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Mach Natural Resources LP(MNR) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Reserves and Production - Proved developed reserves as of December 31, 2024, include 49,629 MBbl of oil, 909,372 MMcf of natural gas, and 69,193 MBbl of natural gas liquids, totaling 270,384 MBoe[71] - The company drilled 58 gross wells in 2024 and plans to drill approximately 68 gross wells in 2025[80] - Average daily production increased to 86.69 MBoe/d in 2024, up from 50.44 MBoe/d in 2023[83] - The company converted 19,663 MBoe of proved undeveloped reserves into proved developed reserves in 2024[79] - The total acreage owned by the company as of December 31, 2024, includes 2,436,815 total acres, with 2,420,054 acres developed[85] - The company operated 58 productive development wells in 2024, with a net production of 50.9 wells, compared to 91 gross and 81.0 net in 2023[90] - The company has interests in 10,015 productive wells as of December 31, 2024, with 5,816 being natural gas wells and 4,199 being oil wells[93] Financial Performance - Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, reached 969.628million,asignificantincreasefrom969.628 million, a significant increase from 762.309 million in 2023[84] - The total operating expenses for 2024 were 678.636million,comparedto678.636 million, compared to 403.165 million in 2023[84] - The company reported a loss of 18.854milliononoilandnaturalgasderivativesfor2024[84]Theaveragerealizedpriceforoilin2024was18.854 million on oil and natural gas derivatives for 2024[84] - The average realized price for oil in 2024 was 74.55 per barrel, down from 76.51in2023[83]RegulatoryandEnvironmentalComplianceCompliancewithenvironmentallaws,suchasCERCLAandRCRA,mayimposesignificantcostsandliabilitiesonthecompany,affectingfinancialperformance[121][125]TheFederalWaterPollutionControlActimposesstrictcontrolsonpollutantdischarges,requiringpermitsforanydischargesintoregulatedwaters[127]TheEPAsfinalruleinSeptember2023alignsthedefinitionof"watersoftheUnitedStates"withtheSupremeCourtsdecision,butlitigationcontinuesinroughlyhalfofthestates,creatinguncertaintyregardingfutureimplementation[128]TheU.S.SupremeCourtsdecisioninApril2020requirespermitsforcertaindischargesthroughgroundwater,whichmayincreasecostsanddelaysforobtainingpermits[128]TheEPAsproposedruleinNovember2021aimedtoreducemethaneemissionsfromoilandgassources,withafinalruleannouncedinDecember2023requiringroutineleakmonitoringandphasingoutroutineflaringofnaturalgasfromnewlyconstructedwells[133]TheInflationReductionActimposesaWasteEmissionsChargestartingat76.51 in 2023[83] Regulatory and Environmental Compliance - Compliance with environmental laws, such as CERCLA and RCRA, may impose significant costs and liabilities on the company, affecting financial performance[121][125] - The Federal Water Pollution Control Act imposes strict controls on pollutant discharges, requiring permits for any discharges into regulated waters[127] - The EPA's final rule in September 2023 aligns the definition of "waters of the United States" with the Supreme Court's decision, but litigation continues in roughly half of the states, creating uncertainty regarding future implementation[128] - The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in April 2020 requires permits for certain discharges through groundwater, which may increase costs and delays for obtaining permits[128] - The EPA's proposed rule in November 2021 aimed to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas sources, with a final rule announced in December 2023 requiring routine leak monitoring and phasing out routine flaring of natural gas from newly constructed wells[133] - The Inflation Reduction Act imposes a Waste Emissions Charge starting at 900 per ton for methane emissions exceeding thresholds, increasing to 1,200in2025and1,200 in 2025 and 1,500 in 2026, with ongoing litigation challenging this rule[137] - The EPA's review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone may lead to more stringent permitting requirements, potentially increasing costs for compliance[132] - Future federal GHG regulations remain a significant possibility, which could require enhanced record-keeping and increased maintenance activities for compliance[135] - The Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo complicates federal agencies' regulatory interpretations, impacting climate change policy administration[141] Operational Risks and Challenges - The company faces risks associated with climate change, including extreme weather events that could disrupt operations and increase operational costs[241] - Climate-related transition risks, including evolving legislation and technological advances, may lead to increased operating expenses and reduced demand for oil and natural gas[242] - Negative public perception and advocacy group pressures regarding climate change could result in increased reputational risks and regulatory scrutiny[244] - The company may incur substantial losses and liabilities due to operational risks, with insurance coverage potentially being inadequate[236] - Litigation claims from landowners and royalty owners may increase during periods of declining commodity prices, impacting financial results[235] - The company anticipates that economic uncertainty and inflation may adversely affect results of operations and liquidity[229] Partnership and Governance - The partnership agreement requires the company to distribute all available cash each quarter, which may limit its ability to grow reserves and production[286] - The company expects to rely on cash reserves and external financing sources to fund future acquisitions and growth, which may be impacted by market conditions and interest rates[287] - The general partner has control over all operational decisions, which may lead to conflicts of interest that could affect unitholders[276] - The partnership agreement does not restrict the general partner from competing with the company, potentially leading to conflicts in business opportunities[278] - Unitholders have limited voting rights, reducing their ability to influence management decisions and potentially affecting the trading price of common units[292] Market and Economic Conditions - The Federal Reserve raised the target range for the federal funds rate to 4.25% to 4.5% in November 2024, with inflation recorded at 2.9% in December 2024[230] - Supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures are expected to continue impacting operating costs, potentially affecting the ability to procure materials and equipment in a timely manner[231] - Ongoing geopolitical tensions, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and decreased demand from China may contribute to an economic slowdown, adversely affecting the price of petroleum products[233] Cybersecurity and Data Protection - Cybersecurity threats pose risks to the company's information systems, potentially disrupting operations and affecting business performance[272] - The company faces various security threats, including evolving cyber-security attacks that could disrupt critical systems and lead to significant losses[273] - The regulatory environment surrounding data protection laws is uncertain, with potential significant penalties for violations that could harm the company's business and reputation[274]