Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Note 6 - Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

Other than those items discussed below, there have been no changes in commitments through the filing of this report that differ materially from those disclosed in the 2023 Form 10-K.

Drilling Rig Service Contracts. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company entered into new drilling rig contracts. As of March 31, 2024, the Company’s drilling rig commitments totaled $31.3 million under contract terms extending through the first quarter of 2025. If all of the drilling rig contracts were terminated as of March 31, 2024, the Company would avoid a portion of the contractual service commitments; however, the Company would be required to pay $19.6 million in early termination fees. No early termination penalties or standby fees were incurred by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and the Company does not expect to incur material penalties with regard to its drilling rig contracts during the remainder of 2024.

Drilling and Completion Commitments. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement that includes minimum drilling and completion footage requirements on certain existing leases. If these minimum requirements are not satisfied by March 31, 2026, the Company will be required to pay liquidated damages based on the difference between the actual footage drilled and completed and the minimum requirements. As of March 31, 2024, the liquidated damages could range from zero to a maximum of $96.0 million, with the maximum exposure assuming no additional development activity occurs prior to March 31, 2026. As of the filing of this report, the Company expects to meet its obligations under this agreement.

Contingencies

The Company is subject to litigation and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues for such items when a liability is both probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. As of the filing of this report, in the opinion of management, the anticipated results of any pending litigation and claims are not expected to have a material effect on the results of operations, the financial position, or the cash flows of the Company.