Oil & Gas Well Acquisition
Production analysis, reserve valuation, operating costs, and lease term evaluation for well acquisitions.
Production Weight
25pts
Categories
6
Financial Projections
Revenue, OpEx, and NOI ($M)
CapEx Breakdown
Capital Expenditure Distribution
Production & Decline Analysis (25 points)
Evaluates current production rates, historical decline curves, and projected future output. Hyperbolic and exponential decline models help forecast remaining productive life.
Reserve Valuation (20 points)
Assesses proved, probable, and possible reserves using industry-standard methods. SEC-compliant reserve reports and PV-10 calculations inform acquisition pricing.
Operating Costs & ARO (20 points)
Analyzes lifting costs, workover requirements, and Asset Retirement Obligations. Understanding full-cycle costs is critical for distressed asset acquisitions.
Lease Terms & Title (15 points)
Reviews mineral rights, royalty obligations, working interest splits, and lease expiration schedules. Clear title and favorable lease terms reduce acquisition risk.
Basin & Geology (10 points)
Evaluates geological favorability, pay zone characteristics, and offset well performance. Understanding the reservoir drives production expectations.
Regulatory & Environmental (10 points)
Assesses state regulatory requirements, environmental liabilities, and plugging obligations. Texas Railroad Commission compliance history indicates operational quality.