Biggest changeDrilling Activities The following table sets forth our drilling activity in wells in which we own a working interest for the years ended March 31: Year Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Gross Net Gross Net Exploratory Wells Beginning wells in progress - - - - Wells spud - - - - Successful wells - - - - Ending wells in progress - - - - Development Wells Beginning wells in progress 11 .04 12 .06 Wells spud 54 .36 44 .13 Successful wells (44 ) (.35 ) (45 ) (.15 ) Ending wells in progress 21 .05 11 .04 The information contained in the foregoing table should not be considered indicative of future drilling performance, nor should it be assumed that there is any necessary correlation between the number of productive wells drilled and the amount of oil and gas that may ultimately be recovered by us.
Biggest changeWe have not filed any other oil or gas reserve estimates or included any such estimates in reports to other federal or foreign governmental authority or agency during the year ended March 31, 2024, and no major discovery is believed to have caused a significant change in our estimates of proved reserves since that date. 18 Drilling Activities The following table sets forth our drilling activity in wells in which we own a working interest for the years ended March 31: Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Gross Net Gross Net Exploratory Wells Beginning wells in progress - - - - Wells spud - - - - Successful wells - - - - Ending wells in progress - - - - Development Wells Beginning wells in progress 21 .05 11 .04 Wells spud 48 .22 54 .36 Successful wells (53 ) (.09 ) (44 ) (.35 ) Ending wells in progress 16 .17 21 .05 The information contained in the foregoing table should not be considered indicative of future drilling performance, nor should it be assumed that there is any necessary correlation between the number of productive wells drilled and the amount of oil and gas that may ultimately be recovered by us.
Our Chief Financial Officer who has over 25 years experience in the oil and gas industry reviews the final reserves estimate and consults with a degreed geological consultant with extensive geological experience and if necessary, discusses the process used and findings with Alan Neal, the technical person at Hall and Associates responsible for evaluating the proved reserves covered by this report.
Our Chief Financial Officer who has over 26 years experience in the oil and gas industry reviews the final reserves estimate and consults with a degreed geological consultant with extensive geological experience and if necessary, discusses the process used and findings with Alan Neal, the technical person at Hall and Associates responsible for evaluating the proved reserves covered by this report.
The engineering report with respect to Mexco’s estimates of proved oil and gas reserves as of March 31, 2023 and 2022 is based on evaluations prepared by Russell K. Hall and Associates, Inc. Environmental Engineering Consultants, based in Midland, Texas (“Hall and Associates”), a summary of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this annual report.
The engineering report with respect to Mexco’s estimates of proved oil and gas reserves as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 is based on evaluations prepared by Russell K. Hall and Associates, Inc. Environmental Engineering Consultants, based in Midland, Texas (“Hall and Associates”), a summary of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this annual report.
In addition to the working interests mentioned above, other operators drilled 85 gross wells (.04 net wells) on company-owned minerals and royalties at no expense to the Company. We expect the production of our mineral interests will increase as operators continue to drill, complete and develop our acreage.
In addition to the working interests mentioned above, other operators drilled 101 gross wells (.02 net wells) on company-owned minerals and royalties at no expense to the Company. We expect the production of our mineral interests will increase as operators continue to drill, complete and develop our acreage.
Mr. Neal is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and has over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer who has over 45 years of experience in the oil and gas industry also reviews the final reserves estimate. Numerous uncertainties exist in estimating quantities of proved reserves.
Mr. Neal is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and has over 36 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer who has over 46 years of experience in the oil and gas industry also reviews the final reserves estimate. Numerous uncertainties exist in estimating quantities of proved reserves.
The benchmark price of $87.45 per bbl of oil at March 31, 2023 versus $71.72 at March 31, 2022, was adjusted by lease for gravity, transportation fees and market differentials and did not give effect to derivative transactions.
The benchmark price of $73.96 per bbl of oil at March 31, 2024 versus $87.45 at March 31, 2023, was adjusted by lease for gravity, transportation fees and market differentials and did not give effect to derivative transactions.
The benchmark price of $5.96 per mcf of natural gas at March 31, 2023 versus $4.09 at March 31, 2022, was adjusted by lease for BTU content, transportation fees and market differentials.
The benchmark price of $2.45 per mcf of natural gas at March 31, 2024 versus $5.96 at March 31, 2023, was adjusted by lease for BTU content, transportation fees and market differentials.
(4) These prices reflect adjustment by lease for quality, transportation fees and market differentials. During fiscal 2023, we added proved reserves of 101 thousand BOE (“MBOE”) through extensions and discoveries, added 52 MBOE through acquisitions, subtracted 54 MBOE for downward revisions of previous estimates.
(4) These prices reflect adjustment by lease for quality, transportation fees and market differentials. During fiscal 2024, we added proved reserves of 272 thousand BOE (“MBOE”) through extensions and discoveries, added 44 MBOE through acquisitions, subtracted 163 MBOE for downward revisions of previous estimates.
Business – Company Profile on page 4 hereto. The first LLC has returned $226,725 and 76% of the total investment since inception in fiscal 2020.
Business – Company Profile on page 4 hereto. The first LLC has returned $276,098 and 92% of the total investment since inception in fiscal 2020.
As of March 31, 2023, we held an interest in approximately 6,400 gross (18.5 net) productive wells, including approximately 5,200 wells in which we held an overriding or royalty interest and 1,100 wells in which we held a working interest. 18 A gross acre is an acre in which an interest is owned.
As of March 31, 2024, we held an interest in approximately 6,800 gross (25.7 net) productive wells, including approximately 5,700 wells in which we held an overriding or royalty interest and 1,100 wells in which we held a working interest. A gross acre is an acre in which an interest is owned.
The following table sets forth the approximate developed acreage in which we held a leasehold mineral or other interest as of March 31, 2023: Acreage Gross Net Texas 348,600 1,586 Oklahoma 70,900 884 Louisiana 35,300 25 New Mexico 30,600 185 North Dakota 22,600 29 Ohio 14,500 1 Kansas 8,500 41 Montana 5,000 1 Wyoming 3,800 5 Arkansas 1,600 5 Colorado 1,100 1 Alabama 1,000 2 Mississippi 700 2 Virginia 100 1 Total 544,300 2,768 Net Production, Unit Prices and Costs The following table summarizes our net oil and natural gas production, the average sales price per barrel (“bbl”) of oil and per thousand cubic feet (“mcf”) of natural gas produced and the average production (lifting) cost per unit of production for the years ended March 31: Years Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Oil (a): Production (Bbls) 73,968 61,689 Revenue $ 6,522,163 $ 4,685,094 Average Bbls per day (d) 203 169 Average sales price per Bbl $ 88.18 $ 75.95 Gas (b): Production (Mcf) 534,363 393,841 Revenue $ 2,858,460 $ 1,840,170 Average Mcf per day (d) 1,464 1,079 Average sales price per Mcf $ 5.35 $ 4.67 Total BOE (c) 163,029 127,329 Production costs: Production expenses: $ 1,039,893 $ 778,308 Production expenses per BOE $ 6.38 $ 6.11 Production expenses per sales dollar $ 0.11 $ 0.12 Production and ad valorem taxes: $ 679,826 $ 502,804 Production and ad valorem taxes per BOE $ 4.17 $ 3.95 Production and ad valorem taxes per sales dollar $ 0.07 $ 0.08 Total oil and gas revenue $ 9,380,623 $ 6,525,264 (a) Includes condensate.
The following table sets forth the approximate developed acreage in which we held a leasehold mineral or other interest as of March 31, 2024: Acreage Gross Net Texas 373,500 1,531 Oklahoma 69,300 815 Louisiana 38,900 87 New Mexico 31,000 184 North Dakota 22,400 23 Ohio 20,300 1 Kansas 8,500 41 Montana 5,000 1 Wyoming 3,800 5 Colorado 3,000 11 Arkansas 1,600 5 Alabama 1,000 2 Mississippi 600 2 Virginia 100 1 Total 579,000 2,709 19 Net Production, Unit Prices and Costs The following table summarizes our net oil and natural gas production, the average sales price per barrel (“bbl”) of oil and per thousand cubic feet (“mcf”) of natural gas produced and the average production (lifting) cost per unit of production for the years ended March 31: Years Ended March 31, 2024 2023 Oil (a): Production (Bbls) 69,999 73,968 Revenue $ 5,348,257 $ 6,522,163 Average Bbls per day (d) 192 203 Average sales price per Bbl $ 76.40 $ 88.18 Gas (b): Production (Mcf) 502,879 534,363 Revenue $ 1,114,390 $ 2,858,460 Average Mcf per day (d) 1,378 1,464 Average sales price per Mcf $ 2.22 $ 5.35 Total BOE (c) 153,812 163,029 Production costs: Production expenses: $ 1,029,279 $ 1,039,893 Production expenses per BOE $ 6.69 $ 6.38 Production expenses per sales dollar $ 0.16 $ 0.11 Production and ad valorem taxes: $ 497,193 $ 679,826 Production and ad valorem taxes per BOE $ 3.23 $ 4.17 Production and ad valorem taxes per sales dollar $ 0.08 $ 0.07 Total oil and gas revenue $ 6,462,647 $ 9,380,623 (a) Includes condensate.
The present value of future net cash flows does not purport to be an estimate of the fair market value of the Company’s proved reserves.
Oil and gas prices significantly impact the calculation of the PV-10 and the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows. The present value of future net cash flows does not purport to be an estimate of the fair market value of the Company’s proved reserves.
Except to the extent that we acquire additional properties containing proved reserves or conduct successful exploration and development activities, or both, our proved reserves will decline as reserves are produced.
Except to the extent that we acquire additional properties containing proved reserves or conduct successful exploration and development activities, or both, our proved reserves will decline as reserves are produced. 17 Our estimated proved oil and gas reserves and present value of estimated future net revenues from proved oil and gas reserves in the periods ended March 31 are summarized below.
Our estimated proved oil and gas reserves and present value of estimated future net revenues from proved oil and gas reserves in the periods ended March 31 are summarized below. 16 PROVED RESERVES March 31, 2023 2022 Oil (Bbls): Proved developed – Producing 451,000 391,060 Proved developed – Non-producing 35,770 37,620 Proved undeveloped 240,060 380,550 Total 726,830 809,230 Natural gas (Mcf): Proved developed – Producing 3,826,370 3,454,310 Proved developed – Non-producing 145,000 129,160 Proved undeveloped 978,010 1,258,220 Total 4,949,380 4,841,690 Total net proved reserves (BOE) (1) 1,551,725 1,616,180 PV-10 Value (2) $ 39,473,000 $ 30,777,000 Present value of future income tax discounted at 10% (6,658,000 ) (4,857,000 ) Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows (3) $ 32,815,000 $ 25,920,000 Prices used in Calculating Reserves: (4) Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 5.68 $ 4.60 Oil (per Bbl) $ 92.02 $ 74.52 (1) These reserve estimates do not include the Company’s interest in two LLCs referred to in Item 1.
PROVED RESERVES March 31, 2024 2023 Oil (Bbls): Proved developed – Producing 394,000 451,000 Proved developed – Non-producing 50,620 35,770 Proved undeveloped 346,330 240,060 Total 790,950 726,830 Natural gas (Mcf): Proved developed – Producing 3,346,460 3,826,370 Proved developed – Non-producing 219,780 145,000 Proved undeveloped 970,880 978,010 Total 4,537,120 4,949,380 Total net proved reserves (BOE) (1) 1,547,127 1,551,725 PV-10 Value (2) $ 29,078,000 $ 39,473,000 Present value of future income tax discounted at 10% (4,450,000 ) (6,658,000 ) Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows (3) $ 24,628,000 $ 32,815,000 Prices used in Calculating Reserves: (4) Natural gas (per Mcf) $ 2.75 $ 5.68 Oil (per Bbl) $ 76.88 $ 92.02 (1) These reserve estimates do not include the Company’s interest in two LLCs referred to in Item 1.
As of March 31, 2023, we had interests in approximately 6,400 gross (18.5 net) producing oil and gas wells and owned leasehold mineral, royalty and other interests in approximately 544,000 gross (2,768 net) acres. 15 Oil and Natural Gas Reserves In accordance with current SEC rules, the average prices used in computing reserves at March 31, 2023 were $92.02 per bbl of oil compared to $74.52 in 2022, an increase of 23%, and $5.68 per mcf of natural gas compared to $4.60 in 2022, an increase of 23%, such prices are based on the 12-month unweighted arithmetic average market prices for sales of oil and natural gas on the first calendar day of each month during fiscal 2023.
Oil and Natural Gas Reserves In accordance with current SEC rules, the average prices used in computing reserves at March 31, 2024 were $76.88 per bbl of oil compared to $92.02 in 2023, a decrease of 16%, and $2.75 per mcf of natural gas compared to $5.68 in 2023, a decrease of 52%, such prices are based on the 12-month unweighted arithmetic average market prices for sales of oil and natural gas on the first calendar day of each month during fiscal 2024.
For information concerning our costs incurred for oil and gas operations, net revenues from oil and gas production, estimated future net revenues attributable to our oil and gas reserves, present value of future net revenues discounted at 10% and changes therein, see Notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
For information concerning our costs incurred for oil and gas operations, net revenues from oil and gas production, estimated future net revenues attributable to our oil and gas reserves, present value of future net revenues discounted at 10% and changes therein, see Notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. 16 Proved reserves are estimated reserves of crude oil (including condensate and natural gas liquids) and natural gas that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions.
During the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, we had a working or royalty interest in the development of 59 wells converting reserves of approximately 186,000 BOE from proved undeveloped to proved developed – producing with capital cost of approximately $3,612,000. 17 Oil and gas prices significantly impact the calculation of the PV-10 and the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows.
During the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, we had a working or royalty interest in the development of 43 wells converting reserves of approximately 62,000 BOE from proved undeveloped to proved developed – producing with capital cost of approximately $940,000.
Such downward revisions are primarily the result of reserves written off due to the five-year limitation and the change in the timing of new development. They are primarily royalty interests on leases in Loving, Pecos and Ward Counties, Texas which are held by production and still in place to be developed in the future.
The reserves written off were primarily royalty interests on leases in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana and Karnes County, Texas which are held by production and still in place to be developed in the future.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Our properties consist primarily of oil and gas wells and our ownership in leasehold acreage, both developed and undeveloped.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Our properties consist primarily of oil and gas wells and our ownership in leasehold acreage, both developed and undeveloped. As of March 31, 2024, we had interests in approximately 6,800 gross (25.7 net) producing oil and gas wells and owned leasehold mineral, royalty and other interests in approximately 579,000 gross (2,709 net) acres.
Proved reserves are estimated reserves of crude oil (including condensate and natural gas liquids) and natural gas that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions. Proved developed reserves are those expected to be recovered through existing wells, equipment and operating methods.
Proved developed reserves are those expected to be recovered through existing wells, equipment and operating methods.