Journey Energy Inc. Announces Year-End 2024 Reserves; Begins Transformation to Higher Netback Liquids

Rhea-AI Summary

Journey Energy has reported its year-end 2024 oil and gas reserves evaluation, highlighting a strategic shift toward higher netback liquids. While proved developed producing reserves decreased 4% to 35.5 MMboe (NPV@10%: $350.3 million), total proved reserves increased 1% to 50.4 MMboe (NPV@10%: $538.4 million) and total proved plus probable reserves grew 6% to 85.4 MMboe (NPV@10%: $882.7 million).

The company achieved positive technical reserve revisions, though these were offset by negative economic revisions primarily affecting natural gas properties due to reduced forecasted pricing. Reserve life indices improved, with PDP increasing to 8.9 years from 8.4 years.

Notably, 73% of 2024 TPP reserve additions were attributed to higher netback oil and liquids. The company also reduced total undiscounted end-of-life liability costs by over $21 million through asset sales and capital investments.

Journey's Duvernay Joint Venture saw significant reserve bookings, with year-end TPP reserves including 5 gross producing wells and 44 gross locations, valued at $151 million. The company plans to allocate most of its growth capital to this venture over the next two years, with GLJ forecasting a 2025 operating netback of approximately $50/boe.

Positive

• Total proved plus probable reserves increased 6% to 85.4 MMboe
• NPV@10% for total proved plus probable reserves increased 14% to $882.7 million
• 73% of 2024 TPP reserve additions were higher netback oil and liquids
• Reduced total end-of-life liability costs by over $21 million in 2024
• Duvernay Joint Venture TPP value reached $151 million
• Forecasted 2025 Duvernay operating netback of ~$50/boe yielding recycle ratios close to 3:1
• Reserve life indices improved (PDP: 8.9 years from 8.4 years)

Negative

• Proved developed producing reserves decreased 4% to 35.5 MMboe
• PDP NPV@10% decreased 3% to $350.3 million
• Negative economic revisions primarily to natural gas properties due to reduced forecasted pricing
• Natural gas made up 44% of sales volumes but resulted in net reduction in operating netback

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 24, 2025) - Journey Energy Inc. (TSX: JOY) (OTCQX: JRNGF) ("Journey" or the "Company") is pleased to report its year-end 2024 oil and gas reserves evaluation.

2024 Reserve Report Highlights:

• Proved developed producing reserves decreased 4% to 35.5 MMboe, with a corresponding decrease of 3% in NPV@10% to $350.3 million. The PDP reserve life index increased to 8.9 years from 8.4 years.

• Total proved reserves increased 1% to 50.4 MMboe, with a corresponding increase of 7% in NPV@10% to $538.4 million.

• Total proved plus probable reserves increased 6% to 85.4 MMboe, with a corresponding increase of 14% in NPV@10% to $882.7 million.

• Technical reserve revisions for 2024 were positive. These positive revisions were offset by negative economic revisions primarily to natural gas properties due to a reduction in forecasted pricing. Proved developed producing and proved plus probable developed producing reserve life indices increased to 8.9 and 11.1 years, from 8.4 and 10.8 years respectively. Journey's history of positive revisions and the increase in producing RLI are testaments to Journey's low decline and predictable asset base.

• Realized attractive F&D and FD&A of $13.27/boe and $16.80/boe respectively for total proved reserves; and $16.95/boe and $20.12/boe respectively for total proved plus probable reserves.

• 73% of 2024 TPP reserve additions were attributed to higher netback oil and liquids; 49% light oil; 13% heavy oil; 11% NGL's. 2024 PDP reserve additions had an even higher liquid weighting.

• Reduced total undiscounted, end-of-life liability costs by over $21 million in 2024, through asset sales and capital investments.

• Achieved a significant increase in reserve bookings associated with Journey's participation in the Duvernay Joint Venture. 2024 year-end TPP reserves included 5 gross (1.5 net) producing wells and 44 gross (13.2 net) locations, resulting in a TPP value of $151 million. Current bookings represent less than 25% of identified locations. The vast majority of Journey's growth capital over the next two years will be allocated to the Duvernay joint venture. GLJ's forecasted 2025 operating netback for the Duvernay in the 2024 reserve report is approximately of $50/boe yielding recycle ratios close to 3:1 for Duvernay development.

• The $397 million of total proved plus probable undeveloped future development cost ("FDC") in Journey's reserve report generates $403 million in future NPV @ 10%. The development wedge adds reserves at a development cost of approximately $11.08/boe, a cost which is consistent with Journey's historical averages.

• Approximately 60% of Journey's booked upside resides in three key oil weighted properties. Development of these properties, along with contributions from Journey's power business, is forecast to have a positive impact on netbacks, operating expenses and funds flow in future years.

Unaudited Financial Information and 2024 Update Guidance

The preliminary financial information contained in this press release is not a comprehensive statement of the financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. Journey's actual results may differ materially from these estimates due to the currently ongoing finalization of the financial statements. The Company's audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, are expected to be released on March 12, 2025.

COMPANY GROSS WORKING INTEREST OIL AND GAS RESERVES AND NET PRESENT VALUES

The following table provides summary information presented in the GLJ Petroleum Consultants Limited ("GLJ") independent reserves assessment and evaluation effective December 31, 2024, (the "GLJ Report"). GLJ evaluated 100% of Journey's crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas reserves. The evaluation of all of its oil and gas properties was prepared in accordance with the definitions, standards and procedures contained in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook ("COGE Handbook") and National Instrument 51-101, Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities ("NI 51-101").

The 2024 GLJ reserve report includes the abandonment and reclamation liability associated with all active and inactive wells, facilities, pipelines and gathering systems.

Detailed reserve information will be presented in the Company's upcoming Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information section of the Company's Annual Information Form scheduled to be filed on SEDAR on or before March 31, 2025.

Company Gross Reserves

Based on Three Consultants Average Price and Costs as at December 31, 2024

		Light/ Medium Oil			Tight Oil			Heavy Oil			Natural Gas			NGL's			Total(2)
Reserves Category		(Mbbl)			(Mbbl)			(Mbbl)			(MMcf)			(Mbbl)			(Mboe)
Proved
Producing		6,991			399			9,683			88,593			3,672			35,511
Developed non-producing		935			-			600			5,171			86			2,483
Undeveloped		2,689			1,224			2,901			25,509			1,367			12,432
Total proved		10,615			1,623			13,184			119,273			5,125			50,425
Probable		6,340			3,731			5,846			84,531			4,921			34,927
Total proved plus probable		16,954			5,354			19,030			203,805			10,046			85,352
Included in Above
Proved plus probable producing		8,948			464			12,320			115,402			4,577			45,544
Notes:
(1) Company Gross Reserves consists of Journey's working interest (operated and non-operated) share of reserves before deduction of royalties payable and without including royalties receivable by the Company. (2) In the case of natural gas volumes, boe's are derived by converting natural gas to oil using the ratio of six thousand cubic feet of natural gas to one barrel of oil (6 Mcf:1 bbl). (3) Total values may not add due to rounding.

 

Net Present Values of Future Net Revenue (Based on Three Consultants Average Forecast Prices and Costs as at December 31, 2024)

		Before Tax Net Present Value(1) ($000's)
Reserves category		0%			5%			10%			15%			20%
Proved
Producing		354,817			405,943			350,329			298,281			258,112
Developed non-producing		73,558			48,294			35,141			27,259			22,061
Undeveloped		325,788			218,526			152,881			110,602			81,926
Total proved		754,162			672,763			538,352			436,142			362,100
Probable		952,539			537,483			344,338			238,992			175,055
Total proved plus probable		1,706,701			1,210,246			882,690			675,134			537,155
Included in Above
Proved plus probable producing		609,256			536,805			431,114			353,911			299,263
Notes:
(1) The net present values presented in the above table do not include any value associated with the Power Projects. (2) Forecast pricing used is the average of the published price forecasts for GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd., Sproule Associates Ltd. and McDaniel & Associates Ltd. as at December 31, 2024. (3) It should not be assumed that the net present values of future net revenues estimated by GLJ represent fair market value of the reserves. There is no assurance that the forecast price and cost assumptions will be attained and variances could be material. (4) Total values may not add due to rounding.

 

The forecast prices and foreign exchange rates used in the GLJ Report are as follows:

	WTI Cushing Oklahoma ($US/bbl)	Edmonton 40 API ($CDN/bbl)	WCS Crude Oil Stream ($CDN/bbl)	Alberta AECO-spot ($CDN/Mmbtu)	NYMEX Henry Hub ($US/Mmbtu)	Foreign Exchange ($US/$CDN)
2025	71.58	94.79	82.69	2.36	3.31	0.712
2026	74.48	97.04	84.27	3.33	3.73	0.728
2027	75.81	97.37	83.81	3.48	3.85	0.743
2028	77.66	99.80	85.70	3.69	3.93	0.743
2029	79.22	101.79	87.46	3.76	4.01	0.743
2030	80.80	103.83	89.25	3.83	4.09	0.743
2031	82.42	105.91	91.04	3.91	4.17	0.743
2032	84.06	108.02	92.85	3.99	4.26	0.743
2033	85.75	110.19	94.71	4.07	4.34	0.743
2034	87.46	112.39	96.61	4.15	4.43	0.743
2035	89.21	114.64	98.54	4.24	4.52	0.743
2036	90.99	116.93	100.51	4.32	4.61	0.743
2037	92.82	119.27	102.52	4.41	4.70	0.743
2038	94.67	121.65	104.57	4.49	4.79	0.743
2039	96.57	124.09	106.66	4.58	4.89	0.743
Thereafter	+2.0%/yr	+2.0%/yr	+2.0%/yr	+2.0%/yr	+2.0%/yr	0.743

 

Reserves Reconciliation

The following table sets out the reconciliation of Journey's total company gross reserves based on forecast prices and costs by principal product type at December 31, 2024 relative to December 31, 2023. Technical reserve revisions for 2024 were positive. These positive revisions were offset by negative economic revisions primarily to natural gas properties due to a reduction in forecasted pricing.

		Proved (Mboe)			Probable (Mboe)			TPP (Mboe)
December 31, 2023		49,975			30,402			80,377
Discoveries		-			-			-
Extensions		3,728			6,926			10,654
Infill drilling		-			-			-
Improved recovery		1,220			504			1,724
Technical revisions		2,036			(377	)		1,659
Acquisitions		23			6			30
Dispositions		(1,381	)		(807	)		(2,188	)
Economic factors		(1,079	)		(1,727	)		(2,805	)
Production		(4,097	)		-			(4,097	)
December 31, 2024		50,425			34,927			85,352

 

FINDING, DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION COSTS

Journey's finding and development ("F&D") and finding, development and acquisition ("FD&A") costs for 2024, 2023 and the three-year average are presented in the tables below. The capital costs used in the calculations are those costs related to: land acquisition and retention, seismic, drilling, completions, tangible well site, tie-ins, and facilities, plus the change in estimated future development costs ("FDC") as per the independent evaluator's reserve report. Net acquisition costs are the cash outlays in respect of acquisitions; minus the proceeds from the disposition of properties during the year. Due to the timing of capital costs and the subjectivity in the estimation of future costs, the aggregate of the exploration and development costs incurred in the most recent financial year and the change during that year in estimated FDC's generally will not necessarily reflect total FDC's related to reserve additions for that year. The reserves used in this calculation are working interest reserve additions, including technical revisions and changes due to economic factors. The 2024 and the three-year average capital expenditures are currently unaudited as the 2024 financial results are in the process of being finalized. For the unaudited information see the reconciliation of the capital expenditures below which are as of the date of this press release. Journey management believes that the current conventional calculation of recycle ratios, which use corporate netbacks, are somewhat understated due to the changing nature of Journey's production mix. Specifically, 2024 reflected a period of extremely low commodity pricing for natural gas. Natural gas made up 44% of Journey's reported sales volumes but resulted in a net reduction in the Company's operating netback for 2024. Oil accounted for 47% of Journey's boe production but oil revenue accounted for 84% of total revenues.

Proved Finding, Development & Acquisition Costs		2024			2023			3 Year
Capital expenditures (including A&D) ($000's)		27,269			26,400			231,699
Change in future capital ($000's)		49,132			15			93,861
Total capital for FD&A (000's)		76,401			26,415			325,560
Reserve additions, including A&D (Mboe)		4,547			3,625			29,350
Proved FD&A costs - including changes in future capital ($/boe)		16.80			7.29			11.09
Proved FD&A costs - excluding changes in future capital ($/boe)		6.00			7.28			7.89
Recycle ratio(1)
Including changes in future capital		1.0			2.5			1.9
Proved plus Probable Finding, Development & Acquisition Costs		2024			2023			3 Year
Capital expenditures (including A&D) ($000's)		27,269			26,400			231,699
Change in future capital ($000's)		155,256			(18,203	)		227,310
Total capital for FD&A ($000's)		182,525			8,197			459,009
Reserve additions, including A&D (Mboe)		9,074			3,867			42,694
Proved FD&A costs - including changes in future capital ($/boe)		20.12			2.12			10.75
Proved FD&A costs - excluding changes in future capital ($/boe)		3.01			6.83			5.43
Recycle ratio(1)
Including changes in future capital		0.8			8.5			2.0

 

Proved Finding & Development Costs		2024			2023			3 Year
Capital expenditures (excluding A&D) ($000's)		29,250			25,469			96,296
Change in future capital ($000's)		49,132			(23	)		60,542
Total capital for F&D (000's)		78,382			25,446			156,838
Reserve additions, excluding A&D (Mboe)		5,905			3,428			12,969
Proved F&D costs - including changes in future capital ($/boe)		13.27			7.42			12.09
Proved F&D costs - excluding changes in future capital ($/boe)		4.95			7.43			7.43
Recycle ratio(1)
Including changes in future capital		1.3			2.4			1.8

 

Proved plus Probable Finding & Development Costs		2024			2023			3 Year
Capital expenditures (excluding A&D) ($000's)		29,250			25,469			96,296
Change in future capital ($000's)		161,169			(18,241	)		174,582
Total capital for F&D (000's)		190,419			7,228			270,878
Reserve additions, excluding A&D (Mboe)		11,232			3,591			20,774
Proved F&D costs - including changes in future capital ($/boe)		16.95			2.01			13.04
Proved F&D costs - excluding changes in future capital ($/boe)		2.60			7.09			4.64
Recycle ratio(1)
Including changes in future capital		1.0			8.9			1.7
Notes:
(1) Recycle ratio is calculated as the operating netback per boe divided by F&D or FD&A costs per boe as applicable. The operating netbacks used in the respective years are as follows: 2024 (unaudited) - $16.69/boe; 2023 - $17.98/boe and the unaudited three-year average is $21.60/boe (see full reconciliation in the "Advisories" section). (2) Future Development Costs have been adjusted for the effects of reserves categorized as acquisitions and dispositions.

 

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT COSTS

The following table provides the breakdown of future development costs deducted in the estimation of the future net revenue attributable to the proved and proved plus probable reserve categories noted below:

($000's)		Proved			Proved plus Probable
2025		58,360			62,218
2026		62,630			115,358
2027		40,780			105,290
2028		15,723			74,176
2029		6,805			51,936
Remaining		7,180			21,090
Total (Undiscounted)		191,478			430,068

 

RESERVE LIFE INDEX

The Company's reserve life index ("RLI") is calculated by taking the Company Gross Reserves from the GLJ Report and dividing them by the projected 2025 production as estimated in the GLJ Report.

		Company Gross Reserves			2025 Company Gross Production			RLI
Reserves Category		(Mboe)			(Mboe)			(Years)
Proved, developed, producing		35,511			4,010			8.9
Total proved		50,425			4,594			11.0
Proved plus probable producing		45,544			4,103			11.1
Proved plus probable		85,352			4,821			17.7

 

NET ASSET VALUE

The following table provides a calculation of Journey's estimated net asset value ("NAV") and net asset value per share ("NAVPS") at December 31, 2024 based on the estimated future net revenues associated with Journey's reserves as presented in the GLJ Report. Journey's fully diluted share count remained relatively stable between 2023 and 2024, however, the basic shares outstanding increased in 2024 due to the exercise/inclusion of 5 million AIMCo warrants issued in October of 2020 in association with the elimination of Journey's syndicated bank debt. Therefore, the NAV analysis was conducted using fully diluted shares in order to make 2023 and 2024 comparisons more meaningful.

NAV does not include any provision for Journey's undeveloped land or seismic database. Also excluded from Journey's net asset value, is any future discounted cash flows from Journey's Power Business including the Countess Power Project, Gilby Power Project, and Mazeppa Power Project. Although Journey sees significant future value for these projects, the volatility in power prices, natural gas prices, and the uncertainty surrounding carbon pricing over the long term makes the valuation of these projects challenging at this time. To date Journey has invested over $37 million in three power projects and forecasts start-up of the Gilby project in 2025 and Mazeppa in 2026.

		Net Asset Value ($000's) (1)									Net Asset Value ($/share)(2)
Category		2024			2023			%			2024			2023			%
PDP		290,009			300,189			(3	)		4.17			4.39			(5	)
TP		478,032			442,432			8			6.87			6.47			6
P+PDP		370,794			388,867			(5	)		5.33			5.69			(6	)
TPP		822,370			710,484			16			11.82			10.39			14
Notes:
(1) Aggregate NAV is calculated by taking the future net revenues per the GLJ report, on a before tax basis, discounted at 10% and subtracting net debt at December 31, 2024 of approximately $60,320 thousand (unaudited); (December 31, 2023 - $61,676 thousand). (2) Year-end NAVPS is calculated by taking the NAV and dividing it by the adjusted fully diluted shares outstanding (see Advisories) as at December 31, 2024 of 69,591 thousand shares (December 31, 2023 - 68,378 thousand). All share counts have been rounded to the nearest 1,000 shares.

 

OPERATIONS UPDATE

Journey's 2025 growth capital program is underway. This program is focused on the Duvernay Joint Venture. Journey forecasts participating in 8 gross (2.4 net) Duvernay drills and 7 gross (2.1 net) Duvernay completions. To date, 2 wells have been drilled and 2 rigs are currently running. Completions operations are forecast to begin in early April. Journey forecasts net capital expenditures on the Duvernay of approximately $30 million, with most expenditures occurring in the first half of 2025. The vast majority of Journey's growth capital over the next two years will be allocated to the Duvernay joint venture. GLJ's forecasted 2025 operating netback for the Duvernay in the 2024 reserve report is approximately of $50/boe yielding recycle ratios close to 3:1.

About the Company

Journey is a Canadian exploration and production company focused on conventional, oil-weighted operations in Alberta, Canada. Journey's strategy is to grow its production base by drilling on its existing core lands, implementing secondary and tertiary flood projects on its existing lands, and by executing on accretive acquisitions. In conjunction with its joint venture partner, the Company has recently begun development of its Duvernay light oil resource play. In addition, Journey is continuing with its plans to grow its power generation business through its projects at Gilby and Mazeppa.

For further information contact:

Alex G. Verge	or		Gerry Gilewicz
President and Chief Executive Officer			Chief Financial Officer
403.303.3232			403.303.3238
alex.verge@journeyenergy.ca			gerry.gilewicz@journeyenergy.ca

 

Journey Energy Inc.
700, 517 - 10^th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0A8
403.294.1635
www.journeyenergy.ca

ADVISORIES

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively "forward looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the Company's plans and other aspects of Journey's anticipated future operations, management focus, strategies, financial, operating and production results, industry conditions, commodity prices and business opportunities. In addition, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding decline rates, anticipated netbacks, drilling inventory, estimated average drill, complete and equip and tie-in costs, anticipated potential of the Assets including, but not limited to, EOR performance and opportunities, capacity of infrastructure, potential reduction in operating costs, production guidance, total payout ratio, capital program and allocation thereof, future production, decline rates, funds flow, net debt, net debt to funds flow, exchange rates, reserve life, development and drilling plans, well economics, future cost reductions, potential growth, and the source of funding the capital spending. Forward-looking information typically uses words such as "anticipate", "believe", "project", "expect", "goal", "plan", "intend" or similar words suggesting future outcomes, statements that actions, events or conditions "may", "would", "could" or "will" be taken or occur in the future.

The forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Journey's management, including expectations and assumptions concerning prevailing commodity prices and differentials, exchange rates, interest rates, applicable royalty rates and tax laws; future production rates and estimates of operating costs; performance of existing and future wells; reserve and resource volumes; anticipated timing and results of capital expenditures; the success obtained in drilling new wells; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the timing, location and extent of future drilling operations; the state of the economy and the exploration and production business; results of operations; performance; business prospects and opportunities; the availability and cost of financing, labour and services; the impact of increasing competition; the ability to efficiently integrate assets and employees acquired through acquisitions, including the Acquisition, the ability to market oil and natural gas successfully and the ability to access capital. Although Journey believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because Journey can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking information addresses future events and conditions, by its very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. the actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking information and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that we will derive therefrom. Management has included the above summary of assumptions and risks related to forward-looking information provided in this press release in order to provide security holders with a more complete perspective on Journey's future operations and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing lists of factors are not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Journey's operations or financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com).These forward looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and we disclaim any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

This press release contains future-oriented financial information and financial outlook information (collectively, "FOFI") about Journeys prospective results of operations, operating costs, adjusted funds flow, netbacks, debt, well economics and components thereof, all of which are subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications as set forth in the above paragraphs. FOFI contained in this press release was made as of the date of this press release and was provided for providing further information about Journey's anticipated future business operations. Journey disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any FOFI contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required pursuant to applicable law. Readers are cautioned that the FOFI contained in this press release should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein. Information in this press release that is not current or historical factual information may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws, which involves substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond the control of Journey, including, without limitation, those listed under "Risk Factors" and "Forward Looking Statements" in the Annual Information Form filed on www.SEDAR.com on March 31, 2024. Forward-looking information may relate to Journey's future outlook and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the business strategy and plans and objectives. Particularly, forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, information concerning Journey's drilling and other operational plans, production rates, and long-term objectives. Journey cautions investors in Journey's securities about important factors that could cause Journey's actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements included in this press release. Information in this press release about Journey's prospective funds flows and financial position is based on assumptions about future events, including economic conditions and courses of action, based on management's assessment of the relevant information currently available. Journey disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any FOFI contained in this document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required pursuant to applicable law. Readers are cautioned that the FOFI contained in this document should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein. Changes in forecast commodity prices, differences in the timing of capital expenditures, and variances in average production estimates can have a significant impact on the Company's key performance measures and as a result the Company's actual results may differ materially from these estimates. Forward-looking information contained in this press release is based on Journey's current estimates, expectations and projections, which we believe are reasonable as of the current date. No assurance can be given that the expectations set out in the AIF or herein will prove to be correct and accordingly, you should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. While we may elect to, we are under no obligation and do not undertake to update this information at any particular time except as required by applicable securities law.

Non-IFRS Measures

This press release contains certain financial measures and ratios which do not have standardized meanings prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS Accounting Standards") or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). As these non-GAAP financial measures and ratios are commonly used in the oil and gas industry, Journey believes that their inclusion is useful to investors. The reader is cautioned that these amounts may not be directly comparable to measures for other companies where similar terminology is used. The non-GAAP measures and ratios used in this press release, represented by the capitalized and defined terms outlined below, are used by Journey as key measures of financial performance, and are not intended to represent operating profits nor should they be viewed as an alternative to cash provided by operating activities, net income or other measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards.

1) "Operating income" and "Operating Netback(s)". The Company uses netbacks to help evaluate its performance, leverage, and liquidity; comparisons with peers; as well as to assess potential acquisitions. Management considers netbacks as a key performance measure as it demonstrates the Company's profitability relative to current commodity prices. Management also uses them in operational and capital allocation decisions. Journey uses netbacks to assess its own performance and performance in relation to its peers. These netbacks are operating, Funds Flow and net income (loss). "Operating income" is calculated as the average sales price of the commodities sold (excluding financial hedging gains and losses), less royalties, transportation costs and operating expenses. There is no GAAP measure that is reasonably comparable to operating income. The Company refers to Operating Netback expressed per unit of sales volume as an "Operating Netback" and reports the Operating Netback before and after hedging, both of which are non-GAAP financial ratios. Journey considers Operating Netback an important measure to evaluate its operational performance as it demonstrates its field level profitability relative to current commodity prices and is also relevant for comparisons to Journey's peers. Below is the reconciliation of the Operating Netback for Journey for 2024, 2023, and the three year average:

		$000's									$/boe
		2024			2023			3 Year			2024			2023			3 Year
Revenues		197,149			224,353			657,085			47.77			49.50			53.74
Royalties		(37,435	)		(46,980	)		(131,391	)		(9.07	)		(10.37	)		(10.75	)
Operating expenses		(86,390	)		(91,577	)		(250,303	)		(20.93	)		(20.20	)		(20.47	)
Transportation		(4,450	)		(4,325	)		(2,485	)		(1.08	)		(0.95	)		(0.92	)
Operating netback		68,874			81,491			113,766			16.69			17.98			21.60

 

2) "Net debt" is calculated by taking current assets and then subtracting accounts payable and accrued liabilities; and the principal amount of term debt, convertible debentures, and other loans. Net debt is used to assess the capital efficiency, liquidity and general financial strength of the Company. In addition, it is used as a comparison tool to assess financial strength in relation to Journey's peers.

Unaudited ($000's)		2024			2022
Principal amount of term debt		18,248			43,763
Principal amount of vendor-take-back debt		-			17,000
Principal amount of convertible debentures		38,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		46,076			47,214
Other loans		417			419
Deduct:
Cash in bank		(8,213	)		(17,715	)
Accounts receivable		(30,357	)		(24,734	)
Prepaid expenses		(619	)		(4,271	)
Net debt		60,320			61,676

 

3) Journey uses "Capital Expenditures (excluding A&D)" and "Capital Expenditures (including A&D)" to measure its capital investment level compared to the Company's annual budgeted capital expenditures for its organic capital program, excluding acquisitions or dispositions. The directly comparable GAAP measure to capital expenditures is cash used in investing activities. Journey then adjusts its capital expenditures for A&D activity to give a more complete analysis of its capital spending used for FD&A purposes. The capital spending for A&D proposes has been adjusted to reflect the non-cash component of the consideration paid (i.e. shares issued). The following table details the composition of capital expenditures and its reconciliation to cash flow used in investing activities:

Unaudited (000's)		Year ended December 31,
		2024			2023
Land and lease rentals		826			1,740
Geological and geophysical		181			351
Drilling and completions		16,798			15,620
Well equipment and facilities		11,445			7,758
Capital Expenditures (excluding A&D)		29,250			25,469
Asset acquisitions		32			6,467
Asset dispositions		(2,013	)		(5,536	)
Capital Expenditures (including A&D )		27,269			26,400
Other capital - power generation		13,898			14,456

 

Measurements

All dollar figures included herein are presented in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

Where amounts are expressed in a barrel of oil equivalent ("boe"), or barrel of oil equivalent per day ("boe/d"), natural gas volumes have been converted to barrels of oil equivalent at nine (6) thousand cubic feet ("Mcf") to one (1) barrel. Use of the term boe may be misleading particularly if used in isolation. The boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf to 1 barrel ("Bbl") of oil or natural gas liquids is based on an energy equivalency conversion methodology primarily applicable at the burner tip, and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. This conversion factor is an industry accepted norm and is not based on either energy content or current prices. References to "oil" in this press release include light, medium and heavy crude oil, combined. NI 51-101 includes condensate within the product type of "natural gas liquids". References to "natural gas liquids" or "NGLs" include pentane, butane, propane, and ethane. References to "gas" or "natural gas" relates to conventional natural gas. References to "liquids" includes crude oil, condensate and NGLs.

All volumes in this press release refer to the sales volumes of crude oil, natural gas and associated by-products measured at the point of sale to third-party purchasers. For natural gas, this occurs after the removal of natural gas liquids.

Share Capital

Journey's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") and trade under the symbol "JOY". As of December 31, 2024, there were 67.1 million common shares outstanding (61.3 million as at December 31, 2023). The table below summarizes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in '000s):

		Three months ended December 31,						Year ended December 31,
(000s)		2024			2023			2024			2023
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic		65,394			61,197			62,366			60,310
Dilutive effect of outstanding securities		472			5,758			683			5,860
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted		65,866			66,955			63,049			66,170
Dilutive instruments excluded from diluted calculations		11,325			1,423			14,142			2,208
Fully diluted shares		77,191			68,378			77,191			68,378

 

For purposes of calculating the NAVPS the dilution impact from the convertible debentures (7,600 thousand) shares has been excluded as the conversion price of $5.00 is out-of-the-money.

Reserves Disclosure

The reserves information and data provided in this press release presents only a portion of the disclosure required under NI 51-101. Journey's Form 51-101F1 - Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information dated effective as at December 31, 2024, which includes further disclosure of Journey's oil and gas reserves and other oil and gas information in accordance with NI 51-101 and COGEH, forming the basis of this press release, will be included in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, which will be available on or before March 31, 2025 on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

All reserves values, future net revenue and ancillary information contained in this press release are derived from the GLJ Report unless otherwise noted. All reserve references in this press release are "Company gross reserves". Company gross reserves are the Company's total working interest reserves before the deduction of any royalties payable by the Company. Estimates of reserves and future net revenue for individual properties may not reflect the same level of confidence as estimates of reserves and future net revenue for all properties, due to the effect of aggregation. There is no assurance that the forecast price and cost assumptions applied by GLJ in evaluating Journey's reserves will be attained and variances could be material. All reserves assigned in the GLJ Report are located in the Province of Alberta and presented on a consolidated basis.

All evaluations and summaries of future net revenue are stated prior to the provision for interest, debt service charges or general and administrative expenses and after deduction of royalties, operating costs, estimated well abandonment and reclamation costs and estimated future capital expenditures. It should not be assumed that the estimates of future net revenues presented in the tables below represent the fair market value of the reserves. The recovery and reserve estimates of Journey's oil, NGLs and natural gas reserves provided herein are estimates only and there is no guarantee that the estimated reserves will be recovered. Actual oil, natural gas and NGL reserves may be greater than or less than the estimates provided herein. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of crude oil, reserves and the future cash flows attributed to such reserves. The reserve and associated cash flow information set forth herein are estimates only.

Proved reserves are those reserves that can be estimated with a high degree of certainty to be recoverable. It is likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves. Probable reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves. It is equally likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the sum of the estimated proved plus probable reserves. Proved developed producing reserves are those reserves that are expected to be recovered from completion intervals open at the time of the estimate. These reserves may be currently producing or, if shut-in, they must have previously been on production, and the date of resumption of production must be known with reasonable certainty. Undeveloped reserves are those reserves expected to be recovered from known accumulations where a significant expenditure (e.g., when compared to the cost of drilling a well) is required to render them capable of production. They must fully meet the requirements of the reserves category (proved or probable) to which they are assigned. Certain terms used in this press release but not defined are defined in NI 51-101, CSA Staff Notice 51-324 - Revised Glossary to NI 51-101, Revised Glossary to NI 51-101, Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities ("CSA Staff Notice 51-324") and/or the COGEH and, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the same meanings herein as in NI 51-101, CSA Staff Notice 51-324 and the COGEH, as the case may be.

Drilling Locations

This press release discloses drilling inventory in two categories: (a) proved locations; and (b) probable locations. Proved locations and probable locations are derived from the GLJ Report and account for drilling locations that have associated proved and/or probable reserves, as applicable.

Of the 106 net total booked drilling locations identified herein, 48 are net proved locations and 58 are net probable locations.

"Development capital" means the aggregate exploration and development costs incurred in the financial year on reserves that are categorized as development. Development capital excludes capitalized administration costs.

"FDC" Future development costs are the future capital cost estimated for each respective category in year- end reserves attributed with realizing those reserves and associated future net revenue.

"Finding and development costs" Journey calculates F&D costs, including FDC, as the sum of "Capital Expenditures, before A&D" (as defined under "Non-GAAP Measures") and the change in FDC required to bring the reserves on production, divided by the change in reserves within the applicable reserves category. Management uses F&D costs as a measure of capital efficiency for organic reserves development.

"F&D Cost per BOE" are the F&D costs divided by the change in gross company interest reserves volumes that are characterized as exploration or development, excluding volumes associated with acquisitions, for the period.

"Finding, development and acquisition costs" Journey calculates FD&A costs, including FDC, as the sum of "Capital Expenditures, excluding A&D" and "Capital Expenditures, including A&D" (as defined under "Non-IFRS Measures"), and the change in FDC required to bring the reserves on production, divided by the change in reserves within the applicable reserves category, inclusive of changes due to acquisitions and dispositions. Management uses FD&A costs as a measure of capital efficiency for organic and acquired reserves development.

"FD&A Cost per BOE" is the FD&A cost divided by the change in gross company interest reserves volumes, including changes in volumes characterized as acquisitions or divestitures, in the current period.

Readers are cautioned that the aggregate of capital expenditures incurred in the year, comprised of exploration and development costs and acquisition costs, and the change in estimated FDC generally will not reflect total F&D or FD&A costs related to reserves additions in the year.

Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used throughout these MD&A and have the ascribed meanings:

A&D	acquisition and divestiture of petroleum and natural gas assets
API	American Petroleum Institute
bbl	Barrel
bbls	Barrels
boe	barrels of oil equivalent (see conversion statement below)
boe/d	barrels of oil equivalent per day
gj	Gigajoules
GAAP	Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
IFRS	International Financial Reporting Standards
Mbbls	thousand barrels
Mboe	thousand boe
Mcf	thousand cubic feet
Mmcf	million cubic feet
Mmcf/d	million cubic feet per day
MSW	Mixed sweet Alberta benchmark oil price at Edmonton Alberta
MW	One million watts of power
NGL's	natural gas liquids (ethane, propane, butane and condensate)
WCS	Western Canada Select benchmark oil price. This crude oil is heavy/sour with API gravity of 19-22 degrees and sulphur content of 1.8-3.2%.
WTI	West Texas Intermediate benchmark Oil price. This crude oil is light/sweet with API gravity of 39.6 degrees and sulfur content of 0.24%.

 
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FAQ

What were Journey Energy's (JRNGF) year-end 2024 reserve highlights?

Journey's proved plus probable reserves increased 6% to 85.4 MMboe with NPV@10% up 14% to $882.7 million, while proved developed producing reserves decreased 4% to 35.5 MMboe with NPV@10% down 3% to $350.3 million.

How much of JRNGF's 2024 reserve additions were oil and liquids?

73% of Journey Energy's 2024 TPP reserve additions were attributed to higher netback oil and liquids, with 49% light oil, 13% heavy oil, and 11% NGL's.

What is the value of Journey Energy's (JRNGF) Duvernay Joint Venture in the 2024 reserves report?

Journey's Duvernay Joint Venture had a TPP value of $151 million in the 2024 reserves report, including 5 gross producing wells and 44 gross locations, representing less than 25% of identified locations.

What is the forecasted 2025 operating netback for JRNGF's Duvernay project?

GLJ forecasted a 2025 operating netback of approximately $50/boe for Journey's Duvernay project, yielding recycle ratios close to 3:1 for development.

How did Journey Energy (JRNGF) reduce its liability costs in 2024?

Journey reduced total undiscounted, end-of-life liability costs by over $21 million in 2024 through asset sales and capital investments.

What are Journey Energy's (JRNGF) plans for capital allocation in 2025-2026?

The vast majority of Journey's growth capital over the next two years will be allocated to the Duvernay joint venture, with approximately $30 million in net capital expenditures forecast for 2025.

What were JRNGF's finding, development and acquisition costs in 2024?

Journey realized F&D costs of $13.27/boe and FD&A costs of $16.80/boe for total proved reserves, and F&D of $16.95/boe and FD&A of $20.12/boe for total proved plus probable reserves.