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Oil and Gas Operations (Unaudited)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industries Disclosures [Abstract]  
Oil and Gas Operations
OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
 

Capitalized Costs: The following table sets forth capitalized costs:

(in thousands)
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2012
Proved
$
7,043,779

$
6,241,148

Unproved
168,975

197,979

Total capitalized costs
7,212,754

6,439,127

Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
2,078,411

1,765,241

Capitalized costs, net
$
5,134,343

$
4,673,886



Costs Incurred: The following table sets forth costs incurred in property acquisition, exploration and development activities and includes both capitalized costs and costs charged to expense during the year:

Years ended December 31, (in thousands)
2013
2012
2011
Property acquisition:
 
 
 
Proved
$
4,661

$
79,862

$
214,993

Unproved
26,820

58,634

91,888

Exploration
435,636

419,284

190,854

Development
655,353

749,256

623,775

Total costs incurred
$
1,122,470

$
1,307,036

$
1,121,510



Results of Operations From Producing Activities: The following table sets forth results of the Company’s oil and gas operations from producing activities:

Years ended December 31, (in thousands)
2013
2012
2011
Gross revenues*
$
1,206,293

$
1,090,948

$
834,700

Production (lifting costs)
351,541

278,193

226,361

Exploration expense
27,942

19,356

12,967

Depreciation, depletion and amortization
449,700

339,569

210,532

Accretion expense
6,995

6,339

5,699

Income tax expense
128,773

160,551

134,564

Results of operations from producing activities
$
241,342

$
286,940

$
244,577

* The years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 gross revenues include a pre-tax non-cash mark-to-market loss on derivatives of $47.8 million, a pre-tax non-cash mark-to-market gain on derivatives of $58.8 million and a pre-tax non-cash mark-to-market loss on derivatives of $37.6 million, respectively.

Oil and Gas Operations: The calculation of proved reserves is made pursuant to rules prescribed by the SEC. Such rules, in part, require that proved categories of reserves be disclosed. Reserves and associated values were calculated using twelve-month average prices and current costs for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. Changes to prices and costs could have a significant effect on the disclosed amount of reserves and their associated values. In addition, the estimation of reserves inherently requires the use of geologic and engineering estimates which are subject to revision as reservoirs are produced and developed and as additional information is available. Accordingly, the amount of actual future production may vary significantly from the amount of reserves disclosed. The proved reserves are located onshore in the United States of America.

Estimates of physical quantities of oil and gas proved reserves were determined by Company engineers. Ryder Scott Company, L.P. (Ryder Scott) and T. Scott Hickman and Associates, Inc. (T. Scott Hickman), independent oil and gas reservoir engineers, have audited the estimates of proved reserves of natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids that the Company has attributed to its net interests in oil and gas properties as of December 31, 2013. Ryder Scott audited the reserve estimates for coalbed methane in the San Juan basins and substantially all of the Permian Basin reserves. T. Scott Hickman audited the reserves for the North Louisiana and East Texas regions and the conventional reserves in the San Juan Basin. The independent reservoir engineers have issued reports covering approximately 98 percent of the Company’s ending proved reserves indicating that in their judgment the estimates are reasonable in the aggregate.

Year ended December 31, 2013
Gas MMcf

Oil MBbl

NGL MBbl

Total MMBOE

Proved reserves at beginning of period
809,128

155,348

56,155

346.4

Revisions of previous estimates
18,465

(680
)
2,211

4.6

Purchases
282

142

56

0.2

Extensions and discoveries
50,568

20,517

7,823

36.8

Production
(70,506
)
(10,378
)
(3,233
)
(25.4
)
Sales
(88,212
)
(79
)
(1
)
(14.8
)
Proved reserves at end of period
719,725

164,870

63,011

347.8

Proved developed reserves at end of period
623,305

113,795

42,087

259.8

Proved undeveloped reserves at end of period
96,420

51,075

20,924

88.0

Year ended December 31, 2012
Gas MMcf

Oil MBbl

NGL MBbl

Total MMBOE

Proved reserves at beginning of period
957,368

129,578

53,957

343.1

Revisions of previous estimates
(143,704
)
(8,546
)
(9,557
)
(42.1
)
Purchases
10,656

7,950

2,569

12.4

Extensions and discoveries
61,170

35,132

11,759

57.1

Production
(76,362
)
(8,766
)
(2,573
)
(24.1
)
Proved reserves at end of period
809,128

155,348

56,155

346.4

Proved developed reserves at end of period
708,657

105,976

36,440

260.5

Proved undeveloped reserves at end of period
100,471

49,372

19,715

85.9

Year ended December 31, 2011
Gas MMcf

Oil MBbl

NGL MBbl

Total MMBOE

Proved reserves at beginning of period
954,387

103,262

40,601

302.9

Revisions of previous estimates
(12,823
)
(4,513
)
841

(5.8
)
Purchases
19,362

12,583

5,055

20.8

Extensions and discoveries
68,160

24,564

9,637

45.6

Production
(71,718
)
(6,318
)
(2,177
)
(20.4
)
Proved reserves at end of period
957,368

129,578

53,957

343.1

Proved developed reserves at end of period
788,812

83,899

33,154

248.5

Proved undeveloped reserves at end of period
168,556

45,679

20,803

94.6



2013 Activities: Energen Resources had upward reserve revisions during 2013 which totaled 4.6 MMBOE including approximately 7 MMBOE related to changes in year-end pricing and downward revisions of approximately 5.3 MMBOE of proved undeveloped reserves of which 4.6 MMBOE are expected to be drilled beyond five years with the remainder no longer expected to be drilled. The San Juan Basin upward reserve revisions of 2.2 MMBOE including 5.9 MMBOE related to changes in year-end pricing and downward revisions of approximately 4.6 MMBOE of proved undeveloped reserves that are expected to be drilled beyond five years. Net upward reserve revisions of 1.2 MMBOE in the Permian Basin were due to improved well performance in certain Wolfberry wells and approximately 0.4 MMBOE related to changes in the year-end pricing and downward revisions of approximately 0.7 MMBOE of proved undeveloped reserves that are no longer expected to be drilled.

Energen Resources purchased 0.2 MMBOE of reserves during 2013 primarily related to the acquisitions of oil properties in the Permian Basin.

During 2013, Energen Resources had extensions and discoveries of 36.8 MMBOE of which 45 percent were proved undeveloped reserves and 55 percent were proved developed reserves. Extension drilling resulted in 21.6 MMBOE of discoveries with exploratory drilling providing 15.2 MMBOE of discoveries. The San Juan Basin added 2.3 MMBOE of reserves through 30 pay adds. The Permian Basin added 34.4 MMBOE of reserves primarily through the drilling or identification of 262 well locations.

During 2013, Energen Resources had sales of 14.8 MMBOE primarily due to the sale of the Black Warrior Basin coalbed methane properties.

2012 Activities: Energen Resources had downward reserve revisions during 2012 which totaled 42.1 MMBOE. The Black Warrior Basin had downward reserve revisions totaling 5.1 MMBOE of which approximately 5.9 MMBOE related to estimated negative price related revisions partially offset by better well performance. The San Juan Basin downward reserve revisions of 19.7 MMBOE included 22.5 MMBOE in negative price related revisions partially offset by better well performance, lower operating costs and lower fuel usage. Downward reserve revisions of 15.8 MMBOE in the Permian Basin were primarily due to lower than anticipated performance in certain development wells along with 1.0 MMBOE of estimated negative price related revisions.

Energen Resources purchased 12.4 MMBOE of reserves during 2012 primarily related to the acquisitions of oil properties in the Permian Basin.

During 2012, Energen Resources had extensions and discoveries of 57.1 MMBOE of which 59 percent were proved undeveloped reserves and 41 percent were proved developed reserves. Extension drilling resulted in 45.6 MMBOE of discoveries with exploratory drilling providing 11.5 MMBOE of discoveries. The San Juan Basin added 0.9 MMBOE of reserves through the drilling or identification of 6 well locations. The Permian Basin added 56.1 MMBOE of reserves primarily through the drilling or identification of 422 well locations.

2011 Activities: Energen Resources had downward reserve revisions during 2011 which totaled 5.8 MMBOE. The Black Warrior Basin had downward reserve revisions totaling 0.3 MMBOE of which approximately 0.7 MMBOE related to estimated negative price related revisions partially offset by other positive revisions of 0.4 MMBOE. The San Juan Basin downward reserve revisions of 2.6 MMBOE included 3.9 MMBOE in negative performance related revisions partially offset by 1.3 MMBOE related to estimated positive price related revisions. Downward reserve revisions of 3.1 MMBOE in the Permian Basin were primarily due to lower than anticipated injection response in certain waterflood units and other performance related adjustments. These downward revisions were partially offset by 1.4 MMBOE of estimated positive price related revisions.

Energen Resources purchased 20.8 MMBOE of reserves during 2011 primarily related to the acquisitions of oil properties in the Permian Basin.

During 2011, Energen Resources had extensions and discoveries of 45.6 MMBOE of which 69 percent were proved undeveloped reserves and 31 percent were proved developed reserves. Extension drilling resulted in 41.1 MMBOE of discoveries with exploratory drilling providing 4.5 MMBOE of discoveries. The San Juan Basin added 5.9 MMBOE of reserves through the drilling or identification of 53 well locations. The Permian Basin added 39.6 MMBOE of reserves primarily through the drilling or identification of 395 well locations.

Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves: The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is not intended, nor should it be interpreted, to present the fair market value of the Company’s crude oil and natural gas reserves. An estimate of fair market value would take into consideration factors such as, but not limited to, the recovery of reserves not presently classified as proved reserves, anticipated future changes in prices and costs, and a discount factor more representative of the time value of money and the risks inherent in reserve estimates. At December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company had a deferred hedging gain of $21.6 million, a deferred hedging gain of $74.8 million and a deferred hedging gain of $15 million, respectively, all of which are excluded from the calculation of standardized measure of future net cash flows.

Years ended December 31, (in thousands)
2013
2012
2011
Future gross revenues
$
19,509,305

$
17,735,363

$
18,196,229

Future production costs
6,136,709

5,715,248

5,823,395

Future development costs
1,896,602

1,892,600

1,539,072

Future income tax expense
3,209,697

2,809,411

3,326,382

Future net cash flows
8,266,297

7,318,104

7,507,380

Discount at 10% per annum
4,248,456

3,618,785

3,878,217

Standardized measure of discounted future net cash
flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves
$
4,017,841

$
3,699,319

$
3,629,163



The following are the principal sources of changes in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows:

Years ended December 31, (in thousands)
2013
2012
2011
Balance at beginning of year
$
3,699,319

$
3,629,163

$
2,467,136

Revisions to reserves proved in prior years:
 
 
 
Net changes in prices, production costs and future development costs
566,838

(922,792
)
707,411

Net changes due to revisions in quantity estimates
(81,762
)
(383,755
)
(80,004
)
Development costs incurred, previously estimated
299,432

472,603

392,720

Accretion of discount
369,932

362,916

246,714

Changes in timing and other
(179,502
)
(317,244
)
(25,937
)
Total revisions
974,938

(788,272
)
1,240,904

New field discoveries and extensions, net of future production and development costs
376,326

1,025,419

755,977

Sales of oil and gas produced, net of production costs
(1,014,593
)
(812,781
)
(763,171
)
Purchases
4,690

189,755

232,768

Sales
(24,876
)


Net change in income taxes
2,037

456,035

(304,451
)
Net change in standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows
318,522

70,156

1,162,027

Balance at end of year
$
4,017,841

$
3,699,319

$
3,629,163