.3  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions           0.0   0.0  

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (0.4 )       (17.2 ) (1.4 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (2.3 )       (5.3 ) (0.3 )

 
  Production(1)   (4.7 )       (3.1 ) (0.3 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   15.4         40.6   4.3  

 
Southeast Asia                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   91.1         2,489.9   32.6  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   21.5         43.3    

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (5.8 )       (71.8 ) (5.4 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (3.9 )       (49.5 ) (0.4 )

 
  Production(1)   (12.3 )       (190.4 ) (2.5 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   90.6         2,221.5   24.3  

 

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Latin America(3)                          

 
  At December 31, 2012     0.3          

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions     4.3          

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions     0.4          

 
  Economic Revisions              

 
  Production(1)     (0.4 )        

 
  At December 31, 2013     4.6          

 
Other                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   36.6           2.6  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   2.5            

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (2.2 )          

 
  Economic Revisions              

 
  Production(1)   (4.0 )          

 
  At December 31, 2013   32.9           2.6  

 
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   155.0   39.6   12.2   3,201.3   3,709.7   116.8  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   24.9   4.6   5.1   674.8   202.7   42.9  

 
  Acquisitions           6.0   0.3  

 
  Divestment   (1.2 )       (23.4 ) (0.5 )

 
  Technical Revisions   (8.6 ) 0.6   (2.2 ) (65.6 ) (170.1 ) (17.4 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (6.0 ) 0.7   0.1   (53.8 ) (77.9 ) 0.3  

 
  Production(1)   (21.4 ) (4.1 ) (1.7 ) (211.0 ) (303.9 ) (9.5 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   142.7   41.4   13.5   3,545.7   3,343.1   132.9  

 
EQUITY INVESTMENTS                          

 
TSEUK                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   182.8         75.4   1.0  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   0.6         1.0    

 
  Acquisitions   12.5         2.3    

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (48.4 )       (16.3 ) (0.3 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (19.8 )       0.4   (0.2 )

 
  Production(1)   (6.8 )       (0.6 )  

 
  At December 31, 2013   120.9         62.2   0.5  

 

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Equion                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   22.6         82.7   1.5  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   0.4         5.4    

 
  Acquisitions              

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (3.0 )       (0.4 ) (0.1 )

 
  Economic Revisions              

 
  Production(1)   (3.4 )       (14.7 ) (0.2 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   16.6         73.0   1.2  

 
TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   205.4         158.1   2.5  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   1.0         6.4    

 
  Acquisitions   12.5         2.3    

 
  Divestment              

 
  Technical Revisions   (51.4 )       (16.7 ) (0.4 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (19.8 )       0.4   (0.2 )

 
  Production(1)   (10.2 )       (15.3 ) (0.2 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   137.5         135.2   1.7  

 
TOTAL TALISMAN                          

 
  At December 31, 2012   360.4   39.6   12.2   3,201.3   3,867.8   119.3  

 
  Discoveries              

 
  Additions & Extensions   25.9   4.6   5.1   674.8   209.1   42.9  

 
  Acquisitions   12.5         8.3   0.3  

 
  Divestment   (1.2 )       (23.4 ) (0.5 )

 
  Technical Revisions   (60.0 ) 0.6   (2.2 ) (65.6 ) (186.8 ) (17.8 )

 
  Economic Revisions   (25.8 ) 0.7   0.1   (53.8 ) (77.5 ) 0.1  

 
  Production(1)   (31.6 ) (4.1 ) (1.7 ) (211.0 ) (319.2 ) (9.7 )

 
  At December 31, 2013   280.2   41.4   13.5   3,545.7   3,478.3   134.6  

 
1)
Production numbers reflect the best estimate of calendar year production and do not include out of period accounting adjustments.

2)
North Sea at December 31, 2012 has been adjusted to remove the reserves attributable to TSEUK, to be consistent with the change in accounting treatment for TSEUK. A reconciliation for Talisman's interest in the reserves of TSEUK is provided separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

3)
Latin America at December 31, 2012 has been adjusted to remove the reserves attributable to Equion, to be consistent with the change in accounting treatment for Equion. A reconciliation for Talisman's interest in the reserves of Equion is provided separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

At the end of 2013, Talisman's proved plus probable reserves totaled 1.64 billion boe. The Company added (discoveries, additions, and extensions) approximately 225 million boe (173 million boe proved), with the major additions occurring in Marcellus (70 million boe proved plus probable) and Eagle Ford (61 million boe proved plus probable).

With respect to TSEUK, there were negative revisions of 71 million boe (20 million proved), primarily in four fields. Buchan had a reduction in field life due to operational issues. Ross and Blake had reductions in field life due to operational issues including the shared Bleoholm FPSO, while Auk and Tartan had reductions due to economic factors.

Undeveloped Reserves

The following tables set forth, by product type, the volumes of gross proved undeveloped reserves and gross probable undeveloped reserves that were first attributed as reserves in years 2010 to 2013. The tables do not include volumes of proved undeveloped and probable undeveloped reserves first attributed in years prior to 2010 because such information is not available to the Company.

Undeveloped reserves are those reserves where a significant expenditure (for example, when compared to the cost of drilling a well) is required to render them capable of production. Undeveloped reserves may be booked to projects that have both proved (high

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certainty) and probable (less certain, but expected to be recovered) reserves, and some projects that have only probable reserves. The following table presents the first attributed undeveloped reserve additions for the past four years.

Proved Undeveloped Reserves(1)

               
               


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Light Oil
(mmbbls)
Heavy Oil
(mmbbls)
Shale Oil
(mmbbls)
Shale Gas
(bcf)
Non-Shale
Natural Gas
(bcf)
Natural Gas
Liquids
(mmbbls)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES              

  2010   15.5 1.2 733.0 188.7 10.1

  2011   31.5 5.5 843.6 125.4 8.9

  2012   11.4 3.7 206.5 54.0 10.2

  2013(2)   2.6 1.3 533.6 41.0 19.8

EQUITY INVESTMENTS              

  2010  

  2011  

  2012  

  2013(3)   2.2 1.4

TOTAL TALISMAN              

  2013(4)   4.8 1.3 533.6 42.4 19.8

Probable Undeveloped Reserves(1)

               
               


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Light Oil
(mmbbls)
Heavy Oil
(mmbbls)
Shale Oil
(mmbbls)
Shale Gas
(bcf)
Non-Shale
Natural Gas
(bcf)
Natural Gas
Liquids
(mmbbls)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES              

  2010   22.6 0.5 513.1 155.4 6.9

  2011   46.5 0.9 319.9 28.0 2.4

  2012   5.4 0.7 44.3 11.2 2.1

  2013(2)   15.7 0.6 289.4 130.0 10.0

EQUITY INVESTMENTS              

  2010  

  2011  

  2012  

  2013(3)   0.2

TOTAL TALISMAN              

  2013(4)   15.9 0.6 289.4 130.0 10.0

1)
First attributed includes only new additions during the year and does not include revisions to previous undeveloped reserves.

2)
Does not include Talisman's investments in TSEUK or Equion, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

3)
Talisman's investments in TSEUK and Equion were accounted for based on the equity method of accounting commencing January 1, 2013. Data prior to 2013 is included under "Consolidated Entities" where applicable.

4)
Includes Talisman's equity investments in TSEUK and Equion.

As at December 31, 2013, Talisman's proved undeveloped reserves were 388 mmboe and proved plus probable undeveloped reserves were 717 mmboe. These values represent 35% and 44% of Talisman's total proved and total proved plus probable reserves respectively. Talisman plans to develop 94% of both proved and proved plus probable reserves within the next five years.

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Future Development Costs(1)

The following tables set forth the development costs ($ millions) deducted in the estimation of future net revenue.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Canada
  United States
  North Sea
Year   Proved   Proved Plus
Probable
  Proved   Proved Plus
Probable
  Proved   Proved Plus
Probable

CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                        

2014   128.7   146.0   319.8   360.9   125.3   125.3

2015   85.7   143.8   311.9   518.7   45.5   47.1

2016   38.5   48.9   478.1   691.6   7.3   13.1

2017   61.0   126.4   330.4   394.3   2.2   15.7

2018   22.9   22.9   286.5   576.0     10.5

Remainder   208.1   208.3   0.2   0.5     2.8

Total: Undiscounted   544.9   696.3   1,726.9   2,542.0   180.3   214.5

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Southeast Asia
  Latin America
  Other
Year   Proved   Proved Plus
Probable
  Proved   Proved Plus
Probable
  Proved   Proved Plus
Probable

2014   222.2   412.9   18.2   24.9   12.3   24.2

2015   138.3   404.3       2.8   21.4

2016   186.5   573.1       4.1   18.8

2017   81.9   283.6       7.2   7.2

2018   19.3   106.1       2.4   2.4

Remainder   101.0   282.7       6.8   6.8

Total: Undiscounted   749.2   2,062.7   18.2   24.9   35.6   80.8

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    TSEUK
  Equion
Year   Proved   Proved Plus
Probable
  Proved   Proved Plus
Probable

EQUITY INVESTMENTS                

2014   483.5   544.8   138.4   138.4

2015   446.0   511.8   43.2   43.2

2016   230.0   285.3   2.4   2.4

2017   171.7   225.7    

2018   84.7   148.5    

Remainder   310.8   454.4    

Total: Undiscounted   1,726.7   2,170.5   184.0   184.0

1)
Includes development and maintenance costs.

Talisman expects to fund future development from internally generated cash flow, existing cash balances, debt financing and the proceeds of farm-out arrangements. The only costs of funding future development is the interest associated with debt financing. The interest associated with debt financing is not included in the reserves and future revenue estimates and would reduce reserves and future net revenue to some degree depending on the funding source utilized. Talisman does not expect that interest or other funding costs would make the development of any property uneconomic.

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Pricing Assumptions

The pricing assumptions used in the preparation of the estimates of reserves and related future net revenue are set forth below. By 2016, oil prices are assuming a long-term estimate of $98.00/bbl Brent crude oil in real 2014 dollars, and, by 2018, gas prices are assuming a long-term estimate of $4.18/mmbtu Nymex in real 2014 dollars.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Oil(1)
  Natural Gas
  Natural Gas Liquids
     
Year USA
WTI
Cushing
Oklahoma
($US/bbl)
Canada
Western
Canadian
Select
Hardisty
Heavy
($Cdn/bbl)
UK
Dated
Brent(4)
($US/bbl)
Indonesia
Minas ICP
($US/bbl)
  USA(2)
Henry Hub
(US$/mmbtu)
Canada(3)
AECO-C
($C/gj)
UK
IPE M-1(5)
(P/therm)
  Canada
Edmonton
Propane
($Cdn/bbl)
Inflation
Rates
%/ year
Exchange
Rate
(US$ equal)
C$1.00
Exchange
Rate
(US$ equal)
UK £1.00

2014 90.00 72.05 100.00 102.50   4.00 3.31 62.50   29.75   1.00 1.55

2015 90.00 72.10 100.00 102.50   4.25 3.53 64.52   29.75 2.5% 1.00 1.55

2016 91.73 73.38 102.50 105.13   4.36 3.62 61.60   39.62 2.5% 1.00 1.55

2017 96.78 77.42 105.06 107.84   4.50 3.75 60.80   42.14 2.5% 1.00 1.55

2018 99.20 79.36 107.69 110.61   4.61 3.84 60.09   43.35 2.5% 1.00 1.55

Thereafter +2.5%/yr +2.5%/yr +2.5%/yr +2.5%/yr   +2.5%/yr +2.5%/yr +2.5%/yr   +2.5%/yr +2.5%/yr    

1)
Asian Gas prices are generally linked to oil, except for certain contracts which are sold under fixed price contracts.

2)
U.S shale gas price is based on Henry Hub.

3)
Canadian shale gas price is based on AECO.

4)
Oil prices in UK, Norway & Other are generally derived from Dated Brent with quality and transportation differentials.

5)
Gas prices in Norway are generally derived from IPE M-1.

Weighted average historical prices for the year ended December 31, 2013, with respect to Talisman's consolidated entities, were $107.59/bbl for light oil, $69.44/bbl for heavy oil, $3.56/mcf for shale gas, $7.27/mcf for natural gas and $54.74/bbl for natural gas liquids.

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Definitions

Developed Reserves are those reserves that are expected to be recovered from existing wells and installed facilities or, if facilities have not been installed, that would involve a low expenditure (for example, when compared to the cost of drilling a well) to put the reserves on production.

Developed Non-Producing Reserves are those reserves that either have not been on production, or have previously been on production but are shut-in, and the date of resumption of production is unknown.

Developed Producing Reserves are those reserves that are expected to be recovered from completion intervals open at the time of the estimate. These reserves may be currently producing or, if shut-in, they must have previously been on production, and the date of resumption of production must be known with reasonable certainty.

Gross Reserves are Talisman's working interest (operating or non-operating) share before deduction of royalties and without including any royalty interests of Talisman.

Heavy Oil is oil that qualifies for royalties specific to heavy oil, in a jurisdiction that has a royalty regime specific to heavy oil; or is oil with a density between 10 to 22.3 degrees API (as that term is defined by the American Petroleum Institute), in a jurisdiction that has no royalty regime specific to heavy oil.

Light Oil is a mixture consisting mainly of pentanes and heavier hydrocarbons that exist in the liquid phase in reservoirs and remains liquid at atmospheric pressure and temperature. Light Oil may contain small amounts of sulphur and other non-hydrocarbons but does not include liquids obtained from the processing of natural gas.

Natural Gas Liquids are those hydrocarbon components that can be recovered from natural gas as liquids, including, but not limited to, ethane, propane, butanes, pentanes plus, condensate and small quantities of non-hydrocarbons.

Net Reserves are Talisman's working interest (operating or non-operating) share after deduction of royalty obligations, plus Talisman's royalty interests in reserves.

Non-Shale Natural Gas is a mixture of lighter hydrocarbons that exist either in the gaseous phase or in solution in light oil in reservoirs but are gaseous at atmospheric conditions, but which excludes shale. Natural gas may contain sulphur or other non-hydrocarbon compounds.

Probable Reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves. It is equally likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the sum of the estimated proved plus probable reserves.

Proved Reserves are those reserves that can be estimated with a high degree of certainty to be recoverable. It is likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves.

Shale Gas is derived from shales and similar low permeability formations and are typically developed with horizontal drilling and multi-stage fracture stimulations. It is a mixture of lighter hydrocarbons that exist either in the gaseous phase or in solution in shale oil in reservoirs but are gaseous at atmospheric conditions. Shale gas may contain sulphur or other non-hydrocarbon compounds. In this annual information form, reserves reported under the Shale Gas product type include reserves in the Marcellus, Montney, Eagle Ford and Duvernay plays.

Shale Oil is derived from shale and is a mixture consisting mainly of pentanes and heavier hydrocarbons that exist in the liquid phase in reservoirs and remains liquid at atmospheric pressure and temperature. Shale Oil may contain small amounts of sulphur and other non-hydrocarbons but does not include liquids obtained from the processing of natural gas.

Undeveloped Reserves are those reserves expected to be recovered from known accumulations where a significant expenditure (for example, when compared to the cost of drilling a well) is required to render them capable of production. They must fully meet the requirements of the reserves classification (proved, probable, possible) to which they are assigned.

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Wells

The following table sets forth the number of Talisman's producing and non-producing wells as at December 31, 2013.

                                 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Oil Wells
  Natural Gas Wells
    Producing
  Non-Producing(1)
  Producing
  Non-Producing(1)
Year ended December 31, 2013   Gross(2)   Net(2)   Gross(2)   Net(2)   Gross(2)   Net(2)   Gross(2)   Net(2)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                                

Alberta   1,070.0   947.7   235.0   199.4   1,308.0   881.9   243.0   168.0

British Columbia       3.0   0.2   241.0   108.8   144.0   75.1

Saskatchewan   34.0   33.4   13.0   13.0   8.0   7.2   21.0   16.5

Quebec               11.0   8.6

Northwest Territories           3.0     9.0  

Yukon               1.0  

Total Canada   1,104.0   981.1   251.0   212.6   1,560.0   997.9   429.0   268.2

Texas   52.0   25.0   17.0   8.3   291.0   135.9   54.0   26.2

New York           72.0   63.3   32.0   25.4

Pennsylvania           378.0   332.4   93.0   77.0

Total United States   52.0   25.0   17.0   8.3   741.0   531.6   179.0   128.6

Norway   56.0   23.2   27.0   12.4   4.0     7.0   2.8

Indonesia   451.0   58.9   535.0   89.7   56.0   13.6   35.0   7.6

Malaysia   82.0   36.9   15.0   7.5   30.0   12.4   8.0   3.3

Australia/Timor-Leste   7.0   2.2   9.0   2.9        

Vietnam   22.0   3.8            

Papua New Guinea               10.0   4.5

Colombia(3)   6.0   2.8   8.0   3.3        

Algeria   120.0   13.8   3.0   0.1        

Kurdistan Region of Iraq       2.0   0.8       2.0   1.0

Total Other   744.0   141.6   599.0   116.6   90.0   26.0   62.0   19.2

TOTAL CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES   1,900.0   1,147.7   867.0   337.5   2,391.0   1,555.5   670.0   416.0

EQUITY INVESTMENTS                                

TSEUK   137.0   35.8   205.0   67.3       2.0   0.6

Equion   44.0   6.5   25.0   2.9       1.0   0.2

TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS   181.0   42.3   230.0   70.2       3.0   0.8

TOTAL TALISMAN(4)   2,081.0   1,190.0   1,097.0   407.7   2,391.0   1,555.5   673.0   416.8

1)
Non-producing includes those wells that were not producing at year-end but are capable of producing.

2)
"Gross wells" means the total number of wells in which Talisman has interests. "Net wells" means the number of wells obtained by aggregating Talisman's working interest in each of its gross wells.

3)
Colombia does not include wells owned by Equion, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

4)
Total Consolidated Entities plus Total Equity Investments.

For further information, please refer to the "Description of the Business" section of this Annual Information Form.

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Properties with no Attributed Reserves

The following table sets out Talisman's land holdings with no attributed reserves at December 31, 2013:

         


 

 

 

 

 
    Properties with no Attributed Reserves
(thousand acres)(1)

    Gross   Net

CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES        

Canada(2)   7,412.4   4,622.8

United States(2)   410.0   327.6

North Sea (Norway)(3)   1,780.7   631.1

Southeast Asia(4)   31,739.8   14,319.2

Latin America(5)   8,750.8   4,198.6

Other(6)   310.0   136.3

TOTAL CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES   50,403.7   24,235.6

EQUITY INVESTMENTS        

TSEUK   609.6   174.0

Equion   892.2   177.6

TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS   1,501.8   351.6

TOTAL TALISMAN(7)   51,905.5   24,587.2

1)
Where Talisman holds interests in different formations under the same surface area but pursuant to separate leases, the acreage for each lease is included in total gross and net acreage.

2)
There are no work commitments for any of the lands.

3)
North Sea does not include Talisman's investment in TSEUK, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

4)
Southeast Asia includes Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Australia/Timor Leste and Papua New Guinea as at December 31, 2013.

5)
Latin America does not include: Peru; Talisman's investment in Equion, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table; nor CPO-12 or El Porton (other than Curiara) blocks in Colombia that the Company was in the process of relinquishing or transferring at December 31, 2013.

6)
Other includes the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Algeria. Does not include Sierra Leone.

7)
Total Consolidated Entities plus Total Equity Investments.

Work commitments, categorized as seismic acquisition, geophysical studies or well commitments (land and/or licence commitments), exist in all of Talisman's geographic areas except Canada and the United States where there are no comparable work commitments for any of the lands held. In Canada and the United States, the Company's ultimate ability to retain land typically requires drilling activity and/or proof of productivity. In other regions in which the Company operates, the result of not fulfilling a land or licence commitment could result in the loss of a title document or imposition of a penalty. Talisman's total work commitments with respect to its consolidated entities for the next two years are estimated to be $810 million.

The estimated net acres of properties with no attributed reserves that are expected to expire in 2014 are as follows: Canada – 43, United States – 61, Norway – 29,535 and Papua New Guinea – 155,687.

Forward Contracts

Future commitments to buy, sell, exchange, process and transport oil or gas of the Company are described under note 24 entitled "Contingencies and Commitments" in the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2013, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Abandonment and Reclamation Costs

In estimating abandonment and reclamation costs, management develops a number of possible abandonment scenarios to which probabilities are assigned based on management's reasonable judgment. Estimates of abandonment costs are subject to uncertainty associated with the method, timing and extent of future retirement activities.

With respect to Talisman's consolidated entities, Talisman's estimated total future abandonment and reclamation costs as at December 31, 2013, net of estimated salvage value, was $1.3 billion discounted at 10% ($3.2 billion undiscounted at current prices). Of this amount, the abandonment and reclamation costs expected to be incurred which are not deducted in estimating the total proved plus probable future net revenue at forecast prices and costs amounted to $120 million discounted at 10% ($315 million undiscounted at current prices) for consolidated subsidiaries, and $430 million discounted at 10% ($670 million undiscounted at current prices) for Talisman's equity investments. The Company also has an obligation for abandonment of the above-surface Yme structure in Norway for $252 million undiscounted at current prices. This obligation will be funded using a payment of $470 million

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(Talisman share – $282 million) from the platform contractor to the Yme license partners (including Talisman), $409 million (Talisman share – $245 million) of which was originally deposited into an escrow account for this purpose. Talisman expects to incur abandonment and reclamation costs in respect of 4,305 net wells. With respect to its consolidated entities, Talisman expects to pay approximately $156 million of total abandonment and reclamation costs in the next three financial years, in total.

Costs Incurred

The following table summarizes the capital expenditures made by Talisman on oil and natural gas properties for the year ended December 31, 2013.

                 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Property Acquisition Costs
($ Millions)

  Exploration
Costs
($ Millions)

  Development
Costs
($ Millions)

    Proved Properties   Unproved Properties        

CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                

Canada   6   2   99   283

United States     17   26   925

UK        

Norway       88   337

Southeast Asia   105     189   353

Other(1)       238   11

TOTAL CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES   111   19   640   1,909

EQUITY INVESTMENTS                

TSEUK       60   491

Equion         118

TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS       60   609

TOTAL TALISMAN   111   19   700   2,518

1)
"Other" includes Algeria, Colombia and Kurdistan as well as other international areas.

Exploration and Development Activities

For a description of Talisman's most important current and likely exploration and development activities, please refer to the "Description of the Business" section of this Annual Information Form. The following tables set forth the number of wells completed in the year ended December 31, 2013:



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Exploratory Wells
  Development Wells
  Total
    Gross   Net   Gross   Net   Gross   Net

CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                        

Canada                        

  Oil       39.0   23.1   39.0   23.1

  Gas   3.0   3.0   85.0   50.1   88.0   53.1

  Service            

  Stratigraphic Test            

  Dry            

  Total   3.0   3.0   124.0   73.2   127.0   76.2

United States                        

  Oil       28.0   13.8   28.0   13.8

  Gas       151.0   53.6   151.0   53.6

  Service            

  Stratigraphic Test            

  Dry            

  Total       179.0   67.4   179.0   67.4

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North Sea (Norway)(1)                        

  Oil       4.0   2.6   4.0   2.6

  Gas            

  Service            

  Stratigraphic Test            

  Dry   3.0   0.6       3.0   0.6

  Total   3.0   0.6   4.0   2.6   7.0   3.2

Southeast Asia(2)                        

  Oil   6.0   2.3   24.0   8.9   30.0   11.2

  Gas   5.0   1.0   2.0   0.7   7.0   1.7

  Service       1.0   0.3   1.0   0.3

  Stratigraphic Test            

  Dry   3.0   1.0       3.0   1.0

  Total   14.0   4.3   27.0   9.8   41.0   14.2

Latin America(3)                        

  Oil   10.0   4.4       10.0   4.4

  Gas            

  Service            

  Stratigraphic Test   2.0   1.0       2.0   1.0

  Dry   2.0   0.6       2.0   0.6

  Total   14.0   6.0   0.0   0.0   14.0   6.0

Other(4)                        

  Oil   2.0   0.8   4.0   0.2   2.0   0.8

  Gas            

  Service       2.0   0.2   2.0   0.2

  Stratigraphic Test            

  Dry            

  Total   2.0   0.8   6.0   0.4   4.0   1.0

EQUITY INVESTMENTS                        

TSEUK                        

  Oil   2.0   0.4   7.0   0.6   9.0   1.1

  Gas            

  Service            

  Stratigraphic Test            

  Dry            

  Total   2.0   0.4   7.0   0.6   9.0   1.1

Equion                        

  Oil   1.0   0.3   3.0   0.6   4.0   0.9

  Gas       3.0   0.6   3.0   0.6

  Service            

  Stratigraphic Test            

  Dry            

  Total   1.0   0.3   6.0   1.2   7.0   1.5

1)
North Sea does not include Talisman's investment in TSEUK, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

2)
Southeast Asia includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia/Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea.

3)
Latin America does not include Talisman's investment in Equion, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

4)
Other refers to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Algeria. Does not include Sierra Leone.

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Production Estimates

The following table sets forth the volume of working interest production, before royalties, estimated for 2014, which is reflected in the estimate of future net revenue disclosed in the tables of reserves information in respect of gross proved and probable reserves:

                         


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Product
    Light Oil
(mbbls)
  Heavy Oil
(mbbls)
  Shale Oil
(mbbls)
  Shale Gas
(mmscf)
  Non-Shale
Natural Gas
(mmscf)
  Natural Gas
Liquids
(mbbls)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                        
Canada                        

  Total Proved   377.5   3,008.5   14.7   32,620.4   90,041.1   3,238.6

  Total Probable   25.6   87.6   1.4   309.7   6,264.1   163.6

  Total Proved Plus Probable   403.0   3,096.2   16.1   32,930.2   96,305.2   3,402.2

United States                        

  Total Proved       1,801.0   182,178.5   5,674.0   4,895.4

  Total Probable       154.5   3,493.1   92.1   152.7

  Total Proved Plus Probable       1,955.5   185,671.6   5,766.2   5,048.1

North Sea (Norway)(1)                        

  Total Proved   3,170.8         6,559.4   636.5

  Total Probable   893.9         2,063.6   191.8

  Total Proved Plus Probable   4,064.7         8,623.0   828.2

Southeast Asia(2)                        

  Total Proved   11,825.7         196,729.9   2,409.2

  Total Probable   1,621.5         1,632.5   57.8

  Total Proved Plus Probable   13,447.2         198,362.4   2,467.0

Latin America(3)                        

  Total Proved     934.1        

  Total Probable     540.9        

  Total Proved Plus Probable     1,474.9        

Other(4)                        

  Total Proved   4,051.8           249.3

  Total Probable   286.2           0.9

  Total Proved Plus Probable   4,338.0           250.2

TOTAL CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                        

  Total Proved   19,425.7   3,942.6   1,815.7   214,798.9   299,004.4   11,429.0

  Total Probable   2,827.2   628.5   155.9   3,802.8   10,052.4   566.9

  Total Proved Plus Probable   22,252.9   4,571.1   1,971.6   218,601.7   309,056.8   11,995.9

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EQUITY INVESTMENTS                        

TSEUK                        

  Total Proved   4,671.9         1,165.1   41.4

  Total Probable   1,621.7         150.5   8.8

  Total Proved Plus Probable   6,293.6         1,315.6   50.2

Equion                        

  Total Proved   3,005.9         16,003.4   280.3

  Total Probable            

  Total Proved Plus Probable   3,005.9         16,003.4   280.3

TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS                        

  Total Proved   7,677.8         17,168.5   321.7

  Total Probable   1,621.7         150.5   8.8

  Total Proved Plus Probable   9,299.5         17,319.0   330.5

TOTAL TALISMAN(5)                        

  Total Proved   27,103.5   3,942.6   1,815.7   214,798.9   316,172.9   11,750.8

  Total Probable   4,448.9   628.5   155.9   3,802.8   10,202.9   575.7

  Total Proved Plus Probable   31,552.4   4,571.1   1,971.6   218,601.7   326,375.8   12,326.4

1)
North Sea does not include Talisman's investment in TSEUK, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

2)
Southeast Asia includes production in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Australia/Timor-Leste.

3)
Latin America does not include Talisman's investment in Equion, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

4)
Other refers to Algeria.

5)
Total Consolidated Entities plus Total Equity Investments.

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Production History

Average Daily Production and Netback Information

The following table sets forth certain information in respect of production, product prices received, royalties, production costs and netbacks received by Talisman for each quarter in 2013 and the total for 2013:



 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Total Year
    March 31   June 30   September 30   December 31   2013

CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                    

Canada                    

  Average Daily Production                    

    Light Oil (bbl/d)   1,035   985   719   797   883

    Shale Gas (mmcf/d)   73   73   71   90   77

    Natural Gas (mmcf/d)   290   280   281   277   282

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) (bbl/d)   4,923   4,386   4,330   8,463   5,532

    Heavy Oil (bbl/d)   10,833   10,549   10,832   10,490   10,675

  Average Net Prices Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   87.54   103.94   94.85   85.97   93.24

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   3.43   3.75   3.08   3.57   3.47

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   3.14   3.72   3.17   3.38   3.35

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   63.15   56.00   65.18   45.87   55.47

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   53.54   71.77   88.45   63.57   69.44

  Royalties                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   8.53   7.91   10.12   8.19   8.61

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   (0.01 ) 0.01   0.02   0.03   0.01

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   0.22   0.37   0.34   0.08   0.25

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   9.33   35.03   9.32   6.68   13.39

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   8.16   9.79   16.35   13.71   12.03

  Production Costs                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   77.05   90.60   70.59   53.19   74.06

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   1.91   1.46   1.53   1.92   1.72

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   2.25   1.89   2.13   2.02   2.07

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   2.48   11.77   4.57   (3.16 ) 2.56

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   17.65   19.64   15.05   12.90   16.30

  Netback Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   1.96   5.43   14.14   24.59   10.57

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   1.53   2.28   1.53   1.62   1.74

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   0.67   1.46   0.70   1.28   1.03

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   51.34   9.20   51.29   42.35   39.52

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   27.73   42.34   57.05   36.96   41.11

United States                    

  Average Daily Production                    

    Light Oil (bbl/d)   7,191   9,982   12,553   12,110   10,478

    Shale Gas (mmcf/d)   493   475   512   543   506

    Natural Gas (mmcf/d)   19   18   17   17   18

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) (bbl/d)   4,850   6,739   8,493   8,042   7,044

    Heavy Oil (bbl/d)          

  Average Net Prices Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   98.80   85.09   93.58   88.11   90.85

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   3.40   4.06   3.39   3.48   3.57

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   3.26   4.14   3.09   3.46   3.49

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   31.40   29.20   28.67   38.08   31.97

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)          

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  Royalties                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   24.95   21.64   23.27   21.90   22.77

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   0.53   0.69   0.57   0.57   0.59

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   0.45   0.56   0.45   0.49   0.49

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   8.00   7.30   7.17   9.50   8.01

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)          

  Production Costs                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   13.12   13.59   11.99   15.13   13.48

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   1.28   1.32   1.09   1.19   1.22

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   2.52   1.96   0.15   0.61   1.34

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   10.81   10.74   6.96   9.08   9.13

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)          

  Netback Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   60.73   49.86   58.32   51.08   54.60

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   1.59   2.05   1.73   1.72   1.76

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   0.29   1.62   2.49   2.36   1.66

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   12.59   11.16   14.54   19.50   14.83

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)          

North Sea (Norway)                    

  Average Daily Production                    

    Light Oil (bbl/d)   15,890   12,311   11,910   13,873   13,486

    Shale Gas (mmcf/d)          

    Natural Gas (mmcf/d)   14   4   4   6   7

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) (bbl/d)   849   307   342   459   488

  Average Net Prices Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   113.77   105.80   112.02   112.56   111.25

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   10.36   30.67   14.42   15.24   14.85

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   63.25   31.90   75.73   88.21   66.45

  Royalties                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)          

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

  Production Costs                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   51.41   70.18   63.23   63.32   61.40

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   4.68   15.68   9.31   7.83   7.54

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   28.08   94.08   55.86   46.98   45.24

  Netback Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   62.36   35.62   48.79   49.24   49.85

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   5.68   14.99   5.11   7.41   7.31

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   35.17   (62.18 ) 19.87   41.23   21.21

Southeast Asia                    

  Average Daily Production                    

    Light Oil (bbl/d)   36,360   38,331   38,948   42,005   38,927

    Shale Gas (mmcf/d)          

    Natural Gas (mmcf/d)   531   519   491   524   516

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) (bbl/d)   4,743   4,785   4,823   4,577   4,732

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  Average Net Prices Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   114.62   101.97   114.67   113.53   111.23

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   10.22   9.51   9.41   8.64   9.44

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   94.97   93.21   63.51   95.49   86.57

  Royalties                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   59.04   45.94   43.02   41.65   47.05

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   3.55   2.96   3.15   2.81   3.12

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   60.89   53.95   37.86   66.21   54.52

  Production Costs                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   27.42   27.39   28.72   22.12   26.30

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   0.97   0.95   1.08   0.98   1.00

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   5.82   5.70   6.48   5.88   6.00

  Netback Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   28.16   28.64   42.93   49.76   37.88

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   5.70   5.60   5.18   4.85   5.32

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   28.26   33.56   19.17   23.40   26.05

Latin America(2)                    

  Average Daily Production                    

    Light Oil (bbl/d)   834   798   830   1,368   959

    Shale Gas (mmcf/d)          

    Natural Gas (mmcf/d)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) (bbl/d)          

  Average Net Prices Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   80.72   68.36   75.50   93.81   81.72

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

  Royalties                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   17.74   15.02   16.59   20.79   18.02

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

  Production Costs                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   9.42   15.49   14.92   13.86   13.48

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

  Netback Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   53.56   37.85   43.99   59.16   50.22

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

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Other(3)                    

  Average Daily Production                    

    Light Oil (bbl/d)   11,157   9,752   11,001   11,562   10,870

    Shale Gas (mmcf/d)          

    Natural Gas (mmcf/d)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) (bbl/d)          

  Average Net Prices Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   112.45   100.73   113.33   110.65   109.57

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

  Royalties                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   66.56   49.26   63.20   61.54   60.49

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

  Production Costs                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   5.14   8.86   9.87   8.42   8.06

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

  Netback Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   40.75   42.61   40.26   40.69   41.02

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

TOTAL CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES                    

  Average Daily Production                    

    Light Oil (bbl/d)   72,467   72,159   75,961   81,715   75,603

    Shale Gas (mmcf/d)   566   548   583   633   583

    Natural Gas (mmcf/d)   854   821   793   824   823

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) (bbl/d)   15,365   16,217   17,988   21,541   17,796

    Heavy Oil (bbl/d)   10,833   10,549   10,832   10,490   10,675

  Average Net Prices Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   111.75   99.78   109.96   108.59   107.59

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   3.40   4.02   3.35   3.49   3.56

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   7.66   7.52   7.08   6.81   7.27

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   62.96   55.39   47.69   54.41   54.74

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   53.54   71.77   88.45   63.57   69.44

  Royalties                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   42.67   34.33   35.33   33.79   36.41

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   0.46   0.60   0.50   0.49   0.51

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   2.29   2.01   2.08   1.82   2.05

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   24.31   28.42   15.78   20.24   21.83

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   8.16   9.79   16.35   13.71   12.03

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  Production Costs                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   28.33   31.01   28.88   26.31   28.56

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   1.36   1.34   1.14   1.29   1.29

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   1.50   1.36   1.47   1.37   1.43

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   7.55   11.11   7.19   4.40   7.25

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   17.65   19.64   15.05   12.90   16.30

  Netback Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   40.75   34.44   45.75   48.50   42.62

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   1.58   2.08   1.71   1.71   1.76

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   3.87   4.14   3.53   3.62   3.79

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   31.09   15.85   24.73   29.77   25.66

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   27.73   42.34   57.05   36.96   41.11

EQUITY INVESTMENTS                    

TSEUK                    

  Average Daily Production                    

    Light Oil (bbl/d)   20,357   16,767   20,472   13,808   17,840

    Shale Gas (mmcf/d)          

    Natural Gas (mmcf/d)   2   2   2   2   2

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) (bbl/d)   168   121   110   101   125

  Average Net Prices Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   114.69   103.06   109.77   111.05   109.83

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   9.11   10.30   6.57   2.25   7.31

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   76.35   73.38   25.15   27.26   54.26

  Royalties                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   1.22   1.38   0.49   1.17   1.03

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

  Production Costs                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   81.67   96.09   79.89   142.14   96.33

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   0.57   0.57   0.21   1.80   0.73

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)1   3.42   3.42   1.26   10.80   4.38

  Netback Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   31.79   5.60   29.39   (32.26 ) 12.46

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   8.54   9.73   6.36   0.45   6.58

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   72.93   69.96   23.89   16.46   49.88

Equion                    

  Average Daily Production                    

    Light Oil (bbl/d)   9,799   9,701   8,805   8,863   9,288

    Shale Gas (mmcf/d)          

    Natural Gas (mmcf/d)   39   43   44   45   43

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) (bbl/d)          

  Average Net Prices Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   125.27   90.97   105.07   103.45   106.27

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   4.66   4.11   4.17   4.13   4.26

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

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  Royalties                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   25.05   0.53   21.01   20.69   16.65

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   0.93   0.82   0.83   0.83   0.85

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

  Production Costs                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   11.05   13.12   13.29   14.74   13.01

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   1.49   1.43   1.37   1.87   1.54

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

  Netback Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   89.17   77.32   70.77   68.02   76.61

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   2.24   1.86   1.97   1.43   1.87

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS                    

  Average Daily Production                    

    Light Oil (bbl/d)   30,156   26,468   29,277   22,671   27,128

    Shale Gas (mmcf/d)          

    Natural Gas (mmcf/d)   41   45   46   46   45

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) (bbl/d)   168   121   110   101   125

  Average Net Prices Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   118.13   98.63   108.35   108.08   108.61

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   4.88   4.37   4.27   4.07   4.38

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   76.35   73.38   25.15   27.26   54.26

  Royalties                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   8.97   1.07   6.66   8.80   6.38

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   0.89   0.79   0.80   0.80   0.82

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)          

  Production Costs                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   58.73   65.68   59.86   92.34   67.81

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   1.45   1.40   1.32   1.86   1.51

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   3.42   3.42   1.26   10.80   4.38

  Netback Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   50.44   31.89   41.83   6.94   34.42

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)          

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   2.54   2.18   2.15   1.41   2.05

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   72.93   69.96   23.89   16.46   49.88

TOTAL TALISMAN                    

  Average Daily Production                    

    Light Oil (bbl/d)   102,623   98,627   105,238   104,386   102,731

    Shale Gas (mmcf/d)   566   548   583   633   583

    Natural Gas (mmcf/d)   895   866   839   870   868

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) (bbl/d)   15,533   16,338   18,098   21,642   17,921

    Heavy Oil (bbl/d)   10,833   10,549   10,832   10,490   10,675

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  Average Net Prices Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   113.63   99.47   109.51   108.48   107.86

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   3.40   4.02   3.35   3.49   3.56

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   7.53   7.35   6.93   6.67   7.12

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   63.10   55.52   47.56   54.28   54.74

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   53.54   71.77   88.45   63.57   69.44

  Royalties                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   32.77   25.40   27.36   28.36   28.48

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   0.46   0.60   0.50   0.49   0.51

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   2.23   1.95   2.01   1.77   1.99

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   24.05   28.21   15.68   20.14   21.68

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   8.16   9.79   16.35   13.71   12.03

  Production Costs                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   37.26   40.31   37.50   40.65   38.92

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   1.36   1.34   1.14   1.29   1.29

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   1.50   1.36   1.46   1.40   1.43

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   7.51   11.05   7.15   4.43   7.23

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   17.65   19.64   15.05   12.90   16.30

  Netback Received                    

    Light Oil ($/bbl)   43.60   33.75   44.65   39.47   40.46

    Shale Gas ($/mcf)   1.58   2.08   1.71   1.71   1.76

    Natural Gas ($/mcf)   3.81   4.04   3.46   3.50   3.70

    Natural Gas Liquids(1) ($/bbl)   31.54   16.25   24.72   29.71   25.83

    Heavy Oil ($/bbl)   27.73   42.34   57.05   36.96   41.11

1)
Cost of NGLs is equal to the cost of natural gas multilplied by a factor of six.

2)
Latin America does not include Talisman's investment in Equion, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

3)
Other refers to Algeria.

Supplemental US Oil and Gas Information

Certain reserves and other oil and gas information prepared in accordance with US standards is contained in the Company's annual report on Form 40-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the SEC.

Talisman has obtained an exemption from the Canadian securities regulatory authorities to permit it to provide the US style disclosure in addition to the disclosure mandated by NI 51-101.

The primary differences between the Canadian requirements and the US standards are that:

    a)
    NI 51-101 requires disclosure of gross and net reserves using forecast prices, whereas the SEC rules require the disclosure of net reserves estimated using a historical 12-month average price;

    b)
    NI 51-101 requires the disclosure of the net present value of future net revenue attributable to all of the disclosed reserves categories, estimated using forecast prices and costs, before and after deducting future income tax expenses, calculated without discount and using discount rates of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%, whereas the SEC rules require disclosure of the present value of future net cash flows attributable to proved reserves only, estimated using a constant price (the historical 12-month average price) and a 10% discount rate;

    c)
    NI 51-101 requires a one-year reconciliation of gross proved reserves, gross probable reserves and gross proved plus probable reserves, based on forecast prices and costs, for various product types, whereas the SEC rules require a three-year reconciliation of net proved reserves, based on constant prices and costs, for less specific product types; and

    d)
    NI 51-101 requires reserves to show a hurdle rate of return, whereas the SEC rules require reserves to be cash flow positive on an undiscounted basis.

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REPORT ON RESERVES DATA BY TALISMAN'S INTERNAL QUALIFIED RESERVES EVALUATOR

To the Board of Directors of Talisman Energy Inc. (the "Company"):

1.
The Company's staff and I have evaluated the Company's reserves data as at December 31, 2013 prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities of the Canadian Securities Administrators. The reserves data are estimates of proved reserves and probable reserves and related future net revenue as at December 31, 2013, estimated using forecast prices and costs, and includes estimates in relation to the Company's equity investees, Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited and Equion Energia Limited.

2.
The reserves data are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the reserves data based on our evaluation.

    We carried out our evaluation in accordance with standards set out in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook (the "COGE Handbook") prepared jointly by the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (Calgary Chapter) and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (Petroleum Society).

3.
Those standards require that we plan and perform an evaluation to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the reserves data are free of material misstatement. An evaluation also includes assessing whether the reserves data are in accordance with the principles and definitions presented in the COGE Handbook.

4.
The following table sets forth the estimated future net revenue (before deduction of income taxes) attributed to proved plus probable reserves, estimated using forecast prices and costs and calculated using a discount rate of 10 percent, included in the reserves data of the Company evaluated by us for the year ended December 31, 2013:


 

 
Location of Reserves Net Present Value of Future Net Revenue
(Before Income Taxes, 10% Discount Rate)
($ millions)

Canada 2,464.7

US 3,764.4

North Sea(1) 26.8

Southeast Asia 8,231.4

Latin America(1) 93.4

Other 980.5

Equity Investments 2,312.4

TOTAL COMPANY 17,873.6

1)
North Sea and Latin America do not include net present value of future net revenue attributable to Talisman's equity investments, shown separately under "Equity Investments" in this table.

5.
In our opinion, the reserves data evaluated by us have, in all material respects, been determined and are in accordance with the COGE Handbook, consistently applied.

6.
We have no responsibility to update our evaluation for events and circumstances occurring after its preparation date.

7.
Because the reserves data are based on judgments regarding future events, actual results will vary and the variations may be material.

(signed) "Mark Ireland"

Mark Ireland
Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator
Talisman Energy Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
February 27, 2014

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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT AND DIRECTORS ON NI 51-101 RESERVES DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION

Management of Talisman Energy Inc. (the "Company") is responsible for the preparation and disclosure of information with respect to the Company's oil and gas activities in accordance with securities regulatory requirements. This information includes reserves data which are estimates of proved reserves and probable reserves and related future net revenue as at December 31, 2013, estimated using forecast prices and costs, prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities ("NI 51-101") of the Canadian Securities Administrators.

The Company's reserves evaluation staff, including its Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator who is an employee of the Company, have evaluated the Company's reserves data. The report of the Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator will be filed with securities regulatory authorities concurrently with this report.

The Reserves Committee of the board of directors of the Company has:

a)
reviewed the Company's procedures for providing information to the Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator;

b)
met with the Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator to determine whether any restrictions affected the ability of the Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator to report without reservation; and

c)
reviewed the reserves data with management and the Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator.

The Reserves Committee of the board of directors of the Company has reviewed the Company's procedures for assembling and reporting other information associated with oil and gas activities and has reviewed that information with management. The board of directors has, on the recommendation of the Reserves Committee, approved:

a)
the content and filing with securities regulatory authorities of the reserves data and other oil and gas information prepared in accordance with the requirements of NI 51-101, contained in the annual information form of the Company;

b)
the filing of Form 51-101F2, which is the report of the Internal Qualified Reserves Evaluator on the reserves data; and

c)
the content and filing of this report.

Because the reserves data are based on judgments regarding future events, actual results will vary and the variations may be material.


(signed)

 

 
Harold N. Kvisle
President and Chief Executive Officer




(signed)
Paul Blakeley
Executive Vice-President,
Asia-Pacific




(signed)
Paul Warwick
Executive Vice-President,
Europe-Atlantic
  (signed)
Lisa A. Stewart
Director




(signed)
Charles R. Williamson
Director

February 27, 2014

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SCHEDULE B – AUDIT COMMITTEE INFORMATION

Composition of Audit Committee

As at February 1, 2014, Talisman's Audit Committee consists of Donald J. Carty, William R.P. Dalton, (Chairman), Thomas W. Ebbern, Michael T. Waites and Charles M. Winograd. The Board of Directors has determined that all members of the Audit Committee are "independent" and "financially literate" as defined in National Instrument 52-110 ("NI 52-110") and "independent" within the meaning of sections 303A.02 and 303A.07 of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") Listed Company Manual. In addition, in accordance with NYSE corporate governance listing standards, the Board of Directors has determined that Michael T. Waites is an audit committee financial expert.

NI 52-110 states that a member of an audit committee is independent if the member has no direct or indirect material relationship with the issuer. A material relationship is a relationship which could, in the view of the issuer's Board of Directors, reasonably interfere with the exercise of a member's independent judgment.

In addition, an individual is considered financially literate if he or she has the ability to read and understand a set of financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of the issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the issuer's financial statements.

Education and Experience

The members of Talisman's Audit Committee have education and experience relevant to the performance of their responsibilities as Audit Committee members, which includes the following:

Donald Carty served as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Dell Inc. (global computer systems and services company) from January 2007 until mid-2008. From 1998 to 2003, he was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMR Corp. and American Airlines (airline transportation company). Prior to that, Mr. Carty served as President of AMR Airline Group and American Airlines. Mr. Carty was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Pacific Airlines (airline transportation company) from March 1985 to March 1987. Mr. Carty holds an undergraduate degree and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Queen's University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Harvard University. Mr. Carty is an Officer of the Order of Canada.

William Dalton was Chief Executive of HSBC Bank plc (a British clearing bank) from 1998 to 2004, Executive Director of HSBC Holdings plc from 1998 to 2004, Global Head of Personal Financial Services for HSBC Group from 2002 to 2004 and held various positions in the Canadian operations of HSBC prior to 1998. Mr. Dalton holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Honours) and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate (Honorary Doctor of the University) by the University of Central England in Birmingham in 2001. Mr. Dalton is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of the United Kingdom and the Institute of Canadian Bankers.

Thomas Ebbern has been Chief Financial Officer of North West Upgrading Inc. (bitumen refining company) since January 2012. He was formerly Managing Director, Investment Banking, of Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Macquarie Group Limited. Prior to that he was Managing Director of Tristone Capital Inc., an energy advisory firm that was acquired by Macquarie. He began his career as a geophysicist with Gulf Canada in 1982. Mr. Ebbern holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering from Queen's University and a Masters of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.

Michael Waites was President and Chief Executive Officer of Finning International Inc. (heavy equipment dealer and service company) from 2008 to May 2013. Prior to that, Mr. Waites was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Finning. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Finning for three years prior to his appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Finning in May 2006, Mr. Waites was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Canadian Pacific Railway (railway and logistics company) since July 2000, and was also Chief Executive Officer U.S. Network of Canadian Pacific Railway. Previously, he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Chevron Canada Resources (integrated oil and gas company). Mr. Waites holds a B.A. (Honours) in Economics from the University of Calgary, an MBA from Saint Mary's College of California, and a Masters of Arts, Graduate Studies in Economics, from the University of Calgary. He has also completed the Executive Program at The University of Michigan Business School.

Charles (Chuck) Winograd is Senior Managing Partner of Elm Park Credit Opportunities Fund (mid-market lending limited partnership). He is also President of Winograd Capital Inc. (external consulting and private investments firm). From 2001 to 2008, Mr. Winograd was Chief Executive Officer of RBC Capital Markets (investment bank). When RBC Dominion Securities (investment bank) acquired Richardson Greenshields in 1996, Mr. Winograd became Deputy Chairman and a director. He was appointed to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of RBC Dominion Securities in 1998. Mr. Winograd held several executive postings in Richardson Greenshields (privately owned investment dealer) until becoming President and Chief Executive Officer in 1987 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 1991. Mr. Winograd holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Western Ontario and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

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Audit Fees and Pre-Approval of Audit Services

The following table presents fees for the audits of the Company's annual Consolidated Financial Statements for 2013 and 2012 and for other services provided by Ernst & Young LLP:



 

 

 

 

 
(C$)   2013   2012

Audit and Internal Controls Attestation Fees   5,262,014   5,460,137

Audit-Related Fees   544,807   317,573

Tax Fees   251,029   339,224

All Other Fees(1)   795   796

Total   6,058,645   6,117,730

1)
Annual subscription to online accounting database.

The audit-related fees are primarily for assistance in connection with the Company's prospectus filings, pension plan audits and attestation procedures related to cost certifications and government compliance. Tax fees are primarily for tax compliance and tax advisory services. The Audit Committee has concluded that the provision of tax services is compatible with maintaining Ernst & Young's independence.

Under the terms of reference of the Audit Committee, which follow, the Audit Committee is required to review and pre-approve the objectives and scope of the external audit work and proposed fees. In addition, the Audit Committee is required to review and pre-approve all non-audit services, including tax services, the Company's external auditors are to perform.

During 2003, the Audit Committee implemented specific procedures regarding the pre-approval of services to be provided by the Company's external auditors. These procedures specify certain prohibited services that are not to be performed by the Company's external auditors. In addition, these procedures require that, at least annually, prior to the period in which the services are proposed to be provided, the Company's management, in conjunction with the Company's external auditors, prepares and submits to the Audit Committee a complete list of all proposed services and related fees to be provided to the Company by the Company's external auditors. Under the Audit Committee pre-approval procedures, for those non-audit services proposed to be provided by the Company's external auditors that have not been previously approved by the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee has delegated to the Chairman of the Audit Committee, and to management up to a fixed value, the authority to grant pre-approvals of such services. The decision to pre-approve a service covered under this procedure is presented to the full Audit Committee at the next scheduled meeting. At each of the Audit Committee's regular meetings, the Audit Committee is provided an update as to the status of services previously approved.

Pursuant to these procedures since their implementation in 2003, 100% of each of the services relating to fees reported as audit-related, tax and all other were pre-approved by the Audit Committee or its delegate, the Chair of the Audit Committee, or management within its delegated authority.

The full text of the terms of reference for Talisman's Audit Committee follows.

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Audit COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

The Audit Committee's mission is to assist the Board in fulfilling its obligations by overseeing and monitoring the Corporation's financial accounting and reporting process and the integrity of the Corporation's financial statements and its internal control over financial reporting and the external financial audit process. To fulfill this mission, the Audit Committee has received this mandate and has been delegated certain authorities that it may exercise on behalf of the Board.

Composition

At the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation after the election of Directors at the annual meeting of shareholders, the Board shall appoint an Audit Committee comprised of not less than three and not more than six Directors of the Corporation. Each member of the Audit Committee shall be independent (as required by applicable securities laws and stock exchange rules). At least one member of the Audit Committee shall be an audit committee financial expert and all members of the Audit Committee shall have an appropriate level of financial literacy as required under applicable stock exchange rules and securities laws and determined by the Board from time to time. The Board may replace or remove from the Audit Committee any member at any time.

The Chair of the Audit Committee shall be appointed by the Board at the meeting of the Board referred to above. The Chair shall preside as chair at each Committee meeting, lead Committee discussion on meeting agenda items and report to the Board, on behalf of the Committee, with respect to the proceedings of each Committee meeting. The Audit Committee shall designate a Secretary to the Audit Committee who may be a member of the Audit Committee or an officer or employee of the Corporation. The Secretary shall keep minutes and records of all meetings of the Audit Committee. In the event that either the Chair or the Secretary is absent from any meeting, the members present shall designate any Director present to act as Chair and shall designate any Director, officer or employee of the Corporation to act as Secretary.

Meetings

Meetings of the Audit Committee, including telephone conference meetings, shall be held at such time and place as the Chair of the Audit Committee may determine. Notice of meetings shall be given to each member not less than 24 hours before the time of the meeting, provided that meetings of the Audit Committee may be held without formal notice if all of the members are present and do not object to notice not having been given, or if those absent waive notice in any manner before or after the meeting.

Notice of meeting may be given verbally or delivered personally, given by mail, facsimile or other electronic communication and need not be accompanied by an agenda or any other material. The notice shall however specify the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is being held.

At the request of the auditor of the Corporation (the "Auditor"), the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer or a member of the Audit Committee, the Chair shall call and convene a meeting of the Audit Committee.

A majority of the members of the Audit Committee present shall constitute a quorum. No business may be transacted by the Audit Committee except at a meeting of its members at which a quorum of the Audit Committee is present.

The Audit Committee shall meet at least quarterly.

Representatives of the Auditor and management of the Corporation shall have access to the Audit Committee each in the absence of the other.

The Auditor shall be notified of all meetings of the Audit Committee and, when appropriate, it may attend and be heard at any such meeting and shall attend if requested to do so by a member of the Audit Committee.

Any matter the Audit Committee does not unanimously approve will be referred to the Board for consideration.

No alteration to the roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee shall be effective without the approval of the Board of Directors.

The Audit Committee shall review the adequacy of these Terms of Reference on an annual basis and recommend any changes it considers appropriate to the Governance and Nominating Committee, which shall in light of the Corporation's governance structure and framework recommend any changes it considers appropriate to the Board of Directors.

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Role and Responsibilities

A. Financial statements and other financial information

The Audit Committee shall oversee the Corporation's financial reporting process on behalf of the Board and report on the results of these activities to the Board including:

1.
review the Corporation's interim and annual financial statements and management's discussion and analysis of operations which accompanies such financial statements and, if determined to be satisfactory, in the case of the interim documents, approve them, and in the case of the annual documents, recommend them to the Board for approval;

2.
review the interim and annual earnings press release prior to their filing or publication;

3.
ensure that adequate procedures are in place for the review of the Corporation's public disclosure of financial information extracted or derived from the Corporation's financial statements, other than the public disclosure referred to in items 1 and 2 above, and periodically assess the adequacy of those procedures;

4.
review the appropriateness of any report or opinion proposed to be rendered in connection with the year end consolidated financial statements;

5.
review the nature, substance and appropriateness of significant accruals, reserves and other estimates;

6.
review the appropriateness of impairment provisions;

7.
review with the Auditor and with the management of the Corporation and, if determined to be satisfactory, approve on behalf of the Board all financial statements included in a prospectus or other similar document; and

8.
review and assess regularly:

(a)
the quality and acceptability of accounting policies and financial reporting practices used by the Corporation;

(b)
any significant new or proposed changes in financial reporting and accounting policies, practices or standards that may affect or be adopted by the Corporation;

(c)
the key financial estimates and judgments of management that may be material to the financial reporting of the Corporation;

(d)
policies related to financial disclosure risk assessment and management;

(e)
responses by management to material information requests from government or regulatory authorities which may have an impact on the financial reporting of the Corporation; and

(f)
presentations given by management and the Auditor regarding the accounting treatment of large transactions.

9.
appoint and, where necessary, terminate auditors of the Corporation's pension plans, based on advice from the Pension Management Committee.

B. External Audit

The Auditor shall be ultimately accountable to the shareholders of the Corporation, who shall be represented by the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee in their dealings with the Auditor. The Audit Committee shall recommend to the Board the auditor that will be proposed at the annual shareholders' meeting for appointment as the Auditor for the ensuing year. The Auditor shall report directly to the Audit Committee, which shall be responsible for compensation and retention of the Auditor and oversight of the Auditor's work (including resolution of disagreements between management and the Auditor regarding financial reporting).

At least annually, the Audit Committee shall require that the Auditor provide a formal written statement describing: (i) the firm's internal quality-control procedures; (ii) any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality control review, or peer review, of the firm, or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities, within the preceding five years, respecting one or more independent audits carried out by the firm, and any steps taken to deal with any such issues; and (iii) all relationships between the Auditor and the Corporation (see also section D.1).

With respect to (iii) above and for more clarity, annually the Audit Committee shall obtain a written letter from the Auditor pursuant to the Independence Standards Board standard #1 disclosing all relationships between the Auditor and its related entities and the Corporation and its related entities, and confirming the Auditor's independence from the Corporation.

The Audit Committee shall not recommend to the Board that an auditor be appointed as the Auditor if the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or Controller was employed by the auditor and participated in any capacity in the Corporation's audit during the one-year period preceding the date of the initiation of the Corporation's audit for which the Audit Committee is recommending the appointment. The Audit Committee shall review management's policies for hiring partners, employees and former partners and employees of the Auditor and former external auditor of the Corporation. The Audit Committee

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further shall ensure the independence of the Auditor by reviewing, and discussing with the Board if necessary, any relationships that may adversely affect the independence of the Auditor.

The Audit Committee shall review the planning and results of external audit activities and the ongoing relationship with the Auditor. In this regard the Audit Committee shall:

1.
review and, if determined to be satisfactory, pre-approve the terms of the annual external audit engagement plan, including but not limited to the following:

(a)
engagement letter;

(b)
objectives and scope of the external audit work;

(c)
materiality limit;

(d)
areas of audit risk;

(e)
staffing;

(f)
timetable; and

(g)
proposed fees;

2.
annually, or as otherwise required by the Audit Committee, review a written report from the Auditor on the critical accounting policies of the Corporation;

3.
review and, if determined to be satisfactory, pre-approve all non-audit services, including tax services, the Auditor is to perform, and it shall consider the impact the provision of such services could have on the independence of the external audit work. The Audit Committee may delegate this authority to grant pre-approvals to one or more designated members of the Audit Committee, provided that such delegates present their decisions to pre-approve services to the full Audit Committee at each of its scheduled meetings. The Audit Committee shall not permit the Auditor to perform any non-audit service prohibited by law applicable to the Corporation;

4.
meet with the Auditor and management to discuss the Corporation's annual financial statements and the Auditor's report, the interim financial statements, and management's discussion and analysis relating to both the annual and interim financial statements. Meetings with the Auditor and management shall be held separately, periodically, as scheduled by the Audit Committee;

5.
review and advise the Board with respect to the conduct and reporting of the annual external audit, including but not limited to the following:

(a)
any audit problems or difficulties encountered, and management's response thereto, and any restriction imposed by management during the annual audit;

(b)
any significant accounting or financial reporting issue;

(c)
the Auditor's evaluation of the Corporation's system of internal controls and related procedures and documentation;

(d)
the post audit or management letter containing any of the Auditor's findings or recommendations, including management's response thereto and the subsequent follow-up to any identified control weaknesses; and

(e)
any other matters that the Auditor brings to the attention of the Audit Committee;

6.
prepare an Audit Committee report to be included in the Corporation's annual corporate governance disclosure; and

7.
fix the remuneration of the Auditor.

C. Internal Audit

The Audit Committee shall oversee the internal audit function of the Corporation and the relationship of the internal auditor with management. Periodically, the Audit Committee shall meet separately with each of the internal auditor and management. To this end, the Audit Committee shall:

1.
review and consider the appropriateness of the internal audit function and organizational framework, including the internal audit plan and resources;

2.
review and approve the internal audit charter;

3.
be involved in the appointment or removal of the internal auditor;

4.
support the independence of the internal audit function and the internal auditor; and

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5.
review the findings of the internal auditor for purposes of considering the appropriateness of follow-up plans (see also section D.1.).

D. Internal Financial Control and Information Systems

The Audit Committee will review and obtain reasonable assurance that the internal financial control and information systems are operating effectively to produce accurate, appropriate and timely financial information. In this regard the Audit Committee will:

1.
obtain reasonable assurance by discussions with and reports from management, the internal auditor and the Auditor, that:

(a)
the information systems, security of information and disaster recovery plans are adequate and reliable; and

(b)
the internal control systems and procedures are properly designed and effectively implemented;

2.
review the appointment of the Chief Financial Officer prior to his or her appointment and the adequacy of accounting and finance resources, as required; and

3.
ensure that direct and open communication exists among the Audit Committee, the Auditor and the internal auditor.

E. Insurance

The Audit Committee shall review insurance coverage of significant business risks and uncertainties.

F. Subsidiaries

The Audit Committee shall receive a report on the Corporation's material Subsidiaries, as requested from time to time, concerning any material non-routine structures e.g. special purpose entities, off balance sheet items or partnership arrangements.

G. Tax

The Audit Committee shall receive regular reports from management on the status of tax filings including:

(a)
the status of accounts for withholdings from employees and remittances of source deductions, as well as any required remittances for sales taxes and excise duty;

(b)
confirmation that returns, withholdings and remittances have been made during relevant periods; and

(c)
if applicable, major associated issues.

H. Legal

The Audit Committee shall receive periodic reports from the General Counsel on legal matters affecting financial disclosure, including claims, potential claims and changes to legislation.

I. Investigations and Access to Management

The Audit Committee shall have the authority to direct and to supervise the investigation into any matter brought to its attention within the scope of its duties. It shall establish procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of (i) complaints the Corporation may receive regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters, and (ii) confidential, anonymous submissions from Corporation employees expressing concern regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.

The Audit Committee has the authority to engage independent counsel and other advisers having special competencies, as it determines necessary to carry out its duties. The Audit Committee shall determine the appropriate amount of funding the Corporation shall provide for compensation of any such advisors.

In carrying out its responsibilities, the Audit Committee shall have access to such members of the Corporation's management as appropriate, including the persons having responsibility for:

1.
insurable risks, foreign currency and interest rate exposure and related derivatives;

2.
tax exposures and related reserves;

3.
systems security and system integrity recovery plans;

4.
compliance with domestic and international regulatory requirements (such as the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) and material legal exposures;

5.
plans and actions taken with respect to commodity price hedging;

6.
financial accounting; and

7.
internal audit.

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The Audit Committee shall receive from management copies of any report or inquires of a material nature from regulators or government bodies which is relevant to the responsibilities of the Audit Committee set out in this mandate and of management's responses thereto.

J. General

The Audit Committee shall review corporate policies that are within the scope of the roles and responsibilities specified by these terms of reference prior to submission for approval by the Board; monitor compliance on a regular basis; and ensure these policies are periodically reviewed and kept current.

The Audit Committee shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to it by the Board from time to time or as may be required by applicable law and stock exchange requirements.

In respect of matters within its purview under this mandate and delegation, the Audit Committee shall assist the Board in its oversight of the Corporation's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

The Audit Committee shall report to the Board at each regularly scheduled Board meeting next succeeding any Committee meeting.

The Audit Committee shall evaluate its own performance annually.

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