Obsidian may now hold production flat around 29,000 BOEPD in the current oil pricing environment. This would allow it to put more funds towards share repurchases and debt reduction. The value of Obsidian's stake in InPlay Oil has rebounded from early May lows.
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Obsidian Energy sold Pembina assets for CAD 320 million, with over 65% of the consideration in cash. This helped Obsidian reduce its net debt by over 50% and pay down most of its credit facility debt. Obsidian's financial health has improved, but it is mostly unhedged on oil and dealing with $60 WTI oil now.
Obsidian Energy now has profitable prospects, including the Clearwater area acquisition. The company has diversified production with both heavy and light oil. Recent disposition yielded C$220 million, with roughly half allocated to debt reduction.
Obsidian's Q4 2024 production ended up at approximately 40,000 BOEPD. The company looks capable of meeting its 50,000 BOEPD target for 2026 if it chooses to. The threat of tariffs could slow down near-term growth and result in a more conservative growth.
Obsidian Energy has achieved a roughly 20% production increase. The company benefits from historically acquired, low-cost acreage. The historically acquired acreage has increased in value because of technological advances.
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Obsidian (OBE) resumes production after resolving its dispute with Woodland Cree First Nation. The two parties have entered into an equitable agreement that is fair and beneficial to both.
Canada's Woodland Cree First Nation said on Tuesday it has ended its dispute with oil and gas producer Obsidian Energy to expand drilling operations on its traditional territory.
Obsidian's development program is going well, and it has recently averaged over 35,500 BOEPD in production despite 4,500 BOEPD in shut-in production. It also made a US$55 million Peace River acquisition that further adds to its inventory and production. A blockade by the Woodland Cree First Nation is resulting in the shut-in production.