Capital ExpenditureCRC lowered F2024 capital guidance by $100mm to $200 - $240mm under a one-rig program that should result in a ~5%-7% entry-to-exit production decline.
Litigation RisksKern County EIS litigation remains an overhang, with the focus likely on whether CRC (+ Aera) can get permits to restart drilling activity in 2025 to arrest the volume declines.
Regulatory ChallengesGiven ongoing permitting challenges between the state and Kern County, the county is under an existing permit moratorium.