Continental Resources Announces Update On Voluntary Production Curtailments
Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) provided an update on its voluntary production curtailments. Initially, the company curtailed 70% of operated oil production in May, with a plan to maintain around 50% curtailment into July. Expected total production for June 2020 is between 150,000 to 160,000 Boepd, and July 2020 is anticipated at 225,000 to 250,000 Boepd. CEO Bill Berry emphasized the decision was made to preserve shareholder value as oil prices stabilize. The company plans to revisit suspended guidance during its second quarter results announcement.
- Strategic decision to defer production aims to preserve shareholder value.
- Projected recovery in oil production from July aligns with stabilizing oil prices.
- Total production expected to increase to 225,000 to 250,000 Boepd in July.
- Continued production curtailments at 50% indicate ongoing market challenges.
- Dependency on fluctuating oil prices poses risks to revenue stability.
OKLAHOMA CITY, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR) ("Continental" or the "Company") today announced an update on its voluntary production curtailments.
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The Company previously announced it would curtail
June 2020 total production is expected to average 150,000 to 160,000 Boepd. Second quarter 2020 total production is expected to average 200,000 to 205,000 Boepd. July 2020 total production is expected to average 225,000 to 250,000 Boepd.
"Continental elected to defer production in order to preserve shareholder value over volumes, and maximize the economics of the barrels we produce. As oil prices have stabilized and begun to recover, we have partially resumed production. As improved supply and demand fundamentals benefit oil prices, we expect to continue restoring production in subsequent months," said Bill Berry, Chief Executive Officer.
The Company expects to further revisit previously suspended guidance when announcing second quarter 2020 results.
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About Continental Resources
Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) is a top 10 independent oil producer in the U.S. and a leader in America's energy renaissance. Based in Oklahoma City, Continental is the largest leaseholder and the largest producer in the nation's premier oil field, the Bakken play of North Dakota and Montana. The Company also has significant positions in Oklahoma, including its SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer discoveries and the STACK plays. With a focus on the exploration and production of oil, Continental has unlocked the technology and resources vital to American energy independence and our nation's leadership in the new world oil market. In 2020, the Company will celebrate 53 years of operations. For more information, please visit www.CLR.com.
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