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ConocoPhillips (symbol: COP) is a prominent American multinational corporation engaged in hydrocarbon exploration and production, headquartered in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas. As a leading independent exploration and production firm in the U.S., ConocoPhillips is dedicated to discovering and developing oil and natural gas resources globally.
In 2023, ConocoPhillips achieved a significant milestone by producing an average of 1.2 million barrels per day of oil and natural gas liquids, along with 3.1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas. The company's operations span several key regions, including Alaska, the Lower 48 states in the U.S., Norway in Europe, and multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East.
The company's proven reserves at the end of 2023 were an impressive 6.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent, showcasing its robust portfolio and long-term potential. This extensive reserve base underscores ConocoPhillips' capacity to meet global energy demands while maintaining a strong financial footing.
ConocoPhillips is continually involved in new projects and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing its production capabilities and expanding its reach. The company's commitment to sustainable practices and technological innovation positions it as a key player in the energy sector. Recent achievements include advancements in digital oilfield technology, which optimize exploration and production processes, thereby improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Investors and stakeholders can keep abreast of the latest developments and performance metrics of ConocoPhillips through regular updates and news releases. The company's proactive approach to communication ensures transparency and provides valuable insights into its operations and strategic direction.
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ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) held an Analyst & Investor Meeting to present a comprehensive 10-year operating and financial plan focused on sustainable growth, cash flow, and capital discipline. Key highlights include over $115 billion in free cash flow (FCF), a projected 11% CAGR in FCF, a breakeven WTI price of $35 per barrel, and annual capital expenditures around $10 billion. The company emphasizes a strong balance sheet with plans to reduce gross debt by $5 billion by 2026. Additionally, it aims to enhance its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target through 2030. Overall, the plan highlights ConocoPhillips' commitment to long-term shareholder value while adapting to energy transition challenges.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) plans to become the upstream operator of Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG), following EIG's transaction with Origin Energy. ConocoPhillips will purchase up to an additional 2.49% of APLNG for $0.5 billion, increasing its shareholding from 47.5% to 49.99%. This transaction, expected to close in early 2024, is contingent upon EIG's deal closure and regulatory approvals. APLNG currently supplies 20-30% of natural gas to Australia's East Coast and continues to export to China and Japan. For the full year 2022, ConocoPhillips produced approximately 136 MBOED from APLNG.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) will host a conference call webcast on May 4, 2023, at 12:00 PM Eastern time to discuss its first-quarter 2023 financial and operating results. The results will be released before the market opens on the same day. Investors can access the webcast through the company's Investor Relations site. ConocoPhillips is recognized as a leading exploration and production company, with a diverse asset portfolio and a daily production average of 1,738 thousand barrels of oil equivalent for the year ending December 31, 2022, alongside 6.6 billion barrels of proved reserves.
Sempra (NYSE: SRE) announced that its subsidiary, Sempra Infrastructure Partners, has made a final investment decision for the Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project in Jefferson County, Texas. The project involves a joint venture with ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) and KKR's equity participation. A $6.8 billion non-recourse debt financing has been secured, and a final notice to proceed has been issued to Bechtel for construction. The facility aims for a nameplate capacity of approximately 13 million tonnes per annum, with long-term contracts already signed for 10.5 million tonnes. Expected commercial operations are in 2027 and 2028.
ConocoPhillips (COP) has received the Department of the Interior’s Record of Decision (ROD) for the Willow project in Alaska, allowing construction to begin on three core pads. The project aims to produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day and is expected to generate $8 billion to $17 billion in revenue for various stakeholders. It will create over 2,500 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs, promoting energy security while maintaining environmental standards. The company looks to finalize internal approvals towards a Final Investment Decision.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) reported fourth-quarter 2022 earnings of $3.2 billion ($2.61/share), up from $2.6 billion ($1.98/share) in Q4 2021. Full-year 2022 earnings were $18.7 billion ($14.57/share), significantly higher than 2021's $8.1 billion ($6.07/share). Excluding special items, Q4 adjusted earnings were $3.4 billion ($2.71/share). The company returned $15 billion to shareholders, including a quarterly dividend of $0.51/share payable on March 1, 2023, and a variable return of cash (VROC) of $0.60/share payable on April 14, 2023. Production averaged 1,738 MBOED in 2022, and the company projects 2023 production guidance of 1.76 to 1.80 MMBOED.
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