EX-99.1 4 d755379dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

PART II

 

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

As further discussed in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements, in March 2014, we completed the sale of all of the Company’s operations in Argentina to YPF Sociedad Anónima for cash consideration of $800 million plus the assumption of $52 million of bank debt as of June 30, 2013. As a result of this transaction, we have recast certain information included in our consolidated financial statements for all periods presented in this report to reflect Argentina’s discontinued operations.

The following table sets forth selected financial data of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, which information has been derived from the Company’s audited financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report. The selected financial data of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 have been derived from the Company’s accounting records as adjusted for the discontinued operations. This information should be read in connection with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the more detailed information in the Company’s financial statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K. As discussed in more detail in Part IV, Item 15, the 2013 numbers in the following table reflect a total of $995 million ($541 million net of tax) in non-cash write-downs of the carrying value of the Company’s U.S. and North Sea proved oil and gas properties as a result of ceiling test limitations and a non-cash write-down related to the Company’s exit of operations in Kenya. The 2012 numbers reflect a total of $1.9 billion ($1.4 billion net of tax) in non-cash write-downs of the carrying value of the Company’s Canadian proved oil and gas properties. The 2009 numbers reflect a $2.82 billion ($1.98 billion net of tax) non-cash write-down of the carrying value of the Company’s U.S. and Canadian proved oil and gas properties as of March 31, 2009.

 

     As of or for the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013      2012      2011      2010      2009  
     (In millions, except per share amounts)  

Income Statement Data

              

Total revenues

   $ 15,560       $ 16,564       $ 16,451       $ 11,742       $ 8,250   

Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

     2,380         1,911         4,496         2,968         (374

Net income (loss) from continuing operations per share:

              

Basic

     6.02         4.91         11.72         8.44         (1.11

Diluted

     5.97         4.89         11.44         8.37         (1.11

Cash dividends declared per common share

     0.80         0.68         0.60         0.60         0.60   

Balance Sheet Data

              

Total assets

   $ 61,637       $ 60,737       $ 52,051       $ 43,425       $ 28,186   

Long-term debt

     9,672         11,355         6,785         8,095         4,950   

Total equity

     35,393         31,331         28,993         24,377         15,779   

Common shares outstanding

     396         392         384         382         336   

For a discussion of significant acquisitions and divestitures, see Note 2—Acquisitions and Divestitures in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K.

 

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

As further discussed in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements, in March 2014, we completed the sale of all of the Company’s operations in Argentina to YPF Sociedad Anónima for cash consideration of $800 million plus the assumption of $52 million of bank debt as of June 30, 2013. As a result of this transaction, we have recast certain information included in our consolidated financial statements for all periods presented in this report to reflect Argentina’s discontinued operations.

Apache Corporation, a Delaware corporation formed in 1954, is an independent energy company that explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. We currently have exploration and production interests in five countries: the U.S., Canada, Egypt, Australia, and the U.K. North Sea. Apache also pursues exploration interests in other countries that may over time result in reportable discoveries and development opportunities.

The following discussion should be read together with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K, and the risk factors and related information set forth in Part I, Item 1A of the Previously Filed Annual Report, and Part II, Item 7A of this Form 8-K.

Executive Overview

Strategy

Apache’s mission is to grow a profitable global exploration and production company in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for the long-term benefit of our shareholders. Our growth strategy focuses on economic growth through exploration and development drilling, supplemented by occasional strategic acquisitions and portfolio high-grading through asset divestitures.

The Company’s foundation for future growth is driven by our significant producing asset base and large undeveloped acreage positions. This allows for growth through sustainable lower-risk drilling opportunities, balanced by higher-risk, higher-reward exploration. We closely monitor drilling and acquisition cost trends in each of our core areas relative to product prices and, when appropriate, adjust our capital budgets accordingly and allocate funds to projects based on expected value. We do this through a disciplined and focused process that includes analyzing current economic conditions, projected rate of return on internally generated drilling inventories, and opportunities for tactical acquisitions or leasehold purchases that add substantial drilling prospects or, occasionally, provide access to new core areas that could enhance our portfolio.

Although operating cash flows are the Company’s primary source of liquidity, we may also elect to utilize available committed borrowing capacity, access to both debt and equity capital markets, or proceeds from the sale of assets for all other liquidity needs. In May 2013, the Company announced plans to divest approximately $4 billion of assets by year-end 2013 to enhance financial flexibility and rebalance our portfolio to an asset mix we believe will continue to generate strong returns, drive more predictable growth, and deliver value to our shareholders. By year-end, Apache completed more than $7 billion in asset sales, as discussed in “Operational Developments” below. The Company used the proceeds to pay down nearly $2.6 billion of debt and to repurchase $1 billion of Apache common shares under a 30-million share repurchase program authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors, and we exited the year with nearly $2 billion in cash.

We remain steadfast to the business principles that have guided Apache’s progress since our inception. Throughout the cycles of our industry, our strategic focus on growing a diverse portfolio has underpinned our ability to deliver production and reserve growth and competitive returns on invested capital for the benefit of our shareholders. Delivering successful results under this strategy is bolstered by Apache’s unique culture. A strong sense of urgency, empowerment of our employees, effective incentive systems, and an independent mindset are at the heart of how we build value.

Financial and Operating Results

Continued volatility in the commodity price environment reinforces the importance of our asset portfolio. Our 2013 results reflected the benefit of our product balance, as combined crude oil and liquids represented 56 percent of our production but provided 83 percent of our $15.9 billion of oil and gas production revenues. In addition, approximately 67 percent of our 2013 crude oil production is priced relative to Dated Brent crudes and sweet crude from the Gulf Coast, which continue to be priced at a significant premium to WTI-based prices. After the sale of our Gulf of Mexico Shelf assets, less of our U.S. crude oil production is receiving these premium prices, which reduces our overall price realizations.

 

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Results for the year ended December 31, 2013 include:

 

    Apache reported annual daily production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids averaging 718 Mboe/d. Excluding the impact of the divested Gulf of Mexico Shelf and Canadian assets, production for the year would have increased 3 percent from 2012.

 

    Liquids production for the year averaged 400 Mboe/d, an increase of 4 percent from 384 Mboe/d in 2012. Crude oil accounted for 84 percent of liquids production. North American onshore liquids production increased 34 percent, averaging 179 Mboe/d in 2013 compared to 133 Mboe/d in 2012.

 

    Oil and gas production revenues totaled $15.9 billion, down $517 million from a record $16.4 billion in 2012, reflecting asset sales and lower realized prices compared to the prior year.

 

    Net cash provided by continuing operating activities totaled $9.6 billion, an increase of 16 percent compared to 2012.

 

    Apache reported $2.2 billion in income attributable to common stock, or $5.50 per diluted common share, up from
$1.9 billion, or $4.92 per share, in 2012. Earnings for 2013 and 2012 reflect the after-tax impact of oil and gas property write-downs in continuing operations totaling $541 million and $1.4 billion, respectively, and an additional after-tax write-down of $118 million in discontinued operations in 2013. For additional discussion regarding these write-downs, please refer to Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—“Property and Equipment” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K.

 

    Apache’s adjusted earnings, which exclude certain items impacting the comparability of results, were $3.2 billion, or $7.89 per diluted common share, down from $3.7 billion, or $9.41 per share, in 2012. Adjusted earnings is not a financial measure prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP). For a description of adjusted earnings and a reconciliation of adjusted earnings to income attributable to common stock, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, please see “Non-GAAP Measures” in this Item 7.

2014 Outlook

As we head into 2014, we remain committed to the Company’s mission. At the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013, Apache undertook a strategic review of our portfolio with the ultimate goal of focusing our company around the right mix of assets that can consistently generate strong returns, drive more predictable production growth, and create shareholder value. After completing more than $7 billion of divestitures in 2013 and announcing the agreed sale of our Argentine operations in 2014, our growth portfolio is centered on (i) increasing onshore North American liquids production that provides for predictable and attractive rates of return, (ii) generating excess free cash flow from our international operations, and (iii) continuing longer-term growth initiatives which include our Wheatstone and Kitimat LNG projects.

We believe our core inventory of exploration and development projects offers numerous growth opportunities. Recent drilling successes and acquisitions of acreage positions across North America have built a robust drilling inventory for our Permian and Central regions that we intend to aggressively target because they are oil-prone and produce liquids-rich gas. Our plan for 2014 also includes further development of our major oil and gas discoveries and LNG projects in Australia and Canada, which, if completed, would enable us to monetize significant gas resources at prices more closely linked to crude oil.

Our initial 2014 capital budget is approximately $11.6 billion, or $11.1 billion excluding expenditures attributable to a one-third noncontrolling interest in Egypt. Approximately $7.1 billion is expected to be spent on projects in North America, with the remaining amount allocated across our international regions. While funds have been committed for certain 2014 exploration wells, long-lead development projects, and front-end engineering and design (FEED) studies, the majority of our drilling and development projects are discretionary and subject to acceleration, deferral, or cancellation as conditions warrant. Approximately $2.4 billion of our 2014 capital will be invested in our Kitimat and Wheatstone LNG projects, reflecting our current project interests. Apache is actively evaluating ways to right-size its level of participation in the Kitimat LNG project.

We closely monitor commodity prices, service cost levels, regulatory impacts, and numerous other industry factors, and we typically review and revise our exploration and development budgets quarterly based on changes to actual and predicted operating cash flows.

Apache’s current capital budget is estimated to deliver an increase in 2014 production between 5 percent and 8 percent from full-year 2013 production levels when excluding the divested assets.

 

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Operational Developments

Apache has a significant producing asset base as well as large undeveloped acreage positions that provide a platform for organic growth through sustainable lower-risk drilling opportunities, balanced by higher-risk, higher reward exploration. We are also continuing to advance several longer-term, individually significant development projects.

Exploration, Exploitation, and Development Activities

Our internally generated exploration and drilling opportunities and multi-year development projects provide the foundation for our growth. Highlights of our 2013 drilling successes, exploration discoveries, LNG project milestones, and other opportunities for continued growth include:

North American Activities

Record Drilling Activity in U.S. Onshore Regions During 2013 Apache increased production in the Permian Basin 17 percent relative to 2012 through an active drilling program utilizing an average of 42 rigs. Over half of the region’s production is crude oil and 18 percent is natural gas liquids (NGL). Combined, this represents almost a quarter of Apache’s total liquids production for 2013.

The Central region increased production almost 50 percent relative to 2012 as a result of our active oil and liquids-rich drilling program across our nearly two million gross acres in the Anadarko basin. During the year we operated an average of 27 drilling rigs, and we drilled or participated in drilling 322 gross wells with 98 percent success.

In 2013, U.S. production represented 46 percent of Apache’s total worldwide continuing production, an increase from 42 percent in 2012. Focused drilling programs in the Permian Basin and Anadarko basin continue to provide momentum for Apache’s U.S. production growth.

International Activities

North Sea Development Apache’s North Sea drilling success was highlighted with discoveries in the Tonto field. The Tonto-1 well, completed in April, had initial production of 10.3 Mb/d, and the Tonto-2 well, completed in September, had initial production of 8.3 Mb/d. Apache has a 100 percent working interest in the wells. The Tonto discovery follows Maule and Bacchus as the third new field brought online by Apache in the Forties area over the last three years. All three fields qualify for the U.K.’s small field allowance, which provides economic incentives for operators to bring discoveries from small fields on production.

Egypt Discoveries In August, Apache announced seven oil and gas discoveries in four different geologic basins in Egypt’s Western Desert. In particular, the Riviera SW-1X discovery in the Abu Gharadig basin test-flowed 5,800 b/d and 2.8 Mcf/d from a Lower Bahariya sand with 24 feet of net pay. All seven discoveries have been tested and six are already producing.

Egypt Horizontal Drilling In 2013, the Company drilled its first well of a multi-well horizontal drilling program in the Abu Gharadig field. During December, this well produced an average of 1,681 b/d and 3 MMcf/d from a 1,970 foot lateral. The well was one of eight wells initiated during 2013 to test horizontal technology to increase recoveries in a variety of conventional and unconventional reservoirs. Additional horizontal drilling is planned in the Abu Gharadig and surrounding fields in 2014.

Australia Discoveries In July, Apache announced its Bianchi-1 natural gas discovery located 4 miles northeast of the 2011 Zola gas discovery offshore Western Australia in the Carnarvon Basin. The well logged 367 feet of net pay in eight reservoir zones between 15,577 and 17,530 feet subsea. Apache is in the early stages of evaluating the discovery and assessing potential commercial opportunities. Apache operates and owns a 30.25 percent working interest in the well.

Australia Macedon During the third quarter of 2013, Apache, along with operator and co-venturer BHP Billiton, officially commenced operations of the $1.5 billion Macedon natural gas facility, of which Apache owns a 28.57 percent interest. Macedon, Western Australia’s fourth domestic gas hub, has a production capacity of approximately 200 MMcf of natural gas per day.

Australia Wheatstone LNG Project On October 1, 2013, Apache and its Australian partners finalized agreements to sell LNG to Tohoku Electric Power Company, Inc. from the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project in Western Australia. The Wheatstone partners have agreed to supply 0.9 million metric tons per annum of LNG for up to 20 years, which brings the total LNG supplies contracted to approximately 85 percent. Apache owns a 13 percent share in the Wheatstone project.

 

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Acquisition and Divestiture Activity

2014 Activity

Argentina Divestiture On March 12, 2014, Apache’s subsidiaries completed the sale of all of its operations in Argentina to Sociedad Anónima (YPF) for cash consideration of $800 million plus the assumption of $52 million of bank debt as of June 30, 2013. The results of operations related to Argentina have been classified as discontinued operations in all periods presented in this Form 8-K.

2013 Activity

Egypt Sinopec Partnership On November 14, 2013, Apache announced the completion of the sale of a one-third minority participation in its Egypt oil and gas business to Sinopec for cash consideration of $2.95 billion after customary closing adjustments. Apache will continue to operate the Egypt upstream oil and gas business.

Gulf of Mexico Shelf Divestiture On September 30, 2013, Apache completed the sale of its Gulf of Mexico Shelf operations and properties to Fieldwood, an affiliate of Riverstone Holdings. Under the terms of the agreement, Apache received cash consideration of $3.7 billion, and Fieldwood assumed $1.5 billion of discounted asset abandonment liabilities. Additionally, Apache retained 50 percent of its ownership interest in all exploration blocks and in horizons below production in developed blocks.

Canadian Divestitures In September, Apache completed sales of primarily dry gas assets for $214 million. The sale includes 621,000 gross acres (530,000 net acres) and more than 2,700 wells. Additionally in October of 2013, Apache completed two additional sales of Canadian oil and gas production properties for $112 million. The assets comprise approximately 4,000 operated and 1,300 non-operated wells.

Kitimat LNG Project In February 2013, Apache completed a transaction with Chevron Canada Limited (Chevron Canada) under which each company became a 50 percent owner of the Kitimat LNG plant, the Pacific Trail Pipelines Limited Partnership (PTP), and 644,000 gross undeveloped acres in the Horn River and Liard basins. Chevron Canada will operate the LNG plant and pipeline while Apache Canada will continue to operate the upstream assets. Apache’s net proceeds from the transaction were $396 million after post-closing adjustments.

For detailed information regarding our recent divestitures, please refer to Note 2—Acquisitions and Divestitures in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K.

2012 Activity

Cordillera Energy Partners III, LLC Acquisition On April 30, 2012, Apache completed the acquisition of Cordillera, a privately held exploration and production company, in a stock and cash transaction. Cordillera’s properties include approximately 312,000 net acres in the Granite Wash, Tonkawa, Cleveland, and Marmaton plays in western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Apache issued 6,272,667 shares of common stock and paid approximately $2.7 billion of cash to the sellers as consideration for the transaction.

Yara Pilbara Holdings Pty Acquisition On January 31, 2012, a subsidiary of Apache Energy Limited completed the acquisition of a 49 percent interest in Yara Pilbara Holdings Pty Limited (YPHPL, formerly Burrup Holdings Limited) for $439 million, including working capital adjustments. Yara Australia Pty Ltd (Yara) owns the remaining 51 percent of YPHPL and operates the plant.

 

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Results of Operations

Oil and Gas Revenues

Apache’s oil and gas revenues by regions are as follows:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011  
     $ Value      % Contribution     $ Value      % Contribution     $ Value      % Contribution  
     ($ in millions)  

Total Oil Revenues:

               

United States

   $ 5,262        42   $ 4,662        36   $ 4,163        33

Canada

     563        4     492        4     485        4
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

North America

     5,825        46     5,154        40     4,648        37
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Egypt (3)

     3,528        28     4,050        31     4,169        34

Australia

     779        6     1,218        9     1,552        12

North Sea

     2,500        20     2,517        20     2,072        17
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

International (3)

     6,807        54     7,785        60     7,793        63
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total(1)(3)

   $ 12,632        100   $ 12,939        100   $ 12,441        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Gas Revenues:

               

United States

   $ 1,096        41   $ 1,169        40   $ 1,550        46

Canada

     587        23     751        25     1,033        30
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

North America

     1,683        64     1,920        65     2,583        76
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Egypt (3)

     389        15     504        17     621        18

Australia

     361        14     357        12     182        5

North Sea

     194        7     188        6     19        1
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

International (3)

     944        36     1,049        35     822        24
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total(2)(3)

   $ 2,627        100   $ 2,969        100   $ 3,405        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

NGL Revenues:

               

United States

   $ 544        84   $ 395        76   $ 391        80

Canada

     74        11     79        15     99        20
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

North America

     618        95     474        91     490        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Egypt (3)

     —          —         —          —         1        0

North Sea

     34        5     46        9     —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

International (3)

     34        5     46        9     1        0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total (3)

   $ 652        100   $ 520        100   $ 491        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Oil and Gas Revenues:

               

United States

   $ 6,902        43   $ 6,226        38   $ 6,104        37

Canada

     1,224        8     1,322        8     1,617        10
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

North America

     8,126        51     7,548        46     7,721        47
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Egypt (3)

     3,917        25     4,554        28     4,791        29

Australia

     1,140        7     1,575        9     1,734        11

North Sea

     2,728        17     2,751        17     2,091        13
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

International (3)

     7,785        49     8,880        54     8,616        53
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total (3)

   $ 15,911        100   $ 16,428        100   $ 16,337        100
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Discontinued Operations — Argentina

               

Oil Revenue

     271          271          238     

Gas Revenue

     202          224          204     

NGL Revenue

     18          24          31     
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

Total

   $ 491        $ 519        $ 473     
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

(1)  Financial derivative hedging activities decreased 2013, 2012, and 2011 oil revenues $47 million, $146 million, and $379 million, respectively.
(2)  Financial derivative hedging activities increased 2013, 2012, and 2011 natural gas revenues $31 million, $414 million, and $272 million, respectively.
(3)  2013 includes revenues attributable to a noncontrolling interest in Egypt.

 

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Production

The following table presents production volumes by region:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013      Increase
(Decrease)
    2012      Increase
(Decrease)
    2011  

Oil Volume – b/d:

            

United States

     146,907        10     134,123        12     119,415  

Canada

     17,724        12     15,830        11     14,252  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

North America

     164,631        10     149,953        12     133,667  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Egypt(1)(2)

     89,561        (10 %)      99,756        (4 %)      103,912  

Australia

     19,329        (33 %)      28,884        (24 %)      38,228  

North Sea

     63,721        0     63,692        17     54,541  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

International

     172,611        (10 %)      192,332        (2 %)      196,681  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     337,242        (1 %)      342,285        4     330,348  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Natural Gas Volume – Mcf/d:

            

United States

     781,335        (9 %)      854,099        (1 %)      864,742  

Canada

     497,515        (17 %)      600,680        (5 %)      632,550  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

North America

     1,278,850        (12 %)      1,454,779        (3 %)      1,497,292  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Egypt(1)(2)

     356,454        1     353,738        (3 %)      365,418  

Australia

     223,433        4     214,013        16     185,079  

North Sea

     50,961        (11 %)      57,457        NM        2,284  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

International

     630,848        1     625,208        13     552,781  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     1,909,698        (8 %)      2,079,987        1     2,050,073  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

NGL Volume – b/d:

            

United States

     54,580        63     33,527        52     22,111  

Canada

     6,689        7     6,258        5     5,958  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

North America

     61,269        54     39,785        42     28,069  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Egypt

     —          0     —          NM        49  

North Sea

     1,272        (21 %)      1,618        NM        4  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

International

     1,272        (21 %)      1,618        NM        53  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     62,541        51     41,403        47     28,122  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

BOE per day(3)

            

United States

     331,709        7     310,000        9     285,650  

Canada

     107,332        (12 %)      122,201        (3 %)      125,636  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

North America

     439,041        2     432,201        5     411,286  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Egypt(2)

     148,970        (6 %)      158,713        (4 %)      164,864  

Australia

     56,568        (12 %)      64,552        (7 %)      69,074  

North Sea

     73,487        (2 %)      74,887        36     54,925  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

International

     279,025        (6 %)      298,152        3     288,863  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     718,066        (2 %)      730,353        4     700,149  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Discontinued Operations — Argentina

            

Oil (b/d)

     9,375        (4 %)      9,741        2     9,597  

Gas (Mcf/d)

     187,390        (12 %)      213,464        1     212,311  

NGL (b/d)

     2,102        (30 %)      3,008        (0 %)      3,018  

BOE/d

     42,709        (12 %)      48,326        1     48,000  

 

(1) Gross oil production and gross natural gas production in Egypt for 2013, 2012, and 2011 was as follows:

 

     2013      2012      2011  

Oil (b/d)

     197,622         213,112         217,207  

Gas (Mcf/d)

     912,478         899,972         865,485  

 

(2) Includes 2013 production volumes per day attributable to a noncontrolling interest in Egypt of:

 

Oil (b/d)

     3,912   

Gas (Mcf/d)

     16,494   

 

(3) The table shows production on a barrel of oil equivalent basis (boe) in which natural gas is converted to an equivalent barrel of oil based on a 6:1 energy equivalent ratio. This ratio is not reflective of the price ratio between the two products.

NM – Not meaningful

 

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Pricing

The following table presents pricing information by region:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013      Increase
(Decrease)
    2012      Increase
(Decrease)
    2011  

Average Oil Price - Per barrel

            

United States

   $ 98.14        3   $ 94.98        (1 %)    $ 95.51  

Canada

     87.00        2     84.89        (9 %)      93.19  

North America

     96.94        3     93.91        (1 %)      95.27  

Egypt

     107.94        (3 %)      110.92        1     109.92  

Australia

     110.42        (4 %)      115.22        4     111.22  

North Sea

     107.48        0     107.97        4     104.09  

International

     108.04        (2 %)      110.59        2     108.55  

Total(1)

     102.62        (1 %)      103.29        0     103.18  

Average Natural Gas Price - Per Mcf:

            

United States

   $ 3.84        3   $ 3.74        (24 %)    $ 4.91  

Canada

     3.23        (6 %)      3.42        (23 %)      4.47  

North America

     3.61        0     3.61        (24 %)      4.72  

Egypt

     2.99        (23 %)      3.90        (16 %)      4.66  

Australia

     4.43        (3 %)      4.55        69     2.69  

North Sea

     10.43        17     8.95        (60 %)      22.25  

International

     4.10        (11 %)      4.59        13     4.07  

Total(2)

     3.77        (3 %)      3.90        (14 %)      4.55  

Average NGL Price - Per barrel

            

United States

   $ 27.29        (15 %)    $ 32.19        (34 %)    $ 48.42  

Canada

     30.50        (12 %)      34.63        (24 %)      45.72  

North America

     27.64        (15 %)      32.57        (32 %)      47.85  

Egypt

     —           —          —           NM        66.36  

North Sea

     73.06        (5 %)      77.11        18     65.45  

International

     73.06        (5 %)      77.11        16     66.30  

Total

     28.56        (17 %)      34.31        (28 %)      47.88  

Discontinued Operations — Argentina

            

Oil price ($/Bbl)

   $ 79.05        4   $ 75.89        12   $ 68.02  

Gas price ($/Mcf)

     2.96        3     2.87        9     2.64  

NGL price ($/Bbl)

     23.64        10     21.55        (23 %)      27.90  

 

(1)  Reflects a per-barrel decrease of $0.37, $1.13, and $3.05 in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, from financial derivative hedging activities.
(2)  Reflects a per-Mcf increase of $0.04, $0.49, and $0.33 in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, from financial derivative hedging activities.

NM – Not meaningful

Crude Oil Prices

A substantial portion of our oil production is sold at prevailing market prices, which fluctuate in response to many factors that are outside of the Company’s control. Average realized crude oil prices for 2013 were essentially flat compared to 2012, although prices fluctuated throughout the year.

Continued volatility in the commodity price environment reinforces the importance of our diverse portfolio. While the market price received for natural gas varies among geographic areas, crude oil tends to trade within a tighter global range. Price movements for all types and grades of crude oil generally move in the same direction. Crude oil prices realized in 2013 averaged $102.62 per barrel; however, International Dated Brent crudes and sweet crude from the U.S. Gulf Coast continue to be priced at a premium to WTI-based prices. In 2013 we realized these premium prices on approximately 67 percent of our crude oil production. Our Egypt, Australia, and North Sea regions, which collectively comprised 51 percent of our 2013 worldwide oil production, received International Dated Brent pricing with 2013 oil realizations averaging $108.04 per barrel compared with 2012 oil realizations averaging $110.59 per barrel.

 

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Natural Gas Prices

Natural gas, which currently has a limited global transportation system, is subject to price variances based on local supply and demand conditions. The majority of our gas sales contracts are indexed to prevailing local market prices, highlighting the importance of a geographically balanced portfolio. Our primary markets include North America, Egypt, Australia, and the U.K. An overview of the market conditions in our primary gas-producing regions follows.

 

    North America has a common market; most of our gas is sold on a monthly or daily basis at either monthly or daily market prices. Our North American regions averaged $3.61 per Mcf in 2013, unchanged from 2012 levels.

 

    In Egypt, our gas is sold to EGPC, primarily under an industry pricing formula indexed to Dated Brent crude oil with a maximum gas price of $2.65 per MMBtu, plus an upward adjustment for liquids content. Under a legacy oil-indexed contract, which expired at the end of 2012, there was no price cap for our gas up to 100 MMcf/d of gross production. Overall, the region averaged $2.99 per Mcf in 2013, down 23 percent from the prior year.

 

    Australia has historically had a local market with a limited number of buyers and sellers resulting in mostly long-term, fixed-price contracts that are periodically adjusted for changes in the local consumer price index. During 2013, the region averaged $4.43 per Mcf, a 3 percent decrease from 2012 levels.

 

    Natural gas from the North Sea Beryl field is processed through the SAGE gas plant operated by Apache. The gas is sold to a third party at the St. Fergus entry point of the national grid on a National Balancing Point index price basis. The region averaged $10.43 per Mcf in 2013, a 17 percent increase from an average of $8.95 per Mcf in 2012.

NGL Prices

Apache’s NGL production is sold under contracts with prices at market indices based on local supply and demand conditions, less the costs for transportation and fractionation, or on a weighted-average sales price received by the purchaser.

Crude Oil Revenues

2013 vs. 2012 During 2013 crude oil revenues totaled $12.6 billion, $307 million lower than the 2012 total of $12.9 billion, driven by a 1 percent decrease in worldwide production. Average daily production in 2013 was 337.2 Mb/d, with prices averaging $102.62 per barrel. Crude oil represented 79 percent of our 2013 oil and gas production revenues and 47 percent of our equivalent production, compared to 79 and 47 percent, respectively, in the prior year. Lower production volumes reduced revenues $224 million, while slightly lower realized prices reduced revenues an additional $83 million.

Worldwide oil production from continuing operations decreased 5.0 Mb/d, however, when excluding the Gulf of Mexico Shelf and Canadian assets that we sold during the year, oil production increased 4.0 Mb/d, driven by growth of 23.7 Mb/d from our North American regions. Our Permian and Central regions increased production by 11.9 Mb/d and 8.6 Mb/d, respectively, as a result of drilling and recompletion activity. Production from our remaining property base in Canada increased 2.1 Mb/d, or 14 percent, as a result of our continued focus on liquids-rich drilling targets. These increases were partially offset by a 19.7 Mb/d decrease in production from our international regions. Oil production from Egypt decreased 10.2 Mb/d, of which 7.8 Mb/d was related production used to pay taxes and, under the terms of our production sharing contracts, has no economic impact to Apache. Australia’s production decreased 9.6 Mb/d as a result of natural decline from our Pyrenees and Van Gogh fields.

2012 vs. 2011 During 2012 crude oil revenues totaled $12.9 billion, $498 million higher than the 2011 total of $12.4 billion, driven by a 4 percent increase in worldwide production. Average daily production in 2012 was 342.0 Mb/d, with prices averaging $103.29 per barrel. Crude oil represented 79 percent of our 2012 oil and gas production revenues and 47 percent of our equivalent production, compared to 76 and 47 percent, respectively, in the prior year. Higher realized prices contributed $13 million to the increase in full-year revenues, while higher production volumes added another $485 million.

Worldwide oil production from continuing operations increased 11.9 Mb/d, driven by a 14.7 Mb/d increase in the U.S. The Permian region increased 9.2 Mb/d on increased drilling and recompletion activity. The Central region increased 7.4 Mb/d on properties added from the Cordillera acquisition and drilling and recompletion activity. North Sea production increased 9.2 Mb/d primarily on volumes from the 2011 Mobil North Sea acquisition. Australia production decreased 9.3 Mb/d as a result of natural decline from our Pyrenees and Van Gogh fields.

 

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Natural Gas Revenues

2013 vs. 2012 Natural gas revenues of $2.6 billion for 2013 were $342 million lower than 2012, the result of a 8 percent decrease in production volumes and a 3 percent decrease in realized prices. Worldwide production decreased 170.3 MMcf/d, lowering revenues by $242 million. Realized prices in 2013 averaged $3.77 per Mcf, a decrease of $0.13 per Mcf, which reduced revenues by an additional $100 million.

Worldwide gas production from continuing operations decreased 8 percent; however, excluding production from the Gulf of Mexico Shelf and Canadian assets sold during the year, gas production declined only 2 percent, or 34 MMcf/d. Production declined 66 MMcf/d from our remaining properties in Canada, a result of a shift in our drilling and recompletion activity from dry gas to liquids-rich gas properties. Production from our U.S. Deepwater region decreased 26 MMcf/d on natural decline. These decreases were partially offset by production increases of 52.6 MMcf/d in our U.S. onshore regions resulting from drilling activity focusing on liquids-rich targets, 9.4 MMcf/d in Australia on volumes from our Macedon field discovery, which commenced operations in the third quarter, and 2.7 MMcf/d in Egypt.

2012 vs. 2011 Natural gas revenues for 2012 of $3.0 billion were $436 million lower than 2011, the result of a 14 percent decrease in realized prices partially offset by a 1 percent increase in production volumes. Realized prices in 2012 averaged $3.90 per Mcf, a decrease of $0.65 per Mcf, which reduced revenues by $486 million. Worldwide production from continuing operations rose 29.9 MMcf/d, adding $50 million to revenues.

Worldwide gas production from continuing operations rose 1 percent on increases in the North Sea and Australia, partially offset by decreases in North America. North Sea daily production increased 55.2 MMcf/d, primarily as a result of the 2011 Mobil North Sea acquisition. Daily gas production in Australia increased 28.9 MMcf/d on new contracts associated with the recently completed gas processing facilities at Devil Creek. Central region rose 29.6 MMcf/d on production from the Cordillera acquisition. Daily production in Canada and the Gulf of Mexico onshore and offshore regions decreased 31.9 MMcf/d and 47.9 MMcf/d, respectively, as drilling and recompletion activity shifted from dry gas to liquids-rich gas properties.

NGL Revenues

2013 vs. 2012 NGL revenues totaled $652 million in 2013, an increase of $132 million from 2012, the result of a 51 percent increase in production volumes partially offset by a 17 percent decrease in realized prices. Worldwide production from continuing operations rose 21.1 Mb/d, adding $219 million to revenues. This increase was primarily driven by drilling and recompletion activity in the U.S. Central and Permian regions. Realized prices in 2013 averaged $28.56 per Mcf barrel, a decrease of $5.75 per barrel, which reduced revenues by $87 million.

2012 vs. 2011 NGL revenues totaled $520 million in 2012, an increase of $29 million from 2011, the result of a 47 percent increase in production volumes partially offset by a 28 percent decrease in realized prices. Worldwide production rose 13.3 Mb/d, adding $168 million to revenues. This increase was driven by drilling and recompletion activity in the U.S. Central and Permian regions and production from the Cordillera acquisition in the Central region. Realized prices in 2012 averaged $34.31 per Mcf barrel, a decrease of $13.57 per barrel, which reduced revenues by $139 million.

 

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Operating Expenses

The table below presents a comparison of our expenses on an absolute dollar basis and an equivalent unit of production (boe) basis. Our discussion may reference expenses on a boe basis, on an absolute dollar basis or both, depending on context. All 2013 operating expenses include costs attributable to a noncontrolling interest in Egypt. Operating expenses for all periods exclude discontinued operations in Argentina.

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013      2012      2011      2013      2012      2011  
     (In millions)      (Per boe)  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization:

                 

Oil and gas property and equipment

                 

Recurring

   $ 4,894      $ 4,593      $ 3,624      $ 18.67      $ 17.18      $ 14.18  

Additional

     995        1,926        109        3.80        7.21        0.43  

Other assets

     400        362        273        1.53        1.35        1.07  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     238        228        150        0.91        0.85        0.59  

Lease operating costs

     2,864        2,784        2,440        10.93        10.41        9.55  

Gathering and transportation costs

     288        295        289        1.08        1.12        1.12  

Taxes other than income

     785        818        871        3.00        3.06        3.41  

General and administrative expense

     482        515        439        1.84        1.92        1.72  

Acquisitions, divestitures & transition

     33        31        20        0.12        0.12        0.08  

Financing costs, net

     177        172        172        0.68        0.64        0.67  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 11,156      $ 11,724      $ 8,387      $ 42.56      $ 43.86      $ 32.82  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Recurring Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DD&A)

The following table details the changes in recurring DD&A of oil and gas properties between December 31, 2011, and December 31, 2013:

 

     Recurring DD&A  
     (In millions)  

2011 DD&A

   $ 3,624  

Volume change

     229  

DD&A Rate change

     740  
  

 

 

 

2012 DD&A

   $ 4,593  

Volume change

     (57

DD&A Rate change

     358  
  

 

 

 

2013 DD&A

   $ 4,894  
  

 

 

 

2013 vs. 2012 Recurring full-cost depletion expense increased $301 million on an absolute dollar basis: $358 million on rate partially offset by a decrease of $57 million from lower volumes. Our full-cost depletion rate increased $1.49 to $18.67 per boe reflecting acquisition and drilling costs that exceed our historical levels.

2012 vs. 2011 Recurring full-cost depletion expense increased $969 million on an absolute dollar basis: $740 million on higher costs and $229 million from additional production. Our full-cost depletion rate increased $3.00 to $17.18 per boe as costs to acquire, find, and develop reserves, which were significantly impacted by higher oil prices, exceeded our historical cost basis. Price related reserve revisions in North America also had a negative impact on the rate.

Additional DD&A

Under the full-cost method of accounting, the Company is required to review the carrying value of its proved oil and gas properties each quarter on a country-by-country basis. Under these rules, capitalized costs of oil and gas properties, net of accumulated DD&A and deferred income taxes, may not exceed the present value of estimated future net cash flows from proved oil and gas reserves, net of related tax effects and discounted 10 percent per annum and adjusted for cash flow hedges. Estimated future net cash flows are calculated using end-of-period costs and an unweighted arithmetic average of commodity prices in effect on the first day of each of the previous 12 months, held flat for the life of the production, except where prices are defined by contractual arrangements.

 

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In 2013 we recorded non-cash write-downs of the carrying value of the Company’s proved oil and gas properties totaling $995 million. The after-tax impact of these write-downs was $356 million in the U.S. and $139 million in the North Sea. During the year, the Company also exited operations in Kenya and recorded $46 million net of tax to additional DD&A related to the impairment of the carrying value of the Kenyan oil and gas property leases.

In 2012 we recorded a non-cash write-down on the carrying value of our proved oil and gas property balances in Canada of $1.9 billion ($1.4 billion net of tax). The Company also recorded $28 million of additional DD&A related to the write-off of the carrying value of our oil and gas properties in New Zealand upon exiting the country and $15 million of seismic costs incurred in countries where Apache is pursuing exploration opportunities but has not yet established a presence.

Lease Operating Expenses

Lease operating expenses (LOE) include several key components, such as direct operating costs, repair and maintenance, and workover costs.

Direct operating costs generally trend with commodity prices and are impacted by the type of commodity produced and the location of properties (i.e., offshore, onshore, remote locations, etc.). Fluctuations in commodity prices impact operating cost elements both directly and indirectly. They directly impact costs such as power, fuel, and chemicals, which are commodity price based. Commodity prices also affect industry activity and demand, thus indirectly impacting the cost of items such as rig rates, labor, boats, helicopters, materials, and supplies. Oil, which contributed nearly half of our 2013 production, is inherently more expensive to produce than natural gas. Repair and maintenance costs are typically higher on offshore properties in Australia, the North Sea and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico regions.

The following table identifies changes in Apache’s LOE rate from 2011 to 2013:

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

        

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 
     Per boe               Per boe  

2012 LOE

   $ 10.41        2011 LOE    $                     9.55  

Divestitures(1)

     (0.11     

Repairs and maintenance

     0.42  

Power and fuel costs

     0.21       

Labor and pumper costs

     0.25  

Labor and overhead costs

     0.16       

Non-operated property costs

     0.11  

Non-operated property costs

     0.14       

Workover costs

     0.05  

Transportation

     0.14       

Other

     0.17  

Workover costs

     0.08       

Other decreased production

     0.01  

Repairs and maintenance

     0.08       

Acquisitions(1)

     (0.15

Other

     0.08          

Other increased production

     (0.26        
  

 

 

         

 

 

 

2013 LOE

   $ 10.93        2012 LOE    $ 10.41  
  

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

(1)  Per-unit impact of acquisitions and divestitures is shown net of associated production.

Gathering and Transportation

We generally sell oil and natural gas under two common types of agreements, both of which include a transportation charge. One is a netback arrangement, under which we sell oil or natural gas at the wellhead and collect a lower relative price to reflect transportation costs to be incurred by the purchaser. In this case, we record sales at the netback price received from the purchaser. Alternatively, we sell oil or natural gas at a specific delivery point, pay our own transportation to a third-party carrier, and receive a price with no transportation deduction. In this case, we record the separate transportation cost as gathering and transportation costs.

In the U.S. and Canada we sell oil and natural gas under both types of arrangements. In the North Sea, we pay transportation charges to a third-party carrier. In Australia, oil and natural gas are sold under netback arrangements. In Egypt, our oil and natural gas production is primarily sold to EGPC under netback arrangements; however, we also export crude oil under both types of arrangements.

 

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The following table presents gathering and transportation costs we paid directly to third-party carriers for each of the periods presented:

 

     For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2013      2012      2011  
     (In millions)  

Canada

   $ 155      $ 163      $ 166  

U.S.

     84        69        64  

Egypt

     42        39        34  

North Sea

     7        24        25  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Gathering and transportation

   $ 288      $ 295      $ 289  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2013 vs. 2012 Gathering and transportation costs decreased $7 million from 2012. The U.S. costs for 2013 increased $15 million as compared to 2012 primarily as a result of increased production in the Permian and Central region from increased drilling activity. Egypt costs were up $3 million from increases in the world scale freight rates. North Sea costs decreased $17 million. Canada’s costs decreased $8 million from a decline in activity.

2012 vs. 2011 Gathering and transportation costs increased $6 million from 2011. The U.S. costs for 2012 increased $5 million as compared to 2011 on increased production in the Central region, primarily resulting from our acquisition of Cordillera. Egypt’s costs were up $5 million on a higher number of sales cargoes, increased terminal fees, and higher vessel freight costs. Canada’s costs decreased $3 million from a decline in activity in the region.

Taxes Other Than Income

Taxes other than income primarily consist of U.K. Petroleum Revenue Tax (PRT), severance taxes on properties onshore and in state or provincial waters off the coast of the U.S. and Australia, and ad valorem taxes on properties in the U.S. and Canada. Severance taxes are generally based on a percentage of oil and gas production revenues, while the U.K. PRT is assessed on net receipts from qualifying fields in the U.K. North Sea. We are subject to a variety of other taxes including U.S. franchise taxes, Australian Petroleum Resources Rent Tax, and various Canadian taxes, including the Freehold Mineral tax and Saskatchewan Resources surtax. The table below presents a comparison of these expenses:

 

     For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2013      2012      2011  
     (In millions)  

U.K. PRT

   $ 382      $ 451      $ 538  

Severance taxes

     249        215        205  

Ad valorem taxes

     113        103        94  

Other

     41        49        34  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Taxes other than income

   $ 785      $ 818      $ 871  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2013 vs. 2012 Taxes other than income were $33 million lower than 2012. U.K. PRT decreased $69 million over the comparable 2012 period based on a decrease in production revenues from qualifying fields during the year. Prior-year property acquisitions and higher drilling activity resulted in increases of $34 million and $10 million to severance and ad valorem tax expense, respectively.

2012 vs. 2011 Taxes other than income were $53 million lower than 2011. U.K. PRT decreased $87 million over the comparable 2011 period as a result of a decrease in net receipts, primarily driven by lower revenues on qualifying fields during the year. Property acquisitions in 2011 and 2012 resulted in increases of $10 million and $9 million to severance and ad valorem tax expense, respectively.

General and Administrative Expenses

2013 vs. 2012 General and administrative (G&A) expenses decreased $33 million, or 6 percent, from 2012. On a per-unit basis, G&A expenses were down $0.08 to $1.84 per boe, with the benefit of lower costs partially offset by the impact of lower production.

 

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2012 vs. 2011 G&A expenses increased $76 million, or 17 percent, from 2011. On a per-unit basis, G&A expenses increased 12 percent, or $0.20 per boe: $0.14 per boe primarily relates to stock-based performance plan charges and $0.15 per boe relates to growth-related increases, less $0.09 on increased production.

Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Transition Costs

In 2013, the Company recognized $33 million in acquisitions, divestitures, and transition costs related to the sale of our Gulf of Mexico Shelf assets to Fieldwood and our partnership with Sinopec in Egypt.

In 2012, the Company recognized $31 million in acquisitions, divestitures, and transition costs, reflecting expenses related to our 2011 acquisition of Mobil North Sea Limited and our 2012 acquisition of Cordillera.

In 2011, the Company recognized $20 million in acquisitions, divestitures, and transition costs, reflecting additional expenses related to our 2010 BP asset acquisitions and the Mariner merger as well as costs arising from our 2011 acquisition of Mobil North Sea Limited.

Financing Costs, Net

Financing costs incurred during the period comprised the following:

 

     For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2013     2012     2011  
     (In millions)  

Interest expense

   $ 560     $ 501     $ 430  

Amortization of deferred loan costs

     8       7       5  

Capitalized interest

     (364     (323     (251

Gain on extinguishment of debt

     (16     —         —    

Interest income

     (11     (13     (12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financing costs, net

   $ 177     $ 172     $ 172  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2013 vs. 2012 Net financing costs increased $5 million from 2012. The increase is primarily related to a $59 million increase in interest expense from debt issuances during 2012, partially offset by a $41 million increase in capitalized interest resulting from additional unproved property balances in the Central and Permian regions. Additionally, Apache realized a gain of $16 million related to debt extinguished during 2013.

2012 vs. 2011 Net financing costs remained essentially flat from 2011 to 2012. A $71 million increase in interest expense from debt issuances during 2012 was primarily offset by a $72 million increase in capitalized interest resulting from additional unproved property balances associated with the significant undeveloped acreage from the Cordillera acquisition and the U.S. New Ventures program.

Provision for Income Taxes

The 2013 provision for income taxes totaled $1.9 billion, representing an effective tax rate of 43.7 percent. The 2013 effective rate reflects the tax benefit from the $995 million non-cash write-downs in the U.S., North Sea, and Kenya, impacts from foreign currency fluctuations and a $225 million charge related to distributed foreign earnings and other adjustments. Excluding these items, the 2013 effective tax rate would have been 42 percent.

The 2012 provision for income taxes totaled $2.9 billion, representing an effective tax rate of 58.9 percent. The 2012 effective rate reflects the tax impact from the $1.9 billion Canadian non-cash write-down, a $118 million charge for a North Sea decommissioning tax rate change and other tax adjustments primarily associated with a valuation allowance in Canada. Excluding these items, the 2012 effective tax rate would have been 45 percent, approximately comparable with the current year rate and the 2011 effective rate of 43 percent.

For additional information regarding income taxes, please refer to Note 7—Income Taxes in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K.

 

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Capital Resources and Liquidity

Operating cash flows are the Company’s primary source of liquidity. We may also elect to utilize available committed borrowing capacity, access to both debt and equity capital markets, or proceeds from the occasional sale of nonstrategic assets for all other liquidity and capital resource needs.

Apache’s operating cash flows, both in the short-term and the long-term, are impacted by highly volatile oil and natural gas prices. Significant deterioration in commodity prices negatively impacts our revenues, earnings and cash flows, and potentially our liquidity if spending does not trend downward as well. Sales volumes and costs also impact cash flows; however, these historically have not been as volatile and have less impact than commodity prices in the short-term.

Apache’s long-term operating cash flows are dependent on reserve replacement and the level of costs required for ongoing operations. Cash investments are required to fund activity necessary to offset the inherent declines in production and proved crude oil and natural gas reserves. Future success in maintaining and growing reserves and production is highly dependent on the success of our exploration and development activities and our ability to acquire additional reserves at reasonable costs.

We believe the liquidity and capital resource alternatives available to Apache, combined with internally generated cash flows, will be adequate to fund short-term and long-term operations, including our capital spending program, repayment of debt maturities, and any amount that may ultimately be paid in connection with contingencies.

In May 2013, Apache announced that it would divest approximately $4 billion in assets to enhance financial flexibility and rebalance our portfolio to an asset mix we believe will continue to generate strong returns, drive predictable growth, and deliver value to our shareholders. As of year-end 2013, Apache completed more than $7 billion in asset sales and used the proceeds to pay down nearly $2.6 billion in debt and to repurchase $1 billion in Apache common shares under a 30-million share repurchase program authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company ended the year with nearly $2 billion of cash on hand.

For additional information, please see Part I, Items 1 and 2—Business and Properties and Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors of the Previously Filed Annual Report.

 

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Sources and Uses of Cash

The following table presents the sources and uses of our cash and cash equivalents for the years presented:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013      2012     2011  
     (In millions)  

Sources of Cash and Cash Equivalents:

       

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities

   $ 9,603      $ 8,281     $ 9,707  

Commercial paper and bank loan borrowings, net

     —          511       —    

Sale of Gulf of Mexico Shelf properties

     3,702        —         —    

Proceeds from sale of Egypt noncontrolling interest

     2,948        —         —    

Proceeds from Kitimat LNG transaction, net

     396        —         —    

Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties, other

     307        27       422  

Fixed-rate debt borrowings

     —          4,978       —    

Net cash provided by Argentina operations

     18        —         —    

Other

     21        —         68  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     16,995        13,797       10,197  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Uses of Cash and Cash Equivalents:

       

Capital expenditures(1)

   $ 11,006      $ 9,212     $ 6,701  

Acquisitions

     215        2,918       1,813  

Equity investment in Yara Pilbara Holdings Pty Limited (YPHPL)

     —          439       —    

Commercial paper, credit facility and bank loan repayments, net

     509        —         927  

Dividends paid

     360        332       306  

Shares repurchased

     997        —         —    

Payments on fixed-rate debt

     2,072        400       —    

Net cash used by Argentina operations

     —          66       127   

Other

     90        565       162  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     15,249        13,932       10,036  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,746      $ (135   $ 161  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  The table presents capital expenditures on a cash basis; therefore, the amounts differ from those discussed elsewhere in this document, which include accruals.

Net Cash Provided by Continuing Operating Activities

Operating cash flows are our primary source of capital and liquidity and are impacted, both in the short-term and the long-term, by volatile oil and natural gas prices. The factors that determine operating cash flows are largely the same as those that affect net earnings, with the exception of non-cash expenses such as DD&A, asset retirement obligation (ARO) accretion, and deferred income tax expense, which affect earnings but do not affect cash flows.

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities for 2013 totaled $9.6 billion, up $1.3 billion from 2012. The increase reflects comparative changes in working capital during the periods.

For a detailed discussion of commodity prices, production, and expenses, please see “Results of Operations” in this Item 7. For additional detail on the changes in operating assets and liabilities and the non-cash expenses which do not impact net cash provided by operating activities, please see the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows in the Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K.

Proceeds from Sale of Oil and Gas Properties and Noncontrolling Interest in Egypt

During 2013 Apache completed the sale of certain properties in Canada and the U.S. for $4.4 billion. Apache also completed the sale of a one-third minority participation in its Egypt oil and gas business to Sinopec for $2.95 billion. For information regarding our acquisitions and divestitures, please see Note 2—Acquisitions and Divestitures in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K.

 

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Capital Investments

We fund exploration and development (E&D) activities primarily through operating cash flows and budget capital expenditures based on projected operating cash flows. Our operating cash flows, both in the short and long term are impacted by highly volatile oil and natural gas prices, production levels, industry trends impacting operating expenses and our ability to continue to acquire and find high-margin reserves at competitive prices. As a majority of our exploration and development activity is discretionary, we routinely adjust our capital budget on a quarterly basis in response to changing market conditions and operating cash flow forecasts.

We have used a combination of operating cash flows, borrowings under lines of credit and our commercial paper program, and occasionally, issues of public debt or common stock to fund other significant capital investments.

The following table details capital investments for each country in which we do business.

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013      2012      2011  
     (In millions)  

Exploration and Development:

        

United States

   $ 5,473      $ 5,151      $ 2,768  

Canada

     720        590        817  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

North America

     6,193        5,741        3,585  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Egypt(1)

     1,166        1,074        896  

Australia

     1,179        873        576  

North Sea

     874        886        823  

Argentina

     182        289        346  

Other International

     22        98        61  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

International(1)

     3,423        3,220        2,702  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Worldwide E&D Costs (1)

     9,616        8,961        6,287  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gathering, Transmission, and Processing Facilities (GTP):

        

United States

     169        75        27  

Canada

     135        172        148  

Egypt(1)

     82        33        111  

Australia

     745        441        345  

Argentina

     11        16        12  

North Sea

     1        1        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total GTP Costs(1)

     1,143        738        643  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Asset Retirement Costs

     484        948        819  

Capitalized Interest(2)

     374        334        263  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital Expenditures

   $ 11,617      $ 10,981      $ 8,012  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Acquisitions, including GTP

   $ 377      $ 3,543      $ 3,189  

Asset Retirement Costs - Acquired

     53        84        592  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Acquisitions

   $ 430      $ 3,627      $ 3,781  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes 2013 capital costs attributable to a noncontrolling interest in Egypt.
(2) Capitalized interest includes Argentina discontinued operations of $10 million, $11 million, and $12 million for the years ended 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Exploration and Development Worldwide E&D expenditures for 2013 totaled $9.6 billion, or 7 percent above 2012. E&D spending in North America was up 8 percent from the prior year and totaled 64 percent of worldwide E&D spending. Expenditures in the U.S. reflect increased drilling activity in the Anadarko basin and Permian Basin, where we continue to shift to more horizontal drilling. In the Permian Basin, we averaged operating 42 rigs during the year. Our recent drilling successes in the Permian has led the region to increase the number of horizontal drilling rigs being utilized throughout 2013, and now approximately half of our rigs are drilling horizontal wells that, given their nature, are more costly than vertical wells. In our Central region we have increased our activity in the Whittenburg and Anadarko basins where our active drilling programs continued to expand. E&D spending in Canada increased 22 percent from the prior-year period as the region has continued to target oil and liquids-rich gas plays across its acreage and drilling more horizontal wells.

 

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E&D expenditures outside of North America increased 6 percent over 2012. Australian expenditures were up $306 million as both exploration and development drilling continued with high activity levels. Egypt was $92 million higher than the prior year on continued drilling activity across all major basins. E&D spending in the North Sea was up $12 million on Beryl field development activity, following the field’s acquisition at the end of 2011. Argentina discontinued operations’ E&D expenditure was down $107 million on decreased drilling activity.

Gathering, Transmission and Processing Facilities We invested $1.1 billion in GTP in 2013 compared to $738 million in 2012, primarily related to activities associated with the Wheatstone LNG project in Australia.

Acquisitions We acquired $377 million of oil and gas properties and GTP in 2013 compared to $3.5 billion in 2012. Acquisition capital expenditures occur as attractive opportunities arise and, therefore, vary from year to year. For information regarding our acquisitions and divestitures, please see Note 2—Acquisitions and Divestitures in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K.

Payments on Fixed-Rate Debt

During 2013, Apache repaid the $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.25 percent notes that matured on April 15, 2013 and the $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.00 percent notes that matured on September 15, 2013 by borrowing under our commercial paper program.

In November 2013 the Company announced a cash tender offer to purchase up to $850 million aggregate principal amount of five series of its outstanding notes. On December 20, 2013, the Company accepted for purchase $669 million principal amount of its 2.625 percent notes due 2023 and $181 million principal amount of its 3.25 percent notes due 2022. Apache paid the holders an aggregate of approximately $811 million in cash reflecting principal, the discount to par, and accrued and unpaid interest.

In December 2013, Apache Finance Canada Corporation (Apache Finance Canada) fully redeemed $350 million principal amount of its 4.375 percent notes due in 2015. The notes were redeemed pursuant to the provisions of the notes’ indenture. Apache paid the holders an aggregate of approximately $371 million in cash reflecting principal, the premium to par, and accrued and unpaid interest.

Dividends

The Company has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 49 consecutive years through 2013. Future dividend payments will depend on the Company’s level of earnings, financial requirements, and other relevant factors. Common stock dividends paid during 2013 totaled $303 million, compared with $256 million in 2012 and $230 million in 2011. The Company paid dividends on its Series D Preferred Stock totaling $57 million in 2013, compared with $76 million in each 2012 and 2011. The preferred stock was converted to common stock in August 2013.

In the first quarter of 2013 the Board of Directors approved an 18 percent increase to $0.20 per share for the regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common shares. This increase first applied to the dividend on common shares payable on May 22, 2013, to stockholders of record on April 22, 2013, and subsequent dividends paid.

In the first quarter of 2014 the Board of Directors approved a 25 percent increase to $0.25 per share for the regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common shares. This increase will apply to the dividend on common shares payable on May 22, 2014, to stockholders of record on April 22, 2014, and subsequent dividends paid.

Shares Repurchased

In May 2013, Apache’s Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 30 million shares of the Company’s common stock, valued at approximately $2 billion when first announced. Shares may be purchased either in the open market or through privately held negotiated transactions. The Company initiated the buyback program on June 10, 2013, with the repurchase of 2,924,271 shares at an average price of $85.47 during the month of June. During the fourth quarter of 2013, 8,297,648 shares were repurchased at an average price of $90.08. An additional 2,393,917 shares were purchased subsequent to December 31, 2013 through the date of the filing of the Previously Filed Annual Report at an average cost of $84.67. The Company anticipates that further purchases will primarily be made with proceeds from asset dispositions, but the Company is not obligated to acquire any specific number of shares.

 

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Liquidity

 

     At December 31,  
     2013     2012  
     (In millions, except percentages)  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,906     $ 160  

Total debt

     9,725       12,345  

Equity

     35,393       31,331  

Available committed borrowing capacity

     3,300       2,811  

Floating-rate debt/total debt

     1     5

Percent of total debt-to-capitalization

     22     28

Cash and Cash Equivalents

At December 31, 2013, we had $1.9 billion in cash and cash equivalents, of which $1.7 billion of cash was held by foreign subsidiaries, and approximately $158 million was held by Apache Corporation and U.S. subsidiaries. The cash held by foreign subsidiaries is subject to additional U.S. income taxes if repatriated. Almost all of the cash is denominated in U.S. dollars and, at times, is invested in highly liquid, investment-grade securities with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. We intend to use cash from our international subsidiaries to fund international projects.

Debt

At December 31, 2013, outstanding debt, which consisted of notes, debentures, and uncommitted bank lines, totaled $9.7 billion. Current debt at year-end consisted of $2 million borrowed under uncommitted money market and overdraft lines of credit in Canada and $51 million in Argentina, which was repaid in conjunction with the divestiture of our Argentine operations. We have $900 million of debt maturing in 2017, $550 million maturing in 2018 and the remaining $8.3 billion maturing intermittently in years 2019 through 2096.

Available Credit Facilities

As of December 31, 2013, the Company had unsecured committed revolving syndicated bank credit facilities totaling $3.3 billion, of which $1.0 billion matures in August 2016 and $2.3 billion matures in June 2017. The facilities consist of a $1.7 billion facility and a $1.0 billion facility in the U.S., a $300 million facility in Australia, and a $300 million facility in Canada. In July 2013, we amended our $1.0 billion U.S. credit facility to conform certain representations, covenants, and events of default to those in our $1.7 billion U.S. credit facility. The amendments did not affect the amount or repayment terms of the $1.0 billion U.S. facility. As of December 31, 2013, aggregate available borrowing capacity under the Company’s credit facilities was $3.3 billion. The Company’s committed credit facilities are used to support Apache’s commercial paper program.

At the Company’s option, the interest rate for the facilities is based on a base rate, as defined, or the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a margin determined by the Company’s senior long-term debt rating. The $1.7 billion credit facility also allows the Company to borrow under competitive auctions.

At December 31, 2013, the margin over LIBOR for committed loans was 0.875 percent on the $1.0 billion U.S. credit facility and 0.90 percent on each of the $1.7 billion U.S. credit facility, the $300 million Australian credit facility, and the $300 million Canadian credit facility. The Company also pays quarterly facility fees of 0.125 percent on the total amount of the $1.0 billion facility and 0.10 percent on the total amount of the other three facilities. The facility fees vary based upon the Company’s senior long-term debt rating.

The financial covenants of the credit facilities require the Company to maintain a debt-to-capitalization ratio of not greater than 60 percent at the end of any fiscal quarter. At December 31, 2013, the Company’s debt-to-capitalization ratio was 22 percent.

The negative covenants include restrictions on the Company’s ability to create liens and security interests on its assets, with exceptions for liens typically arising in the oil and gas industry, purchase money liens, and liens arising as a matter of law, such as tax and mechanics’ liens. The Company may incur liens on assets located in the U.S. and Canada of up to 5 percent of the Company’s consolidated assets, or approximately $3.1 billion as of December 31, 2013. There are no restrictions on incurring liens in countries other than the U.S. and Canada. There are also restrictions on Apache’s ability to merge with another entity, unless the Company is the surviving entity, and a restriction on its ability to guarantee debt of entities not within its consolidated group.

 

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There are no clauses in the facilities that permit the lenders to accelerate payments or refuse to lend based on unspecified material adverse changes. The credit facility agreements do not have drawdown restrictions or prepayment obligations in the event of a decline in credit ratings. However, the agreements allow the lenders to accelerate payments and terminate lending commitments if Apache Corporation, or any of its U.S. or Canadian subsidiaries, defaults on any direct payment obligation in excess of the stated thresholds noted in the agreements or has any unpaid, non-appealable judgment against it in excess of the stated thresholds noted in the agreements. The Company was in compliance with the terms of the credit facilities as of December 31, 2013.

There is no assurance that the financial condition of banks with lending commitments to the Company will not deteriorate. We closely monitor the ratings of the 25 banks in our bank group. Having a large bank group allows the Company to mitigate the potential impact of any bank’s failure to honor its lending commitment.

Commercial Paper Program

The Company has available a $3.0 billion commercial paper program, which generally enables Apache to borrow funds for up to 270 days at competitive interest rates. The commercial paper program is fully supported by available borrowing capacity under committed credit facilities. Our 2013 weighted-average interest rate for commercial paper was 0.38 percent. If the Company is unable to issue commercial paper following a significant credit downgrade or dislocation in the market, the Company’s committed credit facilities, which expire in 2016 and 2017, are available as a 100 percent backstop. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had no outstanding commercial paper. At December 31, 2012, the Company had $489 million in commercial paper outstanding.

Letter of Credit Collateral

In the event Apache’s credit rating is downgraded by Moody’s and S&P, Apache will need to provide a letter of credit as collateral to secure certain abandonment obligations. In conjunction with the Forties field and Mobil North Sea Limited acquisitions in 2003 and 2012, respectively, Apache assumed the abandonment obligation of each seller for those properties. Although not currently required, to ensure Apache’s payment of these costs, Apache agreed to deliver a letter of credit to the applicable seller if the rating of Apache’s senior unsecured debt is lowered by both Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s to ratings specified in the agreement with such seller.

Total Debt-to-Capitalization

The Company’s debt-to-capitalization ratio as of December 31, 2013, was 22 percent as compared to 28 percent at December 31, 2012. The decrease in our debt-to-capitalization ratio is directly related to the 2013 payment of fixed and floating debt and repurchase of shares. Apache has historically utilized available committed borrowing capacity, access to both debt and equity capital markets, and proceeds from the occasional sale of nonstrategic assets for liquidity and capital resources needs.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Apache enters into customary agreements in the oil and gas industry for drilling rig commitments, firm transportation agreements, and other obligations as described below in “Contractual Obligations” in this Item 7. Other than the off-balance sheet arrangements described herein, Apache does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements with unconsolidated entities that are reasonably likely to materially affect our liquidity or capital resource positions.

We believe the liquidity and capital resource alternatives available to Apache, combined with internally-generated cash flows, will be adequate to fund short-term and long-term operations, including our capital spending program, repayment of debt maturities, and any amount that may ultimately be paid in connection with commitments or contingencies.

 

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Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations as of December 31, 2013. For additional information regarding these obligations, please see Note 6—Debt and Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K.

 

     Note
Reference
                               2019 &
Beyond
 

Contractual Obligations(1)

      Total      2014      2015-2016      2017-2018     
     (In millions)  

Debt, at face value

   Note 6    $ 9,784      $ 53      $ 1      $ 1,450      $ 8,280  

Interest payments

   Note 6      10,234        482        965        907        7,880  

Drilling rig commitments(2)

   Note 8      974        376        429        157        12  

Purchase obligations(3)

   Note 8      1,759        1,002        533        204        20  

Firm transportation agreements

   Note 8      683        158        223        129        173  

Office and related equipment

   Note 8      391        46        101        95        149  

Other operating lease obligations(4)

   Note 8      686        190        295        193        8  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Contractual Obligations

      $ 24,511      $ 2,307      $ 2,547      $ 3,135      $ 16,522  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)  This table does not include the Company’s liability for dismantlement, abandonment, and restoration costs of oil and gas properties, derivative liabilities, pension or postretirement benefit obligations, or tax reserves. For additional information regarding these liabilities, please see Notes 5, 3, 9, and 7, respectively, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K.
(2)  This represents minimum future expenditures for drilling rig services. Apache’s expenditures for drilling rig services will exceed such minimum amounts to the extent Apache utilizes the drilling rigs subject to a particular contractual commitment for a period greater than the period set forth in the governing contract.
(3)  Purchase obligations represent agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable, are legally binding, and specify all significant terms, including fixed and minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the appropriate timing of the transaction. These include minimum commitments associated with take-or-pay contracts, hydraulic fracturing service agreements, obtaining and processing seismic data, and contractual obligations to buy or build oil and gas plants and facilities, including LNG facilities.
(4)  Other operating lease obligations pertain to other long-term exploration, development, and production activities. The Company has work-related commitments for oil and gas operations equipment, acreage maintenance commitments, FPSOs, and aircraft, among other things.

Apache is also subject to various contingent obligations that become payable only if certain events or rulings were to occur. The inherent uncertainty surrounding the timing of and monetary impact associated with these events or rulings prevents any meaningful accurate measurement, which is necessary to assess settlements resulting from litigation. Apache’s management feels that it has adequately reserved for its contingent obligations, including approximately $93 million for environmental remediation and approximately $10 million for various contingent legal liabilities. For a detailed discussion of the Company’s environmental and legal contingencies, please see Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K.

The Company also had approximately $79 million accrued as of December 31, 2013, for an insurance contingency as a member of Oil Insurance Limited (OIL). This insurance co-op insures specific property, pollution liability, and other catastrophic risks of the Company. As part of its membership, the Company is contractually committed to pay a withdrawal premium if we elect to withdraw from OIL. Apache does not anticipate withdrawal from the insurance pool; however, the potential withdrawal premium is calculated annually based on past losses and the nature of our asset base.

Insurance Program

We maintain insurance policies that include coverage for physical damage to our assets, third party liability, workers’ compensation, employers’ liability, sudden pollution, and other risks. Our insurance coverage includes deductibles that must be met prior to recovery. Additionally, our insurance is subject to exclusions and limitations, and there is no assurance that such coverage will adequately protect us against liability from all potential consequences and damages.

 

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Our current insurance policies covering physical damage to our assets provide $1 billion in coverage per occurrence. These policies also provide sudden pollution coverage. Coverage for damage to our U.S. Gulf of Mexico assets specifically resulting from a named windstorm, however, is subject to a maximum of $250 million per named windstorm, which includes a self-insured retention of 40 percent of the losses above a $100 million deductible and is limited to an annual aggregate of $300 million.

Our current insurance policies covering general liabilities provide coverage of $660 million subject to Apache’s interest. This coverage is in excess of existing policies, including, but not limited to, aircraft liability, employer’s liability, and automobile liability. Our service agreements, including drilling contracts, generally indemnify Apache for injuries and death of the service provider’s employees as well as subcontractors hired by the service provider.

Our insurance policies generally renew in January and June of each year. Future insurance coverage for our industry could increase in cost and may include higher deductibles or retentions. In addition, some forms of insurance may become unavailable.

Apache purchases multi-year political risk insurance from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and other highly rated international insurers covering its investments in Egypt. In the aggregate, these insurance policies, subject to the policy terms and conditions, provide approximately $856 million of coverage to Apache for losses arising from confiscation, nationalization, and expropriation risks, with a $149 million sub-limit for currency inconvertibility.

In addition, the Company has a separate policy with OPIC, which provides $300 million of coverage for losses arising from (1) non-payment by EGPC of arbitral awards covering amounts owed Apache on past due invoices and (2) expropriation of exportable petroleum in the event that actions taken by the government of Egypt prevent Apache from exporting our share of production. In October 2012, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank Group, announced that it was providing $150 million in reinsurance to OPIC for the remainder of the policy term. This provision of long-term reinsurance to OPIC will allow Apache to maintain the $300 million of insurance coverage through 2024.

Non-GAAP Measures

The Company makes reference to some measures in discussion of its financial and operating highlights that are not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP. Management uses these measures in assessing operating results and believes the presentation of these measures provides information useful in assessing the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP measures and may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used at other companies.

 

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Adjusted Earnings

To assess the Company’s operating trends and performance, management uses Adjusted Earnings, which is net income excluding certain items that management believes affect the comparability of operating results. Management believes this presentation may be useful to investors who follow the practice of some industry analysts who adjust reported company earnings for items that may obscure underlying fundamentals and trends. The reconciling items below are the types of items management excludes and believes are frequently excluded by analysts when evaluating the operating trends and comparability of the Company’s results.

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011  
     (In millions, except per share data)  

Income Attributable to Common Stock (GAAP)

   $ 2,188     $ 1,925     $ 4,508  

Adjustments:

      

Oil & gas property write-downs, net of tax(1)

     541       1,427       60  

Deferred tax on distributed foreign earnings

     225       —         —    

Argentina discontinued operations, net of tax

     192       (14     (12

Commodity derivative mark-to-market, net of tax(2)

     142       51       —    

Acquisitions, divestitures, and transition, net of tax(3)

     21       19       13  

U.K. income tax adjustments

     —         118       218  

Deferred tax adjustments

     (28     211       (75

Unrealized foreign currency fluctuation impact on deferred tax expense

     (123     1       (73
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Earnings (Non-GAAP)

   $ 3,158     $ 3,738     $ 4,639  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income per Common Share – Diluted (GAAP)

   $ 5.50     $ 4.92     $ 11.47  

Adjustments:

      

Oil & gas property write-downs, net of tax(1)

     1.34       3.53       0.15  

Deferred tax on distributed foreign earnings

     0.55       —         —    

Argentina discontinued operations, net of tax

     0.47       (0.03     (0.03

Commodity derivative mark-to-market, net of tax(2)

     0.35       0.13       —    

Acquisitions, divestitures, and transition, net of tax(3)

     0.05       0.04       0.03  

U.K. income tax adjustments

     —         0.30       0.55  

Deferred tax adjustments

     (0.07     0.52       (0.19

Unrealized foreign currency fluctuation impact on deferred tax expense

     (0.30     —         (0.18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Earnings Per Share – Diluted (Non-GAAP)

   $ 7.89     $ 9.41     $ 11.80  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  Write-downs of our U.S. and North Sea proved oil and gas property balances of $552 million and $368 million, respectively, were recorded in 2013, for which tax benefits of $196 million and $229 million, respectively, were recognized. Separately, a $75 million non-cash write-down was recorded related to the Company’s exit of operations in Kenya, for which a tax benefit of $29 million was recognized. A non-cash write-down on the carrying value of our proved oil and gas property balances in Canada of $1.9 billion was recorded during 2012, for which a tax benefit of $474 million was recognized. The tax effect was calculated utilizing the Canadian statutory rate currently in effect.
(2)  Commodity derivative mark-to-market losses recorded in 2013 totaled $221 million, for which a tax benefit of $79 million was recognized.
(3)  Acquisitions, divestitures, and transition costs recorded in 2013, 2012, and 2011, totaled $33 million, $31 million, and $20 million, respectively, for which tax benefits of $12 million, $12 million, and $7 million, respectively, were recognized. The tax effect was calculated utilizing the statutory rates in effect in each country where costs were incurred.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Apache prepares its financial statements and the accompanying notes in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Apache identifies certain accounting policies as critical based on, among other things, their impact on the portrayal of Apache’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity and the degree of difficulty, subjectivity, and complexity in their deployment. Critical accounting policies cover accounting matters that are inherently uncertain because the future resolution of such matters is unknown. Management routinely discusses the development, selection, and disclosure of each of the critical accounting policies. The following is a discussion of Apache’s most critical accounting policies.

 

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Reserves Estimates

Proved oil and gas reserves are the estimated quantities of natural gas, crude oil, condensate, and NGLs that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing conditions, operating conditions, and government regulations.

Proved undeveloped reserves include those reserves that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage, or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. Undeveloped reserves may be classified as proved reserves on undrilled acreage directly offsetting development areas that are reasonably certain of production when drilled, or where reliable technology provides reasonable certainty of economic producibility. Undrilled locations may be classified as having undeveloped reserves only if a development plan has been adopted indicating that they are scheduled to be drilled within five years, unless specific circumstances justify a longer time.

Despite the inherent imprecision in these engineering estimates, our reserves are used throughout our financial statements. For example, since we use the units-of-production method to amortize our oil and gas properties, the quantity of reserves could significantly impact our DD&A expense. Our oil and gas properties are also subject to a “ceiling” limitation based in part on the quantity of our proved reserves. Finally, these reserves are the basis for our supplemental oil and gas disclosures.

Reserves are calculated using an unweighted arithmetic average of commodity prices in effect on the first day of each of the previous 12 months, held flat for the life of the production, except where prices are defined by contractual arrangements.

Apache has elected not to disclose probable and possible reserves or reserve estimates in this filing.

Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO)

The Company has significant obligations to remove tangible equipment and restore land or seabed at the end of oil and gas production operations. Apache’s removal and restoration obligations are primarily associated with plugging and abandoning wells and removing and disposing of offshore oil and gas platforms. Estimating the future restoration and removal costs is difficult and requires management to make estimates and judgments. Asset removal technologies and costs are constantly changing, as are regulatory, political, environmental, safety, and public relations considerations.

ARO associated with retiring tangible long-lived assets is recognized as a liability in the period in which the legal obligation is incurred and becomes determinable. The liability is offset by a corresponding increase in the underlying asset. The ARO liability reflects the estimated present value of the amount of dismantlement, removal, site reclamation, and similar activities associated with Apache’s oil and gas properties. The Company utilizes current retirement costs to estimate the expected cash outflows for retirement obligations. Inherent in the present value calculation are numerous assumptions and judgments including the ultimate settlement amounts, inflation factors, credit-adjusted discount rates, timing of settlement, and changes in the legal, regulatory, environmental, and political environments. To the extent future revisions to these assumptions impact the present value of the existing ARO liability, a corresponding adjustment is made to the oil and gas property balance. Accretion expense is recognized over time as the discounted liability is accreted to its expected settlement value.

Income Taxes

Our oil and gas exploration and production operations are subject to taxation on income in numerous jurisdictions worldwide. We record deferred tax assets and liabilities to account for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements and our tax returns. We routinely assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets. If we conclude that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized under accounting standards, the tax asset would be reduced by a valuation allowance. Numerous judgments and assumptions are inherent in the determination of future taxable income, including factors such as future operating conditions (particularly as related to prevailing oil and gas prices).

The Company regularly assesses and, if required, establishes accruals for tax contingencies that could result from assessments of additional tax by taxing jurisdictions in countries where the Company operates. Tax reserves have been established and include any related interest, despite the belief by the Company that certain tax positions meet certain legislative, judicial, and regulatory requirements. These reserves are subject to a significant amount of judgment and are reviewed and adjusted on a periodic basis in light of changing facts and circumstances considering the progress of ongoing tax audits, case law, and any new legislation. The Company believes that the reserves established are adequate in relation to the potential for any additional tax assessments.

 

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Purchase Price Allocation

Accounting for the acquisition of a business requires the allocation of the purchase price to the various assets and liabilities of the acquired business and recording deferred taxes for any differences between the allocated values and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Any excess of the purchase price over the amounts assigned to assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill.

The purchase price allocation is accomplished by recording each asset and liability at its estimated fair value. Estimated deferred taxes are based on available information concerning the tax basis of the acquired company’s assets and liabilities and tax-related carryforwards at the merger date, although such estimates may change in the future as additional information becomes known. The amount of goodwill recorded in any particular business combination can vary significantly depending upon the values attributed to assets acquired and liabilities assumed relative to the total acquisition cost.

In estimating the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we made various assumptions. The most significant assumptions relate to the estimated fair values assigned to proved and unproved crude oil and natural gas properties. To estimate the fair values of these properties, we prepared estimates of crude oil and natural gas reserves as described above in “Reserve Estimates” of this Item 7. Estimated fair values assigned to assets acquired can have a significant effect on results of operations in the future.

 

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The primary objective of the following information is to provide forward-looking quantitative and qualitative information about our exposure to market risk. The term market risk relates to the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in oil, gas, and NGL prices, interest rates, or foreign currency and adverse governmental actions. The disclosures are not meant to be precise indicators of expected future losses, but rather indicators of reasonably possible losses. The forward-looking information provides indicators of how we view and manage our ongoing market risk exposures.

Commodity Risk

The Company’s revenues, earnings, cash flow, capital investments and, ultimately, future rate of growth are highly dependent on the prices we receive for our crude oil, natural gas and NGLs, which have historically been very volatile because of unpredictable events such as economic growth or retraction, weather and political climate. In 2013, our average crude oil realizations have remained flat at $102.62 per barrel compared to $103.29 per barrel in 2012. Our average natural gas price realizations decreased 3 percent in 2013 to $3.77 per Mcf from $3.90 per Mcf in 2012.

We periodically enter into derivative positions on a portion of our projected oil and natural gas production through a variety of financial and physical arrangements intended to manage fluctuations in cash flows resulting from changes in commodity prices. Apache typically uses futures contracts, swaps, and options to mitigate commodity price risk. In 2013 approximately 9 percent of our natural gas production from continuing operations and approximately 43 percent of our crude oil production from continuing operations was subject to financial derivative hedges, compared with 15 percent and 13 percent, respectively, in 2012.

On December 31, 2013, the Company had open natural gas derivatives in an asset position with a fair value of $3 million. A 10 percent movement in natural gas prices would move the fair value by approximately $463,000. The Company also had open oil derivatives in a liability position with a fair value of $301 million. A 10 percent increase in oil prices would increase the liability by approximately $476 million, while a 10 percent decrease in prices would move the derivatives to an asset position of $175 million. These fair value changes assume volatility based on prevailing market parameters at December 31, 2013. See Note 3—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part IV, Item 15 of this Form 8-K.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company considers its interest rate risk exposure to be minimal as a result of fixing interest rates on approximately 99.5 percent of the Company’s debt. At December 31, 2013, total debt included $53 million of floating-rate debt. As a result, Apache’s annual interest costs in 2013 will fluctuate based on short-term interest rates on approximately 0.5 percent of our total debt outstanding at December 31, 2013. A 10 percent change in floating interest rates on year-end floating debt balances would change annual interest expense by approximately $1.6 million.

Foreign Currency Risk

The Company’s cash flow stream relating to certain international operations is based on the U.S. dollar equivalent of cash flows measured in foreign currencies. In Australia, oil production is sold under U.S. dollar contracts, and gas production is sold under a mixture of fixed-price U.S. dollar and Australian dollar contracts. Approximately 40 percent of the costs incurred for Australian operations are paid in U.S. dollars. In Canada, oil and gas prices and costs, such as equipment rentals and services, are generally denominated in Canadian dollars but are heavily influenced by U.S. markets. Our North Sea production is sold under U.S. dollar contracts, and the majority of costs incurred are paid in British pounds. In Egypt, all oil and gas production is sold under U.S. dollar contracts, and the majority of the costs incurred are denominated in U.S. dollars. Revenue and disbursement transactions denominated in Australian dollars, Canadian dollars, and British pounds are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents based on the average exchange rates during the period.

Foreign currency gains and losses also arise when monetary assets and monetary liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the end of each month. Currency gains and losses are included as either a component of “Other” under “Revenues and Other” or, as is the case when we re-measure our foreign tax liabilities, as a component of the Company’s provision for income tax expense on the statement of consolidated operations. A 10 percent strengthening or weakening of the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, and British pound against the U.S. dollar as of December 31, 2013, would result in a foreign currency net loss or gain, respectively, of approximately $181 million.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements and Risk

This report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts included or incorporated by reference in this report, including, without limitation, statements regarding our future financial position, business strategy, budgets, projected revenues, projected costs and plans, and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on our examination of historical operating trends, the information that was used to prepare our estimate of proved reserves as of December 31, 2013, and other data in our possession or available from third parties. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “believe,” or “continue” or similar terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, but are not limited to, our assumptions about:

 

    the market prices of oil, natural gas, NGLs and other products or services;

 

    our commodity derivative and hedging arrangements;

 

    the supply and demand for oil, natural gas, NGLs and other products or services;

 

    production and reserve levels;

 

    drilling risks;

 

    economic and competitive conditions;

 

    the availability of capital resources;

 

    capital expenditure and other contractual obligations;

 

    currency exchange rates;

 

    weather conditions;

 

    inflation rates;

 

    the availability of goods and services;

 

    legislative or regulatory changes;

 

    the impact on our operations due to changes in the Egyptian government;

 

    the integration of acquisitions;

 

    terrorism or cyber attacks;

 

    occurrence of property acquisitions or divestitures;

 

    the securities or capital markets and related risks such as general credit, liquidity, market, and interest-rate risks; and

 

    other factors disclosed under Items 1 and 2—Business and Properties—Estimated Proved Reserves and Future Net Cash Flows, Item 1A—Risk Factors, Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Item 7A—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk and elsewhere in the Previously Filed Annual Report.

All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements. Except as required by law, we assume no duty to update or revise our forward-looking statements based on changes in internal estimates or expectations or otherwise.

 

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

  (a) Documents included in this report:

 

  1. Financial Statements

 

Report of independent registered public accounting firm

     F-1   

Statement of consolidated operations for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013

     F-2   

Statement of consolidated comprehensive income for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013

     F-3   

Statement of consolidated cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013

     F-4   

Consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 and 2012

     F-5   

Statement of consolidated changes in equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013

     F-6   

Notes to consolidated financial statements

     F-7   


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Apache Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Apache Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Apache Corporation and subsidiaries at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Apache Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 framework) and our report dated February 28, 2014, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Houston, Texas

February 28, 2014, except for the effects of discontinued operations as discussed in Note 1, as to which the date is July 17, 2014

 

F-1


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011  
     (In millions, except per common share data)  

REVENUES AND OTHER:

      

Oil and gas production revenues:

      

Oil revenues

   $ 12,632     $ 12,939     $ 12,441  

Gas revenues

     2,627       2,969       3,405  

Natural gas liquids revenues

     652       520       491  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     15,911       16,428       16,337  

Derivative instrument gains (losses), net

     (399     (79     —    

Other

     48       215       114  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     15,560       16,564       16,451  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

      

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization:

      

Oil and gas property and equipment

      

Recurring

     4,894       4,593       3,624  

Additional

     995       1,926       109  

Other assets

     400       362       273  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     238       228       150  

Lease operating expenses

     2,864       2,784       2,440  

Gathering and transportation

     288       295       289  

Taxes other than income

     785       818       871  

General and administrative

     482       515       439  

Acquisitions, divestitures and transition

     33       31       20  

Financing costs, net

     177       172       172  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     11,156       11,724       8,387  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     4,404       4,840       8,064  

Current income tax provision

     1,663       2,199       2,248  

Deferred income tax provision

     261       654       1,244  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

      

INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     2,480       1,987       4,572  

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (192     14       12  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     2,288       2,001       4,584  

Preferred stock dividends

     44       76       76  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     56       —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCK

   $ 2,188     $ 1,925     $ 4,508  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:

      

Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

   $ 2,380     $ 1,911     $ 4,496  

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (192     14       12  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common shareholders

   $ 2,188     $ 1,925     $ 4,508  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BASIC NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:

      

Basic net income from continuing operations per share

   $ 6.02     $ 4.91     $ 11.72  

Basic net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share

     (0.49     0.04       0.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic net income per share

   $ 5.53     $ 4.95     $ 11.75  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:

      

Diluted net income from continuing operations per share

   $ 5.97     $ 4.89     $ 11.44  

Diluted net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share

     (0.47     0.03       0.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted net income per share

   $ 5.50     $ 4.92     $ 11.47  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:

      

Basic

     395       389       384  

Diluted

     406       391       400  

DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE

   $ 0.80     $ 0.68     $ 0.60  

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

F-2


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011  
     (In millions)  

NET INCOME INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ 2,288     $ 2,001     $ 4,584  

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):

      

Pension and postretirement benefit plan, net of tax

     9       (2     (1

Commodity cash flow hedge activity, net of tax:

      

Reclassification of (gain) loss on settled derivative instruments

     11       (199     19  

Change in fair value of derivative instruments

     (5     79       115  

Derivative hedge ineffectiveness reclassified into earnings

     1       —         (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     16       (122     132  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     2,304       1,879       4,716  

Preferred stock dividends

     44       76       76  

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     56       —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCK

   $ 2,204     $ 1,803     $ 4,640  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

F-3


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011  
     (In millions)  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      

Net income including noncontrolling interest

   $ 2,288     $ 2,001     $ 4,584  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Loss (income) from discontinued operations

     192       (14     (12

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     6,289       6,881       4,006  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     238       228       150  

Provision for deferred income taxes

     261       654       1,244  

Other

     268       223       42  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Receivables

     112       28       (736

Inventories

     (71     (60     (35

Drilling advances

     234       (343     24  

Deferred charges and other

     (148     41       31  

Accounts payable

     491       (84     179  

Accrued expenses

     (566     (1,133     85  

Deferred credits and noncurrent liabilities

     15       (141     145  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY CONTINUING OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     9,603       8,281       9,707  

NET CASH PROVIDED BY DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     232       223       246   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     9,835       8,504       9,953  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      

Additions to oil and gas property

     (9,816     (8,479     (6,049

Additions to gas gathering, transmission, and processing facilities

     (1,190     (733     (652

Proceeds from divestiture of Gulf of Mexico Shelf properties

     3,702       —         —    

Proceeds from Kitimat LNG transaction, net

     396       —         —    

Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties, other

     307       27       422  

Acquisition of Cordillera Energy Partners III, LLC

     —         (2,666     —    

Acquisition of Yara Pilbara Holdings Pty Limited

     —         (439     —    

Acquisition of Mobil North Sea Limited

     —         —         (1,246

Acquisitions, other

     (215     (252     (567

Other, net

     (90     (555     (162
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN CONTINUING INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (6,906     (13,097     (8,254

NET CASH USED IN DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     (210     (327     (391
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (7,116     (13,424     (8,645

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      

Commercial paper, credit facilities and bank notes, net

     (509     511       (927

Fixed rate debt borrowings

     —         4,978       —    

Payments on fixed rate debt

     (2,072     (400     —    

Proceeds from sale of noncontrolling interest

     2,948       —         —    

Dividends paid

     (360     (332     (306

Shares repurchased

     (997     —         —    

Other

     21       (10     68  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) CONTINUING FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     (969     4,747       (1,165

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     (4     38       18  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     (973     4,785       (1,147

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     1,746       (135     161  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

     160       295       134  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 1,906     $ 160     $ 295  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW DATA:

      

Interest paid, net of capitalized interest

   $ 192     $ 146     $ 156  

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

     1,766       2,590       1,686  

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

F-4


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

     December 31,  
     2013     2012  
     (In millions)  
ASSETS     

CURRENT ASSETS:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,906     $ 160  

Receivables, net of allowance

     2,952       3,086  

Inventories

     891       908  

Drilling advances

     371       584  

Derivative instruments

     1       31  

Prepaid assets and other

     245       193  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     6,366       4,962  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

    

Oil and gas, on the basis of full-cost accounting:

    

Proved properties

     83,390       78,383  

Unproved properties and properties under development, not being amortized

     8,363       8,754  

Gathering, transmission, and processing facilities

     6,995       5,955  

Other

     1,071       1,055  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     99,819       94,147  

Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     (47,398     (40,867
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     52,421       53,280  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS:

    

Goodwill

     1,369       1,289  

Deferred charges and other

     1,481       1,206  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 61,637     $ 60,737  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 1,616     $ 1,092  

Current debt

     53       990  

Current asset retirement obligation

     121       478  

Derivative instruments

     299       116  

Other current liabilities

     2,611       2,860  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,700       5,536  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

     9,672       11,355  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:

    

Income taxes

     8,364       8,024  

Asset retirement obligation

     3,101       4,100  

Other

     407       391  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     11,872       12,515  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8)

    

EQUITY:

    

Preferred stock, no par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 6% Cumulative Mandatory Convertible, Series D, $1,000 per share liquidation preference, 1,265,000 shares converted in 2013, 1,265,000 shares issued and outstanding in 2012

     —         1,227  

Common stock, $0.625 par, 860,000,000 shares authorized, 408,041,088 and 392,712,245 shares issued, respectively

     255       245  

Paid-in capital

     12,251       9,859  

Retained earnings

     22,032       20,161  

Treasury stock, at cost, 12,268,180 and 1,071,475 shares, respectively

     (1,027     (30

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (115     (131
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

APACHE SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     33,396       31,331  

Noncontrolling interest

     1,997       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY

     35,393       31,331  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 61,637     $ 60,737  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

F-5


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

    Series D
Preferred
Stock
    Common
Stock
    Paid-In
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Treasury
Stock
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss)
    APACHE
SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY
    Non
Controlling
Interest
    TOTAL
EQUITY
 
    (In millions)  

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2010

  $ 1,227     $ 240     $ 8,864     $ 14,223     $ (36   $ (141   $ 24,377     $ —       $ 24,377  

Net income

    —         —         —         4,584       —         —         4,584       —         4,584  

Postretirement, net of tax of $7

    —         —         —         —         —         (1     (1     —         (1

Commodity hedges, net of tax of $66

    —         —         —         —         —         133       133       —         133  

Dividends:

                 

Preferred

    —         —         —         (76     —         —         (76     —         (76

Common ($0.60 per share)

    —         —         —         (231     —         —         (231     —         (231

Common stock activity, net

    —         1       35       —         —         —         36       —         36  

Treasury stock activity, net

    —         —         2       —         4       —         6       —         6  

Compensation expense

    —         —         167       —         —         —         167       —         167  

Other

    —         —         (2     —         —         —         (2     —         (2
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2011

  $ 1,227     $ 241     $ 9,066     $ 18,500     $ (32   $ (9   $ 28,993     $ —       $ 28,993  

Net income

    —         —         —         2,001       —         —         2,001       —         2,001  

Postretirement, net of tax of $5

    —         —         —         —         —         (2     (2     —         (2

Commodity hedges, net of tax of $35

    —         —         —         —         —         (120     (120     —         (120

Dividends:

                 

Preferred

    —         —         —         (76     —         —         (76     —         (76

Common ($0.68 per share)

    —         —         —         (264     —         —         (264     —         (264

Common shares issued

    —         3       598       —         —         —         601       —         601  

Common stock activity, net

    —         1       (44     —         —         —         (43     —         (43

Treasury stock activity, net

    —         —         1       —         2       —         3       —         3  

Compensation expense

    —         —         238       —         —         —         238       —         238  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2012

  $ 1,227     $ 245     $ 9,859     $ 20,161     $ (30   $ (131   $ 31,331     $ —       $ 31,331  

Net income

    —         —         —         2,232       —         —         2,232       56       2,288  

Postretirement, net of tax of $9

    —         —         —         —         —         9       9       —         9  

Commodity hedges, net of tax of $4

    —         —         —         —         —         7       7       —         7  

Dividends:

                 

Preferred

    —         —         —         (44     —         —         (44     —         (44

Common ($0.80 per share)

    —         —         —         (317     —         —         (317     —         (317

Common stock activity, net

    —         1       (22     —         —         —         (21     —         (21

Treasury stock activity, net

    —         —         —         —         (997     —         (997     —         (997

Sale of noncontrolling interest

    —         —         1,007       —         —         —         1,007       1,941       2,948  

Conversion of Series D preferred stock

    (1,227     9       1,218       —         —         —         —         —         —    

Compensation expense

    —         —         189       —         —         —         189       —         189  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2013

  $ —       $ 255     $ 12,251     $ 22,032     $ (1,027   $ (115   $ 33,396     $ 1,997     $ 35,393  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

F-6


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Nature of Operations

Apache Corporation (Apache or the Company) is an independent energy company that explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. The Company has exploration and production interests in five countries: the United States (U.S.), Canada, Egypt, Australia, and the United Kingdom (U.K.) North Sea (North Sea). Apache also pursues exploration interests in other countries that may over time result in reportable discoveries and development opportunities.

 

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting policies used by Apache and its subsidiaries reflect industry practices and conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP). The Company’s financial statements for prior periods may include reclassifications that were made to conform to the current-year presentation. Significant policies are discussed below.

Recast of Financial Information for Discontinued Operations

In March 2014, Apache completed the sale of all of its operations in Argentina. Results of operations and cash flows for Argentina operations are reflected as discontinued operations in the Company’s financial statements for all periods presented. As a result of this transaction, the Company has recast certain historical information to reflect the results of operations of Argentina as discontinued operations for all periods presented, including the Statement of Consolidated Operations, Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows, and related information in Notes 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, and 16.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Apache and its subsidiaries after elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. The Company’s undivided interests in oil and gas exploration and production ventures and partnerships are proportionately consolidated. The Company consolidates all other investments in which, either through direct or indirect ownership, Apache has more than a 50 percent voting interest or controls the financial and operating decisions. Noncontrolling interests represent third-party ownership in the net assets of a consolidated Apache subsidiary and are reflected separately in the Company’s financial statements. For further information, please refer to Note 2—Acquisitions and Divestitures. Investments in which Apache holds less than 50 percent of the voting interest are typically accounted for under the equity method of accounting, with the balance recorded as a component of “Deferred charges and other” in Apache’s consolidated balance sheet and results of operations recorded as a component of “Other” under “Revenues and Other” in the Company’s statement of consolidated operations.

Use of Estimates

Preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Apache evaluates its estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions used in preparation of its financial statements and changes in these estimates are recorded when known. Significant estimates with regard to these financial statements include the fair value determination of acquired assets and liabilities (see Note 2—Acquisitions and Divestitures), the estimate of proved oil and gas reserves and related present value estimates of future net cash flows therefrom (see Note 14—Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures), the assessment of asset retirement obligations (see Note 5—Asset Retirement Obligation), and the estimate of income taxes (see Note 7—Income Taxes).

Fair Value Measurements

Certain assets and liabilities are reported at fair value on a recurring basis in Apache’s consolidated balance sheet. Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820-10-35 provides a hierarchy that prioritizes and defines the types of inputs used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs, which consist of unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2 inputs consist of quoted prices for similar instruments. Level 3 valuations are derived from inputs that are significant and unobservable; hence, these valuations have the lowest priority.

 

F-7


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

The valuation techniques that may be used to measure fair value include a market approach, an income approach, and a cost approach. A market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. An income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based on current market expectations, including present value techniques, option-pricing models, and the excess earnings method. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).

Fair value measurements are presented in further detail in Note 3—Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, Note 6—Debt, and Note 9—Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans.

Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. These investments are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, Apache had $1.9 billion and $160 million, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable are stated at the historical carrying amount net of write-offs and an allowance for uncollectible accounts. The carrying amount of Apache’s accounts receivable approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of the instruments. The Company routinely assesses the collectability of all material trade and other receivables. Many of Apache’s receivables are from joint interest owners on properties Apache operates. The Company may have the ability to withhold future revenue disbursements to recover any non-payment of these joint interest billings. The Company accrues a reserve on a receivable when, based on the judgment of management, it is probable that a receivable will not be collected and the amount of any reserve may be reasonably estimated. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had an allowance for doubtful accounts of $96 million and $82 million, respectively.

Inventories

Inventories consist principally of tubular goods and equipment, stated at weighted-average cost, and oil produced but not sold, stated at the lower of cost or market.

Property and Equipment

The carrying value of Apache’s property and equipment represents the cost incurred to acquire the property and equipment, including capitalized interest. Interest costs incurred in connection with qualifying capital expenditures are capitalized and amortized in concurrence with the related assets. For business combinations, property and equipment cost is based on the fair values at the acquisition date.

Oil and Gas Property

The Company follows the full-cost method of accounting for its oil and gas property. Under this method of accounting, all costs incurred for both successful and unsuccessful exploration and development activities, including salaries, benefits, and other internal costs directly identified with these activities, and oil and gas property acquisitions are capitalized. All costs related to production, general corporate overhead, and similar activities are expensed as incurred. Apache capitalized $401 million, $402 million, and $335 million of internal costs in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Proved properties are amortized on a country-by-country basis using the units of production method (UOP). The UOP calculation multiplies the percentage of estimated proved reserves produced each quarter by the cost of those reserves. The amortization base in the UOP calculation includes the sum of proved property, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A), estimated future development costs (future costs to access and develop proved reserves), and asset retirement costs, less related salvage value.

The cost of unproved properties and properties under development are excluded from the amortization calculation until it is determined whether or not proved reserves can be assigned to such properties or until development projects are placed in service. Geological and geophysical costs not associated with specific prospects are recorded to proved property immediately. Unproved properties and properties under development are reviewed for impairment at least quarterly. In countries where proved reserves exist, exploratory drilling costs associated with dry holes are transferred to proved properties immediately upon determination that a well is dry and amortized accordingly. In countries where a reserve base has not yet been established, impairments are charged to earnings and are determined through an evaluation considering, among other factors, seismic data, requirements to relinquish acreage, drilling

 

F-8


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

results, remaining time in the commitment period, remaining capital plan, and political, economic, and market conditions. In 2013, Apache’s statement of consolidated operations includes additional DD&A of $75 million related to exiting operations in Kenya. In 2012, Apache recorded additional DD&A of $28 million related to exiting operations in New Zealand and $15 million of seismic costs incurred in countries where it has no established presence. In 2011, Apache recorded additional DD&A of $60 million related to exiting operations in Chile and $49 million of seismic costs incurred in countries where it has no established presence.

Under the full-cost method of accounting, the net book value of oil and gas properties, less related deferred income taxes, may not exceed a calculated “ceiling.” The ceiling limitation is the estimated after-tax future net cash flows from proved oil and gas reserves, discounted at 10 percent per annum and adjusted for designated cash flow hedges. Future cash outflows associated with settling accrued asset retirement obligations are excluded from the calculation. Estimated future net cash flows are calculated using end-of-period costs and an unweighted arithmetic average of commodity prices in effect on the first day of each of the previous 12 months, held flat for the life of the production, except where prices are defined by contractual arrangements. See Note 14—Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures for a discussion of the calculation of estimated future net cash flows.

Any excess of the net book value of proved oil and gas properties, less related deferred income taxes, over the ceiling is charged to expense and reflected as additional DD&A in the accompanying statement of consolidated operations. Such limitations are imposed separately on a country-by-country basis and are tested quarterly. During 2013, Apache recorded non-cash write-downs of the carrying value of the Company’s proved oil and gas properties for its continuing operations totaling $920 million. The after-tax impact of these write-downs was $356 million in the U.S. and $139 million in the North Sea. In addition, the Company recorded a non-cash write-down of $118 million, net of tax, in Argentina, which is reflected as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Cash flow hedges did not materially affect the 2013 calculations. During 2012, the Company recorded a $1.9 billion ($1.4 billion net of tax) non-cash write-down of the carrying value of the Company’s Canadian proved oil and gas properties. Excluding the effects of cash flow hedges in calculating the ceiling limitation, the write-down for the full year would have been higher by $135 million ($101 million net of tax).

Proceeds from the sale or disposition of oil and gas properties are accounted for as a reduction to capitalized costs unless a significant portion (greater than 25 percent) of the Company’s reserve quantities in a particular country are sold, in which case a gain or loss is recognized in income. No gain or loss was recorded on the Company’s divestitures in 2013, 2012, or 2011.

Gathering, Transmission, and Processing Facilities

Gathering, transmission, and processing facilities totaled $7.0 billion and $6.0 billion at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company assesses the carrying amount of its gathering, transmission, and processing facilities whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of these facilities is less than the sum of the undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess of the carrying value over its fair value. No impairment of gathering, transmission, and processing facilities was recognized during 2013, 2012, or 2011.

Gathering, transmission, and processing facilities, buildings, and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to 25 years. Accumulated depreciation for these assets totaled $2.1 billion and $1.9 billion at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Asset Retirement Costs and Obligations

The initial estimated asset retirement obligation related to property and equipment is recorded as a liability at its fair value, with an offsetting asset retirement cost recorded as an increase to the associated property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet. If the fair value of the recorded asset retirement obligation changes, a revision is recorded to both the asset retirement obligation and the asset retirement cost. Revisions in estimated liabilities can result from changes in estimated inflation rates, changes in service and equipment costs and changes in the estimated timing of an asset’s retirement. Asset retirement costs are depreciated using a systematic and rational method similar to that used for the associated property and equipment. Accretion expense on the liability is recognized over the estimated productive life of the related assets.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an entity over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company assesses the carrying amount of goodwill by testing for impairment annually and when impairment indicators arise. Goodwill totaled $1.4 billion and $1.3 billion at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, goodwill of $163 million and $84 million, respectively, was recorded in the North Sea. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, goodwill of $1.0 billion, $103 million, and $86 million was recorded in the U.S., Canada, and Egypt, respectively. Each country was assessed as a reporting unit, and no impairment of goodwill was recognized during 2013, 2012, or 2011.

 

F-9


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

Accounts Payable

Included in accounts payable at December 31, 2013 and 2012, are liabilities of approximately $271 million and $255 million, respectively, representing the amount by which checks issued but not presented to the Company’s banks for collection exceeded balances in applicable bank accounts.

Commitments and Contingencies

Accruals for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, environmental and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These accruals are adjusted as additional information becomes available or circumstances change.

Revenue Recognition and Imbalances

Oil and gas revenues are recognized when production is sold to a purchaser at a fixed or determinable price, when delivery has occurred and title has transferred, and if collectability of the revenue is probable. Cash received relating to future revenues is deferred and recognized when all revenue recognition criteria are met.

Apache uses the sales method of accounting for gas production imbalances. The volumes of gas sold may differ from the volumes to which Apache is entitled based on its interests in the properties. These differences create imbalances that are recognized as a liability only when the properties’ estimated remaining reserves net to Apache will not be sufficient to enable the under-produced owner to recoup its entitled share through production. The Company’s recorded liability is generally reflected in other non-current liabilities. No receivables are recorded for those wells where Apache has taken less than its share of production. Gas imbalances are reflected as adjustments to estimates of proved gas reserves and future cash flows in the unaudited supplemental oil and gas disclosures.

Apache markets its own U.S. natural gas production. Since the Company’s production fluctuates because of operational issues, it is occasionally necessary to purchase third-party gas to fulfill sales obligations and commitments. Both the costs and sales proceeds of this third-party gas are reported on a net basis in oil and gas production revenues. The costs of third-party gas netted against the related sales proceeds totaled $34 million, $27 million, and $28 million, for 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

The Company’s Egyptian operations are conducted pursuant to production sharing contracts under which contractor partners pay all operating and capital costs for exploring and developing the concessions. A percentage of the production, generally up to 40 percent, is available to contractor partners to recover these operating and capital costs over contractually defined periods. Cost recovery is reflected in revenue. The balance of the production is split among the contractor partners and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) on a contractually defined basis.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Apache periodically enters into derivative contracts to manage its exposure to commodity price risk. These derivative contracts, which are generally placed with major financial institutions, may take the form of forward contracts, futures contracts, swaps, or options. The oil and gas reference prices upon which the commodity derivative contracts are based reflect various market indices that have a high degree of historical correlation with actual prices received by the Company for its oil and gas production.

Apache records all derivative instruments, other than those that meet the normal purchases and sales exception, on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Gains and losses from the change in fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in current-period income as “Derivative instrument gains (losses), net” under “Revenues and Other” in the statement of consolidated operations. Hedge accounting treatment allows unrealized gains and losses on cash flow hedges to be deferred in other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses from the Company’s oil and gas cash flow hedges, including terminated contracts, are generally recognized in oil and gas production revenues when the forecasted transaction occurs. If at any time the likelihood of occurrence of a hedged forecasted transaction ceases to be “probable,” hedge accounting treatment will cease on a prospective basis, and all future changes in the fair value of the derivative will be recognized directly in earnings. Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income prior to the change in the likelihood of occurrence of the forecasted transaction will remain in other comprehensive income until such time as the forecasted transaction impacts earnings. If it becomes probable that the original

 

F-10


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

forecasted production will not occur, then the derivative gain or loss would be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings immediately. Hedge effectiveness is measured at least quarterly based on the relative changes in fair value between the derivative contract and the hedged item over time, and any ineffectiveness is immediately reported as “Other” under “Revenues and Other” in the statement of consolidated operations.

General and Administrative Expense

General and administrative expenses are reported net of recoveries from owners in properties operated by Apache and net of amounts related to lease operating activities or capitalized pursuant to the full-cost method of accounting.

Income Taxes

Apache records deferred tax assets and liabilities to account for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements and tax returns. The Company routinely assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets. If the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, the tax asset is reduced by a valuation allowance. Numerous judgments and assumptions are inherent in the determination of future taxable income, including factors such as future operating conditions (particularly as related to prevailing oil and gas prices) and changing tax laws.

Apache does not recognize U.S. deferred income taxes on the unremitted earnings of its foreign subsidiaries that are deemed to be indefinitely reinvested. When such earnings are no longer deemed permanently reinvested, Apache recognizes the appropriate deferred or current income tax liabilities.

Foreign Currency Transaction Gains and Losses

The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for each of Apache’s international operations. The functional currency is determined country-by-country based on relevant facts and circumstances of the cash flows, commodity pricing environment and financing arrangements in each country. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses arise when monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are remeasured to their U.S. dollar equivalent at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each reporting period. Foreign currency gains and losses also arise when revenue and disbursement transactions denominated in a country’s local currency are converted to a U.S. dollar equivalent based on the average exchange rates during the reporting period.

Foreign currency transaction gains and losses related to current taxes payable and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded as components of the provision for income taxes. In 2013, Apache recorded a tax benefit of $154 million, including current and deferred taxes. In 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded tax expense of $16 million and a tax benefit of $66 million, respectively. For further discussion, please refer to Note 7—Income Taxes. All other foreign currency transaction gains and losses are reflected in “Other” under Revenues and Other in the statement of consolidated operations. The Company’s other foreign currency gains and losses netted to a loss in 2013 of $30 million and gains in 2012 and 2011 of $24 million and $4 million, respectively.

Insurance Coverage

The Company recognizes an insurance receivable when collection of the receivable is deemed probable. Any recognition of an insurance receivable is recorded by crediting and offsetting the original charge. Any differential arising between insurance recoveries and insurance receivables is recorded as a capitalized cost or as an expense, consistent with its original treatment.

Earnings Per Share

The Company’s basic earnings per share (EPS) amounts have been computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution, using the treasury stock method, which assumes that options were exercised and restricted stock was fully vested. The diluted EPS calculations for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2013, includes weighted-average shares of common stock from the assumed conversion of Apache’s convertible preferred stock. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the diluted EPS calculation excludes shares related to the assumed conversion of the convertible preferred stock as such conversion would have been anti-dilutive.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.” The Company grants various types of stock-based awards including stock options, nonvested restricted stock units, and performance-based awards. Additionally, the Company also grants cash-based stock appreciation rights. These plans and related accounting policies are defined and described more fully in Note 10—Capital Stock. Stock compensation awards granted are valued on the date of grant and are expensed, net of estimated forfeitures, over the required service period.

 

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ASC Topic 718 also requires that benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost be reported as financing cash flows rather than as operating cash flows. The Company classified $1 million, $4 million, and $32 million as financing cash inflows in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Treasury Stock

The Company follows the weighted-average-cost method of accounting for treasury stock transactions.

New Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Adopted

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, which requires entities to present unrecognized tax benefits as a decrease in a net operating loss, similar tax loss, or tax credit carryforward if certain criteria are met. The guidance will eliminate the diversity in practice in the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits but will not alter the way in which entities assess deferred tax assets for realizability. ASU No. 2013-11 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company will apply all changes prospectively and does not expect the adoption of this amendment to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-04, which increases disclosures for certain liability arrangements. The guidance requires an entity that is joint and severally liable to measure the obligation as the sum of the amount the entity has agreed with co-obligors to pay and any additional amount it expects to pay on behalf of one or more co-obligors. Required disclosures include a description of the nature of the arrangement, how the liability arose, the relationship with co-obligors and the terms and conditions of the arrangement. ASU No. 2013-04 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect the adoption of this amendment to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

2. ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES

2014 Activity

Argentina Divestiture

On February 12, 2014, Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries announced an agreement to sell all of its operations in Argentina to YPF Sociedad Anónima for cash consideration of $800 million plus the assumption of $52 million of bank debt as of June 30, 2013. Argentina totaled approximately $1.3 billion, and the Company expects to recognize a loss associated with this transaction upon closing. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014. In March 2014, Apache’s subsidiaries closed the sale of Argentina, and as a result, Apache classified the results of operations related to Argentina as discontinued operations.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities associated with the disposition were as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2013      2012  
     (In millions)  

ASSETS

     

Current assets

   $ 150      $ 174  

Net property and equipment

     1,416        1,621  

Other assets

     12        40  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,578      $ 1,835  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

     

Current debt

   $ 51      $ 69  

Other current liabilities

     95        105  

Asset retirement obligations

     91        83  

Other long-term liabilities

     21        39  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ 258      $ 296  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sales and other operating revenues and loss from discontinued operations related to the Argentina disposition were as follows:

 

     For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2013     2012      2011  
     (In millions)  

Revenues and other from discontinued operations

   $ 494     $ 514      $ 437  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

   $ (192   $ 14      $ 12  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

2013 Activity

Egypt Partnership

On November 14, 2013, Apache completed the sale of a one-third minority participation in its Egypt oil and gas business to a subsidiary of Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (Sinopec). Apache received cash consideration of $2.95 billion after customary closing adjustments. Apache continues to operate its Egypt upstream oil and gas business. The effective date of the agreement is January 1, 2013.

Apache recorded $1.9 billion of the proceeds as a non-controlling interest, which is reflected as a separate component of equity in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. This represents one-third of Apache’s net book value of its Egypt holdings at the time of the transaction. The remaining proceeds were recorded as additional paid-in capital. Included in “Net income including noncontrolling interest” for the year ended December 31, 2013, is net income attributable to Sinopec’s interest totaling $56 million.

Gulf of Mexico Shelf Divestiture

On September 30, 2013, Apache completed the sale of its Gulf of Mexico Shelf operations and properties to Fieldwood Energy LLC (Fieldwood), an affiliate of Riverstone Holdings. Under the terms of the agreement, Apache received cash consideration of $3.7 billion, and Fieldwood assumed $1.5 billion of discounted asset abandonment liabilities. Additionally, Apache retained 50 percent of its ownership interest in all exploration blocks and in horizons below production in developed blocks. The effective date of the agreement is July 1, 2013. Apache’s net book value of oil and gas properties was reduced by approximately $4.6 billion of proved property costs and $473 million of unproved property costs as a result of the transaction.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

Canada LNG Project

In February 2013, Apache completed a transaction with Chevron Canada Limited (Chevron Canada) under which each company became a 50 percent owner of the Kitimat LNG plant, the Pacific Trail Pipelines Limited Partnership (PTP), and 644,000 gross undeveloped acres in the Horn River and Liard basins. Chevron Canada will operate the LNG plant and pipeline while Apache Canada will continue to operate the upstream assets. Apache’s net proceeds from the transaction were $396 million after post-closing adjustments, and no gain or loss was recorded.

Other Activity

During 2013 Apache completed $307 million of other oil and gas property sales and $215 million of oil and gas property acquisitions.

2012 Activity

Cordillera Energy Partners III, LLC Acquisition

On April 30, 2012, Apache completed the acquisition of Cordillera Energy Partners III, LLC (Cordillera), a privately-held exploration and production company, in a stock and cash transaction. Cordillera’s properties included approximately 312,000 net acres in the Granite Wash, Tonkawa, Cleveland, and Marmaton plays in western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.

Apache issued 6,272,667 shares of common stock and paid approximately $2.7 billion of cash to the sellers as consideration for the transaction. The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The following table summarizes the final estimates of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition.

 

     (In millions)  

Current assets

   $ 39  

Proved properties

     1,040  

Unproved properties

     2,299  

Gathering, transmission, and processing facilities

     1  

Goodwill(1)

     173  

Deferred tax asset

     64  
  

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

   $ 3,616  
  

 

 

 

Current liabilities

     88  

Deferred income tax liabilities

     237  

Other long-term obligations

     5  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

   $ 330  
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

   $ 3,286  
  

 

 

 

 

(1)  Goodwill was the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

Yara Pilbara Holdings Pty Limited Acquisition

On January 31, 2012, a subsidiary of Apache Energy Limited completed the acquisition of a 49 percent interest in Yara Pilbara Holdings Pty Limited (YPHPL, formerly Burrup Holdings Limited) for $439 million, including working capital adjustments. The transaction was funded with debt. Yara Australia Pty Ltd (Yara) owns the remaining 51 percent of YPHPL and operates the plant. The investment in YPHPL is accounted for under the equity method of accounting, with the balance recorded as a component of “Deferred charges and other” in Apache’s consolidated balance sheet and results of operations recorded as a component of “Other” under “Revenues and other” in the Company’s statement of consolidated operations.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

2011 Activity

Mobil North Sea Limited Acquisition

On December 30, 2011, Apache completed the acquisition of Mobil North Sea Limited (Mobil North Sea). The assets acquired include: operated interests in the Beryl, Nevis, Nevis South, Skene, and Buckland fields; operated interest in the Beryl/Brae gas pipeline and the SAGE gas plant; non-operated interests in the Maclure, Scott, and Telford fields; and Benbecula (west of Shetlands) exploration acreage. This acquisition was funded with existing cash on hand.

The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. The following table summarizes the final estimates of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition.

 

     (In millions)  

Current assets

   $ 219  

Proved properties

     2,341  

Unproved properties

     476  

Gathering, transmission, and processing facilities

     338  

Goodwill(1)

     84  
  

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

   $ 3,458  
  

 

 

 

Current liabilities

     148  

Asset retirement obligation

     517  

Deferred income tax liabilities

     1,546  

Other long-term obligations

     1  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

   $ 2,212  
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

   $ 1,246  
  

 

 

 

 

(1)  Goodwill was the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Transition Expenses

In 2013, Apache recorded $33 million of investment banking fees and other costs associated with divestitures during the year. In 2012, the Company recorded $31 million of expenses reflecting costs related to our 2011 acquisition of Mobil North Sea and our 2012 acquisition of Cordillera. In 2011, Apache recorded $20 million of expenses primarily for separation and other costs related to the merger with Mariner Energy, Inc. (Mariner) and the acquisition of Mobil North Sea.

 

3. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

Objectives and Strategies

The Company is exposed to fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices on the majority of its worldwide production. Apache manages the variability in its cash flows by occasionally entering into derivative transactions on a portion of its crude oil and natural gas production. The Company utilizes various types of derivative financial instruments, including swaps and options, to manage fluctuations in cash flows resulting from changes in commodity prices.

Counterparty Risk

The use of derivative instruments exposes the Company to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that a counterparty will be unable to meet its commitments. To reduce the concentration of exposure to any individual counterparty, Apache utilizes a diversified group of investment-grade rated counterparties, primarily financial institutions, for its derivative transactions. As of December 31, 2013, Apache had derivative positions with 14 counterparties. The Company monitors counterparty creditworthiness on an ongoing basis; however, it cannot predict sudden changes in counterparties’ creditworthiness. In addition, even if such changes are not sudden, the Company may be limited in its ability to mitigate an increase in counterparty credit risk. Should one of these counterparties not perform, Apache may not realize the benefit of some of its derivative instruments resulting from lower commodity prices.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

The Company executes commodity derivative transactions under master agreements that have netting provisions that provide for offsetting payables against receivables. In general, if a party to a derivative transaction incurs a material deterioration in its credit ratings, as defined in the applicable agreement, the other party has the right to demand the posting of collateral, demand a transfer, or terminate the arrangement. The Company’s net derivative liability position at December 31, 2013, represents the aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position. The Company has not provided any collateral to any of its counterparties as of December 31, 2013.

Derivative Instruments

As of December 31, 2013, Apache had the following open crude oil derivative positions which have not been designated as cash flow hedges:

 

            Fixed-Price Swaps  

Production

Period

   Settlement Index      Mbbls      Weighted
Average
Fixed Price
 

2014

     NYMEX WTI         22,889      $ 90.77  

2014

     Dated Brent         22,812        100.05  

As of December 31, 2013, Apache had the following open natural gas derivative positions which have been designated as cash flow hedges:

 

            Fixed-Price Swaps  

Production

Period

   Settlement Index      MMBtu
(in 000’s)
     Weighted
Average
Fixed Price
 

2014

     NYMEX Henry Hub         1,295      $ 6.72  

Subsequent to December 31, 2013, Apache entered into additional natural gas derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges totaling 55.9 million MMBtu for 2014. These contracts are settled against NYMEX Henry Hub and various Inside FERC indices, with a weighted average fixed price of $4.35.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

Fair Value Measurements

Apache’s commodity derivative instruments consist of variable-to-fixed price commodity swaps and options. The fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments are not actively quoted in the open market. The Company uses a market approach to estimate the fair values of its derivative instruments, utilizing commodity futures price strips for the underlying commodities provided by a reputable third party. These valuations are Level 2 inputs.

The following table presents the Company’s derivative assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

     Fair Value Measurements Using                      
     Quoted
Price in
Active
Markets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total
Fair
Value
     Netting(1)     Carrying
Amount
 
     (In millions)               

December 31, 2013

                

Assets:

                

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

   $ —        $ 3      $ —        $ 3      $ (2   $ 1  

Liabilities:

                

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

   $ —        $ 1      $ —        $ 1       

Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges

     —          300        —          300       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

Total Derivative liabilities

   $ —        $ 301      $ —        $ 301      $ (2   $ 299  

December 31, 2012

                

Assets:

                

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

   $ —        $ 48      $ —        $ 48      $ (15   $ 33  

Liabilities:

                

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

   $ —        $ 51      $ —        $ 51       

Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges

     —          80        —          80       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

Total Derivative liabilities

   $ —        $ 131      $ —        $ 131      $ (15   $ 116  

 

(1)  The derivative fair values are based on analysis of each contract on a gross basis, even where the legal right of offset exists.

All derivative instruments are reflected as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet. These fair values are recorded by netting asset and liability positions where counterparty master netting arrangements contain provisions for net settlement. The fair market value of the Company’s derivative assets and liabilities and their locations on the consolidated balance sheet are as follows:

 

     December 31,
2013
     December 31,
2012
 
     (In millions)  

Current Assets: Derivative instruments

   $ 1      $ 31  

Other Assets: Deferred charges and other

     —          2  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 1      $ 33  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current Liabilities: Derivative instruments

   $ 299      $ 116  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   $ 299      $ 116  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

Derivative Activity Recorded in Statement of Consolidated Operations

The following table summarizes the effect of derivative instruments on the Company’s statement of consolidated operations:

 

     Gain (Loss) on Derivatives    For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
    

Recognized in Income

   2013     2012     2011  
          (In millions)  

Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

   Oil and Gas Production Revenues    $ (16   $ 268     $ (13

Gain (loss) for ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges

   Revenues and Other: Other    $ (1   $ —       $ 2  

Loss on derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges

   Derivative instrument gains (losses), net    $ (399   $ (79   $ —    

Unrealized gains and losses for derivative activity recorded in the statement of consolidated operations is reflected in the statement of consolidated cash flows as a component of “Other” in “Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities.”

Derivative Activity in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

As of December 31, 2013, a portion of the Company’s derivative instruments were designated as cash flow hedges. A reconciliation of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the statement of consolidated changes in equity related to Apache’s cash flow hedges is presented in the table below:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011  
     Before     After     Before     After     Before     After  
     tax     tax     tax     tax     tax     tax  
     (In millions)  

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives at beginning of year

   $ (10   $ (6   $ 145     $ 114     $ (54   $ (19

Realized amounts reclassified into earnings

     16       11       (268     (199     13       19  

Net change in derivative fair value

     (6     (5     113       79       188       115  

Ineffectiveness reclassified into earnings

     1       1       —         —         (2     (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives at end of period

   $ 1     $ 1     $ (10   $ (6   $ 145     $ 114  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized net gains on existing cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2013 will be realized in earnings through mid-2014, in the same period as the related sales of natural gas and crude oil production occur; however, estimated and actual amounts may vary materially as a result of changes in market conditions.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

4. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

The following table provides detail of the Company’s other current liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012:

 

     December 31,  
     2013      2012  
     (In millions)  

Accrued operating expenses

   $ 190      $ 211  

Accrued exploration and development

     1,582        1,792  

Accrued compensation and benefits

     242        198  

Accrued interest

     161        160  

Accrued income taxes

     248        297  

Accrued U.K. Petroleum Revenue Tax

     9        53  

Other

     179        149  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other current liabilities

   $ 2,611      $ 2,860  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

5. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

The following table describes changes to the Company’s asset retirement obligation (ARO) liability for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:

 

     2013     2012  
     (In millions)  

Asset retirement obligation at beginning of year

   $ 4,578     $ 3,887  

Liabilities incurred

     481       592  

Liabilities acquired

     53       72  

Liabilities divested

     (1,692     —    

Liabilities settled

     (497     (550

Accretion expense

     243       232  

Revisions in estimated liabilities

     56       345  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Asset retirement obligation at end of year

     3,222       4,578  

Less current portion

     (121     (478
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Asset retirement obligation, long-term

   $ 3,101     $ 4,100  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The ARO liability reflects the estimated present value of the amount of dismantlement, removal, site reclamation, and similar activities associated with Apache’s oil and gas properties. The Company utilizes current retirement costs to estimate the expected cash outflows for retirement obligations. The Company estimates the ultimate productive life of the properties, a risk-adjusted discount rate, and an inflation factor in order to determine the current present value of this obligation. To the extent future revisions to these assumptions impact the present value of the existing ARO liability, a corresponding adjustment is made to the oil and gas property balance.

Accretion expense includes Argentina discontinued operations of $5 million and $4 million, respectively, for the years ended 2013 and 2012 and is included in Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.

Additionally, accretion expense for the year ended 2011 included Argentina discontinued operations of $4 million, which is included in Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.

During 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded $481 million and $592 million, respectively, in abandonment liabilities resulting from Apache’s active exploration and development capital program. Liabilities settled primarily relate to individual properties, platforms, and facilities plugged and abandoned during the period.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

6. DEBT

Overview

All of the Company’s debt is senior unsecured debt and has equal priority with respect to the payment of both principal and interest. The indentures for the notes described below place certain restrictions on the Company, including limits on Apache’s ability to incur debt secured by certain liens and its ability to enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions. Upon certain changes in control, all of these debt instruments would be subject to mandatory repurchase, at the option of the holders. None of the indentures for the notes contain prepayment obligations in the event of a decline in credit ratings.

During 2013, Apache repaid the $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25 percent notes that matured on April 15, 2013 and the $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00 percent notes that matured on September 15, 2013 by borrowing under our commercial paper program.

In November 2013 the Company announced a cash tender offer to purchase up to $850 million aggregate principal amount of five series of its outstanding notes. On December 20, 2013, the Company accepted for purchase $669 million principal amount of its 2.625 percent notes due 2023 and $181 million principal amount of its 3.25 percent notes due 2022. Apache paid the holders an aggregate of approximately $811 million in cash reflecting principal, the discount to par, and accrued and unpaid interest.

In December 2013, Apache Finance Canada Corporation (Apache Finance Canada) fully redeemed $350 million principal amount of its 4.375 percent notes due in 2015. The notes were redeemed pursuant to the provisions of the note’s indenture. Apache paid the holders an aggregate of approximately $371 million in cash reflecting principal, the premium to par, and accrued and unpaid interest.

The Company recorded a net gain on extinguishment of debt totaling $16 million in connection with the cash tender offer and redemption of Apache Finance Canada notes.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

The following table presents the carrying value of the Company’s debt at December 31, 2013 and 2012:

 

     December 31,  
     2013     2012  
     (In millions)  

U.S.:

    

Money market lines of credit

   $ —       $ 13  

Commercial paper

     —         489  

5.25% notes due 2013(1)

     —         500  

6.0% notes due 2013(1)

     —         400  

5.625% notes due 2017(1)

     500       500  

1.75% notes due 2017(1)

     400       400  

6.9% notes due 2018(1)

     400       400  

7.0% notes due 2018

     150       150  

7.625% notes due 2019

     150       150  

3.625% notes due 2021(1)

     500       500  

3.25% notes due 2022(1)

     919       1,100  

2.625% notes due 2023(1)

     531       1,200  

7.7% notes due 2026

     100       100  

7.95% notes due 2026

     180       180  

6.0% notes due 2037(1)

     1,000       1,000  

5.1% notes due 2040(1)

     1,500       1,500  

5.25% notes due 2042(1)

     500       500  

4.75% notes due 2043(1)

     1,500       1,500  

4.25% notes due 2044(1)

     800       800  

7.375% debentures due 2047

     150       150  

7.625% debentures due 2096

     150       150  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     9,430       11,682  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subsidiary and other obligations:

    

Argentina overdraft lines of credit

     51       69  

Canada lines of credit

     2       9  

Apache Finance Canada 4.375% notes due 2015(1)

     —         350  

Notes due in 2016 and 2017

     1       1  

Apache Finance Canada 7.75% notes due 2029

     300       300  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     354       729  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Debt before unamortized discount

     9,784       12,411  

Unamortized discount

     (59     (66
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt

   $ 9,725     $ 12,345  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current maturities

   $ (53   $ (990
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

   $ 9,672     $ 11,355  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  These notes are redeemable, as a whole or in part, at Apache’s option, subject to a make-whole premium. The remaining notes and debentures are not redeemable.

Debt maturities as of December 31, 2013, excluding discounts, are as follows:

 

     (In millions)  

2014

   $ 53  

2015

     —    

2016

     1  

2017

     900  

2018

     550  

Thereafter

     8,280  
  

 

 

 

Total Debt, excluding discounts

   $ 9,784  
  

 

 

 

 

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Fair Value

The Company’s debt is recorded at the carrying amount, net of unamortized discount, on its consolidated balance sheet. The carrying amount of the Company’s commercial paper and uncommitted credit facilities and overdraft lines approximate fair value because the interest rates are variable and reflective of market rates. Apache uses a market approach to determine the fair value of its fixed-rate debt using estimates provided by an independent investment financial data services firm (a Level 2 fair value measurement).

 

     December 31, 2013      December 31, 2012  
     Carrying      Fair      Carrying      Fair  
     Amount      Value      Amount      Value  
     (In millions)  

Money market lines of credit

   $ 53      $ 53      $ 91      $ 91  

Commercial paper

     —          —          489        489  

Notes and debentures

     9,672        10,247        11,765        13,340  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Debt

   $ 9,725      $ 10,300      $ 12,345      $ 13,920  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money Market and Overdraft Lines of Credit

The Company has certain uncommitted money market and overdraft lines of credit that are used from time to time for working capital purposes. As of December 31, 2013, a total of $2 million was drawn on facilities in Canada and $51 million in Argentina, which was repaid in conjunction with the divestiture of our Argentine operations. As of December 31, 2012, a total of $22 million was drawn on facilities in the U.S. and Canada, and $69 million in Argentina.

Unsecured Committed Bank Credit Facilities

As of December 31, 2013, the Company had unsecured committed revolving syndicated bank credit facilities totaling $3.3 billion, of which $1.0 billion matures in August 2016 and $2.3 billion matures in June 2017. The facilities consist of a $1.7 billion facility and a $1.0 billion facility for the U.S., a $300 million facility in Australia, and a $300 million facility in Canada. In July 2013, we amended our $1.0 billion U.S. credit facility to conform certain representations, covenants, and events of default to those in our $1.7 billion U.S. credit facility. The amendments did not affect the amount or repayment terms of the $1.0 billion U.S. facility. As of December 31, 2013, aggregate available borrowing capacity under the Company’s credit facilities was $3.3 billion. The committed credit facilities are used to support Apache’s commercial paper program.

At the Company’s option, the interest rate for the facilities is based on a base rate, as defined, or the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a margin determined by the Company’s senior long-term debt rating. The $1.7 billion credit facility also allows the Company to borrow under competitive auctions.

At December 31, 2013, the margin over LIBOR for committed loans was 0.875 percent on the $1.0 billion U.S. credit facility and 0.90 percent on each of the $1.7 billion U.S. credit facility, the $300 million Australian credit facility, and the $300 million Canadian credit facility. The Company also pays quarterly facility fees of 0.125 percent on the total amount of the $1.0 billion U.S. facility and 0.10 percent on the total amount of the other three facilities. The facility fees vary based upon the Company’s senior long-term debt rating.

The financial covenants of the credit facilities require the Company to maintain a debt-to-capitalization ratio of not greater than 60 percent at the end of any fiscal quarter. At December 31, 2013, the Company’s debt-to-capitalization ratio was 22 percent.

The negative covenants include restrictions on the Company’s ability to create liens and security interests on its assets, with exceptions for liens typically arising in the oil and gas industry, purchase money liens, and liens arising as a matter of law, such as tax and mechanics’ liens. The Company may incur liens on assets located in the U.S. and Canada of up to 5 percent of the Company’s consolidated assets, or approximately $3.1 billion as of December 31, 2013. There are no restrictions on incurring liens in countries other than the U.S. and Canada. There are also restrictions on Apache’s ability to merge with another entity, unless the Company is the surviving entity, and a restriction on its ability to guarantee debt of entities not within its consolidated group.

The facilities do not permit the lenders to accelerate payments or refuse to lend based on unspecified material adverse changes. The credit facility agreements do not have drawdown restrictions or prepayment obligations in the event of a decline in credit ratings. However, the agreements allow the lenders to accelerate payments and terminate lending commitments if Apache, or any of its U.S. or Canadian subsidiaries, defaults on any direct payment obligation in excess of the stated thresholds noted in the agreements or has any unpaid, non-appealable judgment against it in excess of the stated thresholds noted in the agreements.

 

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The Company was in compliance with the terms of the credit facilities as of December 31, 2013.

Commercial Paper Program

The Company has available a $3.0 billion commercial paper program, which generally enables Apache to borrow funds for up to 270 days at competitive interest rates. The commercial paper program is fully supported by available borrowing capacity under committed credit facilities. Our 2013 weighted-average interest rate for commercial paper was 0.38 percent. If the Company is unable to issue commercial paper following a significant credit downgrade or dislocation in the market, the Company’s committed credit facilities, which expire in 2016 and 2017, are available as a 100 percent backstop. The Company used proceeds from divestitures to repay commercial paper and at year end had no outstanding balance. At December 31, 2012, the Company had $489 million in commercial paper outstanding.

Subsidiary Notes – Apache Finance Canada

Apache Finance Canada has approximately $300 million of publicly-traded notes due in 2029 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Apache. For further discussion of subsidiary debt, please see Note 16—Supplemental Guarantor Information.

Financing Costs, Net

The following table presents the components of Apache’s financing costs, net:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011  
     (In millions)  

Interest expense

   $ 560     $ 501     $ 430  

Amortization of deferred loan costs

     8       7       5  

Capitalized interest

     (364     (323     (251

Gain on extinguishment of debt

     (16     —         —    

Interest income

     (11     (13     (12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing costs, net

   $ 177     $ 172     $ 172  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company has $59 million of debt discounts as of December 31, 2013, which will be charged to interest expense over the life of the related debt issuances. Discount amortization of $3 million, $3 million, and $2 million were recorded as interest expense in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had approximately $73 million and $70 million, respectively, of unamortized deferred loan costs associated with its various debt obligations. These costs are included in deferred charges and other in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and are being charged to financing costs and expensed over the life of the related debt issuances.

 

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7. INCOME TAXES

Income from continuing operations before income taxes is composed of the following:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013      2012      2011  
     (In millions)  

U.S.

   $ 1,191      $ 1,605      $ 2,373  

Foreign

     3,213        3,235        5,691  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,404      $ 4,840      $ 8,064  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The total provision for income taxes from continuing operations consists of the following:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011  
     (In millions)  

Current taxes:

      

Federal

   $ (29   $ (150   $ 64  

State

     —         —         2  

Foreign

     1,692       2,349       2,182  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,663       2,199       2,248  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred taxes:

      

Federal

     509       596       656  

State

     44       10       17  

Foreign

     (292     48       571  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     261       654       1,244  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,924     $ 2,853     $ 3,492  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

A reconciliation of the tax on the Company’s income from continuing operations before income taxes and total tax expense is shown below:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011  
     (In millions)  

Income tax expense at U.S. statutory rate

   $ 1,541     $ 1,694     $ 2,823  

State income tax, less federal benefit

     29       6       12  

Taxes related to foreign operations

     200       767       563  

Tax credits

     6       (4     (14

Deferred tax on distributed foreign earnings

     225       —         —    

Current and deferred taxes related to currency fluctuations

     (144     26       (67

Change in U.K. tax rate

     —         118       218  

Net change in tax contingencies

     (10     (115     (6

Valuation allowances

     132       341       8  

All other, net

     (55     20       (45
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,924     $ 2,853     $ 3,492  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The net deferred tax liability consists of the following:

 

     December 31,  
     2013     2012  
     (In millions)  

Deferred tax assets:

    

Deferred income

   $ 153     $ 33  

Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards

     900       932  

Foreign net operating loss carryforwards

     156       61  

Tax credits

     66       78  

Accrued expenses and liabilities

     162       2  

Asset retirement obligation

     1,231       1,677  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

     2,668       2,783  

Valuation allowance

     (651     (419
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

     2,017       2,364  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

    

Other

     29       23  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     10,224       10,213  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

     10,253       10,236  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred income tax liability

   $ 8,236     $ 7,872  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company has recorded a valuation allowance against the net deferred tax asset in Argentina and Canada and against certain state net operating losses. The Company has assessed the future potential realization of these deferred tax assets and has concluded that it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will not be realized based on current economic conditions. In 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company increased its valuation allowance by $232 million, $359 million, and $7 million, respectively, of which $69 million, $14 million, and none related to discontinued operations and is included in Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.

On November 14, 2013, the Company completed the formation of its strategic partnership with Sinopec, whereby the Company received $2.95 billion in exchange for a one-third minority participation interest in Apache’s Egypt oil and gas business. As a result of the transaction, the Company reassessed its position with respect to certain current year untaxed foreign earnings to treat the reinvestment of these earnings as not permanent in duration. As such, the Company recorded a $225 million deferred tax charge on current year foreign earnings deemed not permanently reinvested. The Company repatriated approximately $643 million of cash from foreign subsidiaries and utilized net operating losses to offset any U.S. current income tax expense.

The Company considers the undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries to be permanently reinvested, as it has no current intention to repatriate these earnings. As such, deferred income taxes are not provided for temporary differences of approximately $17 billion at December 31, 2013, representing unremitted earnings of subsidiaries outside the United States intended to be permanently reinvested. Upon an actual or deemed distribution of these earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company may be subject to U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes. It is not practicable, however, to estimate the amount of taxes that may be payable on the eventual remittance of these earnings after consideration of available foreign tax credits. Presently, limited foreign tax credits are available to reduce the U.S. taxes on such amounts if repatriated.

 

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On December 31, 2013, the Company had net operating losses as follows:

 

     December 31, 2013
     Amount      Expiration
     (In millions)       

Net operating losses:

     

U.S. – Federal

   $ 1,558      2032 - 2034

U.S. – Federal (Mariner IRC §382 limited)

     520      2018 - 2030

U.S. – Federal (Cordillera IRC §382 limited)

     183      2026 - 2032

U.S. – State

     2,242      Various

Canada

     5      2014

Australia

     59      Indefinite

Argentina

     299      2014

The Company has a federal net operating loss carryforward of $2.3 billion. Included in the federal net operating loss carryforward is $520 million of federal net operating losses related to the 2010 merger with Mariner and $183 million of federal net operating losses related to the Cordillera acquisition. The Mariner and Cordillera net operating loss carryforwards are subject to annual limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company also has $186 million of capital loss carryforwards in Canada, which have an indefinite carryover period. On March 12, 2014, Apache completed the sale of its Argentina operations to YPF Sociedad Anónima. YPF Sociedad Anónima acquired all of Apache Argentina’s tax attributes, including $299 million of Argentina net operating losses.

The tax benefits of carryforwards are recorded as assets to the extent that management assesses the utilization of such carryforwards to be “more likely than not.” When the future utilization of some portion of the carryforwards is determined to not meet the “more likely than not” standard, a valuation allowance is provided to reduce the tax benefits from such assets. As discussed above, the Company does not believe the utilization of the Argentine net operating losses, Canadian capital losses, and certain state net operating losses to be “more likely than not.” As such, a valuation allowance was provided against these deferred tax assets.

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes,” which prescribes a minimum recognition threshold a tax position must meet before being recognized in the financial statements. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

 

     2013      2012     2011  
     (In millions)  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 3      $ 97     $ 110  

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

     —          4       13  

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

     —          (33     (4

Settlements

     —          (65     (22
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   $ 3      $ 3     $ 97  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company records interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Each quarter the Company assesses the amounts provided for and, as a result, may increase (expense) or reduce (benefit) the amount of interest and penalties. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 the Company recorded tax expense of $1 million, $5 million, and $6 million, respectively, for interest and penalties. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had approximately $1 million and $5 million, respectively, accrued for payment of interest and penalties.

The Company is under IRS audit for 2011 and 2012 and under audit in various states as well as in most of the Company’s foreign jurisdictions as part of its normal course of business. In 2013, the Company reached an agreement with the IRS regarding an audit of the 2009 and 2010 tax years. There was no change in the Company’s unrecognized tax benefit as a result of the 2009 and 2010 IRS settlement. In 2012, the Company reached an agreement with the IRS Administrative Appeals office regarding the audits of tax years 2004 through 2008. As a result of this agreement, the Company reduced its 2012 unrecognized tax benefit by $65 million. The resolution of unagreed tax issues in the Company’s open tax years cannot be predicted with absolute certainty, and differences between what has been recorded and the eventual outcomes may occur. The Company believes that it has adequately provided for income taxes and any related interest and penalties for all open tax years.

 

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Apache and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company’s uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that may be subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority. Apache’s earliest open tax years in its key jurisdictions are as follows:

 

Jurisdiction

      

U.S.

     2010  

Canada

     2009  

Egypt

     1998  

Australia

     2009  

U.K.

     2011  

Argentina(1)

     2006  

 

(1)  On March 12, 2014, Apache divested of its Argentina operations.

 

8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Matters

Apache is party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, including litigation and governmental and regulatory controls. The Company has an accrued liability of approximately $10 million for all legal contingencies that are deemed to be probable of occurring and can be reasonably estimated. Apache’s estimates are based on information known about the matters and its experience in contesting, litigating, and settling similar matters. Although actual amounts could differ from management’s estimate, none of the actions are believed by management to involve future amounts that would be material to Apache’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity after consideration of recorded accruals. For material matters that Apache believes an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible, the Company has disclosed the nature of the matter and a range of potential exposure, unless an estimate cannot be made at this time. It is management’s opinion that the loss for any other litigation matters and claims that are reasonably possible to occur will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

Argentine Environmental Claims and Argentine Tariff

On March 12, 2014, the Company and its subsidiaries completed the sale of all of the Company’s subsidiaries’ operations and properties in Argentina to YPF Sociedad Anonima (YPF). As part of that sale, YPF assumed responsibility for all of the past, present, and future litigation in Argentina involving Company subsidiaries, except that Company subsidiaries have agreed to indemnify YPF for certain environmental, tax, and royalty obligations capped at an aggregate of $100 million. The indemnity is subject to specific agreed conditions precedent, thresholds, contingencies, limitations, claim deadlines, loss sharing, and other terms and conditions. On April 11, 2014, YPF provided its first notice of claims pursuant to the indemnity. Company subsidiaries have not paid any amounts under the indemnity but will continue to review and consider claims presented by YPF. Further, Company subsidiaries retain the right to enforce certain Argentina-related indemnification obligations against Pioneer Natural Resources Company (Pioneer) up to $67.5 million pursuant to the terms and conditions of stock purchase agreements entered in 2006 between Company subsidiaries and Pioneer subsidiaries.

The litigation that YPF assumed responsibility for, as explained above, includes the previously-reported ASSUPA and Enargas matters:

In connection with the acquisition from Pioneer in 2006, the Company acquired a subsidiary of Pioneer in Argentina (PNRA) that is involved in various administrative proceedings with environmental authorities in the Neuquén Province relating to permits for and discharges from operations in that province. In addition, PNRA was named in a lawsuit initiated against oil companies operating in the Neuquén basin entitled Asociación de Superficiarios de la Patagonia v YPF S.A., et. al., originally filed on August 21, 2003, in the Argentine National Supreme Court of Justice. The plaintiffs, a private group of landowners known as ASSUPA, also named the national government and several provinces as third parties. The lawsuit alleges injury to the environment generally by the oil and gas industry. The plaintiffs principally seek from all defendants, jointly, (i) the remediation of contaminated sites, of the superficial and underground waters, and of soil that allegedly was degraded as a result of deforestation, (ii) if the remediation is not possible, payment of an indemnification for the material and moral damages claimed from defendants operating in the Neuquén basin, of which PNRA is a small portion, (iii) adoption of all the necessary measures to prevent future environmental damages, and (iv) the creation of a private restoration fund to provide coverage for remediation of potential future environmental damages. Much of the alleged damage relates

 

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to operations by the Argentine state oil company, which conducted oil and gas operations throughout Argentina prior to its privatization, which began in 1990. ASSUPA in 2012 asserted similar lawsuits and claims against numerous oil and gas producers relating to other geographic areas of Argentina, including claims against a Company subsidiary relating to the Austral basin. It is not certain exactly what the courts will do in these matters as the lawsuit relating to the Neuquén basin is the first of its kind. While it is possible YPF may incur liabilities related to the environmental claims and then seek indemnity from Company subsidiaries as described above, no reasonable prediction can be made as the exposure related to these lawsuits is not currently determinable. Company subsidiaries reserve all rights.

Enargas, an autonomous entity that functions under the Argentine Ministry of Economy, issued administrative orders pursuant to national executive Decree No. 2067/2008 creating a tariff charge on all fuel gas used by oil and gas producers in field operations effective December 1, 2011. The tariff charge, which is applicable to the operations of the YPF-acquired Company affiliates in Argentina, totaled approximately $39.5 million at the time of the sale to YPF, of which $11 million had been paid. The YPF-acquired Company affiliates initiated legal proceedings in the Provinces of Neuquén and Tierra del Fuego challenging the Enargas tariff charge and obtained temporary injunctive relief that prohibits the collection of the charges pending final rulings on the merits of the legal challenges. It is possible YPF may incur liabilities related to the Enargas tariffs and then seek indemnity from Company subsidiaries as described above. Company subsidiaries reserve all rights.

U.S. Royalty Litigation

In Foster v. Apache Corporation, Civil Action No. CIV-10-0573-HE, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, on August 20, 2012, the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma denied plaintiff’s motion for class certification. The plaintiff filed a motion for reconsideration, which was also denied, and petitioned the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit to accept an appeal of the District Court’s ruling denying class certification. The plaintiff withdrew the petition to appeal following decisions on July 8, 2013, by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit to vacate District Court class certification orders in two unrelated lawsuits – Wallace B. Roderick Revocable Living Trust v. XTO Energy, Inc., No. 12-3176, and Chieftain Royalty Company v. XTO Energy, Inc., No. 12-7047. The plaintiff and Apache recently filed a joint stipulation to dismiss the Foster lawsuit with prejudice, which concludes the matter.

Louisiana Restoration 

Numerous surface owners have filed claims or sent demand letters to various oil and gas companies, including Apache, claiming that, under either expressed or implied lease terms or Louisiana law, they are liable for damage measured by the cost of restoration of leased premises to their original condition as well as damages from contamination and cleanup, regardless of the value of the underlying property. Because the Company has continuing operations in Louisiana, from time-to-time restoration lawsuits and claims are resolved by the Company for amounts that are not material to the Company while new lawsuits and claims are asserted against the Company. With respect to each of the pending lawsuits and claims, the amount claimed is not currently determinable or is not material, except that in a lawsuit captioned Ardoin Limited Partnership et al. v. Meridian Resources & Exploration et al., Case No.10-18692, in the District Court of Cameron Parish, Louisiana, the plaintiffs’ expert opined that the cost to restore plaintiffs’ property would be approximately $61 million. Prior to trial the court granted Apache’s motions to dismiss the plaintiffs’ claims against Apache. Plaintiffs then settled with the other defendant in the case, BP America, Inc. (BP). BP has demanded that Apache indemnify it for the amount of its settlement with plaintiffs, which is not material to Apache. Apache has rejected BP’s indemnity claim and, further, Apache has demanded that Wagner Oil Company (which purchased Apache’s interest in the subject property) indemnify Apache from and against BP’s claim.

On July 24, 2013, a lawsuit captioned Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East v. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company et al., Case No. 2013-6911 was filed in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana, in which plaintiff on behalf of itself and as the board governing the levee districts of Orleans, Lake Borgne Basin, and East Jefferson alleges that Louisiana coastal lands have been damaged as a result of oil and gas industry activity, including a network of canals for access and pipelines. The plaintiff seeks damages and injunctive relief in the form of abatement and restoration based on claims of negligence, strict liability, natural servitude of drain, public nuisance, private nuisance, and breach of contract – third party beneficiary. Apache has been indiscriminately named as one of approximately 100 defendants in the lawsuit. Defendant Chevron U.S.A., Inc. filed a notice to remove the case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, civil action No. 13-5410. The overall exposure related to this lawsuit is not currently determinable. While an adverse judgment against Apache might be possible, Apache intends to vigorously defend the case.

On November 8, 2013, the Parish of Plaquemines in Louisiana filed three lawsuits against the Company and other oil and gas producers alleging that certain of defendants’ oil and gas exploration, production, and transportation operations in specified fields were conducted in violation of the State and Local Coastal Resources Management Act of 1978, as amended, and applicable

 

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regulations, rules, orders, and ordinances promulgated or adopted thereunder by the State of Louisiana or the Parish of Plaquemines. The plaintiff alleges that defendants caused substantial damage to land and water bodies located in the coastal zone of Louisiana. The plaintiff seeks, among other things, unspecified damages for alleged violations of applicable state law within the coastal zone, the payment of costs necessary to clear, re-vegetate, detoxify, and otherwise restore the subject coastal zone as near as practicable to its original condition, and actual restoration of the coastal zone to its original condition. The lawsuits were all filed in Division A of the 25th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana, and are captioned as follows: Parish of Plaquemines v. Rozel Operating Company et al., Docket No. 60-996; Parish of Plaquemines v. Apache Oil Corporation et al., Docket No. 61-000; and Parish of Plaquemines v. HHE Energy Company et al., Docket No. 60-983. Defendants have filed notices to remove the cases to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, civil action Nos. 13-6722, 13-6711, and 13-6735. The plaintiff has moved to remand each of the lawsuits to state court, and plaintiff’s motions are pending. Many similar lawsuits have been filed against other oil and gas producers in the Parish of Plaquemines and in other Parishes across south Louisiana. The overall exposure related to these lawsuits is not currently determinable. While an adverse judgment against Apache might be possible, Apache intends to vigorously defend the cases.

The overall exposure related to these lawsuits and claims is not currently determinable. While an adverse judgment against Apache is possible, Apache intends to actively defend the cases.

Hurricane-Related Litigation

On May 27, 2011, a lawsuit captioned Comer et al. v. Murphy Oil USA, Inc. et al., Case No. 1:11-cv-220 HS0-JMR, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, was filed in which certain named residents of Mississippi, as plaintiffs, alleged that the oil, coal, and chemical industries are responsible for global warming, which they claim caused or increased the effect of Hurricane Katrina, allegedly resulting among other things in economic losses and increased insurance premiums. Plaintiffs sought class certification, damages for losses sustained, a declaration that state law tort claims are not pre-empted by federal law, and punitive and exemplary damages. Apache was one of numerous defendants. The District Court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiffs’ claims. Plaintiffs appealed the decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which affirmed dismissal of the suit. Plaintiffs did not appeal further, thus concluding the matter. A similar action filed by Comer et al. was previously dismissed in 2011.

Australia Gas Pipeline Force Majeure 

In June 2008, Company subsidiaries reported a pipeline explosion that interrupted deliveries of natural gas to customers under various long-term contracts. Company subsidiaries believe that the event was a force majeure, and as a result, the subsidiaries and their joint venture participants declared force majeure under those contracts.

On December 16, 2009, a natural gas customer, Burrup Fertilisers Pty Ltd (Burrup Fertilisers), filed a lawsuit on behalf of itself and certain of its underwriters at Lloyd’s of London and other insurers, against the Company and its subsidiaries in Texas state court, in a case captioned Burrup Fertilisers Pty Ltd v. Apache Corporation, Apache Energy Limited, and Apache Northwest Pty Ltd, Cause No. 2009-79834, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas. The lawsuit concerned the interruption of deliveries of natural gas to Burrup Fertilisers following the pipeline explosion. Burrup Fertilisers and its underwriters asserted claims for negligence, breach of contract, alter ego, single business enterprise, res ipsa loquitur, and gross negligence/exemplary damages, and sought to recover unspecified actual damages, cost of repair and replacement, exemplary damages, lost profits, loss of business goodwill, value of the gas lost under the Gas Supply and Purchase Agreement (GSA), interest, and court costs. On March 22, 2013, Burrup Fertilisers agreed to dismiss its Texas lawsuit based on Apache Corporation’s motion to dismiss on the ground of forum non conveniens. Accordingly, the District Court entered an agreed order dismissing Burrup Fertilisers’ Texas lawsuit on the ground of forum non conveniens. By its terms, the order of dismissal does not prevent Burrup Fertilisers from re-filing its lawsuit in the civil courts of Western Australia.

On March 24, 2011, another natural gas customer, Alcoa of Australia Limited (“Alcoa”) filed a lawsuit captioned Alcoa of Australia Limited vs. Apache Energy Limited, Apache Northwest Pty Ltd, Tap (Harriet) Pty Ltd, and Kufpec Australia Pty Ltd, Civ. 1481 of 2011, in the Supreme Court of Western Australia. The lawsuit concerns the interruption of deliveries of natural gas to Alcoa under two long-term contracts. Alcoa challenges the declaration of force majeure and the validity of the liquidated damages provisions in the contracts. Alcoa asserts claims based on breach of contract, statutory duties, and duty of care. Alcoa seeks approximately $158 million AUD in general damages or, alternatively, approximately $5.7 million AUD in liquidated damages. On June 20, 2012, the Supreme Court struck out Alcoa’s claim that the liquidated damages provisions under two long-term contracts are unenforceable as a penalty and also struck out Alcoa’s claim for damages for breach of statutory duty. On September 17, 2013, the Western Australia Court of Appeal dismissed the Company subsidiaries’ appeal concerning Alcoa’s remaining tort claim for economic loss. On October 15, 2013, the Company subsidiaries applied to the High Court of Australia for leave to appeal. The applications for leave to appeal are pending. If the High Court does not grant leave to appeal at this time, all of the Company subsidiaries’ defenses remain intact for further proceedings at the trial court level.

 

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On October 31, 2013, a third natural gas customer, Barrick (Plutonic) Limited (“Barrick”), filed a lawsuit captioned Barrick (Plutonic) Limited v. Apache Energy Limited, Apache Northwest Pty Ltd, Harriet (Onyx) Pty Ltd, and Kufpec Australia Pty Ltd , Civ. 2656 of 2013, in the Supreme Court of Western Australia. The lawsuit concerns the interruption of gas deliveries to Barrick under certain gas supply contracts. Barrick asserts tort claims against the Company’s subsidiaries and seeks approximately $19 million USD in general damages, including for alleged lost gold production at the Plutonic mine in Western Australia.

The Company and its subsidiaries do not believe that the Burrup Fertilisers, Alcoa, and Barrick claims have merit and will vigorously pursue their defenses against such claims.

Other customers have threatened to file suit challenging the declaration of force majeure under their contracts. At least one third party that is not a customer has also threatened to file suit. Contract prices under customer contracts are significantly below current prices for natural gas in Australia. In the event it is determined that the pipeline explosion was not a force majeure, Company subsidiaries believe that liquidated damages should be the extent of the damages under those long-term contracts with such provisions. Approximately 90 percent of the natural gas volumes sold by Company subsidiaries under long-term contracts have liquidated damages provisions. Contractual liquidated damages under the long-term contracts with such provisions would not be expected to exceed $50 million AUD exclusive of interest. This is a reduction from the previous estimate of $200 million AUD. No assurance can be given that customers would not assert claims in excess of contractual liquidated damages, and exposure related to such claims (or any claims by non-customers) is not currently determinable. While an adverse judgment against Company subsidiaries (and the Company, in the case of Burrup Fertilisers) is possible, the Company and Company subsidiaries do not believe any such claims would have merit and plan to vigorously pursue their defenses against any such claims.

In December 2008, the Senate Economics Committee of the Parliament of Australia released its findings from public hearings concerning the economic impact of the gas shortage following the explosion on Varanus Island and the government’s response. The Committee concluded, among other things, that the macroeconomic impact to Western Australia will never be precisely known, but cited to a range of estimates from $300 million AUD to $2.5 billion AUD consisting in part of losses alleged by some parties who have long-term contracts with Company subsidiaries (as described above), but also losses alleged by third parties who do not have contracts with Company subsidiaries (but who may have purchased gas that was re-sold by customers or who may have paid more for energy following the explosion or who lost wages or sales due to the inability to obtain energy or the increased price of energy). A timber industry group, whose members do not have a contract with Company subsidiaries, has announced that it intends to seek compensation for its members and their subcontractors from Company subsidiaries for $20 million AUD in losses allegedly incurred as a result of the gas supply shortage following the explosion. In Johnson Tiles Pty Ltd v. Esso Australia Pty Ltd [2003] VSC 27 (Supreme Court of Victoria, Gillard J presiding), which concerned a 1998 explosion at an Esso natural gas processing plant at Longford in East Gippsland, Victoria, the Court held that Esso was not liable for $1.3 billion AUD of pure economic losses suffered by claimants that had no contract with Esso, but was liable to such claimants for reasonably foreseeable property damage which Esso settled for $32.5 million AUD plus costs. In reaching this decision the Court held that third-party claimants should have protected themselves from pure economic losses, through the purchase of insurance or the installation of adequate backup measures, in case of an interruption in their gas supply from Esso. While an adverse judgment against Company subsidiaries is possible if litigation is filed, Company subsidiaries do not believe any such claims would have merit and plan to vigorously pursue their defenses against any such claims. Exposure related to any such potential claims is not currently determinable.

On October 10, 2008, the Australia National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA) released a self-titled “Final Report” of the findings of its investigation into the pipeline explosion, prepared at the request of the Western Australian Department of Industry and Resources (DoIR). NOPSA concluded in its report that the evidence gathered to date indicates that the main causal factors in the incident were: (1) ineffective anti-corrosion coating at the beach crossing section of the 12-inch sales gas pipeline, due to damage and/or dis-bondment from the pipeline; (2) ineffective cathodic protection of the wet-dry transition zone of the beach crossing section of the 12-inch sales gas pipeline; and (3) ineffective inspection and monitoring by Company subsidiaries of the beach crossing and shallow water section of the 12-inch sales gas pipeline. NOPSA further concluded that the investigation identified that Apache Northwest Pty Ltd and its co-licensees may have committed offenses under the Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969, Sections 36A & 38(b) and the Petroleum Pipelines Regulations 1970, Regulation 10, and that some findings may also constitute non-compliance with pipeline license conditions.

On May 28, 2009, the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) filed a prosecution notice in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia, charging Apache Northwest Pty Ltd and its co-licensees with failure to maintain a pipeline in good condition and repair under the Petroleum Pipelines Act 1969, Section 38(b). The maximum fine associated with the alleged offense was $50,000 AUD. The Company subsidiary did not believe that the charge had merit and vigorously pursued its defenses, resulting in the dismissal of the prosecution notice by the Magistrates Court of Western Australia on March 29, 2012.

 

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NOPSA stated in its report that an application for renewal of the pipeline license (the “pipeline license”) covering the area of the Varanus Island facility was granted in May 1985 with 21 years validity, and an application for renewal of the pipeline license was submitted to DoIR by Company subsidiaries in December 2005 and remained pending at the time NOPSA issued its report. The application by Apache Northwest, Kufpec Australia Pty Ltd, and Tap (Harriet) Pty Ltd for renewal and variation of the pipeline license covering the area of the Varanus Island facility was granted on April 19, 2011, by the DMP. The period of the pipeline license is 21 years commencing April 20, 2011.

Company subsidiaries disagree with NOPSA’s conclusions and believe that the NOPSA report was premature, based on an incomplete investigation, and misleading. In a July 17, 2008, media statement, DoIR acknowledged, “The pipelines and Varanus Island facilities have been the subject of an independent validation report [by Lloyd’s Register] which was received in August 2007. NOPSA has also undertaken a number of inspections between 2005 and the present.” These and numerous other inspections, audits and reviews conducted by top international consultants and regulators did not identify any warnings that the pipeline had a corrosion problem or other issues that could lead to its failure. Company subsidiaries believe that the explosion was not reasonably foreseeable, and was not within the reasonable control of Company’s subsidiaries or able to be reasonably prevented by Company subsidiaries.

On January 9, 2009, the governments of Western Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia announced a joint inquiry to consider the effectiveness of the regulatory regime for occupational health and safety and integrity that applied to operations and facilities at Varanus Island and the role of DoIR, NOPSA, and the Western Australian Department of Consumer and Employment Protection. The joint inquiry’s report was published in June 2009.

On May 8, 2009, the government of Western Australia announced that the DMP would carry out “the final stage of investigations into the Varanus Island gas explosion.” Inspectors were appointed under the Petroleum Pipelines Act to coordinate the final stage of the investigations. That report, prepared by the inspectors in June 2009, was made public by the State government on May 24, 2012. Company subsidiaries disagree with the inspectors’ June 2009 conclusions. Two other government reports were not published by the State and were not referenced by the inspectors. The Magistrates Court of Western Australia subsequently ordered that both such reports could be released on the basis that the inspectors’ June 2009 report “came with some limitations” and the two other government reports “together were part and parcel if not the main reason or the only reason…certainly a significant contribution to the reason for the matter not proceeding to prosecution and trial.” In the first such report, the State’s senior investigator said in February 2009 that the prospects of a successful prosecution of Apache for failing to maintain the pipeline “would be slight.” In the second such report, the State’s lead corrosion expert concluded in July 2011 that Apache “had reasonable grounds to believe that the pipeline was in good repair” prior to the explosion.

Breton Lawsuit

On October 4, 2011, plaintiffs filed suit in Breton Energy, L.L.C. et al. v. Mariner Energy Resources, Inc., et al., Case 4:11-cv-03561, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, seeking compensation from defendants for allegedly depriving plaintiffs of rights to hydrocarbons in a reservoir described by plaintiffs as a common reservoir in West Cameron Blocks 171 and 172 offshore Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. In their original petition plaintiffs named, among others, Mariner Energy, Inc. and certain of its affiliates as defendants. On December 12, 2011, plaintiffs filed an amended petition to add as defendants Apache Corporation and Apache Shelf, Inc. as successors to the Mariner interests. On September 27, 2012, the court dismissed plaintiffs’ claims on various grounds, including for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, while granting plaintiffs leave to amend their complaint within 30 days. On October 29, 2012, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. On May 28, 2013, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas dismissed the plaintiffs’ claims and entered judgment in favor of the defendants. On June 3, 2013, the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The appeal is pending. The exposure related to the re-filed lawsuit is not currently determinable. While an adverse judgment against Apache is possible, Apache intends to vigorously defend the case.

Escheat Audits

The State of Delaware, Department of Finance, Division of Revenue (Unclaimed Property), has notified numerous companies, including Apache Corporation, that the State will examine its books and records and those of its subsidiaries and related entities to determine compliance with the Delaware Escheat Laws. The review is being conducted by Kelmar Associates on behalf of the State of Delaware. At least 30 other states have retained their own consultants and have sent similar notifications. The scope of each state’s audit varies. The State of Delaware advises, for example, that the scope of its examination will be for the period 1981 through the present. It is possible that one or more of the audits could extend to all 50 states. The exposure related to the audits is not currently determinable.

 

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Burrup-Related Gas Supply Lawsuits

On May 19, 2011, a lawsuit captioned Pankaj Oswal et al. v. Apache Corporation, Cause No. 2011-30302, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, was filed in which plaintiffs asserted claims against the Company under the Australian Trade Practices Act. Following a hearing on March 22, 2013, the District Court on April 5, 2013, granted Apache Corporation’s motion to dismiss on the ground of forum non conveniens and entered an order dismissing the Texas lawsuit. On or about October 11, 2013, a statement of claim captioned Pankaj Oswal v. Apache Corporation, No. WAD 389/2013, in the Federal Court of Australia, District of Western Australia, General Division, was filed in which plaintiff Oswal once again asserts claims against the Company under the Australian Trade Practices Act. The Western Australia lawsuit is one of a number of legal actions involving the Burrup Fertilisers ammonia plant in Western Australia (the Burrup plant) founded by Oswal. Oswal’s shares, and those of his wife, together representing 65 percent of Burrup Holdings Limited (BHL, which owns Burrup Fertilisers), were offered for sale by externally-appointed administrators in Australia as a result of events of default on loans made to the Oswals by the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ). In the Western Australia lawsuit, plaintiff Oswal alleges, among other things, that the Company induced him to make investments covering construction cost overruns on the ammonia plant that was completed in 2006. Plaintiff Oswal seeks damages in the amount of $491 million USD. The Company believes that the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against them.

The Texas and Western Australia lawsuits relate to a pending action filed by Tap (Harriet) Pty Ltd (Tap) against Burrup Fertilisers Pty Ltd et al., Civ. 2329 of 2009, in the Supreme Court of Western Australia (the “Tap action”), seeking a declaratory judgment regarding its contractual rights and obligations under a gas sales agreement between Burrup Fertilisers and the Harriet Joint Venture (comprised of a Company subsidiary and two joint venture partners, Tap and Kufpec Australia Pty Ltd).

As part of the sale process described above, on January 31, 2012, a Company affiliate acquired a 49 percent interest in YPHPL, while Yara Australia Pty Ltd (Yara) increased its interest in YPHPL from 35 percent to 51 percent. Yara operates the ammonia plant and is proceeding with development of a technical ammonium nitrate (TAN) plant in the Burrup Peninsula region of Western Australia to be developed by a consortium including YPHPL. A Company affiliate’s existing agreement to supply gas to the ammonia plant has been modified (with, among other things, new pricing, delivery quantities, and term). YPHPL share ownership, and the modified gas supply agreement, continues to be the subject of ongoing litigation in Australia with third parties, including Pankaj and Radhika Oswal. Two such cases directly involve the Company or certain of its subsidiaries. In a case captioned Radhika Oswal v. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) et al., No. SCI 2011 4653, in the Supreme Court of Victoria, the defendants include a Company affiliate. The Court has denied plaintiff’s application seeking to amend her statement of claim in order to add parties as defendants to the proceedings, including the Company and certain of its other subsidiaries. Similarly, in a companion case captioned Pankaj Oswal v. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) et al., No. SCI 2012 01995, in the Supreme Court of Victoria, the Court has also denied plaintiff’s application seeking to amend his statement of claim in order to add parties as defendants to the proceedings, including the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. The plaintiffs, either in their original claims or in their proposed amended claims, seek to set aside the YPHPL share sale, void the modified gas sale agreement, and recover unspecified damages. The plaintiffs’ in both cases have sought leave to appeal the Court’s denial of their applications. The new gas supply agreement resolves counterclaims by Burrup Fertilisers against Apache and its affiliate in the Tap action. A Company subsidiary purchased Tap, which then modified its agreement to supply gas to the ammonia plant and resolved both Tap’s claims against Burrup Fertilisers and Burrup Fertilisers’ counterclaims against Tap in the Tap action. If Kufpec does not settle the remaining claims in the Tap action, it is expected that the trial court in the Tap action will issue its ruling in respect of phase 1 of those proceedings, which was tried in September 2011 and concerned construction of the original gas supply agreement.

Environmental Matters

The Company, as an owner or lessee and operator of oil and gas properties, is subject to various federal, provincial, state, local, and foreign country laws and regulations relating to discharge of materials into, and protection of, the environment. These laws and regulations may, among other things, impose liability on the lessee under an oil and gas lease for the cost of pollution clean-up resulting from operations and subject the lessee to liability for pollution damages. In some instances, the Company may be directed to suspend or cease operations in the affected area. We maintain insurance coverage, which we believe is customary in the industry, although we are not fully insured against all environmental risks.

Apache manages its exposure to environmental liabilities on properties to be acquired by identifying existing problems and assessing the potential liability. The Company also conducts periodic reviews, on a Company-wide basis, to identify changes in its environmental risk profile. These reviews evaluate whether there is a probable liability, the amount, and the likelihood that the liability will be incurred. The amount of any potential liability is determined by considering, among other matters, incremental direct costs of

 

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any likely remediation and the proportionate cost of employees who are expected to devote a significant amount of time directly to any possible remediation effort. As it relates to evaluations of purchased properties, depending on the extent of an identified environmental problem, the Company may exclude a property from the acquisition, require the seller to remediate the property to Apache’s satisfaction, or agree to assume liability for the remediation of the property. The Company’s general policy is to limit any reserve additions to any incidents or sites that are considered probable to result in an expected remediation cost exceeding $300,000. Any environmental costs and liabilities that are not reserved for are treated as an expense when actually incurred. In Apache’s estimation, neither these expenses nor expenses related to training and compliance programs are likely to have a material impact on its financial condition.

As of December 31, 2013, the Company had an undiscounted reserve for environmental remediation of approximately $93 million. Apache is not aware of any environmental claims existing as of December 31, 2013 that have not been provided for or would otherwise have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. There can be no assurance however, that current regulatory requirements will not change or past non-compliance with environmental laws will not be discovered on the Company’s properties.

On May 25, 2011, a panel of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEMRE, as it was then known) published a report dated May 23, 2011, and titled “OCS G-2580, Vermilion Block 380 Platform A, Incidents of Noncompliance.” The report concerned the BOEMRE’s investigation of a fire on the Vermilion 380 A platform located in the Gulf of Mexico. At the time of the incident, Mariner operated the platform. A small amount of hydrocarbons spilled from the platform into the surrounding water as a result of the incident, and 13 workers were rescued after evacuating the platform. The BOEMRE concluded in its investigation that the fire was caused by Mariner’s failure to adequately maintain or operate the platform’s heater-treater in a safe condition. The BOEMRE also identified other safety deficiencies on the platform. On December 27, 2011, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE, successor to BOEMRE) issued several Incidents of Non-Compliance, which may provide the basis for the assessment of civil penalties against Mariner. The Company’s subsidiary Apache Deepwater LLC, which acquired Mariner effective November 10, 2010, filed an appeal on August 31, 2012, contesting several of the Incidents of Non-Compliance. It is management’s opinion that any loss arising from this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

On June 1, 2013, Apache Canada Ltd. discovered a leak of produced water from a below ground pipeline in the Zama Operations area in northern Alberta. The pipeline was associated with a produced water disposal well. The spill resulted in approximately 97 thousand barrels of produced water being released to the marsh land environment. The applicable government agencies were immediately notified of the event and the line was shut down. Apache Canada Ltd. investigated the leak while conducting clean up and monitoring activities in the affected area and communicating with appropriate parties, including regulatory and First Nation representatives. The investigation revealed a pinhole feature in the outer polyethylene liner of the composite flex line. While the exposure related to this incident is not currently determinable, the Company does not expect the economic impact of this incident to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

Contractual Obligations

At December 31, 2013, contractual obligations for drilling rigs, purchase obligations, firm transportation agreements, and long-term operating leases are as follows:

 

Net Minimum Commitments

   Total      2014      2015-2016      2017-2018      2019 & Beyond  
     (In millions)  

Drilling rig commitments(1)

   $ 974      $ 376      $ 429      $ 157      $ 12  

Purchase obligations(2)

     1,759        1,002        533        204        20  

Firm transportation agreements(3)

     683        158        223        129        173  

Office and related equipment(4)

     391        46        101        95        149  

Other operating lease obligations(5)

     686        190        295        193        8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Net Minimum Commitments

   $ 4,493      $ 1,772      $ 1,581      $ 778      $ 362  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)  Includes day-rate and other contractual agreements with third party service providers for use of drilling, completion, and workover rigs.
(2)  Includes contractual obligations to buy or build oil and gas plants and facilities, LNG facilities, seismic and drilling work program commitments, take-or-pay contracts, and hydraulic fracturing services agreements.
(3)  Relates to contractual obligations for capacity rights on third-party pipelines.

 

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(4)  Includes office and other building rentals and related equipment leases.
(5)  Includes commitments required to retain acreage and commitments associated with floating production storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs), compressors, helicopters, and boats.

The table above includes leases for buildings, facilities, and related equipment with varying expiration dates through 2035. Net rental expense was $81 million, $76 million, and $64 million for 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

 

9. RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS

Apache Corporation provides retirement benefits to its U.S. employees through the use of multiple plans: a 401(k) savings plan, a money purchase retirement plan, a non-qualified retirement/savings plan, and a non-qualified restorative retirement savings plan. The 401(k) savings plan provides participating employees the ability to elect to contribute up to 50 percent of eligible compensation, as defined, to the plan with the Company making matching contributions up to a maximum of 8 percent of each employee’s annual eligible compensation. In addition, the Company annually contributes 6 percent of each participating employee’s annual eligible compensation to a money purchase retirement plan. The 401(k) savings plan and the money purchase retirement plan are subject to certain annually-adjusted, government-mandated restrictions that limit the amount of employee and Company contributions. For certain eligible employees, the Company also provides a non-qualified retirement/savings plan or a non-qualified restorative retirement savings plan. These plans allow the deferral of up to 50 percent of each employee’s base salary, up to 75 percent of each employee’s annual bonus (that accepts employee contributions) and the Company’s matching contributions in excess of the government mandated limitations imposed in the 401(k) savings plan and money purchase retirement plan.

Vesting in the Company’s contributions in the 401(k) savings plan, the money purchase retirement plan, the non-qualified retirement savings plan and the non-qualified restorative retirement savings plan occurs at the rate of 20 percent for every completed year of employment. Upon a change in control of ownership, immediate and full vesting occurs.

Additionally, Apache Energy Limited, Apache Canada Ltd., and Apache North Sea Limited maintain separate retirement plans, as required under the laws of Australia, Canada, and the U.K., respectively.

The aggregate annual cost to Apache of all U.S. and International savings plans, the money purchase retirement plan, non-qualified retirement/savings plan, and non-qualified restorative retirement savings plan was $123 million, $117 million, and $93 million for 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Apache also provides a funded noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (U.K. Pension Plan) covering certain employees of the Company’s North Sea operations in the U.K. The plan provides defined pension benefits based on years of service and final salary. The plan applies only to employees who were part of the BP North Sea’s pension plan as of April 2, 2003, prior to the acquisition of BP North Sea by the Company effective July 1, 2003.

Additionally, the Company offers postretirement medical benefits to U.S. employees who meet certain eligibility requirements. Eligible participants receive medical benefits up until the age of 65, provided the participant remits the required portion of the cost of coverage. The plan is contributory with participants’ contributions adjusted annually. The postretirement benefit plan does not cover benefit expenses once a covered participant becomes eligible for Medicare.

 

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The following tables set forth the benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and funded status as of December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, and the underlying weighted average actuarial assumptions used for the U.K. Pension Plan and U.S. postretirement benefit plan. Apache uses a measurement date of December 31 for its pension and postretirement benefit plans.

 

     2013     2012     2011  
     Pension
Benefits
    Postretirement
Benefits
    Pension
Benefits
    Postretirement
Benefits
    Pension
Benefits
    Postretirement
Benefits
 
     (In millions)  

Change in Projected Benefit Obligation

            

Projected benefit obligation beginning of year

   $ 177     $ 35     $ 150     $ 30     $ 136     $ 29  

Service cost

     5       4       5       4       5       3  

Interest cost

     7       1       7       1       7       1  

Foreign currency exchange rate changes

     4       —         7       —         (1     —    

Actuarial losses (gains)

     —         (8     14       1       6       (2

Effect of curtailment and settlements

     —         (3     —         —         —         —    

Benefits paid

     (4     (2     (6     (1     (3     (1

Retiree contributions

     —         1       —         —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at end of year

     189       28       177       35       150       30  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Plan Assets

            

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

     170       —         145       —         135       —    

Actual return on plan assets

     15       —         14       —         4       —    

Foreign currency exchange rates

     4       —         6       —         (1     —    

Employer contributions

     6       1       11       1       10       1  

Benefits paid

     (4     (2     (6     (1     (3     (1

Retiree contributions

     —         1       —         —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

     191       —         170       —         145       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Funded status at end of year

   $ 2     $ (28   $ (7   $ (35   $ (5   $ (30
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet

            

Current liability

     —         (1     —         (1     —         (1

Non-current asset (liability)

     2       (27     (7     (34     (5     (29
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 2     $ (28   $ (7   $ (35   $ (5   $ (30
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pre-tax Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

            

Accumulated gain (loss)

     (22     1       (32     (7     (25     (6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ (22   $ 1     $ (32   $ (7   $ (25   $ (6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted Average Assumptions used as of December 31

            

Discount rate

     4.60     4.33     4.30     3.43     4.70     4.04

Salary increases

     4.90     N/A        4.60     N/A        4.60     N/A   

Expected return on assets

     5.60     N/A        4.70     N/A        4.85     N/A   

Healthcare cost trend

            

Initial

     N/A        7.00     N/A        7.25     N/A        7.50

Ultimate in 2022

     N/A        5.00     N/A        5.00     N/A        5.00

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

As of December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the accumulated benefit obligation for the U.K. Pension Plan was $160 million, $139 million, and $119 million, respectively.

Apache’s defined benefit pension plan assets are held by a non-related trustee who has been instructed to invest the assets in an equal blend of equity securities and low-risk debt securities. The Company intends that this blend of investments will provide a reasonable rate of return such that the benefits promised to members are provided. The U.K. Pension Plan policy is to target an ongoing funding level of 100 percent through prudent investments and includes policies and strategies such as investment goals, risk management practices, and permitted and prohibited investments. A breakout of previous allocations for plan asset holdings and the target allocation for the Company’s plan assets are summarized below:

 

     Target
Allocation
    Percentage of
Plan Assets at
Year-End
 
     2013     2013     2012  

Asset Category

      

Equity securities:

      

U.K. quoted equities

     17     18     16

Overseas quoted equities

     33     33     33
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     50     51     49
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Debt securities:

      

U.K. Government bonds

     30     29     30

U.K. corporate bonds

     20     20     20
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Debt securities

     50     49     50
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash

     0     0     1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100     100     100
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The plan’s assets do not include any direct ownership of equity or debt securities of Apache. The fair value of plan assets is based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets, which is a Level 1 fair value measurement. The following tables present the fair values of plan assets for each major asset category based on the nature and significant concentration of risks in plan assets at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

 

     Fair Value Measurements Using:         
     Quoted Price
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other Inputs
(Level 2)
     Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
     Total Fair
Value
 
     (In millions)  

December 31, 2013

           

Equity securities:

           

U.K. quoted equities(1)

   $ 35      $ —        $ —        $ 35  

Overseas quoted equities(2)

     63        —          —          63  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     98        —          —          98  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Debt securities:

           

U.K. Government bonds(3)

     54        —          —          54  

U.K. corporate bonds(4)

     38        —          —          38  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total debt securities

     92        —          —          92  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash

     1        —          —          1  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets

   $ 191      $ —        $ —        $ 191  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

December 31, 2012

           

Equity securities:

           

U.K. quoted equities(1)

   $ 28      $ —        $ —        $ 28  

Overseas quoted equities(2)

     56        —          —          56  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity securities

     84        —          —          84  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Debt securities:

           

U.K. Government bonds(3)

     51        —          —          51  

U.K. corporate bonds(4)

     34        —          —          34  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total debt securities

     85        —          —          85  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash

     1        —          —          1  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets

   $ 170      $ —        $ —        $ 170  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)  This category comprises U.K. equities, which are benchmarked against the FTSE All-Share Index.
(2)  This category includes overseas equities, which comprises 85 percent global equities benchmarked against the MSCI World Index and 15 percent emerging markets benchmarked against the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, both of which have a performance target of 2 percent per annum over the benchmark over a rolling three-year period.
(3)  This category includes U.K. Government bonds: 33 percent benchmarked against iBoxx Sterling Overall Index, with a performance target of 0.75 percent per annum over the benchmark over a rolling three-year period; and 67 percent against the FTSE Actuaries Government Securities Index-Linked Over 5 Years Index.
(4)  This category comprises U.K. corporate bonds: 50 percent benchmarked against the iBoxx Sterling Overall Non Gilt index with a performance target of 0.75 percent per annum over the benchmark over a rolling three-year period; and 50 percent benchmarked against the iBoxx Sterling Overall Non Gilt Index with a performance target of 0.75 percent per annum over the benchmark over a rolling five year period.

The expected long-term rate of return on assets assumptions are derived relative to the yield on long-dated fixed-interest bonds issued by the U.K. government (gilts). For equities, outperformance relative to gilts is assumed to be 3.5 percent per year.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

The following tables set forth the components of the net periodic cost and the underlying weighted average actuarial assumptions used for the pension and postretirement benefit plans as of December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011:

 

     2013     2012     2011  
     Pension
Benefits
    Postretirement
Benefits
    Pension
Benefits
    Postretirement
Benefits
    Pension
Benefits
    Postretirement
Benefits
 
     (In millions)  

Component of Net Periodic Benefit Costs

            

Service cost

   $ 5     $ 4     $ 5     $ 4     $ 5     $ 3  

Interest cost

     7       1       7       1       7       1  

Expected return on assets

     (8     —         (7     —         (8     —    

Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss

     2       —         1       —         —         —    

Curtailment (gain) loss

     —         (3     —         —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 6     $ 2     $ 6     $ 5     $ 4     $ 4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted Average Assumptions used to determine Net Period Benefit Cost for the Years ended December 31

            

Discount rate

     4.30     3.43     4.70     4.04     5.40     4.93

Salary increases

     4.60     N/A        4.60     N/A        5.00     N/A   

Expected return on assets

     4.70     N/A        4.85     N/A        6.25     N/A   

Healthcare cost trend

            

Initial

     N/A        7.25     N/A        7.50     N/A        8.00

Ultimate in 2022

     N/A        5.00     N/A        5.00     N/A        5.00

Assumed health care cost trend rates affect amounts reported for postretirement benefits. A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:

 

     Postretirement Benefits  
     1% Increase      1% Decrease  
     (In millions)  

Effect on service and interest cost components

   $ 1      $ (1

Effect on postretirement benefit obligation

     6        (4

Apache expects to contribute approximately $6 million to its pension plan and $1 million to its postretirement benefit plan in 2014. The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

 

     Pension
Benefits
     Postretirement
Benefits
 
     (In millions)  

2014

   $ 5      $ 1  

2015

     5        1  

2016

     5        2  

2017

     5        2  

2018

     5        2  

Years 2019-2023

     30        16  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

10. CAPITAL STOCK

Common Stock Outstanding

 

     2013     2012      2011  

Balance, beginning of year

     391,640,770       384,117,643        382,391,742  

Shares issued for stock-based compensation plans:

       

Treasury shares issued

     25,214       60,767        144,313  

Common shares issued

     929,596       1,189,693        1,581,588  

Common shares issued for conversion of preferred shares

     14,399,247       —          —    

Treasury shares acquired

     (11,221,919     —          —    

Cordillera consideration (Note 2)

     —         6,272,667        —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance, end of year

     395,772,908       391,640,770        384,117,643  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Income per Common Share

A reconciliation of the components of basic and diluted net income per common share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 is presented in the table below.

 

     2013     2012      2011  
     Income     Shares      Per
Share
    Income      Shares      Per
Share
     Income      Shares      Per
Share
 
     (In millions, except per share amounts)  

Basic:

                        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 2,380       395      $ 6.02     $ 1,911        389      $ 4.91      $ 4,496        384      $ 11.72  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (192     395        (0.49     14        389        0.04        12        384        0.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income attributable to common stock

   $ 2,188       395      $ 5.53     $ 1,925        389      $ 4.95      $ 4,508        384      $ 11.75  
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

Effect of Dilutive Securities:

                        

Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock

   $ 44       9        $ —          —           $ 76        14     

Stock options and other

     —         2          —          2           —          2     
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

    

Diluted:

                        

Income from continuing operations

   $ 2,424       406      $ 5.97     $ 1,911        391      $ 4.89      $ 4,572        400      $ 11.44  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (192     406        (0.47     14        391        0.03        12        400        0.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income attributable to common stock

   $ 2,232       406      $ 5.50     $ 1,925        391      $ 4.92      $ 4,584        400      $ 11.47  
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

The diluted EPS calculation excludes options and restricted shares that were anti-dilutive totaling 4.9 million, 4.4 million, and 2.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2012, 14.3 million shares related to the assumed conversion of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock were also anti-dilutive.

Stock Repurchase Program

In May 2013, Apache’s Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 30 million shares of the Company’s common stock, valued at approximately $2 billion when first announced. Shares may be purchased either in the open market or through privately held negotiated transactions. The Company initiated the buyback program on June 10, 2013, with the repurchase of 2,924,271 shares at an average price of $85.47 during the month of June. During the fourth quarter of 2013, 8,297,648 shares were repurchased at an average

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

price of $90.08. An additional 2,393,917 shares were purchased subsequent to December 31, 2013 through the date of the filing of the Previously Filed Annual Report at an average cost of $84.67. The Company anticipates that further purchases will primarily be made with proceeds from asset dispositions, but the Company is not obligated to acquire any specific number of shares.

Common Stock Dividend

The Company paid common stock dividends of $0.77 per share in 2013, $0.66 per share in 2012, and $0.60 per share in 2011.

Stock Compensation Plans

The Company has several stock-based compensation plans, which include stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and conditional restricted stock unit plans. On May 5, 2011, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2011 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (the 2011 Plan), which is intended to provide eligible employees with equity-based incentives. The 2011 Plan provides for the granting of Incentive Stock Options, Non-Qualified Stock Options, Performance Awards, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Appreciation Rights, or any combination of the foregoing. A total of 27.3 million shares were authorized and available for grant under the 2011 Plan as of December 31, 2013. Previously approved plans remain in effect solely for the purpose of governing grants still outstanding that were issued prior to approval of the 2011 Plan. All new grants are issued from the 2011 Plan.

For 2013, 2012, and 2011, stock-based compensation expensed was $136 million, $167 million, and $113 million ($94 million, $119 million, and $73 million after tax), respectively. Costs related to the plans are capitalized or expensed based on the nature of each employee’s activities. A description of the Company’s stock-based compensation plans and related costs follows:

 

     2013      2012      2011  
     (In millions)  

Stock-based compensation expensed:

        

General and administrative

   $ 89      $ 104      $ 69  

Lease operating expenses

     47        63        44  

Stock-based compensation capitalized

     55        67        42  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 191      $ 234      $ 155  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Stock Options

As of December 31, 2013, officers and employees held options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock under one or more of the employee stock option plans adopted in 2000 and 2005 (collectively, the Stock Option Plans), as well as the 2007 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (the 2007 Plan), and the 2011 Plan discussed above (together, the Omnibus Plans). New shares of Company stock will be issued for employee stock option exercises; however, under the 2000 Stock Option Plan, shares of treasury stock are used for employee stock option exercises to the extent treasury stock is held. Under the Stock Option Plans and the Omnibus Plans, the exercise price of each option equals the closing price of Apache’s common stock on the date of grant. Options generally become exercisable ratably over a four-year period and expire 10 years after granted. The Omnibus Plans and all of the Stock Option Plans, except for the 2000 Stock Option Plan, were submitted to and approved by the Company’s shareholders.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

A summary of stock options issued and outstanding under the Stock Option Plans and the Omnibus Plans is presented in the table and narrative below:

 

 

     2013  
     Shares
Under Option
    Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
     (In thousands)  

Outstanding, beginning of year

     7,573     $ 90.47  

Granted

     819       80.89  

Exercised

     (327     72.55  

Forfeited or expired

     (502     97.88  
  

 

 

   

Outstanding, end of year(1)

     7,563       89.71  
  

 

 

   

Expected to vest(1)

     2,370       92.50  
  

 

 

   

Exercisable, end of year(1)

     4,678       88.53  
  

 

 

   

Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year

   $ 23.18    
  

 

 

   

 

(1)  As of December 31, 2013, the weighted average remaining contractual life for options outstanding, expected to vest, and exercisable is 6.1 years, 8.2 years, and 4.7 years, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding, expected to vest, and exercisable at year-end was $43 million, $7 million, and $34 million, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the years 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $23.18, $26.41, and $42.20, respectively.

The fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Assumptions used in the valuation are disclosed in the following table. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock and other factors. The expected dividend yield is based on historical yields on the date of grant. The expected term of stock options granted represents the period of time that the stock options are expected to be outstanding and is derived from historical exercise behavior, current trends, and values derived from lattice-based models. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

 

     2013     2012     2011  

Expected volatility

     33.60     34.94     34.47

Expected dividend yields

     0.99     0.82     0.47

Expected term (in years)

     5.5       5.5       5.5  

Risk-free rate

     0.79     0.78     1.95

The intrinsic value of options exercised during 2013, 2012, and 2011 was approximately $4 million, $12 million and $50 million, respectively. The cash received from exercise of options during 2013 was approximately $24 million. The Company realized an additional tax benefit of approximately $1.5 million for the amount of intrinsic value in excess of compensation cost recognized in 2013. As of December 31, 2013, the total compensation cost related to non-vested options not yet recognized was $60 million, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period of the options.

Stock Appreciation Rights

For some non-executive employees, the Company issued stock appreciation rights (SARs) in lieu of stock options. The SARs vest ratably over four years and are settled in cash upon exercise throughout their ten-year life. In 2012, the Company issued 180,555 SARs with a weighted-average exercise price of $82.63 under the 2011 Omnibus Plan. As of December 31, 2013, a total of 316,127 SARs were outstanding, of which 201,552 were exercisable. Since SARs are cash-settled, the Company records compensation expense based on the fair value of the SARs at the end of each period. As of year-end, the weighted-average fair value of SARs outstanding was $33.41 based on the Black-Scholes valuation methodology using assumptions comparable to those discussed above. During 2013, 237,288 SARs were exercised. The aggregate of cash payments made to settle SARs was $11 million.

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

The Company has restricted stock and restricted stock unit plans for eligible employees including officers. The programs created under the Omnibus Plans have been approved by Apache’s Board of Directors. In 2013, the Company awarded 3,098,029 restricted stock units at a weighted-average per-share market price of $82.95. In 2012 and 2011, the Company awarded 1,219,886 and 887,851 restricted stock units at a weighted-average per-share market price of $85.67 and $124.16, respectively. The value of the stock issued was established by the market price on the date of grant and is being recorded as compensation expense ratably over the vesting terms. During 2013, 2012, and 2011, $82 million ($53 million after tax), $74 million ($48 million after tax), and $76 million ($49 million

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

after tax), respectively, was charged to expense. In 2013, 2012, and 2011, $30 million, $25 million, and $28 million was capitalized, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, there was $242 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to 3,952,539 unvested restricted stock units. The weighted-average remaining life of unvested restricted stock units is approximately 1.3 years.

The fair value of the awards vested during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $88 million, $114 million, and $85 million, respectively. A summary of restricted stock activity for the year ended December 31, 2013, is presented below.

 

     Shares     Weighted-
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
 
     (In thousands)        

Non-vested at January 1, 2013

     2,164     $ 97.34  

Granted

     3,098       82.95  

Vested

     (907     96.79  

Forfeited

     (402     88.61  
  

 

 

   

Non-vested at December 31, 2013

     3,953       86.70  
  

 

 

   

Conditional Restricted Stock Units

To provide long-term incentives for Apache employees to deliver competitive returns to the Company’s stockholders, the Company has granted conditional restricted stock units to eligible employees. The ultimate number of shares awarded from these conditional restricted stock units is based upon measurement of total shareholder return of Apache common stock as compared to a designated peer group during a three-year performance period. Should any restricted stock units be awarded at the end of the three-year performance period, 50 percent of restricted stock units awarded will immediately vest, and an additional 25 percent will vest on succeeding anniversaries of the end of the performance period. Grants from two conditional restricted stock unit programs were outstanding at December 31, 2013, as described below:

 

    In November 2010 the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2011 Performance Program, pursuant to the 2007 Plan. In January 2011 eligible employees received initial conditional restricted stock unit awards totaling 585,811 units. Based on measurement of total shareholder return relative to the designated peer group at December 31, 2013, zero shares were awarded and all unvested conditional restricted stock units were cancelled. Upon cancellation, all remaining unamortized expense related to these awards was immediately amortized.

 

    In January 2012 the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2012 Performance Program, pursuant to the 2011 Plan. In January 2012 eligible employees received initial conditional restricted stock unit awards totaling 851,985 units. A total of 710,686 units were outstanding at December 31, 2013, from which a minimum of zero and a maximum of 1,776,715 units could be awarded.

 

    In January 2013 the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2013 Performance Program, pursuant to the 2011 Plan. In January 2013 eligible employees received initial conditional restricted stock unit awards totaling 1,232,176 units. In May 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors cancelled 918,016 awards under the 2013 Performance Program for nonexecutive employees. A total of 310,091 awards were outstanding at December 31, 2013, from which a minimum of zero and a maximum of 775,228 units could be awarded.

The fair value cost of the awards was estimated on the date of grant and is being recorded as compensation expense ratably over the vesting terms. During 2013, 2012, and 2011, $27 million ($17 million after tax), $47 million ($31 million after tax), and $12 million ($8 million after tax), respectively, was charged to expense. During 2013, 2012, and 2011, $13 million, $21 million, and $5 million was capitalized, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, there was $47 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to 1,020,777 unvested conditional restricted stock units. The weighted-average remaining life of the unvested conditional restricted stock units is approximately 2.1 years.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

     Shares     Weighted-
Average Grant-
Date Fair
Value(1)
 
     (In thousands)        

Non-vested at January 1, 2013

     1,306     $ 78.40  

Granted

     1,232       79.60  

Vested

     —         79.49  

Cancelled

     (1,369     83.34  

Forfeited

     (149     78.09  
  

 

 

   

Non-vested at December 31, 2013

     1,020       73.73  
  

 

 

   

 

(1)  The fair value of each conditional restricted stock unit award is estimated as of the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation with the following assumptions used for all grants made under the plan: (i) a three-year continuous risk-free interest rate; (ii) a constant volatility assumption based on the historical realized stock price volatility of the Company and the designated peer group; and (iii) the historical stock prices and expected dividends of the common stock of the Company and its designated peer group.

Preferred Stock

The Company has 10,000,000 shares of no par preferred stock authorized, of which 25,000 shares have been designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (the Series A Preferred Stock). The Company’s 6.00 percent Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series D (the Series D Preferred Stock) were converted to Apache common shares in August 2013.

Series A Preferred Stock

In December 1995, the Company declared a dividend of one right (a Right) for each 2.31 shares (adjusted for subsequent stock dividends and a two-for-one stock split) of Apache common stock outstanding on January 31, 1996. Each full Right entitles the registered holder to purchase from the Company one ten-thousandth (1/10,000) of a share of Series A Preferred Stock at a price of $100 per one ten-thousandth of a share, subject to adjustment. The Rights are exercisable 10 calendar days following a public announcement that certain persons or groups have acquired 20 percent or more of the outstanding shares of Apache common stock or 10 business days following commencement of an offer for 30 percent or more of the outstanding shares of Apache’s outstanding common stock (flip-in event); each Right will become exercisable for shares of Apache’s common stock at 50 percent of the then-market price of the common stock. If a 20-percent shareholder of Apache acquires Apache, by merger or otherwise, in a transaction where Apache does not survive or in which Apache’s common stock is changed or exchanged (flip-over event), the Rights become exercisable for shares of the common stock of the Company acquiring Apache at 50 percent of the then-market price for Apache common stock. Any Rights that are or were beneficially owned by a person who has acquired 20 percent or more of the outstanding shares of Apache common stock and who engages in certain transactions or realizes the benefits of certain transactions with the Company will become void. If an offer to acquire all of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock is determined to be fair by Apache’s board of directors, the transaction will not trigger a flip-in event or a flip-over event. The Company may also redeem the Rights at $.01 per Right at any time until 10 business days after public announcement of a flip-in event. These Rights were originally scheduled to expire on January 31, 2006. Effective as of that date, the Rights were reset to one right per share of common stock and the expiration was extended to January 31, 2016.

On February 5, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors voted to terminate the Company’s stockholder rights plan. As a result of this decision, the Board approved an amendment to the Rights Agreement that will have the effect of terminating the Rights. The amendment when fully executed will change the expiration date to March 7, 2014 and, thereby, accelerate the expiration of the Rights. The Company expects that the amendment will be fully executed on March 7, 2014.

Series D Preferred Stock

On July 28, 2010, Apache issued 25.3 million depositary shares, each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of Apache’s 6.00-percent Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series D (Preferred Share), or 1.265 million Preferred Shares. Upon conversion of the outstanding Preferred Shares on August 1, 2013, 14.4 million Apache common shares were issued.

 

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11. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss include the following:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011  
     (In millions)  

Currency translation adjustment(1)

   $ (109   $ (109   $ (109

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives (Note 3)

     1       (6     114  

Unfunded pension and postretirement benefit plan (Note 9)

     (7     (16     (14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   $ (115   $ (131   $ (9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  Currency translation adjustments resulting from translating the Canadian subsidiaries’ financial statements into U.S. dollar equivalents, prior to adoption of the U.S. dollar as their functional currency, were reported separately and accumulated in other comprehensive income (loss).

 

12. MAJOR CUSTOMERS

In 2013, 2012, and 2011, purchases by Royal Dutch Shell plc and its subsidiaries accounted for 24 percent, 20 percent, and 11 percent, respectively, of the Company’s worldwide oil and gas production revenues. In 2011, purchases by the Vitol Group accounted for 13 percent of the Company’s worldwide oil and gas production revenues.

 

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13. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

Apache is engaged in a single line of business. Both domestically and internationally, the Company explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids. At December 31, 2013, the Company had production in five countries: the United States, Canada, Egypt, Australia, and the U.K. North Sea. Apache also pursues exploration interests in other countries that may over time result in reportable discoveries and development opportunities. Financial information for each country is presented below:

 

     United
States
     Canada     Egypt(1)      Australia      North
Sea
     Other
International
    Total(1)  
     (In millions)  

2013

                  

Oil and gas production revenues(2)

   $ 6,902      $ 1,224     $ 3,917      $ 1,140      $ 2,728      $ —       $ 15,911  

Operating Expenses:

                  

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

                  

Recurring

     2,338        505       1,005        423        1,022        1       5,294  

Additional

     552        —         —          —          367        76       995  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     94        49       —          27        68        —         238  

Lease operating expenses

     1,320        459       471        214        400        —         2,864  

Gathering and transportation

     84        155       42        —          7        —         288  

Taxes other than income

     335        45       8        13        384        —         785  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)(2)

   $ 2,179      $ 11     $ 2,391      $ 463      $ 480      $ (77     5,447  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Other Income (Expense):

                  

Derivative instrument gains (losses), net

                     (399

Other

                     48  

General and administrative

                     (482

Acquisitions, divestitures, and transition

                     (33

Financing costs, net

                     (177
                  

 

 

 

Net Income From Continuing Operations

                  

Before Income Taxes(2)

                   $ 4,404  
                  

 

 

 

Net Property and Equipment(2)

   $ 27,010      $ 6,058     $ 5,454      $ 6,838      $ 5,622      $ 23     $ 51,005  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets(2)

   $ 29,940      $ 6,952     $ 8,121      $ 8,094      $ 6,902      $ 51     $ 60,060  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Additions to Net Property and Equipment(2)

   $ 6,404      $ 1,082     $ 1,309      $ 1,954      $ 1,084      $ 24     $ 11,857  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

2012

                  

Oil and gas production revenues(2)

   $ 6,226      $ 1,322     $ 4,554      $ 1,575      $ 2,751      $ —       $ 16,428  

Operating Expenses:

                  

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

                  

Recurring

     2,056        594       925        466        914        —         4,955  

Additional

     —          1,883       —          —          —          43       1,926  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     112        41       —          17        58        —         228  

Lease operating expenses

     1,386        458       410        215        315        —         2,784  

Gathering and transportation

     69        163       39        —          24        —         295  

Taxes other than income

     292        50       14        11        451        —         818  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)(2)

   $ 2,311      $ (1,867   $ 3,166      $ 866      $ 989      $ (43     5,422  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Other Income (Expense):

                  

Derivative instrument gains (losses), net

                     (79

Other

                     215  

General and administrative

                     (515

Acquisitions, divestitures, and transition

                     (31

Financing costs, net

                     (172
                  

 

 

 

Net Income From Continuing Operations

                  

Before Income Taxes(2)

                   $ 4,840  
                  

 

 

 

Net Property and Equipment(2)

   $ 28,552      $ 6,640     $ 5,151      $ 5,312      $ 5,927      $ 77     $ 51,659  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets(2)

   $ 31,175      $ 7,142     $ 7,311      $ 6,280      $ 6,874      $ 120     $ 58,902  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Additions to Net Property and Equipment(2)

   $ 9,586      $ 1,096     $ 1,153      $ 1,581      $ 1,104      $ 98     $ 14,618  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     United
States
     Canada      Egypt      Australia      North
Sea
     Other
International
    Total  
     (In millions)  

2011

                   

Oil and gas production revenues(2)

   $ 6,104      $ 1,617      $ 4,791      $ 1,734      $ 2,091      $ —       $ 16,337  

Operating Expenses:

                   

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

                   

Recurring

     1,684        546        818        440        409        —         3,897  

Additional

     —          —          —          —          —          109       109  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     97        26        —          10        17        —         150  

Lease operating expenses

     1,167        470        398        197        208        —         2,440  

Gathering and transportation

     64        165        35        —          25        —         289  

Taxes other than income

     259        51        13        9        539        —         871  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)(2)

   $ 2,833      $ 359      $ 3,527      $ 1,078      $ 893      $ (109     8,581  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Other Expense:

                   

Other

                      114  

General and administrative

                      (439

Acquisitions, divestitures, and transition

                      (20

Financing costs, net

                      (172
                   

 

 

 

Net Income From Continuing Operations

                   

Before Income Taxes(2)

                    $ 8,064  
                   

 

 

 

Net Property and Equipment(2)

   $ 21,038      $ 8,022      $ 4,923      $ 4,194      $ 5,737      $ 22     $ 43,936  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets(2)

   $ 23,499      $ 8,816      $ 6,656      $ 4,681      $ 6,600      $ 33     $ 50,285  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Additions to Net Property and Equipment(2)

   $ 3,854      $ 1,288      $ 1,015      $ 1,140      $ 4,175      $ 73     $ 11,545  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  2013 includes a noncontrolling interest in Egypt.
(2)  Amounts have been recast to exclude discontinued operations.

 

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14. SUPPLEMENTAL OIL AND GAS DISCLOSURES (Unaudited)

Oil and Gas Operations

The following table sets forth revenue and direct cost information relating to the Company’s oil and gas exploration and production activities. Apache has no long-term agreements to purchase oil or gas production from foreign governments or authorities.

On March 12, 2014, Apache’s subsidiaries completed the sale of all of the Company’s operations in Argentina and as such the results of Argentina have been classified as discontinued operations.

 

     United
States
     Canada     Egypt(3)      Australia      North
Sea
     Other
International
    Total(3)(4)  
     (In millions, except per boe)  

2013

                  

Oil and gas production revenues

   $ 6,902      $ 1,224     $ 3,917      $ 1,140      $ 2,728      $ —       $ 15,911  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating cost:

                  

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

                  

Recurring(1)

     2,227        426       881        361        999        —         4,894  

Additional

     552        —         —          —          367        76       995  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     94        49       —          27        68        —         238  

Lease operating expenses

     1,320        459       471        214        400        —         2,864  

Gathering and transportation

     84        155       42        —          7        —         288  

Production taxes(2)

     324        40       —          14        382        —         760  

Income tax

     817        24       1,161        157        313        —         2,472  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     5,418        1,153       2,555        773        2,536        76       12,511  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Results of operation

   $ 1,484      $ 71     $ 1,362      $ 367      $ 192      $ (76   $ 3,400  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amortization rate per boe

   $ 18.39      $ 10.89     $ 16.21      $ 17.47      $ 37.25      $ —       $ 18.67  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

2012

                  

Oil and gas production revenues

   $ 6,226      $ 1,322     $ 4,554      $ 1,575      $ 2,751      $ —       $ 16,428  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating cost:

                  

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

                  

Recurring(1)

     1,984        580       924        460        912        —         4,860  

Additional

     —          1,883       —          —          —          43       1,926  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     112        41       —          17        58        —         228  

Lease operating expenses

     1,386        458       410        215        315        —         2,784  

Gathering and transportation

     69        163       39        —          24        —         295  

Production taxes(2)

     279        42       —          11        451        —         783  

Income tax

     851        (466     1,527        262        614        —         2,788  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,681        2,701       2,900        965        2,374        43       13,664  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Results of operation

   $ 1,545      $ (1,379   $ 1,654      $ 610      $ 377      $ (43   $ 2,764  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amortization rate per boe

   $ 17.24      $ 11.66     $ 13.81      $ 17.67      $ 32.65      $ —       $ 17.18  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

2011

                  

Oil and gas production revenues

   $ 6,104      $ 1,617     $ 4,791      $ 1,734      $ 2,091      $ —       $ 16,337  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating cost:

                  

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

                  

Recurring(1)

     1,634        537       818        435        405        —         3,829  

Additional

     —          —         —          —          —          109       109  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     97        26       —          10        17        —         150  

Lease operating expenses

     1,167        470       398        197        208        —         2,440  

Gathering and transportation

     64        165       35        —          25        —         289  

Production taxes(2)

     255        44       —          9        538        —         846  

Income tax

     1,025        95       1,699        325        557        —         3,701  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,242        1,337       2,950        976        1,750        109       11,364  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Results of operation

   $ 1,862      $ 280     $ 1,841      $ 758      $ 341      $ (109   $ 4,973  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amortization rate per boe

   $ 15.55      $ 10.44     $ 11.63      $ 16.59      $ 20.21      $ —       $ 14.18  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  This amount only reflects DD&A of capitalized costs of oil and gas proved properties and, therefore, does not agree with DD&A reflected on Note 13—Business Segment Information.
(2)  Only reflects amounts directly related to oil and gas producing properties and, therefore, does not agree with taxes other than income reflected on Note 13—Business Segment Information.
(3)  2013 includes a noncontrolling interest in Egypt.
(4)  Amounts have been recast to exclude discontinued operations.

 

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Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Property Acquisitions, Exploration, and Development Activities

 

     United
States
     Canada      Egypt(2)     Australia     North
Sea
     Argentina      Other
International
     Total(2)  
     (In millions)  

2013

                     

Acquisitions:

                     

Proved

   $ 17      $ —        $ 35     $ —       $ 125      $ —        $ —        $ 177  

Unproved

     —          137        11       —         17        —          —          165  

Exploration

     757        50        563       169       278        53        22        1,892  

Development

     5,435        722        618       996       635        142        —          8,548  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Costs incurred(1)

   $ 6,209      $ 909      $ 1,227     $ 1,165     $ 1,055      $ 195      $ 22      $ 10,782  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(1)      Includes capitalized interest and asset retirement costs as follows:

                     

Capitalized interest

   $ 239      $ 35      $ 15     $ 16     $ 25      $ 10      $ —        $ 340  

Asset retirement costs

     480        17        —         (30     67        3        —          537  

(2)       Includes a noncontrolling interest in Egypt.

          

                  

2012

                     

Acquisitions:

                     

Proved

   $ 1,076      $ 5      $ 28     $ 32     $ 110      $ —        $ —        $ 1,251  

Unproved

     2,329        —          —         —         26        —          —          2,355  

Exploration

     1,369        111        696       149       111        157        96        2,689  

Development

     4,465        762        394       915       837        161        2        7,536  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Costs incurred(1)

   $ 9,239      $ 878      $ 1,118     $ 1,096     $ 1,084      $ 318      $ 98      $ 13,831  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(1)       Includes capitalized interest and asset retirement costs as follows:

                     

Capitalized interest

   $ 215      $ 38      $ 16     $ 12     $ 24      $ 11      $ —        $ 316  

Asset retirement costs

     473        245        —         207       89        18        —          1,032  

2011

                     

Acquisitions:

                     

Proved

   $ 368      $ —        $ (12   $ —       $ 2,399      $ —        $ —        $ 2,755  

Unproved

     116        33        2       48       476        —          13        688  

Exploration

     418        209        570       286       18        202        59        1,762  

Development

     2,832        883        344       429       941        156        2        5,587  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Costs incurred(1)

   $ 3,734      $ 1,125      $ 904     $ 763     $ 3,834      $ 358      $ 74      $ 10,792  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(1)      Includes capitalized interest and asset retirement costs as follows:

                     

Capitalized interest

   $ 152      $ 47      $ 18     $ 14     $ —        $ 12      $ —        $ 243  

Asset retirement costs

     380        228        —         125       678        —          —          1,411  

 

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Capitalized Costs

The following table sets forth the capitalized costs and associated accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization, including impairments, relating to the Company’s oil and gas production, exploration, and development activities:

 

     United
States
    Canada     Egypt(1)     Australia     North
Sea
    Argentina     Other
International
    Total(1)  
     (In millions)  

2013

                

Proved properties

   $ 41,904     $ 13,231     $ 8,418     $ 7,298     $ 9,378     $ 2,933     $ 228     $ 83,390  

Unproved properties

     5,042       1,116       660       471       702       349       23       8,363  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     46,946       14,347       9,078       7,769       10,080       3,282       251       91,753  

Accumulated DD&A

     (20,745     (9,310     (5,356     (2,839     (4,811     (1,964     (228     (45,253
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 26,201     $ 5,037     $ 3,722     $ 4,930     $ 5,269     $ 1,318     $ 23     $ 46,500  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)       Includes a noncontrolling interest in Egypt.

          

             

2012

                

Proved properties

   $ 40,163     $ 13,477     $ 7,165     $ 6,319     $ 8,401     $ 2,706     $ 152     $ 78,383  

Unproved properties

     5,641       1,059       686       284       626       382       76       8,754  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     45,804       14,536       7,851       6,603       9,027       3,088       228       87,137  

Accumulated DD&A

     (17,968     (8,899     (4,474     (2,478     (3,445     (1,562     (152     (38,978
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 27,836     $ 5,637     $ 3,377     $ 4,125     $ 5,582     $ 1,526     $ 76     $ 48,159  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Costs Not Being Amortized

The following table sets forth a summary of oil and gas property costs not being amortized at December 31, 2013, by the year in which such costs were incurred. There are no individually significant properties or significant development projects included in costs not being amortized. The majority of the evaluation activities are expected to be completed within five to ten years.

 

     Total      2013      2012      2011      2010
and Prior
 
     (In millions)  

Property acquisition costs

   $ 6,437      $ 466      $ 3,391      $ 899      $ 1,681  

Exploration and development

     1,666        1,138        388        88        52  

Capitalized interest

     260        48        48        30        134  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8,363      $ 1,652      $ 3,827      $ 1,017      $ 1,867  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Oil and Gas Reserve Information

Proved oil and gas reserves are the estimated quantities of natural gas, crude oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing conditions, operating conditions, and government regulations. Estimated proved developed oil and gas reserves can be expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods. The Company reports all estimated proved reserves held under production-sharing arrangements utilizing the “economic interest” method, which excludes the host country’s share of reserves.

Estimated reserves that can be produced economically through application of improved recovery techniques are included in the “proved” classification when successful testing by a pilot project or the operation of an active, improved recovery program using reliable technology establishes the reasonable certainty for the engineering analysis on which the project or program is based. Economically producible means a resource which generates revenue that exceeds, or is reasonably expected to exceed, the costs of the operation. Reasonable certainty means a high degree of confidence that the quantities will be recovered. Reliable technology is a grouping of one or more technologies (including computational methods) that has been field-tested and has been demonstrated to provide reasonably certain results with consistency and repeatability in the formation being evaluated or in an analogous formation. In estimating its proved reserves, Apache uses several different traditional methods that can be classified in three general categories: 1) performance-based methods; 2) volumetric-based methods; and 3) analogy with similar properties. Apache will, at times, utilize additional technical analysis such as computer reservoir models, petrophysical techniques, and proprietary 3-D seismic interpretation methods to provide additional support for more complex reservoirs. Information from this additional analysis is combined with traditional methods outlined above to enhance the certainty of our reserve estimates.

 

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There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of proved reserves and projecting future rates of production and timing of development expenditures. The reserve data in the following tables only represent estimates and should not be construed as being exact.

 

     Crude Oil and Condensate  
     (Thousands of barrels)  
     United
States
    Canada     Egypt(1)     Australia     North Sea     Argentina     Total(1)  

Proved developed reserves:

              

December 31, 2010

     422,737       90,292       109,657       48,072       115,705       16,583       803,046  

December 31, 2011

     428,251       81,846       105,840       35,725       136,990       16,001       804,653  

December 31, 2012

     474,837       79,695       106,746       29,053       119,635       15,845       825,811  

December 31, 2013

     457,981       80,526       119,242       22,524       100,327       14,195       794,795  

Proved undeveloped reserves:

              

December 31, 2010

     214,117       56,855       17,470       18,064       38,663       4,062       349,231  

December 31, 2011

     205,763       59,746       22,195       32,220       32,415       4,585       356,924  

December 31, 2012

     203,068       70,650       17,288       34,808       28,019       2,981       356,814  

December 31, 2013

     195,835       56,366       16,302       36,703       29,253       2,231       336,690  

Total proved reserves:

              

Balance December 31, 2010

     636,855       147,146       127,127       66,136       154,368       20,645       1,152,277  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     45,676       16,712       45,021       15,762       332       3,230       126,733  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     5,097       705       —         —         34,612       —         40,414  

Revisions of previous estimates

     (8,904     (17,117     (6,185     —         —         215       (31,991

Production

     (43,587     (5,202     (37,928     (13,953     (19,907     (3,503     (124,080

Sale of properties

     (1,123     (653     —         —         —         —         (1,776
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2011

     634,014       141,591       128,035       67,945       169,405       20,587       1,161,577  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     84,656       18,935       36,188       6,277       346       1,133       147,535  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     15,942       188       —         276       2,143       —         18,549  

Revisions of previous estimates

     (7,474     (4,577     (3,678     (66     (928     671       (16,052

Production

     (49,089     (5,792     (36,511     (10,571     (23,312     (3,565     (128,840

Sale of properties

     (144     —         —         —         —         —         (144
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2012

     677,905       150,345       124,034       63,861       147,654       18,826       1,182,625  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     133,227       10,177       43,738       2,539       1,543       998       192,222  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     85       —         5       —         3,623       —         3,713  

Revisions of previous estimates

     1,683       (531     457       (118     18       24       1,533  

Production

     (53,621     (6,469     (32,690     (7,055     (23,258     (3,422     (126,515

Sale of properties

     (105,463     (16,630     —         —         —         —         (122,093
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2013

     653,816       136,892       135,544       59,227       129,580       16,426       1,131,485  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  2013 includes proved reserves of 45 MMbbls as of December 31, 2013 attributable to a noncontrolling interest in Egypt.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

     Natural Gas Liquids  
     (Thousands of barrels)  
     United
States
    Canada     Egypt     Australia      North
Sea
    Argentina     Total  

Proved developed reserves:

               

December 31, 2010

     91,800       23,701       —         —          —         5,875       121,376  

December 31, 2011

     107,490       23,256       —         —          8,753       5,939       145,438  

December 31, 2012

     154,508       21,996       —         —          2,438       5,007       183,949  

December 31, 2013

     184,485       26,099       —         —          2,435       4,110       217,129  

Proved undeveloped reserves:

               

December 31, 2010

     30,361       4,142       —         —          —         579       35,082  

December 31, 2011

     52,543       8,193       —         —          509       1,215       62,460  

December 31, 2012

     60,889       12,258       —         —          380       876       74,403  

December 31, 2013

     63,538       9,970       —         —          215       1,009       74,732  

Total proved reserves:

               

Balance December 31, 2010

     122,160       27,844       —         —          —         6,454       156,458  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     43,915       5,890       18       —          72       1,784       51,679  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     586       47       —         —          9,191       —         9,824  

Revisions of previous estimates

     1,713       774       —         —          —         17       2,504  

Production

     (8,071     (2,174     (18     —          (1     (1,102     (11,366

Sale of properties

     (270     (931     —         —          —         —         (1,201
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2011

     160,033       31,450       —         —          9,262       7,153       207,898  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     71,965       7,655       —         —          246       —         79,866  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     230       9       —         —          231       —         470  

Revisions of previous estimates

     (4,559     (2,569     —         —          (6,329     (169     (13,626

Production

     (12,272     (2,291     —         —          (592     (1,101     (16,256

Sale of properties

     —         —         —         —          —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2012

     215,397       34,254       —         —          2,818       5,883       258,352  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     69,231       4,014       —         —          —         —         73,245  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     45       —         —         —          295       —         340  

Revisions of previous estimates

     1,591       546       —         —          1       3       2,141  

Production

     (19,922     (2,442     —         —          (464     (767     (23,595

Sale of properties

     (18,319     (303     —         —          —         —         (18,622
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2013

     248,023       36,069       —         —          2,650       5,119       291,861  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

     Natural Gas  
     (Millions of cubic feet)  
     United
States
    Canada     Egypt(1)     Australia     North
Sea
    Argentina     Total(1)  

Proved developed reserves:

              

December 31, 2010

     2,284,116       2,181,615       748,573       682,763       4,144       462,206       6,363,417  

December 31, 2011

     2,215,973       2,108,801       700,866       675,618       105,028       447,132       6,253,418  

December 31, 2012

     2,353,587       1,734,657       690,436       596,052       93,319       365,054       5,833,105  

December 31, 2013

     2,005,966       1,294,420       621,825       626,543       88,177       289,133       4,926,064  

Proved undeveloped reserves:

              

December 31, 2010

     988,869       1,310,352       328,344       805,735       —         70,465       3,503,765  

December 31, 2011

     760,238       1,438,710       282,100       893,966       3,414       90,427       3,468,855  

December 31, 2012

     832,320       403,227       205,055       1,074,018       18,985       97,496       2,631,101  

December 31, 2013

     667,160       439,037       190,355       975,224       18,988       121,584       2,412,348  

Total proved reserves:

              

Balance December 31, 2010

     3,272,985       3,491,967       1,076,917       1,488,498       4,144       532,671       9,867,182  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     169,506       505,049       77,049       148,640       475       81,274       981,993  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     67,595       8,838       —         —         104,658       —         181,091  

Revisions of previous estimates

     (7,716     (133,359     (37,623     —         —         1,107       (177,591

Production

     (315,631     (230,880     (133,377     (67,554     (835     (77,493     (825,770

Sale of properties

     (210,528     (94,104     —         —         —         —         (304,632
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2011

     2,976,211       3,547,511       982,966       1,569,584       108,442       537,559       9,722,273  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     365,863       252,130       55,967       176,969       16,397       2,623       869,949  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     313,885       2,503       —         1,745       8,494       —         326,627  

Revisions of previous estimates

     (156,840     (1,443,989     (13,974     101       —         496       (1,614,206

Production

     (312,600     (219,849     (129,468     (78,329     (21,029     (78,128     (839,403

Sale of properties

     (612     (422     —         —         —         —         (1,034
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2012

     3,185,907       2,137,884       895,491       1,670,070       112,304       462,550       8,464,206  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     306,721       359,493       44,382       13,351       2,750       16,515       743,212  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     855       —         —         —         10,680       —         11,535  

Revisions of previous estimates

     61,247       109,551       2,413       (101     32       49       173,191  

Production

     (285,187     (181,593     (130,106     (81,553     (18,601     (68,397     (765,437

Sale of properties

     (596,417     (691,878     —         —         —         —         (1,288,295
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2013

     2,673,126       1,733,457       812,180       1,601,767       107,165       410,717       7,338,412  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  2013 includes proved reserves of 271 Bcf as of December 31, 2013 attributable to a noncontrolling interest in Egypt.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

     Total Equivalent Reserves  
     (Thousands barrels of oil equivalent)  
     United
States
    Canada     Egypt(1)     Australia     North Sea     Argentina     Total(1)  

Proved developed reserves:

              

December 31, 2010

     895,223       477,594       234,419       161,866       116,396       99,493       1,984,991  

December 31, 2011

     905,069       456,569       222,651       148,328       163,248       96,462       1,992,327  

December 31, 2012

     1,021,610       390,800       221,819       128,395       137,626       81,695       1,981,945  

December 31, 2013

     976,795       322,362       222,880       126,948       117,457       66,494       1,832,936  

Proved undeveloped reserves:

              

December 31, 2010

     409,290       279,389       72,194       152,353       38,663       16,385       968,274  

December 31, 2011

     385,013       307,724       69,212       181,214       33,493       20,871       997,527  

December 31, 2012

     402,677       150,113       51,464       213,811       31,563       20,106       869,734  

December 31, 2013

     370,566       139,509       48,028       199,240       32,633       23,504       813,480  

Total proved reserves:

              

Balance December 31, 2010

     1,304,512       756,984       306,613       314,219       155,059       115,878       2,953,265  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     117,842       106,778       57,882       40,534       483       18,559       342,078  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     16,949       2,225       —         —         61,246       —         80,420  

Revisions of previous estimates

     (8,477     (38,570     (12,456     —         —         417       (59,086

Production

     (104,263     (45,856     (60,176     (25,211     (20,047     (17,521     (273,074

Sale of properties

     (36,481     (17,268     —         —         —         —         (53,749
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2011

     1,290,082       764,293       291,863       329,542       196,741       117,333       2,989,854  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     217,598       68,612       45,516       35,772       3,325       1,570       372,393  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     68,486       614       —         567       3,790       —         73,457  

Revisions of previous estimates

     (38,172     (247,811     (6,007     (49     (7,258     585       (298,712

Production

     (113,461     (44,725     (58,089     (23,626     (27,409     (17,687     (284,997

Sale of properties

     (246     (70     —         —         —         —         (316
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2012

     1,424,287       540,913       273,283       342,206       169,189       101,801       2,851,679  

Extensions, discoveries and other additions

     253,578       74,107       51,135       4,764       2,001       3,751       389,336  

Purchase of minerals in-place

     273       —         5       —         5,698       —         5,976  

Revisions of previous estimates

     13,482       18,274       859       (135     24       35       32,539  

Production

     (121,074     (39,177     (54,374     (20,647     (26,822     (15,589     (277,683

Sale of properties

     (223,185     (132,246     —         —         —         —         (355,431
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance December 31, 2013

     1,347,361       461,871       270,908       326,188       150,090       89,998       2,646,416  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  2013 includes total proved reserves of 90 MMboe attributable to a noncontrolling interest in Egypt.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

During 2013, Apache added 6 MMboe of estimated proved reserves through purchases of minerals in-place. We sold 355 MMboe through several divestiture transactions which included the majority of our Gulf of Mexico Shelf properties and certain fields in Canada. During 2013, Apache also added 389 MMboe from extensions, discoveries and other additions. In the U.S., the Company recorded 254 MMboe primarily associated with drilling successes in the Permian and Anadarko basins, which added 150 MMboe and 65 MMboe, respectively; 20 MMboe from appraisal drilling in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico; and 19 MMboe from various drilling programs in other U.S. regions. In Canada, additions of 74 MMboe were primarily a result of drilling activity for liquids-rich gas targets in the Kaybob field area, horizontal drilling in our House Mountain waterflood units, extensions of the Glauconitic trend in our West 5 area and shallow oil drilling in Brownfield and Consort field areas. Egypt contributed 51 MMboe from exploration and appraisal activity in the West Kalabsha, Shushan, Khalda and Ras Kanayes concessions along with continued development of the Razzak, Abu Gharadig and Meghar fields. Australia, Argentina and North Sea regions contributed 11 MMboe from their combined drilling programs.

Approximately 10 percent of Apache’s year-end 2013 estimated proved developed reserves are classified as proved not producing. These reserves relate to zones that are either behind pipe, or that have been completed but not yet produced, or zones that have been produced in the past, but are not now producing because of mechanical reasons. These reserves are considered to be a lower tier of reserves than producing reserves because they are frequently based on volumetric calculations rather than performance data. Future production associated with behind pipe reserves is scheduled to follow depletion of the currently producing zones in the same wellbores. Additional capital may have to be spent to access these reserves. The capital and economic impact of production timing are reflected in this Note 14, under “Future Net Cash Flows.”

Future Net Cash Flows

Future cash inflows as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were calculated using an unweighted arithmetic average of oil and gas prices in effect on the first day of each month in the respective year, except where prices are defined by contractual arrangements. Operating costs, production and ad valorem taxes and future development costs are based on current costs with no escalation.

The following table sets forth unaudited information concerning future net cash flows for proved oil and gas reserves, net of income tax expense. Income tax expense has been computed using expected future tax rates and giving effect to tax deductions and credits available, under current laws, and which relate to oil and gas producing activities. This information does not purport to present the fair market value of the Company’s oil and gas assets, but does present a standardized disclosure concerning possible future net cash flows that would result under the assumptions used.

 

     United
States
    Canada     Egypt(2)     Australia     North
Sea
    Argentina     Total(2)  
     (In millions)  

2013

              

Cash inflows

   $ 79,654     $ 19,260     $ 16,864     $ 20,637     $ 15,359     $ 2,824     $ 154,598  

Production costs

     (26,032     (8,105     (2,590     (4,494     (8,147     (1,176     (50,544

Development costs

     (4,834     (2,458     (1,899     (2,283     (3,284     (397     (15,155

Income tax expense

     (12,832     (678     (4,328     (3,072     (2,376     (142     (23,428
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows

     35,956       8,019       8,047       10,788       1,552       1,109       65,471  

10 percent discount rate

     (20,117     (3,987     (2,193     (6,423     85       (242     (32,877
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Discounted future net cash flows(1)

   $ 15,839     $ 4,032     $ 5,854     $ 4,365     $ 1,637     $ 867     $ 32,594  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2012

              

Cash inflows

   $ 84,060     $ 20,512     $ 16,210     $ 20,823     $ 16,732     $ 3,010     $ 161,347  

Production costs

     (27,230     (8,543     (2,126     (4,896     (8,451     (1,162     (52,408

Development costs

     (6,768     (2,916     (1,756     (2,484     (3,053     (248     (17,225

Income tax expense

     (12,740     (754     (4,246     (3,172     (3,163     (141     (24,216
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash flows

     37,322       8,299       8,082       10,271       2,065       1,459       67,498  

10 percent discount rate

     (19,464     (4,472     (2,107     (6,361     (98     (443     (32,945
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Discounted future net cash flows(1)

   $ 17,858     $ 3,827     $ 5,975     $ 3,910     $ 1,967     $ 1,016     $ 34,553  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  Estimated future net cash flows before income tax expense, discounted at 10 percent per annum, totaled approximately $45.4 billion and $48.2 billion as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(2)  Includes discounted future net cash flows of approximately $1.95 billion in 2013 attributable to a noncontrolling interest in Egypt.

 

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APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

The following table sets forth the principal sources of change in the discounted future net cash flows:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011  
     (In millions)  

Sales, net of production costs

   $ (12,271   $ (12,589   $ (13,152

Net change in prices and production costs

     1,438       (1,941     12,167  

Discoveries and improved recovery, net of related costs

     6,892       6,742       6,751  

Change in future development costs

     (2,017     (935     (2,250

Previously estimated development costs incurred during the period

     4,654       4,359       2,479  

Revision of quantities

     500       (4,065     (1,475

Purchases of minerals in-place

     227       1,181       2,139  

Accretion of discount

     4,823       5,234       4,161  

Change in income taxes

     855       2,711       (4,303

Sales of properties

     (6,232     (3     (1,285

Change in production rates and other

     (828     (2,088     273  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ (1,959   $ (1,394   $ 5,505  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

15. SUPPLEMENTAL QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)

 

     First     Second     Third     Fourth     Total  
     (In millions, except per share amounts)  

2013

          

Revenues and other

   $ 3,946     $ 4,268     $ 3,900     $ 3,446     $ 15,560  

Expenses(2)

     3,168       3,231       3,464       3,217       13,080  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest

     778       1,037       436       229       2,480  

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (61     (2     (130     1       (192
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income including noncontrolling interest

   $ 717     $ 1,035     $ 306     $ 230     $ 2,288  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common stock

   $ 698     $ 1,016     $ 300     $ 174     $ 2,188  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share(1):

          

Net income from continuing operations

   $ 1.94     $ 2.60     $ 1.08     $ 0.40     $ 6.02  

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (0.16     (0.01     (0.33     0.01       (0.49
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per share

   $ 1.78     $ 2.59     $ 0.75     $ 0.41     $ 5.53  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted net income per common share(1):

          

Net income from continuing operations

   $ 1.91     $ 2.54     $ 1.07     $ 0.45     $ 5.97  

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (0.15     —         (0.32     —         (0.47
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per share

   $ 1.76     $ 2.54     $ 0.75     $ 0.45     $ 5.50  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2012

          

Revenues and other

   $ 4,400     $ 3,850     $ 4,055     $ 4,259     $ 16,564  

Expenses(2)

     3,626       3,502       3,875       3,574       14,577  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income from continuing operations including noncontrolling interest

     774       348       180       685       1,987  

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     23       8       —         (17     14  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income including noncontrolling interest

   $ 797     $ 356     $ 180     $ 668     $ 2,001  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common stock

   $ 778     $ 337     $ 161     $ 649     $ 1,925  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic net income per common share(1):

          

Net income from continuing operations

   $ 1.96     $ 0.84     $ 0.41     $ 1.70     $ 4.91  

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

     0.06       0.03       —         (0.05     0.04  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per share

   $ 2.02     $ 0.87     $ 0.41     $ 1.65     $ 4.95  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted net income per common share(1):

          

Net income from continuing operations

   $ 1.94     $ 0.84     $ 0.41     $ 1.70      $ 4.89  

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

     0.06       0.02       —         (0.05     0.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per share

   $ 2.00     $ 0.86     $ 0.41     $ 1.65     $ 4.92  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)  The sum of the individual quarterly net income per common share amounts may not agree with year-to-date net income per common share as each quarterly computation is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during that period.
(2)  In 2013, operating expenses include non-cash write-downs of the Company’s oil and gas properties totaling $541 million, net of tax, in the U.S. and North Sea regions and also the Company’s exit of operations in Kenya. In 2012, the Company recorded a $1.4 billion, net of tax, non-cash write-down of the carrying value of the Company’s Canadian proved oil and gas properties.

 

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APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

16. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION

In December 1999, Apache Finance Canada issued approximately $300 million of publicly-traded notes due in 2029, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Apache. The following condensed consolidating financial statements are provided as an alternative to filing separate financial statements.

Apache Finance Canada has been fully consolidated in Apache’s consolidated financial statements. As such, these condensed consolidating financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of Apache Corporation and subsidiaries and notes thereto, of which this note is an integral part.

 

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APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

 

     Apache
Corporation
    Apache
Finance
Canada
     All Other
Subsidiaries
of Apache
Corporation
    Reclassifications
& Eliminations
    Consolidated  
     (In millions)  

REVENUES AND OTHER:

           

Oil and gas production revenues

   $ 4,585     $ —        $ 11,326     $ —       $ 15,911  

Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates

     2,313       17        36       (2,366     —    

Derivative instrument losses, net

     (399     —          —         —         (399

Other

     —         61        (9     (4     48  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     6,499       78        11,353       (2,370     15,560  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

           

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     2,250       —          4,039       —         6,289  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     67       —          171       —         238  

Lease operating expenses

     939       —          1,925       —         2,864  

Gathering and transportation

     61       —          227       —         288  

Taxes other than income

     190       —          595       —         785  

General and administrative

     408       —          78       (4     482  

Acquisitions, divestitures, and transition

     33       —          —         —         33  

Financing costs, net

     97       5        75       —         177  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,045       5        7,110       (4     11,156  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     2,454       73        4,243       (2,366     4,404  

Provision for income taxes

     222       20        1,682       —         1,924  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     2,232       53        2,561       (2,366     2,480  

Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —         —          (192     —         (192
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     2,232       53        2,369       (2,366     2,288  

Preferred stock dividends

     44       —          —         —         44  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —         —          56       —         56  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCK

   $ 2,188     $ 53      $ 2,313     $ (2,366   $ 2,188  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCK

   $ 2,204     $ 53      $ 2,313     $ (2,366   $ 2,204  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 

     Apache
Corporation
    Apache
Finance
Canada
    All Other
Subsidiaries
of Apache
Corporation
     Reclassifications
& Eliminations
    Consolidated  
     (In millions)  

REVENUES AND OTHER:

           

Oil and gas production revenues

   $ 4,237     $ —       $ 12,191      $ —       $ 16,428  

Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates

     1,523       (737     248        (1,034     —    

Other

     (80     69       151        (4     136  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     5,680       (668     12,590        (1,038     16,564  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

           

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     1,391       —         5,490        —         6,881  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     76       —         152        —         228  

Lease operating expenses

     957       —         1,827        —         2,784  

Gathering and transportation

     51       —         244        —         295  

Taxes other than income

     185       —         633        —         818  

General and administrative

     425       —         94        (4     515  

Acquisitions, divestitures, and transition

     25       —         6        —         31  

Financing costs, net

     94       (20     98        —         172  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     3,204       (20     8,544        (4     11,724  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     2,476       (648     4,046        (1,034     4,840  

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     475       (159     2,537        —         2,853  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     2,001       (489     1,509        (1,034     1,987  

Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —         —         14        —         14  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     2,001       (489     1,523        (1,034     2,001  

Preferred stock dividends

     76       —         —          —         76  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCK

   $ 1,925     $ (489   $ 1,523      $ (1,034   $ 1,925  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCK

   $ 1,803     $ (489   $ 1,523      $ (1,034   $ 1,803  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

     Apache
Corporation
     Apache
Finance
Canada
    All Other
Subsidiaries
of Apache
Corporation
    Reclassifications
& Eliminations
    Consolidated  
     (In millions)  

REVENUES AND OTHER:

           

Oil and gas production revenues

   $ 4,380      $ —       $ 11,957     $ —       $ 16,337  

Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates

     3,590        234       46       (3,870     —    

Other

     9        125       (16     (4     114  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     7,979        359       11,987       (3,874     16,451  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

           

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     1,257        —         2,749       —         4,006  

Asset retirement obligation accretion

     70        —         80       —         150  

Lease operating expenses

     794        —         1,646       —         2,440  

Gathering and transportation

     51        —         238       —         289  

Taxes other than income

     170        —         701       —         871  

General and administrative

     365        —         78       (4     439  

Acquisitions, divestitures, and transition

     14        —         6       —         20  

Financing costs, net

     149        (18     41       —         172  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,870        (18     5,539       (4     8,387  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     5,109        377       6,448       (3,870     8,064  

Provision for income taxes

     525        97       2,870       —         3,492  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     4,584        280       3,578       (3,870     4,572  

Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —          —         12        —         12  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     4,584        280       3,590       (3,870     4,584  

Preferred stock dividends

     76        —         —         —         76  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCK

   $ 4,508      $ 280     $ 3,590     $ (3,870   $ 4,508  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCK

   $ 4,640      $ 280     $ 3,590     $ (3,870   $ 4,640  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-60


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

 

     Apache
Corporation
    Apache
Finance
Canada
    All Other
Subsidiaries
of Apache
Corporation
    Reclassifications
& Eliminations
     Consolidated  
     (In millions)  

CASH PROVIDED BY CONTINUING OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   $ 1,421     $ 315     $ 7,867     $ —        $ 9,603  

CASH USED IN DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     —         —         232       —          232  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     1,421       315       8,099       —          9,835  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

           

Additions to oil and gas property

     (4,291     —         (5,525     —          (9,816

Additions to gas gathering, transmission, and processing facilities

     (124     —         (1,066     —          (1,190

Proceeds from divestiture of Gulf of Mexico Shelf properties

     3,702       —         —         —          3,702  

Acquisitions, other

     —         —         (215     —          (215

Proceeds from Kitimat LNG transaction, net

     —         —         396       —          396  

Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties

     —         —         307       —          307  

Other

     (58     —         (32     —          (90
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN CONTINUING INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (771     —         (6,135     —          (6,906

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     —         —         (210     —          (210
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (771     —         (6,345     —          (7,116

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

           

Commercial paper, credit facility, and bank notes, net

     (501     —         (8     —          (509

Intercompany borrowings

     3,056       1       (3,057     —          —    

Payments on fixed rate debt

     (1,722     (350     —         —          (2,072

Dividends paid

     (360     —         —         —          (360

Proceeds from sale of noncontrolling interest

     —         —         2,948       —          2,948  

Shares repurchased

     (997     —         —         —          (997

Other

     29       37       (45     —          21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN CONTINUING FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     (495     (312     (162     —          (969

NET CASH USED IN DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     —         —         (4     —          (4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     (495     (312     (166     —          (973

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     155       3       1,588       —          1,746  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

     —         —         160       —          160  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 155     $ 3     $ 1,748     $ —        $ 1,906  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

F-61


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

 

     Apache
Corporation
    Apache
Finance
Canada
    All Other
Subsidiaries
of Apache
Corporation
    Reclassifications
& Eliminations
    Consolidated  
     (In millions)  

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) CONTINUING OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   $ 2,357     $ (40   $ 5,964     $ —       $ 8,281  

CASH PROVIDED BY DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     —         —         223       —         223  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     2,357       (40     6,187       —         8,504  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

          

Additions to oil and gas property

     (3,313     —         (5,166     —         (8,479

Additions to gas gathering, transmission, and processing facilities

     (48     —         (685     —         (733

Acquisition of Cordillera

     (2,666     —         —         —         (2,666

Equity investment in Yara Pilbara Holdings Pty Limited

     —         —         (439     —         (439

Acquisitions, other

     (66     —         (186     —         (252

Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties

     25       —         2       —         27  

Investment in subsidiaries, net

     (657     —         —         657       —    

Other

     (450     —         (105     —         (555
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) CONTINUING INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (7,175     —         (6,579     657       (13,097

NET CASH USED IN DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     —         —         (327     —         (327
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (7,175     —         (6,906     657       (13,424

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

          

Commercial paper, credit facility, and bank notes, net

     502       —         9       —         511  

Intercompany borrowings

     —         —         697       (697     —    

Fixed rate debt borrowings

     4,978       —         —         —         4,978  

Payments on fixed rate debt

     (400     —         —         —         (400

Dividends paid

     (332     —         —         —         (332

Other

     29       35       (114     40       (10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) CONTINUING FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     4,777       35       592       (657     4,747  

NET CASH PROVIDED BY DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     —         —         38       —         38  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     4,777       35       630       (657     4,785  

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (41     (5     (89     —         (135

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

     41       5       249       —         295  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ —       $ —       $ 160     $ —       $ 160  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-62


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

     Apache
Corporation
    Apache
Finance
Canada
    All Other
Subsidiaries
of Apache
Corporation
    Reclassifications
& Eliminations
    Consolidated  
     (In millions)  

CASH PROVIDED BY CONTINUING OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   $ 2,191     $ 13     $ 7,503     $ —       $ 9,707  

CASH PROVIDED BY DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     —         —         246        —         246   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

     2,191       13       7,749       —         9,953  

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

          

Additions to oil and gas property

     (1,478     —         (4,571     —         (6,049

Additions to gas gathering, transmission, and processing facilities

     —         —         (652     —         (652

Acquisitions of Mobil North Sea

     —         —         (1,246     —         (1,246

Acquisitions, other

     (448     —         (119     —         (567

Proceeds from sales of oil and gas properties

     204       —         218       —         422  

Investment in and advances to subsidiaries, net

     772       —         —         (772     —    

Other

     (81     —         (81     —         (162
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN CONTINUING INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (1,031     —         (6,451     (772     (8,254

NET CASH USED IN DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     —         —         (391     —         (391
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

     (1,031     —         (6,842     (772     (8,645

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

          

Commercial paper, credit facility, and bank notes, net

     (927     —         —         —         (927

Intercompany borrowings

     —         (1     (763     764       —    

Dividends paid

     (306     —         —         —         (306

Other

     108       (7     (41     8       68  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) CONTINUING FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     (1,125     (8     (804     772       (1,165

NET CASH PROVIDED BY DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     —         —         18       —         18  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

     (1,125     (8     (786     772       (1,147

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     35       5       121       —         161  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

     6       —         128       —         134  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 41     $ 5     $ 249     $ —       $ 295  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-63


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2013

 

     Apache
Corporation
     Apache
Finance
Canada
     All Other
Subsidiaries
of Apache
Corporation
     Reclassifications
& Eliminations
    Consolidated  
     (In millions)  
ASSETS              

CURRENT ASSETS:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 155      $ 3      $ 1,748      $ —       $ 1,906  

Receivables, net of allowance

     1,043        —          1,909        —         2,952  

Inventories

     48        —          843        —         891  

Drilling advances

     49        —          322        —         371  

Derivative instruments

     1        —          —          —         1  

Prepaid assets and other

     99        —          146        —         245  

Intercompany receivable

     5,357        —          —          (5,357     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     6,752        3        4,968        (5,357     6,366  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     16,092        —          36,329        —         52,421  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS:

             

Intercompany receivable

     1,572        —          —          (1,572     —    

Equity in affiliates

     24,743        1,155        449        (26,347     —    

Goodwill, net

     173        —          1,196        —         1,369  

Deferred charges and other

     166        1,006        1,309        (1,000     1,481  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 49,498      $ 2,164      $ 44,251      $ (34,276   $ 61,637  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY              

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

             

Accounts payable

   $ 956      $ 2      $ 658      $ —       $ 1,616  

Current debt

     —          —          53        —         53  

Asset retirement obligation

     115        —          6        —         121  

Derivative instruments

     299        —          —          —         299  

Other current liabilities

     896        10        1,705        —         2,611  

Intercompany payable

     —          —          5,357        (5,357     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,266        12        7,779        (5,357     4,700  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

     9,374        298        —          —         9,672  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:

             

Intercompany payable

     —          —          1,572        (1,572     —    

Income taxes

     3,586        —          4,778        —         8,364  

Asset retirement obligation

     430        —          2,671        —         3,101  

Other

     446        250        711        (1,000     407  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,462        250        9,732        (2,572     11,872  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES APACHE SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     33,396        1,604        24,743        (26,347     33,396  

Noncontrolling interest

     —          —          1,997        —         1,997  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY

     33,396        1,604        26,740        (26,347     35,393  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 49,498      $ 2,164      $ 44,251      $ (34,276   $ 61,637  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-64


APACHE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2012

 

     Apache
Corporation
     Apache
Finance
Canada
     All Other
Subsidiaries
of Apache
Corporation
     Reclassifications
& Eliminations
    Consolidated  
     (In millions)  
ASSETS              

CURRENT ASSETS:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —        $ —        $ 160      $ —       $ 160  

Receivables, net of allowance

     876        —          2,210        —         3,086  

Inventories

     95        —          813        —         908  

Drilling advances

     21        1        562        —         584  

Derivative instruments

     31        —          —          —         31  

Prepaid assets and other

     102        —          91        —         193  

Intercompany receivable

     3,766        —          —          (3,766     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,891        1        3,836        (3,766     4,962  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     18,517        —          34,763        —         53,280  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS:

             

Intercompany receivable

     4,628        —          —          (4,628     —    

Equity in affiliates

     21,047        934        97        (22,078     —    

Goodwill, net

     173        —          1,116        —         1,289  

Deferred charges and other

     152        1,002        1,052        (1,000     1,206  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 49,408      $ 1,937      $ 40,864      $ (31,472   $ 60,737  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY              

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

             

Accounts payable

   $ 639      $ 1      $ 452      $ —       $ 1,092  

Current debt

     912        —          78        —         990  

Asset retirement obligation

     471        —          7        —         478  

Derivative instruments

     96        —          20        —         116  

Other current liabilities

     893        3        1,964        —         2,860  

Intercompany payable

     —          —          3,766        (3,766     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     3,011        4        6,287        (3,766     5,536  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

     10,706        647        2        —         11,355  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

DEFERRED CREDITS AND OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:

             

Intercompany payable

     —          —          4,628        (4,628     —    

Income taxes

     2,990        5        5,029        —         8,024  

Asset retirement obligation

     992        —          3,108        —         4,100  

Other

     378        250        763        (1,000     391  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     4,360        255        13,528        (1,000     12,515  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

TOTAL EQUITY

     31,331        1,031        21,047        (22,078     31,331  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 49,408      $ 1,937      $ 40,864      $ (31,472   $ 60,737  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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