Kosmos Energy Announces 2013 Capital Program and Production Outlook
Jubilee Field Production to Average Between 105,000 and 115,000 Barrels of Oil Per Day
In addition, the Company estimates Jubilee field production to average between 105,000 and 115,000 barrels of oil per day in 2013, with the midpoint of the range representing an increase of greater than 50 percent from the 2012 average. Kosmos anticipates a year-end exit rate for 2013 to be above the high end of its annual guidance range. Included in the estimate is a planned two-week shutdown for regular maintenance at the Jubilee floating production, storage, and offloading vessel (FPSO).
Kosmos’ net interest in the estimated 2013 production average is approximately 25,150 barrels of oil per day, at the midpoint of the range. Based on the Company’s crude oil inventory position at the beginning of the year and its expected net portion of 2013 production, Kosmos anticipates selling nine crude oil cargoes during the year. Each crude oil cargo sold represents slightly less than one million barrels of oil and is anticipated to continue trading consistent with Brent crude pricing.
“Elsewhere, we are highly focused on maturing our existing exploration assets to the drilling phase and continuing the build-out of a world-class portfolio of impactful exploration opportunities. Key to our plans for 2013 and beyond is the ability to internally fund our planned investment programs, a result of the successes we have had to date, combined with our disciplined approach to capital spending. We are strongly positioned, both financially and operationally, to continue the momentum we have created and deliver new meaningful value for our shareholders,” Maxted added.
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Also included in the anticipated exploration program for 2013 is an amount for new business opportunities, with the majority allocated for seismic expenditures in the current year.
One of the Company’s strategic goals in 2013 is to secure important co-venturer arrangements in several of its exploration areas. The announced 2013 capital program excludes the impacts of any completed farm-outs during the year.
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or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking
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and trends, which affect or may affect its businesses and operations.
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Kosmos Energy
Investor Relations
Brad Whitmarsh,
+1-214-445-9772
bwhitmarsh@kosmosenergy.com