Strong Start to 2025
Berry Corporation reaffirmed its full-year guidance, strengthened its balance sheet by paying down $11 million of debt, and returned $2 million in cash to shareholders. Liquidity increased to $120 million, and the leverage ratio improved to 1.37 times.
High-Return Development Projects
The company generated $17 million of free cash flow in Q1 due to cost improvements and stable production. Most projects in the thermal diatomite reservoir generate a rate of return in excess of 100%.
Successful Drilling Operations
In California, Berry drilled twice as many wells compared to Q4 2024 and completed a four-well horizontal pad in the Uinta asset ahead of schedule and on budget, reducing fuel costs by 25% and completion costs by $500,000 per well.
Strong Environmental and Safety Record
Zero recordable incidents, zero lost time incidents, and no reportable spills during Q1. Published updated performance metrics and plans to publish a full report with 2024 emissions data.
Regulatory Advances in California
Governor Newsom's directive to engage with the oil and gas industry reflects a constructive shift, potentially allowing for increased in-state production and collaboration.
Robust Hedging Strategy
73% of oil production is hedged at $75 per barrel for 2025. The average floor price was raised by $6 per barrel on 2,300 barrels per day of production for 2026 and 2027.