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Overview
Obsidian Energy Ltd is an intermediate-sized oil and gas producer dedicated to developing a high-quality portfolio of assets primarily located in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, with a major focus in the Peace River region. The company operates on a single reporting segment that includes exploration, development, and production, generating the bulk of its revenue through the sale of crude oil.
Operational Excellence and Business Model
Obsidian Energy’s business model is built on a foundation of operational discipline and a commitment to cost efficiency. By leveraging an integrated approach to resource development, the company enhances production through targeted drilling programs, continuous asset optimization, and strategic capital investments. Its operations span both heavy oil and light oil assets, ensuring a diversified production profile that serves as the backbone of its revenue stream.
Capital Investment and Financial Stewardship
The company’s robust capital programs are designed to enhance asset value and drive production growth. Strategic acquisitions, such as the Peace River Clearwater acquisition, demonstrate its commitment to expanding its asset base while maintaining stringent control over operating and decommissioning costs. Through initiatives like share buybacks and disciplined debt management, Obsidian Energy continually reinforces its financial stability and shareholder value.
Strategic Market Position
Operating in an ever-evolving energy market, Obsidian Energy has positioned itself as a company that balances growth with efficiency. Its focus on the Peace River area, a critical hub for heavy oil production, allows it to remain competitive through superior technical execution and a well-defined development strategy. The company’s ongoing efforts in exploring and appraising new drilling locations further solidify its standing among industry peers without making speculative forward-looking claims.
Commitment to Transparency and Expertise
Obsidian Energy emphasizes clear and transparent reporting, providing detailed updates on drilling activities, production performance, and capital expenditure strategies. Investors benefit from the company's use of industry-specific terminology and the logical presentation of its operational metrics, which underscore its expertise and authoritativeness in the oil and gas sector.
Obsidian Energy (TSX: OBE, NYSE: OBE) has successfully closed the divestiture of its operated Pembina assets to InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) for approximately $320 million. The transaction includes:
- $220 million in cash (reduced to $211 million after adjustments)
- $85 million in InPlay common shares (54.8 million shares at $1.55 per share)
- InPlay's 34.6% working interest in Willesden Green Cardium Unit #2, valued at $15 million
The cash proceeds were used to reduce the company's debt, leaving approximately $30 million drawn on their reduced $235 million syndicated credit facility. The facility's terms have been extended to May 31, 2026 for the revolving period and May 31, 2027 for maturity. Following the transaction, Obsidian Energy now owns approximately 33% of InPlay's outstanding shares.
Obsidian Energy (TSX: OBE, NYSE American: OBE) announced that its offer to purchase up to $3.0 million of its outstanding 11.95% Senior Unsecured Notes due July 27, 2027, has received no valid tenders before the March 11, 2025 deadline. The offer, which was announced on February 26, 2025, has now expired.
The company currently maintains $114.2 million in aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding. The tender offer was administered by Computershare Investor Services Inc. as the tender agent.
Obsidian Energy (TSX: OBE) has received TSX approval to renew its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB), allowing the purchase of up to 7,144,408 common shares (10% of public float) over 12 months starting March 3, 2025. The program will expire on March 2, 2026.
Daily purchases on TSX are to 55,460 shares, with block purchase exceptions allowed weekly. Under the current NCIB expiring February 28, 2025, the company has already repurchased 4,164,820 shares at an average price of $9.32 per share.
The company believes its share price occasionally undervalues the business, making share repurchases an attractive opportunity to enhance per-share metrics. An automatic securities purchase plan has been established with a designated broker to facilitate purchases during blackout periods.
Obsidian Energy (TSX: OBE, NYSE American: OBE) has launched a cash offer to purchase up to $3.0 million of its outstanding 11.95% Senior Unsecured Notes due July 27, 2027. As of February 26, 2025, $114.2 million aggregate principal amount of Notes were outstanding.
The offer will expire on March 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Holders of validly tendered and accepted Notes will receive $1,030 per $1,000 principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Settlement is expected on March 14, 2025.
If the aggregate purchase price exceeds the Maximum Purchase Consideration, the company will accept Notes on a pro rata basis. The offer is not conditional on any minimum amount of Notes being tendered, and Obsidian Energy may amend, extend, terminate, or increase the Maximum Purchase Consideration at its discretion.
Obsidian Energy (TSX: OBE) (NYSE American: OBE) has announced the filing of its 2024 year-end disclosure documents with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The company has submitted its:
- Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024
- Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
- Annual Information Form including reserves data and oil/gas information
- Annual Report on Form 40-F (to be filed with U.S. SEC)
These documents are accessible electronically through SEDAR+, EDGAR, and the company's website. Hard copies of the financial statements and MD&A are available upon request through Investor Relations.
Obsidian Energy announced its first half 2025 capital program and guidance, focusing on Peace River asset development with a plan of 38 net operated wells. The company will allocate $185-195 million in capital expenditures, including $24 million for exploration/appraisal drilling and $11 million for waterflood projects, plus $11-12 million for decommissioning.
First half production is expected to average approximately 33,800 boe/d, a 3% decrease from H1 2024 primarily due to the disposition of operated Pembina assets to InPlay Oil Corp., resulting in the net sale of approximately 10,000 boe/d of production. The company's strategy remains focused on driving heavy oil production growth at Peace River to approximately 25,000 boe/d in 2026.
The capital program includes Clearwater waterflood initiatives to support future growth, with six drilling rigs currently active. Peace River production grew substantially in 2024, with Clearwater output increasing from 447 boe/d in January 2024 to over 4,500 boe/d in December 2024. The company expects to provide full-year guidance in June after evaluating development plans for the second half of 2025.
Obsidian Energy (TSX: OBE) (NYSE American: OBE) announced strong results for Q4 and full-year 2024, with funds flow from operations (FFO) increasing 14% to $432.0 million ($5.69 per share) compared to 2023. Average production grew 16% to 37,474 boe/d, exceeding the company's guidance.
The company executed a $343.1 million capital program in 2024, focusing on developing its Peace River heavy oil assets while maintaining production in light oil assets. This resulted in substantial reserve increases across all categories, replacing 148% of 2024 production on a proved developed producing basis.
Obsidian remained active in its share buyback program, repurchasing and cancelling 4.5 million shares (6% of outstanding) for $41.7 million in 2024. The company also reduced operating costs to $13.85 per boe (down from $14.21 in 2023) and G&A costs to $1.50 per boe (down from $1.61).
In February 2025, Obsidian announced the sale of its Pembina assets to InPlay Oil Corp. for approximately $320 million, with proceeds expected to pay down debt. Net debt increased to $411.7 million at year-end 2024, primarily due to the $80.5 million Peace River Clearwater Acquisition.
Obsidian Energy (TSX: OBE, NYSE: OBE) has announced a definitive agreement to sell its operated Pembina assets to InPlay Oil Corp. for approximately $320 million, comprising $220 million in cash, $85 million in InPlay shares, and InPlay's 34.6% interest in the Willesden Green Cardium Unit #2 field valued at $15 million.
The transaction will significantly reduce Obsidian's debt from $412 million to approximately $192 million. Post-transaction, Obsidian will maintain a production base of over 29,000 boe/d, with Peace River becoming its largest asset. The company will retain its non-operated holdings in Pembina Cardium Unit #11.
The deal represents approximately 2.7x 2024E net operating income and involves the sale of approximately 10,300 boe/d average production. The transaction is expected to close in early Q2 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.
Obsidian Energy (TSX: OBE) (NYSE American: OBE) announced significant reserves growth for 2024, with reserve replacement of 146%, 229%, and 296% of production across PDP, 1P, and 2P reserves respectively. The company's 1P reserve value increased 23% per share to $2.3 billion (before-tax, discounted at 10%).
Key achievements include adding 107 new locations to Peace River reserves, bringing the total to 160 net locations. The company's before-tax net present value (NPV10) showed strong growth: PDP increased 9% to $1.6 billion, 1P increased 17% to $2.3 billion, and 2P increased 20% to $3.1 billion.
The company demonstrated improved efficiency with F&D costs including FDC at $19.55/boe for PDP, $19.27/boe for 1P, and $16.31/boe for 2P. Recycle ratios were strong at 1.7x for PDP, 1.8x for 1P, and 2.1x for 2P, based on expected 2024 operating netback of $33.86/boe.
Obsidian Energy (TSX: OBE, NYSE: OBE) reports strong operational results for 2024, with estimated average production of 37,450 boe/d exceeding guidance range and representing a 16% increase over 2023. Fourth quarter 2024 production averaged approximately 40,000 boe/d.
The company completed 66 operated wells in 2024, with significant success in Peace River's Clearwater formation, where production grew from 99 boe/d in January 2023 to over 4,500 boe/d in December 2024. Notable achievements include the Peavine 8-13 Pad achieving an average 30-day initial production rate of 302 boe/d per well, and strong performance from the Pembina two-well 12-19 Pad producing over 1,100 boe/d.
The company currently has six drilling rigs in operation and plans to announce its first half 2025 capital program and guidance on February 5, 2025, as it progresses toward its goal of achieving 50,000 boe/d of production during 2026.
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