UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 40-F
(Check One)
[ ] Registration statement pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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[X] Annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012
Commission file number 1-15226
ENCANA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1800-855 2nd Street, S.W., P.O. Box 2850, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2S5
(403) 645-2000
(Address and Telephone Number of Registrants Principal Executive Offices)
CT Corporation System, 111 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
(212) 894-8940
(Name, Address (Including Zip Code) and Telephone Number
(Including Area Code) of Agent For Service in the United States)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.
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Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act. None
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act. Debt Securities
For annual reports, indicate by check mark the information filed with this Form:
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Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuers classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: 736,327,987
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (s.232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes X No
The Annual Report on Form 40-F shall be incorporated by reference into or as an exhibit to, as applicable, each of the registrants Registration Statements under the Securities Act of 1933: Form F-3 (File No. 333-150453), Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-124218, 333-85598 and 333-140856) and Form F-10 (File No. 333-181196).
FORM 40-F
Principal Documents
The following documents have been filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 40-F, beginning on the following page:
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Annual Information Form for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012; |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012; and |
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Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. |
Encana Corporation
Annual Information Form February 21, 2013
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Table of Contents
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Introduction |
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Corporate Structure |
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General Development of the Business |
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Narrative Description of the Business |
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Canadian Division |
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USA Division |
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Market Optimization |
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Reserves and Other Oil and Gas Information |
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Acquisitions, Divestitures and Capital Expenditures |
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Competitive Conditions |
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Environmental Protection |
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Social and Environmental Policies |
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Employees |
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Foreign Operations |
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Directors and Officers |
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Audit Committee Information |
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Description of Share Capital |
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Credit Ratings |
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Market for Securities |
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Dividends |
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Legal Proceedings |
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Risk Factors |
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Transfer Agents and Registrars |
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Interest of Experts |
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Additional Information |
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements |
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Note Regarding Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information |
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Appendix A - Canadian Protocol Disclosure of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information |
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Appendix B - Report on Reserves Data by Independent Qualified Reserves Evaluators (Canadian Protocol) |
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Appendix C - Report of Management and Directors on Reserves Data and Other Information (Canadian Protocol) |
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Appendix D - U.S. Protocol Disclosure of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information |
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Appendix E - Audit Committee Mandate |
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Introduction
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This is the Annual Information Form of Encana Corporation (Encana or the Company) for the year ended December 31, 2012. In this Annual Information Form, unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, reference to Encana or to the Company includes reference to subsidiaries of and partnership interests held by Encana Corporation and its subsidiaries.
In this Annual Information Form, daily natural gas volumes are referenced in either thousands of cubic feet (Mcf) per day (Mcf/d), millions of cubic feet (MMcf) per day (MMcf/d), or billions of cubic feet (Bcf) per day (Bcf/d). The term liquids is used to represent oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and condensate. Daily liquids volumes are referenced in either barrels (bbls) per day (bbls/d), thousands of barrels (Mbbls) per day (Mbbls/d) or millions of barrels (MMbbls) per day (MMbbls/d).
Certain liquids volumes have been converted to billions of cubic feet equivalent (Bcfe) on the basis of one barrel (bbl) to six Mcf. Bcfe may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A conversion ratio of one bbl to six Mcf is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of oil and NGLs as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value.
On January 1, 2012, Encana adopted U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for financial reporting purposes. The Companys annual audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, including required comparative information for 2011 and 2010, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. All financial information included in this Annual Information Form is prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Readers are directed to the sections titled Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Note Regarding Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information.
Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States (U.S.) dollars, all references to dollars, $ or to US$ are to U.S. dollars and all references to C$ are to Canadian dollars. All proceeds from divestitures are provided on a before-tax basis.
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Corporate Structure
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Name and Incorporation
Encana Corporation is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA). Its executive and registered office is located at 1800, 855 - 2nd Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2S5.
Intercorporate Relationships
The following table presents the name, the percentage of voting securities owned and the jurisdiction of incorporation, continuance or formation of Encanas principal subsidiaries and partnerships as at December 31, 2012. Each of these subsidiaries and partnerships had total assets that exceeded 10 percent of Encanas total consolidated assets or annual revenues that exceeded 10 percent of Encanas total consolidated annual revenues as at December 31, 2012.
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Encana USA Holdings |
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100 |
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Delaware |
3080763 Nova Scotia Company |
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100 |
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Nova Scotia |
Alenco Inc. |
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100 |
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Delaware |
Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. |
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100 |
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Delaware |
Encana Marketing (USA) Inc. |
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100 |
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Delaware |
Encana USA Investment Holdings |
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100 |
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Delaware |
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The above table does not include all of the subsidiaries and partnerships of Encana. The assets and annual revenues of unnamed subsidiaries and partnerships in the aggregate did not exceed 20 percent of Encanas total consolidated assets or total consolidated annual revenues as at December 31, 2012.
As a general matter, Encana reorganizes its subsidiaries as required to maintain proper alignment of its business, operating and management structures.
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General Development of the Business
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Encana was formed in 2002 through the business combination of Alberta Energy Company Ltd. (AEC) and PanCanadian Energy Corporation (PanCanadian). On November 30, 2009, Encana completed a corporate reorganization (the Split Transaction) to split into two independent publicly traded energy companies Encana and Cenovus Energy Inc. (Cenovus).
Encana is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on growing its strong portfolio of diverse resource plays producing natural gas, oil and NGLs. Encanas operations also include the marketing of natural gas, oil and NGLs. All of Encanas reserves and production are located in North America.
Operating Divisions
Encana employs a decentralized decision making structure and is currently divided into two operating divisions. The operating divisions are:
· Canadian Division includes the exploration for, development of, and production of natural gas, oil and NGLs and other related activities within Canada. The following resource plays are located in the Division: Cutbank Ridge in northern British Columbia; Bighorn in west central Alberta; Peace River Arch in northwest Alberta; Clearwater in southern Alberta, including the emerging Clearwater Oil play; and Greater Sierra in northeast British Columbia. Emerging plays within the Division also include the Duvernay in west central Alberta. As well, the Deep Panuke natural gas project offshore Nova Scotia is included in the Division.
· USA Division includes the exploration for, development of, and production of natural gas, oil and NGLs and other related activities within the U.S. The following resource plays are located in the Division: Piceance in northwest Colorado; Jonah in southwest Wyoming; Haynesville in Louisiana; and Texas. Other and emerging plays within the Division include the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale in Louisiana and Mississippi, Eaglebine in east Texas, the Mississippian Lime in Oklahoma and Kansas, the DJ Niobrara in northern Colorado and the San Juan Basin in New Mexico.
Encanas proprietary production is substantially sold by the Midstream, Marketing & Fundamentals team, which is focused on enhancing the Companys netback price. Midstream, Marketing & Fundamentals manages Encanas market optimization activities, which include third party purchases and sales of product to provide operational flexibility for transportation commitments, product type, delivery points and customer diversification.
Encanas Natural Gas Economy team focuses on pursuing the development of expanded natural gas markets in North America, particularly within the areas of power generation, transportation and industrial applications. Due to the technical breakthroughs which have enhanced natural gas extraction, the commercial resource in North America has grown to a historical high. This abundance improves the longer term affordability and reliability of natural gas for these potential markets. In addition, increased use of natural gas has the potential to yield lower greenhouse gas and volatile organic compound emissions as compared to other fossil fuel use.
For 2012 financial reporting purposes, Encanas reportable segments were: (i) Canada; (ii) USA; (iii) Market Optimization; and (iv) Corporate and Other. Corporate and Other is not an operating segment and mainly includes unrealized gains or losses recorded on derivative financial instruments. Once the instruments are settled, the realized gains and losses are recorded in the operating segment to which the derivative instruments relate.
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Recent Developments
Significant events which contributed to the development of Encanas business over the last three years included the following:
2012
· Entered into a partnership agreement with a Mitsubishi Corporation subsidiary (Mitsubishi) to jointly develop certain Cutbank Ridge lands in British Columbia. Under the agreement, Encana owns 60 percent and Mitsubishi owns 40 percent of the partnership. Mitsubishi agreed to invest approximately C$2.9 billion for its partnership interest, with C$1.45 billion received in February 2012. Mitsubishi has agreed to invest the remaining amount of approximately C$1.45 billion, in addition to its 40 percent of the partnerships future capital investment, over an expected commitment period of five years, thereby reducing Encanas capital funding commitment to 30 percent of the total expected capital investment over that period.
· Entered into an agreement with a PetroChina Company Limited subsidiary (PetroChina) to jointly explore and develop certain Duvernay lands in Alberta. PetroChina has agreed to invest approximately C$2.18 billion for a 49.9 percent working interest in the lands. PetroChina invested C$1.18 billion in December 2012 and has agreed to further invest approximately C$1.0 billion over a commitment period which is expected to be four years. The further investment of approximately C$1.0 billion is to be used to fund half of Encanas capital funding commitment.
· Entered into an agreement with a Toyota Tsusho Corporation subsidiary (Toyota Tsusho) under which Toyota Tsusho has agreed to invest approximately C$600 million to acquire a 32.5 percent gross overriding royalty interest in natural gas production from a portion of Encanas Clearwater resource play. Toyota Tsusho invested C$100 million in April 2012 and has agreed to further invest approximately C$500 million which is expected to be received over the next seven years.
· Entered into a long-term joint venture agreement with a Nucor Corporation subsidiary (Nucor) in November 2012, under which Nucor is to earn a 50 percent working interest in certain natural gas wells to be drilled over the next 20 years in the Piceance Basin in Colorado. Nucor has agreed to pay its share of well costs plus a portion attributable to Encanas interest.
· Entered into a joint venture agreement with Exaro Energy III LLC (Exaro) in March 2012 under which Exaro has agreed to invest approximately $380 million over the next five years to earn a 32.5 percent working interest in certain sections of the Jonah field in Wyoming.
· Renegotiated certain gathering and processing agreements in September 2012, which result in Encana receiving additional NGL volumes from the Companys processed gas in the Piceance and Jonah areas in the U.S.
· Closed the sale of two natural gas processing plants in British Columbia and Alberta for proceeds of approximately C$920 million in February 2012.
· Entered into an agreement to sell Encanas 30 percent interest in the proposed Kitimat liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in British Columbia. The transaction closed on February 8, 2013.
· Commenced various natural gas fueling projects including mobile and permanent LNG fueling stations in Canada and the U.S., a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Texas, LNG fueling systems for drilling rigs in Michigan and Colorado, an LNG locomotive pilot in Alberta and the conversion of 25 percent of Encanas fleet vehicles to CNG.
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2011
· Acquired various strategic exploration and evaluation lands and properties which complement existing assets within Encanas portfolio, totaling $515 million. Land capture included additional acreage with potential oil and natural gas streams with associated liquids.
· Completed divestitures for total proceeds of $891 million of Encanas interest in the Cabin natural gas processing plant in British Columbia, the Fort Lupton natural gas processing plant in Colorado and the South Piceance natural gas gathering assets in Colorado.
· Closed the majority of the sale of its North Texas natural gas producing assets for proceeds of $836 million. In March of 2012, Encana completed the remainder of the sale and received additional proceeds of $114 million.
· Entered into deep cut processing arrangements, which allow the Company to extract additional NGL volumes from its natural gas streams starting in 2012 at the Musreau plant in Bighorn and Gordondale plant in Peace River Arch.
· Acquired a 30 percent interest in the planned Kitimat LNG export terminal in British Columbia.
· Entered into an agreement to be the sole LNG fueling supplier to a fleet of 200 LNG heavy-duty trucks in Louisiana through its mobile and permanent LNG fueling stations and opened four compressed natural gas fueling stations.
2010
· Entered into farm-out agreements with Kogas Canada Ltd., a Korea Gas Corporation subsidiary (Kogas), which agreed to invest approximately C$565 million over three years to earn a 50 percent interest in approximately 154,000 acres of land in Horn River and Montney in the Greater Sierra and Cutbank Ridge resource plays. In 2011, Encana extended a farm-out agreement with Kogas for an additional investment of C$185 million for approximately 20,000 additional acres.
· Acquired various strategic lands and properties that complement existing assets within Encanas portfolio. In 2010, acquisitions were $592 million in the Canadian Division and $141 million in the USA Division.
· Completed the divestiture of mature conventional oil and natural gas assets for proceeds of approximately $288 million in the Canadian Division and $595 million in the USA Division.
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Narrative Description of the Business
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The following map outlines the location of Encanas North American landholdings, resource plays and emerging plays as at December 31, 2012.
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Encanas operations are focused on exploiting North American long-life natural gas and oil formations. Encana attempts to identify early-stage, geographically expansive hydrocarbon-charged basins and then assembles a large land position to try to capture core resource opportunities. Encana determines cost efficient means for extracting natural gas, oil and NGLs, focusing on technological innovation. The Companys resource play hub model is a manufacturing-style development approach, which utilizes integrated production facilities to develop resources by drilling multiple wells from central pad sites. This manufacturing-style approach extends over many years. Capital and operating efficiencies are pursued on an ongoing basis and applied across Encanas expansive portfolio.
Encanas capital investment strategy is focused on building long-term production growth capacity and transitioning to a more diversified portfolio of production and cash flows. In the current price environment, the Company plans to continue focusing capital investment in liquids plays, minimizing investment in dry natural gas plays and attracting third party capital investments.
Encanas operations are primarily located in Canada and the U.S. All of Encanas reserves and production are located in North America.
Canadian Division
The Canadian Division includes the exploration for, development of, and production of natural gas, oil and NGLs and other related activities within Canada. The following resource plays are located in the Division: Cutbank Ridge in northern British Columbia; Bighorn in west central Alberta; Peace River Arch in northwest Alberta; Clearwater in southern Alberta, including the emerging Clearwater Oil play; and Greater Sierra in northeast British Columbia. Emerging plays within the Division also include the Duvernay in west central Alberta. As well, the Deep Panuke natural gas project offshore Nova Scotia is included in the Division.
In 2012, Encana split its Cutbank Ridge resource play into two plays, Cutbank Ridge in British Columbia and Peace River Arch in Alberta, with comparative information restated. This reflects the Companys future development plans for Cutbank Ridge as a result of the Companys partnership with Mitsubishi. In addition, the Coalbed Methane resource play was renamed Clearwater.
In 2012, the Canadian Division had total capital investment of approximately $1,567 million and drilled approximately 372 net wells. Production after royalties averaged approximately 1,359 MMcf/d of natural gas and approximately 19.4 Mbbls/d of oil and NGLs. At December 31, 2012, the Canadian Division had an established land position in Canada of approximately 10.1 million gross acres (8.0 million net acres), including approximately 5.1 million gross undeveloped acres (4.0 million net acres). The mineral rights on approximately 45 percent of the total net acreage are owned in fee title by Encana, which means that the mineral rights are held by Encana in perpetuity and production is subject to a mineral tax that is generally less than the Crown royalty imposed on production from land where the government owns the mineral rights.
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The following tables summarize the Canadian Division landholdings, producing wells and daily production as at and for the periods indicated.
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Net |
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Gross |
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Interest |
Cutbank Ridge |
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308 |
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167 |
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674 |
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349 |
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982 |
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516 |
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53% |
Bighorn |
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206 |
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148 |
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307 |
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266 |
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513 |
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414 |
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81% |
Peace River Arch |
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297 |
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171 |
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501 |
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431 |
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798 |
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602 |
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75% |
Clearwater |
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3,475 |
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2,981 |
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1,717 |
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1,503 |
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5,192 |
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4,484 |
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86% |
Greater Sierra |
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568 |
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521 |
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1,363 |
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1,168 |
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1,931 |
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1,689 |
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87% |
Other and emerging |
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79 |
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55 |
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569 |
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283 |
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648 |
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338 |
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52% |
Total Canadian Division |
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4,933 |
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4,043 |
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5,131 |
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4,000 |
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10,064 |
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8,043 |
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80% |
Producing Wells
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net |
Cutbank Ridge |
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604 |
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530 |
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- |
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- |
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604 |
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530 |
Bighorn |
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383 |
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330 |
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16 |
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6 |
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399 |
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336 |
Peace River Arch |
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338 |
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261 |
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18 |
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10 |
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356 |
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271 |
Clearwater |
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11,854 |
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10,932 |
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152 |
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131 |
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12,006 |
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11,063 |
Greater Sierra |
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979 |
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910 |
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- |
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- |
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979 |
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910 |
Other and emerging |
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21 |
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19 |
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- |
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- |
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21 |
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19 |
Total Canadian Division |
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14,179 |
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12,982 |
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186 |
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147 |
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14,365 |
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13,129 |
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(1) Figures exclude wells capable of producing, but not producing.
Production (Before Royalties) |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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Cutbank Ridge (1) |
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451 |
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466 |
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1.6 |
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1.2 |
Bighorn |
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244 |
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233 |
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7.0 |
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4.5 |
Peace River Arch (1) |
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109 |
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105 |
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3.6 |
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2.7 |
Clearwater |
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403 |
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440 |
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8.8 |
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7.0 |
Greater Sierra |
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201 |
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275 |
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0.6 |
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1.1 |
Other and emerging |
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1 |
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2 |
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0.2 |
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- |
Total Canadian Division |
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1,409 |
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1,521 |
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21.8 |
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16.5 |
Note:
(1) In 2012, the Cutbank Ridge resource play was split into Cutbank Ridge and Peace River Arch, with comparative information restated.
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Production (After Royalties) |
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Natural Gas |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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Cutbank Ridge (1) |
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433 |
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428 |
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1.5 |
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1.1 |
Bighorn |
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242 |
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230 |
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5.8 |
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3.5 |
Peace River Arch (1) |
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108 |
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101 |
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2.9 |
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2.1 |
Clearwater |
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374 |
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433 |
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8.6 |
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7.0 |
Greater Sierra |
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200 |
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260 |
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0.5 |
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0.8 |
Other and emerging |
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2 |
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2 |
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0.1 |
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- |
Total Canadian Division
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1,359 |
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1,454 |
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19.4 |
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14.5 |
Note:
(1) In 2012, the Cutbank Ridge resource play was split into Cutbank Ridge and Peace River Arch, with comparative information restated.
Resource Plays and Activities in the Canadian Division
Cutbank Ridge
Cutbank Ridge is a resource play located in the Canadian Rocky Mountain foothills, southwest of Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Key producing horizons in Cutbank Ridge include the Montney, Cadomin and Doig formations. Montney and Cadomin are almost exclusively being developed with horizontal well technology. Significant improvements have been achieved with respect to horizontal well completions with the application of multi-stage hydraulic fracturing. In 2012, Encana drilled approximately 41 net wells in the area and production after royalties averaged approximately 433 MMcf/d of natural gas and approximately 1.5 Mbbls/d of oil and NGLs.
At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 467,000 gross undeveloped acres (240,000 net acres) covering the deep basin Montney formation in British Columbia, with approximately 85,000 net acres located within Encanas core development area near Dawson Creek. Encana has tested Montney extensively over the last several years and by applying advanced technology has reduced overall development costs significantly, achieving a nearly 70 percent reduction in costs on a completed interval basis since 2006.
In February 2012, Encana entered into a partnership agreement with Mitsubishi to jointly develop certain Cutbank Ridge lands in British Columbia. Under the agreement, Encana owns 60 percent and Mitsubishi owns 40 percent of the partnership. Mitsubishi agreed to invest approximately C$2.9 billion for its partnership interest, with C$1.45 billion received in February 2012. Mitsubishi has agreed to invest the remaining amount of approximately C$1.45 billion, in addition to its 40 percent of the partnerships future capital investment, over an expected commitment period of five years, thereby reducing Encanas capital funding commitment to 30 percent of the total expected capital investment over that period. The transaction did not include any of Encanas existing Cutbank Ridge production, processing plants, gathering systems or Alberta landholdings at the time of the transaction.
In February 2012, the Company closed the sale of two natural gas processing plants in British Columbia and Alberta for proceeds of approximately C$920 million. Encana has current processing capacity of approximately 420 MMcf/d at these plants under a 20 year commitment. In May 2012, Encana began processing sour natural gas at the new Dawson Creek Gas Plant operated by an unrelated third party. Encana has current processing capacity of approximately 100 MMcf/d at the Dawson Creek Gas Plant under a 21 year commitment, with another 100 MMcf/d of capacity to be added in early 2013. Encana has additional current processing capacity totaling approximately 125 MMcf/d at other gas processing plants in the area under three year commitments.
Bighorn
Bighorn is a resource play in west central Alberta. The focus is on exploiting multi-zone stacked Cretaceous sands in the Deep Basin. In 2012, Encana drilled approximately 31 net wells in the area and production after royalties averaged approximately 242 MMcf/d of natural gas and approximately 5.8 Mbbls/d of oil and NGLs. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 307,000 gross undeveloped acres (266,000 net acres) in the resource play.
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Encana has a 70 percent ownership interest in the Resthaven gas plant, which has a current processing capacity of approximately 100 MMcf/d (net 70 MMcf/d to Encana). In October 2011, Encana signed an agreement that is expected to result in an unrelated third party investing approximately $244 million to expand the Resthaven plants gas processing and NGL extraction capacity by an additional 200 MMcf/d in two phases. Completion of the first phase is expected in mid-2014. Encana has additional owned processing capacity of approximately 85 MMcf/d at other gas processing plants in the area.
Encana has current processing capacity of approximately 235 MMcf/d at the Musreau plant under an eight year commitment. Musreaus deep cut facility was commissioned in February 2012. In late March, the facility was shut down due to a mechanical failure and resumed operations in September. Current net liquids production from the deep cut facility is approximately 5.5 Mbbls/d after royalties.
Peace River Arch
Peace River Arch is a resource play located in northwest Alberta. The focus is on the continued development of the Montney formation in Alberta. In 2012, Encana drilled approximately 26 net wells in the area and production after royalties averaged approximately 108 MMcf/d of natural gas and approximately 2.9 Mbbls/d of oil and NGLs. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 254,000 gross undeveloped acres (236,000 net acres) in the Montney formation.
Encana holds a 60 percent ownership interest in the Sexsmith plant, which has a total capacity of approximately 115 MMcf/d (net 69 MMcf/d to Encana). In October 2012, Encana sold compression and gathering lines in the Sexsmith and Pipestone areas to an unrelated third party. Concurrent with the sale, the Company entered into a 20 year commitment which commences at approximately 45 MMcf/d and increases to 110 MMcf/d when the Pipestone pipeline expansion project is completed. Completion is expected in 2014.
In October 2012, the Gordondale sour gas deep cut plant came on stream. Encana has current processing capacity of approximately 50 MMcf/d at Gordondale under a ten year commitment. The deep cut facility is expected to yield net liquids production of approximately 1.7 Mbbls/d after royalties.
Clearwater
Clearwater is a resource play that extends from the U.S. border to central Alberta and includes Clearwater Natural Gas and Clearwater Oil. Clearwater Natural Gas is focused on the development of Horseshoe Canyon coals, shallower sands and deeper targets using an integrated wellbore strategy. The Clearwater Oil emerging play is in the testing and development stage for multiple oil horizons.
In 2012, Encana drilled approximately 231 net natural gas wells and 29 net oil wells. Production after royalties averaged approximately 374 MMcf/d of natural gas and approximately 8.6 Mbbls/d of oil and NGLs. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 1.7 million gross undeveloped acres (1.5 million net acres) in the resource play. Approximately 80 percent of the total net acreage landholdings are owned in fee title.
In April 2012, Encana entered into an agreement with Toyota Tsusho under which Toyota Tsusho has agreed to invest approximately C$600 million to acquire a 32.5 percent gross overriding royalty interest in natural gas production from a portion of Encanas Clearwater resource play. Toyota Tsusho invested C$100 million in April 2012 and has agreed to further invest approximately C$500 million which is expected to be received over the next seven years.
Greater Sierra
Greater Sierra is a resource play located in northeast British Columbia. The focus is on the continued development of the Jean Marie formation and the Devonian aged Horn River shales. In 2012, Encana drilled approximately six net wells in the area and production after royalties averaged approximately 200 MMcf/d of natural gas and approximately 0.5 Mbbls/d of oil and NGLs.
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At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled 818,000 gross undeveloped acres (728,000 net acres) in the Jean Marie formation and approximately 259,000 gross undeveloped acres (222,000 net acres) in the Horn River Basin. Horn River Basin shales (Muskwa, Otter Park and Evie) within Encanas focus area are upwards of 500 feet thick. At December 31, 2012, these shales have been evaluated with approximately 125 gross wells (14 vertical and 111 horizontal), 87 of which have been placed on long-term production (one vertical and 86 horizontal). Encana has owned gas processing capacity of approximately 625 MMcf/d at various facilities in the area.
In October 2012, the commissioning and expansion of the Cabin natural gas processing plant in British Columbia was suspended. Encana currently has processing commitments related to two planned phases of the Cabin plant. Encanas commitment related to the first phase of the plant is to be transferred to a third party under a signed agreement expected to close in the first quarter of 2013.
Duvernay
The Duvernay is an emerging liquids play located in west central Alberta. At December 31, 2012, Encana held an interest in approximately 455,000 gross undeveloped acres (239,000 net acres). In 2012, Encana drilled six net exploration wells.
In December 2012, Encana entered into an agreement with PetroChina to jointly explore and develop certain Duvernay lands in Alberta. PetroChina has agreed to invest approximately C$2.18 billion for a 49.9 percent working interest in the lands. PetroChina invested C$1.18 billion in December 2012 and has agreed to further invest approximately C$1.0 billion over a commitment period which is expected to be four years. The further investment of approximately C$1.0 billion is to be used to fund half of Encanas capital funding commitment.
Atlantic Canada
Encana is the owner and operator of the Deep Panuke gas field, located offshore Nova Scotia. The Deep Panuke natural gas project involves the installation of the facilities required to produce natural gas from the field, located approximately 250 kilometres southeast of Halifax (on the Scotian shelf). Produced gas will be transported to shore by subsea pipeline and Encana will transport this natural gas via the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline to a delivery point in eastern Canada. First production from the Deep Panuke field is currently expected in 2013.
At December 31, 2012, Encana held an interest in approximately 76,000 gross acres (32,000 net acres) in Atlantic Canada, which includes Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Encana operates six of its nine licenses in these areas and has an average working interest of approximately 42 percent.
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USA Division
The USA Division includes the exploration for, development of, and production of natural gas, oil and NGLs and other related activities within the U.S. The following resource plays are located in the Division: Piceance in northwest Colorado; Jonah in southwest Wyoming; Haynesville in Louisiana; and Texas. Other and emerging plays within the Division include the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale in Louisiana and Mississippi, Eaglebine in east Texas, the Mississippian Lime in Oklahoma and Kansas, the DJ Niobrara in northern Colorado and the San Juan Basin in New Mexico.
In 2012, the USA Division had total capital investment of approximately $1,727 million and drilled approximately 285 net wells. Production after royalties averaged approximately 1,622 MMcf/d of natural gas and approximately 11.6 Mbbls/d of oil and NGLs. At December 31, 2012, the USA Division had an established land position of approximately 3.4 million gross acres (2.9 million net acres), including approximately 2.7 million gross undeveloped acres (2.3 million net acres).
The following tables summarize the USA Division landholdings, producing wells and daily production as at and for the periods indicated.
Landholdings |
|
Developed |
|
|
Undeveloped |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Average Interest |
| ||||||||||||
(thousands of acres at December 31, 2012) |
|
Gross |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Piceance |
|
274 |
|
|
256 |
|
|
|
592 |
|
|
545 |
|
|
|
866 |
|
|
801 |
|
|
|
92% |
|
Jonah |
|
19 |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
118 |
|
|
105 |
|
|
|
137 |
|
|
124 |
|
|
|
91% |
|
Haynesville |
|
177 |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
131 |
|
|
84 |
|
|
|
308 |
|
|
184 |
|
|
|
60% |
|
Texas |
|
27 |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
119 |
|
|
65 |
|
|
|
146 |
|
|
77 |
|
|
|
53% |
|
Other and emerging |
|
177 |
|
|
145 |
|
|
|
1,716 |
|
|
1,535 |
|
|
|
1,893 |
|
|
1,680 |
|
|
|
89% |
|
Total USA Division |
|
674 |
|
|
532 |
|
|
|
2,676 |
|
|
2,334 |
|
|
|
3,350 |
|
|
2,866 |
|
|
|
86% |
|
Producing Wells
|
Natural Gas |
|
Oil |
|
Total | |||||||||||||||||
(number of wells at December 31, 2012) (1) |
|
Gross |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
Net |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Piceance |
|
3,508 |
|
|
2,934 |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
3,508 |
|
|
2,934 |
|
Jonah |
|
1,439 |
|
|
1,213 |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
1,439 |
|
|
1,213 |
|
Haynesville |
|
522 |
|
|
256 |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
522 |
|
|
256 |
|
Texas |
|
228 |
|
|
162 |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
228 |
|
|
162 |
|
Other and emerging |
|
1,828 |
|
|
1,230 |
|
|
|
|
38 |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
|
1,866 |
|
|
1,258 |
|
Total USA Division |
|
7,525 |
|
|
5,795 |
|
|
|
|
38 |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
|
7,563 |
|
|
5,823 |
|
Notes:
(1) Figures exclude wells capable of producing, but not producing.
Production (Before Royalties) |
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas |
|
|
Oil & NGLs |
| |||||||||||
(average daily) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Piceance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
556 |
|
|
507 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
|
|
2.2 |
|
Jonah |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
529 |
|
|
602 |
|
|
|
5.3 |
|
|
5.5 |
|
Haynesville |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
591 |
|
|
635 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
Texas |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
219 |
|
|
499 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
0.4 |
|
Other and emerging |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
113 |
|
|
109 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
3.6 |
|
Total USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,008 |
|
|
2,352 |
|
|
|
14.1 |
|
|
11.7 |
|
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Production (After Royalties) |
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas |
|
|
Oil & NGLs |
| |||||||||||
(average daily) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Piceance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
475 |
|
|
435 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
|
|
1.9 |
|
Jonah |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
411 |
|
|
471 |
|
|
|
4.1 |
|
|
4.3 |
|
Haynesville |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
475 |
|
|
508 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
Texas |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
167 |
|
|
376 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
0.3 |
|
Other and emerging |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
94 |
|
|
89 |
|
|
|
5.2 |
|
|
3.0 |
|
Total USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,622 |
|
|
1,879 |
|
|
|
11.6 |
|
|
9.5 |
|
Resource Plays and Activities in the USA Division
Piceance
Piceance is a resource play located in northwest Colorado. The basin is characterized by thick natural gas accumulations primarily in the Williams Fork formation. In addition to Williams Fork, Encana has begun exploration drilling in the Niobrara and Mancos formations, which are thick shales predominant throughout the basin. In 2012, production after royalties averaged approximately 475 MMcf/d of natural gas and approximately 2.2 Mbbls/d of oil and NGLs. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 592,000 gross undeveloped acres (545,000 net acres). Encana has current processing capacity in Piceance of approximately 270 MMcf/d under commitments with remaining terms of up to 14 years.
In November 2012, Encana entered into a long-term joint venture agreement with Nucor under which Nucor is to earn a 50 percent working interest in certain natural gas wells to be drilled over the next 20 years in Piceance. Nucor has agreed to pay its share of well costs plus a portion attributable to Encanas interest. In addition, Encana has several existing joint venture arrangements to develop portions of the Piceance Basin. In 2012, Encana drilled approximately 116 net wells, of which 110 were drilled primarily using third party funds. For the remaining term of the joint venture arrangements, it is expected that Encana will drill approximately 2,720 net wells which will be partially funded by third parties.
During 2012, the Company renegotiated certain gathering and processing agreements, which result in Encana receiving additional NGL volumes from the Companys processed gas in the Piceance and Jonah areas.
Jonah
Jonah is a resource play located in the Green River Basin in southwest Wyoming. Production is from the Lance formation, which contains vertically stacked sands that exist at depths between 8,500 and 13,000 feet. In 2012, production after royalties averaged approximately 411 MMcf/d of natural gas and approximately 4.1 Mbbls/d of oil and NGLs. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 118,000 gross undeveloped acres (105,000 net acres).
Historically, Encanas operations have been conducted in the over-pressured core portion of the field. Within the over-pressured area, Encana plans to drill the field to 10 acre spacing with higher densities in some areas. Outside of the over-pressured area, Encana owns approximately 116,000 gross undeveloped acres (104,000 net acres), where 40 acre and possibly 20 acre drilling potential exists.
In March 2012, Encana entered into a joint venture agreement with Exaro, under which Exaro has agreed to invest approximately $380 million over the next five years to earn a 32.5 percent working interest in certain sections of the Jonah field. In addition, Encana has existing joint venture arrangements to develop portions of Jonah. In 2012, Encana drilled approximately 41 net wells, of which 31 were drilled primarily using third party funds. Over the next five years, Encana expects to drill approximately 121 net wells primarily using third party funds under existing arrangements.
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Haynesville
The Haynesville shale is a resource play located in Louisiana. The focus is on maximizing gas recovery in the Haynesville and Mid-Bossier horizons. Encana has developed the lands using a multi-well pad approach in key areas. In 2012, Encana drilled approximately 17 net wells in the area and production after royalties averaged approximately 475 MMcf/d of natural gas. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 131,000 gross undeveloped acres (84,000 net acres), with the majority of the leaseholds in north Louisiana being located in the DeSoto and Red River parishes.
In 2012, Encana secured the regulatory approval of cross unit lateral wells, enabling horizontal wells with lengths of approximately 7,500 feet. Encana has current processing capacity in Haynesville of approximately 720 MMcf/d under commitments with remaining terms of up to 9 years.
Texas
Texas is a resource play with operations primarily located in East Texas. The focus is on tight gas with multi-zone targets in the Bossier and Cotton Valley zones, as well as shale gas in the Haynesville and Mid-Bossier horizons. In 2012, Encana drilled approximately four net wells in Texas and production after royalties averaged approximately 167 MMcf/d of natural gas. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 119,000 gross undeveloped acres (65,000 net acres).
In December 2011, Encana closed the majority of the sale of its North Texas natural gas producing assets for proceeds of $836 million. The remainder of the sale closed in March 2012 for proceeds of $114 million.
Tuscaloosa Marine Shale
The Tuscaloosa Marine Shale is an emerging oil play located in Louisiana and Mississippi. In 2011, Encana established a significant land position in the play. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 311,000 gross undeveloped acres (294,000 net acres). In 2012, Encana drilled approximately seven net horizontal wells, with an average effective length of 5,800 feet.
Eaglebine
Eaglebine is an emerging oil play located in the East Texas Basin, which was recognized as part of Encanas legacy leasehold in the basin. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 89,000 gross undeveloped acres (86,000 net acres). In 2012, Encana drilled approximately eight net horizontal wells, with an average effective length of 6,700 feet.
Mississippian Lime
The Mississippian Lime is an emerging oil play located in Oklahoma and Kansas. In 2012, Encana established a significant land position in the play. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled 326,000 gross undeveloped acres (324,000 net acres). In 2012, Encana drilled approximately 12 net horizontal wells with an average effective length of 3,800 feet. The Oklahoma acreage is still being evaluated. In the Kansas acreage, the well performance was lower than expected.
DJ Niobrara
The DJ Niobrara is a liquids play located in the DJ Basin in northern Colorado. The primary formation targets in the basin are the Codell, J-Sand and the Niobrara. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 11,000 gross undeveloped acres (10,000 net acres). In 2012, Encana drilled approximately 14 net horizontal wells with an average effective length of 4,700 feet.
San Juan
San Juan is an emerging oil play located in the San Juan Basin in New Mexico. The primary formation targets in the basin are the Gallup and Mancos silt. In 2012, Encana established a significant land position in the play. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 267,000 gross undeveloped acres (135,000 net acres), with contract rights for an additional 43,000 gross acres (33,000 net acres). In 2012, Encana drilled approximately six net horizontal wells with an average effective length of 4,050 feet.
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Collingwood/Utica Shale
The Collingwood/Utica Shale is an emerging liquids play located in Michigan. At December 31, 2012, Encana controlled approximately 429,000 gross undeveloped acres (429,000 net acres). In 2012, Encana drilled approximately three net horizontal wells, with an average effective length of 6,800 feet.
Market Optimization
Market Optimization activities are managed by Encanas Midstream, Marketing & Fundamentals team, which is responsible for the sale of, and is focused on enhancing the netback price of, the Companys proprietary production. Market Optimization activities include third party purchases and sales of product to provide operational flexibility for transportation commitments, product type, delivery points and customer diversification.
Encanas produced natural gas is primarily marketed to local distribution companies, industrials, other producers and energy marketing companies. Prices received by Encana are based primarily upon prevailing index prices for natural gas in the region in which it is sold. Prices are impacted by regional supply and demand for natural gas and by competing fuels in such markets.
Encana sells its oil, NGLs and condensate to markets in Canada and the U.S. Sales are normally executed under spot, monthly evergreen and term contracts with delivery to major pipeline/sales hubs at current market prices. In addition, Encana holds interests in two power assets, the Cavalier and Balzac Power Stations, to optimize its electricity costs, particularly in Alberta.
As part of ordinary business operations, Encana has a number of delivery commitments to provide natural gas under existing contracts and agreements. The majority of Encanas production is sold under short term contracts at the relevant market price at the time that the product is sold. As at December 31, 2012, Encana had no material long term physical sales contracts or delivery contracts.
Encana seeks to mitigate the market risk associated with future cash flows by entering into various risk management contracts relating to produced natural gas, liquids and power. Details of those contracts related to Encanas various risk management positions are found in Note 19 to Encanas audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 which are available via the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) at www.sedar.com and the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov.
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Reserves and Other Oil and Gas Information
Encana is required to provide reserves data prepared in accordance with Canadian securities regulatory requirements, specifically National Instrument 51-101, Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (NI 51-101). Certain reserves and oil and gas information in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements are contained in Appendix A Canadian Protocol Disclosure of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information. Additional disclosure required by NI 51-101 is included in the preceding sections of this Annual Information Form, and referenced accordingly herein. Select supplemental reserves and other oil and gas information disclosure is provided in accordance with U.S. disclosure requirements in Appendix D U.S. Protocol Disclosure of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information. See Note Regarding Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information.
The practice of preparing production and reserve quantities data under Canadian disclosure requirements (NI 51-101) differs from the U.S. reporting requirements. The primary differences between the two reporting requirements include:
· |
the Canadian standards require disclosure of proved and probable reserves, while the U.S. standards require disclosure of only proved reserves; |
|
|
· |
the Canadian standards require the use of forecast prices in the estimation of reserves, while the U.S. standards require the use of 12-month average historical prices which are held constant; |
|
|
· |
the Canadian standards require disclosure of reserves on a gross (before royalties) and net (after royalties) basis, while the U.S standards require disclosure on a net (after royalties) basis; |
|
|
· |
the Canadian standards require disclosure of production on a gross (before royalties) basis, while the U.S. standards require disclosure on a net (after royalties) basis; |
|
|
· |
the Canadian standards require that reserves and other data be reported on a more granular product type basis than required by the U.S. standards; and |
|
|
· |
the Canadian standards require that proved undeveloped reserves be reviewed annually for retention or reclassification if development has not proceeded as previously planned, while the U.S. standards specify a five year limit after initial booking for the development of proved undeveloped reserves. |
Since its formation in 2002, Encana has retained independent qualified reserves evaluators (IQREs) to evaluate and prepare reports on 100 percent of Encanas natural gas, oil and NGL reserves annually. In 2012, Encanas Canadian reserves were evaluated by McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd. and GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd., and its U.S. reserves were evaluated by Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. and DeGolyer and MacNaughton.
Encanas Vice-President, Corporate Reserves & Competitor Analysis and six other staff under this individuals direction oversee the preparation of the reserves estimates by the IQREs. Currently this internal staff of four professional engineers, one engineering technologist and two business analysts have combined relevant experience of over 100 years. The Vice-President and other engineering staff are all members of the appropriate provincial or state professional associations and are members of various industry associations such as the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers.
Encana has a Reserves Committee composed of a majority of independent board members that reviews the qualifications and appointment of the IQREs. The Reserves Committee also reviews the procedures for providing information to the IQREs. All booked reserves are based upon annual evaluations by the IQREs. Annually, the Reserves Committee recommends the selection of IQREs to the Board of Directors for its approval.
The evaluations by the IQREs are conducted from the fundamental petrophysical, geological, engineering, financial and accounting data. Processes and procedures are in place to ensure that the IQREs are in receipt of all relevant information. Reserves are estimated based on material balance analysis, decline analysis, volumetric calculations or a combination of these methods, in all cases having regard to economic considerations. In the case of producing reserves, the emphasis is on decline analysis where volumetric analysis is considered to limit forecasts to reasonable levels. Non-producing reserves are estimated by analogy to producing offsets, with consideration of volumetric estimates of in place quantities.
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Acquisitions, Divestitures and Capital Expenditures
Encanas growth in recent years has been achieved through a combination of internal growth and acquisitions. Encana has a large inventory of internal growth opportunities and also continues to examine select acquisition opportunities to develop and expand its resource plays. The acquisition opportunities may include corporate or asset acquisitions. Encana may finance any such acquisitions with debt, equity, cash generated from operations, proceeds from asset divestitures or a combination of any of these sources.
The following table summarizes Encanas net capital investment for 2012 and 2011. Proceeds from divestitures that remain subject to additional closing conditions as at December 31, 2012 are not included.
($ millions)
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
Capital Investment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
1,567 |
|
2,031 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
1,727 |
|
2,446 |
|
Market Optimization |
|
|
|
7 |
|
2 |
|
Corporate & Other |
|
|
|
175 |
|
131 |
|
|
|
|
|
3,476 |
|
4,610 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
139 |
|
410 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
240 |
|
105 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Divestitures |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
(3,770 |
) |
(350 |
) |
USA Division |
|
|
|
(271 |
) |
(1,730 |
) |
Corporate & Other
|
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
- |
|
Net Acquisitions and Divestitures
|
|
|
|
(3,664 |
) |
(1,565 |
) |
Net Capital Investment
|
|
|
|
(188 |
) |
3,045 |
|
Capital investment during 2012 was focused on completing previously initiated drilling programs, executing drilling programs with joint venture partners and increasing investment in development and exploration opportunities in liquids plays. Acquisitions primarily included land and property purchases with liquids production potential.
Divestiture proceeds for 2012 in the Canadian Division included C$1.45 billion received from Mitsubishi, C$1.18 billion received from PetroChina, C$100 million received from Toyota Tsusho and approximately C$920 million received from the sale of two natural gas processing plants in British Columbia and Alberta. The USA Division received the remaining proceeds of $114 million from the divestiture of the North Texas natural gas assets. For additional information, see General Development of the Business Recent Developments 2012.
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Competitive Conditions
All aspects of the oil and gas industry are highly competitive and Encana actively competes with other companies in the industry, particularly in the following areas:
· Exploration for and development of new sources of natural gas, oil and NGL reserves;
· Reserves and property acquisitions;
· Transportation and marketing of natural gas, oil, NGLs, diluents and electricity;
· Access to services and equipment to carry out exploration, development and operating activities; and
· Attracting and retaining experienced industry personnel.
The oil and gas industry also competes with other industries focused on providing alternative forms of energy to consumers. Competitive forces can lead to cost increases or result in an oversupply of natural gas, oil or NGLs, each of which could have a negative impact on Encanas financial results.
Environmental Protection
Encanas operations are subject to laws and regulations concerning pollution, protection of the environment and the handling and transportation of hazardous materials. These laws and regulations generally require Encana to remove or remedy the effect of its activities on the environment at present and former operating sites, including dismantling production facilities and remediating damage caused by the use or release of specified substances.
The Corporate Responsibility, Environment, Health and Safety Committee of Encanas Board of Directors reviews and recommends environmental policy to the Board of Directors for approval and oversees compliance with government laws and regulations. Monitoring and reporting programs for environmental, health and safety (EH&S) performance in day-to-day operations, as well as inspections and assessments, are designed to provide assurance that environmental and regulatory standards are met. Contingency plans are in place for a timely response to an environmental event and remediation/reclamation programs are in place and utilized to restore the environment.
Encana monitors developments in emerging climate change policy and legislation, and considers the associated costs of carbon in its strategic planning. The Corporate Responsibility, Environment, Health and Safety Committee of Encanas Board of Directors reviews the impact of a variety of carbon constrained scenarios on Encanas strategy with a current price range from approximately $10 to $80 per tonne of emissions, applied to a range of emissions coverage levels.
Encana expects to incur abandonment and site reclamation costs as existing oil and gas properties are abandoned and reclaimed. In 2012, expenditures for normal compliance with environmental regulations as well as expenditures beyond normal compliance were not material. Encanas current estimate of the total undiscounted future abandonment and reclamation costs to be incurred over the life of the reserves is approximately $4.3 billion. As at December 31, 2012, Encana has recorded an asset retirement obligation of $969 million.
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Social and Environmental Policies
Encana has a Corporate Responsibility Policy, an Environment Policy and a Health & Safety Policy (the Policies) that articulate Encanas commitment to responsible development. The Policies apply to any activity undertaken by or on behalf of Encana, anywhere in the world, associated with the finding, development, production, transmission and storage of the Companys products including decommissioning of facilities, marketing and other business and administrative functions. The Corporate Responsibility Policy articulates Encanas commitment to conducting its business ethically, legally and in a manner that is fiscally, environmentally and socially responsible, while delivering strong financial performance. The Corporate Responsibility Policy has specific requirements in areas related to governance, people, environment, health and safety, engagement, and community involvement.
With respect to Encanas relationship with the communities in which it does business, the Corporate Responsibility Policy states that Encana will: strive to be a good neighbour by contributing to the well-being of the communities where it operates, recognizing their differing priorities and needs; engaging, listening and working with stakeholders in a timely, respectful and meaningful way; and aligning its community investments with its business strategy and seek to provide mutually beneficial relationships with the community and non-governmental organizations.
With respect to human rights, the Corporate Responsibility Policy states that Encana will abide by all applicable workplace, employment, privacy and human rights legislation. In addition, Encana will provide a respectful, inclusive workplace free from harassment, discrimination and intimidation.
The Environment Policy recognizes that responsible environmental practices contribute to long-term shareholder value creation and articulates Encanas commitment to environmental stewardship. The Environment Policy outlines specific requirements in areas related to: compliance with environmental laws and regulations; environmental risk assessment and mitigation; air emissions management; water sourcing, handling and disposal; pollution prevention and waste minimization; and habitat, plant and wildlife disturbance.
The Health & Safety Policy recognizes that all occupational injuries and illnesses are preventable and states Encanas goal of achieving a workplace free of recognized hazards, occupational injuries and illnesses.
The Policies and any revisions are approved by Encanas Executive Team and its Board of Directors. Accountability for implementation of the Policies is at the operational level within Encanas business units. Business units have established processes to evaluate risks and programs have been implemented to minimize those risks. Coordination and oversight of the Policies resides with the EH&S, Security and Corporate Responsibility Group within Corporate Development, EH&S and Reserves.
Some of the steps that Encana has taken to embed the corporate responsibility approach throughout the organization include:
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A comprehensive approach to training and communicating policies and practices and a requirement for acknowledgement and sign-off on key policies from the Board of Directors and employees; |
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An EH&S management system; |
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A security program to regularly assess security threats to business operations and to manage the associated risks; |
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A formalized approach to stakeholder relations with a standardized Stakeholder Engagement Guide and specific Aboriginal Community Engagement Guide; |
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Corporate responsibility performance metrics to track the Companys progress; |
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An environmental efficiency program that focuses on reducing energy and water use at Encanas operations and incents employees to reduce energy and water use in their homes; |
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A comprehensive community investment program that contributes to charitable and non-profit organizations in the communities in which Encana operates and an employee program that matches employee donations up to $25,000 per employee, per year; |
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An Investigations Practice and an Investigations Committee to review and resolve potential violations of Encana policies or practices and other regulations; |
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An Integrity Hotline that provides an additional avenue for Encanas stakeholders to raise their concerns, and a corporate responsibility website which allows people to write to the Company about non-financial issues of concern; |
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An internal corporate EH&S audit program that evaluates Encanas compliance with the expectations and requirements of the EH&S management system; and |
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Related policies and practices such as an Alcohol and Drug Policy, a Business Conduct & Ethics Practice and guidelines for correct behaviors with respect to the acceptance of gifts, conflicts of interest and the appropriate use of Encana equipment and technology in a manner that is consistent with leading ethical business practices. |
In addition, Encanas Board of Directors approves such policies, and is advised of significant contraventions thereof, and receives updates on trends, issues or events which could have a significant impact on the Company.
Employees
At December 31, 2012, Encana employed 4,193 employees as set forth in the following table.
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1,831 |
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USA Division |
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1,711 |
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651 |
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4,193 |
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The Company also engages a number of contractors and service providers.
Foreign Operations
As at December 31, 2012, all of Encanas reserves and production were located in North America, which limits Encanas exposure to risks and uncertainties in countries considered politically and economically unstable. Any operations and related assets outside North America may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policy, social instability or other political or economic developments which are not within the control of Encana, including the expropriation of property, the cancellation or modification of contract rights and restrictions on repatriation of cash.
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Directors and Officers
The following information is provided for each director and executive officer of Encana as at the date of this Annual Information Form.
Directors
Name & Municipality of Residence |
Director |
Principal Occupation |
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David P. OBrien, O.C. (5,7,8) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
1990 |
Chairman Encana Corporation Chairman Royal Bank of Canada |
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Peter A. Dea (3,6) Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.
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2010 |
President & Chief Executive Officer Cirque Resources LP (Private oil & gas company) |
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Claire S. Farley (3,5,6) Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
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2008 |
Member KKR Management LLC (Public global investment firm) |
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Fred J. Fowler (3,4) Houston, Texas, U.S.A. |
2010 |
Corporate Director |
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Suzanne P. Nimocks (2,4) Houston, Texas, U.S.A. |
2010 |
Corporate Director |
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Jane L. Peverett (2,5,6) West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
2003 |
Corporate Director |
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Allan P. Sawin (2,4) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
2007 |
President Bear Investments Inc. (Private investment company) |
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Brian G. Shaw (2,4) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
2013 |
Corporate Director
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Bruce G. Waterman (2,4) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
2010 |
Corporate Director
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Clayton H. Woitas (3,5,6,9) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
2008 |
Interim President & Chief Executive Officer Encana Corporation Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Range Royalty Management Ltd. (Private oil & gas company)
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(1) Denotes the year each individual became a director of Encana or one of its predecessor companies (AEC or PanCanadian).
(2) Member of Audit Committee.
(3) Member of Corporate Responsibility, Environment, Health and Safety Committee.
(4) Member of Human Resources and Compensation Committee.
(5) Member of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
(6) Member of Reserves Committee.
(7) Ex officio non-voting member of all other committees. As an ex officio non-voting member, Mr. OBrien attends as his schedule permits and may vote when necessary to achieve a quorum.
(8) Mr. OBrien resigned as a director of Air Canada on November 26, 2003. On April 1, 2003, Air Canada obtained an order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice providing creditor protection under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada). Air Canada also made a concurrent petition under Section 304 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. On September 30, 2004, Air Canada announced that it had successfully completed its restructuring process and implemented its Plan of Arrangement.
(9) As Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Encana, Mr. Woitas is not considered independent within the meaning of National Instrument 58-101, Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices.
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Encana does not have an Executive Committee of its Board of Directors.
At the date of this Annual Information Form, there are 10 directors of the Company. All of the current directors were elected at the last annual meeting of shareholders held on April 25, 2012, except for Brian G. Shaw, who was appointed by the Board of Directors effective February 12, 2013. At the next annual meeting, shareholders will be asked to elect as directors each of the individuals listed in the above table, except for Allan P. Sawin.
Executive Officers
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Clayton H. Woitas Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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Interim President & Chief Executive Officer |
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Sherri A. Brillon Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer |
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Robert A. Grant Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development, EH&S and Reserves |
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Terrence J. Hopwood Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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Executive Vice-President & General Counsel |
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Eric D. Marsh Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. |
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Executive Vice-President, Natural Gas Economy (Senior Vice-President, USA Division) |
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Michael G. McAllister Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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Executive Vice-President (President, Canadian Division) |
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R. William Oliver Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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Executive Vice-President & Chief Corporate Officer |
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William A. Stevenson Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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Executive Vice-President & Chief Accounting Officer |
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Jeff E. Wojahn Denver, Colorado, U.S.A. |
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Executive Vice-President (President, USA Division) |
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Renee E. Zemljak Denver, Colorado, U.S.A. |
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Executive Vice-President, Midstream, Marketing & Fundamentals |
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During the last five years, all of the directors and executive officers have served in various capacities with Encana or its predecessor companies or have held the principal occupation indicated opposite their names except for the following:
Ms. Farley is a Member of KKR Management LLC, the general partner of KKR & Co. (KKR) as of December 2012, and was a Managing Director of KKRs energy and infrastructure group from November 2011 to December 2012. Prior to joining KKR as an employee, Ms. Farley co-founded RPM Energy LLC (a privately-owned oil and gas exploration and development company) created in September 2010 and partnered with KKR. She was an Advisory Director of Jefferies Randall & Dewey (a private global oil and gas energy industry advisor) from August 2008 to September 2010 and was Co-President of Jefferies Randall & Dewey from February 2005 to August 2008. She was a Managing Partner of Castex Energy Partners (a private exploration and production limited partnership) from August 2008 to January 2009.
Mr. Fowler has been Chairman of Spectra Energy Partners, LP (a public entity) since October 2008. He was President & Chief Executive Officer of Spectra Energy Corp. (a natural gas gathering, processing and mainline transportation company) from December 2006 to December 2008 and served as a director from December 2006 to May 2009.
Ms. Nimocks was a director (senior partner) with McKinsey & Company (a private global management consulting firm) from June 1999 to March 2010 and was with the firm in various other capacities since 1989, including as a leader in the firms Global Petroleum Practice, Electric Power & Natural Gas Practice, Organization Practice, and Risk Management Practice, as a member of the firms worldwide personnel committees for many years and as the Houston Office Manager for eight years.
Ms. Peverett was President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Transmission Corporation (BCTC) (electrical transmission) from April 2005 to January 2009.
Mr. Shaw has been a director of Patheon Inc. (a publicly listed provider of drug development and manufacturing services) since December 2009, Manulife Bank of Canada (a private chartered bank) since February 2012 and Manulife Trust Company (a private trust company) since February 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Shaw was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CIBC World Markets Inc. from 2005 through 2008.
Mr. Waterman was Executive Vice President, International Development of Agrium Inc. (a public agricultural supply company) from February 2012 through January 2013. From April 2011 through February 2012, Mr. Waterman was Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Development & Investment Officer of Agrium and from April 2000 through April 2011 he was Senior Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer of Agrium.
Mr. Hopwood was Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Suncor Energy Inc. (a public oil and gas company) from 2002 to February 2011.
All of the directors and executive officers of Encana listed above, as a group, beneficially owned or controlled or directed, directly or indirectly, as of February 13, 2013, an aggregate of 521,430 common shares representing 0.07 percent of the issued and outstanding voting shares of Encana, and held options to acquire an aggregate of 2,678,733 additional common shares.
Investors should be aware that some of the directors and officers of the Company are directors and officers of other private and public companies. Some of these private and public companies may, from time to time, be involved in business transactions or banking relationships which may create situations in which conflicts might arise. Any such conflicts shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures and requirements of the relevant provisions of the CBCA, including the duty of such directors and officers to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company.
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Audit Committee Information
The full text of the Audit Committee mandate is included in Appendix E of this Annual Information Form.
Composition of the Audit Committee
The Audit Committee consists of five members, all of whom are independent and financially literate in accordance with the definitions in National Instrument 52-110 Audit Committees. The relevant education and experience of each Audit Committee member is outlined below.
Suzanne P. Nimocks
Ms. Nimocks holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Tufts University) and a Masters in Business Administration (Harvard Graduate School of Business). She is a Corporate Director. Ms. Nimocks is a director of Rowan Companies plc (a public international contract drilling services company), ArcelorMittal (a public international steel company) and Owens Corning (a global producer of residential and commercial building materials). She was a director (senior partner) with McKinsey & Company (a private global management consulting firm) from June 1999 to March 2010 and was with the firm in various other capacities since 1989, including as a leader in the firms Global Petroleum Practice, Electric Power & Natural Gas Practice, Organization Practice, and Risk Management Practice, as a member of the firms worldwide personnel committees for many years and as the Houston Office Manager for eight years.
Jane L. Peverett (Audit Committee Chair)
Ms. Peverett holds a Bachelor of Commerce (McMaster University) and a Master of Business Administration (Queens University), together with a designation as a Certified Management Accountant and a Canadian Security Analyst Certificate. She is also a Fellow of The Society of Management Accountants (FCMA). Ms. Peverett is a Corporate Director. She is a director of Northwest Natural Gas Company (a public natural gas distribution company), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (one of Canadas largest banks), the B.C. Ferry Authority and Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services Limited (a private mutual insurance company). She is also an Audit Committee member of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. She was President and Chief Executive Officer of BCTC (electrical transmission) from April 2005 to January 2009 and was previously Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer of BCTC from June 2003 to April 2005. In her 18-year career with the Westcoast Energy Inc./Duke Energy Corporation group of companies, she held senior executive positions with Union Gas Limited (Ontario), including President, President and Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing and Chief Financial Officer, among others.
Allan P. Sawin
Mr. Sawin holds a Bachelor of Commerce (University of Alberta) and a designation as a Chartered Accountant. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants (FCA). He is President of Bear Investments Inc. (a private investment company). From 1990 until their sale to CCS Income Trust in May 2006, Mr. Sawin was President, director and part owner of Grizzly Well Servicing Inc. and related companies (private oilfield service companies). From 1995 to 2003, he also served as a director and member of the Audit Committee of NQL Drilling Tools Inc. while it was a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Brian G. Shaw
Mr. Shaw is a Chartered Financial Analyst, holds a Masters of Business Administration (University of Alberta) and a Bachelor of Commerce (University of Alberta) and is a Corporate Director. Mr. Shaw is a director of Patheon Inc. (a publicly listed provider of drug development and manufacturing services), Manulife Bank of Canada (a private chartered bank) and Manulife Trust Company (a private trust company). He is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee of Patheon Inc. and a member of the Audit Committees of Manulife Bank of Canada and Manulife Trust Company. He has experience in corporate finance, capital markets, investing activities and corporate governance gained through his executive level position at CIBC World Markets Inc., which included his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CIBC World Markets Inc. from 2005 through 2008.
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Bruce G. Waterman
Mr. Waterman holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Queens University) and a designation as a Chartered Accountant. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants (FCA). He was Executive Vice President of Agrium Inc. (a public agricultural company), where he held senior roles as Chief Financial Officer, as well as in Business Development and Strategy, from April 2000 through to his retirement in January 2013. Prior to joining Agrium, Mr. Waterman was the Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer of Talisman Energy Inc. (a public oil and gas company) from January 1996 to April 2000. Mr. Waterman also has extensive expertise in oil and gas exploration and production operations, having spent 15 years (1981 to 1996) at Amoco Corporation, including Dome Petroleum Limited, a predecessor company. At Amoco (a global chemical, oil and gas company which merged with British Petroleum in 1998), his roles included various positions in finance and accounting.
The above list does not include David P. OBrien who is an ex officio member of the Audit Committee.
Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
Encana has adopted policies and procedures with respect to the pre-approval of audit and permitted non-audit services to be provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has established a budget for the provision of a specified list of audit and permitted non-audit services that the Audit Committee believes to be typical, recurring or otherwise likely to be provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. The budget generally covers the period between the adoption of the budget and the next meeting of the Audit Committee, but at the option of the Audit Committee it may cover a longer or shorter period. The list of services is sufficiently detailed as to the particular services to be provided to ensure that (i) the Audit Committee knows what services it is being asked to pre-approve; and (ii) it is not necessary for any member of management to make a judgment as to whether a proposed service fits within the pre-approved services.
Subject to the next paragraph, the Audit Committee has delegated authority to the Chair of the Audit Committee (or if the Chair is unavailable, any other member of the Committee) to pre-approve the provision of permitted services by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP which have not otherwise been pre-approved by the Audit Committee, including the fees and terms of the proposed services (Delegated Authority). All pre-approvals granted pursuant to Delegated Authority must be presented by the member(s) who granted the pre-approvals to the full Audit Committee at its next meeting. The fees payable in connection with any particular service to be provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP that has been pre-approved pursuant to Delegated Authority (i) may not exceed C$200,000, in the case of pre-approvals granted by the Chair of the Audit Committee; and (ii) may not exceed C$50,000, in the case of pre-approvals granted by any other member of the Audit Committee.
All proposed services, or the fees payable in connection with such services, that have not already been pre-approved must be pre-approved by either the Audit Committee or pursuant to Delegated Authority. Prohibited services may not be pre-approved by the Audit Committee or pursuant to Delegated Authority.
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External Auditor Service Fees
The following table provides information about the fees billed to the Company for professional services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP during fiscal 2012 and 2011.
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2011 |
Audit Fees (1)
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3,393 |
3,136 |
Audit-Related Fees (2)
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132 |
896 |
Tax Fees (3)
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361 |
457 |
All Other Fees (4)
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4 |
Total
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3,890 |
4,493 |
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Audit fees consist of fees for the audit of the Companys annual financial statements or services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements. |
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Audit-related fees consist of fees for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Companys financial statements and are not reported as Audit Fees. During fiscal 2012 and 2011, the services provided in this category included reviews in connection with acquisitions and divestitures, research of accounting and audit-related issues and the review of reserves disclosure. |
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Tax fees consist of fees for tax compliance services, tax advice and tax planning. During fiscal 2012 and 2011, the services provided in this category included assistance and advice in relation to the preparation of corporate income tax returns. |
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During fiscal 2012 and 2011, the services provided in this category included the payment of maintenance fees associated with a research tool that grants access to a comprehensive library of financial reporting and assurance literature. |
Encana did not rely on the de minimus exemption provided by Section (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation S-X in 2012 or 2011.
Description of Share Capital
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares, an unlimited number of first preferred shares and an unlimited number of second preferred shares. As of December 31, 2012, there were approximately 736.3 million common shares outstanding and no preferred shares outstanding.
Common Shares
The holders of the common shares are entitled to receive dividends if, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of the Company. The holders of the common shares are entitled to receive notice of and to attend all meetings of shareholders and are entitled to one vote per common share held at all such meetings. In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company or other distribution of assets of the Company among its shareholders for the purpose of winding up its affairs, the holders of the common shares will be entitled to participate rateably in any distribution of the assets of the Company.
Encana has stock-based compensation plans that allow employees to purchase common shares of the Company. Option exercise prices approximate the market price for the common shares on the date that the options were issued. Options granted under the plans are generally fully exercisable after three years and expire five years after the grant date.
The November 30, 2009 Split Transaction was effected by way of an arrangement under the CBCA, under which the holders of common shares of Encana received one new Encana common share and one common share of Cenovus for each Encana common share previously held. Holders of the stock options of Encana became the holders of stock options of Encana and Cenovus, with the exercise price under the stock options being adjusted based on the relative trading prices of the Encana and Cenovus common shares.
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The Company has a shareholder rights plan (the Plan) that was adopted to ensure, to the extent possible, that all shareholders of the Company are treated fairly in connection with any take-over bid for the Company. The Plan creates a right that attaches to each present and subsequently issued common share. Until the separation time, which typically occurs at the time of an unsolicited take-over bid, whereby a person acquires or attempts to acquire 20 percent or more of Encanas common shares, the rights are not separable from the common shares, are not exercisable and no separate rights certificates are issued. Each right entitles the holder, other than the 20 percent acquirer, from and after the separation time and before certain expiration times, to acquire one common share at 50 percent of the market price at the time of exercise. The Plan was amended and reconfirmed at the 2010 annual and special meeting of shareholders and must be reconfirmed at every third annual meeting thereafter. Encana intends to seek reconfirmation of the Plan at the Companys 2013 annual meeting of shareholders.
Preferred Shares
Preferred shares may be issued in one or more series. The Board of Directors may determine the designation, rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attached to each series of preferred shares before the issue of such series. Holders of the preferred shares are not entitled to vote at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company, but may be entitled to vote if the Company fails to pay dividends on that series of preferred shares. The first preferred shares are entitled to priority over the second preferred shares and the common shares of the Company, and the second preferred shares are entitled to priority over the common shares of the Company, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets of the Company in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Companys affairs.
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The following information relating to Encanas credit ratings is provided as it relates to Encanas financing costs and liquidity. Specifically, credit ratings affect Encanas ability to obtain short-term and long-term financing and the cost of such financing. Additionally, the ability of Encana to engage in certain collateralized business activities on a cost effective basis depends on the Company maintaining competitive credit ratings. A reduction in the current ratings on the Companys debt by its rating agencies, particularly a downgrade below investment grade ratings, could adversely affect the Companys cost of financing and its access to sources of liquidity and capital. In addition, changes in credit ratings may affect the Companys ability to, and the associated costs of, entering into normal course derivative or hedging transactions.
The following table outlines the ratings issued by the respective rating agencies as of February 13, 2013.
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Long-Term - Senior Unsecured |
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Credit ratings are intended to provide investors with an independent measure of credit quality of any issue of securities. The credit ratings assigned by the rating agencies are not recommendations to purchase, hold or sell the securities nor do the ratings comment on market price or suitability for a particular investor. Any rating may not remain in effect for any given period of time or may be revised or withdrawn entirely by a rating agency in the future if, in its judgment, circumstances so warrant.
S&Ps long-term credit ratings are on a rating scale that ranges from AAA to D, which represents the range from highest to lowest quality. A rating of BBB by S&P is within the fourth highest of ten categories and indicates that the obligation exhibits adequate capacity to meet its financial commitments. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the issuer to meet its financial commitments. S&Ps short-term Canadian commercial paper ratings are on a scale that ranges from A-1 (high) to D, which represents the range from highest to lowest quality. A rating of A-2 is the fourth highest of eight categories and indicates that the issuer has satisfactory capacity to meet its financial commitments.
Moodys long-term credit ratings are on a rating scale that ranges from Aaa to C, which represents the range from highest to lowest quality. A rating of Baa2 by Moodys is within the fourth highest of nine categories and is assigned to obligations judged to be medium grade and subject to moderate credit risk. As such, they may possess certain speculative characteristics. The addition of a 1, 2 or 3 modifier after a rating indicates the relative standing within a particular rating category. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its rating category, the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of its rating category. Moodys short-term credit ratings are on a rating scale that ranges from P-1 to NP, which represents the range from highest to lowest quality. A rating of P-2 is the second highest of four categories and indicates that the issuer has a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.
DBRS long-term credit ratings are on a rating scale that ranges from AAA to D, which represents the range from highest to lowest quality. A rating of BBB by DBRS is within the fourth highest of ten categories and is assigned to obligations considered to be of adequate credit quality. The capacity for the payment of financial obligations is considered acceptable. DBRS commercial paper and short-term debt credit ratings are on a scale ranging from R-1 (high) to D, which represents the range from highest to lowest quality. A rating of R-2 (mid) is the fifth highest of ten categories and indicates that the short-term debt is of adequate credit quality. The capacity for the payment of short-term financial obligations as they fall due is acceptable and the issuer may be vulnerable to future events.
Encana has paid each of S&P, Moodys, and DBRS their customary fees in connection with the provision of the above ratings. Encana has not made any payments to S&P, Moodys or DBRS over the past two years for services unrelated to the provision of such ratings.
See Risk Factors A downgrade in Encanas credit rating could increase its cost of capital and limit its access to capital, suppliers or counterparties in this Annual Information Form.
All of the outstanding common shares of Encana are listed and posted for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ECA. The following table outlines the share price trading range and volume of shares traded by month in 2012.
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(millions) |
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2012
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January
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20.93 |
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17.25 |
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19.21 |
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52.2 |
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20.85 |
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17.02 |
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19.13 |
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131.8 |
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February
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21.14 |
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18.84 |
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20.16 |
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50.0 |
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21.25 |
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18.86 |
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20.40 |
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124.8 |
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March
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21.00 |
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19.16 |
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19.59 |
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56.6 |
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21.29 |
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19.24 |
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19.65 |
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112.8 |
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April
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20.74 |
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17.41 |
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20.69 |
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45.7 |
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21.00 |
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17.45 |
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20.94 |
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138.2 |
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May
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22.39 |
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19.80 |
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20.64 |
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60.7 |
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22.37 |
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19.44 |
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19.89 |
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196.3 |
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June
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23.11 |
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18.91 |
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21.20 |
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83.0 |
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22.72 |
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18.46 |
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20.83 |
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193.5 |
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July
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22.43 |
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19.66 |
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22.34 |
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63.4 |
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22.39 |
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19.18 |
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22.25 |
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144.7 |
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August
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22.86 |
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21.36 |
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21.82 |
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38.8 |
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23.00 |
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21.19 |
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22.20 |
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114.5 |
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September
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23.00 |
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21.12 |
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21.53 |
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45.7 |
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23.80 |
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21.07 |
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21.92 |
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91.8 |
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October
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23.86 |
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21.07 |
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22.50 |
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49.8 |
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24.29 |
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21.45 |
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22.55 |
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120.1 |
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November
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22.75 |
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20.30 |
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21.70 |
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33.0 |
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22.82 |
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20.27 |
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21.79 |
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80.3 |
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December
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21.97 |
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19.31 |
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19.66 |
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41.2 |
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22.01 |
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19.39 |
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19.76 |
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77.5 |
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During 2011 and 2010, Encana had approval from the TSX to purchase common shares under a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB). In December 2011, the NCIB program expired and Encana did not renew its NCIB program for 2012.
The declaration of dividends is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and is approved quarterly. During 2012, 2011 and 2010, Encana paid a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share ($0.80 per share annually).
Encana is involved in various legal claims and actions arising in the course of the Companys operations. Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and there can be no assurance that such matters will be resolved in Encanas favour, the Company does not expect these matters to have a material adverse effect on Encanas financial position, cash flows or results of operations. If an unfavourable outcome were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the Companys consolidated net earnings or loss in the period in which the outcome is determined.
Results of Independent Investigation
In June 2012, Encanas independent directors authorized its Chairman, Mr. David P. OBrien, to oversee an investigation into allegations of collusion with competitors regarding land leasing in Michigan in 2010. External legal counsel were retained in both the United States and Canada to assist in undertaking a thorough investigation, which was conducted independent of the Companys management. Based on the results of the investigation, the Board has concluded that Encana did not engage in such conduct. The Company has received a subpoena from the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and a civil investigatory demand from the Michigan Attorney General and is cooperating fully with the investigations of both agencies. It is possible that Encana may become a defendant or involved in potential legal actions, including class actions, in connection with matters relating to the allegations.
See Risk Factors The Company is subject to claims, litigation, administrative proceedings and regulatory actions.
If any event arising from the risk factors set forth below occurs, Encanas business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or the trading prices of securities and in some cases its reputation could be materially adversely affected. When assessing the materiality of the foregoing risk factors, Encana takes into account a number of qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to, financial, operational, reputational and regulatory aspects of the identified risk factor.
A substantial or extended decline in natural gas or liquids prices could have a material adverse effect on Encana.
Encanas financial performance and condition are substantially dependent on the prevailing prices of natural gas and liquids. Fluctuations in natural gas or liquids prices could have an adverse effect on the Companys operations and financial condition and the value and amount of its reserves. Prices for natural gas and liquids fluctuate in response to changes in the supply and demand for natural gas and oil, market uncertainty and a variety of additional factors beyond the Companys control.
Natural gas prices realized by Encana are affected primarily by North American supply and demand, weather conditions and by prices of alternate sources of energy (including refined product, coal, and renewable energy initiatives). A substantial or extended decline in the price of natural gas or a continued low price environment for natural gas could result in a delay or cancellation of existing or future drilling, development or construction programs or curtailment in production at some properties or could result in unutilized long-term transportation and drilling commitments, all of which could have an adverse effect on the Companys revenues, profitability and cash flows.
Oil prices are largely determined by international supply and demand. Factors which affect oil prices include the actions of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, world economic conditions, government regulation, political stability in the Middle East and elsewhere, the foreign supply of oil, the price of foreign imports, the availability of alternate fuel sources, transportation and infrastructure constraints and weather conditions. Historically, NGL prices have generally been correlated with oil prices, although they are determined based on supply and demand in international and domestic NGL markets.
Natural gas and oil producers in North America, and particularly in Canada, currently receive significantly discounted prices for their production relative to certain international prices due to constraints on their ability to transport and sell such production to international markets. A failure to resolve such constraints may result in continued discounted or reduced commodity prices realized by natural gas and oil producers, including Encana.
On at least an annual basis, Encana conducts an assessment of the carrying value of its assets in accordance with applicable accounting standards. If natural gas or liquids prices decline, the carrying value of Encanas assets could be subject to financial downward revisions, and the Companys net earnings could be adversely affected.
Encanas ability to operate and complete projects is dependent on factors outside of its control.
The Companys ability to operate, generate sufficient cash flows, and complete projects depends upon numerous factors beyond the Companys control. In addition to commodity prices and continued market demand for its products, these non-controllable factors include general business and market conditions, economic recessions and financial market turmoil, the overall state of the capital markets, including investor appetite for investments in the oil and gas industry generally and the Companys securities in particular, the ability to secure and maintain cost effective financing for its commitments, legislative, environmental and regulatory matters, reliance on industry partners and service providers, unexpected cost increases, royalties, taxes, volatility in natural gas and liquids prices, the availability of drilling and other equipment, the ability to access lands, the ability to access water for hydraulic fracturing operations, weather, the availability of processing capacity, the availability and proximity of pipeline capacity, technology failures, accidents, the availability of skilled labour, and reservoir quality.
The tentative recovery from the global recession is creating ongoing fiscal challenges for the world economy. These conditions impact Encanas customers and suppliers and may alter the Companys spending and operating plans. There may be unexpected business impacts from this market uncertainty, including volatile changes in currency exchange rates, inflation, interest rates, and general levels of investing and consuming activity, as well as potential impact on the Companys credit ratings, which could affect its liquidity and ability to obtain financing.
The Company undertakes a variety of projects including exploration and development projects and the construction or expansion of facilities and pipelines. Project delays may delay expected revenues and project cost overruns could make projects uneconomic.
All of Encanas operations are subject to regulation and intervention by governments that can affect or prohibit the drilling, completion and tie-in of wells, production, the construction or expansion of facilities and the operation and abandonment of fields. Contract rights can be cancelled or expropriated. Changes to government regulation could impact the Companys existing and planned projects.
The Companys business is subject to environmental legislation in all jurisdictions in which it operates and any changes in such legislation could negatively affect its results of operations.
All phases of the natural gas and liquids businesses are subject to environmental regulation pursuant to a variety of Canadian, U.S. and other federal, provincial, territorial, state and municipal laws and regulations (collectively, environmental legislation).
Environmental legislation imposes, among other things, restrictions, liabilities and obligations in connection with the use, generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of chemicals, hazardous substances and waste associated with the finding, production, transmission and storage of the Companys products including the hydraulic fracturing of wells, the decommissioning of facilities and in connection with spills, releases and emissions of various substances to the environment. It also imposes restrictions, liabilities and obligations in connection with the management of fresh or potable water sources that are being used, or whose use is contemplated, in connection with natural gas and oil operations.
Environmental legislation also requires that wells, facility sites and other properties associated with Encanas operations be operated, maintained, abandoned and reclaimed to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory authorities. In addition, certain types of operations, including exploration and development projects and changes to certain existing projects, may require the submission and approval of environmental impact assessments or permit applications. Compliance with environmental legislation can require significant expenditures, including expenditures for clean-up costs and damages arising out of contaminated properties and failure to comply with environmental legislation may result in the imposition of fines and penalties.
Although it is not expected that the costs of complying with environmental legislation will have a material adverse effect on Encanas financial condition or results of operations, no assurance can be made that the costs of complying with environmental legislation in the future will not have such an effect.
A number of federal, provincial and state governments have announced intentions to regulate greenhouse gases and certain air pollutants. These governments are currently developing the regulatory and policy frameworks to deliver on their announcements. In most cases there are few technical details regarding the implementation and coordination of these plans to regulate emissions. However, the Canadian federal government has gone on record as saying that it will align greenhouse gas emission legislation with the U.S. As it remains unclear what approach the U.S. federal government will take, or when, it is also unclear whether these federal governments will implement economy-wide greenhouse gas emission legislation or a sector-specific approach, and what type of compliance mechanisms will be available to certain emitters. Currently, certain provinces and states, including Alberta and British Columbia, have implemented greenhouse gas emission legislation that impacts areas in which the Company operates. It is anticipated that other federal, provincial and state announcements and regulatory frameworks to address emissions will continue to emerge.
Additionally, the U.S. and Canadian federal governments and certain U.S. state and Canadian provincial governments are currently reviewing certain aspects of the scientific, regulatory and policy framework under which hydraulic fracturing operations are conducted. At present, most of these governments are primarily engaged in the collection, review and assessment of technical information regarding the hydraulic fracturing process and have not provided specific details with respect to any significant actual, proposed or contemplated changes to the hydraulic fracturing regulatory construct. However, certain environmental and other groups have suggested that additional federal, provincial, territorial, state and municipal laws and regulations may be needed to more closely regulate the hydraulic fracturing process, and have made claims that hydraulic fracturing techniques are harmful to surface water and drinking water sources. Chemical disclosure requirements have increased in many of the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Well setback and water sampling requirements are also expected to come into force in the State of Colorado in 2013.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA) continues to study the potential environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing, including the impacts on drinking water sources and public health. The EPA released a draft report in 2011 outlining the results of its groundwater study at the Companys Pavillion natural gas field in Wyoming. Although the EPA released additional analytical data in 2012, their draft report has not yet been subject to a qualified, third party, scientific verification. Any implication of a potential connection between hydraulic fracturing and groundwater quality may have a material adverse effect on Encanas business, financial condition, results of operations or reputation.
Further, certain governments in jurisdictions where the Company does not currently operate have considered a temporary moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until further studies can be completed and some governments have adopted, and others have considered adopting, regulations that could impose more stringent permitting, disclosure and well construction requirements on hydraulic fracturing operations. Any new laws, regulations or permitting requirements regarding hydraulic fracturing could lead to operational delay, increased operating costs or third party or governmental claims, and could increase the Companys cost of compliance and doing business as well as reduce the amount of natural gas that the Company is ultimately able to produce from its reserves.
As these federal and regional programs are under development, Encana is unable to predict the total impact of the potential regulations upon its business. Therefore, it is possible that the Company could face increases in operating costs or curtailment of production in order to comply with legislation governing emissions and hydraulic fracturing.
If Encana fails to acquire or find additional reserves, the Companys reserves and production will decline materially from their current levels.
Encanas future natural gas, oil and NGL reserves and production, and therefore its cash flows, are highly dependent upon its success in exploiting its current reserves base and acquiring, discovering or developing additional reserves. Without reserves additions through exploration, acquisition or development activities, the Companys reserves and production will decline over time as reserves are depleted.
The business of exploring for, developing or acquiring reserves is capital intensive. To the extent cash flows from operations are insufficient and external sources of capital become limited, Encanas ability to make the necessary capital investments to maintain and expand its natural gas, oil and NGL reserves will be impaired. In addition, there can be no certainty that Encana will be able to find and develop or acquire additional reserves to replace production at acceptable costs.
Encanas reserves data and future net revenue estimates are uncertain.
There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of natural gas, oil and NGL reserves, including many factors beyond the Companys control. The reserves data in this Annual Information Form represents estimates only. In general, estimates of economically recoverable natural gas, oil and NGL reserves and the future net cash flows therefrom are based upon a number of variable factors and assumptions, such as product prices, future operating and capital costs, availability of future capital, historical production from the properties and the assumed effects of regulation by governmental agencies, including with respect to royalty payments, all of which may vary considerably from actual results. All such estimates are to some degree uncertain, and classifications of reserves are only attempts to define the degree of uncertainty involved.
For those reasons, estimates of the economically recoverable natural gas, oil and NGL reserves attributable to any particular group of properties, classification of such reserves based on risk of recovery and estimates of future net revenues expected therefrom, prepared by different engineers or by the same engineers at different times, may vary substantially. Encanas actual production, revenues, taxes and development and operating expenditures with respect to its reserves may vary from such estimates, and such variances could be material.
Estimates with respect to reserves that may be developed and produced in the future are often based upon volumetric calculations and upon analogy to similar types of reserves, rather than upon actual production history. Estimates based on these methods generally are less reliable than those based on actual production history. Subsequent evaluation of the same reserves based upon production history will result in variations, which may be material, in the estimated reserves.
Encana is subject to risks associated with joint ventures and partnerships.
Some of Encanas projects are conducted through joint ventures, partnerships or other arrangements, where Encana is dependent on its partners to fund their contractual share of the capital and operating expenditures related to such projects. If these partners do not approve or are unable to fund their contractual share of certain capital or operating expenditures or otherwise fulfill their obligations, this may result in project delays or additional future costs to Encana, all of which may affect the viability of such projects.
These partners may also have strategic plans, objectives and interests that do not coincide with and may conflict with those of Encana. While certain operational decisions may be made solely at the discretion of Encana in its capacity as operator of certain projects, major capital and strategic decisions affecting such projects may require agreement among the partners. While Encana and its partners generally seek consensus with respect to major decisions concerning the direction and operation of the project assets, no assurance can be provided that the future demands or expectations of any party, including Encana, relating to such assets will be met satisfactorily or in a timely manner. Failure to satisfactorily meet such demands or expectations may affect Encanas or its partners participation in the operation of such assets or the timing for undertaking various activities, which could negatively affect Encanas operations and financial results.
A downgrade in Encanas credit rating could increase its cost of capital and limit its access to capital, suppliers or counterparties.
Rating agencies regularly evaluate the Company, basing their ratings of its long-term and short-term debt on a number of factors. This includes the Companys financial strength as well as factors not entirely within its control, including conditions affecting the oil and gas industry generally and the wider state of the economy. There can be no assurance that one or more of the Companys credit ratings will not be downgraded.
The Companys borrowing costs and ability to raise funds are directly impacted by its credit ratings. Credit ratings may be important to suppliers or counterparties when they seek to engage in certain transactions, including transactions involving over-the-counter derivatives. A credit-rating downgrade could potentially impair the Companys ability to enter into arrangements with suppliers or counterparties, to engage in certain transactions, and could limit the Companys access to private and public credit markets and increase the costs of borrowing under its existing credit facilities. A downgrade could also limit the Companys access to short-term debt markets, increase the cost of borrowing in the short-term and long-term debt markets, and trigger collateralization requirements related to physical and financial derivative liabilities with certain marketing counterparties, facility construction contracts, and pipeline and midstream service providers.
In connection with certain over-the-counter derivatives contracts and other trading agreements, the Company could be required to provide additional collateral or to terminate transactions with certain counterparties in the event of a downgrade of its credit rating. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could adversely affect the Companys ability to execute portions of its business strategy, including hedging, and could have a material adverse effect on its liquidity and capital position.
Encanas hedging activities could result in realized and unrealized losses.
The nature of the Companys operations results in exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices. The Company monitors its exposure to such fluctuations and, where the Company deems it appropriate, utilizes derivative financial instruments and physical delivery contracts to mitigate the potential impact of declines in natural gas and liquids prices.
Under U.S. GAAP, derivative instruments that do not qualify or are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes are fair valued with the resulting changes recognized in current period net earnings. The utilization of derivative financial instruments may therefore introduce significant volatility into the Companys reported net earnings.
The terms of the Companys various hedging agreements may limit the benefit to the Company of commodity price increases. The Company may also suffer financial loss if the Company is unable to produce natural gas, oil or NGLs, or if counterparties to the Companys hedging agreements fail to fulfill their obligations under the hedging agreements.
Encanas operations are subject to the risk of business interruption and casualty losses.
The Companys business is subject to all of the operating risks normally associated with the exploration for, development of and production of natural gas, oil and NGLs and the operation of midstream facilities. These risks include blowouts, explosions, fire, gaseous leaks, migration of harmful substances and liquid spills, acts of vandalism and terrorism, any of which could cause personal injury, result in damage to, or destruction of, natural gas and oil wells or formations or production facilities and other property, equipment and the environment, as well as interrupt operations.
In addition, all of Encanas operations will be subject to all of the risks normally incident to the transportation, processing, storing and marketing of natural gas, oil, NGLs and other related products, drilling and completion of natural gas and oil wells, and the operation and development of natural gas and oil properties, including encountering unexpected formations or pressures, premature declines of reservoir pressure or productivity, blowouts, equipment failures and other accidents, sour gas releases, uncontrollable flows of natural gas, oil or well fluids, adverse weather conditions, pollution and other environmental risks.
The occurrence of a significant event against which Encana is not fully insured could have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial position.
Encana does not operate all of its properties and assets.
Other companies operate a portion of the assets in which Encana has ownership interests. Encana will have limited ability to exercise influence over operations of these assets or their associated costs. Encanas dependence on the operator and other working interest owners for these properties and assets, and its limited ability to influence operations and associated costs, could materially adversely affect the Companys financial performance. The success and timing of Encanas activities on assets operated by others therefore will depend upon a number of factors that are outside of the Companys control, including timing and amount of capital expenditures, timing and amount of operating and maintenance expenditures, the operators expertise and financial resources, approval of other participants, selection of technology, and risk management practices.
Encana is exposed to counterparty risk.
Encana is exposed to the risks associated with counterparty performance including credit risk and performance risk. Encana may experience material financial losses in the event of customer payment default for commodity sales and financial derivative transactions. Encanas liquidity may also be impacted if any lender under the Companys existing credit facilities is unable to fund its commitment. Performance risk can impact Encanas operations by the non-delivery of contracted products or services by counterparties, which could impact project timelines or operational efficiency.
Fluctuations in exchange rates could affect expenses or result in realized and unrealized losses.
Worldwide prices for natural gas and oil are set in U.S. dollars. However, many of the Companys expenses outside of the U.S. are denominated in Canadian dollars. Fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar could impact the Companys expenses and have an adverse effect on the Companys financial performance and condition.
In addition, the Company has significant U.S. dollar denominated long-term debt. Fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar could result in realized and unrealized losses on U.S. dollar denominated long-term debt.
The decision to pay dividends and the amount of such dividends is subject to the discretion of the Companys Board of Directors based on numerous factors and may vary from time to time.
Although the Company currently intends to pay quarterly cash dividends to its shareholders, these cash dividends may be reduced or suspended. The amount of cash available to the Company to pay dividends, if any, can vary significantly from period to period for a number of reasons, including, among other things: Encanas operational and financial performance; fluctuations in the costs to produce natural gas, oil and NGLs; the amount of cash required or retained for debt service or repayment; amounts required to fund capital expenditures and working capital requirements; access to equity markets; foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates; and the risk factors set forth in this Annual Information Form.
The decision whether or not to pay dividends and the amount of any such dividends are subject to the discretion of the Companys Board of Directors, which regularly evaluates the Companys proposed dividend payments and the solvency test requirements of the CBCA. In addition, the level of dividends per common share will be affected by the number of outstanding common shares and other securities that may be entitled to receive cash dividends or other payments. Dividends may be increased, reduced or suspended depending on the Companys operational success and the performance of its assets. The market value of the common shares may deteriorate if the Company is unable to meet dividend expectations in the future, and that deterioration may be material.
The Company is subject to claims, litigation, administrative proceedings and regulatory actions.
Encana may be subject to claims, litigation, administrative proceedings and regulatory actions. The outcome of these matters may be difficult to assess or quantify, and there cannot be any assurance that such matters will be resolved in the Companys favour. If Encana is unable to resolve such matters favourably, the Company or its directors, officers or employees may become involved in legal proceedings that could result in an onerous or unfavourable decision, including fines, sanctions and monetary damages. The defence of such matters may also be costly and time consuming, and could divert the attention of management and key personnel from the Companys operations. Encana may also be subject to adverse publicity associated with such matters, regardless of whether such allegations are valid or whether the Company is ultimately found liable. As a result, such matters could have a material adverse effect on the Companys reputation, financial position, results of operations or liquidity. See also Legal Proceedings in this Annual Information Form.
The Company relies on certain key personnel and the ability to attract and retain personnel necessary for its business.
The Company relies on certain key personnel for the development of its business. The experience, knowledge and contributions of the Companys existing management team and directors to the immediate and near-term operations and direction of the Company are likely to continue to be of central importance for the foreseeable future. As such, the loss of services from or retirement of such key personnel could have a material adverse effect on the Company. In addition, the competition for qualified personnel in the oil and gas industry is intense, and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to attract and retain such personnel necessary for its business.
The Company may be subject to future changes in laws.
Income tax laws, royalty regimes or other laws and regulations may in the future be changed or interpreted in a manner that adversely affects the Company or its securityholders. Tax authorities having jurisdiction over the Company or its shareholders could change their administrative practices, or may disagree with the manner in which the Company calculates its tax liabilities or structures its arrangements, to the detriment of the Company or its securityholders. Changes to existing laws and regulations or the adoption of new laws and regulations could also increase the Companys cost of compliance and adversely affect the Companys business, financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
Encana has certain indemnification obligations to Cenovus Energy Inc.
In relation to the Split Transaction, Encana and Cenovus have each agreed to indemnify the other for certain liabilities and obligations associated with, among other things, in the case of Encanas indemnity, the business and assets retained by Encana, and in the case of Cenovuss indemnity, the business and assets transferred to Cenovus.
Encana cannot determine whether it will be required to indemnify Cenovus for any substantial obligations. Encana also cannot be assured that, if Cenovus is required to indemnify Encana and its affiliates for any substantial obligations, Cenovus will be able to satisfy such obligations. Any indemnification claim against Encana pursuant to the provisions of the Split Transaction agreements could have a material adverse effect upon Encana.
The Companys foreign operations will expose it to risks from abroad which could negatively affect its results of operations.
Some of Encanas operations and related assets may be located, from time to time, in countries outside North America, some of which may be considered to be politically and economically unstable. Exploration or development activities in such countries may require protracted negotiations with host governments, national oil companies and third parties and are frequently subject to economic and political considerations, such as taxation, nationalization, expropriation, inflation, currency fluctuations, increased regulation and approval requirements, governmental regulation and the risk of actions by terrorist or insurgent groups, any of which could adversely affect the economics of exploration or development projects.
The registrar and transfer agent for the Companys common shares is CIBC Mellon Trust Company:
In Canada: Canadian Stock Transfer Company P.O. Box 700, Station B Montreal, Quebec H3B 3K3 |
In the United States: Computershare 480 Washington Blvd. Jersey City, New Jersey United States of America 07310 |
Canadian Stock Transfer Company Inc. acts as the administrative agent for CIBC Mellon Trust Company.
In order to respond to Encana shareholder inquiries, the Companys transfer agent has set-up a dedicated answer line. Shareholder inquiries should be directed to the following:
· Shareholders residing in Canada or the United States, please call 1-866-580-7145
· Shareholders residing outside of North America, please call 1-416-682-3863
Shareholders can also send requests via the transfer agents web site at www.canstockta.com/investorinquiry.
The Companys independent auditors are PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, who have issued an independent auditors report dated February 21, 2013 in respect of the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements as at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2012, and the Companys effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as at December 31, 2012. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has advised that they are independent with respect to the Company within the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta and the rules of the SEC.
Information relating to reserves in this Annual Information Form was calculated by GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd., McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd., Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. and DeGolyer and MacNaughton, each of which is an independent qualified reserves evaluator.
The principals of each of GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd., McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd., Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. and DeGolyer and MacNaughton, in each case, as a group own beneficially, directly or indirectly, less than one percent of any class of Encanas securities.
Additional information relating to Encana is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Additional information, including directors and officers remuneration, principal holders of Encanas securities, and options to purchase securities, is contained in the Information Circular for Encanas most recent annual meeting of shareholders that involved the election of directors. Additional financial information is contained in Encanas audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Managements Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2012.
This Annual Information Form contains certain forward looking statements or information (collectively referred to in this note as forward looking statements) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward looking statements are typically identified by words such as projected, anticipate, believe, expect, plan, intend, agreed to, is to or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward looking statements in this Annual Information Form include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: achieving the Companys focus on growing its strong portfolio of diverse resource plays producing natural gas, oil and NGLs; anticipated future proceeds from various joint venture, partnership and other agreements entered into by the Company, including the successful implementation of and other expected benefits to be generated from those agreements; ability to fund future development costs associated with joint venture, partnership and other agreements; ability to successfully continue employing Encanas manufacturing-style development and attain capital and operating efficiencies on an ongoing basis and across Encanas portfolio; achieving capital investment strategy of building long-term growth capacity and transitioning to a more diversified portfolio of production and cash flows; achieving the Companys plan to continue focusing capital investment in liquids plays, minimizing investment in dry natural gas plays and attracting third party capital investments; anticipated expansion of plant processing and NGL extraction capacities and their anticipated on-stream dates; anticipated date of first production from the Deep Panuke project; future wells to be drilled and the timing and location thereof; future development plans for various resource plays; expectation for risk management contracts to mitigate market risk associated with future cash flows; reserves estimates, including reserves estimates under different price cases, and net present values of future net revenues for reserves using forecast prices and costs and SEC constant prices; 2013 production estimates before royalties; expectation to fund future development costs associated with reserves with future cash flows, available cash balances, divestitures, joint ventures, or a combination of the foregoing, including the available capacity on the Companys credit facilities and debt shelf prospectuses; availability of large inventory of internal growth opportunities; the level of expenditures for compliance with environmental legislation and regulations, including estimates of potential costs of carbon, operating costs, site restoration costs including abandonment and reclamation costs; maintaining satisfactory credit ratings; pending and potential litigation and having adequate provision for the same; and expectation to expand the natural gas markets in North America.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur, which may cause the Companys actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, among other things: volatility of, and assumptions regarding natural gas and liquids prices, including substantial or extended decline of the same and their adverse effect on the Companys operations and financial condition and the value and amount of its reserves; assumptions based upon the Companys current guidance; fluctuations in currency and interest rates; risk that the Company may not conclude divestitures of certain assets or other transactions or receive amounts contemplated under the transaction agreements (such transactions may include third-party capital investments, farm-outs or partnerships, which Encana may refer to from time to time as partnerships or joint ventures and the funds received in respect thereof which Encana may refer to from time to time as proceeds, deferred purchase price and/or carry capital, regardless of the legal form) as a result of various conditions not being met; product supply and demand; market competition; risks inherent in the Companys and its subsidiaries marketing operations, including credit risks; imprecision of reserves estimates and estimates of recoverable quantities of natural gas and liquids from resource plays and other sources not currently classified as proved, probable or possible reserves or economic contingent resources, including future net revenue estimates; marketing margins; potential disruption or unexpected technical difficulties in developing new facilities; unexpected cost increases or technical difficulties in constructing or modifying processing facilities; risks associated with technology; the Companys ability to acquire or find additional reserves; hedging activities resulting in realized and unrealized losses; business interruption and casualty losses; risk of the Company not operating all of its properties and assets; counterparty risk; downgrade in credit rating and its adverse effects; liability for indemnification obligations to third parties; variability of dividends to be paid; its ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to meet its current and future obligations; its ability to access external sources of debt and equity capital; the timing and the costs of well and pipeline construction; the Companys ability to secure adequate product transportation; changes in royalty, tax, environmental, greenhouse gas, carbon, accounting and other laws or regulations or the interpretations of such laws or regulations; political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates; terrorist threats; risks associated with existing and potential future lawsuits and regulatory actions made against the Company; risk arising from price basis differential; risk arising from inability to enter into attractive hedges to protect the Companys capital program; and other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in the reports and filings made with securities regulatory authorities by Encana. Although Encana believes that the expectations represented by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. In addition, assumptions relating to such forward-looking statements generally include Encanas current expectations and projections made in light of, and generally consistent with, its historical experience and its perception of historical trends, including the conversion of resources into reserves and production as well as expectations regarding rates of advancement and innovation, generally consistent with and informed by its past experience, all of which are subject to the risk factors identified elsewhere in this Annual Information Form.
Forward-looking statements with respect to matters relating to allegations of collusion with competitors regarding land leasing in Michigan in 2010 are qualified by the fact that, while Encana intends to vigorously defend against any claims of liability alleged in any lawsuits arising out of such allegations, the Company cannot predict the outcome of any governmental investigations or the commencement or outcome of any future legal proceedings involving Encana or whether such proceedings would lead to monetary damages which could have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial position, or whether there will be other proceedings arising out of these allegations.
Assumptions with respect to forward-looking information regarding expanding Encanas oil and NGL production and extraction volumes are based on existing expansion of natural gas processing facilities in areas where Encana operates and the continued expansion and development of oil and NGL production from existing properties within its asset portfolio.
Furthermore, the forward looking statements contained in this Annual Information Form are made as of the date hereof and, except as required by law, Encana undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward looking statements contained in this Annual Information Form are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
National Instrument 51-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators imposes oil and gas disclosure standards for Canadian public companies engaged in oil and gas activities. Prior to 2011, Encana relied upon an exemption from NI 51-101 granted by Canadian securities regulatory authorities to permit it to provide disclosure relating to reserves and other oil and gas information in accordance with U.S. disclosure requirements. Subsequent to the expiry of that exemption, Encana provides disclosure which complies with the annual disclosure requirements of NI 51-101 in this Annual Information Form. The Canadian protocol disclosure is contained in Appendix A and under Narrative Description of the Business. Encana has obtained an exemption dated January 4, 2011 from certain requirements of NI 51-101 to permit it to provide certain disclosure prepared in accordance with U.S. disclosure requirements, in addition to the Canadian protocol disclosure. That disclosure is primarily set forth in Appendix D.
See Reserves and Other Oil and Gas Information in this Annual Information Form for a description of the primary differences between the disclosure requirements under the Canadian standards and the disclosure requirements under the U.S. standards.
All production information contained in the narrative portions of this Annual Information Form is on a net basis (after royalties), unless otherwise indicated. Certain terms in this Annual Information Form relating to oil and gas reserves and operating activities have the meaning assigned to them in NI 51-101 or are otherwise defined in this Annual Information Form.
In this Appendix, Encana provides disclosure of its reserves and oil and gas information in accordance with the requirements of NI 51-101. See Note Regarding Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information. The reserves and other oil and gas information set forth below has an effective date of December 31, 2012 and was prepared as of February 12, 2013.
Since inception, Encana has retained IQREs to evaluate and prepare reports on 100 percent of Encanas natural gas, oil and NGL reserves annually. For further information regarding the reserves process, see Reserves and Other Oil and Gas Information in this Annual Information Form.
The reserves data summarizes the estimated natural gas, oil and NGL reserves of Encana and the net present values of future net revenues for these reserves using forecast prices and costs, as evaluated by Encanas IQREs. The evaluations were prepared in accordance with procedures and standards contained in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation (COGE) Handbook. The reserves definitions used are those contained in the COGE Handbook and NI 51-101.
The results of the evaluations are summarized in the tables that follow in this Appendix. All evaluations of future net revenue are after the deduction of future income tax expenses (unless otherwise noted), royalties, development costs, production costs and well abandonment costs, but before the consideration of indirect costs such as general and administrative expenses and certain abandonment and reclamation costs. The estimated future net revenue does not necessarily represent the fair market value of Encanas reserves. There is no assurance that the forecast price and cost assumptions used in preparing the evaluations will be attained and variances could be material. The reserves estimates provided herein are estimates only and there is no guarantee that the estimated reserves will be recovered. The actual reserves on Encanas properties may be greater or less than those calculated.
For further information regarding the reserves process see Reserves and Other Oil and Gas Information in this Annual Information Form.
The following product types are referred to in the tables in this Appendix:
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Coalbed Methane, which includes coalbed methane commingled with shallow gas sands, related to the Clearwater resource play in the Canadian Division. |
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Shale Gas, which includes Horn River and Duvernay shale gas in the Canadian Division and Haynesville shale gas in the USA Division. |
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Other, which includes natural gas other than coalbed methane and shale gas. Reserves and production include the following resource plays: Cutbank Ridge, Bighorn, Peace River Arch and Greater Sierra (excluding Horn River shale) in the Canadian Division; and Piceance, Jonah and Texas in the USA Division. |
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Oil and NGLs, which includes NGLs plus light and medium oil, of which light and medium oil is not material. |
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Encana Corporation |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Reserves Data (Canadian Protocol) |
Summary of Oil and Gas Reserves (1)
(Forecast Prices and Costs; Before and After Royalties)
As at December 31, 2012
Canadian Division |
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Natural Gas (Bcf) |
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Coalbed Methane |
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Shale Gas |
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Other |
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Total |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net | |
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Proved |
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Developed producing |
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812 |
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800 |
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274 |
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261 |
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2,130 |
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1,893 |
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3,216 |
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2,954 |
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47.6 |
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45.4 |
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Developed non-producing |
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110 |
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99 |
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- |
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- |
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446 |
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426 |
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556 |
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525 |
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4.1 |
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3.7 |
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Undeveloped |
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540 |
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497 |
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623 |
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569 |
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1,795 |
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1,662 |
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2,958 |
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2,728 |
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74.6 |
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64.0 |
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Total Proved |
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1,462 |
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1,396 |
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897 |
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830 |
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4,371 |
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3,981 |
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6,730 |
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6,207 |
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126.3 |
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113.1 |
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Probable |
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294 |
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281 |
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676 |
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576 |
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2,175 |
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1,971 |
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3,145 |
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2,828 |
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70.6 |
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57.7 |
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Total Proved Plus Probable |
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1,756 |
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1,677 |
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1,573 |
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1,406 |
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6,546 |
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5,952 |
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9,875 |
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9,035 |
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196.9 |
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170.8 |
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USA Division |
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Natural Gas (Bcf) |
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Coalbed Methane |
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Shale Gas |
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Other |
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Total |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net | |
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Proved |
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Developed producing |
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- |
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- |
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698 |
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551 |
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2,652 |
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2,221 |
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3,350 |
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2,772 |
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46.2 |
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37.9 |
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Developed non-producing |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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181 |
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143 |
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181 |
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143 |
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13.9 |
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11.4 |
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Undeveloped |
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- |
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- |
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2,043 |
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1,617 |
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1,086 |
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878 |
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3,129 |
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2,495 |
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96.1 |
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78.0 |
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Total Proved |
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- |
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- |
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2,741 |
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2,168 |
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3,919 |
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3,242 |
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6,660 |
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5,410 |
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156.2 |
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127.3 |
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Probable |
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- |
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- |
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2,690 |
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2,119 |
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1,993 |
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1,645 |
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4,683 |
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3,764 |
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145.4 |
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119.3 |
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Total Proved Plus Probable |
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- |
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- |
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5,431 |
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4,287 |
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5,912 |
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4,887 |
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11,343 |
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9,174 |
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301.6 |
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246.6 |
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Total Encana |
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Natural Gas (Bcf) |
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Oil & NGLs (MMbbls) | |||||||||||||||||
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Coalbed Methane |
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Shale Gas |
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Other |
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Total |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net |
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Gross |
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Net | |
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Proved |
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Developed producing |
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812 |
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800 |
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972 |
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812 |
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4,782 |
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4,114 |
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6,566 |
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5,726 |
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93.8 |
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83.3 |
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Developed non-producing |
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110 |
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99 |
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- |
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- |
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627 |
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569 |
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737 |
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668 |
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18.0 |
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15.1 |
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Undeveloped |
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540 |
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497 |
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2,666 |
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2,186 |
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2,881 |
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2,540 |
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6,087 |
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5,223 |
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170.7 |
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142.0 |
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Total Proved |
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1,462 |
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1,396 |
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3,638 |
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2,998 |
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8,290 |
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7,223 |
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13,390 |
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11,617 |
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282.5 |
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240.4 |
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Probable |
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294 |
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281 |
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3,366 |
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2,695 |
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4,168 |
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3,616 |
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7,828 |
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6,592 |
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216.0 |
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177.0 |
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Total Proved Plus Probable |
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1,756 |
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1,677 |
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7,004 |
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5,693 |
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12,458 |
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10,839 |
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21,218 |
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18,209 |
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498.5 |
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417.4 |
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Notes:
(1) |
Definitions | |
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a) |
Gross reserves are Encanas working interest share before the deduction of estimated royalty obligations and excluding any royalty interests. |
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b) |
Net reserves are Encanas working interest share after deduction of estimated royalty obligations and including Encanas royalty interests. |
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Reserves are the estimated remaining quantities of oil and natural gas and related substances anticipated to be recoverable from known accumulations, from a given date forward, based on: analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical and engineering data; the use of established technology; and specified economic conditions, which are generally accepted as being reasonable. |
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Proved reserves are those reserves that can be estimated with a high degree of certainty to be recoverable. It is likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved reserves. |
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Probable reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves. It is equally likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater than or less than the sum of the estimated proved plus probable reserves. |
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Developed producing are those reserves that are expected to be recovered from completion intervals open at the time of the estimate. These reserves may be currently producing or, if shut-in, they must have previously been on production, and the date of resumption of production must be known with reasonable certainty. |
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Developed non-producing reserves are those reserves that either have not been on production, or have previously been on production, but are shut-in, and the date of resumption of production is unknown. |
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Undeveloped reserves are those reserves that are expected to be recovered from known accumulations where a significant expenditure (i.e., when compared to the cost of drilling a well) is required to render them capable of production. They must fully meet the requirements of the reserves category (proved, probable) to which they are assigned. |
Encana Corporation |
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) | |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Summary of Net Present Value of Future Net Revenue
(Forecast Prices and Costs; Before Tax)
As at December 31, 2012
Canadian Division |
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Future Net Revenue Before Future Income Tax and Discounted at |
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($ millions) |
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0% |
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5% |
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10% |
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15% |
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20% |
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Proved |
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Developed producing |
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9,411 |
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6,924 |
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5,507 |
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4,606 |
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3,984 |
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Developed non-producing |
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1,346 |
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1,079 |
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912 |
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794 |
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704 |
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Undeveloped |
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8,081 |
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4,525 |
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2,729 |
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1,705 |
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1,071 |
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Total Proved |
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18,838 |
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12,528 |
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9,148 |
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7,105 |
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5,759 |
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Probable |
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11,963 |
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6,062 |
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3,650 |
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2,444 |
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1,753 |
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Total Proved Plus Probable |
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30,801 |
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18,590 |
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12,798 |
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9,549 |
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7,512 |
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USA Division |
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Future Net Revenue Before Future Income Tax and Discounted at |
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($ millions) |
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0% |
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5% |
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10% |
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15% |
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20% |
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Proved |
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Developed producing |
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10,003 |
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7,370 |
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5,815 |
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4,817 |
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4,132 |
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Developed non-producing |
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959 |
|
687 |
|
522 |
|
414 |
|
339 |
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Undeveloped |
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9,493 |
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5,807 |
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3,866 |
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2,704 |
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1,950 |
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Total Proved |
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20,455 |
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13,864 |
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10,203 |
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7,935 |
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6,421 |
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Probable |
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14,634 |
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7,435 |
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4,141 |
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2,416 |
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1,435 |
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Total Proved Plus Probable |
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35,089 |
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21,299 |
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14,344 |
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10,351 |
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7,856 |
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Total Encana |
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Future Net Revenue Before Future Income Tax and Discounted at |
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($ millions) |
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0% |
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5% |
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10% |
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15% |
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20% |
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Proved |
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Developed producing |
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19,414 |
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14,294 |
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11,322 |
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9,423 |
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8,116 |
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Developed non-producing |
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2,305 |
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1,766 |
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1,434 |
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1,208 |
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1,043 |
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Undeveloped |
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17,574 |
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10,332 |
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6,595 |
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4,409 |
|
3,021 |
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Total Proved |
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39,293 |
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26,392 |
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19,351 |
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15,040 |
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12,180 |
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Probable |
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26,597 |
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13,497 |
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7,791 |
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4,860 |
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3,188 |
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Total Proved Plus Probable |
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65,890 |
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39,889 |
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27,142 |
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19,900 |
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15,368 |
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Encana Corporation |
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) | |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Summary of Net Present Value of Future Net Revenue
(Forecast Prices and Costs; After Tax)
As at December 31, 2012
Canadian Division |
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Future Net Revenue After Future Income Tax and Discounted at |
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($ millions) |
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0% |
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5% |
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10% |
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15% |
|
20% |
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Proved |
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Developed producing |
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8,082 |
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6,078 |
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4,917 |
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4,167 |
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3,643 |
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Developed non-producing |
|
1,015 |
|
813 |
|
687 |
|
598 |
|
531 |
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Undeveloped |
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6,131 |
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3,334 |
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1,909 |
|
1,097 |
|
595 |
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Total Proved |
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15,228 |
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10,225 |
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7,513 |
|
5,862 |
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4,769 |
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Probable |
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8,976 |
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4,494 |
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2,657 |
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1,741 |
|
1,220 |
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Total Proved Plus Probable |
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24,204 |
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14,719 |
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10,170 |
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7,603 |
|
5,989 |
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USA Division |
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Future Net Revenue After Future Income Tax and Discounted at |
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($ millions) |
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0% |
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5% |
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10% |
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15% |
|
20% |
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Proved |
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Developed producing |
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7,931 |
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5,947 |
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4,735 |
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3,936 |
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3,378 |
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Developed non-producing |
|
613 |
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438 |
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333 |
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264 |
|
216 |
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Undeveloped |
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6,056 |
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3,699 |
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2,459 |
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1,719 |
|
1,238 |
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Total Proved |
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14,600 |
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10,084 |
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7,527 |
|
5,919 |
|
4,832 |
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Probable |
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9,342 |
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4,734 |
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2,629 |
|
1,531 |
|
910 |
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Total Proved Plus Probable |
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23,942 |
|
14,818 |
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10,156 |
|
7,450 |
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5,742 |
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Total Encana |
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Future Net Revenue After Future Income Tax and Discounted at |
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($ millions) |
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0% |
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5% |
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10% |
|
15% |
|
20% |
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Proved |
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Developed producing |
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16,013 |
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12,025 |
|
9,652 |
|
8,103 |
|
7,021 |
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Developed non-producing |
|
1,628 |
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1,251 |
|
1,020 |
|
862 |
|
747 |
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Undeveloped |
|
12,187 |
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7,033 |
|
4,368 |
|
2,816 |
|
1,833 |
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Total Proved |
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29,828 |
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20,309 |
|
15,040 |
|
11,781 |
|
9,601 |
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Probable |
|
18,318 |
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9,228 |
|
5,286 |
|
3,272 |
|
2,130 |
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Total Proved Plus Probable |
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48,146 |
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29,537 |
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20,326 |
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15,053 |
|
11,731 |
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Encana Corporation |
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) | |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Additional Information Concerning Future Net Revenue
(Forecast Prices and Costs; Undiscounted)
As at December 31, 2012
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Canadian Division |
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USA Division |
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Total |
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($ millions) |
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Proved |
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Proved Plus |
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Proved |
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Proved Plus |
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Proved |
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Proved Plus |
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Revenues |
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41,310 |
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64,950 |
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44,273 |
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82,180 |
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85,583 |
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147,130 |
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Royalties and production / mineral taxes |
|
4,052 |
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6,926 |
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10,599 |
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19,858 |
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14,651 |
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26,784 |
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Operating costs |
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11,862 |
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17,849 |
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7,027 |
|
12,004 |
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|
|
18,889 |
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29,853 |
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Development costs |
|
5,588 |
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8,265 |
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|
5,439 |
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14,254 |
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|
11,027 |
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22,519 |
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Abandonment costs |
|
970 |
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1,109 |
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|
753 |
|
975 |
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|
|
1,723 |
|
2,084 |
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Future net revenue, before income taxes |
|
18,838 |
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30,801 |
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20,455 |
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35,089 |
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39,293 |
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65,890 |
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Income tax |
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3,610 |
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6,597 |
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|
5,855 |
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11,147 |
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9,465 |
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17,744 |
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Future Net Revenue, After Income Taxes |
|
15,228 |
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24,204 |
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|
14,600 |
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23,942 |
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29,828 |
|
48,146 |
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Future Net Revenue by Production Group
(Forecast Prices and Costs)
As at December 31, 2012
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Natural Gas |
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Total |
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Coalbed Methane and |
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Associated and |
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(discounted at 10%/yr, $ millions) |
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Proved |
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Proved Plus |
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Proved |
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Proved Plus |
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Proved |
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Proved Plus |
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Future Net Revenue Before Income Taxes |
|
5,065 |
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8,115 |
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14,286 |
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19,027 |
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|
19,351 |
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27,142 |
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Unit Value ($/Mcf) (3) |
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1.15 |
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1.10 |
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1.98 |
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1.76 |
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1.67 |
|
1.49 |
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Notes:
(1) Includes by-products.
(2) Including by-products as well as future net revenue from oil (including solution gas and other by-products) which is not material.
(3) Unit values are based on net natural gas reserves volumes.
Encana Corporation |
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) | |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Pricing Assumptions (Forecast Prices) |
The following pricing and exchange rate assumptions were utilized by the independent qualified reserves evaluators in estimating Encanas reserves data using forecast prices and costs. These assumptions were provided by Encana, based on GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. commodity price forecasts effective January 1, 2013.
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Natural Gas |
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Oil and NGLs |
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Foreign |
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Inflation | ||||
Year |
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Henry Hub |
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AECO |
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WTI |
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Edmonton (1) |
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US$/C$ |
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%/yr |
2012 (4,5) |
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2.79 |
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2.41 |
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94.21 |
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87.02 |
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1.000 |
|
1.6 |
2013 |
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3.75 |
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3.38 |
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90.00 |
|
85.00 |
|
1.000 |
|
2.0 |
2014 |
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4.25 |
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3.83 |
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92.50 |
|
91.50 |
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1.000 |
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2.0 |
2015 |
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4.75 |
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4.28 |
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95.00 |
|
94.00 |
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1.000 |
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2.0 |
2016 |
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5.25 |
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4.72 |
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97.50 |
|
96.50 |
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1.000 |
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2.0 |
2017 |
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5.50 |
|
4.95 |
|
97.50 |
|
96.50 |
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1.000 |
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2.0 |
2018-2022 |
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5.80 - 6.27 |
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5.22 - 5.64 |
|
97.50 - 104.57 |
|
96.50 - 103.57 |
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1.000 |
|
2.0 |
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Thereafter: |
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+2%/yr |
|
+2%/yr |
|
+2%/yr |
|
+2%/yr |
|
1.000 |
|
2.0 |
Notes:
(1) Light Sweet.
(2) The exchange rates used to generate the Canadian benchmark reference prices in this table.
(3) Default cost inflation rate. Abnormal inflationary situations in certain regions are handled individually by directly increasing the cost estimates for the years affected.
(4) Actual weighted average historical prices for 2012.
(5) Encanas weighted average prices for 2012 excluding the impact of realized hedging were $2.85/Mcf for natural gas and $75.20/bbl for oil & NGLs.
Encana Corporation |
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) | |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Reconciliation of Changes in Reserves (Before Royalties)
The following tables provide a reconciliation of Encanas gross reserves of natural gas, oil and NGLs for the year ended December 31, 2012, presented using forecast prices and costs.
Proved Reserves
(Forecast Prices and Costs; Before Royalties)
Canadian Division
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Natural Gas (Bcf) |
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Oil & NGLs |
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Total |
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Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
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Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2011 |
|
1,819 |
|
673 |
|
4,575 |
|
7,067 |
|
|
106.5 |
|
|
7,706 |
|
Extensions and improved recovery |
|
125 |
|
176 |
|
562 |
|
863 |
|
|
28.8 |
|
|
1,036 |
|
Technical revisions |
|
(260 |
) |
334 |
|
143 |
|
217 |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
218 |
|
Discoveries |
|
- |
|
- |
|
17 |
|
17 |
|
|
1.3 |
|
|
24 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
- |
|
82 |
|
1 |
|
83 |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
84 |
|
Dispositions |
|
- |
|
(77 |
) |
(358 |
) |
(435) |
|
|
(2.7) |
|
|
(451) |
|
Economic factors |
|
(88 |
) |
(254 |
) |
(238 |
) |
(580) |
|
|
(2.2) |
|
|
(593) |
|
Production |
|
(134 |
) |
(37 |
) |
(331 |
) |
(502) |
|
|
(5.6) |
|
|
(536) |
|
December 31, 2012
|
|
1,462 |
|
897 |
|
4,371 |
|
6,730 |
|
|
126.3 |
|
|
7,488 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
USA Division |
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|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
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|
Oil & NGLs |
|
|
Total |
| ||||||
|
|
Coalbed Methane |
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Shale Gas |
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Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2011 |
|
- |
|
3,176 |
|
5,256 |
|
8,432 |
|
|
47.3 |
|
|
8,716 |
|
Extensions and improved recovery |
|
- |
|
109 |
|
269 |
|
378 |
|
|
42.9 |
|
|
636 |
|
Technical revisions |
|
- |
|
184 |
|
(406 |
) |
(222) |
|
|
76.7 |
|
|
238 |
|
Discoveries |
|
- |
|
- |
|
7 |
|
7 |
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
11 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
- |
|
- |
|
11 |
|
11 |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
11 |
|
Dispositions |
|
- |
|
(1 |
) |
(428 |
) |
(429) |
|
|
(5.2) |
|
|
(460) |
|
Economic factors |
|
- |
|
(502 |
) |
(281 |
) |
(783) |
|
|
(1.0) |
|
|
(790) |
|
Production |
|
- |
|
(225 |
) |
(509 |
) |
(734) |
|
|
(5.2) |
|
|
(765) |
|
December 31, 2012
|
|
- |
|
2,741 |
|
3,919 |
|
6,660 |
|
|
156.2 |
|
|
7,597 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Encana |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
|
Oil & NGLs |
|
|
Total |
| ||||||
|
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2011 |
|
1,819 |
|
3,849 |
|
9,831 |
|
15,499 |
|
|
153.8 |
|
|
16,422 |
|
Extensions and improved recovery |
|
125 |
|
285 |
|
831 |
|
1,241 |
|
|
71.7 |
|
|
1,672 |
|
Technical revisions |
|
(260 |
) |
518 |
|
(263 |
) |
(5) |
|
|
76.8 |
|
|
456 |
|
Discoveries |
|
- |
|
- |
|
24 |
|
24 |
|
|
1.9 |
|
|
35 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
- |
|
82 |
|
12 |
|
94 |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
95 |
|
Dispositions |
|
- |
|
(78 |
) |
(786 |
) |
(864) |
|
|
(7.9) |
|
|
(911) |
|
Economic factors |
|
(88 |
) |
(756 |
) |
(519 |
) |
(1,363) |
|
|
(3.2) |
|
|
(1,383) |
|
Production |
|
(134 |
) |
(262 |
) |
(840 |
) |
(1,236) |
|
|
(10.8) |
|
|
(1,301) |
|
December 31, 2012
|
|
1,462 |
|
3,638 |
|
8,290 |
|
13,390 |
|
|
282.5 |
|
|
15,085 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Probable Reserves
(Forecast Prices and Costs; Before Royalties)
Canadian Division
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
|
Oil & NGLs |
|
|
Total |
| ||||||
|
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2011 |
|
411 |
|
681 |
|
1,796 |
|
2,888 |
|
|
42.9 |
|
|
3,145 |
|
Extensions and improved recovery |
|
13 |
|
7 |
|
478 |
|
498 |
|
|
32.6 |
|
|
694 |
|
Technical revisions |
|
(109 |
) |
(175 |
) |
125 |
|
(159) |
|
|
(2.8) |
|
|
(176) |
|
Discoveries |
|
- |
|
- |
|
14 |
|
14 |
|
|
1.3 |
|
|
22 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
- |
|
152 |
|
- |
|
152 |
|
|
- |
|
|
152 |
|
Dispositions |
|
- |
|
(114 |
) |
(208 |
) |
(322) |
|
|
(3.4) |
|
|
(343) |
|
Economic factors |
|
(21 |
) |
125 |
|
(30 |
) |
74 |
|
|
- |
|
|
74 |
|
Production |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
December 31, 2012
|
|
294 |
|
676 |
|
2,175 |
|
3,145 |
|
|
70.6 |
|
|
3,568 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
|
Oil & NGLs |
|
|
Total |
| ||||||
|
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2011 |
|
- |
|
3,374 |
|
2,885 |
|
6,259 |
|
|
24.5 |
|
|
6,406 |
|
Extensions and improved recovery |
|
- |
|
196 |
|
644 |
|
840 |
|
|
88.3 |
|
|
1,369 |
|
Technical revisions |
|
- |
|
(811 |
) |
(1,056 |
) |
(1,867) |
|
|
34.5 |
|
|
(1,659) |
|
Discoveries |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
Acquisitions |
|
- |
|
- |
|
17 |
|
17 |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
18 |
|
Dispositions |
|
- |
|
- |
|
(381 |
) |
(381) |
|
|
(1.2) |
|
|
(388) |
|
Economic factors |
|
- |
|
(69 |
) |
(116 |
) |
(185) |
|
|
(0.8) |
|
|
(190) |
|
Production |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
December 31, 2012 |
|
- |
|
2,690 |
|
1,993 |
|
4,683 |
|
|
145.4 |
|
|
5,556 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Encana |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
|
Oil & NGLs |
|
|
Total |
| ||||||
|
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2011 |
|
411 |
|
4,055 |
|
4,681 |
|
9,147 |
|
|
67.4 |
|
|
9,551 |
|
Extensions and improved recovery |
|
13 |
|
203 |
|
1,122 |
|
1,338 |
|
|
120.9 |
|
|
2,063 |
|
Technical revisions |
|
(109 |
) |
(986 |
) |
(931 |
) |
(2,026) |
|
|
31.7 |
|
|
(1,835) |
|
Discoveries |
|
- |
|
- |
|
14 |
|
14 |
|
|
1.3 |
|
|
22 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
- |
|
152 |
|
17 |
|
169 |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
170 |
|
Dispositions |
|
- |
|
(114 |
) |
(589 |
) |
(703) |
|
|
(4.6) |
|
|
(731) |
|
Economic factors |
|
(21 |
) |
56 |
|
(146 |
) |
(111) |
|
|
(0.8) |
|
|
(116) |
|
Production |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
December 31, 2012 |
|
294 |
|
3,366 |
|
4,168 |
|
7,828 |
|
|
216.0 |
|
|
9,124 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Proved Plus Probable Reserves
(Forecast Prices and Costs; Before Royalties)
Canadian Division
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
|
Oil & NGLs |
|
|
Total |
| ||||||
|
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2011 |
|
2,230 |
|
1,354 |
|
6,371 |
|
9,955 |
|
|
149.4 |
|
|
10,851 |
|
Extensions and improved recovery |
|
138 |
|
183 |
|
1,040 |
|
1,361 |
|
|
61.4 |
|
|
1,730 |
|
Technical revisions |
|
(369 |
) |
159 |
|
268 |
|
58 |
|
|
(2.7) |
|
|
42 |
|
Discoveries |
|
- |
|
- |
|
31 |
|
31 |
|
|
2.6 |
|
|
46 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
- |
|
234 |
|
1 |
|
235 |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
236 |
|
Dispositions |
|
- |
|
(191 |
) |
(566 |
) |
(757) |
|
|
(6.1) |
|
|
(794) |
|
Economic factors |
|
(109 |
) |
(129 |
) |
(268 |
) |
(506) |
|
|
(2.2) |
|
|
(519) |
|
Production |
|
(134 |
) |
(37 |
) |
(331 |
) |
(502) |
|
|
(5.6) |
|
|
(536) |
|
December 31, 2012 |
|
1,756 |
|
1,573 |
|
6,546 |
|
9,875 |
|
|
196.9 |
|
|
11,056 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
|
Oil & NGLs |
|
|
Total |
| ||||||
|
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2011 |
|
- |
|
6,550 |
|
8,141 |
|
14,691 |
|
|
71.8 |
|
|
15,122 |
|
Extensions and improved recovery |
|
- |
|
305 |
|
913 |
|
1,218 |
|
|
131.2 |
|
|
2,005 |
|
Technical revisions |
|
- |
|
(627 |
) |
(1,462 |
) |
(2,089) |
|
|
111.2 |
|
|
(1,421) |
|
Discoveries |
|
- |
|
- |
|
7 |
|
7 |
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
11 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
- |
|
- |
|
28 |
|
28 |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
29 |
|
Dispositions |
|
- |
|
(1 |
) |
(809 |
) |
(810) |
|
|
(6.4) |
|
|
(848) |
|
Economic factors |
|
- |
|
(571 |
) |
(397 |
) |
(968) |
|
|
(1.8) |
|
|
(980) |
|
Production |
|
- |
|
(225 |
) |
(509 |
) |
(734) |
|
|
(5.2) |
|
|
(765) |
|
December 31, 2012 |
|
- |
|
5,431 |
|
5,912 |
|
11,343 |
|
|
301.6 |
|
|
13,153 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Encana |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
|
Oil & NGLs |
|
|
Total |
| ||||||
|
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2011 |
|
2,230 |
|
7,904 |
|
14,512 |
|
24,646 |
|
|
221.2 |
|
|
25,973 |
|
Extensions and improved recovery |
|
138 |
|
488 |
|
1,953 |
|
2,579 |
|
|
192.6 |
|
|
3,735 |
|
Technical revisions |
|
(369 |
) |
(468 |
) |
(1,194 |
) |
(2,031) |
|
|
108.5 |
|
|
(1,379) |
|
Discoveries |
|
- |
|
- |
|
38 |
|
38 |
|
|
3.2 |
|
|
57 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
- |
|
234 |
|
29 |
|
263 |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
265 |
|
Dispositions |
|
- |
|
(192 |
) |
(1,375 |
) |
(1,567) |
|
|
(12.5) |
|
|
(1,642) |
|
Economic factors |
|
(109 |
) |
(700 |
) |
(665 |
) |
(1,474) |
|
|
(4.0) |
|
|
(1,499) |
|
Production |
|
(134 |
) |
(262 |
) |
(840 |
) |
(1,236) |
|
|
(10.8) |
|
|
(1,301) |
|
December 31, 2012 |
|
1,756 |
|
7,004 |
|
12,458 |
|
21,218 |
|
|
498.5 |
|
|
24,209 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Undeveloped Reserves, Significant Factors or Uncertainties and Future Development Costs
Undeveloped Reserves
Proved and probable undeveloped reserves are attributed where warranted on the basis of economics, technical merit, commercial considerations and development plans. These development opportunities are being pursued at a pace dependent on capital availability and allocation. As a result, development is scheduled beyond the next two years. All of the proved and probable undeveloped reserves at December 31, 2012 are scheduled for development within the next five and eight years, respectively. Proved and probable undeveloped reserves are reviewed annually for retention or reclassification if development has not proceeded as previously planned.
The following table discloses, for each product type, the volumes of proved undeveloped reserves that were first attributed in each of the three most recent financial years and, in the aggregate, before that time.
Proved Undeveloped Reserves
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
Oil & NGLs (MMbbls) |
| ||||||||||||||||
|
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
|
|
First |
|
Total at |
|
First |
|
Total at |
|
First |
|
Total at |
|
First |
|
Total at |
|
First |
|
Total at |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prior |
|
559 |
|
559 |
|
1,217 |
|
1,217 |
|
4,500 |
|
4,500 |
|
6,276 |
|
6,276 |
|
38.1 |
|
38.1 |
|
2010 |
|
282 |
|
688 |
|
1,161 |
|
2,808 |
|
1,105 |
|
4,449 |
|
2,548 |
|
7,945 |
|
18.7 |
|
53.8 |
|
2011 |
|
73 |
|
651 |
|
657 |
|
2,981 |
|
914 |
|
3,942 |
|
1,644 |
|
7,574 |
|
21.8 |
|
81.8 |
|
2012 |
|
112 |
|
540 |
|
286 |
|
2,666 |
|
906 |
|
2,881 |
|
1,304 |
|
6,087 |
|
74.4 |
|
170.7 |
|
The following table discloses, for each product type, the volumes of probable undeveloped reserves that were first attributed in each of the three most recent financial years and, in the aggregate, before that time.
Probable Undeveloped Reserves
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
Oil & NGLs (MMbbls) |
| ||||||||||||||||
|
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
|
|
First |
|
Total at |
|
First |
|
Total at |
|
First |
|
Total at |
|
First |
|
Total at |
|
First |
|
Total at |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prior |
|
182 |
|
182 |
|
2,264 |
|
2,264 |
|
4,419 |
|
4,419 |
|
6,865 |
|
6,865 |
|
41.8 |
|
41.8 |
|
2010 |
|
67 |
|
290 |
|
2,289 |
|
3,889 |
|
1,459 |
|
4,901 |
|
3,815 |
|
9,080 |
|
12.9 |
|
42.6 |
|
2011 |
|
36 |
|
232 |
|
2,017 |
|
3,880 |
|
1,176 |
|
4,085 |
|
3,229 |
|
8,197 |
|
15.5 |
|
52.7 |
|
2012 |
|
11 |
|
137 |
|
1,505 |
|
3,210 |
|
1,600 |
|
3,417 |
|
3,116 |
|
6,764 |
|
133.6 |
|
195.3 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Significant Factors or Uncertainties
The development schedule of our undeveloped reserves is based on forecast price assumptions for the determination of economic projects. The actual prices that occur may be significantly lower or higher resulting in some projects being delayed or accelerated, as the case may be. For further information see Risk Factors in this Annual Information Form.
Our reserves can be affected significantly by fluctuations in product pricing, capital expenditures, operating costs, royalty regimes and well performance.
Future Development Costs
The table below summarizes Encanas development costs deducted in the estimation of future net revenue attributable to proved reserves and proved plus probable reserves, using undiscounted forecast prices and costs.
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
USA Division |
|
Total Encana |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
($ millions) |
|
Proved |
|
Proved Plus |
|
Proved |
|
Proved Plus |
|
Proved |
|
Proved Plus |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013 |
|
1,023 |
|
1,140 |
|
590 |
|
950 |
|
1,613 |
|
2,090 |
|
2014 |
|
1,390 |
|
1,659 |
|
877 |
|
1,392 |
|
2,267 |
|
3,051 |
|
2015 |
|
1,194 |
|
1,497 |
|
1,301 |
|
1,897 |
|
2,495 |
|
3,394 |
|
2016 |
|
875 |
|
1,445 |
|
1,169 |
|
1,986 |
|
2,044 |
|
3,431 |
|
2017 |
|
805 |
|
1,318 |
|
1,273 |
|
2,141 |
|
2,078 |
|
3,459 |
|
Remainder |
|
301 |
|
1,206 |
|
229 |
|
5,888 |
|
530 |
|
7,094 |
|
Total |
|
5,588 |
|
8,265 |
|
5,439 |
|
14,254 |
|
11,027 |
|
22,519 |
|
Future development costs are associated with reserves as evaluated by the IQREs and do not necessarily represent Encanas exploration and development budget. Encana expects to fund its future development costs with future cash flows, available cash balances, divestitures, joint ventures, or a combination of these. In addition, the Company currently has available capacity on its credit facilities and debt shelf prospectuses.
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Abandonment, Tax and Costs Incurred
Abandonment and Reclamation Costs
Encana expects to incur abandonment and site reclamation costs as existing oil and gas properties are abandoned and reclaimed. The asset retirement obligation is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows of the settlement. The discounted cash flows are based on estimates of reserve lives, retirement costs, discount rates and future inflation rates. In 2012, expenditures for normal compliance with environmental regulations as well as expenditures beyond normal compliance were not material. Encanas current estimate of the total undiscounted future abandonment and reclamation costs to be incurred is approximately $4.3 billion ($499 million discounted at 10 percent). As at December 31, 2012, Encana has recorded an asset retirement obligation of $969 million. These estimates include the abandonment of 22,288 net wells. Over the next three years, Encanas net well abandonment and reclamation cost is expected to total $133 million ($115 million discounted at 10 percent).
For the purposes of the reserves evaluations prepared by the IQREs, costs deducted as abandonment costs in estimating future net revenue do not include reclamation costs or abandonment costs of facilities and wells without reserves.
Tax Horizon
The Company currently estimates it will not be cash taxable until 2014; however, the cash tax forecast may be revised for factors including the outlook for commodity prices, production and the expectations for capital investments, including acquisition or disposition transactions.
2012 Costs Incurred
($ millions) |
|
Canadian |
|
USA |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unproved |
|
121 |
|
235 |
|
356 |
|
Proved |
|
18 |
|
5 |
|
23 |
|
Total acquisitions |
|
139 |
|
240 |
|
379 |
|
Exploration costs |
|
201 |
|
633 |
|
834 |
|
Development costs |
|
1,366 |
|
1,094 |
|
2,460 |
|
Total costs incurred |
|
1,706 |
|
1,967 |
|
3,673 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Location of Oil and Gas Wells
The following table summarizes Encanas interests in natural gas or oil wells which are producing, or the Company considers capable of production, as at December 31, 2012.
For additional information on the location of Encanas properties, plants, facilities and installations, refer to Narrative Description of the Business in this Annual Information Form.
|
|
Producing Gas |
|
Producing Oil |
|
Total Producing (1,2) |
|
Non-Producing |
|
Non-Producing |
|
Total |
| ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(number of wells) |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alberta |
|
12,588 |
|
11,536 |
|
186 |
|
147 |
|
12,774 |
|
11,683 |
|
1,753 |
|
1,510 |
|
263 |
|
225 |
|
2,016 |
|
1,735 |
|
British Columbia |
|
1,591 |
|
1,446 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1,591 |
|
1,446 |
|
388 |
|
339 |
|
3 |
|
- |
|
391 |
|
339 |
|
Nova Scotia |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
5 |
|
5 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
5 |
|
5 |
|
Total Canadian Division |
|
14,179 |
|
12,982 |
|
186 |
|
147 |
|
14,365 |
|
13,129 |
|
2,146 |
|
1,854 |
|
266 |
|
225 |
|
2,412 |
|
2,079 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Colorado |
|
4,797 |
|
3,810 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
4,797 |
|
3,810 |
|
555 |
|
424 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
555 |
|
424 |
|
Kansas |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
7 |
|
7 |
|
8 |
|
8 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
Louisiana |
|
525 |
|
258 |
|
3 |
|
2 |
|
528 |
|
260 |
|
17 |
|
8 |
|
2 |
|
2 |
|
19 |
|
10 |
|
Michigan |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
5 |
|
5 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
5 |
|
5 |
|
Mississippi |
|
- |
|
- |
|
6 |
|
5 |
|
6 |
|
5 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
2 |
|
1 |
|
2 |
|
1 |
|
Montana |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
North Dakota |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
New Mexico |
|
- |
|
- |
|
11 |
|
6 |
|
11 |
|
6 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
Oklahoma |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
7 |
|
7 |
|
7 |
|
7 |
|
Texas |
|
227 |
|
162 |
|
7 |
|
6 |
|
234 |
|
168 |
|
11 |
|
7 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
14 |
|
10 |
|
Utah |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
Wyoming |
|
1,969 |
|
1,558 |
|
3 |
|
2 |
|
1,972 |
|
1,560 |
|
114 |
|
94 |
|
3 |
|
2 |
|
117 |
|
96 |
|
Total USA Division |
|
7,525 |
|
5,795 |
|
38 |
|
28 |
|
7,563 |
|
5,823 |
|
703 |
|
539 |
|
21 |
|
19 |
|
724 |
|
558 |
|
Total Encana |
|
21,704 |
|
18,777 |
|
224 |
|
175 |
|
21,928 |
|
18,952 |
|
2,849 |
|
2,393 |
|
287 |
|
244 |
|
3,136 |
|
2,637 |
|
Notes:
(1) Encana has varying royalty interests in approximately 9,249 natural gas wells and approximately 7,150 oil wells which are producing or capable of producing.
(2) Includes wells containing multiple completions as follows; approximately 27,125 gross natural gas wells (23,786 net wells) and approximately 457 gross oil wells (141 net wells).
(3) Non-producing wells refer to wells that are capable of producing oil or natural gas, but which are not producing due to the timing of well completions and/or waiting to be tied in which is anticipated to occur in 2013, or are wells that are temporarily shut-in due to market conditions, but not yet abandoned. All non-producing oil and natural gas wells considered capable of producing are located near existing infrastructure and/or within economic distance of transportation.
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Landholdings with No Attributed Reserves
The following table summarizes the gross and net acres with no attributed reserves in which Encana has an interest as at December 31, 2012 and the net acres with no attributed reserves for which we expect our rights to explore, develop and exploit to expire during 2013.
(thousands of acres) |
|
Gross Acres (1) |
|
Net Acres (1) |
|
Net Acres |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alberta |
|
4,603 |
|
3,808 |
|
114 |
|
British Columbia |
|
1,772 |
|
1,335 |
|
255 |
|
Newfoundland and Labrador |
|
35 |
|
2 |
|
- |
|
Northwest Territories |
|
45 |
|
12 |
|
- |
|
Nova Scotia |
|
21 |
|
10 |
|
- |
|
Total Canada |
|
6,476 |
|
5,167 |
|
369 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United States |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Colorado |
|
806 |
|
756 |
|
64 |
|
Kansas |
|
311 |
|
310 |
|
26 |
|
Louisiana |
|
313 |
|
201 |
|
38 |
|
Michigan |
|
432 |
|
432 |
|
83 |
|
Mississippi |
|
278 |
|
264 |
|
69 |
|
New Mexico |
|
269 |
|
135 |
|
- |
|
Texas |
|
264 |
|
193 |
|
55 |
|
Wyoming |
|
401 |
|
348 |
|
25 |
|
Other |
|
50 |
|
39 |
|
5 |
|
Total United States |
|
3,124 |
|
2,678 |
|
365 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
International |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Australia |
|
104 |
|
40 |
|
- |
|
Total International |
|
104 |
|
40 |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
9,704 |
|
7,885 |
|
734 |
|
Note:
(1) Properties with different formations under the same surface area and subject to separate leases have been calculated on an aerial basis, as such gross and net acreage have only been counted once.
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Exploration and Development Activities
The following tables summarize Encanas gross participation and net interest in wells drilled for the periods indicated. See Narrative Description of the Business in this Annual Information Form, for discussion on Encanas most important current and likely exploration and development activities.
Exploration Wells Drilled (1,2)
|
|
Gas |
|
Oil |
|
Service |
|
Dry and |
|
Royalty |
|
Total |
| ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
2012 (3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
20 |
|
15 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
9 |
|
9 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
23 |
|
52 |
|
24 |
|
USA Division |
|
15 |
|
9 |
|
45 |
|
37 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
- |
|
61 |
|
47 |
|
Total |
|
35 |
|
24 |
|
45 |
|
37 |
|
9 |
|
9 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
23 |
|
113 |
|
71 |
|
Notes:
(1) Gross wells are the total number of wells in which Encana has an interest.
(2) Net wells are the number of wells obtained by aggregating Encanas working interest in each of its gross wells.
(3) At December 31, 2012, Encana was in the process of drilling the following exploratory and development wells: approximately 12 gross wells (12 net wells) in Canada and approximately 42 gross wells (21 net wells) in the United States.
Development Wells Drilled (1,2)
|
|
Gas |
|
Oil |
|
Service |
|
Dry and |
|
Royalty |
|
Total |
| ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
2012 (3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
356 |
|
325 |
|
32 |
|
32 |
|
2 |
|
1 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
219 |
|
609 |
|
358 |
|
USA Division |
|
445 |
|
237 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
9 |
|
9 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
18 |
|
473 |
|
247 |
|
Total |
|
801 |
|
562 |
|
32 |
|
32 |
|
11 |
|
10 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
237 |
|
1,082 |
|
605 |
|
Notes:
(1) Gross wells are the total number of wells in which Encana has an interest.
(2) Net wells are the number of wells obtained by aggregating Encanas working interest in each of its gross wells.
(3) At December 31, 2012, Encana was in the process of drilling the following exploratory and development wells: approximately 12 gross wells (12 net wells) in Canada and approximately 42 gross wells (21 net wells) in the United States.
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Production Volumes (Before Royalties)
2013 Production Estimates
(Before Royalties)
The following table summarizes the total volume of production estimated for the year ended December 31, 2013, which is reflected in the estimate of gross proved reserves and gross probable reserves disclosed in the tables contained under Reserves Data (Canadian Protocol) in this Appendix above.
Canadian Division
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
Oil & NGLs |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(annual) |
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved |
|
131 |
|
40 |
|
452 |
|
623 |
|
12.2 |
|
Probable |
|
4 |
|
3 |
|
25 |
|
32 |
|
1.4 |
|
Total Proved Plus Probable |
|
135 |
|
43 |
|
477 |
|
655 |
|
13.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
USA Division
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
Oil & NGLs |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(annual) |
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved |
|
- |
|
192 |
|
405 |
|
597 |
|
10.3 |
|
Probable |
|
- |
|
14 |
|
16 |
|
30 |
|
2.1 |
|
Total Proved Plus Probable |
|
- |
|
206 |
|
421 |
|
627 |
|
12.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Encana
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
Oil & NGLs |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(annual) |
|
Coalbed Methane |
|
Shale Gas |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved |
|
131 |
|
232 |
|
857 |
|
1,220 |
|
22.5 |
|
Probable |
|
4 |
|
17 |
|
41 |
|
62 |
|
3.5 |
|
Total Proved Plus Probable |
|
135 |
|
249 |
|
898 |
|
1,282 |
|
26.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
2012 Production Volumes by Country
(Before Royalties)
|
|
2012 |
| ||||||||
(average daily) |
|
Annual |
|
Q4 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coalbed Methane (MMcf/d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
403 |
|
409 |
|
376 |
|
380 |
|
447 |
|
USA Division |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
403 |
|
409 |
|
376 |
|
380 |
|
447 |
|
Shale Gas (MMcf/d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
99 |
|
101 |
|
101 |
|
94 |
|
101 |
|
USA Division |
|
619 |
|
612 |
|
598 |
|
545 |
|
723 |
|
|
|
718 |
|
713 |
|
699 |
|
639 |
|
824 |
|
Other (MMcf/d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
907 |
|
965 |
|
888 |
|
795 |
|
979 |
|
USA Division |
|
1,389 |
|
1,293 |
|
1,380 |
|
1,392 |
|
1,492 |
|
|
|
2,296 |
|
2,258 |
|
2,268 |
|
2,187 |
|
2,471 |
|
Total Produced Gas (MMcf/d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
1,409 |
|
1,475 |
|
1,365 |
|
1,269 |
|
1,527 |
|
USA Division |
|
2,008 |
|
1,905 |
|
1,978 |
|
1,937 |
|
2,215 |
|
|
|
3,417 |
|
3,380 |
|
3,343 |
|
3,206 |
|
3,742 |
|
Total Oil & NGLs (Mbbls/d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
21.8 |
|
26.8 |
|
19.8 |
|
19.0 |
|
21.5 |
|
USA Division |
|
14.1 |
|
15.5 |
|
15.0 |
|
13.8 |
|
12.3 |
|
|
|
35.9 |
|
42.3 |
|
34.8 |
|
32.8 |
|
33.8 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Per-Unit Results (Before Royalties)
The following tables summarize the net per-unit results for Encana for the periods indicated, which exclude the impact of realized hedging.
Netbacks by Country
(Before Royalties)
|
|
2012 |
| ||||||||
|
|
Annual |
|
Q4 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Coalbed Methane ($/Mcf) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division and Total Encana |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
2.45 |
|
3.12 |
|
2.28 |
|
1.86 |
|
2.46 |
|
Royalties |
|
0.17 |
|
0.32 |
|
0.23 |
|
0.12 |
|
0.04 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
0.01 |
|
0.02 |
|
- |
|
0.04 |
|
(0.03 |
) |
Transportation and processing |
|
0.54 |
|
0.52 |
|
0.39 |
|
0.70 |
|
0.56 |
|
Operating |
|
0.95 |
|
0.90 |
|
1.04 |
|
0.99 |
|
0.89 |
|
|
|
0.78 |
|
1.36 |
|
0.62 |
|
0.01 |
|
1.00 |
|
Shale Gas ($/Mcf) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
2.36 |
|
3.07 |
|
2.22 |
|
2.22 |
|
1.90 |
|
Royalties |
|
0.01 |
|
(0.01 |
) |
- |
|
0.01 |
|
0.03 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
1.46 |
|
1.45 |
|
1.28 |
|
2.04 |
|
1.11 |
|
Operating |
|
0.45 |
|
0.39 |
|
0.39 |
|
0.48 |
|
0.56 |
|
|
|
0.44 |
|
1.24 |
|
0.55 |
|
(0.31 |
) |
0.20 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
2.63 |
|
3.17 |
|
2.73 |
|
2.03 |
|
2.52 |
|
Royalties |
|
0.52 |
|
0.63 |
|
0.52 |
|
0.41 |
|
0.53 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
- |
|
- |
|
0.02 |
|
(0.01 |
) |
(0.01 |
) |
Transportation and processing |
|
0.70 |
|
0.72 |
|
0.69 |
|
0.68 |
|
0.69 |
|
Operating |
|
0.45 |
|
0.39 |
|
0.47 |
|
0.49 |
|
0.46 |
|
|
|
0.96 |
|
1.43 |
|
1.03 |
|
0.46 |
|
0.85 |
|
Total Encana |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
2.59 |
|
3.16 |
|
2.66 |
|
2.06 |
|
2.45 |
|
Royalties |
|
0.45 |
|
0.54 |
|
0.44 |
|
0.35 |
|
0.46 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
- |
|
- |
|
0.01 |
|
(0.01 |
) |
(0.01 |
) |
Transportation and processing |
|
0.80 |
|
0.83 |
|
0.78 |
|
0.88 |
|
0.74 |
|
Operating |
|
0.45 |
|
0.39 |
|
0.46 |
|
0.49 |
|
0.47 |
|
|
|
0.89 |
|
1.40 |
|
0.97 |
|
0.35 |
|
0.79 |
|
Other ($/Mcf) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
2.65 |
|
3.20 |
|
2.51 |
|
2.10 |
|
2.67 |
|
Royalties |
|
0.04 |
|
0.06 |
|
0.04 |
|
- |
|
0.06 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
1.29 |
|
1.42 |
|
1.18 |
|
1.47 |
|
1.12 |
|
Operating |
|
0.53 |
|
0.37 |
|
0.61 |
|
0.57 |
|
0.57 |
|
|
|
0.79 |
|
1.35 |
|
0.68 |
|
0.06 |
|
0.92 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Netbacks by Country
(Before Royalties)
|
|
2012 |
| ||||||||
|
|
Annual |
|
Q4 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other ($/Mcf) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
3.23 |
|
3.95 |
|
3.15 |
|
2.59 |
|
3.28 |
|
Royalties |
|
0.63 |
|
0.77 |
|
0.59 |
|
0.51 |
|
0.66 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
0.13 |
|
0.23 |
|
0.17 |
|
0.04 |
|
0.10 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
0.97 |
|
1.02 |
|
1.03 |
|
0.90 |
|
0.94 |
|
Operating |
|
0.48 |
|
0.47 |
|
0.51 |
|
0.44 |
|
0.50 |
|
|
|
1.02 |
|
1.46 |
|
0.85 |
|
0.70 |
|
1.08 |
|
Total Encana |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
3.01 |
|
3.63 |
|
2.91 |
|
2.42 |
|
3.04 |
|
Royalties |
|
0.40 |
|
0.47 |
|
0.39 |
|
0.33 |
|
0.42 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
0.08 |
|
0.13 |
|
0.10 |
|
0.03 |
|
0.06 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
1.09 |
|
1.19 |
|
1.09 |
|
1.10 |
|
1.01 |
|
Operating |
|
0.50 |
|
0.43 |
|
0.55 |
|
0.49 |
|
0.53 |
|
|
|
0.94 |
|
1.41 |
|
0.78 |
|
0.47 |
|
1.02 |
|
Total Produced Gas ($/Mcf) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
2.57 |
|
3.17 |
|
2.42 |
|
2.04 |
|
2.56 |
|
Royalties |
|
0.08 |
|
0.13 |
|
0.09 |
|
0.04 |
|
0.05 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
- |
|
0.01 |
|
- |
|
0.01 |
|
(0.01 |
) |
Transportation and processing |
|
1.08 |
|
1.17 |
|
0.96 |
|
1.27 |
|
0.95 |
|
Operating |
|
0.64 |
|
0.52 |
|
0.71 |
|
0.69 |
|
0.67 |
|
|
|
0.77 |
|
1.34 |
|
0.66 |
|
0.03 |
|
0.90 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
3.05 |
|
3.70 |
|
3.02 |
|
2.43 |
|
3.03 |
|
Royalties |
|
0.60 |
|
0.73 |
|
0.57 |
|
0.49 |
|
0.62 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
0.09 |
|
0.16 |
|
0.12 |
|
0.03 |
|
0.07 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
0.89 |
|
0.93 |
|
0.93 |
|
0.84 |
|
0.86 |
|
Operating |
|
0.47 |
|
0.45 |
|
0.50 |
|
0.46 |
|
0.49 |
|
|
|
1.00 |
|
1.43 |
|
0.90 |
|
0.61 |
|
0.99 |
|
Total Encana |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
2.85 |
|
3.47 |
|
2.78 |
|
2.28 |
|
2.84 |
|
Royalties |
|
0.39 |
|
0.47 |
|
0.38 |
|
0.31 |
|
0.39 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
0.06 |
|
0.09 |
|
0.07 |
|
0.02 |
|
0.04 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
0.97 |
|
1.03 |
|
0.94 |
|
1.01 |
|
0.90 |
|
Operating |
|
0.54 |
|
0.48 |
|
0.59 |
|
0.55 |
|
0.56 |
|
|
|
0.89 |
|
1.40 |
|
0.80 |
|
0.39 |
|
0.95 |
|
Total Oil & NGLs ($/bbl) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
70.23 |
|
60.04 |
|
68.44 |
|
76.32 |
|
79.33 |
|
Royalties |
|
6.95 |
|
6.21 |
|
5.87 |
|
8.14 |
|
7.86 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
1.01 |
|
0.38 |
|
0.56 |
|
1.14 |
|
2.11 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
0.67 |
|
0.69 |
|
0.10 |
|
1.05 |
|
0.85 |
|
Operating |
|
1.86 |
|
3.17 |
|
1.34 |
|
1.50 |
|
1.03 |
|
|
|
59.74 |
|
49.59 |
|
60.57 |
|
64.49 |
|
67.48 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
82.85 |
|
77.68 |
|
77.51 |
|
86.68 |
|
91.73 |
|
Royalties |
|
15.65 |
|
15.05 |
|
14.30 |
|
16.53 |
|
17.10 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
5.42 |
|
4.06 |
|
5.29 |
|
5.84 |
|
6.83 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
0.05 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
0.07 |
|
0.16 |
|
Operating |
|
4.80 |
|
5.72 |
|
6.30 |
|
4.50 |
|
2.12 |
|
|
|
56.93 |
|
52.85 |
|
51.62 |
|
59.74 |
|
65.52 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Netbacks by Country
(Before Royalties)
|
|
2012 |
| ||||||||
|
|
Annual |
|
Q4 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Oil & NGLs ($/bbl) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Encana |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, before royalties |
|
75.20 |
|
66.51 |
|
72.34 |
|
80.68 |
|
83.84 |
|
Royalties |
|
10.38 |
|
9.45 |
|
9.49 |
|
11.67 |
|
11.21 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
2.74 |
|
1.73 |
|
2.60 |
|
3.12 |
|
3.82 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
0.43 |
|
0.44 |
|
0.05 |
|
0.64 |
|
0.60 |
|
Operating |
|
3.02 |
|
4.10 |
|
3.47 |
|
2.76 |
|
1.42 |
|
|
|
58.63 |
|
50.79 |
|
56.73 |
|
62.49 |
|
66.79 |
|
Impact of Realized Hedging on Encanas Netbacks
(Before Royalties)
|
|
2012 |
| ||||||||
|
|
Annual |
|
Q4 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q1 |
|
Natural Gas ($/Mcf) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
1.90 |
|
1.38 |
|
2.16 |
|
2.54 |
|
1.65 |
|
USA Division |
|
1.63 |
|
1.36 |
|
1.65 |
|
2.01 |
|
1.50 |
|
Total |
|
1.74 |
|
1.37 |
|
1.85 |
|
2.22 |
|
1.56 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
Appendix B - Report on Reserves Data by Independent Qualified Reserves Evaluators (Canadian Protocol) |
To the Board of Directors of Encana Corporation (the Corporation):
1. |
We have evaluated the Corporations reserves data as at December 31, 2012 prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (NI 51-101) of the Canadian Securities Administrators. The reserves data are estimates of proved reserves and probable reserves and related future net revenue as at December 31, 2012, estimated using forecast prices and costs. |
|
|
2. |
The reserves data are the responsibility of the Corporations management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the reserves data based on our evaluation. |
|
|
|
We carried out our evaluation in accordance with standards set out in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook (the COGE Handbook) prepared jointly by the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (Calgary Chapter) and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (Petroleum Society). |
|
|
3. |
Those standards require that we plan and perform an evaluation to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the reserves data are free of material misstatement. An evaluation also includes assessing whether the reserves data are in accordance with the principles and definitions presented in the COGE Handbook. |
|
|
4. |
The following table sets forth the estimated future net revenue (before deduction of income taxes) attributed to proved plus probable reserves, estimated using forecast prices and costs and calculated using a discount rate of 10 percent, included in the reserves data of the Corporation evaluated by us for the year ended December 31, 2012, and identifies the respective portions thereof that we have evaluated and reported on to the Corporations Board of Directors: |
Independent Qualified |
|
Preparation Date of |
|
Location of Reserves |
|
Net Present Value of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd. |
|
January 15, 2013 |
|
Canada |
|
2,176 |
GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. |
|
January 21, 2013 |
|
Canada |
|
10,622 |
Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. |
|
January 12, 2013 |
|
United States |
|
8,813 |
DeGolyer and MacNaughton |
|
January 25, 2013 |
|
United States |
|
5,531 |
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
27,142 |
5. |
In our opinion, the reserves data respectively evaluated by us have, in all material respects, been determined and are in accordance with the COGE Handbook, consistently applied. |
|
|
6. |
We have no responsibility to update our reports referred to in paragraph 4 for events and circumstances occurring after their respective preparation dates. |
|
|
7. |
Because the reserves data are based on judgments regarding future events, actual results will vary and the variations may be material. |
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Executed as to our report referred to above:
/s/ McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd. |
|
/s/ GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. |
|
|
|
February 12, 2013
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Appendix C - Report of Management and Directors on Reserves Data and Other Information (Canadian Protocol) |
Management of Encana Corporation (the Corporation) is responsible for the preparation and disclosure of information with respect to the Corporations oil and gas activities in accordance with securities regulatory requirements. This information includes reserves data which are estimates of proved reserves and probable reserves and related future net revenue as at December 31, 2012, estimated using forecast prices and costs, prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (NI 51-101) of the Canadian Securities Administrators.
Independent qualified reserves evaluators have evaluated the Corporations reserves data. The report of the independent qualified reserves evaluators will be filed with securities regulatory authorities concurrently with this report.
The Reserves Committee of the board of directors of the Corporation has:
(a) |
reviewed the Corporations procedures for providing information to the independent qualified reserves evaluators; |
|
|
(b) |
met with the independent qualified reserves evaluators to determine whether any restrictions affected the ability of the independent qualified reserves evaluators to report without reservation; and |
|
|
(c) |
reviewed the reserves data with management and the independent qualified reserves evaluators. |
The board of directors of the Corporation (the Board of Directors) has reviewed the Corporations procedures for assembling and reporting other information associated with oil and gas activities and has reviewed that information with management. The Board of Directors has, on the recommendation of the Reserves Committee, approved:
(a) |
the content and filing with securities regulatory authorities of the reserves data and other oil and gas information prepared in accordance with the requirements of NI 51-101 contained in the Annual Information Form of the Corporation; |
|
|
(b) |
the filing of the report of the independent qualified reserves evaluators on the reserves data; and |
|
|
(c) |
the content and filing of this report. |
Because the reserves data are based on judgments regarding future events, actual results will vary and the variations may be material.
/s/ Clayton H. Woitas |
|
/s/ Robert A. Grant |
|
|
|
/s/ David P. OBrien |
|
/s/ Claire S. Farley |
February 13, 2013
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
Appendix D - U.S. Protocol Disclosure of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information |
In this Appendix, Encana provides select disclosure of its reserves and other oil and gas information prepared in accordance with U.S. disclosure requirements. See Note Regarding Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information.
Since inception, Encana has retained IQREs to evaluate and prepare reports on 100 percent of Encanas natural gas, oil and NGL reserves annually. For further information regarding the reserves process, see Reserves and Other Oil and Gas Information in this Annual Information Form.
The standards of the SEC require that proved reserves be estimated using existing economic conditions (constant pricing). Based on this methodology, Encanas results have been calculated utilizing the 12-month average historical price for each of the years presented within this Appendix.
Net Proved Reserves (U.S. Protocol)
Natural Gas Reserves
In 2012, Encanas proved natural gas reserves of approximately 8.8 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) decreased 4.0 Tcf from 2011 primarily due to the impact of lower 12-month average historical prices and dispositions.
In 2011, Encanas proved natural gas reserves of approximately 12.8 Tcf decreased 0.5 Tcf from 2010, due to dispositions and the impact of lower 12-month average historical prices more than offsetting successful development and delineation activity. Additions excluding the purchase and sale of lands with reserves attributable to them totaled 1.7 Tcf, split approximately one-half in the U.S. and one-half in Canada.
In 2010, Encanas proved natural gas reserves of approximately 13.3 Tcf increased 2.2 Tcf from 2009, largely as a result of successful development and delineation activity as well as higher 12-month average historical prices. Technical revisions were positive. Additions excluding purchase and sale of lands with reserves attributable to them totaled 3.5 Tcf, of which approximately two-thirds were in the U.S. and the balance was in Canada.
Oil & NGL Reserves
In 2012, Encanas proved oil and NGL reserves of approximately 210.0 MMbbls increased 76.8 MMbbls from 2011 primarily due to activities in the U.S., including the impact of renegotiated gathering and processing agreements. The renegotiated agreements result in Encana receiving additional NGL volumes from the Companys processed gas, which increased oil and NGL reserves and reduced natural gas reserves.
In 2011, Encanas proved oil and NGL reserves of approximately 133.2 MMbbls increased 40.7 MMbbls from 2010 primarily due to activities in Canada.
In 2010, Encanas proved oil and NGL reserves of approximately 92.5 MMbbls increased 15.8 MMbbls from 2009 as a result of activities and plans to further capture additional NGLs associated with natural gas production.
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
|
U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
|
Net Proved Reserves (1,2)
(SEC Constant Pricing; After Royalties)
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
Oil and NGLs (MMbbls) |
| ||||||||
|
|
Canada |
|
United |
|
Total |
|
Canada |
|
United |
|
Total |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year |
|
5,349 |
|
5,713 |
|
11,062 |
|
35.5 |
|
41.2 |
|
76.7 |
|
Revisions and improved recovery |
|
150 |
|
517 |
|
667 |
|
13.6 |
|
0.2 |
|
13.8 |
|
Extensions and discoveries |
|
1,067 |
|
1,808 |
|
2,875 |
|
11.5 |
|
4.7 |
|
16.2 |
|
Purchase of reserves in place |
|
116 |
|
81 |
|
197 |
|
0.4 |
|
0.5 |
|
0.9 |
|
Sale of reserves in place |
|
(82) |
|
(257 |
) |
(339 |
) |
(1.9) |
|
(4.9) |
|
(6.8) |
|
Production |
|
(483) |
|
(679 |
) |
(1,162 |
) |
(4.8) |
|
(3.5) |
|
(8.3) |
|
End of year |
|
6,117 |
|
7,183 |
|
13,300 |
|
54.3 |
|
38.2 |
|
92.5 |
|
Developed |
|
3,132 |
|
3,678 |
|
6,810 |
|
24.9 |
|
24.0 |
|
48.9 |
|
Undeveloped |
|
2,985 |
|
3,505 |
|
6,490 |
|
29.4 |
|
14.2 |
|
43.6 |
|
Total |
|
6,117 |
|
7,183 |
|
13,300 |
|
54.3 |
|
38.2 |
|
92.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year |
|
6,117 |
|
7,183 |
|
13,300 |
|
54.3 |
|
38.2 |
|
92.5 |
|
Revisions and improved recovery |
|
3 |
|
(204 |
) |
(201 |
) |
32.3 |
|
(0.7) |
|
31.6 |
|
Extensions and discoveries |
|
826 |
|
1,121 |
|
1,947 |
|
18.2 |
|
5.4 |
|
23.6 |
|
Purchase of reserves in place |
|
72 |
|
23 |
|
95 |
|
0.2 |
|
0.1 |
|
0.3 |
|
Sale of reserves in place |
|
(158) |
|
(927 |
) |
(1,085 |
) |
(4.7) |
|
(1.3) |
|
(6.0) |
|
Production |
|
(531) |
|
(685 |
) |
(1,216 |
) |
(5.3) |
|
(3.5) |
|
(8.8) |
|
End of year |
|
6,329 |
|
6,511 |
|
12,840 |
|
95.0 |
|
38.2 |
|
133.2 |
|
Developed |
|
3,523 |
|
3,286 |
|
6,809 |
|
39.6 |
|
24.4 |
|
64.0 |
|
Undeveloped |
|
2,806 |
|
3,225 |
|
6,031 |
|
55.4 |
|
13.8 |
|
69.2 |
|
Total |
|
6,329 |
|
6,511 |
|
12,840 |
|
95.0 |
|
38.2 |
|
133.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year |
|
6,329 |
|
6,511 |
|
12,840 |
|
95.0 |
|
38.2 |
|
133.2 |
|
Revisions and improved recovery (3) |
|
(1,497) |
|
(1,701 |
) |
(3,198 |
) |
(10.0) |
|
38.9 |
|
28.9 |
|
Extensions and discoveries |
|
638 |
|
338 |
|
976 |
|
25.9 |
|
39.2 |
|
65.1 |
|
Purchase of reserves in place |
|
38 |
|
8 |
|
46 |
|
- |
|
0.1 |
|
0.1 |
|
Sale of reserves in place |
|
(461) |
|
(321 |
) |
(782 |
) |
(2.2) |
|
(3.8) |
|
(6.0) |
|
Production |
|
(497) |
|
(593 |
) |
(1,090 |
) |
(7.1) |
|
(4.2) |
|
(11.3) |
|
End of year |
|
4,550 |
|
4,242 |
|
8,792 |
|
101.6 |
|
108.4 |
|
210.0 |
|
Developed |
|
2,985 |
|
2,628 |
|
5,613 |
|
47.8 |
|
43.1 |
|
90.9 |
|
Undeveloped |
|
1,565 |
|
1,614 |
|
3,179 |
|
53.8 |
|
65.3 |
|
119.1 |
|
Total |
|
4,550 |
|
4,242 |
|
8,792 |
|
101.6 |
|
108.4 |
|
210.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
|
U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
|
Notes:
(1) Definitions:
a. Net reserves are the remaining reserves of Encana, after deduction of estimated royalties and including royalty interests.
b. Proved oil and gas reserves are those quantities of oil and gas which by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible from a given date forward, from known reservoirs, and under existing economic conditions, operating methods and government regulations.
c. Developed oil and gas reserves are reserves of any category that are expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods or in which the cost of the required equipment is relatively minor compared to the cost of a new well.
d. Undeveloped oil and gas reserves are reserves of any category that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage, or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion.
(2) Encana does not file any estimates of total net proved natural gas, oil and NGL reserves with any U.S. federal authority or agency other than the SEC.
(3) In 2012, revisions and improved recovery for natural gas included a reduction of 4,589 Bcf due to significantly lower 12-month average historical natural gas prices, partially offset by additions of 1,391 Bcf for technical revisions and improved recovery.
Pricing Assumptions (SEC Constant Pricing)
The following reference prices were utilized in the determination of reserves and future net revenue:
|
|
Natural Gas |
|
Oil and NGLs |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Henry Hub |
|
AECO |
|
WTI |
|
Edmonton (1) |
|
Reserve Pricing (2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
4.38 |
|
4.03 |
|
79.43 |
|
76.22 |
|
2011 |
|
4.12 |
|
3.76 |
|
96.19 |
|
96.53 |
|
2012 |
|
2.76 |
|
2.35 |
|
94.71 |
|
87.42 |
|
Notes:
(1) Light Sweet.
(2) All prices were held constant in all future years when estimating net revenues and reserves.
Proved Undeveloped Reserves
Encanas proved undeveloped natural gas reserves represented approximately 36 percent of total proved natural gas reserves at December 31, 2012, a decrease from approximately 47 percent at December 31, 2011. At December 31, 2012, approximately 57 percent of Encanas proved oil and NGL reserves were undeveloped, an increase from approximately 52 percent at December 31, 2011.
Bookings of proved undeveloped reserves were predicated on economics, technical merit, commercial considerations and development plans. All of the proved undeveloped reserves at December 31, 2012 are scheduled for development within five years. At December 31, 2012, the proved undeveloped reserves which have remained undeveloped for five years or more from initial booking were not material.
During 2012, approximately 510 Bcfe of proved undeveloped reserves were converted to proved developed reserves. Investments made during 2012 to convert proved undeveloped reserves to proved developed reserves were approximately $0.6 billion.
Encana Corporation |
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Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
|
U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
|
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows and Changes Therein
In calculating the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows, constant price and cost assumptions were applied to Encanas annual future production from proved reserves to determine cash inflows. Future production and development costs assume the continuation of existing economic, operating and regulatory conditions. Future income taxes are calculated by applying statutory income tax rates to future pre-tax cash flows after provision for the tax cost of the oil and natural gas properties based upon existing laws and regulations. The discount was computed by application of a 10 percent discount factor to the future net cash flows. The calculation of the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is based upon the discounted future net cash flows prepared by Encanas IQREs in relation to the reserves they respectively evaluated, and adjusted to the extent provided by contractual arrangements, such as price risk management activities, in existence at year end and to account for asset retirement obligations and future income taxes.
Encana cautions that the discounted future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves are an indication of neither the fair market value of Encanas oil and gas properties, nor the future net cash flows expected to be generated from such properties. The discounted future net cash flows do not include the fair market value of exploratory properties and probable or possible oil and gas reserves, nor is consideration given to the effect of anticipated future changes in oil and natural gas prices, development, asset retirement and production costs and possible changes to tax and royalty regulations. The prescribed discount rate of 10 percent may not appropriately reflect future interest rates. The computation also excludes values attributable to Encanas Market Optimization interests.
Encana Corporation |
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Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
|
U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure |
|
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves
|
|
Canada |
|
United States | ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future cash inflows |
|
15,471 |
|
27,731 |
|
25,535 |
|
|
14,124 |
|
26,558 |
|
29,428 |
|
Less future: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production costs |
|
6,273 |
|
9,717 |
|
8,676 |
|
|
4,095 |
|
6,195 |
|
6,894 |
|
Development costs |
|
3,424 |
|
6,424 |
|
4,971 |
|
|
3,572 |
|
7,189 |
|
7,539 |
|
Asset retirement obligation payments |
|
1,693 |
|
1,762 |
|
1,876 |
|
|
638 |
|
597 |
|
605 |
|
Income taxes |
|
- |
|
784 |
|
920 |
|
|
555 |
|
2,730 |
|
2,966 |
|
Future net cash flows |
|
4,081 |
|
9,044 |
|
9,092 |
|
|
5,264 |
|
9,847 |
|
11,424 |
|
Less 10% annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows |
|
1,079 |
|
3,759 |
|
3,803 |
|
|
2,249 |
|
4,384 |
|
5,277 |
|
Discounted future net cash flows |
|
3,002 |
|
5,285 |
|
5,289 |
|
|
3,015 |
|
5,463 |
|
6,147 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |||||
($ millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future cash inflows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,595 |
|
54,289 |
|
54,963 |
|
Less future: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,368 |
|
15,912 |
|
15,570 |
|
Development costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,996 |
|
13,613 |
|
12,510 |
|
Asset retirement obligation payments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,331 |
|
2,359 |
|
2,481 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
555 |
|
3,514 |
|
3,886 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future net cash flows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,345 |
|
18,891 |
|
20,516 |
|
Less 10% annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,328 |
|
8,143 |
|
9,080 |
|
Discounted future net cash flows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,017 |
|
10,748 |
|
11,436 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure
Changes in Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Relating to Proved Oil and Gas Reserves
|
|
Canada |
|
United States | ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, beginning of year |
|
5,285 |
|
5,289 |
|
4,089 |
|
|
5,463 |
|
6,147 |
|
4,343 |
|
Changes resulting from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of oil and gas produced during the period |
|
(1,808 |
) |
(1,951 |
) |
(2,032 |
) |
|
(2,223 |
) |
(2,653 |
) |
(2,915 |
) |
Discoveries and extensions, net of related costs |
|
509 |
|
1,161 |
|
975 |
|
|
319 |
|
887 |
|
1,243 |
|
Purchases of proved reserves in place |
|
7 |
|
55 |
|
146 |
|
|
8 |
|
42 |
|
77 |
|
Sales and transfers of proved reserves in place |
|
(155 |
) |
(212 |
) |
(96 |
) |
|
(369 |
) |
(1,021 |
) |
(198 |
) |
Net change in prices and production costs |
|
(1,364 |
) |
516 |
|
1,645 |
|
|
(2,106 |
) |
733 |
|
3,827 |
|
Revisions to quantity estimates |
|
(1,290 |
) |
188 |
|
174 |
|
|
(2,858 |
) |
(336 |
) |
610 |
|
Accretion of discount |
|
571 |
|
576 |
|
433 |
|
|
693 |
|
762 |
|
465 |
|
Previously estimated development costs incurred, net of change in future development costs |
|
946 |
|
(441 |
) |
216 |
|
|
3,021 |
|
832 |
|
(289 |
) |
Other |
|
(7 |
) |
54 |
|
(28 |
) |
|
(79 |
) |
63 |
|
144 |
|
Net change in income taxes |
|
308 |
|
50 |
|
(233 |
) |
|
1,146 |
|
7 |
|
(1,160 |
) |
Balance, end of year |
|
3,002 |
|
5,285 |
|
5,289 |
|
|
3,015 |
|
5,463 |
|
6,147 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |||||
($ millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, beginning of year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,748 |
|
11,436 |
|
8,432 |
|
Changes resulting from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of oil and gas produced during the period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,031 |
) |
(4,604 |
) |
(4,947 |
) |
Discoveries and extensions, net of related costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
828 |
|
2,048 |
|
2,218 |
|
Purchases of proved reserves in place |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15 |
|
97 |
|
223 |
|
Sales and transfers of proved reserves in place |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(524 |
) |
(1,233 |
) |
(294 |
) |
Net change in prices and production costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,470 |
) |
1,249 |
|
5,472 |
|
Revisions to quantity estimates |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,148 |
) |
(148 |
) |
784 |
|
Accretion of discount |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,264 |
|
1,338 |
|
898 |
|
Previously estimated development costs incurred, net of change in future development costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,967 |
|
391 |
|
(73 |
) |
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(86 |
) |
117 |
|
116 |
|
Net change in income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,454 |
|
57 |
|
(1,393 |
) |
Balance, end of year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,017 |
|
10,748 |
|
11,436 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure
Results of Operations
|
|
Canada |
|
United States | ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas revenues, net of royalties, transportation and processing |
|
2,205 |
|
2,382 |
|
2,393 |
|
|
2,713 |
|
3,294 |
|
3,613 |
|
Less: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating costs, production and mineral taxes, and accretion of asset retirement obligations |
|
397 |
|
431 |
|
361 |
|
|
490 |
|
641 |
|
698 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
748 |
|
966 |
|
826 |
|
|
1,102 |
|
1,226 |
|
1,094 |
|
Impairments |
|
1,822 |
|
2,249 |
|
- |
|
|
2,842 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
(762 |
) |
(1,264 |
) |
1,206 |
|
|
(1,721 |
) |
1,427 |
|
1,821 |
|
Income taxes |
|
(191 |
) |
(335 |
) |
340 |
|
|
(623 |
) |
517 |
|
659 |
|
Results of operations |
|
(571 |
) |
(929 |
) |
866 |
|
|
(1,098 |
) |
910 |
|
1,162 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |||||
($ millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas revenues, net of royalties, transportation and processing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,918 |
|
5,676 |
|
6,006 |
|
Less: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating costs, production and mineral taxes, and accretion of asset retirement obligations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
887 |
|
1,072 |
|
1,059 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,850 |
|
2,192 |
|
1,920 |
|
Impairments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,664 |
|
2,249 |
|
- |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,483 |
) |
163 |
|
3,027 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(814 |
) |
182 |
|
999 |
|
Results of operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,669 |
) |
(19 |
) |
2,028 |
|
Oil and gas revenues, net of royalties, transportation and processing for the comparative periods ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 have been updated to present processing costs with transportation expense. Formerly, these processing costs were presented in operating costs. Encana has updated its presentation as a result of the Canadian Division entering into firm gathering and processing agreements associated with the divestiture of two natural gas processing plants during the first quarter of 2012. Encana believes the nature of processing costs more closely align with transportation expense. As a result, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the Company has reclassified $240 million (2010 - $239 million) from operating costs to transportation and processing expense.
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure
Capitalized Costs and Costs Incurred
Capitalized Costs
|
|
Canada |
|
United States | ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Proved oil and gas properties |
|
26,024 |
|
27,259 |
|
24,820 |
|
|
24,825 |
|
23,319 |
|
21,834 |
|
Unproved oil and gas properties |
|
716 |
|
968 |
|
1,114 |
|
|
579 |
|
458 |
|
1,044 |
|
Total capital cost |
|
26,740 |
|
28,227 |
|
25,934 |
|
|
25,404 |
|
23,777 |
|
22,878 |
|
Accumulated DD&A |
|
23,962 |
|
20,906 |
|
17,985 |
|
|
21,236 |
|
17,294 |
|
16,051 |
|
Net capitalized costs |
|
2,778 |
|
7,321 |
|
7,949 |
|
|
4,168 |
|
6,483 |
|
6,827 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
Total | ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Proved oil and gas properties |
|
104 |
|
112 |
|
167 |
|
|
50,953 |
|
50,690 |
|
46,821 |
|
Unproved oil and gas properties |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
1,295 |
|
1,426 |
|
2,158 |
|
Total capital cost |
|
104 |
|
112 |
|
167 |
|
|
52,248 |
|
52,116 |
|
48,979 |
|
Accumulated DD&A |
|
104 |
|
112 |
|
167 |
|
|
45,302 |
|
38,312 |
|
34,203 |
|
Net capitalized costs |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
6,946 |
|
13,804 |
|
14,776 |
|
Costs Incurred
|
|
Canada |
|
United States | ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unproved |
|
121 |
|
261 |
|
395 |
|
|
235 |
|
53 |
|
97 |
|
Proved |
|
18 |
|
149 |
|
197 |
|
|
5 |
|
52 |
|
44 |
|
Total acquisitions |
|
139 |
|
410 |
|
592 |
|
|
240 |
|
105 |
|
141 |
|
Exploration costs |
|
201 |
|
174 |
|
58 |
|
|
633 |
|
181 |
|
198 |
|
Development costs |
|
1,366 |
|
1,857 |
|
2,156 |
|
|
1,094 |
|
2,265 |
|
2,304 |
|
Total costs incurred |
|
1,706 |
|
2,441 |
|
2,806 |
|
|
1,967 |
|
2,551 |
|
2,643 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total | |||||
($ millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unproved |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
356 |
|
314 |
|
492 |
|
Proved |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23 |
|
201 |
|
241 |
|
Total acquisitions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
379 |
|
515 |
|
733 |
|
Exploration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
834 |
|
355 |
|
256 |
|
Development costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,460 |
|
4,122 |
|
4,460 |
|
Total costs incurred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,673 |
|
4,992 |
|
5,449 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure
Developed and Undeveloped Landholdings
The following table summarizes Encanas developed, undeveloped and total landholdings as at December 31, 2012.
Landholdings (1 - 7) |
|
|
|
Developed |
|
Undeveloped |
|
Total | |||||||||
(thousands of acres) |
|
|
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Canada |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alberta |
|
Crown |
|
1,393 |
|
818 |
|
|
1,600 |
|
1,157 |
|
|
2,993 |
|
1,975 |
|
|
|
Freehold |
|
246 |
|
147 |
|
|
80 |
|
44 |
|
|
326 |
|
191 |
|
|
|
Fee |
|
2,368 |
|
2,368 |
|
|
1,263 |
|
1,263 |
|
|
3,631 |
|
3,631 |
|
|
|
|
|
4,007 |
|
3,333 |
|
|
2,943 |
|
2,464 |
|
|
6,950 |
|
5,797 |
|
British Columbia |
|
Crown |
|
899 |
|
690 |
|
|
2,086 |
|
1,511 |
|
|
2,985 |
|
2,201 |
|
|
|
Freehold |
|
7 |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
7 |
|
- |
|
|
|
Fee |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
906 |
|
690 |
|
|
2,087 |
|
1,512 |
|
|
2,993 |
|
2,202 |
|
Newfoundland and Labrador |
|
Crown |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
35 |
|
2 |
|
|
35 |
|
2 |
|
Northwest Territories |
|
Crown |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
45 |
|
12 |
|
|
45 |
|
12 |
|
Nova Scotia |
|
Crown |
|
20 |
|
20 |
|
|
21 |
|
10 |
|
|
41 |
|
30 |
|
Total Canada |
|
|
|
4,933 |
|
4,043 |
|
|
5,131 |
|
4,000 |
|
|
10,064 |
|
8,043 |
|
United States |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Colorado |
|
Federal/State |
|
202 |
|
190 |
|
|
458 |
|
427 |
|
|
660 |
|
617 |
|
|
|
Freehold |
|
110 |
|
101 |
|
|
104 |
|
93 |
|
|
214 |
|
194 |
|
|
|
Fee |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
14 |
|
14 |
|
|
17 |
|
17 |
|
|
|
|
|
315 |
|
294 |
|
|
576 |
|
534 |
|
|
891 |
|
828 |
|
Kansas |
|
Freehold |
|
2 |
|
1 |
|
|
311 |
|
310 |
|
|
313 |
|
311 |
|
Louisiana |
|
Federal/State |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
2 |
|
2 |
|
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
|
Freehold |
|
168 |
|
93 |
|
|
147 |
|
116 |
|
|
315 |
|
209 |
|
|
|
Fee |
|
10 |
|
6 |
|
|
63 |
|
44 |
|
|
73 |
|
50 |
|
|
|
|
|
179 |
|
100 |
|
|
212 |
|
162 |
|
|
391 |
|
262 |
|
Michigan |
|
Federal/State |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
367 |
|
367 |
|
|
370 |
|
370 |
|
|
|
Freehold |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
62 |
|
62 |
|
|
62 |
|
62 |
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
429 |
|
429 |
|
|
432 |
|
432 |
|
Mississippi |
|
Freehold |
|
4 |
|
3 |
|
|
276 |
|
262 |
|
|
280 |
|
265 |
|
New Mexico |
|
Federal/State |
|
3 |
|
1 |
|
|
260 |
|
131 |
|
|
263 |
|
132 |
|
|
|
Freehold |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
7 |
|
4 |
|
|
7 |
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
1 |
|
|
267 |
|
135 |
|
|
270 |
|
136 |
|
Texas |
|
Federal/State |
|
17 |
|
15 |
|
|
4 |
|
2 |
|
|
21 |
|
17 |
|
|
|
Freehold |
|
67 |
|
49 |
|
|
205 |
|
149 |
|
|
272 |
|
198 |
|
|
|
|
|
84 |
|
64 |
|
|
209 |
|
151 |
|
|
293 |
|
215 |
|
Wyoming |
|
Federal/State |
|
77 |
|
60 |
|
|
333 |
|
298 |
|
|
410 |
|
358 |
|
|
|
Freehold |
|
6 |
|
5 |
|
|
16 |
|
13 |
|
|
22 |
|
18 |
|
|
|
|
|
83 |
|
65 |
|
|
349 |
|
311 |
|
|
432 |
|
376 |
|
Other |
|
Federal/State |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
38 |
|
34 |
|
|
39 |
|
35 |
|
|
|
Freehold |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
9 |
|
6 |
|
|
9 |
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
47 |
|
40 |
|
|
48 |
|
41 |
|
Total United States |
|
|
|
674 |
|
532 |
|
|
2,676 |
|
2,334 |
|
|
3,350 |
|
2,866 |
|
International |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Australia |
|
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
104 |
|
40 |
|
|
104 |
|
40 |
|
Total International |
|
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
104 |
|
40 |
|
|
104 |
|
40 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
5,607 |
|
4,575 |
|
|
7,911 |
|
6,374 |
|
|
13,518 |
|
10,949 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure
Notes:
(1) |
Fee lands are those lands in which Encana has a fee simple interest in the mineral rights and has either: (i) not leased out all of the mineral zones; or (ii) retained a working interest; or (iii) one or more substances or products that have not been leased. The current fee lands acreage summary includes all fee titles owned by Encana that have one or more zones that remain unleased or available for development. |
(2) |
This table excludes approximately 2.9 million gross acres of fee lands with one or more substances or products under lease or sublease, reserving to Encana royalties or other interests. |
(3) |
Crown/Federal/State lands are those owned by the federal, provincial or state government or the First Nations, in which Encana has purchased a working interest lease. |
(4) |
Freehold lands are owned by individuals (other than a government or Encana), in which Encana holds a working interest lease. |
(5) |
Gross acres are the total area of properties in which Encana has an interest. |
(6) |
Net acres are the sum of Encanas fractional interest in gross acres. |
(7) |
Undeveloped acreage refers to those acres on which wells have not been drilled or completed to a point that would permit the production of economic quantities of oil or gas regardless of whether such acreage contains proved reserves. |
Exploration and Development Activities
The following tables summarize Encanas gross participation and net interest in wells drilled for the periods indicated.
Exploration Wells Drilled (1, 2)
|
|
Gas |
|
Oil |
|
Dry & |
|
Total Working |
|
Royalty |
|
Total |
| |||||||||||
|
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
| |
2012 (3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
20 |
|
15 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
20 |
|
15 |
|
23 |
|
|
43 |
|
15 |
|
USA Division |
|
15 |
|
9 |
|
45 |
|
37 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
61 |
|
47 |
|
- |
|
|
61 |
|
47 |
|
Total |
|
35 |
|
24 |
|
45 |
|
37 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
81 |
|
62 |
|
23 |
|
|
104 |
|
62 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
30 |
|
19 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
30 |
|
19 |
|
31 |
|
|
61 |
|
19 |
|
USA Division |
|
19 |
|
6 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
22 |
|
9 |
|
5 |
|
|
27 |
|
9 |
|
Total |
|
49 |
|
25 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
52 |
|
28 |
|
36 |
|
|
88 |
|
28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
22 |
|
15 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
22 |
|
15 |
|
31 |
|
|
53 |
|
15 |
|
USA Division |
|
34 |
|
15 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
2 |
|
2 |
|
36 |
|
17 |
|
- |
|
|
36 |
|
17 |
|
Total |
|
56 |
|
30 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
2 |
|
2 |
|
58 |
|
32 |
|
31 |
|
|
89 |
|
32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
(1) |
Gross wells are the total number of wells in which Encana has an interest. |
(2) |
Net wells are the number of wells obtained by aggregating Encanas working interest in each of its gross wells. |
(3) |
At December 31, 2012, Encana was in the process of drilling the following exploratory and development wells: approximately 12 gross wells (12 net wells) in Canada and approximately 42 gross wells (21 net wells) in the U.S. |
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure
Development Wells Drilled (1, 2)
|
|
Gas |
|
Oil |
|
Dry & |
|
Total Working |
|
Royalty |
|
Total |
| ||||||||||||
|
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
|
Gross |
|
Gross |
|
Net |
| ||
2012 (3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Canadian Division |
|
356 |
|
325 |
|
32 |
|
32 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
388 |
|
357 |
|
219 |
|
|
607 |
|
357 |
| |
USA Division |
|
445 |
|
237 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
446 |
|
238 |
|
18 |
|
|
464 |
|
238 |
| |
Total |
|
801 |
|
562 |
|
32 |
|
32 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
834 |
|
595 |
|
237 |
|
|
1,071 |
|
595 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Canadian Division |
|
725 |
|
706 |
|
2 |
|
2 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
727 |
|
708 |
|
221 |
|
|
948 |
|
708 |
| |
USA Division |
|
695 |
|
392 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
5 |
|
1 |
|
700 |
|
393 |
|
206 |
|
|
906 |
|
393 |
| |
Total |
|
1,420 |
|
1,098 |
|
2 |
|
2 |
|
5 |
|
1 |
|
1,427 |
|
1,101 |
|
427 |
|
|
1,854 |
|
1,101 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Canadian Division |
|
1,270 |
|
1,190 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1,271 |
|
1,191 |
|
203 |
|
|
1,474 |
|
1,191 |
| |
USA Division |
|
748 |
|
428 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
4 |
|
3 |
|
752 |
|
431 |
|
144 |
|
|
896 |
|
431 |
| |
Total |
|
2,018 |
|
1,618 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
4 |
|
3 |
|
2,023 |
|
1,622 |
|
347 |
|
|
2,370 |
|
1,622 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Notes:
(1) |
Gross wells are the total number of wells in which Encana has an interest. |
(2) |
Net wells are the number of wells obtained by aggregating Encanas working interest in each of its gross wells. |
(3) |
At December 31, 2012, Encana was in the process of drilling the following exploratory and development wells: approximately 12 gross wells (12 net wells) in Canada and approximately 42 gross wells (21 net wells) in the U.S. |
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure
Production Volumes (After Royalties)
The following tables summarize the net daily average production volumes for Encana for the periods indicated.
Production Volumes
(After Royalties)
|
|
|
2012 |
| ||||||||
(average daily) |
|
|
Annual |
|
Q4 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q1 |
|
Produced Gas (MMcf/d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
1,359 |
|
1,408 |
|
1,299 |
|
1,237 |
|
1,493 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
1,622 |
|
1,540 |
|
1,606 |
|
1,565 |
|
1,779 |
|
|
|
|
2,981 |
|
2,948 |
|
2,905 |
|
2,802 |
|
3,272 |
|
Oil & NGLs (Mbbls/d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
19.4 |
|
23.6 |
|
18.0 |
|
16.9 |
|
19.2 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
11.6 |
|
12.6 |
|
12.3 |
|
11.3 |
|
10.1 |
|
|
|
|
31.0 |
|
36.2 |
|
30.3 |
|
28.2 |
|
29.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(average daily) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Produced Gas (MMcf/d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,454 |
|
1,323 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,879 |
|
1,861 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,333 |
|
3,184 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil & NGLs (Mbbls/d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14.5 |
|
13.2 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.5 |
|
9.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24.0 |
|
22.8 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Annual Information Form (prepared in US$) |
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Per-Unit Results (After Royalties)
The following tables summarize the net per-unit results for Encana for the periods indicated, which exclude the impact of realized hedging.
Netbacks by Country
(After Royalties)
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Annual |
|
Q4 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q1 |
|
Produced Gas ($/Mcf) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
2.58 |
|
3.18 |
|
2.45 |
|
2.05 |
|
2.56 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
- |
|
0.01 |
|
- |
|
0.01 |
|
(0.01 |
) |
Transportation and processing |
|
1.12 |
|
1.23 |
|
1.01 |
|
1.31 |
|
0.97 |
|
Operating |
|
0.67 |
|
0.55 |
|
0.75 |
|
0.71 |
|
0.68 |
|
|
|
0.79 |
|
1.39 |
|
0.69 |
|
0.02 |
|
0.92 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
3.03 |
|
3.68 |
|
3.02 |
|
2.41 |
|
3.00 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
0.11 |
|
0.19 |
|
0.15 |
|
0.03 |
|
0.08 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
1.10 |
|
1.15 |
|
1.14 |
|
1.04 |
|
1.07 |
|
Operating |
|
0.59 |
|
0.55 |
|
0.62 |
|
0.56 |
|
0.61 |
|
|
|
1.23 |
|
1.79 |
|
1.11 |
|
0.78 |
|
1.24 |
|
Total Canadian & USA Divisions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
2.83 |
|
3.45 |
|
2.77 |
|
2.25 |
|
2.80 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
0.06 |
|
0.10 |
|
0.08 |
|
0.02 |
|
0.04 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
1.11 |
|
1.18 |
|
1.08 |
|
1.16 |
|
1.02 |
|
Operating |
|
0.62 |
|
0.55 |
|
0.68 |
|
0.63 |
|
0.64 |
|
|
|
1.04 |
|
1.62 |
|
0.93 |
|
0.44 |
|
1.10 |
|
Oil & NGLs ($/bbl) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
70.84 |
|
61.04 |
|
68.80 |
|
76.47 |
|
79.96 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
1.13 |
|
0.43 |
|
0.62 |
|
1.28 |
|
2.36 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
0.75 |
|
0.78 |
|
0.10 |
|
1.18 |
|
0.95 |
|
Operating |
|
2.09 |
|
3.60 |
|
1.48 |
|
1.68 |
|
1.15 |
|
|
|
66.87 |
|
56.23 |
|
66.60 |
|
72.33 |
|
75.50 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
82.33 |
|
77.18 |
|
77.12 |
|
86.11 |
|
91.05 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
6.63 |
|
5.00 |
|
6.46 |
|
7.17 |
|
8.33 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
0.06 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
0.09 |
|
0.20 |
|
Operating |
|
5.88 |
|
7.05 |
|
7.69 |
|
5.52 |
|
2.59 |
|
|
|
69.76 |
|
65.13 |
|
62.97 |
|
73.33 |
|
79.93 |
|
Total Canadian & USA Divisions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
75.12 |
|
66.65 |
|
72.17 |
|
80.32 |
|
83.77 |
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
3.18 |
|
2.02 |
|
2.98 |
|
3.63 |
|
4.41 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
0.50 |
|
0.51 |
|
0.06 |
|
0.75 |
|
0.69 |
|
Operating |
|
3.50 |
|
4.80 |
|
3.98 |
|
3.21 |
|
1.65 |
|
|
|
67.94 |
|
59.32 |
|
65.15 |
|
72.73 |
|
77.02 |
|
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Netbacks by Country
(After Royalties)
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|
Annual Average |
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|
|
2011 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
Produced Gas ($/Mcf) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
3.79 |
|
|
4.10 |
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.01 |
|
|
Transportation and processing (1) |
|
0.91 |
|
|
0.87 |
|
|
Operating (1) |
|
0.68 |
|
|
0.62 |
|
|
|
|
2.18 |
|
|
2.60 |
|
|
United States |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
4.47 |
|
|
4.73 |
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
0.23 |
|
|
0.27 |
|
|
Transportation and processing |
|
1.06 |
|
|
0.97 |
|
|
Operating |
|
0.62 |
|
|
0.58 |
|
|
|
|
2.56 |
|
|
2.91 |
|
|
Total Encana |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
4.17 |
|
|
4.47 |
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
0.14 |
|
|
0.16 |
|
|
Transportation and processing (1) |
|
0.99 |
|
|
0.93 |
|
|
Operating (1) |
|
0.64 |
|
|
0.59 |
|
|
|
|
2.40 |
|
|
2.79 |
|
|
Oil & NGLs ($/bbl) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
85.41 |
|
|
64.79 |
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
0.90 |
|
|
0.44 |
|
|
Transportation and processing (1) |
|
1.45 |
|
|
1.73 |
|
|
Operating (1) |
|
1.23 |
|
|
2.33 |
|
|
|
|
81.83 |
|
|
60.29 |
|
|
United States |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
85.28 |
|
|
69.35 |
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
7.54 |
|
|
6.69 |
|
|
Transportation and processing |
|
0.08 |
|
|
- |
|
|
Operating |
|
0.70 |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
76.96 |
|
|
62.66 |
|
|
Total Encana |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price, after royalties |
|
85.36 |
|
|
66.72 |
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
3.52 |
|
|
3.08 |
|
|
Transportation and processing (1) |
|
0.92 |
|
|
1.00 |
|
|
Operating (1) |
|
1.02 |
|
|
1.34 |
|
|
|
|
79.90 |
|
|
61.30 |
|
|
Notes:
(1) |
The Canadian Division per-unit results for 2011 and 2010 transportation and processing expense and operating expense have been updated to present processing costs with transportation expense, consistent with Encanas presentation for 2012 on an annual and quarterly basis. Formerly, these processing costs were presented in operating expense. Encana has updated its presentation as a result of the Canadian Division entering into firm gathering and processing agreements with the divestiture of two natural gas processing plants during the first quarter of 2012. Encana believes the nature of processing costs more closely align with transportation expense. |
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Impact of Realized Hedging on Encanas Netbacks
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|
|
|
Annual |
|
Q4 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas ($/Mcf) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
1.97 |
|
1.45 |
|
2.27 |
|
2.61 |
|
1.69 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
2.01 |
|
1.68 |
|
2.03 |
|
2.49 |
|
1.86 |
|
Total |
|
|
1.99 |
|
1.57 |
|
2.14 |
|
2.54 |
|
1.78 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Annual Average | |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Natural Gas ($/Mcf) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.69 |
|
0.99 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.87 |
|
1.03 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.79 |
|
1.01 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil & NGLs ($/bbl) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
(1.04) |
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
(0.60) |
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U.S. Protocol Reserves Disclosure
Appendix E - Audit Committee Mandate |
Last updated December 3, 2012.
I. PURPOSE
The Audit Committee (the Committee) is appointed by the Board of Directors of Encana Corporation (the Corporation) to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities.
The Committees primary duties and responsibilities are to:
· |
Review managements identification of principal financial risks and monitor the process to manage such risks. |
· |
Oversee and monitor the Corporations compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. |
· |
Receive and review the reports of the Audit Committee of any subsidiary with public securities. |
· |
Oversee and monitor the integrity of the Corporations accounting and financial reporting processes, financial statements and system of internal controls regarding accounting and financial reporting and accounting compliance. |
· |
Oversee audits of the Corporations financial statements. |
· |
Oversee and monitor the qualifications, independence and performance of the Corporations external auditors and internal auditing department. |
· |
Provide an avenue of communication among the external auditors, management, the internal auditing department, and the Board of Directors. |
· |
Report to the Board of Directors regularly. |
The Committee has the authority to conduct any review or investigation appropriate to fulfilling its responsibilities. The Committee shall have unrestricted access to personnel and information, and any resources necessary to carry out its responsibility. In this regard, the Committee may direct internal audit personnel to particular areas of examination.
II. COMPOSITION AND MEETINGS
Committee Members Duties in addition to those of a Director
The duties and responsibilities of a member of the Committee are in addition to those duties set out for a member of the Board of Directors.
Composition
The Committee shall consist of not less than three and not more than five directors as determined by the Board, all of whom shall qualify as independent directors pursuant to National Instrument 52-110 Audit Committees (as implemented by the Canadian Securities Administrators and as amended from time to time) (NI 52-110).
All members of the Committee shall be financially literate, as defined in NI 52-110, and at least one member shall have accounting or related financial managerial expertise. In particular, at least one member shall have, through (i) education and experience as a principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller, public accountant or auditor or experience in one or more positions that involve the performance of similar functions; (ii) experience actively supervising a principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller, public accountant, auditor or person performing similar functions; (iii) experience overseeing or assessing the performance of companies or public accountants with respect to the preparation, auditing or evaluation of financial statements; or (iv) other relevant experience:
· |
An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements; |
· |
The ability to assess the general application of such principles in connection with the accounting for estimates, accruals and reserves; |
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Experience preparing, auditing, analyzing or evaluating financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the Corporations financial statements, or experience actively supervising one or more persons engaged in such activities; |
· |
An understanding of internal controls and procedures for financial reporting; and |
· |
An understanding of audit committee functions. |
Committee members may not, other than in their respective capacities as members of the Committee, the Board or any other committee of the Board, accept directly or indirectly any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee from the Corporation or any subsidiary of the Corporation, or be an affiliated person (as such term is defined in the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and the rules adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) thereunder) of the Corporation or any subsidiary of the Corporation. For greater certainty, directors fees and fixed amounts of compensation under a retirement plan (including deferred compensation) for prior service with the Corporation that are not contingent on continued service should be the only compensation an audit committee member receives from the Corporation.
At least one member shall have experience in the oil and gas industry.
Committee members shall not simultaneously serve on the audit committees of more than two other public companies, unless the Board first determines that such simultaneous service will not impair the ability of the relevant members to effectively serve on the Committee, and required public disclosure is made.
The non-executive Board Chair shall be a non-voting member of the Committee. See Quorum for further details.
Appointment of Members
Committee members shall be appointed at a meeting of the Board, effective after the election of directors at the annual meeting of shareholders, provided that any member may be removed or replaced at any time by the Board and shall, in any event, cease to be a member of the Committee upon ceasing to be a member of the Board.
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will recommend for approval to the Board an independent Director to act as Chair of the Committee. The Board shall appoint the Chair of the Committee.
If the Chair of the Committee is unavailable or unable to attend a meeting of the Committee, the Chair shall ask another member to chair the meeting, failing which a member of the Committee present at the meeting shall be chosen to preside over the meeting by a majority of the members of the Committee present at such meeting.
The Chair of the Committee presiding at any meeting of the Committee shall not have a casting vote.
The items pertaining to the Chair in this section should be read in conjunction with the Committee Chair section of the Chair of the Board of Directors and Committee Chair General Guidelines.
Where a vacancy occurs at any time in the membership of the Committee, it may be filled by the Board.
The Corporate Secretary or one of the Assistant Corporate Secretaries of the Corporation or such other person as the Corporate Secretary of the Corporation shall designate from time to time shall be the Secretary of the Committee and shall keep minutes of the meetings of the Committee.
Meetings
Committee meetings may, by agreement of the Chair of the Committee, be held in person, by video conference, by means of telephone or by a combination of any of the foregoing.
The Committee shall meet at least quarterly. The Chair of the Committee may call additional meetings as required. In addition, a meeting may be called by the non-executive Board Chair, the President & Chief Executive Officer, or any member of the Committee or by the external auditors.
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The Committee shall have the right to determine who shall, and who shall not, be present at any time during a meeting of the Committee.
Directors, who are not members of the Committee, may attend Committee meetings, on an ad hoc basis, upon prior consultation and approval by the Committee Chair or by a majority of the members of the Committee.
The Committee may, by specific invitation, have other resource persons in attendance.
The President & Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer, the Executive Vice-President & Chief Accounting Officer and the Vice-President, Financial Compliance & Audit are expected to be available to attend the Committees meetings or portions thereof.
Notice of Meeting
Notice of the time and place of each Committee meeting may be given orally, or in writing, or by facsimile, or by electronic means to each member of the Committee at least 48 hours prior to the time fixed for such meeting. Notice of each meeting shall also be given to the external auditors of the Corporation.
A member and the external auditors may, in any manner, waive notice of the Committee meeting. Attendance of a member at a meeting shall constitute waiver of notice of the meeting except where a member attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the grounds that the meeting was not lawfully called.
Quorum
A majority of Committee members, present in person, by video conference, by telephone, or by a combination thereof, shall constitute a quorum. In addition, if an ex officio, non-voting members presence is required to attain a quorum of the Committee, then the said member shall be allowed to cast a vote at the meeting.
Minutes
Minutes of each Committee meeting should be succinct yet comprehensive in describing substantive issues discussed by the Committee. However, they should clearly identify those items of responsibilities scheduled by the Committee for the meeting that have been discharged by the Committee and those items of responsibilities that are outstanding.
Minutes of Committee meetings shall be sent to all Committee members and to the external auditors.
The full Board of Directors shall be kept informed of the Committees activities by a report following each Committee meeting.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES
Review Procedures
Review and update the Committees mandate annually, or sooner, where the Committee deems it appropriate to do so. Provide a summary of the Committees composition and responsibilities in the Corporations annual report or other public disclosure documentation.
Provide a summary of all approvals by the Committee of the provision of audit, audit-related, tax and other services by the external auditors for inclusion in the Corporations annual report filed with the SEC.
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Annual Financial Statements
1. Discuss and review with management and the external auditors the Corporations and any subsidiary with public securities annual audited financial statements and related documents prior to their filing or distribution. Such review to include:
a. The annual financial statements and related footnotes including significant issues regarding accounting principles, practices and significant management estimates and judgments, including any significant changes in the Corporations selection or application of accounting principles, any major issues as to the adequacy of the Corporations internal controls and any special steps adopted in light of material control deficiencies.
b. Managements Discussion and Analysis.
c. A review of the use of off-balance sheet financing including managements risk assessment and adequacy of disclosure.
d. A review of the external auditors audit examination of the financial statements and their report thereon.
e. Review of any significant changes required in the external auditors audit plan.
f. A review of any serious difficulties or disputes with management encountered during the course of the audit, including any restrictions on the scope of the external auditors work or access to required information.
g. A review of other matters related to the conduct of the audit, which are to be communicated to the Committee under generally accepted auditing standards.
2. Review and formally recommend approval to the Board of the Corporations:
a. Year-end audited financial statements. Such review shall include discussions with management and the external auditors as to:
(i) The accounting policies of the Corporation and any changes thereto.
(ii) The effect of significant judgments, accruals and estimates.
(iii) The manner of presentation of significant accounting items.
(iv) The consistency of disclosure.
b. Managements Discussion and Analysis.
c. Annual Information Form as to financial information.
d. All prospectuses and information circulars as to financial information.
The review shall include a report from the external auditors about the quality of the most critical accounting principles upon which the Corporations financial status depends, and which involve the most complex, subjective or significant judgmental decisions or assessments.
Quarterly Financial Statements
3. Review with management and the external auditors and either approve (such approval to include the authorization for public release) or formally recommend for approval to the Board the Corporations:
a. Quarterly unaudited financial statements and related documents, including Managements Discussion and Analysis.
b. Any significant changes to the Corporations accounting principles.
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Review quarterly unaudited financial statements of any subsidiary of the Corporation with public securities prior to their distribution.
Other Financial Filings and Public Documents
4. |
Review and discuss with management financial information, including annual and interim earnings press releases, the use of pro forma or non-GAAP financial information and earnings guidance, contained in any filings with the securities regulators or news releases related thereto (or provided to analysts or rating agencies). Consideration should be given as to whether the information is consistent with the information contained in the financial statements of the Corporation or any subsidiary with public securities. Such review and discussion should occur before public disclosure and may be done generally (consisting of discussing the types of information to be disclosed and the types of presentations to be made). |
Internal Control Environment
5. |
Ensure that management, the external auditors, and the internal auditors provide to the Committee an annual report on the Corporations control environment as it pertains to the Corporations financial reporting process and controls. |
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6. |
Review and discuss significant financial risks or exposures and assess the steps management has taken to monitor, control, report and mitigate such risk to the Corporation. |
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7. |
Review significant findings prepared by the external auditors and the internal auditing department together with managements responses. |
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8. |
Review in consultation with the internal auditors and the external auditors the degree of coordination in the audit plans of the internal auditors and the external auditors and enquire as to the extent the planned scope can be relied upon to detect weaknesses in internal controls, fraud, or other illegal acts. The Committee will assess the coordination of audit effort to assure completeness of coverage and the effective use of audit resources. Any significant recommendations made by the auditors for the strengthening of internal controls shall be reviewed and discussed with management. |
Other Review Items
9. |
Review policies and procedures with respect to officers and directors expense accounts and perquisites, including their use of corporate assets, and consider the results of any review of these areas by the internal auditor or the external auditors. |
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10. |
Review all related party transactions between the Corporation and any officers or directors, including affiliations of any officers or directors. |
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11. |
Review with the General Counsel, the head of internal audit and the external auditors the results of their review of the Corporations monitoring compliance with each of the Corporations published codes of business conduct and applicable legal requirements. |
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12. |
Review legal and regulatory matters, including correspondence with regulators and governmental agencies, that may have a material impact on the interim or annual financial statements, related corporation compliance policies, and programs and reports received from regulators or governmental agencies. Members from the Legal and Tax departments should be at the meeting in person to deliver their reports. |
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13. |
Review policies and practices with respect to off-balance sheet transactions and trading and hedging activities, and consider the results of any review of these areas by the internal auditors or the external auditors. |
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14. |
Ensure that the Corporations presentations on net proved reserves have been reviewed with the Reserves Committee of the Board. |
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Review managements processes in place to prevent and detect fraud. |
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16. |
Review procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Corporation, including confidential, anonymous submissions by employees of the Corporation, regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters. |
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17. |
Review with the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation and the external auditors: (i) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of the Corporations internal controls and procedures for financial reporting which could adversely affect the Corporations ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act or applicable Canadian federal and provincial legislation and regulations within the required time periods, and (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management of the Corporation or other employees who have a significant role in the Corporations internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. |
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18. |
Meet on a periodic basis separately with management. |
External Auditors
19. |
Be directly responsible, in the Committees capacity as a committee of the Board and subject to the rights of shareholders and applicable law, for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the work of the external auditors (including resolution of disagreements between management and the external auditors regarding financial reporting) for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report, or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Corporation. The external auditors shall report directly to the Committee. | |
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20. |
Meet on a regular basis with the external auditors (without management present) and have the external auditors be available to attend Committee meetings or portions thereof at the request of the Chair of the Committee or by a majority of the members of the Committee. | |
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21. |
Review and discuss a report from the external auditors at least quarterly regarding: | |
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All critical accounting policies and practices to be used; |
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All alternative treatments within generally accepted accounting principles for policies and practices related to material items that have been discussed with management, including the ramifications of the use of such alternative disclosures and treatments, and the treatment preferred by the external auditors; and |
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Other material written communications between the external auditors and management, such as any management letter or schedule of unadjusted differences. |
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Any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality-control review, or peer review, of the external auditors, or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities, within the preceding five years, respecting one or more independent audits carried out by the external auditors, and any steps taken to deal with those issues. |
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To the extent contemplated in the following paragraph, all relationships between the external auditors and the Corporation. |
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Review and discuss with the external auditors all relationships that the external auditors and their affiliates have with the Corporation and its affiliates in order to determine the external auditors independence, including, without limitation, (i) receiving and reviewing, as part of the report described in the preceding paragraph, a formal written statement from the external auditors delineating all relationships that may reasonably be thought to bear on the independence of the external auditors with respect to the Corporation and its affiliates, (ii) discussing with the external auditors any disclosed relationships or services that the external auditors believe may affect the objectivity and independence of the external auditors, and (iii) recommending that the Board take appropriate action in response to the external auditors report to satisfy itself of the external auditors independence. |
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The terms of engagement of the external auditors together with their proposed fees. |
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The engagement of the external auditors to perform non-audit services, together with the fees therefor, and the impact thereof, on the independence of the external auditors. |
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Upon reviewing and discussing the information provided to the Committee in accordance with paragraphs 21 through 24, evaluate the external auditors qualifications, performance and independence, including whether or not the external auditors quality controls are adequate and the provision of permitted non-audit services is compatible with maintaining auditor independence, taking into account the opinions of management and the head of internal audit. The Committee shall present its conclusions with respect to the external auditors to the Board. | |
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Consider with management and the external auditors the rationale for employing audit firms other than the principal external auditors. | |
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Significant findings during the year and managements responses and follow-up thereto. |
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Any difficulties encountered in the course of their audits, including any restrictions on the scope of their work or access to required information, and managements response. |
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Meet on a periodic basis separately with the head of internal audit. |
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Review and concur in the appointment, compensation, replacement, reassignment, or dismissal of the head of internal audit. |
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Confirm and assure, annually, the independence of the internal audit department and the external auditors. |
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Review and, where appropriate, approve the provision of all permitted non-audit services (including the fees and terms thereof) in advance of the provision of those services by the external auditors (subject to de minimus exceptions for non-audit services described, in NI 52-110, the rules and forms under the Exchange Act, SEC Regulation S-X or other applicable Canadian or United States federal, provincial and state legislation and regulations, which services are approved by the Committee prior to the completion of the audit). |
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Review and, where appropriate and permitted, approve the provision of all audit services (including the fees and terms thereof) in advance of the provision of those services by the external auditors. |
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If the pre-approvals contemplated in paragraphs 33 and 34 are not obtained, approve, where appropriate and permitted, the provision of all audit and non-audit services promptly after the Committee or a member of the Committee to whom authority is delegated becomes aware of the provision of those services. |
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Delegate, if the Committee deems necessary or desirable, to subcommittees consisting of one or more members of the Committee, the authority to grant the pre-approvals and approvals described in paragraphs 33 through 35. The decision of any such subcommittee to grant pre-approval shall be presented to the full Committee at the next scheduled Committee meeting. |
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The Committee may establish policies and procedures for the pre-approvals described in paragraphs 33 and 34, so long as such policies and procedures are detailed as to the particular service, the Committee is informed of each service and such policies and procedures do not include delegation of the Committees responsibilities under the Exchange Act or applicable Canadian federal and provincial legislation and regulations to management. |
Other Matters
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Review and concur in the appointment, replacement, reassignment, or dismissal of the Chief Financial Officer. |
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Upon a majority vote of the Committee outside resources may be engaged where and if deemed advisable. |
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Report Committee actions to the Board of Directors with such recommendations, as the Committee may deem appropriate. |
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Conduct or authorize investigations into any matters within the Committees scope of responsibilities. The Committee shall be empowered to retain, obtain advice or otherwise receive assistance from independent counsel, accountants, or others to assist it in the conduct of any investigation as it deems necessary and the carrying out of its duties. |
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The Corporation shall provide for appropriate funding, as determined by the Committee in its capacity as a committee of the Board, for payment (i) of compensation to the external auditors for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing other audit, review or attest services for the Corporation, (ii) of compensation to any advisors employed by the Committee and (iii) of ordinary administrative expenses of the Committee that are necessary or appropriate in carrying out its duties. |
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Obtain assurance from the external auditors that disclosure to the Committee is not required pursuant to the provisions of the Exchange Act regarding the discovery of illegal acts by the external auditors. |
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The Committee shall review and reassess the adequacy of this Mandate annually and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval. |
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The Committees performance shall be evaluated annually by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors. |
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Perform such other functions as required by law, the Corporations mandate or bylaws, or the Board of Directors. |
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Consider any other matters referred to it by the Board of Directors. |
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Encana Corporation
Managements Discussion and Analysis (Prepared using U.S. GAAP)
For the year ended December 31, 2012
(Prepared in U.S. Dollars)
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Managements Discussion and Analysis
This Managements Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for Encana Corporation (Encana or the Company) should be read with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 (Consolidated Financial Statements), as well as the audited United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) Consolidated Financial Statements and U.S. GAAP MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2011.
The Consolidated Financial Statements and comparative information have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and in U.S. dollars, except where another currency has been indicated. Production volumes are presented on an after royalties basis consistent with U.S. oil and gas reporting standards and the disclosure of U.S. oil and gas companies. The term liquids is used to represent oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and condensate. The term liquids rich is used to represent natural gas streams with associated liquids volumes. This document is dated February 21, 2013.
Certain measures in this document do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by U.S. GAAP and, therefore, are considered non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP measures are commonly used in the oil and gas industry and by Encana to provide shareholders and potential investors with additional information regarding the Companys liquidity and its ability to generate funds to finance its operations. Non-GAAP measures include: Cash Flow; Operating Earnings; Revenues, Net of Royalties, Excluding Unrealized Hedging; Net Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow; Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow; Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA); Debt to Adjusted EBITDA; and Debt to Adjusted Capitalization. Further information can be found in the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A, including reconciliations of Cash from Operating Activities to Cash Flow and of Net Earnings to Operating Earnings.
Readers should also read the Advisory section located at the end of this document, which provides information on Forward-Looking Statements, Oil and Gas Information and Currency and References to Encana.
Encanas Strategic Objectives
Encana is a leading North American energy producer that is focused on growing its strong portfolio of diverse resource plays producing natural gas, oil and NGLs. Encana is pursuing the key business objectives of maintaining financial strength, optimizing capital investments in the Companys highest return projects and continuing to pay a stable dividend to shareholders as it pursues disciplined, responsible and reliable low-cost production growth.
Encanas extensive portfolio of reserves and economic contingent resources in high-growth resource plays in North America serve as the foundation for the Companys long-term strategy of accelerating the value recognition of its assets. Encana has a history of entering prospective plays early and leveraging technology to unlock resources and build the underlying productive capacity at a low cost. The Company is also working to expand the use of natural gas in North America in power generation, transportation and industrial applications.
Encana continually strives to improve operating efficiencies, foster technological innovation and lower its cost structures, while reducing its environmental footprint through resource play optimization. The Companys resource play hub model, which utilizes highly integrated production facilities, is used to develop resources by drilling multiple wells from central pad sites. Repeatable operations lend themselves to ongoing cost reductions through optimization of equipment and processes by applying continuous improvement techniques.
Encanas capital investment strategy is focused on building long-term production growth capacity and transitioning to a more diversified portfolio of production and cash flows. In the current price environment, the Company plans to continue focusing capital investment in oil and liquids rich natural gas plays, minimizing investment in dry natural gas plays and attracting third party capital investments. Third party capital investment advances development of the Companys reserves and resources, recognizes the value of the Companys assets and provides additional financial flexibility. In addition, third party investment reduces the risk of early life plays and maintains capital and operating efficiencies on mature assets.
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At December 31, 2012, Encana has hedged approximately 1,515 million cubic feet (MMcf) per day (MMcf/d) of expected 2013 natural gas production using NYMEX fixed price contracts at an average price of $4.39 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf), approximately 748 MMcf/d of expected 2014 production at an average price of $4.22 per Mcf and approximately 825 MMcf/d of expected 2015 production at an average price of $4.37 per Mcf. In addition, Encana has hedged approximately 9.3 thousand barrels (Mbbls) per day (Mbbls/d) of expected 2013 oil production using Brent fixed price contracts at an average price of $108.22 per barrel (bbl). The Companys hedging program helps sustain Cash Flow and netbacks during periods of lower prices.
Further information on expected results can be found in Encanas 2013 Corporate Guidance on the Companys website www.encana.com.
Encanas Business
Encanas reportable segments are determined based on the Companys operations and geographic locations as follows:
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Market Optimization is primarily responsible for the sale of the Companys proprietary production. These results are included in the Canadian and USA Divisions. Market optimization activities include third party purchases and sales of product that provide operational flexibility for transportation commitments, product type, delivery points and customer diversification. These activities are reflected in the Market Optimization segment. |
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Corporate and Other mainly includes unrealized gains or losses recorded on derivative financial instruments. Once amounts are settled, the realized gains and losses are recorded in the reporting segment to which the derivative instrument relates. |
Market Optimization sells substantially all of the Companys upstream production to third party customers. Transactions between segments are based on market values and are eliminated on consolidation. Financial information is presented on an after eliminations basis within this MD&A.
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Results Overview
Highlights
In the year ended December 31, 2012, Encana reported:
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Cash Flow of $3,537 million and Operating Earnings of $997 million. |
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Net Earnings, a loss of $2,794 million, including after-tax non-cash ceiling test impairments of $3,179 million. |
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Average natural gas production volumes of 2,981 MMcf/d and average liquids production volumes of 31.0 Mbbls/d. |
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Realized financial commodity hedging gains of $2,161 million before tax. |
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Average realized natural gas prices, including financial hedges, of $4.82 per Mcf. Average realized liquids prices of $75.12 per bbl. |
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Dividends paid of $0.80 per share. |
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Cash and cash equivalents increase of $2,379 million to $3,179 million and long-term debt decrease of $475 million to $7,675 million. |
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Net divestitures of $3,664 million and lower capital expenditures of $3,476 million. |
Significant developments for the Company during the year ended December 31, 2012 included the following:
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Entered into a partnership agreement with a Mitsubishi Corporation subsidiary (Mitsubishi) to jointly develop certain Cutbank Ridge lands in British Columbia. Mitsubishi has agreed to invest approximately C$2.9 billion for a 40 percent interest in the partnership, with C$1.45 billion received in February 2012. |
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Entered into an agreement with a PetroChina Company Limited subsidiary (PetroChina) to jointly explore and develop certain liquids rich natural gas Duvernay lands in Alberta. PetroChina has agreed to invest approximately C$2.18 billion for a 49.9 percent working interest in the lands, with C$1.18 billion received in December 2012. |
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Entered into an agreement with a Toyota Tsusho Corporation subsidiary (Toyota Tsusho) under which Toyota Tsusho has agreed to acquire a royalty interest in natural gas production from a portion of Encanas Clearwater resource play. Toyota Tsusho has agreed to invest approximately C$600 million for a 32.5 percent gross overriding royalty, with C$100 million received in April 2012. |
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Entered into a long-term joint venture agreement with a Nucor Corporation subsidiary (Nucor) under which Nucor is to earn a 50 percent working interest in certain natural gas wells to be drilled over the next 20 years in the Piceance Basin in Colorado. Nucor has agreed to pay its share of well costs plus a portion attributable to Encanas interest. |
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Entered into a joint venture agreement with Exaro Energy III LLC (Exaro) under which Exaro has agreed to invest approximately $380 million over the next five years to earn a 32.5 percent working interest in certain sections of the Jonah field in Wyoming. |
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Renegotiated certain gathering and processing agreements which result in Encana receiving additional NGL volumes from the Companys processed gas in the Piceance and Jonah areas in the U.S. |
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Closed the sale of two natural gas processing plants in British Columbia and Alberta for proceeds of approximately C$920 million in February 2012. |
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Financial Results
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2012 |
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Cash Flow (1) |
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$ 3,537 |
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$ 809 |
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$ 913 |
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$ 794 |
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$ 1,021 |
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$ 4,216 |
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$ 983 |
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$ 1,181 |
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$ 1,089 |
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$ 963 |
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$ 4,439 |
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4.80 |
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1.10 |
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1.24 |
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1.08 |
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1.39 |
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5.72 |
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1.33 |
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1.60 |
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1.48 |
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1.31 |
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6.00 |
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Operating Earnings (1) |
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997 |
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296 |
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263 |
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198 |
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240 |
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1,191 |
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232 |
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389 |
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218 |
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1,474 |
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1.35 |
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0.40 |
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0.36 |
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0.27 |
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0.33 |
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1.62 |
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0.31 |
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0.53 |
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0.48 |
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0.30 |
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1.99 |
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Net Earnings |
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(80 |
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(1,244 |
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2,343 |
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(0.11 |
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(1.69 |
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0.02 |
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0.62 |
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0.52 |
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0.62 |
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0.52 |
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3.17 |
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Production Volumes |
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Natural Gas (MMcf/d) |
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2,981 |
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2,948 |
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2,905 |
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2,802 |
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3,272 |
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3,333 |
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3,459 |
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3,365 |
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3,309 |
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3,196 |
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3,184 |
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24.0 |
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23.9 |
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23.3 |
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22.8 |
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Capital Investment |
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3,476 |
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780 |
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779 |
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797 |
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1,120 |
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4,610 |
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1,008 |
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1,186 |
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1,122 |
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1,294 |
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4,779 |
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Net Acquisitions & (Divestitures) |
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(1,327 |
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31 |
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(2,360 |
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(1,565 |
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(1,538 |
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108 |
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(131 |
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(150 |
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Revenues, Net of Royalties |
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5,160 |
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1,605 |
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1,025 |
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731 |
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1,799 |
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8,467 |
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2,461 |
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2,353 |
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1,986 |
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1,667 |
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8,870 |
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Revenues, Net of Royalties, Excluding Unrealized Hedging (1) |
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6,601 |
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1,723 |
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1,623 |
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1,526 |
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1,729 |
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7,613 |
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1,883 |
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1,953 |
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1,959 |
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1,818 |
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7,923 |
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Total Assets |
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18,700 |
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23,415 |
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23,007 |
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Total Debt |
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7,675 |
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8,150 |
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7,682 |
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Cash & Cash Equivalents |
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3,179 |
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800 |
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699 |
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(1) A non-GAAP measure, which is defined under the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A.
Q4 2012 versus Q4 2011
Cash Flow of $809 million decreased $174 million primarily due to lower natural gas production volumes and lower commodity prices, partially offset by higher liquids production volumes and higher realized financial hedging gains. In the three months ended December 31, 2012:
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Average realized natural gas prices, excluding financial hedges, were $3.45 per Mcf compared to $3.73 per Mcf in 2011. Average realized liquids prices, excluding financial hedges, were $66.65 per bbl compared to $85.44 per bbl in 2011. |
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Realized financial hedging gains before tax were $420 million compared to $331 million in 2011. |
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Average natural gas production volumes of 2,948 MMcf/d decreased 511 MMcf/d from 3,459 MMcf/d in 2011 primarily as a result of the Companys capital investment focus in oil and liquids rich natural gas plays. Average oil and NGL production volumes of 36.2 Mbbls/d increased 12.3 Mbbls/d from 23.9 Mbbls/d in 2011. |
Operating Earnings of $296 million increased $64 million primarily due to higher liquids production volumes, higher realized financial hedging gains, lower depreciation, depletion and amortization (DD&A) and lower deferred tax, partially offset by lower natural gas production volumes and lower commodity prices.
Net Earnings, a loss of $80 million, increased $396 million primarily due to lower non-cash ceiling test impairments, higher liquids production volumes, higher realized financial hedging gains and lower DD&A. These were partially offset by unrealized financial hedging gain reversals, lower natural gas production volumes, lower commodity prices and an unrealized foreign exchange loss on the revaluation of long-term debt.
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2012 versus 2011
Cash Flow of $3,537 million decreased $679 million primarily due to lower commodity prices and lower natural gas production volumes, partially offset by higher realized financial hedging gains and higher liquids production volumes. In 2012:
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Average realized natural gas prices, excluding financial hedges, were $2.83 per Mcf compared to $4.17 per Mcf in 2011. Average realized liquids prices, excluding financial hedges, were $75.12 per bbl compared to $85.36 per bbl in 2011. |
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Realized financial hedging gains before tax were $2,161 million compared to $948 million in 2011. |
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Average natural gas production volumes of 2,981 MMcf/d decreased 352 MMcf/d from 3,333 MMcf/d in 2011 primarily as a result of shut-in and curtailed production and the Companys capital investment focus in oil and liquids rich natural gas plays. Average oil and NGL production volumes of 31.0 Mbbls/d increased 7.0 Mbbls/d from 24.0 Mbbls/d in 2011. |
Operating Earnings of $997 million decreased $194 million primarily due to lower commodity prices and lower natural gas production volumes, partially offset by higher realized financial hedging gains, lower DD&A, higher liquids production volumes and lower deferred tax.
Net Earnings, a loss of $2,794 million, decreased $2,799 million primarily due to higher non-cash ceiling test impairments, unrealized financial hedging gain reversals, lower commodity prices and lower natural gas production volumes. These were partially offset by higher realized financial hedging gains, lower DD&A, an unrealized foreign exchange gain on the revaluation of long-term debt, higher liquids production volumes and a deferred tax recovery.
The Companys after-tax non-cash ceiling test impairments of $3,179 million in 2012 and $1,687 million in 2011 primarily resulted from the decline in the 12-month average trailing natural gas prices. Under full cost accounting, the carrying amount of Encanas natural gas and oil properties within each country cost centre is subject to a ceiling test performed quarterly. Ceiling test impairments are recognized when the capitalized costs exceed the sum of the estimated after-tax future net cash flows from proved reserves as calculated under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements using the 12-month average trailing prices and discounted at 10 percent.
Future ceiling test impairments could result from decreases in the 12-month average trailing commodity prices as well as changes to reserves estimates, future development costs, capitalized costs and unproved property costs. Proceeds received from oil and gas divestitures are deducted from the Companys capitalized costs and can reduce the risk of ceiling test impairments.
The Company believes that the discounted after-tax future net cash flows from proved reserves required to be used in the ceiling test calculation are not indicative of the fair market value of Encanas oil and gas properties or of the future net cash flows expected to be generated from such properties. The discounted after-tax future net cash flows do not consider the value of unproved properties, the value of probable or possible reserves or future changes in commodity prices. Encana manages its business using estimates of reserves and resources based on forecast prices and costs.
Encanas quarterly net earnings are impacted by fluctuations in commodity prices, realized and unrealized hedging gains and losses, production volumes, foreign exchange rates and non-cash ceiling test impairments. Further to the information included within this MD&A:
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Realized hedging gains before tax in 2012 were: Q1 - $527 million; Q2 - $636 million; Q3 - $578 million; and Q4 - $420 million. In 2011, realized hedging gains before tax were: Q1 - $205 million; Q2 - $196 million; Q3 - $216 million; and Q4 - $331 million. |
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Non-cash ceiling test impairments after tax in 2012 were: Q2 - $1,695 million; Q3 - $1,193 million; and Q4 - $291 million. In 2011, non-cash ceiling test impairments after tax were: Q1 - $582 million; and Q4 - $1,105 million. |
Encana Corporation |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis |
2011 versus 2010
Cash Flow of $4,216 million decreased $223 million primarily due to lower natural gas prices, lower realized financial hedging gains and higher transportation and processing expense. These were partially offset by higher production volumes and higher liquids prices. In 2011:
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Average realized natural gas prices, excluding financial hedges, were $4.17 per Mcf compared to $4.47 per Mcf in 2010. Average realized liquids prices, excluding financial hedges, were $85.36 per bbl compared to $66.72 per bbl in 2010. |
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Realized financial hedging gains before tax were $948 million compared to $1,203 million in 2010. |
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Average natural gas production volumes of 3,333 MMcf/d increased 149 MMcf/d from 3,184 MMcf/d in 2010. Average oil and NGL production volumes of 24.0 Mbbls/d increased 1.2 Mbbls/d from 22.8 Mbbls/d in 2010. |
Operating Earnings of $1,191 million decreased $283 million primarily due to lower natural gas prices, lower realized financial hedging gains, higher transportation and processing expense and higher DD&A. These were partially offset by higher production volumes, higher liquids prices and lower deferred tax expense.
Net Earnings of $5 million decreased $2,338 million primarily due to non-cash ceiling test impairments, lower unrealized financial hedging gains and an unrealized foreign exchange loss on the revaluation of long-term debt. Net earnings also decreased due to the items discussed in operating earnings.
Encana Corporation |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis |
Quarterly Prices and Foreign Exchange Rates
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(average for the period) |
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Annual |
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Q4 |
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Q3 |
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Q2 |
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Q1 |
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Annual |
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Q4 |
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Q3 |
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Q2 |
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Q1 |
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Annual |
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Encana Realized Pricing |
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Natural Gas ($/Mcf) |
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Including hedging |
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$ 4.82 |
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$ 5.02 |
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$ 4.91 |
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$ 4.79 |
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$ 4.58 |
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$ 4.96 |
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$ 4.79 |
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$ 5.01 |
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$ 5.09 |
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$ 5.00 |
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$ 5.48 |
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Excluding hedging |
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2.83 |
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3.45 |
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2.77 |
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2.25 |
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2.80 |
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4.17 |
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3.73 |
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4.32 |
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4.42 |
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4.26 |
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4.47 |
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Liquids ($/bbl) (1) |
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Oil |
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84.06 |
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79.75 |
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80.04 |
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84.62 |
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92.65 |
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86.70 |
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87.18 |
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81.98 |
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94.65 |
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82.74 |
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68.53 |
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NGLs |
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63.37 |
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52.97 |
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61.34 |
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72.88 |
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72.30 |
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83.32 |
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83.11 |
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83.12 |
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89.40 |
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77.42 |
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66.21 |
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Total |
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75.12 |
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66.65 |
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72.17 |
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80.32 |
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83.77 |
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85.36 |
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85.44 |
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82.43 |
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92.66 |
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80.70 |
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66.72 |
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Natural Gas Price Benchmarks |
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NYMEX ($/MMBtu) |
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2.79 |
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3.40 |
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2.81 |
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2.22 |
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2.74 |
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4.04 |
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3.55 |
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4.20 |
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4.31 |
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4.11 |
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4.39 |
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AECO (C$/Mcf) |
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2.40 |
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3.06 |
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2.19 |
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1.83 |
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2.52 |
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3.67 |
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3.47 |
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3.72 |
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3.74 |
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3.77 |
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4.13 |
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Rockies (Opal) ($/MMBtu) |
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2.63 |
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3.26 |
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2.56 |
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2.01 |
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2.67 |
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3.80 |
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3.47 |
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3.90 |
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3.98 |
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3.84 |
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3.94 |
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HSC ($/MMBtu) |
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2.75 |
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3.35 |
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2.84 |
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2.17 |
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2.65 |
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4.02 |
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3.49 |
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4.23 |
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4.29 |
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4.06 |
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4.38 |
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Basis Differential ($/MMBtu) |
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AECO/NYMEX |
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0.38 |
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0.32 |
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0.62 |
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0.39 |
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0.22 |
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0.31 |
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0.17 |
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0.34 |
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0.42 |
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0.29 |
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0.40 |
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Rockies/NYMEX |
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0.16 |
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0.14 |
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0.25 |
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0.21 |
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0.07 |
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0.24 |
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0.08 |
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0.30 |
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0.33 |
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0.27 |
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0.45 |
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HSC/NYMEX |
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0.04 |
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0.05 |
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(0.03 |
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0.05 |
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0.09 |
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0.02 |
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0.06 |
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(0.03 |
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0.02 |
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0.05 |
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0.01 |
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Oil Price Benchmarks |
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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) ($/bbl) |
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94.21 |
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88.22 |
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92.20 |
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93.35 |
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103.03 |
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95.11 |
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94.02 |
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89.54 |
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102.34 |
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94.25 |
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79.55 |
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Edmonton (C$/bbl) (2) |
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87.02 |
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83.99 |
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84.33 |
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83.95 |
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92.23 |
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95.03 |
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97.35 |
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91.74 |
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103.07 |
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87.97 |
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77.50 |
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Foreign Exchange |
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U.S./Canadian Dollar Exchange Rate |
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1.000 |
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1.009 |
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1.005 |
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0.990 |
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0.999 |
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1.012 |
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0.978 |
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1.020 |
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1.033 |
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1.015 |
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0.971 |
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(1) Excluding hedging impact.
(2) Light Sweet.
Encanas financial results are influenced by fluctuations in commodity prices, price differentials and the U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate. In 2012, Encanas average realized natural gas price, excluding hedging, reflected lower benchmark prices compared to 2011. Hedging activities contributed an additional $1.99 per Mcf to the average realized natural gas price in 2012. In 2012, Encanas average realized oil price reflected lower benchmark prices compared to 2011. The Companys 2012 NGLs price reflects a lower proportion of higher value condensate included in the total NGL product mix.
In 2011, Encanas average realized natural gas price, excluding hedging, reflected lower benchmark prices compared to 2010. Hedging activities contributed an additional $0.79 per Mcf to the average realized natural gas price in 2011. The Companys 2011 average realized liquids prices reflected higher benchmark prices compared to 2010.
As a means of managing commodity price volatility and its impact on cash flows, Encana enters into various financial hedge agreements. Unsettled derivative financial contracts are recorded at the date of the financial statements based on the fair value of the contracts. Changes in fair value result from volatility in forward curves of commodity prices and changes in the balance of unsettled contracts between periods. The changes in fair value are recognized in revenue as unrealized hedging gains and losses. Realized hedging gains and losses are recognized in revenue when derivative financial contracts are settled.
Encana Corporation |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis |
At December 31, 2012, Encana has hedged approximately 1,515 MMcf/d of expected 2013 natural gas production using NYMEX fixed price contracts at an average price of $4.39 per Mcf, approximately 748 MMcf/d of expected 2014 production at an average price of $4.22 per Mcf and approximately 825 MMcf/d of expected 2015 production at an average price of $4.37 per Mcf. In addition, Encana has hedged approximately 9.3 Mbbls/d of expected 2013 oil production using Brent fixed price contracts at an average price of $108.22 per bbl. The Companys hedging program helps sustain Cash Flow during periods of lower prices. For additional information, see the Risk Management - Financial Risks section of this MD&A.
Reserves Quantities
Since its formation in 2002, Encana has retained independent qualified reserves evaluators (IQREs) to evaluate and prepare reports on 100 percent of the Companys natural gas, oil and NGL reserves annually. The Company has a Reserves Committee composed of a majority of independent Board of Directors (Board) members that reviews the qualifications and appointment of the IQREs. The Reserves Committee also reviews the procedures for providing information to the IQREs. All booked reserves are based upon annual evaluations by the IQREs.
As required by Canadian regulatory standards, Encanas disclosure of reserves data is in accordance with National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities (NI 51-101). Encanas 2012 Canadian protocol disclosure includes proved reserves quantities before and after royalties employing forecast prices and costs and is available in Encanas Annual Information Form (AIF). Canadian standards require reconciliations in this section to include cubic feet equivalent. The oil and NGL volumes have been converted to cubic feet equivalent on the basis of one Mbbls to six MMcf based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip. This energy equivalency conversion method does not represent value equivalency, as the current price of oil and NGLs compared to natural gas is significantly higher.
Supplementary oil and gas information, including proved reserves on an after royalties basis, is provided in accordance with U.S. disclosure requirements in Note 22 to the December 31, 2012 Consolidated Financial Statements. As Encana follows U.S. GAAP full cost accounting for oil and gas activities, the U.S. protocol reserves estimates are key inputs to the Companys depletion and ceiling test impairment calculations.
The Canadian standards require the use of forecast prices in the estimation of reserves and the disclosure of before and after royalties volumes. The U.S. standards require the use of 12-month average trailing prices in the estimation of reserves and the disclosure of after royalties volumes. The following sections provide Encanas Canadian protocol and U.S. protocol reserves quantities.
Encana Corporation |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis |
Canadian Protocol Reserves Quantities
Proved Reserves by Country
(Forecast Prices and Costs; Before Royalties)
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Natural Gas |
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Oil and NGLs |
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(as at December 31) |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Canada |
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6,730 |
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7,067 |
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6,755 |
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126.3 |
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106.5 |
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61.9 |
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United States |
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6,660 |
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8,432 |
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9,299 |
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156.2 |
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47.3 |
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47.4 |
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Total |
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13,390 |
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15,499 |
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16,054 |
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282.5 |
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153.8 |
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109.3 |
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Proved Reserves Reconciliation
(Forecast Prices and Costs; Before Royalties)
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Natural Gas |
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Oil and NGLs |
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Canada |
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United |
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Total |
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Canada |
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United |
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Total |
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Total |
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December 31, 2011 |
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7,067 |
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8,432 |
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15,499 |
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106.5 |
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47.3 |
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153.8 |
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16,422 |
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Extensions |
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863 |
|
378 |
|
1,241 |
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28.8 |
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42.9 |
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71.7 |
|
1,672 |
|
Discoveries |
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17 |
|
7 |
|
24 |
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|
1.3 |
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0.6 |
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1.9 |
|
35 |
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Technical revisions |
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217 |
|
(222 |
) |
(5 |
) |
|
0.1 |
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76.7 |
|
76.8 |
|
456 |
|
Economic factors |
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(580 |
) |
(783 |
) |
(1,363 |
) |
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(2.2 |
) |
(1.0 |
) |
(3.2) |
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(1,383 |
) |
Acquisitions |
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83 |
|
11 |
|
94 |
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|
0.1 |
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0.1 |
|
0.2 |
|
95 |
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Dispositions |
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(435 |
) |
(429 |
) |
(864 |
) |
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(2.7 |
) |
(5.2 |
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(7.9) |
|
(911 |
) |
Production |
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(502 |
) |
(734 |
) |
(1,236 |
) |
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(5.6 |
) |
(5.2 |
) |
(10.8) |
|
(1,301 |
) |
December 31, 2012 |
|
6,730 |
|
6,660 |
|
13,390 |
|
|
126.3 |
|
156.2 |
|
282.5 |
|
15,085 |
|
Encanas 2012 natural gas proved reserves before royalties of approximately 13.4 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) decreased 2.1 Tcf from 2011 primarily due to the impact of lower prices included in economic factors. Divestitures also reduced 2012 proved reserves. Extensions and discoveries of approximately 1.3 Tcf replaced production before royalties during the year.
Encanas 2012 oil and NGL proved reserves before royalties of approximately 282.5 million barrels (MMbbls) increased 128.7 MMbbls from 2011 primarily due to activities in the U.S., including the impact of renegotiated gathering and processing agreements. The renegotiated agreements result in Encana receiving additional NGL volumes from the Companys processed gas, which increased oil and NGL reserves and reduced natural gas reserves.
Encana Corporation |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis |
Proved Reserves by Country
(Forecast Prices and Costs; After Royalties)
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Natural Gas |
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Oil and NGLs |
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(as at December 31) |
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2012 |
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2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Canada |
|
6,207 |
|
6,607 |
|
6,298 |
|
|
113.1 |
|
94.4 |
|
54.8 |
|
United States |
|
5,410 |
|
6,834 |
|
7,477 |
|
|
127.3 |
|
38.6 |
|
38.5 |
|
Total |
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11,617 |
|
13,441 |
|
13,775 |
|
|
240.4 |
|
133.0 |
|
93.3 |
|
Proved Reserves Reconciliation
(Forecast Prices and Costs; After Royalties)
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Natural Gas |
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Oil and NGLs |
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Canada |
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United |
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Total |
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Canada |
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United |
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Total |
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Total |
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|
December 31, 2011 |
|
6,607 |
|
6,834 |
|
13,441 |
|
|
94.4 |
|
38.6 |
|
133.0 |
|
14,239 |
|
Extensions and discoveries |
|
795 |
|
312 |
|
1,107 |
|
|
26.1 |
|
35.2 |
|
61.3 |
|
1,475 |
|
Revisions (1) |
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(285 |
) |
(810 |
) |
(1,095 |
) |
|
2.0 |
|
61.8 |
|
63.8 |
|
(712 |
) |
Acquisitions |
|
76 |
|
10 |
|
86 |
|
|
- |
|
0.1 |
|
0.1 |
|
86 |
|
Dispositions |
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(489 |
) |
(343 |
) |
(832 |
) |
|
(2.3 |
) |
(4.2 |
) |
(6.5) |
|
(871 |
) |
Production |
|
(497 |
) |
(593 |
) |
(1,090 |
) |
|
(7.1 |
) |
(4.2 |
) |
(11.3) |
|
(1,158 |
) |
December 31, 2012 |
|
6,207 |
|
5,410 |
|
11,617 |
|
|
113.1 |
|
127.3 |
|
240.4 |
|
13,059 |
|
(1) Includes economic factors.
Encanas 2012 natural gas proved reserves after royalties of approximately 11.6 Tcf decreased 1.8 Tcf from 2011 primarily due to the impact of lower prices included in revisions. Divestitures also reduced 2012 proved reserves. Extensions and discoveries of approximately 1.1 Tcf replaced production after royalties during the year.
Encanas 2012 oil and NGL proved reserves after royalties of approximately 240.4 MMbbls increased 107.4 MMbbls from 2011 primarily due to activities in the U.S., including the impact of renegotiated gathering and processing agreements. The renegotiated agreements result in Encana receiving additional NGL volumes from the Companys processed gas, which increased oil and NGL reserves and reduced natural gas reserves.
Forecast Prices
The reference prices below were utilized in the determination of reserves.
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Natural Gas |
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Liquids |
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Henry Hub |
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AECO |
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WTI |
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Edmonton (1) |
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2010 Price Assumptions |
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2011 |
|
4.73 |
|
4.35 |
|
79.53 |
|
81.93 |
|
2012 - 2015 |
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5.33 - 6.01 |
|
4.94 - 5.78 |
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82.65 - 86.68 |
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85.88 - 91.61 |
|
Thereafter |
|
6.18 - 6.63 |
|
5.97 - 6.48 |
|
83.72 |
|
88.37 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
2011 Price Assumptions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
3.80 |
|
3.49 |
|
97.00 |
|
97.96 |
|
2013 - 2021 |
|
4.50 - 7.17 |
|
4.13 - 6.58 |
|
100.00 - 107.56 |
|
101.02 - 108.73 |
|
Thereafter |
|
+2%/yr |
|
+2%/yr |
|
+2%/yr |
|
+2%/yr |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
2012 Price Assumptions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013 |
|
3.75 |
|
3.38 |
|
90.00 |
|
85.00 |
|
2014 - 2022 |
|
4.25 - 6.27 |
|
3.83 - 5.64 |
|
92.50 - 104.57 |
|
91.50 - 103.57 |
|
Thereafter |
|
+2%/yr |
|
+2%/yr |
|
+2%/yr |
|
+2%/yr |
|
(1) Light Sweet.
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U.S. Protocol Reserves Quantities
Proved Reserves by Country
(12-month average trailing prices; After Royalties)
|
|
Natural Gas |
|
Oil and NGLs |
| |||||||||
(as at December 31) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
4,550 |
|
6,329 |
|
6,117 |
|
|
101.6 |
|
95.0 |
|
54.3 |
|
United States |
|
4,242 |
|
6,511 |
|
7,183 |
|
|
108.4 |
|
38.2 |
|
38.2 |
|
Total |
|
8,792 |
|
12,840 |
|
13,300 |
|
|
210.0 |
|
133.2 |
|
92.5 |
|
Proved Reserves Reconciliation
(12-month average trailing prices; After Royalties)
|
|
Natural Gas |
|
Oil and NGLs |
| |||||||||
|
|
Canada |
|
United |
|
Total |
|
|
Canada |
|
United |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2011 |
|
6,329 |
|
6,511 |
|
12,840 |
|
|
95.0 |
|
38.2 |
|
133.2 |
|
Revisions and improved recovery |
|
(1,497 |
) |
(1,701 |
) |
(3,198 |
) |
|
(10.0 |
) |
38.9 |
|
28.9 |
|
Extensions and discoveries |
|
638 |
|
338 |
|
976 |
|
|
25.9 |
|
39.2 |
|
65.1 |
|
Purchase of reserves in place |
|
38 |
|
8 |
|
46 |
|
|
- |
|
0.1 |
|
0.1 |
|
Sale of reserves in place |
|
(461 |
) |
(321 |
) |
(782 |
) |
|
(2.2 |
) |
(3.8 |
) |
(6.0 |
) |
Production |
|
(497 |
) |
(593 |
) |
(1,090 |
) |
|
(7.1 |
) |
(4.2 |
) |
(11.3 |
) |
December 31, 2012 |
|
4,550 |
|
4,242 |
|
8,792 |
|
|
101.6 |
|
108.4 |
|
210.0 |
|
Encanas 2012 natural gas proved reserves after royalties of approximately 8.8 Tcf decreased 4.0 Tcf from 2011 primarily due to the impact of lower 12-month average trailing prices included in revisions and improved recovery. Divestitures also reduced 2012 proved reserves.
Encanas 2012 oil and NGL proved reserves after royalties of approximately 210.0 MMbbls increased 76.8 MMbbls from 2011 primarily due to activities in the U.S., including the impact of renegotiated gathering and processing agreements. The renegotiated agreements result in Encana receiving additional NGL volumes from the Companys processed gas, which increased oil and NGL reserves and reduced natural gas reserves.
12-Month Average Trailing Prices
The reference prices below were utilized in the determination of reserves. The 12-month average trailing price is calculated as the average of the prices on the first day of each month within the trailing 12-month period.
|
|
Natural Gas |
|
Liquids |
| |||||
|
|
Henry Hub |
|
AECO |
|
|
WTI |
|
Edmonton (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reserves Pricing (2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
4.38 |
|
4.03 |
|
|
79.43 |
|
76.22 |
|
2011 |
|
4.12 |
|
3.76 |
|
|
96.19 |
|
96.53 |
|
2012 |
|
2.76 |
|
2.35 |
|
|
94.71 |
|
87.42 |
|
(1) Light Sweet.
(2) All prices were held constant in all future years when estimating reserves.
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Production and Net Capital Investment
Production Volumes (After Royalties)
(average daily) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas (MMcf/d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
1,359 |
|
1,454 |
|
1,323 |
|
USA Division |
|
1,622 |
|
1,879 |
|
1,861 |
|
|
|
2,981 |
|
3,333 |
|
3,184 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and NGLs (Mbbls/d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
19.4 |
|
14.5 |
|
13.2 |
|
USA Division |
|
11.6 |
|
9.5 |
|
9.6 |
|
|
|
31.0 |
|
24.0 |
|
22.8 |
|
2012 versus 2011
Encanas natural gas production volumes for 2012 were impacted by the Companys capital investment focus in oil and liquids rich natural gas plays and shut-in and curtailed production. In 2012, average natural gas production volumes of 2,981 MMcf/d decreased 352 MMcf/d from 2011. The Canadian Division volumes were lower primarily due to shut-in production and divestitures, partially offset by a successful drilling program at Cutbank Ridge and Bighorn. The USA Division volumes were lower primarily due to natural declines, divestitures and shut-in production, partially offset by a successful drilling program in Piceance. During 2012, Encana announced plans to shut-in and curtail natural gas production volumes of approximately 250 MMcf/d in areas subject to higher decline and higher variable costs. The shut-in volumes were brought back on prior to year end.
In 2012, average oil and NGL production volumes of 31.0 Mbbls/d increased 7.0 Mbbls/d from 2011. The Canadian Division volumes were higher primarily due to the extraction of additional liquids volumes at the Musreau plant in Bighorn, higher royalty interest volumes and a successful drilling program in Peace River Arch and Bighorn. The USA Division volumes were higher primarily due to successful drilling programs in oil and liquids rich natural gas plays and renegotiated gathering and processing agreements which resulted in additional liquids volumes.
2011 versus 2010
In 2011, average natural gas production volumes of 3,333 MMcf/d increased 149 MMcf/d from 2010. Average oil and NGL production volumes of 24.0 Mbbls/d increased 1.2 Mbbls/d from 2010. The Canadian Division volumes were higher primarily due to a successful drilling program in the resource plays. The USA Division volumes were higher primarily due to a successful drilling program in Haynesville, partially offset by net divestitures and natural declines.
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Net Capital Investment
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Canadian Division |
|
$ |
1,567 |
|
|
$ |
2,031 |
|
$ |
2,214 |
|
USA Division |
|
1,727 |
|
|
2,446 |
|
2,502 |
| |||
Market Optimization |
|
7 |
|
|
2 |
|
2 |
| |||
Corporate & Other |
|
175 |
|
|
131 |
|
61 |
| |||
Capital Investment |
|
3,476 |
|
|
4,610 |
|
4,779 |
| |||
Acquisitions |
|
379 |
|
|
515 |
|
733 |
| |||
Divestitures |
|
(4,043 |
) |
|
(2,080 |
) |
(883 |
) | |||
Net Acquisitions and Divestitures |
|
(3,664 |
) |
|
(1,565 |
) |
(150 |
) | |||
Net Capital Investment |
|
$ |
(188 |
) |
|
$ |
3,045 |
|
$ |
4,629 |
|
2012
Capital investment during 2012 was $3,476 million and focused on completing previously initiated drilling programs, executing drilling programs with joint venture partners and increasing investment in oil and liquids rich natural gas development and exploration opportunities. Development of resource plays continued in Piceance, Haynesville, Bighorn, Cutbank Ridge and Peace River Arch. Investment in prospective oil and liquids rich natural gas plays was focused on the Duvernay, Clearwater Oil, the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Eaglebine, the Mississippian Lime, the DJ Niobrara and the San Juan Basin.
Divestitures in 2012 were $3,770 million in the Canadian Division and $271 million in the USA Division. The Canadian Division included C$1.45 billion received from Mitsubishi, C$1.18 billion received from PetroChina, C$100 million received from Toyota Tsusho and approximately C$920 million received from the sale of two natural gas processing plants. The USA Division received the remaining proceeds of $114 million from the divestiture of the North Texas natural gas assets, with the majority of the proceeds received in December 2011. Amounts received from the transactions have been deducted from the respective Canadian and U.S. full cost pools.
Acquisitions in 2012 were $139 million in the Canadian Division and $240 million in the USA Division and primarily included land and property purchases with oil and liquids rich natural gas production potential.
In December, Encana agreed to sell its 30 percent interest in the proposed Kitimat liquefied natural gas export terminal in British Columbia. The transaction closed on February 8, 2013.
Encana is currently involved in a number of joint ventures with counterparties in both Canada and the U.S. These arrangements support the Companys long-term strategy of accelerating the value recognition of its assets. Sharing development costs with third parties enables Encana to advance project development while reducing capital investment, thereby improving project returns.
2011
Capital investment during 2011 was $4,610 million and focused on continued development of Encanas resource plays, including Bighorn, Cutbank Ridge, Haynesville and Piceance.
Divestitures in 2011 were $350 million in the Canadian Division and $1,730 million in the USA Division. The USA Division divestitures included the sales of the Fort Lupton natural gas processing plant for proceeds of $296 million, the South Piceance natural gas gathering assets for proceeds of $547 million and the majority of the North Texas natural gas assets for proceeds of $836 million. Cash taxes increased by $114 million as a result of the sale of the South Piceance assets and the North Texas assets. Divestiture amounts were net of amounts recovered for capital expenditures incurred prior to the sale of certain natural gas gathering and processing assets.
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Acquisitions in 2011 were $410 million in the Canadian Division and $105 million in the USA Division, which included land and property purchases that were complementary to existing Company assets and focused on acreage with oil and liquids rich natural gas production potential.
2010
Capital investment during 2010 was $4,779 million and focused on continued development of Encanas resource plays, including Greater Sierra, Clearwater, Cutbank Ridge, Haynesville and Texas. Divestitures in 2010 were $288 million in the Canadian Division and $595 million in the USA Division and included the sale of mature conventional oil and natural gas assets. Acquisitions in 2010 were $592 million in the Canadian Division and $141 million in the USA Division and included land and property purchases that were complementary to existing Company assets.
Divisional Results
Canadian Division
Operating Cash Flow
|
|
Operating Cash Flow |
|
Natural Gas Netback |
|
Oil & NGLs Netback |
| ||||||||||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties, excluding Hedging |
|
$ 1,802 |
|
$ 2,507 |
|
$ 2,350 |
|
$ 2.58 |
|
$ 3.79 |
|
$ 4.10 |
|
$ 70.84 |
|
$ 85.41 |
|
$ 64.79 |
|
Realized Financial Hedging Gain |
|
958 |
|
365 |
|
479 |
|
1.97 |
|
0.69 |
|
0.99 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
(1.04 |
) |
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
9 |
|
15 |
|
8 |
|
- |
|
0.02 |
|
0.01 |
|
1.13 |
|
0.90 |
|
0.44 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
555 |
|
490 |
|
436 |
|
1.12 |
|
0.91 |
|
0.87 |
|
0.75 |
|
1.45 |
|
1.73 |
|
Operating |
|
352 |
|
380 |
|
324 |
|
0.67 |
|
0.68 |
|
0.62 |
|
2.09 |
|
1.23 |
|
2.33 |
|
Operating Cash Flow/Netback |
|
$ 1,844 |
|
$ 1,987 |
|
$ 2,061 |
|
$ 2.76 |
|
$ 2.87 |
|
$ 3.59 |
|
$ 66.87 |
|
$ 81.83 |
|
$ 59.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas |
|
Oil & NGLs |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Production Volumes - After Royalties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,359 |
|
1,454 |
|
1,323 |
|
19.4 |
|
14.5 |
|
13.2 |
|
2012 versus 2011
Operating Cash Flow of $1,844 million decreased $143 million primarily due to lower realized commodity prices, lower natural gas production volumes and higher transportation and processing expense, partially offset by higher realized financial hedging gains and higher liquids production volumes. In 2012:
· Lower natural gas and liquids prices decreased revenues by $695 million.
· Realized financial hedging gains were $958 million compared to $365 million in 2011.
· Average natural gas production volumes of 1,359 MMcf/d were lower by 95 MMcf/d. This decreased revenues by $158 million primarily due to shut-in and curtailed production and divestitures, partially offset by a successful drilling program at Cutbank Ridge and Bighorn. A portion of 2012 production was shut-in at Cutbank Ridge, Greater Sierra and Clearwater.
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· Average oil and NGL production volumes of 19.4 Mbbls/d were higher by 4.9 Mbbls/d, which increased revenues by $156 million primarily due to the extraction of additional liquids volumes at the Musreau plant in Bighorn, higher royalty interest volumes and a successful drilling program in Peace River Arch and Bighorn.
· Transportation and processing expense increased $65 million primarily due to higher volumes processed through third party facilities, mainly resulting from the sale of two natural gas processing plants.
2011 versus 2010
Operating Cash Flow of $1,987 million decreased $74 million primarily due to lower realized natural gas prices, lower financial hedging gains, higher transportation and processing expense and higher operating expense, partially offset by higher production volumes and higher realized liquids prices. In 2011:
· Lower natural gas prices decreased revenues by $165 million, while higher liquids prices increased revenues by $111 million.
· Realized financial hedging gains were $365 million compared to $479 million in 2010.
· Average natural gas production volumes of 1,454 MMcf/d were higher by 131 MMcf/d and average oil and NGL production volumes of 14.5 Mbbls/d were higher by 1.3 Mbbls/d. This increased revenues $212 million as a result of a successful drilling program across all resource plays.
· Transportation and processing expense increased $54 million due to higher production volumes.
· Operating expense increased $56 million due to scheduled plant turnaround costs, higher property tax and a higher U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate, partially offset by lower electricity costs.
Comparative figures for 2011 and 2010 in the Operating Cash Flow table above have been updated to present processing costs with transportation expense. Formerly these processing costs were presented in operating expense. The Company has reclassified $240 million of operating expense to transportation and processing expense for 2011 and $239 million for 2010. For additional information, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
2012 Investment Highlights
Encana entered into a partnership agreement with Mitsubishi to jointly develop certain Cutbank Ridge lands in British Columbia. Under the agreement, Encana owns 60 percent and Mitsubishi owns 40 percent of the partnership. Mitsubishi agreed to invest approximately C$2.9 billion for its partnership interest, with C$1.45 billion received in February 2012. Mitsubishi has agreed to invest the remaining amount of approximately C$1.45 billion, in addition to its 40 percent of the partnerships future capital investment, over an expected commitment period of five years, thereby reducing Encanas capital funding commitment to 30 percent of the total expected capital investment over that period. The transaction did not include any of Encanas existing Cutbank Ridge production, processing plants, gathering systems or Alberta landholdings at the time of the transaction.
The Company entered into an agreement with PetroChina to jointly explore and develop certain liquids rich natural gas Duvernay lands in Alberta. PetroChina has agreed to invest approximately C$2.18 billion for a 49.9 percent working interest in the lands. PetroChina invested C$1.18 billion in December 2012 and has agreed to further invest approximately C$1.0 billion over a commitment period which is expected to be four years. The further investment of approximately C$1.0 billion is to be used to fund half of Encanas capital funding commitment.
Encana entered into an agreement with Toyota Tsusho under which Toyota Tsusho has agreed to invest approximately C$600 million to acquire a 32.5 percent gross overriding royalty interest in natural gas production from a portion of Encanas Clearwater resource play. Toyota Tsusho invested C$100 million in April 2012 and has agreed to further invest approximately C$500 million which is expected to be received over the next seven years.
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The Company closed the sale of two natural gas processing plants in British Columbia and Alberta for proceeds of approximately C$920 million in February 2012. As part of the sale, Encana has entered into an agreement for firm gathering and processing services in the Cutbank Ridge area.
Results by Resource Play
|
|
Natural Gas Production |
|
Oil & NGLs Production |
|
Capital |
| ||||||||||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cutbank Ridge |
|
433 |
|
428 |
|
344 |
|
1.5 |
|
1.1 |
|
0.4 |
|
$ 228 |
|
$ 371 |
|
$ 422 |
|
Bighorn |
|
242 |
|
230 |
|
220 |
|
5.8 |
|
3.5 |
|
3.2 |
|
333 |
|
397 |
|
345 |
|
Peace River Arch |
|
108 |
|
101 |
|
105 |
|
2.9 |
|
2.1 |
|
1.6 |
|
220 |
|
156 |
|
84 |
|
Clearwater |
|
374 |
|
433 |
|
395 |
|
8.6 |
|
7.0 |
|
6.0 |
|
131 |
|
354 |
|
428 |
|
Greater Sierra |
|
200 |
|
260 |
|
230 |
|
0.5 |
|
0.8 |
|
1.0 |
|
118 |
|
325 |
|
515 |
|
Other and emerging |
|
2 |
|
2 |
|
29 |
|
0.1 |
|
- |
|
1.0 |
|
537 |
|
428 |
|
420 |
|
Total Canadian Division |
|
1,359 |
|
1,454 |
|
1,323 |
|
19.4 |
|
14.5 |
|
13.2 |
|
$ 1,567 |
|
$ 2,031 |
|
$ 2,214 |
|
Other and emerging resource plays include results from prospective oil and liquids rich natural gas plays, including the Duvernay emerging play, and the Deep Panuke offshore natural gas project.
Other Divisional Expenses
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
$ |
748 |
|
$ |
966 |
|
$ |
826 |
|
Impairments |
|
1,822 |
|
2,249 |
|
- |
| |||
In 2012, DD&A decreased $218 million from 2011 due to lower depletion rates and lower production volumes. The lower depletion rates primarily resulted from ceiling test impairments and credits to the full cost pool for amounts received from divestitures in 2012. In 2011, DD&A increased $140 million from 2010 primarily due to higher production volumes.
In 2012, the Division recognized non-cash ceiling test impairments of $1,822 million before tax compared to $2,249 million before tax recognized in 2011 (2010 - nil). The impairments resulted primarily from the decline in the 12-month average trailing natural gas prices, which reduced the Divisions proved reserves volumes and values as calculated under SEC requirements. A non-cash ceiling test impairment is recognized when the capitalized costs aggregated at the country cost centre level exceed the sum of the estimated after-tax future net cash flows from proved reserves based on SEC requirements, using the 12-month average trailing prices and unescalated future development and production costs, discounted at 10 percent, plus unproved property costs.
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USA Division
Operating Cash Flow
|
|
Operating Cash Flow |
|
Natural Gas Netback |
|
Oil & NGLs Netback |
| ||||||||||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties, excluding Hedging |
|
$ 2,170 |
|
$ 3,424 |
|
$ 3,577 |
|
$ 3.03 |
|
$ 4.47 |
|
$ 4.73 |
|
$ 82.33 |
|
$ 85.28 |
|
$ 69.35 |
|
Realized Financial Hedging Gain |
|
1,195 |
|
598 |
|
698 |
|
2.01 |
|
0.87 |
|
1.03 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
96 |
|
183 |
|
209 |
|
0.11 |
|
0.23 |
|
0.27 |
|
6.63 |
|
7.54 |
|
6.69 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
652 |
|
728 |
|
662 |
|
1.10 |
|
1.06 |
|
0.97 |
|
0.06 |
|
0.08 |
|
- |
|
Operating |
|
377 |
|
444 |
|
472 |
|
0.59 |
|
0.62 |
|
0.58 |
|
5.88 |
|
0.70 |
|
- |
|
Operating Cash Flow/Netback |
|
$ 2,240 |
|
$ 2,667 |
|
$ 2,932 |
|
$ 3.24 |
|
$ 3.43 |
|
$ 3.94 |
|
$ 69.76 |
|
$ 76.96 |
|
$ 62.66 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas |
|
Oil & NGLs |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Production Volumes - After Royalties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,622 |
|
1,879 |
|
1,861 |
|
11.6 |
|
9.5 |
|
9.6 |
|
2012 versus 2011
Operating Cash Flow of $2,240 million decreased $427 million primarily due to lower realized natural gas prices and lower natural gas production volumes, partially offset by higher realized financial hedging gains, lower production and mineral taxes, lower transportation and processing expense, lower operating expense and higher liquids production volumes. In 2012:
· Lower natural gas prices decreased revenues by $856 million.
· Realized financial hedging gains were $1,195 million compared to $598 million in 2011.
· Average natural gas production volumes of 1,622 MMcf/d were lower by 257 MMcf/d. This decreased revenues by $412 million primarily due to natural declines, divestitures in Texas and shut-in production in Haynesville, partially offset by a successful drilling program in Piceance.
· Average oil and NGL production volumes of 11.6 Mbbls/d were higher by 2.1 Mbbls/d. This increased revenues by $66 million primarily due to successful drilling programs in oil and liquids rich natural gas plays and renegotiated gathering and processing agreements, which resulted in additional liquids volumes.
· Production and mineral taxes decreased $87 million primarily due to lower natural gas prices.
· Transportation and processing expense decreased $76 million primarily due to lower natural gas production volumes.
· Operating expense decreased $67 million primarily due to lower property taxes and the North Texas asset divestiture.
2011 versus 2010
Operating Cash Flow of $2,667 million decreased $265 million primarily due to lower realized natural gas prices, lower financial hedging gains and higher transportation and processing expense, partially offset by higher realized liquids prices and higher natural gas production volumes. In 2011:
· Lower natural gas prices decreased revenues by $179 million, while higher liquids prices increased revenues by $56 million.
· Realized financial hedging gains were $598 million compared to $698 million in 2010.
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· Average natural gas production volumes of 1,879 MMcf/d were higher by 18 MMcf/d. This increased revenues by $31 million primarily due to a successful drilling program in Haynesville, partially offset by net divestitures and natural declines.
· Transportation and processing expense increased $66 million due to transporting volumes further to obtain higher price realizations.
2012 Investment Highlights
Encana entered into a long-term joint venture agreement with Nucor in November 2012 under which Nucor is to earn a 50 percent working interest in certain natural gas wells to be drilled over the next 20 years in the Piceance Basin in Colorado. Nucor has agreed to pay its share of well costs plus a portion attributable to Encanas interest.
Encana entered into a joint venture agreement with Exaro in March 2012 under which Exaro has agreed to invest approximately $380 million over the next five years to earn a 32.5 percent working interest in certain sections of the Jonah field in Wyoming.
The Company renegotiated certain gathering and processing agreements in September 2012, which result in Encana receiving additional NGL volumes from the Companys processed gas in the Piceance and Jonah areas.
The Company closed the majority of the North Texas asset sale in December 2011 for proceeds of $836 million. The remainder of the sale closed in March 2012 for proceeds of $114 million.
Results by Resource Play
|
|
Natural Gas Production |
|
Oil & NGLs Production |
|
Capital |
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|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Piceance |
|
475 |
|
435 |
|
446 |
|
2.2 |
|
1.9 |
|
2.0 |
|
$ 328 |
|
$ 453 |
|
$ 224 |
|
Jonah |
|
411 |
|
471 |
|
531 |
|
4.1 |
|
4.3 |
|
4.6 |
|
102 |
|
275 |
|
374 |
|
Haynesville |
|
475 |
|
508 |
|
287 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
337 |
|
1,018 |
|
1,141 |
|
Texas |
|
167 |
|
376 |
|
487 |
|
0.1 |
|
0.3 |
|
0.2 |
|
62 |
|
310 |
|
418 |
|
Other and emerging |
|
94 |
|
89 |
|
110 |
|
5.2 |
|
3.0 |
|
2.8 |
|
898 |
|
390 |
|
345 |
|
Total USA Division |
|
1,622 |
|
1,879 |
|
1,861 |
|
11.6 |
|
9.5 |
|
9.6 |
|
$ 1,727 |
|
$ 2,446 |
|
$ 2,502 |
|
Other and emerging resource plays include results from prospective oil and liquids rich natural gas plays, including the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, Eaglebine, the Mississippian Lime, the DJ Niobrara and the San Juan Basin.
Other Divisional Expenses
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
$ 1,102 |
|
$ 1,226 |
|
$ 1,094 |
|
Impairments |
|
2,842 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
In 2012, DD&A decreased $124 million from 2011 due to lower production volumes, partially offset by a higher depletion rate. The higher depletion rate primarily resulted from lower proved reserves estimates based on SEC requirements due to a decline in natural gas prices, partially offset by ceiling test impairments recognized in the second and third quarters of 2012. In 2011, DD&A increased $132 million from 2010 primarily due to higher production volumes.
In 2012, the Division recognized non-cash ceiling test impairments of $2,842 million before tax (2011 - nil; 2010 - nil). The impairments resulted primarily from the decline in the 12-month average trailing natural gas prices, which reduced the Divisions proved reserves volumes and values as calculated under SEC requirements.
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Market Optimization
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Revenues |
|
$ |
419 |
|
$ |
703 |
|
$ |
797 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Operating |
|
48 |
|
40 |
|
34 |
| |||
Purchased product |
|
349 |
|
635 |
|
739 |
| |||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
12 |
|
12 |
|
11 |
| |||
|
|
$ |
10 |
|
$ |
16 |
|
$ |
13 |
|
Market Optimization revenues and purchased product expense relate to activities that provide operational flexibility for transportation commitments, product type, delivery points and customer diversification. Revenues and purchased product expense decreased in 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to lower commodity prices and lower volumes required for optimization. Revenues and purchased product expense also decreased in 2011 compared to 2010 primarily due to lower commodity prices and lower volumes required for optimization.
Corporate and Other
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ (1,384 |
) |
$ 870 |
|
$ 969 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transportation and processing |
|
24 |
|
(25 |
) |
2 |
|
Operating |
|
17 |
|
2 |
|
(3 |
) |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
94 |
|
78 |
|
77 |
|
Impairment |
|
31 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
|
$ (1,550 |
) |
$ 815 |
|
$ 893 |
|
Revenues mainly includes unrealized hedging gains or losses recorded on financial derivative contracts which result from the volatility in forward curves of commodity prices and changes in the balance of unsettled contracts between periods. Revenues in 2012 resulted from the reversals of unrealized hedging gains. Transportation and processing expense primarily reflects unrealized financial hedging gains or losses related to the Companys power financial derivative contracts. DD&A includes amortization of corporate assets, such as computer equipment, office furniture and leasehold improvements. Impairment expense in 2012 relates to the Companys corporate assets.
Comparative figures for 2011 and 2010 in the table above have been updated to present unrealized financial hedging gains and losses related to the Companys power financial derivative contracts in transportation and processing expense. Formerly, these were presented in operating expense. For additional information, see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Other Operating Results
Expenses
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Accretion of asset retirement obligation |
|
$ |
53 |
|
$ |
50 |
|
$ |
46 |
|
Administrative |
|
392 |
|
350 |
|
362 |
| |||
Interest |
|
522 |
|
468 |
|
501 |
| |||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net |
|
(107 |
) |
133 |
|
(251 |
) | |||
Other |
|
1 |
|
21 |
|
2 |
| |||
|
|
$ |
861 |
|
$ |
1,022 |
|
$ |
660 |
|
Administrative expense in 2012 increased from 2011 primarily due to higher long-term compensation cost accruals and legal costs.
Interest expense in 2012 increased from 2011 due to higher standby fees on available committed revolving bank credit facilities, a lower recovery of interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits and interest related to The Bow office project. Interest expense on long-term debt in 2012 was comparable to 2011. The Bow office project is discussed further in the Contractual Obligations and Contingencies section of this MD&A.
Foreign exchange gains and losses result from the impact of the fluctuations in the Canadian to U.S. dollar exchange rate. Foreign exchange gains and losses primarily arise from the revaluation and settlement of U.S. dollar long-term debt issued from Canada and the revaluation of other monetary assets and liabilities.
Income Tax
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Current Income Tax |
|
$ |
(200) |
|
$ |
(195 |
) |
$ |
(213 |
) |
Deferred Income Tax |
|
(1,837) |
|
212 |
|
1,189 |
| |||
Income Tax Expense (Recovery) |
|
$ |
(2,037) |
|
$ |
17 |
|
$ |
976 |
|
In 2012, current income tax was a recovery of $200 million compared to a recovery of $195 million in 2011 and $213 million in 2010. The current income tax recoveries were primarily due to the carry back of tax losses to prior years.
In 2012, total income tax was a recovery of $2,037 million compared to an expense of $17 million in 2011 due to lower net earnings before tax primarily resulting from higher non-cash ceiling test impairments, lower commodity prices and unrealized hedging gain reversals. Total income tax expense in 2011 decreased $959 million from 2010 due to lower net earnings before tax primarily resulting from non-cash ceiling test impairments, lower natural gas prices, lower realized and unrealized hedging gains and an unrealized foreign exchange loss.
For 2012, Encanas annual effective tax rate was 42 percent, which included the tax benefit from the Cutbank Ridge transaction with Mitsubishi that closed in the first quarter. Encanas effective tax rate is impacted by earnings, along with tax benefits and expenses resulting from items including any tax on divestitures and transactions and related pool adjustments, international financing and the non-taxable portions of capital gains and losses.
The effective tax rate differs from the Canadian statutory tax rate due to permanent differences, jurisdictional tax rates, benefits of loss carry-backs and adjustments to estimates. Permanent differences primarily include any tax on divestitures and transactions and related pool adjustments, international financing, the non-taxable portion of capital gains and losses and the effect of legislative changes.
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Tax interpretations, regulations and legislation in the various jurisdictions in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate are subject to change. As a result, there are tax matters under review. The Company believes that the provision for taxes is adequate.
Liquidity and Capital Resources |
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Cash From (Used In) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating activities |
|
$ 3,107 |
|
$ 3,927 |
|
$ 2,329 |
|
Investing activities |
|
361 |
|
(3,631 |
) |
(4,729 |
) |
Financing activities |
|
(1,111 |
) |
(194 |
) |
(1,284 |
) |
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on cash and cash equivalents held in foreign currency |
|
22 |
|
(1 |
) |
2 |
|
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
$ 2,379 |
|
$ 101 |
|
$ (3,682 |
) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year |
|
$ 3,179 |
|
$ 800 |
|
$ 699 |
|
Operating Activities
Net cash from operating activities in 2012 of $3,107 million decreased $820 million from 2011. Net cash from operating activities in 2011 of $3,927 million increased $1,598 million from 2010. These variances are a result of the Cash Flow variances discussed in the Financial Results section of this MD&A. In 2012, the net change in non-cash working capital was a deficit of $323 million compared to a deficit of $15 million in 2011 and a deficit of $1,998 million in 2010. The 2010 net change in non-cash working capital reflected a one time tax payment of $1,775 million related to the wind-up of the Companys Canadian oil and gas partnership.
The Company had a working capital surplus of $2,865 million at December 31, 2012 compared to $881 million at December 31, 2011. The increase in working capital is primarily the result of an increase in cash and cash equivalents, a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and a decrease in the deferred income tax liability, partially offset by lower risk management assets. At December 31, 2012, working capital included cash and cash equivalents of $3,179 million compared to $800 million at December 31, 2011. Encana expects that it will continue to meet the payment terms of its suppliers.
Investing Activities
Net cash from investing activities in 2012 was $361 million compared to net cash used in investing activities of $3,631 million in 2011. The net cash from investing activities primarily resulted from higher divestiture proceeds and lower capital expenditures. Net cash used for investing activities in 2011 of $3,631 million decreased $1,098 million from 2010 due to higher divestiture proceeds. Reasons for these changes are discussed further in the Net Capital Investment section of this MD&A.
Net cash from investing activities in 2012 also included cash in reserve released from escrow of $415 million compared to cash placed in escrow of $383 million in 2011. Cash in reserve includes amounts received from counterparties related to jointly controlled assets. At December 31, 2011, the Company also had amounts placed in escrow for a possible qualifying like-kind exchange for U.S. income tax purposes.
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Financing Activities
Long-Term Debt
Encanas current portion of long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2012 was $500 million compared to $492 million at December 31, 2011. Encanas long-term debt, excluding the current portion, totaled $7,175 million at December 31, 2012 and $7,658 million at December 31, 2011. Long-term debt at December 31, 2012 decreased from 2011 due to the repayment of the Companys C$500 million 4.30 percent notes that matured on March 12, 2012. There were no outstanding balances under the Companys commercial paper or revolving credit facilities at December 31, 2012 or December 31, 2011.
In November 2011, Encana completed a public offering in the U.S. of senior unsecured notes in two series totaling $1.0 billion. The first series of $600 million have a coupon rate of 3.90 percent and mature November 15, 2021. The second series of $400 million have a coupon rate of 5.15 percent and mature November 15, 2041. The proceeds of the offering were used to repay a portion of Encanas commercial paper indebtedness, a portion of which was incurred to repay Encanas $500 million 6.30 percent notes that matured November 1, 2011.
Credit Facilities and Shelf Prospectuses
Encana maintains two committed revolving bank credit facilities and a Canadian and a U.S. dollar shelf prospectus.
As at December 31, 2012, Encana had available unused committed revolving bank credit facilities of $5.0 billion.
· Encana has in place a revolving bank credit facility for C$4.0 billion ($4.0 billion) that remains committed through October 2015, of which C$4.0 billion ($4.0 billion) remained unused.
· One of Encanas U.S. subsidiaries has in place a revolving bank credit facility for $1.0 billion that remains committed through October 2015, of which $999 million remained unused.
As at December 31, 2012, Encana had available unused capacity under shelf prospectuses for up to $6.0 billion.
· Encana has in place a shelf prospectus whereby it may issue from time to time up to C$2.0 billion ($2.0 billion), or the equivalent in foreign currencies, of debt securities in Canada. At December 31, 2012, the shelf prospectus remained unutilized, the availability of which is dependent upon market conditions. The shelf prospectus expires in June 2013 and is expected to be renewed.
· Encana has in place a shelf prospectus whereby it may issue from time to time up to $4.0 billion, or the equivalent in foreign currencies, of debt securities in the U.S. At December 31, 2012, the shelf prospectus remained unutilized, the availability of which is dependent upon market conditions. The shelf prospectus expires in June 2014.
Encana is currently in compliance with, and expects that it will continue to be in compliance with, all financial covenants under its credit facility agreements. Management monitors Debt to Adjusted Capitalization as a proxy for Encanas financial covenant under its credit facility agreements which require debt to adjusted capitalization to be less than 60 percent. The definitions used in the covenant under the credit facilities adjust capitalization for historical ceiling test impairments that were recorded as at December 31, 2011. Debt to Adjusted Capitalization was 37 percent at December 31, 2012 and 33 percent at December 31, 2011.
Normal Course Issuer Bid
In 2011 and 2010, Encana had approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to purchase common shares under a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB). Encana was entitled to purchase, for cancellation, up to 36.8 million common shares under the NCIB, which commenced on December 14, 2010 and expired on December 13, 2011. The Company did not renew its NCIB for 2012 and did not purchase any common shares during 2012 or 2011. During 2010, the Company purchased approximately 15.4 million common shares for total consideration of approximately $499 million.
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Dividends
Encana pays quarterly dividends to shareholders at the discretion of the Board of Directors. For the year ended December 31, 2012, dividend payments were $0.80 per share totaling $588 million (2011 - $0.80 per share totaling $588 million; 2010 - $0.80 per share totaling $590 million).
On February 13, 2013, the Board declared a dividend of $0.20 per share payable on March 28, 2013 to common shareholders of record as of March 15, 2013.
Outstanding Share Data
As at December 31, 2012 and February 19, 2013, Encana had 736.3 million common shares outstanding (December 31, 2011 - 736.3 million; December 31, 2010 - 736.3 million).
Eligible employees have been granted stock options to purchase common shares in accordance with Encanas Employee Stock Option Plan. As at December 31, 2012, there were approximately 29.8 million outstanding stock options with associated Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights (TSARs) attached (20.7 million exercisable). A TSAR gives the option holder the right to receive a cash payment equal to the excess of the market price of Encanas common shares at the time of exercise over the original grant price. The exercise of a TSAR for a cash payment does not result in the issuance of any Encana common shares and therefore has no dilutive effect. Historically, most holders of these options have elected to exercise their stock options as a TSAR in exchange for a cash payment.
Since 2011, Restricted Share Units (RSUs) have been granted to eligible employees to receive an Encana common share, or the cash equivalent, as determined by Encana, upon vesting of the RSUs and in accordance with the terms of the RSU Plan and Grant Agreement. The value of one RSU is notionally equivalent to one Encana common share. As at December 31, 2012, there were approximately 3.6 million outstanding RSUs which vest three years from the date granted. The Company intends to settle vested RSUs in cash on the vesting date. A settlement in cash does not result in the issuance of any Encana common shares and therefore has no dilutive effect.
Capital Structure
The Companys capital structure consists of shareholders equity plus long-term debt, including the current portion. The Companys objectives when managing its capital structure are to maintain financial flexibility to preserve Encanas access to capital markets and its ability to meet financial obligations and finance internally generated growth, as well as potential acquisitions. Encana has a long-standing practice of maintaining capital discipline, managing its capital structure and adjusting its capital structure according to market conditions to maintain flexibility while achieving the Companys objectives.
To manage the capital structure, the Company may adjust capital spending, adjust dividends paid to shareholders, purchase shares for cancellation pursuant to normal course issuer bids, issue new shares, issue new debt or repay existing debt. In managing its capital structure, the Company monitors several non-GAAP financial metrics as indicators of its overall financial strength. The financial metrics the Company currently monitors are below.
(as at December 31) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow (1) |
|
1.1x |
|
1.6x |
|
1.5x |
|
Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow (1) |
|
2.0x |
|
1.8x |
|
1.6x |
|
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
|
2.0x |
|
1.9x |
|
1.6x |
|
Debt to Adjusted Capitalization (1) |
|
37% |
|
33% |
|
|
|
(1) A non-GAAP measure, which is defined under the Non-GAAP Measures section of this MD&A.
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Contractual Obligations and Contingencies |
Contractual Obligations
The following table outlines the Companys contractual obligations including commitments at December 31, 2012:
|
|
Expected Future Payments |
| ||||||||||||
($ millions, undiscounted) |
|
2013 |
|
2014 |
|
2015 |
|
2016 |
|
2017 |
|
Thereafter |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-Term Debt (1) |
|
500 |
|
1,000 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
700 |
|
5,454 |
|
7,654 |
|
Asset Retirement Obligation |
|
34 |
|
52 |
|
47 |
|
59 |
|
60 |
|
4,073 |
|
4,325 |
|
Other Long-Term Obligations |
|
86 |
|
93 |
|
93 |
|
94 |
|
95 |
|
2,120 |
|
2,581 |
|
Capital Leases |
|
82 |
|
97 |
|
97 |
|
97 |
|
97 |
|
354 |
|
824 |
|
Obligations (2) |
|
702 |
|
1,242 |
|
237 |
|
250 |
|
952 |
|
12,001 |
|
15,384 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transportation and Processing |
|
905 |
|
970 |
|
991 |
|
868 |
|
829 |
|
5,030 |
|
9,593 |
|
Drilling and Field Services |
|
366 |
|
114 |
|
70 |
|
48 |
|
21 |
|
51 |
|
670 |
|
Operating Leases |
|
51 |
|
48 |
|
44 |
|
38 |
|
29 |
|
71 |
|
281 |
|
Commitments |
|
1,322 |
|
1,132 |
|
1,105 |
|
954 |
|
879 |
|
5,152 |
|
10,544 |
|
Total Contractual Obligations |
|
2,024 |
|
2,374 |
|
1,342 |
|
1,204 |
|
1,831 |
|
17,153 |
|
25,928 |
|
Sublease Recoveries |
|
(44 |
) |
(46 |
) |
(46 |
) |
(47 |
) |
(47 |
) |
(1,049 |
) |
(1,279 |
) |
(1) Principal component only. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2) The Company has recorded $10,983 million in liabilities related to these obligations.
Contractual obligations arising from long-term debt, asset retirement obligations, capital leases, The Bow office project and the Deep Panuke Production Field Centre are recognized on the Companys balance sheet. Further information can be found in the note disclosures to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Other Long-Term Obligations relates to the 25-year lease agreement with a third party developer for The Bow office project. Encana has recognized the accumulated construction costs for The Bow office project as an asset with a related liability. Beginning in July 2012, Encana assumed partial occupancy of The Bow office premises and commenced payments to the third party developer. At the conclusion of the 25-year term, the remaining asset and corresponding liability are expected to be derecognized. Encana has subleased part of The Bow office space to a subsidiary of Cenovus Energy Inc. (Cenovus). Sublease Recoveries in the table above include the amounts expected to be recovered from Cenovus. Encanas undiscounted payments for The Bow are $2,581 million, of which $1,279 million is expected to be recovered from Cenovus.
Capital Leases primarily include the commitment related to the Deep Panuke Production Field Centre, which has been recorded as an asset under construction with a corresponding liability of $612 million. Upon commencement of operations, Encana will recognize the production facility as a capital lease. Encanas undiscounted contractual payments are limited to $711 million ($564 million discounted).
In addition to the Commitments disclosed in the table above, Encana has development commitments with its joint venture partners resulting from the arrangements the Company entered into during 2012. A portion of these joint venture commitments may be satisfied by the Drilling and Field Services commitments included in the table above. For further information on Encanas significant arrangements, see the 2012 Investment Highlights in the Divisional Results section.
In addition to the Total Contractual Obligations disclosed above, Encana has made commitments related to its risk management program and the Company has an obligation to fund its defined benefit pension and other post-employment benefit plans. Further information can be found in Notes 19 and 17, respectively, to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company expects to fund its 2013 commitments from Cash Flow and cash and cash equivalents.
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Contingencies
Encana is involved in various legal claims and actions arising in the course of the Companys operations. Although the outcome of these claims cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect these matters to have a material adverse effect on Encanas financial position, cash flows or results of operations. If an unfavorable outcome were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the Companys consolidated net earnings or loss in the period in which the outcome is determined. Accruals for litigation and claims are recognized if the Company determines that the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company believes it has made adequate provision for such legal claims.
Results of Independent Investigation
In June 2012, Encanas independent Directors authorized its Chairman, Mr. David OBrien, to oversee an investigation into allegations of collusion with competitors regarding land leasing in Michigan in 2010. External legal counsel were retained in both the United States and Canada to assist in undertaking a thorough investigation, which was conducted independent of the Companys management. Based on the results of the investigation, the Board has concluded that Encana did not engage in such conduct. The Company has received a subpoena from the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and a civil investigatory demand from the Michigan Attorney General and is cooperating fully with the investigations of both agencies. It is possible that Encana may become a defendant or involved in potential legal actions, including class actions, in connection with matters relating to the allegations.
Risk Management |
Encanas business, prospects, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows, and in some cases its reputation, are impacted by risks that are categorized as follows:
· financial risks;
· operational risks; and
· safety, environmental and regulatory risks.
Issues affecting, or with the potential to affect, Encanas reputation are generally of a strategic nature or emerging issues that can be identified early and then managed, but occasionally include unforeseen issues that arise unexpectedly and must be managed on an urgent basis. Encana takes a proactive approach to the identification and management of issues that affect the Companys reputation and has established consistent and clear policies, procedures, guidelines and responsibilities for identifying and managing these issues.
Encana continues to implement its business model of focusing on developing low-risk and low-cost long-life resource plays, which allows the Company to respond well to market uncertainties. Management adjusts financial and operational risk strategies to proactively respond to changing economic conditions and to mitigate or reduce risk.
Financial Risks
Encana defines financial risks as the risk of loss or lost opportunity resulting from financial management and market conditions that could have a positive or negative impact on Encanas business.
Financial risks include, but are not limited to:
· market pricing of natural gas and liquids;
· credit and liquidity;
· foreign exchange rates; and
· interest rates.
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Encana partially mitigates its exposure to financial risks through the use of various financial instruments and physical contracts. The use of derivative financial instruments is governed under formal policies and is subject to limits established by the Board of Directors. All derivative financial agreements are with major financial institutions in Canada and the U.S. or with counterparties having investment grade credit ratings. Encana has in place policies and procedures with respect to the required documentation and approvals for the use of derivative financial instruments and specifically ties their use, in the case of commodities, to the mitigation of price risk to achieve investment returns and growth objectives, while maintaining prescribed financial metrics.
To partially mitigate commodity price risk, the Company may enter into transactions that fix or set a floor and cap on prices. To help protect against regional price differentials, Encana executes transactions to manage the price differentials between its production areas and various sales points. Further information, including the details of Encanas financial instruments as at December 31, 2012, is disclosed in Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Counterparty and credit risks are regularly and proactively managed. A substantial portion of Encanas credit exposure is with customers in the oil and gas industry or financial institutions. This credit exposure is mitigated through the use of Board-approved credit policies governing the Companys credit portfolio, including credit practices that limit transactions and grant payment terms according to counterparties credit quality.
The Company manages liquidity risk using cash and debt management programs. The Company has access to cash equivalents and a wide range of funding alternatives at competitive rates through commercial paper, committed revolving bank credit facilities and debt capital markets. Encana closely monitors the Companys ability to access cost-effective credit and ensures that sufficient liquidity is in place to fund capital expenditures and dividend payments. The Company minimizes its liquidity risk by managing its capital structure. In managing the capital structure, the Company may adjust capital spending, adjust dividends paid to shareholders, purchase shares for cancellation pursuant to normal course issuer bids, issue new shares, issue new debt or repay existing debt.
As a means of mitigating the exposure to fluctuations in the U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate, Encana may enter into foreign exchange contracts. Realized gains or losses on these contracts are recognized on settlement. By maintaining U.S. and Canadian operations, Encana has a natural hedge to some foreign exchange exposure.
Encana also maintains a mix of both U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar debt, which helps to offset the exposure to the fluctuations in the U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate. In addition to direct issuance of U.S. dollar denominated debt, the Company may enter into cross currency swaps on a portion of its debt as a means of managing the U.S./Canadian dollar debt mix.
The Company may partially mitigate its exposure to interest rate changes by holding a mix of both fixed and floating rate debt. Encana may enter into interest rate swap transactions from time to time as an additional means of managing the fixed/floating rate debt portfolio mix.
Operational Risks
Operational risks are defined as the risk of loss or lost opportunity resulting from the following:
· reserves and resources replacement;
· capital activities; and
· operating activities.
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The Companys ability to operate, generate cash flows, complete projects, and value reserves and resources is subject to financial risks, including commodity prices mentioned above, continued market demand for its products and other risk factors outside of its control, which include: general business and market conditions; economic recessions and financial market turmoil; the overall state of the capital markets, including investor appetite for investments in the oil and gas industry generally and the Companys securities in particular; the ability to secure and maintain cost effective financing for its commitments; legislative, environmental and regulatory matters; unexpected cost increases; royalties; taxes; volatility in natural gas and liquids prices; the availability of drilling and other equipment; the ability to access lands; the ability to access water for hydraulic fracturing operations; weather; the availability of processing capacity; the availability and proximity of pipeline capacity; technology failures; accidents; the availability of skilled labour; and reservoir quality. If Encana fails to acquire or find additional natural gas and liquids reserves and resources, its reserves, resources and production will decline materially from their current levels and, therefore, its cash flows are highly dependent upon successfully exploiting current reserves and resources and acquiring, discovering or developing additional reserves and resources. To mitigate these risks, as part of the capital approval process, the Companys projects are evaluated on a fully risked basis, including geological risk and engineering risk.
In addition, the asset teams undertake a thorough review of previous capital programs to identify key learnings, which often include operational issues that positively and negatively impact project results. Mitigation plans are developed for the operational issues that had a negative impact on results. These mitigation plans are then incorporated into the current year plan for the project. On an annual basis, these results are analyzed for Encanas capital program with the results and identified learnings shared across the Company.
A peer review process is used to ensure that capital projects are appropriately risked and that knowledge is shared across the Company. Peer reviews are undertaken primarily for exploration projects and early stage resource plays, although they may occur for any type of project.
When making operating and investing decisions, Encanas business model allows flexibility in capital allocation to optimize investments focused on project returns, long-term value creation and risk mitigation. Encana also mitigates operational risks through a number of other policies, systems and processes as well as by maintaining a comprehensive insurance program.
Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Risks
The Company is committed to safety in its operations and has high regard for the environment and stakeholders, including regulators. The Companys business is subject to all of the operating risks normally associated with the exploration for, development of and production of natural gas, oil and NGLs and the operation of midstream facilities. When assessing the materiality of the environmental risk factors, Encana takes into account a number of qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to, financial, operational, reputational and regulatory aspects of the identified risk factor. These risks are managed by executing policies and standards that are designed to comply with or exceed government regulations and industry standards. In addition, Encana maintains a system that identifies, assesses and controls safety, security and environmental risk and requires regular reporting to Senior Management and the Board of Directors. The Corporate Responsibility, Environment, Health & Safety Committee of Encanas Board of Directors provides recommended environmental policies for approval by Encanas Board of Directors and oversees compliance with government laws and regulations. Monitoring and reporting programs for environmental, health and safety performance in day-to-day operations, as well as inspections and audits, are designed to provide assurance that environmental and regulatory standards are met. Contingency plans are in place for a timely response to environmental events and remediation/reclamation strategies are utilized to restore the environment.
Encanas operations are subject to regulation and intervention by governments that can affect or prohibit the drilling, completion, including hydraulic fracturing and tie-in of wells, production, the construction or expansion of facilities and the operation and abandonment of fields. Changes in government regulation could impact the Companys existing and planned projects as well as impose a cost of compliance.
One of the processes Encana monitors relates to hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is used throughout the oil and gas industry where fracturing fluids are utilized to develop the reservoir. This process has been used in the oil and gas industry for approximately 60 years. Encana uses multiple techniques to fully understand the effect of each hydraulic fracturing operation it conducts. In all Encana operations, rigorous water management and protection is an essential part of this process.
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Hydraulic fracturing processes are strictly regulated by various state and provincial government agencies. Encana meets or exceeds the requirements set out by the regulators. The U.S. and Canadian federal governments and certain U.S. state and Canadian provincial governments are currently reviewing certain aspects of the scientific, regulatory and policy framework under which hydraulic fracturing operations are conducted. At present, most of these governments are primarily engaged in the collection, review and assessment of technical information regarding the hydraulic fracturing process and have not provided specific details with respect to any significant actual, proposed or contemplated changes to the hydraulic fracturing regulatory construct. However, there are increased chemical disclosure requirements in many of the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. In addition, well setback and water sampling requirements are expected to come into force in the state of Colorado in 2013.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA) continues to study the potential environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing, including the impacts on drinking water sources and public health. The EPA released a draft report in 2011 outlining the results of its groundwater study at Encanas Pavillion natural gas field in Wyoming. Although the EPA released additional analytical data in 2012, their draft report has not yet been subject to a qualified, third party, scientific verification. Any implication of a potential connection between hydraulic fracturing and groundwater quality could impact the Companys existing and planned projects as well as impose a cost of compliance.
Encana is committed to and supports the disclosure of hydraulic fracturing chemical information. Encana participates in the FracFocus Chemical Disclosure Registry (the Registry) in the U.S. and the Alberta and British Columbia versions of the Registry. Encana works collaboratively with industry peers, trade associations, fluid suppliers and regulators to identify, develop and advance responsible hydraulic fracturing best practices. More information on hydraulic fracturing can be accessed on the Companys website at www.encana.com.
Climate Change
A number of federal, provincial and state governments have announced intentions to regulate greenhouse gases (GHG) and certain other air emissions. While some jurisdictions have provided details on these regulations, it is anticipated that other jurisdictions will announce emission reduction plans in the future. As these federal and regional programs are under development, Encana is unable to predict the total impact of the potential regulations upon its business. Therefore, it is possible that the Company could face increases in operating and capital costs in order to comply with GHG emissions legislation. However, Encana will continue to work with governments to develop an approach to deal with climate change issues that protects the industrys competitiveness, limits the cost and administrative burden of compliance and supports continued investment in the sector.
The Alberta Government has set targets for GHG emission reductions. In March 2007, regulations were amended to require facilities that emit more than 100,000 tonnes of GHG emissions per year to reduce their emissions intensity by 12 percent from a regulated baseline starting July 1, 2007. To comply, companies can make operating improvements, purchase carbon offsets or make a C$15 per tonne contribution to an Alberta Climate Change and Emissions Management Fund. In Alberta, Encana has one facility covered under the emissions regulations. The forecast cost of carbon associated with the Alberta regulations is not material to Encana at this time and is being actively managed.
In British Columbia, effective July 1, 2008, a revenue neutral carbon tax was applied to virtually all fossil fuels, including diesel, natural gas, coal, propane and home heating fuel. The tax applies to combustion emissions and to the purchase or use of fossil fuels within the province. The rate started at C$10 per tonne of carbon equivalent emissions and has risen to C$30 per tonne at present. The forecast cost of carbon associated with the British Columbia regulations is not material to Encana at this time and is being actively managed.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACESA) was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in June 2009 but failed to gain sufficient support in the U.S. Senate in 2010. The ACESA proposed climate change legislation which would have established a GHG cap-and-trade system and provided incentives for the development of renewable energy. Subsequently, the current U.S. Administration has directed the EPA to exercise new authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate GHG emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA is required to set industry-specific standards for new and existing sources that emit GHGs above a certain threshold. To date, the EPA has not made significant announcements pertaining to the development or implementation of industry-specific standards related to oil and gas exploration and production. Encana will continue to monitor these developments during 2013.
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The Canadian federal government has announced that it will align greenhouse gas emission legislation with the U.S. As it remains unclear what approach the U.S. federal government will take, or when, it is also unclear whether these federal governments will implement economy-wide greenhouse gas emission legislation or a sector-specific approach, and what type of compliance mechanisms will be available to certain emitters.
Encana intends to continue its activity to reduce its emissions intensity and improve its energy efficiency. The Companys efforts with respect to emissions management are founded on the following key elements:
· focus on energy efficiency and the development of technology to reduce GHG emissions;
· involvement in the creation of industry best practices; and
· production weighting of natural gas.
Encana has a proactive strategy for addressing the implications of emerging carbon regulations which is composed of three principal elements:
· Active Cost Management. When regulations are implemented, a cost is placed on Encanas emissions (or a portion thereof) and while these are not material at this stage, they are being actively managed to ensure compliance. Factors such as effective emissions tracking and attention to fuel consumption help to support and drive the Companys focus on cost reduction.
· Anticipate and Respond to Price Signals. As regulatory regimes for GHGs develop in the jurisdictions where Encana works, inevitably price signals begin to emerge. The Company maintains an Environmental Efficiency Initiative in an effort to improve the energy efficiency of its operations. The price of potential carbon reductions plays a role in the economics of the projects that are implemented. In response to the anticipated price of carbon, Encana is also attempting, where appropriate, to realize the associated value of its reduction projects.
· Work with Industry Groups. Encana continues to work with governments, academics and industry leaders to develop and respond to emerging GHG regulations. By continuing to stay engaged in the debate on the most appropriate means to regulate these emissions, the Company gains useful knowledge that allows it to explore different strategies for managing its emissions and costs. These scenarios influence Encanas long-range planning and its analyses on the implications of regulatory trends.
Encana monitors developments in emerging climate change policy and legislation, and considers the associated costs of carbon in its strategic planning. Management and the Board of Directors review the impact of a variety of carbon constrained scenarios on its strategy, with a current price range from approximately $10 to $80 per tonne of emissions applied to a range of emissions coverage levels. Encana also examines the impact of carbon regulation on its major projects. Although uncertainty remains regarding potential future emissions regulation, Encanas plan is to continue to assess and evaluate the cost of carbon relative to its investments across a range of scenarios.
Encana recognizes that there is a cost associated with carbon emissions. Encana is confident that GHG regulations and the cost of carbon at various price levels have been adequately considered as part of its business planning and scenarios analyses. Encana believes that the resource play strategy is an effective way to develop the resource, generate shareholder returns and coordinate overall environmental objectives with respect to carbon, air emissions, water and land. Encana is committed to transparency with its stakeholders and will keep them apprised of how these issues affect operations. Additional detail on Encanas GHG emissions is available in the Corporate Responsibility Report that is available on the Companys website at www.encana.com.
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Accounting Policies and Estimates |
Critical Accounting Estimates
Management is required to make judgments, assumptions and estimates in applying its accounting policies and practices, which have a significant impact on the financial results of the Company. A summary of Encanas significant accounting policies can be found in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2012. The following discussion outlines the accounting policies and practices involving the use of estimates that are critical to determining Encanas financial results.
Upstream Assets and Reserves
Encana follows U.S. GAAP full cost accounting for natural gas, oil and NGL activities. Reserves estimates can have a significant impact on net earnings, as they are a key input to the Companys depletion and ceiling test impairment calculations. A downward revision in reserves estimates may increase depletion expense and may also result in a ceiling test impairment. A ceiling test impairment is recognized in net earnings when the carrying amount of a country cost centre exceeds the country cost centre ceiling. The carrying amount of a cost centre includes capitalized costs of proved oil and gas properties, net of accumulated depletion and the related deferred income taxes. The cost centre ceiling is the sum of the estimated after-tax future net cash flows from proved reserves as calculated under SEC requirements, using the 12-month average trailing prices and unescalated future development and production costs, discounted at 10 percent, plus unproved property costs. The 12-month average trailing price is calculated as the average of the prices on the first day of each month within the trailing 12-month period. Any excess of the carrying amount over the calculated ceiling is recognized as an impairment in net earnings. During 2012 and 2011, Encana recorded ceiling test impairments, which are discussed further in the Divisional Results section of this MD&A.
Annually, all of Encanas natural gas, oil and NGL reserves and resources are evaluated and reported on by independent qualified reserves evaluators. The estimation of reserves is a subjective process. Estimates are based on engineering data, projected future rates of production, and the timing of future expenditures, all of which are subject to numerous uncertainties and various interpretations. Reserves estimates can be revised upward or downward based on the results of future drilling, testing, production levels and economics of recovery.
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset retirement obligations are those legal obligations where the Company will be required to retire tangible long-lived assets such as producing well sites, offshore production platforms and natural gas processing plants. The fair value of estimated asset retirement obligations is recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet when incurred and a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The asset retirement cost, equal to the initially estimated fair value of the asset retirement obligation, is capitalized as part of the cost of the related long-lived asset. Changes in the estimated obligation resulting from revisions to estimated timing or amount of undiscounted cash flows are recognized as a change in the asset retirement obligation and the related asset retirement cost.
The asset retirement obligation is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows of the settlement. The discounted cash flows are based on estimates of such factors as reserves lives, retirement costs, timing of settlements, credit-adjusted risk-free rates and inflation rates. These estimates will impact net earnings through accretion of the asset retirement obligation in addition to depletion of the asset retirement cost included in property, plant and equipment. Actual expenditures incurred are charged against the accumulated asset retirement obligation.
Goodwill
Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired, is assessed for impairment at least annually at December 31. Goodwill and all other assets and liabilities are allocated to reporting units, which are Encanas country cost centres. To assess impairment, the carrying amount of each reporting unit is determined and compared to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit is higher than the fair value then goodwill is written down to the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by deducting the fair value of the reporting units assets and liabilities from the fair value of the reporting unit. Any excess of the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill is recognized as an impairment and charged to net earnings. Subsequent measurement of goodwill is at cost less accumulated impairments.
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The fair value used in the impairment test is based on estimates of discounted future cash flows which involves assumptions of natural gas and liquids reserves, including commodity prices, future costs and discount rates. Encana has assessed its goodwill for impairment at December 31, 2012 and has determined that no write-down is required.
Income Taxes
Encana follows the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recorded for the effect of any temporary difference between the accounting and income tax basis of an asset or liability, using the enacted income tax rates and laws expected to apply when the assets are realized and liabilities are settled. Current income taxes are measured at the amount expected to be recoverable from or payable to the taxation authorities based on the income tax rates and laws enacted at the end of the reporting period. The effect of a change in the enacted tax rates or laws is recognized in net earnings in the period of enactment.
Deferred income tax assets are routinely assessed for realizability. If it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the deferred tax assets. Encana considers available positive and negative evidence when assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets including historic and expected future taxable earnings, available tax planning strategies and carry forward periods. The estimates used in determining expected future taxable earnings are consistent with those used in the goodwill impairment assessment.
Encanas interim income tax expense is determined using an estimated annual effective income tax rate applied to year-to-date net earnings before income tax. The estimated annual effective income tax rate is impacted by the expected annual earnings along with the tax benefits and expenses resulting from items including any tax on divestitures and transactions and related pool adjustments, international financing and the non-taxable portions of capital gains or losses.
Encana recognizes the financial statement effects of a tax position when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. A recognized tax position is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority. Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits that are not expected to be settled within the next 12 months are included in other liabilities and provisions.
Tax interpretations, regulations and legislation in the various jurisdictions in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate are subject to change. As such, income taxes are subject to measurement uncertainty and the interpretations can impact net earnings through the income tax expense arising from the changes in deferred income tax assets or liabilities.
Derivative Financial Instruments
As described in the Risk Management section of this MD&A, derivative financial instruments are used by Encana to manage its exposure to market risks relating to commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Companys policy is not to utilize derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
Derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net earnings. The fair values recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet reflect netting the asset and liability positions where counterparty master netting arrangements contain provisions for net settlement. Realized gains or losses from financial derivatives related to natural gas and oil commodity prices are recognized in revenues as the contracts are settled. Realized gains or losses from financial derivatives related to power commodity prices are recognized in transportation and processing expense as the related power contracts are settled. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized in revenues and transportation and processing expense accordingly, at the end of each respective reporting period based on the changes in fair value of the contracts.
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The estimate of fair value of all derivative instruments is based on quoted market prices or, in their absence, third party market indications and forecasts. The estimated fair value of financial assets and liabilities is subject to measurement uncertainty.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On January 1, 2012, Encana adopted the following accounting standards updates issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), which have not had a material impact on the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements:
· Accounting Standards Update 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS, clarifies and changes existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. The amendments have been applied prospectively and have not had a significant impact on the Companys fair value measurements or disclosures.
· Accounting Standards Update 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, requires that net earnings and comprehensive income be presented either in a single continuous statement or in two separate consecutive statements. As Encana presents its net earnings and comprehensive income in two separate consecutive statements, the amendments had no impact on the Companys financial statement presentation. Accounting Standards Update 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, defers the effective date of certain presentation requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income to net earnings.
· Accounting Standards Update 2011-08, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, permits an initial assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether the two-step goodwill impairment test is required to be performed as described in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. The amendments have been applied prospectively.
As of January 1, 2013, Encana will be required to adopt the following accounting standards updates issued by FASB, which are not expected to have a material impact on the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements:
· Accounting Standards Update 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, and Accounting Standards Update 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, require disclosure of both gross and net information about certain financial instruments eligible for offset in the balance sheet and certain financial instruments subject to master netting arrangements. The amendments will be applied retrospectively and may expand the Companys financial instruments disclosures.
· Accounting Standards Update 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, requires enhanced disclosures about amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments will be applied prospectively and may expand the Companys disclosures.
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Non-GAAP Measures |
Certain measures in this document do not have any standardized meaning as prescribed by U.S. GAAP and therefore, are considered non-GAAP measures. These measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. These measures are commonly used in the oil and gas industry and by Encana to provide shareholders and potential investors with additional information regarding the Companys liquidity and its ability to generate funds to finance its operations. Non-GAAP measures include: Cash Flow; Cash Flow per share diluted; Operating Earnings; Operating Earnings per share diluted; Revenues, Net of Royalties, Excluding Unrealized Hedging; Net Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow; Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow; Debt to Adjusted EBITDA; and Debt to Adjusted Capitalization. Managements use of these measures is discussed further below.
Cash Flow
Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure commonly used in the oil and gas industry and by Encana to assist Management and investors in measuring the Companys ability to finance capital programs and meet financial obligations. Cash Flow is defined as cash from operating activities excluding net change in other assets and liabilities, net change in non-cash working capital and cash tax on sale of assets.
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Q4 |
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Q2 |
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Q1 |
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Q2 |
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Q1 |
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Annual |
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Cash From (Used in) Operating Activities |
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$ 3,107 |
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$ 717 |
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$ 1,142 |
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$ 631 |
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$ 617 |
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$ 3,927 |
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$ 1,005 |
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$ 1,285 |
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$ 980 |
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$ 657 |
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$ 2,329 |
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(Add back) deduct: |
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Net change in other assets and liabilities |
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(78 |
) |
(23 |
) |
(9 |
) |
(26 |
) |
(20) |
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(160) |
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(30) |
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(26) |
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(75) |
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(29) |
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(112) |
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Net change in non-cash working capital |
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(323 |
) |
(56 |
) |
242 |
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(134 |
) |
(375) |
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(15) |
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166 |
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130 |
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(34) |
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(277) |
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(1,998) |
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Cash tax on sale of assets |
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(29 |
) |
(13 |
) |
(4 |
) |
(3 |
) |
(9) |
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(114) |
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(114) |
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- |
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- |
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Cash Flow |
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$ 3,537 |
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$ 809 |
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$ 913 |
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$ 794 |
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$ 1,021 |
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$ 4,216 |
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$ 983 |
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$ 1,181 |
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$ 1,089 |
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$ 963 |
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$ 4,439 |
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Operating Earnings
Operating Earnings is a non-GAAP measure that adjusts Net Earnings by non-operating items that Management believes reduces the comparability of the Companys underlying financial performance between periods. Operating Earnings is commonly used in the oil and gas industry and by Encana to provide investors with information that is more comparable between periods.
Operating Earnings is defined as Net Earnings excluding non-recurring or non-cash items that Management believes reduces the comparability of the Companys financial performance between periods. These after-tax items may include, but are not limited to, unrealized hedging gains/losses, impairments, foreign exchange gains/losses, income taxes related to divestitures and adjustments to normalize the effect of income taxes calculated using the estimated annual effective tax rate.
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Net Earnings |
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$ (2,794 |
) |
$ (80 |
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$ (1,244 |
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$ (1,482 |
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$ 12 |
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$ 5 |
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$ (476 |
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$ 459 |
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$ 383 |
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$ (361) |
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$ 2,343 |
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After-tax (addition) / deduction: |
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Unrealized hedging gain (loss) |
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(1,002 |
) |
(72 |
) |
(428 |
) |
(547 |
) |
45 |
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600 |
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397 |
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273 |
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18 |
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(88) |
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634 |
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Impairments |
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(3,188 |
) |
(300 |
) |
(1,193 |
) |
(1,695 |
) |
- |
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(1,687 |
) |
(1,105 |
) |
- |
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- |
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(582) |
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- |
|
Non-operating foreign exchange gain (loss) |
|
92 |
|
(66 |
) |
162 |
|
(90 |
) |
86 |
|
(99 |
) |
82 |
|
(325 |
) |
44 |
|
100 |
|
235 |
|
Income tax adjustments |
|
307 |
|
62 |
|
(48 |
) |
652 |
|
(359) |
|
- |
|
(82 |
) |
122 |
|
(31 |
) |
(9) |
|
- |
|
Operating Earnings |
|
$ 997 |
|
$ 296 |
|
$ 263 |
|
$ 198 |
|
$ 240 |
|
$ 1,191 |
|
$ 232 |
|
$ 389 |
|
$ 352 |
|
$ 218 |
|
$ 1,474 |
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties, Excluding Unrealized Hedging
Revenues, Net of Royalties, Excluding Unrealized Hedging is a non-GAAP measure that adjusts revenues, net of royalties for unrealized hedging gains/losses. Unrealized hedging gains/losses result from the fair value changes in unsettled derivative financial contracts. Management monitors Revenues, Net of Royalties, Excluding Unrealized Hedging as it reflects the realized hedging impact of the Companys settled financial contracts.
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| ||||||||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
Annual |
|
Q4 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q1 |
|
Annual |
|
Q4 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q1 |
|
Annual |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties |
|
$ 5,160 |
|
$ 1,605 |
|
$ 1,025 |
|
$ 731 |
|
$ 1,799 |
|
$ 8,467 |
|
$ 2,461 |
|
$ 2,353 |
|
$ 1,986 |
|
$ 1,667 |
|
$ 8,870 |
|
(Add) / deduct: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized hedging gain (loss), before tax |
|
(1,441 |
) |
(118 |
) |
(598 |
) |
(795 |
) |
70 |
|
854 |
|
578 |
|
400 |
|
27 |
|
(151) |
|
947 |
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties, Excluding Unrealized Hedging |
|
$ 6,601 |
|
$ 1,723 |
|
$ 1,623 |
|
$ 1,526 |
|
$ 1,729 |
|
$ 7,613 |
|
$ 1,883 |
|
$ 1,953 |
|
$ 1,959 |
|
$ 1,818 |
|
$ 7,923 |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Managements Discussion and Analysis Prepared using U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Net Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow
Net Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure monitored by Management as an indicator of the Companys overall financial strength. Net Debt is a non-GAAP measure defined as long-term debt, including current portion, less cash and cash equivalents. Debt Adjusted Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as Cash Flow on a trailing 12-month basis excluding interest expense after tax.
($ millions, as at December 31) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt |
|
$ 7,675 |
|
$ 8,150 |
|
$ 7,682 |
|
Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
3,179 |
|
800 |
|
699 |
|
Net Debt |
|
4,496 |
|
7,350 |
|
6,983 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flow |
|
3,537 |
|
4,216 |
|
4,439 |
|
Interest Expense, after tax |
|
391 |
|
344 |
|
360 |
|
Debt Adjusted Cash Flow |
|
$ 3,928 |
|
$ 4,560 |
|
$ 4,799 |
|
Net Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow |
|
1.1x |
|
1.6x |
|
1.5x |
|
Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow
Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure monitored by Management as an indicator of the Companys overall financial strength. Debt Adjusted Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as Cash Flow on a trailing 12-month basis excluding interest expense after tax.
($ millions, as at December 31) |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt |
|
$ 7,675 |
|
$ 8,150 |
|
$ 7,682 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flow |
|
3,537 |
|
4,216 |
|
4,439 |
|
Interest Expense, after tax |
|
391 |
|
344 |
|
360 |
|
Debt Adjusted Cash Flow |
|
$ 3,928 |
|
$ 4,560 |
|
$ 4,799 |
|
Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow |
|
2.0x |
|
1.8x |
|
1.6x |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Managements Discussion and Analysis Prepared using U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure monitored by Management as an indicator of the Companys overall financial strength. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined as trailing 12-month Net Earnings before income taxes, foreign exchange gains or losses, interest, accretion of asset retirement obligation, DD&A, impairments, unrealized hedging gains and losses and other expenses.
($ millions, as at December 31) |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt |
|
$ 7,675 |
|
|
$ 8,150 |
|
$ 7,682 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Earnings |
|
(2,794 |
) |
|
5 |
|
2,343 |
|
Add (deduct): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
522 |
|
|
468 |
|
501 |
|
Income tax expense (recovery) |
|
(2,037 |
) |
|
17 |
|
976 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
1,956 |
|
|
2,282 |
|
2,008 |
|
Impairments |
|
4,695 |
|
|
2,249 |
|
- |
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation |
|
53 |
|
|
50 |
|
46 |
|
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net |
|
(107 |
) |
|
133 |
|
(251 |
) |
Unrealized (gain) loss on risk management |
|
1,465 |
|
|
(879 |
) |
(945 |
) |
Other |
|
1 |
|
|
21 |
|
2 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ 3,754 |
|
|
$ 4,346 |
|
$ 4,680 |
|
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA |
|
2.0x |
|
|
1.9x |
|
1.6x |
|
Debt to Adjusted Capitalization
Debt to Adjusted Capitalization is a non-GAAP measure, which adjusts capitalization for historical ceiling test impairments that were recorded as at December 31, 2011. Management monitors Debt to Adjusted Capitalization as a proxy for Encanas financial covenant under its credit facility agreements which require debt to adjusted capitalization to be less than 60 percent. Adjusted Capitalization includes debt, shareholders equity and an equity adjustment for ceiling test impairments recognized as at December 31, 2011.
($ millions, as at December 31) |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt |
|
$ 7,675 |
|
|
$ 8,150 |
|
Shareholders Equity |
|
5,295 |
|
|
8,578 |
|
Equity Adjustment for Impairments at December 31, 2011 |
|
7,746 |
|
|
7,746 |
|
Adjusted Capitalization |
|
$ 20,716 |
|
|
$ 24,474 |
|
Debt to Adjusted Capitalization |
|
37% |
|
|
33% |
|
Encana Corporation |
|
Managements Discussion and Analysis Prepared using U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Advisory |
Forward-Looking Statements
In the interest of providing Encana shareholders and potential investors with information regarding the Company and its subsidiaries, including Managements assessment of Encanas and its subsidiaries future plans and operations, certain statements contained in this document constitute forward-looking statements or information (collectively referred to herein as forward-looking statements) within the meaning of the safe harbour provisions of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as anticipate, believe, expect, plan, intend, forecast, target, project, objective, strategy, strives, agreed to or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking statements in this document include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: achieving the Companys focus on growing its strong portfolio of diverse resource plays producing natural gas, oil and NGLs; achieving its key business objectives of maintaining financial strength, optimizing capital investments, continuing to pay a stable dividend as it pursues low-cost production growth; expectation for its portfolio of reserves and economic contingent resources in high-growth resource plays to serve as the foundation for the Companys long-term strategy of accelerating the value recognition of its assets; ability to continue entering prospective plays early and leveraging technology to unlock resources and build productive capacity at low cost; expanding the use of natural gas in North America; achieving operating efficiencies, lowering cost structures and success of resource play hub model; expectation for capital investment to help build long-term production growth capacity and transition to a more diversified portfolio of production and cash flows; plan to accelerate capital investment in oil and liquids rich natural gas plays and minimize investment in dry natural gas plays; ability to attract third party capital investment and expectation for the same to provide additional financial flexibility, value recognition of the Companys assets, reduction of the risk of early life plays and improvement of project returns; anticipated future proceeds from various joint venture, partnership and other agreements entered into by the Company, including their successful implementation, expected future benefits and the Companys ability to fund future development costs associated with those agreements; projections contained in the 2013 Corporate Guidance (including estimates of cash flow including per share, natural gas, oil and NGLs production, capital investment and its allocation, net divestitures, operating costs, and 2013 estimated sensitivities of cash flow and operating earnings); estimates of reserves and resources; the potential of future ceiling test impairments and the reasons for such impairments; expectation that the discounted after-tax future net cash flows from proved reserves used in ceiling test calculations is not indicative of the fair market value of Encanas oil and gas properties or of the future net cash flows expected to be generated from such properties; projections relating to the adequacy of the Companys provision for taxes and legal claims; possibility of legal actions in connection with the matters relating to the allegations of collusion with competitors regarding land leasing in Michigan in 2010; the flexibility of capital spending plans and the source of funding therefore; the benefits of the Companys risk management program, including the impact of derivative financial instruments; projections that the Company has access to cash equivalents and a wide range of funding at competitive rates; the Companys ability to meet payment terms of its suppliers and be in compliance with all financial covenants under its credit facility agreements; expectations surrounding environmental legislation including regulations relating to climate change and hydraulic fracturing and the impact such regulations could have on the Company; expectation to fund 2013 commitments from Cash Flow; the expected renewal of the Canadian dollar shelf prospectus in 2013; the effect of the Companys risk mitigation policies, systems, processes and insurance program; the Companys expectations for future Debt to Debt Adjusted Cash Flow, Debt to Adjusted EBITDA and Debt to Adjusted Capitalization ratios; and the expected impact and timing of various accounting pronouncements, rule changes and standards on the Company and its financial statements.
Encana Corporation |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis Prepared using U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur, which may cause the Companys actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, among other things: volatility of, and assumptions regarding natural gas and liquids prices, including substantial or extended decline of the same and their adverse effect on the Companys operations and financial condition and the value and amount of its reserves; assumptions based upon the Companys current guidance; fluctuations in currency and interest rates; risk that the Company may not conclude divestitures of certain assets or other transactions or receive amounts contemplated under the transaction agreements (such transactions may include third party capital investments, farm-outs or partnerships, which Encana may refer to from time to time as partnerships or joint ventures and the funds received in respect thereof which Encana may refer to from time to time as proceeds, deferred purchase price and/or carry capital, regardless of the legal form) as a result of various conditions not being met; product supply and demand; market competition; risks inherent in the Companys and its subsidiaries marketing operations, including credit risks; imprecision of reserves estimates and estimates of recoverable quantities of natural gas and liquids from resource plays and other sources not currently classified as proved, probable or possible reserves or economic contingent resources, including future net revenue estimates; marketing margins; potential disruption or unexpected technical difficulties in developing new facilities; unexpected cost increases or technical difficulties in constructing or modifying processing facilities; risks associated with technology; the Companys ability to acquire or find additional reserves; hedging activities resulting in realized and unrealized losses; business interruption and casualty losses; risk of the Company not operating all of its properties and assets; counterparty risk; downgrade in credit rating and its adverse effects; liability for indemnification obligations to third parties; variability of dividends to be paid; its ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to meet its current and future obligations; its ability to access external sources of debt and equity capital; the timing and the costs of well and pipeline construction; the Companys ability to secure adequate product transportation; changes in royalty, tax, environmental, greenhouse gas, carbon, accounting and other laws or regulations or the interpretations of such laws or regulations; political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates; terrorist threats; risks associated with existing and potential future lawsuits and regulatory actions made against the Company; risk arising from price basis differential; risk arising from inability to enter into attractive hedges to protect the Companys capital program; and other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in the reports and filings made with securities regulatory authorities by Encana. Although Encana believes that the expectations represented by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this document are made as of the date hereof and, except as required by law, Encana undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Forward-looking information respecting anticipated 2013 cash flow for Encana is based upon, among other things, achieving average production for 2013 of between 2.8 Bcf/d and 3.0 Bcf/d of natural gas and 50,000 bbls/d to 60,000 bbls/d of liquids, commodity prices for natural gas and liquids based on NYMEX $3.75 per Mcf and WTI of $95 per bbl, an estimated U.S./Canadian dollar foreign exchange rate of $1.00 and a weighted average number of outstanding shares for Encana of approximately 736 million.
Forward-looking statements with respect to matters relating to allegations of collusion with competitors regarding land leasing in Michigan in 2010 are qualified by the fact that, while Encana intends to vigorously defend against any claims of liability alleged in any lawsuits arising out of such allegations, the Company cannot predict the outcome of any governmental investigations or the commencement or outcome of any future legal proceedings involving Encana or whether such proceedings would lead to monetary damages which could have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial position, or whether there will be other proceedings arising out of these allegations.
Assumptions relating to forward-looking statements generally include Encanas current expectations and projections made in light of, and generally consistent with, its historical experience and its perception of historical trends, including the conversion of resources into reserves and production as well as expectations regarding rates of advancement and innovation, generally consistent with and informed by its past experience, all of which are subject to the risk factors identified elsewhere in this document.
Encana Corporation |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis Prepared using U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Encana is required to disclose events and circumstances that occurred during the period to which this MD&A relates that are reasonably likely to cause actual results to differ materially from material forward-looking statements for a period that is not yet complete that Encana has previously disclosed to the public and the expected differences thereto. Such disclosure can be found in Encanas news release dated February 14, 2013, which is available on Encanas website at www.encana.com, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Oil and Gas Information
National Instrument 51-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators imposes oil and gas disclosure standards for Canadian public companies engaged in oil and gas activities. Prior to 2011, Encana relied upon an exemption from NI 51-101 granted by Canadian securities regulatory authorities to permit it to provide disclosure relating to reserves and other oil and gas information in accordance with U.S. disclosure requirements. Subsequent to the expiry of that exemption, Encana has provided and continues to provide disclosure which complies with the annual disclosure requirements of NI 51-101 in the Companys AIF. The Canadian protocol disclosure is contained in Appendix A and under Narrative Description of the Business in the AIF. Encana has obtained an exemption dated January 4, 2011 from certain requirements of NI 51-101 to permit it to provide certain disclosure prepared in accordance with U.S. disclosure requirements, in addition to the Canadian protocol disclosure. The Companys U.S. GAAP U.S. protocol disclosure is included in Note 22 (unaudited) to the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 and in Appendix D of the AIF.
A description of the primary differences between the disclosure requirements under the Canadian standards and the disclosure requirements under the U.S. standards is set forth under the heading Reserves and Other Oil and Gas Information in the AIF.
Natural Gas, Oil and NGLs Conversions
In this document, certain oil and NGL volumes have been converted to billions of cubic feet (Bcf) equivalent (Bcfe) on the basis of one bbl to six Mcf. Cubic feet equivalent may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A conversion ratio of 6:1 is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent value equivalency at the wellhead.
Given that the value ratio based on the current price of oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalency of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value.
Resource Play
Resource play is a term used by Encana to describe an accumulation of hydrocarbons known to exist over a large areal expanse and/or thick vertical section, which when compared to a conventional play typically has a lower geological and/or commercial development risk and lower average decline rate.
Currency and References to Encana
All information included in this document and the Consolidated Financial Statements and comparative information is shown on a U.S. dollar, after royalties basis unless otherwise noted. References to C$ are to Canadian dollars. Encanas financial results are consolidated in Canadian dollars, however, the Company has adopted the U.S. dollar as its reporting currency to facilitate a more direct comparison to other North American oil and gas companies. All proceeds from divestitures are provided on a before-tax basis.
For convenience, references in this document to Encana, the Company, we, us, our and its may, where applicable, refer only to or include any relevant direct and indirect subsidiary corporations and partnerships (Subsidiaries) of Encana Corporation, and the assets, activities and initiatives of such Subsidiaries.
Encana Corporation |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis Prepared using U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Additional Information
Further information regarding Encana Corporation, including its Annual Information Form, can be accessed under the Companys public filings found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on the Companys website at www.encana.com.
Encana Corporation |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis Prepared using U.S. GAAP in US$ |
|
|
Encana Corporation
Consolidated Financial Statements (Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(Prepared in U.S. Dollars)
|
Management Report
Managements Responsibility for Consolidated Financial Statements
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of Encana Corporation (the Company) are the responsibility of Management. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by Management in United States dollars in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and include certain estimates that reflect Managements best judgments.
The Companys Board of Directors has approved the information contained in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Board of Directors fulfills its responsibility regarding the financial statements mainly through its Audit Committee, which has a written mandate that complies with the current requirements of Canadian securities legislation and the United States Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and voluntarily complies, in principle, with the Audit Committee guidelines of the New York Stock Exchange. The Audit Committee meets at least on a quarterly basis.
Managements Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over the Companys financial reporting. The internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Companys Management regarding the preparation and presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management has assessed the design and effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting as at December 31, 2012. In making its assessment, Management has used the Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission to evaluate the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting. Based on our evaluation, Management has concluded that the Companys internal control over financial reporting was effectively designed and operating effectively as at that date.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent firm of chartered accountants, was appointed by a vote of shareholders at the Companys last annual meeting to audit and provide independent opinions on both the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Companys internal control over financial reporting as at December 31, 2012, as stated in their Auditors Report. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has provided such opinions.
/s/ Clayton H. Woitas |
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/s/ Sherri A. Brillon |
Clayton H. Woitas |
|
Sherri A. Brillon |
Interim President & |
|
Executive Vice-President & |
Chief Executive Officer |
|
Chief Financial Officer |
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|
|
February 21, 2013 |
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|
Encana Corporation |
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Management Report |
Auditors Report
Independent Auditors Report
To the Shareholders of Encana Corporation
We have completed an integrated audit of Encana Corporations 2012 Consolidated Financial Statements and its internal control over financial reporting as at December 31, 2012 and an audit of its 2011 and 2010 Consolidated Financial Statements. Our opinions, based on our audits, are presented below.
Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of Encana Corporation, which comprise the Consolidated Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and the Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income, Changes in Shareholders Equity and Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012, and the related notes, which comprise a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Managements Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these Consolidated Financial Statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards and the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Consolidated Financial Statements are free from material misstatement. Canadian generally accepted auditing standards also require that we comply with ethical requirements.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence, on a test basis, about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the companys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting principles and policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Opinion
In our opinion, the Consolidated Financial Statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Encana Corporation and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2012 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Encana Corporation |
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Auditors Report |
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have also audited Encana Corporation and its subsidiaries internal control over financial reporting as at December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
Managements Responsibility for Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Managements Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
Auditors Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the companys internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
An audit of internal control over financial reporting includes obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we consider necessary in the circumstances.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our audit opinion on the companys internal control over financial reporting.
Definition of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A companys internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A companys internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the companys assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Inherent Limitations
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Encana Corporation |
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Auditors Report |
Opinion
In our opinion, Encana Corporation and its subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as at December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by COSO.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
February 21, 2013
Encana Corporation |
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Auditors Report |
Consolidated Statement of Earnings
For the years ended December 31 ($ millions, except per share amounts) |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties |
|
(Note 2) |
|
$ 5,160 |
|
|
$ 8,467 |
|
$ 8,870 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
(Note 2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
|
|
105 |
|
|
198 |
|
217 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
|
|
1,231 |
|
|
1,193 |
|
1,100 |
|
Operating |
|
|
|
794 |
|
|
866 |
|
827 |
|
Purchased product |
|
|
|
349 |
|
|
635 |
|
739 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
|
|
1,956 |
|
|
2,282 |
|
2,008 |
|
Impairments |
|
(Note 8) |
|
4,695 |
|
|
2,249 |
|
- |
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation |
|
(Note 15) |
|
53 |
|
|
50 |
|
46 |
|
Administrative |
|
|
|
392 |
|
|
350 |
|
362 |
|
Interest |
|
(Note 4) |
|
522 |
|
|
468 |
|
501 |
|
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net |
|
(Note 5) |
|
(107 |
) |
|
133 |
|
(251 |
) |
Other |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
21 |
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
9,991 |
|
|
8,445 |
|
5,551 |
|
Net Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax |
|
|
|
(4,831 |
) |
|
22 |
|
3,319 |
|
Income tax expense (recovery) |
|
(Note 6) |
|
(2,037 |
) |
|
17 |
|
976 |
|
Net Earnings (Loss) |
|
|
|
$ (2,794 |
) |
|
$ 5 |
|
$ 2,343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share |
|
(Note 16) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
|
$ (3.79 |
) |
|
$ 0.01 |
|
$ 3.17 |
|
Diluted |
|
|
|
$ (3.79 |
) |
|
$ 0.01 |
|
$ 3.17 |
|
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the years ended December 31 ($ millions) |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Earnings (Loss) |
|
|
|
$ (2,794 |
) |
|
$ 5 |
|
$ 2,343 |
|
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
|
|
|
81 |
|
|
(305 |
) |
232 |
|
Compensation plans |
|
(Note 17) |
|
13 |
|
|
(34 |
) |
(2 |
) |
Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
|
|
|
$ (2,700 |
) |
|
$ (334 |
) |
$ 2,573 |
|
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
|
|
Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at December 31 ($ millions) |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
$ 3,179 |
|
|
$ 800 |
|
Accounts receivable and accrued revenues |
|
(Note 7) |
|
1,236 |
|
|
1,075 |
|
Risk management |
|
(Note 19) |
|
479 |
|
|
1,806 |
|
Income tax receivable |
|
|
|
560 |
|
|
686 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
(Note 6) |
|
23 |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
5,477 |
|
|
4,367 |
|
Property, Plant and Equipment, at cost: |
|
(Note 8) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural gas and oil properties, based on full cost accounting |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved properties |
|
|
|
50,953 |
|
|
50,690 |
|
Unproved properties |
|
|
|
1,295 |
|
|
1,426 |
|
Other |
|
|
|
3,379 |
|
|
2,748 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
|
55,627 |
|
|
54,864 |
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
|
|
(45,876 |
) |
|
(38,807 |
) |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
(Note 2) |
|
9,751 |
|
|
16,057 |
|
Cash in Reserve |
|
(Note 9) |
|
54 |
|
|
469 |
|
Other Assets |
|
(Note 10) |
|
466 |
|
|
395 |
|
Risk Management |
|
(Note 19) |
|
111 |
|
|
241 |
|
Deferred Income Taxes |
|
(Note 6) |
|
1,116 |
|
|
188 |
|
Goodwill |
|
(Notes 2, 11) |
|
1,725 |
|
|
1,698 |
|
|
|
(Note 2) |
|
$ 18,700 |
|
|
$ 23,415 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
|
(Note 12) |
|
$ 2,003 |
|
|
$ 2,428 |
|
Income tax payable |
|
|
|
45 |
|
|
123 |
|
Risk management |
|
(Note 19) |
|
5 |
|
|
1 |
|
Current portion of long-term debt |
|
(Note 13) |
|
500 |
|
|
492 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
(Note 6) |
|
59 |
|
|
442 |
|
|
|
|
|
2,612 |
|
|
3,486 |
|
Long-Term Debt |
|
(Note 13) |
|
7,175 |
|
|
7,658 |
|
Other Liabilities and Provisions |
|
(Note 14) |
|
2,672 |
|
|
2,301 |
|
Risk Management |
|
(Note 19) |
|
10 |
|
|
6 |
|
Asset Retirement Obligation |
|
(Note 15) |
|
936 |
|
|
875 |
|
Deferred Income Taxes |
|
(Note 6) |
|
- |
|
|
511 |
|
|
|
|
|
13,405 |
|
|
14,837 |
|
Commitments and Contingencies |
|
(Note 21) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share capital - authorized unlimited common shares, without par value 2012 and 2011 issued and outstanding: 736.3 million shares |
|
(Note 16) |
|
2,354 |
|
|
2,354 |
|
Paid in surplus |
|
(Note 17) |
|
10 |
|
|
5 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
|
2,261 |
|
|
5,643 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
670 |
|
|
576 |
|
Total Shareholders Equity |
|
|
|
5,295 |
|
|
8,578 |
|
|
|
|
|
$ 18,700 |
|
|
$ 23,415 |
|
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Approved by the Board
/s/ David P. OBrien |
/s/ Jane L. Peverett |
David P. OBrien |
Jane L. Peverett |
Director |
Director |
|
|
Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders Equity
For the years ended December 31 ($ millions) |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Share Capital |
|
(Note 16) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Balance, Beginning of Year |
|
|
|
$ 2,354 |
|
|
$ |
2,352 |
|
$ 2,393 |
|
Common Shares Issued under Option Plans |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
2 |
|
5 |
| |
Share-Based Compensation |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
2 |
| |
Common Shares Purchased under Normal Course Issuer Bid |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
(48 |
) | |
Balance, End of Year |
|
|
|
$ 2,354 |
|
|
$ |
2,354 |
|
$ 2,352 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Paid in Surplus |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Balance, Beginning of Year |
|
|
|
$ 5 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
$ 6 |
|
Share-Based Compensation |
|
(Note 17) |
|
5 |
|
|
5 |
|
- |
| |
Common Shares Purchased under Normal Course Issuer Bid |
|
(Note 16) |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
(6 |
) | |
Balance, End of Year |
|
|
|
$ 10 |
|
|
$ |
5 |
|
$ - |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Retained Earnings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Balance, Beginning of Year |
|
|
|
$ 5,643 |
|
|
$ |
6,226 |
|
$ 4,918 |
|
Net Earnings (Loss) |
|
|
|
(2,794 |
) |
|
5 |
|
2,343 |
| |
Dividends on Common Shares |
|
(Note 16) |
|
(588 |
) |
|
(588 |
) |
(590 |
) | |
Common Shares Purchased under Normal Course Issuer Bid |
|
(Note 16) |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
(445 |
) | |
Balance, End of Year |
|
|
|
$ 2,261 |
|
|
$ |
5,643 |
|
$ 6,226 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Balance, beginning of year |
|
|
|
$ 658 |
|
|
$ |
963 |
|
$ 731 |
|
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment |
|
|
|
81 |
|
|
(305 |
) |
232 |
| |
Balance, end of year |
|
|
|
$ 739 |
|
|
$ |
658 |
|
$ 963 |
|
Compensation Plans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Balance, beginning of year |
|
|
|
$ (82 |
) |
|
$ |
(48 |
) |
$ (46 |
) |
Change in funded status of defined benefit and other post-employment benefit plans, net of income taxes of $5 million |
|
(Note 17) |
|
13 |
|
|
(34 |
) |
(2 |
) | |
Balance, end of year |
|
|
|
$ (69 |
) |
|
$ |
(82 |
) |
$ (48 |
) |
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
|
|
|
$ 670 |
|
|
$ |
576 |
|
$ 915 |
|
Total Shareholders Equity |
|
|
|
$ 5,295 |
|
|
$ |
8,578 |
|
$ 9,493 |
|
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
|
|
Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the years ended December 31 ($ millions) |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings (loss) |
|
|
|
$ (2,794 |
) |
|
$ 5 |
|
$ 2,343 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
|
|
1,956 |
|
|
2,282 |
|
2,008 |
|
Impairments |
|
(Note 8) |
|
4,695 |
|
|
2,249 |
|
- |
|
Accretion of asset retirement obligation |
|
(Note 15) |
|
53 |
|
|
50 |
|
46 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
(Note 6) |
|
(1,837 |
) |
|
212 |
|
1,189 |
|
Unrealized (gain) loss on risk management |
|
(Note 19) |
|
1,465 |
|
|
(879 |
) |
(945 |
) |
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss |
|
(Note 5) |
|
(112 |
) |
|
96 |
|
(278 |
) |
Other |
|
|
|
82 |
|
|
87 |
|
76 |
|
Net change in other assets and liabilities |
|
|
|
(78 |
) |
|
(160 |
) |
(112 |
) |
Net change in non-cash working capital |
|
(Note 20) |
|
(323 |
) |
|
(15 |
) |
(1,998 |
) |
Cash From (Used in) Operating Activities |
|
|
|
3,107 |
|
|
3,927 |
|
2,329 |
|
Investing Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
(Note 2) |
|
(3,476 |
) |
|
(4,610 |
) |
(4,779 |
) |
Acquisitions |
|
(Note 3) |
|
(379 |
) |
|
(515 |
) |
(733 |
) |
Proceeds from divestitures |
|
(Note 3) |
|
4,043 |
|
|
2,080 |
|
883 |
|
Cash in reserve |
|
(Note 9) |
|
415 |
|
|
(383 |
) |
(86 |
) |
Net change in investments and other |
|
|
|
(242 |
) |
|
(203 |
) |
(14 |
) |
Cash From (Used in) Investing Activities |
|
|
|
361 |
|
|
(3,631 |
) |
(4,729 |
) |
Financing Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of revolving long-term debt |
|
|
|
1,721 |
|
|
13,606 |
|
1,660 |
|
Repayment of revolving long-term debt |
|
|
|
(1,724 |
) |
|
(13,556 |
) |
(1,660 |
) |
Issuance of long-term debt |
|
(Note 13) |
|
- |
|
|
997 |
|
- |
|
Repayment of long-term debt |
|
(Note 13) |
|
(503 |
) |
|
(500 |
) |
(200 |
) |
Issuance of common shares |
|
(Note 16) |
|
- |
|
|
2 |
|
5 |
|
Purchase of common shares |
|
(Note 16) |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
(499 |
) |
Dividends on common shares |
|
(Note 16) |
|
(588 |
) |
|
(588 |
) |
(590 |
) |
Capital lease payments |
|
(Note 8) |
|
(17 |
) |
|
(155 |
) |
- |
|
Cash From (Used in) Financing Activities |
|
|
|
(1,111 |
) |
|
(194 |
) |
(1,284 |
) |
Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss) on Cash and Cash |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equivalents Held in Foreign Currency |
|
|
|
22 |
|
|
(1 |
) |
2 |
|
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
|
|
2,379 |
|
|
101 |
|
(3,682 |
) |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year |
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
699 |
|
4,381 |
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year |
|
|
|
$ 3,179 |
|
|
$ 800 |
|
$ 699 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash, End of Year |
|
|
|
$ 92 |
|
|
$ 70 |
|
$ 196 |
|
Cash Equivalents, End of Year |
|
|
|
3,087 |
|
|
730 |
|
503 |
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year |
|
|
|
$ 3,179 |
|
|
$ 800 |
|
$ 699 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplementary Cash Flow Information |
|
(Note 20) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
|
|
Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
1. |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
A) NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Encana Corporation and its subsidiaries (Encana or the Company) are in the business of the exploration for, the development of, and the production and marketing of natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). The term liquids is used to represent Encanas oil, NGLs and condensate.
B) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Encana and are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP).
In these Consolidated Financial Statements, unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States (U.S.) dollars. Encanas financial results are consolidated in Canadian dollars; however, the Company has adopted the U.S. dollar as its reporting currency to facilitate a more direct comparison to other North American oil and gas companies. All references to US$ or to $ are to United States dollars and references to C$ are to Canadian dollars.
C) PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Encana and entities in which it holds a controlling interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated on consolidation. For upstream joint interest operations where Encana retains an undivided interest in jointly owned property, the Company records its proportionate share of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Investments in non-controlled entities over which Encana has the ability to exercise significant influence are accounted for using the equity method.
D) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Monetary assets and liabilities of the Company that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rates of exchange in effect at the period end date. Any gains or losses are recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. Foreign currency revenues and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange in effect at the time of the transaction.
For the accounts of foreign operations, assets and liabilities are translated at period end exchange rates, while revenues and expenses are translated using average rates over the period. Translation gains and losses relating to the foreign operations are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). Recognition of Encanas accumulated translation gains and losses occurs upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of the Companys investment in the foreign operation.
For financial statement presentation, assets and liabilities are translated into the reporting currency at period end exchange rates, while revenues and expenses are translated using average rates over the period. Gains and losses relating to the financial statement translation are included in AOCI.
E) USE OF ESTIMATES
The timely preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements requires that Management make estimates and assumptions and use judgment regarding the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Accordingly, actual results may differ from estimated amounts as future events occur.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions are:
· |
Estimates of proved reserves and related future cash flows used for depletion and ceiling test impairment calculations |
· |
Estimated fair value of long-term assets used for impairment calculations |
· |
Fair value of reporting units used for the assessment of goodwill |
· |
Estimates of future taxable earnings used to assess the realizable value of deferred tax assets |
· |
Fair value of asset retirement obligations and costs |
· |
Fair value of derivative instruments |
· |
Tax interpretations, regulations and legislation in the various jurisdictions in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate |
· |
Accruals for long-term performance-based compensation arrangements and whether or not the performance criteria will be met and what the ultimate payout will be |
· |
Recognized values of pension assets and obligations and the amount of pension costs charged to net earnings depend on certain actuarial and economic assumptions |
· |
Accruals for legal claims, environmental risks and exposures |
F) REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenues associated with Encanas natural gas and liquids are recognized when production is sold to a purchaser at a fixed or determinable price, delivery has occurred, title has transferred and collectability of the revenue is probable. Realized gains and losses from the Companys financial derivatives related to natural gas and oil commodity prices are recognized in revenue when the contract is settled. Unrealized gains and losses related to these contracts are recognized in revenue based on the changes in fair value of the contracts at the end of the respective periods.
Market optimization revenues and purchased product expenses are recorded on a gross basis when Encana takes title to the product and has the risks and rewards of ownership. Purchases and sales of products that are entered into in contemplation of each other with the same counterparty are recorded on a net basis. Revenues associated with the services provided where Encana acts as agent are recorded as the services are provided.
G) PRODUCTION AND MINERAL TAXES
Costs paid by Encana to certain mineral and non-mineral interest owners based on production of natural gas and liquids are recognized when the product is produced.
H) TRANSPORTATION AND PROCESSING
Costs paid by Encana for the transportation and processing of natural gas and liquids are recognized when the product is delivered and the services provided.
I) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company sponsors defined contribution and defined benefit plans, providing pension and other post-employment benefits to its employees in Canada and the U.S. As of January 1, 2003, the defined benefit pension plan was closed to new entrants.
Pension expense for the defined contribution pension plan is recorded as the benefits are earned by the employees covered by the plans. Encana accrues for its obligations under its employee defined benefit plans, net of plan assets. The cost of defined benefit pensions and other post-employment benefits is actuarially determined using the projected benefit method based on length of service and reflects Managements best estimate of salary escalation, retirement ages of employees and expected future health care costs. The expected return on plan assets is based on historical and projected rates of return for assets in the investment plan portfolio. The actual return is based on the fair value of plan assets. The projected benefit obligation is discounted using the market interest rate on high-quality corporate debt instruments as at the measurement date.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
Pension expense for the defined benefit pension plan includes the cost of pension benefits earned during the current year, the interest cost on pension obligations, the expected return on pension plan assets, the amortization of the net transitional obligation, the amortization of adjustments arising from pension plan amendments, the amortization of prior service costs, and the amortization of the excess of the net actuarial gain or loss over 10 percent of the greater of the benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. Amortization is done on a straight-line basis over a period covering the expected average remaining service lives of employees covered by the plans. Actuarial gains and losses related to the change in the over-funded or under-funded status of the defined benefit pension plan and other post-employment benefit plans is recognized in other comprehensive income.
J) INCOME TAXES
Encana follows the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recorded for the effect of any temporary difference between the accounting and income tax basis of an asset or liability, using the enacted income tax rates and laws expected to apply when the assets are realized and liabilities are settled. Current income taxes are measured at the amount expected to be recoverable from or payable to the taxation authorities based on the income tax rates and laws enacted at the end of the reporting period. The effect of a change in the enacted tax rates or laws is recognized in net earnings in the period of enactment. Income taxes are recognized in net earnings except to the extent that they relate to items recognized directly in shareholders equity, in which case the income taxes are recognized directly in shareholders equity.
Deferred income tax assets are routinely assessed for realizability. If it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the deferred tax assets. Encana considers available positive and negative evidence when assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets including historic and expected future taxable earnings, available tax planning strategies and carry forward periods. The estimates used in determining expected future taxable earnings are consistent with those used in the goodwill impairment assessment.
Encana recognizes the financial statement effects of a tax position when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. A recognized tax position is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority. Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits that are not expected to be settled within the next 12 months are included in other liabilities and provisions.
K) EARNINGS PER SHARE AMOUNTS
Basic net earnings per common share is computed by dividing the net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net earnings per common share amounts are calculated giving effect to the potential dilution that would occur if stock options were exercised or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised, fully vested, or converted to common shares. The treasury stock method is used to determine the dilutive effect of stock options and other dilutive instruments. The treasury stock method assumes that proceeds received from the exercise of in-the-money stock options and other dilutive instruments are used to repurchase common shares at the average market price.
L) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and short-term investments, such as money market deposits or similar type instruments, with a maturity of three months or less when purchased. Outstanding disbursements issued in excess of applicable bank account balances are excluded from cash and cash equivalents and are recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Cash in reserve represents cash amounts segregated or held in escrow which are not available for general operating use.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
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Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
M) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
UPSTREAM
Encana uses the full cost method of accounting for its acquisition, exploration and development activities. Under this method, all costs directly associated with the acquisition of, the exploration for, and the development of natural gas and liquids reserves, are capitalized on a country-by-country cost centre basis. Capitalized costs exclude costs relating to production, general overhead or similar activities.
Under the full cost method of accounting, the carrying amount of Encanas natural gas and oil properties within each country cost centre is subject to a ceiling test performed quarterly. A ceiling test impairment is recognized in net earnings when the carrying amount of a country cost centre exceeds the country cost centre ceiling. The carrying amount of a cost centre includes capitalized costs of proved oil and gas properties, net of accumulated depletion and the related deferred income taxes.
The cost centre ceiling is the sum of the estimated after-tax future net cash flows from proved reserves, using the 12-month average trailing prices and unescalated future development and production costs, discounted at 10 percent, plus unproved property costs. The 12-month average trailing price is calculated as the average of the price on the first day of each month within the trailing 12-month period. Any excess of the carrying amount over the calculated ceiling amount is recognized as an impairment in net earnings.
Capitalized costs accumulated within each cost centre are depleted using the unit-of-production method based on proved reserves. Depletion is calculated using the capitalized costs, including estimated retirement costs, plus the undiscounted future expenditures to be incurred in developing proved reserves.
Costs associated with unproved properties are excluded from the depletion calculation until it is determined that proved reserves are attributable or impairment has occurred. Unproved properties are assessed separately for impairment on a quarterly basis. Costs that have been impaired are included in the costs subject to depletion within the full cost pool.
Proceeds from the divestiture of properties are normally deducted from the full cost pool without recognition of gain or loss unless the deduction significantly alters the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves in the cost centre, in which case a gain or loss is recognized in net earnings. Generally, a gain or loss on a divestiture is not recognized unless more than 25 percent of the Companys proved reserves quantities in a particular country are sold.
MARKET OPTIMIZATION
Midstream facilities, including power generation facilities, are carried at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated service lives of the assets, which range from 20 to 25 years.
CORPORATE
Costs associated with office furniture, fixtures, leasehold improvements, information technology and aircraft are carried at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated service lives of the assets, which range from three to 25 years. Costs associated with The Bow office project are carried at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the 60-year estimated life of the building. Assets under construction are not subject to depreciation until put into use. Land is carried at cost.
N) CAPITALIZATION OF COSTS
Expenditures related to renewals or betterments that improve the productive capacity or extend the life of an asset are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Interest is capitalized during the construction phase of large capital projects.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
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Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
O) BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The acquired identifiable net assets are measured at their fair value at the date of acquisition. Deferred taxes are recognized for any differences between the fair value of net assets acquired and their tax bases. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. Any deficiency of the purchase price below the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as a gain in net earnings. Associated transaction costs are expensed when incurred.
P) GOODWILL
Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired, is assessed for impairment at least annually at December 31. Goodwill and all other assets and liabilities are allocated to reporting units, which are Encanas country cost centres. To assess impairment, the carrying amount of each reporting unit is determined and compared to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit is higher than the fair value then goodwill is written down to the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by deducting the fair value of the reporting units assets and liabilities from the fair value of the reporting unit. Any excess of the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill is recognized as an impairment and charged to net earnings. Subsequent measurement of goodwill is at cost less any accumulated impairments.
Q) IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-TERM ASSETS
The carrying value of long-term assets, excluding goodwill and upstream assets but including those within the Market Optimization and Corporate and Other segments, are assessed for impairment when indicators suggest that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the continued use and eventual disposition of the asset or asset group, an impairment is recognized for the excess of the carrying amount over its estimated fair value.
R) ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION
Asset retirement obligations are those legal obligations where the Company will be required to retire tangible long-lived assets such as producing well sites, offshore production platforms and natural gas processing plants. The fair value of estimated asset retirement obligations is recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet when incurred and a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The asset retirement cost, equal to the initially estimated fair value of the asset retirement obligation, is capitalized as part of the cost of the related long-lived asset. Changes in the estimated obligation resulting from revisions to estimated timing or amount of future cash flows are recognized as a change in the asset retirement obligation and the related asset retirement cost.
Amortization of asset retirement costs are included in depreciation, depletion and amortization in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. Increases in the asset retirement obligations resulting from the passage of time are recorded as accretion of asset retirement obligation in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
Actual expenditures incurred are charged against the accumulated asset retirement obligation.
S) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Obligations for payments of cash or common shares under Encanas stock-based compensation plans are accrued over the vesting period, net of forfeitures, using fair values. Fair values are determined using observable share prices and/or pricing models such as the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. For equity-settled stock-based compensation plans, fair values are determined at the grant date and are recognized over the vesting period as compensation costs with a corresponding credit to shareholders equity. For cash-settled stock-based compensation plans, fair values are determined at each reporting date and periodic changes are recognized as compensation costs, with a corresponding change to current liabilities.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
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Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
Obligations for payments for share units of Cenovus Energy Inc. (Cenovus) held by Encana employees are accrued as compensation costs based on the fair value of the financial liability.
T) LEASES
Leases entered into for the use of an asset are classified as either capital or operating leases. Capital leases transfer to the Company substantially all of the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item. Capital leases are capitalized upon commencement of the lease term at the lower of the fair value of the leased asset or the present value of the minimum lease payments. Capitalized leased assets are amortized over the estimated useful life of the asset if the lease arrangement contains a bargain purchase option or ownership of the leased asset transfers at the end of the lease term. Otherwise, the leased assets are amortized over the lease term. Amortization of capitalized leased assets is included in depreciation, depletion and amortization in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. All other leases are classified as operating leases and the payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
U) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Valuation techniques include the market, income, and cost approach. The market approach uses information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities; the income approach converts estimated future amounts to a present value; and the cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace an asset.
Inputs used in determining fair value are characterized according to a hierarchy that prioritizes those inputs based on the degree to which they are observable. The three input levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
· Level 1 Inputs represent quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, such as exchange-traded commodity derivatives.
· Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or other market corroborated inputs.
· Level 3 Inputs that are not observable from objective sources, such as forward prices supported by little or no market activity or internally developed estimates of future cash flows used in a present value model.
In determining fair value, the Company utilizes the most observable inputs available. If a fair value measurement reflects inputs at multiple levels within the hierarchy, the fair value measurement is characterized based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Recurring fair value measurements are performed for risk management assets and liabilities and for share units issued as part of the Split Transaction, as discussed in Notes 16 and 18. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet approximates fair value. The fair value of long-term debt is disclosed in Note 13. Fair value information related to pension plan assets is included in Note 17.
Certain non-financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at fair value, such as asset retirement obligations and certain assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations or through non-monetary exchange transactions.
V) RISK MANAGEMENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Risk management assets and liabilities are derivative financial instruments used by Encana to manage economic exposure to market risks relating to commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The use of these derivative instruments is governed under formal policies and is subject to limits established by the Board of Directors (Board). The Companys policy is not to utilize derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
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Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
Derivative instruments that do not qualify for the normal purchases and sales exemption are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net earnings. The fair values recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheet reflect netting the asset and liability positions where counterparty master netting arrangements contain provisions for net settlement. Realized gains or losses from financial derivatives related to natural gas and oil commodity prices are recognized in revenues as the contracts are settled. Realized gains or losses from financial derivatives related to power commodity prices are recognized in transportation and processing expense as the related power contracts are settled. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized in revenues and transportation and processing expense accordingly, at the end of each respective reporting period based on the changes in fair value of the contracts.
W) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, environmental and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These accruals are adjusted as additional information becomes available or circumstances change.
X) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
As of January 1, 2012, Encana adopted the following accounting standards updates issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), which have not had a material impact on the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements:
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Accounting Standards Update 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS, clarifies and changes existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. The amendments have been applied prospectively and have not had a significant impact on the Companys fair value measurements or disclosures. |
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Accounting Standards Update 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, requires that net earnings and comprehensive income be presented either in a single continuous statement or in two separate consecutive statements. As Encana presents its net earnings and comprehensive income in two separate consecutive statements, the amendments had no impact on the Companys financial statement presentation. Accounting Standards Update 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update 2011-05, defers the effective date of certain presentation requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income to net earnings. |
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Accounting Standards Update 2011-08, Intangibles Goodwill and Other, permits an initial assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether the two-step goodwill impairment test is required to be performed as described in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 350, Intangibles Goodwill and Other. The amendments have been applied prospectively. |
As of January 1, 2013, Encana will be required to adopt the following accounting standards updates issued by the FASB, which are not expected to have a material impact on the Companys Consolidated Financial Statements:
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Accounting Standards Update 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, and Accounting Standards Update 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, require disclosure of both gross and net information about certain financial instruments eligible for offset in the balance sheet and certain financial instruments subject to master netting arrangements. The amendments will be applied retrospectively and may expand the Companys financial instruments disclosures. |
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Accounting Standards Update 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, requires enhanced disclosures about amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments will be applied prospectively and may expand the Companys disclosures. |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
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Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
2. |
Segmented Information |
Encanas reportable segments are determined based on the Companys operations and geographic locations as follows:
· Canadian Division includes the exploration for, development of, and production of natural gas, oil and NGLs and other related activities within the Canadian cost centre.
· USA Division includes the exploration for, development of, and production of natural gas, oil and NGLs and other related activities within the U.S. cost centre.
· Market Optimization is primarily responsible for the sale of the Companys proprietary production. These results are included in the Canadian and USA Divisions. Market optimization activities include third party purchases and sales of product that provide operational flexibility for transportation commitments, product type, delivery points and customer diversification. These activities are reflected in the Market Optimization segment.
· Corporate and Other mainly includes unrealized gains or losses recorded on derivative financial instruments. Once amounts are settled, the realized gains and losses are recorded in the reporting segment to which the derivative instrument relates.
Market Optimization sells substantially all of the Companys upstream production to third party customers. Transactions between segments are based on market values and are eliminated on consolidation.
The Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the comparative periods ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and the accompanying segmented information disclosed in this note have been updated to present processing costs with transportation expense. Formerly, these processing costs were presented in operating expense. Encana has updated its presentation as a result of the Canadian Division entering into firm gathering and processing agreements associated with the divestiture of two natural gas processing plants during the first quarter of 2012 as disclosed in Note 3. Encana believes the nature of processing costs more closely align with transportation expense. As a result, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the Company has reclassified $240 million (2010 $239 million) from operating expense to transportation and processing expense.
In conjunction with the reclassification of the Canadian Division processing costs discussed above, Encana has reclassified the unrealized financial hedging gains and losses related to the Companys power financial derivative contracts to transportation and processing within the Corporate and Other segment. Formerly, these were presented in operating expense. Encana has updated its presentation to align the treatment with realized financial hedging gains and losses, which are now included in the Canadian Division transportation and processing expense. The Consolidated Statement of Earnings and the accompanying segmented information disclosed in this note, along with the impact of realized and unrealized gains and losses on risk management disclosed in Note 19, have been updated accordingly.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
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Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
Results of Operations
Segment and Geographic Information
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Canadian Division |
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USA Division |
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Market Optimization |
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For the years ended December 31 |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Revenues, Net of Royalties |
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$ 2,760 |
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$ 2,872 |
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$ 2,829 |
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$ 3,365 |
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$ 4,022 |
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$ 4,275 |
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$ 419 |
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$ 703 |
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$ 797 |
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Expenses |
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Production and mineral taxes |
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9 |
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15 |
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8 |
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96 |
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183 |
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|
209 |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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Transportation and processing |
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555 |
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490 |
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436 |
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652 |
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728 |
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662 |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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Operating |
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352 |
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380 |
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324 |
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377 |
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444 |
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472 |
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48 |
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40 |
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34 |
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Purchased product |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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349 |
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635 |
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739 |
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1,844 |
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1,987 |
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2,061 |
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2,240 |
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2,667 |
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2,932 |
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22 |
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28 |
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24 |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
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748 |
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966 |
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826 |
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1,102 |
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1,226 |
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1,094 |
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12 |
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12 |
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11 |
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Impairments |
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1,822 |
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2,249 |
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- |
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2,842 |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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$ (726 |
) |
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$ (1,228 |
) |
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$ 1,235 |
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$ (1,704 |
) |
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$ 1,441 |
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$ 1,838 |
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$ 10 |
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$ 16 |
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$ 13 |
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Corporate & Other |
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Consolidated |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Revenues, Net of Royalties |
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$ (1,384 |
) |
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$ 870 |
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$ 969 |
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$ 5,160 |
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$ 8,467 |
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$ 8,870 |
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Expenses |
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Production and mineral taxes |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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105 |
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198 |
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217 |
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Transportation and processing |
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24 |
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(25 |
) |
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2 |
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1,231 |
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1,193 |
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1,100 |
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Operating |
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17 |
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2 |
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(3 |
) |
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794 |
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866 |
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827 |
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Purchased product |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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349 |
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635 |
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739 |
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(1,425 |
) |
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893 |
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970 |
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2,681 |
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5,575 |
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5,987 |
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Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
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94 |
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78 |
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77 |
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1,956 |
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2,282 |
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2,008 |
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Impairments |
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31 |
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- |
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- |
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4,695 |
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2,249 |
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- |
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$ (1,550 |
) |
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$ 815 |
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$ 893 |
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(3,970 |
) |
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1,044 |
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3,979 |
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Accretion of asset retirement obligation |
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53 |
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50 |
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46 |
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Administrative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
392 |
|
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
362 |
| ||||||||||||
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
522 |
|
|
|
468 |
|
|
|
501 |
| ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(107 |
) |
|
|
133 |
|
|
|
(251 |
) | ||||||||||||
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
2 |
| ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
861 |
|
|
|
1,022 |
|
|
|
660 |
| ||||||||||||
Net Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,831 |
) |
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
3,319 |
| ||||||||||||
Income tax expense (recovery) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,037 |
) |
|
|
17 |
|
|
|
976 |
| ||||||||||||
Net Earnings (Loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ (2,794 |
) |
|
|
$ 5 |
|
|
|
$ 2,343 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
Results of Operations
Product and Divisional Information
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
Natural Gas |
|
|
|
Oil & NGLs |
|
|
|
Other |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the years ended December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties |
|
|
$ 2,225 |
|
|
|
$ 2,376 |
|
|
|
$ 2,480 |
|
|
|
$ 500 |
|
|
|
$ 453 |
|
|
|
$ 305 |
|
|
|
$ 35 |
|
|
|
$ 43 |
|
|
|
$ 44 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
|
549 |
|
|
|
481 |
|
|
|
429 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Operating |
|
|
327 |
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
298 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
Operating Cash Flow |
|
|
$ 1,348 |
|
|
|
$ 1,525 |
|
|
|
$ 1,746 |
|
|
|
$ 472 |
|
|
|
$ 433 |
|
|
|
$ 285 |
|
|
|
$ 24 |
|
|
|
$ 29 |
|
|
|
$ 30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 2,760 |
|
|
|
$ 2,872 |
|
|
|
$ 2,829 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
555 |
|
|
|
490 |
|
|
|
436 |
|
Operating |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
352 |
|
|
|
380 |
|
|
|
324 |
|
Operating Cash Flow |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 1,844 |
|
|
|
$ 1,987 |
|
|
|
$ 2,061 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
USA Division |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
Natural Gas |
|
|
|
Oil & NGLs |
|
|
|
Other |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the years ended December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties |
|
|
$ 2,993 |
|
|
|
$ 3,664 |
|
|
|
$ 3,912 |
|
|
|
$ 348 |
|
|
|
$ 295 |
|
|
|
$ 244 |
|
|
|
$ 24 |
|
|
|
$ 63 |
|
|
|
$ 119 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
|
68 |
|
|
|
157 |
|
|
|
185 |
|
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
|
652 |
|
|
|
728 |
|
|
|
662 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Operating |
|
|
347 |
|
|
|
423 |
|
|
|
397 |
|
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
75 |
|
Operating Cash Flow |
|
|
$ 1,926 |
|
|
|
$ 2,356 |
|
|
|
$ 2,668 |
|
|
|
$ 295 |
|
|
|
$ 266 |
|
|
|
$ 220 |
|
|
|
$ 19 |
|
|
|
$ 45 |
|
|
|
$ 44 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 3,365 |
|
|
|
$ 4,022 |
|
|
|
$ 4,275 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production and mineral taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
183 |
|
|
|
209 |
|
Transportation and processing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
652 |
|
|
|
728 |
|
|
|
662 |
|
Operating |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
377 |
|
|
|
444 |
|
|
|
472 |
|
Operating Cash Flow |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 2,240 |
|
|
|
$ 2,667 |
|
|
|
$ 2,932 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market Optimization |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
Marketing Sales |
|
|
|
Upstream Eliminations |
|
|
|
Total |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the years ended December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties |
|
|
$ 4,260 |
|
|
|
$ 6,680 |
|
|
|
$ 6,729 |
|
|
|
$ (3,841 |
) |
|
|
$ (5,977 |
) |
|
|
$ (5,932 |
) |
|
|
$ 419 |
|
|
|
$ 703 |
|
|
|
$ 797 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transportation and processing |
|
|
528 |
|
|
|
506 |
|
|
|
384 |
|
|
|
(528 |
) |
|
|
(506 |
) |
|
|
(384 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Operating |
|
|
84 |
|
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
76 |
|
|
|
(36 |
) |
|
|
(35 |
) |
|
|
(42 |
) |
|
|
48 |
|
|
|
40 |
|
|
|
34 |
|
Purchased product |
|
|
3,593 |
|
|
|
6,035 |
|
|
|
6,236 |
|
|
|
(3,244 |
) |
|
|
(5,400 |
) |
|
|
(5,497 |
) |
|
|
349 |
|
|
|
635 |
|
|
|
739 |
|
Operating Cash Flow |
|
|
$ 55 |
|
|
|
$ 64 |
|
|
|
$ 33 |
|
|
|
$ (33 |
) |
|
|
$ (36 |
) |
|
|
$ (9 |
) |
|
|
$ 22 |
|
|
|
$ 28 |
|
|
|
$ 24 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
Capital Expenditures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the years ended December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
| ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||
Canadian Division |
|
|
$ 1,567 |
|
|
|
$ 2,031 |
|
|
|
$ 2,214 |
| ||||||||||||
USA Division |
|
|
1,727 |
|
|
|
2,446 |
|
|
|
2,502 |
| ||||||||||||
Market Optimization |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
2 |
| ||||||||||||
Corporate & Other |
|
|
175 |
|
|
|
131 |
|
|
|
61 |
| ||||||||||||
|
|
|
$ 3,476 |
|
|
|
$ 4,610 |
|
|
|
$ 4,779 |
|
Goodwill, Property, Plant and Equipment and Total Assets by Segment
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
|
Property, Plant and Equipment |
|
|
|
Total Assets |
| ||||||||||||
As at December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
$ 1,252 |
|
|
|
$ 1,225 |
|
|
|
$ 2,960 |
|
|
|
$ 7,493 |
|
|
|
$ 4,748 |
|
|
|
$ 11,090 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
473 |
|
|
|
473 |
|
|
|
4,405 |
|
|
|
6,733 |
|
|
|
5,664 |
|
|
|
7,691 |
|
Market Optimization |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
106 |
|
|
|
108 |
|
|
|
161 |
|
|
|
166 |
|
Corporate & Other |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
2,280 |
|
|
|
1,723 |
|
|
|
8,127 |
|
|
|
4,468 |
|
|
|
|
$ 1,725 |
|
|
|
$ 1,698 |
|
|
|
$ 9,751 |
|
|
|
$ 16,057 |
|
|
|
$ 18,700 |
|
|
|
$ 23,415 |
|
Goodwill, Property, Plant and Equipment and Total Assets by Geographic Region
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
|
Property, Plant and Equipment |
|
|
|
Total Assets |
| ||||||||||||
As at December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
|
$ 1,252 |
|
|
|
$ 1,225 |
|
|
|
$ 5,186 |
|
|
|
$ 9,261 |
|
|
|
$ 12,041 |
|
|
|
$ 14,652 |
|
United States |
|
|
473 |
|
|
|
473 |
|
|
|
4,565 |
|
|
|
6,796 |
|
|
|
6,639 |
|
|
|
8,698 |
|
Other Countries |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
65 |
|
|
|
|
$ 1,725 |
|
|
|
$ 1,698 |
|
|
|
$ 9,751 |
|
|
|
$ 16,057 |
|
|
|
$ 18,700 |
|
|
|
$ 23,415 |
|
Export Sales
Sales of natural gas, oil and NGLs produced or purchased in Canada delivered to customers outside of Canada were $177 million (2011 $266 million; 2010 $292 million).
Major Customers
In connection with the marketing and sale of Encanas own and purchased natural gas and liquids for the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company had two customers (2011 one; 2010 one), which individually accounted for more than 10 percent of Encanas consolidated revenues, net of royalties. Sales to these customers, which have investment grade credit ratings, were approximately $1,195 million (2011 $831 million; 2010 $1,055 million).
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
3. Acquisitions and Divestitures |
For the years ended December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
$ 139 |
|
|
|
$ 410 |
|
|
|
$ 592 |
|
USA Division |
|
|
240 |
|
|
|
105 |
|
|
|
141 |
|
Total Acquisitions |
|
|
379 |
|
|
|
515 |
|
|
|
733 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Divestitures |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
(3,770 |
) |
|
|
(350 |
) |
|
|
(288 |
) |
USA Division |
|
|
(271 |
) |
|
|
(1,730 |
) |
|
|
(595 |
) |
Corporate & Other |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Total Divestitures |
|
|
(4,043 |
) |
|
|
(2,080 |
) |
|
|
(883 |
) |
Net Acquisitions and Divestitures |
|
|
$ (3,664 |
) |
|
|
$ (1,565 |
) |
|
|
$ (150 |
) |
ACQUISITIONS
For the year ended December 31, 2012, acquisitions totaled $379 million (2011 $515 million; 2010 $733 million). In 2012 and 2011, acquisitions in the Canadian Division and the USA Division primarily included land and property purchases with oil and liquids rich natural gas production potential. In 2010, acquisitions in the Divisions included land and property purchases that were complementary to existing Company assets.
DIVESTITURES
For the year ended December 31, 2012, amounts received on the sale of assets were $4,043 million (2011 $2,080 million; 2010 $883 million). In 2012, divestitures were $3,770 million in the Canadian Division and $271 million in the USA Division, which included the following transactions:
Canadian Division
Encana entered into a partnership agreement with a Mitsubishi Corporation subsidiary (Mitsubishi) to jointly develop certain Cutbank Ridge lands in British Columbia. Under the agreement, Encana owns 60 percent and Mitsubishi owns 40 percent of the partnership. Mitsubishi agreed to invest approximately C$2.9 billion for its partnership interest, with C$1.45 billion received in February 2012. Mitsubishi has agreed to invest the remaining amount of approximately C$1.45 billion, in addition to its 40 percent of the partnerships future capital investment, over an expected commitment period of five years, thereby reducing Encanas capital funding commitment to 30 percent of the total expected capital investment over that period.
The Company entered into an agreement with a PetroChina Company Limited subsidiary (PetroChina) to jointly explore and develop certain liquids rich natural gas Duvernay lands in Alberta. PetroChina has agreed to invest approximately C$2.18 billion for a 49.9 percent working interest in the lands. PetroChina invested C$1.18 billion in December 2012 and has agreed to further invest approximately C$1.0 billion over a commitment period which is expected to be four years. The further investment of approximately C$1.0 billion is to be used to fund half of Encanas capital funding commitment.
Encana entered into an agreement with a Toyota Tsusho Corporation subsidiary (Toyota Tsusho) under which Toyota Tsusho has agreed to invest approximately C$600 million to acquire a 32.5 percent gross overriding royalty interest in natural gas production from a portion of Encanas Clearwater resource play. Toyota Tsusho invested C$100 million in April 2012 and has agreed to further invest approximately C$500 million which is expected to be received over the next seven years.
The Company closed the sale of two natural gas processing plants in British Columbia and Alberta for proceeds of approximately C$920 million in February 2012.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
USA Division
The Company closed the majority of the North Texas asset sale in December 2011 for proceeds of $836 million. The remainder of the sale closed in March 2012 for proceeds of $114 million. During 2011, Encana also sold its Fort Lupton natural gas processing plant for proceeds of $296 million and its South Piceance natural gas gathering assets for proceeds of $547 million.
During 2010, divestitures in the Canadian Division and USA Division included the sale of mature conventional oil and natural gas assets.
Amounts received from these transactions have been deducted from the respective Canadian and U.S. full cost pools.
4. Interest |
For the years ended December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Expense on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt |
|
|
$ 474 |
|
|
|
$ 488 |
|
|
|
$ 485 |
|
Other |
|
|
48 |
|
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
|
$ 522 |
|
|
|
$ 468 |
|
|
|
$ 501 |
|
5. Foreign Exchange (Gain) Loss, Net |
For the years ended December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized Foreign Exchange (Gain) Loss on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Translation of U.S. dollar debt issued from Canada |
|
|
$ (131 |
) |
|
|
$ 107 |
|
|
|
$ (282 |
) |
Translation of U.S. dollar risk management contracts issued from Canada |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
(112 |
) |
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
(278 |
) |
Foreign Exchange on Intercompany Transactions |
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
Other Monetary Revaluations and Settlements |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
|
$ (107 |
) |
|
|
$ 133 |
|
|
|
$ (251 |
) |
6. Income Taxes |
The provision for income taxes is as follows:
For the years ended December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
|
$ (219 |
) |
|
|
$ (373 |
) |
|
|
$ (234 |
) |
United States |
|
|
(25 |
) |
|
|
102 |
|
|
|
(49 |
) |
Other Countries |
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
76 |
|
|
|
70 |
|
Total Current Tax Expense (Recovery) |
|
|
(200 |
) |
|
|
(195 |
) |
|
|
(213 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
|
(902 |
) |
|
|
(227 |
) |
|
|
440 |
|
United States |
|
|
(935 |
) |
|
|
442 |
|
|
|
749 |
|
Other Countries |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Total Deferred Tax Expense (Recovery) |
|
|
(1,837 |
) |
|
|
212 |
|
|
|
1,189 |
|
Income Tax Expense (Recovery) |
|
|
$ (2,037 |
) |
|
|
$ 17 |
|
|
|
$ 976 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
The following table reconciles income taxes calculated at the Canadian statutory rate with the actual income taxes:
For the years ended December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
|
$ (2,246 |
) |
|
|
$ (1,973 |
) |
|
|
$ 890 |
|
United States |
|
|
(2,978 |
) |
|
|
1,477 |
|
|
|
1,928 |
|
Other Countries |
|
|
393 |
|
|
|
518 |
|
|
|
501 |
|
Total Net Earnings (Loss) Before Income Tax |
|
|
(4,831 |
) |
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
3,319 |
|
Canadian Statutory Rate |
|
|
25.0% |
|
|
|
26.5% |
|
|
|
28.2% |
|
Expected Income Tax |
|
|
(1,208 |
) |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
936 |
|
Effect on Taxes Resulting From: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statutory and other rate differences |
|
|
(360 |
) |
|
|
118 |
|
|
|
101 |
|
Effect of legislative changes |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
13 |
|
International financing |
|
|
(52 |
) |
|
|
(65 |
) |
|
|
(78 |
) |
Non-taxable capital (gains) losses |
|
|
(16 |
) |
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
(38 |
) |
Tax differences on divestitures and transactions |
|
|
(307 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Partnership tax allocation in excess of funding |
|
|
(40 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Adjustment in respect of prior periods |
|
|
(64 |
) |
|
|
(60 |
) |
|
|
36 |
|
Other |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
$ (2,037 |
) |
|
|
$ 17 |
|
|
|
$ 976 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective Tax Rate |
|
|
42.2% |
|
|
|
77.3% |
|
|
|
29.4% |
|
The net deferred income tax (asset) liability consists of:
As at December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
$ - |
|
|
|
$ 661 |
|
Risk management |
|
|
176 |
|
|
|
640 |
|
Unrealized foreign exchange gains |
|
|
205 |
|
|
|
182 |
|
Other |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
44 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Income Tax Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
(995 |
) |
|
|
(200 |
) |
Compensation plans |
|
|
(113 |
) |
|
|
(112 |
) |
Accrued and unpaid expense |
|
|
(65 |
) |
|
|
(75 |
) |
Non-capital and net capital losses carried forward |
|
|
(119 |
) |
|
|
(121 |
) |
Alternative minimum tax and foreign tax credits |
|
|
(122 |
) |
|
|
(152 |
) |
Other |
|
|
(61 |
) |
|
|
(102 |
) |
Net Deferred Income Tax (Asset) Liability |
|
|
$ (1,080 |
) |
|
|
$ 765 |
|
The net deferred income tax (asset) liability is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:
As at December 31 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current deferred income tax liability |
|
|
$ 59 |
|
|
|
$ 442 |
|
Non-current deferred income tax liability |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
511 |
|
Current deferred income tax asset |
|
|
(23 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Non-current deferred income tax asset |
|
|
(1,116 |
) |
|
|
(188 |
) |
Net Deferred Income Tax (Asset) Liability |
|
|
$ (1,080 |
) |
|
|
$ 765 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
Loss carryforwards, charitable donations and tax credits that can be utilized in future years are as follows:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
Expiration Date |
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
|
|
|
Net capital losses |
|
$ 406 |
|
Indefinite |
Non-capital losses |
|
67 |
|
2015 - 2032 |
Charitable donations |
|
26 |
|
2015 - 2017 |
United States |
|
|
|
|
Alternative minimum tax credits |
|
102 |
|
Indefinite |
Foreign tax credits |
|
20 |
|
2021 |
As at December 31, 2012, approximately $3.0 billion of Encanas unremitted earnings from its foreign subsidiaries were considered to be permanently reinvested outside of Canada and, accordingly, Encana has not recognized a deferred tax liability for Canadian income taxes in respect of such earnings. If such earnings were to be remitted to Canada, Encana may be subject to Canadian income taxes and foreign withholding taxes. However, determination of any potential amount of unrecognized deferred income tax liabilities is not practicable.
The following table presents changes in the balance of Encanas unrecognized tax benefits excluding interest:
For the years ended December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, Beginning of Year |
|
$ 165 |
|
$ 252 |
Additions for tax positions taken in the current year |
|
2 |
|
2 |
Additions for tax positions of prior years |
|
3 |
|
7 |
Reductions for tax positions of prior years |
|
(2) |
|
- |
Lapse of statute of limitations |
|
(4) |
|
(1) |
Settlements |
|
(4) |
|
(92) |
Foreign currency translation |
|
4 |
|
(3) |
Balance, End of Year |
|
$ 164 |
|
$ 165 |
The unrecognized tax benefit is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as follows:
For the years ended December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax receivable |
|
$ 59 |
|
$ 13 |
Other liabilities and provisions (See Note 14) |
|
134 |
|
178 |
Current deferred income tax liability |
|
5 |
|
12 |
Non-current deferred income tax liability |
|
(34) |
|
(38) |
Balance, End of Year |
|
$ 164 |
|
$ 165 |
If recognized, all of Encanas unrecognized tax benefits as at December 31, 2012 would affect Encanas effective income tax rate. Encana does not anticipate that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change during the next 12 months.
Encana recognizes interest accrued in respect of unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense. During 2012, Encana recognized a recovery of $8 million (2011 $18 million; 2010 $3 million) in interest expense. As at December 31, 2012, Encana had a liability of $3 million (2011 $11 million liability) for interest accrued in respect of unrecognized tax benefits.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
Included below is a summary of the tax years, by jurisdiction, that remain subject to examination by the taxation authorities.
Jurisdiction |
|
Taxation Year |
|
|
|
| |
Canada - Federal |
|
2005 - 2012 | |
Canada - Provincial |
|
2005 - 2012 | |
United States - Federal |
|
2008 - 2012 | |
United States - State |
|
2008 - 2012 | |
Other |
|
2011 - 2012 |
Encana and its subsidiaries file income tax returns primarily in Canada and the United States. Issues in dispute for audited years and audits for subsequent years are ongoing and in various stages of completion.
7. Accounts Receivable and Accrued Revenues |
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
Trade Receivables and Accrued Revenue |
|
$ 905 |
|
$ 991 |
Prepaids, Deposits and Other |
|
350 |
|
103 |
|
|
1,255 |
|
1,094 |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |
|
(19) |
|
(19) |
|
|
$ 1,236 |
|
$ 1,075 |
Trade receivables are non-interest bearing. In determining the recoverability of trade receivables, the Company considers the age of the outstanding receivable and the credit worthiness of the counterparties. See Note 19 for further information about credit risk.
8. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net |
As at December 31 |
2012 |
|
2011 | ||||||||||||
|
|
Cost |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Net |
|
|
Cost |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canadian Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved properties |
|
$ 26,024 |
|
|
$ (23,962) |
|
|
$ 2,062 |
|
|
$ 27,259 |
|
$ (20,906) |
|
$ 6,353 |
Unproved properties |
|
716 |
|
|
- |
|
|
716 |
|
|
968 |
|
- |
|
968 |
Other |
|
182 |
|
|
- |
|
|
182 |
|
|
172 |
|
- |
|
172 |
|
|
26,922 |
|
|
(23,962) |
|
|
2,960 |
|
|
28,399 |
|
(20,906) |
|
7,493 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
USA Division |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved properties |
|
24,825 |
|
|
(21,236) |
|
|
3,589 |
|
|
23,319 |
|
(17,294) |
|
6,025 |
Unproved properties |
|
579 |
|
|
- |
|
|
579 |
|
|
458 |
|
- |
|
458 |
Other |
|
237 |
|
|
- |
|
|
237 |
|
|
250 |
|
- |
|
250 |
|
|
25,641 |
|
|
(21,236) |
|
|
4,405 |
|
|
24,027 |
|
(17,294) |
|
6,733 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market Optimization |
|
235 |
|
|
(129) |
|
|
106 |
|
|
223 |
|
(115) |
|
108 |
Corporate & Other |
|
2,829 |
|
|
(549) |
|
|
2,280 |
|
|
2,215 |
|
(492) |
|
1,723 |
|
|
$ 55,627 |
|
|
$ (45,876) |
|
|
$ 9,751 |
|
|
$ 54,864 |
|
$ (38,807) |
|
$ 16,057 |
* Depreciation, depletion and amortization.
The Canadian Division and USA Division property, plant and equipment include internal costs directly related to exploration, development and construction activities of $471 million capitalized during the year ended December 31, 2012 (2011 $415 million). Included in Corporate and Other are $104 million (2011 $112 million) of international property costs, which have been fully impaired.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized a ceiling test impairment of $1,822 million (2011 $2,249 million; 2010 nil) in the Canadian cost centre and $2,842 million (2011 nil; 2010 nil) in the U.S. cost centre. The impairments resulted primarily from the decline in 12-month average trailing natural gas prices which have reduced proved reserves volumes and values.
The 12-month average trailing prices used in the ceiling test evaluations reflect benchmark prices adjusted for basis differentials to determine local reference prices, transportation costs and tariffs, heat content and quality. The benchmark prices are disclosed in Note 22.
Capital Leases and Other
During 2011, the Company entered into a capital lease arrangement in the U.S. whereby the beneficial rights of ownership of specific equipment will be conveyed to Encana over the next five years. The Company recorded an asset under capital lease with a corresponding capital lease obligation totaling $158 million, which was subsequently paid by Encana.
As at December 31, 2012, the carrying value of assets under capital lease was $207 million (2011 $147 million).
In 2008, Encana signed a contract for the design and construction of the Production Field Centre (PFC) for the Deep Panuke project. As at December 31, 2012, Canadian Division property, plant and equipment and total assets include Encanas accrual to date of $612 million (2011 $607 million) related to this offshore facility as an asset under construction. There is no effect on the Companys current net earnings or cash flows related to the capitalization of the PFC.
In 2007, Encana announced that it had entered into a 25-year lease agreement with a third party developer for The Bow office project. As at December 31, 2012, Corporate and Other property, plant and equipment and total assets include Encanas accumulated costs to date of $1,668 million (2011 $1,309 million). Beginning in July 2012, Encana assumed partial occupancy of The Bow office premises, initiated payments to the third party developer and commenced depreciation of The Bow asset over the 60-year estimated life of the building. At the conclusion of the 25-year term, the remaining asset and corresponding liability are expected to be derecognized as disclosed in Note 14.
Liabilities for the PFC and The Bow office project are included in other liabilities and provisions in the Consolidated Balance Sheet and are disclosed in Note 14.
9. Cash in Reserve |
Cash in reserve as at December 31, 2012 was $54 million (2011 $469 million). The monies, which are not available for general operating use, are segregated or held in escrow and include amounts received from counterparties related to jointly controlled assets. As at December 31, 2011, the Company also had amounts placed in escrow for a possible qualifying like-kind exchange for U.S. income tax purposes.
10. Other Assets |
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred Charges and Debt Transaction Costs |
|
$ 61 |
|
$ 67 |
|
Long-Term Receivables |
|
180 |
|
83 |
|
Long-Term Investments and Other |
|
225 |
|
245 |
|
|
|
$ 466 |
|
$ 395 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
11. Goodwill |
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
$ 1,252 |
|
$ 1,225 |
United States |
|
473 |
|
473 |
|
|
$ 1,725 |
|
$ 1,698 |
There have been no additions or dispositions of goodwill during 2012 or 2011 and the Company has not recognized any previous goodwill impairments. The change in the Canada goodwill balance between December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 reflects movements due to foreign currency translation.
Goodwill was assessed for impairment as at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The fair values of the Canada and United States reporting units were determined to be greater than the respective carrying values of the reporting units. Accordingly, no goodwill impairments were recognized.
12. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities |
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
Trade Payables |
|
$ 417 |
|
$ 579 |
Capital Accruals |
|
415 |
|
532 |
Royalty and Production Accruals |
|
497 |
|
580 |
Other Accruals |
|
497 |
|
499 |
Interest Payable |
|
117 |
|
124 |
Outstanding Disbursements |
|
27 |
|
68 |
Asset Retirement Obligation (See Note 15) |
|
33 |
|
46 |
|
|
$ 2,003 |
|
$ 2,428 |
Payables and accruals are non-interest bearing. Interest payable represents amounts accrued related to Encanas unsecured notes as disclosed in Note 13. Outstanding disbursements represent outstanding wire payments and cheques issued, which have not been presented to the Companys banks for collection.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
13. |
Long-Term Debt |
As at December 31 |
|
Note |
|
C$ Principal |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Canadian Dollar Denominated Debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Revolving credit and term loan borrowings |
|
A |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Canadian Unsecured Notes: |
|
B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
4.30% due March 12, 2012 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
492 |
| |||
5.80% due January 18, 2018 |
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
754 |
|
|
737 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
$ |
750 |
|
|
754 |
|
|
1,229 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
U.S. Dollar Denominated Debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Revolving credit and term loan borrowings |
|
A |
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
| |||
U.S. Unsecured Notes: |
|
B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
4.75% due October 15, 2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
500 |
| |||
5.80% due May 1, 2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
1,000 |
| |||
5.90% due December 1, 2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
700 |
|
|
700 |
| |||
6.50% due May 15, 2019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
500 |
| |||
3.90% due November 15, 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
600 |
|
|
600 |
| |||
8.125% due September 15, 2030 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
300 |
|
|
300 |
| |||
7.20% due November 1, 2031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
350 |
|
|
350 |
| |||
7.375% due November 1, 2031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
500 |
| |||
6.50% due August 15, 2034 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
750 |
|
|
750 |
| |||
6.625% due August 15, 2037 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
500 |
| |||
6.50% due February 1, 2038 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
800 |
| |||
5.15% due November 15, 2041 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
400 |
|
|
400 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,900 |
|
|
6,900 |
| |||
Total Principal |
|
F |
|
|
|
|
7,654 |
|
|
8,129 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Increase in Value of Debt Acquired |
|
C |
|
|
|
|
46 |
|
|
46 |
| |||
Debt Discounts |
|
D |
|
|
|
|
(25 |
) |
|
(25 |
) | |||
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt |
|
E |
|
|
|
|
(500 |
) |
|
(492 |
) | |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
7,175 |
|
|
$ |
7,658 |
|
A) REVOLVING CREDIT AND TERM LOAN BORROWINGS
During 2012, the Company issued commercial paper. There are no outstanding balances related to the Companys commercial paper or revolving credit facilities as at December 31, 2012. Standby fees paid in 2012 relating to Canadian and U.S. revolving credit and term loan agreements were approximately $15 million (2011 $5 million; 2010 $5 million).
Encana is subject to certain financial covenants in its credit facility agreements and is in compliance with all financial covenants.
Canadian Revolving Credit and Term Loan Borrowings
At December 31, 2012, Encana had in place a committed revolving bank credit facility for C$4.0 billion or its equivalent amount in U.S. dollars ($4.0 billion). The facility, which matures in October 2015, is fully revolving up to maturity. The facility is extendible from time to time, but not more than once per year, for a period not longer than five years plus 90 days from the date of the extension request, at the option of the lenders and upon notice from Encana. The facility is unsecured and bears interest at the lenders rates for Canadian prime, U.S. base rate, Bankers Acceptances or LIBOR, plus applicable margins. As at December 31, 2012, C$4.0 billion ($4.0 billion) of the revolving bank credit facility remained unused.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
U.S. Revolving Credit and Term Loan Borrowings
At December 31, 2012, one of Encanas subsidiaries had in place a committed revolving bank credit facility for $1.0 billion. The facility, which matures in October 2015, is guaranteed by Encana Corporation and is fully revolving up to maturity. The facility is extendible from time to time, but not more than once per year, for a period not longer than five years plus 90 days from the date of the extension request, at the option of the lenders and upon notice from the subsidiary. This facility bears interest at either the lenders U.S. base rate or at LIBOR plus applicable margins. As at December 31, 2012, $999 million of the revolving bank credit facility remained unused.
B) UNSECURED NOTES
Unsecured notes include medium-term notes and senior notes that are issued from time to time under trust indentures and have equal priority with respect to the payment of both principal and interest.
Canadian Unsecured Notes
Encana has in place a debt shelf prospectus for Canadian unsecured medium-term notes in the amount of C$2.0 billion ($2.0 billion). The shelf prospectus provides that debt securities in Canadian dollars or other foreign currencies may be issued from time to time in one or more series. Terms of the notes, including interest at either fixed or floating rates and maturity dates, are determined by reference to market conditions at the date of issue. The shelf prospectus was filed in May 2011 and expires in June 2013. As at December 31, 2012, C$2.0 billion ($2.0 billion) of the shelf prospectus remained unutilized, the availability of which is dependent upon market conditions.
U.S. Unsecured Notes
Encana has in place a debt shelf prospectus for U.S. unsecured notes in the amount of $4.0 billion under the multijurisdictional disclosure system. The shelf prospectus provides that debt securities in U.S. dollars or other foreign currencies may be issued from time to time in one or more series. Terms of the notes, including interest at either fixed or floating rates and maturity dates, are determined by reference to market conditions at the date of issue. The shelf prospectus was filed in May 2012 and expires in June 2014. As at December 31, 2012, $4.0 billion of the shelf prospectus remained unutilized, the availability of which is dependent upon market conditions.
In November 2011, Encana completed a public offering in the U.S. of senior unsecured notes of $600 million with a coupon rate of 3.90 percent due November 15, 2021 and $400 million with a coupon rate of 5.15 percent due November 15, 2041. The net proceeds of the offering totaling $989 million were used to repay a portion of Encanas commercial paper indebtedness, a portion of which was incurred to repay Encanas $500 million 6.30 percent notes that matured November 1, 2011.
The 5.80 percent notes due May 1, 2014 were issued by the Companys indirect 100 percent owned subsidiary, Encana Holdings Finance Corp. This note is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Encana Corporation.
C) INCREASE IN VALUE OF DEBT ACQUIRED
Certain of the notes and debentures of the Company were acquired in business combinations and were accounted for at their fair value at the dates of acquisition. The difference between the fair value and the principal amount of the debt is being amortized over the remaining life of the outstanding debt acquired, approximately 18 years.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
D) DEBT DISCOUNTS
Long-term debt premiums and discounts are capitalized within long-term debt and are being amortized using the effective interest method. During 2012, no discounts (2011 $3 million) were capitalized relating to the issuance of U.S. unsecured notes.
E) CURRENT PORTION OF LONG-TERM DEBT
|
|
C$ Principal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31 |
|
Amount |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.30% due March 12, 2012 |
|
$ - |
|
|
$ - |
|
|
$ 492 |
|
4.75% due October 15, 2013 |
|
- |
|
|
500 |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
$ - |
|
|
$ 500 |
|
|
$ 492 |
|
F) MANDATORY DEBT PAYMENTS
|
|
C$ Principal |
|
US$ |
|
|
Total US$ |
|
As at December 31 |
|
Amount |
|
Amount |
|
|
Equivalent |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013 |
|
$ - |
|
$ 500 |
|
|
$ 500 |
|
2014 |
|
- |
|
1,000 |
|
|
1,000 |
|
2015 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
2016 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
2017 |
|
- |
|
700 |
|
|
700 |
|
Thereafter |
|
750 |
|
4,700 |
|
|
5,454 |
|
Total |
|
$ 750 |
|
$ 6,900 |
|
|
$ 7,654 |
|
Long-term debt is accounted for at amortized cost using the effective interest method of amortization. As at December 31, 2012, long-term debt had a carrying value of $7,675 million and a fair value of $9,043 million (2011 $8,150 million carrying value and a fair value of $9,215 million). The estimated fair value of long-term borrowings is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and has been determined based on market information, or by discounting future payments of interest and principal at estimated interest rates expected to be available to the Company at period end.
14. |
Other Liabilities and Provisions |
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Bow Office Project (See Note 8) |
|
$ 1,674 |
|
|
$ 1,309 |
|
Asset under Construction - Production Field Centre (See Note 8) |
|
612 |
|
|
607 |
|
Obligation under Capital Lease |
|
69 |
|
|
- |
|
Unrecognized Tax Benefits (See Note 6) |
|
134 |
|
|
178 |
|
Pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits (See Note 17) |
|
165 |
|
|
184 |
|
Other |
|
18 |
|
|
23 |
|
|
|
$ 2,672 |
|
|
$ 2,301 |
|
The Bow Office Project
As described in Note 8, Encana has recognized the accumulated construction costs for The Bow office project as an asset with a related liability. Beginning in July 2012, Encana assumed partial occupancy of The Bow office premises and commenced payments to the third party developer. At the conclusion of the 25-year term, the remaining asset and corresponding liability are expected to be derecognized. The total undiscounted future payments related to The Bow office commitment are outlined below. In conjunction with the Split Transaction as described in Note 16, Encana has subleased part of The Bow office space to a subsidiary of Cenovus Energy Inc. Expected sublease recoveries are outlined below.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
(undiscounted) |
|
2013 |
|
2014 |
|
2015 |
|
2016 |
|
2017 |
|
Thereafter |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected future lease payments |
|
$ 86 |
|
$ 93 |
|
$ 93 |
|
$ 94 |
|
$ 95 |
|
$ 2,120 |
|
$ 2,581 |
|
Sublease recoveries |
|
$ (44 |
) |
$ (46 |
) |
$ (46 |
) |
$ (47 |
) |
$ (47 |
) |
$ (1,049 |
) |
$ (1,279 |
) |
Production Field Centre
As described in Note 8, during the construction phase of the PFC, Encana has recognized an asset under construction with a corresponding liability. Upon commencement of operations, Encana will recognize the PFC as a capital lease. Encanas total discounted future payments related to the PFC total $564 million. The total undiscounted future payments related to the PFC are outlined below.
(undiscounted) |
|
2013 |
|
2014 |
|
2015 |
|
2016 |
|
2017 |
|
Thereafter |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected future lease payments |
|
$ 74 |
|
$ 89 |
|
$ 89 |
|
$ 89 |
|
$ 89 |
|
$ 281 |
|
$ 711 |
|
15. |
Asset Retirement Obligation |
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset Retirement Obligation, Beginning of Year |
|
$ 921 |
|
|
$ 820 |
|
Liabilities Incurred |
|
43 |
|
|
43 |
|
Liabilities Settled |
|
(90 |
) |
|
(111 |
) |
Change in Estimated Future Cash Outflows |
|
28 |
|
|
132 |
|
Accretion Expense |
|
53 |
|
|
50 |
|
Foreign Currency Translation and Other |
|
14 |
|
|
(13 |
) |
Asset Retirement Obligation, End of Year |
|
$ 969 |
|
|
$ 921 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Portion (See Note 12) |
|
$ 33 |
|
|
$ 46 |
|
Long-Term Portion |
|
936 |
|
|
875 |
|
|
|
$ 969 |
|
|
$ 921 |
|
Encana is responsible for the retirement of long-lived assets related to its oil and gas assets and midstream assets at the end of their useful lives.
16. |
Share Capital |
AUTHORIZED
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of no par value common shares, an unlimited number of first preferred shares and an unlimited number of second preferred shares.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
| ||||
|
|
Number |
|
Amount |
|
|
Number |
|
Amount |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Shares Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
736.3 |
|
$ 2,354 |
|
|
736.3 |
|
$ 2,352 |
|
Common Shares Issued under Option Plans |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
2 |
|
Common Shares Outstanding, End of Year |
|
736.3 |
|
$ 2,354 |
|
|
736.3 |
|
$ 2,354 |
|
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
The following table presents the computation of earnings (loss) per common share:
For the years ended December 31 (millions, except per share amounts) |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Earnings (Loss) |
|
$ (2,794 |
) |
|
$ 5 |
|
$ 2,343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of Common Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic |
|
736.3 |
|
|
736.3 |
|
739.7 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities |
|
- |
|
|
0.9 |
|
0.1 |
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted |
|
736.3 |
|
|
737.2 |
|
739.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ (3.79 |
) |
|
$ 0.01 |
|
$ 3.17 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ (3.79 |
) |
|
$ 0.01 |
|
$ 3.17 |
|
NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID
In 2011 and 2010, Encana had approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to purchase common shares under a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB). Encana was entitled to purchase, for cancellation, up to 36.8 million common shares under the NCIB, which commenced on December 14, 2010 and expired on December 13, 2011. The Company did not renew its NCIB for 2012 and did not purchase any common shares during 2012 or 2011.
During 2010, the Company purchased approximately 15.4 million common shares for total consideration of approximately $499 million. Of the amount paid, $6 million was charged to paid in surplus, $48 million was charged to share capital and $445 million was charged to retained earnings.
DIVIDENDS
For the year ended December 31, 2012, Encana paid dividends of $0.80 per common share totaling $588 million (2011 $0.80 per share totaling $588 million; 2010 $0.80 per share totaling $590 million). The Companys quarterly dividend payment in 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $0.20 per share.
On February 13, 2013, the Board declared a dividend of $0.20 per share payable on March 28, 2013 to common shareholders of record as of March 15, 2013.
ENCANA STOCK OPTION PLAN
Encana has stock-based compensation plans that allow employees to purchase common shares of the Company. Option exercise prices are not less than the market value of the common shares on the date the options are granted. Options granted are exercisable at 30 percent of the number granted after one year, an additional 30 percent of the number granted after two years, are fully exercisable after three years and expire five years after the date granted.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
All options outstanding as at December 31, 2012 have associated Tandem Stock Appreciation Rights (TSARs) attached. In lieu of exercising the option, the associated TSARs give the option holder the right to receive a cash payment equal to the excess of the market price of Encanas common shares at the time of the exercise over the original grant price. In addition, certain stock options granted are performance-based. The Performance TSARs vest and expire under the same terms and conditions as the underlying option. Vesting is also subject to Encana attaining prescribed performance relative to predetermined key measures. Historically, most holders of options with TSARs have elected to exercise their stock options as a Stock Appreciation Right (SAR) in exchange for a cash payment. See Note 17 for further information on Encanas outstanding and exercisable TSARs and Performance TSARs.
At December 31, 2012, there were 18.8 million common shares reserved for issuance under stock option plans (2011 10.9 million; 2010 11.8 million).
ENCANA RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS (RSUs)
Encana has a stock-based compensation plan whereby eligible employees are granted RSUs. An RSU is a conditional grant to receive an Encana common share, or the cash equivalent, as determined by Encana, upon vesting of the RSUs and in accordance with the terms of the RSU Plan and Grant Agreement. The value of one RSU is notionally equivalent to one Encana common share. RSUs vest three years from the date granted, provided the employee remains actively employed with Encana on the vesting date. The Company intends to settle vested RSUs in cash on the vesting date. See Note 17 for further information on Encanas outstanding RSUs.
ENCANA SHARE UNITS HELD BY CENOVUS EMPLOYEES
On November 30, 2009, Encana completed a corporate reorganization to split into two independent publicly traded energy companies Encana Corporation and Cenovus Energy Inc. (the Split Transaction). In conjunction with the Split Transaction, each holder of Encana share units disposed of their right in exchange for the grant of new Encana share units and Cenovus share units. Share units include TSARs, Performance TSARs, SARs and Performance SARs. The terms and conditions of the share units are similar to the terms and conditions of the original share units.
With respect to the Encana share units held by Cenovus employees and the Cenovus share units held by Encana employees, both Encana and Cenovus have agreed to reimburse each other for share units exercised for cash by their respective employees. Accordingly, for Encana share units held by Cenovus employees, Encana has recorded a payable to Cenovus employees and a receivable due from Cenovus. The payable to Cenovus employees and the receivable due from Cenovus are based on the fair value of the Encana share units determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton model (See Notes 17 and 18). There is no impact on Encanas net earnings for the share units held by Cenovus employees. TSARs and Performance TSARs held by Cenovus employees will expire by December 2014. No further Encana share units have been granted to Cenovus employees since the Split Transaction.
Cenovus employees may exercise Encana TSARs and Encana Performance TSARs in exchange for Encana common shares. The following table summarizes the Encana TSARs and Performance TSARs held by Cenovus employees as at December 31, 2012:
Canadian Dollar Denominated (C$) |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding and Exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
Encana TSARs held by Cenovus employees |
|
3.2 |
|
33.08 |
|
Encana Performance TSARs held by Cenovus employees |
|
4.6 |
|
32.37 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
17. |
Compensation Plans |
Encana has a number of compensation arrangements that form the Companys long-term incentive plan awarded to eligible employees. They include TSARs, Performance TSARs, SARs, Performance SARs, Performance Share Units (PSUs), Deferred Share Units (DSUs), RSUs and a Restricted Cash Plan. The majority of these compensation arrangements are share-based.
Encana accounts for TSARs, Performance TSARs, SARs, Performance SARs and RSUs held by Encana employees as cash-settled share-based payment transactions and, accordingly, accrues compensation costs over the vesting period based on the fair value of the rights determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton and other fair value models. TSARs, Performance TSARs, SARs and Performance SARs granted are exercisable at 30 percent of the number granted after one year, an additional 30 percent of the number granted after two years, are fully exercisable after three years and expire five years after the date granted. RSUs vest three years from the date of grant, provided the employee remains actively employed with Encana on the vesting date.
As at December 31, 2012, the fair value of the Encana share units held by Encana employees was estimated using the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free rate of 1.14 percent, dividend yield of 4.07 percent, volatility of 30.51 percent, expected term of 1.5 years and an Encana market share price of C$19.66. As at December 31, 2012, the fair value of the Cenovus share units held by Encana employees was estimated using the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free rate of 1.14 percent, dividend yield of 2.64 percent, volatility of 30.18 percent, expected term of 0.5 years and a Cenovus market share price of C$33.29.
As at December 31, 2011, the fair value of the Encana share units held by Encana employees was estimated using the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free rate of 0.97 percent, dividend yield of 4.19 percent, volatility of 31.59 percent, expected term of 2.0 years and an Encana market share price of C$18.89. As at December 31, 2011, the fair value of the Cenovus share units held by Encana employees was estimated using the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free rate of 0.97 percent, dividend yield of 2.36 percent, volatility of 32.48 percent, expected term of 0.9 years and a Cenovus market share price of C$33.83.
For both Encana and Cenovus share units held by Encana employees, volatility was estimated using historical volatility rates.
The amounts recognized for share-based payment transactions are as follows:
For the years ended December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Compensation Costs of Cash-Settled Transactions |
|
$ 42 |
|
|
$ 28 |
|
$ 36 |
|
Compensation Costs of Equity-Settled Transactions |
|
5 |
|
|
- |
|
2 |
|
Total Compensation Costs |
|
47 |
|
|
28 |
|
38 |
|
Less: Total Compensation Costs Capitalized |
|
(14 |
) |
|
(14 |
) |
(11 |
) |
Total Compensation Expense |
|
$ 33 |
|
|
$ 14 |
|
$ 27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability for Unvested Cash-Settled Share-Based Payment Transactions |
|
$ 85 |
|
|
$ 69 |
|
$ 76 |
|
Liability for Vested Cash-Settled Share-Based Payment Transactions |
|
71 |
|
|
86 |
|
148 |
|
Liability for Cash-Settled Share-Based Payment Transactions |
|
$ 156 |
|
|
$ 155 |
|
$ 224 |
|
Of the total compensation expense, $13 million (2011 $8 million; 2010 $12 million) was included in operating expense and $20 million (2011 $6 million; 2010 $15 million) was included in administrative expense.
The following sections outline certain information related to Encanas compensation plans as at December 31, 2012.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
A) TANDEM STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
All options to purchase common shares issued under the Encana Stock Option Plan have associated TSARs attached. In lieu of exercising the option, the associated TSARs give the option holder the right to receive a cash payment equal to the excess of the market price of Encanas common shares at the time of exercise over the exercise price. The TSARs vest and expire under the same terms and conditions as the underlying option.
The following table summarizes information related to the Encana TSARs held by Encana employees:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(thousands of units) |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
19,390 |
|
28.79 |
|
|
14,240 |
|
30.89 |
|
Granted |
|
1,514 |
|
20.99 |
|
|
9,628 |
|
25.13 |
|
Exercised - SARs |
|
(17) |
|
20.99 |
|
|
(3,327) |
|
26.08 |
|
Exercised - Options |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
(39) |
|
25.45 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(1,704) |
|
29.47 |
|
|
(1,112) |
|
32.29 |
|
Expired |
|
(2,015) |
|
30.54 |
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
17,168 |
|
27.84 |
|
|
19,390 |
|
28.79 |
|
Exercisable, End of Year |
|
8,133 |
|
30.38 |
|
|
6,259 |
|
32.64 |
|
As at December 31, 2012 |
|
Outstanding Encana TSARs |
|
Exercisable Encana TSARs |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range of Exercise Price (C$) |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
Weighted |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.00 to 19.99 |
|
157 |
|
4.20 |
|
19.71 |
|
6 |
|
19.21 |
|
20.00 to 29.99 |
|
8,587 |
|
3.34 |
|
22.93 |
|
3,338 |
|
25.34 |
|
30.00 to 39.99 |
|
8,328 |
|
2.14 |
|
32.85 |
|
4,693 |
|
33.68 |
|
40.00 to 49.99 |
|
95 |
|
0.40 |
|
44.65 |
|
95 |
|
44.65 |
|
50.00 to 59.99 |
|
1 |
|
0.39 |
|
50.39 |
|
1 |
|
50.39 |
|
|
|
17,168 |
|
2.75 |
|
27.84 |
|
8,133 |
|
30.38 |
|
The following tables summarize information related to the Cenovus TSARs held by Encana employees:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(thousands of units) |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
3,935 |
|
29.49 |
|
|
8,214 |
|
27.81 |
|
Exercised - SARs |
|
(1,788) |
|
29.14 |
|
|
(4,081) |
|
26.17 |
|
Exercised - Options |
|
(8) |
|
26.69 |
|
|
(56) |
|
23.10 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(84) |
|
31.31 |
|
|
(142) |
|
30.01 |
|
Expired |
|
(30) |
|
28.74 |
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
2,025 |
|
29.75 |
|
|
3,935 |
|
29.49 |
|
Exercisable, End of Year |
|
2,025 |
|
29.75 |
|
|
3,203 |
|
30.22 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
As at December 31, 2012 |
|
Outstanding Cenovus TSARs |
|
Exercisable Cenovus TSARs |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range of Exercise Price (C$) |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
Weighted |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.00 to 29.99 |
|
1,087 |
|
1.12 |
|
26.28 |
|
1,087 |
|
26.28 |
|
30.00 to 39.99 |
|
886 |
|
0.16 |
|
33.26 |
|
886 |
|
33.26 |
|
40.00 to 49.99 |
|
52 |
|
0.44 |
|
42.70 |
|
52 |
|
42.70 |
|
|
|
2,025 |
|
0.68 |
|
29.75 |
|
2,025 |
|
29.75 |
|
During the year, Encana recorded compensation costs of $6 million related to the Encana TSARs and a reduction in compensation costs of $1 million related to the Cenovus TSARs (2011 reduction of compensation costs of $4 million related to the Encana TSARs and compensation costs of $6 million related to the Cenovus TSARs; 2010 reduction of compensation costs of $29 million relating to the Encana TSARs and compensation costs of $32 million related to Cenovus TSARs).
B) PERFORMANCE TANDEM STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
From 2007 to 2009, Encana granted Performance TSARs. In lieu of exercising the option, the option holder has the right to receive a cash payment equal to the excess of the market price of Encanas common shares at the time of exercise over the exercise price. The Performance TSARs vest and expire under the same terms and conditions as the underlying option. Vesting is also subject to Encana attaining prescribed performance relative to an internal recycle ratio and predetermined key measures. Performance TSARs that do not vest when eligible are forfeited.
The following tables summarize information related to the Encana Performance TSARs held by Encana employees:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(thousands of units) |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
7,879 |
|
31.50 |
|
|
9,108 |
|
31.46 |
|
Exercised - SARs |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
(505) |
|
29.32 |
|
Exercised - Options |
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
29.04 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(779) |
|
31.50 |
|
|
(724) |
|
32.48 |
|
Expired |
|
(2,221) |
|
29.45 |
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
4,879 |
|
32.44 |
|
|
7,879 |
|
31.50 |
|
Exercisable, End of Year |
|
4,879 |
|
32.44 |
|
|
6,449 |
|
32.05 |
|
As at December 31, 2012 |
|
Outstanding Encana |
|
Exercisable Encana |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range of Exercise Price (C$) |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
Weighted |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.00 to 29.99 |
|
2,638 |
|
1.11 |
|
29.04 |
|
2,638 |
|
29.04 |
|
30.00 to 39.99 |
|
2,241 |
|
0.12 |
|
36.44 |
|
2,241 |
|
36.44 |
|
|
|
4,879 |
|
0.66 |
|
32.44 |
|
4,879 |
|
32.44 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
The following tables summarize information related to the Cenovus Performance TSARs held by Encana employees:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(thousands of units) |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
5,751 |
|
28.60 |
|
|
8,940 |
|
28.49 |
|
Exercised - SARs |
|
(2,188) |
|
28.33 |
|
|
(2,758) |
|
28.22 |
|
Exercised - Options |
|
(12) |
|
26.61 |
|
|
(3) |
|
26.62 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(314) |
|
26.69 |
|
|
(428) |
|
28.85 |
|
Expired |
|
(32) |
|
26.66 |
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
3,205 |
|
29.00 |
|
|
5,751 |
|
28.60 |
|
Exercisable, End of Year |
|
3,205 |
|
29.00 |
|
|
4,319 |
|
29.37 |
|
As at December 31, 2012 |
|
Outstanding Cenovus |
|
Exercisable Cenovus |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range of Exercise Price (C$) |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
Weighted |
|
Number |
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price (C$) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.00 to 29.99 |
|
1,899 |
|
1.11 |
|
26.27 |
|
1,899 |
|
26.27 |
|
30.00 to 39.99 |
|
1,306 |
|
0.12 |
|
32.96 |
|
1,306 |
|
32.96 |
|
|
|
3,205 |
|
0.71 |
|
29.00 |
|
3,205 |
|
29.00 |
|
During the year, Encana recorded a reduction in compensation costs of $1 million related to the Encana Performance TSARs and a reduction in compensation costs of $2 million related to the Cenovus Performance TSARs (2011 reduction of compensation costs of $12 million related to the Encana Performance TSARs and compensation costs of $14 million related to the Cenovus Performance TSARs; 2010 reduction of compensation costs of $18 million relating to the Encana Performance TSARs and compensation costs of $24 million related to Cenovus Performance TSARs).
C) STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
During 2008 and 2009, Canadian dollar denominated SARs were granted to employees, which entitle the employee to receive a cash payment equal to the excess of the market price of Encanas common shares at the time of exercise over the exercise price of the right.
The following tables summarize information related to the Encana SARs held by Encana employees:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(thousands of units) |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
1,973 |
|
33.81 |
|
2,187 |
|
33.86 |
|
Exercised |
|
- |
|
- |
|
(55) |
|
28.58 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(130) |
|
34.08 |
|
(159) |
|
36.19 |
|
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
1,843 |
|
33.79 |
|
1,973 |
|
33.81 |
|
Exercisable, End of Year |
|
1,843 |
|
33.79 |
|
1,581 |
|
34.97 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
As at December 31, 2012 |
|
Outstanding Encana SARs |
|
Exercisable Encana SARs |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range of Exercise Price (C$) |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
Weighted |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.00 to 29.99 |
|
861 |
|
1.12 |
|
28.98 |
|
861 |
|
28.98 |
|
30.00 to 39.99 |
|
832 |
|
0.27 |
|
36.43 |
|
832 |
|
36.43 |
|
40.00 to 49.99 |
|
147 |
|
0.43 |
|
46.80 |
|
147 |
|
46.80 |
|
50.00 to 59.99 |
|
3 |
|
0.46 |
|
50.17 |
|
3 |
|
50.17 |
|
|
|
1,843 |
|
0.68 |
|
33.79 |
|
1,843 |
|
33.79 |
|
Since 2010, U.S. dollar denominated SARs have been granted to eligible employees. The terms and conditions are similar to the Canadian dollar denominated SARs. The following tables summarize information related to U.S. dollar denominated Encana SARs held by Encana employees:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
| ||||
(thousands of units) |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
12,645 |
|
26.78 |
|
|
4,719 |
|
30.73 |
|
Granted |
|
482 |
|
20.54 |
|
|
8,550 |
|
24.91 |
|
Exercised |
|
(29 |
) |
20.88 |
|
|
(121 |
) |
30.74 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(933 |
) |
27.36 |
|
|
(503 |
) |
31.19 |
|
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
12,165 |
|
26.50 |
|
|
12,645 |
|
26.78 |
|
Exercisable, End of Year |
|
4,685 |
|
27.75 |
|
|
1,246 |
|
30.68 |
|
As at December 31, 2012 |
|
Outstanding Encana SARs |
|
Exercisable Encana SARs |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||
Range of Exercise Price (US$) |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
Weighted |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.00 to 19.99 |
|
52 |
|
4.30 |
|
19.10 |
|
3 |
|
18.88 |
|
20.00 to 29.99 |
|
5,902 |
|
3.76 |
|
21.64 |
|
1,746 |
|
22.13 |
|
30.00 to 39.99 |
|
6,211 |
|
2.58 |
|
31.18 |
|
2,936 |
|
31.10 |
|
|
|
12,165 |
|
3.16 |
|
26.50 |
|
4,685 |
|
27.75 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
The following tables summarize information related to the Cenovus SARs held by Encana employees:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(thousands of units) |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
1,641 |
|
30.73 |
|
2,159 |
|
30.67 |
|
Exercised |
(591 |
) |
29.69 |
|
(434 |
) |
30.02 |
| |
Forfeited |
|
(23 |
) |
34.45 |
|
(84 |
) |
32.80 |
|
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
1,027 |
|
31.25 |
|
1,641 |
|
30.73 |
|
Exercisable, End of Year |
|
1,027 |
|
31.25 |
|
1,256 |
|
32.08 |
|
As at December 31, 2012 |
|
Outstanding Cenovus SARs |
|
Exercisable Cenovus SARs |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range of Exercise Price (C$) |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
Weighted |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.00 to 29.99 |
|
499 |
|
1.12 |
|
26.35 |
|
499 |
|
26.35 |
|
30.00 to 39.99 |
|
409 |
|
0.27 |
|
33.68 |
|
409 |
|
33.68 |
|
40.00 to 49.99 |
|
119 |
|
0.43 |
|
43.48 |
|
119 |
|
43.48 |
|
|
|
1,027 |
|
0.70 |
|
31.25 |
|
1,027 |
|
31.25 |
|
During the year, Encana recorded compensation costs of $7 million related to the Encana SARs and a reduction in compensation costs of $1 million related to the Cenovus SARs (2011 a reduction in compensation costs of $5 million related to the Encana SARs and compensation costs of $3 million related to the Cenovus SARs; 2010 compensation costs of $6 million related to the Encana SARs and compensation costs of $5 million related to the Cenovus SARs).
D) PERFORMANCE STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
During 2008 and 2009, Encana granted Performance SARs to certain employees, which entitle the employee to receive a cash payment equal to the excess of the market price of Encanas common shares at the time of exercise over the grant price. Performance SARs are subject to Encana attaining prescribed performance relative to an internal recycle ratio and predetermined key measures. Performance SARs that do not vest when eligible are forfeited.
The following tables summarize information related to the Encana Performance SARs held by Encana employees:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(thousands of units) |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
2,710 |
|
32.07 |
|
3,018 |
|
32.01 |
|
Exercised |
|
- |
|
- |
|
(82 |
) |
29.04 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(255 |
) |
30.81 |
|
(226 |
) |
32.35 |
|
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
2,455 |
|
32.20 |
|
2,710 |
|
32.07 |
|
Exercisable, End of Year |
|
2,455 |
|
32.20 |
|
1,965 |
|
33.22 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
As at December 31, 2012 |
|
Outstanding Encana |
|
Exercisable Encana |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range of Exercise Price (C$) |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
Weighted |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.00 to 29.99 |
|
1,406 |
|
1.11 |
|
29.04 |
|
1,406 |
|
29.04 |
|
30.00 to 39.99 |
|
1,049 |
|
0.12 |
|
36.44 |
|
1,049 |
|
36.44 |
|
|
|
2,455 |
|
0.69 |
|
32.20 |
|
2,455 |
|
32.20 |
|
The following tables summarize information related to the Cenovus Performance SARs held by Encana employees:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
(thousands of units) |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
Outstanding |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
2,282 |
|
28.88 |
|
3,006 |
|
28.96 |
|
Exercised |
|
(835 |
) |
29.46 |
|
(550 |
) |
29.33 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(128 |
) |
26.56 |
|
(174 |
) |
28.87 |
|
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
1,319 |
|
28.74 |
|
2,282 |
|
28.88 |
|
Exercisable, End of Year |
|
1,319 |
|
28.74 |
|
1,537 |
|
30.15 |
|
As at December 31, 2012 |
|
Outstanding Cenovus |
|
Exercisable Cenovus |
| ||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Range of Exercise Price (C$) |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
Weighted |
|
Number |
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20.00 to 29.99 |
|
832 |
|
1.11 |
|
26.27 |
|
832 |
|
26.27 |
|
30.00 to 39.99 |
|
487 |
|
0.12 |
|
32.96 |
|
487 |
|
32.96 |
|
|
|
1,319 |
|
0.75 |
|
28.74 |
|
1,319 |
|
28.74 |
|
During the year, Encana recorded no compensation costs related to the Encana Performance SARs and no compensation costs related to the Cenovus Performance SARs (2011 reduction of compensation costs of $4 million related to the Encana Performance SARs and compensation costs of $5 million related to the Cenovus Performance SARs; 2010 a reduction of compensation costs of $4 million relating to the Encana Performance SARs and compensation costs of $7 million related to the Cenovus Performance SARs).
E) PERFORMANCE SHARE UNITS
Since 2010, PSUs have been granted to eligible employees, which entitle the employee to receive, upon vesting, a cash payment equal to the value of one common share of Encana for each PSU held, depending upon the terms of the PSU Plan. PSUs vest three years from the date of grant, provided the employee remains actively employed with Encana on the vesting date.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
The ultimate value of the PSUs will depend upon Encanas performance measured over the three-year period. Each year, Encanas performance will be assessed by the Board to determine whether the performance criteria have been met. Based on this assessment, up to a maximum of two times the original PSU grant may be awarded in respect of the year being measured. The respective proportion of the original PSU grant deemed eligible to vest for each year will be valued and the notional cash value deposited to a PSU account, with payout deferred to the final vesting date.
The following tables summarize information related to the PSUs:
(thousands of units) |
|
Canadian Dollar Denominated |
| |||
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
1,238 |
|
|
875 |
|
Granted |
|
213 |
|
|
697 |
|
Deemed Eligible to Vest |
|
(427 |
) |
|
(263 |
) |
Units, in Lieu of Dividends |
|
37 |
|
|
41 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(100 |
) |
|
(112 |
) |
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
961 |
|
|
1,238 |
|
(thousands of units) |
|
U.S. Dollar Denominated |
| |||
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
1,089 |
|
|
796 |
|
Granted |
|
27 |
|
|
565 |
|
Deemed Eligible to Vest |
|
(393 |
) |
|
(240 |
) |
Units, in Lieu of Dividends |
|
27 |
|
|
37 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(57 |
) |
|
(69 |
) |
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
693 |
|
|
1,089 |
|
During the year, Encana recorded compensation costs of $12 million related to the outstanding PSUs (2011 $15 million; 2010 $15 million).
F) DEFERRED SHARE UNITS
The Company has in place a program whereby Directors and certain key employees are issued DSUs, which vest immediately, are equivalent in value to a common share of the Company and are settled in cash. DSUs can be redeemed in accordance with the terms of the agreement and expire on December 15th of the year following the Directors resignation or employees departure.
Employees have the option to convert either 25 or 50 percent of their annual High Performance Results (HPR) award into DSUs. The number of DSUs is based on the value of the award divided by the closing value of Encanas share price at the end of the performance period of the HPR award.
The following table summarizes information related to the DSUs:
(thousands of units) |
|
Canadian Dollar Denominated |
| |||
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
905 |
|
|
717 |
|
Granted |
|
109 |
|
|
108 |
|
Converted from HPR awards |
|
38 |
|
|
52 |
|
Units, in Lieu of Dividends |
|
39 |
|
|
29 |
|
Redeemed |
|
(117 |
) |
|
(1 |
) |
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
974 |
|
|
905 |
|
During the year, Encana recorded compensation costs of $2 million related to the outstanding DSUs (2011 reduction of $5 million; 2010 nil).
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
G) RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS
Since 2011, RSUs have been granted to eligible employees. An RSU is a conditional grant to receive an Encana common share, or the cash equivalent, as determined by Encana, upon vesting of the RSUs and in accordance with the terms of the RSU Plan and Grant Agreement. The value of one RSU is notionally equivalent to one Encana common share. RSUs vest three years from the date granted, provided the employee remains actively employed with Encana on the vesting date. As at December 31, 2012, Encana plans to settle the RSUs in cash on the vesting date.
The following tables summarize information related to the RSUs:
(thousands of units) |
|
Canadian Dollar Denominated |
| |||
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
1,751 |
|
|
- |
|
Granted |
|
298 |
|
|
1,790 |
|
Units, in Lieu of Dividends |
|
77 |
|
|
35 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(160 |
) |
|
(74 |
) |
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
1,966 |
|
|
1,751 |
|
(thousands of units) |
|
U.S. Dollar Denominated |
| |||
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding, Beginning of Year |
|
1,574 |
|
|
- |
|
Granted |
|
83 |
|
|
1,581 |
|
Units, in Lieu of Dividends |
|
63 |
|
|
30 |
|
Forfeited |
|
(124 |
) |
|
(37 |
) |
Outstanding, End of Year |
|
1,596 |
|
|
1,574 |
|
During the year, Encana recorded compensation costs of $25 million related to the outstanding RSUs (2011 $15 million; 2010 nil). The paid in surplus balance as at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 relates to the RSUs.
H) RESTRICTED CASH PLAN
In October 2011, Encanas Board approved the use of a Restricted Cash Plan as a component of the long-term incentive grant to eligible employees. The Restricted Cash Plan is a time-based conditional grant to receive cash which, in accordance with the corresponding grant agreement, requires that the employee remains actively employed with Encana on the vesting date. The Restricted Cash Plan vests over three years with one-third payable after each anniversary of the grant date. During 2012, Encana recorded compensation costs of $18 million (2011 $6 million; 2010 nil) relating to the Restricted Cash Plan grant.
I) PENSIONS AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The Company sponsors defined benefit and defined contribution plans and provides pension and other post-employment benefits (OPEB) to its employees in Canada and the U.S. As of January 1, 2003, the defined benefit pension plan was closed to new entrants. The average remaining service period of active employees participating in the defined benefit pension plan is five years. The average remaining service period of the active employees participating in the OPEB plan is 11 years.
The Company is required to file an actuarial valuation of its pension plans with the provincial regulator at least every three years. The most recent filing was dated December 31, 2010 and the next required filing will be as at December 31, 2013.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
The following tables set forth changes in the benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets for the Companys defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, as well as the funded status of the plans and amounts recognized in the financial statements as at December 31, 2012 and 2011.
|
|
Pension Benefits |
OPEB | ||||||||
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
2012 |
|
2011 | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Change in Benefit Obligations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Projected Benefit Obligation, Beginning of Year |
|
$ 344 |
|
$ 313 |
$ 95 |
|
$ 82 | ||||
Service cost |
|
5 |
|
5 |
14 |
|
12 | ||||
Interest cost |
|
14 |
|
15 |
4 |
|
4 | ||||
Actuarial (gains) losses |
|
9 |
|
39 |
(5) |
|
(2) | ||||
Exchange differences |
|
8 |
|
(8) |
- |
|
- | ||||
Benefits paid |
|
(23) |
|
(20) |
(3) |
|
(2) | ||||
Change in plan provisions |
|
- |
|
- |
- |
|
1 | ||||
Projected Benefit Obligation, End of Year |
|
$ 357 |
|
$ 344 |
$ 105 |
|
$ 95 | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Change in Plan Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Fair Value of Plan Assets, Beginning of Year |
|
$ 275 |
|
$ 276 |
$ - |
|
$ - | ||||
Actual return on plan assets |
|
26 |
|
6 |
- |
|
- | ||||
Exchange differences |
|
6 |
|
(6) |
- |
|
- | ||||
Employer contributions |
|
25 |
|
19 |
3 |
|
2 | ||||
Benefits paid |
|
(23) |
|
(20) |
(3) |
|
(2) | ||||
Fair Value of Plan Assets, End of Year |
|
$ 309 |
|
$ 275 |
$ - |
|
$ - | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Funded Status of Plan Assets, End of Year |
|
$ (48) |
|
$ (69) |
$ (105) |
|
$ (95) | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Total Recognized Amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet Consist of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Other assets |
|
$ 3 |
|
$ 3 |
$ - |
|
$ - | ||||
Current liabilities |
|
- |
|
- |
(4) |
|
(3) | ||||
Non-current liabilities |
|
(51) |
|
(72) |
(101) |
|
(92) | ||||
Total |
|
$ (48) |
|
$ (69) |
$ (105) |
|
$ (95) | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Total Recognized Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Consist of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net actuarial (gain) loss |
|
$ 94 |
|
$ 107 |
$ 1 |
|
$ 6 | ||||
Prior service costs |
|
- |
|
- |
1 |
|
1 | ||||
Net transitional obligation |
|
- |
|
- |
3 |
|
3 | ||||
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income before tax |
|
$ 94 |
|
$ 107 |
$ 5 |
|
$ 10 | ||||
| |||||||||||
The accumulated defined benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans was $437 million as at December 31, 2012 (2011 $414 million). The following sets forth the defined benefit plans with accumulated benefit obligation and projected benefit obligation in excess of the plan assets fair value: | |||||||||||
| |||||||||||
|
|
Pension Benefits |
OPEB | ||||||||
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
2012 |
|
2011 | ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Projected Benefit Obligation |
|
$ (357) |
|
$ (343) |
$ (105) |
|
$ (95) | ||||
Accumulated Benefit Obligation |
|
(332) |
|
(319) |
(105) |
|
(95) | ||||
Fair Value of Plan Assets |
|
305 |
|
271 |
- |
|
- | ||||
Encana Corporation |
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
Following are the weighted average assumptions used by the Company in determining the defined benefit pension and other post-employment benefit obligations:
|
|
Pension Benefits |
OPEB | ||||
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discount Rate |
|
3.75% |
|
4.00% |
3.55% |
|
4.27% |
Rates of Increase in Compensation Levels |
|
3.99% |
|
4.11% |
6.32% |
|
6.33% |
The following sets forth total benefit plan expense recognized by the Company in 2012 and 2011:
|
|
Pension Benefits |
OPEB | ||||||||
For the years ended December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Defined Benefit Plan Expense |
|
$ 6 |
|
$ 14 |
|
$ 12 |
$ 18 |
|
$ 17 |
|
$ 15 |
Defined Contribution Plan Expense |
|
44 |
|
43 |
|
34 |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Total Benefit Plans Expense |
|
$ 50 |
|
$ 57 |
|
$ 46 |
$ 18 |
|
$ 17 |
|
$ 15 |
Of the total benefit plans expense, $55 million (2011 $60 million; 2010 $49 million) was included in operating expense and $13 million (2011 $14 million; 2010 $12 million) was included in administrative expense.
The defined periodic pension and OPEB expense is as follows:
|
|
Pension Benefits |
OPEB | ||||||||
For the years ended December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current service cost |
|
$ 5 |
|
$ 5 |
|
$ 4 |
$ 14 |
|
$ 12 |
|
$ 10 |
Interest cost |
|
14 |
|
15 |
|
16 |
4 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
Expected return on plan assets |
|
(28) |
|
(15) |
|
(15) |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Amortization of net actuarial gain and losses |
|
15 |
|
8 |
|
5 |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Amortization of transitional obligation |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
- |
|
1 |
|
1 |
Amortization of net prior service costs |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
2 |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Total Defined Benefit Plan Expense |
|
$ 6 |
|
$ 14 |
|
$ 12 |
$ 18 |
|
$ 17 |
|
$ 15 |
The amounts recognized in other comprehensive income are as follows:
|
|
Pension Benefits |
OPEB | ||||||||
For the years ended December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net actuarial (gains) losses |
|
$ 2 |
|
$ 58 |
|
$ 4 |
$ (5) |
|
$ (3) |
|
$ 8 |
Amortization of net actuarial gains and losses |
|
(15) |
|
(8) |
|
(5) |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Amortization of transitional obligation |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
- |
|
(1) |
|
(1) |
Amortization of net prior service costs |
|
- |
|
(1) |
|
(2) |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Net prior service costs (credit) |
|
- |
|
- |
|
- |
- |
|
1 |
|
(1) |
Total amounts recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss, before tax |
|
$ (13) |
|
$ 49 |
|
$ (3) |
$ (5) |
|
$ (3) |
|
$ 6 |
Total amounts recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss, after tax |
|
$ (9) |
|
$ 36 |
|
$ (2) |
$ (4) |
|
$ (2) |
|
$ 4 |
The after-tax amount recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss arising from compensation plans includes a $2 million gain relating to current year changes in the net actuarial (gains) losses (2011 $41 million loss; 2010 $7 million loss). The after-tax amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss to net earnings includes amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses, the transitional obligation and prior service costs of $11 million (2011 $7 million; 2010 $5 million).
Encana Corporation |
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
The estimated net actuarial loss and net prior service costs for the pension and other post-retirement plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net benefit plan expense in 2013 is $15 million.
Following are the weighted average assumptions used by the Company in determining the net periodic pension and other post-retirement benefit costs for 2012, 2011 and 2010.
|
|
Pension Benefits |
OPEB | ||||||||
For the years ended December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discount Rate |
|
4.00% |
|
5.00% |
|
5.75% |
4.31% |
|
5.11% |
|
5.96% |
Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets |
|
6.75% |
|
6.75% |
|
6.75% |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Rates of Increase in Compensation Levels |
|
4.11% |
|
4.11% |
|
4.15% |
6.41% |
|
6.42% |
|
6.42% |
The Companys assumed health care cost trend rates are as follows:
For the years ended December 31 |
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Health care cost trend rate for next year |
7.70% |
|
8.99% |
|
8.85% |
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate) |
4.63% |
|
4.64% |
|
4.64% |
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate |
2025 |
|
2026 |
|
2026 |
A one percent change in the assumed health care cost trend rate over the projected period would have the following effects:
(millions) |
|
1% Increase |
|
|
1% Decrease |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect on total of service and interest cost components |
|
$ 2 |
|
|
$ 1 |
Effect on other post-retirement benefit obligations |
|
$ 7 |
|
|
$ 6 |
The Company expects to contribute $9 million to its defined benefit pension plans in 2013. The Companys OPEB plans are funded on an as required basis.
The following provides an estimate of benefit payments for the next 10 years. These estimates reflect benefit increases due to continuing employee service.
(millions) |
|
Defined Benefit |
|
|
Other Benefit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2013 |
|
$ 19 |
|
|
$ 4 |
2014 |
|
20 |
|
|
5 |
2015 |
|
20 |
|
|
5 |
2016 |
|
21 |
|
|
6 |
2017 |
|
22 |
|
|
7 |
2018 2022 |
|
111 |
|
|
37 |
Encana Corporation |
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
The Companys defined benefit pension plan assets are presented by investment asset category and input level within the fair value hierarchy as follows:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 | ||||||
|
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
$ 50 |
|
$ 1 |
|
$ - |
|
$ 51 |
Fixed Income Canadian Bond Funds |
|
- |
|
75 |
|
- |
|
75 |
Equity Domestic |
|
34 |
|
63 |
|
- |
|
97 |
Equity International |
|
- |
|
72 |
|
- |
|
72 |
Real Estate and Other |
|
1 |
|
- |
|
13 |
|
14 |
Fair Value of Plan Assets, End of Year |
|
$ 85 |
|
$ 211 |
|
$ 13 |
|
$ 309 |
As at December 31 |
|
2011 | ||||||
|
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
$ 39 |
|
$ 3 |
|
$ - |
|
$ 42 |
Fixed Income Canadian Bond Funds |
|
- |
|
76 |
|
- |
|
76 |
Equity Domestic |
|
29 |
|
56 |
|
- |
|
85 |
Equity International |
|
- |
|
58 |
|
- |
|
58 |
Real Estate and Other |
|
2 |
|
- |
|
12 |
|
14 |
Fair Value of Plan Assets, End of Year |
|
$ 70 |
|
$ 193 |
|
$ 12 |
|
$ 275 |
Fixed income investments consist of Canadian bonds issued by investment grade companies. Equity investments consist of both domestic and international securities. The fair values of these securities are based on dealer quotes, quoted market prices, and net asset values as provided by the investment managers. Real Estate and Other consists mainly of commercial properties and is valued based on a discounted cash flow model.
|
|
Real Estate and Other | ||
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
Balance, Beginning of Year |
|
$ 12 |
|
$ 12 |
Purchases, issuances and settlements |
|
|
|
|
Purchases |
|
- |
|
- |
Settlements |
|
- |
|
- |
Actual return on plan assets |
|
|
|
|
Relating to assets sold during the reporting period |
|
- |
|
- |
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date |
|
1 |
|
- |
Balance, End of Year |
|
$ 13 |
|
$ 12 |
The Companys pension plan assets were invested in the following as at December 31, 2012: 37 percent Domestic Equity (2011 36 percent), 26 percent Foreign Equity (2011 25 percent), 30 percent Bonds (2011 33 percent), and 7 percent Real Estate and Other (2011 6 percent). The expected long-term rate of return is 6.75 percent. The expected rate of return on pension plan assets is based on historical and projected rates of return for each asset class in the plan investment portfolio. The actual return on plan assets was $26 million (2011 $6 million). The asset allocation structure is subject to diversification requirements and constraints, which reduce risk by limiting exposure to individual equity investment, credit rating categories and foreign currency exposure.
18. |
Fair Value Measurements |
The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accrued revenues, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying amount due to the short-term maturity of those instruments except for the amounts associated with share units issued as part of the Split Transaction, as disclosed below.
Encana Corporation |
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
The fair value of cash in reserve approximates its carrying amount due to the nature of the instruments held. Fair value information related to pension plan assets is included in Note 17.
Recurring fair value measurements are performed for risk management assets and liabilities and for share units resulting from the Split Transaction, which are discussed further in Notes 19 and 17, respectively. These items are carried at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheet and are classified within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy in the following tables. There have been no transfers between the hierarchy levels during the period.
As at December 31, 2012 |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total Fair |
|
Netting (5) |
|
Carrying |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Risk Management |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Risk Management Assets (1) |
|
$ 2 |
|
$ 617 |
|
$ - |
|
$ 619 |
|
$ (29) |
|
$ 590 |
Risk Management Liabilities (1) |
|
- |
|
32 |
|
12 |
|
44 |
|
(29) |
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share Units Resulting from the Split Transaction |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Encana Share Units Held by Cenovus Employees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable and accrued revenues (2) |
|
$ - |
|
$ - |
|
$ 1 |
|
$ 1 |
|
$ - |
|
$ 1 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (3) |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
- |
|
1 |
Cenovus Share Units Held by Encana Employees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (4) |
|
- |
|
- |
|
36 |
|
36 |
|
- |
|
36 |
As at December 31, 2011 |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total Fair |
|
Netting (5) |
|
Carrying |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Risk Management |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Risk Management Assets (1) |
|
$ 1 |
|
$ 2,124 |
|
$ 18 |
|
$ 2,143 |
|
$ (96) |
|
$ 2,047 |
Risk Management Liabilities (1) |
|
- |
|
103 |
|
- |
|
103 |
|
(96) |
|
7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share Units Resulting from the Split Transaction |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Encana Share Units Held by Cenovus Employees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable and accrued revenues (2) |
|
$ - |
|
$ - |
|
$ 1 |
|
$ 1 |
|
$ - |
|
$ 1 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (3) |
|
- |
|
- |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
- |
|
1 |
Cenovus Share Units Held by Encana Employees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (4) |
|
- |
|
- |
|
83 |
|
83 |
|
- |
|
83 |
(1) Including current portion.
(2) Receivable from Cenovus.
(3) Payable to Cenovus employees.
(4) Payable to Cenovus.
(5) Netting to offset derivative assets and liabilities with the same counterparty, which are presented within the fair value hierarchy on a gross basis, even where the legal right of offset exists.
Encana Corporation |
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
The Companys Level 1 and Level 2 risk management assets and liabilities consist of commodity fixed price contracts and basis swaps with terms to 2016. The fair values of these contracts are based on a market approach and are estimated using inputs which are either directly or indirectly observable at the reporting date, such as exchange and other published prices, broker quotes and observable trading activity.
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The Companys Level 3 risk management assets and liabilities consist of natural gas options and power purchase contracts and with terms to 2013 and 2017, respectively. The fair values of both the natural gas options and the power purchase contracts are based on an income approach and are modeled internally using observable and unobservable inputs such as natural gas price volatilities and forward power prices in less active markets. The unobservable inputs are obtained from third parties whenever possible and reviewed by the Company for reasonableness.
Amounts related to risk management assets and liabilities are recognized in revenues and transportation and processing expense according to their purpose. Amounts related to share units resulting from the Split Transaction are recognized in operating expense, administrative expense and capitalized within property, plant and equipment as described in Note 17.
A summary of changes in Level 3 fair value measurements during 2012 and 2011 is presented below:
|
|
Risk Management |
Share Units Resulting from Split | ||||
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, Beginning of Year |
|
$ 18 |
|
$ (7) |
$ (83) |
|
$ (120) |
Total gains (losses) |
|
(18) |
|
23 |
4 |
|
(32) |
Purchases, issuances and settlements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases |
|
- |
|
- |
- |
|
- |
Settlements |
|
(12) |
|
2 |
43 |
|
69 |
Transfers in and out of Level 3 |
|
- |
|
- |
- |
|
- |
Balance, End of Year |
|
$ (12) |
|
$ 18 |
$ (36) |
|
$ (83) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets and liabilities held at end of year |
|
$ (21) |
|
$ 22 |
$ (7) |
|
$ (5) |
Quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements is presented below:
|
|
Valuation Technique |
|
Unobservable Input |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Risk Management Natural Gas Options |
|
Option Model |
|
Price Volatility |
|
0.3% - 28.3% |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Risk Management - Power |
|
Discounted Cash Flow |
|
Forward prices ($/Megawatt Hour) |
|
$48.25 - $57.97 |
|
$71.50 - $77.55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share Units Resulting from the Split Transaction |
|
Option Model |
|
Cenovus share unit volatility |
|
30.18% |
|
32.48% |
A five percentage point increase or decrease in natural gas price volatility would cause no decrease or increase (2011 nil) to net risk management assets. A 10 percent increase or decrease in estimated forward power prices would cause a corresponding $6 million (2011 $6 million) increase or decrease to net risk management assets. A five percentage point increase or decrease in Cenovus share unit estimated volatility would cause a corresponding $2 million (2011 $6 million) increase or decrease to accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Encana Corporation |
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
19. |
Financial Instruments and Risk Management |
A) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Encanas financial assets and liabilities are recognized in cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accrued revenues, cash in reserve, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, risk management assets and liabilities and long-term debt.
B) RISK MANAGEMENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Risk management assets and liabilities arise from the use of derivative financial instruments and are measured at fair value. See Note 18 for a discussion of fair value measurements.
UNREALIZED RISK MANAGEMENT POSITION
|
|
|
|
|
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
Risk Management Asset |
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
$ 479 |
|
$ 1,806 |
Long-term |
|
111 |
|
241 |
|
|
590 |
|
2,047 |
|
|
|
|
|
Risk Management Liability |
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
5 |
|
1 |
Long-term |
|
10 |
|
6 |
|
|
15 |
|
7 |
Net Risk Management Asset |
|
$ 575 |
|
$ 2,040 |
SUMMARY OF UNREALIZED RISK MANAGEMENT POSITIONS BY PRODUCT
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
2011 | ||||||||
|
|
Risk Management |
Risk Management | ||||||||
|
|
Asset |
|
Liability |
|
Net |
Asset |
|
Liability |
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commodity Prices |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural gas |
|
$ 545 |
|
$ 6 |
|
$ 539 |
$ 2,032 |
|
$ 7 |
|
$ 2,025 |
Crude oil |
|
45 |
|
- |
|
45 |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
Power |
|
- |
|
9 |
|
(9) |
15 |
|
- |
|
15 |
Total Fair Value |
|
$ 590 |
|
$ 15 |
|
$ 575 |
$ 2,047 |
|
$ 7 |
|
$ 2,040 |
Encana Corporation |
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
COMMODITY PRICE POSITIONS AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2012
|
|
Notional Volumes |
|
Term |
|
Average Price |
|
Fair Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural Gas Contracts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed Price Contracts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NYMEX Fixed Price |
|
1,515 MMcf/d |
|
2013 |
|
4.39 US$/Mcf |
|
$ 462 |
NYMEX Fixed Price |
|
748 MMcf/d |
|
2014 |
|
4.22 US$/Mcf |
|
51 |
NYMEX Fixed Price |
|
825 MMcf/d |
|
2015 |
|
4.37 US$/Mcf |
|
41 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options |
|
|
|
2013 |
|
|
|
(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basis Contracts (1) |
|
|
|
2013-2016 |
|
|
|
(14) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Financial Positions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Natural Gas Fair Value Position |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
539 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crude Oil Contracts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed Price Contracts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Brent Fixed Price |
|
9.3 Mbbls/d |
|
2013 |
|
108.22 US$/bbl |
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basis Contracts (2) |
|
|
|
2013-2015 |
|
|
|
41 |
Crude Oil Fair Value Position |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Power Purchase Contracts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Position |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9) |
Total Fair Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ 575 |
(1) Encana has entered into swaps to protect against widening natural gas price differentials between production areas in Canada. These basis swaps are priced using both fixed price differentials and differentials determined as a percentage of NYMEX.
(2) Encana has entered into swaps to protect against widening oil price differentials between production areas in Canada and the U.S. These basis swaps are priced using fixed price differentials.
EARNINGS IMPACT OF REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON RISK MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
|
|
Realized Gain (Loss) | ||||
For the years ended December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties |
|
$ 2,149 |
|
$ 955 |
|
$ 1,207 |
Transportation and Processing |
|
12 |
|
(7) |
|
(4) |
Gain on Risk Management |
|
$ 2,161 |
|
$ 948 |
|
$ 1,203 |
|
|
Unrealized Gain (Loss) | ||||
For the years ended December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues, Net of Royalties |
|
$ (1,441) |
|
$ 854 |
|
$ 947 |
Transportation and Processing |
|
(24) |
|
25 |
|
(2) |
Gain (Loss) on Risk Management |
|
$ (1,465) |
|
$ 879 |
|
$ 945 |
Encana Corporation |
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
RECONCILIATION OF UNREALIZED RISK MANAGEMENT POSITIONS FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 | ||
|
|
Fair Value |
|
Total |
|
Total |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value of Contracts, Beginning of Year |
|
$ 2,040 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in Fair Value of Contracts in Place at Beginning of Year and Contracts Entered into During the Year |
|
696 |
|
$ 696 |
|
$ 1,827 |
|
$ 2,148 |
Fair Value of Contracts Realized During the Year |
|
(2,161) |
|
(2,161) |
|
(948) |
|
(1,203) |
Fair Value of Contracts, End of Year |
|
$ 575 |
|
$ (1,465) |
|
$ 879 |
|
$ 945 |
C) RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The Company is exposed to financial risks arising from its financial assets and liabilities. Financial risks include market risks (such as commodity prices, foreign exchange and interest rates), credit risk and liquidity risk. The fair value or future cash flows of financial assets or liabilities may fluctuate due to movement in market prices and the exposure to credit and liquidity risks.
COMMODITY PRICE RISK
Commodity price risk arises from the effect that fluctuations of future commodity prices may have on the fair value or future cash flows of financial assets and liabilities. To partially mitigate exposure to commodity price risk, the Company has entered into various derivative financial instruments. The use of these derivative instruments is governed under formal policies and is subject to limits established by the Board. The Companys policy is to not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
Natural Gas To partially mitigate the natural gas commodity price risk, the Company uses NYMEX swaps and options. To help protect against widening natural gas price differentials in various production areas, Encana has entered into basis swaps to manage the price differentials between these production areas and various sales points.
Crude Oil To help protect against widening crude oil price differentials between North American and world prices, Encana has entered into fixed price contracts and basis swaps.
Power The Company has entered into Canadian dollar denominated derivative contracts to help manage its electricity consumption costs.
The table below summarizes the sensitivity of the fair value of the Companys risk management positions to fluctuations in commodity prices, with all other variables held constant. The Company has used a 10 percent variability to assess the potential impact of commodity price changes. Fluctuations in commodity prices could have resulted in unrealized gains (losses) impacting pre-tax net earnings as at December 31 as follows:
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 | ||||
|
|
10% Price |
|
10% Price |
|
10% Price |
|
10% Price |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Natural gas price |
|
$ (446) |
|
$ 446 |
|
$ (305) |
|
$ 305 |
Crude oil price |
|
(20) |
|
20 |
|
- |
|
- |
Power price |
|
6 |
|
(6) |
|
6 |
|
(6) |
Encana Corporation |
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
CREDIT RISK
Credit risk arises from the potential that the Company may incur a loss if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its obligation in accordance with agreed terms. This credit risk exposure is mitigated through the use of Board-approved credit policies governing the Companys credit portfolio, including credit practices that limit transactions according to counterparties credit quality. Mitigation strategies may include master netting arrangements, requesting collateral and/or transacting credit derivatives. The Company executes commodity derivative financial instruments under master agreements that have netting provisions that provide for offsetting payables against receivables. As at December 31, 2012, the Company had no significant collateral balances posted and there were no credit derivatives in place.
As at December 31, 2012, cash equivalents include high-grade, short-term securities, placed primarily with financial institutions and companies with strong investment grade ratings. Any foreign currency agreements entered into are with major financial institutions in Canada and the U.S. or with counterparties having investment grade credit ratings.
A substantial portion of the Companys accounts receivable are with customers in the oil and gas industry and are subject to normal industry credit risks. As at December 31, 2012, approximately 88 percent (95 percent as at December 31, 2011) of Encanas accounts receivable and financial derivative credit exposures were with investment grade counterparties.
As at December 31, 2012, Encana had two counterparties (2011 four counterparties) whose net settlement position individually accounted for more than 10 percent of the fair value of the outstanding in-the-money net risk management contracts by counterparty. As at December 31, 2012, these counterparties accounted for 22 percent and 15 percent of the fair value of the outstanding in-the-money net risk management contracts.
LIQUIDITY RISK
Liquidity risk arises from the potential that the Company will encounter difficulties in meeting a demand to fund its financial liabilities as they come due. The Company manages liquidity risk using cash and debt management programs.
The Company has access to cash equivalents and a wide range of funding alternatives at competitive rates through commercial paper, committed revolving bank credit facilities and debt capital markets. As at December 31, 2012, Encana had available unused committed revolving bank credit facilities totaling $5.0 billion, which include C$4.0 billion ($4.0 billion) on a revolving bank credit facility for Encana and $999 million on a revolving bank credit facility for a U.S. subsidiary. The facilities remain committed through October 2015.
Encana also had unused capacity under two shelf prospectuses for up to $6.0 billion, or the equivalent in foreign currencies, the availability of which is dependent on market conditions, to issue up to C$2.0 billion ($2.0 billion) of debt securities in Canada and up to $4.0 billion in the U.S. These shelf prospectuses expire in June 2013 and June 2014, respectively. The Company believes it has sufficient funding through the use of these facilities to meet foreseeable borrowing requirements.
The Company minimizes its liquidity risk by managing its capital structure. The Companys capital structure consists of shareholders equity plus long-term debt, including the current portion. The Companys objectives when managing its capital structure are to maintain financial flexibility to preserve Encanas access to capital markets and its ability to meet financial obligations and finance internally generated growth, as well as potential acquisitions. To manage the capital structure, the Company may adjust capital spending, adjust dividends paid to shareholders, purchase shares for cancellation pursuant to normal course issuer bids, issue new shares, issue new debt or repay existing debt.
The timing of cash outflows relating to financial liabilities is outlined in the table below:
|
|
Less Than |
|
1 - 3 Years |
|
4 - 5 Years |
|
6 - 9 Years |
|
Thereafter |
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities |
|
$ 2,003 |
|
$ - |
|
$ - |
|
$ - |
|
$ - |
$ 2,003 |
Risk Management Liabilities |
|
5 |
|
8 |
|
2 |
|
- |
|
- |
15 |
Long-Term Debt (1) |
|
963 |
|
1,793 |
|
1,464 |
|
2,982 |
|
6,874 |
14,076 |
(1) Principal and interest.
Encana Corporation |
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK
Foreign exchange risk arises from changes in foreign exchange rates that may affect the fair value or future cash flows of the Companys financial assets or liabilities. As Encana operates primarily in North America, fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. and Canadian dollars can have a significant effect on the Companys reported results. Encanas financial results are consolidated in Canadian dollars; however, the Company reports its results in U.S. dollars as most of its revenue is closely tied to the U.S. dollar and to facilitate a more direct comparison to other North American oil and gas companies. As the effects of foreign exchange fluctuations are embedded in the Companys results, the total effect of foreign exchange fluctuations is not separately identifiable.
To mitigate the exposure to the fluctuating U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate, Encana maintains a mix of both U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar debt and may also enter into foreign exchange derivatives. As at December 31, 2012, Encana had $5.9 billion in U.S. dollar debt issued from Canada that was subject to foreign exchange exposure ($5.9 billion as at December 31, 2011) and $1.8 billion in debt that was not subject to foreign exchange exposure ($2.2 billion as at December 31, 2011). There were no foreign exchange derivatives outstanding as at December 31, 2012.
Encanas foreign exchange (gain) loss primarily includes unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses on the translation of U.S. dollar denominated debt issued from Canada, unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses on the translation of U.S. dollar denominated risk management assets and liabilities held in Canada and foreign exchange gains and losses on U.S. dollar denominated cash and short-term investments held in Canada. A $0.01 change in the U.S. to Canadian dollar exchange rate would have resulted in a $51 million change in foreign exchange (gain) loss at December 31, 2012 (2011 $48 million; 2010 $49 million).
INTEREST RATE RISK
Interest rate risk arises from changes in market interest rates that may affect the fair value or future cash flows from the Companys financial assets or liabilities. The Company may partially mitigate its exposure to interest rate changes by holding a mix of both fixed and floating rate debt and may also enter into interest rate derivatives to partially mitigate effects of fluctuations in market interest rates. There were no interest rate derivatives outstanding as at December 31, 2012.
As at December 31, 2012, the Company had no floating rate debt. Accordingly, the sensitivity in net earnings for each one percent change in interest rates on floating rate debt was nil (2011 nil; 2010 nil).
20. Supplementary Information |
A) NET CHANGE IN NON-CASH WORKING CAPITAL
For the years ended December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable and accrued revenues |
|
$ 82 |
|
|
$ 10 |
|
$ 196 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
|
(456 |
) |
|
94 |
|
(86 |
) |
Income tax payable and receivable |
|
51 |
|
|
(119 |
) |
(2,108 |
) |
|
|
$ (323 |
) |
|
$ (15 |
) |
$ (1,998 |
) |
B) SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
For the years ended December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Paid |
|
$ 509 |
|
|
$ 486 |
|
$ 507 |
|
Income Taxes Paid, net of Amounts Recovered |
|
$ (124 |
) |
|
$ (88 |
) |
$ 2,024 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
21. Commitments and Contingencies |
COMMITMENTS
The following table outlines the Companys commitments as at December 31, 2012:
|
|
Expected Future Payments |
| ||||||||||||
(undiscounted) |
|
2013 |
|
2014 |
|
2015 |
|
2016 |
|
2017 |
|
Thereafter |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transportation and Processing |
|
$ 905 |
|
$ 970 |
|
$ 991 |
|
$ 868 |
|
$ 829 |
|
$ 5,030 |
|
$ 9,593 |
|
Drilling and Field Services |
|
366 |
|
114 |
|
70 |
|
48 |
|
21 |
|
51 |
|
670 |
|
Operating Leases |
|
51 |
|
48 |
|
44 |
|
38 |
|
29 |
|
71 |
|
281 |
|
Total |
|
$ 1,322 |
|
$ 1,132 |
|
$ 1,105 |
|
$ 954 |
|
$ 879 |
|
$ 5,152 |
|
$ 10,544 |
|
CONTINGENCIES
Encana is involved in various legal claims and actions arising in the course of the Companys operations. Although the outcome of these claims cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect these matters to have a material adverse effect on Encanas financial position, cash flows or results of operations. If an unfavourable outcome were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the Companys consolidated net earnings or loss in the period in which the outcome is determined. Accruals for litigation and claims are recognized if the Company determines that the loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company believes it has made adequate provision for such legal claims.
RESULTS OF INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION
In June 2012, Encanas independent Directors authorized its Chairman, Mr. David OBrien, to oversee an investigation into allegations of collusion with competitors regarding land leasing in Michigan in 2010. External legal counsel were retained in both the United States and Canada to assist in undertaking a thorough investigation, which was conducted independent of the Companys management. Based on the results of the investigation, the Board has concluded that Encana did not engage in such conduct. The Company has received a subpoena from the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and a civil investigatory demand from the Michigan Attorney General and is cooperating fully with the investigations of both agencies. It is possible that Encana may become a defendant or involved in potential legal actions, including class actions, in connection with matters relating to the allegations.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
22. Supplementary Oil and Gas Information (unaudited) |
Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows and Changes Therein
In calculating the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows, constant price and cost assumptions were applied to Encanas annual future production from proved reserves to determine cash inflows. Future production and development costs assume the continuation of existing economic, operating and regulatory conditions. Future income taxes are calculated by applying statutory income tax rates to future pre-tax cash flows after provision for the tax cost of the oil and natural gas properties based upon existing laws and regulations. The discount was computed by application of a 10 percent discount factor to the future net cash flows. The calculation of the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is based upon the discounted future net cash flows prepared by Encanas independent qualified reserves evaluators in relation to the reserves they respectively evaluated, and adjusted to the extent provided by contractual arrangements, such as price risk management activities, in existence at year end and to account for asset retirement obligations and future income taxes.
Encana cautions that the discounted future net cash flows relating to proved oil and gas reserves are an indication of neither the fair market value of Encanas oil and gas properties, nor the future net cash flows expected to be generated from such properties. The discounted future net cash flows do not include the fair market value of exploratory properties and probable or possible oil and gas reserves, nor is consideration given to the effect of anticipated future changes in oil and natural gas prices, development, asset retirement and production costs and possible changes to tax and royalty regulations. The prescribed discount rate of 10 percent may not appropriately reflect future interest rates. The computation also excludes values attributable to Encanas Market Optimization interests.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
NET PROVED RESERVES (1, 2)
(12-MONTH AVERAGE TRAILING PRICES; AFTER ROYALTIES)
|
|
Natural Gas (Bcf) |
|
|
Oil and NGLs (MMbbls) |
| ||||||||||
|
|
Canada |
|
United |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Canada |
|
United |
|
|
Total |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year |
|
5,349 |
|
5,713 |
|
|
11,062 |
|
|
35.5 |
|
41.2 |
|
|
76.7 |
|
Revisions and improved recovery |
|
150 |
|
517 |
|
|
667 |
|
|
13.6 |
|
0.2 |
|
|
13.8 |
|
Extensions and discoveries |
|
1,067 |
|
1,808 |
|
|
2,875 |
|
|
11.5 |
|
4.7 |
|
|
16.2 |
|
Purchase of reserves in place |
|
116 |
|
81 |
|
|
197 |
|
|
0.4 |
|
0.5 |
|
|
0.9 |
|
Sale of reserves in place |
|
(82 |
) |
(257 |
) |
|
(339 |
) |
|
(1.9 |
) |
(4.9 |
) |
|
(6.8 |
) |
Production |
|
(483 |
) |
(679 |
) |
|
(1,162 |
) |
|
(4.8 |
) |
(3.5 |
) |
|
(8.3 |
) |
End of year |
|
6,117 |
|
7,183 |
|
|
13,300 |
|
|
54.3 |
|
38.2 |
|
|
92.5 |
|
Developed |
|
3,132 |
|
3,678 |
|
|
6,810 |
|
|
24.9 |
|
24.0 |
|
|
48.9 |
|
Undeveloped |
|
2,985 |
|
3,505 |
|
|
6,490 |
|
|
29.4 |
|
14.2 |
|
|
43.6 |
|
Total |
|
6,117 |
|
7,183 |
|
|
13,300 |
|
|
54.3 |
|
38.2 |
|
|
92.5 |
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year |
|
6,117 |
|
7,183 |
|
|
13,300 |
|
|
54.3 |
|
38.2 |
|
|
92.5 |
|
Revisions and improved recovery |
|
3 |
|
(204 |
) |
|
(201 |
) |
|
32.3 |
|
(0.7 |
) |
|
31.6 |
|
Extensions and discoveries |
|
826 |
|
1,121 |
|
|
1,947 |
|
|
18.2 |
|
5.4 |
|
|
23.6 |
|
Purchase of reserves in place |
|
72 |
|
23 |
|
|
95 |
|
|
0.2 |
|
0.1 |
|
|
0.3 |
|
Sale of reserves in place |
|
(158 |
) |
(927 |
) |
|
(1,085 |
) |
|
(4.7 |
) |
(1.3 |
) |
|
(6.0 |
) |
Production |
|
(531 |
) |
(685 |
) |
|
(1,216 |
) |
|
(5.3 |
) |
(3.5 |
) |
|
(8.8 |
) |
End of year |
|
6,329 |
|
6,511 |
|
|
12,840 |
|
|
95.0 |
|
38.2 |
|
|
133.2 |
|
Developed |
|
3,523 |
|
3,286 |
|
|
6,809 |
|
|
39.6 |
|
24.4 |
|
|
64.0 |
|
Undeveloped |
|
2,806 |
|
3,225 |
|
|
6,031 |
|
|
55.4 |
|
13.8 |
|
|
69.2 |
|
Total |
|
6,329 |
|
6,511 |
|
|
12,840 |
|
|
95.0 |
|
38.2 |
|
|
133.2 |
|
2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year |
|
6,329 |
|
6,511 |
|
|
12,840 |
|
|
95.0 |
|
38.2 |
|
|
133.2 |
|
Revisions and improved recovery (3) |
|
(1,497 |
) |
(1,701 |
) |
|
(3,198 |
) |
|
(10.0 |
) |
38.9 |
|
|
28.9 |
|
Extensions and discoveries |
|
638 |
|
338 |
|
|
976 |
|
|
25.9 |
|
39.2 |
|
|
65.1 |
|
Purchase of reserves in place |
|
38 |
|
8 |
|
|
46 |
|
|
- |
|
0.1 |
|
|
0.1 |
|
Sale of reserves in place |
|
(461 |
) |
(321 |
) |
|
(782 |
) |
|
(2.2 |
) |
(3.8 |
) |
|
(6.0 |
) |
Production |
|
(497 |
) |
(593 |
) |
|
(1,090 |
) |
|
(7.1 |
) |
(4.2 |
) |
|
(11.3 |
) |
End of year |
|
4,550 |
|
4,242 |
|
|
8,792 |
|
|
101.6 |
|
108.4 |
|
|
210.0 |
|
Developed |
|
2,985 |
|
2,628 |
|
|
5,613 |
|
|
47.8 |
|
43.1 |
|
|
90.9 |
|
Undeveloped |
|
1,565 |
|
1,614 |
|
|
3,179 |
|
|
53.8 |
|
65.3 |
|
|
119.1 |
|
Total |
|
4,550 |
|
4,242 |
|
|
8,792 |
|
|
101.6 |
|
108.4 |
|
|
210.0 |
|
Notes:
(1) Definitions:
a. Net reserves are the remaining reserves of Encana, after deduction of estimated royalties and including royalty interests.
b. Proved oil and gas reserves are those quantities of oil and gas which by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible from a given date forward, from known reservoirs, and under existing economic conditions, operating methods and government regulations.
c. Developed oil and gas reserves are reserves of any category that are expected to be recovered through existing wells with existing equipment and operating methods or in which the cost of the required equipment is relatively minor compared to the cost of a new well.
d. Undeveloped oil and gas reserves are reserves of any category that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage, or from existing wells where a relatively major expenditure is required for recompletion.
(2) Encana does not file any estimates of total net proved natural gas, oil and NGL reserves with any U.S. federal authority or agency other than the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(3) In 2012, revisions and improved recovery for natural gas included a reduction of 4,589 Bcf due to significantly lower 12-month average trailing natural gas prices, partially offset by additions of 1,391 Bcf for technical revisions and improved recovery.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
12-MONTH AVERAGE TRAILING PRICES
The following reference prices were utilized in the determination of reserves and future net revenue:
|
|
Natural Gas |
|
|
Oil and NGLs |
| ||||
|
|
Henry Hub |
|
AECO |
|
|
WTI |
|
Edmonton (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reserves Pricing (2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
4.38 |
|
4.03 |
|
|
79.43 |
|
76.22 |
|
2011 |
|
4.12 |
|
3.76 |
|
|
96.19 |
|
96.53 |
|
2012 |
|
2.76 |
|
2.35 |
|
|
94.71 |
|
87.42 |
|
(1) Light Sweet.
(2) All prices were held constant in all future years when estimating net revenues and reserves.
STANDARDIZED MEASURE OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS RELATING TO PROVED OIL AND GAS RESERVES
|
|
Canada |
|
|
United States |
| ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future cash inflows |
|
15,471 |
|
|
27,731 |
|
25,535 |
|
|
14,124 |
|
|
26,558 |
|
29,428 |
|
Less future: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production costs |
|
6,273 |
|
|
9,717 |
|
8,676 |
|
|
4,095 |
|
|
6,195 |
|
6,894 |
|
Development costs |
|
3,424 |
|
|
6,424 |
|
4,971 |
|
|
3,572 |
|
|
7,189 |
|
7,539 |
|
Asset retirement obligation payments |
|
1,693 |
|
|
1,762 |
|
1,876 |
|
|
638 |
|
|
597 |
|
605 |
|
Income taxes |
|
- |
|
|
784 |
|
920 |
|
|
555 |
|
|
2,730 |
|
2,966 |
|
Future net cash flows |
|
4,081 |
|
|
9,044 |
|
9,092 |
|
|
5,264 |
|
|
9,847 |
|
11,424 |
|
Less 10% annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows |
|
1,079 |
|
|
3,759 |
|
3,803 |
|
|
2,249 |
|
|
4,384 |
|
5,277 |
|
Discounted future net cash flows |
|
3,002 |
|
|
5,285 |
|
5,289 |
|
|
3,015 |
|
|
5,463 |
|
6,147 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
| ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Future cash inflows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,595 |
|
|
54,289 |
|
54,963 |
|
Less future: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Production costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,368 |
|
|
15,912 |
|
15,570 |
|
Development costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,996 |
|
|
13,613 |
|
12,510 |
|
Asset retirement obligation payments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,331 |
|
|
2,359 |
|
2,481 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
555 |
|
|
3,514 |
|
3,886 |
|
Future net cash flows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,345 |
|
|
18,891 |
|
20,516 |
|
Less 10% annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,328 |
|
|
8,143 |
|
9,080 |
|
Discounted future net cash flows |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,017 |
|
|
10,748 |
|
11,436 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
CHANGES IN STANDARDIZED MEASURE OF DISCOUNTED FUTURE NET CASH FLOWS RELATING TO PROVED OIL AND GAS RESERVES
|
|
Canada |
|
|
United States |
| ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, beginning of year |
|
5,285 |
|
|
5,289 |
|
4,089 |
|
|
5,463 |
|
|
6,147 |
|
4,343 |
|
Changes resulting from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of oil and gas produced during the period |
|
(1,808 |
) |
|
(1,951 |
) |
(2,032 |
) |
|
(2,223 |
) |
|
(2,653 |
) |
(2,915 |
) |
Discoveries and extensions, net of related costs |
|
509 |
|
|
1,161 |
|
975 |
|
|
319 |
|
|
887 |
|
1,243 |
|
Purchases of proved reserves in place |
|
7 |
|
|
55 |
|
146 |
|
|
8 |
|
|
42 |
|
77 |
|
Sales and transfers of proved reserves in place |
|
(155 |
) |
|
(212 |
) |
(96 |
) |
|
(369 |
) |
|
(1,021 |
) |
(198 |
) |
Net change in prices and production costs |
|
(1,364 |
) |
|
516 |
|
1,645 |
|
|
(2,106 |
) |
|
733 |
|
3,827 |
|
Revisions to quantity estimates |
|
(1,290 |
) |
|
188 |
|
174 |
|
|
(2,858 |
) |
|
(336 |
) |
610 |
|
Accretion of discount |
|
571 |
|
|
576 |
|
433 |
|
|
693 |
|
|
762 |
|
465 |
|
Previously estimated development costs incurred, net of change in future development costs |
|
946 |
|
|
(441 |
) |
216 |
|
|
3,021 |
|
|
832 |
|
(289 |
) |
Other |
|
(7 |
) |
|
54 |
|
(28 |
) |
|
(79 |
) |
|
63 |
|
144 |
|
Net change in income taxes |
|
308 |
|
|
50 |
|
(233 |
) |
|
1,146 |
|
|
7 |
|
(1,160 |
) |
Balance, end of year |
|
3,002 |
|
|
5,285 |
|
5,289 |
|
|
3,015 |
|
|
5,463 |
|
6,147 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
| ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, beginning of year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,748 |
|
|
11,436 |
|
8,432 |
|
Changes resulting from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of oil and gas produced during the period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,031 |
) |
|
(4,604 |
) |
(4,947 |
) |
Discoveries and extensions, net of related costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
828 |
|
|
2,048 |
|
2,218 |
|
Purchases of proved reserves in place |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
97 |
|
223 |
|
Sales and transfers of proved reserves in place |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(524 |
) |
|
(1,233 |
) |
(294 |
) |
Net change in prices and production costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,470 |
) |
|
1,249 |
|
5,472 |
|
Revisions to quantity estimates |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,148 |
) |
|
(148 |
) |
784 |
|
Accretion of discount |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,264 |
|
|
1,338 |
|
898 |
|
Previously estimated development costs incurred, net of change in future development costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,967 |
|
|
391 |
|
(73 |
) |
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(86 |
) |
|
117 |
|
116 |
|
Net change in income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,454 |
|
|
57 |
|
(1,393 |
) |
Balance, end of year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,017 |
|
|
10,748 |
|
11,436 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
Canada |
|
|
United States |
| ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas revenues, net of royalties, transportation and processing |
|
2,205 |
|
|
2,382 |
|
2,393 |
|
|
2,713 |
|
|
3,294 |
|
3,613 |
|
Less: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating costs, production and mineral taxes, and accretion of asset retirement obligations |
|
397 |
|
|
431 |
|
361 |
|
|
490 |
|
|
641 |
|
698 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
748 |
|
|
966 |
|
826 |
|
|
1,102 |
|
|
1,226 |
|
1,094 |
|
Impairments |
|
1,822 |
|
|
2,249 |
|
- |
|
|
2,842 |
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
(762 |
) |
|
(1,264 |
) |
1,206 |
|
|
(1,721 |
) |
|
1,427 |
|
1,821 |
|
Income taxes |
|
(191 |
) |
|
(335 |
) |
340 |
|
|
(623 |
) |
|
517 |
|
659 |
|
Results of operations |
|
(571 |
) |
|
(929 |
) |
866 |
|
|
(1,098 |
) |
|
910 |
|
1,162 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
| ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oil and gas revenues, net of royalties, transportation and processing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,918 |
|
|
5,676 |
|
6,006 |
|
Less: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating costs, production and mineral taxes, and accretion of asset retirement obligations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
887 |
|
|
1,072 |
|
1,059 |
|
Depreciation, depletion and amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,850 |
|
|
2,192 |
|
1,920 |
|
Impairments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,664 |
|
|
2,249 |
|
- |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,483 |
) |
|
163 |
|
3,027 |
|
Income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(814 |
) |
|
182 |
|
999 |
|
Results of operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,669 |
) |
|
(19 |
) |
2,028 |
|
Oil and gas revenues, net of royalties, transportation and processing for the comparative periods ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 have been updated to present processing costs with transportation expense. Formerly, these processing costs were presented in operating costs. Encana has updated its presentation as a result of the Canadian Division entering into firm gathering and processing agreements associated with the divestiture of two natural gas processing plants during the first quarter of 2012. Encana believes the nature of processing costs more closely align with transportation expense. As a result, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, the Company has reclassified $240 million (2010 $239 million) from operating expense to transportation and processing expense.
CAPITALIZED COSTS
|
|
Canada |
|
|
United States |
| ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved oil and gas properties |
|
26,024 |
|
|
27,259 |
|
24,820 |
|
|
24,825 |
|
|
23,319 |
|
21,834 |
|
Unproved oil and gas properties |
|
716 |
|
|
968 |
|
1,114 |
|
|
579 |
|
|
458 |
|
1,044 |
|
Total capital cost |
|
26,740 |
|
|
28,227 |
|
25,934 |
|
|
25,404 |
|
|
23,777 |
|
22,878 |
|
Accumulated DD&A |
|
23,962 |
|
|
20,906 |
|
17,985 |
|
|
21,236 |
|
|
17,294 |
|
16,051 |
|
Net capitalized costs |
|
2,778 |
|
|
7,321 |
|
7,949 |
|
|
4,168 |
|
|
6,483 |
|
6,827 |
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
Total |
| ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proved oil and gas properties |
|
104 |
|
|
112 |
|
167 |
|
|
50,953 |
|
|
50,690 |
|
46,821 |
|
Unproved oil and gas properties |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
1,295 |
|
|
1,426 |
|
2,158 |
|
Total capital cost |
|
104 |
|
|
112 |
|
167 |
|
|
52,248 |
|
|
52,116 |
|
48,979 |
|
Accumulated DD&A |
|
104 |
|
|
112 |
|
167 |
|
|
45,302 |
|
|
38,312 |
|
34,203 |
|
Net capitalized costs |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
|
6,946 |
|
|
13,804 |
|
14,776 |
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts in $ millions, unless otherwise specified)
COSTS INCURRED
|
|
Canada |
|
|
United States |
| ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unproved |
|
121 |
|
|
261 |
|
395 |
|
|
235 |
|
|
53 |
|
97 |
|
Proved |
|
18 |
|
|
149 |
|
197 |
|
|
5 |
|
|
52 |
|
44 |
|
Total acquisitions |
|
139 |
|
|
410 |
|
592 |
|
|
240 |
|
|
105 |
|
141 |
|
Exploration costs |
|
201 |
|
|
174 |
|
58 |
|
|
633 |
|
|
181 |
|
198 |
|
Development costs |
|
1,366 |
|
|
1,857 |
|
2,156 |
|
|
1,094 |
|
|
2,265 |
|
2,304 |
|
Total costs incurred |
|
1,706 |
|
|
2,441 |
|
2,806 |
|
|
1,967 |
|
|
2,551 |
|
2,643 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
| ||||||||||
($ millions) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unproved |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
356 |
|
|
314 |
|
492 |
|
Proved |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23 |
|
|
201 |
|
241 |
|
Total acquisitions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
379 |
|
|
515 |
|
733 |
|
Exploration costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
834 |
|
|
355 |
|
256 |
|
Development costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,460 |
|
|
4,122 |
|
4,460 |
|
Total costs incurred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,673 |
|
|
4,992 |
|
5,449 |
|
COSTS NOT SUBJECT TO DEPLETION OR AMORTIZATION
Upstream costs in respect of significant unproved properties are excluded from the country cost centres depletable base as follows:
As at December 31 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canada |
|
$ 716 |
|
|
$ 968 |
|
United States |
|
579 |
|
|
458 |
|
|
|
$ 1,295 |
|
|
$ 1,426 |
|
The following is a summary of the costs related to Encanas unproved properties as at December 31, 2012:
|
|
2012 |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Prior to 2010 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition Costs |
|
$ 403 |
|
$ 280 |
|
$ 231 |
|
$ 268 |
|
|
$ 1,182 |
|
Exploration Costs |
|
33 |
|
25 |
|
3 |
|
52 |
|
|
113 |
|
|
|
$ 436 |
|
$ 305 |
|
$ 234 |
|
$ 320 |
|
|
$ 1,295 |
|
Ultimate recoverability of these costs and the timing of inclusion within the applicable country cost centres depletable base is dependent upon either the finding of proved natural gas and liquids reserves, expiration of leases or recognition of impairments. Acquisition costs primarily include costs incurred to acquire or lease properties. Exploration costs primarily include costs related to geological and geophysical studies and costs of drilling and equipping exploratory wells.
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
Encana Corporation |
|
Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP in US$ |
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE
Certifications and Disclosure Regarding Controls and Procedures.
(a) Certifications. See Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, 99.3, 99.4, 99.5 and 99.6 to this Annual Report on Form 40-F.
(b) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of Encana Corporations (Encana) fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, an evaluation of the effectiveness of Encanas disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) was carried out by Encanas management, with the participation of its principal executive officer and principal financial officers. Based upon that evaluation, Encanas principal executive officer and principal financial officers have concluded that as of the end of that fiscal year, Encanas disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Encana in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to Encanas management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officers, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
It should be noted that while Encanas principal executive officer and principal financial officers believe that Encanas disclosure controls and procedures provide a reasonable level of assurance that they are effective, they do not expect that Encanas disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
(c) Managements Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. The required disclosure is included in the Management Report that accompanies Encanas Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 40-F.
(d) Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm. The required disclosure is included in the Auditors Report that accompanies Encanas Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 40-F.
(e) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, there were no changes in Encanas internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Encanas internal control over financial reporting.
Notices Pursuant to Regulation BTR.
None.
Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Encanas board of directors has determined that Jane L. Peverett and Bruce G. Waterman, members of Encanas audit committee, each qualifies as an audit committee financial expert (as such term is defined in Form 40-F) and is independent as that term is defined in the rules of the New York Stock Exchange.
Code of Ethics.
Encana has adopted a code of ethics (as that term is defined in Form 40-F), entitled the Business Conduct & Ethics Practice (the Code of Ethics), that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, and persons performing similar functions.
Since the adoption of the Code of Ethics, there have not been any waivers, including implicit waivers, granted from any provision of the Code of Ethics.
The Code of Ethics is available for viewing on Encanas website at www.encana.com, and is available in print to any shareholder who requests it. Requests for copies of the Code of Ethics should be made by contacting: Jeffrey G. Paulson, Corporate Secretary, Encana Corporation, 1800, 855-2nd Street S.W., P.O. Box 2850, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2S5. Alternatively, requests for a copy of the Code of Ethics may be made by contacting Encanas Corporate Secretarial Department at (403) 645-2000 (Fax: (403) 645-4617). Encana intends to disclose and summarize any amendment to, or waiver from, any provision of the Code of Ethics that is required to be so disclosed and summarized, on its website at www.encana.com.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
The required disclosure is included under the heading Audit Committee InformationExternal Auditor Service Fees in Encanas Annual Information Form for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 40-F.
Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures.
The required disclosure is included under the heading Audit Committee InformationPre-Approval Policies and Procedures in Encanas Annual Information Form for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 40-F.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.
Encana does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations.
The required disclosure is included under the heading Contractual Obligations and ContingenciesContractual Obligations in Encanas Managements Discussion and Analysis for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 40-F.
Identification of the Audit Committee.
Encana has a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act. The members of the audit committee are: Suzanne P. Nimocks, Jane L. Peverett (Chair), Allan P. Sawin, Brian G. Shaw, Bruce G. Waterman and David P. OBrien (ex officio).
Mine Safety Disclosure.
Not Applicable.
New York Stock Exchange Disclosure.
Presiding Director at Meetings of Non-Management Directors
Encana schedules regular executive sessions in which Encanas non-management directors (as that term is defined in the rules of the New York Stock Exchange) meet without management participation. Mr. David P. OBrien serves as the presiding director (the Presiding Director) at such sessions. Each of Encanas non-management directors is independent for the purposes of Canadian National Instrument 58-101.
Communication with Non-Management Directors
Shareholders may send communications to Encanas non-management directors by writing to the Presiding Director, c/o Jeffrey G. Paulson, Corporate Secretary, Encana Corporation, 1800, 855 - 2nd Street S.W., P.O. Box 2850, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 2S5. Communications will be referred to the Presiding Director for appropriate action. The status of all outstanding concerns addressed to the Presiding Director will be reported to the board of directors as appropriate.
Corporate Governance Guidelines
According to Section 303A.09 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual, a listed company must adopt and disclose a set of corporate governance guidelines with respect to specified topics. Such guidelines are required to be posted on the listed companys website. Encana operates under corporate governance principles that are consistent with the requirements of Section 303A.09 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual, and which are described under the heading Statement of Corporate Governance Practices in Encanas Information Circular prepared in connection with its 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. However, Encana has not codified its corporate governance principles into formal guidelines for posting on its website.
Board Committee Mandates
The Mandates of Encanas audit committee, human resources and compensation committee, and nominating and corporate governance committee are each available for viewing on Encanas website at www.encana.com.
NYSE Statement of Governance Differences
As a Canadian corporation listed on the NYSE, Encana is not required to comply with most of the NYSEs corporate governance standards, and instead may comply with Canadian corporate governance practices. Encana is, however, required to disclose the significant difference between its corporate governance practices and those required to be followed by U.S. domestic companies under the NYSEs corporate governance standards.
Encana has prepared a summary of the significant ways in which its corporate governance practices differ from those required to be followed by U.S. domestic companies under the NYSEs corporate governance standards, and that summary, entitled Differences in Encanas Corporate Governance Practices Compared to NYSE Corporate Governance Standards, is available for viewing on Encanas website at www.encana.com/about/board-governance/documents-filings.html.
Encanas corporate governance practices meet or exceed all applicable Canadian requirements. They also incorporate some best practices derived from the NYSE rules and comply with applicable rules adopted by the Commission to give effect to the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
A description of Encanas corporate governance practices is included under the heading Statement of Corporate Governance Practices in Encanas Information Circular prepared in connection with its 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
UNDERTAKING AND CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS
A. Undertaking.
The registrant undertakes to make available, in person or by telephone, representatives to respond to inquiries made by the Commission staff, and to furnish promptly, when requested to do so by the Commission staff, information relating to: the securities registered pursuant to Form 40-F; the securities in relation to which the obligation to file an annual report on Form 40-F arises; or transactions in said securities.
B. Consent to Service of Process.
The registrant has previously filed a Form F-X in connection with the class of securities in relation to which the obligation to file this report arises.
Any change to the name or address of the agent for service of process of the registrant shall be communicated promptly to the Commission by an amendment to the Form F-X referencing the file number of the registrant.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 40-F and has duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on February 21, 2013.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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99.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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99.3 |
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Certification of Chief Accounting Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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99.4 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
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99.5 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
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99.6 |
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Certification of Chief Accounting Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
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99.7 |
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Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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99.8 |
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Consent of McDaniel & Associates Consultants Ltd. |
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99.9 |
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Consent of Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. |
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99.10 |
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Consent of DeGolyer and MacNaughton |
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99.11 |
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Consent of GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd. |
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101 |
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Interactive Data Files |