CALGARY, Alberta, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NuVista Energy Ltd. (TSX:NVA, "NVA" or "NuVista") is providing revised guidance to our annual production volumes and reiterating our commitment to our shareholder return strategy. Due to continued delays in commissioning the Pipestone Gas Plant (“Pipestone Plant”) and additional required work discovered during a gas plant turnaround in the greater Wapiti area (“Wapiti Turnaround”), we now anticipate annual volumes to average approximately 83,000 Boe/d(1). ...

Core Insights - Cenovus Energy Inc. reported strong financial and operational results for Q1 2025, generating over $1.3 billion in cash from operating activities and $2.2 billion in adjusted funds flow [1][10][17] - The company announced an 11% increase in the base dividend to $0.80 per share annually, effective Q2 2025, supported by its growth plan and resilience at a US$45 WTI oil price [2][24] - Cenovus's total revenues for Q1 2025 reached $13.3 billion, up from $12.8 billion in Q4 2024, driven by rising commodity prices [10][18] Financial Performance - Cash from operating activities was $1,315 million, down from $2,029 million in Q4 2024 [4][17] - Adjusted funds flow increased to $2,212 million from $1,601 million in the previous quarter [4][17] - Free funds flow was $983 million, significantly higher than $123 million in Q4 2024 [4][17] - Net earnings for Q1 2025 were $859 million, compared to $146 million in Q4 2024 [4][17] - Long-term debt stood at $7.5 billion, with net debt increasing to $5.1 billion [19] Production and Operational Highlights - Upstream production reached 818,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/d), slightly up from 816,000 BOE/d in Q4 2024 [6][12] - Downstream crude throughput was 665,400 barrels per day (bbls/d), consistent with the previous quarter [14] - Canadian refining achieved a record utilization rate of 104%, while U.S. refining had a utilization rate of 90% [8][15] - The company returned $595 million to shareholders, including share purchases and dividends [25] Growth Projects - Cenovus is progressing its major growth projects, including the Narrows Lake and West White Rose projects, with first oil expected in Q3 2025 and Q2 2026, respectively [21][22][23] - The optimization project at Foster Creek is approximately 75% complete and on schedule for startup in 2026 [21] Dividend Declarations - The Board declared a quarterly base dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable on June 30, 2025 [24] - The company also declared dividends on its preferred shares, with rates ranging from 2.577% to 4.568% [24]