Asset Acquisition and Royalty Repurchase
EON Resources acquired an asset initially priced at $120 million, reduced to $90 million, and then to $60 million, with 1 billion barrels in place. The company plans to repurchase a 10% royalty for $15 million, which is expected to be highly accretive.
Successful Infrastructure Upgrades
Completed repairs and upgrades to field surface facilities, including replacing 14 flow lines and 50 pumps, which helped stabilize production at 950 barrels per day, with a target to increase by 50% by year-end.
Waterflood Expansion and Horizontal Drilling Plans
Plans to add 150 waterflood patterns, with funding in place to add 50 patterns per year. Horizontal drilling potential identified in the San Andres formation with plans to develop 50 wells producing 300-500 barrels of oil per day.
Cost Control and G&A Reductions
Operating expenses reduced to about $23-$24 per barrel. G&A expenses to be further reduced in 2025, with insurance and salary-related cost cuts already implemented.
Safety Achievements
No reportable safety incidents in 2024, highlighting the effectiveness of weekly safety meetings and procedures.