ProPetro Announces Electric Fleet Orders and Lease Agreement

Rhea-AI Summary

ProPetro Holding Corp. (NYSE: PUMP) has signed a long-term lease for two electric frac fleets, set to be delivered in Q3 2023. CEO Sam Sledge noted this move aligns with their fleet transition strategy and responds to rising demand for electric solutions in the Permian Basin. The new fleets aim to reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions for clients while enhancing ProPetro's competitiveness. CFO David Schorlemer highlighted the agreement's capital-efficient financing and an option to purchase the fleets post-lease, anticipating significant free cash flow and lower capital expenditures in fiscal 2023.

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• Executed long-term lease for two electric frac fleets, enhancing service offerings and competitiveness.
• Strategic move towards emissions-friendly solutions, responding to market demand for sustainable operations.
• Expected significant free cash flow due to decreased capital expenditure and efficient fleet utilization.

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• None.

MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ProPetro Holding Corp. ("ProPetro" or "the Company") (NYSE: PUMP) today announced it has executed a long-term lease agreement for two electric frac fleets with expected delivery in the third quarter of 2023.

Sam Sledge, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “As part of our fleet transition strategy initiated last year, we have executed an order to acquire two electric frac fleets from a leading manufacturer. These new electric fleets utilize conventional pumping equipment and proven technologies that are well-known across our industry. As demand for electric solutions continues to gain momentum, ProPetro is playing a significant role in bringing new technologies and more efficient, environmentally responsible solutions to the Permian Basin.”

Sledge added, “We are in discussions with several customers regarding multi-year projects that will use these electric fleets starting as early as the third quarter of 2023. With these more efficient fleets, we will help advance our customers’ efforts to reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions, while enhancing our company’s competitiveness and free cash flow profile. We are also excited to bolster our services and capabilities for the benefit of our customers while equipping our ProPetro teammates with the best tools to drive sustainable value creation through the ongoing multi-year upcycle."

David Schorlemer, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "This agreement is another important step in our strategic plan of transitioning to emissions-friendly services using capital efficient financing terms. Further, we are pleased that this long-term lease agreement includes an option to purchase each fleet at the end of its respective lease term. As we look ahead to fiscal year 2023 where we will couple these next generation assets with our first class services, we expect significant free cash flow supported by a decreased capital expenditure plan and at least nine natural gas burning lower-emissions fleets operating in the second half of next year.”

About ProPetro

ProPetro Holding Corp. is a Midland, Texas-based oilfield services company providing pressure pumping and other complementary services to leading upstream oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration and production of North American unconventional oil and natural gas resources. For more information visit www.propetroservices.com.

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Investor Contacts:

David Schorlemer

Chief Financial Officer

david.schorlemer@propetroservices.com

432-688-0012

Matt Augustine

Senior Manager - Corporate Development & Investor Relations

matt.augustine@propetroservices.com

432-848-0871

Source: ProPetro Holding Corp.

FAQ

What recent agreement did ProPetro (NYSE: PUMP) announce?

ProPetro announced a long-term lease agreement for two electric frac fleets with expected delivery in Q3 2023.

How will the electric frac fleets benefit ProPetro (NYSE: PUMP)?

The electric frac fleets will help reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions for customers, enhancing ProPetro's competitiveness.

What is the expected impact on cash flow for ProPetro (NYSE: PUMP) in fiscal 2023?

ProPetro anticipates significant free cash flow supported by a decreased capital expenditure plan in fiscal 2023.

What is the significance of ProPetro's lease agreement for electric frac fleets?

The lease agreement is part of ProPetro's strategy to transition to emissions-friendly services and meet market demand for sustainable operations.