Production Stability and Midpoint Guidance Increase
Production levels have been stable and within management expectations, leading to an increase in midpoint guidance from 49,000 BOE a day to 49,500 BOE a day, representing an additional 2,000 BOE a day for the fourth quarter.
Strong Free Funds Flow
Updated capital guidance has led to projected higher free funds flow of $220 million at midpoint of guidance range, with $69 million in free funds flow for the quarter.
Successful Drilling Results
At LLA-32, a successful step-out well is producing roughly 2,000 barrels per day gross. At Capachos, a new well is producing roughly 5,000 BOE per day gross.
Reduction in Current Taxes
Funds flow provided by operations was $152 million, supported by a Brent price of $79 per barrel and a significant reduction in current taxes due to various factors.