ConocoPhillips Bakken Leashold and Mineral Acreage Map
ConocoPhillips' 2014 budget includes spending $16.7 billion, with 55% of the total allocated to North America.
Within North America, Conoco expects continued growth from the Eagle Ford, Bakken, and Permian plays.
Approximately $4.3 billion will be spent on development drilling in the Lower 48 states. The budget includes increased investment in the drilling programs in the Eagle Ford, Bakken and Permian.
“2014 is an important year for ConocoPhillips,” said Ryan Lance, chairman and chief executive officer. “Since becoming an independent E&P company, we have set out to deliver a unique value proposition of 3 to 5 percent volume and margin growth with a compelling dividend.”
Conoco has a five-year plan to spend $5 billion in the Bakken to grow production to more than 50,000 boe/d by 2017. The company has over 626,000 acres prospective for the Bakken and estimates a drilling inventory of more than 1,400 wells.
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