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APA Updates Q3 2022 Guidance, Expects Greater U.S. Production

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APA Corporation (APA - Free Report) recently announced supplemental information concerning third-quarter 2022 financial and operational results. The Houston, TX-based independent energy firm stated that it now anticipates third-quarter U.S. production to be 212 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (Mboe/d), exceeding the high end of its earlier outlook.

However, APA mentioned that third-quarter international volumes of 171 Mboe/d lag the lower end of the previous guidance. The shortfall could be attributed to poor North Sea production, which was 8 Mboe/d lower than the guidance due to substantial unplanned downtime in August and September.

APA also provided an estimate of average realized prices for the quarter, with U.S. prices projected at $94/bbl for oil, $33/bbl for natural gas liquids and $6.80/Mcf for natural gas. Meanwhile, international average realized prices are $100/bbl for oil, $66/bbl for NGL and $4.10/Mcf for gas.

The company will come out with its third-quarter 2022 results on Nov 3.

Founded in 1954, APA Corporation is one of the world's leading energy companies engaged in the exploration, development and production of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids. Geographically, the company’s operations are in the United States, Egypt and the North Sea of the United Kingdom. The company also holds acreage in offshore Suriname (South America) and other international locations.

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