Guidance
Guidance estimates for the fourth quarter of 2007 and for 2008 are presented in the table below.
| | 4th Qtr 2007 | | 1st Qtr 2008 | | 2nd through 4th Qtr 2008 | |
Net Production: | | | | | | | | | | |
Natural Gas (MMcf) | | | 3,100 - 3,150 | | | 3,320 - 3,590 | | | 10,325 - 11,425 | |
Crude Oil (MBbls) | | | 74 - 76 | | | 84 - 92 | | | 260 - 290 | |
Natural Gas Liquids (MBbls) | | | 127 - 131 | | | 124 - 134 | | | 440 - 485 | |
Total Mmcfe | | | 4,306 - 4,392 | | | 4,568 - 4,946 | | | 14,525 - 16,075 | |
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Average Daily Production (Mmcfe/d) | | | 46.8 - 47.7 | | | 50.2 - 54.4 | | | 52.8 - 58.5 | |
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Average Price | | | | | | | | | | |
Differential vs NYMEX | | | | | | | | | | |
Natural Gas ($/Mcf) | | | ($0.28) - ($0.34) | | | ($0.22) - ($0.42) | | | ($0.22) - ($0.42) | |
Crude Oil (% of NYMEX Crude Oil) | | | 98% - 102% | | | 93% - 97% | | | 93% - 97% | |
Natural Gas Liquids (% of NYMEX Crude Oil) | | | 63% - 67% | | | 62% - 66% | | | 62% - 66% | |
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Transportation Margin (a) | | | 500 - 540 | | | 400 - 480 | | | 1,150 - 1,350 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
LOE and other | | | 7,500 - 7,700 | | | 8,400 - 9,200 | | | 25,700 - 28,300 | |
Production Taxes (as % of revenue) | | | 4.7% - 4.9% | | | 4.6% - 5.0% | | | 4.8% - 5.2% | |
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General and administrative expense (b) | | | 3,050 - 3,250 | | | 2,700 - 3,100 | | | 8,100 - 9,300 | |
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Capital Expenditure (c) | | | 3,400 - 3,700 | | | 6,850 - 7,550 | | | 25,000 - 28,200 | |
(a) Represents estimated transportation and marketing-related revenues less cost of purchased natural gas.
(b) Excludes non-cash general and administrative expense, of which non-cash unit based compensation is a part.
(c) Represents estimates for drilling and related capital expenditures. Does not include any amounts for acquisitions of oil and gas properties.
EV Energy Partners, L.P., is a Houston-based master limited partnership engaged in acquiring, producing and developing oil and gas properties. More information about EVEP is available on the internet at www.evenergypartners.com.
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This press release may include "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the partnership expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the partnership based on its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Partnership, which may cause our actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. These include risks relating to financial performance and results, availability of sufficient cash flow to pay distributions and execute our business plan, prices and demand for natural gas and oil, our ability to replace reserves and efficiently develop our current reserves and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected as described in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and EVEP undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SOURCE: EV Energy Partners, L.P.
EV Energy Partners, L.P., Houston
Michael E. Mercer, 713-651-1144
http://www.evenergypartners.com