APA Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
APA Corporation reported a strong second quarter in 2023, with net income attributable to common stock of $381 million, or $1.23 per diluted share. Adjusted earnings were $264 million, or $0.85 per diluted share. The company generated $1.0 billion in net cash from operating activities and $94 million in free cash flow.
Reported production of 399,000 barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) per day; adjusted production was 325,000 BOE per day.
Generated net cash from operating activities of $1 billion.
Returned 131% ($123 Million) of Free Cash Flow to shareholders in the second quarter.
Appraisal at Krabdagu-3 on Block 58 offshore Suriname confirms extension of oil resource 14 kilometers from the discovery well.
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Forward Guidance
APA is on track to deliver total adjusted oil production growth of more than 10% for the year, driven by U.S. and Egypt performance. Drilling activity in the U.S. and Egypt is expected to remain at current levels. Full-year upstream capital investment guidance is reduced to $1.9 billion and full-year LOE outlook is lowered by $100 million to $1.4 billion.
Positive Outlook
- On track to deliver total adjusted oil production growth of more than 10% for the year, driven by U.S. and Egypt performance.
- Drilling activity in the U.S. and Egypt is expected to remain at current levels, as this activity pace optimizes operational efficiencies.
- Focus in Suriname is on completing the Krabdagu appraisal program and scoping an oil hub project to develop the combined Sapakara and Krabdagu resource.
- No additional drilling will be necessary in Suriname during 2023.
- Tracking in line with the full-year production guidance issued in February.
Challenges Ahead
- Full-year upstream capital investment guidance is reduced to $1.9 billion.
- Full-year LOE outlook is lowered by $100 million to $1.4 billion.
- Deferred platform drilling activity in the North Sea.
- Ongoing cost management efforts.
- More technical work is needed in Suriname.