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Exhibit
99.4
January 21, 2011
NGAS Resources, Inc.
120 Prosperous Place, Ste 201
Lexington, KY 40509
120 Prosperous Place, Ste 201
Lexington, KY 40509
ATTENTION: Mr. Michael Wallen
SUBJECT: | Evaluation of Oil and Gas Reserves To the Interests of Daugherty Petroleum, Inc. In Certain Properties Located in Various States Pursuant to the Requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission Effective January 1, 2011 Job 10.1221 |
At the request of Daugherty Petroleum, Inc. (DPI), Wright & Company, Inc. (Wright) has
performed an evaluation to estimate proved reserves and associated cash flow and economics from
certain properties to the subject interests. This evaluation was authorized by Mr. Michael Wallen
of DPI. DPI is a wholly owned subsidiary of NGAS Resources, Inc (NGAS). Projections of the reserves
and cash flow to the evaluated interests were based on specified economic parameters, operating
conditions, and government regulations considered applicable at the effective date. This reserves
evaluation is pursuant to the financial reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) as specified in Regulation S-X, Rule 4-10(a) and Regulation S-K, Rule 1202(a)(8).
It is the understanding of Wright that the purpose of this evaluation is for inclusion in relevant
registration statements or other filings to the SEC. The effective date of this report is January
1, 2011. The report was completed January 21, 2011. The following is a summary of the results of
the evaluation.
Proved Developed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Daugherty Petroleum, Inc. |
Proved | Proved | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||
SEC Parameters |
Producing | Nonproducing | Developed | Undeveloped | Proved | |||||||||||||||||||||
(PDP) | (PDNP) | (PDP & PDNP) | (PUD) | (PDP, PDNP & PUD) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Reserves to the Evaluated Interests |
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Oil, Mbbl: |
628.637 | 20.975 | 649.612 | 139.339 | 788.951 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gas, MMcf: |
33,538.715 | 1,653.122 | 35,191.840 | 11,949.521 | 47,141.363 | |||||||||||||||||||||
NGL, Mbbl: |
1,178.620 | 81.742 | 1,260.362 | 615.689 | 1,876.051 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gas Equivalent, MMcfe (1 bbl = 6 Mcfe) |
44,382.257 | 2,269.424 | 46,651.684 | 16,479.689 | 63,131.375 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Flow (BTAX), M$ Undiscounted: |
101,328.219 | 3,422.701 | 104,750.922 | 11,203.225 | 115,954.156 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Discounted at 10% Per Annum: |
46,561.363 | 978.760 | 47,540.133 | -5,342.137 | 42.197.977 | |||||||||||||||||||||
It should be noted that some minor differences may exist between the total summaries and the table
totals due to rounding techniques in the ARIES petroleum software program.
Twelve Cadillac Drive Suite 260
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
(615) 370-0755 Fax (615) 370-0756
mail@wrightandcompany.com
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
(615) 370-0755 Fax (615) 370-0756
mail@wrightandcompany.com
Mr. Michael Wallen
NGAS Resources, Inc.
January 21, 2011
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NGAS Resources, Inc.
January 21, 2011
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The properties evaluated in this report are located in the states of Arkansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. According to DPI, the
total proved reserves included in this evaluation represent 100 percent of the total proved
reserves of DPI. It is the understanding of Wright that this evaluation also represents 100
percent of the reported total proved reserves of NGAS.
Proved oil and gas reserves are those quantities of oil and gas which can be estimated with
reasonable certainty to be economically producible under existing economic conditions, operating
methods, and government regulations. As specified by the SEC regulations, when calculating
economic producibility, the base product price must be the 12-month average price, calculated as
the unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the-month price for each month within the
prior 12-month period. The benchmark base prices used for this evaluation were based on the posted
prices of the various gas purchasers. These benchmark base prices included, but were not limited,
to natural gas at Henry Hub, LA at a rate of $4.376 per Million British thermal units (MMBtu),
Tennessee Zone 1 500 Leg at a rate of $4.358 per MMBtu, Tennessee Zone 1 800 Leg at a rate of
$4.339 per MMBtu, TECO Appalachia at a rate of $4.534 per MMBtu, and NYMEX Spot 12-month average
of $4.393 per MMbtu. The benchmark base price used for oil was $79.43 per barrel for West Texas
Intermediate oil at Cushing, OK. The Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) product price was estimated to be
62.5 percent of the base oil price. After adjusting for transportation and blending fees, the
average price is $21.72 per barrel. All benchmark base prices were used in accordance wth the
instructions of DPI.
These benchmark base prices were adjusted for energy content, quality, and basis
differential, as appropriate. The average adjusted product prices used to estimate proved reserves
are $2.296 per Mcf of gas and $70.10 per barrel of oil. The differentials and any other
adjustments for energy content, gathering, compression, or transportation were applied to the
benchmark base prices as appropriate. All adjustments were made based on the specific contracts
and agreements with the particular purchasers. Where appropriate, and according to contract terms,
fixed prices were used until the current contract expires. At the end of the contract period, the
applicable base price was used. All contracts and agreements were interpreted by DPI. Wright did
not review any contracts and offers no opinion as to DPls interpretations. No attempt has been
made to account for price fluctuations that may have occurred in the market subsequent to the
effective date of this report.
Oil and other liquid hydrocarbons are expressed in thousands of United States (U.S.) barrels
(Mbbl), one barrel equaling 42 U.S. gallons. Gas volumes are expressed in millions of standard
cubic feet (MMcf) at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and at the legal pressure base that prevails in the
state in which the reserves are located. No adjustment of the individual gas volumes to a common
pressure base has been made.
Net income to the evaluated interests is the cash flow after consideration of royalty revenue
payable to others, standard state and county taxes, operating expenses, and investments as
applicable. The cash flow is before federal income tax (BTAX) and excludes consideration of any
encumbrances against the properties if such exist. The cash flow (BTAX) was discounted at an
annual rate of 10.00 percent (PCT) in accordance with the reporting requirements of the SEC.
The estimates of reserves contained in this report were determined by accepted industry
methods, and the procedures used in this evaluation are appropriate for the purpose served by the
Mr. Michael Wallen
NGAS Resources, Inc.
January 21, 2011
Page 3
NGAS Resources, Inc.
January 21, 2011
Page 3
report. Where sufficient production history and other data were available, reserves for producing
properties were determined by extrapolation of historical production or sales trends. Analogy to
similar producing properties was used for development projects and for those properties that
lacked sufficient production history to yield a definitive estimate of reserves. When appropriate,
Wright may have also utilized volumetric calculations and log correlations in the determination of
estimated ultimate recovery (EUR). These calculations are often based upon limited log and/or core
analysis data and incomplete formation fluid and rock data. Since these limited data must
frequently be extrapolated over an assumed drainage area, subsequent production performance trends
or material balance calculations may cause the need for significant revisions to the estimates of
reserves. Wright has used all methods and procedures as it considered necessary under the
circumstances to prepare this report.
Oil and gas reserves were evaluated for the proved developed producing (POP), proved
developed nonproducing (PDNP) and proved undeveloped (PUD) reserves categories. The summary
classification of total proved reserves combines the POP, PDNP and PUD categories. In preparing
this evaluation, no attempt has been made to quantify the element of uncertainty associated with
any category. Reserves were assigned to each category as warranted. Wright is not aware of any
local, state, or federal regulations that would preclude DPI from continuing to produce from
currently active wells or to fully develop those properties included in this report.
There are significant uncertainties inherent in estimating reserves, future rates of
production, and the timing and amount of future costs. Oil and gas reserves estimates must be
recognized as a subjective process that cannot be measured in an exact way and estimates of others
might differ materially from those of Wright. The accuracy of any reserves estimate is a function
of quantity and quality of available data and of subjective interpretations and judgments. It
should be emphasized that production data subsequent to the date of these estimates, or changes in
the analogous properties, may warrant revisions of such estimates. Accordingly, reserves estimates
are often different from the quantities of oil and gas that ultimately are recovered.
All data utilized in the preparation of this report were provided by DPI. No inspection of the
properties was made as this was not considered to be within the scope of this evaluation. Wright
has not independently verified the accuracy and completeness of information and data furnished by
DPI with respect to ownership interests, oil and gas production or sales, historical costs of
operation and development, product prices, or agreements relating to current and future operations
and sales of production. Wright requested and received detailed information allowing Wright to
check and confirm any calculations provided by DPI with regard to product pricing, appropriate
adjustments, lease operating expenses, and capital investments for drilling the undeveloped
locations. Furthermore, if in the course of Wrights examination something came to our attention
that brought into question the validity or sufficiency of any information or data, Wright did not
rely on such information or data until we had satisfactorily resolved our questions relating
thereto or independently verified such information or data. In accordance with the requirements of
the SEC, all operating costs were held constant for the life of the properties.
It should be noted that neither salvage values nor abandonment costs were included in the
economic parameters in accordance with the instructions of DPI. It was assumed that any salvage
value would be directly offset by the cost to abandon the property. Wright has not performed a
detailed study of the abandonment costs or the salvage values and offers no opinion as to DPIs
assumptions.
Mr. Michael Wallen
NGAS Resources, Inc.
January 21, 2011
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NGAS Resources, Inc.
January 21, 2011
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Wright is not aware of any potential environmental liabilities that may exist concerning the
properties evaluated. There are no costs included in this evaluation for potential property
restoration, liability, or clean up of damages, if any, that may be necessary due to past or
future operating practices.
Wright is an independent petroleum consulting firm founded in 1988 and owns no interests in
the oil and gas properties covered by this report. No employee, officer, or director of Wright is
an employee, officer, or director of DPI or NGAS; nor does Wright, or any of its employees have
direct financial interest in DPI or NGAS. Neither the employment of nor the compensation received
by Wright is contingent upon the values assigned or the opinions rendered regarding the properties
covered by this report.
This report is prepared for the information of DPI or NGAS, its shareholders, and for the
information and assistance of its independent public accountants in connection with their review of
and report upon the financial statements of DPI or NGAS, and for reporting disclosures as required
by the SEC. This report is also intended for public disclosure as an exhibit in filings made to the
SEC by DPI or NGAS.
Based on data and information provided by DPI or NGAS, and the specified economic parameters,
operating conditions, and government regulations considered applicable at the effective date, it
is Wrights conclusion that this report provides a fair and accurate representation of the oil and
gas reserves to the interests of DPI or NGAS in those certain properties included in this report.
The professional qualifications of the petroleum consultants responsible for the evaluation of
the reserves and economics information presented in this report meet the standards of Reserves
Estimator as defined in the Standards Pertaining to the Estimating and Auditing of Oil and Gas
Reserves Information as promulgated by the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
It has been a pleasure to serve you by preparing this evaluation. All related data will be
retained in our files and are available for your review.
Very truly yours, Wright & Company, Inc. |
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By: | /s/ D. Randall Wright | |||
D. Randall Wright | ||||
President | ||||
Professional Qualifications
D. Randall Wright
President
D. Randall Wright
President
I, D. Randall Wright, am the primary technical person in charge of the estimates of reserves and associated cash flow and economics on behalf of Wright & Company, Inc. (Wright) for the results presented in this report to Range Resources Corporation. I have a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University.
I am a qualified Reserves Estimator as set forth in the Standards Pertaining to the Estimating and Auditing of Oil and Gas Reserves Information promulgated by the Society of Petroleum Engineers. This qualification is based on more than 37 years of practical experience in the estimation and evaluation of petroleum reserves with Texaco, Inc., First City National Bank of Houston, Sipes, Williamson &
Associates, Inc., Williamson Petroleum Consultants, Inc., and Wright which I founded in 1988.
I am a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas (TBPE #43291), granted in 1978, a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and a member of the Order of the Engineer.
/s/ D. Randall Wright | ||||
D. Randall Wright, P.E. |
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