Capex Data
In addition to potential acquisitions in 2008, CHK expects to:
– Invest ~$4.6 billion through the drillbit
– Find an estimated 2.3 tcfe @ $2.00/mcfe through the drillbit
– Produce an estimated ~850 bcfe
– Replace 850 bcfe of proved reserves and add ~1.4 tcfe of proved reserves (newly drilled reserves could be sold for at least $3.50/mcfe ~$5.0 billion of value)
In March 2008, Chesapeake increased its capital expenditure plans for 2008 and 2009. In light of higher per well reserve recovery expectations and decreasing per well costs in key shale plays, the company announced plans to increase its drilling activity levels in each of 2008 and 2009. Specifically, Chesapeake plans to increase its current drilling activity levels in the Fort Worth Barnett Shale, Fayetteville Shale and Haynesville Shale plays by 24 operated rigs by year-end 2008.
As a result of the Haynesville Shale discovery and other new discoveries and projects, the company also plans to increase its leasehold expenditures to more fully capture the value of the plays and projects recently identified by Chesapeake. Chesapeake currently plans to spend an additional $275 million and $675 million for drilling and leasehold in 2008 and 2009, respectively, as compared to its previously announced spending plans.
Future Plans
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