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Dec 31, 2023
Black Stone Minerals Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Black Stone Minerals reported a net income of $147.6 million and total production of 41.1 MBoe/d for Q4 2023, while also providing guidance for 2024.
Key Takeaways
Black Stone Minerals announced its Q4 and full year 2023 results, reporting a net income of $147.6 million for the quarter. The company's mineral and royalty production averaged 38.9 MBoe/d, and total production was 41.1 MBoe/d. Black Stone also provided guidance for 2024, anticipating an increase in royalty production.
Mineral and royalty production for Q4 2023 equaled 38.9 MBoe/d, a decrease of 3% over the prior quarter; total production, including working interest volumes, was 41.1 MBoe/d for the quarter.
Net income for the quarter was $147.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA totaled $125.5 million.
Distributable cash flow was $119.1 million for the fourth quarter, representing the seventh consecutive quarter above $100 million.
Black Stone announced a distribution of $0.475 per unit with respect to Q4 2023, with a distribution coverage for all units of 1.19x.
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Forward Guidance
Black Stone Minerals expects royalty production to increase by approximately 4% in 2024 relative to full year 2023 levels, primarily due to Aethon turning on-line the 24 wells in various stages of development in the Shelby Trough and continued development in the Austin Chalk. This is partially offset by an expected moderation of activity in Louisiana Haynesville due to lower commodity prices. Working interest production is expected to decline in 2024 as a result of Black Stone's decision in 2017 to farm out participation in its working interest opportunities. The Partnership expects general and administrative expenses to be slightly higher in 2024 as a result of inflationary costs and selective hires made to support Black Stone’s ability to evaluate, market and manage its undeveloped acreage positions to potential operators.
Positive Outlook
- Royalty production expected to increase by approximately 4% in 2024.
- Aethon turning online 24 wells in Shelby Trough.
- Continued development in the Austin Chalk.
- Strategic, targeted mineral and royalty acquisitions to complement existing positions.
- Focus on attracting capital and securing drilling commitments on minerals already owned.
Challenges Ahead
- Expected moderation of activity in Louisiana Haynesville due to lower commodity prices.
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