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Exhibit 99.1
 
 
5300 Town and Country Blvd., Suite 500
comstock resources, inc. logo
Frisco, Texas 75034
Telephone: (972) 668-8800
Contact: Roland O. Burns
Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
Web Site: www.comstockresources.com

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
 
COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC. REPORTS
THIRD QUARTER 2012 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS

FRISCO, TEXAS, October 29, 2012 – Comstock Resources, Inc. ("Comstock" or the "Company") (NYSE: CRK) today reported financial and operating results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Financial Results for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

Low natural gas prices continue to adversely impact the Company's financial results for the third quarter of 2012 as Comstock reported a net loss of $26.0 million or 56¢ per share as compared to net income of $1.3 million or 3¢ per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2011.  The third quarter of 2012 results include a loss of $2.8 million ($1.8 million after tax or 4¢ per diluted share) from the sale of oil and gas properties and costs incurred in connection with the formation of the Company's Eagle Ford shale joint venture, and impairments of unevaluated properties of $1.4 million ($0.9 million after tax or 2¢ per diluted share).  Results for the three months ended September 30, 2011 included a gain on sale of marketable securities of $2.5 million ($1.6 million after tax or 4¢ per diluted share).

Comstock's oil production in the third quarter of 2012 increased 238% to 659,000 barrels as compared to 195,000 barrels in 2011's third quarter.  Oil production in the third quarter of 2012, which averaged 7,200 barrels of oil per day, also increased from the 6,400 barrels per day produced in the second quarter of 2012.  The Company's natural gas production decreased 19% to 20 billion cubic feet ("Bcf") as compared to 25 Bcf in 2011's third quarter.  The decrease is due to the sale of 10 million cubic feet ("MMcf") per day in May 2012 and declines resulting from the decrease in the Company's natural gas directed drilling due to the very low natural gas prices in 2012.

Comstock's average realized natural gas price of $2.46 per Mcf for the third quarter of 2012 was 40% lower than the $4.09 per Mcf realized for the third quarter of 2011.  The Company's average realized oil price for the third quarter of 2012, including hedging gains, was $102.08 per barrel, and was 17% higher than the average price of $87.55 per barrel in the third quarter of 2011.  Total oil and gas sales for the third quarter of 2012 decreased by 2% to $117.1 million as compared to 2011's third quarter sales of $119.4 million.  Comstock's oil revenues in the third quarter of 2012 increased by $50.3 million from the third quarter of 2011.  The increase in oil revenues only partially offset the effect of the extraordinarily low natural gas prices, as revenues from natural gas sales decreased by $52.6 million or 51% from the third quarter of 2011.  Oil sales composed 57% of total sales in the third quarter of 2012 as compared to only 14% in the third quarter of 2011.  Operating cash flow (before changes in working capital accounts) of $70.8 million in the third quarter of 2012 was 17% lower than operating cash flow of $85.5 million for the third quarter of 2011, and EBITDAX, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization, exploration expense and other noncash expenses, of $86.7 million in the third quarter of 2012 decreased 8% from EBITDAX of $94.2 million in the third quarter of 2011.  The lower natural gas prices not only caused revenues, cash flow, EBITDAX and earnings to decline but also resulted in an increase to the Company's depreciation, depletion and amortization expense in the quarter due to the exclusion of approximately 434 Bcf of the Company's undeveloped natural gas reserves from proved reserves.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Comstock reported a net loss of $29.4 million or 63¢ per share for the first nine months of 2012 as compared to net income of $7.7 million or 16¢ per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The 2012 results include a net gain of $24.3 million ($15.8 million after tax or 34¢ per diluted share) from the sale of oil and gas properties, which generated net proceeds of $142.9 million, and a gain of $26.6 million ($17.3 million or 37¢ per share) on the sale of marketable securities which generated net proceeds of $37.7 million.  The nine months 2012 financial results also include impairments of oil and gas properties and unevaluated leases of $8.0 million ($5.2 million after tax, or 11¢ per diluted share).  Results for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 included a gain on sale of marketable securities of $32.2 million ($20.9 million after tax or 46¢ per diluted share), impairments of unevaluated leases of $9.8 million ($6.4 million after tax or 14¢ per share), and a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.1 million ($0.7 million after tax or 2¢ per share).

Comstock's oil production in the first nine months of 2012 of 1.7 million barrels increased by 255% over the oil produced in the first nine months of 2011.  Oil comprised 14% of equivalent production during the first nine months of 2012 as compared to only 4% in 2011.  Natural gas production of 65 Bcf for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 decreased by 4% from the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  Natural gas prices were substantially weaker in the first nine months of 2012 as compared to 2011's first nine months.  Comstock's average realized natural gas price decreased 42% to $2.37 per Mcf for the first nine months of 2012 as compared to $4.09 per Mcf for the first nine months of 2011.  The Company's average realized oil price for the first nine months of 2012 of $102.30 per barrel, including hedging gains, was 10% above 2011's average realized price of $92.59.  Total oil and gas sales increased by 4% to $332.2 million in the first nine months of 2012 as compared to 2011's first nine months sales of $319.9 million.  Revenues from oil sales of $178.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased by $133.3 million or 293% from the nine months ended September 30, 2011, while revenues from natural gas sales decreased by $121.0 million or 44% from the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  Operating cash flow (before changes in working capital accounts) of $198.8 million in the first nine months of 2012 decreased 9% from operating cash flow of $218.8 million in the first nine months of 2011.  EBITDAX, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization, exploration expense and other noncash expenses, decreased 2% to $240.4 million in 2012's first nine months from 2011's first nine months EBITDAX of $246.4 million.

2012 Drilling Results

Comstock reported on the results to date of its 2012 drilling program.  During the first nine months of 2012, Comstock spent $401.9 million on development and exploration activities, net of amounts the Company received from the Eagle Ford shale joint venture, and $27.4 million for acreage and other acquisition costs.  Comstock drilled 56 wells (38.3 net) and had seven wells (4.8 net) drilling at September 30, 2012.  On September 30, 2012, the Company's five operated drilling rigs were all drilling oil wells in South Texas and West Texas as the Company suspended its natural gas drilling operations until natural gas prices improve.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
Since the beginning of 2012, the Company has completed 50 oil wells, including 27 vertical Wolfbone wells and one horizontal Wolfcamp shale well in its West Texas region, and 22 wells in the horizontal Eagle Ford shale program in the South Texas region.  The 22 Eagle Ford shale wells that were completed had an average per well initial production rate of 638 barrels of oil equivalent ("BOE") per day.  The six new Eagle Ford wells reported on this quarter averaged 816 BOE per day with the Swenson C #1H, the Hill A #3H and the Hubberd #1H in McMullen County having the highest initial production rates at 1,002, 829 and 786 BOE per day, respectively.  These wells are being produced under the Company's restricted choke program and the initial tests were obtained with a 16/64 inch choke.  The first 35 wells, which have been producing for more than 90 days, had an average initial production rate of 686 BOE per day.  The 30 day per well production rate for these wells averaged 517 BOE per day and the 90 day per well production rate averaged 448 BOE per day, or 65% of the initial 24 hour test rate.

Since closing on the acquisition of acreage in Reeves County in West Texas, Comstock has drilled and completed 20 operated vertical Wolfbone wells and one horizontal Wolfcamp shale well.  These vertical wells were drilled to total depths of 11,250 to 12,786 feet and completed with 5 to 11 frac stages.  These wells have an average per well initial production rate of 356 BOE per day (79% oil).  Of the eight new operated wells reported on in the third quarter, the Ponderosa State 25 #1 and the Jesse James 4 #2 each had an initial production rate of 511 BOE per day.  Comstock also participated in five non-operated Wolfbone vertical wells which had an average initial production rate of 350 BOE per day.

Comstock has drilled its first horizontal well, the Monroe 35 #1-H, targeting the Wolfcamp shale formation and the results have been very positive with an initial production rate of 653 BOE per day.  The well was completed with fifteen frac stages over a 3,627 foot lateral.  Comstock's second horizontal well targeting the Wolfcamp shale, the Dale Evans 196 #2H, has reached total depth at 14,584 feet with a 3,428 foot lateral and is currently waiting to be completed.

Comstock has planned a conference call for 9:30 a.m. Central Time on October 30, 2012, to discuss the operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2012.  Investors wishing to participate should visit the Company's website at www.comstockresources.com for a live web cast or dial 800-659-1942 (international dial-in use 617-614-2710) and provide access code 67921574 when prompted.  If you are unable to participate in the original conference call, a web replay will be available approximately 24 hours following the completion of the call on Comstock's website at www.comstockresources.com.  The web replay will be available for approximately one week.  A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET October 30, 2012 and will continue until 11:59 p.m. November 6, 2012.  To hear the replay, call 888-286-8010 (617-801-6888 if calling from outside the US).  The conference call ID number is 22637143.


This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein.  Although the Company believes the expectations in such statements to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.

Comstock Resources, Inc. is an independent energy company based in Frisco, Texas and is engaged in oil and gas acquisitions, exploration and development primarily in Texas and Louisiana.  The Company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CRK.  For additional information, please visit Comstock's website at www.comstockresources.com.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC.
OPERATING RESULTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                                 
Oil and gas sales
 
$
117,129
   
$
119,422
   
$
332,154
   
$
319,911
 
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Production taxes
   
3,856
     
141
     
10,873
     
2,230
 
Gathering and transportation
   
6,382
     
8,101
     
21,612
     
20,340
 
Lease operating
   
15,503
     
12,527
     
44,200
     
36,512
 
Exploration
   
1,407
     
447
     
2,797
     
10,066
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
   
99,230
     
77,518
     
268,410
     
212,532
 
General and administrative
   
8,142
     
8,628
     
25,973
     
25,973
 
Impairment of oil and gas properties
   
     
     
5,350
     
 
(Gain) loss on sale of oil and gas properties
   
2,794
     
(26
)
   
(24,271
)
   
57
 
Total operating expenses
   
137,314
     
107,336
     
354,944
     
307,710
 
                                 
Operating income (loss)
   
(20,185
)
   
12,086
     
(22,790
)
   
12,201
 
                                 
Other income (expenses):
                               
Interest expense
   
(17,535
)
   
(9,988
)
   
(45,301
)
   
(30,682
)
Gain on sale of marketable securities
   
     
2,484
     
26,621
     
32,213
 
Other income
   
153
     
187
     
675
     
580
 
Total other income (expenses)
   
(17,382
)
   
(7,317
)
   
(18,005
)
   
2,111
 
                                 
Income (loss) before income taxes
   
(37,567
)
   
4,769
     
   (40,795
)
   
14,312
 
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes
   
11,579
     
(3,460
)
   
11,362
     
(6,650
)
Net income (loss)
 
$
(25,988
)
 
$
1,309
   
$
(29,433
)
 
$
7,662
 
                                 
Net income (loss) per share:
                               
Basic
 
$
(0.56
)
 
$
0.03
   
$
(0.63
)
 
$
0.16
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.56
)
 
$
0.03
   
$
(0.63
)
 
$
0.16
 
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
   
46,443
     
46,011
     
46,414
     
45,992
 
Diluted
   
46,443
     
46,011
     
46,414
     
45,992
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC.
OPERATING RESULTS
(In thousands)

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                                 
OPERATING CASH FLOW:
                               
                                 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(25,988
)
 
$
1,309
   
$
(29,433
)
 
$
7,662
 
Reconciling items:
                               
Deferred income taxes
   
(11,567
)
   
3,972
     
(11,151
)
   
6,593
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
   
99,230
     
77,518
     
268,410
     
212,532
 
Impairment of oil and gas properties
   
     
     
5,350
     
 
Dry hole costs and leasehold impairments
   
1,370
     
365
     
2,685
     
9,819
 
Loss (gain) on sale of assets
   
2,794
     
(2,510
)
   
(50,892
)
   
(32,156
)
Debt issuance cost and discount amortization
   
1,586
     
948
     
3,689
     
3,351
 
Stock-based compensation
   
3,329
     
3,946
     
10,189
     
10,958
 
Operating cash flow
   
70,754
     
85,548
     
198,847
     
218,759
 
Excess income taxes from stock-based compensation
   
11
     
     
1,681
     
612
 
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
   
(9,785
)
   
1,673
     
1,826
     
(4,958
)
(Increase) decrease  in other current assets
   
(962
)
   
10,729
     
(5,059
)
   
2,275
 
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
23,782
     
1,697
     
28,403
     
861
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
83,800
   
$
99,647
   
$
225,698
   
$
217,549
 
                                 
EBITDAX:
                               
                                 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(25,988
)
 
$
1,309
   
$
(29,433
)
 
$
7,662
 
Interest expense
   
17,535
     
9,988
     
45,301
     
30,682
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
(11,579
)
   
3,460
     
(11,362
)
   
6,650
 
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
   
99,230
     
77,518
     
268,410
     
212,532
 
Exploration
   
1,407
     
447
     
2,797
     
10,066
 
Impairment of oil and gas properties
   
     
     
5,350
     
 
Loss (gain) on sale of assets
   
2,794
     
(2,510
)
   
(50,892
)
   
(32,156
)
Stock-based compensation
   
3,329
     
3,946
     
10,189
     
10,958
 
EBITDAX
 
$
86,728
   
$
94,158
   
$
240,360
   
$
246,394
 

   
As of September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
                 
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
               
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
2,569
   
$
4,544
 
Marketable securities
   
15,072
     
31,707
 
Derivative financial instruments
   
10,823
     
 
Other current assets
   
59,565
     
53,477
 
Property and equipment, net
   
2,546,024
     
2,090,554
 
Other
   
23,786
     
15,863
 
Total assets
 
$
2,657,839
   
$
2,196,145
 
                 
                 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
200,086
   
$
153,352
 
Long-term debt
   
1,238,809
     
746,774
 
Deferred income taxes
   
190,784
     
223,237
 
Other non-current liabilities
   
16,846
     
9,649
 
Stockholders' equity
   
1,011,314
     
1,063,133
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
2,657,839
   
$
2,196,145
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC.
REGIONAL OPERATING RESULTS
(In thousands, except per unit amounts)

     
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
     
East Texas/
North
Louisiana
     
South
Texas
     
West
Texas
     
Other
     
Total
     
East Texas/
North
Louisiana
     
South
Texas
     
Other
     
Total
 
Oil production (Mbbls)
   
22
     
457
     
172
     
8
     
659
     
26
     
163
     
6
     
195
 
Gas production (MMcf)
   
17,633
     
1,937
     
202
     
480
     
20,252
     
21,710
     
2,714
     
633
     
25,057
 
Total production (MMcfe)
   
17,770
     
4,677
     
1,235
     
526
     
24,208
     
21,862
     
3,691
     
671
     
26,224
 
                                                                         
Oil sales
 
$
2,103
   
$
45,923
   
$
15,211
   
$
776
   
$
64,013
   
$
1,963
   
$
14,520
   
$
543
   
$
17,026
 
Hedging gains
   
     
2,501
     
792
     
     
3,293
     
     
     
     
 
Total oil, including hedging
   
2,103
     
48,424
     
16,003
     
776
     
67,306
     
1,963
     
14,520
     
543
     
17,026
 
Natural gas sales
   
41,342
     
5,680
     
1,076
     
1,725
     
49,823
     
86,075
     
13,138
     
3,183
     
102,396
 
Total oil and gas sales
 
$
43,445
   
$
54,104
   
$
17,079
   
$
2,501
   
$
117,129
   
$
88,038
   
$
27,658
   
$
3,726
   
$
119,422
 
                                                                         
                                                                         
Average oil price (per barrel)
 
$
92.33
   
$
100.58
   
$
88.33
   
$
99.77
   
$
97.09
   
$
76.93
   
$
89.18
   
$
88.54
   
$
87.55
 
Average oil price including hedging (per barrel)
 
$
92.33
   
$
106.06
   
$
92.93
   
$
99.77
   
$
102.08
   
$
76.93
   
$
89.18
   
$
88.54
   
$
87.55
 
Average gas price (per Mcf)
 
$
2.34
   
$
2.93
   
$
5.33
   
$
3.59
   
$
2.46
   
$
3.96
   
$
4.84
   
$
5.03
   
$
4.09
 
Average price (per Mcfe)
 
$
2.44
   
$
11.03
   
$
13.19
   
$
4.75
   
$
4.70
   
$
4.03
   
$
7.49
   
$
5.55
   
$
4.55
 
Average price including hedging (per Mcfe)
 
$
2.44
   
$
11.57
   
$
13.83
   
$
4.75
   
$
4.84
   
$
4.03
   
$
7.49
   
$
5.55
   
$
4.55
 
                                                                         
Production taxes
 
$
699
   
$
2,243
   
$
758
   
$
156
   
$
3,856
   
$
(1,103
)
 
$
1,155
   
$
89
   
$
141
 
Gathering and transportation
 
$
5,503
   
$
432
   
$
349
   
$
98
   
$
6,382
   
$
7,630
   
$
369
   
$
102
   
$
8,101
 
Lease operating
 
$
8,341
   
$
3,658
   
$
2,541
   
$
963
   
$
15,503
   
$
8,188
   
$
3,464
   
$
875
   
$
12,527
 
                                                                         
Production taxes (per Mcfe)
 
$
0.04
   
$
0.48
   
$
0.61
   
$
0.30
   
$
0.16
   
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.31
   
$
0.13
   
$
0.01
 
Gathering and transportation (per Mcfe)
 
$
0.31
   
$
0.09
   
$
0.28
   
$
0.19
   
$
0.26
   
$
0.35
   
$
0.10
   
$
0.15
   
$
0.31
 
Lease operating (per Mcfe)
 
$
0.47
   
$
0.78
   
$
2.06
   
$
1.82
   
$
0.64
   
$
0.37
   
$
0.94
   
$
1.31
   
$
0.47
 
                                                                         
Oil and Gas Capital Expenditures:
                                                                 
Leasehold costs
 
$
2,015
   
$
1,903
   
$
4,135
   
$
   
$
8,053
   
$
10,509
   
$
3,241
   
$
2,911
   
$
16,661
 
Exploratory drilling
   
408
     
497
     
     
     
905
     
4,201
     
7,721
     
     
11,922
 
Development drilling
   
9,418
     
21,675
     
58,441
     
     
89,534
     
64,350
     
50,969
     
757
     
116,076
 
Other development
   
256
     
45
     
122
     
64
     
487
     
1,706
     
512
     
77
     
2,295
 
Total
 
$
12,097
   
$
24,120
(a)
 
$
62,698
   
$
64
   
$
98,979
(a)
 
$
80,766
   
$
62,443
   
$
3,745
   
$
146,954
 

(a)  
Net of reimbursements received of $23,804 under the Company's Eagle Ford shale joint venture.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

 
COMSTOCK RESOURCES, INC.
REGIONAL OPERATING RESULTS
(In thousands, except per unit amounts)

     
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
     
East Texas/
North
Louisiana
     
South
Texas
     
West
Texas
     
Other
     
Total
     
East Texas/
North
Louisiana
     
South
Texas
     
Other
     
Total
 
Oil production (Mbbls)
   
69
     
1,285
     
369
     
25
     
1,748
     
89
     
385
     
18
     
492
 
Gas production (MMcf)
   
55,745
     
6,807
     
474
     
1,541
     
64,567
     
56,706
     
8,494
     
1,962
     
67,162
 
Total production (MMcfe)
   
56,162
     
14,514
     
2,686
     
1,693
     
75,055
     
57,237
     
10,801
     
2,075
     
70,113
 
                                                                         
Oil sales
 
$
6,714
   
$
132,367
   
$
32,493
   
$
2,582
   
$
174,156
   
$
8,000
   
$
35,885
   
$
1,654
   
$
45,539
 
Hedging gains
   
     
3,592
     
1,066
     
     
4,658
     
     
     
     
 
Total oil, including hedging
   
6,714
     
135,959
     
33,559
     
2,582
     
178,814
     
8,000
     
35,885
     
1,654
     
45,539
 
Natural gas sales
   
125,438
     
20,472
     
2,767
     
4,663
     
153,340
     
224,069
     
40,458
     
9,845
     
274,372
 
Total oil and gas sales
 
$
132,152
   
$
156,431
   
$
36,326
   
$
7,245
   
$
332,154
   
$
232,069
   
$
76,343
   
$
11,499
   
$
319,911
 
                                                                         
                                                                         
Average oil price (per barrel)
 
$
96.75
   
$
103.05
   
$
88.11
   
$
102.07
   
$
99.63
   
$
90.25
   
$
93.32
   
$
88.73
   
$
92.59
 
Average oil price including hedging (per barrel)
 
$
96.75
   
$
105.84
   
$
91.00
   
$
102.07
   
$
102.30
   
$
90.25
   
$
93.32
   
$
88.73
   
$
92.59
 
Average gas price (per Mcf)
 
$
2.25
   
$
3.01
   
$
5.84
   
$
3.03
   
$
2.37
   
$
3.95
   
$
4.76
   
$
5.02
   
$
4.09
 
Average price (per Mcfe)
 
$
2.35
   
$
10.53
   
$
13.13
   
$
4.28
   
$
4.36
   
$
4.05
   
$
7.07
   
$
5.54
   
$
4.56
 
Average price including hedging (per Mcfe)
 
$
2.35
   
$
10.78
   
$
13.52
   
$
4.28
   
$
4.43
   
$
4.05
   
$
7.07
   
$
5.54
   
$
4.56
 
                                                                         
Production taxes
 
$
2,106
   
$
6,526
   
$
1,667
   
$
574
   
$
10,873
   
$
(1,009
)
 
$
2,653
   
$
586
   
$
2,230
 
Gathering and transportation
 
$
18,580
   
$
1,939
   
$
758
   
$
335
   
$
21,612
   
$
18,840
   
$
1,182
   
$
318
   
$
20,340
 
Lease operating
 
$
24,979
   
$
10,512
   
$
5,587
   
$
3,122
   
$
44,200
   
$
23,183
   
$
10,451
   
$
2,878
   
$
36,512
 
                                                                         
Production taxes (per Mcfe)
 
$
0.04
   
$
0.45
   
$
0.62
   
$
0.34
   
$
0.14
   
$
(0.02
)
 
$
0.25
   
$
0.28
   
$
0.03
 
Gathering and transportation (per Mcfe)
 
$
0.33
   
$
0.13
   
$
0.28
   
$
0.20
   
$
0.29
   
$
0.33
   
$
0.11
   
$
0.15
   
$
0.29
 
Lease operating (per Mcfe)
 
$
0.44
   
$
0.73
   
$
2.08
   
$
1.84
   
$
0.59
   
$
0.41
   
$
0.96
   
$
1.39
   
$
0.52
 
                                                                         
Oil and Gas Capital Expenditures:
                                                                   
Acquisitions
 
$
   
$
   
$
3,235
   
$
   
$
3,235
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
Leasehold costs
   
5,813
     
6,218
     
12,149
     
     
24,180
     
25,893
     
22,506
     
4,222
     
52,621
 
Exploratory drilling
   
976
     
2,825
     
     
     
3,801
     
31,091
     
46,516
     
     
77,607
 
Development drilling
   
99,962
     
157,569
     
138,166
     
     
395,697
     
283,377
     
75,310
     
1,530
     
360,217
 
Other development
   
1,241
     
660
     
331
     
195
     
2,427
     
3,557
     
1,621
     
369
     
5,547
 
Total
 
$
107,992
   
$
167,272
(a)
 
$
153,881
   
$
195
   
$
429,340
(a)
 
$
343,918
   
$
145,953
   
$
6,121
   
$
495,992
 

(a)  
Net of reimbursements received of $23,804 under the Company's Eagle Ford shale joint venture.