Clayton Williams Sells Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk Acreage for $71 Million

Clayton Williams Eagle Ford Acreage Map
Clayton Williams Eagle Ford Acreage Map

Clayton Williams Energy sold some of its Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk wells and leases in a $71 million dollar deal in March 2014. The sale included acreage and selected wells in Wilson, Brazos, LaSalle, Frio and Robertson Counties.

In 2013, Clayton Williams grew its Eagle Ford oil production by ~430% in the fourth quarter of 2013 to 1,354 b/d. Only about 5% of the company's oil and gas production for the fourth-quarter came from the divested properties.

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The assets included in the sale only made up ~2% of the company's total proved reserves at the end of 2013, and are located outside the company's core block of Austin Chalk and Eagle Ford acreage. Net proceeds from the sale will be used to pay for outstanding debt and fund a portion of the company's capital expenditures for 2014.

In a company statement released by Clayton Williams, a buyer for these properties wasn't disclosed.

Clayton Williams Acreage Deal Highlights

  • Clayton Williams sells Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk properties for $71 Million to an undisclosed buyer in March 2014
  • Only ~5% of the company's oil and gas production for Q4 2013 came from divested properties
  • Sold properties only made up ~2% of the company's total proved reserves in 2013
  • Proceeds from sale will be directed to the 2014 capex budget and debt re-payments

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Clayton Williams Grew Eagle Ford Oil Production ~430% in Fourth-Quarter of 2013

Clayton Williams Eagle Ford Acreage Map
Clayton Williams Eagle Ford Acreage Map

Clayton Williams Energy grew its Eagle Ford oil production in the fourth quarter of 2013 over 2012 by ~430% from 312 b/d - 1,354 b/d.

The increase in production is a sign that the company is gaining confidence in moving forward with its Eagle Ford operations. In an early February 2013 statement, the company alluded that additional drilling and production data would be needed to determine if the Eagle Ford Shale drilling program could be economically viable.

Clayton Williams Reserve Additions in 2013

In 2013, the Eagle Ford contributed to 27.7 mmboe of reserves additions in 2013. Other plays that contributed to Clayton Williams' reserve additions included the Wolfberry and Delaware Basin.

Clayton Williams Eagle Ford Guidance for 2014

Planned expenditures in the Eagle Ford formations account for ~$160 million. That's ~50% of the company's budget for the year. As of late February, the company had 2 rigs in its Giddings - Eagle Ford Shale drilling program.

Clayton Williams Eagle Ford Production Breakdown in Q4 2013

  • Oil - 1,354 b/d
  • Natural Gas - 86 mcf/d
  • NGLs - 20 b/d

Clayton Williams Eagle Ford Production Breakdown for 2013

  • Oil - 1,136 b/d
  • Natural Gas - 78 mcf/d
  • NGLs - 19 b/d

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