Parex Resources Inc. (“Parex” or the “Company”) (TSX: PXT) provides
an update on its Northern Llanos operations, which are being
affected by ongoing social protests in the region that began on
January 22, 2024. The Company also announces that it will release
its Q4 2023 and FY 2023 financial and operating results, as well as
its independent reserves assessment as at December 31, 2023, after
markets close on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Ongoing Social Protests that are
Affecting Operations in the Northern Llanos
As reported by Colombian media outlets, the
operations of energy companies that operate in the Northern Llanos
region of Colombia are being impacted by ongoing social
protests.
As a result of the protests, on January 22,
2024, Parex shut-in its operations at the Capachos Block(1), as
well as halted drilling and testing operations at the Arauca
Block(2). For the period of January 1, 2024, to February 11, 2024,
estimated average Company production was approximately 53,200
boe/d(3) and current average production is roughly 50,000 boe/d(4).
The Company's average production guidance for FY 2024, ranging from
54,000 to 60,000 boe/d (57,000 boe/d midpoint), remains unchanged
due to production contingencies incorporated into the guidance
range.
The Company has activated internal security
protocols and is actively working to resume operations by engaging
with stakeholders at all levels. Parex acknowledges the efforts and
leadership of the Colombian national government, including various
ministries and agencies, as we strive to find a mutually beneficial
solution through an established engagement process.
(1) 50% W.I.(2) Business Collaboration Agreement with Ecopetrol
S.A. (Parex 50% Participating Share)).(3) Light & medium crude
oil: ~7,961 bbl/d, heavy crude oil: ~44,496 bbl/d, conventional
natural gas: ~4,457 mcf/d.(4) Estimated current average production
relates to the 11-day period of February 1, 2024, to February 11,
2024 (light & medium crude oil: ~7,482 bbl/d, heavy crude oil:
~41,820 bbl/d, conventional natural gas: ~4,189 mcf/d).
Q4 2023 and FY 2023 Results – Conference Call &
Video Webcast
Parex will host a conference call and video webcast to discuss
its Q4 2023 and FY 2023 results on Friday, March 1, 2024, beginning
at 9:30 am MT (11:30 am ET). To participate in the conference call
or video webcast, please see the access information below:
Conference ID: |
1 335 335 |
Participant Toll-Free Dial-In Number: |
1-888-550-5584 |
Participant International Dial-In Number: |
1-646-960-0157 |
Webcast: |
https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/294536382 |
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About Parex Resources Inc.
Parex is the largest independent oil and gas company in
Colombia, focusing on sustainable, conventional production. The
Company’s corporate headquarters are in Calgary, Canada, with an
operating office in Bogotá, Colombia. Parex is a member of the
S&P/TSX Composite ESG Index and its shares trade on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the symbol PXT.
For more information, please contact:
Mike KruchtenSenior Vice President, Capital Markets &
Corporate PlanningParex Resources Inc.
403-517-1733investor.relations@parexresources.com
Steven EirichInvestor Relations & Communications
AdvisorParex Resources
Inc.587-293-3286investor.relations@parexresources.com
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STATES
Certain information regarding Parex set forth in
this document contains forward-looking statements that involve
substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The use of
any of the words "plan", "expect", “prospective”, "project",
"intend", "believe", "should", "anticipate", "estimate",
“forecast”, "guidance", “budget” or other similar words, or
statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such
statements represent Parex's internal projections, estimates or
beliefs concerning, among other things, future growth, results of
operations, production, future capital and other expenditures
(including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof),
competitive advantages, plans for and results of drilling activity,
environmental matters, business prospects and opportunities. These
statements are only predictions and actual events or results may
differ materially. Although the Company’s management believes that
the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity,
performance or achievement since such expectations are inherently
subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political
and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could
cause Parex's actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or
on behalf of, Parex.
In particular, forward-looking statements
contained in this document include, but are not limited to,
statements with respect to: the Company’s focus, plans, priorities
and strategies; that Parex is working towards resuming operations
at the Capachos and Arauca Blocks; the Company's annual average
production guidance for 2024; the anticipated timing of when Parex
will release its full year and fourth quarter 2023 financial and
operating guidance and independent reserves assessment; and the
anticipated timing of Parex's conference call to discuss its full
year and fourth quarter 2023 results.
These forward-looking statements are subject to
numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the
impact of general economic conditions in Canada and Colombia;
prolonged volatility in commodity prices; industry conditions
including changes in laws and regulations including adoption of new
environmental laws and regulations, and changes in how they are
interpreted and enforced in Canada and Colombia; determinations by
OPEC and other countries as to production levels; competition; lack
of availability of qualified personnel; the results of exploration
and development drilling and related activities; obtaining required
approvals of regulatory authorities in Canada and Colombia; the
risks associated with negotiating with foreign governments as well
as country risk associated with conducting international
activities; volatility in market prices for oil; fluctuations in
foreign exchange or interest rates; environmental risks; changes in
income tax laws or changes in tax laws and incentive programs
relating to the oil industry; changes to pipeline capacity; ability
to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources;
failure of counterparties to perform under contracts; the risk that
Brent oil prices may be lower than anticipated; the risk that
Parex's evaluation of its existing portfolio of development and
exploration opportunities may not be consistent with its
expectations; the risk that Parex may not resume operations at the
Capachos Block or the Arauca Block when anticipated, or at all; the
risk that Parex's average annual production in 2024 may be less
than anticipated; the risk that Parex may not meet its production
guidance for the year ended December 31, 2024; the risk that
production growth does not occur as forecasted; the risk that Parex
may not release its full year and fourth quarter 2023 financial and
operating guidance and independent reserves assessment when
anticipated, or at all; the risk that Parex may not hold a
conference call to discuss its full year and fourth quarter 2023
results when anticipated, or at all; and other factors, many of
which are beyond the control of the Company. Readers are cautioned
that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Additional
information on these and other factors that could affect Parex's
operations and financial results are included in reports on file
with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed
through the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.ca).
Although the forward-looking statements
contained in this document are based upon assumptions which
Management believes to be reasonable, the Company cannot assure
investors that actual results will be consistent with these
forward-looking statements. With respect to forward-looking
statements contained in this document, Parex has made assumptions
regarding, among other things: current and anticipated commodity
prices and royalty regimes; availability of skilled labour; timing
and amount of capital expenditures; future exchange rates; the
price of oil, including the anticipated Brent oil price; the impact
of increasing competition; conditions in general economic and
financial markets; availability of drilling and related equipment;
effects of regulation by governmental agencies; receipt of partner,
regulatory and community approvals; royalty rates; future operating
costs; uninterrupted access to areas of Parex's operations and
infrastructure; recoverability of reserves and future production
rates; the status of litigation; timing of drilling and completion
of wells; on-stream timing of production from successful
exploration wells; operational performance of non-operated
producing fields; pipeline capacity; that Parex will have
sufficient cash flow, debt or equity sources or other financial
resources required to fund its capital and operating expenditures
and requirements as needed; that Parex's conduct and results of
operations will be consistent with its expectations; that Parex
will have the ability to develop its oil and gas properties in the
manner currently contemplated; that Parex's evaluation of its
existing portfolio of development and exploration opportunities is
consistent with its expectations; current or, where applicable,
proposed industry conditions, laws and regulations will continue in
effect or as anticipated as described herein; that the estimates of
Parex's production and reserves volumes and the assumptions related
thereto (including commodity prices and development costs) are
accurate in all material respects; that Parex will be able to
obtain contract extensions or fulfill the contractual obligations
required to retain its rights to explore, develop and exploit any
of its undeveloped properties; that Parex's internal security
protocols and engagements with its stakeholders and the Colombian
national government will be successful; and other matters.
Management has included the above summary of
assumptions and risks related to forward-looking statements
provided in this document in order to provide shareholders with a
more complete perspective on Parex's current and future operations
and such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Parex's actual results, performance or achievement could differ
materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these
forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be
given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking
statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what
benefits Parex will derive. These forward-looking statements are
made as of the date of this document and Parex disclaims any intent
or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or results or
otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities
laws.
Oil & Gas Matters Advisory
The term "Boe" means a barrel of oil equivalent
on the basis of 6 Mcf of natural gas to 1 barrel of oil ("bbl").
Boe’s may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe
conversation ratio of 6 Mcf: 1 Bbl is based on an energy
equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner
tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead.
Given the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as
compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy
equivalency of 6 Mcf: 1Bbl, utilizing a conversion ratio at 6 Mcf:
1 Bbl may be misleading as an indication of value.
References to conventional natural gas, heavy
crude oil and light and medium crude oil in this press release
refer to conventional natural gas, heavy crude oil and light and
medium crude oil product types, respectively, as defined in
National Instrument 51-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Oil and
Gas Activities.
The following abbreviations used in this press
release have the meanings set forth below:
bbl |
one barrel |
bbl/d |
barrels per day |
boe |
barrels of oil equivalent of natural gas; one barrel of oil or
natural gas liquids for six thousand cubic feet of natural gas |
boe/d |
barrels of oil equivalent of natural gas per day |
mcf |
thousand cubic feet |
mcf/d |
thousand cubic feet per day |
W.I. |
working interest |
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