California Resources (US:CRC)2025-08-06 17:00Financial Performance - The company generated $324 million of Adjusted EBITDAX in 2Q25, exceeding guidance[8] - Operating cash flow for 2Q25 reached $165 million[4] - Free cash flow for 2Q25 was $109 million[5] - Shareholder returns totaled $287 million in 2Q25, including dividends of $35 million and share repurchases of $252 million[4] - $422 million was returned to shareholders in 1H25, and $1482 million since May 2021[16] Operational Highlights - Net production in 2Q25 was 137 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOE/D), with 80% oil, 7% NGLs, and 13% gas[6, 7] - The company reduced 2025 estimated drilling & completion (D&C) and workover capital by approximately 3%[8] - The company raised the midpoints of 2025 estimated net production by approximately 1% and adjusted EBITDAX by approximately 7%[8] - Aera merger synergies of $235 million were implemented 3 months ahead of schedule[8, 26] Carbon Management - The CTV JV received authorization to construct from the U S EPA[8] - The company has 7 EPA Class VI permits in queue for approximately 287 million metric tons of storage[64]