What is the purpose of EOG Resources' derivative contracts?

EOG Resources utilizes derivative contracts, including financial collars, price swaps, options, and basis swaps, with the primary objective of enhancing the certainty of its future revenues and managing its exposure to commodity price volatility for crude oil and natural gas.

What were the financial impacts of EOG's derivative activities in Q3 2012?

For the third quarter of 2012, EOG anticipated a non-cash gain of $4.7 million related to the mark-to-market accounting of its derivative contracts. Additionally, the company reported a net cash inflow of $249.2 million from settled derivative contracts during the same quarter.

What are EOG's key derivative positions for crude oil in 2013?

As of October 15, 2012, EOG had entered into crude oil derivative contracts covering 98,000 barrels per day (Bbld) at an average price of $99.39/Bbl for the first half of 2013 and 65,000 Bbld at an average price of $99.38/Bbl for the second half of 2013. The filing also notes potential increases in these volumes if counterparties exercise options.

Does EOG have any derivative positions for natural gas in 2013?

Yes, EOG has natural gas derivative contracts covering 150,000 MMBtu per day (MMBtud) at an average price of $4.79/MMBtu for the entire year of 2013. The filing also mentions potential increases in this volume if counterparties exercise options.

EOG 8-K: Regulation FD — Oct 15, 2012

Summary

EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) filed an 8-K on October 15, 2012, primarily to update its disclosure on commodity derivative contracts. The filing details EOG's use of financial instruments such as collars, swaps, and options to manage price risk for its crude oil and natural gas production. For the third quarter of 2012, EOG anticipated a non-cash mark-to-market gain of $4.7 million on these derivative contracts, with significant net cash inflows of $249.2 million from settled contracts during the quarter. Crucially for investors, the report provides a comprehensive snapshot of EOG's outstanding derivative positions as of October 15, 2012, for both crude oil and natural gas. This includes notional volumes and weighted average prices for current and future periods, extending into 2013 and 2014. The details reveal EOG's strategy to lock in revenue certainty and mitigate exposure to commodity price volatility. The filing also includes a standard forward-looking statements section outlining potential risks and uncertainties that could affect the company's future performance.

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1EOG Resources reported a non-cash gain of $4.7 million from the mark-to-market accounting of its crude oil and natural gas derivative contracts for Q3 2012.
2Net cash inflow from settled derivative contracts in Q3 2012 was substantial at $249.2 million.
3The company provided updated details on its crude oil derivative contracts as of October 15, 2012, covering volumes and prices for the remainder of 2012 and all of 2013.
4Significant crude oil derivative contracts are in place for 2013, with notional volumes of 98,000 Bbld in H1 and 65,000 Bbld in H2, at average prices around $99.39/Bbl and $99.38/Bbl respectively.
5EOG has natural gas derivative contracts in place for the remainder of 2012 and all of 2013, with a weighted average price of $5.44/MMBtu for late 2012 and $4.79/MMBtu for 2013.
6The filing includes details on potential increases in notional volumes for both crude oil and natural gas contracts due to counterparty options, with specific prices and periods mentioned.
7EOG highlighted that these derivative contracts are used to enhance the certainty of future revenues.

EOG RESOURCES INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 15, 2012)

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