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Dec 31, 2020
Vital Energy Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Announced fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 financial and operating results and provided 2021 capital budget and production expectations.
Key Takeaways
Laredo Petroleum reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $165.9 million for Q4 2020, which included a non-cash full cost ceiling impairment charge of $109.8 million. Adjusted Net Income was $37.8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $120.0 million. The company's total production averaged 82,552 BOE per day, including oil production of 21,929 BOPD.
Completed 15 wells in Howard County during the quarter.
Accelerated completions activities on the second well package ahead of schedule.
First wells in Howard County are expected to reach peak rates during the first quarter of 2021.
Drilling and completions operations have resumed and production is returning to pre-storm levels after winter storms impacted Permian Basin operations.
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Laredo expects to invest $360 million in 2021 and anticipates significant improvement in overall capital efficiency with a full year of operations directed to Howard County. Oil production for full-year 2021 is expected to average 27,250 - 29,250 BOPD. Total production is expected to decline to an average of 80,000 - 85,000 BOE per day.
Positive Outlook
- Capital program focused on Howard County development.
- Maximizing capital efficiency by consistently running one completions crew.
- Continued improvements in drilled and completed feet per day.
- Company-owned sand mine driving additional productivity gains.
- Robust hedging program supporting the 2021 capital plan.
Challenges Ahead
- Weather impact reducing first-quarter and full-year 2021 production.
- Increased unit LOE expected in 2021.
- Total G&A expected to remain flat on a total dollar basis but increase slightly on a unit basis.
- Potential for higher operating expenses due to ESPs for artificial lift in Howard County.
- Delay in completing 12 wells in Howard County due to weather delays.
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