Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported production of 30,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day, near the top end of guidance, despite unplanned downtime due to freezing weather [7] - Lease operating expenses were below the low end of guidance at $71 million [7] - Adjusted EBITDA was $32.2 million, an increase of 2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 [7] - Free cash flow generated was $10.5 million [7] - Total debt decreased from $393 million at year-end 2024 to $350 million at the end of Q1 2025, while net debt reduced from $284 million to $244 million [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company focused on low-risk acquisitions rather than higher-risk drilling, emphasizing the importance of generating free cash flow and maintaining a solid base of proved reserves [12] - Production from newly acquired fields, West Delta 73 and Main Pass 108, is expected to ramp up significantly in Q2 2025, contributing to overall production growth [12][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added costless collars for natural gas to lock in favorable price ranges for 50,000 MMBtu per day for March 2025 and 70,000 MMBtu per day from April to December 2025 [10] - The regulatory environment has improved under the new administration, which is expected to positively impact the offshore energy industry [15][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue focusing on operational excellence and maximizing cash flow potential from its asset base [16] - There is a commitment to profitability and returning value to stakeholders through a consistent dividend policy [8] - The strategy includes pursuing accretive low-risk acquisitions of producing properties [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism regarding the regulatory changes that will reduce financial assurance costs and improve credit facilities [6][28] - The company anticipates a production increase in Q2 2025, with a midpoint guidance of 34,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day, representing a 13% increase from Q1 2025 [13] - Management highlighted the importance of balancing acquisition opportunities against drilling risks [42] Other Important Information - The company successfully closed a $350 million offering of new second lien notes, which reduced interest rates and improved liquidity [8] - An insurance settlement of $58.5 million related to the Mobile Bay well contributed to enhanced liquidity [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confirmation of focus on recompletions and workovers - Management confirmed the current strategy is to focus on recompletions and workovers without plans to drill new grassroots wells due to market volatility [21] Question: Financial impact of the April 8 announcement from the Department of Interior - Management indicated a significant reduction in financial assurance costs, which will positively impact credit facilities and overall financial management [28] Question: Production cadence across quarters - Management provided insights on expected production increases from West Delta 73 and Main Pass 108, with ongoing workovers planned for better weather [30] Question: Opportunities for further asset sales - Management acknowledged the potential for selling other royalty interests, although it is not a primary focus at this time [31] Question: Performance tracking of newly acquired fields - Management confirmed that the new fields are performing as expected, with potential for increased production [38] Question: Liquidity impact from financial assurance changes - Management noted that reduced financial assurance costs would free up liquidity, making acquisitions more feasible compared to drilling [41]