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DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 6, 2008)

Filed February 6, 2008For Securities:DVN

Summary

Devon Energy Corporation (DVN) filed an 8-K on February 6, 2008, providing forward-looking estimates for its 2008 operational and financial performance. A key strategic move highlighted is the ongoing divestiture of West African assets, expected to conclude in the first half of 2008, with proceeds from this sale contributing to overall capital resources. The company provided detailed production estimates, forecasting a total production range of 240 to 247 MMBoe for 2008, with the majority derived from proved reserves. The filing also outlines expectations for commodity prices, detailing anticipated average prices for oil and gas across its operating regions (U.S. Onshore, U.S. Offshore, Canada, and International) as a percentage of NYMEX benchmarks. To mitigate price volatility, DVN has implemented commodity price risk management strategies, including oil and gas financial collar and price swap contracts for 2008. These financial instruments are detailed, showing floors and ceilings for oil and gas prices, and their potential impact on revenues is noted.

Key Highlights

  • 1Devon Energy is in the process of divesting its West African oil and gas assets, expecting to complete the sale in the first half of 2008.
  • 2The company projects total oil, gas, and NGL production for 2008 to be between 240 and 247 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBoe).
  • 3DVN provided expected price ranges for oil and gas in its operating areas as a percentage of NYMEX prices, with significant variations by region (e.g., Canada's oil expected at 55%-65% of NYMEX).
  • 4The company has entered into financial contracts (collars and swaps) to hedge against oil and gas price volatility for 2008, with specific details on floor and ceiling prices provided.
  • 5Marketing and midstream operating profit is estimated to be between $510 million and $550 million for 2008.
  • 6Total planned capital expenditures for drilling, development, and facilities in 2008 are estimated to range from $5.585 billion to $5.900 billion.
  • 7The company expects its 2008 interest expense to be between $340 million and $350 million, assuming no material changes in prevailing interest rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily focuses on Devon Energy's forward-looking estimates for its 2008 operational and financial performance, including production forecasts, pricing expectations, capital expenditures, and financial risk management strategies. It also details the ongoing divestiture of its West African assets.

Devon Energy is using financial instruments such as oil and gas financial collar and price swap contracts to manage the uncertainty of future revenues due to oil and gas price volatility. These contracts establish floor and ceiling prices for a significant portion of their expected production.

The divestiture of West African assets is expected to be completed in the first half of 2008. Revenues, expenses, and capital associated with these operations will be reported as discontinued operations in the 2008 financial statements. Proceeds from the sale are expected to contribute to the company's capital resources.

The company plans significant capital expenditures, with total drilling, development, and facilities spending estimated between $5.585 billion and $5.900 billion. Additional expenditures are budgeted for marketing and midstream assets, capitalized G&A and interest, and other fixed assets.