Opti Canada (OPCDF) 6-K Opti Canada Form 6-K

Exhibit 99.1

Financial Statements

For the year ended

December 31, 2009

Auditors’ Report

To the Shareholders of

OPTI Canada Inc.

We have audited the balance sheets of OPTI Canada Inc. as at December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the statements of loss, comprehensive loss and deficit, and cash flowsfor the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the company as at December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

Chartered Accountants

Calgary, Alberta

February 8, 2010

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2009
Balance Sheets As at December 31
(amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)	2009			2008
ASSETS
Current
Cash and cash equivalents	$	357,723		$	217,145
Accounts and other receivables		15,308			22,807
Inventory		8,496			-
Future income taxes (note 6)		-			2,709
		381,527			242,661
Property, plant and equipment (note 4)		3,442,496			4,052,525
Hedging instruments (note 3)		-			109,682
Future income taxes (note 6)		-			67,534
	$	3,824,023		$	4,472,402
LIABILITIES
Current
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	79,135		$	199,907
Hedging instruments (note 3)		134,099			-
Short-term revolving credit facility (note 5)		-			145,500
		213,234			345,407
Long-term debt (note 5)		2,272,992			2,618,000
Obligation under capital lease (note 12)		20,616			30,195
Other long-term liabilities (note 7)		6,189			7,937
		2,513,031			2,656,132
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (note 8)
Capital stock		1,992,394			1,847,461
Contributed surplus		32,432			31,080
Deficit		(713,834	)		(407,678	)
		1,310,992			1,470,863
	$	3,824,023		$	4,472,402

See accompanying notes to the financial statements

Signed             “Chris P. Slubicki”                                                                     Signed “Bruce G. Waterman”

Director                                                                                            Director

February 8, 2010

OPTI CANADA INC. -2 - 2009 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2009
Statements of Loss, Comprehensive Loss and Deficit Years ended December 31
(amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)	2009			2008
Revenue
Petroleum sales	$	140,780		$	187,069
Power sales		4,961			11,232
Royalties		(1,905	)		(365	)
		143,836			197,936
Expenses
Operating expense		146,331			83,759
Diluent and feedstock purchases		102,193			164,547
Transportation		13,133			8,230
Interest, net (note 9)		150,222			32,542
General and administrative		17,339			17,616
Financing charges		21,881			893
Realized gain on hedging instruments		(40,323	)		(115,415	)
Foreign exchange translation (gain) loss		(294,415	)		372,626
Unrealized loss (gain) on hedging instruments		233,865			(160,460	)
Depletion, depreciation and accretion		26,114			17,067
Impairment of assets (note 14)		-			369,353
Loss on disposal of assets		1,614			-
		377,954			790,758
Loss before taxes		(234,118	)		(592,822	)
Income taxes
Future tax expense (recovery) (note 6)		72,038			(115,900	)
Net loss and comprehensive loss		(306,156	)		(476,922	)
Retained earnings (deficit) – beginning of year		(407,678	)		85,908
Expiration of call obligations (note 8)		-			(16,664	)
Deficit – end of year	$	(713,834	)	$	(407,678	)
Loss per share, basic and diluted	$	(1.28	)	$	(2.43	)

See accompanying notes to the financial statements

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 2009

Statement of Cash Flows Years ended December 31
	2009			2008
(amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities
Net loss	$	(306,156	)	$	(476,922	)
Items not affecting cash
Amortization and accretion expense		26,114			17,067
Stock-based compensation expense		870			1,895
Impairment of assets (note 14)		-			369,353
Loss on disposal of assets		1,614
Non-cash interest expense		469			189
Unrealized (gain) loss on hedging instruments		233,865			(160,460	)
Commodity hedge expense		9,917
Foreign exchange translation loss (gain)		(294,415	)		372,626
Future tax expense (recovery)		72,038			(115,900	)
		(255,684	)		7,848
Asset retirement costs incurred		(1	)		(9	)
Net change in non-cash working capital		15.371			1,157
		(255,670	)		8,996
Financing activities
Increase in debt		441,064			632,000
Repayments of debt		(632,000	)		-
Net proceeds from share issuances		143,121			6,970
Decrease in principal portion of capital lease obligation		(341	)		(305	)
Net change in non-cash working capital		(3,725	)		13,241
		(51,881	)		651,906
Investing activities
Property, plant and equipment additions		(158,145	)		(890,324	)
Sale of assets		721,467			-
Decrease in interest reserve account		-			158,398
Net change in non-cash working capital		(117,203	)		(31,950	)
		446,119			(763,876	)
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on cash and cash
equivalents held in foreign currency		(13,346	)		9,615
Increase (decrease) in cash		140,578			(93,359	)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year		217,145			310,504
Cash and cash equivalents – end of year	$	357,723		$	217,145

See accompanying notes to the financial statements

OPTI CANADA INC. - 4 - 2009 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

1. SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS

OPTI Canada Inc. (OPTI) is a public Canadian company with its shares listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (Symbol: OPC).  OPTI’s primary activity is the Long Lake Project (the Project), in which OPTI has a 35 percent working interest as at December 31, 2009. At December 31, 2008 this working interest was 50 percent.   Effective January 1, 2009, OPTI sold a portion of its interest in all the joint venture assets, including Phase 1 of the Long Lake Project, all future phase reserves and resources, and future phases of development.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Property, plant and equipment

(i) Petroleum and natural gas properties

OPTI follows the full cost method of accounting for petroleum and natural gas properties (SAGD resource assets), whereby all costs of exploring for and developing petroleum and natural gas reserves are capitalized.  Costs include land acquisition costs, geological and geophysical costs, carrying charges on non-productive properties, costs of drilling both productive and non-producing wells, costs of testing the bitumen upgrading process, related overhead and pre-operating costs.

We deplete oil and gas capitalized costs using the unit-of-production method. Depletion is calculated using remaining total proved reserves before royalties.

OPTI evaluates the carrying value of assets whenever events or conditions occur that indicate that the carrying value of assets on our balance sheet may not be recoverable from future cash flows.

Impairment is recognized if the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment (PP&E) exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from proved reserves (ceiling test). Cash flows are calculated based on an estimate of future prices.  In circumstances of impairment, the impairment would be calculated as the amount by which carrying amounts of the PP&E exceed the net present value of future cash flows from proved properties plus the carrying value of unproved properties. The risk-free interest rate is used to arrive at the net present value of the future cash flows. Any excess carrying value above the net present value of OPTI’s future cash flows would be recorded as a permanent impairment.

The costs of unproved properties are subject to a separate impairment test. In circumstances of impairment, the impairment would be calculated as the amount by which carrying amounts of unproved properties exceed the net present value of future cash flows. The impaired amount would be moved to the full cost amount subject to depletion.

Proceeds from the sale of oil and gas properties reduce PP&E, with no gain or loss recognized, unless such a sale would significantly alter the rate of depletion and depreciation.

Effective July 1, 2008 revenue and operating costs related to the SAGD assets have been recorded in the Statement of Earnings (Loss).

(ii) Major facilities

Major facilities including the Upgrader, SAGD central processing facilities, and operating costs net of revenues in relation to major facilities that are not considered to be ready for their intended use, are capitalized.  Judgement is required to determine whether operations are in the development stage.  The factors considered include, whether the plant is producing a saleable product, and whether the plant is operating at pre-determined operating levels in relation to commercial operations, whether the assets are ready for their intended use or other factors as circumstances warrant.  Effective April 1, 2009, the facilities related to the Upgrader are considered ready for their intended use, revenue is now recognized and operating costs are recorded in earnings.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

An impairment loss is recognized on major facilities when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. The carrying amount is not recoverable if the carrying amount exceeded the sum of the undiscounted cash flows from expected use and eventual disposition. If the carrying amount is not recoverable, an impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the assets exceed the discounted future cash flows from the major facilities assets.

OPTI’s major facilities are depreciated using the unit of production method based on the facilities’ productive capacity over 40 years.

(iii) Asset retirement obligations

OPTI recognizes the fair value of the liability for asset retirement obligations in the period it is incurred with a corresponding increase to the carrying amount of the related asset.  The initial obligation recognized is accreted over time until the future period in which the obligation is settled.  The related asset will be amortized over its estimated useful life using straight line or the unit of production method.

(iv) Corporate assets

Corporate office assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization, which is calculated using the declining balance method at rates of 30 percent to 50 percent per annum.

(v) Maintenance and turnarounds

Expenditures associated with maintenance activities or major turnarounds that improve the productive capacity or extend the life of an asset are capitalized. These costs are included in property and equipment when incurred and charged to depletion and depreciation over the estimated useful life to the next turnaround. Maintenance and repairs, other than major turnaround costs, are expensed as incurred.

(vi) Capitalized interest

OPTI capitalizes interest costs in relation to its long-term debt for major development projects.  These costs are subsequently amortized to income as a part of the related assets.  Capitalization of interest ceases when the assets are ready for their intended use.

b) Joint venture

A significant portion of OPTI’s activities are conducted within a joint venture.  The accounts reflect OPTI’s proportionate interest in such activities.

c) Inventory

Inventory consists of materials and supplies that are recorded at the lower of the weighted average cost and net realizable value.

d) Revenue recognition – Oil and gas products

Revenue from the production of oil and gas products is recognized when the risks and rewards are transferred to the customer. At the Long Lake Project, our share of revenue are recognized when the oil and gas product leaves the plant gate. Revenue represents OPTI’s share and is recorded prior to royalty obligations to governments and other mineral interest owners.

e) Revenue recognition – Power

Revenue from power generated in excess of the Long Lake project requirements is recognized when the risks and rewards are transferred to the customer. At the Long Lake Project, our share of revenue is recognized when the excess power leaves the plant gate.  Revenue represents OPTI’s share.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

f) Transportation

We are required to pay to transport our share of oil and gas products sold to the nearest market terminal at Hardisty, as well as transmission costs for our share of excess power sold.  These costs are presented in our financial statements as transportation expense.

g) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash, bankers’ acceptances, term deposits and bankers’ deposit notes that carry terms less than 91 days at the date of purchase.

h) Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded based on our revenue recognition policy, see notes 2(d) and 2(e). If applicable, an allowance for doubtful accounts will be recorded to provide for specific doubtful receivables. Accounts receivable also includes deposits and prepaid expenses that are short term.

i) Leases

Leases that transfer substantially all the benefits, risks and rewards of ownership to OPTI are recorded as capital leases and classified as PP&E with a corresponding increase to obligations under capital leases.  All other leases are classified as operating leases under which leasing costs are expensed in the period incurred.

j) Income taxes

OPTI uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes.  Future tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on differences in the financial statement carrying amount for assets and liabilities and the associated tax balance.  Future taxes are measured based on substantially enacted tax rates for the period in which the temporary differences are expected to be realized or settled.  The asset must be more likely than not to be realized, otherwise a valuation allowance reduces the tax asset.

k) Financing costs

OPTI incurs financing costs on the issuance of new debt. Financing costs are expensed as incurred and charged to the income statement.

l) Flow-through shares

Tax deductions for income tax purposes related to exploratory and development activities funded by flow-through share arrangements are renounced to investors in accordance with income tax legislation.  Share capital is reduced, with a corresponding increase to the future tax liability, by the estimated cost of the tax deductions when such deductions are renounced to the investors.

m) Stock-based compensation plans

Stock options granted to directors, officers, employees and consultants are accounted for using the fair value method under which compensation expense is recorded based on the estimated fair value of the options at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.  Compensation cost is either expensed or capitalized over the vesting period with a corresponding increase in contributed surplus.  When stock options are exercised, the cash proceeds along with the amount previously recorded as contributed surplus are recorded as share capital.

n) Foreign currency translation

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date.  Other assets, other liabilities and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated at rates in effect at the date of the transaction.  OPTI includes foreign exchange gains or losses in earnings. These gains and losses are related to the revaluations of its U.S. dollar (US$) denominated cash and cash equivalents, derivatives, and U.S. dollar (US$) denominated long-term debt.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

o) Financial instruments

OPTI initially records all financial instruments at fair-value and are subsequently accounted for based on one of five classifications: held for trading, held-to-maturity, other financial liabilities, loans and receivables or available-for-sale. The classification of a financial instrument depends on its characteristics and the purpose for which it was acquired.

(i) Held for trading

OPTI’s commodity contracts and foreign exchange hedging instruments are derivatives and accounted for as held for trading financial instruments and are recorded at fair value. OPTI does not use hedge accounting for its hedging instruments.

(ii) Held-to-maturity

The fair values of cash equivalents and short-term investments approximate their carrying value due to their short-term nature.

(iii) Other financial liabilities

Items classified as other financial liabilities, excluding asset retirement obligation, on OPTI’s financial statements are accounted for at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Any gains or losses in the realization of other financial liabilities are included in earnings.

(iv) Receivables

Items classified as receivables in OPTI’s financial statements are accounted for at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Any gains or losses on the realization of receivables are included in earnings. The fair value of accounts and other receivables and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. All costs related to debt issuance are expensed as incurred.

(v) Available-for-sale

OPTI has not designated any financial instruments as available-for-sale assets.

Fair values are based upon quoted market prices available from active markets or are otherwise determined using a variety of valuation techniques and models using quoted market prices.

p) Loss per share

Loss per share is calculated using net earnings or loss and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, the weighted average number of common shares of all classes outstanding is 238.9 million (December 31, 2008 – 195.7 million) and on a fully diluted basis is 238.9 million (December 31, 2008 – 195.7 million).  OPTI uses the treasury stock method of calculating diluted earnings or loss per common share.  There is no difference in basic or fully diluted loss per share.

The number of shares used in loss per share calculations is reconciled as follows:

Number of shares (thousands)	December 31, 2009			December 31, 2008
Weighted average shares outstanding		238,856			195,690
Diluted effect of stock options (1)		-			-
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding		238,856			195,690
Basic and fully diluted loss per share	$	(1.28	)	$	(2.43	)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OPTI CANADA INC. - 8 - 2009 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

2.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

q) Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and presentation of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and disclosures of contingencies and commitments.  Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events at the balance sheet date which are based on information available to management at each financial statement date.  Actual results could differ from those estimated.

The estimate of the percentage of completion of various projects at the financial statement date affects PP&E additions and the related accrued liability.  Various estimates are required in consideration of impairment of capitalized costs.  Consideration of impairment includes estimates relating to future cash flows, regulatory approval, and commodity prices.

For petroleum and natural gas properties, OPTI assesses impairment using management estimates of total proved oil and gas reserves, commodity prices and capital and operating costs required to develop those reserves. By their nature, these estimates and the related future net cash flows are subject to measurement uncertainty, and the impact of differences between actual and estimated amounts on the financial statements of future periods could be material. Our reserve estimates, which have been estimated by an independent engineering firm, are subject to change as additional information becomes available or if different assumptions are used.

The estimate related to asset retirement obligations requires estimates of the amount and timing of future abandonment liabilities, inflation, and interest rates.  The recognition of amounts in relation to stock-based compensation requires estimates related to valuation of stock options at the time of issuance.  Future taxes require estimates as to the realization of future tax assets and the expected timing of reversal of tax assets and liabilities.  The fair value of the commodity contracts and foreign exchange hedging instruments is calculated using valuation models that require estimates as to future market prices.

By their nature, these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty and the effect of changes in such estimates on the financial statements for current and future periods could be significant.

r) New standards

(i) Goodwill and intangible assets

OPTI adopted CICA handbook standard section 3064 “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” with retroactive effect on January 1, 2008.  Refer to the “Revised (retroactive change in accounting policy) Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2008” as filed on June 3, 2009.

(ii) Credit risk

In January 2009 the Emerging Issues Committee (“EIC”) issued a new abstract EIC 173 “Credit risk and the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities”. This abstract concludes that an entity’s own credit risk and the credit risk of the counterparty should be taken into account when determining the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including derivative instruments.

This abstract is to apply to all financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in interim and annual financial statements for periods ending on or after January 20, 2009. The adoption of this abstract did not impact OPTI’s financial statements.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

(iii) Financial instruments disclosures

In June 2009, the CICA issued amendments to CICA Handbook Section 3862, Financial Instruments – Disclosures. The amendments include enhanced disclosures related to the fair value of financial instruments and the liquidity risk associated with financial instruments. The amendments will be effective for annual financial statements for fiscal years ending after September 30, 2009 and are consistent with recent amendments to financial instrument disclosure standards in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The adoption of this section required enhanced disclosures on OPTI’s financial statements.

This section was amended to require disclosures about the inputs to fair value measurements, including their classification within a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to fair value measurement. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are:

· Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

· Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and

· Level 3 – Inputs that are not based on observable market data.

OPTI’s commodity contracts and foreign exchange hedging instruments are derivatives and are recorded at fair value using quoted market prices and are classified as level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

(iv) Future accounting changes

On February 13, 2008 the CICA Accounting Standards Board announced that Canadian public reporting issuers will be required to report under IFRS in 2011. Prior to the adoption date, certain Managements discussion & analysis (MD&A) disclosures are required.

s) Comparative figures

Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to presentation in the financial statements.

3. HEDGING INSTRUMENTS

Liability (asset)	2009		2008
Foreign exchange hedging instruments (level 2) (i)	$	114,650	$	(31,679	)
Commodity hedging instruments (level 2) (ii)		19,449		(78,003	)
Total hedge liability (asset)	$	134,099	$	(109,682	)

(i) Foreign exchange hedging

OPTI has US$875 million foreign exchange forward contracts that provide for a fixed payment of Canadian dollars in exchange for receipt of U.S. dollars.   US$330 million of the forward contracts provide for the purchase of U.S. dollars and the sale of Canadian dollars at a rate of approximately CDN$1.18 to US$1.00 with an expiry in April 2010.  US$545 million of the forward contracts provide for the purchase of U.S. dollars and the sale of Canadian dollars at a rate of approximately CDN$1.18 to US$1.00 with an expiry in December, 2010.

(ii) Commodity hedging

OPTI has entered into West Texas Intermediate (WTI) swap options that provide for 3,000 bbl/d at prices between US$64 and US$67 per barrel of crude oil starting January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.  These swaps have an estimated total liability of $19 million at December 31, 2009 (December 31, 2008 - nil).

See further discussion of hedging activities in note 10. There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy in 2009.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OPTI CANADA INC. - 10 - 2009 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

	December 31, 2009
	Cost		Accumulated DD&A			Net book value
Petroleum and natural gas properties	$	680,491	$	(24,832	)	$	655,659
Major facilities		2,773,241		(8,624	)		2,764,617
Corporate assets		622		(409	)		213
Capital lease		22,719		(712	)		22,077
	$	3,477,073	$	(34,577	)	$	3,442,496

	December 31, 2008
	Cost		Accumulated  DD&A			Net book value
Petroleum and natural gas properties	$	811,990	$	(9,150	)	$	802,840
Major facilities		3,220,287		(1,944	)		3,218,343
Corporate assets		3,555		(2,408	)		1,147
Capital lease		30,195		-			30,195
	$	4,066,027	$	(13,502	)	$	4,052,525

During the year ended December 31, 2009, OPTI capitalized nil (2008 - $3 million) of general and administrative expenses and $29 million (2008 - $138 million) of interest.  Depletion and depreciation of Upgrader assets commenced April 1, 2009 as these assets were ready for their intended use. At this time, some assets were reclassified from Major facilities to Petroleum and natural gas properties.  The cost of unproved property in petroleum and natural gas properties was $368 million (2008 - $423 million). The cost of assets under construction in major facilities was $464 million (2008 – $1,170 million). See also note 14 – Asset Sale.

For the calculation of the December 31, 2009 ceiling test, the benchmark prices for WTI in US$/barrel were as follows: 2010 – $80.00; 2011 – $83.60; 2012 – $87.40; 2013 – $91.30; 2014 - $95.30; and thereafter annual increases of 2 percent. See note 2a for discussion of impairment policy.

OPTI is engaged in the development of oil sands projects.  Since inception, OPTI has been developing the Long Lake Project and proceeding with the development of future phases.

5. DEBT FACILITIES

OPTI’s debt consists of the following:

	2009		2008
Senior Notes (a)	$	2,272,992	$	2,131,500
Long term revolving credit facility (b)		-		486,500
Long-term debt		2,272,992		2,618,000
Short-term revolving credit facility (c)		-		145,500
Total debt	$	2,272,992	$	2,763,500

a) Senior Notes

In the fourth quarter of 2009, OPTI issued US$425 million of First Lien Notes which bear interest at a fixed 9.0 percent and mature on December 15, 2012.  These notes are collateralized by a first priority security interest on all OPTI’s existing and future property.  At any time prior to December 31, 2010, OPTI may redeem all or part of the notes at a redemption price equal between 108 percent and 102 percent of the principal amount, plus the applicable premium and accrued interest.  At any time after December 31, 2010 OPTI may redeem all or a part of the notes at redemption price of 102 percent of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. These were sold with an original issue discount of 3 percent for net proceeds of US$ 402 million after the original issue discount and financing costs.  The amortized cost at December 31, 2009 was $434 million.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OPTI CANADA INC. - 11 - 2009 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

5.    DEBT FACILITIES (CONTINUED)

OPTI has US$1,000 million Secured Notes which bear interest at a fixed 8.25 percent and mature on December 15, 2014.  These notes are collateralized by a second priority security interest on all OPTI’s existing and future property.  OPTI may redeem up to 35 percent of these notes prior to December 15, 2009 with net proceeds from certain equity offerings.  At any time prior to December 31, 2010, OPTI may redeem all or part of the notes at a redemption price equal between 107 percent and 104 percent of the principal amount, plus the applicable premium and accrued interest.  At any time after December 31, 2010 OPTI may redeem all or a part of the notes at redemption price of 104 percent of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

OPTI also has US$750 million Secured Notes.  These notes bear interest at a fixed 7.875 percent and mature December 15, 2014.  The other terms and conditions associated with these notes are substantially the same as the US$1,000 million Secured Notes described above.

See note 11 for discussion of the debt covenants.

b) Long term revolving credit facility

During the fourth quarter of 2009, OPTI amended its $350 million revolving credit facility and reduced its amount to $190 million. This facility matures on December 15, 2011.  Amounts drawn under this facility can take the form of prime rate based loans, bankers’ acceptances, LIBOR loans or letters of credit.  The facility will bear interest at a floating rate based on the prime rate, bankers’ acceptance rate or at LIBOR plus a credit spread above the reference rate, while any unused amounts are subject to standby fees.  During 2009 the weighted average interest rate on borrowings under this facility was 5.8% (2008 – 5.4%). This facility is collateralized by a first priority security interest on all present and after acquired property of OPTI.  The revolving credit facility includes certain conditions precedent to all borrowings.  At December 31, 2009, there was no amount outstanding under this facility.  (December 31, 2008 - $486.5 million). See note 11 for discussion of the debt covenants.

c) Short term revolving credit facility

During the first quarter of 2009, this $150 million revolving credit facility was repaid and cancelled.

6. FUTURE INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate of (31) percent (2008 – 20 percent) which differs from the statutory tax rate of 29.0 percent (2008 – 29.5 percent).  The reasons for the difference are described below.

	2009			2008			2009			2008
Recovery based on book loss – Federal rate		19.0	%		19.5	%	$	(44,483	)	$	(115,601	)
Recovery based on book loss – Provincial rate		10.0	%		10.0	%		(23,412	)		(59,282	)
Recovery based on book loss – total		29.0	%		29.5	%		(67,895	)		(174,883	)
Impact of future tax rate and timing changes								12,414			21,072
(Non-taxable)/non-deductible portion of unrealized foreign exchange (gains)/losses on U.S. dollar debt								(43,506	)		58,517
Non-deductible/(non-taxable) portion of realized foreign exchange losses/(gains) on hedging instruments								21,218			(22,179	)
Non-deductible/(non-taxable) stocked based compensation expense								170			559
Valuation allowance (a)								148,596			-
Other								1,041			1,014
Future tax expense (recovery)							$	72,038		$	(115,900	)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

6.    FUTURE INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

Significant components of OPTI’s future tax assets are as follows:

	2009			2008
Book value in excess of tax value – capital assets	$	506,046		$	242,934
Book value in excess of tax value – long-term debt		8,572			(23,663	)
Asset retirement obligation		(1,547	)		(1,984	)
Benefit of share issuance costs		(10,926	)		(9,198	)
Losses for income tax purposes		(650,741	)		(278,332	)
Valuation allowance (a)		148,596			-
Future tax asset		-			(70,242	)
Short-term future tax asset		-			(2,709	)
Long-term future tax asset	$	-		$	(67,534	)

At December 31, 2009, the expiry dates of losses for income tax purposes are $9 million in 2014, $16 million in 2015, $117 million in 2026, $731 million in 2027, $930 million in 2028, and $787 million in 2029.

a) Valuation allowance

Where unfavourable evidence exists, which in our case is primarily historical net field operating losses, additional considerations and evidence for recognition of future tax assets is required.  We have applied management judgment and evaluated applicable factors necessary in making this determination and have concluded that the positive evidence in consideration of the estimated future cash flows based on reserve reports from our independent engineers, does not sufficiently outweigh negative factors, such as our net field operating loss in 2009 and 2008.  As a result, we determined we do not meet the “more likely than not” criteria required for recognition of future tax assets and have therefore recognized a valuation allowance of $149 million against our future tax assets.

7. OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

Asset retirement obligation

OPTI’s obligations with respect to asset retirement relate to reclamation of sites and facilities on which the Project operations are situated.  The obligation is recognized in the period in which the obligation is created based on the estimated future reclamation cost using an weighted average credit adjusted risk free  rate of 11.5 percent (2008 – 11.5 percent) and estimated inflation of 3.0 percent (2008 – 3.0 percent) annually.  The total undiscounted future obligation is $114 million (2008 - $151 million).

Continuity of asset retirement obligation
Present value of obligation at January 1, 2008	$	7,070
New obligations during the year		309
Asset retirement costs incurred		(9	)
Accretion expense		567
Present value of obligation at December 31, 2008		7,937
Adjustment for working interest (note 14)		(2,285	)
New obligations during the year		88
Asset retirement costs incurred		(1	)
Accretion expense		451
Present value of obligation at December 31, 2009	$	6,189

OPTI estimates its obligations related to drilling activities will be settled over approximately the next 20 years and obligations relating to resource assets will be settled in approximately 55 years.  OPTI’s upgrading facilities related to the Project have retirement obligations with indeterminate settlement dates and for which present value cannot be reasonably determined because the asset currently has an indeterminable useful life.  An asset retirement obligation for these assets will be recorded in the period in which the lives of the assets become reasonably determinable.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

8. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

a)     Authorized

Unlimited number of common shares and preferred shares without nominal or par value.

b) Issued and outstanding

	Number of shares (thousands)		Amount
Common shares – January 1, 2008		195,356	$	1,853,917
Common share options exercised		357		4,870
Warrants exercised (d)		217		3,750
Share issue costs		-		(71	)
Tax effect on flow-through shares and share issue costs		-		(15,005	)
Common shares -  December 31, 2008		195,930		1,847,461
Issued for cash (c)		85,720		150,010
Share issue costs net of future taxes		-		(5,437	)
Common share options exercised		100		360
Total common shares –  December 31, 2009		281,750	$	1,992,394
Call obligations – January 1, 2008		-		(16,664	)
Expiration of call obligations (e)		-		16,664
Call obligations – December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009		-		-
Total capital stock –  December 31, 2009		281,750	$	1,992,394

c)      2009 equity issuance

On July 14, 2009, OPTI issued 85,720,000 common shares at a price of $1.75 per share for total gross proceeds of approximately $150 million.

d)      Outstanding warrants

OPTI had common share warrants outstanding that entitled the holders to purchase a total of 5,991,000 common shares at a price of $14.75 each. These warrants expired in November 2008 and have been reclassified as contributed surplus.

e)      Call obligations

On June 30, 2008, $202 million of outstanding call obligations expired unexercised by OPTI.  The call obligations consisted of unconditional and irrevocable call options whereby OPTI, at its option, could have required a subscription for either a convertible preferred share or a common share for the face amount of the call obligation.  The exercise price per share of the call obligations was $2.20 per share.  The amount of the expired call obligations has been recorded as an adjustment to deficit.

f)      Outstanding stock options

OPTI may grant stock options to executives, certain employees, consultants, and directors as determined by the Board of Directors.  The exercise price of each option is determined by the Board based on the current market price of OPTI’s common shares at the date of the grant.  Vesting rights are determined at the discretion of the Board.  Under OPTI’s plans, options vest at the time of grant or over a three or five-year period.  The remaining number of options that are authorized for issuance under the stock option plan is approximately 11 million. Options outstanding expire at dates up to 2018.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

8.    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONTINUED)

OPTIONS OUTSTANDING	Options (thousands)			Exercise price (per share)
Balance January 1, 2008		7,208		$	13.03
Granted		761			15.74
Forfeited		(452	)		17.80
Exercised		(357	)		10.76
Balance December 31, 2008		7,160		$	13.14
Granted		2,279			2.53
Forfeited		(4,186	)		15.23
Exercised		(100	)		3.30
Balance December 31, 2009		5,152		$	6.90

				Options outstanding				Exercisable options
Exercise price range		Options (thousands)		Remaining contractual life (years)		Weighted average exercise price		Options  (thousands)		Weighted average exercise price
$	1.59 to $4.99		2,250		6.59	$	2.54		-	$	-
$	5.00 to $9.99		2,513		0.37		9.29		2,473		9.36
$	10.00 to $14.99		134		5.39		10.96		104		10.95
$	15.00 to $19.99		155		7.32		18.40		78		18.32
$	20.00 to $22.56		100		7.43		21.35		38		21.44
Balance December 31, 2009			5,152		3.56	$	6.90		2,693	$	9.84

At December 31, 2008 there were 4,598,000 exercisable common share options with a weighted average exercise price of $10.79. The weighted average remaining contractual life of the exercisable options is 0.7 years.

g)    Stock-based compensation

During the year ended December 31, 2009, there were 2,279,000 (2008 – 760,500) common share options granted which had a total fair value of $4 million (2008 – $4 million) equating to $1.82 per option (2008 – $5.07).  The fair value was calculated using the Black-Scholes pricing model at the date of each grant using the following assumptions:

	2009	2008
Expected life of options(1)	7 years	10 years
Expected dividend yield of options(2)	0%	0%
Expected volatility(3)	75%	45%
Risk free interest rate(4)	3.00% - 3.25%	2.75% - 3.75%
Estimated forfeiture rate(5)	15%	15%

(1)           The expected life of the options is based on the term of the options.

(2) The expected dividend yield of options is 0% since OPTI has not historically paid dividends, nor does it intend to.

(3) Expected volatility is based on the annual historical volatility of OPTI’s share price from the date of OPTI’s initial public offering.

(4) The risk free rate is based upon interest rates for a zero coupon 10 year Government of Canada bond.

(5) The estimated forfeiture rate is based on historical forfeitures.

Stock-based compensation costs for the year ended December 31, 2009 are $1.4 million (2008 – $5 million), of which $0.9 million is included in general and administrative expenses (2008 - $2 million) and $0.5 million is included in PP&E (2008 – $3 million).

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

8.    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONTINUED)

h)      Contributed surplus

The following outlines changes in contributed surplus:

Balance January 1, 2008	$	11,897
Capitalized stock-based compensation		3,181
Expensed stock-based compensation		1,895
Reclassified expired warrants		15,137
Stock options exercised		(1,030	)
Balance December 31, 2008	$	31,080
Capitalized stock-based compensation		482
Expensed stock-based compensation		870
Balance December 31, 2009	$	32,432

9. NET INTEREST EXPENSE

	2009			2008
Interest income	$	(1,140	)	$	(5,985	)
Interest expense		151,362			38,527
Net interest expense	$	150,222		$	32,542

10. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

a) Fair values

OPTI’s financial instruments include cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Due to the short-term nature of the instruments, the carrying values approximate the fair values.. Accounts receivable are all current and less than 30 days outstanding and primarily from one customer.  The commodity contracts and foreign exchange contracts are considered to be held-for-trading and are recorded at fair value.  OPTI’s senior notes and the revolving credit facilities are recorded at amortized cost. At December 31, 2009, the estimated fair value of the notes is US$1,868 million (CDN$1,963 million) and the carrying value of the revolving credit facilities approximates their fair value due to their variable rate, first priority security position and short-term duration of instruments outstanding under the facilities.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

10.    FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)

The following table shows our maturity analysis related to financial liabilities at December 31, 2009.

In $ millions	Total		2010			2011 – 2012		2013 – 2014	Thereafter
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(1)	$	68	$	68	$	-	$	-	$	-
Hedging instruments – commodity contracts (note 3)		19		19		-		-		-
Hedging instruments – foreign exchange contracts  (note 3)		115		115		-		-		-
Long-term debt (Senior Notes - principal)(2)		2,286		-		447		1,839		-
Long-term debt (Senior Notes - interest)(3)		719		192		378		149		-
Capital leases(5)		68		3		6		6		53
Total commitments	$	3,275	$	397	$	831	$	1,994	$	53

(1) Excludes accrued interest expense related to the Senior Notes.

(2) Consists of principal repayments on the Senior Notes, translated into Canadian dollars using an exchange rate of CDN$1.05 to US$1.00 at December 31, 2009.

(3) Consists of scheduled interest payments on the Senior Notes, translated into Canadian dollars using an exchange rate of CDN$1.05 to US$1.00 at December 31, 2009.

(4) At December 31, 2009, we have an undrawn $190 million revolving credit facility. We are contractually obligated for interest payments on borrowings and standby charges in respect to undrawn amounts under the revolving credit facility, which are not reflected in the above table as amounts cannot reasonably be estimated due to the revolving nature of the facility and variable interest rates.  Such amounts are not material relative to our other commitments.

(5) Consists of our share of future payments under our product transportation agreements with respect to future tolls during the initial contract term.

b) Risk management

OPTI provides a risk management discussion as required by the CICA handbook section 3862 “Financial Instruments – Disclosures” on its exposure to and management of credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk in the 2009 annual MD&A under the heading “Financial Instruments”.

c) Foreign exchange hedging instruments

At December 31, 2009, OPTI has foreign exchange forward contracts that provide for a fixed payment of Canadian dollars in exchange for receipt of U.S. dollars. OPTI’s foreign exchange hedging instruments are derivatives and accounted for as held for trading financial instruments and are recorded at fair value. Fair values are based upon quoted market prices available from active markets (level 2) or are otherwise determined using a variety of valuation techniques and models using quoted market prices. See note 2(o) and note 3.

d) Commodity contracts

During 2009, OPTI purchased put options that provide a fixed price for a portion of its anticipated 2010 production.  OPTI’s commodity hedging instruments are derivatives and accounted for as held for trading financial instruments and are recorded at fair value. Fair values are based upon quoted market prices available from active markets (level 2) or are otherwise determined using a variety of valuation techniques and models using quoted market prices. See note 2(o) and note 3.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

11. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

OPTI’s objectives when managing its capital are:

· to manage capital in a manner that will address compliance with its financial covenants;

· to manage a capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business;

· to maintain an appropriate balance between debt and equity sources of financing; and

· to maintain sufficient cash and undrawn credit capacity to provide liquidity.

OPTI defines its capital as follows:

· capital stock; and

· debt, including long and short-term portions.

Virtually all of our capital to date has resulted from the issuance of debt and equity.  A description of debt and related changes in the period is described in note 5. Equity capital for OPTI is described in note 8. We expect to generate positive net field operating margin to support funding for interest costs and future expenditures once bitumen production increases and the Upgrader has achieved stable operations.

OPTI is a public company and has demonstrated access to both public and private debt and equity markets.  OPTI anticipates continued long-term access to both the debt and equity markets to fund future growth of the business and address deficiencies in liquidity.  In the short-term, there may be times where access to debt and equity markets is restricted or unavailable.

All of OPTI’s debt facilities set certain limitations on its capital structure primarily through financial covenants. Measurement of the ratios for this purpose is defined in the relevant credit agreement.

OPTI is presently in compliance with this financial maintenance covenants in its undrawn revolving credit facility:

Financial Ratio	Covenant	Calculated ratio at December 31,
		2009	2008
Debt to Capitalization (1)	Maximum	70%	65%
	Actual	58%	64%

 (1) "Debt to Capitalization” means, as at any date of determination, the ratio of Total Consolidated Debt to Total Capitalization (net of the effect of any currency Hedge Agreements relating to any Debt included therein).  "Total Capitalization" means, as at any date of determination, the aggregate of Total Consolidated Debt, and Shareholders' Equity on such date.

With respect to our senior notes, the covenants are in place primarily to govern the total amount of debt that OPTI may incur at any time.  This limit is most affected by the present value of our total proved reserves using forecast prices discounted at 10 percent.  We have sufficient capacity under this test to incur additional debt beyond our $190 million revolving credit facility.  Other leverage considerations, such as debt to capitalization, and interest coverage ratios are expected to be more constraining in future than this limitation. Under certain payment related defaults under our revolving credit facility, we may be required to offer to repay our senior notes.

Capital funding and financing plans and targets are set at least annually based on expected development programs and forecasted financial results for the business.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

12. COMMITMENTS

a) Lease obligations and other commitments

OPTI has an agreement with Enbridge Pipelines (Athabasca) Inc. that provides for the storage, measurement and transportation of crude oil and other liquids between the Athabasca main line and the Long Lake Project site.  This agreement is considered to be a capital lease for accounting purposes. This agreement has a remaining term of 23 years and an option for renewal of five additional years. The interest rate implicit in the lease is 14 percent.

Capital lease payments on this agreement for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

2010	$	3,251
2011		3,251
2012		3,019
2013		2,903
2014		2,903
Thereafter		52,737
Total including interest		68,065
Less imputed interest		(47,448	)
Capital lease obligation	$	20,616

OPTI has an agreement with Enbridge Pipelines (Athabasca) Inc. for transportation of oil products from Long Lake to Hardisty.  The initial term of this agreement extends to 2014.  OPTI also has an agreement with Pembina Oil Sands Pipeline L.P. for a pipeline which transports synthetic crude oil, for use as a diluent, to the Long Lake site.  This agreement has a remaining term of 22 years.  These two pipeline agreements are considered to be operating leases for accounting purposes, total expenses related to these 2 contracts were $8.7 million in 2009 (2008- $7.2 million).   OPTI entered into a long-term traffic guarantee agreement with Canadian National Railway Company (CN) under which traffic is moved to and from the Project site by rail and CN invests in upgrades to the Athabasca Northern Railway rail line.  The rail line will move, amongst other commodities, sulphur, catalysts, and construction materials to and from the Project site for periods up to 2032. Total expenses related to this contract were $0.9 million in 2009 (2008 - $0.1 million). Prior to the commencement of operations, OPTI capitalized operating lease payments.

Operating lease payments on these agreements for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

2010	$	10,389
2011		9,916
2012		10,157
2013		10,239
2014		5,084
Thereafter		26,235
Total	$	72,020

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED

OPTI Canada Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

Years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008

13. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

	2009			2008
Cash interest received	$	1,272		$	5,909
Cash interest paid		161,279			173,511
Non-cash changes to property, plant and equipment		(19,312	)		(358,760	)
Non-cash changes to capital stock		(1,813	)		(13,246	)

	2009			2008
Change in non-cash working capital
Accounts and other receivables	$	7,492		$	(10,224	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(113,049	)		(7,328	)
Net change in non-cash working capital		(105,557	)		(17,552	)
Operating activities		15,371			1,157
Financing activities		(3,725	)		13,241
Investing activities		(117,203	)		(31,950	)
Net change in non-cash working capital	$	(105,557	)	$	(17,552	)

14. ASSET SALE

On January 27, 2009, OPTI completed a sale of a 15 percent working interest in its joint venture assets to Nexen Inc. (Nexen) for $735 million.  Effective January 1, 2009, OPTI has a 35 percent working interest in all the joint venture assets, including Phase 1 of the Long Lake Project, all future phase reserves and resources, and future phases of development.  In 2008, OPTI allocated the sales proceeds to each asset type based on an estimate of fair value. The sales proceeds allocated to depreciable assets were lower than the book value of the asset, as a result a loss before taxes of $369 million was recorded in 2008. The sales proceeds allocated to resource assets did not alter the depletion rate by greater than 20 percent and as a result no gain or loss was recorded. The sales proceeds were recorded as a reduction to book value in 2009. The sales proceeds for unproved properties and resource assets were recorded as a reduction to book value in 2009.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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TABULAR AMOUNTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT AS NOTED