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 conditions.
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. PV-10 Value. The
present value of estimated future revenues to be generated from the production
of proved reserves calculated in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission
guidelines, net of estimated production and future development costs, using prices
and costs as of the date of estimation without future escalation, without giving
effect to nonproperty related expenses such as general and administrative expenses,
debt service, future income tax expense and depreciation, depletion and amortization,
and discounted using an annual discount rate of 10%. Recompletion.
The completion for production of an existing well bore in another formation from
that in which the well has been previously completed. Reservoir.
A porous and permeable underground formation containing a natural accumulation
of producible oil and/or gas that is confined by impermeable rock or water barriers
and is individual and separate from other reservoirs. |