10-KPeriod: FY2011

EOG RESOURCES INC Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 30, 2011

Filed February 24, 2012For Securities:EOG

Summary

EOG Resources Inc.'s 2011 10-K report details a company actively engaged in oil and natural gas exploration and production, primarily in the United States and Trinidad. The company generated significant revenue from its exploration and production activities, driven by volumes and market prices for oil and natural gas. While the report highlights the company's operational strengths and its focus on strategic resource acquisition and development, it also underscores the inherent risks associated with the energy industry, including commodity price volatility, regulatory changes, and competition. Investors should note EOG's focus on its core business segments and its financial performance as presented in the selected financial data and the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). The MD&A provides critical insights into the company's results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity, including discussions on production levels, commodity prices, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and debt management. The company's reserve data, presented in Item 2, is also a key area for investors assessing long-term value and production potential.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$10.13B
Operating Expenses$8.01B
Operating Income$2.11B
Interest Expense$210.36M
Net Income$1.09B
EPS (Basic)$2.08
EPS (Diluted)$2.05
Shares Outstanding (Basic)525.47M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)532.54M

Key Highlights

  • 1EOG Resources Inc. operates primarily in oil and natural gas exploration and production, with significant domestic operations and international operations in Trinidad.
  • 2The company's financial performance is heavily influenced by the market prices and wellhead volumes of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
  • 3Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis, provides a comprehensive overview of the company's operational results, financial condition, liquidity, and capital resources.
  • 4The report includes detailed information on EOG's oil and gas properties and reserves, crucial for assessing future production potential and asset value.
  • 5Risk factors outlined in Item 1A highlight the volatile nature of the energy sector, including commodity price fluctuations, operational risks, and regulatory uncertainties.
  • 6The company generated substantial revenue from its exploration and production activities, indicating a strong operational performance for the fiscal year 2011.
  • 7EOG's financial statements and supplementary data (Item 8) offer a detailed look at the company's financial health, including its balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

EOG Resources Inc. is primarily engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. The company also has a marketing segment to complement its exploration and production operations.

EOG's principal areas of operation are in the United States, with additional operations in Trinidad. The company strategically focuses on acquiring and developing oil and natural gas reserves in these regions.

Key risks include the volatility of crude oil and natural gas prices, the ability to find and produce reserves economically, operational risks inherent in exploration and production, competition from other energy companies, and changes in government regulations and environmental laws.

Detailed financial performance, including results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, and capital resources for 2011, can be found in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.