Fair Value | Fair Value We use commodity-based and financial derivative contracts to manage exposures to commodity price. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. We periodically enter into futures contracts, costless collars, energy swaps, swaptions and basis swaps to hedge our exposure to price fluctuations on crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas sales (Note 9). Fair Value of Financial Instruments Because of their short-term maturity, the fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates their carrying values at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The following are estimated fair values and carrying values of our other financial instruments at each of these dates: Asset (Liability) June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Note receivable from related party $ 7,131 $ 7,131 $ 7,131 $ 7,131 Long-term debt $ (21,100) $ (21,100) $ (120,100) $ (120,100) Derivative asset $ 4,800 $ 4,800 $ 1,532 $ 1,532 Derivative liability $ (22,611) $ (22,611) $ (105,772) $ (105,772) The fair value of our note receivable from related party approximates the carrying amount because the interest rate is based on current market interest rates and can be called upon two business days’ notice (Note 5). The fair value of our long-term debt approximates the carrying amount because the interest rate is reset periodically at then current market rates (Note 4). The fair value of our note receivable from related party (Note 5), derivative asset/(liability) (Note 9) and our long-term debt (Note 4) is measured using Level 2 inputs, and are determined by either market prices on an active market for similar assets or other market-corroborated prices. Counterparty credit risk is considered when determining the fair value of our note receivable and net derivative asset (liability). Since our counterparty is highly rated, the fair value of our note receivable from related party does not require an adjustment to account for the risk of nonperformance by the counterparty, however, an adjustment for counterparty credit risk has been applied to the net derivative asset (liability). The following table summarizes our fair value measurements and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall. Fair Value Measurements June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Significant Significant Significant Significant Note receivable from related party $ 7,131 $ — $ 7,131 $ — Long-term debt $ (21,100) $ — $ (120,100) $ — Derivative asset $ 4,800 $ — $ 1,532 $ — Derivative liability $ (22,611) $ — $ (105,772) $ — Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value adjustments whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable and are based upon Level 3 inputs. These assets and liabilities can include assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination, proved and unproved natural gas properties, asset retirement obligations and other long-lived assets that are written down to fair value when they are impaired. Such fair value estimates require assumptions and judgments regarding the existence of liabilities, the amount and timing of cash outflows required to settle the liability, what constitutes adequate restoration, inflation factors, credit adjusted discount rates, and consideration of changes in legal, regulatory, environmental and political environments. We periodically review our long-lived assets to be held and used, including proved oil and natural gas properties, whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable. We review our oil and natural gas properties by asset group. The estimated future net cash flows are based upon the underlying reserves and anticipated future pricing. An impairment loss is recognized if the sum of the expected undiscounted future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets. If the estimated undiscounted future net cash flows are less than the carrying amount of a particular asset, the Partnership recognizes an impairment loss for the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of such assets. The fair value of the proved properties is measured based on the income approach, which incorporates a number of assumptions involving expectations of future product prices, which the Partnership bases on the forward-price curves, estimates of oil and gas reserves, estimates of future expected operating and capital costs and a risk adjusted discount rate of 10%. These inputs are categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Commodity Price Hedging Instruments We periodically enter into futures contracts, energy swaps, swaptions, collars and basis swaps to hedge our exposure to price fluctuations on crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids sales. When actual commodity prices exceed the fixed price provided by these contracts we pay this excess to the counterparty, and when the commodity prices are below the contractually provided fixed price, we receive this difference from the counterparty. See Note 9. The fair value of our derivatives contracts consists of the following: Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives (in thousands) June 30, December 31, June 30, December 31, Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Crude oil futures and differential swaps $ 442 $ 968 $ (3,173) $ (13,594) Natural gas liquids futures $ 282 $ — $ (183) $ (524) Natural gas futures, collars and basis swaps $ 4,076 $ 564 $ (19,255) $ (91,654) Total $ 4,800 $ 1,532 $ (22,611) $ (105,772) Derivative fair value (gain) loss, included as part of the related revenue line on the consolidated income statements, comprises the following realized and unrealized components: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended (in thousands) 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net cash (received from) paid to counterparties $ (2,244) $ 27,003 $ 78,194 $ 42,167 Non-cash change in derivative fair value $ 9,065 $ 808 $ (86,429) $ 92,161 Derivative fair value (gain) loss $ 6,821 $ 27,811 $ (8,235) $ 134,328 Concentrations of Credit Risk Our receivables are from a diverse group of companies including major energy companies, pipeline companies, local distribution companies, marketing companies and end-users in various industries. Letters of credit or other appropriate security are obtained as considered necessary to limit risk of loss from the other companies. Including the bank that issued the letter of credit, we currently have greater concentrations of credit with several investment-grade (BBB- or better) rated companies. |