Mcf/d. One thousand cubic feet of natural
gas per day.
Mcfe. One thousand cubic feet equivalent,
determined using the ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one Bbl
of oil, condensate or natural gas liquids.
MMBbls. One million barrels of oil or
other liquid hydrocarbons.
MMBtu. One million British Thermal Units.
MMcf. One million cubic feet.
MMcf/d. One million cubic feet per day.
MMcfe. One million cubic feet equivalent,
determined using the ratio of six Mcf of natural gas to one Bbl
of oil, condensate or natural gas liquids, which approximates the
relative energy content of oil, condensate and natural gas liquids
as compared to natural gas. Prices have historically often been
higher or substantially higher for oil than natural gas on an energy
equivalent basis, although there have been periods in which they
have been lower or substantially lower.
Net acres or net wells. The sum of the
fractional working interests owned in gross acres or gross wells.
Net Revenue Interest. The operating
interest used to determine the owner's share of total production.
Normally pressured reservoirs. Reservoirs
with a formation-fluid pressure equivalent to 0.465 psi per foot
of depth from the surface. For example, if the formation pressure
is 4,650 psi at 10,000 feet, then the pressure is considered to
be normal.
Over-pressured reservoirs. Reservoirs
subject to abnormally high pressure as a result of certain types
of subsurface formations.
Petrophysical study. Study of rock and
fluid properties based on well log and core analysis.
Present value. When used with respect
to oil and natural gas reserves, the estimated future gross revenue
to be generated from the production of proved reserves, net of estimated
production and future development costs, using prices and costs
in effect as of the date indicated, without giving effect to nonproperty-related
expenses such as general and administrative expenses, debt service
and future income tax expense or to depreciation, depletion and
amortization, discounted using an annual discount rate of 10%.
Productive well. A well that is found
to be capable of producing hydrocarbons in sufficient quantities
such that proceeds from the sale of such production exceed production
expenses and taxes.
Proved developed nonproducing reserves.
Proved developed reserves expected to be recovered from zones behind
casing in existing wells.
Proved developed producing reserves. Proved
developed reserves that are expected to be recovered from completion
intervals currently open in existing wells and able to produce to
market.
Proved developed reserves. Proved reserves
that can be expected to be recovered from existing wells with existing
equipment and operating methods.
Proved reserves. The estimated quantities
of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids that geological
and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be
recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing
economic and operating
Proved undeveloped location. A site
on which a development well can be drilled consistent with spacing
rules for purposes of recovering proved undeveloped reserves.
Proved undeveloped reserves. Proved
reserves that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled
acreage or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure
is required for recompletion.
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