Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Feb. 22, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2016 | ||
Entity Registrant Name | 2,016 | ||
Entity Central Index Key | FY | ||
Trading Symbol | WPX | ||
Entity Registrant Name | WPX ENERGY, INC. | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 1,518,832 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 396,323,493 | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 3,092,730,916 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 496 | $ 38 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3 million as of December 31, 2016 and $6 million as of December 31, 2015 | 168 | 300 | |
Derivative Asset, Current | 26 | 308 | |
Inventories | 36 | 46 | |
Assets classified as held for sale, Current | 8 | 178 | |
Other | 20 | 23 | |
Total current assets | 754 | 893 | |
Properties and equipment, net (successful efforts method of accounting) | 6,474 | 6,522 | |
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent | 12 | 51 | |
Assets classified as held for sale, Noncurrent | 0 | 894 | |
Other noncurrent assets | 24 | 33 | |
Total assets | 7,264 | 8,393 | |
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | 222 | 278 | |
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities | 301 | 302 | |
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale, Current | 2 | 140 | |
Derivative liabilities | 152 | 13 | |
Total current liabilities | 677 | 733 | |
Deferred income taxes | 251 | 465 | |
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | [1] | 2,575 | 3,189 |
Derivative liabilities | 63 | 2 | |
Asset retirement obligations | 100 | 99 | |
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale, Noncurrent | 0 | 133 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 132 | 237 | |
Contingent liabilities and commitments (Note 10) | |||
Stockholders’ equity: | |||
Preferred stock (100 million shares authorized at $0.01 par value; 4.8 million and 7 million shares outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015) | 232 | 339 | |
Common stock (2 billion shares authorized at $0.01 par value; 344.7 million and 275.4 million shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015) | 3 | 3 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | 6,803 | 6,164 | |
Accumulated deficit | (3,572) | (2,971) | |
Total equity | 3,466 | 3,535 | |
Total liabilities and equity | $ 7,264 | $ 8,393 | |
[1] | Debt issuance costs related to our Credit Facility are recorded in other noncurrent assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 3 | $ 6 |
Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding | 4,800,000 | 7,000,000 |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 2,000,000,000 | 2,000,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 344,700,000 | 275,400,000 |
Consolidated Statements of Oper
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||
Product revenues: | |||||||
Oil sales | $ 551 | $ 494 | $ 669 | ||||
Natural gas sales | 125 | 138 | 282 | ||||
Natural gas liquid sales | 46 | 23 | 20 | ||||
Total product revenues | 722 | 655 | 971 | ||||
Net gain (loss) on derivatives | (207) | 418 | 434 | ||||
Gas management | 177 | 286 | 1,110 | ||||
Other | 1 | 7 | 8 | ||||
Total revenues | 693 | 1,366 | 2,523 | ||||
Costs and expenses: | |||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 623 | 528 | 363 | ||||
Lease and facility operating | 163 | 145 | 143 | ||||
Gathering, processing and transportation | 76 | 64 | 71 | ||||
Taxes other than income | 60 | 62 | 88 | ||||
Exploration | 42 | 85 | 101 | ||||
General and administrative | [1] | 214 | 210 | 224 | |||
Gas management, including charges for unutilized pipeline capacity (Note 5) | 208 | 261 | 979 | ||||
Net (gain) loss on sales of assets, divestment of transportation contracts and impairment of producing properties (Note 5) | 22 | (349) | 15 | ||||
Acquisition costs (Note 2) | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||||
Other—net | 16 | 63 | 13 | ||||
Total costs and expenses | 1,424 | 1,092 | 1,997 | ||||
Operating income (loss) | (731) | 274 | 526 | ||||
Interest expense | (207) | (187) | (123) | ||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 2) | (1) | (65) | 0 | ||||
Investment income and other | 2 | (2) | 1 | ||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | (937) | 20 | 404 | ||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | (325) | 24 | 148 | ||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations | (612) | (4) | 256 | ||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | 11 | (1,722) | [2] | (85) | [2] | ||
Net income (loss) | (601) | (1,726) | 171 | ||||
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 0 | 1 | 7 | ||||
Comprehensive income (loss) Attributable to Parent | (601) | (1,727) | 164 | ||||
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact | 18 | 9 | 0 | ||||
Preferred Stock Conversions, Inducements | 22 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, | (641) | (1,736) | 164 | ||||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to WPX | (652) | (13) | 256 | ||||
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to WPX | $ 11 | $ (1,723) | $ (92) | ||||
Basic earnings (loss) per common share: | |||||||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share | $ (2.08) | $ (0.06) | $ 1.26 | ||||
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share | 0.03 | (7.36) | (0.45) | ||||
Earnings Per Share, Basic | $ (2.05) | $ (7.42) | $ 0.81 | ||||
Basic weighted-average shares | 313.3 | 234.2 | 202.7 | ||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share | |||||||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share | $ (2.08) | $ (0.06) | $ 1.24 | ||||
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share | 0.03 | (7.36) | (0.44) | ||||
Earnings Per Share, Diluted | $ (2.05) | $ (7.42) | $ 0.80 | ||||
Diluted weighted-average shares | 313.3 | [3] | 234.2 | [3] | 206.3 | ||
[1] | General and administrative (including non-cash equity-based compensation of $33 million, $31 million and $30 million for the respective periods) | ||||||
[2] | Includes $52 million and $35 million related to international activity for 2015 and 2014, respectively. | ||||||
[3] | The following table includes amounts that have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share as their inclusion would be antidilutive due to our loss from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. available to common stockholders. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions)Weighted-average nonvested restricted stock units and awards2.2 1.3Weighted-average stock options0.1 0.1Common shares issuable upon assumed conversion of 6.25% Series A mandatory convertible preferred stock (Note 13)23.8 15.5 |
Consolidated Statements of Ope5
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Consolidated Statements of Operations - Parentheticals - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Consolidated Statement of Operations (Parentheticals) [Abstract] | |||
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $ 33 | $ 31 | $ 30 |
Consolidated Statements of Chan
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions | Total | Total Stockholders’ Equity | Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Capital in Excess of Par Value | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Noncontrolling Interests | ||
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2013 | $ 4,210 | $ 4,109 | $ 2 | $ 5,516 | $ (1,408) | $ (1) | $ 101 | [1] | ||
Comprehensive income: | ||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. | 171 | 164 | 164 | 7 | [1] | |||||
Contribution from noncontrolling interest | 1 | 1 | [1] | |||||||
Stock based compensation, net of tax benefit | 46 | 46 | 46 | |||||||
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2014 | 4,428 | 4,319 | 2 | 5,562 | (1,244) | (1) | 109 | [1] | ||
Comprehensive income: | ||||||||||
Preferred Stock Conversions, Inducements | 0 | |||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. | (1,726) | (1,727) | (1,727) | 1 | [1] | |||||
Stock based compensation, net of tax benefit | 26 | 26 | 26 | |||||||
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2015 | 3,535 | 3,535 | $ 339 | 3 | 6,164 | (2,971) | 0 | 0 | [1] | |
Comprehensive income: | ||||||||||
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Dividends in Excess of Retained Earnings | (11) | (11) | (11) | |||||||
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues | 292 | 292 | 292 | |||||||
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions | 296 | 296 | 1 | 295 | ||||||
Issuance of preferred stock to public, net of offering costs | 339 | 339 | 339 | |||||||
Preferred Stock Conversions, Inducements | 0 | |||||||||
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation | [1] | (110) | ||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. | (601) | (601) | (601) | |||||||
Stock based compensation, net of tax benefit | 23 | 23 | 23 | |||||||
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2016 | 3,466 | 3,466 | 232 | $ 3 | 6,803 | $ (3,572) | 0 | $ 0 | [1] | |
Comprehensive income: | ||||||||||
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Dividends in Excess of Retained Earnings | (18) | (18) | (18) | |||||||
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues | 538 | 538 | 538 | |||||||
Stockholders' Equity, Other | (109) | 1 | $ 1 | |||||||
Conversion of Stock, Amount Issued | 11 | 11 | $ (107) | 118 | ||||||
Preferred Stock Conversions, Inducements | $ (22) | $ (22) | $ (22) | |||||||
[1] | Primarily represented the 31 percent of Apco Oil and Gas International Inc. owned by others. |
Consolidated Statements of Cha7
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 31.00% | 31.00% | 31.00% |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
Operating Activities | ||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. | $ (601) | $ (1,726) | $ 171 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 631 | 940 | 863 | |
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) | (281) | (1,005) | 46 | |
Provision for impairment of properties and equipment (including certain exploration expenses) and investments | 38 | 2,426 | 236 | |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net | 207 | (418) | (434) | |
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge | 302 | 617 | (125) | |
Unrealized Loss on Derivatives, including Discontinued Operations | 46 | 0 | 0 | |
Amortization of stock-based awards | 36 | 35 | 36 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt and acquisition bridge financing fees | 1 | 81 | 0 | |
Net (gain) loss on sales of assets and divestment of transportation contracts | 29 | 385 | (196) | |
Cash provided (used) by operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
Accounts receivable | 126 | 233 | 51 | |
Inventories | 10 | (2) | 19 | |
Margin deposits and customer margin deposits payable | (1) | 26 | (10) | |
Other current assets | 5 | 0 | 8 | |
Accounts payable | (72) | (247) | 4 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable | (19) | 0 | 0 | |
Accrued and other current liabilities | (51) | 79 | (1) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities | (53) | (14) | 0 | |
Other, including changes in other noncurrent assets and liabilities | 33 | (171) | (10) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities(a) | [1] | 262 | 811 | 1,070 |
Investing Activities(a) | ||||
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets | 578 | 1,124 | 1,807 | |
Proceeds from sale of assets | 1,127 | 810 | 374 | |
Proceeds (payments) related to divestment of transportation contracts | (238) | 209 | 0 | |
Purchases of a business, net of cash acquired | 0 | (1,212) | 0 | |
Other | (1) | 1 | (4) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(a) | [1] | 310 | (1,316) | (1,437) |
Financing Activities | ||||
Proceeds from common stock | 540 | 295 | 16 | |
Proceeds from preferred stock | 0 | 339 | 0 | |
Dividends paid on preferred stock | (18) | (6) | 0 | |
Payments related to induced conversion of preferred stock to common stock | (10) | 0 | 0 | |
Borrowings on credit facility | 380 | 841 | 1,947 | |
Payments on credit facility | (645) | (856) | (2,077) | |
Proceeds from long-term debt | 0 | 1,000 | 500 | |
Payments for retirement of long-term debt | (356) | (1,100) | 0 | |
Payments for credit facility amendment fees, debt issuance costs and acquisition bridge financing fees | (5) | (40) | (13) | |
Other | 0 | 0 | (29) | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (114) | 473 | 344 | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 458 | (32) | (23) | |
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0 | 0 | (6) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 38 | 70 | 99 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 496 | 38 | 70 | |
Increase to properties and equipment | (584) | (865) | (1,934) | |
Changes In Related Accounts Payable And Accounts Receivable | $ (6) | $ 259 | $ (127) | |
[1] | Amounts include activity related to discontinued operations. See Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of discontinued operations. |
Consolidated Statements of Cas9
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Increase to properties and equipment | $ (584) | $ (865) | $ (1,934) |
Changes in related accounts payable and accounts receivable | 6 | (259) | 127 |
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets | $ 578 | $ 1,124 | $ 1,807 |
Description of Business, Basis
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Notes) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business Operations of our company include oil, natural gas and NGL development and production primarily located in Texas, North Dakota, New Mexico and Colorado. We specialize in development and production from tight-sands and shale formations in the Delaware, Williston and San Juan Basins. We also have operations and interests in the Appalachian and Green River Basins located in Pennsylvania and Wyoming. Associated with our commodity production are sales and marketing activities, referred to as gas management activities, that include oil and natural gas purchased from third-party working interest owners in operated wells, the management of various commodity contracts, such as transportation and related derivatives, and the marketing of Piceance Basin volumes during a transition period from April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016 (see Note 3 ). In addition, we had other operations sold in 2015 and 2016 which are reported as discontinued operations, as discussed below. The consolidated businesses represented herein as WPX Energy, Inc. is also referred to as “WPX,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our.” Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and investments. Companies in which we own 20 percent to 50 percent of the voting common stock, or otherwise exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of the Company, are accounted for under the equity method. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Our continuing operations comprise a single business segment, which includes the development, production and gas management activities of oil, natural gas and NGLs in the United States. Discontinued Operations Our discontinued operations include the results of previously owned properties in the Piceance and Powder River Basins and our previously owned 69 percent controlling interest in Apco Oil and Gas International Inc. (“Apco”), an oil and gas exploration and production company with activities in Argentina and Colombia. See Note 3 for a further discussion of discontinued operations. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements relates to continuing operations. Additionally, see Note 10 for a discussion of contingencies related to the former power business of The Williams Companies, Inc. (“Williams”) (most of which was disposed of in 2007). Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates and assumptions which impact these financials include: • impairment assessments of long-lived assets; • valuations of derivatives; • estimation of oil and natural gas reserves; • assessments of litigation-related contingencies; • asset retirement obligations; and • valuation of deferred tax assets. These estimates are discussed further throughout these notes. Cash and cash equivalents Our cash and cash equivalents balance includes amounts primarily invested in funds with high-quality, short-term securities and instruments that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. These have maturity dates of three months or less when acquired. Restricted cash Restricted cash consists of approximately $10 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 and is included in other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accounts receivable Accounts receivable are carried on a gross basis, with no discounting, less the allowance for doubtful accounts. We estimate the allowance for doubtful accounts based on existing economic conditions, the financial conditions of the customers and the amount and age of past due accounts. Receivables are considered past due if full payment is not received by the contractual due date. Past due accounts are generally written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts only after all collection attempts have been exhausted. A portion of our receivables are from joint interest owners of properties we operate. Thus, we may have the ability to withhold future revenue disbursements to recover any non-payment of joint interest billings. Inventories All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Our materials, supplies and other inventories consist of tubular goods and production equipment for future transfer to wells and crude oil production in transit. Inventory is recorded and relieved using the weighted average cost method. The following table presents a summary of inventories. Years ended December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Material, supplies and other $ 34 $ 44 Crude oil production in transit 2 2 $ 36 $ 46 During the third quarter of 2016, we recorded a $4 million impairment charge of certain material and supplies inventory. Properties and equipment Oil and gas exploration and production activities are accounted for under the successful efforts method. Costs incurred in connection with the drilling and equipping of exploratory wells are capitalized as incurred. If proved reserves are not found, such costs are charged to exploration expenses. Other exploration costs, including geological and geophysical costs and lease rentals are charged to expense as incurred. All costs related to development wells, including related production equipment and lease acquisition costs, are capitalized when incurred whether productive or nonproductive. Unproved properties include lease acquisition costs. Individually significant lease acquisition costs are assessed annually, or as conditions warrant, for impairment considering our future drilling plans, the remaining lease term and recent drilling results. Lease acquisition costs that are not individually significant are aggregated by prospect or geographically, and the portion of such costs estimated to be nonproductive prior to lease expiration is amortized over the average holding period. The estimate of what could be nonproductive is based on our historical experience or other information, including current drilling plans and existing geological data. Impairment and amortization of lease acquisition costs are included in exploration expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. If the unproved properties are determined to be productive, the appropriate related costs are transferred to proved oil and gas properties. We refer to unproved lease acquisition costs as unproved properties. Gains or losses from the ordinary sale or retirement of properties and equipment are recorded in operating income (loss) as either a separate line item, if individually significant, or included in other—net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Costs related to the construction or acquisition of field gathering, processing and certain other facilities are recorded at cost. Ordinary maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation, depletion and amortization Capitalized exploratory and developmental drilling costs, including lease and well equipment and intangible development costs are depreciated and amortized using the units-of-production method based on estimated proved developed oil and gas reserves on a field basis. Depletion of producing leasehold costs is based on the units-of-production method using estimated total proved oil and gas reserves on a field basis. In arriving at rates under the units-of-production methodology, the quantities of proved oil and gas reserves are established based on estimates made by our geologists and engineers. Costs related to gathering, processing and certain other facilities are depreciated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives. Impairment of long-lived assets We evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate, in our management’s judgment, that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. When an indicator of impairment has occurred, we compare our management’s estimate of undiscounted future cash flows attributable to the assets to the carrying value of the assets to determine whether an impairment has occurred. If an impairment of the carrying value has occurred, we determine the amount of the impairment recognized in the financial statements by estimating the fair value of the assets and recording a loss for the amount that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value. Proved properties, including developed and undeveloped, are assessed for impairment using estimated future undiscounted cash flows on a field basis. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the book value of the assets, then a subsequent analysis is performed using discounted cash flows. Additionally, our leasehold costs are evaluated for impairment if the proved property costs within a basin are impaired. Judgments and assumptions are inherent in our management’s estimate of undiscounted future cash flows and an asset’s fair value. Additionally, judgment is used to determine the probability of sale with respect to assets considered for disposal. These judgments and assumptions include such matters as the estimation of oil and gas reserve quantities, risks associated with the different categories of oil and gas reserves, the timing of development and production, expected future commodity prices, capital expenditures, production costs, and appropriate discount rates. Contingent liabilities Due to the nature of our business, we are routinely subject to various lawsuits, claims and other proceedings. We recognize a liability in our consolidated financial statements when we determine that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If we determine that a loss is probable but lack information on which to reasonably estimate a loss, if any, or if we determine that a loss is only reasonably possible, we do not recognize a liability. We disclose the nature of loss contingencies that are potentially material but for which no liability has been recognized. Asset retirement obligations We record an asset and a liability upon incurrence equal to the present value of each expected future asset retirement obligation (“ARO”). These estimates include, as a component of future expected costs, an estimate of the price that a third party would demand, and could expect to receive, for bearing the uncertainties inherent in the obligations, sometimes referred to as a market risk premium. The ARO asset is depreciated in a manner consistent with the depreciation of the underlying physical asset. We measure changes in the liability due to passage of time by applying an interest method of allocation. This amount is recognized as an increase in the carrying amount of the liability and as a corresponding accretion expense in lease and facility operating expense included in costs and expenses. Cash flows from revolving credit facilities Proceeds and payments related to any borrowings under a revolving credit facility are reflected in the financing activities of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows on a gross basis. Derivative instruments and hedging activities We utilize derivatives to manage our commodity price risk. These instruments consist primarily of futures contracts, swap agreements, option contracts, and forward contracts involving short- and long-term purchases and sales of a physical energy commodity. We report the fair value of derivatives, except those for which the normal purchases and normal sales exception has been elected, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in derivative assets and derivative liabilities as either current or noncurrent. We determine the current and noncurrent classification based on the timing of expected future cash flows of individual trades. We report these amounts on a gross basis. Additionally, we report cash collateral receivables and payables with our counterparties on a gross basis. The accounting for the changes in fair value of a commodity derivative can be summarized as follows: Derivative Treatment Accounting Method Normal purchases and normal sales exception Accrual accounting Designated in a qualifying hedging relationship Hedge accounting All other derivatives Mark-to-market accounting We may elect the normal purchases and normal sales exception for certain short- and long-term purchases and sales of a physical energy commodity. Under accrual accounting, any change in the fair value of these derivatives is not reflected on the balance sheet after the initial election of the exception. Certain gains and losses on derivative instruments included on the Consolidated Statements of Operations are netted together to a single net gain or loss, while other gains and losses are reported on a gross basis. Gains and losses recorded on a net basis include: • unrealized gains and losses on all derivatives that are not designated as cash flow hedges related to production and for which we have not elected the normal purchases and normal sales exception; • unrealized gains and losses on all derivatives that are not designated as cash flow hedges related to gas management and for which we have not elected the normal purchases and normal sales exception; • realized gains and losses on all derivatives that settle financially; • realized gains and losses on derivatives held for trading purposes; and • realized gains and losses on derivatives entered into as a pre-contemplated buy/sell arrangement. Realized gains and losses on derivatives that require physical delivery are recorded on a gross basis. In reaching our conclusions on this presentation, we considered whether we act as principal in the transaction; whether we have the risks and rewards of ownership, including credit risk; and whether we have latitude in establishing prices. Product revenues Revenues for sales of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids are recognized when the product is sold and delivered. Revenues from production in properties for which we have an interest with other producers are recognized based on the actual volumes sold during the period. Any differences between volumes sold and entitlement volumes, based on our net working interest, that are determined to be nonrecoverable through remaining production are recognized as accounts receivable or accounts payable, as appropriate. Our cumulative net natural gas imbalance position based on market prices as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 was insignificant . Gas management revenues and expenses Revenues for sales related to gas management activities are recognized when the product is sold and physically delivered. Historically, gas management activities include the managing of various natural gas related contracts such as transportation and related hedges. The Company also sells oil, natural gas and NGLs purchased from working interest owners in operated wells and other area third-party producers. The revenues and expenses related to these marketing activities are reported on a gross basis as part of gas management revenues and costs and expenses. Charges for unutilized transportation capacity included in gas management expenses were $27 million , $38 million and $57 million in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Income taxes We file consolidated and combined federal and state income tax returns for the Company and its subsidiaries. We record deferred taxes for the differences between the tax and book basis of our assets as well as loss or credit carryovers to future years. A valuation allowance is established to reduce deferred tax assets if it is determined it is more likely than not that the related tax benefit will not be realized. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as noncurrent on the statement of financial position. Employee stock-based compensation Restricted stock units are generally valued at market value on the grant date and generally vest over three years. Restricted stock unit compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, is generally recognized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. Stock options are valued at the date of award, which does not precede the approval date, and compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis, net of estimated forfeitures, over the requisite service period. The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Stock options generally become exercisable over a three -year period from the date of grant and generally expire ten years after the grant. Earnings (loss) per common share Basic earnings (loss) per common share is based on the sum of the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and vested restricted stock units. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share includes any dilutive effect of stock options and nonvested restricted stock units (see Note 4 ). Debt issuance costs Debt issuance fees, which are recorded at cost, net of amortization, are amortized over the life of the respective debt agreements utilizing the effective interest and straight-line methods. The Company had total net debt issuance costs of $37 million and $45 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Company’s senior unsecured notes are reported in long-term debt (see Note 8) and debt issuance costs related to the Credit Facility are recorded in other noncurrent assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, to provide guidance on management’s responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. The adoption of ASU 2014-15 did not impact the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures. Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and has updated it with additional ASUs. The core principle of the guidance in ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09, as amended, is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The FASB will permit companies to adopt the new standard early, but not before the original effective date of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2014-09 can be applied using either a full retrospective method, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or a modified retrospective method, meaning the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard is recognized in the most current period presented in the financial statements. In 2016, we performed an initial assessment of the impact of ASU 2014-09 with the assistance of an outside consultant. Our assessment was based on a bottoms-up approach, in which we analyzed our existing contracts and current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that would result from applying the requirements of the new standard to our contracts. In 2017, we will implement appropriate changes to our business processes, systems or controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. Our findings and progress toward implementation of the standard are periodically reported to management. Currently, we do not expect the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 to be material to our total net revenues and operating income (loss) or to our consolidated balance sheet because our performance obligations, which determine when and how revenue is recognized, are not materially changed under the new standard, thus, revenue associated with the majority of our contracts will continue to be recognized as control of products is transferred to the customer. Based on our evaluation to date, we do not expect to adopt the new standard early and we anticipate using the modified retrospective method; however, we are still reviewing the impact of the standard on our financial results and related disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for any entity in any interim or annual period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-02 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, as part of the Simplification Initiative. The areas for simplification in ASU 2016-09 involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is required for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Under ASU 2016-09, on a prospective basis, companies will no longer record excess tax benefits and deficiencies in additional paid in capital. Instead, excess tax benefits and deficiencies will be recognized as income tax expense or benefit on the statement of operations. Other portions of the standard should be adopted using either a prospective, retrospective, or modified retrospective approach depending on the topic covered in the standard. The Company will adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2017. When adopted, the Company expects increased volatility in the effective tax rate due to the excess tax benefits and deficiencies being recognized on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which provides new guidance for eight specific cash flow issues. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-15 to have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash , which will require entities to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. When cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents are presented in more than one line item on the balance sheet, the new guidance requires a reconciliation of the totals in the statement of cash flows to the related captions in the balance sheet. This reconciliation can be presented either on the face of the statement of cash flows or in the notes to the financial statements. ASU 2016-18 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption in an interim period is permitted, but any adjustments must be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. |
Acquisition (Notes)
Acquisition (Notes) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] | Acquisition On August 17, 2015, we completed the acquisition of privately held RKI Exploration & Production, LLC (“RKI”). Per the terms of the merger agreement, the purchase price was $2.75 billion , consisting of 40 million unregistered shares of WPX common stock and approximately $2.28 billion in cash (the “Acquisition”). The cash consideration was subject to closing adjustments and was reduced by our assumption of $400 million of aggregate principal amount of RKI’s senior notes and amounts outstanding under RKI’s revolving credit facility along with other working capital items. We incurred approximately $23 million of acquisition-related costs, primarily related to legal and advisory fees which are reflected on a separate line item on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. In addition, we incurred $16 million of acquisition bridge facility fees, included in interest expense, and a $65 million loss on extinguishment of RKI’s senior notes, reflected in loss on extinguishment of debt on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. WPX funded the Acquisition with proceeds from a combination of debt, preferred stock and common stock offerings along with available cash on hand and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. The following table presents the unaudited pro forma financial results for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 as if the Acquisition and related financings had been completed January 1, 2014. In addition, the year ended December 31, 2015 has been adjusted to exclude $23 million of acquisition costs, $65 million loss on extinguishment of acquired debt and $16 million of acquisition bridge facility fees. The unaudited pro forma financial information does not purport to be indicative of results of operations that would have occurred had the Acquisition occurred on the date assumed or for the periods presented, nor is such information indicative of the Company’s expected future results of operations. Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 (Millions) Revenues $ 1,578 $ 2,905 Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. $ 81 $ 278 The Acquisition qualified as a business combination, and as a result, we must estimate the fair value of the underlying shares distributed, the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of the August 17, 2015 acquisition date. The fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements also utilize assumptions of market participants. We used a combination of market data, discounted cash flow models and replacement estimates in determining the fair value of the oil and gas properties and the related midstream assets. All of which include estimates and assumptions such as future commodity prices, projections of estimated quantities of oil and natural gas reserves, expectations for timing and amount of future development and operating costs, projections of future rates of production, expected recovery rates and risk adjusted discount rates. These assumptions represent Level 3 inputs. Deferred taxes must also be recorded for any differences between the assigned values and the carryover tax bases of assets and liabilities. Estimated deferred taxes are based on available information concerning the tax bases of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and carryovers at the acquisition date (see Note 9 ). The following table summarizes the consideration paid for the Acquisition and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. The final purchase price allocation is presented below. Purchase Price Allocation (Millions) Consideration: Cash, net of an estimated post-close settlement $ 1,251 Fair value of WPX common stock issued 296 Total consideration $ 1,547 Fair value of liabilities assumed: Accounts payable $ 104 Accrued liabilities 74 Deferred income taxes 752 Long-term debt 990 Asset retirement obligation 23 Total liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date 1,943 Fair value of assets acquired: Cash and cash equivalents 51 Accounts receivable, net 80 Derivative assets, current 97 Derivative assets, noncurrent 34 Inventories 12 Other current assets 3 Properties and equipment(a) 3,209 Other noncurrent assets 4 Total assets acquired as of the acquisition date 3,490 Net fair value of assets and liabilities $ 1,547 __________ (a) Properties and equipment reflect the following as of the acquisition date: Proved properties $ 881 Unproved properties 2,168 Gathering, processing and other facilities 157 Other 3 Total $ 3,209 |
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Discontinued operations [Abstract] | |
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] | Discontinued Operations On February 8, 2016 we signed an agreement with Terra Energy Partners LLC (“Terra”) to sell WPX Energy Rocky Mountain, LLC that held our Piceance Basin operations for $910 million . The agreement also required Terra to become financially responsible for approximately $104 million in transportation obligations held by our marketing company. Additionally, WPX Energy Rocky Mountain LLC had natural gas derivatives with a fair value of $48 million as of the closing date. The parties closed this sale in April of 2016 and we received net proceeds of $862 million , subject to post-closing adjustments, resulting in a gain of $52 million . We performed certain transition services for the buyer which concluded during third-quarter 2016. In addition, we had an agreement with the buyer to purchase production through June 30, 2016 which is reported in gas management revenue and expenses. The Piceance Basin represented 52 percent of our total proved reserves at December 31, 2015. Significant transactions for the Piceance Basin Operations reflected in the tables below are as follows: • $52 million gain recorded on the sale of the Piceance Basin in 2016. • As a result of market conditions including oil and natural gas prices in the fourth quarter of 2015, we performed impairment assessments of our proved producing properties. As a result of these assessments, which included the possibility of cash flows from a divestiture of the Piceance Basin, we recorded a total of $2,334 million in impairment charges associated with the Piceance Basin, of which approximately $2,308 million is recorded in Impairment of assets held for sale in the table below and $26 million is included in exploration expenses. • During the second quarter of 2014, we completed the sale of a portion of our working interests in certain Piceance Basin wells. Based on an estimated total value received at closing of $329 million which represented estimated final cash proceeds and an estimated fair value of incentive distribution rights we received, we recorded a $195 million loss on the sale in the second quarter of 2014. An additional $1 million loss on sale was recorded in the third quarter of 2014. • Impairments of exploratory well costs and dry hole costs for 2014 include $67 million of impairment related to our Niobrara Shale well costs in the Piceance Basin. In August 2015, we signed agreements for the sale of our Powder River Basin for $80 million . On September 1, 2015, we completed a portion of the Powder River Basin divestiture. The remaining portion of the divestiture, which relates to our equity method investment in Fort Union Gas Gathering, LLC, closed on October 30, 2015. We recorded a pre-tax loss of $15 million related to this transaction during 2015. During the first and second quarters of 2015, we recorded a total of $16 million in impairments of the net assets to a probability weighted-average of expected sales prices for the Powder River Basin. In addition, we retained certain firm gathering and treating obligations with total commitments of $104 million through 2020 related to the Powder River properties sold. These commitments had been in excess of our production throughput. At the time of closing, we also had certain pipeline capacity obligations held by our marketing company with total commitments through 2021 totaling $150 million , which were related to the Powder River Operation. With the closing of the Powder River Basin sale and exiting this basin in 2015, we recorded $187 million of expense related to these contracts, which is included as a separate line below. This expense was the estimated present value of the $254 million in payments associated with these contracts remaining as of the Powder River Basin sales date, and includes the fair value of estimated recoveries from third parties and discounting based on our risk adjusted borrowing rate. Liabilities of $54 million and $133 million were recorded in accrued and other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities, respectively, as of the closing date. During the third quarter of 2014, we had signed an agreement to sell our Powder River Basin holdings. Additionally, we recorded a $45 million impairment of the net assets to a probability weighted-average of the expected sales price. This sales agreement did not successfully close in March 2015 and we subsequently terminated the transaction with the counterparty. During third-quarter 2015, we received $13 million in escrow funds as a result of the terminated contract and this amount is included in Other-net expense below. On October 3, 2014, we announced an agreement to sell our international interests for approximately $294 million subject to the successful consummation of the definitive merger agreement entered into between Pluspetrol Resources Corporation and Apco. On January 29, 2015 we completed this divestiture and received net proceeds of $291 million after expenses but before $17 million of cash on hand at Apco as of the closing date. We recorded a pretax gain of $41 million related to this transaction during first quarter 2015. Summarized Results of Discontinued Operations The following table presents the results of discontinued operations for the years presented. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Total revenues(a) $ 64 $ 592 $ 1,322 Costs and expenses: Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 9 $ 412 $ 500 Lease and facility operating 18 103 179 Gathering, processing and transportation 49 257 328 Taxes other than income 2 21 82 Exploration — 26 76 General and administrative 9 45 67 Gas management — 1 8 Accrual for contract obligations retained — 187 — Impairment of assets held for sale — 2,324 50 Loss on sale of working interest in the Piceance Basin — — 196 Other—net 8 (7 ) 11 Total costs and expenses(b) 95 3,369 1,497 Operating income (loss) (31 ) (2,777 ) (175 ) Investment income and other — 6 26 Gain (loss) on sales of domestic assets 51 (15 ) — Gain (loss) on sale of international assets — 41 — Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes 20 (2,745 ) (149 ) Provision (benefit) for income taxes 9 (1,023 ) (64 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations (c) $ 11 $ (1,722 ) $ (85 ) __________ (a) Includes $15 million and $163 million related to international activity for 2015 and 2014, respectively. (b) Includes $8 million and $140 million related to international activity for 2015 and 2014, respectively. (c) Includes $52 million and $35 million related to international activity for 2015 and 2014, respectively. Assets and Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Attributable to Discontinued Operations As of December 31, 2015 the following table presents assets classified as held for sale and liabilities associated with assets held for sale and are primarily related to the Piceance Basin operations. Total (Millions) Assets classified as held for sale Current assets: Accounts receivable (including an affiliate receivable) $ 55 Derivative assets 68 Inventories 13 Other 2 Total current assets 138 Properties and equipment, net(a) 880 Derivative assets 14 Total assets classified as held for sale—discontinued operations $ 1,032 Total assets classified as held for sale—continuing operations (Note 5) 40 Total assets classified as held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 1,072 Liabilities associated with assets held for sale Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 93 Accrued and other current liabilities 47 Total current liabilities 140 Asset retirement obligations 133 Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 273 __________ (a) Net of $2,308 million impairment charge in Piceance Basin of the net assets. Cash Flows Attributable to Discontinued Operations In addition to the amounts presented below, cash outflows related to previous accruals for the Powder River Basin gathering and transportation contracts retained by WPX were $53 million and $14 million for 2016 and 2015, respectively. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Cash provided by operating activities(a) $ 25 $ 187 $ 650 Capital expenditures within investing activities $ (35 ) $ (266 ) $ (597 ) __________ (a) Excluding income taxes and changes to working capital. |
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Shar
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share from Continuing Operations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share from Continuing Operations | Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share from Continuing Operations The following table summarizes the calculation of earnings per share. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions, except per-share amounts) Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. $ (612 ) $ (4 ) $ 256 Less: Dividends on preferred stock 18 9 — Less: Loss on induced conversion of preferred stock 22 — — Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. available to common stockholders for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share $ (652 ) $ (13 ) $ 256 Basic weighted-average shares 313.3 234.2 202.7 Effect of dilutive securities(a): Nonvested restricted stock units and awards — — 2.7 Stock options — — 0.9 Diluted weighted-average shares 313.3 234.2 206.3 Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations: Basic $ (2.08 ) $ (0.06 ) $ 1.26 Diluted $ (2.08 ) $ (0.06 ) $ 1.24 __________ (a) The following table includes amounts that have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share as their inclusion would be antidilutive due to our loss from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. available to common stockholders. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Weighted-average nonvested restricted stock units and awards 2.2 1.3 Weighted-average stock options 0.1 0.1 Common shares issuable upon assumed conversion of 6.25% Series A mandatory convertible preferred stock (Note 13) 23.8 15.5 The table below includes information related to stock options that were outstanding at December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 but have been excluded from the computation of weighted-average stock options due to the option exercise price exceeding the fourth quarter weighted-average market price of our common shares. December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Options excluded (millions) 2.0 2.6 1.4 Weighted-average exercise price of options excluded $ 17.42 $ 16.16 $ 18.42 Exercise price range of options excluded $14.41 - $21.81 $11.46 - $21.81 $16.46 - $21.81 Fourth quarter weighted-average market price $ 13.23 $ 7.43 $ 15.96 For 2015, approximately 3.0 million nonvested restricted stock units and awards were antidilutive and were excluded from the computation of diluted weighted-average shares. |
Asset Sales, Impairments and Ex
Asset Sales, Impairments and Exploration Expenses | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Extractive Industries [Abstract] | |
Asset Sales, Impairments and Exploration Expenses | Asset Sales, Impairments, Other Expenses and Exploration Expenses Asset Sales During July 2016, we completed the divestment of the remaining transportation contracts primarily related to our Piceance Basin operations which eliminated certain pipeline capacity obligations held by our marketing company, which were not included in the Piceance Basin divestment to Terra. The total remaining commitments related to these contracts for the remainder of 2016 and thereafter were approximately $400 million . As a result of the divestments and net payment of $238 million , we recorded a net loss of $238 million in third-quarter 2016. On March 9, 2016, we completed the sale of our San Juan Basin gathering system for consideration of approximately $309 million to a portfolio company of ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund, a fund managed by I Squared Capital. The consideration reflects $285 million in cash, subject to closing adjustments, and a commitment estimated at $24 million in capital designated by the purchaser to expand the system to support WPX’s development in the Gallup oil play. We are obligated to complete certain in-progress construction as of the closing which resulted in the deferral of a portion of the gain. Under the terms of the agreement, WPX will continue to operate, at the direction of the owner, the gathering system for an initial term of two years with the opportunity to continue in ensuing years. As a result of this transaction, we recorded a gain of $199 million in first-quarter 2016 and additional gains of $18 million in the subsequent quarters of 2016 as certain in-progress construction was completed. As of December 31, 2016, the deferred gain was $11 million related to an estimated $4 million of remaining recorded obligations for in-progress construction. During the fourth quarter of 2015, we completed the sale of a North Dakota gathering system for approximately $185 million , subject to closing adjustments, to a private equity fund managed by the Ares EIF Group, a subsidiary of Ares Management, L.P. (NYSE: ARES). Under the terms of the agreement, a subsidiary of the buyer, Midstream Capital Partners, will manage the overall system and we will operate, at the direction of the owner, the system for a two year initial term and any renewal terms. Under the terms of the agreement, we are required to complete certain future construction obligations. As a result of this transaction, we recorded a net gain of $70 million in fourth-quarter 2015. See Note 7 for liabilities accrued for future construction and deferred gain related to these obligations. During May 2015, WPX completed the sale of a package of marketing contracts and release of certain related firm transportation capacity in the Northeast for approximately $209 million in cash. The transaction released us from various long-term natural gas purchase and sales obligations and approximately $390 million in future demand payment obligations associated with the transport position. As a result of this transaction, we recorded a net gain of $209 million in second-quarter 2015 on these executory contracts. During the first quarter of 2015, we sold a portion of our Appalachian Basin operations and released certain firm transportation capacity to Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) for approximately $288 million , subject to post-closing adjustments. Including an estimate of post-closing adjustments of $17 million , we recorded a net gain of $69 million in first-quarter 2015. The assets were primarily located in the Appalachian Basin in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. The transaction also included the release of firm transportation capacity that we had under contract in the Northeast, primarily with Millennium Pipeline. Upon the transfer of the firm capacity, we were released from approximately $24 million per year in annual demand obligations associated with the transport. Impairments As a result of declines in forward crude oil and natural gas prices primarily during the fourth-quarter 2014 as compared to forward prices as of December 31, 2013, we performed impairment assessments of our proved producing properties. Accordingly, we recorded the following impairments during 2014: • $11 million impairment in the fourth quarter in the Green River Basin; and • $4 million of impairments in the fourth quarter of other properties. Our impairment analyses included an assessment of undiscounted and discounted future cash flows, which considered information obtained from drilling, other activities and natural gas reserve quantities (see Note 14 ). Other Expenses In December 2015, we plugged and abandoned the remaining wells serviced by a certain natural gas gathering system in the Appalachian Basin. As a result, we recorded approximately $23 million associated with the net present value of future obligations under the gathering agreement which is included in other—net on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. During the first quarter of 2015, we executed a termination and settlement agreement to release us from a crude oil transportation and sales agreement in anticipation of entering into a different agreement with another third party with more favorable terms. As a result of this contract termination and settlement, we recorded an expense of approximately $22 million which is included in other—net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Exploration Expenses The following table presents a summary of exploration expenses. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Geologic and geophysical costs $ 3 $ 7 $ 6 Impairments of exploratory area well costs and dry hole costs 1 24 21 Unproved leasehold property impairments, amortization and expiration 38 54 74 Total exploration expenses $ 42 $ 85 $ 101 Impairments of exploratory well costs and dry hole costs for 2015 include $24 million related to a non-core exploratory play where we no longer intend to continue exploration activities. Impairments of exploratory well costs and dry hole costs for 2014 include $16 million of impairments in other exploratory areas where management has determined to cease exploratory activities. The remaining amount in 2014 represents dry hole costs associated with exploratory wells where hydrocarbons were not detected. Unproved leasehold property impairments, amortization and expiration in 2015 and 2014 include impairments of $26 million and $41 million , respectively, related to non-core exploratory areas where we no longer intend to continue exploration activities. |
Properties and Equipment
Properties and Equipment | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Properties and Equipment | Properties and Equipment Properties and equipment is carried at cost and consists of the following: Estimated Useful Life(a) (Years) December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Proved properties (b) $ 6,335 $ 5,520 Unproved properties (c) 2,069 2,342 Gathering, processing and other facilities 15-25 232 217 Construction in progress (c) 180 198 Other 3-40 113 138 Total properties and equipment, at cost 8,929 8,415 Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (2,455 ) (1,893 ) Properties and equipment—net $ 6,474 $ 6,522 __________ (a) Estimated useful lives are presented as of December 31, 2016 . (b) Proved properties are depreciated, depleted and amortized using the units-of-production method (see Note 1 ). (c) Unproved properties and construction in progress are not yet subject to depreciation and depletion. Unproved properties consist primarily of non-producing leasehold in the Delaware, San Juan and Williston Basins. Asset Retirement Obligations Our asset retirement obligations relate to producing wells, gas gathering well connections and related facilities. At the end of the useful life of each respective asset, we are legally obligated to plug producing wells and remove any related surface equipment and to cap gathering well connections at the wellhead and remove any related facility surface equipment. A rollforward of our asset retirement obligations for the years ended 2016 and 2015 is presented below. 2016 2015 (Millions) Balance, January 1 $ 102 $ 77 Liabilities incurred 5 26 Liabilities settled (6 ) (2 ) Estimate revisions — (4 ) Accretion expense(a) 6 5 Balance, December 31 $ 107 $ 102 Amount reflected as current $ 7 $ 3 __________ (a) Accretion expense is included in lease and facility operating expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
Accounts Payable and Accrued an
Accounts Payable and Accrued and Other Current Liabilities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
Accounts Payable and Accrued and Other Current Liabilities | Accounts Payable and Accrued and Other Current Liabilities Accounts Payable The following table presents a summary of our accounts payable as of the dates indicated below. December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Trade $ 64 $ 85 Accrual for capital expenditures 72 65 Royalties 69 71 Affiliate payable for revenue related to assets held for sale — 43 Other 17 14 $ 222 $ 278 Accrued and other current liabilities The following table presents a summary of our accrued and other current liabilities as of the dates indicated below. December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Taxes other than income taxes $ 15 $ 25 Accrued interest 72 82 Compensation and benefit related accruals 51 61 Gathering and transportation 14 8 Gathering and transportation related to exited areas 57 56 Future construction obligations related to sales of gathering systems 25 3 Deferred gain on sales of gathering systems 41 4 Accrued income taxes — 41 Other, including other loss contingencies 26 22 $ 301 $ 302 |
Debt and Banking Arrangements
Debt and Banking Arrangements | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt and Banking Arrangements | Debt and Banking Arrangements The following table presents a summary of our debt as of the dates indicated below. December 31, 2016 (a) 2015 (a) (Millions) Credit facility agreement $ — $ 265 5.250% Senior Notes due 2017 — 355 7.500% Senior Notes due 2020 500 500 6.000% Senior Notes due 2022 1,100 1,100 8.250% Senior Notes due 2023 500 500 5.250% Senior Notes due 2024 500 500 Other 1 1 Total debt $ 2,601 $ 3,221 Less: Current portion of long-term debt — 1 Total long-term debt $ 2,601 $ 3,220 Less: Debt issuance costs(b) 26 31 Total long-term debt, net(b) $ 2,575 $ 3,189 __________ (a) Interest paid on debt totaled $194 million , $120 million and $97 million for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. (b) Debt issuance costs related to our Credit Facility are recorded in other noncurrent assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Credit Facility On March 18, 2016, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Lender and Swingline Lender and the other lenders party thereto (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility, as amended, is now a $1.2 billion senior secured revolving credit facility with a maturity date of October 28, 2019 . Based on our current credit ratings, a Collateral Trigger Period applies making the Credit Facility subject to certain financial covenants and a Borrowing Base as described below. The Credit Facility may be used for working capital, acquisitions, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. The financial covenants in the Credit Facility may limit our ability to borrow money, depending on the applicable financial metrics at any given time. As of December 31, 2016 , WPX had no borrowings outstanding, had $66 million of letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility and was in compliance with our covenants under the credit agreement. Borrowing Base. During a Collateral Trigger Period, loans under the Credit Facility are subject to a Borrowing Base as calculated in accordance with the provisions of the Credit Facility. As of March 18, 2016, the Borrowing Base was set at $1.025 billion . It was reaffirmed at $1.025 billion in October 2016 and will remain in effect until the next Redetermination Date as set forth in the Credit Facility. The Borrowing Base is recalculated at least every six months per the terms of the Credit Facility. Terms and Conditions. The Credit Facility will initially be guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of the Company (excluding subsidiaries holding Midstream Assets and subsidiaries meeting other customary exclusion criteria), as Guarantors, and secured by substantially all of the Company’s and the Guarantors’ assets (including oil and gas properties), subject to customary exceptions and carve outs (which shall also exclude Midstream Assets and the equity interests of subsidiaries holding Midstream Assets). Such obligations shall terminate on the earlier of any applicable Collateral Trigger Termination Date (as described below) or the date on which all liens held by the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the secured parties are released pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility. The Collateral Trigger Termination Date is the first date following the date of the closing of the Credit Facility and the first date following any Collateral Trigger Date, as applicable, on which: (1) (i) the Company’s Corporate Rating is BBB- or better by S&P (without negative outlook or negative watch) or (ii) Baa3 or better by Moody’s (without negative outlook or negative watch), provided that the other of the two Corporate Ratings is at least BB+ by S&P or Ba1 by Moody’s; or (2) both (i) the ratio of Consolidated Net Indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDAX (for the most recently ended four consecutive fiscal quarters) is less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00 and (ii) the Corporate Rating is (A) at least Ba1 by Moody’s and at least BB by S&P or (B) at least Ba2 by Moody’s and at least BB+ by S&P. Interest and Commitment Fees. Interest on borrowings under the Credit Facility is payable at rates per annum equal to, at the Company’s option: (1) a fluctuating base rate equal to the alternate base rate plus the applicable margin, or (2) a periodic fixed rate equal to LIBOR plus the applicable margin. The alternate base rate will be the highest of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.5 percent, (ii) the Prime Rate, and (iii) one-month LIBOR plus 1.0 percent. The Company is required to pay a commitment fee based on the unused portion of the commitments under the Credit Facility. The applicable margin and the commitment fees during a Collateral Trigger Period are determined by reference to a utilization percentage as set forth in the Credit Facility. The applicable margin and the commitment fee other than during a Collateral Trigger Period are determined by reference to a pricing schedule based on the Company’s senior unsecured non-credit enhanced debt ratings. Significant Financial Covenants. Currently, the Company is required to maintain: • ratio of Consolidated Secured Indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDAX (for the most recently ended four consecutive fiscal quarters) of not greater than 3.25 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter ending on or before December 31, 2017 and 3.00 to 1.00 thereafter; and • a ratio of consolidated current assets (including the unused amount of the Borrowing Base) of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries to the consolidated current liabilities of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of at least 1.0 to 1.0. If a Collateral Trigger Termination Date occurs, other financial covenants would apply. Covenants. The Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative, negative and financial covenants (as described above) which were made only for the purposes of the Credit Facility and as of the specific date (or dates) set forth therein, and may be subject to certain limitations as agreed upon by the contracting parties. The covenants limit, among other things, the ability of the Company’s subsidiaries to incur indebtedness; the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to grant certain liens, make restricted payments, materially change the nature of its or their business, make investments, guarantees, loans or advances in non-subsidiaries or enter into certain hedging agreements; the ability of the Company’s material subsidiaries to enter into certain restrictive agreements; the ability of the Company and its material subsidiaries to enter into certain affiliate transactions; the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to redeem any senior notes; and the Company’s ability to merge or consolidate with any person or sell all or substantially all of its assets to any person. The Company and its subsidiaries are also prohibited from using the proceeds under the Credit Facility in violation of Sanctions (as defined in the Credit Facility). In addition, the representations, warranties and covenants contained in the Credit Facility are subject to certain exceptions and/or standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties. Events of Default. The Credit Facility includes customary events of default, including events of default relating to: • non-payment of principal, interest or fees; • inaccuracy of representations and warranties in any material respect when made or when deemed made; • violation of covenants; • cross payment-defaults; • cross acceleration; • bankruptcy and insolvency events; • certain unsatisfied judgments; • a change of control; and • during any secured period, the failure of the collateral documents to be in effect or a lien to be valid and perfected. If an event of default with respect to a borrower occurs under the Credit Facility, the lenders will be able to terminate the commitments and accelerate the maturity of the loans of the defaulting borrower under the Credit Facility and exercise other rights and remedies. Senior Notes The following table summarizes the face values, maturity dates, semi-annual interest payment dates, and optional redemption periods related to the Company’s outstanding unsecured senior note obligations at December 31, 2016. Senior Note Face Value (Millions) Maturity Date Interest Payment Dates Optional Redemption Period(a) 7.500% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes”) $ 500 August 1, 2020 February 1, August 1 July 1, 2020 6.000% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) $ 1,100 January 15, 2022 January 15, July 15 October 15, 2021 8.250% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) $ 500 August 1, 2023 February 1, August 1 June 1, 2023 5.250% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) $ 500 September 15, 2024 March 15, September 15 June 15, 2024 __________ (a) At any time prior to these dates, we have the option to redeem some or all of the notes at a specified “make whole” premium as described in the indenture(s) governing the notes to be redeemed. On or after these dates, we have the option to redeem the notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date as more fully described in the indenture. The terms of the indentures governing our 2020 Notes, 2022 Notes, 2023 Notes and 2024 Notes are substantially identical. Change of Control. If we experience a change of control (as defined in the indentures governing the notes) accompanied by a specified rating decline, we must offer to repurchase the notes of such series at 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Covenants. The terms of the indentures governing our notes restrict our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness secured by liens and to effect a consolidation, merger or sale of substantially all our assets. The indentures also require us to file with the trustee and the SEC certain documents and reports within certain time limits set forth in the indentures. However, these limitations and requirements are subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions. The indentures do not require the maintenance of any financial ratios or specified levels of net worth or liquidity. Events of Default. Each of the following is an “Event of Default” under the indentures with respect to the notes of any series: (1) a default in the payment of interest on the notes when due that continues for 30 days ; (2) a default in the payment of the principal of or any premium, if any, on the notes when due at their stated maturity, upon redemption, or otherwise; (3) failure by us to duly observe or perform any other of the covenants or agreements (other than those described in clause (1) or (2) above) in the indenture, which failure continues for a period of 60 days , or, in the case of the reporting covenant under the indenture, which failure continues for a period of 90 days , after the date on which written notice of such failure has been given to us by the trustee; provided, however, that if such failure is not capable of cure within such 60-day or 90-day period, as the case may be, such 60-day or 90-day period, as the case may be, will be automatically extended by an additional 60 days so long as (i) such failure is subject to cure and (ii) we are using commercially reasonable efforts to cure such failure; and (4) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization described in the indenture. |
Provision (Benefit) for Income
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes | Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes The following table includes the provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Provision (benefit): Current: Federal $ (26 ) $ (4 ) $ 8 State (7 ) 7 1 (33 ) 3 9 Deferred: Federal (301 ) 12 134 State 9 9 5 (292 ) 21 139 Total provision (benefit) $ (325 ) $ 24 $ 148 The following table provides reconciliations from the provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations at the federal statutory rate to the realized provision (benefit) for income taxes. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Provision (benefit) at statutory rate $ (328 ) $ 7 $ 141 Increases (decreases) in taxes resulting from: State income taxes (net of federal benefit) (40 ) 3 4 Valuation allowance on current year state income taxes (net of federal benefit) 18 1 — Valuation allowance on state income taxes resulting from sale (net of federal benefit) 8 — — Effective state income tax rate change (net of federal benefit) 15 7 (9 ) State income tax legislation change (net of federal benefit) — — 9 Other 2 6 3 Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ (325 ) $ 24 $ 148 As discussed below, we record a valuation allowance on certain state NOL carryovers generated in current years. As a result of the sale of our Piceance Basin operations in Colorado in the second quarter of 2016, we have also recorded $8 million of valuation allowances against Colorado NOL and credit carryovers generated in prior years. Significant changes to our operations during 2016 and 2015 resulted in changes to our anticipated future state apportionment for our estimated state deferred tax liability. As a result of these changes and the differing state tax rates, we accrued an additional $15 million and $7 million of deferred tax expense in 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Tax reform legislation that was enacted by the state of New York on March, 31, 2014 had an impact on us as a result of our marketing activities in the state. As a result, we recorded an additional $9 million of deferred tax expense in the first quarter of 2014. However, due to announced asset sales in fourth-quarter 2014, our state effective tax rate decreased resulting in a $9 million deferred tax benefit. The following table includes significant components of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets. December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Deferred tax liabilities: Properties and equipment $ 1,277 $ 988 Derivatives, net — 155 Other, net 2 1 Total deferred tax liabilities 1,279 1,144 Deferred tax assets: Accrued liabilities and other 178 248 Alternative minimum tax credits 104 114 Loss carryovers 849 441 Derivatives, net 48 — Total deferred tax assets 1,179 803 Less: valuation allowance 151 124 Total net deferred tax assets 1,028 679 Net deferred tax liabilities $ 251 $ 465 Net cash payments (refunds) for income taxes were $21 million , $(8) million and $9 million in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The Company has federal NOL carryovers of approximately $1,945 million at December 31, 2016 , including a $353 million RKI NOL, that will not begin to expire until 2032 . In addition, we have $46 million of federal capital loss carryovers at December 31, 2016 , that will begin to expire in 2020 . The Company has state NOL carryovers, including the RKI carryovers, of approximately $3.1 billion and $2 billion at 2016 and 2015 , respectively, of which more than 98 percent expire after 2029 . We have recorded valuation allowances against deferred tax assets attributable primarily to certain state NOL carryovers as well as our federal capital loss carryover. When assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we primarily consider future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences. To a lesser extent we may also consider future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryovers, and tax-planning strategies that would, if necessary, be implemented to accelerate taxable amounts to utilize expiring carryovers. The ultimate amount of deferred tax assets realized could be materially different from those recorded, as influenced by future operational performance, potential changes in jurisdictional income tax laws and other circumstances surrounding the actual realization of related tax assets. Valuation allowances that we have recorded are due to our expectation that we will not have sufficient income, or income of a sufficient character, in those jurisdictions to which the associated deferred tax asset applies. As of December 31, 2016 , our assessment of federal net operating loss carryovers was that no valuation allowance was required; however, a future pretax loss may result in the need for a valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets. The ability of WPX to utilize loss carryovers or minimum tax credits to reduce future federal taxable income and income tax could be subject to limitations under the Internal Revenue Code. The utilization of such carryovers may be limited upon the occurrence of certain ownership changes during any three -year period resulting in an aggregate change of more than 50 percent in beneficial ownership (an “Ownership Change”). As of December 31, 2016 , we do not believe that an Ownership Change has occurred for WPX, but an Ownership Change did occur for RKI effective with the Acquisition. Therefore, there is an annual limitation on the benefit that WPX can claim from RKI carryovers that arose prior to the Acquisition. Pursuant to our tax sharing agreement with Williams, we remain responsible for the tax from audit adjustments related to our business for periods prior to our spin-off from Williams on December 31, 2011. The 2011 consolidated tax filing by Williams is currently being audited by the IRS and is the only pre spin-off period for which we continue to have exposure to audit adjustments as part of Williams. The IRS has recently proposed an adjustment related to our business for which a payment to Williams could be required. We are currently evaluating the issue and expect to protest the adjustment within the normal Appeals process of the IRS. Based on the IRS position and underlying arguments available to us at this time, we do not believe reserve accruals are necessary. In addition, the alternative minimum tax credit deferred tax asset that was allocated to us by Williams at the time of the spin-off could change due to audit adjustments unrelated to our business. Any such adjustments to this deferred tax asset will not be known until the IRS examination is completed but is not expected to result in a cash settlement. The Company’s policy is to recognize related interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. The amounts accrued for interest and penalties are insignificant. As of December 31, 2016 , the Company has no significant unrecognized tax benefits. During the next 12 months , we do not expect ultimate resolution of any uncertain tax position will result in a significant increase or decrease of an unrecognized tax benefit. |
Contingent Liabilities and Comm
Contingent Liabilities and Commitments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Contingent Liabilities and Commitments | Contingent Liabilities and Commitments Contingent Liabilities Royalty litigation In October 2011, a potential class of royalty interest owners in New Mexico and Colorado filed a complaint against us in the County of Rio Arriba, New Mexico. The complaint presently alleges failure to pay royalty on hydrocarbons including drip condensate, breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing, fraudulent concealment, conversion, misstatement of the value of gas and affiliated sales, breach of duty to market hydrocarbons in Colorado, breach of implied duty to market, violation of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Proceeds Payment Act, and bad faith breach of contract. Plaintiffs sought monetary damages and a declaratory judgment enjoining activities relating to production, payments and future reporting. This matter was removed to the United States District Court for New Mexico where the court denied plaintiffs’ motion for class certification. In August 2012, a second potential class action was filed against us in the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico by mineral interest owners in New Mexico and Colorado. Plaintiffs claim breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, breach of implied duty to market both in Colorado and New Mexico and violation of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Proceeds Payment Act, and seek declaratory judgment, accounting and injunctive relief. On August 16, 2016, the court denied plaintiffs’ motion for class certification. On September 15, 2016, plaintiffs filed their motion for reconsideration and filed a second motion for class certification, and the Court held a hearing on that motion on January 24, 2017 but has not yet ruled. At this time, we believe that our royalty calculations have been properly determined in accordance with the appropriate contractual arrangements and applicable laws. We do not have sufficient information to calculate an estimated range of exposure related to these claims. Other producers have been pursuing administrative appeals with a federal regulatory agency and have been in discussions with a state agency in New Mexico regarding certain deductions, comprised primarily of processing, treating and transportation costs, used in the calculation of royalties. Although we are not a party to those matters, we are monitoring them to evaluate whether their resolution might have the potential for unfavorable impact on our results of operations. Certain outstanding issues in those matters could be material to us. We received notice from the U.S. Department of Interior Office of Natural Resources Revenue (“ONRR”) in the fourth quarter of 2010, intending to clarify the guidelines for calculating federal royalties on conventional gas production applicable to many of our federal leases in New Mexico. The guidelines for New Mexico properties were revised slightly in September 2013 as a result of additional work performed by the ONRR. The revisions did not change the basic function of the original guidance. The ONRR’s guidance provides its view as to how much of a producer’s bundled fees for transportation and processing can be deducted from the royalty payment. We believe using these guidelines would not result in a material difference in determining our historical federal royalty payments for our leases in New Mexico. No similar specific guidance has been issued by ONRR for leases in Colorado though such guidelines are expected in the future. However, the timing of any such guidance is uncertain and, independent of the issuance of additional guidance, ONRR asked producers to attempt to evaluate the deductibility of these fees directly with the midstream companies that transport and process gas. Environmental matters The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), other federal agencies, and various state and local regulatory agencies and jurisdictions routinely promulgate and propose new rules, and issue updated guidance to existing rules. These new rules and rulemakings include, but are not limited to, new air quality standards for ground level ozone, methane, green completions, and hydraulic fracturing and water standards. We are unable to estimate the costs of asset additions or modifications necessary to comply with these new regulations due to uncertainty created by the various legal challenges to these regulations and the need for further specific regulatory guidance. Matters related to Williams’ former power business In connection with a Separation and Distribution Agreement between WPX and Williams, Williams is obligated to indemnify and hold us harmless from any losses arising out of liabilities assumed by us for the pending litigation described below relating to the reporting of certain natural gas-related information to trade publications. Civil suits based on allegations of manipulating published gas price indices have been brought against us and others, seeking unspecified amounts of damages. We are currently a defendant in class action litigation and other litigation originally filed in state court in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin and brought on behalf of direct and indirect purchasers of natural gas in those states. These cases were transferred to the federal court in Nevada. In 2008, the court granted summary judgment in the Colorado case in favor of us and most of the other defendants based on plaintiffs’ lack of standing. On January 8, 2009, the court denied the plaintiffs’ request for reconsideration of the Colorado dismissal and entered judgment in our favor. In the other cases, on July 18, 2011, the Nevada district court granted our joint motions for summary judgment to preclude the plaintiffs’ state law claims because the federal Natural Gas Act gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission exclusive jurisdiction to resolve those issues. The court also denied the plaintiffs’ class certification motion as moot. The plaintiffs appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On April 10, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in the In re: Western States Wholesale Antitrust Litigation , holding that the Natural Gas Act does not preempt the plaintiffs’ state antitrust claims and reversing the summary judgment previously entered in favor of the defendants. The U.S. Supreme Court granted Defendants’ writ of certiorari. On April 21, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the state antitrust claims are not preempted by the federal Natural Gas Act. On March 7, 2016, the putative class plaintiffs in several of the cases filed their motions for class certification. The hearing on the class certification motions was held on January 26, 2017, and the court has not yet ruled. On May 24, 2016, in Reorganized FLI Inc. v. Williams Companies, Inc., the Court granted Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment in its entirety, and an agreed amended judgment was entered by the court on January 4, 2017. Because of the uncertainty around pending unresolved issues, including an insufficient description of the purported classes and other related matters, we cannot reasonably estimate a range of potential exposure at this time. Other Indemnifications Pursuant to various purchase and sale agreements relating to divested businesses and assets, including the agreement pursuant to which we divested our Piceance Basin operations, we have indemnified certain purchasers against liabilities that they may incur with respect to the businesses and assets acquired from us. The indemnities provided to the purchasers are customary in sale transactions and are contingent upon the purchasers incurring liabilities that are not otherwise recoverable from third parties. The indemnities generally relate to breaches of representations and warranties, tax liabilities, historic litigation, personal injury, environmental matters and rights-of-way. The indemnity provided to the purchaser of the entity that held our Piceance Basin operations relates in substantial part to liabilities arising in connection with litigation over the appropriate calculation of royalty payments. Plaintiffs in that litigation have asserted claims regarding, among other things, the method by which we took transportation costs into account when calculating royalty payments. At December 31, 2016 , we have not received a claim against any of these indemnities and thus have no basis from which to estimate any reasonably possible loss beyond any amount already accrued. Further, we do not expect any of the indemnities provided pursuant to the sales agreements to have a material impact on our future financial position. However, if a claim for indemnity is brought against us in the future, it may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the period in which the claim is made. In connection with the separation from Williams, we agreed to indemnify and hold Williams harmless from any losses resulting from the operation of our business or arising out of liabilities assumed by us. Similarly, Williams has agreed to indemnify and hold us harmless from any losses resulting from the operation of its business or arising out of liabilities assumed by it. Summary As of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company had accrued approximately $13 million and $17 million , respectively, for loss contingencies associated with royalty litigation and other contingencies. In certain circumstances, we may be eligible for insurance recoveries, or reimbursement from others. Any such recoveries or reimbursements will be recognized only when realizable. Management, including internal counsel, currently believes that the ultimate resolution of the foregoing matters, taken as a whole and after consideration of amounts accrued, insurance coverage, recovery from customers or other indemnification arrangements, is not expected to have a materially adverse effect upon our future liquidity or financial position; however, it could be material to our results of operations in any given year. Commitments We have minimum commitments with midstream companies for gathering, treating, processing and transportation services associated with moving certain of our production to market. As part of managing our commodity price risk, we may also utilize contracted pipeline capacity to move our natural gas production and third party purchases of natural gas to other locations in an attempt to obtain more favorable pricing differentials. During 2015 and 2016 we divested most of our contracted pipeline capacity. The midstream service and transportation contract commitments disclosed below include obligations for which liabilities were recorded in 2015 associated with our exit from the Powder River Basin and our abandonment of an area in the Appalachian Basin. As of December 31, 2016 , commitments and recorded liabilities associated with our midstream service and transportation contracts are as follows: Midstream Services Transportation Total (Millions) 2017 $ 126 $ 38 $ 164 2018 101 35 136 2019 96 24 120 2020 89 21 110 2021 76 2 78 Thereafter 244 1 245 Total commitments $ 732 $ 121 $ 853 Accrued liabilities $ 56 $ 91 $ 147 Our midstream service commitments will be settled over approximately eight years . Future minimum annual rentals under noncancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2016 , are payable as follows: (Millions) 2017 $ 23 2018 16 2019 7 2020 7 2021 6 Thereafter 2 Total $ 61 Total rent expense, excluding amounts capitalized, was $30 million , $28 million and $26 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Rent charges incurred for drilling rig rentals are capitalized under the successful efforts method of accounting; however, charges for rig release penalties or long term standby charges are expensed as incurred. |
Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Benefit Plans | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract] | |
Employee Benefit Plans | Employee Benefit Plans WPX has a defined contribution plan which matches dollar-for-dollar up to the first 6 percent of eligible pay per period. Employees also receive a non-matching annual employer contribution equal to 8 percent of eligible pay if they are age 40 or older and 6 percent of eligible pay if they are under age 40. Total contributions to this plan were $13 million , $15 million and $17 million for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Approximately $7 million , $9 million and $10 million were included in accrued and other current liabilities at December 31, 2016 , December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, related to the non-matching annual employer contribution. |
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation We have an equity incentive plan (“2013 Incentive Plan”) and an employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”). The 2013 Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units and other stock-based awards (restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and performance units are collectively referred to as restricted stock units for purposes of this footnote). At December 31, 2016, 17 million shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance pursuant to existing and future stock awards, of which 8 million shares were available for future grants. The 2013 Incentive Plan is administered by either the full Board of Directors or a committee as designated by the Board of Directors, determined by the grant. Our employees, officers and non-employee directors are eligible to receive awards under the 2013 Incentive Plan. Restricted stock units are generally valued at fair value on the grant date and generally vest over three years . Restricted stock unit compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, is generally recognized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. Stock options are valued at the date of award, which does not precede the approval date, and compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis, net of estimated forfeitures, over the requisite service period. The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Stock options generally become exercisable over a three -year period from the date of grant and generally expire ten years after the grant. Total stock-based compensation expense was $33 million , $31 million and $30 million for of the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and is reflected in general and administrative expense. Measured but unrecognized stock-based compensation expense at December 31, 2016 was $39 million , primarily related to restricted stock units, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years. The ESPP allows employees the option to purchase WPX common stock at a 15 percent discount through after-tax payroll deductions. The purchase price of the stock is the lower of either the first or last day of the biannual offering periods, followed with the 15 percent discount. The maximum number of shares that shall be made available under the purchase plan is 1 million shares, subject to adjustment for stock splits and similar events. Offering periods are from January through June and from July through December. Employees purchased 172 thousand shares at an average price of $6.11 per share during 2016 . Nonvested Restricted Stock Units The following summary reflects nonvested restricted stock unit activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2016 . Restricted Stock Units Shares Weighted- Average Fair Value(a) (Millions) Nonvested at December 31, 2015 5.9 $ 13.34 Granted 3.4 $ 10.99 Forfeited (0.1 ) $ 10.35 Vested (2.7 ) $ 13.79 Nonvested at December 31, 2016 6.5 $ 11.92 __________ (a) Performance-based shares are primarily valued using a valuation pricing model. However, certain of these shares were valued using the end-of-period market price until certification that the performance objectives were completed or a value of zero once it was determined that it was unlikely that performance objectives would be met. All other shares are valued at the grant-date market price, less dividends projected to be paid over the vesting period. Other restricted stock unit information 2016 2015 2014 Weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock units granted during the year, per share $ 10.99 $ 10.24 $ 18.37 Total fair value of restricted stock units vested during the year (millions) $ 37 $ 40 $ 33 Performance-based shares granted represent 27 percent of nonvested restricted stock units outstanding at December 31, 2016 . These grants may be earned at the end of a three -year period based on actual performance against a performance target. Expense associated with these performance-based grants is recognized in periods after performance targets are established. Based on the extent to which certain financial targets are achieved, vested shares may range from zero percent to 200 percent of the original grant amount. Stock Options The following summary reflects stock option activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2016 . Stock Options Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Millions) (Years) (Millions) Outstanding at December 31, 2015 2.9 $ 15.07 $ — Granted — $ — Exercised — $ — Forfeited (0.2 ) $ 12.45 Outstanding at December 31, 2016 2.7 $ 15.31 2.7 $ 4 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 2.6 $ 15.13 2.5 $ 4 The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $160 thousand , $319 thousand and $13 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Cash received from stock option exercises was $0.4 million , $2 million and $14 million during 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The Company did not grant stock options during the years ended 2016 and 2015. The estimated fair value at date of grant of options for our common stock in 2014, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, is as follows: 2014 Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted $ 18.94 Weighted-average assumptions: Dividend yield — Volatility 43.0 % Risk-free interest rate 1.85 % Expected life (years) 5.9 The expected volatility is based primarily on the historical volatility of comparable peer group stocks. The risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity rates as of the grant date. The expected life is assumed based on the SEC simplified method. |
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity | Stockholders’ Equity Preferred Stock Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes our Board of Directors to establish one or more series of preferred stock. Unless required by law or by any stock exchange on which our common stock is listed, the authorized shares of preferred stock will be available for issuance without further action. Rights and privileges associated with shares of preferred stock are subject to authorization by our Board of Directors and may differ from those of any and all other series at any time outstanding. As of December 31, 2016 , there were 4.8 million shares of our 6.25% series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (“Preferred Stock”) issued and outstanding (as described below). Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock On July 22, 2015, we issued 7 million shares, $0.01 par value, pursuant to a registered public offering, of our Preferred Stock at $50 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $350 million , before underwriting discounts and commissions. Dividends on our Preferred Stock will be payable on a cumulative basis when, as and if declared by our Board of Directors, or an authorized committee of our Board of Directors, at an annual rate of 6.25% of the liquidation preference of $50 per share. We may pay declared dividends in cash or, subject to certain limitations, in shares of our common stock, or in any combination of cash and shares of our common stock on January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31 of each year, commencing on October 31, 2015 and ending on, and including, July 31, 2018. Each share of our Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $50 and, unless converted or redeemed earlier, each share of our Preferred Stock will automatically convert on July 31, 2018 into between 4.1254 and 4.9504 shares of our common stock (respectively, the “minimum conversion rate” and “maximum conversion rate”), subject to anti-dilution adjustments. The number of shares of our common stock issuable on conversion will be determined based on the average volume weighted average price per share of our common stock over the 20 consecutive trading day period beginning on, and including, the 23rd scheduled trading day immediately preceding July 31, 2018, which we refer to as the “final averaging period.” At any time prior to July 31, 2018, a holder may convert one share of our Preferred Stock into a number of shares of our common stock equal to the minimum conversion rate of 4.1254 , subject to anti-dilution adjustments. On July 20, 2016, we entered into Conversion Agreements with certain existing beneficial owners (the “Preferred Holders”) of our Preferred Stock, pursuant to which each of the Preferred Holders agreed to convert (the “Conversion”) shares of Preferred Stock it beneficially owned into shares of our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and in addition receive a cash payment from us in connection with the Conversion. The Preferred Holders agreed to convert an aggregate of approximately 2.2 million shares of Preferred Stock into approximately 10.2 million shares of our common stock in the Conversion, and we made an aggregate cash payment to the Preferred Holders of approximately $10 million . Following the Conversion, approximately 4.8 million shares of Preferred Stock remain outstanding. We issued the shares of common stock in the Conversion on July 28, 2016. As a result of the cash payment and additional shares issued as an inducement to the Preferred Holders, we recorded a loss of $22 million . The shares of common stock were issued in a transaction exempt from registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as an exchange exclusively with existing security holders where no commission or other remuneration was paid or given directly or indirectly for soliciting such exchange. We retired the shares of Preferred Stock converted in the Conversion. By entering into the Conversion and associated transactions early, we reduced cash dividend payments and continued simplifying our capital and cost structure. On November 10, 2016, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.78125 per share to the Preferred Holders of our Preferred Stock. The dividend was paid on January 31, 2017, to holders of record of our Preferred Stock at the close of business on January 13, 2017. Common Stock Each share of our common stock entitles its holder to one vote in the election of each director. No share of our common stock affords any cumulative voting rights. Holders of our common stock will be entitled to dividends in such amounts and at such times as our Board of Directors in its discretion may declare out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends. No dividends on our common stock were declared or paid for 2016 , 2015 or 2014 . No shares of common stock are subject to redemption or have preemptive rights to purchase additional shares of our common stock or other securities. Subject to certain exceptions, so long as any share of our Preferred Stock remains outstanding, no dividend or distribution shall be declared or paid on the shares of the Company’s common stock or any other class or series of junior stock, and no common stock or any other class or series of junior or parity stock shall be purchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired for consideration by the Company or any of its subsidiaries unless all accumulated and unpaid dividends for all preceding dividend periods have been declared and paid upon, or a sufficient sum of cash or number of shares of the Company’s common stock has been set apart for the payment of such dividends upon, all outstanding shares of Preferred Stock. On July 22, 2015, we completed an equity offering of 30 million shares of our common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $292 million , net of underwriter discounts and commissions, at the public offering price of $10.10 per share. On August 17, 2015, we issued 40 million unregistered shares of our common stock to RKI shareholders as part of the consideration under our merger agreement. The estimated fair value of the shares on the Acquisition date was $296 million . These shares were registered in December 2015. See Note 2 for further discussion of the Acquisition. On June 6, 2016, we completed an underwritten public offering of 56.925 million shares of our common stock, which included 7.425 million shares of common stock issued pursuant to an option granted to the underwriters to purchase additional shares. The stock was sold to the underwriters at $9.47 per share and we received proceeds of approximately $538 million from the sale of these shares of common stock, net of offering expenses and underwriting discounts and commissions. See Note 16 for information regarding the underwritten public offering of 51.675 million shares of our common stock subsequent to December 31, 2016. |
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements Fair value is the amount received from the sale of an asset or the amount paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants (an exit price) at the measurement date. Fair value is a market-based measurement considered from the perspective of a market participant. We use market data or assumptions that we believe market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated or unobservable. We apply both market and income approaches for recurring fair value measurements using the best available information while utilizing valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value, giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). We classify fair value balances based on the observability of those inputs. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: • Level 1—Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that we have the ability to access. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Our Level 1 measurements primarily consist of financial instruments that are exchange traded. • Level 2—Inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable. These inputs are either directly observable in the marketplace or indirectly observable through corroboration with market data for substantially the full contractual term of the asset or liability being measured. Our Level 2 measurements primarily consist of over-the-counter (“OTC”) instruments such as forwards, swaps and options. These options, which hedge future sales of production, are structured as costless collars, calls or swaptions and are financially settled. They are valued using an industry standard Black-Scholes option pricing model. Also categorized as Level 2 is the fair value of our debt, which is determined on market rates and the prices of similar securities with similar terms and credit ratings. • Level 3—Inputs that are not observable for which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability being measured. These inputs reflect management’s best estimate of the assumptions market participants would use in determining fair value. Our Level 3 measurements consist of instruments valued using industry standard pricing models and other valuation methods that utilize unobservable pricing inputs that are significant to the overall fair value. In valuing certain contracts, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. For disclosure purposes, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety in the fair value hierarchy level based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The following table presents, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and margin deposits approximate fair value due to the nature of the instrument and/or the short-term maturity of these instruments. December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (Millions) (Millions) Energy derivative assets $ — $ 38 $ — $ 38 $ — $ 359 $ — $ 359 Energy derivative liabilities $ — $ 215 $ — $ 215 $ — $ 15 $ — $ 15 Total debt(a) $ — $ 2,702 $ — $ 2,702 $ — $ 2,495 $ — $ 2,495 __________ (a) The carrying value of total debt, excluding capital leases and debt issuance costs, was $2,600 million and $3,220 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Energy derivatives include commodity based exchange-traded contracts and over-the-counter (“OTC”) contracts. Exchange-traded contracts include futures, swaps and options. OTC contracts include forwards, swaps, options and swaptions. These are carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Many contracts have bid and ask prices that can be observed in the market. Our policy is to use a mid-market pricing (the mid-point price between bid and ask prices) convention to value individual positions and then adjust on a portfolio level to a point within the bid and ask range that represents our best estimate of fair value. For offsetting positions by location, the mid-market price is used to measure both the long and short positions. The determination of fair value for our assets and liabilities also incorporates the time value of money and various credit risk factors which can include the credit standing of the counterparties involved, master netting arrangements, the impact of credit enhancements (such as cash collateral posted and letters of credit) and our nonperformance risk on our liabilities. The determination of the fair value of our liabilities does not consider noncash collateral credit enhancements. Exchange-traded contracts include New York Mercantile Exchange and Intercontinental Exchange contracts and are valued based on quoted prices in these active markets and are classified within Level 1. Forward, swap, option and swaption contracts included in Level 2 are valued using an income approach including present value techniques and option pricing models. Option contracts, which hedge future sales of our production, are structured as costless collars, calls or swaptions and are financially settled. All of our financial options are valued using an industry standard Black-Scholes option pricing model. In connection with several natural gas and crude oil swaps entered into, we granted swaptions and calls to the swap counterparties in exchange for receiving premium hedged prices on the natural gas and crude oil swaps. These swaptions and calls grant the counterparty the option to enter into future swaps with us. Significant inputs into our Level 2 valuations include commodity prices, implied volatility and interest rates, as well as considering executed transactions or broker quotes corroborated by other market data. These broker quotes are based on observable market prices at which transactions could currently be executed. In certain instances where these inputs are not observable for all periods, relationships of observable market data and historical observations are used as a means to estimate fair value. Also categorized as Level 2 is the fair value of our debt, which is determined on market rates and the prices of similar securities with similar terms and credit ratings. Where observable inputs are available for substantially the full term of the asset or liability, the instrument is categorized in Level 2. Our energy derivatives portfolio is largely comprised of exchange-traded products or like products and the tenure of our derivatives portfolio extends through the end of 2020. Due to the nature of the products and tenure, we are consistently able to obtain market pricing. All pricing is reviewed on a daily basis and is formally validated with broker quotes or market indications and documented on a monthly basis. Certain instruments trade with lower availability of pricing information. These instruments are valued with a present value technique using inputs that may not be readily observable or corroborated by other market data. These instruments are classified within Level 3 when these inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value. The instruments included in Level 3 at December 31, 2016, consist primarily of natural gas index transactions that are used to manage our physical requirements and are not material. Reclassifications of fair value between Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, if applicable, are made at the end of each quarter. No significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 occurred during the years ended December 31, 2016 or 2015. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in income (loss) from continuing operations for the above periods are reported in revenues on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. As previously noted, we evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate, in our management’s judgment, that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. On several occasions in the past three years, we considered the significant declines in forward natural gas, oil and NGL prices as compared to the previous respective period’s forward prices to be indicators of a potential impairment. As a result, we assessed the carrying value of our producing properties and costs of acquired unproved reserves for impairments as of the dates of those declines. Our assessments utilized estimates of future cash flows, including in some instances potential disposition proceeds. Significant judgments and assumptions in these assessments include estimates of proved, probable and possible reserve quantities, estimates of future commodity prices (developed in consideration of market information, internal forecasts and published forward prices adjusted for locational basis differentials), expectation for market participant drilling plans, expected capital costs and an applicable discount rate commensurate with the risk of the underlying cash flow estimates. In the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, our assessments identified certain properties with a carrying value in excess of their calculated fair values and as a result, we recorded impairment charges. The following table presents impairments associated with certain assets that have been measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Total losses for the years ended December31, 2015 (a) 2014 (b) Impairments: Producing properties and costs of acquired unproved reserves (Note 3 and Note 5) $ 2,308 $ 20 Unproved leasehold 26 — $ 2,334 $ 20 __________ (a) As a result of our impairment assessment in 2015, we recorded the following significant impairment charges that are reported in discontinued operations, for which the fair value measured for these properties at December 31, 2015 was estimated to be approximately $880 million : • $2,308 million impairment charge related to natural gas-producing properties in the Piceance Basin, reported in discontinued operations. Significant assumptions in valuing these properties included estimated cash flows from a potential divestment. • $26 million impairment charge on our unproved leasehold acreage in the Piceance Basin, reported in discontinued operations, as a result of the impairment of the producing properties in conjunction with a potential divestment. (b) As a result of our impairment assessment in 2014, we recorded the following significant impairment charges, including those reflected in discontinued operations, for which the fair value measured for these properties at December 31, 2014 was estimated to be approximately $11 million : • $11 million impairment charge related to natural gas-producing properties in the Green River Basin. Significant assumptions in valuing these properties included proved reserves quantities of more than 23.0 billion cubic feet of gas equivalent, forward weighted average prices averaging approximately $4.77 per Mcfe for natural gas (adjusted for locational differences), natural gas liquids and oil, and an after-tax discount rates of 9 percent and 11 percent . • $9 million of impairment charges related to costs of acquired unproved reserves and other insignificant producing properties including $5 million of which is reflected in discontinued operations. |
Derivatives and Concentration o
Derivatives and Concentration of Credit Risk | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Derivatives and Concentration of Credit Risk | Derivatives and Concentration of Credit Risk Energy Commodity Derivatives Risk Management Activities We are exposed to market risk from changes in energy commodity prices within our operations. We utilize derivatives to manage exposure to the variability in expected future cash flows from forecasted sales of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids attributable to commodity price risk. We produce, buy and sell crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids at different locations throughout the United States. To reduce exposure to a decrease in revenues from fluctuations in commodity market prices, we enter into futures contracts, swap agreements, and financial option contracts to mitigate the price risk on forecasted sales of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. We have also entered into basis swap agreements to reduce the locational price risk associated with our producing basins. Our financial option contracts are either purchased or sold options, or a combination of options that comprise a net purchased option, zero-cost collar or swaptions. We also may enter into forward contracts to buy and sell natural gas to maximize the economic value of transportation agreements. To reduce exposure to a decrease in margins from fluctuations in natural gas market prices, we may enter into futures contracts, swap agreements, and financial option contracts to mitigate the price risk associated with these contracts. Derivatives for transportation economically hedge the expected cash flows generated by those agreements. Derivatives related to production The following table sets forth the derivative notional volumes of the net long (short) positions that are economic hedges of production volumes, which are included in our commodity derivatives portfolio as of December 31, 2016 . Commodity Period Contract Type (a) Location Notional Volume (b) Weighted Average Price (c) Crude Oil Crude Oil 2017 Fixed Price Swaps WTI (39,554) $ 50.93 Crude Oil 2017 Basis Swaps Midland (12,778) $ (0.52 ) Crude Oil 2017 Fixed Price Calls WTI (4,500) $ 56.47 Crude Oil 2017 Swaptions WTI (1,764) $ 44.61 Crude Oil 2018 Fixed Price Swaps WTI (30,000) $ 54.61 Crude Oil 2018 Basis Swaps Midland (13,000) $ (0.94 ) Crude Oil 2018 Fixed Price Calls WTI (13,000) $ 58.89 Crude Oil 2019 Basis Swaps Midland (7,000) $ (1.00 ) Crude Oil 2020 Basis Swaps Midland (1,000) $ (1.10 ) Natural Gas Natural Gas 2017 Fixed Price Swaps Henry Hub (170) $ 3.02 Natural Gas 2017 Basis Swaps San Juan (98) $ (0.18 ) Natural Gas 2017 Basis Swaps Permian (73) $ (0.20 ) Natural Gas 2017 Fixed Price Calls Henry Hub (16) $ 4.50 Natural Gas 2018 Fixed Price Swaps Henry Hub (125) $ 2.95 Natural Gas 2018 Basis Swaps San Juan (20) $ (0.30 ) Natural Gas 2018 Basis Swaps Permian (43) $ (0.28 ) Natural Gas 2018 Basis Swaps Waha (63) $ (0.16 ) Natural Gas 2018 Fixed Price Calls Henry Hub (16) $ 4.75 Natural Gas 2018 Swaptions Henry Hub (20) $ 3.33 Natural Gas 2019 Basis Swaps Permian (5) $ (0.32 ) Natural Gas 2019 Basis Swaps Waha (60) $ (0.19 ) Commodity Period Contract Type (d) Location (e) Notional Volume (b) Weighted Average Price Physical Derivatives Natural Gas 2017 Index Multiple (16 ) (f) __________ (a) Derivatives related to crude oil production are fixed price swaps settled on the business day, average basis swaps, fixed price calls and swaptions. The derivatives related to natural gas production are fixed price swaps, basis swaps, fixed price calls and swaptions. In connection with several crude oil and natural gas swaps entered into, we granted swaptions to the swap counterparties in exchange for receiving premium hedged prices on the crude oil and natural gas swaps. These swaptions grant the counterparty the option to enter into future swaps with us. (b) Crude oil volumes are reported in Bbl/day and natural gas volumes are reported in BBtu/day. (c) The weighted average price for crude oil is reported in $/Bbl and the natural gas is reported in $/MMBtu. (d) We enter into exchange traded fixed price and basis swaps, over-the-counter fixed price and basis swaps, physical fixed price transactions and transactions with an index component. (e) We transact at multiple locations primarily around our core assets to maximize the economic value of our transportation and asset management agreements. (f) Weighted average price is not reported since the notional volumes represent a net position comprised of buys and sells with positive and negative transaction prices. Fair values and gains (losses) Our derivatives are presented as separate line items in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as current and noncurrent derivative assets and liabilities. Derivatives are classified as current or noncurrent based on the contractual timing of expected future net cash flows of individual contracts. The expected future net cash flows for derivatives classified as current are expected to occur within the next 12 months. The fair value amounts are presented on a gross basis and do not reflect the netting of asset and liability positions permitted under the terms of our master netting arrangements. Further, our derivatives do not include cash held on deposit in margin accounts that we have received or remitted to collateralize certain derivative positions. We enter into commodity derivative contracts that serve as economic hedges but are not designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes as we do not utilize this method of accounting for derivative instruments. The following table presents the net gain (loss) related to our energy commodity derivatives. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Gain (loss) from derivatives related to production(a) $ (207 ) $ 438 $ 515 Gain (loss) from derivatives related to physical marketing agreements(b) — (20 ) (81 ) Net gain (loss) on derivatives $ (207 ) $ 418 $ 434 __________ (a) Includes settlements totaling $301 million and $650 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and payments totaling $4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 . (b) Includes settlements totaling $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 and payments totaling $33 million and $121 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The cash flow impact of our derivative activities is presented as separate line items within the operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Offsetting of derivative assets and liabilities The following table presents our gross and net derivative assets and liabilities. Gross Amount Presented on Balance Sheet Netting Adjustments (a) Net Amount December 31, 2016 (Millions) Derivative assets with right of offset or master netting agreements $ 38 $ (33 ) $ 5 Derivative liabilities with right of offset or master netting agreements $ (215 ) $ 33 $ (182 ) December 31, 2015 Derivative assets with right of offset or master netting agreements $ 359 $ (14 ) $ 345 Derivative liabilities with right of offset or master netting agreements $ (15 ) $ 14 $ (1 ) __________ (a) With all of our financial trading counterparties, we have agreements in place that allow for the financial right of offset for derivative assets and derivative liabilities at settlement or in the event of a default under the agreements. Additionally, we have negotiated master netting agreements with some of our counterparties. These master netting agreements allow multiple entities that have multiple underlying agreements the ability to net derivative assets and derivative liabilities at settlement or in the event of a default or a termination under one or more of the underlying contracts. Credit-risk-related features Certain of our derivative contracts contain credit-risk-related provisions that would require us, under certain events, to post additional collateral in support of our net derivative liability positions. These credit-risk-related provisions require us to post collateral in the form of cash or letters of credit when our net liability positions exceed an established credit threshold. The credit thresholds are typically based on our senior unsecured debt ratings from Standard and Poor’s and/or Moody’s Investment Services. Under these contracts, a credit ratings decline would lower our credit thresholds, thus requiring us to post additional collateral. We also have contracts that contain adequate assurance provisions giving the counterparty the right to request collateral in an amount that corresponds to the outstanding net liability. As of December 31, 2016 , we didn’t have any collateral posted to derivative counterparties to support the aggregate fair value of our net $182 million derivative liability position (reflecting master netting arrangements in place with certain counterparties) which includes a reduction of $5 million to our liability balance for our own nonperformance risk. As of December 31, 2015 , we didn’t have any collateral posted to derivative counterparties, including zero initial margin to clearinghouses or exchanges to enter into positions or maintenance margin for changes in fair value of those positions, to support the aggregate fair value of our net $1 million derivative liability position (reflecting master netting arrangements in place with certain counterparties) which includes a reduction of less than $1 million to our liability balance for our own nonperformance risk. The additional collateral that we would have been required to post, assuming our credit thresholds were eliminated and a call for adequate assurance under the credit risk provisions in our derivative contracts was triggered, was $187 million and less than $1 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Concentration of Credit Risk Cash equivalents Our cash equivalents are primarily invested in funds with high-quality, short-term securities and instruments that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. Accounts receivable The following table summarizes concentration of receivables, net of allowances, by product or service as of dates indicated below. December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Receivables by product or service: Sale of natural gas, crude and related products and services $ 122 $ 171 Joint interest owners 23 90 Other 23 39 Total $ 168 $ 300 Natural gas customers include pipelines, distribution companies, producers, marketers and industrial users primarily located in the eastern and northwestern United States and North Dakota. As a general policy, collateral is not required for receivables, but customers’ financial condition and credit worthiness are evaluated regularly. Derivative assets and liabilities We have a risk of loss from counterparties not performing pursuant to the terms of their contractual obligations. Counterparty performance can be influenced by changes in the economy and regulatory issues, among other factors. Risk of loss is impacted by several factors, including credit considerations and the regulatory environment in which a counterparty transacts. We attempt to minimize credit-risk exposure to derivative counterparties and brokers through formal credit policies, consideration of credit ratings from public ratings agencies, monitoring procedures, master netting agreements and collateral support under certain circumstances. Collateral support could include letters of credit, payment under margin agreements and guarantees of payment by creditworthy parties. We also enter into master netting agreements to mitigate counterparty performance and credit risk. During 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , we did not incur any significant losses due to counterparty bankruptcy filings. We assess our credit exposure on a net basis to reflect master netting agreements in place with certain counterparties. We offset our credit exposure to each counterparty with amounts we owe the counterparty under derivative contracts. Our gross and net credit exposure from our derivative contracts were $38 million and $5 million , respectively, as of December 31, 2016 . All of our credit exposure is with investment grade financial institutions. We determine investment grade primarily using publicly available credit ratings. We consider counterparties with a minimum S&P’s rating of BBB- or Moody’s Investors Service rating of Baa3 to be investment grade. Our largest net counterparty position represents approximately 99 percent of our net credit exposure. Under our marginless hedging agreements with key banks, neither party is required to provide collateral support related to hedging activities. Other At December 31, 2016 , we held collateral support of approximately $10 million , either in the form of cash, letters of credit or surety bond, related to our gas management sale agreements. Collateral support for our commodity agreements could include margin deposits, letters of credit, and guarantees of payment by credit worthy parties. Revenues The following companies accounted for more than 10 percent of our total consolidated revenues adjusted for net gain (loss) on derivatives in any given year presented below. Management believes that the loss of any individual purchaser would not have a long-term material adverse impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Western Refining 17% 15% (a) Plains Marketing 11% (a) (a) St. Paul Refining 10% (a) (a) BP Energy Company (a) (a) 19% __________ (a) Revenues for purchaser were less than 10 percent of total consolidated revenues adjusted for net gain (loss) on derivatives. |
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Subsequent Events [Text Block] | Subsequent Events On January 12, 2017, we signed an agreement to acquire certain assets from Panther Energy Company II, LLC and Carrier Energy Partners, LLC (the “Panther Acquisition”) for $775 million . The assets include approximately 6,500 Boe per day of existing production from 23 producing wells ( 17 horizontals), two drilled but uncompleted horizontal laterals, 18,100 net acres and 920 gross undeveloped locations in the Delaware Basin. We expect the incremental cash flow from the purchase to fund the existing two-rig program on the acquired acreage which will bring our rig count in the Delaware Basin to seven. We plan to close the transaction during the first quarter of 2017 using a combination of proceeds from the equity issuance described below and cash on hand. On January 12, 2017, we completed an underwritten public offering of 51.675 million shares of our common stock, which included 6.675 million shares of common stock issued pursuant to an option granted to the underwriters to purchase additional shares. The stock was sold to the underwriters at $12.97 per share and we received proceeds of approximately $670 million from the sale of these shares of common stock, net of offering expenses and underwriting discounts and commissions. We expect to use these proceeds, and cash on hand, to close the Panther Acquisition. |
Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Data | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA | WPX Energy, Inc. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) Summarized quarterly financial data is presented below. The sum of earnings per share for the four quarters may not equal the total earnings per share for the year due to rounding. First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (Millions, except per-share amounts) 2016 Product revenues $ 127 $ 176 $ 188 $ 231 Net gain (loss) on derivatives $ 57 $ (154 ) $ 38 $ (148 ) Gas management $ 31 $ 116 $ 25 $ 5 Total revenues $ 216 $ 138 $ 251 $ 88 Operating costs and expenses $ 269 $ 384 $ 264 $ 255 Income (loss) from continuing operations $ — $ (223 ) $ (218 ) $ (171 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations (12 ) 25 (1 ) (1 ) Net income (loss) $ (12 ) $ (198 ) $ (219 ) $ (172 ) Amounts attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. common stockholders: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (5 ) $ (229 ) $ (244 ) $ (174 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations (12 ) 25 (1 ) (1 ) Net income (loss) $ (17 ) $ (204 ) $ (245 ) $ (175 ) Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.02 ) $ (0.76 ) $ (0.72 ) $ (0.51 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations (0.04 ) 0.08 — — Net income (loss) $ (0.06 ) $ (0.68 ) $ (0.72 ) $ (0.51 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.02 ) $ (0.76 ) $ (0.72 ) $ (0.51 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations (0.04 ) 0.08 — — Net income (loss) $ (0.06 ) $ (0.68 ) $ (0.72 ) $ (0.51 ) 2015 Product revenues $ 156 $ 169 $ 163 $ 167 Net gain (loss) on derivatives $ 105 $ (71 ) $ 205 $ 179 Gas management $ 157 $ 56 $ 35 $ 38 Total revenues $ 420 $ 154 $ 407 $ 385 Operating costs and expenses $ 300 $ 251 $ 300 $ 294 Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 52 $ 23 $ (70 ) $ (9 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations 16 (53 ) (160 ) (1,525 ) Net income (loss) $ 68 $ (30 ) $ (230 ) $ (1,534 ) Amounts attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. common stockholders: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 52 $ 23 $ (74 ) $ (14 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations 15 (53 ) (160 ) (1,525 ) Net income (loss) $ 67 $ (30 ) $ (234 ) $ (1,539 ) Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.26 $ 0.11 $ (0.29 ) $ (0.06 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations 0.07 (0.25 ) (0.64 ) (5.53 ) Net income (loss) $ 0.33 $ (0.14 ) $ (0.93 ) $ (5.59 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.25 $ 0.11 $ (0.29 ) $ (0.06 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations 0.07 (0.25 ) (0.64 ) (5.53 ) Net income (loss) $ 0.32 $ (0.14 ) $ (0.93 ) $ (5.59 ) Net income or loss for each respective quarter include the following pre-tax items: First-quarter 2016: • $199 million gain on the sale of our San Juan Basin gathering system (see Note 5 ). • $14 million increase of our deferred tax liability as of the beginning of the year resulting from an increase to our state effective rate. Second-quarter 2016: • $52 million gain included in discontinued operations for the sale of the Piceance Basin (see Note 3 ). • $5 million recognition of a deferred gain on the sale of our San Juan Basin gathering system. Third-quarter 2016 : • $238 million net loss on divestment of the remaining transportation contracts (see Note 5 ). • $11 million recognition of a deferred gain on the sale of our San Juan Basin gathering system. First-quarter 2015: • $41 million gain related to our divestment of APCO (see Note 3 ). • $69 million gain recorded for the sale of a portion of our Appalachian Basin operations (see Note 5 ). • Approximately $22 million associated with a contract termination and settlement agreement (see Note 5 ). Second-quarter 2015: • $209 million gain recorded for the sale of a package of marketing contracts and release of certain related firm transportation capacity in the Northeast (see Note 5 ). Third-quarter 2015: • We completed the acquisition of privately held RKI and incurred additional $104 million costs related to this (see Note 2 ). • Discontinued operations had $187 million additional expense related to contract obligations as a result of the Powder River Basin sale closing (see Note 3 ). • $47 million exploratory impairments comprised of dry hole costs, impairments of exploratory area well costs and impairments of leasehold costs primarily associated with exploratory plays for which management has decided to cease any further exploration activities. Fourth-quarter 2015: • $2.3 billion of impairments costs on discontinued operation producing properties and leasehold (see Note 3 ). • $70 million gain on sale of a North Dakota gathering system (see Note 5 ). • $23 million related to gathering obligations in an area of the Appalachian Basin we exited in the fourth quarter of 2015 (see Note 5 ). |
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclo
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Extractive Industries [Abstract] | |
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures | We have significant continuing oil and gas producing activities primarily in the Delaware Basin (a subset of the Permian Basin) in Texas and New Mexico, the Williston Basin in North Dakota and the San Juan Basin in the Rocky Mountain region, all of which are located in the United States. Until January 2015, we had international oil and gas producing activities, primarily in Argentina. The international activities through the date of the sale are reported as discontinued operations (see Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). International net proved reserves, including amounts related to an equity method investment, were approximately 35 MMboe or less than 5 percent of our total domestic and international reserves at December 31, 2014. Other than noted below, the following information relates to our oil and gas activities. With the exception of Capitalized Costs, the following information includes information through the completion of the respective sales of the Piceance and Powder River Basins, both of which have been reported as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements. The Piceance Basin properties we sold in April 2016 represented approximately 52 percent of our reserves as of December 31, 2015 . The Powder River Basin properties were sold in late 2015 and represented less than 5 percent of our total domestic proved reserves at December 31, 2014. Additionally, most of our Appalachian Basin assets were sold in early 2015 and also represented less than 5 percent of our total domestic proved reserves as of December 31, 2014. Capitalized Costs As of December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Proved Properties $ 6,508 $ 5,703 Unproved properties 2,069 2,342 8,577 8,045 Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions (2,334 ) (1,763 ) Net capitalized costs $ 6,243 $ 6,282 __________ • Excluded from capitalized costs are equipment and facilities in support of oil and gas production of $203 million and $202 million , net, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. • Proved properties include capitalized costs for oil and gas leaseholds holding proved reserves, development wells including uncompleted development well costs and successful exploratory wells. • Unproved properties consist primarily of unproved leasehold costs. Cost Incurred For the years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Acquisition $ 84 $ 3,208 $ 294 Exploration 5 84 92 Development 471 657 1,376 $ 560 $ 3,949 $ 1,762 __________ • Costs incurred include capitalized and expensed items. • Acquisition costs are as follows: Costs in 2016 primarily relates to purchases of additional acreage in the Delaware Basin and included approximately 2.5 MMboe of proved reserves. Costs in 2015 primarily relate to the allocated purchase price of RKI properties in the Permian-Delaware Basin (see Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) and includes 53 MMboe of proved developed reserves. Costs in 2014 primarily relate to purchases of oil acreage in the San Juan Basin and include approximately 5 MMboe of proved reserves. • Exploration costs include the costs incurred for geological and geophysical activity, drilling and equipping exploratory wells, including costs incurred during the year for wells determined to be dry holes, exploratory lease acquisitions and retaining undeveloped leaseholds. The 2015 amount primarily related to the drilling of Piceance Niobrara wells. • Development costs include costs incurred to gain access to and prepare well locations for drilling and to drill and equip wells in our development basins. Development costs associated with our Piceance Basin operations were $27 million , $106 million and $430 million for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Proved Reserves The SEC defines proved oil and gas reserves (Rule 4-10(a) of Regulation S-X) as those quantities of oil and gas, which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible—from a given date forward, from known reservoirs, and under existing economic conditions, operating methods, and government regulations—prior to the time at which contracts providing the right to operate expire, unless evidence indicates that renewal is reasonably certain, regardless of whether deterministic or probabilistic methods are used for the estimation. The project to extract the hydrocarbons must have commenced or the operator must be reasonably certain that it will commence the project within a reasonable time. Proved reserves consist of two categories, proved developed reserves and proved undeveloped reserves. Proved developed reserves are currently producing wells and wells awaiting minor sales connection expenditure, recompletion, additional perforations or borehole stimulation treatments. Proved undeveloped reserves are those reserves which are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion. Proved reserves on undrilled acreage are generally limited to those that can be developed within five years according to planned drilling activity. Proved reserves on undrilled acreage also can include locations that are more than one offset away from current producing wells where there is a reasonable certainty of production when drilled or where it can be demonstrated with reasonable certainty that there is continuity of production from the existing productive formation. The following is a summary of changes in our domestic proved reserves including proved reserves activity through the completion of our sales of the Piceance and Powder River Basins which are reported as discontinued operations. Excluded from the table are our international reserves that were primarily attributable to a previously owned consolidated subsidiary (Apco). Oil (MMBbls) Natural Gas (Bcf) NGLs (MMBbls) All Products (MMBoe) Proved reserves at December 31, 2013 102.9 3,629.8 85.7 793.6 Revisions (7.7 ) (198.3 ) (13.4 ) (54.1 ) Purchases 4.2 6.0 0.8 6.0 Divestitures (1.8 ) (314.6 ) (8.5 ) (62.7 ) Extensions and discoveries 42.4 362.1 12.5 115.2 Production (9.2 ) (335.4 ) (6.3 ) (71.4 ) Proved reserves at December 31, 2014 130.8 3,149.6 70.8 726.6 Revisions (31.9 ) (624.6 ) (14.0 ) (150.0 ) Purchases 39.8 205.6 20.7 94.7 Divestitures — (380.3 ) — (63.4 ) Extensions and discoveries 17.1 116.9 5.1 41.6 Production (13.1 ) (277.0 ) (7.3 ) (66.5 ) Proved reserves at December 31, 2015 142.7 2,190.2 75.3 583.0 Revisions (3.8 ) (50.2 ) (2.9 ) (15.2 ) Purchases 1.6 4.4 0.4 2.8 Divestitures (5.5 ) (1,505.9 ) (38.3 ) (294.8 ) Extensions and discoveries 54.9 214.6 19.8 110.5 Production (15.3 ) (118.6 ) (4.8 ) (39.9 ) Proved reserves at December 31, 2016 174.6 734.5 49.5 346.4 Proved developed reserves: December 31, 2014 60.0 2,090.0 43.9 452.3 December 31, 2015 83.0 1,618.2 49.5 402.2 December 31, 2016 84.4 440.2 24.1 181.8 Proved undeveloped reserves: December 31, 2014 70.8 1,059.6 26.9 274.3 December 31, 2015 59.7 572.0 25.8 180.8 December 31, 2016 90.2 294.2 25.4 164.6 __________ • Natural gas reserves are computed at 14.73 pounds per square inch absolute and 60 degrees Fahrenheit . • Revisions in 2016 primarily reflect 49 MMBoe of negative revisions due to the decrease in the 12 month average price partially offset by 34 MMboe of positive revisions due to decreased costs and well improvements. Revisions in 2015 primarily reflect 209 MMboe of negative revisions related to the decrease in the 12 month average prices partially offset by 59 MMboe of positive revisions due to decreased costs and well improvements. The 2015 revisions comprised 108 MMboe net negative revisions related to proved undeveloped locations and 42 MMboe net negative revisions related to proved developed locations. Revisions in 2014 primarily reflect 16 MMboe of net positive revisions to developed reserves and 70 MMboe of net negative revisions to undeveloped reserves. The 70 MMboe of net negative revisions were primarily due to a reduction in near-term drilling capital estimates and the related limitations imposed by the SEC five year rules. • Purchases in 2015 reflects the RKI acquisition of which 53.4 MMboe is proved developed and 41.3 MMboe is associated with proved undeveloped locations. • Divestitures in 2016 relate to the sale of the Piceance Basin which included proved developed reserves and proved undeveloped reserves of 222 MMboe and 67 MMboe, respectively. Divestitures in 2015 relate to sales of properties in the Powder River Basin ( 28 MMboe) and the Appalachian Basin ( 35 MMboe). Divestitures in 2014 primarily relate to the sale of working interests in the Piceance Basin (see Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). • Extensions and discoveries in 2016 reflect 26 MMboe added for proved developed locations and 84 MMboe for proved undeveloped locations primarily in the Delaware Basin. Extensions and discoveries in 2015 reflect 20.9 MMboe added for proved developed locations and 20.7 MMboe for proved undeveloped locations primarily related to our San Juan Gallup and Williston Basins. Extensions and discoveries in 2014 reflect 31 MMboe added for drilled locations and 84 MMboe added for new proved undeveloped locations. The 2014 extensions and discoveries were primarily in the Piceance Basin, Williston Basin, Appalachian Basin and San Juan Basin. Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves The following is based on the estimated quantities of proved reserves. Prices are based on the 12-month average price computed as an unweighted arithmetic average of the price as of the first day of each month, unless prices are defined by contractual arrangements. For the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the average domestic combined natural gas and NGL equivalent price was $1.75 , $2.32 and $4.34 per Mcfe, respectively. The average domestic oil price used in the estimates for the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was $35.91 , $43.84 and $83.62 per barrel, respectively. Future income tax expenses have been computed considering applicable taxable cash flows and appropriate statutory tax rates. The discount rate of 10 percent is as prescribed by authoritative guidance. Continuation of year-end economic conditions also is assumed. The calculation is based on estimates of proved reserves, which are revised over time as new data becomes available. Probable or possible reserves, which may become proved in the future, are not considered. The calculation also requires assumptions as to the timing of future production of proved reserves, and the timing and amount of future development and production costs. Numerous uncertainties are inherent in estimating volumes and the value of proved reserves and in projecting future production rates and timing of development expenditures. Such reserve estimates are subject to change as additional information becomes available. The reserves actually recovered and the timing of production may be substantially different from the reserve estimates. Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows As of December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Future cash inflows $ 8,072 $ 12,391 Less: Future production costs 4,076 7,757 Future development costs 1,518 1,761 Future income tax provisions — — Future net cash flows 2,478 2,873 Less 10 percent annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows 1,440 1,589 Standardized measure of discounted future net cash inflows $ 1,038 $ 1,284 __________ • Our historical tax basis (i.e. future deductions for taxable income calculation) of proved properties at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are greater than the total standardized measure of future net cash flows before taxes; therefore, future taxable income as calculated in the standardized measure of cash flows would be less than zero. • Included in the $1,284 million of discounted future net cash inflows as of December 31, 2015 is $270 million related to the properties in the Piceance Basin. Sources of Change in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows For the years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Beginning of year $ 1,284 $ 3,883 $ 2,964 Sales of oil and gas produced, net of operating costs (458 ) (541 ) (1,324 ) Net change in prices and production costs (261 ) (5,231 ) 303 Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery, less estimated future costs 735 254 1,761 Development costs incurred during year 142 276 592 Changes in estimated future development costs (211 ) 1,213 143 Purchase of reserves in place, less estimated future costs 20 657 147 Sale of reserves in place, less estimated future costs (253 ) (397 ) (391 ) Revisions of previous quantity estimates (78 ) (374 ) (536 ) Accretion of discount 136 489 383 Net change in income taxes — 1,073 (142 ) Other (18 ) (18 ) (17 ) Net changes (246 ) (2,599 ) 919 End of year $ 1,038 $ 1,284 $ 3,883 |
Schedule II - Valuation And Qua
Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] | SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Beginning Balance Charged (Credited) to Costs and Expenses Other Deductions Ending Balance 2016: Allowance for doubtful accounts—accounts and notes receivable(a) $ 6 $ — $ — $ (3 ) $ 3 Deferred tax asset valuation(b) 124 26 1 — 151 Price-risk management credit reserves—assets(a)(d) 1 — (1 ) — — Price-risk management credit reserves—liabilities(c)(d) — — 5 — 5 2015: Allowance for doubtful accounts—accounts and notes receivable(a) $ 6 $ 5 $ — $ (5 ) $ 6 Deferred tax asset valuation(b)(e) 118 3 3 — 124 Price-risk management credit reserves—assets(a)(d) 1 — — — 1 2014: Allowance for doubtful accounts—accounts and notes receivable(a) $ 7 $ — $ — $ (1 ) $ 6 Deferred tax asset valuation(b) 102 (1 ) 17 — 118 Price-risk management credit reserves—assets(a)(d) — — 1 — 1 __________ (a) Deducted from related assets. (b) Deducted from related assets with a portion included in assets held for sale. (c) Deducted from related liabilities. (d) Included in revenues. (e) Includes RKI Acquisition. |
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Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | Description of Business Operations of our company include oil, natural gas and NGL development and production primarily located in Texas, North Dakota, New Mexico and Colorado. We specialize in development and production from tight-sands and shale formations in the Delaware, Williston and San Juan Basins. We also have operations and interests in the Appalachian and Green River Basins located in Pennsylvania and Wyoming. Associated with our commodity production are sales and marketing activities, referred to as gas management activities, that include oil and natural gas purchased from third-party working interest owners in operated wells, the management of various commodity contracts, such as transportation and related derivatives, and the marketing of Piceance Basin volumes during a transition period from April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016 (see Note 3 ). In addition, we had other operations sold in 2015 and 2016 which are reported as discontinued operations, as discussed below. The consolidated businesses represented herein as WPX Energy, Inc. is also referred to as “WPX,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our.” |
Principles of consolidation | Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and investments. Companies in which we own 20 percent to 50 percent of the voting common stock, or otherwise exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of the Company, are accounted for under the equity method. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Our continuing operations comprise a single business segment, which includes the development, production and gas management activities of oil, natural gas and NGLs in the United States. |
Discontinued operations | Discontinued Operations Our discontinued operations include the results of previously owned properties in the Piceance and Powder River Basins and our previously owned 69 percent controlling interest in Apco Oil and Gas International Inc. (“Apco”), an oil and gas exploration and production company with activities in Argentina and Colombia. See Note 3 for a further discussion of discontinued operations. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements relates to continuing operations. Additionally, see Note 10 for a discussion of contingencies related to the former power business of The Williams Companies, Inc. (“Williams”) (most of which was disposed of in 2007). |
Use of estimates | Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates and assumptions which impact these financials include: • impairment assessments of long-lived assets; • valuations of derivatives; • estimation of oil and natural gas reserves; • assessments of litigation-related contingencies; • asset retirement obligations; and • valuation of deferred tax assets. These estimates are discussed further throughout these notes. |
Cash and cash equivalents | Cash and cash equivalents Our cash and cash equivalents balance includes amounts primarily invested in funds with high-quality, short-term securities and instruments that are issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. These have maturity dates of three months or less when acquired |
Restricted cash | Restricted cash Restricted cash consists of approximately $10 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015 and is included in other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Accounts receivable | Accounts receivable Accounts receivable are carried on a gross basis, with no discounting, less the allowance for doubtful accounts. We estimate the allowance for doubtful accounts based on existing economic conditions, the financial conditions of the customers and the amount and age of past due accounts. Receivables are considered past due if full payment is not received by the contractual due date. Past due accounts are generally written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts only after all collection attempts have been exhausted. A portion of our receivables are from joint interest owners of properties we operate. Thus, we may have the ability to withhold future revenue disbursements to recover any non-payment of joint interest billings. |
Inventories | Inventories All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Our materials, supplies and other inventories consist of tubular goods and production equipment for future transfer to wells and crude oil production in transit. Inventory is recorded and relieved using the weighted average cost method. The following table presents a summary of inventories. Years ended December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Material, supplies and other $ 34 $ 44 Crude oil production in transit 2 2 $ 36 $ 46 During the third quarter of 2016, we recorded a $4 million impairment charge of certain material and supplies inventory. |
Properties and equipment | Properties and equipment Oil and gas exploration and production activities are accounted for under the successful efforts method. Costs incurred in connection with the drilling and equipping of exploratory wells are capitalized as incurred. If proved reserves are not found, such costs are charged to exploration expenses. Other exploration costs, including geological and geophysical costs and lease rentals are charged to expense as incurred. All costs related to development wells, including related production equipment and lease acquisition costs, are capitalized when incurred whether productive or nonproductive. Unproved properties include lease acquisition costs. Individually significant lease acquisition costs are assessed annually, or as conditions warrant, for impairment considering our future drilling plans, the remaining lease term and recent drilling results. Lease acquisition costs that are not individually significant are aggregated by prospect or geographically, and the portion of such costs estimated to be nonproductive prior to lease expiration is amortized over the average holding period. The estimate of what could be nonproductive is based on our historical experience or other information, including current drilling plans and existing geological data. Impairment and amortization of lease acquisition costs are included in exploration expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. If the unproved properties are determined to be productive, the appropriate related costs are transferred to proved oil and gas properties. We refer to unproved lease acquisition costs as unproved properties. Gains or losses from the ordinary sale or retirement of properties and equipment are recorded in operating income (loss) as either a separate line item, if individually significant, or included in other—net on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Costs related to the construction or acquisition of field gathering, processing and certain other facilities are recorded at cost. Ordinary maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | Depreciation, depletion and amortization Capitalized exploratory and developmental drilling costs, including lease and well equipment and intangible development costs are depreciated and amortized using the units-of-production method based on estimated proved developed oil and gas reserves on a field basis. Depletion of producing leasehold costs is based on the units-of-production method using estimated total proved oil and gas reserves on a field basis. In arriving at rates under the units-of-production methodology, the quantities of proved oil and gas reserves are established based on estimates made by our geologists and engineers. Costs related to gathering, processing and certain other facilities are depreciated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives. |
Impairment of long-lived assets | Impairment of long-lived assets We evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate, in our management’s judgment, that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. When an indicator of impairment has occurred, we compare our management’s estimate of undiscounted future cash flows attributable to the assets to the carrying value of the assets to determine whether an impairment has occurred. If an impairment of the carrying value has occurred, we determine the amount of the impairment recognized in the financial statements by estimating the fair value of the assets and recording a loss for the amount that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value. Proved properties, including developed and undeveloped, are assessed for impairment using estimated future undiscounted cash flows on a field basis. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the book value of the assets, then a subsequent analysis is performed using discounted cash flows. Additionally, our leasehold costs are evaluated for impairment if the proved property costs within a basin are impaired. Judgments and assumptions are inherent in our management’s estimate of undiscounted future cash flows and an asset’s fair value. Additionally, judgment is used to determine the probability of sale with respect to assets considered for disposal. These judgments and assumptions include such matters as the estimation of oil and gas reserve quantities, risks associated with the different categories of oil and gas reserves, the timing of development and production, expected future commodity prices, capital expenditures, production costs, and appropriate discount rates. |
Contingent liabilities | Contingent liabilities Due to the nature of our business, we are routinely subject to various lawsuits, claims and other proceedings. We recognize a liability in our consolidated financial statements when we determine that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If we determine that a loss is probable but lack information on which to reasonably estimate a loss, if any, or if we determine that a loss is only reasonably possible, we do not recognize a liability. We disclose the nature of loss contingencies that are potentially material but for which no liability has been recognized. |
Asset retirement obligations | Asset retirement obligations We record an asset and a liability upon incurrence equal to the present value of each expected future asset retirement obligation (“ARO”). These estimates include, as a component of future expected costs, an estimate of the price that a third party would demand, and could expect to receive, for bearing the uncertainties inherent in the obligations, sometimes referred to as a market risk premium. The ARO asset is depreciated in a manner consistent with the depreciation of the underlying physical asset. We measure changes in the liability due to passage of time by applying an interest method of allocation. This amount is recognized as an increase in the carrying amount of the liability and as a corresponding accretion expense in lease and facility operating expense included in costs and expenses. |
Cash flows from revolving credit facilities | Cash flows from revolving credit facilities Proceeds and payments related to any borrowings under a revolving credit facility are reflected in the financing activities of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows on a gross basis. |
Derivative instruments and hedging activities | Derivative instruments and hedging activities We utilize derivatives to manage our commodity price risk. These instruments consist primarily of futures contracts, swap agreements, option contracts, and forward contracts involving short- and long-term purchases and sales of a physical energy commodity. We report the fair value of derivatives, except those for which the normal purchases and normal sales exception has been elected, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in derivative assets and derivative liabilities as either current or noncurrent. We determine the current and noncurrent classification based on the timing of expected future cash flows of individual trades. We report these amounts on a gross basis. Additionally, we report cash collateral receivables and payables with our counterparties on a gross basis. The accounting for the changes in fair value of a commodity derivative can be summarized as follows: Derivative Treatment Accounting Method Normal purchases and normal sales exception Accrual accounting Designated in a qualifying hedging relationship Hedge accounting All other derivatives Mark-to-market accounting We may elect the normal purchases and normal sales exception for certain short- and long-term purchases and sales of a physical energy commodity. Under accrual accounting, any change in the fair value of these derivatives is not reflected on the balance sheet after the initial election of the exception. Certain gains and losses on derivative instruments included on the Consolidated Statements of Operations are netted together to a single net gain or loss, while other gains and losses are reported on a gross basis. Gains and losses recorded on a net basis include: • unrealized gains and losses on all derivatives that are not designated as cash flow hedges related to production and for which we have not elected the normal purchases and normal sales exception; • unrealized gains and losses on all derivatives that are not designated as cash flow hedges related to gas management and for which we have not elected the normal purchases and normal sales exception; • realized gains and losses on all derivatives that settle financially; • realized gains and losses on derivatives held for trading purposes; and • realized gains and losses on derivatives entered into as a pre-contemplated buy/sell arrangement. Realized gains and losses on derivatives that require physical delivery are recorded on a gross basis. In reaching our conclusions on this presentation, we considered whether we act as principal in the transaction; whether we have the risks and rewards of ownership, including credit risk; and whether we have latitude in establishing prices. |
Product revenues | Product revenues Revenues for sales of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids are recognized when the product is sold and delivered. Revenues from production in properties for which we have an interest with other producers are recognized based on the actual volumes sold during the period. Any differences between volumes sold and entitlement volumes, based on our net working interest, that are determined to be nonrecoverable through remaining production are recognized as accounts receivable or accounts payable, as appropriate. Our cumulative net natural gas imbalance position based on market prices as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 was insignificant . |
Gas management revenues and expenses | Gas management revenues and expenses Revenues for sales related to gas management activities are recognized when the product is sold and physically delivered. Historically, gas management activities include the managing of various natural gas related contracts such as transportation and related hedges. The Company also sells oil, natural gas and NGLs purchased from working interest owners in operated wells and other area third-party producers. The revenues and expenses related to these marketing activities are reported on a gross basis as part of gas management revenues and costs and expenses. Charges for unutilized transportation capacity included in gas management expenses were $27 million , $38 million and $57 million in 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. |
Income taxes | Income taxes We file consolidated and combined federal and state income tax returns for the Company and its subsidiaries. We record deferred taxes for the differences between the tax and book basis of our assets as well as loss or credit carryovers to future years. A valuation allowance is established to reduce deferred tax assets if it is determined it is more likely than not that the related tax benefit will not be realized. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as noncurrent on the statement of financial position. |
Employee stock-based compensation | Employee stock-based compensation Restricted stock units are generally valued at market value on the grant date and generally vest over three years. Restricted stock unit compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, is generally recognized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. Stock options are valued at the date of award, which does not precede the approval date, and compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis, net of estimated forfeitures, over the requisite service period. The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Stock options generally become exercisable over a three -year period from the date of grant and generally expire ten years after the grant. |
Earnings (loss) per common share | Earnings (loss) per common share Basic earnings (loss) per common share is based on the sum of the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and vested restricted stock units. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share includes any dilutive effect of stock options and nonvested restricted stock units (see Note 4 ). |
Debt issuance costs | Debt issuance costs Debt issuance fees, which are recorded at cost, net of amortization, are amortized over the life of the respective debt agreements utilizing the effective interest and straight-line methods. The Company had total net debt issuance costs of $37 million and $45 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Company’s senior unsecured notes are reported in long-term debt (see Note 8) and debt issuance costs related to the Credit Facility are recorded in other noncurrent assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles | Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, to provide guidance on management’s responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. The adoption of ASU 2014-15 did not impact the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures. |
New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted | Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and has updated it with additional ASUs. The core principle of the guidance in ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09, as amended, is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The FASB will permit companies to adopt the new standard early, but not before the original effective date of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2014-09 can be applied using either a full retrospective method, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or a modified retrospective method, meaning the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard is recognized in the most current period presented in the financial statements. In 2016, we performed an initial assessment of the impact of ASU 2014-09 with the assistance of an outside consultant. Our assessment was based on a bottoms-up approach, in which we analyzed our existing contracts and current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that would result from applying the requirements of the new standard to our contracts. In 2017, we will implement appropriate changes to our business processes, systems or controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard. Our findings and progress toward implementation of the standard are periodically reported to management. Currently, we do not expect the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 to be material to our total net revenues and operating income (loss) or to our consolidated balance sheet because our performance obligations, which determine when and how revenue is recognized, are not materially changed under the new standard, thus, revenue associated with the majority of our contracts will continue to be recognized as control of products is transferred to the customer. Based on our evaluation to date, we do not expect to adopt the new standard early and we anticipate using the modified retrospective method; however, we are still reviewing the impact of the standard on our financial results and related disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for any entity in any interim or annual period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2016-02 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, as part of the Simplification Initiative. The areas for simplification in ASU 2016-09 involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is required for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Under ASU 2016-09, on a prospective basis, companies will no longer record excess tax benefits and deficiencies in additional paid in capital. Instead, excess tax benefits and deficiencies will be recognized as income tax expense or benefit on the statement of operations. Other portions of the standard should be adopted using either a prospective, retrospective, or modified retrospective approach depending on the topic covered in the standard. The Company will adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2017. When adopted, the Company expects increased volatility in the effective tax rate due to the excess tax benefits and deficiencies being recognized on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which provides new guidance for eight specific cash flow issues. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-15 to have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash , which will require entities to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. When cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents are presented in more than one line item on the balance sheet, the new guidance requires a reconciliation of the totals in the statement of cash flows to the related captions in the balance sheet. This reconciliation can be presented either on the face of the statement of cash flows or in the notes to the financial statements. ASU 2016-18 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption in an interim period is permitted, but any adjustments must be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. |
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Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Inventories (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] | All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Our materials, supplies and other inventories consist of tubular goods and production equipment for future transfer to wells and crude oil production in transit. Inventory is recorded and relieved using the weighted average cost method. The following table presents a summary of inventories. Years ended December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Material, supplies and other $ 34 $ 44 Crude oil production in transit 2 2 $ 36 $ 46 |
Acquisition (Tables)
Acquisition (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] | The following table presents the unaudited pro forma financial results for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 as if the Acquisition and related financings had been completed January 1, 2014. In addition, the year ended December 31, 2015 has been adjusted to exclude $23 million of acquisition costs, $65 million loss on extinguishment of acquired debt and $16 million of acquisition bridge facility fees. The unaudited pro forma financial information does not purport to be indicative of results of operations that would have occurred had the Acquisition occurred on the date assumed or for the periods presented, nor is such information indicative of the Company’s expected future results of operations. Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 (Millions) Revenues $ 1,578 $ 2,905 Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. $ 81 $ 278 |
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the consideration paid for the Acquisition and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. The final purchase price allocation is presented below. Purchase Price Allocation (Millions) Consideration: Cash, net of an estimated post-close settlement $ 1,251 Fair value of WPX common stock issued 296 Total consideration $ 1,547 Fair value of liabilities assumed: Accounts payable $ 104 Accrued liabilities 74 Deferred income taxes 752 Long-term debt 990 Asset retirement obligation 23 Total liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date 1,943 Fair value of assets acquired: Cash and cash equivalents 51 Accounts receivable, net 80 Derivative assets, current 97 Derivative assets, noncurrent 34 Inventories 12 Other current assets 3 Properties and equipment(a) 3,209 Other noncurrent assets 4 Total assets acquired as of the acquisition date 3,490 Net fair value of assets and liabilities $ 1,547 __________ (a) Properties and equipment reflect the following as of the acquisition date: Proved properties $ 881 Unproved properties 2,168 Gathering, processing and other facilities 157 Other 3 Total $ 3,209 |
Discontinued Operations (Tables
Discontinued Operations (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Discontinued operations [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement [Table Text Block] | Summarized Results of Discontinued Operations The following table presents the results of discontinued operations for the years presented. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Total revenues(a) $ 64 $ 592 $ 1,322 Costs and expenses: Depreciation, depletion and amortization $ 9 $ 412 $ 500 Lease and facility operating 18 103 179 Gathering, processing and transportation 49 257 328 Taxes other than income 2 21 82 Exploration — 26 76 General and administrative 9 45 67 Gas management — 1 8 Accrual for contract obligations retained — 187 — Impairment of assets held for sale — 2,324 50 Loss on sale of working interest in the Piceance Basin — — 196 Other—net 8 (7 ) 11 Total costs and expenses(b) 95 3,369 1,497 Operating income (loss) (31 ) (2,777 ) (175 ) Investment income and other — 6 26 Gain (loss) on sales of domestic assets 51 (15 ) — Gain (loss) on sale of international assets — 41 — Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes 20 (2,745 ) (149 ) Provision (benefit) for income taxes 9 (1,023 ) (64 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations (c) $ 11 $ (1,722 ) $ (85 ) __________ (a) Includes $15 million and $163 million related to international activity for 2015 and 2014, respectively. (b) Includes $8 million and $140 million related to international activity for 2015 and 2014, respectively. (c) Includes $52 million and $35 million related to international activity for 2015 and 2014, respectively |
Balance Sheet Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] | Assets and Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Attributable to Discontinued Operations As of December 31, 2015 the following table presents assets classified as held for sale and liabilities associated with assets held for sale and are primarily related to the Piceance Basin operations. Total (Millions) Assets classified as held for sale Current assets: Accounts receivable (including an affiliate receivable) $ 55 Derivative assets 68 Inventories 13 Other 2 Total current assets 138 Properties and equipment, net(a) 880 Derivative assets 14 Total assets classified as held for sale—discontinued operations $ 1,032 Total assets classified as held for sale—continuing operations (Note 5) 40 Total assets classified as held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 1,072 Liabilities associated with assets held for sale Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 93 Accrued and other current liabilities 47 Total current liabilities 140 Asset retirement obligations 133 Total liabilities associated with assets held for sale on the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 273 __________ (a) Net of $2,308 million impairment charge in Piceance Basin of the net assets. |
Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Cash Flows [Table Text Block] | Cash Flows Attributable to Discontinued Operations In addition to the amounts presented below, cash outflows related to previous accruals for the Powder River Basin gathering and transportation contracts retained by WPX were $53 million and $14 million for 2016 and 2015, respectively. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Cash provided by operating activities(a) $ 25 $ 187 $ 650 Capital expenditures within investing activities $ (35 ) $ (266 ) $ (597 ) __________ (a) Excluding income taxes and changes to working capital. |
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Sh33
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share from Continuing Operations (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share from Continuing Operations | The following table summarizes the calculation of earnings per share. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions, except per-share amounts) Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. $ (612 ) $ (4 ) $ 256 Less: Dividends on preferred stock 18 9 — Less: Loss on induced conversion of preferred stock 22 — — Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. available to common stockholders for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share $ (652 ) $ (13 ) $ 256 Basic weighted-average shares 313.3 234.2 202.7 Effect of dilutive securities(a): Nonvested restricted stock units and awards — — 2.7 Stock options — — 0.9 Diluted weighted-average shares 313.3 234.2 206.3 Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations: Basic $ (2.08 ) $ (0.06 ) $ 1.26 Diluted $ (2.08 ) $ (0.06 ) $ 1.24 __________ (a) The following table includes amounts that have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share as their inclusion would be antidilutive due to our loss from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. available to common stockholders. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Weighted-average nonvested restricted stock units and awards 2.2 1.3 Weighted-average stock options 0.1 0.1 Common shares issuable upon assumed conversion of 6.25% Series A mandatory convertible preferred stock (Note 13) 23.8 15.5 |
Stock Options Outstanding Excluded from Computation of Weighted-Average Stock Options | The table below includes information related to stock options that were outstanding at December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 but have been excluded from the computation of weighted-average stock options due to the option exercise price exceeding the fourth quarter weighted-average market price of our common shares. December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Options excluded (millions) 2.0 2.6 1.4 Weighted-average exercise price of options excluded $ 17.42 $ 16.16 $ 18.42 Exercise price range of options excluded $14.41 - $21.81 $11.46 - $21.81 $16.46 - $21.81 Fourth quarter weighted-average market price $ 13.23 $ 7.43 $ 15.96 |
Asset Sales, Impairments and 34
Asset Sales, Impairments and Exploration Expenses (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Extractive Industries [Abstract] | |
Summary of Exploration Expenses | The following table presents a summary of exploration expenses. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Geologic and geophysical costs $ 3 $ 7 $ 6 Impairments of exploratory area well costs and dry hole costs 1 24 21 Unproved leasehold property impairments, amortization and expiration 38 54 74 Total exploration expenses $ 42 $ 85 $ 101 |
Properties and Equipment (Table
Properties and Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Properties and Equipment, at Cost | Properties and equipment is carried at cost and consists of the following: Estimated Useful Life(a) (Years) December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Proved properties (b) $ 6,335 $ 5,520 Unproved properties (c) 2,069 2,342 Gathering, processing and other facilities 15-25 232 217 Construction in progress (c) 180 198 Other 3-40 113 138 Total properties and equipment, at cost 8,929 8,415 Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (2,455 ) (1,893 ) Properties and equipment—net $ 6,474 $ 6,522 __________ (a) Estimated useful lives are presented as of December 31, 2016 . (b) Proved properties are depreciated, depleted and amortized using the units-of-production method (see Note 1 ). (c) Unproved properties and construction in progress are not yet subject to depreciation and depletion. |
Rollforward of Asset Retirement Obligation | A rollforward of our asset retirement obligations for the years ended 2016 and 2015 is presented below. 2016 2015 (Millions) Balance, January 1 $ 102 $ 77 Liabilities incurred 5 26 Liabilities settled (6 ) (2 ) Estimate revisions — (4 ) Accretion expense(a) 6 5 Balance, December 31 $ 107 $ 102 Amount reflected as current $ 7 $ 3 __________ (a) Accretion expense is included in lease and facility operating expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
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Accounts Payable and Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
Accounts Payable | Accounts Payable The following table presents a summary of our accounts payable as of the dates indicated below. December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Trade $ 64 $ 85 Accrual for capital expenditures 72 65 Royalties 69 71 Affiliate payable for revenue related to assets held for sale — 43 Other 17 14 $ 222 $ 278 |
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities | Accrued and other current liabilities The following table presents a summary of our accrued and other current liabilities as of the dates indicated below. December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Taxes other than income taxes $ 15 $ 25 Accrued interest 72 82 Compensation and benefit related accruals 51 61 Gathering and transportation 14 8 Gathering and transportation related to exited areas 57 56 Future construction obligations related to sales of gathering systems 25 3 Deferred gain on sales of gathering systems 41 4 Accrued income taxes — 41 Other, including other loss contingencies 26 22 $ 301 $ 302 |
Debt and Banking Arrangements (
Debt and Banking Arrangements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt | The following table presents a summary of our debt as of the dates indicated below. December 31, 2016 (a) 2015 (a) (Millions) Credit facility agreement $ — $ 265 5.250% Senior Notes due 2017 — 355 7.500% Senior Notes due 2020 500 500 6.000% Senior Notes due 2022 1,100 1,100 8.250% Senior Notes due 2023 500 500 5.250% Senior Notes due 2024 500 500 Other 1 1 Total debt $ 2,601 $ 3,221 Less: Current portion of long-term debt — 1 Total long-term debt $ 2,601 $ 3,220 Less: Debt issuance costs(b) 26 31 Total long-term debt, net(b) $ 2,575 $ 3,189 __________ (a) Interest paid on debt totaled $194 million , $120 million and $97 million for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. (b) Debt issuance costs related to our Credit Facility are recorded in other noncurrent assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Debt Instrument Redemption [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the face values, maturity dates, semi-annual interest payment dates, and optional redemption periods related to the Company’s outstanding unsecured senior note obligations at December 31, 2016. Senior Note Face Value (Millions) Maturity Date Interest Payment Dates Optional Redemption Period(a) 7.500% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes”) $ 500 August 1, 2020 February 1, August 1 July 1, 2020 6.000% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) $ 1,100 January 15, 2022 January 15, July 15 October 15, 2021 8.250% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) $ 500 August 1, 2023 February 1, August 1 June 1, 2023 5.250% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) $ 500 September 15, 2024 March 15, September 15 June 15, 2024 __________ (a) At any time prior to these dates, we have the option to redeem some or all of the notes at a specified “make whole” premium as described in the indenture(s) governing the notes to be redeemed. On or after these dates, we have the option to redeem the notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the redemption date as more fully described in the indenture. |
Provision (Benefit) for Incom38
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes from Continuing Operations | The following table includes the provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Provision (benefit): Current: Federal $ (26 ) $ (4 ) $ 8 State (7 ) 7 1 (33 ) 3 9 Deferred: Federal (301 ) 12 134 State 9 9 5 (292 ) 21 139 Total provision (benefit) $ (325 ) $ 24 $ 148 |
Reconciliations from Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes from Continuing Operations at Federal Statutory Rate | The following table provides reconciliations from the provision (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations at the federal statutory rate to the realized provision (benefit) for income taxes. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Provision (benefit) at statutory rate $ (328 ) $ 7 $ 141 Increases (decreases) in taxes resulting from: State income taxes (net of federal benefit) (40 ) 3 4 Valuation allowance on current year state income taxes (net of federal benefit) 18 1 — Valuation allowance on state income taxes resulting from sale (net of federal benefit) 8 — — Effective state income tax rate change (net of federal benefit) 15 7 (9 ) State income tax legislation change (net of federal benefit) — — 9 Other 2 6 3 Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ (325 ) $ 24 $ 148 |
Significant Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities and Deferred Tax Assets | The following table includes significant components of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets. December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Deferred tax liabilities: Properties and equipment $ 1,277 $ 988 Derivatives, net — 155 Other, net 2 1 Total deferred tax liabilities 1,279 1,144 Deferred tax assets: Accrued liabilities and other 178 248 Alternative minimum tax credits 104 114 Loss carryovers 849 441 Derivatives, net 48 — Total deferred tax assets 1,179 803 Less: valuation allowance 151 124 Total net deferred tax assets 1,028 679 Net deferred tax liabilities $ 251 $ 465 |
Contingent Liabilities and Co39
Contingent Liabilities and Commitments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitment Under Contracts | We have minimum commitments with midstream companies for gathering, treating, processing and transportation services associated with moving certain of our production to market. As part of managing our commodity price risk, we may also utilize contracted pipeline capacity to move our natural gas production and third party purchases of natural gas to other locations in an attempt to obtain more favorable pricing differentials. During 2015 and 2016 we divested most of our contracted pipeline capacity. The midstream service and transportation contract commitments disclosed below include obligations for which liabilities were recorded in 2015 associated with our exit from the Powder River Basin and our abandonment of an area in the Appalachian Basin. As of December 31, 2016 , commitments and recorded liabilities associated with our midstream service and transportation contracts are as follows: Midstream Services Transportation Total (Millions) 2017 $ 126 $ 38 $ 164 2018 101 35 136 2019 96 24 120 2020 89 21 110 2021 76 2 78 Thereafter 244 1 245 Total commitments $ 732 $ 121 $ 853 Accrued liabilities $ 56 $ 91 $ 147 |
Future Minimum Annual Rentals Under Noncancelable Operating Leases | Future minimum annual rentals under noncancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2016 , are payable as follows: (Millions) 2017 $ 23 2018 16 2019 7 2020 7 2021 6 Thereafter 2 Total $ 61 |
Stock-Based Compensation (Table
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ||
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] | The Company did not grant stock options during the years ended 2016 and 2015. The estimated fair value at date of grant of options for our common stock in 2014, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, is as follows: 2014 Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted $ 18.94 Weighted-average assumptions: Dividend yield — Volatility 43.0 % Risk-free interest rate 1.85 % Expected life (years) 5.9 | |
Summary of Nonvested Restricted Stock Unit Activity and Related Information | Nonvested Restricted Stock Units The following summary reflects nonvested restricted stock unit activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2016 . Restricted Stock Units Shares Weighted- Average Fair Value(a) (Millions) Nonvested at December 31, 2015 5.9 $ 13.34 Granted 3.4 $ 10.99 Forfeited (0.1 ) $ 10.35 Vested (2.7 ) $ 13.79 Nonvested at December 31, 2016 6.5 $ 11.92 __________ (a) Performance-based shares are primarily valued using a valuation pricing model. However, certain of these shares were valued using the end-of-period market price until certification that the performance objectives were completed or a value of zero once it was determined that it was unlikely that performance objectives would be met. All other shares are valued at the grant-date market price, less dividends projected to be paid over the vesting period. | |
Other Restricted Stock Unit Information | Other restricted stock unit information 2016 2015 2014 Weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock units granted during the year, per share $ 10.99 $ 10.24 $ 18.37 Total fair value of restricted stock units vested during the year (millions) $ 37 $ 40 $ 33 | |
Summary of Stock Option Activity and Related Information | Stock Options The following summary reflects stock option activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2016 . Stock Options Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Millions) (Years) (Millions) Outstanding at December 31, 2015 2.9 $ 15.07 $ — Granted — $ — Exercised — $ — Forfeited (0.2 ) $ 12.45 Outstanding at December 31, 2016 2.7 $ 15.31 2.7 $ 4 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 2.6 $ 15.13 2.5 $ 4 |
Fair Value Measurements (Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis | The following table presents, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and margin deposits approximate fair value due to the nature of the instrument and/or the short-term maturity of these instruments. December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (Millions) (Millions) Energy derivative assets $ — $ 38 $ — $ 38 $ — $ 359 $ — $ 359 Energy derivative liabilities $ — $ 215 $ — $ 215 $ — $ 15 $ — $ 15 Total debt(a) $ — $ 2,702 $ — $ 2,702 $ — $ 2,495 $ — $ 2,495 __________ (a) The carrying value of total debt, excluding capital leases and debt issuance costs, was $2,600 million and $3,220 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. |
Impairments Associated with Certain Assets Measured at Fair Value on Nonrecurring Basis within Level 3 of Fair Value Hierarchy | The following table presents impairments associated with certain assets that have been measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Total losses for the years ended December31, 2015 (a) 2014 (b) Impairments: Producing properties and costs of acquired unproved reserves (Note 3 and Note 5) $ 2,308 $ 20 Unproved leasehold 26 — $ 2,334 $ 20 __________ (a) As a result of our impairment assessment in 2015, we recorded the following significant impairment charges that are reported in discontinued operations, for which the fair value measured for these properties at December 31, 2015 was estimated to be approximately $880 million : • $2,308 million impairment charge related to natural gas-producing properties in the Piceance Basin, reported in discontinued operations. Significant assumptions in valuing these properties included estimated cash flows from a potential divestment. • $26 million impairment charge on our unproved leasehold acreage in the Piceance Basin, reported in discontinued operations, as a result of the impairment of the producing properties in conjunction with a potential divestment. (b) As a result of our impairment assessment in 2014, we recorded the following significant impairment charges, including those reflected in discontinued operations, for which the fair value measured for these properties at December 31, 2014 was estimated to be approximately $11 million : • $11 million impairment charge related to natural gas-producing properties in the Green River Basin. Significant assumptions in valuing these properties included proved reserves quantities of more than 23.0 billion cubic feet of gas equivalent, forward weighted average prices averaging approximately $4.77 per Mcfe for natural gas (adjusted for locational differences), natural gas liquids and oil, and an after-tax discount rates of 9 percent and 11 percent . • $9 million of impairment charges related to costs of acquired unproved reserves and other insignificant producing properties including $5 million of which is reflected in discontinued operations. |
Derivatives and Concentration42
Derivatives and Concentration of Credit Risk (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Derivatives Related to Production | Derivatives related to production The following table sets forth the derivative notional volumes of the net long (short) positions that are economic hedges of production volumes, which are included in our commodity derivatives portfolio as of December 31, 2016 . Commodity Period Contract Type (a) Location Notional Volume (b) Weighted Average Price (c) Crude Oil Crude Oil 2017 Fixed Price Swaps WTI (39,554) $ 50.93 Crude Oil 2017 Basis Swaps Midland (12,778) $ (0.52 ) Crude Oil 2017 Fixed Price Calls WTI (4,500) $ 56.47 Crude Oil 2017 Swaptions WTI (1,764) $ 44.61 Crude Oil 2018 Fixed Price Swaps WTI (30,000) $ 54.61 Crude Oil 2018 Basis Swaps Midland (13,000) $ (0.94 ) Crude Oil 2018 Fixed Price Calls WTI (13,000) $ 58.89 Crude Oil 2019 Basis Swaps Midland (7,000) $ (1.00 ) Crude Oil 2020 Basis Swaps Midland (1,000) $ (1.10 ) Natural Gas Natural Gas 2017 Fixed Price Swaps Henry Hub (170) $ 3.02 Natural Gas 2017 Basis Swaps San Juan (98) $ (0.18 ) Natural Gas 2017 Basis Swaps Permian (73) $ (0.20 ) Natural Gas 2017 Fixed Price Calls Henry Hub (16) $ 4.50 Natural Gas 2018 Fixed Price Swaps Henry Hub (125) $ 2.95 Natural Gas 2018 Basis Swaps San Juan (20) $ (0.30 ) Natural Gas 2018 Basis Swaps Permian (43) $ (0.28 ) Natural Gas 2018 Basis Swaps Waha (63) $ (0.16 ) Natural Gas 2018 Fixed Price Calls Henry Hub (16) $ 4.75 Natural Gas 2018 Swaptions Henry Hub (20) $ 3.33 Natural Gas 2019 Basis Swaps Permian (5) $ (0.32 ) Natural Gas 2019 Basis Swaps Waha (60) $ (0.19 ) Commodity Period Contract Type (d) Location (e) Notional Volume (b) Weighted Average Price Physical Derivatives Natural Gas 2017 Index Multiple (16 ) (f) __________ (a) Derivatives related to crude oil production are fixed price swaps settled on the business day, average basis swaps, fixed price calls and swaptions. The derivatives related to natural gas production are fixed price swaps, basis swaps, fixed price calls and swaptions. In connection with several crude oil and natural gas swaps entered into, we granted swaptions to the swap counterparties in exchange for receiving premium hedged prices on the crude oil and natural gas swaps. These swaptions grant the counterparty the option to enter into future swaps with us. (b) Crude oil volumes are reported in Bbl/day and natural gas volumes are reported in BBtu/day. (c) The weighted average price for crude oil is reported in $/Bbl and the natural gas is reported in $/MMBtu. (d) We enter into exchange traded fixed price and basis swaps, over-the-counter fixed price and basis swaps, physical fixed price transactions and transactions with an index component. (e) We transact at multiple locations primarily around our core assets to maximize the economic value of our transportation and asset management agreements. (f) Weighted average price is not reported since the notional volumes represent a net position comprised of buys and sells with positive and negative transaction prices. |
DerivativeGainLoss [Table Text Block] | The following table presents the net gain (loss) related to our energy commodity derivatives. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Gain (loss) from derivatives related to production(a) $ (207 ) $ 438 $ 515 Gain (loss) from derivatives related to physical marketing agreements(b) — (20 ) (81 ) Net gain (loss) on derivatives $ (207 ) $ 418 $ 434 __________ (a) Includes settlements totaling $301 million and $650 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and payments totaling $4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 . (b) Includes settlements totaling $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 and payments totaling $33 million and $121 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. |
Gross And Net Derivative Asset and Liability | The following table presents our gross and net derivative assets and liabilities. Gross Amount Presented on Balance Sheet Netting Adjustments (a) Net Amount December 31, 2016 (Millions) Derivative assets with right of offset or master netting agreements $ 38 $ (33 ) $ 5 Derivative liabilities with right of offset or master netting agreements $ (215 ) $ 33 $ (182 ) December 31, 2015 Derivative assets with right of offset or master netting agreements $ 359 $ (14 ) $ 345 Derivative liabilities with right of offset or master netting agreements $ (15 ) $ 14 $ (1 ) __________ (a) With all of our financial trading counterparties, we have agreements in place that allow for the financial right of offset for derivative assets and derivative liabilities at settlement or in the event of a default under the agreements. Additionally, we have negotiated master netting agreements with some of our counterparties. These master netting agreements allow multiple entities that have multiple underlying agreements the ability to net derivative assets and derivative liabilities at settlement or in the event of a default or a termination under one or more of the underlying contracts. |
Concentration of Receivables, Net of Allowances, by Product or Service | The following table summarizes concentration of receivables, net of allowances, by product or service as of dates indicated below. December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Receivables by product or service: Sale of natural gas, crude and related products and services $ 122 $ 171 Joint interest owners 23 90 Other 23 39 Total $ 168 $ 300 |
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block] | The following companies accounted for more than 10 percent of our total consolidated revenues adjusted for net gain (loss) on derivatives in any given year presented below. Management believes that the loss of any individual purchaser would not have a long-term material adverse impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Western Refining 17% 15% (a) Plains Marketing 11% (a) (a) St. Paul Refining 10% (a) (a) BP Energy Company (a) (a) 19% __________ (a) Revenues for purchaser were less than 10 percent of total consolidated revenues adjusted for net gain (loss) on derivatives. |
Quarterly Financial Data (Table
Quarterly Financial Data (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Summarized Quarterly Financial Data | Summarized quarterly financial data is presented below. The sum of earnings per share for the four quarters may not equal the total earnings per share for the year due to rounding. First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (Millions, except per-share amounts) 2016 Product revenues $ 127 $ 176 $ 188 $ 231 Net gain (loss) on derivatives $ 57 $ (154 ) $ 38 $ (148 ) Gas management $ 31 $ 116 $ 25 $ 5 Total revenues $ 216 $ 138 $ 251 $ 88 Operating costs and expenses $ 269 $ 384 $ 264 $ 255 Income (loss) from continuing operations $ — $ (223 ) $ (218 ) $ (171 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations (12 ) 25 (1 ) (1 ) Net income (loss) $ (12 ) $ (198 ) $ (219 ) $ (172 ) Amounts attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. common stockholders: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (5 ) $ (229 ) $ (244 ) $ (174 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations (12 ) 25 (1 ) (1 ) Net income (loss) $ (17 ) $ (204 ) $ (245 ) $ (175 ) Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.02 ) $ (0.76 ) $ (0.72 ) $ (0.51 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations (0.04 ) 0.08 — — Net income (loss) $ (0.06 ) $ (0.68 ) $ (0.72 ) $ (0.51 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.02 ) $ (0.76 ) $ (0.72 ) $ (0.51 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations (0.04 ) 0.08 — — Net income (loss) $ (0.06 ) $ (0.68 ) $ (0.72 ) $ (0.51 ) 2015 Product revenues $ 156 $ 169 $ 163 $ 167 Net gain (loss) on derivatives $ 105 $ (71 ) $ 205 $ 179 Gas management $ 157 $ 56 $ 35 $ 38 Total revenues $ 420 $ 154 $ 407 $ 385 Operating costs and expenses $ 300 $ 251 $ 300 $ 294 Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 52 $ 23 $ (70 ) $ (9 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations 16 (53 ) (160 ) (1,525 ) Net income (loss) $ 68 $ (30 ) $ (230 ) $ (1,534 ) Amounts attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. common stockholders: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 52 $ 23 $ (74 ) $ (14 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations 15 (53 ) (160 ) (1,525 ) Net income (loss) $ 67 $ (30 ) $ (234 ) $ (1,539 ) Basic earnings (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.26 $ 0.11 $ (0.29 ) $ (0.06 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations 0.07 (0.25 ) (0.64 ) (5.53 ) Net income (loss) $ 0.33 $ (0.14 ) $ (0.93 ) $ (5.59 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.25 $ 0.11 $ (0.29 ) $ (0.06 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations 0.07 (0.25 ) (0.64 ) (5.53 ) Net income (loss) $ 0.32 $ (0.14 ) $ (0.93 ) $ (5.59 ) |
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disc44
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Extractive Industries [Abstract] | |
Capitalized Costs | Capitalized Costs As of December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Proved Properties $ 6,508 $ 5,703 Unproved properties 2,069 2,342 8,577 8,045 Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions (2,334 ) (1,763 ) Net capitalized costs $ 6,243 $ 6,282 __________ • Excluded from capitalized costs are equipment and facilities in support of oil and gas production of $203 million and $202 million , net, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. • Proved properties include capitalized costs for oil and gas leaseholds holding proved reserves, development wells including uncompleted development well costs and successful exploratory wells. • Unproved properties consist primarily of unproved leasehold costs. |
Cost Incurred | Cost Incurred For the years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Acquisition $ 84 $ 3,208 $ 294 Exploration 5 84 92 Development 471 657 1,376 $ 560 $ 3,949 $ 1,762 __________ • Costs incurred include capitalized and expensed items. • Acquisition costs are as follows: Costs in 2016 primarily relates to purchases of additional acreage in the Delaware Basin and included approximately 2.5 MMboe of proved reserves. Costs in 2015 primarily relate to the allocated purchase price of RKI properties in the Permian-Delaware Basin (see Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) and includes 53 MMboe of proved developed reserves. Costs in 2014 primarily relate to purchases of oil acreage in the San Juan Basin and include approximately 5 MMboe of proved reserves. • Exploration costs include the costs incurred for geological and geophysical activity, drilling and equipping exploratory wells, including costs incurred during the year for wells determined to be dry holes, exploratory lease acquisitions and retaining undeveloped leaseholds. The 2015 amount primarily related to the drilling of Piceance Niobrara wells. • Development costs include costs incurred to gain access to and prepare well locations for drilling and to drill and equip wells in our development basins. Development costs associated with our Piceance Basin operations were $27 million , $106 million and $430 million for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. |
Proved Reserves | The following is a summary of changes in our domestic proved reserves including proved reserves activity through the completion of our sales of the Piceance and Powder River Basins which are reported as discontinued operations. Excluded from the table are our international reserves that were primarily attributable to a previously owned consolidated subsidiary (Apco). Oil (MMBbls) Natural Gas (Bcf) NGLs (MMBbls) All Products (MMBoe) Proved reserves at December 31, 2013 102.9 3,629.8 85.7 793.6 Revisions (7.7 ) (198.3 ) (13.4 ) (54.1 ) Purchases 4.2 6.0 0.8 6.0 Divestitures (1.8 ) (314.6 ) (8.5 ) (62.7 ) Extensions and discoveries 42.4 362.1 12.5 115.2 Production (9.2 ) (335.4 ) (6.3 ) (71.4 ) Proved reserves at December 31, 2014 130.8 3,149.6 70.8 726.6 Revisions (31.9 ) (624.6 ) (14.0 ) (150.0 ) Purchases 39.8 205.6 20.7 94.7 Divestitures — (380.3 ) — (63.4 ) Extensions and discoveries 17.1 116.9 5.1 41.6 Production (13.1 ) (277.0 ) (7.3 ) (66.5 ) Proved reserves at December 31, 2015 142.7 2,190.2 75.3 583.0 Revisions (3.8 ) (50.2 ) (2.9 ) (15.2 ) Purchases 1.6 4.4 0.4 2.8 Divestitures (5.5 ) (1,505.9 ) (38.3 ) (294.8 ) Extensions and discoveries 54.9 214.6 19.8 110.5 Production (15.3 ) (118.6 ) (4.8 ) (39.9 ) Proved reserves at December 31, 2016 174.6 734.5 49.5 346.4 Proved developed reserves: December 31, 2014 60.0 2,090.0 43.9 452.3 December 31, 2015 83.0 1,618.2 49.5 402.2 December 31, 2016 84.4 440.2 24.1 181.8 Proved undeveloped reserves: December 31, 2014 70.8 1,059.6 26.9 274.3 December 31, 2015 59.7 572.0 25.8 180.8 December 31, 2016 90.2 294.2 25.4 164.6 __________ • Natural gas reserves are computed at 14.73 pounds per square inch absolute and 60 degrees Fahrenheit . • Revisions in 2016 primarily reflect 49 MMBoe of negative revisions due to the decrease in the 12 month average price partially offset by 34 MMboe of positive revisions due to decreased costs and well improvements. Revisions in 2015 primarily reflect 209 MMboe of negative revisions related to the decrease in the 12 month average prices partially offset by 59 MMboe of positive revisions due to decreased costs and well improvements. The 2015 revisions comprised 108 MMboe net negative revisions related to proved undeveloped locations and 42 MMboe net negative revisions related to proved developed locations. Revisions in 2014 primarily reflect 16 MMboe of net positive revisions to developed reserves and 70 MMboe of net negative revisions to undeveloped reserves. The 70 MMboe of net negative revisions were primarily due to a reduction in near-term drilling capital estimates and the related limitations imposed by the SEC five year rules. • Purchases in 2015 reflects the RKI acquisition of which 53.4 MMboe is proved developed and 41.3 MMboe is associated with proved undeveloped locations. • Divestitures in 2016 relate to the sale of the Piceance Basin which included proved developed reserves and proved undeveloped reserves of 222 MMboe and 67 MMboe, respectively. Divestitures in 2015 relate to sales of properties in the Powder River Basin ( 28 MMboe) and the Appalachian Basin ( 35 MMboe). Divestitures in 2014 primarily relate to the sale of working interests in the Piceance Basin (see Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). • Extensions and discoveries in 2016 reflect 26 MMboe added for proved developed locations and 84 MMboe for proved undeveloped locations primarily in the Delaware Basin. Extensions and discoveries in 2015 reflect 20.9 MMboe added for proved developed locations and 20.7 MMboe for proved undeveloped locations primarily related to our San Juan Gallup and Williston Basins. Extensions and discoveries in 2014 reflect 31 MMboe added for drilled locations and 84 MMboe added for new proved undeveloped locations. The 2014 extensions and discoveries were primarily in the Piceance Basin, Williston Basin, Appalachian Basin and San Juan Basin. |
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows | Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows As of December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions) Future cash inflows $ 8,072 $ 12,391 Less: Future production costs 4,076 7,757 Future development costs 1,518 1,761 Future income tax provisions — — Future net cash flows 2,478 2,873 Less 10 percent annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows 1,440 1,589 Standardized measure of discounted future net cash inflows $ 1,038 $ 1,284 __________ • Our historical tax basis (i.e. future deductions for taxable income calculation) of proved properties at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are greater than the total standardized measure of future net cash flows before taxes; therefore, future taxable income as calculated in the standardized measure of cash flows would be less than zero. • Included in the $1,284 million of discounted future net cash inflows as of December 31, 2015 is $270 million related to the properties in the Piceance Basin. |
Sources of Change in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows | Sources of Change in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows For the years ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (Millions) Beginning of year $ 1,284 $ 3,883 $ 2,964 Sales of oil and gas produced, net of operating costs (458 ) (541 ) (1,324 ) Net change in prices and production costs (261 ) (5,231 ) 303 Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery, less estimated future costs 735 254 1,761 Development costs incurred during year 142 276 592 Changes in estimated future development costs (211 ) 1,213 143 Purchase of reserves in place, less estimated future costs 20 657 147 Sale of reserves in place, less estimated future costs (253 ) (397 ) (391 ) Revisions of previous quantity estimates (78 ) (374 ) (536 ) Accretion of discount 136 489 383 Net change in income taxes — 1,073 (142 ) Other (18 ) (18 ) (17 ) Net changes (246 ) (2,599 ) 919 End of year $ 1,038 $ 1,284 $ 3,883 |
Schedule II - Valuation And Q45
Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Schedule II (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block] | Beginning Balance Charged (Credited) to Costs and Expenses Other Deductions Ending Balance 2016: Allowance for doubtful accounts—accounts and notes receivable(a) $ 6 $ — $ — $ (3 ) $ 3 Deferred tax asset valuation(b) 124 26 1 — 151 Price-risk management credit reserves—assets(a)(d) 1 — (1 ) — — Price-risk management credit reserves—liabilities(c)(d) — — 5 — 5 2015: Allowance for doubtful accounts—accounts and notes receivable(a) $ 6 $ 5 $ — $ (5 ) $ 6 Deferred tax asset valuation(b)(e) 118 3 3 — 124 Price-risk management credit reserves—assets(a)(d) 1 — — — 1 2014: Allowance for doubtful accounts—accounts and notes receivable(a) $ 7 $ — $ — $ (1 ) $ 6 Deferred tax asset valuation(b) 102 (1 ) 17 — 118 Price-risk management credit reserves—assets(a)(d) — — 1 — 1 __________ (a) Deducted from related assets. (b) Deducted from related assets with a portion included in assets held for sale. (c) Deducted from related liabilities. (d) Included in revenues. (e) Includes RKI Acquisition. |
Description of Business, Basi46
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Description of business [Line Items] | |||
Ownership Interest In Voting Rights Of Investee Required For Significant Influence Minimum | 20.00% | ||
Charges for unutilized transportation capacity included in gas management expenses | $ 27 | $ 38 | $ 57 |
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net | $ 37 | 45 | |
Ownership Interest In Voting Rights Of Investee Required For Significant Influence Maximum | 50.00% | ||
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ 10 | $ 10 | |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 69.00% | ||
Restricted Stock Units | |||
Description of business [Line Items] | |||
Award vesting period | 3 years | ||
Stock Options | |||
Description of business [Line Items] | |||
Award vesting period | 3 years | ||
Stock option term | 10 years |
Description of Business, Basi47
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Inventory [Line Items] | ||
Material Supplies And Other | $ 34 | $ 44 |
Crude Inventory In Transit | 2 | 2 |
Inventories | 36 | $ 46 |
Inventory Write-down | $ 4 |
Acquisition Business Acquisitio
Acquisition Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Revenues | $ 1,578 | $ 2,905 |
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. | $ 81 | $ 278 |
Acquisition Summary of Consider
Acquisition Summary of Consideration Paid and Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed(Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | $ 8,929 | $ 8,415 | |
Consideration | |||
Cash, net of an estimated post-close settlement | 1,251 | ||
Fair value of WPX common stock issued | 296 | 296 | |
Total consideration | 1,547 | ||
Fair value of liabilities assumed | |||
Accounts payable | 104 | ||
Accrued liabilities | 74 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 752 | ||
Long-term debt | 990 | ||
Asset retirement obligation | 23 | ||
Total liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date | 1,943 | ||
Fair value of assets acquired | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 51 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 80 | ||
Derivative assets, current | 97 | ||
Derivative assets, noncurrent | 34 | ||
Inventories | 12 | ||
Other current assets | 3 | ||
Properties and equipment(a) | [1] | 3,209 | |
Other noncurrent assets | 4 | ||
Total assets acquired as of the acquisition date | 3,490 | ||
Net fair value of assets and liabilities | 1,547 | ||
RKI [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | 3,209 | ||
Proved Developed Reserves [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [2],[3] | 6,335 | 5,520 |
Proved Developed Reserves [Member] | RKI [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [2],[3] | 881 | |
Unproved Properties | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [2],[4] | 2,069 | 2,342 |
Unproved Properties | RKI [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [2],[4] | 2,168 | |
Gathering, Processing and Other Facilities | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [2] | 232 | 217 |
Gathering, Processing and Other Facilities | RKI [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [2] | 157 | |
Other | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [2] | 113 | $ 138 |
Other | RKI [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [2] | $ 3 | |
[1] | Properties and equipment reflect the following as of the acquisition date:Proved properties $881Unproved properties 2,168Gathering, processing and other facilities 157Other 3Total $3,209 | ||
[2] | Estimated useful lives are presented as of December 31, 2016. | ||
[3] | Proved properties are depreciated, depleted and amortized using the units-of-production method (see Note 1). | ||
[4] | Unproved properties and construction in progress are not yet subject to depreciation and depletion. |
Acquisition Additional informat
Acquisition Additional information (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Aug. 17, 2015 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Acquisition costs (Note 2) | $ 0 | $ 23 | $ 0 | ||
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 2) | $ (1) | $ (65) | $ 0 | ||
RKI [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Purchase Price | $ 2,750 | ||||
Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable | 40 | ||||
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | $ 2,280 | ||||
Acquisition debt assumed | 400 | ||||
Acquisition costs (Note 2) | $ 104 | 23 | |||
Acquisition bridge facility fees | 16 | ||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 2) | $ (65) |
Discontinued Operations - Addit
Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Contractual Obligation | $ 853 | |||||||||
Disposal group contract obligation expense | 0 | $ 187 | $ 0 | |||||||
Asset impairment charges | $ 2,300 | |||||||||
Results of Operations, Dry Hole Costs | 1 | 24 | 21 | |||||||
Unproved leasehold property impairment, amortization and expiration | 38 | 54 | 74 | |||||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 1,127 | 810 | 374 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities | (53) | (14) | 0 | |||||||
Latin America [Member] | ||||||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax | 0 | (41) | 0 | |||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | 294 | |||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents | 17 | 17 | ||||||||
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses | $ 291 | |||||||||
Piceance Basin [Member] | ||||||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax | $ (52) | $ (52) | ||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | $ 910 | |||||||||
Disposal group contract obligation expense | $ 104 | |||||||||
Derivatives, Determination of Fair Value | 48 | |||||||||
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses | $ 862 | |||||||||
Proved Reserves Percentage | 52.00% | |||||||||
Asset impairment charges | $ 2,334 | |||||||||
Impairment of producing properties and costs of acquired unproved reserves | 2,308 | |||||||||
Results of Operations, Dry Hole Costs | 67 | |||||||||
Unproved leasehold property impairment, amortization and expiration | 26 | |||||||||
Loss On Sale Of Working Interests | $ 1 | $ 195 | ||||||||
Powder River Basin | ||||||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax | 15 | |||||||||
Liabilities of Business Transferred under Contractual Arrangement, Noncurrent | 133 | 133 | ||||||||
Escrow Deposits Related to Property Sales | 13 | |||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | 80 | 80 | ||||||||
Contractual Obligation | 254 | 254 | ||||||||
Liabilities of Business Transferred under Contractual Arrangement, Current | 54 | 54 | ||||||||
Disposal group contract obligation expense | $ 187 | 187 | ||||||||
Impairment of producing properties and costs of acquired unproved reserves | $ 45 | $ 16 | ||||||||
Gathering and Treating [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member] | ||||||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Contractual Obligation | 104 | 104 | ||||||||
Capacity [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member] | ||||||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Contractual Obligation | $ 150 | $ 150 | ||||||||
Post Closing [Member] | Piceance Basin [Member] | ||||||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | $ 329 |
Discontinued Operations - Summa
Discontinued Operations - Summarized Results of Discontinued Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue | $ 64 | $ 592 | [1] | $ 1,322 | [1] | ||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization | 9 | 412 | 500 | ||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Lease Operating Expense | 18 | 103 | 179 | ||||||||||
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Gathering and Transportation Expense | 49 | 257 | 328 | ||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation Taxes other than income | 2 | 21 | 82 | ||||||||||
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Exploration Expense | 0 | 26 | 76 | ||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense | 9 | 45 | 67 | ||||||||||
Disposal Group Gas Management | 0 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||||
Disposal group contract obligation expense | 0 | 187 | 0 | ||||||||||
Impairment of Oil and Gas Properties, Disposal Group | 0 | 2,324 | 50 | ||||||||||
(Gain) Loss on Sale of Deep Rights Leasehold | 0 | 0 | 196 | ||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense | 8 | (7) | 11 | ||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense | 95 | 3,369 | [2] | 1,497 | [2] | ||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Income (Loss) | (31) | (2,777) | (175) | ||||||||||
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Investment Income | 0 | 6 | 26 | ||||||||||
Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Income before Tax | 20 | (2,745) | (149) | ||||||||||
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation | 9 | (1,023) | (64) | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | $ (1) | $ (1) | $ 25 | $ (12) | $ (1,525) | $ (160) | $ (53) | $ 16 | 11 | (1,722) | [3] | (85) | [3] |
Domestic | |||||||||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax | 51 | (15) | 0 | ||||||||||
Latin America [Member] | |||||||||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue | 15 | 163 | |||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense | 8 | 140 | |||||||||||
Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax | $ 0 | 41 | 0 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations | $ 52 | $ 35 | |||||||||||
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets | $ (41) | ||||||||||||
[1] | Includes $15 million and $163 million related to international activity for 2015 and 2014, respectively. | ||||||||||||
[2] | Includes $8 million and $140 million related to international activity for 2015 and 2014, respectively. | ||||||||||||
[3] | Includes $52 million and $35 million related to international activity for 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
Discontinued Operations Discont
Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations- Balance Sheet Disclosures by Disposal Groups (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $ 55 | |
Disposal group derivative assets, current | 68 | |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory | 13 | |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current | 2 | |
Disposal Group Assets, Current | 138 | |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net | 880 | [1] |
Disposal Group Derivative Assets Noncurrent | 14 | |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets | 1,032 | |
Assets of disposal group classified as held for sale | 1,072 | |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable | 93 | |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities | 47 | |
Disposal Group Liabilities, Current | 140 | |
Disposal Group Asset Retirement Obligation Noncurrent | 133 | |
Liabilities of disposal group associated with assets held for sale | 273 | |
Continuing Operations [Member] | ||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||
Assets Held for Sale, Continuing Operations | $ 40 | |
[1] | $2,308 million impairment charge in Piceance Basin of the net assets. |
Discontinued Operations Disco54
Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations Cash Flow (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||||
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations | [1] | $ 25 | $ 187 | $ 650 |
Capital Expenditure, Discontinued Operations | $ (35) | $ (266) | $ (597) | |
[1] | (a) Excluding income taxes and changes to working capital. |
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Sh55
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share from Continuing Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |||
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to parent including preferred dividends | $ (612) | $ (4) | $ 256 | ||||||||||
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact | 18 | 9 | 0 | ||||||||||
Preferred Stock Conversions, Inducements | 22 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. available to common stockholders for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share | $ (174) | $ (244) | $ (229) | $ (5) | $ (14) | $ (74) | $ 23 | $ 52 | $ (652) | $ (13) | $ 256 | ||
Basic weighted-average shares | 313.3 | 234.2 | 202.7 | ||||||||||
Diluted weighted-average shares | 313.3 | [1] | 234.2 | [1] | 206.3 | ||||||||
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations: | |||||||||||||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ (0.51) | $ (0.72) | $ (0.76) | $ (0.02) | $ (0.06) | $ (0.29) | $ 0.11 | $ 0.26 | $ (2.08) | $ (0.06) | $ 1.26 | ||
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ (0.51) | $ (0.72) | $ (0.76) | $ (0.02) | $ (0.06) | $ (0.29) | $ 0.11 | $ 0.25 | $ (2.08) | $ (0.06) | $ 1.24 | ||
Nonvested Restricted Stock Units | |||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements | 2.2 | 1.3 | 2.7 | ||||||||||
Stock Options | |||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | ||||||||||
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] | |||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Preferred Stock | 23.8 | 15.5 | |||||||||||
[1] | The following table includes amounts that have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share as their inclusion would be antidilutive due to our loss from continuing operations attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. available to common stockholders. Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 (Millions)Weighted-average nonvested restricted stock units and awards2.2 1.3Weighted-average stock options0.1 0.1Common shares issuable upon assumed conversion of 6.25% Series A mandatory convertible preferred stock (Note 13)23.8 15.5 |
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Sh56
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share from Continuing Operations - (Details1) - $ / shares shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Weighted-average exercise price of options excluded | $ 17.42 | $ 16.16 | $ 18.42 |
Exercise price range of options excluded, upper limit | 21.81 | 21.81 | 21.81 |
Exercise price range of options excluded, lower limit | 14.41 | 11.46 | 16.46 |
Fourth quarter weighted-average market price | $ 13.23 | $ 7.43 | $ 15.96 |
Restricted Stock Units | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 3 | ||
Employee Stock Option [Member] | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 2 | 2.6 | 1.4 |
Asset Sales, Impairments and 57
Asset Sales, Impairments and Exploration Expenses - Significant Adjustments with Domestic Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments | $ 238 | $ (209) | $ 0 | |||||||
Other Commitment | $ 400 | 400 | ||||||||
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax | $ 238 | $ (238) | ||||||||
Contract Term | 2 years | |||||||||
Proceeds from sales of assets | $ 1,127 | 810 | 374 | |||||||
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Proved Property | $ 69 | |||||||||
Accretion of discount | $ 23 | 136 | 489 | $ 383 | ||||||
Loss on Contract Termination | $ 22 | 22 | ||||||||
Appalachian Basin | ||||||||||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Accretion of discount | 23 | |||||||||
Northeast [Member] | ||||||||||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | $ 209 | 209 | ||||||||
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount | 390 | |||||||||
San Juan [Member] | ||||||||||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | 309 | 309 | ||||||||
Deferred Gain on Sale of Property | 11 | 11 | ||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Proved Property | 18 | $ 11 | $ 5 | $ 199 | ||||||
NORTH DAKOTA | ||||||||||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | 185 | $ 185 | ||||||||
Contract Term | 2 years | |||||||||
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | 70 | $ 70 | ||||||||
PENNSYLVANIA | ||||||||||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of assets | 288 | |||||||||
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Proved Property | 69 | |||||||||
Cost Of Oil And Gas Services | 24 | |||||||||
PENNSYLVANIA | Post closing adjustment [Member] | ||||||||||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Proceeds from sales of assets | (17) | |||||||||
Commitments [Member] | San Juan [Member] | ||||||||||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | 24 | 24 | ||||||||
Cash [Member] | Northeast [Member] | ||||||||||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | $ 209 | $ 209 | ||||||||
Cash [Member] | San Juan [Member] | ||||||||||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration | $ 285 | $ 285 |
Asset Sales, Impairments and 58
Asset Sales, Impairments and Exploration Expenses - Summary of Impairments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2015 | [1] | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
Impairment Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Impairment of Oil and Gas Properties | $ 2,308 | $ 20 | [2] | |
Green River Basin | ||||
Impairment Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Impairment of Oil and Gas Properties | 11 | |||
Other Property | ||||
Impairment Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Impairment of Oil and Gas Properties | $ 4 | |||
[1] | As a result of our impairment assessment in 2015, we recorded the following significant impairment charges that are reported in discontinued operations, for which the fair value measured for these properties at December 31, 2015 was estimated to be approximately $880 million: •$2,308 million impairment charge related to natural gas-producing properties in the Piceance Basin, reported in discontinued operations. Significant assumptions in valuing these properties included estimated cash flows from a potential divestment.•$26 million impairment charge on our unproved leasehold acreage in the Piceance Basin, reported in discontinued operations, as a result of the impairment of the producing properties in conjunction with a potential divestment. | |||
[2] | As a result of our impairment assessment in 2014, we recorded the following significant impairment charges, including those reflected in discontinued operations, for which the fair value measured for these properties at December 31, 2014 was estimated to be approximately $11 million:•$11 million impairment charge related to natural gas-producing properties in the Green River Basin. Significant assumptions in valuing these properties included proved reserves quantities of more than 23.0 billion cubic feet of gas equivalent, forward weighted average prices averaging approximately $4.77 per Mcfe for natural gas (adjusted for locational differences), natural gas liquids and oil, and an after-tax discount rates of 9 percent and 11 percent.•$9 million of impairment charges related to costs of acquired unproved reserves and other insignificant producing properties |
Asset Sales, Impairments and 59
Asset Sales, Impairments and Exploration Expenses - Summary of Exploration Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||
Geologic And Geophysical Costs | $ 3 | $ 7 | $ 6 | |
Results of Operations, Dry Hole Costs | 1 | 24 | 21 | |
Unproved leasehold property impairment, amortization and expiration | 38 | 54 | 74 | |
Exploration | $ 42 | 85 | 101 | |
Exploration Abandonment and Impairment Expense | $ 47 | |||
Other Property | ||||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | ||||
Results of Operations, Dry Hole Costs | 16 | |||
Unproved leasehold property impairment, amortization and expiration | 26 | $ 41 | ||
Exploration Abandonment and Impairment Expense | $ 24 |
Properties and Equipment - Carr
Properties and Equipment - Carried at Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | $ 8,929 | $ 8,415 | |
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment | 2,455 | 1,893 | |
Properties and equipment-net | 6,474 | 6,522 | |
Proved properties | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [1],[2] | 6,335 | 5,520 |
Unproved Properties | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [1],[3] | 2,069 | 2,342 |
Gathering, Processing and Other Facilities | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [1] | $ 232 | 217 |
Gathering, Processing and Other Facilities | Minimum | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property and equipment, estimated useful life (years) | [1] | 15 years | |
Gathering, Processing and Other Facilities | Maximum | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property and equipment, estimated useful life (years) | [1] | 25 years | |
Construction in Progress | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [1],[3] | $ 180 | 198 |
Other | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Properties and equipment-net, at cost | [1] | $ 113 | $ 138 |
Other | Minimum | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property and equipment, estimated useful life (years) | [1] | 3 years | |
Other | Maximum | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||
Property and equipment, estimated useful life (years) | [1] | 40 years | |
[1] | Estimated useful lives are presented as of December 31, 2016. | ||
[2] | Proved properties are depreciated, depleted and amortized using the units-of-production method (see Note 1). | ||
[3] | Unproved properties and construction in progress are not yet subject to depreciation and depletion. |
Properties and Equipment - Addi
Properties and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Asset Retirement Obligation, Current | $ 7 | $ 3 |
Properties and Equipment - Roll
Properties and Equipment - Rollforward Asset Retirement Obligation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | ||
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward] | |||
Beginning Balance | $ 102 | $ 77 | |
Liabilities incurred during the period | 5 | 26 | |
Liabilities settled during the period | (6) | (2) | |
Estimate revisions | 0 | (4) | |
Accretion expense | [1] | 6 | 5 |
Ending Balance | 107 | 102 | |
Amount reflected as current | $ 7 | $ 3 | |
[1] | Accretion expense is included in lease and facility operating expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
Accounts Payable and Accrued 63
Accounts Payable and Accrued and Other Current Liabilities - Accounts Payable (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Trade | $ 64 | $ 85 |
Accrual for capital expenditures | 72 | 65 |
Royalty Payable | 69 | 71 |
Due to Affiliate | 0 | 43 |
Other | 17 | 14 |
Accounts payable | $ 222 | $ 278 |
Accounts Payable and Accrued 64
Accounts Payable and Accrued and Other Current Liabilities - Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current | $ 15 | $ 25 |
Interest Payable, Current | 72 | 82 |
Accrued Compensation And Related Liabilities Current | 51 | 61 |
Gathering and transportation | 14 | 8 |
Gathering and transportation related to exited areas | 57 | 56 |
Obligations for gathering systems | 25 | 3 |
Deferred gain on sales of gathering systems | 41 | 4 |
Accrued Income Taxes, Current | 0 | 41 |
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current | 26 | 22 |
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities | $ 301 | $ 302 |
Debt and Banking Arrangements -
Debt and Banking Arrangements - Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Total debt | $ 2,600 | $ 3,220 | |
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | [1] | 2,601 | 3,221 |
Debt, Current | 0 | 1 | |
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities | 2,601 | 3,220 | |
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net | 37 | 45 | |
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | [2] | 2,575 | 3,189 |
Senior Notes [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net | [2] | 26 | 31 |
Credit Facility Agreement | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Total debt | [1] | 0 | 265 |
5.250% Senior Notes due 2017 | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Total debt | [1] | 0 | 355 |
7.500% Senior Notes due 2020 | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Total debt | [1] | 500 | 500 |
6.000% Senior Notes due 2022 | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Total debt | [1] | 1,100 | 1,100 |
8.250% Senior Notes due 2023 | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Total debt | [1] | 500 | 500 |
5.250 % Senior Notes due 2024 | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Total debt | [1] | 500 | 500 |
Other | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Capital Lease Obligations | [1] | $ 1 | $ 1 |
[1] | Interest paid on debt totaled $194 million, $120 million and $97 million for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. | ||
[2] | Debt issuance costs related to our Credit Facility are recorded in other noncurrent assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Debt and Banking Arrangements66
Debt and Banking Arrangements - Debt - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Long-term debt, interest expense | $ 194 | $ 120 | $ 97 | |
Debt redemption price as percentage of principal amount | 100.00% | |||
Percentage of repurchase of notes on principal amount of notes | 101.00% | |||
Total debt | $ 2,600 | 3,220 | ||
Letters of credit issued | 66 | |||
Credit Facility Agreement | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Total debt | [1] | $ 0 | $ 265 | |
Collateral Trigger Period [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Minimum Current Ratio | 1 | |||
Limit On Consolidated Indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDAX | 3 | |||
5.250% Senior Notes due 2017 | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt instrument stated interest rate | 5.25% | 5.25% | ||
Debt Instrument Maturity Year | 2,017 | 2,017 | ||
Total debt | [1] | $ 0 | $ 355 | |
7.500% Senior Notes due 2020 | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 500 | |||
Debt instrument stated interest rate | 7.50% | 7.50% | ||
Debt Instrument Maturity Year | 2,020 | 2,020 | ||
Total debt | [1] | $ 500 | $ 500 | |
6.000% Senior Notes due 2022 | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 1,100 | |||
Debt instrument stated interest rate | 6.00% | 6.00% | ||
Debt Instrument Maturity Year | 2,022 | 2,022 | ||
Total debt | [1] | $ 1,100 | $ 1,100 | |
8.250% Senior Notes due 2023 | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 500 | |||
Debt instrument stated interest rate | 8.25% | 8.25% | ||
Debt Instrument Maturity Year | 2,023 | 2,023 | ||
Total debt | [1] | $ 500 | $ 500 | |
5.250 % Senior Notes due 2024 | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 500 | |||
Debt instrument stated interest rate | 5.25% | 5.25% | ||
Debt Instrument Maturity Year | 2,024 | 2,024 | ||
Total debt | [1] | $ 500 | $ 500 | |
Before December 31, 2017 [Member] | Collateral Trigger Period [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Maximum Limit On Consolidated Secure Indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDAX | 3.25 | |||
After December 31, 2017 [Member] | Collateral Trigger Period [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Maximum Limit On Consolidated Secure Indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDAX | 3 | |||
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 1,200 | |||
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Specific Purpose Other than for Trade Purchases | $ 1,025 | |||
[1] | Interest paid on debt totaled $194 million, $120 million and $97 million for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
Provision (Benefit) for Incom67
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes - Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes from Continuing Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Current: | |||
Federal | $ (26) | $ (4) | $ 8 |
State | (7) | 7 | 1 |
Total current | (33) | 3 | 9 |
Deferred: | |||
Federal | (301) | 12 | 134 |
State | 9 | 9 | 5 |
Total Deferred | (292) | 21 | 139 |
Total provision (benefit) | $ (325) | $ 24 | $ 148 |
Provision (Benefit) for Incom68
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes - Reconciliations from Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes from Continuing Operations at Federal Statutory Rate (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Provision (benefit) at statutory rate | $ (328) | $ 7 | $ 141 |
Increases (decreases) in taxes resulting from: | |||
State income taxes (net of federal benefit) | (40) | 3 | 4 |
Valuation allowance on current year state income taxes (net of federal benefit) | 18 | 1 | 0 |
Valuation allowance on state income taxes resulting from sale (net of federal benefit) | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Effective state income tax rate change (net of federal benefit) | 15 | 7 | (9) |
State income tax legislation change (net of federal benefit) | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Other | 2 | 6 | 3 |
Total provision (benefit) | $ (325) | $ 24 | $ 148 |
Provision (Benefit) for Incom69
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Provision For Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||||
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount | $ 8,000,000 | |||||
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds | $ (8,000,000) | |||||
Income Taxes Paid | $ 21,000,000 | $ 9,000,000 | ||||
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance | 151,000,000 | 124,000,000 | ||||
Deferred Other Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ 14,000,000 | $ (9,000,000) | $ 9,000,000 | 15,000,000 | 7,000,000 | |
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards | $ 46,000,000 | |||||
Capital Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date | 2,020 | |||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Limitations on Use | 0.5 | |||||
Alternative minimum tax credits | $ 104,000,000 | 114,000,000 | ||||
Unrecognized Tax Benefits | $ 0 | |||||
Uncertain tax position expiration period | 12 months | |||||
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | ||||||
Provision For Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 1,945,000,000 | |||||
Capital Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date | 2,032 | |||||
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | ||||||
Provision For Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 3,100,000,000 | $ 2,000,000,000 | ||||
Capital Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date | 2,029 | |||||
Percentage Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards State That Expire | 98.00% | |||||
RKI [Member] | Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | ||||||
Provision For Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 353,000,000 | |||||
Maximum | ||||||
Provision For Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Limitations on Use | P3Y |
Provision (Benefit) for Incom70
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities and Deferred Tax Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
Properties and equipment | $ 1,277 | $ 988 |
Deferred tax liabilities, Derivatives, net | 0 | 155 |
Other, net | 2 | 1 |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross | 1,279 | 1,144 |
Deferred tax assets: | ||
Accrued liabilities and other | 178 | 248 |
Alternative minimum tax credits | 104 | 114 |
Loss carryovers | 849 | 441 |
Deferred tax assets, Derivatives, net | 48 | 0 |
Total deferred tax assets | 1,179 | 803 |
Less: valuation allowance | 151 | 124 |
Total net deferred tax assets | 1,028 | 679 |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net | $ 251 | $ 465 |
Contingent Liabilities and Co71
Contingent Liabilities and Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Service commitment period | 8 years | ||
Contractual Obligation | $ 853 | ||
Total rent expenses | 30 | $ 28 | $ 26 |
Royalty Litigation | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Loss contingencies associated with royalty litigation | $ 13 | $ 17 |
Contingent Liabilities and Co72
Contingent Liabilities and Commitments - Commitments Under Contracts (Detail) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | |
2,017 | $ 164 |
2,018 | 136 |
2,019 | 120 |
2,020 | 110 |
2,021 | 78 |
Thereafter | 245 |
Total | 853 |
Other Liabilities | 147 |
Gas Transportation and Storage [Member] | |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | |
2,017 | 38 |
2,018 | 35 |
2,019 | 24 |
2,020 | 21 |
2,021 | 2 |
Thereafter | 1 |
Total | 121 |
Other Liabilities | 91 |
Midstream Services [Member] | |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] | |
2,017 | 126 |
2,018 | 101 |
2,019 | 96 |
2,020 | 89 |
2,021 | 76 |
Thereafter | 244 |
Total | 732 |
Other Liabilities | $ 56 |
Contingent Liabilities and Co73
Contingent Liabilities and Commitments - Future Minimum Annual Rentals Under Noncancelable Operating Leases (Detail) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
2,017 | $ 23 |
2,018 | 16 |
2,019 | 7 |
2,020 | 7 |
2,021 | 6 |
Thereafter | 2 |
Total | $ 61 |
Employee Benefit Plans - Additi
Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans [Line Items] | |||
Defined contribution plan, employer contribution | $ 13 | $ 15 | $ 17 |
Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities | $ 7 | $ 9 | $ 10 |
Maximum | |||
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans [Line Items] | |||
Defined contribution plan, employer matching percentage | 6.00% | ||
If employees are under age 40 [Member] | |||
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans [Line Items] | |||
Defined contribution plan, employer matching percentage | 6.00% | ||
If employee are 40 years or older [Member] | |||
Employee Benefit And Retirement Plans [Line Items] | |||
Defined contribution plan, employer matching percentage | 8.00% |
Stock-Based Compensation - Addi
Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Stock Based Compensation Activity [Line Items] | |||
Shares reserved for issuance | 17,000 | ||
Shares available for future grants | 8,000 | ||
Unrecognized stock based compensation | $ 39,000 | ||
Unrecognized stock based compensation, weighted average period of recognition | 2 years | ||
Value of stock option exercised during year | $ 160 | $ 319 | $ 13,000 |
Cash received from stock option exercises | $ 400 | 2,000 | 14,000 |
Unearned grant expected to be recognized in period | 3 years | ||
Minimum | |||
Stock Based Compensation Activity [Line Items] | |||
Range of vested shares of original grant amount | 0.00% | ||
Maximum | |||
Stock Based Compensation Activity [Line Items] | |||
Range of vested shares of original grant amount | 200.00% | ||
Nonvested Restricted Stock Units | |||
Stock Based Compensation Activity [Line Items] | |||
Performance based share granted, percent of nonvested restricted stock units outstanding | 27.00% | ||
Administrative expenses | |||
Stock Based Compensation Activity [Line Items] | |||
Stock based compensation expense | $ 33,000 | $ 31,000 | $ 30,000 |
Restricted Stock Units | |||
Stock Based Compensation Activity [Line Items] | |||
Award vesting period | 3 years | ||
Stock Options | |||
Stock Based Compensation Activity [Line Items] | |||
Stock option term | 10 years | ||
Award vesting period | 3 years | ||
Employee stock purchase plan [Member] | |||
Stock Based Compensation Activity [Line Items] | |||
Discount allowed on employee stock purchase plan | 15.00% | ||
Number of share purchased under stock option plan | 172 | ||
Stock option plan, average purchase price | $ 6.11 | ||
Employee stock purchase plan [Member] | Maximum | |||
Stock Based Compensation Activity [Line Items] | |||
Shares reserved for issuance | 1,000 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Summ
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity and Related Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Option Outstanding | ||
Beginning balance (in shares) | 2.9 | |
Granted (in shares) | 0 | |
Exercised (in shares) | 0 | |
Forfeited (in shares) | 0.2 | |
Ending balance (in shares) | 2.7 | |
Exercisable at end of period (in shares) | 2.6 | |
Weighted Average Exercise price | ||
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 15.07 | |
Granted (in dollars per share) | 0 | |
Exercised (in dollars per share) | 0 | |
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | 12.45 | |
Ending balance (in dollars per share) | 15.31 | |
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ 15.13 | |
Aggregate Intrinsic value | ||
Beginning balance | $ 0 | |
Ending balance | 4 | |
Exercisable at end of period | $ 4 | |
Average remaining contractual life outstanding | 2 years 8 months | |
Average remaining contractual life exercisable | 2 years 6 months | |
Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ 18.94 | |
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate | 0.00% | |
Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate | 43.00% | |
Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate | 1.85% | |
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term | 5 years 11 months |
Stock-Based Compensation - Su77
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Nonvested Restricted Stock Unit Activity and Related Information (Detail) shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares | ||
Nonvested Shares | ||
Beginning Balance | shares | 5.9 | |
Granted | shares | 3.4 | |
Forfeited | shares | (0.1) | |
Vested | shares | (2.7) | |
Ending balance | shares | 6.5 | |
Weighted-Average Fair Value | ||
Beginning Balance | $ / shares | $ 13.34 | [1] |
Granted | $ / shares | 10.99 | [1] |
Forfeited | $ / shares | 10.35 | [1] |
Vested | $ / shares | 13.79 | [1] |
Ending Balance | $ / shares | $ 11.92 | [1] |
[1] | Performance-based shares are primarily valued using a valuation pricing model. However, certain of these shares were valued using the end-of-period market price until certification that the performance objectives were completed or a value of zero once it was determined that it was unlikely that performance objectives would be met. All other shares are valued at the grant-date market price, less dividends projected to be paid over the vesting period. |
Stock-Based Compensation - Othe
Stock-Based Compensation - Other Restricted Stock Unit (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Restricted Stock And Stock Units [Line Items] | ||||
Weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock units granted during the year, per share | [1] | $ 10.99 | ||
Restricted Stock Units | ||||
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Restricted Stock And Stock Units [Line Items] | ||||
Weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock units granted during the year, per share | $ 10.99 | $ 10.24 | $ 18.37 | |
Total fair value of restricted stock units vested during the year (millions) | $ 37 | $ 40 | $ 33 | |
[1] | Performance-based shares are primarily valued using a valuation pricing model. However, certain of these shares were valued using the end-of-period market price until certification that the performance objectives were completed or a value of zero once it was determined that it was unlikely that performance objectives would be met. All other shares are valued at the grant-date market price, less dividends projected to be paid over the vesting period. |
Stockholders' Equity - Addition
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Jun. 06, 2016 | Jul. 22, 2015 | |
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items] | |||||||
Preferred stock, shares issued | 7,000,000 | ||||||
Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||||
Proceeds from common stock | $ 540,000,000 | $ 295,000,000 | $ 16,000,000 | ||||
Proceeds from preferred stock | $ 0 | 339,000,000 | 0 | ||||
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage | 6.25% | ||||||
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value | $ 50 | $ 50 | |||||
Fair value of WPX common stock issued | $ 296,000,000 | $ 296,000,000 | |||||
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||||
Preferred Stock Conversions, Inducements | $ 22,000,000 | $ 0 | 0 | ||||
Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared | $ 0.78125 | ||||||
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock | $ 10,000,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding | 4,800,000 | 4,800,000 | 7,000,000 | ||||
RKI [Member] | |||||||
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items] | |||||||
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Noncash Financial or Equity Instrument Consideration, Shares Issued | 40,000,000 | ||||||
Preferred Stock | |||||||
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items] | |||||||
Proceeds from preferred stock | $ 350,000,000 | ||||||
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted | 2,200,000 | ||||||
Common Stock | |||||||
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | 56,925,000 | 30,000,000 | |||||
Proceeds from common stock | $ 538,000,000 | $ 292,000,000 | |||||
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share | $ 9.47 | $ 10.10 | |||||
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued | 10,200,000 | ||||||
Capital in Excess of Par Value | |||||||
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items] | |||||||
Preferred Stock Conversions, Inducements | $ 22,000,000 | ||||||
Minimum | |||||||
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items] | |||||||
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion | 4.1254 | 4.1254 | |||||
Maximum | |||||||
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items] | |||||||
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion | 4.9504 | 4.9504 | |||||
Subsequent Event | |||||||
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items] | |||||||
Proceeds from common stock | $ 670,000,000 | ||||||
Subsequent Event | Common Stock | |||||||
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | 51,675,000 | ||||||
Over-Allotment Option [Member] | Common Stock | |||||||
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | 7,425,000 | ||||||
Over-Allotment Option [Member] | Subsequent Event | Common Stock | |||||||
Financial Instruments Subject to Mandatory Redemption by Settlement Terms [Line Items] | |||||||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | 6,675,000 |
Fair Value Measurements - Asset
Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Long-term debt, Fair Value | [1] | $ 2,702 | $ 2,495 |
Long-term Debt | 2,600 | 3,220 | |
Energy Related Derivative | |||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Energy derivative assets | 38 | 359 | |
Energy derivative liabilities | 215 | 15 | |
Level 1 | Energy Related Derivative | |||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Energy derivative assets | 0 | 0 | |
Energy derivative liabilities | 0 | 0 | |
Level 2 | |||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Long-term debt, Fair Value | [1] | 2,702 | 2,495 |
Level 2 | Energy Related Derivative | |||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Energy derivative assets | 38 | 359 | |
Energy derivative liabilities | 215 | 15 | |
Level 3 | Energy Related Derivative | |||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Energy derivative assets | 0 | 0 | |
Energy derivative liabilities | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
[1] | The carrying value of total debt, excluding capital leases and debt issuance costs, was $2,600 million and $3,220 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. |
Fair Value Measurements - Impai
Fair Value Measurements - Impairments Associated with Certain Assets Measured at Fair Value on Nonrecurring Basis within Level 3 of Fair Value Hierarchy - Additional Information (Detail) Mcfe in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / Mcfe | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)$ / Mcfe | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)Mcfe$ / Mcfe | |||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Fair value of producing properties and costs of acquired unproved reserves | $ 880 | $ 11 | |||
Weighted average natural gas price | $ / Mcfe | 1.75 | 2.32 | 4.34 | ||
Unproved leasehold property impairment, amortization and expiration | $ 38 | $ 54 | $ 74 | ||
Impairment of producing properties and costs of acquired unproved reserves (Note 4) | 2,308 | [1] | 20 | [2] | |
Unproved Leasehold Property Impairment | 26 | [1] | 0 | [2] | |
Asset Impairment Charges Including Discontinued Operations | 2,334 | 20 | |||
Piceance Basin [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Impairment of producing properties and costs of acquired unproved reserves | 2,308 | ||||
Impairment of producing properties and costs of acquired unproved reserves | 5 | ||||
Unproved leasehold property impairment, amortization and expiration | $ 26 | ||||
Green River Basin | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Impairment Charge | 11 | ||||
Impairment of producing properties and costs of acquired unproved reserves (Note 4) | $ 11 | ||||
Green River Basin | Proved Properties | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Weighted average natural gas price | $ / Mcfe | 4.77 | ||||
Green River Basin | Producing Properties [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of discount rate after-tax | 9.00% | ||||
Green River Basin | Undeveloped Properties [Member] | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of discount rate after-tax | 11.00% | ||||
Green River Basin | Minimum | Proved Properties | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Proved reserve quantities of gas equivalent | Mcfe | 23 | ||||
Other Member | |||||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||||
Impairment of producing properties and costs of acquired unproved reserves | $ 9 | ||||
[1] | As a result of our impairment assessment in 2015, we recorded the following significant impairment charges that are reported in discontinued operations, for which the fair value measured for these properties at December 31, 2015 was estimated to be approximately $880 million: •$2,308 million impairment charge related to natural gas-producing properties in the Piceance Basin, reported in discontinued operations. Significant assumptions in valuing these properties included estimated cash flows from a potential divestment.•$26 million impairment charge on our unproved leasehold acreage in the Piceance Basin, reported in discontinued operations, as a result of the impairment of the producing properties in conjunction with a potential divestment. | ||||
[2] | As a result of our impairment assessment in 2014, we recorded the following significant impairment charges, including those reflected in discontinued operations, for which the fair value measured for these properties at December 31, 2014 was estimated to be approximately $11 million:•$11 million impairment charge related to natural gas-producing properties in the Green River Basin. Significant assumptions in valuing these properties included proved reserves quantities of more than 23.0 billion cubic feet of gas equivalent, forward weighted average prices averaging approximately $4.77 per Mcfe for natural gas (adjusted for locational differences), natural gas liquids and oil, and an after-tax discount rates of 9 percent and 11 percent.•$9 million of impairment charges related to costs of acquired unproved reserves and other insignificant producing properties |
Derivatives and Concentration82
Derivatives and Concentration of Credit Risk - Derivatives related to production (Detail) - Short Position [Member] BTU / d in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2016bbl / dBTU / d$ / MMBtu$ / bbl | ||
2017 [Member] | Physical Hedges [Member] | Natural Gas | Multiple Locations [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (16) | [1] |
Price Risk Derivative [Member] | 2017 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Crude Oil [Member] | WTI | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | bbl / d | (39,554) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative Energy Measure | $ / bbl | 50.93 | [2] |
Price Risk Derivative [Member] | 2017 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | Henry Hub | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (170) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative Energy Measure | $ / MMBtu | 3.02 | [2] |
Price Risk Derivative [Member] | 2018 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Crude Oil [Member] | WTI | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | bbl / d | (30,000) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative Energy Measure | $ / bbl | 54.61 | [2] |
Price Risk Derivative [Member] | 2018 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | Henry Hub | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (125) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative Energy Measure | $ / MMBtu | 2.95 | [2] |
Basis Swap [Member] | 2017 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Crude Oil [Member] | Midland-Cushing [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | bbl / d | (12,778) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative | $ / bbl | (0.52) | [2] |
Basis Swap [Member] | 2017 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | Permian [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (73) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative | $ / MMBtu | (0.20) | [2] |
Basis Swap [Member] | 2017 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | San Juan [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (98) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative | $ / MMBtu | (0.18) | [2] |
Basis Swap [Member] | 2018 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Crude Oil [Member] | Midland-Cushing [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | bbl / d | (13,000) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative | $ / bbl | (0.94) | [2] |
Basis Swap [Member] | 2018 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | Permian [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (43) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative | $ / MMBtu | (0.28) | [2] |
Basis Swap [Member] | 2018 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | Waha [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (63) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative | $ / MMBtu | (0.16) | [2] |
Basis Swap [Member] | 2018 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | San Juan [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (20) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative | $ / MMBtu | (0.30) | [2] |
Basis Swap [Member] | 2019 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Crude Oil [Member] | Midland-Cushing [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | bbl / d | (7,000) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative | $ / bbl | (1) | [2] |
Basis Swap [Member] | 2019 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | Permian [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (5) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative | $ / MMBtu | (0.32) | [2] |
Basis Swap [Member] | 2019 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | Waha [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (60) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative | $ / MMBtu | (0.19) | [2] |
Basis Swap [Member] | 2020 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Crude Oil [Member] | Midland-Cushing [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | bbl / d | (1,000) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative | $ / bbl | (1.10) | [2] |
Call Option [Member] | 2017 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Crude Oil [Member] | WTI | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | bbl / d | (4,500) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative Energy Measure | $ / bbl | 56.47 | [2] |
Call Option [Member] | 2017 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | Henry Hub | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (16) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative Energy Measure | $ / MMBtu | 4.50 | [2] |
Call Option [Member] | 2018 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Crude Oil [Member] | WTI | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | bbl / d | (13,000) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative Energy Measure | $ / bbl | 58.89 | [2] |
Call Option [Member] | 2018 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | Henry Hub | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (16) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative Energy Measure | $ / MMBtu | 4.75 | [2] |
Swaption [Member] | 2017 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Crude Oil [Member] | WTI | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | bbl / d | (1,764) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative Energy Measure | $ / bbl | 44.61 | [2] |
Swaption [Member] | 2018 [Member] | Derivatives related to production | Natural Gas | Henry Hub | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Notional Volume | (20) | [1] |
Underlying, Derivative Energy Measure | $ / MMBtu | 3.33 | [2] |
[1] | (b)Crude oil volumes are reported in Bbl/day and natural gas volumes are reported in BBtu/day | |
[2] | (c)The weighted average price for crude oil is reported in $/Bbl and the natural gas is reported in $/MMBtu. |
Derivatives and Concentration83
Derivatives and Concentration of Credit Risk Derivatives and Concentration of Credit Risk - Fair Values and Gains (Losses) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||
DerivativeGainLoss [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Net gain (loss) on derivatives | $ (148) | $ 38 | $ (154) | $ 57 | $ 179 | $ 205 | $ (71) | $ 105 | $ (207) | $ 418 | $ 434 | |
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge | 302 | 617 | (125) | |||||||||
Energy Related Derivative | ||||||||||||
DerivativeGainLoss [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Net gain (loss) on derivatives | [1] | (207) | 438 | 515 | ||||||||
Derivative, Cost of Hedge | 4 | |||||||||||
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge | 301 | 650 | ||||||||||
Derivatives Related to Physical Marketing Agreements | ||||||||||||
DerivativeGainLoss [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Net gain (loss) on derivatives | [2] | 0 | (20) | (81) | ||||||||
Derivative, Cost of Hedge | $ 33 | $ 121 | ||||||||||
Derivative, Cash Received on Hedge | $ 1 | |||||||||||
[1] | (a)Includes settlements totaling $301 million and $650 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and payments totaling $4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 | |||||||||||
[2] | (b)Includes settlements totaling $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 and payments totaling $33 million and $121 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
Derivatives and Concentration84
Derivatives and Concentration of Credit Risk - Offsetting of derivative assets and liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Derivative Asset [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amount Presented on Balance Sheet | $ 38 | $ 359 | |
Netting Adjustment | [1] | (33) | (14) |
Net Amount | 5 | 345 | |
Derivative Liability [Abstract] | |||
Gross Amount Presented on Balance Sheet | (215) | (15) | |
Netting adjustment | [1] | 33 | 14 |
Net Amount | $ (182) | $ (1) | |
[1] | With all of our financial trading counterparties, we have agreements in place that allow for the financial right of offset for derivative assets and derivative liabilities at settlement or in the event of a default under the agreements. Additionally, we have negotiated master netting agreements with some of our counterparties. These master netting agreements allow multiple entities that have multiple underlying agreements the ability to net derivative assets and derivative liabilities at settlement or in the event of a default or a termination under one or more of the underlying contracts. |
Derivatives and Concentration85
Derivatives and Concentration of Credit Risk Derivatives and Concentration of Credit Risk - Credit risk related features (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Credit Derivatives [Line Items] | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Liabilities | $ (5) | |
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value | $ 0 | |
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value | 182 | 1 |
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value | $ 187 | 1 |
Maximum | ||
Credit Derivatives [Line Items] | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Liabilities | $ (1) |
Derivatives and Concentration86
Derivatives and Concentration of Credit Risk - Concentration of Credit Risk (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Maximum Potential Future Exposure On Credit Risk Derivatives Gross | $ 38 | ||
Maximum Potential Future Exposure On Credit Risk Derivatives Net | 5 | ||
Accounts Receivable, Net | $ 168 | $ 300 | |
Percentage Of Net Credit Exposure From Derivatives | 99.00% | ||
Derivative, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral, Net | $ 10 | ||
Other Products And Services [Member] | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Accounts Receivable, Net | 122 | 171 | |
Other Ownership Interest [Member] | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Accounts Receivable, Net | 23 | 90 | |
Other Receivables [Member] | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Accounts Receivable, Net | $ 23 | $ 39 | |
Western Refining [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 17.00% | 15.00% | |
Plains Marketing [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 11.00% | ||
St. Paul Refining [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 10.00% | ||
B P Energy [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 19.00% | ||
Standard & Poor's | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Credit Rating | BBB- | ||
Moody's Investors Service | |||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||
Debt Instrument, Credit Rating | Baa3 |
Subsequent event (Details)
Subsequent event (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)aBoeWell$ / sharesshares | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
Proceeds from common stock | $ | $ 540 | $ 295 | $ 16 | |
Common Stock | ||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | shares | 56,925 | 30,000 | ||
Proceeds from common stock | $ | $ 538 | $ 292 | ||
Common Stock | Over-Allotment Option [Member] | ||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | shares | 7,425 | |||
Subsequent Event | ||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
Payments to Acquire Oil and Gas Property | $ | $ 775 | |||
Production, Barrels of Oil Equivalents | Boe | 6,500 | |||
Productive Oil Wells, Number of Wells, Gross | Well | 23 | |||
Productive Oil Wells, Number of Wells, Net | Well | 17 | |||
Net Acres | a | 18,100 | |||
Gas and Oil Area, Undeveloped, Gross | a | 920 | |||
Shares Issued, Price Per Share | $ / shares | $ 12.97 | |||
Proceeds from common stock | $ | $ 670 | |||
Subsequent Event | Common Stock | ||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | shares | 51,675 | |||
Subsequent Event | Common Stock | Over-Allotment Option [Member] | ||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | shares | 6,675 |
Quarterly Financial Data Quarte
Quarterly Financial Data Quarterly Financial Data-Summarized Quarterly Financial Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |||
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Total product revenues | $ 231 | $ 188 | $ 176 | $ 127 | $ 167 | $ 163 | $ 169 | $ 156 | $ 722 | $ 655 | $ 971 | ||
Net gain (loss) on derivatives | (148) | 38 | (154) | 57 | 179 | 205 | (71) | 105 | (207) | 418 | 434 | ||
Gas management | 5 | 25 | 116 | 31 | 38 | 35 | 56 | 157 | 177 | 286 | 1,110 | ||
Total revenues | 88 | 251 | 138 | 216 | 385 | 407 | 154 | 420 | 693 | 1,366 | 2,523 | ||
Operating costs and expenses | 255 | 264 | 384 | 269 | 294 | 300 | 251 | 300 | |||||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | (171) | (218) | (223) | 0 | (9) | (70) | 23 | 52 | (612) | (4) | 256 | ||
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | (1) | (1) | 25 | (12) | (1,525) | (160) | (53) | 16 | 11 | (1,722) | [1] | (85) | [1] |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to WPX Energy, Inc. | (172) | (219) | (198) | (12) | (1,534) | (230) | (30) | 68 | (601) | (1,726) | 171 | ||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to WPX | (174) | (244) | (229) | (5) | (14) | (74) | 23 | 52 | (652) | (13) | 256 | ||
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to WPX | (1) | (1) | 25 | (12) | (1,525) | (160) | (53) | 15 | 11 | (1,723) | (92) | ||
Comprehensive income (loss) Attributable to Parent | $ (175) | $ (245) | $ (204) | $ (17) | $ (1,539) | $ (234) | $ (30) | $ 67 | $ (601) | $ (1,727) | $ 164 | ||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share | $ (0.51) | $ (0.72) | $ (0.76) | $ (0.02) | $ (0.06) | $ (0.29) | $ 0.11 | $ 0.26 | $ (2.08) | $ (0.06) | $ 1.26 | ||
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | (0.04) | (5.53) | (0.64) | (0.25) | 0.07 | 0.03 | (7.36) | (0.45) | ||
Earnings Per Share, Basic | (0.51) | (0.72) | (0.68) | (0.06) | (5.59) | (0.93) | (0.14) | 0.33 | (2.05) | (7.42) | 0.81 | ||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share | (0.51) | (0.72) | (0.76) | (0.02) | (0.06) | (0.29) | 0.11 | 0.25 | (2.08) | (0.06) | 1.24 | ||
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | (0.04) | (5.53) | (0.64) | (0.25) | 0.07 | 0.03 | (7.36) | (0.44) | ||
Earnings Per Share, Diluted | $ (0.51) | $ (0.72) | $ (0.68) | $ (0.06) | $ (5.59) | $ (0.93) | $ (0.14) | $ 0.32 | $ (2.05) | $ (7.42) | $ 0.80 | ||
[1] | Includes $52 million and $35 million related to international activity for 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
Quarterly Financial Data - Addi
Quarterly Financial Data - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Proved Property | $ 69 | ||||||||||||
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax | $ 238 | $ (238) | |||||||||||
Loss on Contract Termination | 22 | $ 22 | |||||||||||
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs | 0 | 23 | $ 0 | ||||||||||
Disposal group contract obligation expense | 0 | 187 | 0 | ||||||||||
Asset impairment charges | $ 2,300 | ||||||||||||
Accretion of discount | 23 | 136 | 489 | 383 | |||||||||
Exploration Abandonment and Impairment Expense | $ 47 | ||||||||||||
Deferred Other Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ 14 | $ (9) | $ 9 | 15 | 7 | ||||||||
San Juan [Member] | |||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Proved Property | $ 18 | $ 11 | $ 5 | 199 | |||||||||
Latin America [Member] | |||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets for Financial Service Operations | $ 41 | ||||||||||||
Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax | 0 | 41 | $ 0 | ||||||||||
Piceance Basin [Member] | |||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Disposal group contract obligation expense | $ 104 | ||||||||||||
Asset impairment charges | 2,334 | ||||||||||||
Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax | $ 52 | $ 52 | |||||||||||
Northeast [Member] | |||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | $ 209 | 209 | |||||||||||
Powder River Basin | |||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Disposal group contract obligation expense | 187 | 187 | |||||||||||
Discontinued Operation, Provision for Loss (Gain) on Disposal, before Income Tax | (15) | ||||||||||||
NORTH DAKOTA | |||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal | $ 70 | 70 | |||||||||||
RKI [Member] | |||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs | $ 104 | $ 23 |
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disc90
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures - Capitalization Cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities, by Geographic Area [Line Items] | ||
Proved Properties | $ 6,508 | $ 5,703 |
Unproved properties | 2,069 | 2,342 |
Total property costs | 8,577 | 8,045 |
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization and valuation provisions | (2,334) | (1,763) |
Net capitalized costs | 6,243 | 6,282 |
Equipment and facilities in support of oil and gas production excluded from capitalization | $ 203 | $ 202 |
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disc91
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures - Cost Incurred (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)MMBoe | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)MMBoe | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | |
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | |||
Acquisition | $ 84 | $ 3,208 | $ 294 |
Exploration | 5 | 84 | 92 |
Development | 471 | 657 | 1,376 |
Total costs incurred | 560 | 3,949 | 1,762 |
Piceance Basin [Member] | |||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | |||
Development | $ 27 | $ 106 | $ 430 |
Oil [Member] | San Juan [Member] | |||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | |||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserve, Net (Energy) | MMBoe | 5 | ||
Oil [Member] | Permian [Member] | |||
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items] | |||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserve, Net (Energy) | MMBoe | 2.5 | 53 |
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disc92
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures - Proved Reserves (Detail) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
Dec. 31, 2016MMBoeMMcfMMBbls | Dec. 31, 2015MMBoeMMcfMMBbls | Dec. 31, 2015McfeMMBoeMMcfMMBbls | Dec. 31, 2015MMBoeMMcfMMBbls | Dec. 31, 2015MMBoeMMcfMMBbls | Dec. 31, 2014MMBoeMMcfMMBbls | Dec. 31, 2013MMBoeMMcfMMBbls | |
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] | |||||||
Revisions | 49 | 209 | |||||
Computation Of Oil Natural Gas And Ngl Reserves | Natural gas reserves are computed at 14.73 pounds per square inch absolute and 60 degrees Fahrenheit | ||||||
Natural Gas | |||||||
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] | |||||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Revisions of Previous Estimates | MMcf | (50,200) | (624,600) | (198,300) | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Net | MMcf | 734,500 | 2,190,200 | 2,190,200 | 2,190,200 | 2,190,200 | 3,149,600 | 3,629,800 |
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Sales of Minerals in Place | MMcf | (1,505,900) | (380,300) | (314,600) | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions, Discoveries, and Additions | MMcf | 214,600 | 116,900 | 362,100 | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Production | MMcf | 118,600 | 277,000 | 335,400 | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Purchases of Minerals in Place | MMcf | 4,400 | 205,600 | 6,000 | ||||
Proved Undeveloped Reserve (Volume) | MMcf | 294,200 | 572,000 | 572,000 | 572,000 | 572,000 | 1,059,600 | |
Proved Developed Reserves (Volume) | MMcf | 440,200 | 1,618,200 | 1,618,200 | 1,618,200 | 1,618,200 | 2,090,000 | |
Oil [Member] | |||||||
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] | |||||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Revisions of Previous Estimates | MMBbls | (3.8) | (31.9) | (7.7) | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Net | MMBbls | 174.6 | 142.7 | 142.7 | 142.7 | 142.7 | 130.8 | 102.9 |
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Sales of Minerals in Place | MMBbls | (5.5) | 0 | (1.8) | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions, Discoveries, and Additions | MMBbls | 54.9 | 17.1 | 42.4 | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Production | MMBbls | 15.3 | 13.1 | 9.2 | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Purchases of Minerals in Place | MMBbls | 1.6 | 39.8 | 4.2 | ||||
Proved Undeveloped Reserve (Volume) | MMBbls | 90.2 | 59.7 | 59.7 | 59.7 | 59.7 | 70.8 | |
Proved Developed Reserves (Volume) | MMBbls | 84.4 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 60 | |
Natural Gas Liquids | |||||||
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] | |||||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Revisions of Previous Estimates | MMBbls | (2.9) | (14) | (13.4) | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Net | MMBbls | 49.5 | 75.3 | 75.3 | 75.3 | 75.3 | 70.8 | 85.7 |
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Sales of Minerals in Place | MMBbls | (38.3) | 0 | (8.5) | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Extensions, Discoveries, and Additions | MMBbls | 19.8 | 5.1 | 12.5 | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Production | MMBbls | 4.8 | 7.3 | 6.3 | ||||
Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves, Purchases of Minerals in Place | MMBbls | 0.4 | 20.7 | 0.8 | ||||
Proved Undeveloped Reserve (Volume) | MMBbls | 25.4 | 25.8 | 25.8 | 25.8 | 25.8 | 26.9 | |
Proved Developed Reserves (Volume) | MMBbls | 24.1 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 49.5 | 43.9 | |
All products | |||||||
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] | |||||||
Beginning Balance | 346.4 | 583 | 583 | 583 | 583 | 726.6 | 793.6 |
Revisions | (15.2) | (150) | (54.1) | ||||
Purchases | 2.8 | 94.7 | 6 | ||||
Divestitures | (294.8) | (63.4) | (62.7) | ||||
Extensions and discoveries | 110.5 | 41.6 | 115.2 | ||||
Production | 39.9 | 66.5 | 71.4 | ||||
Proved Developed Reserves (Energy) | 181.8 | 402.2 | 402.2 | 402.2 | 402.2 | 452.3 | |
Proved Undeveloped Reserves (Energy) | 164.6 | 180.8 | 180.8 | 180.8 | 180.8 | 274.3 | |
Other Property | |||||||
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] | |||||||
Revisions | 34 | 59 | |||||
Proved Undeveloped Reserves [Member] [Member] | |||||||
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] | |||||||
Revisions | 108 | 70 | |||||
Purchases | 41.3 | ||||||
Extensions and discoveries | 84 | 20.7 | 84 | ||||
Proved Developed Reserves [Member] | |||||||
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] | |||||||
Revisions | 16 | 42 | |||||
Purchases | 53.4 | ||||||
Extensions and discoveries | 26 | 20.9 | 31 | ||||
Piceance Basin [Member] | |||||||
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] | |||||||
Divestitures | (35) | ||||||
Proved Developed Reserves (Energy) | 222 | ||||||
Proved Undeveloped Reserves (Energy) | 67 | ||||||
Powder River Basin | |||||||
Reserve Quantities [Line Items] | |||||||
Divestitures | (28) |
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disc93
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures - Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items] | ||||
Future cash inflows | $ 8,072 | $ 12,391 | ||
Future production costs | 4,076 | 7,757 | ||
Future development costs | 1,518 | 1,761 | ||
Future income tax provisions | 0 | 0 | ||
Future net cash flows | 2,478 | 2,873 | ||
Less 10 percent annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows | (1,440) | (1,589) | ||
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash inflows | 1,038 | $ 1,284 | $ 3,883 | $ 2,964 |
Piceance Basin [Member] | ||||
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items] | ||||
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash inflows | $ 270 |
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disc94
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures - Sources of Change in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items] | ||||
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows beginning of period | $ 1,284 | $ 3,883 | $ 2,964 | |
Sales of oil and gas produced, net of operating costs | (458) | (541) | (1,324) | |
Net change in prices and production costs | (261) | (5,231) | 303 | |
Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery, less estimated future costs | 735 | 254 | 1,761 | |
Development costs incurred during year | 142 | 276 | 592 | |
Changes in estimated future development costs | (211) | 1,213 | 143 | |
Purchase of reserves in place, less estimated future costs | 20 | 657 | 147 | |
Sale of reserves in place, loss estimated future costs | (253) | (397) | (391) | |
Revisions of previous quantity estimates | (78) | (374) | (536) | |
Accretion of discount | $ 23 | 136 | 489 | 383 |
Net change in income taxes | 0 | 1,073 | (142) | |
Other | (18) | (18) | (17) | |
Net changes | (246) | (2,599) | 919 | |
Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows end of period | $ 1,284 | $ 1,038 | $ 1,284 | $ 3,883 |
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disc95
Supplemental Oil and Gas Disclosures - Additional Information (Detail) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2016MMBoe$ / Mcfe$ / bbl | Dec. 31, 2015MMBoe$ / Mcfe$ / bbl | Dec. 31, 2014$ / Mcfe$ / bbl | |
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items] | |||
Weighted average natural gas price | $ / Mcfe | 1.75 | 2.32 | 4.34 |
Weighted Average Oil Per Barrel Price | $ / bbl | 35.91 | 43.84 | 83.62 |
Discount Rate | 10.00% | ||
International | |||
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items] | |||
Proved Developed Reserves (Energy) | 35 | ||
Proved Reserves Percentage | 5.00% | ||
Piceance Basin [Member] | |||
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items] | |||
Proved Developed Reserves (Energy) | 222 | ||
Proved Reserves Percentage | 52.00% | ||
Powder River Basin | |||
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items] | |||
Proved Reserves Percentage | 5.00% | ||
Appalachian Basin | |||
Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves [Line Items] | |||
Proved Reserves Percentage | 5.00% |
Schedule II - Valuation And Q96
Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts - accounts and notes receivable | |||||||
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | |||||||
Beginning Balance | [1] | $ 6 | $ 6 | $ 7 | |||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense | [1] | 0 | (5) | 0 | |||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Other Accounts | [1] | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | [1] | (3) | (5) | (1) | |||
Ending Balance | [1] | 3 | 6 | 6 | |||
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | |||||||
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | |||||||
Beginning Balance | [2] | 124 | [3] | 118 | [3] | 102 | |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense | [2] | (26) | (3) | [3] | (1) | ||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Other Accounts | [2] | 1 | 3 | [3] | 17 | ||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | [2] | 0 | 0 | [3] | 0 | ||
Ending Balance | [2] | 151 | 124 | [3] | 118 | [3] | |
Price-risk management credit reserves-assets | |||||||
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | |||||||
Beginning Balance | [1],[4] | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense | [1],[4] | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Other Accounts | [1],[4] | (1) | 0 | 1 | |||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | [1],[4] | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Ending Balance | [1],[4] | 0 | 1 | $ 1 | |||
Price-risk management credit reserves-liabilities [Member] | |||||||
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] | |||||||
Beginning Balance | [4],[5] | 0 | |||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense | [4],[5] | 0 | |||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Other Accounts | [4],[5] | 5 | |||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | [4],[5] | 0 | |||||
Ending Balance | [4],[5] | $ 5 | $ 0 | ||||
[1] | Deducted from related assets. | ||||||
[2] | Deducted from related assets with a portion included in assets held for sale. | ||||||
[3] | Includes RKI Acquisition. | ||||||
[4] | Included in revenues. | ||||||
[5] | Deducted from related liabilities. |