[Part I - Financial Information](index=6&type=section&id=Part%20I%20Financial%20Information) [Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)](index=6&type=section&id=Item%201%20Financial%20Statements%20(unaudited)) The company achieved a significant turnaround with a Q2 2022 net income of $190 million, driven by higher sales, and is returning capital to shareholders while investing in carbon management [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets grew to $4.02 billion, while stockholders' equity decreased to $1.52 billion due to share repurchases and increased derivative liabilities Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in millions) | Account | June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **$4,018** | **$3,846** | | Total current assets | $851 | $753 | | Total property, plant and equipment, net | $2,675 | $2,599 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$2,501** | **$2,158** | | Total current liabilities | $1,208 | $854 | | Fair value of derivative contracts (Current & Noncurrent) | $647 | $402 | | Long-term debt, net | $591 | $589 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$1,517** | **$1,688** | | Treasury stock | ($315) | ($148) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Higher commodity sales drove a Q2 2022 net income of $190 million, a significant reversal from a $111 million loss in Q2 2021, despite large derivative losses Statement of Operations Summary (in millions, except per share data) | Metric | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Oil, natural gas and NGL sales | $718 | $478 | $1,346 | $910 | | Net loss from commodity derivatives | ($100) | ($265) | ($662) | ($478) | | **Total operating revenues** | **$747** | **$304** | **$900** | **$667** | | Operating Income (Loss) | $278 | ($90) | $89 | ($163) | | **Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Stock** | **$190** | **($111)** | **$15** | **($205)** | | Diluted EPS | $2.41 | ($1.34) | $0.19 | ($2.46) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=11&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Operating cash flow increased to $341 million in H1 2022, funding higher capital investments and significant shareholder returns through stock repurchases Cash Flow Summary for the Six Months Ended June 30 (in millions) | Cash Flow Activity | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net cash provided by operating activities** | **$341** | **$274** | | **Net cash used in investing activities** | **($129)** | **($63)** | | Capital investments | ($197) | ($77) | | Proceeds from asset divestitures | $76 | $2 | | **Net cash used in financing activities** | **($193)** | **($88)** | | Repurchases of common stock | ($167) | ($45) | | Common stock dividends | ($26) | $0 | | **Increase in cash** | **$19** | **$123** | [Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=12&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20the%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail the new CCS focus, credit facility amendments, asset divestitures, and the formation of a major carbon management joint venture - The company is in the early stages of developing several carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects through its subsidiary, **Carbon TerraVault**[32](index=32&type=chunk) - In February 2022, the Revolving Credit Facility was amended to replace **LIBOR with the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)** as the benchmark rate[37](index=37&type=chunk) - In H1 2022, the company sold its 50% non-operated working interest in the Lost Hills field for a gain of $49 million and continued divesting Ventura basin assets, recognizing a **total gain of $58 million on asset divestitures**[60](index=60&type=chunk)[163](index=163&type=chunk) - In August 2022, subsequent to the quarter end, CRC formed a joint venture (Carbon TerraVault JV) with Brookfield for carbon management, with Brookfield committing an **initial $500 million** to invest in jointly approved CCS projects[96](index=96&type=chunk)[104](index=104&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=24&type=section&id=Item%202%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses strong commodity prices, inflationary pressures, declining production, and a strategic pivot towards carbon management with a new JV [Business Environment and Industry Outlook](index=25&type=section&id=Business%20Environment%20and%20Industry%20Outlook) High commodity prices boosted revenues in H1 2022, but this environment also created significant inflationary pressure on operating and capital costs - Global oil prices increased in H1 2022 due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and **demand outpacing supply** as COVID-19 restrictions eased[111](index=111&type=chunk) - The company is experiencing **significant cost inflation** in 2022 due to supply chain issues, rising commodity prices, and tight labor markets, and anticipates further increases in the cost of goods and services[114](index=114&type=chunk) [Production](index=27&type=section&id=Production) Average net production decreased by 10% year-over-year to 90 MBoe/d, primarily due to asset divestitures and natural decline Average Net Production (MBoe/d) | Period | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Net Production** | **90** | **100** | | Oil (MBbl/d) | 55 | 60 | | NGLs (MBbl/d) | 11 | 13 | | Natural gas (MMcf/d) | 146 | 161 | - The **10 MBoe/d decrease** in H1 2022 production compared to H1 2021 was driven by the divestiture of Lost Hills and Ventura assets (~5 MBoe/d), planned maintenance, and natural decline[120](index=120&type=chunk) [Prices and Realizations](index=29&type=section&id=Prices%20and%20Realizations) Realized oil prices rose significantly, but derivative settlements capped the realized price at $61.71/Bbl, substantially below the benchmark Average Realized Prices (H1 2022 vs H1 2021) | Product | H1 2022 Realized Price | H1 2021 Realized Price | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Oil (w/o derivatives, $/Bbl) | $104.07 | $64.89 | | **Oil (with derivatives, $/Bbl)** | **$61.71** | **$53.91** | | NGLs ($/Bbl) | $72.57 | $46.75 | | Natural gas (w/o derivatives, $/Mcf) | $6.58 | $3.17 | - **Derivative settlements reduced the realized oil price by $42.36/Bbl** in H1 2022, causing the final realized price to be only 59% of the Brent benchmark price[129](index=129&type=chunk) [Statements of Operations Analysis](index=31&type=section&id=Statements%20of%20Operations%20Analysis) A sharp reduction in derivative losses from Q1 to Q2 2022 drove a surge in operating revenues, while higher energy costs increased operating expenses year-over-year - Sequentially, the **net loss from commodity derivatives decreased from $562 million in Q1 2022 to $100 million in Q2 2022**, driving a significant increase in total operating revenues[138](index=138&type=chunk)[140](index=140&type=chunk) - **Operating costs per Boe increased from $18.40 in H1 2021 to $22.90 in H1 2022**, primarily due to higher natural gas and electricity prices and lower production volumes[135](index=135&type=chunk) - For H1 2022, a **net gain on asset divestitures of $58 million** was recognized, mainly from the Lost Hills sale[163](index=163&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=37&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company maintains strong liquidity of $740 million and has increased its 2022 capital budget to fund its workover program and carbon management initiatives Liquidity Summary as of June 30, 2022 (in millions) | Component | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | Cash | $324 | | Revolving Credit Facility Availability | $416 | | **Total Liquidity** | **$740** | - The 2022 capital program was increased to **$380 - $410 million** to address inflation, add to the workover program, and increase spending on carbon management activities[172](index=172&type=chunk) 2022 Capital Program Estimate (in millions) | Category | 2022 Full Year Estimate | | :--- | :--- | | Oil and natural gas operations, corporate and other | $360 - $380 | | Carbon management business | $20 - $30 | | **Total Capital** | **$380 - $410** | [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=43&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's primary market risks are commodity prices, managed via derivatives, and counterparty credit, with minimal interest-rate risk - The company's financial results are sensitive to fluctuations in oil, NGL, and natural gas prices; as of June 30, 2022, the company had **net liabilities of $596 million** for its derivative commodity positions[195](index=195&type=chunk) - The majority of credit exposure is with **investment-grade counterparties**, and credit-related losses have been insignificant[197](index=197&type=chunk) - Interest-rate risk is limited as there was **no variable-rate debt outstanding** as of June 30, 2022; the Senior Notes bear a fixed rate of 7.125%[198](index=198&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=43&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective, with no material changes to internal controls during the quarter - The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the company's **disclosure controls and procedures were effective** as of June 30, 2022[199](index=199&type=chunk) - **No changes in internal controls** over financial reporting occurred during the quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, these controls[200](index=200&type=chunk) [Part II - Other Information](index=44&type=section&id=Part%20II%20Other%20Information) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=44&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is involved in various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business, with further details referenced in other filings - For details on legal proceedings, the report directs readers to **Note 8 in Part I, Item 1 and the company's 2021 Annual Report**[203](index=203&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=44&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to the company's risk factors were reported for the first half of 2022 - No material changes to risk factors were reported for the first six months of 2022; a full discussion is available in the **2021 Annual Report**[204](index=204&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=44&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company repurchased over 2.2 million shares for approximately $96 million in Q2 2022 as part of its authorized $650 million program Share Repurchase Activity for Q2 2022 | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | April 2022 | 452,035 | $44.17 | | May 2022 | 820,660 | $41.52 | | June 2022 | 982,750 | $42.70 | | **Total Q2** | **2,255,445** | **$42.57** | - The Board of Directors authorized a Share Repurchase Program to acquire up to **$650 million of common stock** through June 30, 2023[205](index=205&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=45&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the report, including key agreements and required Sarbanes-Oxley certifications - Filed exhibits include **CEO and CFO certifications (31.1, 31.2, 32.1)**, the new Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10.2), and an amendment to the Credit Agreement (10.1)[209](index=209&type=chunk)

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