Baytex Energy Corp. engages in the acquisition, development and production of crude oil and natural gas in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and the Eagle Ford in the United States.
Approximately 85% of the company’s production is weighted toward crude oil and NGLs. The company’s wholly owned subsidiaries are Baytex Energy Ltd., and Baytex Energy USA, Inc.
On April 22, 2024, the company received an exemption order allowing it to purchase up to ten percent (increased from five percent) of...
Baytex Energy Corp. engages in the acquisition, development and production of crude oil and natural gas in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and the Eagle Ford in the United States.
Approximately 85% of the company’s production is weighted toward crude oil and NGLs. The company’s wholly owned subsidiaries are Baytex Energy Ltd., and Baytex Energy USA, Inc.
On April 22, 2024, the company received an exemption order allowing it to purchase up to ten percent (increased from five percent) of its public float of common shares through the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) and other U.S.-based trading systems, as a part of an approved NCIB (normal course issuer bid). The exemption is in place until August 1, 2025.
On December 20, 2024, the company announced the sale of its Kerrobert thermal asset located in southwest Saskatchewan (the ‘Sold Kerrobert Asset’), including closing adjustments. Proceeds from the sale were applied against the company’s Credit Facilities. Production from the Sold Kerrobert Assets at the time of the sale was approximately 2,000 boe/d (100% heavy oil).
The company is in the oil and natural gas industry. The company’s asset base is somewhat unique in that it has significant oil and gas assets in both Canada and the United States.
Principal Properties
The following is a description of the company’s principal oil and natural gas properties on production or under development. All of the company’s properties are located onshore.
Eagle Ford – Texas
The company’s Eagle Ford assets are located in the Eagle Ford shale of South Texas and consist of operated assets and non-operated assets. The company’s operated assets were acquired through the Ranger Merger and consist of operated working interests in approximately 190,939 (166,192 net) acres located principally in the Gonzales, Lavaca, Fayette, and Dewitt counties, with an average working interest of approximately 88%. The company’s non-operated assets include working interests in approximately 78,212 (19,931 net) acres, consisting of four areas of mutual interest, principally located in Karnes County (Sugarloaf, Longhorn, Ipanema, and Excelsior), with an average working interest of approximately 25%. The company’s non-operated position is operated by an operating subsidiary of ConocoPhillips Company, pursuant to the terms of industry-standard joint operating agreements, joint venture agreements with non-AMI working interest holders where wells produce from AMI and non-AMI lands, as well as negotiated agreements with ConocoPhillips and other working interest owners related to facilities, marketing, and supplemental development. Production from the company’s Eagle Ford assets occurs from the hydraulic fracturing of horizontal wells.
During 2024, production from the Eagle Ford assets averaged approximately 89,100 barrel of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), consisting of 72,291 bbl/d of light and medium crude oil (including condensate and NGL), and 100,850 Mcf/d of shale gas.
Peace River – Alberta
In the Peace River area of northwest Alberta, the company produces heavy gravity crude oil and natural gas from the Bluesky formation, and heavy gravity crude oil from the Spirit River (a Clearwater equivalent) formation. The core of the company’s developing Clearwater play is located on the Peavine Metis settlement. Production in the area occurs through primary and polymer flooding recovery methods. During 2024, production from the area averaged approximately 30,320 boe/d, consisting of 28,491 barrel per day (bbl/d) of heavy crude oil, 47 bbl/d of natural gas liquids (NGL), and 10,691 Mcf/d of conventional natural gas.
Lloydminster - Alberta and Saskatchewan
The company’s Lloydminster assets consist of several geographically dispersed heavy crude oil operations that include primary and thermal production. In some cases, the company’s heavy crude oil reservoirs are water flooded and polymer flooded. In 2024, production averaged approximately 13,383 boe/d, which consisted of 10,819 bbl/d of heavy crude oil, 2,301 bbl/d of bitumen, 15 bbl/d of light and medium crude oil, and 1,491 Mcf/d of conventional natural gas.
Duvernay – Alberta
The company holds a large 100% working interest land position in the East Duvernay resource play in central Alberta. Production in the area occurs from the hydraulic fracturing of horizontal wells. In 2024, production averaged 6,113 boe/d, consisting of 4,996 bbl/d of light crude oil and NGL, and 6,700 Mcf/d of conventional natural gas.
Viking - Alberta and Saskatchewan
The company’s Viking assets are located in the greater Dodsland area in southwest Saskatchewan, and in the Esther area of southeastern Alberta. These assets were acquired through a business combination with Raging River Exploration Inc. in 2018 and produce light oil from the Viking formation. Production in the area occurs primarily from the hydraulic fracturing of horizontal wells. In some areas, reservoirs are placed under waterflood. In 2024, the Viking assets produced 10,589 boe/d, consisting of 8,904 bbl/d of light and medium crude oil and NGL, 10,075 Mcf/d of conventional natural gas, and 6 bbl/d of heavy crude oil. These assets are characterized by shallow wells with short cycle times and a manufacturing approach to development.
Marketing Arrangements and Forward Contracts
The company markets its operated oil and natural gas production with the objective of maximizing value and counterparty performance. It has a portfolio of sales contracts with a variety of pricing mechanisms, term commitments, and customers, and it also has several committed transportation and processing contracts with volume and term commitments that enable it to transport the company’s production to sales points. Production from the company’s non-operated assets in the Eagle Ford is marketed by the operator. The company also uses derivative instruments in various operational markets to optimize its supply or production chain.
History
Baytex Energy Corp. was incorporated in 1993.