Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - BKV reported a net loss of $79 million or a loss of $0.93 per diluted share for Q1 2025, while adjusted net income was $35 million or a positive $0.41 per diluted share after removing unrealized derivative losses [27] - Combined adjusted EBITDAX was just over $100 million, with $90 million from upstream operations and $10 million from the Power joint venture [26][30] - Accrued capital expenditures for the quarter were $58 million, significantly below the low end of the guidance range of $75 million [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The upstream business produced 761 million cubic feet equivalent per day, exceeding the midpoint of guidance, with development CapEx spending at $48 million, 26% below the midpoint of the guided range [13][14] - The Power joint venture's adjusted EBITDA was $20 million for the quarter, with BKV's implied 50% share being $10 million, driven by higher pricing due to cold weather [24] - The carbon capture business is on track with significant milestones, including a partnership with Comstock Resources and a $500 million investment commitment from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners [10][11][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - ERCOT revised its 2031 load forecast higher by 68 gigawatts, a 45% increase from 2024 projections, primarily driven by data centers [23] - Power prices averaged $54.52 per megawatt hour, with an average realized spark spread of $25.39 per megawatt hour [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - BKV is focused on vertical integration across its four business lines: upstream, midstream, carbon capture, and power generation, aiming to create premium margins and differentiated products [5] - The company is leveraging its position in the Barnett Shale, which is experiencing a renaissance, to optimize capital expenditures and enhance operational efficiencies [12][13] - BKV aims to capitalize on the growing demand for decarbonized energy solutions, particularly in the context of data centers and the broader energy transition [11][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the robustness of the 45Q tax credit and the bipartisan support for carbon capture initiatives, which are expected to drive growth in the CCUS sector [4][43] - The company anticipates continued strong demand for natural gas and power, particularly in Texas, driven by economic development and the expansion of data centers [8][23] - Management remains cautious about macroeconomic headwinds, including inflation and potential tariffs, but believes in the resilience of its business model [5][30] Other Important Information - BKV's cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1 were approximately $15 million, with a net leverage ratio of less than 0.7 times [28] - The company has a strong balance sheet and increased its borrowing base to $850 million, reflecting confidence in its financial position [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on the resiliency of the 45Q tax credit and momentum behind CCUS projects - Management believes the 45Q tax credit is robust and enjoys bipartisan support, which is critical for energy competitiveness in the U.S. [43][44] - There is strong momentum in carbon capture, particularly for natural gas processing projects, with BKV positioned as a leader in this space [45][46] Question: CapEx for CCUS and potential changes - Management indicated that while the internal CapEx for CCUS remains unchanged, the timing may shift as they optimize capital spending with their new JV partner [54][55] Question: Upstream production growth inclination - Management reiterated a disciplined approach to capital investment, with a commitment to 2% to 3% growth in production by Q4 2025 compared to Q4 2024, while monitoring macroeconomic conditions [60][62] Question: Differences in project timing with Comstock - Management explained that the development of projects with Comstock will follow a phased approach, allowing for growth as Comstock increases production [68][70] Question: Funding mechanisms for the new JV with CIP - Management confirmed that there is an upfront capital component associated with the JV, which will be drawn down over the next 12 to 24 months as projects are deployed [82][83] Question: Willingness to pay a premium for decarbonized power and gas - Management noted that while not all customers are willing to pay a premium, there is a segment, particularly large tech companies, that are very interested in decarbonized energy solutions [85][86]

Business Strategy and Operations - BKV is the largest producer in the Barnett and a top 5 gas producer in Texas, with approximately 13 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of production from other smaller operators in the play[15] - BKV has a highly contiguous position with opportunities for growth in acreage[18] - BKV has taken an early lead in the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) space[21] - BKV has a strategic joint venture with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for CCUS projects, with CIP covering 100% of JV expenses until their contributions equal 49% of the total value[27, 33] - BKV manages and consolidates the JV, initially receiving pro-rata distributions, which increase to 60% after CIP achieves minimum return targets[33] Power and Market Position - BKV-BPP Power Joint Venture supplies power to the ERCOT market[35] - The ERCOT (Texas) market has a power capacity of 6,082 MW[38, 99] - BKV has a 2.5 MWac solar facility jointly owned through a JV with Banpu Power US[92] - ERCOT forecasts substantial demand growth, with a projected increase of +67% for Oil and Gas and +132% for Industrial/Hydrogen from 2025 to 2031[97] Financial Performance - The company's financial highlights for the first quarter of 2025 include $689.8 million in revenue and $653.6 million in adjusted EBITDAX[105] - The company's financial strategy focuses on disciplined growth and shareholder returns[107] - The company's Barnett development has an average 1st Year Decline of 45% for New Drill D&C and 58% for Refracs[53]

Financial Performance - Total revenues for the first quarter of 2025 were $78.8 million, with a net loss of $78.7 million or $(0.93) per diluted share[4]. - Adjusted Net Income for the first quarter was $35.0 million, resulting in an Adjusted EPS of $0.41[6]. - The company reported revenues of $216.1 million for natural gas, NGL, and oil sales in Q1 2025, compared to $141.7 million in Q1 2024[33]. - BKV incurred a net loss of $78.7 million in Q1 2025, with a loss per share of $0.93, compared to a net loss of $38.6 million and a loss per share of $0.58 in Q1 2024[33]. - The company reported total operating expenses of $172.5 million in Q1 2025, a decrease from $186.3 million in Q1 2024[33]. - Net loss for Q1 2025 was $78.666 million, compared to a net loss of $38.585 million in Q1 2024, representing an increase of 104%[49]. - Adjusted EBITDAX for Q1 2025 was $90.895 million, significantly higher than $47.132 million in Q1 2024, indicating an increase of 93%[62]. - Combined Adjusted EBITDAX for Q1 2025 was $100.685 million, compared to $57.385 million in Q1 2024, showing an increase of 75%[62]. Production and Pricing - Average realized natural gas price for the first quarter was $3.10/MMBtu, while the average realized price including derivatives was $2.86/MMBtu[5]. - Total hydrocarbon production for the first quarter was 761.1 MMcfe/d, a decrease from 821.1 MMcfe/d in the same period of 2024[18]. Capital Expenditures and Investments - Capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2025 were $58.0 million, significantly higher than $18.0 million in the same period of 2024[21]. - For Q2 2025, BKV expects total capital expenditures to be between $77 million and $103 million, with net production projected at 775 to 805 MMcfe/d[24]. - Cash paid for capital expenditures in Q1 2025 was $57.374 million, significantly higher than $19.861 million in Q1 2024, an increase of 189%[57]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash provided by operating activities was $22.6 million, compared to $19.3 million in the same period of 2024[6]. - The company generated net cash provided by operating activities of $22,620,000, an increase from $19,251,000 in the prior year, reflecting a 12% growth[35]. - As of March 31, 2025, BKV had cash and cash equivalents of $15.3 million and total liquidity of $401.2 million[22][23]. - The total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period was $15,299,000, a decrease from $162,846,000 at the beginning of the period[35]. Debt and Leverage - Total debt as of March 31, 2025, was $200.0 million, with a net leverage ratio of 0.67x, below the long-term target of 1.0x to 1.5x[23]. - The company plans to increase its borrowing base by $100 million and the elected commitment amount by $65 million as of May 6, 2025[23]. Strategic Initiatives - The company announced a strategic joint venture with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to develop CCUS projects, with an initial commitment of $500 million[14]. - The company has a long-term strategy focused on natural gas production, midstream services, power generation, and carbon capture technologies[27]. - The Barnett Zero Project sequestered 38,787 metric tons of CO2 equivalent in the first quarter, totaling 212,112 metric tons since its inception[17]. Derivative Activities - The company had unrealized derivative losses of $133,985,000 for the quarter, compared to $40,143,000 in the previous year, highlighting increased volatility in derivative activities[42]. - The company has significant derivative activities with a total volume of natural gas commodity derivatives of 78,400,000 MMBtu for 2025, with a weighted average price of $3.41[36]. - The fair value of natural gas liquids commodity derivatives as of March 31, 2025, was negative $4,115,000 for OPIS Purity Ethane Mont Belvieu, indicating potential losses in this segment[38]. Performance Metrics - Adjusted Free Cash Flow for Q1 2025 decreased to $6.094 million from $47.265 million in Q1 2024, a decline of 87%[57]. - Adjusted Free Cash Flow Margin for Q1 2025 was 2.6%, down from 30.4% in Q1 2024, indicating a significant decrease in efficiency[57]. - Power JV Adjusted EBITDA was $19.6 million for the first quarter, exceeding the high end of the guidance range[12]. - BKV's Power JV Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $20 million and $30 million for Q2 2025, and $130 million to $170 million for FY 2025[24]. - Power JV Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $19.579 million, slightly lower than $20.505 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 4.5%[60].

Production and Reserves - Total production volumes for the company in 2024 were 288.4 Bcfe, a decrease of 8.1% from 313.8 Bcfe in 2023[142]. - Estimated proved reserves as of December 31, 2024, were 3,131,909 MMcfe, down from 4,093,791 MMcfe in 2023, a decrease of 23.5%[149]. - The company experienced a decrease of 961.9 Bcfe in proved reserves during 2024, primarily due to lower commodity pricing and changes in planned drilling activity[151]. - Proved undeveloped reserves scheduled for development within five years as of December 31, 2024, totaled 262,555 MMcfe, down from 706,373 MMcfe in 2023[149]. - Proved reserves decreased by 2,042.1 Bcfe in 2023, primarily due to decreased commodity pricing and changes in drilling activity, resulting in total downward revisions of 1,986.3 Bcfe[158]. - The company produced 288.4 Bcfe during the year ended December 31, 2024[151]. - The company produced 313.8 Bcfe during the year ended December 31, 2023[158]. - Extensions and discoveries added 139.2 Bcfe of proved undeveloped reserves across 98.0 gross (89.4 net) locations, driven by optimized capital allocation and enhanced drilling programs[155]. - Improved recoveries added 52.2 Bcfe of proved developed reserves through enhanced recovery techniques applied to producing wells in 2024[155]. Financial Performance - Average sales price for natural gas (excluding derivative settlements) decreased to $1.87 per Mcf in 2024 from $2.28 per Mcf in 2023, representing a decline of 17.9%[142]. - The Standardized Measure of proved reserves value decreased to $633 million in 2024 from $1,062 million in 2023, a decline of 40.4%[149]. - The average production cost for the total company was $1.25 per Mcfe in 2024, slightly down from $1.27 per Mcfe in 2023[142]. - The company plans to finance future development costs of approximately $135.1 million through cash flow from operations and/or borrowings under its RBL Credit Agreement[150]. - The Standardized Measure of estimated proved reserves is $1,990 million, while the PV-10 value is $2,446 million as of December 31, 2024[168]. Regulatory and Environmental Compliance - The company is in material compliance with current environmental laws, with no expected material impact on financial condition from existing regulations[198]. - The company is subject to the Oil Pollution Act, which imposes strict liability for containment and cleanup costs related to oil spills, potentially affecting financial condition and cash flows[203]. - Compliance with the Clean Water Act may lead to increased costs due to restrictions on wastewater disposal options for hydraulic fracturing waste[204]. - The Safe Drinking Water Act requires permits for disposal wells, and any leakage could result in significant remediation costs and operational delays[205]. - The company engages third parties for hydraulic fracturing services, which may face increased regulatory scrutiny and operational delays due to potential induced seismicity concerns[205]. - The EPA's Class VI well classification for CO2 sequestration projects requires a lengthy permitting process, potentially delaying CCUS project development[207]. - Increased regulation of hydraulic fracturing could lead to operational delays and higher compliance costs, adversely impacting financial results[211]. - The Clean Air Act mandates permits for new and modified sources of air pollutants, with potential fines for non-compliance impacting operations[212]. - The EPA's recent Methane Rule imposes new requirements for methane emissions, which could increase compliance costs and operational impacts[213]. - The company may face significant costs and operational modifications due to evolving greenhouse gas regulations and climate change legislation[215]. - The EPA's "Final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases" Rule requires operators of facilities emitting over established thresholds to report GHG emissions annually on a facility basis[220]. - The U.S. NDC aims for a 50-52% reduction in net GHG emissions from 2005 levels by 2030, with specific measures yet to be established[221]. - The Inflation Reduction Act imposes a fee on GHG emissions from certain facilities, potentially increasing operating costs and accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels[222]. - California's new climate disclosure laws require businesses with over $1 billion in annual revenue to report GHG emissions and those with over $500 million to prepare biennial risk reports[223]. - The company may face increased costs and operational impacts due to compliance with current and future climate change regulations[224]. - The presence of endangered species could lead to increased costs and limitations on exploration and production activities[226]. - The National Environmental Policy Act requires environmental assessments for major agency actions, which could delay oil and gas projects[227]. - The establishment of the White House Office of Environmental Justice may impede the development of fossil fuel assets and CCUS projects[228]. Human Resources and Safety - The company employs a total of 366 employees as of December 31, 2024, and hires independent contractors as needed[188]. - The company emphasizes safety as a top priority, conducting routine maintenance and offering annual specialized training to staff on spill prevention[189]. - The company has implemented a compensation framework to ensure competitive pay, reflecting employee skills, experience, and performance[190]. - The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a safe and inclusive working environment[192]. Risk Management and Financial Instruments - The company has a net liability of $67.6 million for commodity derivative instruments as of December 31, 2024, compared to a net asset of $102.5 million as of December 31, 2023[672]. - A hypothetical increase or decrease of $0.10 per Mcf in NYMEX would have resulted in a $9.7 million, $1.6 million, and $7.7 million decrease or increase in natural gas hedge revenues for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively[668]. - The company enters into financial derivative instruments to mitigate the impact of commodity price fluctuations, covering portions of projected positions through 2027[667]. - The estimated fair value of the company's commodity derivative instruments is subject to volatility, impacting earnings but not cash flows until contracts are settled[672]. - The company has a hedging strategy that limits benefits from increases in commodity prices above fixed hedge prices while mitigating negative effects of falling prices[673]. - The company requires specific minimum credit standards for counterparties and actively monitors their credit ratings to manage counterparty credit risk[674]. - The company utilizes ISDA Master Agreements with derivative counterparties to provide rights of set-off upon defined acts of default[675]. - The company relies on a third-party marketer to sell its natural gas production, which consists of credit-worthy counterparties[676]. - The company’s financial hedging activities include commodity price swaps, basis differential swaps, call options, and producer collar agreements[666]. - The company is exposed to basis risk in its operations when derivative contracts settle financially and physical electricity is delivered on different terms[669]. Debt and Borrowing - As of December 31, 2024, the company had $165.0 million of outstanding borrowings on its RBL Credit Agreement, which has a floating interest rate[677]. - As of December 31, 2023, the company had $75.0 million of outstanding borrowings with BNAC, $456.0 million under the Term Loan Credit Agreement, $31.0 million under the SCB Credit Facility, and $96.0 million under the Revolving Credit Agreement[677]. - The average annualized interest rate on outstanding borrowings was approximately 9.3% for 2024 and 8.7% for 2023[677]. - A 1.0% increase in average interest rates would have resulted in an increase of $4.9 million in interest expense for 2024 and $7.8 million for 2023[677].

Group 1 - BKV shares have increased by 2.4% over the past four weeks, closing at $20.82, with a mean price target of $27.56 indicating a potential upside of 32.4% [1] - The average price targets from analysts range from a low of $24 to a high of $33, with a standard deviation of $3.09, suggesting a variability in estimates [2] - Analysts have shown a consensus that BKV will report better earnings than previously estimated, which is a positive indicator for potential stock upside [4][10] Group 2 - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BKV has increased by 11.4% due to two upward revisions in earnings estimates over the last 30 days, with no negative revisions [11] - BKV holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), placing it in the top 20% of over 4,000 ranked stocks based on earnings estimate factors, indicating strong potential for near-term upside [12] - While price targets can be misleading, the direction implied by the consensus price target for BKV appears to be a useful guide for investors [9][12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net loss of $57 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to net derivative losses of $58 million, resulting in a negative $0.68 per diluted share [46] - Adjusted net income for Q4 2024 was approximately $1 million, or a positive $0.01 per diluted share, after adjusting for unrealized derivative losses and other non-recurring items [47] - For the full year 2024, the company generated positive adjusted free cash flow of $92 million, with an overall adjusted free cash flow margin of 15% [45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The upstream business produced 774 million cubic feet equivalent per day in Q4 2024, exceeding the midpoint of guidance by 5% [20] - The average annual daily production for 2024 was 788 million cubic feet equivalent per day [22] - The Power JV's implied share of net loss during Q4 was about $17 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $0.5 million [38] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average capacity factor for the Temple plants during Q4 was 38%, with total generation of 1,200 gigawatt hours [37] - Power prices averaged $36.90 per megawatt hour in Q4, with average natural gas costs of $2.50 per MMBtu, resulting in an average spark spread of $19.37 per megawatt hour [37] - ERCOT's long-term load forecast estimates overall demand could reach 150 gigawatts by 2030, nearly doubling the 2023 peak load of 85 gigawatts [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to redefine the concept of an energy company by combining traditional and new energy approaches, focusing on integrated energy solutions [8] - The Power business is expected to grow through increased utilization of existing assets and potential M&A opportunities [12] - The company is actively pursuing additional combined cycle units to address projected demand growth and baseload supply mismatch [13] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the long-term demand growth in ERCOT, despite short-term price moderation due to benign weather and renewable additions [11] - The company remains committed to capital discipline and systematic investment in response to market conditions [41] - Management highlighted the importance of carbon capture in decarbonizing the global economy and expressed confidence in the CCUS business growth [14][16] Other Important Information - The company plans to increase total capital expenditures for 2025 to between $320 million and $380 million, with approximately $220 million allocated for development [43] - The company is in exclusive negotiations with a global energy transition investor for a joint venture in the carbon capture business, with a timeline to finalize agreements within 90 to 120 days [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much capacity would the company be comfortable dedicating to a PPA? - Management indicated that they would be comfortable dedicating up to 750 megawatts of capacity for a PPA, maintaining redundancy for maintenance [59] Question: What is the latest on discussions regarding PPAs and new plants? - Management confirmed active discussions for existing plants and is also exploring agreements for new plants, indicating a strong market position [61] Question: What is the expected CCUS capital spending? - Approximately $90 million of the $130 million guidance for CCUS and other is expected to be spent on CCUS projects, with no assumption of a joint venture at this time [69][71] Question: What is the outlook for production taxes? - Management clarified that lower production taxes were due to timing impacts related to ad valorem taxes, which are expected to normalize [75][77] Question: What factors drove the strong upstream performance? - The strong performance was attributed to new well development exceeding forecasts and effective base decline management [105] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding potential joint ventures for carbon capture? - Management expressed optimism about securing a joint venture partner, emphasizing bipartisan support for carbon capture initiatives [115]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - BKV reported a net loss of $57 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to net derivative losses of $58 million, resulting in a negative $0.68 per diluted share [46] - Adjusted net income for Q4 2024 was approximately $1 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, while the full year adjusted net loss was $40 million [47] - The company generated positive adjusted free cash flow of $92 million for the full year 2024, with an adjusted free cash flow margin of 15% [45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The upstream business produced 774 million cubic feet equivalent per day in Q4 2024, exceeding guidance by 5% [20] - The Power JV's average capacity factor was 38% in Q4 2024, with total generation of 1,200 gigawatt hours [37] - BKV's implied share of the Power JV's net loss in Q4 was about $17 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $0.5 million [38] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - ERCOT's long-term load forecast estimates demand could reach 150 gigawatts by 2030, nearly doubling from the 2023 peak load of 85 gigawatts [10] - Power prices in Q4 averaged $36.90 per megawatt hour, with average natural gas costs of $2.50 per MMBtu, resulting in an average spark spread of $19.37 per megawatt hour [37] Company Strategy and Development Direction - BKV aims to redefine the energy company concept by integrating traditional and new energy approaches, focusing on four business lines: power, carbon capture, upstream, and midstream [8] - The company is exploring building additional combined cycle units to address projected demand growth and baseload supply mismatches [13] - BKV is actively pursuing M&A opportunities and expects significant transactions in the coming years [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains bullish on the carbon capture industry, citing strong bipartisan support and economic incentives like the 45Q tax credit [14] - The company anticipates robust long-term demand growth in the power sector, particularly in ERCOT, despite short-term price moderation [11] - Management expressed confidence in achieving a goal of injecting over 1 million tons of CO2 by the end of 2027 [31] Other Important Information - The company plans to increase total capital expenditures to between $320 million and $380 million for 2025, with approximately $220 million allocated for development [43] - BKV's outstanding RBL balance was $165 million, representing a net leverage ratio of 0.65x, with total liquidity of $436 million as of year-end [45] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capacity dedication for PPAs in ERCOT - Management indicated a comfort level of dedicating up to 750 megawatts of capacity for PPAs, maintaining operational redundancy [56][58] Question: Progress on PPA agreements and new plants - Discussions for existing plants are active, with expectations for announcements in the next 12 to 24 months, while also exploring agreements for new plants [60][61] Question: CCUS capital spending guidance - Approximately $90 million of the $130 million CCUS and other CapEx guidance is expected to be allocated for CCUS projects [68][69] Question: Production taxes and timing impacts - The variance in production taxes was attributed to delays in ad valorem assessments, with expectations for a return to historical levels [75][77] Question: Upstream activity and gas prices - Management remains committed to a disciplined CapEx approach, with potential increases in the second half of 2025 if prices remain strong [80][81] Question: Margin comparison for CCUS contracts - The margin for the new CCUS contract is comparable to the Barnett Zero project, around $50 per ton EBITDA margin [87] Question: Power EBITDA guidance for 2025 - The guidance reflects a moderate outlook due to increased renewable generation and lower forward pricing, but long-term demand growth is anticipated [90][91] Question: Barnett operators' response to improved gas strip - Stabilization in gas prices could trigger more transactions among Barnett operators, reducing bid-ask spreads [99][100] Question: Upstream performance drivers - The strong performance was driven by new well development and effective base decline management, with expectations for continued success [105][106]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net loss of $57 million in Q4 2024, translating to a negative $0.68 per diluted share, primarily due to net derivative losses of $58 million [31] - Adjusted net income for Q4 2024 was approximately $1 million, or a positive $0.01 per diluted share, after adjusting for unrealized derivative losses and other non-recurring items [31] - For the full year 2024, the company generated positive adjusted free cash flow of $92 million, with an overall adjusted free cash flow margin of 15% [30][31] - The company anticipates total capital expenditures for 2025 to be between $320 million and $380 million, with approximately $220 million allocated for development and $130 million for CCUS and other [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The upstream business produced 774 million cubic feet equivalent per day in Q4 2024, exceeding the midpoint of guidance by 5% [15] - The average annual daily production for 2024 was 788 million cubic feet equivalent per day, showcasing strong performance and effective base decline management [17] - The Power JV's average capacity factor during Q4 was 38%, with total generation of 1,200 gigawatt hours [25] - The Power JV is targeting a gross 2025 adjusted EBITDA range of $130 million to $170 million, reflecting the impact of additional renewable generation and lower forward pricing [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - ERCOT's long-term load forecast estimates overall demand could reach 150 gigawatts by 2030, nearly doubling the 2023 peak load of 85 gigawatts, with data center developments accounting for approximately half of this growth [8] - Power prices in Q4 averaged $36.9 per megawatt hour, with average natural gas costs of $2.5 per MMBtu, resulting in an average spark spread of $19.37 per megawatt hour [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to redefine the concept of an energy company by combining traditional and new energy approaches to offer integrated energy solutions [6] - BKV is actively engaging in M&A markets and expects significant opportunities for transactions in the next few years [9] - The company is exploring building additional combined cycle units to address the projected mismatch between structural demand growth and baseload supply [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about long-term demand growth in ERCOT, anticipating that demand growth will outpace supply additions, particularly baseload supply [9] - The company remains committed to capital discipline and systematic CapEx investment, focusing on free cash flow [29] - Management highlighted the strong bipartisan support for carbon capture initiatives, which is expected to drive growth in this sector [11] Other Important Information - The company made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange in September 2024, marking a significant milestone [6] - The CFO announced his retirement, expressing confidence in the company's future leadership and direction [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much capacity would the company be comfortable dedicating to a PPA? - Management indicated that they would be comfortable dedicating up to 750 megawatts of capacity to a PPA, allowing for maintenance redundancy [38] Question: What is the latest on discussions regarding PPAs and new plants? - Management confirmed active discussions regarding existing power plants and is also exploring agreements for new plants, indicating a strong market position [41][44] Question: What is the expected capital spending for CCS? - Management clarified that approximately $90 million of the $130 million guidance for CCUS and other is expected to be allocated for CCUS spending [48] Question: How does the company view the current gas prices and upstream activity? - Management stated that they remain committed to a disciplined CapEx investment approach and will reassess their investment strategy based on market conditions in the second half of 2025 [54][56] Question: What are the margin economics of the new CCS contract? - Management indicated that the margin from the new CCS contract is comparable to previous projects, around $50 per ton EBITDA margin [61] Question: Will the company look outside ERCOT for new facilities? - Management confirmed that they are actively looking outside ERCOT for new opportunities, emphasizing the scalability of their business model [103]

Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q4 2024 were $119.8 million, with a net loss of $57.5 million, or $(0.68) per diluted share[5]. - Total revenues and other operating income for Q4 2024 were $119.782 million, a decrease of 60.3% compared to $301.973 million in Q4 2023[38]. - The company reported a net loss of $57,457,000 for Q4 2024, compared to a net income of $37,540,000 in Q4 2023[53]. - Adjusted Net Income for Q4 2024 was $780,000, compared to a loss of $29,538,000 in Q4 2023[53]. - Adjusted EPS for Q4 2024 was $0.01, while it was $(0.45) in Q4 2023[53]. - Cash flows from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $118.538 million, slightly down from $123.299 million in 2023[40]. - The company reported total assets of $2.231 billion as of December 31, 2024, down from $2.683 billion in 2023, a decrease of 16.8%[34]. - Retained earnings decreased to $124.5 million as of December 31, 2024, from $267.4 million in 2023, a decline of 53.4%[36]. Production and Operations - Total hydrocarbon production for Q4 2024 was 774.5 MMcfe/d, exceeding the guidance range of 720-750 MMcfe/d[19]. - Net production per day decreased to 774.5 MMcfe/d in Q4 2024 from 838.4 MMcfe/d in Q4 2023, representing a decline of 7.5%[22]. - The average natural gas cost was $2.50/MMBtu in Q4 2024, resulting in an average spark spread of $19.37/MWh[11]. - The average realized natural gas price for Q4 2024 was $2.10/MMBtu, with an average price including hedges of $2.23/MMBtu[6]. - Average realized natural gas prices, including derivatives, were $2.23/Mcf in Q4 2024, down from $2.33/Mcf in Q4 2023, a decrease of 4.3%[22]. - The average NYMEX Henry Hub price for natural gas was $2.79/Mcf in Q4 2024, compared to $2.88/Mcf in Q4 2023, a decline of 3.1%[22]. Capital Expenditures and Liquidity - Capital expenditures for Q4 2024 were $60.3 million, below the low end of the guidance range of $65.0 million[5]. - Capital expenditures in Q4 2024 were $60.3 million, significantly higher than $16.3 million in Q4 2023, marking an increase of 269.3%[23]. - Total liquidity as of December 31, 2024, was $435.8 million, consisting of $14.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and $420.9 million available under the reserve-based lending agreement[25]. - The net leverage ratio as of December 31, 2024, was 0.65x, below the long-term target range of 1.0x to 1.5x[25]. - For FY 2025, total capital expenditures are projected to be between $320 million and $380 million, with net production expected to range from 755 to 790 MMcfe/d[27]. Environmental Initiatives - The Barnett Zero project sequestered 44,437 metric tons of CO2 equivalent in Q4 2024, with a total of 173,325 metric tons since startup[16]. Joint Ventures and Adjusted Metrics - BKV's implied proportionate share of Power JV Adjusted EBITDA was $0.5 million for Q4 2024, compared to $0.2 million in Q4 2023[14]. - Power JV Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $923,000, up from $364,000 in Q4 2023, indicating positive operational performance[70]. - The net income (loss) for the Power JV in Q4 2024 was $(34,358,000), slightly improved from $(35,716,000) in Q4 2023[70]. - Power JV Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $67,899,000, down from $189,761,000 in 2023[70]. Derivative Activities - The fair value of the company's derivative activities as of December 31, 2024, included a loss of $12.460 million from swaps and a gain of $4.017 million from collars[47]. - Unrealized gains on derivatives for Q4 2024 were $64,537,000, contrasting with losses of $(93,284,000) in Q4 2023[59]. - Total cash settlements from early termination of natural gas derivative contracts were significant, impacting the financial results[60]. - The early termination of derivative contracts contributed an increase of $7.6 million to Adjusted Free Cash Flow for Q4 2023[64]. Shareholder Information - Basic weighted-average shares outstanding increased to 84,387,000 in Q4 2024 from 66,276,000 in Q4 2023[53]. - The company raised $265.661 million from the issuance of common stock in its initial public offering[40].

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