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DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 2, 2005)

Filed February 2, 2005For Securities:DVN

Summary

This filing from Devon Energy Corp./DE (DVN), dated February 2, 2005, provides forward-looking estimates for the year 2005 concerning production, pricing, revenues, expenses, and capital expenditures. The company anticipates a total production of 217 MMBoe, with oil, natural gas, and NGLs projected at 60 MMBbls, 804 Bcf, and 23 MMBbls respectively. A significant portion of this production is expected to come from proved reserves as of December 31, 2004. Devon highlights its use of hedging strategies, including fixed-price swaps and costless price collars, to mitigate commodity price volatility for both oil and natural gas. The company also outlines its planned capital expenditures for 2005, estimated between $2.6 billion and $3.0 billion, with a substantial portion allocated to exploration and production. Additionally, the report mentions the potential disposition of certain non-core oil and gas properties, noting that the estimates provided exclude the financial and operating effects of these potential sales.

Key Highlights

  • 1Devon Energy projects total production of 217 MMBoe for 2005, with 92% from proved reserves.
  • 2Oil production is estimated at 60 MMBbls, gas at 804 Bcf, and NGLs at 23 MMBbls for 2005.
  • 3The company utilizes significant hedging strategies, including fixed-price swaps and costless collars, to manage commodity price risk.
  • 4Estimated capital expenditures for 2005 range from $2.6 billion to $3.0 billion, primarily for drilling and development.
  • 5Devon is planning the disposition of non-core oil and gas properties, with estimates excluding the financial impact of these potential sales.
  • 6Marketing and midstream revenues are projected between $1.26 billion and $1.40 billion for 2005.
  • 7The company has approximately $2.1 billion in cash on hand and $1.3 billion available under its credit facilities as of December 31, 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

Devon Energy estimates its total oil, natural gas, and NGL production for 2005 to be approximately 217 MMBoe. Of this, roughly 92% is expected to be produced from reserves classified as 'proved' as of December 31, 2004.

Devon Energy is employing various hedging strategies to manage commodity price volatility. This includes fixing prices for a portion of its oil and natural gas production through price swaps and fixed-price physical delivery contracts. Additionally, the company has entered into costless price collars that set floor and ceiling prices for certain production, with settlements occurring if market prices fall outside these ranges.

Devon Energy's capital expenditures budget for 2005 is estimated to be between $2.6 billion and $3.0 billion. This budget is primarily for drilling and development efforts, including related facilities, with specific allocations for exploration and other production capital.

Yes, the estimates for 2005 production, revenues, and expenses exclude any results from properties that Devon is considering selling (Disposition Properties). These are properties outside Devon's core operating areas or that do not fit its current strategic objectives. The financial and operating impact of these potential sales is not included in the provided forecasts.