UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20112013

or

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File No.: 1-10762

 

 

HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 77-0196707

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

1177 Enclave Parkway, Suite 300

Houston, Texas

 77077
Houston, Texas77077
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 899-5700

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $.01 Par Value NYSE

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Preferred Share Purchase Rights

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

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 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 website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 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  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large Accelerated Filer ¨  Accelerated Filer x
Non-Accelerated Filer ¨  Smaller Reporting Company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes  ¨    No  x

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of June 30, 201128, 2013 was: $372,593,974.$122,116,759.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date. Class: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, on March 2, 2012,7, 2014, shares outstanding: 34,317,087.42,104,038.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2012An amendment to this Annual Meeting of StockholdersReport on Form 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the close of the registrant’sRegistrant’s fiscal year, pursuant to Regulation 14A, areis incorporated by reference into Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 ofunder Part III of this annual report.Form 10-K.

 

 

 


HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.

FORM 10-K

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

      Page 

Part I

    

Item 1.

  

Business

   1  

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

   1721  

Item 1B.

  

Unresolved Staff Comments

   2230  

Item 2.

  

Properties

   2330  

Item 3.

  

Legal Proceedings

   2330  

Item 4.

  

Mine Safety Disclosures

   2532  

Part II

    

Item 5.

  

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

   2633  

Item 6.

  

Selected Financial Data

   2735  

Item 7.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   2836  

Item 7A.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   4858  

Item 8.

  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

   4858  

Item 9.

  

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

   4858  

Item 9A.

  

Controls and Procedures

   4859  

Item 9B.

  

Other Information

   4960  

Part III

    

Item 10.

  

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

   5061  

Item 11.

  

Executive Compensation

   5061  

Item 12.

  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

   5061  

Item 13.

  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

   5061  

Item 14.

  

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

   5061  

Part IV

    

Item 15.

  

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

   5162  

Financial StatementsSignatures

   S-2S-60  

SignaturesFinancial Statements

   S-48S-4  


PART I

Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (“Harvest” or the “Company”) cautions that any forward-looking statements (asas such term is defined in Section 27A of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,1933, as amended [the “PSLRA”](the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) contained in this report or made by management of the Company involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors. When used in this report, the words “budget”, “forecast”, “expect”, “believes”, “goals”, “projects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “should”, “could”, “assume” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In accordance with the provisions of the PSLRA,Securities Act and the Exchange Act, we caution you that important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in theany forward-looking statements. SuchThese factors include our concentration of operations in Venezuela, theVenezuela; political and economic risks associated with international operations (particularly those in Venezuela), the; anticipated future development costs for undeveloped reserves,reserves; drilling risks, therisks; risk that actual results may vary considerably from reserve estimates,estimates; the dependence uponon the abilities and continued participation of certain of our key employees, theemployees; risks normally incident to the exploration, operation and development of oil and natural gas properties,properties; risks incumbent to being a noncontrolling interest shareholder in a corporation, thecorporation; permitting and the drilling of oil and natural gas wells, thewells; availability of materials and supplies necessary to projects and operations, the priceoperations; prices for oil and natural gas and related financial derivatives,derivatives; changes in interest rates, the Company’srates; our ability to acquire oil and natural gas properties that meet its objectives,our objectives; availability and cost of drilling rigs and seismic crews,crews; overall economic conditions,conditions; political stability,stability; civil unrest,unrest; acts of terrorism,terrorism; currency and exchange risks,risks; currency controls,controls; changes in existing or potential tariffs, duties or quotas,quotas; changes in taxes,taxes; changes in governmental policy,policy; lack of liquidity,liquidity; availability of sufficient financing,financing; estimates of amounts and timing of sales of securities; changes in weather conditions,conditions; and ability to hire, retain and train management and personnel. See Item 1A. Risk Factors and Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Item 1.Business

Executive Summary

Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. is a petroleum exploration and production company incorporated under Delaware law in 1989. Our focus is on acquiring exploration, development and producing properties in geological basins with proven active hydrocarbon systems. Our experienced technical, business development and operating personnel have identified low entry cost exploration opportunities in areas with large hydrocarbon resource potential. We operate from our Houston, Texas headquarters. We also have regional/technical offices in the United Kingdom and Singapore, and field offices in Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia (“Indonesia”); Port Gentil, Republic of Gabon (“Gabon”); and Muscat, Sultanate of Oman (“Oman”) to support field operations in those areas.

We have acquired and developed significant interests in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (“Venezuela”). In addition to our interests in Venezuela, we hold exploration acreage mainly offshore of Gabon, onshore West Sulawesi in Indonesia and offshore of the People’s Republic of China (“China”). We operate from our Houston, Texas headquarters. We also have regional/technical offices in Singapore and field offices in Port Gentil, Republic of Gabon (“Gabon”) and Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia (“Indonesia”) to support field operations in those areas.

During the last several years, we have been exploring a broad range of strategic alternatives for enhancing and realizing stockholder value. In September 2010, we retained Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith (“Merrill Lynch”) to provide advisory services to assist us in exploring those strategic alternatives, including, among others, a sale of assets. We received several indications of interest from third parties, provided due diligence materials to third parties under confidentiality agreements and had preliminary discussions with third parties regarding a sale of our interests in Venezuela.

In June 2012 we entered into an agreement with PT Pertamina (Persero), a state-owned limited liability company existing under the laws of the Republic of Indonesia (“Pertamina”), to sell all of our interests in Venezuela for a cash consideration of $725 million, subject to certain price adjustments. The sale to Pertamina was conditioned on, among other things, the approval of the Ministerio del Poder Popular de Petroleo y Mineria, representing the Government of Venezuela (which indirectly owns 60 percent of Petrodelta) and the approval of

Pertamina’s shareholder, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. After receiving notice from Pertamina in February 2013 that Pertamina’s shareholder had decided not to approve the transaction, we exercised our right to terminate the agreement in accordance with its terms.

After the termination of the Pertamina transaction, we continued to consider our strategic alternatives. We received several indications of interest from third parties, provided due diligence materials to third parties under confidentiality agreements and had preliminary discussions with third parties regarding a sale of our interests in Venezuela. As discussed below, on December 16, 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell all of our interests in Venezuela to Petroandina Resources Corporation N.V. (“Petroandina”, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pluspetrol Resources Corporation B.V. (“Pluspetrol”)) in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million.

Our Venezuelan interests are owned through Harvest-Vinccler Dutch Holding, B.V., a Dutch private company with limited liability (“Harvest Holding”). Harvest Holding owns 100 percent of HNR Finance, B.V. (“HNR Finance”), and HNR Finance owns a 40 percent interest in Petrodelta, S.A. (“Petrodelta”).

Our ownership of HNR FinanceHarvest Holding is through several corporationsHNR Energia, B.V. (“HNR Energia”) in all of which we have a direct controlling interests. Through these corporations,interest. Prior to December 16, 2013, we indirectly ownowned 80 percent of HNR FinanceHarvest Holding, and ourwe had one partner, Oil & Gas Technology Consultants (Netherlands) Coöperatie U.A., (“Vinccler”, a controlled affiliate of Venezolana de Inversiones y Construcciones Clerico, C.A.), which owned the remaining noncontrolling interest in Harvest Holding of 20 percent. We do not have a business relationship with Vinccler outside of Venezuela. On December 16, 2013, Harvest and HNR Energia entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“Vinccler”Share Purchase Agreement”), with Petroandina and Pluspetrol to sell all of our 80 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding to Petroandina in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million. The first closing occurred on December 16, 2013 contemporaneously with the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement, when we sold a 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for $125 million. This first transaction resulted in a loss on the sale of the interest in Harvest Holding of $23.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2013. The second closing, for a cash purchase price of $275 million, will be subject to, among other things, authorization by the holders of a majority of the Company’s outstanding common stock and approval by the Ministerio del Poder Popular de Petroleo y Mineria representing the Government of Venezuela (which indirectly owns the remaining 20 percentother 60% interest of HNR Finance. HNR Finance owns 40 percent of Petrodelta, S.A. (“Petrodelta”)in Petrodelta). As a result of this first sale, we indirectly own 8051 percent of HNR Finance, we indirectlyHarvest Holding beginning December 16, 2013 and the noncontrolling interest owners hold the remaining 49 percent with Petroandina having a 29 percent interest and Vinccler continuing to own a net 3220 percent interest in Petrodelta, and Vinccler indirectly owns eight percent. interest. SeeShare Purchase Agreementbelow for further information on this transaction.

Corporación Venezolana del Petroleo S.A. (“CVP”) ownsand PDVSA Social S.A. own the remaining 6056 percent and 4%, respectively, of Petrodelta. Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (“PDVSA”) owns 100 percent of Petrodelta. HNR Finance hasCVP and PDVSA Social S.A. Through our indirect 51 percent in Harvest Holding, we indirectly own a direct controllingnet 20.4 percent interest in Petrodelta for the period from December 16, 2013 to date. Prior to December 16, 2013 we indirectly owned a 32 percent interest in Petrodelta through our indirect 80 percent interest in Harvest Holding during this period. In addition to its 40 percent interest in Petrodelta, Harvest Holding also indirectly owns 100 percent of Harvest Vinccler S.C.A. (“Harvest Vinccler”). Harvest Vinccler’s main business purposes are to assist us in the management of Petrodelta and in negotiations with Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (“PDVSA”). We do not have a business relationship with Vinccler outside of Venezuela.

Through the pursuit of technically-based strategies guided by conservative investment philosophies, we are building a portfolio of exploration prospects to complement the low-risk production, development and exploration prospects we hold in Venezuela. In addition to our interests in Venezuela, we hold exploration acreage mainly onshore West Sulawesi in Indonesia, offshore of Gabon, onshore in Oman, and offshore of the People’s Republic of China (“China”).

From time to time we learn of possible third party interests in acquiring ownership in certain assets within our property portfolio. We evaluate these potential opportunities taking into consideration our overall property mix, our operational and liquidity requirements, our strategic focus and our commitment to long-term shareholder value. For example, we have received such expressions of interest in acquiring some of our international exploration assets, and we are currently evaluating these potential opportunities. There can be no assurances that our discussions will continue or that any transaction may ultimately result from our discussions.PDVSA.

As of December 31, 2011,2013, we had total assets of $513.0$734.9 million, unrestricted cash of $58.9$120.9 million and long-term debt of $31.5$83.6 million. For the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, we had no revenues from continuing operations and net cash used in operating activities of $52.7$37.1 million. As of December 31, 2010,2012, we had total assets of $485.5$596.8 million, unrestricted cash of $58.7$72.6 million and long-term debt of $81.2$74.8 million. For the year ended December 31, 2010,2012, we had no revenues from continuing operations and net cash used in operating activities of $5.3$26.4 million.

At December 31, 2013, Petrodelta’s Proved reserves net to our 3220.4 percent interest are 43.3 MMBOE at December 31, 2011. Petrodelta’sare: Proved reserves 20.7 million barrels of oil equivalent (“MMBOE”), Probable reserves net to our 32 percent interest, are 60.541.5 MMBOE, at December 31, 2011. Petrodelta’sand Possible reserves net to our 32 percent interest, are 106.862.9 MMBOE. Proved plus Probable reserves at 103.862.2 MMBOE, after accounting for the reduction in our interest from 32.0 percent to 20.4 percent, are virtually

unchanged from last year. SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Critical Accounting Policies – Reserves for a definition of proved, probable and possible reserves and a discussion of the uncertainty related to such reserve estimates. Barrels of oil equivalent is determined using the approximate heat content ratio of one barrel of crude oil or condensate to six thousand cubic feet (“Mcf”) of natural gas, which ratio does not necessarily reflect price equivalency.

In September 2010,Share Purchase Agreement

On December 16, 2013, Harvest and HNR Energia entered into the Share Purchase Agreement with Petroandina and Pluspetrol, its parent, to sell all of our ownershipVenezuelan interests through the sale of our equity interests in Harvest Holding to Petroandina in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million. The first closing occurred contemporaneously with the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement. At that time, HNR Energia sold to Petroandina, for a cash price of $125.0 million, a 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding (which we refer to as the Budong-Budong Production Sharing Contract (“Budong PSC”“first closing”) increased from 47, which represents an indirect 11.6 percent equity interest in Petrodelta. This first transaction resulted in a loss on the sale of the interest in Harvest Holding of $23.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2013. As a result of this first sale, we indirectly own 51 percent of Harvest Holding beginning December 16, 2013 and the noncontrolling interest owners hold the remaining 49 percent with Petroandina having a 29 percent interest and Vinccler continuing to 54.4 percent. In March 2011,own a 20 percent interest. We will continue to consolidate Harvest Holding’s results until the sale of the remaining 51 percent interest has been completed. The second closing will be for the sale of HNR Energia’s remaining 51 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding, which represents an indirect 20.4 percent equity interest in Petrodelta, for a cash purchase price of $275 million payable at closing (which we refer to as the “second closing”). The second closing will be subject to, among other things, authorization by the holders of a majority of our outstanding common stock and approval by the Government of Indonesiathe Bolivarian Republic Venezuela (which indirectly owns the other 60 percent interest in Petrodelta).

HNR Energia and BPMIGAS, Indonesia’s oilPetroandina also entered into a Shareholders’ Agreement (the “Shareholders’ Agreement”) on December 16, 2013, regarding the shares of Harvest Holding. The Shareholders’ Agreement becomes effective upon any termination of the Share Purchase Agreement before the second closing of the sale of the remaining shares of Harvest Holding.

If the Share Purchase Agreement is terminated because of the failure to obtain authorization by our stockholders, we will be required to pay Petroandina a fee of $3.0 million, and gas regulatory authority,Petroandina will have the right to sell back to HNR Energia the shares of Harvest Holding purchased at the first closing (the “First Closing Shares”).

We have agreed not to solicit other offers to acquire our Petrodelta assets or the Company as a whole while the Share Purchase Agreement is in effect. If we receive an unsolicited acquisition proposal (as defined in the Share Purchase Agreement) before our stockholders have approved the changesale of our remaining Venezuelan interests, we may enter into discussions with the potential purchaser if our Board of Directors determines, in ownership interest. In January 2011,good faith, after consultation with our ownership interestoutside legal counsel and financial advisors, that such acquisition proposal is reasonably likely to result in a superior proposal (as hereinafter defined). We have the Budong PSC increasedright to terminate the Share Purchase Agreement and accept a superior proposal if we first offer Petroandina the opportunity to modify the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement so that the competing offer is no longer superior and, concurrently with such termination, we pay Petroandina a break-up fee equal to $9.6 million and enter into an alternative acquisition agreement with respect to such superior proposal.

If the Share Purchase Agreement is terminated because we or HNR Energia accept a superior proposal, Petroandina has the right to sell back to HNR Energia, and HNR Energia has the right to cause Petroandina to sell back to HNR Energia, the First Closing Shares, and we will be required to pay Petroandina a breakup fee of $9.6 million.

Certain conditions must be satisfied before consummation of the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests, including authorization of the sale by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock entitled to vote at the special meeting and approval of the sale from 54.4 percent to 64.4 percent. In August 2011,the Ministerio del Poder Popular de Petroleo y Mineria representing the Government of Indonesia and BPMIGAS approved the change in ownership interest. SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Budong-Budong, Onshore Indonesia – General.Venezuela.

The Lariang-1 (“LG-1”), the first exploratory well on the Budong PSC, spud January 6, 2011. The Karama-1 (“KD-1”),Share Purchase Agreement may, by written notice given before or at the second exploratory wellclosing, be terminated, among other reasons, if our stock holders do not authorize the proposed sale, if we or Petroandina breach certain representations, warranties or covenants, if we accept a superior proposal and pay a breakup fee or if any other closing condition is not satisfied or waived.

We must pay a termination fee of $9.625 million, or 3.5 percent of the $275 million purchase price payable at the second closing, in cash to Petroandina if the Share Purchase Agreement is terminated in certain circumstances, including our acceptance of a superior proposal. If the Share Purchase Agreement is terminated as a result of the failure of our stockholders to approve the proposed sale, we must pay a fee of $3 million in cash to Petroandina. We must also pay the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses of Petroandina incurred in connection with the Share Purchase Agreement, up to $4 million, if the Share Purchase Agreement is terminated as a result of our breach of a representation or warranty upon execution of the Share Purchase Agreement or our breach of a covenant.

Petroandina has the right and option to sell to HNR Energia, and to cause HNR Energia to purchase, the First Closing Shares, on termination of the Budong PSC, spud June 20, 2011. SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Budong-Budong, Onshore Indonesia – DrillingShare Purchase Agreement in certain circumstances. HNR Energia has the right and Development Activity.option to purchase from Petroandina, and to cause Petroandina to sell, the First Closing Shares, on termination of the Share Purchase Agreement in certain other circumstances.

On January 28, 2011, Fusion Geophysical, LLC’s (“Fusion”) 69 percent owned subsidiary, FusionGeo, Inc., was acquired by a private purchaser pursuantWe have agreed to anindemnify Petroandina and its affiliates from and against losses arising out of our and HNR Energia’s breaches of representations and warranties (deemed made without any qualification as to materiality or material adverse effect) or failure to perform or comply with covenants in the Share Purchase Agreement, subject to certain limitations.

We guaranteed HNR Energia’s obligations under the Share Purchase Agreement and Planthe Shareholders’ Agreement.

During the term of Merger. SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussionthe Share Purchase Agreement, Harvest Holding may not pay any dividends to HNR Energia, and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Operations – Fusion Geophysical, LLC.therefore would not benefit from any dividends paid by Petrodelta during this period.

In March 2011, the Direction Generale Des Hydrocarbures (“DGH”) approved another one year extension to May 27, 2012Approval of the second exploration phase onclosing will be submitted to the Dussafu Marin Permit (“Dussafu PSC”). SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Dussafu Marin, Offshore Gabon – General.

In March 2011, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (“CNOOC”) granted us an extension of Phase OneCompany’s stockholders for their consideration, and the Company will file a definitive proxy statement to be used to solicit stockholder approval of the Exploration Period forsecond closing with the WAB-21 contract areaSecurities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company’s stockholders are urged to May 2013.read the proxy statement regarding the transaction when it becomes available and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to those documents, because they will contain important information. A free copy of the proxy statement, as well as other filings with the SEC containing information about the Company and the transaction may be obtained, when available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the proxy statement may also be obtained, when available, without charge, by directing a request to Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., Investor Relations, 1177 Enclave Parkway, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77077 or at the Company’s Investor Relations page on its corporate website at www.harvestnr.com. The Company, its directors and executive officers and Morrow & Co., LLC may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company’s stockholders in connection with the approval of the second closing.

Recent Events

In January 2013, we announced that we had encountered oil in Dussafu Tortue Marin-1 (“DTM-1”) in Gabon. In February 2013, we announced that we had drilled a sidetrack well (“DTM-1ST1”) to test the lateral extent of the reservoirs encountered. SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Wab-21, South China Sea – General.

The Dussafu Ruche Marin-A (“DRM-1”), our first exploratory well on the Dussafu PSC, spud April 28, 2011. The DRM-1 is currently suspended pending further exploration and development activities. In November 2011, an additional 545 square kilometers of seismic was acquired on the Dussafu PSC and is being processed. SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Dussafu Marin, Offshore Gabon – Drilling and Development Activity.Activity”.

On

In January 2013, we acquired an additional 7.1 percent participating interest in the Budong-Budong Production Sharing Contract (“Budong PSC”) and became operator of the Budong PSC in March 2013. If we do not drill an exploration well before October 2014, our partner has the right to give us notice that the consideration for the additional 7.1 percent participating interest must be paid in cash for $3.2 million. See “Item 1. Business, Operations, Budong-Budong, Onshore Indonesia – General.”

In February 2013, we signed farm-out agreements on Block VSM14 and Block VSM15 in Colombia. We have received notices of default from our partners for failing to comply with certain terms of the farmout agreements for Block VSM 14 and Block VSM 15, followed by notices of termination on November 27, 2013. As discussed further in “Item 3. Legal Proceedings”, our partners have filed for arbitration of claims related to these agreements. After evaluating these circumstances, we determined that it was appropriate to fully impair the costs associated with these interests, and we recorded an impairment charge of $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2013. As we no longer have any interests in Colombia, we have reflected the results in discontinued operations. See “Item 1. Business – Operations, Colombia”.

In February 2013, we announced that the agreement between Pertamina and HNR Energia entered into in June 2012 for the purchase of Harvest’s interests in Venezuela had been terminated as a result of the Government of Indonesia, in its capacity as sole shareholder of Pertamina, voting not to approve the transaction.

In March 2013, we elected to not request an extension of the first phase or enter the second phase of Block 64 EPSA in Oman, and Block 64 was relinquished effective May 17, 2011,23, 2013. The carrying value of Block 64 EPSA of $6.4 million was considered to be impaired and a related impairment expense was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2012. During the first half of 2013, we terminated operations in Oman and closed the field office. Our activities in Oman have been reflected as discontinued operations in our financial statements.

On September 30, 2013, we entered into a subscription agreement under which we agreed to sell to three purchasers an aggregate of 390,000 shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $2,000,700. The transaction closed on October 1, 2013.

On October 2, 2013, we entered into subscription agreements under which we agreed to sell to three purchasers an aggregate of 400,000 shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $1,928,000. The transactions closed on October 4, 2013.

In November 2013, we entered into subscription agreements under which we agreed to sell to 12 purchasers an aggregate of 1,704,800 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $5,370,120. The purchasers included six Harvest officers and directors, who purchased an aggregate of 246,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $774,900. The transactions closed on November 27, 2013.

As discussed above, on December 16, 2013, we and HNR Energia entered into the Share Purchase Agreement with Petroandina and Pluspetrol to sell all of our interest in the oil and gas assets in Utah’s Uinta Basin (“Antelope Project”). The transaction included the Mesaverde Gas Exploration and Appraisal Project (“Mesaverde”), the Lower Green River/Upper Wasatch Oil Delineation and Development Project (“Lower Green River/Upper Wasatch”) and the Monument Butte Extension Appraisal and Development Project (“Monument Butte Extension”). SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, United States Operations, Western United States – Antelope.

Pursuant to the terms of the term loan facility with MSD Energy Investments Private II, LLC, on May 17, 2011, we paid amounts outstanding under the term loan facility with the net cash proceeds received fromVenezuelan interests through the sale of our Antelope Project. SeeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 5 – Long-Term Debt.

equity interests in Harvest Holding.

In June 2011,On January 11, 2014, we and our partners in the West Bay project agreed to relinquish the exploration acreage we held to the farmor. SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, United States Operations, Gulf Coast – West Bay Project.

In August 2011, Oman’s Ministry of Oil and Gas approvedused a one-year extension to May 23, 2013portion of the Initial Period$125 million in proceeds from the first closing sale to Petroandina to redeem all of our 11% Senior Notes due 2014. The notes were redeemed for $80.0 million, including principal and accrued and unpaid interest. As a result of the Explorationredemption, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $3.6 million in January 2014. This loss primarily includes the write off of the discount on debt ($2.3 million) and Production Sharing Agreement (“EPSA”) for the Al Ghubar/Qarn Alam License (“Block 64 EPSA”)expensing of the related financing costs ($1.3 million).

SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Block 64 EPSA, Oman – General.

The Mafraq South-1 (“MFS-1”), the first exploratory well on the Block 64 EPSA, spud October 29, 2011. The Al Ghubar North-1 (“AGN-1”), the second exploratory wells on the Block 64 EPSA, spud December 21, 2011. SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Block 64 EPSA, Oman – Drilling and Development Activity.

SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Item 1A. Risk Factors,, and Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for a more detailed description of these and other events during 2011.2013 and through the date of filing this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Our strategy has broadened from our primary focus on Venezuela to identify, access and integrate organic growth hydrocarbon assets through exploration in basins with proven hydrocarbon systems globally as an alternative to purchasing proved producing assets. We seek to leverage our Venezuelan experience as well as our expanded business development and technical platform to create a diversified resource base. We have made significant investments to provide the foundation and global reach required for an organic growth focus. While exploration became a larger part of our overall portfolio, we generally restricted ourselves to basins with known hydrocarbon systems and favorable risk-reward profiles.

Business Strategy

We intend to use our available cash to pursue additional growth opportunities in Indonesia, Gabon, Oman, China and other countries that meet our strategy. However, the execution of this strategy maybe limited by factors including, among other things, access to additional capital and the receipt of dividends fromInOperations, Petrodelta as well as the need to preserve adequate development capital in the interim.

The ability to successfully execute our strategy is subject to significant risks including, among other things, payment of Petrodelta dividends, exploration, operating, political, legal and financial risks. See below, Item 1A. Risk Factors, andItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, we discuss the situation in Venezuela and how the actions of the Venezuelan government have and continue to adversely affect our operations. The expectation that dividends from Petrodelta will be minimal over the next few years restricted our available cash and had a significant adverse effect on our ability to obtain financing to acquire and develop growth opportunities elsewhere. As discussed above, on December 16, 2013, Harvest and HNR Energia entered into the Share Purchase Agreement with Petroandina and Pluspetrol to sell all of our 80 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding to Petroandina in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million. The first closing occurred on December 16, 2013 contemporaneously with the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement. The second closing will be subject to, among other things, approval by the holders of a majority of our common stock and approval by the Ministerio del Poder Popular de Petroleo y Mineria representing the Government of Venezuela (which indirectly owns the other 60 percent interest in Petrodelta). SeeShare Purchase Agreementabove.

As discussed above, on January 11, 2014, we used $80.0 million of the $125 million in proceeds from the first closing that we received on December 16, 2013, to redeem all of our 11% Senior Notes due 2014. The remaining $45.0 million of the proceeds from the first closing have been or will be used to pay costs associated with the sale of our Venezuelan interests, to pay severance costs, to make capital expenditures, to pay taxes related to the sale and for general operating expenses. Those remaining proceeds will also be used to repurchase certain outstanding warrants if our stockholders approve the sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests, and if a “Fundamental Change” is consummated under the terms of those warrants.

We are currently marketing our non-Venezuelan assets and talking to potential buyers, and we intend to continue our consideration of a possible sale for some or all of our non-Venezuelan assets if we are able to negotiate a sale or sales in transactions that our Board of Directors believes are in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. In the meantime, we intend to operate our business in the ordinary course and may ultimately decide to keep our non-Venezuelan assets and acquire additional assets.

If the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests is completed, a significant portion of our assets will be cash from the proceeds of such transaction. Sales of other non-Venezuelan assets would further increase the portion of our assets that is in cash from the proceeds of such sales. The timing of the second closing is beyond the control of the Company. Operating and capital requirements related to the portfolio of retained assets at the time of the sales will influence the determination by our Board of Directors of the size of any cash distribution to the stockholders from the proceeds of such sales. For clarity, the possible sale of non-Venezuelan assets before the second closing sale would diminish the need for the Company to retain proceeds from the second closing. Depending on the timing of these events, we anticipate using a portion of the proceeds from the second closing to pay for expenses and other information set forth elsewherecosts related to the transaction, which we estimate will be approximately $4 million and to pay taxes related to the transaction, which we estimate will be approximately $51.1 million. In addition, if we do not sell our non-Venezuelan assets before the second closing, then we estimate that we will need to retain approximately $30 million to fund projected general operating expenses and capital expenditures through December 31, 2014 (to the extent that those general operating expenses are not already reserved from any possible sale of our non-Venezuelan assets). Some of these costs will be paid from funds remaining from the proceeds of the first closing. If we sell our non-Venezuelan assets before the second closing, then we estimate that we will need to retain approximately $20 million to fund projected general operating expenses and capital expenditures through December 31, 2014 (to the extent that those general operating expenses are not already reserved from any possible sale of our non-Venezuelan assets). Some of these costs will be paid from funds remaining from the proceeds of the first closing. We will also use these funds to pay any severance or other costs during 2014 associated with the possible severance of some of our personnel in thisconnection with a downsizing of the Company both related to the sale of our Venezuelan interests and related to any sale of our non-Venezuelan assets, if our Board of Directors determines that a downsizing would be in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders. We estimate these costs to be approximately $20 million.

We will use the remainder of the proceeds as our Board of Directors, in its discretion, determines, based on its determination of what is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders at the time a decision is made. In addition to the possibility that our Board of Directors may use part of the proceeds to pay a dividend to our stockholders, it is also possible that our Board of Directors may use part of the proceeds to continue the Company’s business. Before making any decisions with respect to paying a dividend to Harvest’s stockholders, our Board of Directors will also need to consider the possible need to provide for retention of funds for contingent obligations relating to any lawsuits or other claims that may exist at the time that the Board of Directors considers these matters. For a description of our non-Venezuelan assets and operations, see “Operations – Dussafu Marin, Offshore Gabon,” “Operations – Budong-Budong, Onshore Indonesia” and “Operations – WAB-21, South China Sea.”

Although we are currently marketing our non-Venezuelan assets and talking to potential buyers, we will continue to operate our business in the ordinary course and may ultimately decide to keep our non-Venezuelan assets and acquire additional assets. Since we no longer have any obligations under the 11% Senior Notes due 2014, and given that we do not currently have any operating cash flow, we may also decide to access additional capital through equity or debt sales. After the sale, we would continue to be a reporting company under SEC regulations and would continue to file reports required by those regulations, including Annual ReportReports on Form 10-K, for a description ofQuarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Through these reports and other risk factors.public announcements, we will update our strategy and plans for use of the proceeds from the sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests. We also currently expect that our common stock will continue to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange or another appropriate exchange as long as we meet applicable listing requirements.

Available Information

We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). The public may read and copy any materials that we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and AdvocacyPublic Reference Room at 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-0213. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Office of Investor Education and AdvocacyPublic Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Also, the SEC maintains an Internet website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers, including us, that file electronically with the SEC. The public can obtain any documents that we file with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

We also make available, free of charge on or through our Internet website (http://www.harvestnr.com), our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and if applicable, amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC. Forms 3, 4 and 5 filed with respect to our equity securities under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act are also available on our website. In addition, we have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of our employees, including our chief executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. The text of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics has been posted on the Corporate Governance section of our website. We post on our website any amendments to, or waivers from, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to our senior officers. Additionally, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available in print to any person who requests the information. Individuals wishing to obtain this printed material should submit a request to Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., 1177 Enclave Parkway, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77077, Attention: Investor Relations.

Reserves

Reserves

We adoptedmeasure and disclose our oil and gas reserves in accordance with the provisions of the SEC’s Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting and the Financial Accounting Standards Board’sASC 932, “Extractive Activities – Oil and Gas” (“FASB”ASC 932”) guidance on extractive activities for oil and gas (Accounting Standards Codification [“ASC”] 932) as of December 31, 2009.. SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Critical Accounting Policies – Reserves for a definition of proved, probable and possible reserves and a discussion of the uncertainty related to such reserve estimates.

The process for preparation of our oil and gas reserves estimates is completed in accordance with our prescribed internal control procedures, which include verification of data provided, for, management reviews and review of the independent third party reserves report. The technical employee responsible for overseeing the process for preparation of the reserves estimates has a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Science, a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering, more than 2533 years of experience in reservoir engineering, and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

All reserve information in this report is based on estimates prepared by Ryder Scott Company L.P. (“Ryder Scott”), independent petroleum engineers. The technical personnel responsible for preparing the reserve estimates at Ryder Scott meet the requirements regarding qualifications, independence, objectivity and confidentiality set forth in the Standards Pertaining to the Estimating and Auditing of Oil and Gas Reserves Information promulgated by the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Ryder Scott is an independent firm of petroleum engineers, geologists, geophysicists and petrophysicists; they do not own an interest in our properties and are not employed on a contingent fee basis.

In Venezuela during 2011,2013, Petrodelta drilled and completed 1513 production wells. FourEleven of the wells were previously identified as Proved Undeveloped (“PUD”) locations and 11two wells were previously classified as probable, possible or undefined locations. In 2011,2013, an additional 54ten PUD locations were identified through drilling activity, however 69ten PUD locations which are scheduled to be drilled 5five years after the wells were originally identified have been reclassified as Probable reserves. At December 31, 2011,2013, Petrodelta has a total of 163133 identified PUD locations.

Petrodelta’s 20112013 business plan, as approvedproposed by PDVSA,Petrodelta, contemplates sustained drilling activities through the year 20242023 to fully develop the El Salto, Isleño and Temblador fields. As a noncontrolling interest shareholder in Petrodelta, HNR Finance, a wholly owned subsidiary of Harvest Holding, has limited ability to control the development plans that are periodically prepared and/or approved by the Venezuelan government. The PUD locations which are now scheduled to be drilled 5five years after they were originally identified have been reclassified as Probable reserves.

Proved undeveloped reserves of 10.6 MMBOE from 133 gross PUD locations are scheduled to be drilled within the period from 2014 to 2017 and within five years from when these locations were first identified. All above MMBOE represent our net 20.4 percent interest, net of a 33.33 percent royalty.

Probable undeveloped reserves of 60.341.5 MMBOE include 16.114.0 MMBOE from 69108 gross undeveloped locations that would otherwise meet the definition of proved undeveloped reserves, except that they are scheduled to be drilled at least 5five years after the date that they were originally identified. These 69All of these 108 locations are all scheduled to be drilled from 2013 to 2016.

Proved undeveloped reserves of 26.2 MMBOE from 163 gross PUD locations are all scheduled to be drilled within the period from 2012 to 2015 and within 5five years from when these locations were first identified. All above MMBOE represent our net 32 percent interest, net of a 33.33 percent royalty.2014 to 2019.

The following table shows, by country and in the aggregate, a summary of our proved, probable and possible oil and gas reserves as of December 31, 2011.2013.

 

  Oil and
NGLs
   Natural
Gas
   Total   Oil and
NGLs (c)
   Natural
Gas
   Total 
  (MBls)   (MMcf)   (MBOE)(a)   (MBls) (a)   (MMcf) (a)   (MBOE) (a) 

Proved Developed Reserves:

            

International – Venezuela(b)

   13,717     20,291     17,099     8,382     10,430     10,121  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Proved Developed

   13,717     20,291     17,099     8,382     10,430     10,121  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Proved Undeveloped Reserves:

            

International – Venezuela(b)

   24,948     7,549     26,206     10,192     2,216     10,561  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Proved Undeveloped

   24,948     7,549     26,206     10,192     2,216     10,561  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Proved Reserves

   38,665     27,840     43,305     18,574     12,646     20,682  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Probable Developed Reserves:

            

International – Venezuela(b)

   127     82     141     0     0     0  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Probable Developed

   127     82     141     0     0     0  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Probable Undeveloped Reserves:

            

International – Venezuela(b)

   53,341     41,828     60,312     37,344     25,099     41,527  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Probable Undeveloped

   53,341     41,828     60,312     37,344     25,099     41,527  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Probable Reserves

   53,468     41,910     60,453     37,344     25,099     41,527  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Possible Developed Reserves:

            

International – Venezuela(b)

   —       —       —       0     0     0  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Possible Developed

   —       —       —       0     0     0  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Possible Undeveloped Reserves:

            

International – Venezuela(b)

   101,855     29,548     106,780     60,144     16,536     62,900  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Possible Undeveloped

   101,855     29,548     106,780     60,144     16,536     62,900  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Possible Reserves

   101,855     29,548     106,780     60,144     16,536     62,900  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(a)

Thousand“MBls”– thousand barrels of oil, equivalent (“MBOE”)“Mcf” – thousand cubic feet of natural gas, “MMcf”– thousand “Mcf” and MBOE – thousand barrels of oil equivalent. MBOE is determined using the approximate heat content ratio of one barrel of crude oil or condensate to six thousand cubic feet (“Mcf”)Mcf of natural gas, which ratio does not necessarily reflect price equivalency.

(b)

Information represents our net 3220.4 percent ownership interest in Petrodelta.

(c)“NGL”– Natural gas liquids.

Our estimates of proved reserves, proved developed reserves and proved undeveloped reserves as of December 31, 2011, 20102013, 2012 and 20092011 and changes in proved reserves during the last three years are contained inItem 15. Supplemental Information on Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities (unaudited). SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation, Critical Accounting Policies – Reserves for additional information on our reserves.

Operations

Since April 1, 2006,As of December 31, 2013, our Venezuelan operations have been conducted through our equity affiliate Petrodelta which is governed by the Contract of Conversion (“Conversion Contract”) signed on September 11, 2007. All of the equity investment in HNR Finance and Harvest Vinccler is owned by Harvest-Vinccler Dutch Holding B.V., a Netherlands private company with limited liability. We own an 80 percent equity investment in Harvest-Vinccler Dutch Holding B.V. The remaining 20 percent noncontrolling interest is owned by Vinccler. In addition, we have a 64.4 percent interest in the Budong PSC which we may operate during the production phase, a 66.667 percent interest in the production sharing contract related to the Dussafu PSC for which we are the operator, a 100 percent interest in the Block 64 EPSA for which we are the operator, and a 100 percent interest in the WAB-21 petroleum contract in the South China for which we are the operator.

include:

Petrodelta

Venezuela. Operations are through our equity affiliate Petrodelta which is governed by the Contract of Conversion (“Conversion Contract”) signed on September 11, 2007. Our ownership of Petrodelta is

through Harvest Holding which indirectly, through wholly owned subsidiaries, owns 40 percent of Petrodelta. As we indirectly own 51 percent of Harvest Holding, we indirectly own a net 20.4 percent interest in Petrodelta.

Republic of Gabon (“Gabon”). Operations are offshore of Gabon through the Dussafu PSC. We have a 66.667 percent interest in the Dussafu PSC. We are the operator.

Republic of Indonesia (“Indonesia”). Operations are mainly onshore in West Sulawesi in Indonesia through the Budong PSC. We own a 71.5 percent cost sharing interest in the Budong PSC. We became the operator in March 2013.

People’s Republic of China (“China”). Exploration acreage is offshore of China in the South China Sea through the WAB-21 Petroleum Contract (“WAB-21”). We have a 100 percent interest in the WAB-21 petroleum contract. We are the operator.

Petrodelta

General

On October 25, 2007, the Venezuelan Presidential Decree which formally transferred to Petrodelta the rights to the Petrodelta Fields subject to the conditions of the Conversion Contract was published in the Official Gazette.Gazette, the official government publication where laws, decrees, resolutions, instructions, and other regulations of general interest issued by the central government of Venezuela are published in order to make those acts valid and official. Petrodelta is to undertake the exploration, production, gathering, transportation and storage of hydrocarbons from the Petrodelta Fields for a maximum of 20 years from that date. Petrodelta is governed by its own charter and bylaws. Petrodelta’s portfolio of properties in eastern Venezuela includeincludes large proven oil fields as well as properties with very substantial opportunities for both development and exploration. We have seconded key technical and managerial personnel into Petrodelta and participate on Petrodelta’s board of directorsdirectors.

Petrodelta’s shareholders intend that the company be self-funding and rely on internally-generated cash flow to fund operations. Under its conversion contract, work programs and annual budgets adopted by Petrodelta must be consistent with Petrodelta’s business plan. Petrodelta’s business plan may be modified by a favorable decision of the shareholders owning at least 75 percent of the shares of Petrodelta. Petrodelta’s 2011approved capital expenditures were expected to be approximately $200 million. Petrodelta’s 2011 proposed business planbudget for 2013 was $210 million and included a planned drilling program to utilize twouse five drilling rigs to drillfor both development and appraisal wells to maintain production capacity. Petrodelta’s actual capital expenditures for maintaining production capacity,2013 were $269.2 million, and exceeded the continued appraisalbudget as a result of the substantial resource basecost overruns and inefficiencies.

PDVSA, as administrator of certain operating contracts for several mixed companies in the El Salto field and further drilling in the Isleño field. It also included engineering work for production facilities required for the full development of the El Salto and Temblador fields. Due to insufficient monetary and contractual support by PDVSA, Petrodelta incurred only $137.5 million of its 2011 planned capital expenditures.

As disclosed in previous filings, PDVSAVenezuela, has failed to pay on a timely basis certain amounts owed to contractors that PDVSA has contracted to dodoing work for Petrodelta. PDVSA purchases all of Petrodelta’s oil production. PDVSA and its affiliates have reported shortfalls in meeting their cash requirements for operations and planned capital expenditures, and PDVSA has fallen behind in certain of its payment obligations to its contractors, including contractors engaged by PDVSA to provide services to Petrodelta.expenditures. In addition, PDVSA has fallen behind in certain of its payment obligations to Petrodelta, which payments Petrodelta would otherwise use to pay its contractors.contractors, including Harvest Holding. As a result, Petrodelta has experienced, and is continuing to experience, difficulty in retaining contractors who provide services for Petrodelta’s operations. We cannot provide any assurance as to whether or when PDVSA will become current on its payment obligations. Inability to retain contractors or to pay them on a timely basis is continuing to havehas an adverse effect on Petrodelta’s operations and on Petrodelta’s ability to carry out its business plan.

Crude oil delivered from theUracoa, Bombal, Tucupita, Isleño and Temblador fields of Petrodelta fields to PDVSA Petroleo S.A. (“PPSA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of PDVSA, is priced with reference to Merey 16 published prices, weighted for different markets and adjusted for variations in gravity and sulphur content, commercialization costs and distortions that may occur given the reference price and prevailing market conditions. Merey 16 published prices are quoted and sold in U.S. Dollars. The crude oil produced and delivered from El Salto field is priced with reference to Boscan, a heavier 10 degree API crude oil, published prices, also weighted for different markets and quality adjusted as described above. Boscan published prices are also quoted and sold in U.S. Dollars. An amendment to Petrodelta’s Contract for Sale and Purchase of Hydrocarbons with PPSA (the “Sales Contract”) has been approved by Petrodelta’s shareholders and is awaiting execution. See

Item 7. Management’s Discussion andAnalysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Operations, Petrodelta for additional information on Petrodelta’s Contract for Sale and Purchase of Hydrocarbons with PPSA. Natural gas delivered from the Petrodelta Fieldsfields to PPSA is priced at $1.54 per Mcf. PPSA is obligated to make payment to Petrodelta in U.S. Dollars in the case of payment for crude oil and natural gas liquids delivered. Natural gas deliveries are paid in Venezuelan Bolivars (“Bolivars”), but the pricing for natural gas is referenced to the U.S. Dollar.

In April 2011, the Venezuelan government published in the Official Gazette the Law Creating a Special Contribution on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International Hydrocarbons Market (the “amended Windfall Profits Tax”). SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Operations, Venezuela – Petrodelta for a discussion of the effects of the amended Windfall Profits Tax on Petrodelta’s business.

The Science and Technology Law (referred to as “LOCTI” in Venezuela) requires major corporations engaged in activities covered by the Hydrocarbon and Gaseous Hydrocarbon Law (“OHL”) to contribute 0.5 percent (two percent prior to January 1, 2011) of their gross revenue generated in Venezuela from activities specified in the OHL on projects to promote inventions or investigate technology in areas deemed critical to Venezuela. The contribution is based on the previous year’s gross revenue and is due the following year. Each company is required to file a separate declaration. Prior to January 1, 2011, contributions were allowed to be paid in-kind through self-funded programs and direct contributions to projects performed by other institutions. Effective January 1, 2011, LOCTI requires all contributions to be paid in cash directly to the National Fund for Science, Technology and Innovation (“FONDACIT”), the entity responsible for the administration of LOCTI contributions. Self-funded programs and direct contributions to projects performed by other institutions are no longer allowed. SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Operations, Venezuela – Petrodelta for a discussion of LOCTI related to prior years.

InOn November 12, 2010, Petrodelta’s board of directors declared a dividend of $30.6 million, $12.2 million net to HNR Finance ($9.8 million net to our 32 percent interest).Finance. Petrodelta shareholder approval of the dividend was received on March 14, 2011. Due to Petrodelta’s liquidity constraints caused by PDVSA’s insufficient monetary support and contractual support,adherence, as of March 7, 2012,the date of this proxy statement, this dividend has not been received, although it is due and payable. Petrodelta’s board of directors declared this dividend and has never indicated that the dividend is not payable, or that it will not be paid. The dividend receivable is classified as a long-term receivable at December 31, 2013 due to the uncertainty in the timing of payment. There is uncertainty with respect to the timing of the receipt of this dividend is uncertain.and whether future dividends will be declared or paid. We continue to monitor our investment in Petrodelta. Should the dividend receivable not be collected or facts and circumstances surrounding our investment change, our results of operations and investment in Petrodelta could be adversely affected.

Business PlanPetroandina has the right to any dividends paid by Harvest Holding after December 16, 2013, that would attach with respect to their current 29 percent interest and, after the second closing any dividends that would attach to the shares of Harvest Holding sold in that closing, regardless of whether the dividends are paid in connection with dividends paid by Petrodelta that are declared before, on or after the date of the Share Purchase Agreement and regardless of the record date therefor. During the term of the Share Purchase Agreement, Harvest Holding may not pay any dividends to HNR Energia, and therefore would not benefit from any dividends paid by Petrodelta during this period.

As of March 7, 2012, the 2012Petrodelta 2014 Capital Budget

The CVP proposed 2014 budget for Petrodelta’s businessPetrodelta is for $518.8 million in capital expenditures. This is nearly double the amount spent in 2013, and we expect the actual expenditures in 2014 will be well below the budgeted amount for several reasons. The engineering processes which are required to execute the plan hadhave not yet been approved by its shareholders.completed. In addition, the plan requires the procurement of materials and long lead equipment as well as negotiation of contracts with suppliers and this has not progressed to a stage which allow achievement of the plan. Since Petrodelta only executed approximately 69 percent its 2011 planned capital expenditures primarily due tohas had insufficient monetary support and contractual supportadherence by PDVSA, it is possible that PDVSA will not provide the support required to execute Petrodelta’s proposed 20122014 budget. Should PDVSA continue in insufficient monetary support and contractual supportadherence of Petrodelta, underinvestment in the development plan may lead to continued under-performance. However,This budget proposal has not been reviewed by Petrodelta’s 2012 proposed business plan includes a planned drilling program to utilize three rigs to drill both development and appraisal wells for maintaining production capacity and the continued appraisal of the substantial resource base in the El Salto and Isleño fields. It also includes engineering work for the additional infrastructure enhancement projects in El Salto and Temblador.board yet.

Location and Geology

Petrodelta Fields

Uracoa Field

At December 31, 2011,2013, there were 76 (compared to 86 (2010: 83)at December 31, 2012) oil and natural gas producing wells and seven (2010: six)(compared to seven at December 31, 2012) water injection wells in the field. The current production facility has capacity to handle 6030 thousand barrels (“MBbls”) of oil per day, 130 MBbls of water per day, and storage of up to 75 MBbls of crude oil. The oil produced from Uracoa is blended with the oil produced

from Tucupita, Bombal and Isleño fields then transported through a 25-mile oil pipeline from the Uracoa plant facilities UM-2 to PDVSA’s EPT-1 storage and fiscalization facility. AllSubstantially all natural gas presentlycurrently being delivered by Petrodelta is produced from the Uracoa field and is delivered to PDVSA through a 64-mile pipeline to Mamo gas station and PDVSA Gas network.

Tucupita Field

At December 31, 2011,2013, there were 17 (2010: 14)19 (compared to 15 at December 31, 2012) oil producing wells and five (compared to four (2010: four)at December 31, 2012) water injection wells in the field. The Tucupita production facility has a capacity to process 30 MBbls of oil per day, 125 MBbls of water per day and storage for up to 60 MBbls of crude oil. The oil is transported through a 31-mile, 20 MBbls of oil per day20-MBbls-of-oil-per-day pipeline from the Tucupita field to the Uracoa plant facilities. It is then transported through the 25-mile oil pipeline from the Uracoa plant facilities to PDVSA’s EPT-1 storage facility.UM-2. See “Uracoa Field” above.

Bombal Field

East Bombal was drilled in 1992, and currently remains underdeveloped. In West Bombal,At December 31, 2013, there were three (compared to four at December 31, 2011, there were four (2010: three)2012) oil producing wells. The oil is transported through Petrodelta’s pipelinesa five-mile, ten MBbls of oil per day pipeline from the West Bombal field to the Uracoa plant facilities. It is then transported through the 25-mile oil pipeline from the Uracoa plant facilities to PDVSA’s EPT-1 storage facility.UM-2. See “Uracoa Field” above.

Isleño Field

The Isleño field was discovered in 1953. Seven oil appraisal wells were drilled by PDVSA prior to the field being contributed to Petrodelta. Petrodelta drilled an appraisal well, the ILM-8, in Isleño in January 2011. In December 2011, the well was shut in due to high production of gas. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, no wells2013, there were producing in the field. A reentry of the ILM-8 was completed in February 2012, and the well is currently producing. The oil is transported through Petrodelta’s pipelinesthree (compared to the Uracoa plant facilities. It is then transported through the 25-mile oil pipeline from the Uracoa plant facilities to PDVSA’s EPT-1 storage facility.

Temblador Field

The Temblador field was discovered in 1936 and developed in the 1940s and 1950s. Attwo at December 31, 2011, there were 27 (2010: 25)2012) oil producing wells in the field. The fluid producedoil is transported through a pipeline to the Uracoa plant facilities UM-2. See “Uracoa Field” above. A 16-inch, 6.2-mile, 20-MBbls-per-day transfer line capacity was completed and is operational from the Isleño field to Uracoa to transport the fluids produced.

Temblador field flowsField

At December 31, 2013, there were 28 (compared to 28 at December 31, 2012) oil producing wells in the field. The oil is transported through two pipelines: a 5.6-mile, 40-MBbls-of-oil-per-day trunkline from the TY-8 flow stations operated by Petrodelta.station (east end of the field) to the TY-23 flow station; and a 4.3-mile, 20 MBbls-of-oil-per-day gathering system from the west end of the field to the TY-23 flow station. The Temblador field’s production flows through Petrodelta pipelines to TY23total crude oil is then delivered from the TY-23 flow station then into PDVSA’s EPT-1 storage facility.

El Salto Field

The El Salto field was discovered in 1936. 31 appraisal wells were drilled by PDVSA prior to the field being contributed to Petrodelta. At December 31, 2011,2013, there were nine (2010: three)23 (compared to 17 at December 31, 2012) oil producing wells and one (2010: none)(compared to one at December 31, 2012) water injection well in the El Salto field. During 2011, Petrodelta completed facilities atThe oil is transported through an 18.1-mile, 40-MBbls-of-oil-per-day pipeline to PDVSA’s EPM-1 transfer point at PDVSA Morichal for the El Salto field. Completion of the facilities has enabled Petrodelta to increase production from the El Salto field.storage facility.

Infrastructure and Facilities

Petrodelta has a 25-mile oil pipeline from its oil processing facilities at Uracoa to PDVSA’s EPT-1 storage facility, the custody transfer point. The marketing contract specifies that thepipeline has a nominal capacity of 30 MBls of oil stream may contain no more than one percent base sedimentper day and one percent water. Quality measurements are conducted both at Petrodelta’s facilities and at PDVSA’s storage facility.a design capacity of 60 MBls of oil per day.

Petrodelta has a 64-mile pipeline from Uracoa to the Mamo gas station and the PDVSA Gasgas network with a nominal capacity of 70 million cubic feet (“MMcf”) of natural gas per day and a design capacity of 90 MMcf of natural gas per day.

Petrodelta has two main gathering systems at Temblador Field, one in the east side of the field, a 5.6-mile trunkline from the Temblador fieldTY-8 flow station to TY23the TY-23 flow station, which is next to PDVSA’s EPT-1 storage facility. The trunkline has an operational capacity of 40 MBls of fluid per day and a design capacity of 60 MBls of oil per day. The second one, on the west side of the field, is a 4.3-mile, 20-MBbls-of-total-fluid-per-day gathering system from the end of the field to the TY-23 flow station. The total crude oil, on specification, is then delivered from the TY-23 flow station into PDVSA’s EPT-1 storage facility (the custody transfer point).

Petrodelta completed facilities at PDVSA’s EPM-1 transfer point at PDVSA Morichal forhas an 18.1-mile pipeline from El Salto field.to PDVSA’s COMOR EPM-1 storage facility, the custody transfer point. The pipeline has a nominal capacity of 30 MBls of oil per day and a design capacity of 40 MBls of oil per day. Petrodelta is continuingexecuting additional infrastructure enhancement projects in El Salto and Temblador.

Petrodelta has long term agreements in place with the PDVSA gas affiliate for purchase of power for the electrical needs, leasing of compression, and operation and maintenance of the gas treatment and compression facilities at the Uracoa and Tucupita fields through 2012.fields.

Drilling and Development Activity

During the year ended December 31, 2013, Petrodelta drilled and completed 13 development wells. Petrodelta delivered approximately 14.5 MBls of oil and 2.6 billion cubic feet (“Bcf”) of natural gas, averaging 41,014 BOE per day during the year ended December 31, 2013.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, Petrodelta drilled and completed 12 development wells. Petrodelta delivered approximately 13.2 MBls of oil and 2.2 Bcf of natural gas, averaging 36,979 BOE per day during the year ended December 31, 2012. During the year ended December 31, 2011, Petrodelta drilled and completed 15 development wells, one successful appraisal well and two water injector wells. Petrodelta delivered approximately 11.4 million barrels (“MBls”)MBls of oil and 2.3 billion cubic feet (“Bcf”)Bcf of natural gas, averaging 32,240 barrels of oil equivalent (“BOE”)BOE per day during the year ended December 31, 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2010,

Currently, Petrodelta drilled and completed 16 development wells. Petrodelta delivered approximately 8.6 MBls of oil and 2.2 Bcf of natural gas, averaging 23,455 BOE per day during the year ended December 31, 2010.

Petrodelta took possession of a third drilling rig at the end of September 2011. Currently, twois operating six drilling rigs are operatingand one workover rig and is continuing with infrastructure enhancement projects in the El Salto field, and one drilling rigTemblador fields. A pipeline was completed in March 2013, and it is operating inoperational between the Isleño field. A workover rig is operating infield and the Uracoa field.main production facility at Uracoa.

Risk Factors

We face significant risks in holding a minority equity investment in Petrodelta. These risks and other risk factors are discussed inItem 1A. Risk FactorsandItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

United States OperationsDussafu Marin, Offshore Gabon

DuringGeneral

In 2008, we initiatedacquired a domestic exploration program in two different basins. We were the operator of both exploration programs.

Gulf Coast – West Bay Project

We held exploration acreage66.667 percent ownership interest in the Gulf Coast RegionDussafu PSC through two separate acquisitions. We are the operator.

The Dussafu PSC partners and Gabon, represented by the Ministry of Mines, Energy, Petroleum and Hydraulic Resources, entered into the third exploration phase of the United States through an Area of Mutual Interest (“AMI”) agreement with two private third parties. As of June 30, 2011, we and our partners in the West Bay project agreed to relinquish the exploration acreage we held to the farmor. The relinquishment was completed

Dussafu PSC with an effective date of October 31, 2011. NeitherMay 28, 2012. The Direction Generale Des Hydrocarbures agreed to lengthen the third exploration phase to four years, until May 27, 2016.

Location and Geology

The Dussafu PSC contract area is located offshore Gabon, adjacent to the border with the Republic of Congo. It contains 680,000 acres with water depths to 1,650 feet. Production and infrastructure exists in the blocks contiguous to the Dussafu PSC.

Drilling and Development Activity

During 2011, we nordrilled our partners intend to continue any activityfirst exploratory well, Dussafu Ruche Marin-1 (“DRM-1”), and two appraisal sidetracks. DRM-1 and sidetracks discovered oil of approximately 149 feet of pay within the Gamba and Middle Dentale Formations. DRM-1 and sidetracks are currently suspended pending further exploration and development activities.

Operational activities during 2012 included completion of the time processing of 545 square kilometers of seismic, which was acquired in West Bay. Basedthe fourth quarter of 2011, and well planning. The 3-D Pre-Stack Time Migration was completed in July 2012. Pre-Stack Depth processing and reprocessing of the 2005 Inboard 3-D seismic of approximately 1,300 square kilometers commenced in June 2012 with the time reprocessing and merging of the various 3-D surveys completed in September 2012. The Pre-Stack Depth processing project was completed in September 2013.

During the fourth quarter of 2012, our second exploration well on the decisionTortue prospect to target stacked pre-salt Gamba and Dentale reservoirs commenced. DTM-1 was spud on November 19, 2012 in a water depth of 380 feet. On January 4, 2013, we announced that DTM-1 had reached a vertical depth of 11,260 feet within the Dentale Formation. Log evaluation and pressure data indicate that we have an oil discovery of approximately 42 feet of pay in a 72-foot column within the Gamba Formation and 123 feet of pay in stacked reservoirs within the Dentale Formation.

The first appraisal sidetrack of DTM-1 (“DTM-1ST1”) was spud in January 12, 2013. DTM-1ST1 was drilled to a total depth of 11,385 feet in the Dentale Formation, approximately 1,800 feet from DTM-1 wellbore and found 65 feet of pay in the primary Dentale reservoir. Several other stacked sands with oil shows were encountered; however, due to a stuck downhole tool, logging operations were terminated before pressure data could be collected to confirm connectivity. The well can be re-entered, and the downhole tool has since been retrieved. Work on DTM-1 and DTM-1ST1 was suspended pending future appraisal and development activities.

Geoscience, reservoir engineering and economic studies have progressed and a field development plan is being prepared for a cluster field development of both the Ruche and Tortue discoveries along with existing pre-salt discoveries at Walt Whitman and Moubenga.

Following the success in both the pre-salt Gamba and Dentale reservoirs in the two Harvest exploration wells a new 1,130 square kilometer 3D seismic survey commenced in October and completed in mid-November 2013. This is first 3D coverage over the outboard area of the Dussafu license, where significant pre-salt prospectivity has been already recognized on 2D seismic data. Pre-Stack Depth processing commenced in December 2013 with the first high quality seismic products expected to be available during the second quarter 2011of 2014. The pre-salt reservoirs are currently the focus of deep water exploration activity offshore Gabon. The new 3D seismic data was extended to relinquishbe acquired over the exploration acreage,two Harvest discoveries and should also enhance the carrying valueplacement of West Bay of $3.3 million was impaired as of June 30, 2011.

Western United States – Antelope

On May 17, 2011, we closed the transaction to sell all of our interestfuture development wells in the oilRuche and gas assets located inTortue development program. We continue to evaluate our Antelope Project area in the Uinta Basin of Utah which consisted of approximately 69,000 gross acres (47,600 net acres), and the related contracts, reserves, production, wells, pipelines production facilities and other rights, title and interests located in the Uintah Basin in Duchesne and Uintah Counties, Utah. The transaction included the Mesaverde, the Lower Green River/Upper Wasatch and the Monument Butte Extension. We owned an approximate working interest of 70 percent in the Mesaverde and Lower Green River/Upper Wasatch, an approximate 60 percent working interest in one well in the Monument Butte Extension, an approximate 43 percent working interest in the initial eight well program in the Monument Butte Extension, and 37 percent working interest in the follow-up six well program in the Monument Butte Extension. The initial eight well program and follow-up six well program in the Monument Butte Extension were non-operated. The sale had an effective date of March 1, 2011. We received cash proceeds of approximately $217.8 million which reflects increases to the purchase price for customary adjustments and deductions for transaction related costs. All activities associated with the Antelope Projectprospects, but we have been reflected as discontinued operations on the statement of operations. SeeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 4 – Dispositions.not drilled any additional wells.

Budong-Budong, Onshore Indonesia

General

In 2007, we entered into a Farmout Agreementfarmout agreement to acquire a 47 percent interest in the Budong PSC located mostly onshore West Sulawesi, Indonesia. In April 2008, the Government of Indonesia approved the assignment to us of the 47 percent interest in the Budong PSC.this assignment. Our partner is the operator through the exploration phase as required by the terms of the Budong PSC, and we have an option to become operator, if approved by the Government of Indonesia and BPMIGASSKK Migas, the Special Task force for the oil and gas sector, in any subsequent development and production phase.

We acquired our original 47 percent interest in the Budong PSC by committing to fund the first phase of the exploration program up to a capmaximum of $17.2 million, including the acquisition of 2-D seismic information and drilling of the first two exploration wells under a Farmout Agreement with our partner in the Budong PSC. Prior to drillingwells. Before we drilled the first exploration well, our partner had a one-time

option to increase the level of the carried interest to a maximum of $20.0 million. On September 15, 2010, our partner exercised theirits option to increase the carry obligationits carried interest by $2.7 million to a total of $19.9 million. The additional carrycarried interest increased our ownership by 7.4 percent to 54.4 percent. On March 3, 2011, the Government of Indonesia and BPMIGAS approved this change in ownership interest.

On January 5,14, 2011, we exercised our first refusal right to a proposed transfer of interest by the operator to a third party, which allowed us to acquire an additional 10 percent equityownership interest in the Budong PSC at a cost of $3.7 million payable ten business days after completion of the first exploration well. The $3.7 million was paid on April 18, 2011. On August 11, 2011, we received notice from the Government of Indonesia and BPMIGAS that the transfer of the additional interest had been approved. Closing of this acquisition increased our participating ownership interest in the Budong PSC to 64.4 percent with our cost sharingcost-sharing interest becoming 64.51 percent until first commercial production. On August 11, 2011, Indonesia approved this change in ownership interest.

The remaininginitial exploration term of the Budong PSC was due to expire on January 15, 2013. In September 2012, the operator of the Budong PSC, on behalf of us and our partner, submitted a request to BPMIGAS, Indonesia’s oil and gas regulatory authority, under the terms of the Budong PSC for a four-year extension of the initial six-year exploration term of the Budong PSC. In January 2013, we received written approval from SKK Migas of the four-year extension of the initial six-year exploration term to January 15, 2017.

In November 2012, the Indonesia constitutional court declared BPMIGAS to be unconstitutional. In January 2013, SKK Migas was formed to replace BPMIGAS. SKK Migas supervises all oil and gas industry activities in Indonesia.

In December 2012, we signed a farmout agreement with the operator of the Budong PSC to acquire an additional 7.1 percent participating interest and to become operator of the Budong PSC. We assumed the role of operator effective March 25, 2013. Closing of this acquisition on April 22, 2013 increased our participating ownership interest in the Budong PSC to 71.5 percent with our cost-sharing interest becoming 72 percent until first commercial production. The consideration for this transaction is that we will fund 100 percent of the costs of the first exploration well of the four-year extension to the Budong PSC. If we do not drill an exploration well before October 2014, our partner has the right to give us notice that the consideration for the additional 7.1 percent participating interest must be paid in cash for $3.2 million.

We have satisfied all work commitmentcommitments for the current exploration phase onof the Budong PSC is for geological and geophysical work to be completedPSC. However, the extension of the initial exploration term includes an exploration well, which if not drilled by January 2016, results in the year 2012 attermination of the Budong PSC. We are actively discussing the sale of our interests in Budong, and based on indications of interest received in December 2013, we determined that is it was appropriate to recognize and impairment expense of $0.6 million and a minimumcharge included in general and administrative expenses related to a valuation allowance on VAT that we do not expect to recover of $0.5 million ($0.3 million net to our 64.51 percent cost sharing interest).$2.8 million.

Location and Geology

During the initial exploration period, the Budong PSC covered 1.35 million acres. The Budong PSC includes a ten-year exploration period and a 20-year development phase. Pursuant to the terms of the Budong PSC, at the end of the first three-year exploration phase, 45 percent of the original area was to be relinquished to BPMIGAS. In January 2010, 35 percent of the original area was relinquished and ten10 percent of the required relinquishment was deferred until 2011. OnIn January 20, 2011, the deferred ten10 percent of the original total contract area was relinquished to BPMIGAS.relinquished. The Budong PSC nowcurrently covers 0.75 million acres. However, pursuant to the request for extension of the initial exploration term, the contract area held by the Budong PSC at the beginning of the extension period should be reduced, according to the terms of the Budong PSC, from the current 55 percent to 20 percent of the original contract area. In January 2014, we submitted a relinquishment deferral proposal of 5 percent to SKK Migas. The retained area will contain all the areas of geological interest to the Budong PSC partners.

The Budong PSC includes the Lariang and Karama sub-basins, which are the eastern onshore extension of the West Sulawesi foldbelt (“WSFB”). Field work performed over the last ten years has given a new understanding toconfirmed the presence of Eocene source and reservoir potential that had not previously been recognized. Recent offshorepotential. Offshore seismic surveys have greatly improved the understanding of the geology and enhanced the prospectivity of the offshore WSFB and, by analogy, the sparsely explored onshore area.

Drilling and Development Activity

In 2011, two exploratory wells were drilled, Lariang-1 (“LG-1”) and Karama-1 (“KD-1”). Both wells were plugged and abandoned in 2011 and early 2012.

Operational activities during 20112012 focused on drillinga review of the first two exploratory wells, the LG-1, which spud on January 6, 2011,geological and the KD-1, which spud on June 20, 2011.

The LG-1, the first of the two exploratory wells in the Budong PSC, targeted the Miocene and Eocene reservoirs to a planned depth of approximately 7,200 feet. The LG-1 was drilled to a total depth of 5,311 feet and encountered multiple oil and gas shows within the secondary Miocene objective. Wireline logs and samples of reservoir fluids confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons, trap and seal thus greatly de-risking the exploration potential of the license as well as proving the LG structure to be hydrocarbon bearing. The high formation pressures, well control difficulties, and a poor cementing job on the 9-5/8ths casing required the use of more casing strings at shallower depths than were originally planned. At a depth of 5,300 feet, losses of heavy drilling mud into the formation were encountered which, when coupled with the very high formation pressures, led the partners to the decision to discontinue operations and plug and abandon the well for safety reasons on April 8, 2011. The primary Eocene targets had not yet been reached, as the well was planned for a total measured depth of approximately 7,200 feet. The costs for drilling the LG-1, $14.0 million, were suspended at March 31, 2011 pending further evaluation and appraisal.

The KD-1, the second of the two exploratory wells in the Budong PSC, is located approximately 50 miles south of the LG-1. The KD-1 was drilled to test a thrusted surface anticline with stacked Miocene and Eocene targets to a planned total measured depth of approximately 10,800 feet. The well design allowed the KD-1 to be drilled to a total depth of approximately 14,400 feet. The well was initially drilled to a depth of 9,633 feet and sidetracked after the drill string was severed. The sidetrack, the KD-1ST, was initially drilled to a total depth of 11,800 feet and logged. The evaluation of cuttings, logs and sidewall cores demonstrated the presence of oil over a 200 feet low permeability and low porosity clastic section. As the Eocene had not yet been encountered, on November 4, 2011, Harvest continued drilling as an exclusive operation to explore for the main Eocene objective. Although the well encountered both Oligocene and Eocene stratigraphy, at a final total depth of 14,437 feet (13,576 feet true vertical depth [“TVD”]), the primary Eocene clastic reservoir target had not yet been reached. Biostratigraphy indicates the section at total depth to be Eocene deep water shales. On January 2, 2012, the KD-1ST was plugged and abandoned. Drilling costs of $26.0 million related to the drilling of the KD-1 and the KD-1ST have been expensed to dry hole costs as of December 31, 2011.

In January 2012, after completion of drilling of the KD-1, all information gatheredgeophysical data obtained from the drilling of the LG-1 and KD-1 was reevaluated in connection with our plans for the Budong PSC and overall corporate strategy. Based on this reevaluation, we determined that the original LG-1 well bore would not be used for re-entry. Since plans for the Budong PSC no longer include re-entry of the LG-1 well bore, the drilling costs of $14.0 million relatedwells to the drilling of the LG-1 have been expensed to dry hole costs as of December 31, 2011. Based on the multiple oil and gas shows encountered in both the LG-1 and KD-1, we are working on an exploration program targeting the Pliocene and Miocene targets encountered in the previous two wells. As such, the other costs incurred related to the Budong PSC of $6.8 million remain capitalized on our balance sheet as of December 31, 2011.

Dussafu Marin, Offshore Gabon

General

In 2008, we acquired a 66.667 percent ownership interest in the Dussafu PSC. We are the operator.

The Dussafu PSC partners and the Republic of Gabon, represented by the Ministry of Mines, Energy, Petroleum and Hydraulic Resources (“Republic of Gabon”), entered into the second exploration phase of the Dussafu PSC with an effective date of May 28, 2007. At that time, it was agreed that the second three-year exploration phase be extended until May 27, 2011, at which time the partners can elect to enter a third exploration phase. In order to complete drilling activities of the first exploratory well, in March 2011, the DGH approved another one year extension to May 27, 2012 of the second exploration phase.

During 2011, we established an operational and logistics base in Port Gentil, Gabon to support the Dussafu PSC drilling program.

We do not have any remaining work commitments for the current exploration phase of the Dussafu PSC, but as of May 28, 2012, the Dussafu PSC enters the third exploration phase. If the partners elect to enter the third exploration phase, there will be a $7.0 million ($4.7 million net to our 66.667 percent interest) work commitment over a two-year period.

Location and Geology

The Dussafu PSC contract area is located offshore Gabon, adjacent to the border with the Republic of Congo. It contains 680,000 acres with water depths to 1,000 feet. Production and infrastructure exists in the blocks contiguous to the Dussafu PSC.

Drilling and Development Activity

Operational activities during 2011 focused on drilling of our first exploratory well, the DRM-1, which spud April 28, 2011, and two appraisal sidetracks. The DRM-1 is in a water depth of 380 feet and was drilled to test multiple stacked pre-salt targets to a planned total measured depth of approximately 10,100 feet with an option to deepen to 12,500 feet.

On June 10, 2011, we announced the DRM-1 had reached a total depth of 10,044 (true vertical depth subsea [“TVDSS”] of 9,953 feet) feet within the Upper Dentale Formation. Log evaluation, pressure data and samples indicated an oil discovery of approximately 55 feet of pay in a 90 foot oil column within the Gamba Formation. We also announced plans to deepen the well to test Middle and Lower Dentale exploration potential and sidetrack to appraise the extent of the Gamba oil discovery.

Subsequently the DRM-1 was deepened to reach a total depth of 11,450 feet (TVDSS of 11,355 feet) to testupgrade the prospectivity of the Middleblock and Lower Dentale Formations. Log evaluation, pressure datato define a prospect for potential drilling in 2013. We have completed remapping of both the Lariang and a fluid sample indicate that we had discovered a second oil accumulationKarama Basins with approximately 35 feeteight leads in the Lariang Basin and five leads in the Karama Basin having been identified. The identification of oil pay withinthese leads is the secondary objectivebasis for the four-year extension request of the Middle Dentale Formation.

The Gamba discovery has been appraised by drilling a sidetrack (“DRM-1ST1”) 0.75 miles to the southwest to test the lateral extent and structural elevation of the Gamba reservoir. The sidetrack was drilled to a total depth in the Upper Dentale of 11,562 feet, (9,428 feet of TVDSS) and found 19 feet of oil pay in the Gamba reservoir. A second sidetrack (“DRM-1ST2”) was drilled 0.5 miles to the northwest of the original DRM-1 wellbore to a total depth in the Upper Dentale of 10,615 feet, (9,429 feet of TVDSS) and found 40 feet of oil pay in the Gamba reservoir.

Drilling operations are currently suspended pending furtherfirst six-year exploration and development activities. The DRM-1 information is being used to refine the 3-D seismic depth model and improve our understanding for predicting the Gamba structure under the salt to define potential resources in the nearby satellite structures for future drilling targets. Initial reservoir characterization and conceptual engineering studies have begun with the aim of evaluating the commerciality of the discovered oil and to determine the forward plan for the Dussafu PSC.

The partners in the Dussafu PSC began a 3-D seismic acquisition in a joint program with a third party. The program, which was operated by the third party and commenced on October 23, 2011, was completed November 18, 2011.term. We acquired an additional 545 square kilometers of seismic which is currently being processed. The seismic data was acquired in the northern area of the Dussafu PSC between the two existing 3-D seismic surveys acquired in 1994 and 2005 and the 2-D seismic survey we acquired in 2008.

Block 64 EPSA, Oman

General

In 2009, we signed an EPSA with Oman for the Block 64 EPSA. We have an 80 percent working interest and our partner, Oman Oil Company, has a 20 percent carried interest in the Block 64 EPSA during the initial period. We will pay Oman Oil Company’s participating interest share of costs until the date of a declaration of commerciality. Ninety days following the declaration of commerciality, Oman Oil Company may elect to continue to participate in the Block 64 EPSA. If Oman Oil Company elects to continue to participate, it will reimburse us for its participating interest share of all recoverable costs under the Block 64 EPSA incurred before the declaration of commerciality. Reimbursement is due within 30 days of election to participate.

We have a minimum work obligation to reprocess 375 square kilometers of 3-D seismic and drill two exploration wells to penetrate and evaluate at least the potential objectives of the Haima Supergroup during the Initial Term of the EPSA. The parties to the EPSA acknowledge that $22.0 million is indicative of the costs needed to complete the work program during the three-year initial period which expires in May 2012. In order to complete drilling activities of the two exploratory wells, on August 24, 2011, Oman’s Ministry of Oil and Gas approved a one-year extension to May 23, 2013 of the initial period of the EPSA. Through December 31, 2011,our prospects, but we have incurred $16.2 million of the minimum work obligation. As of February 29, 2012, we have expended more than $22.0 million and completed the minimum work obligations.not drilled any additional wells.

Location and Geology

Block 64 EPSA is a newly-created block designated for exploration and production of non-associated gas and condensate which the Oman Ministry of Oil and Gas has carved out of the Block 6 Concession operated by Petroleum Development of Oman (“PDO”). PDO will continue to produce oil from several shallow oil fields within Block 64 EPSA area. The 955,600 acre block is located in the gas and condensate rich Ghaba Salt Basin in close proximity to the Barik, Saih Rawl and Saih Nihayda gas and condensate fields.

Drilling and Development Activity

Operational activities during 2011 included well planning and procurement of long lead items. On October 21, 2011, a Standby Letter of Credit in the amount of $1.2 million was issued as a payment guarantee for electric wireline services to be provided during the drilling of the two exploratory wells on the Block 64 EPSA.

The first of the two exploratory wells, the MFS-1, spud October 29, 2011. The MFS-1 was drilled to test the Mafraq South fault block. On December 8, 2011, we announced that the MFS-1 had reached a revised total depth of 10,348 feet. Logs did not indicate the presence of hydrocarbons within the stacked reservoir targets in the Barik, Miqrat and Amin reservoirs. The reservoirs were encountered shallower than expected with reduced seal thickness, and failure is attributed to the lack of effective seal. Drilling operations on the MFS-1 progressed ahead of schedule with the well reaching total depth 28 days ahead of the forecast drill time. On December 11, 2011, the MFS-1 was plugged and abandoned. Drilling costs of $6.9 million related to the drilling of the MFS-1 have been expensed to dry hole costs as of December 31, 2011.

The AGN-1, the second exploratory wells on the Block 64 EPSA, spud December 23, 2011 and was drilling at December 31, 2011. On February 3, 2012, we announced that the AGN-1 had reached a total depth of 10,482 feet. Interpretation of the mud log and wireline log did not indicate hydrocarbon saturations within the principal stacked Haima targets in the Barik, Miqrat and Amin reservoirs. On February 6, 2012, the AGN-1 was plugged and abandoned. Total estimated drilling costs for the AGN-1 are approximately $7.6 million. Drilling costs incurred through December 31, 2011 of $2.8 million have been expensed to dry hole costs as of December 31, 2011. Drilling costs incurred after December 31, 2011 will be expensed to dry hole costs in the first quarter of 2012.

WAB-21, South China Sea

General

In 1996, we acquired a petroleum contract with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (“CNOOC”) for the WAB-21 area. The WAB-21 petroleum contract area lies within an area whichthat is the subject of a border dispute between China and Socialist Republic of Vietnam (“Vietnam”). Vietnam has executed an agreement on a portion of the same offshore acreage with another company. The border dispute has lasted for many years, and there has been limited exploration and no development activity in the WAB-21 area due to the dispute. Although it is uncertain when or how this dispute will be resolved and under what terms the various countries and parties to the agreements may participate in the resolution, there has been a small increase in exploration activity in the area starting in 2009.

Location and Geology

The WAB-21 contract area covers 6.2 million acres in the South China Sea, with an option for an additional 1.25 million acres under certain circumstances, and is located in the West Wan’ an Bei Basin (Nam Con Son) of the South China Sea. Its western edge lies approximately 20 miles to the east of significant producing natural gas fields, Lan Tay and Lan Do, which are reported to contain two trillion cubic feet (“Tcf”) of natural gas and commenced production in November 2002. Also located to the west of WAB-21 are the Dua and Chim Sao (formerly Blackbird) discoveries that commenced oil production in 2011 and the oil and gas discovery in 2009 of Ca’ Rong.Rong Doh. The WAB-21 contract area covers a large unexplored area of the Wan’ an Bei Basin where the same successful Lower Miocene through to Upper Miocene plays to the west are present. Exploration success by other operators outside the WAB-21 contract area in the basin to date has resulted in discoveries estimated to total in excess of 500 MBls of oil and 7.5 Tcf of natural gas. Several similar structural trends and geological formations, each with significant potential for hydrocarbon reserves in traps with multiple pay zones similar to the known fields and discoveries to the west are present within WAB-21.

Drilling and Development Activity

Due to the border dispute between China and Vietnam, we have been unable to pursue an exploration program during Phase Onephase one of the contract. As a result, we have obtainedThe Joint Management Committee has approved an extension of the license extensions, with the current extension in effect until May 31, 2013.2015. While no assurance can be given, we believe we will continue to receive contract extensions so long as the border disputes persist.

While no assurance canEven though there continues to be given,increasing activity on the Vietnamese blocks, which we believe activityconfirms our view of WAB-21’s prospectivity, we impaired the carrying value of WAB-21 at December 31, 2012 due to our continued inability to pursue an exploration program. However, we continue to seek permission to acquire regional 2-D seismic and localized 3-D seismic.

Colombia-Discontinued Operations

In February 2013, we signed farmout agreements on Block VSM14 and Block VSM15 in Colombia. Under the terms of the farm-out agreements, we had a 75 percent beneficial working interest and our partners had a 25 percent carried interest for the minimum exploratory work commitments on each block. We requested the legal assignment of the interest by the Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (“ANH”), Colombia’s oil and gas regulatory authority, and approval of us as operator.

For both blocks, phase one of the contract began on December 15, 2012 and expires on December 15, 2015. The minimum work commitments for phase one of VSM14 include three exploration wells and the acquisition of 70 kilometers of 2D seismic information. The minimum work commitment for phase one of VSM15 includes one exploration well, the acquisition of 65 kilometers of 2D seismic information, reprocessing of 70 kilometers of 2D seismic information and the acquisition of 91 square kilometers of 3D seismic information.

VSM14 covers 137,061 acres and VSM15 covers 105,721 acres. Both blocks are located in the area may provide some resolutionUpper Magdalena Valley in Colombia. The blocks are considered to be prospective for conventional oil and gas fields in multiple reservoirs in Tertiary and Cretaceous rocks, as well as for unconventional oil and gas fields in the Cretaceous La Luna and Villeta formations.

To date, there have been two exploration wells drilled on block VSM 14, both of which were plugged and abandoned. There have been no wells drilled on block VSM 15.

We have received notices of default from our partners for failing to comply with certain terms of the border disputes, althoughfarmout agreements for Block VSM 14 and Block VSM 15, followed by notices of termination on November 27, 2013. As discussed further in “Item 3. Legal Proceedings”, our partners have filed for arbitration of claims related to these agreements. After evaluating these circumstances, we dodetermined that it was appropriate to fully impair the costs associated with these interests, and we recorded an impairment charge of $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2013. As we no longer have any interests in Colombia, we have reflected the results in discontinued operations.

Block 64 EPSA, Oman-Discontinued Operations

In 2009, we signed an EPSA with Oman for Block 64 EPSA. We had an 80 percent working interest and our partner, Oman Oil Company, had a 20 percent carried interest in Block 64 EPSA during the initial period.

The First Phase of Block 64 EPSA had a minimum work obligation of $22 million to reprocess 375 square kilometers of 3-D seismic and drill two exploration wells to penetrate and evaluate at least the potential objectives of the Haima Supergroup. In 2011, two exploratory wells were drilled, Mafraq South-1 (“MFS-1”) and Al Ghubar North-1 (“AGN-1”). Both wells were plugged and abandoned in the fourth quarter of 2011 and first quarter of 2012. Operational activities during 2012 included post-well evaluation and review of geological and geophysical data obtained from the drilling of the MFS-1 and AGN-1 wells.

On March 12, 2013, we elected to not knowrequest an extension of the first phase or enter the second phase of Block 64 EPSA, and Block 64 was relinquished effective May 23, 2013. The carrying value of Block 64 EPSA of $6.4 million was considered to be impaired and a related impairment expense was recorded at December 31, 2012. During the first half of 2013, we terminated operations and closed the field office. Our activities in what manner any resolution might appear.Oman have been reflected as discontinued operations in our financial statements.

Production, Prices and Lifting Cost Summary

In the following table we have set forth, by country, our net production, average sales prices and average operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2011, 20102013, 2012 and 2009.2011. The presentation for Venezuela is presented at our net 32 percent ownership interest in Petrodelta.Petrodelta which was 32 percent through December 15, 2013 and 20.4 percent thereafter. The United States is presented at our ownership interest.

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 

Venezuela

      

Crude Oil Production (MBbls) (b)

   2,430     1,826     1,671  

Natural Gas Production (MMcf)(a) (c)

   483     470     938  

Average Crude Oil Sales Price ($ per Bbl)

  $98.52    $70.57    $57.62  

Average Natural Gas Sales Price ($ per Mcf)

  $1.54    $1.54    $1.54  

Average Operating Expenses ($ per BOE)(d)

  $8.99    $6.01    $5.64  

United States (e)

      

Monument Butte(e)

      

Net Crude Oil Production (MBbls)

   21     106     3  

Natural Gas Production (MMcf)

   324     417     6  

Average Crude Oil Sales Price ($ per Bbl)

  $77.91    $64.85    $61.57  

Average Natural Gas Sales Price ($ per Mcf)

  $3.73    $3.43    $2.77  

Average Operating Expenses ($ per BOE)

  $10.34    $4.26    $—    

Lower Green River/Upper Wasatch (e)

      

Net Crude Oil Production (MBbls)

   40     34     —    

Natural Gas Production (MMcf)

   13     6     —    

Average Crude Oil Sales Price ($ per Bbl)

  $89.6    $69.63    $—    

Average Natural Gas Sales Price ($ per Mcf)

  $4.62    $3.97    $—    

Average Operating Expenses ($ per BOE)

  $56.86    $25.41    $—    

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013   2012   2011 

Venezuela

      

Crude Oil Production (MBbls)(b)

   3,052     2,810     2,430  

Natural Gas Production (MMcf)(a)(c)

   547     463     483  

Average Crude Oil Sales Price ($ per Bbl)

  $91.22    $95.91    $98.52  

Average Natural Gas Sales Price ($ per Mcf)

  $1.54    $1.54    $1.54  

Average Operating Expenses ($ per BOE)(d)

  $12.08    $10.22    $8.99  

United States-Discontinued Operations (e)

      

Monument Butte (e)

      

Net Crude Oil Production (MBbls)

   0     0     21  

Natural Gas Production (MMcf)

   0     0     324  

Average Crude Oil Sales Price ($ per Bbl)

  $0    $0    $77.91  

Average Natural Gas Sales Price ($ per Mcf)

  $0    $0    $3.733  

Average Operating Expenses ($ per BOE)

  $0    $0    $10.34  

Lower Green River/Upper Wasatch (e)

      

Net Crude Oil Production (MBbls)

   0     0     40  

Natural Gas Production (MMcf)

   0     0     13  

Average Crude Oil Sales Price ($ per Bbl)

  $0    $0    $89.60  

Average Natural Gas Sales Price ($ per Mcf)

  $0    $0    $4.62  

Average Operating Expenses ($ per BOE)

  $0    $0    $56.86  

 

(a) 

Royalty-in-kind paid on gas used as fuel by Petrodelta net to our 32 percentownership interest (32% through December 15, 2013 and 20.4% thereafter) was 6,412 MMcf for 2013 (4,256 MMcf for2012, 3,226 MMcf for 2011 (2010: 1,015 MMcf, 2009: 1,063 MMcf)2011).

(b)

Crude oil sales net to our 32 percentownership interest (32% through December 15, 2013 and 20.4% thereafter) after deduction of royalty. Crude oil sales for Petrodelta at 100 percent were 14,538 MBbls for 2013 (13,172 MBbls for 2012, 11,390 MBbls for 2011(2010: 8,561 MBbls, 2009: 7,835 MBbls)2011).

(c)

Natural gas sales net to our 32 percentownership interest (32% through December 15, 2013 and 20.4% thereafter) after deduction of royalty. Natural gas sales for Petrodelta at 100 percent were 2,593 MMcf for 2013 (2,171 MMcf for 2012, 2,266 MMcf for 2011 (2010: 2,204 MMcf, 2009: 4,397 MMcf)2011).

(d)

Petrodelta is not subject to ad valorem or severance taxes. Average operating expenses per BOE net of royalties and workovers were $9.84$15.76 for 2011 (2010: $7.522013 ($13.41 per BOE 2009: $8.46for 2012, $9.84 per BOE)BOE for 2011).

SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Results of Operations, Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, Equity in Earnings from Equity Affiliates.
(e)

Property was sold effective March 1, 2011 and is reported as discontinued operations.

Drilling and Undeveloped Acreage

For acquisitions of leases, development and exploratory drilling, we spent approximately (excluding our share of capital expenditures incurred by equity affiliates) $108.4$43.9 million in 2011(2010: $59.62013 ($23.6 million 2009: $28.0 million)in 2012, $106.1 million in 2011). These numbers do not include any costs for the development of proved undeveloped reserves in 2011, 20102013, 2012 or 2009.2011.

We have participated in the drilling of wells as follows:

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011   2010   2009   2013   2012   2011 
  Gross   Net   Gross   Net   Gross   Net   Gross   Net   Gross   Net   Gross   Net 

Wells Drilled:

            

Wells Drilled Productive:

            

Venezuela (Petrodelta)

                        

Development

   15     4.8     16     5.1     15     4.8     13     2.7     12     3.8     15     4.8  

Appraisal

   1     0.3     —       —       2     0.6     0     0     0     0     1     0.3  

Gabon

            

Exploration

   1     0.7     0     0     1     0.7  

United States-Discontinued Operations

            

Development

   0     0     0     0     1     0.7  

Exploration

   0     0     0     0     2     0.7  

Wells Drilled Dry:

            

Indonesia

                        

Exploration

   2     1.3     —       —       —       —       0     0     0     0     2     1.3  

Gabon

            

Oman-Discontinued Operations

            

Exploration

   1     0.7     —       —       —       —       0     0     1     0.8     1     0.8  

Oman

            

Exploration

   1     0.8     —       —       —       —    

United States

            

Development

   1     0.7     8     2.6     5     2.1  

Exploration

   2     0.7     3     1.0     1     1.0  

Average Depth of Wells (Feet)

            

Venezuela (Petrodelta)

            

Crude Oil

   —       7,298     —       6,839     —       6,500  

Indonesia

            

Crude Oil

   —       9,874     —       —       —       —    

Gabon

            

Crude Oil

   —       11,355     —       —       —       —    

Oman

            

Natural Gas

   —       10,348     —       —       —       —    

United States

            

Crude Oil

   —       10,021     —       7,938     —       6,751  

Natural Gas

   —       —       —       —       —       17,566  

Producing Wells(1):

                        

Venezuela (Petrodelta)

                        

Crude Oil

   143     46     127     40.6     114     36.5     173     35     152     48.6     143     45.8  

United States

            

United States-Discontinued Operations

            

Crude Oil

   —       —       16     8.3     2     0.7     0     0     0     0     0     0  

 

(1) 

The information related to producing wells reflects wells we drilled, wells we participated in drilling and producing wells we acquired.

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013   2012   2011 

Average Depth of Wells (Feet) Drilled

      

Venezuela (Petrodelta)

      

Crude Oil

   7,979     7,905     7,298  

Gabon

      

Crude Oil

   11,260     0     11,355  

Indonesia

      

Crude Oil

   0     0     9,874  

Oman-Discontinued Operations

      

Natural Gas

   0     10,482     10,348  

United States-Discontinued Operations

      

Crude Oil

   0     0     10,021  

Natural Gas

   0     0     0  

In Gabon, following the success in both the pre-salt Gamba and Dentale reservoirs in the two Harvest exploration wells, a new seismic survey commenced in October and we expect the first high quality seismic products expected to be available during the second quarter of 2014. The new 3D seismic data was extended to be acquired over the two Harvest discoveries and should also enhance the placement of future development wells in the Ruche and Tortue development program. We continue to evaluate our prospects, but we have not drilled any additional wells.

All of our drilling activities are conducted on a contract basis with independent drilling contractors. We do not directly operate any drilling equipment.

Acreage

The following table summarizes the developed and undeveloped acreage that we owned, leasedown, lease or heldhold under concession as of December 31, 2011:2013:

 

  Developed   Undeveloped   Developed   Undeveloped 
  Gross   Net   Gross   Net   Gross   Net   Gross   Net 

Venezuela – Petrodelta

   25,500     8,160     221,613     70,916     27,460     5,602     220,653     45,013  

China

   —       —       7,470,080     7,470,080     0     0     7,470,080     7,470,080  

Indonesia

   —       —       747,862     481,623  

Gabon

   —       —       685,470     456,982     0     0     685,470     456,982  

Oman

   —       —       955,600     764,480  

Indonesia (1)

   0     0     611,956     437,548  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

   25,500     8,160     10,080,625     9,244,081     27,460     5,602     8,988,159     8,409,623  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

(1)In January 2014, additional acreage was relinquished back to the Government of Indonesia under the terms of the PSC reducing our gross undeveloped acreage to 339,423 or 242,687 net acres.

Regulation

General

Our operations and our ability to finance and fund our growth strategy are affected by political developments and laws and regulations in the areas in which we operate. In particular, oil and natural gas production operations and economics are affected by:

 

change in governments;

 

civil unrest;

 

price and currency controls;

 

limitations on oil and natural gas production;

 

tax, environmental, safety and other laws relating to the petroleum industry;

 

changes in laws relating to the petroleum industry;

 

changes in administrative regulations and the interpretation and application of suchadministrative rules and regulations; and

 

changes in contract interpretation and policies of contract adherence.

In any country in which we may do business, the oil and natural gas industry legislation and agency regulation are periodically changed, sometimes retroactively, for a variety of political, economic, environmental and other reasons. Numerous governmental departments and agencies issue rules and regulations binding on the oil and natural gas industry, some of which carry substantial penalties for the failure to comply. The regulatory burden on the oil and natural gas industry increases our cost of doing business and our potential for economic loss.

Competition

We encounter substantial competition from major, national and independent oil and natural gas companies in acquiring properties and leases for the exploration and development of crude oil and natural gas. The principal competitive factors in the acquisition of such oil and natural gas properties include staff and data necessary to identify, investigate and purchase such properties, the financial resources necessary to acquire and develop such properties, and access to local partners and governmental entities. Many of our competitors have influence, financial resources, staffs, data resources and facilities substantially greater than ours.

Environmental Regulations

Our operations are subject to various federal, state, local and international laws and regulations governing the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental protection. The cost of compliance could be significant. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may result in the assessment of administrative, civil and criminal penalties, the imposition of remedial and damage payment obligations, or the issuance of injunctive relief (including orders to cease operations). Environmental laws and regulations are complex and have tended to be comebecome more stringent over time. We also are subject to various environmental permit requirements. Some environmental laws and regulations may impose strict liability, which could subject us to liability for conduct that was lawful at the time it occurred or conduct or conditions caused by prior operators or

operators or third parties. To the extent laws are enacted or other governmental action is taken that prohibits or restricts drilling or imposes environmental protection requirements that result in increased costs to the oil and gas industry in general, our business and financial results could be adversely affected.

Competition

We encounter substantial competition from major, national and independent oil and natural gas companies in acquiring properties and leases for the exploration and development of crude oil and natural gas. The principal competitive factors in the acquisition of oil and natural gas properties include staff and data necessary to identify, investigate and purchase properties, the financial resources necessary to acquire and develop properties, and access to local partners and governmental entities. Many of our competitors have influence, financial resources, staffs, data resources and facilities substantially greater than ours.

Employees

At December 31, 2011,2013, full-time employees in our various offices were: Houston – 19;17; Caracas – 11;12; London – 7;3; Singapore – 2; and Jakarta – 3; and Muscat – 7.–12. We augment our employees from time to time with independent consultants, as required.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

In addition to other information set forth elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the following factors should be carefully considered when evaluating us.

Risks Related to Our Business

Our cash position and limited ability to access additional capital may limit our growth opportunities.At December 31, 2011, we had $58.9 million of availableWe have no recurring cash flows, and until Petrodelta pays a dividend, our available cash may not be sufficient to meet capital and operational commitments. Having a Petrodelta dividend as our primary source of cash flow limits our access to additional capital, and our concentration of political risk in Venezuela may limit our ability to leverage our assets. In addition, ourcommitments for the next twelve months. Our future cash position depends primarily upon the paymentsuccessful completion of dividendsthe second closing sale, but is also impacted by Petrodelta, success with our exploration program, possible delay of discretionary capital spending to future periods,farm-out, or possible sale farm-out or otherwise monetization of assets as necessary to maintain the liquidity required to run our operations. While we believe that Petrodelta will reinvest any excess cash into Petrodelta in 2012operations and 2013 which might otherwise be available for payment of dividends, therecapital spending requirements. There is no assurance thisthat the second closing sale will be completed, and under certain circumstances we may be required to repurchase the case, nor that ifFirst Closing Shares at the cash is not reinvested that it will be paid as dividends.greater of $125 million or fair value. These factors could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and liquidity and may limit our ability to grow through the acquisition or exploration of additional oil and gas properties and projects.

Our business may be sensitive to market prices for oil and gas. We have incurred long-term indebtedness obligations, which significantly increased our leverage. On February 17, 2010, we closed a debt offering of $32.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 8.25 percent senior convertible notes due March 1, 2013. Prior to February 2010, we had no long-term debt obligations. The degree to which we are leveraged could, among other things:

make it difficult for us to make payments on the debt;

make it difficult for us to obtain financing for working capital, acquisitions or other purposes on favorable terms, if at all;

make us more vulnerable to industry downturns and competitive pressures; and

limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changesmade significant investments in our business.

Our abilityoil and gas properties. As we seek to meetsell the assets in our debt service obligation will depend upon our future performance, which will be subjectportfolio, to financial, businessthe extent market values of oil and other factors affecting our operations, many of which are beyond our control. Additionally,gas decline, the covenants contained in the indenture governing the notes restrict, among other things, our ability to incur certain indebtedness. Any failure to comply with these covenants could result in an event of default under the indenture, which could permit accelerationvaluation of the indebtedness under the notes. If our indebtedness were toinvestments in these projects may be accelerated, we cannot assure you that we would be able to repay it.adversely affected.

Global market and economic conditions, including those related to the credit markets, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. A general slowdown in economic activity could adversely affect our business by impacting our ability to access additional capital as well as the need to preserve adequate development capital in the interim.

We may not be able to meet the requirements of the global expansion of our business strategy.certain contractual funding requirements.We have added a significant global exploration component to diversify our overall portfolio. In many locations, we may be required to post performance bonds in support of a work program or the work program may include minimum funding requirements to keep the contract. We may not have the funds available to meet the minimum funding requirements when they come due and be required to forfeit the contracts.

Our strategy to identify, access and integrateportfolio of hydrocarbon assets in known hydrocarbon basins globally carriesare exposed to greater deal execution, operating, financial, legal and political risks.The environments in which we operate are often difficult and the ability to operate successfully will depend on a number of factors, including our ability to

control the pace of development, our ability to apply “best practices” in drilling and development, and the fostering of productive and transparent relationships with local partners, the local community and governmental authorities. Financial risks include our ability to control costs and attract financing for our projects. In addition, often the legal systems of these countries are not mature and their reliability is uncertain. This may affect our ability to enforce contracts and achieve certainty in our rights to develop and operate oil and natural gas projects, as well as our ability to obtain adequate compensation for any resulting losses. Our strategybusiness depends on our ability to have significant influence over operations and financial control.

We do not directly manage operations of Petrodelta. PDVSA, through CVP, exercises substantial control over Petrodelta’s operations, making Petrodelta subject to some internal policies and procedures of PDVSA as well as being subject to constraints in skilled personnel available to Petrodelta. These issues may have an adverse effect on the efficiency and effectiveness of Petrodelta’s operations.

We hold a minority equity investment in Petrodelta.Even though we have substantial negative control provisionsare able to exercise significant influence as a minority equity investor in Petrodelta, our control of Petrodelta is limited to our rights under the Conversion Contract and its annexes and Petrodelta’s charter and bylaws. As a result, our ability to implement or influence Petrodelta’s business plan, assure quality control, and set the timing and pace of development may be adversely affected. In addition, the majority partner, CVP, has initiated and undertaken numerous unilateral decisions that can impact our minority equity investment.

Petrodelta’s business plan will be sensitive to market prices for oil.Petrodelta operates under a business plan, the success of which will rely heavily on the market price of oil. To the extent that market values of oil decline, the business plan of Petrodelta may be adversely affected.

A decline in the market price of crude oil could uniquely affect the financial condition of Petrodelta.Under the terms of the Conversion Contract and other governmental documents, Petrodelta is subject to a special advantage tax (“ventajas especiales”) which requires that if in any year the aggregate amount of royalties, taxes and certain other contributions is less than 50 percent of the value of the hydrocarbons produced, Petrodelta must pay the government of Venezuela the difference. In the event of a significant decline in crude prices, the ventajas especiales could force Petrodelta to operate at a loss. Moreover, our ability to control those losses by modifying Petrodelta’s business plan or restricting the budget is limited under the Conversion Contract.

An increase in oil prices could result in increased tax liability in Venezuela affecting Petrodelta’s operations and profitability, which in turn could affect our dividends and profitability. Prices for oil fluctuate widely. In April 2011, the Venezuelan government published the amended Windfall Profits Tax which establishes a special contribution for extraordinary prices to the Venezuelan government of 20 percent to be applied to the difference between the price fixed by the Venezuela budget for the relevant fiscal year (set at $40$55 per barrel for 2011[$50 per barrel for 2012])2013) and $70$80 per barrel. The amended Windfall Profits Tax also establishes a special contribution for exorbitant prices to the Venezuelan government of (1) 80 percent when the average price of the Venezuelan Export Basket (“VEB”) exceeds $70$80 per barrel but is less than $90$100 per barrel; (2) 90 percent when the average price of the VEB exceeds $90$100 per barrel but is less that $100$110 per barrel; and (3) 95 percent when the average price of the VEB exceeds $100$110 per barrel. Any increase in the taxes payable by Petrodelta, including the Windfall Profits Tax, as a result of increased oil prices will reduce cash available for dividends to us and our partner, CVP.

Oil price declines and volatility could adversely affect Petrodelta’s operations and profitability, which in turn could affect our dividends and profitability.Prices for oil also affect the amount of cash flow available for capital expenditures and dividends from Petrodelta. Lower prices may also reduce the amount of oil that we can produce economically and lower oil production could affect the amount of natural gas we can produce. We cannot predict future oil prices. Factors that can cause fluctuations in oil prices include:

 

relatively minor changes in the global supply and demand for oil;

 

export quotas;

market uncertainty;

 

market uncertainty;

the level of consumer product demand;

 

weather conditions;

 

domestic and foreign governmental regulations and policies;

 

the price and availability of alternative fuels;

 

political and economic conditions in oil-producing and oil consuming countries; and

 

overall economic conditions.

The total capital required for development of Petrodelta’s assets may exceed the ability of Petrodelta to finance such developments.Petrodelta’s ability to fully develop the fields in Venezuela will require a significant investment. Petrodelta’s future capital requirements for the development of its assets may exceed the cash available from existing cash flow. Petrodelta’s ability to secure financing is currently limited and uncertain, and has been, and may be, affected by numerous factors beyond its control, including the risks associated with operating in Venezuela. Because of this financial risk, Petrodelta may not be able to secure either the equity or debt financing necessary to meet its future cash needs for investment, which may limit its ability to fully develop the properties, cause delays with their development or require early divestment of all or a portion of those projects. This could negatively impact our minority equity investment. If we are called upon to fund our share of Petrodelta’s operations, our failure to do so could be considered a default under the Conversion Contract and cause the forfeiture of some or all our shares in Petrodelta. In addition, CVP may be unable or unwilling to fund its share of capital requirements and our ability to require them to do so is limited. Since Petrodelta only executed approximately 69 percent its 2011 planned capital expenditures primarily due to insufficient monetary and contractual support by PDVSA, it is possible that PDVSA will not provide the support required to execute Petrodelta’s proposed 2012 budget. Should PDVSA continue in insufficient monetary support and contractual supportadherence of Petrodelta, underinvestment in the development plan may lead to continued under-perfomance.under-performance.

The legal or fiscal framework for Petrodelta may change and the Venezuelan government may not honor its commitments.While we believe that the Conversion Contract and Petrodelta provide a basis for a more durable arrangement in Venezuela, the value of the investment necessarily depends upon Venezuela’s maintenance of legal, tax, royalty and contractual stability. Our experiences in Venezuela demonstrate that such stability cannot be assured. While we have and will continue to take measures to mitigate our risks, no assurance can be provided that we will be successful in doing so or that events beyond our control will not adversely affect the value of our minority equity investment in Petrodelta.

PDVSA’s failure to timely pay contractors could have an adverse effect on Petrodelta. PDVSA has failed to pay on a timely basis certain amounts owed to contractors that PDVSA has contracted to do work for Petrodelta. PDVSA purchases all of Petrodelta’s oil production. PDVSA and its affiliates have reported shortfalls in meeting their cash requirements for operations and planned capital expenditures, and PDVSA has fallen behind in certain of its payment obligations to its contractors, including contractors engaged by PDVSA to provide services to Petrodelta. In addition, PDVSA has fallen behind in certain of its payment obligations to Petrodelta, which payments Petrodelta would otherwise use to pay its contractors.contractors, including Harvest Vinccler. As a result, Petrodelta is continuing to experience difficulty in retaining contractors who provide services for Petrodelta’s operations. We cannot provide any assurance as to whether or when PDVSA will become current on its payment obligations. Inability to retain contractors or to pay them on a timely basis is continuing to have an adverse effect on Petrodelta’s operations and on Petrodelta’s ability to carry out its business plan.

Risks Related to Our Industry

Estimates of oil and natural gas reserves are uncertain and inherently imprecise. This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains estimates of our oil and natural gas reserves. These estimates are based upon various assumptions, including assumptions required by the SEC relating to oil prices, drilling and operating expenses, capital expenditures, taxes and availability of funds.

The process of estimating oil and natural gas reserves is complex, requiring significant decisions and assumptions in the evaluation of available geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data for each reservoir. Therefore, these estimates are inherently imprecise. Actual future production, oil and natural gas prices, revenues, taxes, development expenditures, operating expenses and quantities of recoverable oil and natural gas reserves likely will vary from those estimated. Any significant variance could materially affect the estimated quantities and present value of reserves set forth. Actual production, revenue, taxes, development expenditures and operating expenses with respect to our reserves will likely vary from the estimates used, and these variances may be material.

You should not assume that the present value of future net revenues referred to inItem 15. Additional Supplemental Information on Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities (unaudited) for Petrodelta S.A., TABLE V – Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Related to Proved Oil and Natural Gas Reserve Quantities is the current market value of our estimated oil and natural gas reserves. In accordance with SEC requirements, the estimated discounted future net cash flows from proved reserves are generally based on the unweighted average price of the first day of the month during the 12-month period before the ending date of the period covered by the reserve report and costs as of the date of the estimate. Actual future prices and costs may be materially higher or lower than the prices and costs as of the date of the estimate. Any changes in demand, changes in our ability to produce or changes in governmental regulations, policies or taxation will also affect actual future net cash flows. The timing of both the production and the expenses from the development and production of oil and natural gas properties will affect the timing of actual future net cash flows from estimated proved reserves and their present value. In addition, the 10 percent discount factor, which is required by the SEC to be used in calculating discounted future net cash flows for reporting purposes, is not necessarily the most accurate discount factor. The effective interest rate at various times and the risks associated with the oil and natural gas industry in general will affect the accuracy of the 10 percent discount factor.

We may not be able to replace production with new reserves. In general, production rates and remaining reserves from oil and natural gas properties decline as reserves are depleted. The decline rates depend on reservoir characteristics. Our future oil and natural gas production is highly dependent upon our level of success in finding or acquiring additional reserves. The business of exploring for, developing or acquiring reserves is capital intensive and uncertain. We may be unable to make the necessary capital investment to maintain or expand our oil and natural gas reserves if cash flow from operations is reduced and external sources of capital become limited or unavailable. We cannot give any assurance that our future exploration, development and acquisition activities will result in additional proved reserves or that we will be able to drill productive wells at acceptable costs.

Our future operations and our investments in equity affiliates are subject to numerous risks of oil and natural gas drilling and production activities.Oil and natural gas exploration and development drilling and production activities are subject to numerous risks, including the risk that no commercially productive oil or natural gas reservoirs will be found. The cost of drilling and completing wells is often uncertain. Oil and natural gas drilling and production activities may be shortened, delayed or canceled as a result of a variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control. These factors include:

 

shortages or delays in the delivery of equipment;

 

shortages in experienced labor;

 

pressure or irregularities in formations;

 

unexpected drilling conditions;

 

equipment or facilities failures or accidents;

 

remediation and other costs resulting from oil spills or releases of hazardous materials;

 

government actions or changes in regulations;

 

delays in receiving necessary governmental permits;

delays in receiving partner approvals; and

 

weather conditions.

The prevailing price of oil also affects the cost of and availability for drilling rigs, production equipment and related services. We cannot give any assurance that the new wells we drill will be productive or that we will recover all or any portion of our investment. Drilling for oil and natural gas may be unprofitable. Drilling activities can result in dry wells and wells that are productive but do not produce sufficient net revenues after operating and other costs.

We operate in many different jurisdictions and we could be adversely affected by violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar worldwide anti-corruption laws.The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and similar worldwide anti-corruption laws, including the U.K. Bribery Act 2010, which is broader in scope than the FCPA, generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to government and other officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Our internal policies mandate compliance with these anti-corruption laws. Despite our training and compliance programs, we cannot be assured that our internal control policies and procedures will always protect us from acts of corruption committed by our employees or agents. Our continued expansion outside the U.S., including in developing countries, could increase the risk of such violations in the future. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Operations in areas outside the United States are subject to various risks inherent in foreign operations. Our operations are subject to various risks inherent in foreign operations. These risks may include, among other things, loss of revenue, property and equipment as a result of hazards such as expropriation, nationalization, war, insurrection, civil unrest, strikes and other political risks, increases in taxes and governmental royalties, being subject to foreign laws, legal systems and the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or tribunals, renegotiation of contracts with governmental entities, changes in laws and policies, including taxes, governing operations of foreign-based companies, currency restrictions and exchange rate fluctuations and other uncertainties

arising out of foreign government sovereignty over our international operations. Our international operations may also be adversely affected by laws and policies of the United States affecting foreign policy, foreign trade, taxation and the possible inability to subject foreign persons to the jurisdiction of the courts in the United States.

Our oil and natural gas operations are subject to various governmental regulations that materially affect our operations. Our oil and natural gas operations are subject to various governmental regulations. These regulations may be changed in response to economic or political conditions. Matters regulated may include permits for discharges of wastewaters and other substances generated in connection with drilling operations, bonds or other financial responsibility requirements to cover drilling contingencies and well plugging and abandonment costs, reports concerning operations, the spacing of wells, and unitization and pooling of properties and taxation. At various times, regulatory agencies have imposed price controls and limitations on oil and natural gas production. In order to conserve or limit supplies of oil and natural gas, these agencies have restricted the rates of the flow of oil and natural gas wells below actual production capacity. We cannot predict the ultimate cost of compliance with these requirements or their effect on our operations.

We are subject to complex laws that can affect the cost, manner or feasibility of doing business.Exploration and development and the production and sale of oil and natural gas are subject to extensive federal, state, local and international regulation. We may be required to make large expenditures to comply with environmental and other governmental regulations. Matters subject to regulation include:

 

the amounts and types of substances and materials that may be released into the environment;

 

response to unexpected releases to the environment;

reports and permits concerning exploration, drilling, production and other operations; and

 

taxation.

Under these laws, we could be liable for personal injuries, property damage, oil spills, discharge of hazardous materials, remediation and clean-up costs, natural resource damages and other environmental damages. We also could be required to install expensive pollution control measures or limit or cease activities on lands located within wilderness, wetlands or other environmentally or politically sensitive areas. Failure to comply with these laws also may result in the suspension or termination of our operations and subject us to administrative, civil and criminal penalties as well as the imposition of corrective action orders. Moreover, these laws could change in ways that substantially increase our costs. Any such liabilities, penalties, suspensions, terminations or regulatory changes could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The oil and gas business involves many operating risks that can cause substantial losses, and insurance may not protect us against all of these risks. We are not insured against all risks. Our oil and gas exploration and production activities are subject to all of the operating risks associated with drilling for and producing oil and gas, including the risk of:

 

fires and explosions;

 

blow-outs;

 

uncontrollable or unknown flows of oil, gas, formation water or drilling fluids;

 

adverse weather conditions or natural disasters;

 

pipe or cement failures and casing collapses;

 

pipeline ruptures;

 

discharges of toxic gases;

 

build up of naturally occurring radioactive materials; and

 

vandalism.

If any of these events occur, we could incur substantial losses as a result of:

 

injury or loss of life;

 

severe damage or destruction of property and equipment, and oil and gas reservoirs;

 

pollution and other environmental damage;

 

investigatory and clean-up responsibilities;

 

regulatory investigation and penalties;

 

suspension of our operations; and

 

repairs to resume operations.

If we experience any of these problems, our ability to conduct operations could be adversely affected.

We maintain insurance against some, but not all, of these potential risks and losses. We may elect not to obtain insurance if we believe that the cost of available insurance is excessive relative to the risks presented. In addition, pollution and environmental risks generally are not insurable.

Competition within the industry may adversely affect our operations. We operate in a highly competitive environment. We compete with major, national and independent oil and natural gas companies for

the acquisition of desirable oil and natural gas properties and the equipment and labor required to develop and operate such properties. Many of these competitors have financial and other resources substantially greater than ours.

The loss of key personnel could adversely affect our ability to successfully execute our strategy.We are a small organization and depend on the skills and experience of a few individuals in key management and operating positions to execute our business strategy. Loss of one or more key individuals in the organization could hamper or delay achieving our strategy.

Tax claims by municipalities in Venezuela may adversely affect Harvest Vinccler’s financial condition. The municipalities of Uracoa and Libertador have asserted numerous tax claims against Harvest Vinccler which we believe are without merit. However, the reliability of Venezuela’s judicial system is a source of concern and it can be subject to local and political influences.

Potential regulations regarding climate change could alter the way we conduct our business.Studies over recent years have indicated that emissions of certain gases may be contributing to warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. In response to these studies, governments have begun adopting domestic and international climate change regulations that requires reporting and reductions of the emission of greenhouse gases. Methane, a primary component of natural gas, and carbon dioxide, a by-product of the burning of oil, gas and refined petroleum products, are considered greenhouse gases. Internationally, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol address greenhouse gas emissions, and several countries including the European Union have established greenhouse gas regulatory systems. Any laws or regulations that may be adopted to restrict or reduce emissions of greenhouse gases could require us to incur increased operating and compliance costs, and could have an adverse effect on demand for the oil and gas that we produce and as a result, negatively impact our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Our business is dependent upon the proper functioning of our internal business processes and information systems and modification or interruption of such systems may disrupt our business, processes and internal controls. The proper functioning of our internal business processes and information systems is critical to the efficient operation and management of our business. If these information technology systems fail or are interrupted, our operations may be adversely affected and operating results could be harmed. Our business processes and information systems need to be sufficiently scalable to support the future growth of our business and may require modifications or upgrades that expose us to a number of operational risks. Our information technology systems, and those of third party providers, may also be vulnerable to damage or disruption caused by circumstances beyond our control. These include catastrophic events, power anomalies or outages, natural disasters, computer system or network failures, viruses or malware, physical or electronic break-ins, unauthorized access and cyber attacks. Any material disruption, malfunction or similar challenges with our business processes or information systems, or disruptions or challenges relating to the transition to new processes, systems or providers, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Risks Related to the Sale of Our Venezuelan Interests

There is no assurance that the sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests under the Share Purchase Agreement will be completed, and our inability to consummate the proposed sale could harm the market price of our common stock and our business, results of operations and financial condition.If our stockholders fail to authorize the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests, or if the proposed sale is not completed for any other reason, the market price of our common stock may decline. In addition, failure to complete the proposed sale will result in a reduction in the amount of cash otherwise available to us and, given that we do not currently have any operating cash flow, may substantially limit our ability to implement our business strategy.

We cannot assure you that the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests will be consummated. The consummation of the proposed sale is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions, including, among others, the requirement that we obtain stockholder approval of the proposed sale, the requirement that we obtain approval of the proposed sale from the Government of Venezuela, requirements with respect to the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the parties to the Share Purchase Agreement and requirements with respect to the satisfaction or waiver of the covenants and obligations of the parties to the Share Purchase Agreement. In addition, the Share Purchase Agreement may be terminated in certain circumstances under the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement.

We cannot guarantee that the parties to the Share Purchase Agreement will be able to meet all of the second closing conditions. If we are unable to meet all of the second closing conditions, Petroandina would not be obligated to close the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests. We also cannot be sure that circumstances, such as a material adverse effect, will not arise that would also allow Petroandina to terminate the Share Purchase Agreement before the second closing. If the proposed sale is not approved by our stockholders or does not close for another reason, our Board of Directors will be forced to evaluate other alternatives, which may be less favorable to us than the current proposed sale.

If the Share Purchase Agreement is terminated:

because our stockholders fail to approve the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests, we would be required to pay Petroandina a fee of $3.0 million, and Petroandina would have the right to sell back to HNR Energia the 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding acquired in December 2013 at a price equal to the greater of $125 million and the fair market value of the 29 percent interest;

because our Board of Directors changes or withdraws its recommendation that our stockholders vote to approve the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests or as a result of our or HNR Energia’s intentional breach of our respective obligations with respect to acquisition proposals, we would be required to pay Petroandina a breakup fee of $9.6 million, and Petroandina would have the right to sell back to HNR Energia its 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding at a price equal to the greater of $125 million and the fair market value of the 29 percent interest;

as a result of our breach of any representations or warranties on the date of the Share Purchase Agreement that would give rise to the failure of a closing condition, or our breach of covenants, Petroandina would have the right to sell back to HNR Energia its 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding at an exercise price equal to $125 million payable within five business days of the exercise of the option (unless our breach was intentional, in which case we must also pay the positive difference between the fair market value of the 29 percent interest and $125 million within five business days of the determination of fair market value);

as a result of (i) the second closing not occurring prior to the termination date, (ii) our stockholders having not approved the proposed sale or (iii) our breach of representations, warranties or covenants that gives rise to the failure of a closing condition, then we will also be required to pay Petroandina a breakup fee of $9.6 million if, in certain circumstances, within 12 months of such termination we execute a definitive agreement with respect to, or our Board recommends, an alternative acquisition proposal and we subsequently consummate such an alternative transaction; or

because our Board of Directors determines to accept a superior proposal (as defined in the Share Purchase Agreement), we would be obligated to pay Petroandina a breakup fee of $9.6 million, and Petroandina would have the right to sell back to HNR Energia its 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding for a purchase price described under the put and call provisions in the Share Purchase Agreement.

In any case where we would be required to repurchase the Petroandina’s 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding, we would not necessarily have sufficient funds to pay for the shares that we are required to repurchase,

and, given that we do not currently have any operating cash flow, we may need additional funds for the sole purpose of purchasing Petroandina’s 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding which would require us to raise additional capital through equity or debt sales.

In addition, if the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests is not consummated, our directors, executive officers and other employees will have expended extensive time and effort during the pendency of the sale and we will have incurred significant transaction costs, in each case, without any commensurate benefit.

We are required to obtain the approval of the sale of our Venezuelan interests from the Ministerio del Poder Popular de Petroleo y Mineria representing the Government of Venezuela. There can be no assurances that we will be able to obtain this approval, or that we will be able to obtain this approval on terms reasonably satisfactory to us and Pluspetrol. If this approval is not obtained, then the Share Purchase Agreement may be terminated.

While the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests is pending, it creates uncertainty about our future that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.While the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests is pending, it creates uncertainty about our future. As a result of this uncertainty, our current or potential business partners may decide to delay, defer or cancel entering into new business arrangements with us pending completion or termination of the proposed sale. In addition, while the proposed sale is pending, we are subject to a number of risks, including:

the diversion of management and employee attention from our day-to-day business;

the potential disruption to business partners and other service providers; and

the possible inability to respond effectively to competitive pressures, industry developments and future opportunities.

The occurrence of any of these events individually or in combination could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

If the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests is not completed, there may not be any other offers from potential acquirors.If the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests is not completed, we may seek another purchaser for our interests in Venezuela. There can be no assurances that we would be able to enter into meaningful discussions or to otherwise complete any transaction with any other party who may have an interest in purchasing our Venezuelan interests on terms acceptable to us.

The Share Purchase Agreement may expose us to contingent liabilities.Under the Share Purchase Agreement, we have agreed to indemnify Petroandina for a breach or inaccuracy of any representation, warranty or covenant made by us in the Share Purchase Agreement, subject to certain limitations. Significant indemnification claims by Petroandina could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

There is no guarantee that you will receive any of the net cash proceeds from the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests in the form of dividends, and we could spend or invest the net cash proceeds from the proposed sale in ways in which our stockholders may not agree.The purchase price for the sale of our interests in Venezuela will be paid directly to us. After the payment of expenses related to the proposed sale (including taxes) and reservation of some of the proceeds for operating costs and contingent liabilities, any use of the remaining proceeds will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and based on its determination of what is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders at the time of determination. Our Board of Directors could decide that we should use all or a significant portion of the net cash proceeds from the sale for purposes other than paying dividends, including continuing the Company’s business.

Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

 

Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2.Properties

We have regional/technical officesregional office in the United Kingdom and Singapore and field offices in Jakarta, Indonesia;Indonesia and Port Gentil, Gabon; and Muscat, OmanGabon to support field operations in those areas. The field office in Port Gentil, Gabon is a month-to-month agreement. At December 31, 2011,2013, we had the following lease commitments for office space:

 

  Date      Monthly 

Location

  Lease Signed  Term   Expense   

Date

Lease Signed

  Term   Annual
Expense
 
Houston, Texas  April 2004   10 years    $17,000    April 2004   10.0 years    $306,000  
Houston, Texas  December 2008   5 years     13,400    December 2008   5.6 years     147,000  
Caracas, Venezuela  December 2011   1 year     7,000    December 2013   1.0 years     92,750  
London, U.K.  September 2010   5 years     9,000  

Port Gentil, Gabon

  December 2012   2.0 years     61,750  
Singapore  October 2010   2 years     7,000    October 2012   2.0 years     87,600  
Jakarta, Indonesia  April 2011   2 years     5,000    April 2012   2.0 years     174,900  
Muscat, Oman  September 2011   2 years     5,200  

SeeItem 1. Business, Operations for a description of our oil and gas properties.

 

Item 3.Legal Proceedings

In October 2007, we entered into a Joint ExplorationKensho Sone, et al. v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. On July 24, 2013, 70 individuals, all alleged to be citizens of Taiwan, filed an original complaint and Development Agreement (“JEDA”) with a private third party with respectapplication for injunctive relief relating to the Antelope Project. On January 11, 2011, in connection with the sale of each party’s interestsCompany’s interest in the Antelope Project (seeWAB-21 area of the South China Sea. The complaint alleges that the area belongs to the people of Taiwan and seeks damages in excess of $2.9 million and preliminary and permanent injunctions to prevent the Company from exploring, developing plans to extract hydrocarbons from, conducting future operations in, and extracting hydrocarbons from, the WAB-21 area. The Company has filed a motion to dismiss and intends to vigorously defend these allegations.

The following related class action lawsuits were filed on the dates specified in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas:Note 4 – Dispositions)John Phillips v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., we enteredJames A. Edmiston and Stephen C. Haynes (March 22, 2013) (“Phillips case”);Sang Kim v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., James A. Edmiston, Stephen C. Haynes, Stephen D. Chesebro’, Igor Effimoff, H. H. Hardee, Robert E. Irelan, Patrick M. Murray and J. Michael Stinson (April 3, 2013);Chris Kean v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., James A. Edmiston and Stephen C. Haynes(April 11, 2013);Prastitis v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., James A. Edmiston and Stephen C. Haynes(April 17, 2013);Alan Myers v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., James A. Edmiston and Stephen C. Haynes(April 22, 2013); andEdward W. Walbridge and the Edward W. Walbridge Trust v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., James A. Edmiston and Stephen C. Haynes (April 26, 2013). The complaints allege that the Company made certain false or misleading public statements and demand that the defendants pay unspecified damages to the class action plaintiffs based on stock price declines. All of these actions have been consolidated into the Phillips case. The Company and the other named defendants have filed a letter agreement withmotion to dismiss and intend to vigorously defend the private third party whereinconsolidated lawsuits.

In June 2012, the private third party agreed to reimburse us for certain expensesoperator of the Budong PSC received notice of a claim related to the saleownership of part of the two parties’ interestsland comprising the Karama-1 (“KD-1”) drilling site. The claim asserts that the land on which the drill site is located is partly owned by the claimant. The operator purchased the site from local landowners in January 2010, and the purchase was approved by BPMIGAS, Indonesia’s oil and gas regulatory authority. The claimant is seeking compensation of 16 billion Indonesia Rupiah (approximately $1.4 million, $1.0 million net to our 71.61 percent cost sharing interest) for land that was purchased at a cost of $4,100 in January 2010. On March 8, 2013, the court ruled to dismiss the claim because the claim had not been filed against the proper parties to the claim. On March 19, 2013, the claimant filed an appeal against the judgment. We dispute the claim and plan to vigorously defend against it.

In May 2012, Newfield Production Company (“Newfield”) filed notice pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Harvest (US) Holdings, Inc. (“Harvest US”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Harvest, and Newfield dated March 21, 2011 (the “PSA”) of a potential environmental claim involving certain wells drilled on the Antelope Project. The private third party disputes our calculationclaim asserts that locations constructed by Harvest US were built on, within, or otherwise impact or potentially impact wetlands and other water bodies. The notice asserts that, to the extent of potential penalties or other obligations that might result from potential violations, Harvest US must indemnify Newfield pursuant to the amount owedPSA. In June 2012, we provided Newfield with notice pursuant to the PSA (1) denying that Newfield has any right to indemnification from us, (2) alleging that any potential environmental claim related to Newfield’s notice would be an assumed liability under the PSA and (3) asserting that Newfield indemnify us pursuant to the January 11, 2011 letter agreement. On March 11, 2011, we entered into a letter agreement with the private third party regarding certain obligations between the parties relatedPSA. We dispute Newfield’s claims and plan to the JEDA. The private third party disputes our calculation of the amount due pursuant to one of the items in the March 11, 2011 letter agreement. At December 31, 2011, we have a note receivable outstanding from the private third party of $3.3 million (seeNote 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Accounts and Notes Receivable) and an account payable outstanding to the private third party of $3.6 million related to the purchase in July 2010 of an incremental 10 percent interest in the Antelope Project. In the event that the dispute is not resolved, the parties would arbitrate pursuant to the JEDA. At this time, we cannot predict the outcome of this dispute with the private third party.vigorously defend against them.

On May 31, 2011, the United Kingdom branch of our subsidiary, Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (UK), initiated a wire transfer of approximately $1.1 million ($0.7 million net to our 66.667 percent interest) intending to pay Libya Oil Gabon S.A. (“LOGSA”) for fuel that LOGSA supplied to our subsidiary in the Netherlands, Harvest Dussafu, B.V., for the company’s drilling operations in Gabon. On June 1, 2011, our bank notified us that it had been required to block the payment in accordance with the U.S. sanctions against Libya as set forth in Executive Order 13566 of February 25, 2011, and administered by the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”),OFAC, because the payee, LOGSA, may be a blocked party under the sanctions. The bank further advised us that it could not release the funds to the payee or return the funds to us unless we obtain authorization from OFAC. On October 26, 2011, we filed an application with OFAC for return of the blocked funds to us. UnlessUntil that application is approved, the funds will remain in the blocked account, and we can give no assurance when or if, OFAC will permit the funds to be released.

On June 30, 2011, we filed a voluntary self-disclosure with OFAC to report that we had possibly violated the U.S. sanctions by attempting to remit funds to LOGSA. On September 20, 2011, we received a response from OFAC which stated that OFAC had decided to address the matter by issuing us a cautionary letter instead of pursuing a civil penalty. The cautionary letter represents OFAC’s final response to the apparent violation, but does not constitute a final agency determination as to whether a violation occurred.

On June 30, 2011, we applied for a license with OFAC that would authorize us to pay LOGSA for the fuel provided. In late 2011 and while our June 30, 2011 application was pending with OFAC, OFAC issued a series of general licenses easing U.S. sanctions against Libya which allowed us to pay the full amount we owed LOGSA. As of December 31, 2011, all monies owed to LOGSA had been paid. Our October 26, 2011 application for the return of the blocked funds remains pending with OFAC.

Robert C. Bonnet and Bobby Bonnet Land Services vs. Harvest (US) Holdings, Inc., Branta Exploration & Production, LLC, Ute Energy LLC, Cameron Cuch, Paula Black, Johnna Blackhair, and Elton Blackhair in the United States District Court for the District of Utah.Utah. This suit was served in April 2010 on Harvest and Elton Blackhair, a Harvest employee, alleging that the defendants, among other things, intentionally interfered with Plaintiffs’plaintiffs’ employment agreement with the Ute Indian Tribe – Energy & Minerals Department and intentionally interfered with Plaintiffs’plaintiffs’ prospective economic relationships. Plaintiffs seek actual damages, punitive damages, costs and attorney’s fees. We dispute plaintiffs’ claims and plan to vigorously defend against them. On October 29, 2013, we learned that the court administratively closed the case. The case was recently reopened as a result of the Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling against Plaintiffs’ discovery request. We dispute Plaintiffs’ claims and plan to vigorously defend against them. We are unable to estimate the amount or range of any possible loss.

Uracoa Municipality Tax Assessments. Our VenezuelanAssessments. Harvest Vinccler S.C.A., a subsidiary of Harvest VincclerHolding (“Harvest Vinccler”), has received nine assessments from a tax inspector for the Uracoa municipality in which part of the Uracoa, Tucupita and Bombal fields are located as follows:

 

Three claims were filed in July 2004 and allege a failure to withhold for technical service payments and a failure to pay taxes on the capital fee reimbursement and related interest paid by PDVSA under the Operating Service Agreement (“OSA”). Harvest Vinccler has filed a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss one of the claims and has protested with the municipality the remaining claims.

 

Two claims were filed in July 2006 alleging the failure to pay taxes at a new rate set by the municipality. Harvest Vinccler has filed a protest with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, on these claims.

 

Two claims were filed in August 2006 alleging a failure to pay taxes on estimated revenues for the second quarter of 2006 and a withholding error with respect to certain vendor payments. Harvest VincclerHolding has filed a protest with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, on one claim and filed a protest with the municipality on the other claim.

 

Two claims were filed in March 2007 alleging a failure to pay taxes on estimated revenues for the third and fourth quarters of 2006. Harvest Vinccler has filed a protest with the municipality on these claims.

Harvest Vinccler disputes the Uracoa tax assessments and believes it has a substantial basis for its positions. Harvest Vinccler is unable to estimatepositions based on the amount or range of any possible loss. As a result of the SENIAT’s, the Venezuelan income tax authority, interpretation of the tax code by SENIAT (the Venezuelan income tax authority), as it applies to operating service agreements, Harvest VincclerHolding has filed claims in the Tax Court in Caracas against the Uracoa Municipality for the refund of all municipal taxes paid since 1997.

Libertador Municipality Tax Assessments. Harvest Vinccler has received five assessments from a tax inspector for the Libertador municipality in which part of the Uracoa, Tucupita and Bombal fields are located as follows:

 

One claim was filed in April 2005 alleging the failure to pay taxes at a new rate set by the municipality. Harvest Vinccler has filed a protest with the Mayor’s Office and a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss the claim. On April 10, 2008, the Tax Court suspended the case pending a response from the Mayor’s Office to the protest. If the municipality’s response is to confirm the assessment, Harvest VincclerHolding will defer to the competent Tax Court to enjoin and dismiss the claim.

 

Two claims were filed in June 2007. One claim relates to the period 2003 through 2006 and seeks to impose a tax on interest paid by PDVSA under the OSA. The second claim alleges a failure to pay taxes on estimated revenues for the third and fourth quarters of 2006. Harvest Vinccler has filed a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss both claims.

Two claims were filed in July 2007 seeking to impose penalties on tax assessments filed and settled in 2004. Harvest Vinccler has filed a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss both claims.

Harvest Vinccler disputes the Libertador allegations set forth in the assessments and believes it has a substantial basis for its position. Harvest Vinccler is unable to estimate the amount or range of any possible loss. As a result of the SENIAT’s interpretation of the tax code as it applies to operating service agreements, Harvest Vinccler has filed claims in the Tax Court in Caracas against the Libertador Municipality for the refund of all municipal taxes paid since 2002.

On May 4, 2012, Harvest Vinccler learned that the Political Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice issued a decision dismissing one of Harvest Vinccler’s claims against the Libertador Municipality. Harvest Vinccler continues to believe that it has sufficient arguments to maintain its position in accordance with the Venezuelan Constitution. Harvest Vinccler plans to present a request of Constitutional Revision to the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice once it is notified officially of the decision. Harvest Vinccler has not received official notification of the decision. Harvest Vinccler is unable to predict the effect of this decision on the remaining outstanding municipality claims and assessments.

On February 21, 2014, Tecnica Vial and Flamingo, our partners in Colombia on Blocks VSM14 and VSM15, respectively, filed for arbitration of claims related to the farmout agreements for each block. We had received notices of default from our partners for failing to comply with certain terms of the farmout agreements, followed by notices of termination on November 27, 2013. We determined that it was appropriate to fully impair the costs associated with these interests, and we recorded an impairment charge of $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2013 which includes an accrual of $2 million related to this matter. We intend to vigorously defend the arbitration.

We are a defendant in or otherwise involved in other litigation incidental to our business. In the opinion of management, there is no such litigation whichthat will have a material adverse impacteffect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

PART II

 

Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDEND POLICYPrice Range of Common Stock and Dividend Policy

Our common stock is traded on the NYSENew York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “HNR”. As of December 31, 2011,2013, there were 34,317,08742,114,346 shares of common stock outstanding, with approximately 457424 stockholders of record. The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices for our Common Stock reported by the NYSE.

 

Year

  

Quarter

  High   Low 

2010

  First quarter   7.80     4.36  
  Second quarter   9.00     7.10  
  Third quarter   10.42     6.54  
  Fourth quarter   14.02     10.44  

2011

  First quarter   16.75     10.59  
  Second quarter   15.71     10.51  
  Third quarter   13.81     8.57  
  Fourth quarter   12.04     6.58  

Year

  

Quarter

  High   Low 

2012

  First quarter   8.27     6.14  
  Second quarter   9.12     4.88  
  Third quarter   9.85     7.72  
  Fourth quarter   9.50     8.38  

2013

  First quarter   10.25     3.38  
  Second quarter   3.72     2.80  
  Third quarter   5.25     3.44  
  Fourth quarter   5.88     2.83  

On March 2, 2012,7, 2014, the last sales price for the common stock as reported by the NYSE was $6.31$4.18 per share.

OurHistorically, our policy ishas been to retain earnings to support the growth of our business. Accordingly,business, and accordingly, our Board of Directors has never declared a cash dividend on our common stock. However, should the sale of our remaining interests in Venezuela be completed, a substantial portion of our assets would be cash proceeds from such sale, and our Board of Directors would evaluate alternative uses of the cash proceeds, including a possible distribution to the Company’s stockholders. SeePart 1. Item 1. Business, Business Strategy for further discussion.

STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH

Stock Performance Graph

The graph below shows the cumulative total stockholder return over the five-year period ending December 31, 2011,2013, assuming an investment of $100 on December 31, 20062008 in each of Harvest’s common stock, the Dow Jones U.S. Exploration & Production Index and the S&P Composite 500 Stock Index.

This graph assumes that the value of the investment in Harvest stock and each index was $100 at December 31, 20062008 and that all dividends were reinvested.

 

PLOT POINTS

(December 31 of each year)

 

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Harvest Natural Resources, Inc.

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Item 6.Selected Financial Data

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table setstables set forth our selected consolidated financial data for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 2011 In December 2007, we changed our accounting method for oil and gas exploration and development activities to the successful efforts method from the full cost method. The selected consolidated financial data have been derived from and should be read in conjunction with our annual audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto.

2013.

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011  2010 (1)  2009 (1)  2008(1)  2007 (1)(2) 
      (in thousands, except per share data)    

Statement of Operations:

      

Total revenues

  $—     $—     $—     $—     $11,217  

Operating loss

   (86,302  (34,403  (30,586  (54,144  (19,536

Net income from Unconsolidated Equity Affiliates

   73,451    66,291    35,253    33,226    54,279  

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

   (29,545  24,400    4,434    (15,589  78,881  

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

   56,429    15,442    (3,510  (22,544  59,304  

Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Harvest per common share:

      

Basic

  $(1.28 $0.35   $(0.10 $(0.65 $1.62  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted

  $(1.11 $0.32   $(0.10 $(0.65 $1.56  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

      

Basic

   34,117    33,541    33,084    34,073    36,550  

Diluted

   39,461    36,767    33,084    34,073    37,950  
   As of December 31, 
   2011  2010 (1)  2009 (1)  2008 (1)  2007 (1)(2) 
      (in thousands)    

Balance Sheet Data:

      

Total assets

  $513,047   $485,499   $345,907   $359,763   $416,053  

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

   31,535    81,237    —      —      —    

Total Harvest’s Stockholders’ equity(3)

   363,777    304,609    272,296    271,348    315,833  

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013  2012  2011  2010  2009 
   (in thousands, except per share data) 

Consolidated Statements of Operations:

      

Operating loss

  $(45,436 $(38,826 $(77,155 $(32,774 $(29,705

Earnings from Equity Affiliates

   72,578    67,769    73,451    66,291    35,253  

Income (loss) from continuing operations (1)

   (83,946  2,199    (30,285  12,615    (2,384

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

   (89,096  (12,211  55,960    14,375    (3,568

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Harvest per common share:

      

Basic (1)

  $(2.12 $0.06   $(0.89 $0.38   $(0.07
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted (1)

  $(2.12 $0.06   $(0.89 $0.34   $(0.07
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

      

Basic

   39,579    37,424    34,117    33,541    33,084  

Diluted

   39,579    37,591    34,117    36,767    33,084  

 

(1)

Certain amounts have been revised. See NotesReduced for net income attributable to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Revision for additional information.

noncontrolling interests.

   As of December 31, 
   2013   2012   2011   2010   2009 
   (in thousands) 

Balance Sheet Data:

          

Total assets

  $734,880    $596,837    $507,203    $484,622    $345,214  

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

   0     74,839     31,535     78,291     0  

Total Harvest’s Stockholders’ equity (1)

   302,630     379,337     355,691     291,727     271,603  

(2)(1)

Activities under our former Operating Service Agreement in Venezuela are reflected under the equity method of accounting effective April 1, 2006. The results of Petrodelta’s operations from April 1, 2006 until December 31, 2007 are reflected in 2007 when Petrodelta was formed.

(3)

No cash dividends were declared or paid during the periods presented.

Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Operations

VenezuelaWe had a net loss attributable to Harvest of $(89.1) million, or $(2.25) per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to a net loss attributable to Harvest of $(12.2) million, or $(0.33) per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2012. Net loss attributable to Harvest for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes $15.2 million of exploration expense, $0.6 million of impairment expense, $3.5 million of unrealized gain on warrant derivatives, $23.0 million of loss on sale of interest in affiliate, $73.1 of income tax expense (including $89.9 million of accrued income tax expense related to previously unrecognized income tax on undistributed earnings for foreign subsidiaries), net equity income from Petrodelta’s operations of $72.6 million and a loss from discontinued operations of $(5.2) million. Net loss attributable to Harvest for the year ended December 31, 2012 includes $8.8 million of exploration expense, $2.9 million of impairment expense, $0.7 million of dry hole costs, net equity income from Petrodelta’s operations of $67.8 million and a loss from discontinued operations of $(14.4) million.

In January 2011,Petrodelta

SeeItem 1. Business, Share Purchase Agreementand Operations, Petrodelta.

Petrodelta’s shareholders intend that the Venezuelan government publishedcompany be self-funding and rely on internally-generated cash flow to fund operations. Petrodelta’s 2013 approved capital budget was $210 million and included a drilling program to use five drilling rigs for both development and appraisal wells to maintain production capacity. Actual capital expenditures were $269.2 million in 2013 or 28 percent over the approved budget due to cost overruns and inefficiencies.

Petrodelta began 2013 with three drilling rigs and two workover rigs and projects in progress to enhance the infrastructure in the Official GazetteEl Salto and Temblador fields and to construct a pipeline between the Exchange Agreement which eliminated the 2.60 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar exchange rate for purchasesIsleño field and the 2.5935 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar exchange rates formain production facility at Uracoa. Currently, Petrodelta is operating six drilling rigs and one workover rig and is continuing the sale of foreign currency which was establishedconstruction on the infrastructure enhancements in the January 2010 Exchange Agreement. The eliminationEl Salto and Temblador fields. Construction of the 2.60 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar exchange rate for purchasespipeline between the Isleño field and the 2.5935 Bolivarsmain production facility at Uracoa was completed in March 2013.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, Petrodelta drilled and completed 13 development wells compared to 12 development wells in the year ended December 31, 2012. Petrodelta delivered approximately 14.5 MBls of oil and 2.6 Bcf of natural gas, averaging 41,014 BOE per U.S. Dollar exchange rates for the sale of foreign currency did not have an impact on our business in Venezuela.

In May 2010, the government of Venezuela established the Sistema de Transacciones con Títulos en Moneda Extranjera (“SITME”) for exchanging Bolivars. SITME’s purpose is to assist companies and individuals requiring foreign currency (U.S. Dollars) for the import of goods and services into Venezuela. SITME may also be used for buying or selling of Venezuela’s bonds. The establishment of SITME has not had, nor is it expected to have, an impact on our business in Venezuela.

Harvest Vinccler’s and Petrodelta’s functional and reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar, and they do not have currency exchange risk other than the official prevailing exchange rate that applies to their operating costs denominated in Bolivars (4.30 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar). However,day during the year ended December 31, 2011,2013 compared to deliveries of 13.2 MBls of oil and 2.2 Bcf of natural gas, averaging 36,979 BOE per day during the year ended December 31, 2012.

Petrodelta’s Proved reserves, net to our 20.4 percent interest, are 20.7 MMBOE at December 31, 2013. Petrodelta’s Probable reserves, net to our 20.4 percent interest, are 41.5 MMBOE at December 31, 2013. Petrodelta’s Possible reserves, net to our 20.4 percent interest, are 62.9 MMBOE. Proved plus Probable reserves at 62.2 MMBOE, after accounting for the reduction in our interest from 32.0 percent to 20.4 percent, are virtually unchanged from last year. SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Critical Accounting Policies – Reserves for a definition of proved, probable and possible reserves and a discussion of the uncertainty related to such reserve estimates.

Harvest Vinccler exchanged approximately $1.2 million (2010: $0.2 million) through SITMECertain operating statistics for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and received an average exchange rate of 5.19 Bolivars (2010: 5.19 Bolivars)2011 for the Petrodelta fields operated by Petrodelta are set forth below. This information is provided at 100 percent.

   December 31, 
   2013   2012   2011 

Thousand barrels of oil sold

   14,538     13,172     11,390  

Million cubic feet of gas sold

   2,593     2,171     2,266  

Total thousand barrels of oil equivalent

   14,970     13,534     11,768  

Average price per barrel

  $91.22    $95.91    $98.52  

Average price per thousand cubic feet

  $1.54    $1.54    $1.54  

Cash operating costs (thousands) (a)

  $151,661    $121,023    $77,236  

Capital expenditures (thousands)

  $269,239    $184,202    $137,518  

(a)SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Results of Operations, Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, Equity in Earnings from Equity Affiliates and Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Results of Operations, Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, Equity in Earnings from Equity Affiliates

Sales Contract

Under Petrodelta’s Sales Contract, crude oil delivered from the Petrodelta fields to PPSA is priced with reference to Merey 16 published prices, weighted for different markets and adjusted for variations in gravity and sulphur content, commercialization costs and distortions that may occur given the reference price and prevailing market conditions. Merey 16 published prices are quoted and sold in U.S. Dollars. Natural gas delivered from the Petrodelta Fields to PDVSA is priced at $1.54 per U.S. Dollar. Harvest Vinccler currently does not have any Bolivars pending government approval for settlement forthousand cubic feet. PPSA is obligated to make payment to Petrodelta in U.S. Dollars atin the case of payment for crude oil and natural gas liquids delivered. Natural gas deliveries are paid in Bolivars, but the pricing for natural gas is referenced to the U.S. Dollar.

Beginning in October 2011, MENPET determined that Petrodelta’s production flowing through the COMOR transfer point which comes from the El Salto field was a heavier type of crude, Boscan. The official exchange rate orpricing formula applied to Boscan by MENPET is used for the SITME exchange rate.sales of Petrodelta does not have,crude oil with quality close to 10 degrees API to represent actual quality delivered. PPSA and has not had, any Bolivars pending government approvalPetrodelta are in the process of amending the contract to provide pricing under both the Merey 16 and Boscan pricing formulas. Once the Sales Contract is executed, PPSA will be invoiced for settlement for U.S. Dollars at the official exchange rate or the SITME exchange rate.

The monetary assets that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets. The monetary liabilities that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are accounts payable, accruals and other current liabilities. All monetary assets and liabilities incurred at the official Bolivar exchange rate are settled at the official Bolivar exchange rate. Atdeliveries. As of December 31, 2011,2013, $756.7 million ($352.7 million in 2012) for El Salto remain uninvoiced to PPSA pending execution of the balances in Harvest Vinccler’s Bolivar denominated monetary assets and liabilities accounts that are exposedamendment.

Payments to exchange rate changes are 4.3 million Bolivars and 6.0 million Bolivars, respectively. At December 31, 2011, the balances in Petrodelta’s Bolivar denominated monetary assets and liabilities accounts that are exposed to exchange rate changes are 172.8 million Bolivars and 2,535.0 million Bolivars, respectively.Contractors

Petrodelta

InItem 1A. Risk Factors, we disclosed that PDVSA’s failure to timely pay contractors, including Petrodelta, was having an adverse effect on Petrodelta. We have advanced certain costs on behalf of Petrodelta. These costs include consultants in engineering, drilling, operations and seismic interpretation, and employee salaries and related benefits for Harvest employees seconded into Petrodelta. Currently, we have three employees seconded into Petrodelta. Costs advanced are invoiced on a monthly basis to Petrodelta. We are considered a contractor to Petrodelta, and as such, we are also experiencing the slow payment of invoices. During the year endedAs of December 31, 2011,2013, we advancedhad $2.9 million outstanding for unpaid advances to Petrodelta $0.8 million for continuing operations costs, and Petrodelta repaid $0.1 million of the advances. Advances to equity affiliate has increased $0.7 million, to a balance of $2.4 million, during the year ended December 31, 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we advanced Petrodelta $2.0 million for continuing operations costs, and Petrodelta repaid $4.8 million of the advances.costs. Although payment is slow, payments continue to be received. AsPetrodelta and Petrodelta’s board have not indicated that the advances are not payable, nor that they will not be paid. At December 31, 2013, has reflected all of the $2.9 million of the Advances to Affiliate as a Petrodelta contractor, Harvest Vinccler assessedlong-term receivable due to slow payment and age of the possibility of recording an allowance for doubtful accounts on its receivable from Petrodelta. After considering many factors, including the slow but continuous payments received from Petrodelta, Harvest Vinccler determined that an allowance for doubtful accounts is not required.advances.

We are unable to provide an indication of when PDVSA will become and remain current in its payment obligations. However, we believe that PDVSA’s debt will not disappear completely in the short term, but the risk of contractor work stoppage is minimal due to PDVSA guaranteeing payments as publicly stated by top officials. Increased costs due to PDVSA’s debt financing are already imbedded in current contractor’s rates.

Petrodelta’s 2011 capital expenditures were expected to be approximately $200 million. Petrodelta’s 2011 proposed business plan included a planned drilling program to utilize two rigs to drill both development and appraisal wells for maintaining production capacity,

In the continued appraisal of the substantial resource base in the El Salto field and further drilling in the Isleño field. It also included engineering work for production facilities required for the full development of the El Salto and Temblador fields. Due topast, there has been insufficient monetary support and contractual support by PDVSA, Petrodelta incurred only $137.5 million of its 2011 planned capital expenditures.

As of March 7, 2012, the 2012 budget for Petrodelta’s business plan had not yet been approved by its shareholders. Since Petrodelta only executed approximately 69 percent of its 2011 planned capital expenditures primarily due to insufficient monetary and contractual supportadherence by PDVSA, it is possible that PDVSA will not provide the support required to execute Petrodelta’s proposed 20122014 budget. Should PDVSA continue in insufficient monetary support and contractual supportadherence of Petrodelta, underinvestment in the development plan may lead to continued under-performance. However,The 2014 budget proposal has not been reviewed by Petrodelta’s 2012 proposed business plan includes a planned drilling program to utilize three rigs to drill both development and appraisal wells for maintaining production capacity and the continued appraisal of the substantial resource base in the El Salto and Isleño fields. It also includes engineering work for the additional infrastructure enhancement projects in El Salto and Temblador.board yet.

Windfall Profits Tax

In April 2011, the Venezuelan government published in the Official Gazette the amended Law Creating a Special Contribution on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International Hydrocarbons Market (“Windfall Profits Tax. The amendedTax”). In February 2013, the Venezuelan government published in the Official Gazette an amendment to the Windfall Profits Tax establishes a specialwhich established new levels for contribution for extraordinary prices to the Venezuelan government of 20 percentgovernment. Extraordinary prices are considered to be appliedequal to or lower than $80 per barrel, and exorbitant prices are considered to be over $80 per barrel. SeeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to the difference betweenConsolidated Financial Statements(“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”),Note 6 – Investment in Equity Affiliates for further discussion of the price fixed by the Venezuela budget for the relevant fiscal year (set at $40 per barrel for 2011[$50 per barrel for 2012]) and $70 per barrel. The

amended Windfall Profits Tax also establishes a special contribution for exorbitant prices to the Venezuelan government of (1) 80 percent when the average price of the VEB exceeds $70 per barrel but is less than $90 per barrel; (2) 90 percent when the average price of the VEB exceeds $90 per barrel but is less that $100 per barrel; and (3) 95 percent when the average price of the VEB exceeds $100 per barrel. The amended Windfall Profits Tax caps the cash royalty paid on production at $70 per barrel. By placing a cap on the royalty barrels, the amended Windfall Profits Tax reduces the royalties paid to the government and increases payments to the National Development Fund (“FONDEN”).

rates. Windfall Profits Tax is deductible for Venezuelan income tax purposes. Petrodelta recorded $237.6 million for

The April 2011 Windfall Profits Tax duringincluded a provision wherein it considered that an exemption of the year ended December 31, 2011(2010: $14.1Windfall Profits Tax could be granted for the incremental production of projects and grass root developments until the specific investments are recovered. The projects deemed to qualify for the exemption have to be considered and approved on a case by case basis by MENPET. In March 2013, PDVSA requested an exemption from MENPET for the Windfall Profits Tax under the provision in the April 2011 Windfall Profits Tax law. PDVSA issued to Petrodelta its share of the exemption credit for 2012 of $55.2 million 2009: $0.9 million).($36.4 million net of tax) ($11.3 million net to our 20.4 percent interest, $7.4 million net of tax net to our 20.4 percent interest) based on PDVSA’s calculation and projects PDVSA deemed to qualify for the exemption. Petrodelta has not been provided with supporting documentation indicating the properties have been appropriately qualified by MENPET, the specific details for the exemption credit, such as which fields, production period or production, or the supporting calculations. Until MENPET either issues guidance on the exemption provision in the April 2011 Windfall Profits Tax law or issues payment forms including the exemption credit, or written approval from MENPET for this exemption credit is received by Petrodelta or us, we have and will continue to exclude the exemption credit from our equity earnings in Petrodelta.

ThereRoyalty Cap

Royalties are many sections ofpaid at 33.33 percent with the 30 percent royalty paid in-kind and the 3.33 percent royalty paid in cash. The amended Windfall Profits Tax which have yetstates that royalties paid to be clarified. One section for which Petrodelta is waiting for clarity is howVenezuela are capped at $80 per barrel ($70 per barrel in 2012). The law does not specify whether the $70 cap on royalty barrels will be appliedroyalties is applicable to royalties paid in-kind. Petrodelta pays royalties on production of 30 percentin-cash, in-kind, and 3.33 percent in cash. In October 2011, Petrodeltaor both. Per instructions received preliminary instructions from PDVSA, thatPetrodelta reports royalties, whether paid in cashin-cash or in-kind, should be reported at $70$80 per barrel (royalty barrels x $70)$80). The difference between the $70 royalty cap and the current oil price is to be reflected on the income statement as a reduction in oil sales. PDVSA also instructed Petrodelta to make the reporting change retroactive to April 18, 2011, the date of enactment of the amended Windfall Profits Tax. From April 18, 2011 to December 31, 2011, the reduction to oil sales due to the $70 cap applied to all royalty barrels was $85.0 million ($27.2 million net to our 32 percent interest). Net oil sales (oil sales less royalties) are the same under the method advised by PDVSA and the method of applying the current oil price to total barrels produced and to total royalty barrels; however, the method advised by PDVSA understates gross oil sales.

Per our interpretation of the amended Windfall Profits Tax law and as required under U.S. GAAP, the $70$80 cap on royalty barrels should only be applied to the 3.33 percent royalty which Petrodelta pays in cash. Pending receiptThe revenues and royalties inResults of final guidanceOperations, Earnings from Equity Affiliates, have been adjusted to report royalties paid in-kind at the Ministryoil price applicable for the period. While both methods of reporting result in the same amount being reported for net sales, our method results in prices per barrel of oil which are consistent with the prices expected under the Sales Contract. SeeNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 6 – Investment in Equity Affiliates for further discussion of the People’s Poweramounts reported for Energyroyalties.

Sports Law

The Organic Law on Sports, Physical Activity and PetroleumPhysical Education (“MENPET”Sports Law”), we have applied was published in the $70 capOfficial Gazette on August 23, 2011 and is effective beginning January 1, 2012. Per the Sports Law,

contributions are to onlybe calculated on an after-tax basis. However, CVP has instructed Petrodelta to calculate the 3.33 percent royalty paid in cash and the current oil sales pricecontribution on a before-tax basis contrary to the 30Sports Law resulting in an overstatement of the liability. We have adjusted for the over-accrual of the Sports Law in the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 Earnings from Equity Affiliate. As of December 31, 2013, the cumulative amount of this adjustment is $1.3 million ($0.3 million net to our 20.4 percent royalty paid in-kind. Withinterest).

Functional Currency

Petrodelta’s functional and reporting currency is the assistanceU.S. Dollar. It has currency exchange risk from fluctuations of the official prevailing exchange rate that applies to their operating costs denominated in Venezuela Bolivars (“Bolivars”). The monetary assets that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets. The monetary liabilities that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are accounts payable, accruals, current and deferred income tax and other tax obligations and other current liabilities. All monetary assets and liabilities incurred at the official Bolivar exchange rate are settled at the official Bolivar exchange rate. The official prevailing currency exchange rate was increased from 4.3 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar to 6.3 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar in February 2013. Petrodelta we have recalculated Petrodelta’s oil salesreflected a gain of approximately $169.6 million on revaluation of its non-income tax related assets and royalties to apply the current oil price to its total barrels produced and to the 30 percent royalty paid in-kind and applied the $70 cap to the 3.33 percent royalty paid in cash forliabilities during the year ended December 31, 2011. From April 18, 20112013 primarily related to the February 2013 devaluation.

As a result of legislation enacted in December 2013 and January and February of 2014, Venezuela now has a multiple exchange rate system. Most of Petrodelta’s transactions are subject to a fixed official exchange rate of 6.3. In addition, there is a variable official exchange rate system in which the exchange rate is determined through auctions (11.3 rate as of December 31, 2011, net oil sales (oil sales less royalties) are slightly higher, $8.5 million ($2.7 million net to our 32 percent interest), under this method than2013). The third system is not yet available as the method advised by PDVSA and the method of applying the current oil price to total barrels produced and to total royalty barrels.

Another section of the amended Windfall Profits Tax for which Petrodelta is waiting for clarity relates to an exemption of this tax that can be granted by MENPET for the incremental production of projects and grass root developments until the specific investments are recovered. This exemption has to be considered and approved in a case by case basis by MENPET. We believe several of the fields operated by Petrodelta may qualify for the exemption from the amended Windfall Profits Tax. We are waiting for clarification from MENPET on the definitions of incremental production and grass roots developments, as well as guidance on the process for applying for the exemption.

LOCTI requires major corporations engaged in activities covered by the OHL to contribute 0.5 percent (two percent prior to January 1, 2011) of their gross revenue generated in Venezuela from activities specified in the OHL on projects to promote inventions or investigate technology in areas deemed critical to Venezuela. The contribution is based on the previous year’s gross revenue and is due the following year. Each company is required to file a separate declaration. Prior to January 1, 2011, contributions were allowed to be paid in-kind through self-funded programs and direct contributions to projects performed by other institutions. Effective January 1, 2011, LOCTI requires all contributions to be paid in cash directly to FONDACIT, the entity responsible for the administration of LOCTI contributions. Self-funded programs and direct contributions to projects performed by other institutions are no longer allowed. Since all contributions are now to be paid in cash, Petrodelta has accrued the 2011 liability to LOCTI.

Because contributions were allowed to be paid in-kind prior to January 1, 2011, LOCTI had granted waivers to allow PDVSA to file declarations on a consolidated basis covering all of its and its consolidating entities liabilities. For filing years 2007, 2008 and 2010, PDVSA provided Petrodelta with a copy of the waiver acceptance letter from LOCTI. PDVSA has stated that a waiver was granted for filing year 2009; however, LOCTIgovernment has not yet issuedspecified the acceptance letterscope of application and mechanics. The financial information is prepared using the official fixed exchange rate (6.3 from February 2013 through December 2013). At December 31, 2013, the balances in Petrodelta’s Bolivar denominated monetary assets and liabilities accounts that are exposed to exchange rate changes are 1,011 million Bolivars and 6,683 million Bolivars, respectively.

Petrodelta’s results were also impacted by PDVSA changing its policy with respect to invoicing for disbursements made in Bolivars on behalf of Petrodelta to require that such invoices be denominated in U.S. dollars rather than Bolivars. This change was implemented in the 2009 filing year. The potential exposurefourth quarter of 2013 with retroactive application to LOCTI forcertain transactions occurring in 2011 and thereafter. As a result of this change, Petrodelta recorded a $14.2 million foreign currency loss in the yearthree months ended December 31, 2009 after devaluation2013.

Collective Labor Agreement

On February 11, 2014, the Collective Labor Agreement for the period from October 1, 2013 thru October 1, 2015, between the employees of the oil industry represented by the Venezuelan Unitary Federation of workers of the oil, gas, and derivatives (FUTPV) and PDVSA was signed. The Collective Labor Agreement establishes a salary raise and payroll and retirement benefits which has a significant impact on Petrodelta’s payroll cost. The most significant impact is $4.8 million, $2.4 million neta step increase of tax ($0.8 million netsalary around 90%, where 59% is to our 32 percent interest).

be retroactive from October 1, 2013, then a 23% raise from May 1, 2014 and finally the remaining portion to be adjusted on January 1, 2015.

Dividends

InOn November 12, 2010, Petrodelta’s board of directors declared a dividend of $30.6 million, $12.2 million net to HNR Finance ($9.8 million net to our 32 percent interest).Finance. Petrodelta shareholder approval of the dividend was received on March 14, 2011. DuePetrodelta had working capital of $253.8 million as of December 31, 2013; however, due to Petrodelta’s liquidity constraints caused by PDVSA’s insufficient monetary support and contractual support, as of March 7, 2012,adherence, this dividend has not yet been received, although it is due and payable, and dividends for subsequent periods have not been declared and/or paid. Petrodelta’s board of directors declared this dividend and has neither indicated that the dividend is not payable, nor that it will not be paid. Petrodelta has consistently earned a profit from 2007 through September 30, 2013; however, dividends of profits since 2010 have not been declared. There is uncertainty with

respect to the timing of the receipt of thisthe dividend is uncertain.

declared in November 2010 or whether future dividends will be declared and/or paid. During the year ended December 31, 2011, Petrodelta drilled and completed 15 development wells, one successful appraisal well and two water injector wells compared to 16 development wells in the year ended December 31, 2010. Petrodelta delivered approximately 11.4 million barrels (“MBls”) of oil and 2.3 billion cubic feet (“Bcf”) of natural gas, averaging 32,240 barrels of oil equivalent (“BOE”) per day during the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to deliveries of 8.6 MBls of oil and 2.2 Bcf of gas, averaging 23,455 BOE per day during the year ended December 31, 2010.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, Petrodelta completed facilities at EPM transfer point for El Salto field. Completionterm of the facilities has enabledShare Purchase Agreement, Harvest Holding may not pay any dividends to HNR Energia, and therefore would not benefit from any dividends paid by Petrodelta during this period. Should this receivable be paid and subsequently distributed to increase production fromHarvest Holding’s shareholders prior to the El Salto field. Petrodelta is continuing additional infrastructure enhancement projects in El Salto and Temblador. Petrodelta took possession of a third drilling rig at the end of September 2011. Currently, one drilling rig is operating in the El Salto field, and two drilling rigs are operating in the Temblador field. A workover rig is operating in the Tucupita field.

Petrodelta’s Proved reserves, netsecond closing sale to our 32 percent interest, are 43.3 MMBOE at December 31, 2011. Petrodelta’s Probable reserves, net to our 32 percent interest, are 60.5 MMBOE at December 31, 2011. Petrodelta’s Possible reserves, net to our 32 percent interest, are 106.8 MMBOE. Proved plus Probable reserves at 103.8 MMBOE are virtually unchanged from last year. SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Critical Accounting Policies – Reserves for a definition of proved, probable and possible reserves and a discussionPetroandina, we would not receive any portion of the uncertainty related to such reserve estimates.dividend.

Certain operating statistics for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 for the Petrodelta fields operated by Petrodelta are set forth below. This information is provided at 100 percent.

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 

Thousand barrels of oil sold

   11,390     8,561     7,835  

Million cubic feet of gas sold

   2,266     2,204     4,397  

Total thousand barrels of oil equivalent

   11,768     8,928     8,568  

Average price per barrel

  $98.52    $70.57    $57.62  

Average price per thousand cubic feet

  $1.54    $1.54    $1.54  

Cash operating costs ($millions)

  $77.2    $44.7    $48.2  

Capital expenditures ($millions)

  $137.5    $98.7    $77.5  

Petrodelta’s results and operating information is more fully described inItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 116 – Investment in Equity AffiliatesAffiliates.

Dussafu ProjectPetrodelta, S.A.

Diversification

Beginning in 2005, we recognized the need to diversify our asset base as part of our strategy. We broadened our strategy from our primary focus on Venezuela to identify, access and integrate hydrocarbon assets to include organic growth through exploration in basins globally with proven hydrocarbon systems. We seek to leverage our Venezuelan experience as well as our recently expanded business development and technical platform to create a diversified resource base. With the addition of technical resources through the opening of our London and Singapore offices, we have made significant investments to provide the necessary foundation and global reach required for an organic growth focus. Our organic growth is focused on undeveloped or underdeveloped fields, field redevelopments and exploration. While exploration has become a larger part of our overall portfolio, we will generally restrict ourselves to basins with known hydrocarbon systems and favorable risk-reward profiles.

Exploration will be technically driven with a low entry cost and high resource potential that provides sustainable growth.

United States

Gulf Coast – West BayGabon

We held exploration acreage in the Gulf Coast Region of the United States through an Area of Mutual Interest (“AMI”) agreement with two private third parties. As of June 30, 2011, we and our partners in the West Bay project agreed to relinquish the exploration acreage we held to the farmor. The relinquishment was completed with an effective date of October 31, 2011. Neither we nor our partners intend to continue any activity in West Bay. Based on the decision in the second quarter 2011 to relinquish the exploration acreage, the carrying value of West Bay of $3.3 million was impaired as of June 30, 2011.

Western United States – Antelope

On May 17, 2011, we closed the transaction to sell all of ourhave a 66.667 percent ownership interest in the oilDussafu PSC through two separate acquisitions, and gas assets located in our Antelope Project areawe are the operator. The Dussafu PSC partners and Gabon, represented by the Ministry of Mines, Energy, Petroleum and Hydraulic Resources, is in the Uinta Basinthird exploration phase of Utahthe Dussafu PSC which consistedhas been extended to May 27, 2016.

During 2011, we drilled our first exploratory well, Dussafu Ruche Marin-1 (“DRM-1”), and two appraisal sidetracks. DRM-1 and sidetracks discovered oil of approximately 69,000 gross acres (47,600 net acres),149 feet of pay within the Gamba and Middle Dentale Formations. DRM-1 and sidetracks are currently suspended pending further exploration and development activities.

During the related contracts, reserves, production, wells, pipelines production facilitiesfourth quarter of 2012, our second exploration well on the Tortue prospect to target stacked pre-salt Gamba and other rights, titleDentale reservoirs commenced. DTM-1 was spud on November 19, 2012 in a water depth of 380 feet. On January 4, 2013, we announced that DTM-1 had reached a vertical depth of 11,260 feet within the Dentale Formation. Log evaluation and interests located in the Uintah Basin in Duchesne and Uintah Counties, Utah. The transaction included the Mesaverde, the Lower Green River/Upper Wasatch and the Monument Butte Extension. We ownedpressure data indicate that we have an approximate working interest of 70 percent in the Mesaverde and Lower Green River/Upper Wasatch, an approximate 60 percent working interest in one well in the Monument Butte Extension, an approximate 43 percent working interest in the initial eight well program in the Monument Butte Extension, and 37 percent working interest in the follow-up six well program in the Monument Butte Extension. The initial eight well program and follow-up six well program in the Monument Butte Extension were non-operated. The sale had an effective date of March 1, 2011 (seeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 4 – Dispositions). We received cash proceedsoil discovery of approximately $217.8 million which reflects increases to42 feet of pay in a 72-foot column within the purchase price for customary adjustmentsGamba Formation and deductions for transaction related costs. All activities associated with123 feet of pay in stacked reservoirs within the Antelope Project have been reflected as discontinued operations on the statementDentale Formation. The first appraisal sidetrack of operations.

Budong-Budong Project, Indonesia

Operational activities during 2011 focused on drilling of the first two exploratory wells, the LG-1, whichDTM-1 (“DTM-1ST1”) was spud onin January 6, 2011, and the KD-1, which spud on June 20, 2011.

The LG-1, the first of the two exploratory wells in the Budong PSC, targeted the Miocene and Eocene reservoirs to a planned depth of approximately 7,200 feet. The LG-112, 2013. DTM-1ST1 was drilled to a total depth of 5,31111,385 feet in the Dentale Formation, approximately 1,800 feet from DTM-1 wellbore and encountered multiple hydrocarbon showsfound 65 feet of pay in the primary Dentale reservoir. Work on DTM-1 and overpressure in Late Miocene rocks requiring up to 16.5 pound per gallon mud. After encountering difficulty in controlling the well due to high pressures, the wellDTM-1ST1 was pluggedsuspended pending future appraisal and abandoned on April 8, 2011. The primary Eocene targets had not yet been reached, as the well was planneddevelopment activities.

Geoscience, reservoir engineering and economic studies have progressed and a field development plan is being prepared for a total measured depthcluster field development of approximately 7,200 feet. Fluid samplesboth the Ruche and log evaluation confirmedTortue discoveries along with existing pre-salt discoveries at Walt Whitman and Moubenga. Following the presence of a proven petroleum systemsuccess in both the pre-salt Gamba and Dentale reservoirs in the Lariang Sub-Basin. The costs for drillingtwo Harvest exploration wells a new 1,130 square kilometer 3D seismic survey commenced in October with the LG-1, $14.0 million, were suspended at March 31, 2011 pending further evaluation and appraisal.

The KD-1,first high quality seismic products expected to be available during the second quarter of 2014. The new 3D seismic data was extended to be acquired over the two Harvest discoveries and should also enhance the placement of future development wells in the Ruche and Tortue development program. We continue to evaluate our prospects, but we have not drilled any additional wells.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we had cash capital expenditures of $42.5 million for well costs ($11.7 million for well costs during the year ended December 31, 2012). The 2014 budget for the Dussafu PSC is $7.4 million. SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Dussafu Marin, Offshore Gabonfor further information on the Dussafu Project.

Budong-Budong Project, Indonesia

SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Budong-Budong, Onshore Indonesia.

In January 2013, the Budong PSC partners were granted a four year extension of the two exploratory wellsinitial six year exploration term of the Budong PSC to January 15, 2017. The extension of the initial exploration term includes an exploration well, which if not drilled by January 2016, results in the obligation of the Joint Venture to return the entire Budong PSC to the Government of Indonesia.

In December 2012, we signed a farmout agreement with the operator of the Budong PSC to acquire an additional 7.1 percent participating interest and to become operator of the Budong PSC. We assumed the role of interim operator effective January 16, 2013. Closing of this acquisition will increase our participating ownership interest in the Budong PSC to 71.5 percent with our cost sharing interest becoming 72 percent until first commercial production. The consideration for this transaction is located approximately 50 miles souththat we will fund 100 percent of the LG-1. The KD-1 was initially drilled to a total depth of 9,633 feet and sidetracked after the drill string was severed. The KD-1ST was initially drilled to 11,880 feet and logged. Evaluation of cuttings, logs and sidewall cores demonstrated presence of oil over a 200 foot section of low permeability and porosity clastics in the Early Miocene. The presence of oil shows proved the existence of a working petroleum system. On November 4, 2011, we elected to deepen the KD-1ST to a final total depth of 14,437 feet (13,576 feet TVD) as a sole risk operation. The KD-1ST encountered both Oligocene and Eocene rocks before drilling had to be stopped as the well reached the blow-out-preventer pressure limit. This resulted in the primary Eocene fluvial reservoir target not being reached. On January 2, 2012, the KD-1ST was plugged and abandoned with oil shows. Drilling costs of $26.0 million relatedthe first exploration well of the four-year extension to the drilling ofBudong PSC. If we do not drill an exploration well before October 2014, our partner has the KD-1 and KD-1ST have been expensedright to dry hole costs as ofgive us notice that the consideration for the additional 7.1 percent participating interest must be paid in cash for $3.2 million.

Operational activities during the year ended December 31, 2011.

In January 2012, after completion of drilling of the KD-1, all information gathered from the drilling of the LG-1 and KD-1 was reevaluated in connection with our plans for the Budong PSC and overall corporate strategy.

Based on this reevaluation, we determined that the original LG-1 well bore would not be used for re-entry. Since plans for the Budong PSC no longer include re-entry of the LG-1 well bore, the drilling costs of $14.0 million related to the drilling of the LG-1 have been expensed to dry hole costs as of December 31, 2011. Based on the multiple oil and gas shows encountered in both the LG-1 and KD-1, we are working2013 included continued work on an exploration program targeting the Pliocene and Miocene targets encountered in the previous two wells. As such,exploratory wells drilled in 2011. Land access and acquisition; environmental studies; construction and upgrades to access roads, bridges, and well site; permitting; and tender prequalification and procurement are on-going.

We are actively discussing the other costs incurredsale of our interests in Budong, and based on indications of interest received in December 2013, we determined that is it was appropriate to recognize and impairment expense of $0.6 million and a charge included in general and administrative expenses related to the Budong PSCa valuation allowance on VAT we do not expect to recover of $6.8 million remain capitalized on our balance sheet as of December 31, 2011.$2.8 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, we had cash capital expenditures of $19.7$0.2 million ($5.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2012) for drilling, constructiondeepening and plugging and abandonment costs and $3.7 million for the purchase of the additional 10 percent equity interest.costs. The 20122014 budget for the Budong PSC is $4.6$1.0 million.

Dussafu Project - Gabon

Operational activities during 2011 focused on the drilling of our first exploratory well, the DRM-1, which spud April 28, 2011, and appraisal sidetracks. The DRM-1 was drilled in a water depth of 380 feet to test multiple stacked pre-salt targets to a planned total measured depth of approximately 11,450 feet.

The DRM-1 reached an initial total depth of 10,044 feet (9,953 feet of TVDSS) within the Upper Dentale Formation. Log evaluation, pressure data and samples indicated an oil discovery of approximately 55 feet of oil pay in a 90 foot oil column within the Gamba Formation.

Subsequently the DRM-1 was deepened to reach a final total depth of 11,450 feet (11,355 feet TVDSS) to test the prospectivity of both the Middle and Lower Dentale Formations. Log evaluation, pressure data and a fluid sample indicated the discovery of a second oil accumulation with approximately 35 feet of oil pay within the secondary objective of the Middle Dentale Formation.

The first sidetrack, the DRM-1ST1, 0.75 miles to the southwest, was drilled to a total depth of 11,562 feet (9,428 feet TVDSS) in the Upper Dentale and found 19 feet of oil pay in the Gamba reservoir. The second sidetrack, the DRM-1ST2, 0.5 miles to the northwest of the DRM-1, was drilled to a total depth of 10,615 feet (9,429 feet TVDSS) in the Upper Dentale and found 40 feet of oil pay in the Gamba reservoir.

Drilling operations on the Dussafu PSC are currently suspended pending further exploration and development activities. The DRM-1 information is being used to refine the 3-D seismic depth model and improve our understanding for predicting the Gamba structure under the salt to define potential resources in the nearby satellite structures for future drilling targets. Reservoir characterization and concept engineering studies have started with the aim of evaluating the potential for commerciality of the discovered oil.

The partners in the Dussafu PSC began a 3-D seismic acquisition in a joint program with a third party. The program, which was operated by the third party and commenced on October 23, 2011, was completed November 18, 2011. We acquired an additional 545 square kilometers of seismic which is currently being processed. The seismic data was acquired in the northern area of the Dussafu PSC between the two existing 3-D seismic surveys acquired in 1994 and 2005 and the 2-D seismic survey we acquired in 2008.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, we had cash capital expenditures of $40.6 million for well planning and drilling. The 2012 budget for the Dussafu PSC is $5.6 million.

Block 64 EPSA Project - Oman

Operational activities during 2011 included well planning and procurement of long lead items. On October 21, 2011, a Standby Letter of Credit in the amount of $1.2 million was issued as a payment guarantee for electric wireline services to be provided during the drilling of the two exploratory wells on the Block 64 EPSA.

The first of the two exploratory wells, the MFS-1, spud October 29, 2011. The MFS-1 was drilled to test the Mafraq South fault block. The MFS-1 reached a revised final total depth of 10,348 feet. The logs indicated no presence of hydrocarbons within the stacked reservoir targets of the Haima Group. On December 11, 2011, the MFS-1 was plugged and abandoned. Drilling costs of $6.9 million related to the drilling of the MFS-1 have been expensed to dry hole costs as of December 31, 2011.

The AGN-1, the second exploratory wells on the Block 64 EPSA, spud December 21, 2011 and was drilling at December 31, 2011. On February 3, 2012, the AGN-1 reached a final total depth of 10,482 feet. The logs indicated no presence of moveable hydrocarbons within the stacked reservoir targets of the Haima Group, although residual gas saturations appear to be present in the overlying Permian carbonate and dolomites of the Khuff Formation. Gas shows and saturations on the logs were recorded. On February 6, 2012, the AGN-1 was plugged and abandoned with gas shows. Total estimated drilling costs for the AGN-1 are approximately $7.6 million. Drilling costs incurred through December 31, 2011 of $2.8 million have been expensed to dry hole costs as of December 31, 2011. Drilling costs incurred after December 31, 2011 will be expensed to dry hole costs in the first quarter of 2012.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, we had cash capital expenditures of $10.2 million for well planning, drilling and plugging and abandonment costs. The 2012 budget for the Block 64 EPSA is $14.3 million.

WAB-21 Project – China

In March 2011, CNOOC granted us an extension to May 2013 of Phase One of the Exploration Period for the WAB-21 contract areaarea. The Joint Management Committee has approved an extension of the license until May 31, 2015. While no assurance can be given, we believe we will continue to May 2013. receive contract extensions so long as the border disputes with Vietnam persist. Even though there continues to be increasing activity on the Vietnamese blocks which we believe confirms our view of WAB-21’s prospectivity, we impaired the carrying value of WAB-21 of $2.9 million at December 31, 2012 due to our continued inability to pursue an exploration program. However, we continue to seek permission to acquire regional 2-D seismic and localized 3-D seismic.

Operational activities during 20112013 include costs related to maintenance of the license. The 20122014 budget for WAB 21 is minimal, consisting of costs required to maintain the license. SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, WAB-21, South China Sea for further information on the WAB-21 Project.

Other Exploration ProjectsColombia – Discontinued Operations

RelatingIn February 2013, we signed farmout agreements on Block VSM14 and Block VSM15 in Colombia. Under the terms of the farm-out agreements, we had a 75 percent beneficial working interest and our partners had a 25 percent carried interest for the minimum exploratory work commitments on each block. We requested the legal assignment of the interest by the Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (“ANH”), Colombia’s oil and gas regulatory authority, and approval of us as operator.

For both blocks, phase one of the contract began on December 15, 2012 and expires on December 15, 2015. We have received notices of default from our partners for failing to other projects,comply with certain terms of the farmout agreements for Block VSM 14 and Block VSM 15, followed by notices of termination on November 27, 2013. As discussed further in “Item 3. Legal Proceedings”, our partners have filed for arbitration of claims related to these agreements. After evaluating these circumstances, we incurred $0.3determined that it was appropriate to fully impair the costs associated with these interests, and we recorded an impairment charge of $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The 2012 budget for other projects is minimal consisting2013. As we no longer have any interests in Colombia, we have reflected the results in

discontinued operations. During the year ended December 31, 2013 we had capital expenditures of costs required to complete projects started in 2011.

Fusion Geophysical, LLC (“Fusion”)

On January 28, 2011, Fusion’s 69 percent owned subsidiary, FusionGeo, Inc., was acquired by a private purchaser pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger. We received $1.4$1.2 million for our equity investment and $0.7 millionleasehold acquisition costs. SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Colombia for the repayment in fullfurther information on this project.

Block 64 EPSA Project – Oman – Discontinued Operations

On March 12, 2013, we elected to not request an extension of the outstanding balanceFirst Phase or enter the Second Phase of Block 64 EPSA. The carrying value of Block 64 EPSA of $6.4 million was considered to be impaired and a related impairment expense was recorded during the prepaid service agreement, short term loanyear ended December 31, 2012. During the first half of 2013, Block 64 was relinquished effective May 23, 2013 and accrued interest. The Agreementwe terminated our operations and Plan of Merger included an Earn Out provision wherein we would receive an additional payment of up to a maximum of $2.7 million if FusionGeo, Inc.’s 2011 gross profit exceeds $5.6 million. Basedclosed the field office. Our activities in Oman have been reflected as discontinued operations in our financial statements. SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Block 64 EPSA, Oman for further information on the financial results for the period January 29, 2011 through January 28, 2012, FusionGeo’s gross profit did not exceed $5.6 million, the 2011 Earn Out Threshold, as described in the Agreement and Plan of Merger. SeeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 11 – Investment in Equity Affiliates – Fusion Geophysical LLC.Block 64 EPSA Project.

Business Strategy

InItem 1. Business andItem 1A. Risk Factors, we discuss the situation in Venezuela and how the actions of the Venezuelan government have and continue to adversely affect our operations. The expectation that dividends from Petrodelta will be minimal over the next two yearshasfew years has restricted our available cash and had a significant adverse effect on our ability to obtain financing to acquire and develop growth opportunities elsewhere. Upon consideration of these and other factors, on December 16, 2013, Harvest and HNR Energia entered into the Share Purchase Agreement with Petroandina and Pluspetrol to sell all of our 80 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding to Petroandina in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million. The first closing occurred on December 16, 2013 contemporaneously with the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement, when we sold a 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for $125 million. The second closing, for the sale of a 51 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for a cash purchase price of $275 million, will be subject to, among other things, approval by the holders of a majority of our common stock and approval by the Ministerio del Poder Popular de Petroleo y Mineria representing the Government of Venezuela (which indirectly owns the other 60 percent interest in Petrodelta). SeeItem 1. Business, Share Purchase Agreement.

We will useare currently marketing our available cashnon-Venezuelan assets and future accesstalking to capital marketspotential buyers, and we intend to expandcontinue our diversified strategyconsideration of a possible sale for some or all of our non-Venezuelan assets if we are able to negotiate a sale or sales in a numbertransactions that our Board of countries that fit our strategic investment criteria.Directors believes are in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. In executingthe meantime, we intend to operate our business strategy, we will strive to:

maintain financial prudencein the ordinary course and rigorous investment criteria;

access capital markets;

continuemay ultimately decide to create a diversified portfolio of assets;

preserve our financial flexibility;

use our experience and skills to acquire new projects; and

keep our organizational capabilitiesnon-Venezuelan assets and acquire additional assets. SeeItem 1. Business,Business Strategyfor further discussion on how we plan to operate the business in line with our rate of growth.

the near term.

To accomplish our strategy, we intend to:

Diversify our Political Risk: Acquire oil and natural gas fields in a number of countries to diversify and reduce the overall political risk of our investment portfolio.

Seek Operational and Financial Control: We desire control of major decisions for development, production, staffing and financing for each project for a period of time sufficient for us to ensure maximum returns on investments.

Establish a Presence Through Joint Venture Partners and the Use of Local Personnel: We seek to establish a presence in the countries and areas we operate through joint venture partners to facilitate stronger governmental and business relationships. In addition, we use local personnel to help us take advantage of local knowledge and experience and to minimize costs.

Commit Capital in a Phased Manner to Limit Total Commitments at Any One Time: We are willing to agree to minimum capital expenditures or development commitments at the outset of new projects, but we endeavor to structure such commitments to fulfill them over time under a prudent plan of development, allowing near-term operating cash flow to help fund further investment, thereby limiting our maximum cash exposure. We also seek to maximize available local financing capacity to develop the hydrocarbons and associated infrastructure.

Provide Technical Expertise: We believe there is an advantage in being able to provide geological, geophysical and engineering expertise beyond what many companies or countries possess internally.

Maintain a Prudent Financing Plan: We intend to maintain our financial flexibility by closely monitoring spending, holding sufficient cash reserves, minimizing the use of restricted cash, actively seeking opportunities to reduce our weighted average cost of capital and increase our access to debt and equity markets.

Manage Exploration Risks: We seek to manage the higher risk of exploration by diversifying our prospect portfolio, applying state-of-the-art technology for analyzing targets and focusing on opportunities in proven active hydrocarbon systems with infrastructure.

Establish Various Sources of Production: We seek to establish new production from our exploration and development efforts in a number of diverse markets and expect to monetize production through operations or the sale of assets.

Results of Operations

We had net income attributable to Harvest of $53.9 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2011 compared to net income attributable to Harvest of $15.4 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2010. Net income attributable to Harvest for the year ended December 31, 2011 includes $13.7 million of exploration expense and the net equity income from Petrodelta’s operations of $72.1 million. Net income attributable to Harvest for the year ended December 31, 2010 includes $8.0 million of exploration expense and the net equity income from Petrodelta’s operations of $66.3 million.

The following discussion should be read with theon results of operations for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011 and the financial condition as of December 31, 2011 and 20102013 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto.

Years Ended December 31, 20112013 and 20102012

We reported a net incomeloss attributable to Harvest of $53.9$(89.1) million, or $1.37$(2.25) diluted earnings per share, for the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, compared with a net incomeloss attributable to Harvest of $15.4$(12.2) million, or $0.42$(0.33) diluted earnings per share, for the year ended December 31, 2010.2012.

Total expensesLoss From Continuing Operations

Expenses and other non-operating (income) expense from continuing operations (in millions):thousands) were:

 

  Year Ended
December 31,
 Increase   Year Ended
December 31,
 Increase
(Decrease)
 
  2011 2010 (Decrease)   2013 2012 

Depreciation and amortization

  $0.5   $0.5   $—      $341   $391   $(50

Exploration expense

   13.7    8.0    5.7     15,155   8,838   6,317  

Impairment expense

   575   2,900   (2,325

Dry hole costs

   49.7    —      49.7     0   685   (685

General and administrative

   22.5    25.9    (3.4   29,365   26,012   3,353  

Investment earnings and other

   (0.7  (0.6  0.1     (280 (348 68  

Loss on sale of interest in Harvest Holding

   22,994   0   22,994  

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives

   (3,517 600   (4,117

Interest expense

   5.3    2.7    2.6     4,495   1,590   2,905  

Debt conversion expense

   0   3,645   (3,645

Loss on extinguishment of debt

   9.7    —      9.7     0   5,425   (5,425

Other non-operating expense

   1.4    4.0    (2.6

Loss on exchange rates

   0.1    1.6    (1.5

Foreign currency transaction losses

   820   113   707  

Other non-operating expenses

   1,849   2,905   (1,056

Income tax expense (benefit)

   0.8    (0.2  1.0     73,087   (609 73,696  

Our accounting method for oil and gas properties is the successful efforts method. During the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, we incurred $10.1$13.7 million of exploration costs for the acquisition, processing and reprocessing of seismic data related to ongoing operations $0.3and $1.5 million related to other general business development activities. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we incurred $4.5 million of exploration costs for the processing and reprocessing of seismic data related to ongoing operations, $2.5 million related to other general business development activities, and $3.3$1.8 million of impairment for the carrying value of West Bay (seeItem 1. Business, Operations – United States Operations, Gulf Coast – West Bay Project). related to lease maintenance.

During the year ended December 31, 2010,2013, we incurred $6.4 million of exploration costs for seismic, geological and geophysical, and exploration support costs and $1.6impaired $0.6 million related to other general business development activity. Includedour Budong project in the $6.4 million of exploration costs is the one-time charge of $1.2 million for acquisition of seismic data for the Budong PSC related to our partner in the Budong PSC exercising their option to increase the carry obligation.

Indonesia. During the year ended December 31, 2011,2012, we impaired $2.9 million related to the carrying value of WAB-21.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we did not record any dry hole costs. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we expensed to dry hole costs $14.0 million related to the drilling of the LG-1 on the Budong PSC, $26.0$0.7 million related to the drilling of the KD-1 and KD-1STwell on the Budong PSC, $6.9 million related to the drilling of the MFS-1 on the Block 64 ESPA and $2.8 million related to the drilling of the AGN-1 on the Block 64 EPSA (seeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 13 – Indonesiaand Note 15 – Oman).PSC.

The decreaseincrease in general and administrative costs in the year ended December 31, 20112013 from the year ended December 31, 20102012, was primarily due to lowerhigher professional fees and contract services ($1.2 million), general office expenseoperations and overhead $2.5 million and restructuring costs ($2.73.0 million), offset by lower employee related costs ($0.93.3 million) and public relations ($0.3 million) offset by higher travel costs ($0.3 million) and contract services ($0.2 million). The employee related costs include $0.5 million of special consideration bonuses related to the sale of our Antelope Project.

The increase in investment earnings and otherunrealized gain on derivatives in the year ended December 31, 2011 from2013 as compared to an unrealized loss for the year ended December 31, 20102012 was due to income earned on transition services provided ona reduction in the Antelope Project after closingestimated fair value for our warrant derivative liability. As discussed further inNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 8 – Warrant Derivative Liabilities, the decrease in value reflects the impact of the sale.increased likelihood of an event which would trigger certain early settlement provisions.

The increase in interest expense in the year ended December 31, 20112013 from the year ended December 31, 20102012 was due to higher average principal balance outstanding during the period ($79.8 million during 2013 and $24.6 million during 2012) and higher interest associated with our $32 million convertible debt offering in February 2010, our $60 million term loan facility occurring in October 2010 and amortization of discountrate on the term loan facility related todebt outstanding during the warrants issued in connection withyear ended December 31, 2013 (11 percent) than the $60 million term loan facilityyear ended December 31, 2012 (8.25 percent through mid-October 2012 and 11 percent thereafter) offset by interest capitalized to oil and gas properties in the year ended December 31, 2013 of $2.3 million.$8.3 million (year ended December 31, 2012: $3.0 million).

During the year ended December 31, 2012, we incurred debt conversion expense of $2.9 million related to the issuance of 0.4 million common shares issued as an inducement for completing the exchange and legal and other professional fees ($0.7 million).

During the year ended December 31, 2011,2012, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $5.4 million related to the early paymentconversion of our $60 million term loan facility.8.25 percent senior convertible notes. The loss on extinguishment of debt includes the write offdifference between the carrying value of the discount on debt ($7.2 million), prepayment premium of 3.58.25 percent ofsenior convertible notes and the amount outstandingreceived for the 11 percent senior unsecured notes ($2.15.0 million), expensing of deferred financing costs related to the term loan facility8.25 percent senior convertible notes ($0.1 million) and issuance of 30,000 shares of Harvest common stock issued in exchange for a waiver agreement ($0.3 million), and the cost to repurchase 4.4 million unvested warrants issued in connection with the term loan facility..

The decrease in$0.8 million loss on exchange rates infor the year ended December 31, 2011 from2013 was primarily related to revaluation of the VAT receivable as compared to the nominal loss on exchange rates of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 is due to the Bolivar/U.S. Dollar currency exchange rate devaluation announced on January 8, 2010. There was no Bolivar/U.S. Dollar exchange rate devaluations in the year ended December 31, 2011.2012.

The decrease in other non-operating expense in the year ended December 31, 20112013 from the year ended December 31, 20102012 was due to higher costs incurred in 2012 related to our strategic alternative process and evaluation which resulted in the sale of our Antelope Project.evaluation.

The increase inWe had income tax expense in the year ended December 31, 2011 from2013 of $73.1 million as compared to an income tax benefit of $(0.6) million in the year ended December 31, 2010 was2012. The income tax expense in 2013 included $89.9 million of accrued income tax related to previously unrecognized income tax on undistributed earnings for foreign subsidiaries (which were considered permanently invested in previous periods), $2.1 million of expense related to the sale of the interest in Harvest Holding offset by the benefit of $(8.8) million from the reversal of valuation allowances, the benefit from current year losses and a benefit of $(2.2) million from the favorable resolution of certain tax contingencies. The income tax benefit in the year ended December 31, 2012 is attributable to the benefit from net operating losses.

Earnings from Equity Affiliates

   Year Ended
December 31,
   Increase
(Decrease)
  %
Increase

(Decrease)
  Increase
(Decrease)
 
   2013   2012     
   (dollars in thousands, except prices)       

Revenues:

        

Crude oil

  $1,326,093    $1,263,264    $62,829    5 

Natural gas

   4,000     3,350     650    19 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

Total revenues

  $1,330,093    $1,266,614    $63,479    5 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

Price and Volume Variances:

        

Crude oil price variance (per Bbl)

  $91.22    $95.91    $(4.69  (5)%  $(61,773

Volume Variances:

        

Crude oil volumes (MBbls)

   14,538     13,172     1,366    10  124,601  

Natural gas volumes (MMcf)

   2,593     2,171     422    19  651  
        

 

 

 

Total variance

        $63,479  
        

 

 

 

Revenues were higher in the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012 due to higher income tax assessedincreases in 2011 in the Netherlandssales volumes resulting from running a six drilling rig program offset by a U.S. tax refund received in 2010.lower world crude oil prices.

Total expenses and other non-operating (income) expense, inclusive of all adjustments necessary to reconcile Net Income from Petrodelta to Earnings from Equity Affiliate:

   Year Ended
December 31,
   Increase
(Decrease)
 
   2013  2012   
   (in thousands) 

Royalties

  $440,963   $423,069    $17,894  

Operating expenses

   151,661    121,023     30,638  

Workovers

   29,168    17,302     11,866  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

   87,203    86,004     1,199  

General and administrative

   26,345    31,753     (5,408

Windfall profits tax

   234,453    291,355     (56,902

Foreign currency transaction (gain)

   (169,582  0     (169,582

Interest expense

   21,728    7,017     14,711  

Income tax expense (inclusive of U.S. GAAP adjustment)

   298,475    124,142     174,333  

Adjustment stated at our 40% equity interest related to amortization of excess basis

   3,684    2,143     1,541  

For the year ended December 31, 2011, net income from unconsolidated equity affiliates reflects an2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012, royalties, which is a function of revenue, increased due to the increase in Petrodelta’srevenues discussed above (net increase in revenue from oil sales due to higher sales volumes and prices which was partially offset by the amended Windfall Profits Tax.of $63.5 million at 30 percent royalty). The increase in operating expense and workovers inis due to increased oil production as well as operating inefficiencies. Workover expense is higher for the year ended December 31, 2011 from2013 than the year ended December 31, 2010 was2012 due to increased oil productionrunning between one and having a workover rig on location for the full year of 2011. Petrodelta took possession of thetwo workovers rigs in 2013 versus one workover rig in September 20102012. Windfall Profits Tax, which is a function of volume and operated itprice received per barrel as well as pricing levels set for only four monthsdetermining Windfall Profits Tax, decreased due to an increase in the year ending December 31, 2010.pricing levels under the Windfall Profits Tax Law (See Operations – Petrodelta, S.A. above. The decrease inforeign currency transaction gain on exchange rates in the year ended December 31, 2011 from the year ended December 31, 2010 wasis due to there not being a Bolivar/the Bolivar devaluation in February 2013 from 4.30 Bolivars/U.S. Dollar currency exchange rate devaluation during 2011. There was a Bolivar/to 6.30 Bolivars/U.S. Dollar currency exchange rate devaluation announced on January 8, 2010. The decrease inand Petrodelta having more Bolivar denominated liabilities than Bolivar denominated assets. Petrodelta’s effective tax rate (inclusive of the adjustments to reconcile to reported net incomeearnings from unconsolidated equity affiliate) infor the year ended December 31, 2011 from2013 was higher than the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2010 was2012 primarily duebecause the foreign currency transaction gain is not included in taxable income.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is attributable to Vinccler’s 20 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding. Beginning December 16, 2013 it is also attributable to Petroandina’s 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding. Earnings for Harvest Holding are primarily attributable to Petrodelta, and the tax effects of the currency devaluationdecrease in 2010 partially offset by an increase in current tax on increased earnings.

At December 31, 2009, we fully impaired the carrying value of our equity investment in Fusion. Accordingly, we did not record net losses incurred by Fusion of $0.2income attributable to noncontrolling interests from $13.4 million ($0.1 million net to our 49 percent interest) infor the year ended December 31, 2011 (2010: $2.42012 to $11.6 million [$1.2 million net to our 49 percent interest]), as doing so would have caused our equity investment to go into a negative position. However, we have recognized a $1.4 million gain on the sale of Fusion infor the year ended December 31, 2011.2013 is primarily a result of lower earnings from Petrodelta during the period in which the noncontrolling interest increased from 20 percent to 49 percent.

Discontinued Operations

As a result of the decision to not request an extension of the First Phase or enter the Second Phase of the Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (“EPSA”) A1 Ghubar / Qarn Alam license (“Block 64 EPSA”), Block 64 was relinquished effective May 23, 2013. The carrying value of Block 64 EPSA of $6.4 million was written off to impairment expense at December 31, 2012. Operations in Oman were terminated, and the field office was closed May 31, 2013. We have no continuing involvement in Oman. The loss from discontinued operations for Oman of $(0.7) million for the year ended December 31, 2013 included $0.5 million of general and administrative expenses. The loss from discontinued operations for Oman of $(12.7) million for the year ended December 31, 2012 included $6.4 million related impairment expense, $4.9 million related to dry hole costs and $1.1 million of general and administrative expenses.

We have received notices of default from our partners for failing to comply with certain terms of the farmout agreements for Block VSM 14 and Block VSM 15 in Colombia, followed by notices of termination on November 27, 2013. As discussed further in “Item 3. Legal Proceedings”, our partners have filed for arbitration of claims related to these agreements. We have accrued $2.0 million as of December 31, 2013 related to obligations under the farmout agreements. After evaluating these circumstances, we determined that it was appropriate to fully impair the costs associated with these interests, and we recorded an impairment charge of $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2013. As we no longer have any interests in Colombia, we have reflected the results in discontinued operations.

On May 17, 2011, we closed the transaction to sell ourthe Antelope Project. SeeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 4 – Dispositions. The sale had an effective date of March 1, 2011. We received cash proceeds of approximately $217.8 million which reflects increases to the purchase price for customary adjustments and deductions for transaction related costs. We do not have any continuing involvement with the Antelope Project. The related gain on the sale was reported in discontinued operations in the second quarter of 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we incurred $0.1 million of expense related to settlement of royalty payments to the Mineral Management Services and write-offs of $5.2 million of accounts and note receivable and $3.6 million of accounts payable and carry obligation related to the settlement of all outstanding claims with a private third party on the Antelope Project.

RevenueOman operations and net income onthe Antelope Project have been classified as discontinued operations. There were no revenues applicable to discontinued operations forduring the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. Income (loss) from discontinued operations was:

   December 31, 
   2013  2012 
   (in thousands) 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations:

   

Oman operations

  $(674 $(12,711

Colombia operations

   (4,476  0  

Antelope Project

   0    (1,699
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $(5,150 $(14,410
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

We reported a net loss attributable to Harvest of $(12.2) million, or $(0.33) diluted earnings per share, for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared with net income attributable to Harvest of $56.0 million, or $1.64 diluted earnings per share, for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Loss from Continuing Operations

Expenses and other non-operating (income) expense from continuing operations (in thousands) were:

   Year Ended
December 31,
  Increase
(Decrease)
 
   2012  2011  

Depreciation and amortization

  $391   $439   $(48

Exploration expense

   8,838    11,950    (3,112

Impairment expense

   2,900    3,335    (435

Dry hole costs

   685    40,003    (39,318

General and administrative

   26,012    21,428    4,584  

Investment earnings and other

   (348  (665  317  

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives

   600    (9,786  10,386  

Interest expense

   1,590    7,159    (5,569

Debt conversion expense

   3,645    0    3,645  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

   5,425    13,132    (7,707

Foreign currency transaction losses

   113    132    (19

Other non-operating expenses

   2,905    1,376    1,529  

Income tax expense (benefit)

   (609  1,057    (1,666

Our accounting method for oil and gas properties is the successful efforts method. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we incurred $4.5 million of exploration costs for the processing and reprocessing of seismic data related to ongoing operations, $2.5 million related to other general business development activities, and $1.8 million related to lease maintenance. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we incurred $9.5 million of exploration costs for the acquisition, processing and 2010 are shownreprocessing of seismic data related to ongoing operations, $0.3 million related to other general business development activities, and $2.2 million related to lease maintenance.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, we impaired $2.9 million related to the carrying value of WAB-21. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we impaired $3.3 million related to the carrying value of West Bay.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, we expensed to dry hole costs $0.7 million related to the drilling of the KD-1 well on the Budong. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we expensed to dry hole costs $14.0 million related to the drilling of the LG-1 on Budong PSC and $26.0 million related to the drilling of the KD-1 and KD-1ST on the Budong PSC. SeeItem 1. Business, Operations, Budong-Budong, Onshore Indonesia –Drilling and Development Activity.

The increase in general and administrative costs in the table below:year ended December 31, 2012 from the year ended December 31, 2011, was primarily due to increases in employee related costs ($3.3 million, of which $2.2 million was non-cash related to equity compensation), public relations ($0.1 million) and audit fees ($2.0 million) offset by a decrease in general office expense and overhead ($0.4 million), contract services ($0.4 million) and travel costs ($0.2 million).

The decrease in investment earnings and other in the year ended December 31, 2012 from the year ended December 31, 2011 was due to the receipt during the year ended December 31, 2011 of payment for transition services provided on the Antelope Project after closing of the sale.

The decrease in unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives in the year ended December 31, 2012 from the year ended December 31, 2011 was due to the change in fair value for our warrant derivative liabilities: $3.18 per warrant at December 31, 2012 and $3.04 per warrant at December 31, 2011.

The decrease in interest expense in the year ended December 31, 2012 from the year ended December 31, 2011 was due to the conversion of $31.5 million of our 8.25 percent senior convertible notes in the year ended December 31, 2012, offset by our $79.8 million senior unsecure note offering in October 2012, repayment in May 2011 of our $60 million term loan facility, and interest capitalized to oil and gas properties of $3.0 million.

As discussed underYears Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012above, during the year ended December 31, 2012, we incurred debt conversion expense of $2.9 million related to the issuance of 0.4 million common shares issued as an inducement for completing the exchange and legal and other professional fees ($0.7 million), and we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $5.4 million related to the early conversion of our 8.25 percent senior convertible notes. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt related to early payment of our $60 million term loan facility. The loss on extinguishment of debt includes the write off of the discount on debt ($10.6 million), prepayment premium of 3.5 percent of the amount outstanding ($2.1 million), expensing of financing costs related to the term loan facility ($0.4 million), and the cost to redeem 4.4 million unvested warrants issued in connection with the term loan facility.

The foreign currency transaction losses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were consistent with the year ended December 31, 2011.

The increase in other non-operating expense in the year ended December 31, 2012 from the year ended December 31, 2011 was due to costs incurred related to our strategic alternative process and evaluation.

The change in income tax expense in the year ended December 31, 2012 from the year ended December 31, 2011 is due to a net operating loss incurred in 2012 while we had taxable income in 2011 as a result of the sale of interest in the Antelope Project.

Earnings from Equity Affiliates

 

   December 31, 
   2011   2010 
   (in thousands) 

Revenue applicable to discontinued operations

  $6,488    $10,696  

Net income from discontinued operations

  $97,616    $3,712  
   Year Ended
December 31,
   Increase
(Decrease)
  %
Increase
(Decrease)
  Increase
(Decrease)
 
   2012   2011     
   (in dollars, except prices)       

Revenues:

        

Crude oil

  $1,263,264    $1,122,191    $141,073    13 

Natural gas

   3,350     3,497     (147  (4)%  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

Total revenues

  $1,266,614    $1,125,688    $140,926    13 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

Price and Volume Variances:

        

Crude oil price variance (per Bbl)

  $95.91    $98.52    $(2.62  (3)%  $(29,831

Volume Variances:

        

Crude oil volumes (MBbls)

   13,172     11,390     1,782    16  170,903  

Natural gas volumes (MMcf)

   2,171     2,266     (95  (4)%   (146
        

 

 

 

Total variance

        $140,926  
        

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2012, revenue from oil sales due to higher sales volumes ($170.9 million) offset by lower prices ($29.8 million).

Total expenses and other non-operating (income) expense, inclusive of all adjustments necessary to reconcile Net Income from Petrodelta to Earnings from Equity Affiliate:

   Year Ended
December 31,
   Increase
(Decrease)
 
   2012   2011   
   (in thousands) 

Royalties

  $423,069    $374,135    $48,934  

Operating expenses

   121,023     77,236     43,787  

Workovers

   17,302     28,508     (11,206

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

   86,004     58,376     27,628  

General and administrative

   31,753     11,297     20,456  

Windfall profits tax

   291,355     237,632     53,723  

Interest expense

   7,017     10,699     (3,682

Income tax expense (inclusive of U.S. GAAP adjustment)

   124,142     145,500     (21,358

Adjustment stated at our 40% equity interest related to amortization of excess basis

   2,143     1,863     280  

Royalties, which is a function of revenue, increased $48.9 million due to the increase in revenue (net increase in revenue of $141.2 million at 30 percent royalty). Windfall Profits Tax, which is a function of volume and price received per barrel, increased $53.7 million due to an increase in volumes (13.2 MBls in 2012 vs. 11.4 MBls in 2011) offset by lower price received per barrel ($95.91 per barrel in 2012 vs. $98.52 per barrel in 2011). The increase in operating expense in the year ended December 31, 2012 from the year ended December 31, 2011 was due to increased oil production and also includes $3.8 million of additional expense related to the labor law which was recorded in December 2012. The decrease in workover expense in the year ended December 31, 2012 from the year ended December 31, 2011 was due to fewer workovers being performed. Petrodelta’s effective tax rate (inclusive of the adjustments to reconcile to reported earnings from equity affiliate) for the year ended December 31, 2012 was not materially different with the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

The decrease in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations$14.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 includesto $13.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 is primarily a result of the decrease in earnings from Petrodelta between the years.

Discontinued Operations

As discussed underYears Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, Discontinued Operationsabove, the Oman operations and the Antelope Project have been classified as discontinued operations.Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, Discontinued Operationsabove also discusses the losses from our Oman operations and Antelope Project for the year ended December 31, 2012. The loss from discontinued operations for Oman of $(11.4) million for the year ended December 31, 2011 included $9.7 million of dry hole costs and $1.0 million of general and administrative expenses. Income from discontinued operations for the Antelope Project for the year ended December 31, 2011 included $106.0 million gain on the sale of our Antelope Project, $3.8 million for employee severance and special accomplishment bonuses, and $5.7 million of U.S. income tax related to the sale of our Antelope Project. Severance costs for key employees include 58,000 stock appreciation rights (“SAR”) granted at an exercise price of $4.595 per SAR. These SARs are exercisable by the key employee for up to one year after termination.

Years Ended December 31, 2010Revenues and 2009income (loss) from discontinued operations were:

Revisions for the Years Ended 2010

   December 31, 
   2012  2011 
   (in thousands) 

Revenues applicable to discontinued operations:

   

Oman operations

  $0   $0  

Antelope Project

   0    6,488  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $0   $6,488  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations:

   

Oman operations

  $(12,711 $(11,371

Antelope Project

   (1,699  97,616  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $(14,410 $86,245  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Risks, Uncertainties, Capital Resources and 2009Liquidity

We are revisingThe following discussion on risks, uncertainties, capital resources and liquidity should be read in conjunction with our historicalconsolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 and quarterly information for the quarters ended March 31, 2010, June 30, 2010, September 30, 2010, December 31, 2010, March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2011 (seeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)). The revisions relate to the correction of an error in the deferred tax adjustment to reconcile our share of Petrodelta’s net income reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) to that required under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“USGAAP”) and recorded within Net income from unconsolidated equity affiliates. Previously, Petrodelta had an incorrect tax basis associated with its asset retirement cost which caused us to overstate or understate the deferred tax expense associated with this temporary difference for USGAAP purposes. We have revised the tax basis to record the correct deferred tax expense in each reporting period. The error has no impact to the consolidated statements of cash flows.

We have determined that the impact of this error is not significant to the previously issued annual and interim financial statements as defined by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 250 – Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (“ASC 250”). The audited financial statements, related notes thereto.

Liquidity

In the Consolidated Financial Statements and analyses for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 have been retrospectively revisedother disclosures in thisour Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2012 (“2012 Form 10-K”), we discussed certain doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern. At the year ended December 31, 2011. All future filings, including interimtime we filed our 2012 Form 10-K, we expected that in 2013 we would not generate revenues, we would continue to generate losses from operations, and that our cash flows would not be sufficient to cover our operating expenses. While we believed that we would be able to raise additional capital through issuances of debt and/or equity or through sales of assets, our circumstances at such time raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue to operate as a going concern, and this was disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements will be revised appropriately.

We reported net income attributable to Harvest of $15.4 million, or $0.42 diluted earnings per share, for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared with a net loss attributable to Harvest of $3.5 million, or $(0.10) diluted earnings per share, for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Total expenses and in other non-operating (income) expense (in millions):

   Year Ended
December 31,
  Increase 
   2010  2009  (Decrease) 

Depreciation and amortization

  $0.5   $0.4   $0.1  

Exploration expense

   8.0    7.8    0.2  

General and administrative

   25.9    22.4    3.5  

Investment earnings and other

   (0.6  (1.2  0.6  

Interest expense

   2.7    —      2.7  

Other non-operating expense

   4.0    —      4.0  

Loss on exchange rates

   1.6    0.1    1.5  

Income tax expense (benefit)

   (0.2  1.2    (1.4

Our accounting method for oil and gas properties is the successful efforts method. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we incurred $6.4 million of exploration costs for seismic, geological and geophysical, and exploration support costs and $1.6 million related to other general business development activity. Includeddisclosures in the $6.4 million of exploration costs is2012 Form 10-K.

As discussed above underShare Purchase Agreement, on December 16, 2013, Harvest and HNR Energia entered into the one-time charge of $1.2 million for acquisition of seismic data for the Budong PSC related to our partner in the Budong PSC exercising their option to increase the carry obligation. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we incurred $4.5 million of exploration costs for the processingShare Purchase Agreement with Petroandina and reprocessing of seismic data related to ongoing operations, $2.8 million related to other general business development activities and $0.5 million related to the write off of the remaining carrying value of the first prospect in the AMI.

The increase in general and administrative costs in the year ended December 31, 2010 from the year ended December 31, 2009 was primarily due to higher employee related costs ($3.0 million), the reversal in 2009 of accruals no longer required ($1.3 million) offset by a reduction in other general office costs ($0.8 million).

The decrease in investment earnings and other in the year ended December 31, 2010 from the year ended December 31, 2009 was due to lower interest rates earned on lower average cash balances.

The increase in interest expense in the year ended December 31, 2010 from the year ended December 31, 2009 was due to interest associated with our $32.0 million senior convertible note offering in February 2010, our $60.0 million term loan facility occurring in October 2010 and amortization of discount on the term loan facility related to the warrants issued in connection with the $60 million term loan facility offset by interest capitalized to oil and gas properties of $1.8 million.

The increase in other non-operating expense in the year ended December 31, 2010 from the year ended December 31, 2009 was due to the expensing of $2.9 million of costs related to a future financing which was no longer being pursued and $1.1 million of costs related to other strategic alternatives.

The decrease in income tax expense in the year ended December 31, 2010 from the year ended December 31, 2009 was due to the receipt a $1.0 million U.S. income tax refund related to the recovery of alternative minimum tax for the tax years 2005 and 2007,$0.2 million reversal of a tax provision no longer needed, and lower tax assessed in the Netherlands of $0.7 million offset by $0.5 million of additional income taxes assessed to Harvest Vinccler in 2010 for the 2007 and 2008 tax years. The 2010 tax assessment for Harvest Vinccler was the result of a tax audit conducted by the SENIAT.

Net income from unconsolidated equity affiliates includes an $84.4 million remeasurement gain on revaluation of monetary assets and liabilities due to the Bolivar devaluation in January 2010 and a $19.5 million financing charge related to the blended exchange rate charged by the Central Bank of Venezuela for the purchase of foreign currency.

At December 31, 2009, we recorded a $1.6 million charge to fully impair the carrying value of our equity investment in Fusion. For the year ended December 31, 2010, Fusion reported a net loss of $2.4 million ($1.2 million net to our 49 percent interest) (2009: $4.8 million [$2.4 million net to our 49 percent interest]). The loss for 2010 is not reported in the year ended December 31, 2010 net income from unconsolidated equity affiliates as reporting it would take our equity investment into a negative position. On January 28, 2011, our minority equity investment in Fusion’s 69 percent owned subsidiary, FusionGeo, Inc., was acquired by a private purchaser pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger. We received $1.4 million for our equity investment, subject to post-closing adjustments, and $0.7 million for the repayment in full of the outstanding balance of the prepaid service agreement, short term loan and accrued interest. SeeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 11 – Investment in Equity Affiliates – Fusion Geophysical, LLC for additional information.

Discontinued Operations

On May 17, 2011, we closed the transactionPluspetrol, its parent, to sell all of our oil80 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding to Petroandina in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million. The first closing occurred on December 16, 2013 contemporaneously with the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement, when we sold a 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for $125 million. Proceeds from the December 2013 sale of the 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding are expected to be adequate to meet our short-term liquidity requirements. We used a portion of the proceeds to redeem all of our 11% Senior Notes due 2014. The notes were redeemed on January 11, 2014, for $80.0 million, including principal and gas assets in Utah’s Uinta Basin (Antelope Project) for $217.8accrued and unpaid interest. The remaining $45.0 million in cash. Accordingly, these operationsof the proceeds from the sale have been classified as discontinued operations.or will be used to pay costs associated with the sale of our Venezuelan interests, to pay severance costs, to make capital expenditures, to pay taxes related to the sale and for general operating expenses. Those remaining proceeds will also be used to repurchase certain outstanding warrants if our stockholders approve the sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests, and if a “Fundamental Change” is consummated under the terms of those warrants.

RevenueWe expect that during 2014, our capital needs will be met either from the completion of the sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests, the sale of other non-Venezuelan assets or borrowings available under the Share Purchase Agreement during the period until the second closing. The timing of the second closing, however, is beyond the control of the Company. In addition, depending on the timing of these events, we anticipate using a portion of the proceeds from the second closing to pay for expenses and net income (loss) on discontinued operations forother costs related to the years endedtransaction, which we estimate will be approximately $4 million; to pay taxes related to the transaction, which we estimate will be approximately $51.1 million; and if we do not sell our non-Venezuelan assets before the second closing,

then we estimate that we will need to retain approximately $30 million to fund projected general operating expenses and capital expenditures from April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2010 and 20092014 (to the extent that those general operating expenses are shown innot already reserved from any possible sale of our non-Venezuelan assets).

In addition, we may be able to meet future liquidity needs through the table below:issuance of additional equity securities and/or short or long-term debt financing, although there can be no assurance that such financing will be available to us or on terms that are acceptable to us, farm-downs or possible sales of assets.

   December 31, 
   2010   2009 
   (in thousands) 

Revenue applicable to discontinued operations

  $10,696    $181  

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

  $3,712    $(242

Capital Resources and Liquidity

The oil and gas industry is a highly capital intensive and cyclical business with unique operating and financial risks. InItem 1A. Risk Factors, we discuss a number of variables and risks related to our exploration projects and our minority equity investment in Petrodelta that could significantly utilize our cash balances, affect our capital resources and liquidity. We also point out that the total capital required to develop the fields in Venezuela may exceed Petrodelta’s available cash and financing capabilities, and that there may be operational or contractual consequences due to this inability.

Our cash is being used to fund oil and gas exploration projects and to a lesser extent general and administrative costs. We require capital principally to fund the exploration and developmentAccumulated Undistributed Earnings of new oil and gas properties. For calendar year 2012, we have established a preliminary exploration and drilling budget of approximately $25.5 million of which approximately $10.0 million is non-discretionary. A substantial portion of this budget is for the completion of the drilling program on the Block 64 EPSA.Foreign Subsidiaries

As is common in the oil and gas industry, we have various contractual commitments pertaining to exploration, development and production activities. Currently, we have a minimum work obligation to reprocess 375 square kilometers of 3-D seismic and drill two exploration wells to penetrate and evaluate at least the potential objectives of the Haima Supergroup during the Initial Term of the EPSA. The parties to the EPSA acknowledge that $22.0 million is indicative of the costs needed to complete the work program during the three-year initial period which expires in May 2013. Through December 31, 2011, we have incurred $16.2 million of the minimum work obligation. As of February 29, 2012, we have expended more than $22.0 million and completed the minimum work obligations. The remaining work commitment for the current exploration phase on the Budong PSC is for geological and geophysical work to be completed in the year 2012 at a minimum of $0.5 million ($0.3 million net to our 64.51 percent cost sharing interest). We do not have any remaining work commitments for the current exploration phase of the Dussafu PSC, but as of May 28, 2012, the Dussafu PSC enters the third exploration phase. If the partners elect to enter the third exploration phase, there will be a $7.0 million ($4.7 million net to our 66.667 percent interest) work commitment over a two year period. SeeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidation Financial Statements, Note 13 – Indonesiaand Note 14 – Gabon.

Our primary ongoing source of cash is still dividends from Petrodelta. In November 2010, Petrodelta’s board of directors declared a dividend of $30.6 million, $12.2 million net to HNR Finance ($9.8 million net to our 32 percent interest). Due to Petrodelta’s liquidity constraints caused by PDVSA’s insufficient monetary and contractual support, as of March 7, 2012, this dividend has not been received, and the timing of the receipt of this dividend is uncertain. We expect to receive future dividends from Petrodelta; however, we expect that in the near term Petrodelta will reinvest most of its earnings into the company in support of its drilling and appraisal activities. Therefore, there is uncertainty that Petrodelta will pay dividends in 2012 or 2013.

Additionally, any dividend received from Petrodelta carries a liability to our non-controlling interest holder, Vinccler, for its 20 percent share. Dividends declared and paid by Petrodelta are paid to HNR Finance, our consolidated subsidiary. HNR Finance must declare a dividend in order for us and our non-controlling interest holder, Vinccler, to receive our respective shares of Petrodelta’s dividends. A dividend from HNR Finance is due upon demand. As of March 7, 2012, Vinccler’s share of the undistributed dividends is $9.0 million inclusive of the unpaid November 2010 dividend. SeeItem 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 16 – Related Party Transactions.

We incurred debt during 2010 which has imposed restrictions on us and increased our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions. Our semi-annual interest expense has increased significantly, and our senior convertible notes impose restrictions on us that limit our ability to obtain additional financing. Our ability to meet these covenants is primarily dependent on meeting customary affirmative covenant clauses. Our inability to satisfy the covenants contained in our senior convertible notes would constitute an event of default, if not waived. An uncured default could result in the senior convertible notes becoming immediately due and payable. If this were to occur, we may not be able to obtain waivers or secure alternative financing to satisfy our obligations, either of which would have a material adverse impact on our business. As of December 31, 2011, we were in compliance with all of our long term debt covenants.

At December 31, 2011, we had cash on hand of $58.9 million. We believe that this cash plus cash generated from Petrodelta dividends and funding from debt or equity financing combined with our ability to vary2013, the timing of our capital expenditures is sufficient to fund our operations and capital commitments through at least December 31, 2012. Our 8.25 percent senior convertible notes are due March 1, 2013. We expect some, if not all, debt holders will convert their debt into shares of our common stock on or before the March 1, 2013 due date. However, if the debt is not converted or is only partially converted, we believe that Petrodelta dividends and funding from debt or equity financing combined with our ability to vary the timing of our capital expenditures will be sufficient to repay the outstanding debt at March 1, 2013. However, if the Petrodelta dividend payment is not received or our cash sources and requirements are different than expected, it could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

In order to increase our liquidity to levels sufficient to meet our commitments, we are currently pursuing a number of actions including our ability to delay discretionary capital spending to future periods, possible farm-out or sale of assets, or other monetization of asset as necessary to maintain the liquidity required to run our operations. We continue to pursue, as appropriate, additional actions designed to generate liquidity including seeking of financing sources, accessing equity and debt markets, and cost reductions. However, there is no assurance that our plans will be successful. Although we believe that we will have adequate liquidity to meet our near term operating requirements and to remain compliant with the covenants under our long term debt arrangements, the factors described above create uncertainty. Our lack of cash flow and the unpredictability of cash dividends from Petrodelta could make it difficult to obtain financing, and accordingly, there is no assurance adequate financing can be raised. Accordingly, there can be no assurances that any of these possible efforts will be successful or adequate, and if they are not, our financial condition and liquidity could be materially adversely affected.

Working Capital. Our capital resources and liquidity are affected by the ability of Petrodelta to pay dividends. We expect to receive future dividends from Petrodelta; however, we expect that in the near term Petrodelta will reinvest most of its earnings into the company in support of its drilling and appraisal activities. However, in November 2010, Petrodelta’s board of directors declared a dividend of $30.6 million, $12.2 million net to HNR Finance ($9.8 million net to our 32 percent interest). Petrodelta shareholder approval of the dividend was received on March 14, 2011. Due to Petrodelta’s liquidity constraints caused by PDVSA’s insufficient monetary and contractual support, as of March 7, 2012, this dividend has not been received, and the timing of the receipt of this dividend is uncertain. There is no certainty that Petrodelta will pay dividends in 2012 or 2013. SeeItem 1A. Risk Factorsand Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for a complete description of the situation in Venezuela and other matters.

At December 31, 2011, we had cash on hand of $58.9 million, of which approximately $7.5 million is held by our foreign affiliates. Such amounts are permanently investedbook-tax outside basis difference in our foreign operationssubsidiary resulting from unremitted earnings was approximately $334.8 million. Prior to 2013, no U.S. taxes had been recorded on these earnings as it was our practice and not availableintention to fund domesticreinvest the earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries in those operations. If such funds were to

Under ASC 740-30-25-17, no deferred tax liability must be repatriatedrecorded if sufficient evidence shows that the subsidiary has invested or will invest the undistributed earnings or that the earnings will be remitted in a tax-free manner. Management must consider numerous factors in determining timing and amounts of possible future distribution of these earnings to the parent company and whether a U.S., deferred tax liability should be recorded for these earnings. These factors include the future operating and capital requirements of both the parent company and the subsidiaries, remittance restrictions imposed by foreign governments or financial agreements and tax consequences of the remittance, including possible application of U.S. foreign tax credits and limitations on foreign tax credits that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Code and regulations.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, management evaluated numerous factors related to the timing and amounts of possible future distribution of these earnings to the parent company, with consideration of the pending sale of the remaining equity interest in Harvest Holding as well as possible sales of other non-U.S. assets. While we would needwill continue to accrueinvest the undistributed earnings to the extent possible and payoperate the Company’s business in the normal course, management is also considering distributions to the Company’s shareholders which could include the distribution of proceeds from the sales of assets by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. incomeparent company resulting in U.S. taxable income. Because management is pursuing various alternatives, a determination was made that it was appropriate to record a deferred tax onliability associated with the amount repatriated. However, itunremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries of $89.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. This liability includes $51.1 million which could become payable currently upon the sale of the remaining interest in Harvest Holding and is not our intention to repatriate these funds.therefore reflected as a current deferred tax liability.

Working Capital and Cash Flows

The net funds raised and/or used in each of the operating, investing and financing activities are summarized in the following table and discussed in further detail below:

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   (in thousands except as indicated) 
   2011  2010  2009 

Net cash used in operating activities

  $(52,737 $(5,296 $(34,945

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   109,710    (59,061  (28,603

Net cash provided by (used in) used in financing activities

   (56,730  90,743    (1,300
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

  $243   $26,386   $(64,848
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Working Capital

   62,618    133,310    34,539  

Current Ratio

   2.9    5.7    3.1  

Total Cash, including restricted cash

   60,146    58,703    32,317  

Total Debt

   31,535    81,237    —    
   Year Ended December 31, 
   (in thousands, except ratios) 
   2013  2012  2011 

Net cash used in operating activities

  $(37,077 $(26,405 $(55,243

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   80,460    (23,789  112,216  

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   4,887    63,875    (56,730
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash

  $48,270   $13,681   $243  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Working capital

  $(31,667 $40,537   $62,618  

Current ratio

   0.8    2.0    3.1  

Total cash, including restricted cash

  $121,045   $73,627   $60,146  

Total debt*

  $83,589   $74,839   $31,535  

*2013 also includes notes payable to noncontrolling interest owner of $6.1 million.

Working Capital

The decrease in working capital of $70.7$72.2 million between December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013 was primarily due to increases in the current portion of long-term debt of $77.5 million and current deferred tax liability of $43.2 million, cash used to fund the loss from operations and interest payments as well as cash payments for capital expenditures offset by net proceeds of $124.0 million from the first closing sale to Petroandina. The current deferred tax liability of $43.2 million and the long-term deferred tax liability of $29.8 million are primarily related to the accrued income tax on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.

The decrease in working capital of $22.1 million at December 31, 20112012 from December 31, 20102011 was primarily a result of the completion of the sale of the Antelope Project, which was classified as a current asset at December 31, 2010, and the reclassification of a value added tax (“VAT”) receivable from currentdue to long-term offset by an increasedecreases in receivables, increases in cash payments for capital expenditures and accrued expenses and decreases in accounts payable due to drilling activities and income taxes related to the sale of the Antelope Project.payable.

Cash Flow from Operating Activities.

During the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, net cash used in operating activities was approximately $52.7$37.1 million (2010: $5.3 million)($26.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2012). The $47.4$10.7 million increase in use of cash was primarily due to drilling activities.

an increase in exploration expenses, general and administrative costs and interest expense.

Cash Flow from Investing Activities.Activities

Our cash capital expenditures for property and equipment are summarized in the following table:

 

  December 31,   December 31, 
  2011   2010   2013   2012 
  (in millions)   (in thousands) 

Budong PSC

  $23.4    $8.5    $175    $5,819  

Dussafu PSC

   40.6     2.6     42,536     11,660  

Block 64 EPSA

   10.2     0.4  

Other projects

   0.3     3.0  

Other

   0     46  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total additions of property and equipment – continuing operations

   74.5     14.5     42,711     17,525  

Assets Held for Sale – Antelope Project(1)

   33.9     45.1  

Colombia-discontinued operations (1)

   1,195     0  

Block 64 EPSA-discontinued operations (1)

   0     6,050  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total additions of property and equipment

  $108.4    $59.6    $43,906    $23,575  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1) 

SeeNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 4 – Dispositions.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, we:

Received $217.8 million for the sale of our Antelope Project (seeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 4 – Dispositions);

Received $1.0 million for the sale of pipe inventory associated with the Antelope Project;

Received $1.4 million from the sale of our equity investment in Fusion (seeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 115Investments in Equity Affiliates, Fusion Geophysical, LLCDispositions, Discontinued Operations);

.

Deposited with a U.S. bank $1.2 million as collateral for a Standby Letter of Credit issued as a payment guarantee for drilling activities on the Block 64 EPSA (seeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 15 – Oman); and

DuringIn addition to cash capital expenditures, during the year ended December 31, 2010,2013, we:

 

Received $124.0 million in net proceeds from the first closing sale to Petroandina; and

Expensed

Advanced $0.5 million of investigative coststo Petrodelta for continuing operations costs; and

We had $1.0 million in restricted cash returned to us and deposited with a U.S. bank $0.1 million for a customs bond related to new business development projects which are no longer being pursued;Dussafu PSC.

In addition to cash capital expenditures, during the year ended December 31, 2012, we:

Advanced $0.5 million to Petrodelta for continuing operations costs, and

Petrodelta repaid $0.1 million; and

 

Expensed $2.9Deposited with a U.S. bank $1.0 million as collateral for a Standby Letter of Credit issued in support of a performance bond for a joint study and had $1.2 million of costs relatedrestricted cash released to a future financing which is no longer being pursued.

us.

Petrodelta’s capital commitments will be determined by its business plan. Petrodelta’s capital commitments are expected to be funded by internally generated cash flow. Our budgeted capital expenditures of $25.5$8.7 million for 20122014, of which $2.2 million is non-discretionary, for U.S., Indonesia, Gabon and OmanIndonesia operations will be funded through our existing cash balances, accessing equity and debt markets, and cost reductions. In addition, we could delay the discretionary portion of our capital spending to future periods or sell assets as necessary to maintain the liquidity required to run our operations, as warranted.

Cash Flow from Financing Activities. Activities

During the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, we:

Sold 2,494,800 shares of our Common Stock in private placements for $9.3 million;

We made a payment of $4.3 million on our note payable to O&G Technology Consultants, a noncontrolling interest owner; and

Incurred $0.2 million in legal fees associated with financings.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, we:

 

  

Repaid $60.0Received cash proceeds of $66.5 million of our term loan facility (seeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 5 – Long-Term Debt);

Recorded $2.5 million of tax benefits related to the difference between book and tax deductions allowed for equity compensation; and

Incurred $0.2 million in legal fees associated with financings.

During the year ended December 31, 2010, we:

Closedfrom an offering of $32.0$79.8 million in aggregate principal amount of our 8.2511.0 percent senior convertibleunsecured notes (seeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 511 Long-Term Debt);

Closed a $60.0 million term loan facility (seeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 5 – Long-Term Debt);

 

Incurred $2.5$3.3 million in deferred financings costs related to the $32.0 million convertible debt offering that is being amortized over the life of the convertible debt;

legal fees associated with financings.

Incurred $0.4 million in deferred financings costs related to the $60.0 million term loan facility that is being amortized over the life of the term loan facility; and

Contractual Obligations

At December 31, 2011,2013, we had the following lease commitments for office space in Houston, Texas, regional/technical offices in the United Kingdom and Singapore and field offices in Jakarta, Indonesia; Port Gentil, Gabon;Gabon and Muscat, OmanJakarta, Indonesia that support field operations in those areas. The field office in Port Gentil, Gabon is a month-to-month agreement.

 

  Date      Monthly 

Location

  

Lease Signed

  Term   Expense   Date
Lease Signed
  Term   Annual
Expense
 
Houston, Texas  April 2004   10 years    $17,000    April 2004   10.0 years    $306,000  
Houston, Texas  December 2008   5 years     13,400    December 2008   5.6 years     147,000  
Caracas, Venezuela  December 2011   1 year     7,000    December 2013   1.0 years     92,750  
London, U.K.  September 2010   5 years     9,000  

Port Gentil, Gabon

  December 2012   2.0 years     61,750  
Singapore  October 2010   2 years     7,000    October 2012   2.0 years     87,600  
Jakarta, Indonesia  April 2011   2 years     7,000    April 2012   2.0 years     174,900  
Muscat, Oman  September 2011   2 years     5,200  

We have

At December 31, 2013, we had the following contractual obligation (in thousands):

   Payments Due by Period 
   Total   Less than
1 Year
   1-2 Years   3-4 Years   After
4 Years
 

Debt:

          

11.0% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2014

  $79,750    $79,750    $0    $0    $0  

Note payable to noncontrolling interest owner

   6,109     0     6,109     0     0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt

   85,859     79,750     6,109     0     0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other obligations:

          

Interest payments

   244     244     0     0     0  

Oil and gas activities

   6,204     6,204     0     0     0  

Office leases

   583     521     62     0     0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other obligations

   7,031     6,969     62     0     0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations

  $92,890    $86,719    $6,171    $0    $0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

“Oil and gas activities” in the table above includes various contractual commitments pertaining to exploration, development and production activities:

We have a minimum work obligation to reprocess 375 square kilometers of 3-D seismic and drill two exploration wells to penetrate and evaluate at least the potential objectivesactivities. The four-year extension of the Haima Supergroup during the Initial Term of the EPSA. The parties to the EPSA acknowledge that $22.0 million is indicative of the costs needed to complete the work program during the three-year initial period which expires in May 2013. Through December 31, 2011, we have incurred $16.2 million of the minimum work obligation. As of February 29, 2012, we have expended more than $22.0 million and completed the minimum work obligations.

The remaining work commitment for the current exploration phase on the Budong PSC is for geological and geophysical work to be completedincludes an exploration well, which if not drilled by January 2016, results in the year 2012 at a minimumtermination of $0.5 million ($0.3 million netthe Budong PSC. Also, if this exploration well is not drilled before October 2014 (within 18 months of the date of approval from the Government of Indonesia of this transaction), our partner has the right to our 64.51 percent cost sharing interest).

   Payments (in thousands) Due by Period 

Contractual Obligation

  Total   Less than
1 Year
   1-2 Years   3-4 Years   After 4
Years
 

Debt:

          

8.25% Senior Convertible Note Due 2013

  $31,535    $—      $31,535    $—      $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Debt

   31,535     —       31,535     —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other obligations:

          

Interest payments

   3,903     2,602     1,301     —       —    

Oil and gas activities

   8,344     323     8,021     —       —    

Office leases

   2,020     837     694     401     88  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other obligations

   14,267     3,762     10,016     401     88  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations

  $45,802    $3,762    $41,551    $401    $88  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

We do not have any remaining work commitmentsgive us notice that the consideration for the current exploration phase of the Dussafu PSC, butadditional 7.1 percent participating interest must be paid in cash for $3.2 million. We have accrued $2.0 million as of May 28,December 31, 2013 for claims made under arbitration proceedings related to the farmout agreements for our Colombian project. SeeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 9 – Indonesia.

Senior Unsecured Notes

On October 11, 2012, the Dussafu PSC enters the third exploration phase. If the partners elect to enter the third exploration phase, there will be a $7.0 million ($4.7 million net to our 66.667 percent interest) work commitment over a two year period.

Senior Convertible Note

On February 17, 2010, we closed an offering of $32.0$79.8 million in aggregate principal amount of our 8.2511.0 percent senior convertibleunsecured notes. Under the termsWe used a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding to redeem all of our 11% Senior Notes due 2014. The notes interest is payable semi-annually in arrearswere redeemed on January 11, 2014, for $80.0 million, including principal and accrued and unpaid interest. As a result of the redemption, we will record a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $3.6 million during the three months ended March 131, 2014. This loss primarily includes the write off of the discount on debt ($2.3 million) and September 1the expensing of each year, beginning September 1, 2010. The senior convertible notes will mature on March 1, 2013, unless earlier redeemed, repurchased or converted.financing costs related to the term loan facility ($1.3 million). SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risks, Uncertainties, Capital Resources and Liquidity.

Effects of Changing Prices, Foreign Exchange Rates and Inflation

Our results of operations and cash flow are affected by changing oil prices. Fluctuations in oil prices may affect our total planned development activities and capital expenditure program.

Our net foreign exchange losses attributable to our international operations were minimal for the yearyears ended December 31, 20112013, 2012 and $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.2011. There are many factors affecting foreign exchange rates and resulting exchange gains and losses, most of which are beyond our control. It is not possible for us to predict the extent to which we may be affected by future changes in exchange rates and exchange controls.

Venezuela imposed currency exchange restrictions in February 2003, and adjusted the official exchange rate in February 2004, March 2005, January 2010, January 2011, February 2013 and again in January 2011. On January 4, 2011, December 2013. As a result of

the Venezuelan government published in the Official Gazette the Exchange Agreement which eliminated the 2.60 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar exchange rate with an effective dateDecember 2013 devaluation, Harvest Vinccler recorded a $0.1 million gain on revaluation of January 1, 2011.its assets and liabilities, and Petrodelta recorded a gain of approximately $169.6 million gain on revaluation of its assets and liabilities.

Harvest VincclerVinccler’s and PetrodeltaPetrodelta’s functional and reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar. They do not have currency exchange risk other than the official prevailing exchange rate that applies to their operating costs denominated in Venezuela Bolivars (4.30(“Bolivars”) (11.3 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar). However, during the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, Harvest Vinccler exchanged approximately $1.2$1.6 million through SITMEthe Central Bank and received an average exchange rate of 5.196.9 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar. The monetary assets that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets. The monetary liabilities that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are accounts payable, accruals and other current liabilities. All monetary assets and liabilities incurred at the official Bolivar exchange rate are settled at the official Bolivar exchange rate. Petrodelta does not have, and has not had, any U.S. Dollars pending government approval for settlement for Bolivars at the official exchange rate or the SITME exchange rate. Harvest Vinccler currently does not have any U.S. Dollars pending government approval for settlement for Bolivars at the official exchange rate or the SITME exchange rate.

SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Operations, Venezuela for a more complete discussion of the exchange agreements and their effects on our Venezuelan operations.

Within the United States and other countries in which we conduct business, inflation has had a minimal effect on us, but it is potentially an important factor with respect to certain aspects of the results of operations in Venezuela. The inflation rate in Venezuela was 56.2 percent for the year ended December 31, 2013 (year ended December 31, 2012: 14.06 percent).

Critical Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany profits, transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Reporting and Functional Currency

The United States Dollar (“U.S. Dollar”) is the reporting and functional currency for all of our controlled subsidiaries and Petrodelta. Amounts denominated in non-U.S. Dollar currencies are re-measured into U.S. Dollars, and all currency gains or losses are recorded in the consolidated statementstatements of operations. We attempt to manage our operations in such a manner as to reduce our exposure to foreign exchange losses. However, thereand comprehensive income (loss). There are many factors that affect foreign exchange rates and the resulting exchange gains and losses, many of which are beyond our influence.

Investment in Equity Affiliates

InvestmentsWe evaluate our investments in unconsolidated companies under ASC 323, “Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures.” Investments in which we have less than a 50 percent interest and have significant influence are accounted for under the equity method of accounting (ASC 323).accounting. Under the equity method, Investment in Equity Affiliates is increased by additional investments and earnings and decreased by dividends and losses. We review our Investment in Equity Affiliates for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate a declineloss in the recoverability of its carrying value.investment value is other than a temporary decline.

There are many factors weto consider when evaluating ouran equity investmentsinvestment for possible impairment, including, but not limited to, currencyimpairment. Currency devaluations, inflationary economies, and cash flow analysis.analysis are some of the factors we consider in our evaluation for possible impairment.

Capitalized Interest

We capitalize interest costs for qualifying oil and gas properties. The capitalization period begins when expenditures are incurred on qualified properties, activities begin which are necessary to prepare the property for production and interest costs have been incurred. The capitalization period continues as long as these events occur. The average additions for the period are used in the interest capitalization calculation.

Property and Equipment

We follow the successful efforts method of accounting for our oil and gas properties. Under this method, oil and natural gas lease acquisition costs are capitalized when incurred. Unproved properties are assessed quarterly on a property-by-property basis, and any impairment in value is recognized. If the unproved properties are determined to be productive, the appropriate related costs are transferred to proved oil and gas properties. Lease rentals are expensed as incurred.

Oil and natural gas exploration costs, other than the costs of drilling exploratory wells, are charged to expense as incurred. The costs of drilling exploratory wells are capitalized pending determination of whether the wells have discovered proved reserves. Exploratory drilling costs are capitalized when drilling is completed if it is determined that there is economic producibility supported by either actual production, conclusive formation test or by certain technical data. If proved reserves are not discovered, such drilling costs are expensed. Costs to develop proved reserves, including the costs of all development wells and related equipment used in production of crude oil and natural gas, are capitalized.

Depletion, depreciation, and amortization (“DD&A”) of the cost of proved oil and natural gas properties are calculated using the unit of production method. The reserve base used to calculate DD&A for leasehold acquisition costs and the cost to acquire proved properties is proved reserves. With respect to lease and well equipment costs, which include development costs and successful exploration drilling costs, the reserve base is proved developed reserves. Estimated future dismantlement, restoration and abandonment costs, net of salvage values, are taken into account. Certain other assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis.

Assets are grouped in accordance with ASC 932. The basis for grouping is reasonable aggregation of properties with a common geological structural feature or stratigraphic condition, such as a reservoir or field.

Amortization rates are updated to reflect: 1) the addition of capital costs, 2) reserve revisions (upwards or downwards) and additions, 3) property acquisitions and/or property dispositions and 4) impairments.

We account for impairments of proved properties under the provisions of ASC 360.360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment”. When circumstances indicate that an asset may be impaired, we compare expected undiscounted future cash flows at a producing field level to the amortized capitalized cost of the asset. If the future undiscounted cash flows, based on our estimate of future crude oil and natural gas prices, operating costs, anticipated production from proved reserves and other relevant data, are lower than the amortized capitalized cost, the capitalized cost is reduced to fair value. Fair value is calculated by discounting the future cash flows at an appropriate risk-adjusted discount rate.

Suspended Exploratory Drilling Costs

In some circumstances, it may be uncertain whether proved reserves have been found when drilling has been completed. Such exploratory well drilling costs may continue to be capitalized if the reserve quantity is sufficient to justify its completion as a producing well and sufficient progress in assessing the reserves and the economic and operating viability of the projects is being made.

Reserves

In December 2009, we adopted the SEC’s Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting and the FASB’s guidance on extractive activities for oil and gas (ASC 932).ASC 932. ASC 932 requires the unweighted average, first-day-of-the-month price during the 12-month period preceding the end of the year be used when estimating reserve quantities and permits the use of reliable technologies to determine proved reserves, if those technologies have been demonstrated to result in reliable conclusions about reserves volumes.

Proved 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, government regulations, etc. Prices include consideration of changes in existing prices provided only by contractual arrangements and do not include adjustments based upon expected future conditions. Probable reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves but which, together with proved reserves, are as likely as not to be recovered. Possible reserves are those additional reserves which are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves and thus the probability of achieving or exceeding the proved plus probable plus possible reserves is low.

The reserves included herein were estimated using deterministic methods and presented as incremental quantities. Under the deterministic incremental approach, discrete quantities of reserves are estimated and assigned separately as proved, probable or possible based on their individual level of uncertainty. Because of the differences in uncertainty, caution should be exercised when aggregating quantities of oil and gas from different reserves categories. Furthermore, the reserves and income quantities attributable to the different reserve categories that are included herein have not been adjusted to reflect these varying degrees of risk associated with them and thus are not comparable.

The estimate of reserves is made using available geological and reservoir data as well as production performance data. These estimates are prepared by an independent third party petroleum engineering consulting firm and revised, either upward or downward, as warranted by additional data. Revisions are necessary due to changes in, among other things, reservoir performance, prices, economic conditions and governmental restrictions, as well as changes in the expected recovery associated with infill drilling. Decreases in prices, for example, may cause a reduction in some proved reserves due to reaching economic limits earlier. A material adverse change in the estimated volumes of proved reserves could have a negative impact on DD&A expense and could result in the recognition of an impairment.

Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligation

If a reasonable estimate of the fair value of an obligation to perform site reclamation, dismantle facilities or plug and abandon wells can be made, we record a liability (an asset retirement obligation or “ARO”) on our consolidated balance sheet and capitalize the present value of the asset retirement cost in oil and gas properties in the period in which the retirement obligation is incurred. In general, the amount of an ARO and the costs capitalized will be equal to the estimated future cost to satisfy the abandonment obligation assuming the normal operation of the asset, using current prices that are escalated by an assumed inflation factor up to the estimated settlement date, which is then discounted back to the date that the abandonment obligation was incurred using an assumed cost of funds for our Company. After recording these amounts, the ARO is accreted to its future estimated value using the same assumed cost of funds and the additional capitalized costs are depleted on a unit-of-production basis within the related asset group. Accretion is included in operating expenses and depletion is included in DD&A on our consolidated statement of income.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects, calculated at currently enacted rates, of (a) future deductible/taxable amounts attributable to events that have been recognized on a cumulative basis in the financial statements or income tax returns, and (b) operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that the benefit from the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

WeWhere we are able to determine that undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries are permanently reinvested as part of our ongoing business, we do not provide deferred income taxes on undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries for possible future remittances as allof such earnings are reinvested as port of our ongoing business.earnings.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2011, theJanuary 2013, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)ASU No. 2011-04,2013-01, which is included in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement”210, “Balance Sheet”, “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” (“ASC 820”ASU No. 2013-01”). This update explains howclarifies that the scope of ASU 2011-11: “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” applies only to measure fair value. It does not require additional fair value measurementsderivatives accounted for under ASC 815 “Derivatives and is not intendedHedging”, included bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with ASC 210-20-45 or ASC 815-10-45 or subject to establish valuation standardsan enforceable master netting arrangement or affect valuation practices outside of financial reporting.similar agreement. ASU No. 2011-042013-01 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Entities should provide the required disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of this guidance impacted presentation disclosures only and did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

In February 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, which is included in ASC 405, “Liabilities”, “Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date”. This update provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation with the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in USGAAP. Examples of obligations within the scope to ASU No. 2013-04 include debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. ASU No. 2013-04 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is not permitted. The2013. Entities should provide the required disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance, but we expect that the adoption of ASU No. 2011-04this guidance will impact presentation disclosures only and will not have a materialan impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

In June 2011, theJuly 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05,2013-11 which is included in ASC 220, “Comprehensive Income” (“ASC 220”).740 “Income Taxes”, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” This update requiresprovides guidance regarding the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward are not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that all nonowner changes in stockholders’ equitywould result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose. In such instances, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented either in the

financial statements as a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU No. 2011-05liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The amendment should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date; however, retrospective application is permitted. The amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and will be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The2013. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance, but we expect that the adoption of ASU No. 2011-05this guidance will impact the presentation of our results of operations.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, which is included in ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwilldisclosures only and Other” (“ASC 350”). The objective of this update is to simplify how entities, both public and nonpublic, test goodwill for impairment. This update permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test described in ASC 350. ASU No. 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-08 will not have a materialan impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

In December 2011, The FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, which is included in ASC 210, “Balance Sheet” (ASC 210”). The amendments in ASU No. 2011-11 require an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of these arrangements on its financial position. An entity is required to apply the amendments of ASU No. 2011-11 for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. ASU No. 2011-11 will be applied retrospectively. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-08 will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, which is included in ASC 220. ASU No. 2011-12 defers those changes in ASU 2011-05 that pertain to how, when, and where reclassification adjustments are presented. All other requirements of ASU No. 2011-05 are not affected by ASU No. 2011-12. ASU No. 2011-12 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and will be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-12 will not impact the presentation of our results of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk from adverse changes in oil and natural gas prices and foreign exchange risk, as discussed below.

Oil Prices

Oil and natural gas prices historically have been volatile, and this volatility is expected to continue. Prevailing prices for such commodities are subject to wide fluctuation in response to relatively minor changes in supply and demand and a variety of additional factors beyond our control. Being primarily a crude oil producer, we are more significantly impacted by changes in crude oil prices than by changes in natural gas prices. As an independent oil producer, our revenue, other income and profitability, reserve values, access to capital and future rate of growth are substantially dependent upon the prevailing prices of crude oil and natural gas.

We and our equity affiliates currently do not have any oil production that is hedged. While hedging limits the downside risk of adverse price movements, it may also limit future revenues from favorable price movements.

Interest Rates

Total long-term debt at December 31, 20112013 consisted of $31.5$77.5 million of fixed-rate unsecured senior convertibleunsecured notes maturing in 2013 unless earlier2014 and a $6.1 million note payable to a noncontrolling interest owner maturing in 2016. We used a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding to redeem all of our 11% Senior Notes due 2014. The notes were redeemed purchased or converted. A hypothetical 10 percent adverse changeon January 11, 2014, for $80.0 million, including principal and accrued and unpaid interest. SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Risks, Uncertainties, Capital Resources and Liquidity. Interest on the note payable to the noncontrolling interest owner accrues at US dollar based LIBOR plus 0.5%. It is management’s intention to fully settle this note in the prime rate would not have a material effect on our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011.2014.

Foreign Exchange

The Bolivar is not readily convertible into the U.S. Dollar. We have not utilized currency hedging programs to mitigate any risks associated with operations in Venezuela, and, therefore, our financial results are subject to favorable or unfavorable fluctuations in exchange rates and inflation in that country. Venezuela has imposed currency exchange controls. SeeItem 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Effects of Changing Prices, Foreign Exchange Rates and Inflationabove.

 

Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The information required by this item is included herein begins on pages S-1 through S-40.page S-1.

 

Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.On June 19, 2013, we, at the direction and with the unanimous approval of the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), dismissed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as its independent registered public accounting firm and engaged UHY LLP (“UHY”) to become its new independent registered public accounting firm.

PwC’s reports on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 did not contain any adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were those reports qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles, except that PwC’s audit opinion on the Company’s financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 (a) includes an explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and (b) expresses an opinion that the Company did not maintain, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, because of material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting as described below.

During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012, and the subsequent interim period through June 19, 2013, there were no disagreements with PwC on any matters of accounting principles and practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure that, if not resolved to the satisfaction of PwC, would have caused it to make reference to the disagreement in connection with its reports on the Company’s financial statements.

Except for the six material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as described by the Company in Item 9A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on May 2, 2013 (the “2012 Form 10-K”), there were no “reportable events,” as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K that occurred during the Company’s two most recent fiscal years or during the subsequent interim period through June 19, 2013. The material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting identified in the 2012 Form 10-K related to (1) an insufficient complement of accounting and financial reporting resources; (2) accounting for certain transactions for oil and gas unproved properties; (3) accounting for income taxes; (4) appropriate segregation of duties related to certain system access rights and the recording and review of journal entries; (5) preparation and review of certain classification and disclosure matters impacting the financial statements and related notes; and (6) significant and complex debt and equity transactions. Because of these weaknesses, the Company’s management concluded, as reported in the 2012 Form 10-K, that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. PwC, in its attestation report in the 2012 Form 10-K also reported that, in its opinion, the Company did not maintain in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. The Audit Committee discussed these matters with PwC, and the Company authorized PwC to respond fully to any inquiries by UHY.

The Company provided PwC with a copy of its June 19, 2013 Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 21, 2013 in which the change in accountants was reported and requested that PwC furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the Commission stating whether PwC agrees with the statements made by the Company herein. A copy of PwC’s response letter was included as Exhibit 16.1 to the June 19, 2013 Form 8-K.

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2012 and the subsequent interim period through the date of UHY’s engagement, neither the Company nor anyone acting on its behalf consulted UHY with respect to either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and no written report or oral advice was provided by UHY to the Company that UHY concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was the subject of either a disagreement (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions to such item) or a reportable event (as described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of RegulationS-K).

 

Item 9A.Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.We have established disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods

specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management of the Company, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on their evaluation as of December 31, 2011,2013, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial ReportingReporting.. Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the 1992 Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of theThe Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation under the 1992 Internal Control Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2011.2013. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011,2013, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopersUHY LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

Remediation of Material Weaknesses.As discussed in our 2012 Form 10-K, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2012 as a result of material weaknesses related to an insufficient complement of accounting and financial reporting resources, accounting for certain transactions for oil and gas properties, accounting for income taxes and the financial reporting process. Management identified the following measures to strengthen our internal control over financial reporting and to address these material weaknesses. We began implementing certain of these measures in the second quarter of 2013 and continued to develop remediation plans and implemented additional measures throughout the remainder of 2013, including:

We retained and recruited qualified finance professionals necessary to properly maintain and control our financial reporting. We contracted a new chief accounting officer in July 2013;

We continued to assess adequacy and expertise of the finance, tax and accounting staff;

We enhanced procedures to help ensure that the proper accounting for all complex, non-routine transactions is researched, detailed in memoranda and reviewed by senior management on a timely basis prior to recording;

We ensured that our finance resources are familiarized with policies and procedures to effectively monitor compliance; and

We improved the periodic financial close process through the use of a detailed financial close plan and enhanced and more timely reviewed manual journal entries, account reconciliations, estimates and judgments and consolidation schedules.

The Company believes that the steps described above have enhanced the overall effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and remediated the previously identified material weaknesses.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. ThereExcept for the remediation of the previously identified material weaknesses discussed above, there have been no other changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 20112013 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect that Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 9B.Other Information

None.

PART III

 

Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Please refer to the information under the captions “Election of Directors”caption “Directors, Executive Officers and “Executive Officers”Corporate Governance” in our Proxy Statement foran amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.SEC on or before April 30, 2014.

 

Item 11.Executive Compensation

Please refer to the information under the caption “Executive Compensation” in our Proxy Statement foran amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.SEC on or before April 30, 2014.

 

Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Please refer to the information under the caption “Stock Ownership”“Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” in our Proxy Statement foran amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.SEC on or before April 30, 2014.

 

Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Please refer to the information under the caption “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”Transactions, and Director Independence” in our Proxy Statement foran amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.SEC on or before April 30, 2014.

 

Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Please refer to the information under the caption “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm”“Principal Accountant Fees and Services” in our Proxy Statement foran amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.SEC on or before April 30, 2014.

PART IV

 

Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

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(a)

 

1.

 Index to Financial Statements:  Page
  ReportReports of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmFirms   S-1  
  Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20112013 and 2010S-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009S-3
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 20092012   S-4  
  Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsOperations for the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 20102013, 2012 and 20092011   S-5  
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011S-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011   S-7  
 Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsS-9

2.

 Consolidated Financial Statement Schedules and Other:  
Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying AccountsS-49
Schedule III – Financial Statements and Notes for Petrodelta, S.AS-50

All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or the notes thereto.

Separate financial statements of Petrodelta, S.A. required pursuant to Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X are filed as Exhibit 99.1.

 

(b)3. Exhibits:

 

3.1  Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)
3.2  Restated Bylaws as of May 17, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2007, File No. 1-10762.)
4.1  Form of Common Stock Certificate. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 10-K filed on March 17, 2008, File No. 1-10762.)
4.2  Certificate of Designation, Rights and Preferences of the Series B Preferred Stock of Benton Oil and Gas Company, filed May 12, 1995. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Form 10- Q filed on November 9, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)
4.3  Third Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of August 23, 2007, between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to our Form 8-A12G filed on October 23, 2007, File No. 1-10762.)
4.4  Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2010, between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)
4.5Indenture dated as of February 17, 2010, between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 8-K filed on February 18, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)

    4.6First Supplemental Indenture dated as of February 17, 2010 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Form 8-K filed on February 18, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)
    4.7Form of 8.25% Senior Convertible Notes due 2013. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Form 8-K filed on February 18, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)
    4.8  Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2010, between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and MSD Energy Investments Private II, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)
4.9  Common Stock Purchase Warrant No. W-1, dated as of October 28, 2010, between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and MSD Energy Investments Private II, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)
4.10  Common Stock Purchase Warrant No. W-2, dated as of October 28, 2010, between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and MSD Energy Investments Private II, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to our Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)

  4.11Indenture, dated as of October 11, 2012, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 8-K filed on October 15, 2012, File No. 1-10762).
  4.12Form of Note. (Included as Exhibit 1 to the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 8-K filed on October 15, 2012, File No. 1-10762).
  4.13Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 11, 2012, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as Warrant Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Form 8-K filed on October 15, 2012, File No. 1-10762).
  4.14Form of Warrant. (Included as Exhibit A to the Warrant Agreement filed as Exhibit 4.3 to our Form 8-K filed on October 15, 2012, File No. 1-10762).
  4.15Second Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of February 1, 2013, between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Rights Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2013, File No. 1- 10762.)
10.1  2001 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on April 9, 2002 (Registration Statement No. 333- 85900).)
10.2  Harvest Natural Resources 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to our Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on May 25, 2004 (Registration StatementNo. 333-115841).)
10.3  10.3  Form of Indemnification Agreement between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and each Director and Executive Officer of the Company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to our Form 10-K filed on February 23, 2005, File No. 1-10762.)
10.4  Form of 2004 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan Stock Option Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to our Form 10-K filed on February 23, 2005, File No. 1-10762.)
10.5  Form of 2004 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan Director Restricted Stock Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to our Form 10-K filed on February 23, 2005, File No. 1-10762.)
10.6  Form of 2004 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan Employee Restricted Stock Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to our Form 10-K filed on February 23, 2005, File No. 1-10762.)
10.7  10.7  Stock Option Agreement dated September 15, 2005, between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and James A. Edmiston. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to our Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2006, File No. 1-10762.)
10.8  10.8  Stock Option Agreement dated September 15, 2005, between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and James A. Edmiston. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to our Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2006, File No. 1-10762.)
10.9  10.9  Stock Option Agreement dated September 26, 2005, between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and Byron A. Dunn. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to our Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2006, File No. 1-10762.)
10.10  Harvest Natural Resources 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to our Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on June 1, 2006 [Registration StatementNo. 333-134630].)

10.11  Form of 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan Stock Option Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2006, File No. 1-10762.)
10.12  Form of 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan Director Restricted Stock Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2006, File No. 1-10762.)

10.13  Form of 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan Employee Restricted Stock Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2006, File No. 1-10762.)
10.14  10.14  Stock Unit Award Agreement dated September 15, 2005 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and James A. Edmiston. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2006, File No. 1-10762.)
10.15  10.15  Stock Unit Award Agreement dated March 2, 2006 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and James A. Edmiston. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2006, File No. 1-10762.)
10.16  Form of 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan Stock Option Agreement – Five Year Vesting, Seven Year Term. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to our Form 10-K filed on March 13, 2007, File No. 1-10762.)
10.17  Amendment to Harvest Natural Resources 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan adopted July 19, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 10-Q filed on May 3, 2007, File No. 1- 10762.1-10762.)
10.18  10.18  Stock Option Agreement dated May 7, 2007 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and Keith L. Head. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q filed on July 25, 2007,File No. 1-10762.)
10.19  Contract for Conversion to a Mixed Company between Corporación Venezolana delPetródel Petróleo, S.A., Harvest-Vinccler, S.C.A. and HNR Finance B.V. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 10-Q filed on November 1, 2007, File No. 1-10762.)
10.20  10.20Stock Option Agreement dated April 14, 2008 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and Patrick R. Oenbring. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q filed on May 1, 2008, File No. 1-10762.)
  10.21  Stock Option Agreement dated May 19, 2008 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and Stephen C. Haynes. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2008, File No. 1-10762.)
10.21  10.22Stock Option Agreement dated May 19, 2008 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and G. Michael Morgan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2008, File No. 1-10762.)
  10.23Placement Agent Agreement dated February 10, 2010, by and among Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., as issuer, and Lazard Capital Markets LLC and Madison Williams and Company LLC, as placement agents, relating to the 8.25% Senior Convertible Notes due 2013. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 8-K filed on February 11, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)
  10.24Form of Standard Subscription Agreement, to be entered into by and among Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and certain purchasers signatory thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 8-K filed on February 11, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)
  10.25Form of Subscription Agreement, to be entered into by and among Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and certain purchasers signatory thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Form 8-K filed on February 11, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)

  10.26  2010 Long Term Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 9, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)
  10.2710.22  Form of 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan Employee Restricted Stock Award Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2010,File No. 1- 10762.1-10762.)
  10.2810.23  Form of 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan Stock Option Award Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2010, File No. 1-10762.)
  10.2910.24  Form of 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan Director Restricted Stock Award Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.410.30 to our Form 10-Q10-K filed on August 9, 2010,March 15, 2012 File No. 1- 10762.)
10.25  10.30  Employment Agreement dated January 1, 2009 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and Karl L. Nesselrode. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to our Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2012, File No. 1-10762.)
10.26  10.31  Employment Agreement dated January 1, 2009 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and James A. Edmiston. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to our Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2012, File No. 1-10762.)
10.27  10.32  Employment Agreement dated January 1, 2009 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and Keith L. Head. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to our Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2012, File No. 1-10762.)
10.28  10.33  Employment Agreement dated January 1, 2009 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and Stephen C. Haynes. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to our Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2012, File No. 1-10762.)

10.29  10.34  Employment Agreement dated May 31, 2008 between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and Robert Speirs. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to our Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2012, File No. 1-10762.)
10.30Form of Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2009, File No. 1-10762.)
10.31Form of Stock Unit Award Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2009, File No. 1-10762.)
10.32Form of Director Stock Unit Award Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2012, File No. 1-10762.)
10.33Form of Employee Stock Unit Award Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2012, File No. 1-10762.)
10.34Form of Employee Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2012, File No. 1-10762.)
10.35Equity Distribution Agreement, dated March 30, 2012 by and between the Company and Knight Capital Americas, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to our Form 8-K filed on March 30, 2012, File No. 1-10762.)
10.36Share Purchase Agreement dated June 21, 2012, by and among HNR Energia BV, Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and PT Pertamina (Persero). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to ourForm 8-K filed on June 21, 2012, file No. 1-10762.)
10.37Guarantee of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. dated June 21, 2012. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to our Form 8-K filed on June 21, 2012, file No. 1-10762.)
10.38Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 11, 2012, among Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and the purchasers named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to ourForm 8-K filed on October 15, 2012, File No. 1-10762).
10.39Form of Subscription Agreement between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and certain purchasers of Harvest’s common stock in private placements in October and November 2013.
10.40Subscription Agreement, dated November 25, 2013, between Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and MSD Credit Opportunity Master Fund, L.P.
10.41Share Purchase Agreement dated December 16, 2013, by and among HNR Energia B.V., Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., Petroandina Resources Corporation N.V. and Pluspetrol Resources Corporation B.V. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2013, file No. 1-10762.)
10.42Shareholders’ Agreement dated as of December 16, 2013, by and among HNR Energia B.V. and Petroandina Resources Corporation N.V.
21.1  List of subsidiaries.
23.1Consent of UHY LLP.
23.2  Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
  23.223.3  Consent of Ryder Scott Company, LP.
  23.323.4  Consent of HLB PGFA Perales, Pistone & Asociados – Caracas, Venezuela.Asociados.
31.1  Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 executed by James A. Edmiston, President and Chief Executive Officer.

31.2  Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 executed by Stephen C. Haynes, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
32.1  Certification accompanying Annual Report on Form 10-K pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) orRule 15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 executed by James A. Edmiston, President and Chief Executive Officer.
32.2  Certification accompanying Annual Report on Form 10-K pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 executed by Stephen C. Haynes, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
99.1Financial statements of Petrodelta, S.A. for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
99.2  Reserve report dated February 24, 2012 between26, 2014 prepared by Ryder Scott Company for HNR Finance B.V. and Ryder Scott Company.
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Identifies management contracts or compensating plans or arrangements required to be filed as an exhibit hereto pursuant to Item 15(a) and (b) of Form 10-K.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmREPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and

Stockholders of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc.:

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)1 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position ofWe have audited Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing as Schedule II in Item 15(a)2 presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effectivesubsidiaries’ (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011,2013, based on criteria established inInternal Control - Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included inManagement’s Reportin the accompanying management report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A.internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule andan opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. audit.

We conducted our auditsaudit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditsaudit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our auditsaudit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provideaudit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.opinion.

A company’s 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 company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i)(1) 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)(2) 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)(3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

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.

In our opinion, Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established inInternal Control – Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended and our report dated March 17, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

/s/ UHY LLP

Houston, Texas

March 17, 2014

March 15, 2012

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and

Stockholders of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended. The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit 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 the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We also audited the reclassification adjustments described in Note 16 that were applied to the segment information as of December 31, 2012 and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2012. In our opinion, such reclassification adjustments are appropriate and have been properly applied to the segment information to conform to the current year presentation.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established inInternal Control – Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 17, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effective operation of internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ UHY LLP

Houston, Texas

March 17, 2014

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc.

In our opinion, the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012and the related consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss), of shareholders’ equity and of cash flows for each of two years in the period ended December 31, 2012, before the effects of the adjustments to retrospectively reflect the changes in the presentation of reportable segments described in Note 16, present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2012, and the results of their operations and theircash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (the 2012 financial statements before the effects of the adjustments discussed in Note 16 are not presented herein). These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits, before the effects of the adjustments described above, of these statements 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 the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We were not engaged to audit, review, or apply any procedures to the adjustments to retrospectively reflect the changes in the presentation of reportable segments described in Note 16and accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance about whether such adjustments are appropriate and have been properly applied. Those adjustments were audited by other auditors.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has not generated revenue and has incurred recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

May 2, 2013, except with respect to our opinion on the consolidated financial statements insofar as it relates to the discontinued operations related to the Oman operations as described in Note 5 to the financial statements, as to which the date is January 28, 2014

HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)

   December 31, 
   2011  2010* 
   (in thousands, except per share data) 

ASSETS

   

CURRENT ASSETS:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $58,946   $58,703  

Restricted cash

   1,200    —    

Accounts and notes receivable, net

   

Oil and gas revenue receivable

   —      1,907  

Dividend receivable – equity affiliate

   12,200    —    

Joint interest and other

   14,342    2,325  

Note receivable

   3,335    3,420  

Advances to equity affiliate

   2,388    1,706  

Assets held for sale (See Note 4)

   —      88,774  

Deferred income taxes

   2,628    —    

Prepaid expenses and other

   728    4,793  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

   95,767    161,628  

OTHER ASSETS

   5,427    2,477  

INVESTMENT IN EQUITY AFFILIATES

   345,054    285,188  

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

   

Oil and gas properties (successful efforts method)

   65,671    34,679  

Other administrative property

   3,176    3,209  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

   68,847    37,888  

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

   (2,048  (1,682
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

   66,799    36,206  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $513,047   $485,499  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

   

Accounts payable, trade and other

  $7,381   $3,205  

Accounts payable – carry obligation

   3,596    8,395  

Accrued expenses

   15,247    15,087  

Liabilities held for sale (See Note 4)

   —      663  

Accrued interest

   1,372    896  

Deferred tax liability

   4,835    —    

Income taxes payable

   718    72  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

   33,149    28,318  

OTHER LONG TERM LIABILITIES

   908    1,834  

LONG TERM DEBT

   31,535    81,237  

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (See Note 6)

   —      —    

EQUITY

   

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

   

Preferred stock, par value $0.01 a share; authorized 5,000 shares; outstanding, none

   —      —    

Common stock, par value $0.01 a share; authorized 80,000 shares at December 31, 2011 (2010: 80,000 shares); issued 40,625 shares at December 31, 2011 (2010: 40,103 shares)

   406    401  

Additional paid-in capital

   236,192    230,362  

Retained earnings

   193,283    139,389  

Treasury stock, at cost, 6,521 shares at December 31, 2011 (2010: 6,475 shares)

   (66,104  (65,543
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL HARVEST STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   363,777    304,609  

NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

   83,678    69,501  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY

   447,455    374,110  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

  $513,047   $485,499  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

*Certain amounts have been revised. See Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Revision for additional information.
   December 31, 
   2013  2012 

ASSETS

   

CURRENT ASSETS:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $120,897   $72,627  

Restricted cash

   148    1,000  

Accounts receivable, net

   1,962    2,955  

Advances to and receivables from equity affiliate

   0    656  

Deferred income taxes

   81    821  

Prepaid expenses and other

   2,030    1,460  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

   125,118    79,519  

LONG-TERM RECEIVABLE – EQUITY AFFILIATE

   15,097    14,346  

INVESTMENT IN EQUITY AFFILIATE

   485,401    412,823  

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:

   

Oil and gas properties (successful efforts method)

   108,013    81,792  

Other administrative property, net

   378    744  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

   108,391    82,536  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS

   873    7,613  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $734,880   $596,837  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

   

Accounts payable, trade and other

  $4,398   $3,970  

Accrued expenses

   22,659    30,748  

Accrued interest

   380    624  

Income taxes payable

   2,178    102  

Current deferred tax liability

   43,162    0  

Current portion – long term debt

   77,480    0  

Note payable to noncontrolling interest owner

   6,109    0  

Other current liabilities

   419    3,538  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

   156,785    38,982  

LONG – TERM DEBT

   0    74,839  

WARRANT DERIVATIVE LIABILITY

   1,953    5,470  

LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY

   29,787    0  

OTHER LONG – TERM LIABILITIES

   558    1,108  

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (SeeNote 13)

   

EQUITY

   

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

   

Preferred stock, par value $0.01 a share; authorized 5,000 shares; outstanding, none

   0    0  

Common stock, par value $0.01 a share; authorized 80,000 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012; issued 48,666 and 45,882 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively

   487    458  

Additional paid-in capital

   276,083    263,646  

Retained earnings

   92,282    181,378  

Treasury stock, at cost, 6,551 shares at December 31, 2013 and (2012:
6,527 shares)

   (66,222  (66,145
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL HARVEST STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   302,630    379,337  

NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

   243,167    97,101  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY

   545,797    476,438  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

  $734,880   $596,837  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Years Ended December 31, 
   2011  2010*  2009* 
   (in thousands, except per share data) 

Expenses

    

Depreciation and amortization

   462    484    407  

Exploration expense

   13,690    8,016    7,757  

Dry hole costs

   49,676    —      —    

General and administrative

   22,474    25,903    22,422  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   86,302    34,403    30,586  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss from Operations

   (86,302  (34,403  (30,586

Other Non-Operating Income (Expense)

    

Investment earnings and other

   665    557    1,168  

Interest expense

   (5,336  (2,689  (5

Loss on extinguishment of debt

   (9,682  —      —    

Other non-operating expense

   (1,375  (3,952  —    

Foreign currency transaction loss

   (146  (1,588  (83
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   (15,874  (7,672  1,080  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss from Consolidated Companies Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

   (102,176  (42,075  (29,506

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

   820    (184  1,313  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss from Consolidated Companies Continuing Operations

   (102,996  (41,891  (30,819

Net Income from Unconsolidated Equity Affiliates

   73,451    66,291    35,253  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

   (29,545  24,400    4,434  

Discontinued Operations:

    

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   (2,636  3,712    (373

Gain on sale of assets

   106,000    —      —    

Income tax (expense) benefit on discontinued operations

   (5,748  —      131  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   97,616    3,712    (242
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income

   68,071    28,112    4,192  

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

   14,177    12,670    7,702  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Harvest

  $53,894   $15,442   $(3,510
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Harvest Per Common Share:

    

(SeeNote 3 – Earnings Per Share):

    

Basic

  $1.58   $0.46   $(0.11
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted

  $1.37    0.42   $(0.11
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013  2012  2011 

EXPENSES:

    

Depreciation and amortization

  $341   $391   $439  

Exploration expense

   15,155    8,838    11,950  

Impairment expense

   575    2,900    3,335  

Dry hole costs

   0    685    40,003  

General and administrative

   29,365    26,012    21,428  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   45,436    38,826    77,155  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

   (45,436  (38,826  (77,155
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE):

    

Investment earnings and other

   280    348    665  

Loss on sale of interest in Harvest Holding

   (22,994  0    0  

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

   3,517    (600  9,786  

Interest expense

   (4,495  (1,590  (7,159

Debt conversion expense

   0    (3,645  0  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

   0    (5,425  (13,132

Foreign currency transaction losses

   (820  (113  (132

Other non-operating expenses

   (1,849  (2,905  (1,375
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   (26,361  (13,930  (11,347
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   (71,797  (52,756  (88,502

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)

   73,087    (609  1,057  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

��

 

LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE EARNINGS FROM EQUITY AFFILIATES

   (144,884  (52,147  (89,559

EARNINGS FROM EQUITY AFFILIATES

   72,578    67,769    73,451  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

   (72,306  15,622    (16,108

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

    

Loss from discontinued operations

   (5,150  (14,410  (14,007

Gain on sale of assets

   0    0    106,000  

Income tax expense on discontinued operations

   0    0    (5,748
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   (5,150  (14,410  86,245  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

   (77,456  1,212    70,137  

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

   11,640    13,423    14,177  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO HARVEST [COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)]

  $(89,096 $(12,211 $55,960  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:

    

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(2.12 $0.06   $(0.89

Discontinued operations

   (0.13  (0.39  2.53  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

  $(2.25 $(0.33 $1.64  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:

    

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(2.12 $0.06   $(0.89

Discontinued operations

   (0.13  (0.39  2.53  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

  $(2.25 $(0.33)   $1.64  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

*Certain amounts have been revised. See Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Revision for additional information.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands)

 

  Common
Shares
Issued
   Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 Retained
Earnings
 Treasury
Stock
 Non-
Controlling
Interest
   Total
Equity
  Common
Shares
Issued
  Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Treasury
Stock
  Non-
Controlling
Interests
  Total
Equity
 

Balance at January 1, 2009*

   39,128    $391    $208,868   $127,457   $(65,368 $49,129    $320,477  
 
Common
Shares
Issued
  Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  Retained
Earnings
  Treasury
Stock
  Non-
Controlling
Interests
  Total
Equity
 
 

Issuance of common shares:

            

Exercise of stock options

   205     2     384    —      —      —       386   167   2   922   0   0   0   924  

Restricted stock awards

   162     2     731    —      —      —       733   273   2   2,028   0   0   0   2,030  

Employee stock-based compensation

   —       —       3,354    —      —      —       3,354   0   0   2,611   0   0   0   2,611  

Purchase of Treasury Shares

   —       —       —      —      (15  —       (15

Net Income (Loss)

   —       —       —      (3,510  —      7,702     4,192  

Conversion of 8.25% senior convertible notes

 82   1   464   0   0   0   465  

Purchase of treasury shares

 0   0   0   0   (561 0   (561

Tax benefits related to equity compensation

 0   0   2,535   0   0   0   2,535  

Net income

 0   0   0   55,960   0   14,177   70,137  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2009*

   39,495     395     213,337    123,947    (65,383  56,831     329,127  

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2011

  40,625    406    227,800    193,589    (66,104  83,678    439,369  

Issuance of common shares:

                  

Exercise of stock options

   419     4     1,670    —      —      —       1,674    122    1    718    0    0    0    719  

Restricted stock awards

   189     2     1,837    —      —      —       1,839    203    2    1,564    0    0    0    1,566  

Employee stock-based compensation

   —       —       2,396    —      —      —       2,396    0    0    1,934    0    0    0    1,934  

Discount on debt

   —       —       11,122    —      —      —       11,122  

Conversion of 8.25% senior convertible notes

  4,932    49    29,058    0    0    0    29,107  

Warrants issued

  0    0    2,572    0    0    0    2,572  

Purchase of treasury shares

   —       —       —      —      (160  —       (160  0    0    0    0    (41  0    (41

Net Income

   —       —       —      15,442    —      12,670     28,112  

Net income (loss)

  0    0    0    (12,211  0    13,423    1,212  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2010*

   40,103     401     230,362    139,389    (65,543  69,501     374,110  

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2012

  45,882   $458    263,646    181,378    (66,145  97,101    476,438  

Issuance of common shares:

                  

Exercise of stock options

   167     2     922    —      —      —       924    20    0    122    0    0    0    122  

Sales of common shares

  2,495    25    9,273    0    0    0    9,298  

Restricted stock awards

   273     2     2,028    —      —      —       2,030    269    4    924    0    0    .    928  

Employee stock-based compensation

   —       —       2,611    —      —      —       2,611    0    0    2,118    0    0    0    2,118  

8.25% senior convertible notes

   82     1     464    —      —      —       465  

Discount on debt

   —       —       (2,730  —      —      —       (2,730

Purchase of treasury shares

   —       —       —      —      (561  —       (561  0    0    0    0    (77  0    (77

Tax benefits related to equity compensation

   —       —       2,535    —      —      —       2,535  

Net Income

   —       —       —      53,894    —      14,177     68,071  

Increase in equity held by noncontrolling interests due to sale of interest in affiliate

       144,796    144,796  

Dividend to noncontrolling interest owner

  0    0    0    0    0    (10,370  (10,370

Net income (loss)

  0    0    0    (89,096  0    11,640    (77,456
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

   40,625    $406    $236,192   $193,283   $(66,104 $83,678    $447,455  

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2013

  48,666   $487   $276,083   $92,282   $(66,222 $243,167   $545,797  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

*Certain amounts have been revised. See Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Revision for additional information.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

  Years Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011 2010* 2009*   2013 2012 2011 
  (in thousands) 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

    

Net income

  $68,071   $28,112   $4,192  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

    

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income (loss)

  $(77,456 $1,212   $70,137  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

   1,272    3,817    436     354    423    1,272  

Impairment expense

   3,770    9,312    4,775  

Dry hole costs

   40,467    —      —       0    5,617    40,467  

Impairment of long-lived assets

   4,707    —      —    

Amortization of debt financing costs

   975    793    —       1,489    690    975  

Amortization of discount on debt

   816    359    —       2,641    543    2,876  

Write off of deferred financing costs

   —      2,795    —    

Foreign currency transaction loss

   436    0    0  

Loss on sale of interest in Harvest Holding

   22,994    0    0  

Gain on sale of assets

   (106,225  —      —       0    0    (106,225

Debt conversion expense

   0    2,915    0  

Allowance for account and note receivable

   0    5,180    0  

Write off of accounts payable, carry obligation

   0    (3,596  0  

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

   7,533    —      —       0    5,425    10,983  

Net income from unconsolidated equity affiliates

   (73,451  (66,291  (35,253

Earnings from equity affiliates

   (72,578  (67,769  (73,451

Share-based compensation-related charges

   4,642    4,234    4,087     3,046    3,500    4,642  

Dividend received from equity affiliate

   —      12,220    —    

Deferred tax asset

   (2,628  —      —    

Deferred tax liability

   4,835    —      —    

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives

   (3,517  600    (9,786

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts and notes receivable

   (13,305  3,826    92     993    9,542    (10,025

Advances to equity affiliate

   (682  3,221    (1,195

Prepaid expenses and other

   4,065    (2,579  (1,055   710    (718  4,065  

Other assets

   3,971    (87  (4,180

Accounts payable

   (623  10,905    (966   428    (3,411  (623

Accrued expenses

   7,475    (2,657  (6,629   3,790    4,757    7,475  

Accrued interest

   (400  (4,534  —       (244  (238  (942

Income taxes payable

   2,076    (587  617  

Deferred tax asset and liabilities

   73,689    (821  0  

Other current liabilities

   (3,119  906    2,632  

Other long term liabilities

   (927  1,501    333     (550  200    (927

Income taxes payable

   646    (1,018  1,013  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net Cash Used In Operating Activities

   (52,737  (5,296  (34,945

NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   (37,077  (26,405  (55,243
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

    

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from sale of assets

   218,823    —      —       0    0    218,823  

Additions of property and equipment

   (74,468  (14,553  (4,265   (43,906  (23,575  (72,180

Additions to assets held for sale

   (33,930  (45,066  (23,757   0    0    (33,930

Proceeds from sale of equity affiliates

   1,385    —      —    

Increase in restricted cash

   (1,200  —      —    

Investment costs

   (900  558    (581

Advances (to) from equity affiliate

   (531  (414  (682

Proceeds from sale of interest in equity affiliates, net

   124,045    0    1,385  

(Increase) decrease in restricted cash

   852    200    (1,200
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities

   109,710    (59,061  (28,603

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   80,460    (23,789  112,216  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

    

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net proceeds from issuances of common stock

   924    1,674    386     9,420    719    924  

Tax benefits related to equity compensation

   2,535    —      —       0    0    2,535  

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

   —      92,000    —       0    66,480    0  

Payments of long-term debt

   (60,000  —      —       0    0    (60,000

Treasury stock purchases

   (77  0    0  

Payments on note payable to noncontrolling interest owner

   (4,260  0    0  

Financing costs

   (189  (2,931  (1,686   (196  (3,324  (189
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities

   (56,730  90,743    (1,300

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES .

   4,887    63,875    (56,730
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

   243    26,386    (64,848

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year

   58,703    32,317    97,165  

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   48,270    13,681    243  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

   72,627    58,946    58,703  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year

  $58,946   $58,703   $32,317  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

  $120,897   $72,627   $58,946  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:

    

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

    

Cash paid during the year for interest expense (net of capitalization)

  $2,685   $1,380   $5    $487   $640   $2,685  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash paid during the year for income taxes

  $8,241   $834   $169    $495   $216   $8,241  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

*Certain amounts have been revised. See Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Revision for additional information.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(continued)

(in thousands, except share amounts)

Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:

During the year ended December 31, 2011, we issued 0.2 million shares

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013  2012   2011 

Increase (decrease) in current liabilities related to additions of property and equipment

  $(13,926 $10,500    $3,416  

Non-cash distribution of note payable to noncontrolling interest owner

  $10,370   $0    $0  

SeeNote 3 – Summary of restricted stock valued at $2.0 million. Also, someSignificant Accounting Policies, Other Assetsfor a discussion of our employees elected to pay withholding tax on restricted stock grants oncertain non-cash asset transactions andNote 11 – Debt andNote 15 – Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Purchase Plans for a cashless basis which resulted in 45,532 shares being added to treasury stock at cost.discussion of other non-cash equity transactions.

During the year ended December 31, 2010, we issued 0.3 million shares of restricted stock valued at $1.8 million. Also some of our employees elected to pay withholding tax on restricted stock grants on a cashless basis, which resulted in 26,260 shares being added to treasury stock at cost; and 1,000 shares held in treasury that had been reissued as restricted stock were forfeited and returned to treasury.

During the year ended December 31, 2009, we issued 0.2 million shares of restricted stock valued at $0.7 million. Also, some of our employees elected to pay withholding tax on restricted stock grants on a cashless basis which resulted in 3,757 shares being added to treasury stock at cost.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 - Organization

Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (“Harvest”) is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, production and disposition of oil and natural gas properties since 1989, when it was incorporated under Delaware law.

We have acquired and developed significant interests in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (“Venezuela”). Our Venezuelan interests are owned through HNR Finance,Harvest-Vinccler Dutch Holding, B.V., a Dutch private company with limited liability (“HNR Finance”Harvest Holding”). Our ownership of HNR FinanceHarvest Holding is through several corporationsHNR Energia, B.V. (“HNR Energia”) in all of which we have a direct controlling interests. Through these corporations,interest. Prior to December 16, 2013, we indirectly ownowned 80 percent of HNR FinanceHarvest Holding and ourwe had one partner, Oil & Gas Technology Consultants (Netherlands) Coöperatie U.A., (“Vinccler”, a controlled affiliate of Venezolana de Inversiones y Construcciones Clerico, C.A. (“Vinccler”), indirectly ownswhich owned the remaining 20 percentnoncontrolling interest in Harvest Holding of 20 percent. We do not have a business relationship with Vinccler outside of Venezuela. On December 16, 2013, Harvest and HNR Finance. HNR FinanceEnergia entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“Share Purchase Agreement”) with Petroandina Resources Corporation N.V. (“Petroandina”, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pluspetrol Resources Corporation B.V. (“Pluspetrol”)) and Pluspetrol to sell all of our 80 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding to Petroandina in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million. The first closing occurred on December 16, 2013 contemporaneously with the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement, when we sold a 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for $125 million. This first transaction resulted in a loss on the sale of the interest in Harvest Holding of $23.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2013. As a result of this first sale, we indirectly own 51 percent of Harvest Holding beginning December 16, 2013 and the noncontrolling interest owners hold the remaining 49 percent with Petroandina having 29 percent and Vinccler continuing to own 20 percent. SeeNote 5 – Dispositionsbelow for further information on this transaction.

Harvest Holding owns, indirectly through wholly owned subsidiaries, a 40 percent of Petrodelta, S.A. (“Petrodelta”). As we indirectly own 80 percent of HNR Finance, we indirectly own a net 32 percent interest in Petrodelta, and Vinccler indirectly owns eight percent. Corporación Venezolana del Petroleo S.A. (“CVP”) ownsand PDVSA Social S.A. own the remaining 6056 percent and 4 percent, respectively, of Petrodelta. Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (“PDVSA”) owns 100 percent of Petrodelta. HNR FinanceCVP and PDVSA Social S.A. Through our indirect 51 percent in Harvest Holding, we indirectly own a net 20.4 percent interest in Petrodelta for the period from December 16, 2013 to date, and prior to December 16, 2013 we indirectly owned a 32 percent interest in Petrodelta through our indirect 80 percent interest in Harvest Holding during this period.

In addition to its 40 percent interest in Petrodelta, Harvest Holding also has a direct controlling interest inindirectly owns 100 percent of Harvest Vinccler S.C.A. (“Harvest Vinccler”). Harvest Vinccler’s main business purposes are to assist us in the management of Petrodelta and in negotiations with Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (“PDVSA”). We do not have a business relationship with Vinccler outside of Venezuela.PDVSA.

In addition to our interests in Venezuela, we also have exploration acreage mainlythe following projects:

Offshore of the Republic of Gabon (“Gabon”) through the Dussafu Marin Permit (“Dussafu PSC”) (seeNote 8 – Gabon),

Mainly onshore in West Sulawesi in the Republic of Indonesia (“Indonesia”) through the Budong-Budong Production Sharing Contract (“Budong PSC”) (seeNote 9 – Indonesia), and

Offshore of the People’s Republic of China (“China”) through the Wab-21 Petroleum Contract (seeNote 10 – China).

Note 2 – Liquidity

Historically, our primary ongoing source of cash has been dividends from Petrodelta and the sale of oil and gas properties. Our primary use of cash has been to fund oil and gas exploration projects, principal payments on debt, interest, and general and administrative costs. We require capital principally to fund the exploration and

development of new oil and gas properties. As is common in the Republic of Indonesia (“Indonesia”), offshore of the Republic of Gabon (“Gabon”), onshore in the Sultanate of Oman (“Oman”),oil and offshore of the People’s Republic of China (“China”).gas industry, we have various contractual commitments pertaining to exploration, development and production activities. SeeNote 138Indonesia,Gabon, Note 149Gabon, Note 15 – OmanIndonesiaand Note 5 – Dispositions, Discontinued Operationsfor our contractual commitments.

The environments in which we operate are often difficult and the ability to operate successfully depends on a number of factors including our ability to control the pace of development, our ability to apply “best practices” in drilling and development, and the fostering of productive and transparent relationships with local partners, the local community and governmental authorities. Financial risks include our ability to control costs and attract financing for our projects. In addition, often the legal systems of certain countries are not mature, and their reliability can be uncertain. This may affect our ability to enforce contracts and achieve certainty in our rights to develop and operate oil and natural gas projects, as well as our ability to obtain adequate compensation for any resulting losses. Our strategy depends on our ability to have significant influence over operations and financial control.

Our operations are subject to various risks inherent in foreign operations. These risks may include, among other things, loss of revenue, property and equipment as a result of hazards such as expropriation, nationalization, war, insurrection, civil unrest, strikes and other political risks, increases in taxes and governmental royalties, being subject to foreign laws, legal systems and the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts or tribunals, renegotiation of contracts with governmental entities, changes in laws and policies, including taxes, governing operations of foreign-based companies, currency restrictions and exchange rate fluctuations and other uncertainties arising out of foreign government sovereignty over our international operations. Our international operations may also be adversely affected by the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar worldwide anti-corruption laws, laws and policies of the United States affecting foreign policy, foreign trade, taxation and the possible inability to subject foreign persons to the jurisdiction of the courts in the United States.

As a result of the situation in Venezuela, the actions of the Venezuelan government which have and continue to adversely affect our operations and the expectation that dividends from Petrodelta will be minimal over the next few years, cash generated from operations has been limited and this has had a significant adverse effect on our ability to obtain financing to acquire and develop growth opportunities elsewhere. In the consolidated financial statements issued in the prior year, we discussed certain doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern. At the time of issuance, we expected that in 2013 we would not generate revenues, we would continue to generate losses from operations, and that our cash flows would not be sufficient to cover our operating expenses. While we believed that we would be able to raise additional capital through issuances of debt and/or equity or through sales of assets, our circumstances at such time raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue to operate as a going concern, and this was disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

As discussed above underShare Purchase Agreement, on December 16, 2013, Harvest and HNR Energia entered into the Share Purchase Agreement with Petroandina and Pluspetrol, its parent, to sell all of our 80 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding to Petroandina in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million. The first closing occurred on December 16, 2013 contemporaneously with the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement, when we sold a 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for $125 million. Proceeds from the December 2013 sale of the 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding are expected to be adequate to meet our short-term liquidity requirements. As discussed above and inNote 5 ChinaDispositions, Share Purchase Agreement below, on December 16, 2013, Harvest and HNR Energia entered into the Share Purchase Agreement with Petroandina and Pluspetrol to sell all of our 80 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding to Petroandina in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million. The first closing occurred on December 16, 2013 contemporaneously with the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement, when we sold a 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for $125 million. The second closing, for the sale of a 51 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for a cash purchase price of $275 million, will be subject to, among other things, approval by the holders of a majority of our common stock and approval by the Ministerio del Poder Popular de Petroleo y Mineria representing the Government of Venezuela (which indirectly owns the other 60 percent interest in Petrodelta).

We used a portion of the $125 million in proceeds from the sale of the 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding that we received on December 16, 2013, to redeem all of our 11% Senior Notes due 2014. The notes were redeemed on January 11, 2014, for $80.0 million, including principal and accrued and unpaid interest. The remaining $45.0 million of the proceeds from the sale of the 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding have been or will be used to pay costs associated with the sale of our Venezuelan interests, to pay severance costs, to make capital expenditures, to pay taxes related to the sale and for general operating expenses. Those remaining proceeds will also be used to repurchase certain outstanding warrants if our stockholders approve the sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests, and if a “Fundamental Change” is consummated under the terms of those warrants.

We are currently marketing our non-Venezuelan assets and talking to potential buyers, and we intend to continue our consideration of a possible sale for some or all of our non-Venezuelan assets if we are able to negotiate a sale or sales in transactions that our Board of Directors believes are in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. In the meantime, we intend to operate our business in the ordinary course and may ultimately decide to keep our non-Venezuelan assets and acquire additional assets.

If the proposed sale of our remaining Venezuelan interests is completed and/or the sale of other non-Venezuelan assets are completed, a significant portion of our assets will be cash from the proceeds of such transactions. However, the timing of the sale of our remaining 51 percent interest in Harvest Holding or sales of other assets is beyond our control and we will continue to have operating and capital requirements until these sales are completed. Depending on the timing of these events, we anticipate using a portion of the proceeds from the sale of 51 percent interest in Harvest Holding to pay for expenses and other costs related to the transaction, which we estimate will be approximately $4 million; to pay taxes related to the transaction, which we estimate will be approximately $51.1 million. In addition, if we do not sell our non-Venezuelan assets before the sale of the 51 percent interest in Harvest Holding, then we estimate that we will need to retain a portion of the proceeds to fund projected general operating expenses and capital expenditures. Some of these costs will be paid from funds remaining from the proceeds of the initial sale of the 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding. If we sell our non-Venezuelan assets before the sale of the remaining 51 percent interest in Harvest Holding, then our requirements for projected general operating expenses and capital expenditures would be reduced. We will also use these funds to pay any severance or other costs during 2014 associated with the possible severance of some of our personnel in connection with a downsizing of the Company both related to the sale of our Venezuelan interests and related to any sale of our non-Venezuelan assets, if our Board of Directors determines that a downsizing would be in our best interests. We estimate these costs to be approximately $20 million.

Although we are currently marketing our non-Venezuelan assets and talking to potential buyers, we intend to operate our business in the ordinary course and may ultimately decide to keep our non-Venezuelan assets and acquire additional assets. Since we no longer have any obligations under the 11% Senior Notes due 2014, and given that we do not currently have any operating cash inflows, we may also decide to access additional capital through equity or debt sales; however, there can be no assurance that such financing will be available to the Company or on terms that are acceptable to the Company.

Note 2 -3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Revision to Prior Period Financial Statements

We are revising our historical financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 and quarterly information for the quarters ended March 31, 2010, June 30, 2010, September 30, 2010, December 31, 2010, March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2011 (seeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)). The revisions relate to the correction of an error in the deferred tax adjustment to reconcile our share of Petrodelta’s net income reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) to that required under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“USGAAP”) and recorded within Net income from unconsolidated equity affiliates. Previously, Petrodelta had an incorrect tax basis associated with its asset retirement cost which caused us to overstate or understate the deferred tax expense associated with this temporary difference for USGAAP purposes. We have revised the tax basis to record the correct deferred tax expense in each reporting period. The error has no impact to the consolidated statements of cash flows.

We have determined that the impact of this error is not material to the previously issued annual and interim financial statements as defined by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 250 – Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (“ASC 250 “). The audited financial statements, related notes and analyses for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 have been retrospectively revised in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. All future filings, including interim financial statements, will be revised appropriately.

The following tables set forth the effect of the adjustments described above on the consolidated statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010. There was no impact on net cash used in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

   December 31, 2010  December 31, 2009 
   As Previously
Reported
  Adjustment  As
Revised
  As Previously
Reported
  Adjustment  As
Revised
 

Loss from Consolidated Companies Continuing Operations

  $(41,891 $—     $(41,891 $(30,688 $—     $(30,688

Net Income from Unconsolidated Equity Affiliates

   66,164    127    66,291    35,757    (504  35,253  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income from Continuing Operations

   24,273    127    24,400    5,069    (504  4,565  

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

   3,712    —      3,712    (373  —      (373
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income

   27,985    127    28,112    4,696    (504  4,192  

Less: Net Income Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest

   12,645    25    12,670    7,803    (101  7,702  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Harvest

  $15,340   $102   $15,442   $(3,107 $(403 $(3,510
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Harvest Per Common Share:

       

Basic

  $0.46   $—     $0.46   $(0.09 $(0.02 $(0.11
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted

  $0.43   $(0.01 $0.42   $(0.09 $(0.02 $(0.11
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

   December 31, 2010 
   As Previously
Reported
   Adjustment  As
Revised
 
   (in thousands) 

Investment in equity affiliates

  $287,933    $(2,745 $285,188  

Total assets

   488,244     (2,745  485,499  

Retained earnings

   141,584     (2,195  139,389  

Total Harvest shareholders’ equity

   306,804     (2,195  304,609  

Noncontrolling Interest

   70,051     (550  69,501  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   488,244     (2,745  485,499  

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of allwholly-owned andmajority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany profits, transactions and balances have been eliminated. Third-party interests in our majority-owned subsidiaries are presented as noncontrolling interests.

Presentation of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

We adopted ASU No. 2011-05 (ASU 2011-05), which is included in ASC 220, “Comprehensive Income”, effective January 1, 2012 and have elected to utilize the “single continuous statement” for presentation of all nonowner changes in stockholders’ equity.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“USGAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reporting and Functional Currency

The United States Dollar (“U.S. Dollar”) is the reporting and functional currency for all of our controlled subsidiaries and Petrodelta. Amounts denominated in non-U.S. Dollar currencies are re-measured into U.S. Dollars, and all currency gains or losses are recorded in the consolidated statementstatements of operations. We attempt to manage our operations in such a manner as to reduce our exposure to foreign exchange losses. However, thereand comprehensive income (loss). There are many factors that affect foreign exchange rates and the resulting exchange gains and losses, many of which are beyond our influence.

SeeNote 106 – Investment in Equity Affiliates andNote 7 – Venezuela for a discussion of currency exchange rates and currency exchange risk on Petrodelta’s and Harvest Vinccler’s and Petrodelta’s businesses.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents include money market funds and short term certificates of deposit with original maturity dates of less than three months.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash is classified as current or non-current based on the terms of the agreement. Restricted cash at December 31, 20112013 represents cash held in a U.S. bank used as collateral for a customs bond for the Dussafu PSC. Restricted cash at December 31, 2012 represents cash held in a U.S. bank used as collateral for a standby letter of credit issued asin support of a payment guaranteeperformance bond for electric wireline services to be provided during the drilling of the two exploratory wells on the Oman Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement Al Ghubar / Qarn Alam license (“Block 64 EPSA”) (seeNote 15 – Oman).a joint study.

Financial Instruments

Our financialFinancial instruments, that are exposedwhich potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, consistare primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, dividend receivable, notes payable and notes payable. Cashderivative financial instruments. We maintain cash and cash equivalents are placedin bank deposit accounts with commercial banks with high credit ratings. This diversified investment policy limits our exposure both toratings, which, at times may exceed the federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses from such investments. Concentrations of credit risk andwith respect to concentrationsaccounts receivable are limited due the nature of our receivables, which include primarily income tax receivables. In the normal course of business, collateral is not required for financial instruments with credit risk.

Total long-term debt at December 31, 2011 consisted of $31.5 million of fixed-rate unsecured senior convertible notes maturing on March 1, 2013 unless earlier redeemed, purchased or converted. Total long-term debt at December 31, 2010 consisted of $32 million of fixed-rate unsecured senior convertible notes maturing in 2013 unless earlier redeemed, purchased or converted and $60 million of fixed-rate unsecured term loan facility, which was repaid in May 2012. See Note 5 – Long-Term Debt.

Accounts and Notes Receivable

Notes receivable bear interest and can have due dates that are less than one year or more than one year. Amounts outstanding under the notes bear interest at a rate based on the current prime rate and are recorded at face value. Interest is recognized over the life of the note. We may or may not require collateral for the notes.

Each note is analyzed to determine if it is impaired pursuant to Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) 2010-20. A note is impaired if it is probable that we will not collect all principal and interest contractually due. We do not accrue interest when a note is considered impaired. All cash receipts on impaired notes are applied to reduce the accrued interest on the note until the interest is made current and, thereafter, applied to reduce the principal amount of such notes.

At December 31, 2011 and 2010, our note receivable relates to a prospect leasing cost financing arrangement. The note receivable plus accrued interest was approximately $3.3 million at December 31, 2011 (2010: $3.4 million), and was secured by a portion of the production from the Bar F #1-20-3-2 in Utah. With the sale of our oil and gas assets in Utah’s Uinta Basin (“Antelope Project”) effective March 1, 2011, the note receivable plus accrued interest will be settled upon finalization of certain terms of the Joint Exploration and Development Agreement (“JEDA”) which defined the participating parties’ obligations over our Antelope Project. SeeNote 4 – Dispositions andNote 6 – Commitments and Contingencies.

Other Assets

Other assets consist of investigative costs associated with new business development projects, deferred financing costs and a long-term receivable for value added tax (“VAT”) credits related to the Budong PSC. Investigative costs are reclassified to oil and gas properties or expensed depending on management’s assessment of the likely outcome of the project. Deferred financing costs relate to specific financing and are amortized over the life of the financing to which the costs relate. SeeNote 5 – Long-Term Debt.

At December 31, 2011, other assets consisted of $0.4 million of investigative costs, $1.0 million of deferred financing costs and $3.3 million of long-term VAT receivable. During the year ended December 31, 2011, $0.1 million of investigative costs were reclassified to expense. At December 31, 2010, other assets consisted of $0.3 million of investigative costs and $2.2 million of deferred financing costs. During the year ended December 31, 2010, $2.9 million of costs related to a future financing which we ceased to pursue and $0.5 million of investigative costs were reclassified to expense.

Other Assets at December 31, 2011 also includes a blocked payment of $0.7 million net to our 66.667 percent interest related to our drilling operations in Gabon in accordance with the U.S. sanctions against Libya as set forth in Executive Order 13566 of February 25, 2011, and administered by the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). SeeNote 6 – Commitments and Contingencies.

Investment in Equity Affiliates

InvestmentsWe evaluate our investments in unconsolidated companies under ASC 323, “Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures.” Investments in which we have less than a 50 percent interest and have significant influence are accounted for under the equity method of accounting (ASC 323).accounting. Under the equity method, Investment in Equity Affiliates is increased by additional investments and earnings and decreased by dividends and losses.

We review our Investment in Equity Affiliates for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate a declineloss in the recoverability of its carrying value.

investment value is other than a temporary decline. There are many factors to consider when evaluating an equity investment for possible impairment. Currency devaluations, inflationary economies, and cash flow analysis are some of the factors we consider in our evaluation for possible impairment. At December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, there were no events that caused us to evaluate2013, we reviewed our investment in Petrodelta taking into consideration the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement

(seeNote 5 – Dispositions, Share Purchase Agreement). The purchase price under the Share Purchase Agreement indicates a valuation that approximates the carrying value of our equity affiliates for impairment.investment in Petrodelta, the dividend receivable and the advances to this equity affiliate. As such, we concluded that there was no impairment to our equity investment as of December 31, 2013. If the sale of the remaining 51 percent interest in Harvest Holding is completed, we expect to recognize a gain on the transaction.

We measure and disclose our noncontrolling interests in accordance with the provisions of ASC 810 “Consolidation”. Our noncontrolling interests relate to interests in Harvest Holding held by Petroandina (29 percent) and Vinccler (20 percent) (seeNote 1 – Organization).

Oil and Gas Properties

The major components of property and equipment at December 31 are as follows (in thousands):

 

  As of December 31, 
  2011 2010   2013 2012 

Unproved property costs

  $62,842   $29,279    $103,917   $78,453  

Oilfield inventories

   2,829    5,400     4,096   3,339  

Other administrative property

   3,176    3,209     2,710   2,954  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total property and equipment

   110,723    84,746  

Accumulated depreciation

   (2,332  (2,210
   68,847    37,888    

 

  

 

 

Accumulated depletion, impairment and depreciation

   (2,048  (1,682

Total property and equipment, net

  $108,391   $82,536  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
  $66,799   $36,206  
  

 

  

 

 

PropertiesProperty and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization (“DD&A”). Costs of improvements that appreciably improve the efficiency or productive capacity of existing properties or extend their lives are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Upon retirement or sale, the cost of propertiesproperty and equipment, net of the related accumulated DD&A, is removed and, if appropriate, gains or losses are recognized in investment earnings and other. We did not record any depletion expense in the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 or 2011 as there was no production related to proved oil and gas properties other than properties classified as held for sale.

We follow the successful efforts method of accounting for our oil and gas properties. Under this method, exploration costs such as exploratory geological and geophysical costs, delay rentals and exploration overhead are charged against earnings as incurred. Costs of drilling exploratory wells are capitalized pending determination of whether proved reserves can be attributed to the area as a result of drilling the well. If management determines that proved reserves, as that term is defined in Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations, have not been discovered, capitalized costs associated with the drilling of the exploratory well are charged to expense. Costs of drilling successful exploratory wells, all development wells, and related production equipment and facilities are capitalized and depleted or depreciated using the unit-of-production method as oil and gas is produced. AtDuring the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, we expensed no dry hole costs. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we expensed to dry hole costs $14.0$0.7 million related to the drilling of the Lariang-1 (“LG-1”) on the Budong-Budong Production Sharing Contract (“Budong PSC”), $26.0 million related to the drilling of the Karama-1 (“KD-1”) and first sidetrack, the KD-1ST, on the Budong PSC, $6.9 million related to the drilling of the Mafraq South-A (“MFS-1”) on the Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (“EPSA”) for the Al Ghubar/Qarn Alam License (“Block 64 EPSA”) and $2.8 million related to the drilling of the Al Ghubar North-A (“AGN-1”) on the Block 64 EPSA (seePSC. SeeNote 139IndonesiaIndonesia. andNote 15 – Oman.) Total drilling costs for the AGN-1 are estimated to be approximately $7.6 million. Drilling costs incurred after December 31, 2011 will be expensed to dry hole costs in the first quarter of 2012.

Leasehold acquisition costs are initially capitalized. Acquisition costs of unproved leaseholds are assessed for impairment during the holding period. Costs of maintaining and retaining undevelopedunproved leaseholds, as well as amortization and impairment of unsuccessful leases, are included in exploration expense. Impairment is based on specific identification of the lease. Costs of expired or abandoned leases are charged to exploration expense, while costs of productive leases are transferred to proved oil and gas properties.

Proved oil and gas properties are reviewed for impairment at a level for which identifiable cash flows are independent of cash flows of other assets when facts and circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. In performing this review, future net cash flows are determined based on estimated future oil

and gas sales revenues less future expenditures necessary to develop and produce the reserves. If the sum of these undiscounted estimated future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the property, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess of the property’s carrying amount over its estimated fair value, which is generally based on discounted future net cash flows. No impairment ofWe did not have any proved oil and gas properties was required in 2011, 20102013, 2012 or 2009.2011.

Costs of drilling and equipping successful exploratory wells, development wells, asset retirement liabilities and costs to construct or acquire offshore platforms and other facilities, are depleted using the unit-of-production method based on total estimated proved developed reserves. Costs of acquiring proved properties, including leasehold acquisition costs transferred from unproved leaseholds, are depleted using the unit-of-production method based on total estimated proved reserves. All other properties are stated at historical acquisition cost, net of allowance for impairment, and depreciated using the straight-line method over the useful lives of the assets.

UndevelopedUnproved property costs, excluding oilfield inventories, consist of (in millions)thousands):

 

   2011   2010 

Budong PSC

  $6.6    $9.5  

Dussafu Marin Permit (“Dussafu PSC”)

   47.9     9.2  

Block 64 EPSA

   5.1     4.2  

WAB-21

   3.2     3.1  

West Bay

   —       3.3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $62.8    $29.3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   As of December 31, 
   2013   2012 

Budong PSC

  $4,470    $5,219  

Dussafu PSC

   99,447     73,234  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total unproved property costs

  $103,917    $78,453  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recorded impairment expense related to our Budong project in Indonesia ($0.6 million) and our project in Colombia ($3.2 million, which is reflected in discontinued operations). During the year ended December 31, 2012, we impaired the carrying value of Block 64 EPSA in Oman (which is reflected in discontinued operations) ($6.4 million) and WAB -21 in China ($2.9 million). During the year ended December 31, 2011, we impaired the carrying value of West Bay ($3.3 million).

Other Administrative Property

Furniture, fixtures and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using thestraight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which rangesrange from three to five years. Leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and amortized using thestraight-line method over the life of the applicable lease. For the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, depreciation expense was $0.5$0.3 million (2010: $0.5($0.4 million 2009:and $0.4 million)million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively).

Other Assets

Other assets consist of deferred financing costs, a long-term receivable for value added tax (“VAT”) credits related to the Budong PSC, and prepaid expenses which are expected to be realized in the next 12 to 24 months. Deferred financing costs relate to specific financing and are amortized over the life of the financing to which the costs relate using the interest rate method. At December 31, 2013 the deferred financing costs were reclassified to prepaid expenses in current assets (seeNote 11 – Debt). The VAT receivable is reimbursed through the sale of hydrocarbons. During the year ended December 31, 2013, a valuation allowance of $2.8 million was charged to general and administrative expenses on this VAT receivable which we do not expect to recover (seeNote 9 – Indonesia). Other Assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 also includes a blocked payment of $0.7 million net to our 66.667 percent interest related to our drilling operations in Gabon in accordance with the U.S. sanctions against Libya as set forth in Executive Order 13566 of February 25, 2011, and administered by the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). SeeNote 13 – Commitments and Contingencies.

   As of December 31, 
     2013       2012   
   (in thousands) 

Deferred financing costs

  $0    $3,111  

Long-term VAT receivable

   0     3,440  

Long-term prepaid expenses

   139     328  

Gabon PSC – blocked payment (net to our 66.667% interest)

   734     734  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $873    $7,613  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reserves

We adoptedmeasure and disclose our oil and gas reserves in accordance with the provisions of the SEC’s Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting and the Financial Accounting Standards Board’sASC 932, “Extractive Activities – Oil and Gas” (“FASB”ASC 932”) guidance on extractive activities for oil and gas (ASC 932) as. All of our reserves are owned through our equity investment in Petrodelta. We do not have any wholly owned reserves at December 31, 2009.2013 or 2012.

Capitalized Interest

We capitalize interest costs for qualifying oil and gas properties. The capitalization period begins when expenditures are incurred on qualified properties, activities begin which are necessary to prepare the property for production and interest costs have been incurred. The capitalization period continues as long as these events occur. The average additions for the period are used in the interest capitalization calculation. During the year ended December 31, 2011,2013, we capitalized interest costs for qualifying oil and gas property additions of $8.3 million ($3.0 million and $2.3 million (2010: $1.8 million)during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively).

Derivative Financial Instruments

Under ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities From Equity”, certain of our financial instruments with anti-dilution protection features do not meet the conditions to obtain equity classification, as there are conditions which may require settlement by transferring assets, and are required to be carried as derivative liabilities, at fair value, with changes in fair value reflected in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). SeeNote 12 – Warrant Derivative Liabilities for additional disclosures related to the warrant derivative financial instruments issued under the warrant agreements dated November 2010 in connection with a $60 million term loan facility (the “Warrants”). In the occurrence of a fundamental change, we are required to repurchase the Warrants at the higher of (1) the fair market value of the warrant and (2) a valuation based on a computation of the option value of the Warrant using the Black-Scholes calculation method using the assumptions described in the Warrant Agreement. A fundamental change is defined as “the occurrence of one of the following events: a) a person or group becomes the direct or indirect owner of more than 50% of the voting power of the outstanding common stock, b) a merger event or similar transaction in which the majority owners before the transaction fail to own a majority of the voting power of the Company after the transaction, and c) approval of a plan of liquidation or dissolution of the Company or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets.”

Fair Value Measurements

FairWe measure and disclose our fair values in accordance with the provisions of ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value isas 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.

At December 31, 2011, cashdate (exit price) and cash equivalents include $51.4 million (2010: $51.0 million) inestablishes a money market fund comprisedthree-level hierarchy, which encourages an entity to maximize the use of high quality, short term investments with minimal credit risk which are reported atobservable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value measurementthree levels of these securities is based onthe hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 – Inputs to the valuation techniques that are quoted prices in active markets (level 1 input) for identical assets. assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation techniques that are other than quoted prices but are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 – Inputs to the valuation techniques that are unobservable for the assets or liabilities.

Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, are primarily cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, advances to equity affiliate, dividend receivable, long-term debt and warrant derivative liability. We maintain cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts with commercial banks with high

credit ratings, which, at times may exceed the federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses from such investments. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are limited due to the nature of our receivables. In the normal course of business, collateral is not required for financial instruments with credit risk.

The estimated fair value of our senior convertible notes based on observable market information (level 2 input) as of December 31, 2011 is $39.2 million (2010: $61.7 million)cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates their carrying value due to their short-term nature (Level 1). The estimated fair value of our term loan facility based on internally developed discounted cash flow modeladvances to equity affiliate and inputs based on management’s best estimates (level 3 input) for identical liabilitiesdividend receivable approximates their carrying value as of December 31, 2010 was $49.2 million.

Our current assets and liabilities accounts include financial instruments,it is the most significantestimated amount we would receive from a third party to assume the receivables (Level 2). The following disclosure of which are accounts receivables and trade payables. We believe the carrying values of our current assets and liabilities approximate fair value with the exception of the note receivable. Because this note receivable is not publicly-traded and not easily transferable, the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of ASC 825,Financial Instruments. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market information. These estimates involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. The following table presents the estimated fair values of our note receivablefixed interest rate, long-term debt instrument (Level 2), excluding the embedded derivative.

   As of December 31, 2013 
      Carying   
Value
   Fair
   Value   
 
   (in thousands) 

11% senior unsecured notes (Level 2)

  $77,480    $79,750  

As discussed inNote 11 – Debt, the 11% senior notes were redeemed at face value on January 11, 2014 following a notice of redemption issued in December 2013. Therefore, the fair value of our fixed interest debt instruments is stated at the redemption amount.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial liabilities that were accounted for at fair value as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. As required by ASC 820, a financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the market approachlowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and timemay affect the valuation of fair value liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. SeeNote 12 – Warrant Derivative Liability for a description and discussion of our warrant derivative liability andNote 11 – Debt for a description of our long-term debt embedded derivative liability as well as a description of the valuation models and inputs used to calculate the fair value of money which approximatesthese derivative liabilities.

   As of December 31, 2013 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
   (in thousands) 

Liabilities:

        

Warrant derivative liability

  $0    $0    $1,953    $1,953  

Embedded derivative-debt

   0     0     0     0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivative liabilities

  $0    $0    $1,953    $1,953  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

   As of December 31, 2012 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
   (in thousands) 

Liabilities:

        

Warrant derivative liability

  $0    $0    $5,470    $5,470  

Embedded derivative-debt

   0     0     0     0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivative liabilities

  $0    $0    $5,470    $5,470  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

We record the note receivable book value of $3.3 million at December 31, 2011 (2010: $3.4 million). The majority of inputs usednet change in the fair value calculation of the note receivable are Level 3 inputsderivative positions listed above in unrealized gain (loss) on warrant derivative liabilities in our consolidated statements of operations and are consistent withcomprehensive income (loss).

During the information usedyear ended December 31, 2013, an unrealized gain of $3.5 million was recorded to reflect the change in determining impairment of the note receivable.

The following is a reconciliation of the net beginning and ending balances recorded for financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

   December 31,
2011
  December 31,
2010
 
   (in thousands) 

Financial assets:

   

Beginning balance

  $3,420   $3,265  

Issuances

   —      200  

Accrued interest

   200    398  

Payments

   (285  (443
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $3,335   $3,420  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

   

Beginning balance

  $49,237   $—    

Debt issuance

   —      60,000  

Discount on debt

   —      (11,122

Amortization of discount on debt

   10,763    359  

Payments

   (60,000  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $—     $49,237  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Asset Retirement Liability

ASC 410, “Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations” (“ASC 410”) requires entities to record the fair value of a liability for a legal obligation to retire an asset in the period in which the liability is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. No wells were abandonedwarrants ($0.6 million unrealized loss and $9.8 million unrealized gain during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, or 2010. respectively).

Changes in asset retirement obligations duringLevel 3 Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table provides a reconciliation of financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

   December 31,
2013
  December 31,
2012
 
   (in thousands) 

Financial liabilities:

   

Beginning balance

  $5,470   $4,870  

Unrealized change in fair value

   (3,517  600  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balance

  $1,953   $5,470  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

During the yearsyear ended December 31, 20112013, there were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and 2010 were as follows:Level 3 liabilities.

   December 31,
2011
  December 31,
2010
 
   (in thousands) 

Asset retirement obligations beginning of period

  $663   $50  

Liabilities recorded during the period

   52    382  

Liabilities settled during the period

   —      —    

Revisions in estimated cash flows

   (120  197  

Accretion expense

   4    34  

Reclassify to gain on sale of assets

   (599  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Asset retirement obligations end of period

  $—     $663  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Share-Based Compensation

We use a fair value-basedvalue based method of accounting for stock-based compensation. We utilize the Black-Scholes option pricing model to measure the fair value of stock options and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”). Restricted stock and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) are measured at their intrinsic values. SeeNote 815 – Stock-Based Compensations and Stock Purchase Plans.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects, calculated at currently enacted rates, of (a) future deductible/taxable amounts attributable to events that have been recognized on a cumulative basis in the financial statements or income tax returns, and (b) operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that the benefit from the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

We classify interest related to income tax liabilities and penalties as applicable, as interest expense.

We do not provide deferred income taxes on undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries for possible future remittances as allwhere we are able to assert that such earnings are permanently reinvested, or otherwise can be negotiated in a tax free manner, as portpart of our ongoing business.

Noncontrolling Interests

We adopted the accounting standard for noncontrolling interests in consolidated financial statements (ASC 810) as of January 1, 2009. Our noncontrolling interest relates to Vinccler’s indirectly owned 20 percent interest in HNR Finance (seeNote 1 – Organization).

Liquidity

The oilValuation and gas industry is a highly capital intensive and cyclical business with unique operating and financial risks. There are a number of variables and risks related to our exploration projects and our minority equity investment in Petrodelta that could significantly utilize our cash balances, affect our capital resources and liquidity. We also point out that the total capital required to develop the fields in Venezuela may exceed Petrodelta’s available cash and financing capabilities, and that there may be operational or contractual consequences due to this inability.Qualifying Accounts

Our cash is being used to fund oilvaluation and gas exploration projects and to a lesser extent general and administrative costs. We require capital principally to fund the exploration and development of new oil and gas properties. As is common in the oil and gas industry, we have various contractual commitments pertaining to exploration, development and production activities. Currently, we have a minimum work obligation to reprocess 375 square kilometers of 3-D seismic and drill two exploration wells to penetrate and evaluate at least the potential objectivesqualifying accounts are comprised of the Haima Supergroup during the Initial Term of the EPSA. The parties to the EPSA acknowledge that $22.0 million is indicative of the costs needed to complete the work program during the three-year initial period which expiresdeferred tax valuation allowance, investment valuation allowance and VAT receivable valuation allowance. Balances and changes in May 2013. Through December 31, 2011, we have incurred $16.2 million of the minimum work obligation. As of February 29, 2012, we have expended more than $22.0 million and completed the minimum work obligations. The remaining work commitment for the current exploration phase on the Budong PSC is for geological and geophysical work to be completedthese accounts are, in the year 2012 at a minimum of $0.5 million ($0.3 million net to our 64.51 percent cost sharing interest). We do not have any remaining work commitments for the current

thousands:

       Additions        
   Balance at
Beginning
of Year
   Charged to
Income
   Charged to
Other
Accounts
   Deductions
From
Reserves
Credited
to Income
  Balance at
End of
Year
 

At December 31, 2013

         

Amounts deducted from applicable assets

         

Deferred tax valuation allowance

  $68,419    $0    $0    $(8,843 $59,576  

Investment valuation allowance

   1,350     0     0     0    1,350  

VAT receivable valuation allowance

   0     2,792     0     0    2,792  

At December 31, 2012

         

Amounts deducted from applicable assets

         

Deferred tax valuation allowance

  $53,116    $15,303    $0    $0   $68,419  

Investment valuation allowance

   1,350     0     0     0    1,350  

At December 31, 2011

         

Amounts deducted from applicable assets

         

Deferred tax valuation allowance

  $46,905    $6,211    $0    $0   $53,116  

Investment valuation allowance

   1,350     0     0     0    1,350  

exploration phase of the Dussafu PSC, but as of May 28, 2012, the Dussafu PSC enters the third exploration phase. If the partners elect to enter the third exploration phase, there will be a $7.0 million ($4.7 million net to our 66.667 percent interest) work commitment over a two-year period.

Our primary ongoing source of cash is still dividends from Petrodelta. In November 2010, Petrodelta’s board of directors declared a dividend of $30.6 million, $12.2 million net to HNR Finance ($9.8 million net to our 32 percent interest). Due to Petrodelta’s liquidity constraints caused by PDVSA’s insufficient monetary and contractual support, as of March 7, 2012, this dividend has not been received, and the timing of the receipt of this dividend is uncertain. We expect to receive future dividends from Petrodelta; however, we expect that in the near term Petrodelta will reinvest most of its earnings into the company in support of its drilling and appraisal activities. Therefore, there is uncertainty that Petrodelta will pay additional dividends in 2012 or 2013.

Additionally, any dividend received from Petrodelta carries a liability to our non-controlling interest holder, Vinccler, for its 20 percent share. Dividends declared and paid by Petrodelta are paid to HNR Finance, our consolidated subsidiary. HNR Finance must declare a dividend in order for us and our non-controlling interest holder, Vinccler, to receive our respective shares of Petrodelta’s dividends. A dividend from HNR Finance is due upon demand. As of March 7, 2012, Vinccler’s share of the undistributed dividends is $9.0 million inclusive of the unpaid November 2010 dividend. See Note 17 – Related Party Transactions.

We incurred debt during 2010 which has imposed restrictions on us and increased our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions. Our semi-annual interest expense has increased significantly, and our senior convertible notes impose restrictions on us that limit our ability to obtain additional financing. Our ability to meet these covenants is primarily dependent on meeting customary affirmative covenant clauses. Our inability to satisfy the covenants contained in our senior convertible notes would constitute an event of default, if not waived. An uncured default could result in the senior convertible notes becoming immediately due and payable. If this were to occur, we may not be able to obtain waivers or secure alternative financing to satisfy our obligations, either of which would have a material adverse impact on our business. As of December 31, 2011, we were in compliance with all of our long term debt covenants.

At December 31, 2011, we had cash on hand of $58.9 million. We believe that this cash plus cash generated from Petrodelta dividends and funding from debt or equity financing combined with our ability to vary the timing of our capital expenditures is sufficient to fund our operations and capital commitments through at least December 31, 2012. Our 8.25 percent senior convertible notes are due March 1, 2013. We expect some, if not all, debt holders will convert their debt into shares of our common stock on or before the March 1, 2013 due date. However, if the debt is not converted or is only partially converted, we believe that Petrodelta dividends and funding from debt or equity financing combined with our ability to vary the timing of our capital expenditures will be sufficient to repay the outstanding debt at March 1, 2013. However, if the Petrodelta dividend payment is not received or our cash sources and requirements are different than expected, it could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

In order to increase our liquidity to levels sufficient to meet our commitments, we are currently pursuing a number of actions including our ability to delay discretionary capital spending to future periods, possible farm-out or sale of assets, or other monetization of assets as necessary to maintain the liquidity required to run our operations. We continue to pursue, as appropriate, additional actions designed to generate liquidity including seeking of financing sources, accessing equity and debt markets, and cost reductions. However, there is no assurance that our plans will be successful. Although we believe that we will have adequate liquidity to meet our near term operating requirements and to remain compliant with the covenants under our long term debt arrangements, the factors described above create uncertainty. Our lack of cash flow and the unpredictability of cash dividends from Petrodelta could make it difficult to obtain financing, and accordingly, there is no assurance adequate financing can be raised. Accordingly, there can be no assurances that any of these possible efforts will be successful or adequate, and if they are not, our financial condition and liquidity could be materially adversely affected.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2011, the FASBJanuary 2013, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2011-04,2013-01, which is included in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement”210, “Balance Sheet”, “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” (“ASC 820”ASU No. 2013-01”). This update explains howclarifies that the scope of ASU 2011-11: “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” applies only to measure fair value. It does not require additional fair value measurementsderivatives accounted for under ASC 815 “Derivatives and is not intendedHedging”, included bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with ASC 210-20-45 or ASC 815-10-45 or subject to establish valuation standardsan enforceable master netting arrangement or affect valuation practices outside of

financial reporting.similar agreement. ASU No. 2011-042013-01 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013. Entities should provide the required disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The adoption of this guidance impacted presentation disclosures only and did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

In February 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, which is included in ASC 405, “Liabilities”, “Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation is Fixed at the Reporting Date”. This update provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation with the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in USGAAP. Examples of obligations within the scope to ASU No. 2013-04 include debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. ASU No. 2013-04 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is not permitted. The2013. Entities should provide the required disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance, but we expect that the adoption of ASU No. 2011-04this guidance will impact presentation disclosures only and will not have a materialan impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

In June 2011, theJuly 2013, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05,2013-11 which is included in ASC 220, “Comprehensive Income” (“ASC 220”).740 “Income Taxes”, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit

Carryforward Exists.” This update requiresprovides guidance regarding the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward are not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that all nonowner changes in stockholders’ equitywould result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose. In such instances, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented either in the financial statements as a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU No. 2011-05liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The amendment should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date; however, retrospective application is permitted. The amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and will be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The2013. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance, but we expect that the adoption of ASU No. 2011-05this guidance will impact the presentation of our results of operations.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, which is included in ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwilldisclosures only and Other” (“ASC 350”). The objective of this update is to simplify how entities, both public and nonpublic, test goodwill for impairment. This update permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test described in ASC 350. ASU No. 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-08 will not have a materialan impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

In December 2011, The FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, which is included in ASC 210, “Balance Sheet” (ASC 210”). The amendments in ASU No. 2011-11 require an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of these arrangements on its financial position. An entity is required to apply the amendments of ASU No. 2011-11 for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. ASU No. 2011-11 will be applied retrospectively. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-08 will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, which is included in ASC 220. ASU No. 2011-12 defers those changes in ASU 2011-05 that pertain to how, when, and where reclassification adjustments are presented. All other requirements of ASU No. 2011-05 are not affected by ASU No. 2011-12. ASU No. 2011-12 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and will be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-12 will not impact the presentation of our results of operations.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with USGAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates pertain to proved oil and natural gas reserve volumes and future development costs. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain items in 2010 and 2009 have been reclassified to conform to the 2011 financial statement presentation.

Note 34 – Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) are computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that would occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.

  2011 2010(a)   2009(a)   Year Ended December 31, 

Income (loss) from continuing operations(b)

  $(43,722 $11,730    $(3,268

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   97,616    3,712     (242
  2013 2012 2011 
  (in thousands, except per share amounts) 

Income (loss) from continuing operations(a)

  $(83,946 $2,199   $(30,285

Discontinued operations

   (5,150 (14,410 86,245  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $53,894   $15,442    $(3,510  $(89,096 $(12,211 $55,960  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

   34,117    33,541     33,084     39,579    37,424    34,117  

Effect of dilutive securities

   5,222    3,226     —       0    167    0  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average common shares, diluted

   39,339    36,767     33,084     39,579    37,591    34,117  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:

         

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(1.28 $0.35    $(0.10  $(2.12 $0.06   $(0.89

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   2.86    0.11     (0.01

Discontinued operations

   (0.13  (0.39  2.53  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

  $1.58   $0.46    $(0.11  $(2.25 $(0.33 $1.64  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:

         

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $(1.11 $0.32    $(0.10  $(2.12 $0.06   $(0.89

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   2.48    0.10     (0.01   (0.13  (0.39  2.53  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

  $1.37   $0.42    $(0.11  $(2.25 $(0.33 $1.64  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(a) 

Certain amounts have been revised. See Note 2 – SummaryNet of Significant Accounting Policies – Revision for additional information.

(b)

Excludes net income attributable to noncontrolling interest.

interests.

The year ended December 31, 2013 per share calculations above exclude 4.2 million options and 2.5 million warrants because they were anti-dilutive. The year ended December 31, 2012 per share calculations above exclude 3.9 million options and 2.4 million warrants because they were anti-dilutive. The year ended December 31, 2011 per share calculations above exclude 0.73.7 million options and 1.6 million warrants because they were anti-dilutive.

Note 5 – Dispositions

Share Purchase Agreement

On December 16, 2013, Harvest and HNR Energia entered into the Share Purchase Agreement with Petroandina and Pluspetrol, its parent, to sell all of our 80 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding to

Petroandina in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million. The first closing occurred on December 16, 2013 contemporaneously with the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement, when we sold a 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for $125 million. This first transaction resulted in a loss on the sale of the interest in Harvest Holding of $23.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2010 per share calculations above exclude 2.92013. As a result of this first sale, we indirectly own 51 percent of Harvest Holding beginning December 16, 2013 and the noncontrolling interest owners hold the remaining 49 percent with Petroandina having 29 percent and Vinccler continuing to own 20 percent. We will continue to consolidate Harvest Holding’s results until the sale of the remaining 51 percent interest has been completed. The second closing, for the sale of a 51 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for a cash purchase price of $275 million, optionswill be subject to, among other things, approval by the holders of a majority of our common stock and 1.6approval by the Ministerio del Poder Popular de Petroleo y Mineria representing the Government of Venezuela (which indirectly owns the other 60 percent interest in Petrodelta).

HNR Energia and Petroandina also entered into a Shareholders’ Agreement (the “Shareholders’ Agreement”) on December 16, 2013, regarding the shares of Harvest Holding. The Shareholders’ Agreement becomes effective upon any termination of the Share Purchase Agreement before the second closing of the sale of the remaining shares of Harvest Holding.

The Share Purchase Agreement provides for certain put/call rights and termination payments under certain circumstances. If the Share Purchase Agreement is terminated because of the failure to obtain authorization by our stockholders, we will be required to pay Petroandina a fee of $3.0 million, warrants because they were anti-dilutive.and Petroandina will have the right to sell back to HNR Energia its 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding. If we terminate the Share Purchase Agreement and accept a superior proposal, we must pay Petroandina a break-up fee equal to $9.6 million and Petroandina has the right to sell back to HNR Energia, and HNR Energia has the right to cause Petroandina to sell back to HNR Energia, its interest in Harvest Holding. We must also pay the reasonable out-of-pocket expenses of Petroandina incurred in connection with the Share Purchase Agreement, up to $4 million, if the Share Purchase Agreement is terminated as a result of our breach of a representation or warranty or covenant, and in certain instances Petroandina also has the right and option to sell to HNR Energia its 29 percent interest. HNR Energia has the right and option to purchase from Petroandina its 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding on termination of the Share Purchase Agreement in certain other circumstances. Harvest has guaranteed HNR Energia’s obligations under the Share Purchase Agreement and the Shareholders’ Agreement.

During the term of the Share Purchase Agreement, Harvest Holding may not pay any dividends to HNR Energia, and therefore would not benefit from any dividends paid by Petrodelta during this period.

Discontinued Operations

As a result of the decision to not request an extension of the First Phase or enter the Second Phase of the Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (“EPSA”) Al Ghubar / Qarn Alam license (“Block 64 EPSA”), Block 64 was relinquished effective May 23, 2013. The year ended December 31, 2009 per share calculations above exclude 3.7carrying value of Block 64 EPSA of $6.4 million options because they were anti-dilutive. We did not have any warrants outstandingwas considered impaired and a related impairment expense was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2009.2012. Operations in Oman were terminated, and the field office was closed May 31, 2013. We have no continuing operations in Oman.

In February 2013, we signed farm-out agreements on Block VSM14 and Block VSM15 in Colombia. Under the terms of the farm-out agreements, we had a 75 percent beneficial working interest and our partners had a 25 percent carried interest for the minimum exploratory work commitments on each block. We requested the legal assignment of the interest by the Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (“ANH”), Colombia’s oil and gas regulatory authority, and approval of us as operator.

We have received notices of default from our partners for failing to comply with certain terms of the farmout agreements for Block VSM 14 and Block VSM 15, followed by notices of termination on November 27, 2013. As discussed further inNote 4 – Dispositions13 — Commitments and Contingencies, our partners have filed for arbitration of claims related to these agreements. We have accrued $2.0 million as of December 31, 2013 related to this matter. After evaluating these circumstances, we determined that it was appropriate to fully impair the costs

Assets Held for Sale

associated with these interests, and we recorded an impairment charge of $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2013. As we no longer have any interests in Colombia, we have reflected the results in discontinued operations.

On May 17, 2011, we closed the transaction to sell ourthe Antelope Project (seeNote 12 – United States Operations, Western United States – Antelope).Project. The sale had an effective date of March 1, 2011. We received cash proceeds of approximately $217.8 million which reflects increases to the purchase price for customary adjustments and deductions for transaction related costs. We donotdo not have any continuing involvement with the Antelope Project. The related gain on the sale was reported in discontinued operations in the second quarter of 2011.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, we incurred $0.1 million of expense related to settlement of royalty payments to the Mineral Management Services, write-offs of $5.2 million of accounts and note receivable and $3.6 million of accounts payable, carry obligation related to the settlement of all outstanding claims with a private third party on the Antelope Project. The note receivable related to a prospect leasing cost financing arrangement. The note receivable plus accrued interest was approximately $3.3 million at December 31, 2011, and was secured by a portion of the production from the Bar F #1-20-3-2 in Utah.

Oman operations, Colombia operations and the Antelope Project hashave been classified as discontinued operations. The Antelope Project assets and liabilities held for sale as of December 31, 2010, are reported in the consolidated balance sheet as follows:

   December 31,
2010
 
   (in thousands) 

Proved oil and gas properties

  $31,037  

Unproved oil and gas properties

   57,737  
  

 

 

 

Total assets held for sale

  $88,774  
  

 

 

 

Asset retirement liabilities

  $663  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities held for sale

  $663  
  

 

 

 

Discontinued Operations

Revenue and net income (loss) on the disposition of the Antelope Project are shown in the table below:

 

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 
   (in thousands) 

Revenue applicable to discontinued operations

  $6,488    $10,696    $181  

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

  $97,616    $3,712    $(242
   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013  2012  2011 
      (in thousands)    

Revenue applicable to discontinued operations:

    

Oman

  $0   $0   $0  

Colombia

   0    0    0  

Antelope Project

   0    0    6,488  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $0   $0   $6,488  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations:

    

Oman

  $(674 $(12,711 $(11,371

Colombia

   (4,476  0    0  

Antelope Project

   0    (1,699  97,616  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $(5,150 $(14,410 $86,245  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income from discontinued operationsNote 6 – Investment in Equity Affiliates

Venezuela – Petrodelta, S.A.

Petrodelta’s reporting and functional currency is the U.S. Dollar. HNR Finance owns a 40 percent interest in Petrodelta. As discussed further inNote 5 – Dispositions, Share Purchase Agreement, on December 16, 2013, Harvest and HNR Energia entered into the Share Purchase Agreement with Petroandina and Pluspetrol, its parent, to sell all of our 80 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding to Petroandina in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million. The first closing occurred on December 16, 2013 contemporaneously with the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement, when we sold a 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for $125 million. This first transaction resulted in a loss on the sale of the interest in Harvest Holding of $23.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2013.

Petrodelta’s financial information is prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) which we have adjusted to conform to U.S. GAAP. The differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP for which we adjust are:

Deferred income tax: IFRS allows the inclusion of non-monetary temporary differences impacted by inflationary adjustments, whereas U.S. GAAP does not. In addition, we have adjusted for the impact on deferred income tax of other adjustments to arrive at net income under U.S. GAAP.

Depletion expense: Oil and gas reserves used by Petrodelta in calculating depletion expense under IFRS are provided by MENPET. MENPET reserves are not prepared using the guidance on extractive activities for oil and gas (ASC 932). At least annually at yearend, we prepare reserve reports for Petrodelta’s oil and gas reserves using ASC 932. On a quarterly basis, we recalculate Petrodelta’s depletion using the most recent reserve report using ASC 932.

Windfall Profits Tax Credit: The April 2011 includes $106.0Windfall Profits Tax law included a provision wherein it considered that an exemption of the Windfall Profits Tax could be granted for the incremental production of projects and grass root developments until the specific investments are recovered. The projects deemed to qualify for the exemption have to be considered and approved on a case by case basis by MENPET. In March 2013, PDVSA requested from MENPET a Windfall Profits Tax exemption credit under provisions in the April 2011 Windfall Profits Tax law. The exemption was applied to several oil development projects, including Petrodelta. However, MENPET has not defined the projects qualifying for exemption or provided the guidance necessary to calculate the exemption. PDVSA issued to Petrodelta its estimated share of the exemption credit related to 2012 of $55.2 million gain($36.4 million net of tax) based on PDVSA’s calculation and projects PDVSA deemed to qualify for the exemption. Petrodelta has not been provided with supporting documentation indicating the properties have been appropriately qualified by MENPET, the specific details for the exemption credit, such as which fields, production period or production, or the supporting calculations. Until MENPET either issues guidance on the saleexemption provisions in the law or issues payment forms including the exemption credit, or written approval from MENPET for this exemption credit is received by Petrodelta or us, we have and will continue to exclude the exemption credit from our equity earnings in Petrodelta.

Sports Law Overaccrual: The Organic Law on Sports, Physical Activity and Physical Education (“Sports Law”) was published in the Official Gazette on August 24, 2011. The purpose of our Antelope Project, $3.8 millionthe Sports Law is to establish the public service nature of physical education and the promotion, organization and administration of sports and physical activity. Funding of the Sports Law is by contributions made by companies or other public or private organizations that perform economic activities for employee severanceprofit in Venezuela. The contribution is one percent of annual net or accounting profit and special accomplishment bonuses, and $5.7 million of U.S.is not deductible for income tax relatedpurposes. Per the Sports Law, contributions are to be calculated on an after-tax basis. However, in March 2012, CVP has instructed Petrodelta to calculate the contribution on a before-tax basis contrary to the saleSports Law. As of our Antelope Project.

Special accomplishment bonusesDecember 31, 2013, the cumulative amount of $1.2 million directly related to the saleoverstatement of the Antelope Project were paid at the closing of the sale. Employee severance costs of $0.1 million were paid in the three months ended June 30, 2011, andliability by following this calculation method is $1.3 million was paid in January 2012. Severance costs for key employees include $0.5 million of restricted stock units which was paid in July 2011. Severance costs for key employees also include 58,000 stock appreciation rights (“SAR”) granted at an exercise price of $4.595 per SAR. These SARs are exercisable by the key employee for up to one year after termination.

Note 5 - Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

   December 31,
2011
   December 31,
2010
 

Senior convertible notes, unsecured, with interest at 8.25% See description below

  $31,535    $32,000  

Term loan facility with interest at 10% See description below

   —       60,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   31,535     92,000  

Discount on term loan facility See description below

   —       (10,763

Less current portion

   —       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $31,535    $81,237  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

On February 17, 2010, we closed an offering of $32.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 8.25 percent senior convertible notes. Under the terms of the notes, interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, beginning September 1, 2010. The senior convertible notes will mature on March 1, 2013, unless earlier redeemed, repurchased or converted. The notes are convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion rate of 175.2234 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of senior convertible notes, equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $5.71 per share of common stock. The notes are general unsecured obligations, ranking equally with all of our other unsecured senior indebtedness, if any, and senior in right of payment to any of our subordinated indebtedness, if any. The notes are also redeemable in certain circumstances at our option and may be repurchased by us at the purchaser’s option in connection with occurrence of certain events. On October 12, 2011, $0.5 million of our 8.25 percent senior convertible notes were converted into 81,478 shares of common stock at a conversion rate of $5.71 per share. Financing costs associated with the senior convertible notes offering are being amortized over the remaining life of the notes and are recorded in other assets. The balance for financing costs was $1.0 million at December 31, 2011(2010: $1.9 million).

On October 29, 2010, we closed a $60.0 million term loan facility with MSD Energy Investments Private II, LLC (“MSD Energy”), an affiliate of MSD Capital, L.P., as the sole lender under the term loan facility. Under the terms of the term loan facility, interest was paid on a monthly basis at the initial rate of 10 percent and had a maturity of October 28, 2012. The initial rate of interest was scheduled to increase to 15 percent on July 28, 2011, the Bridge Date. Financing costs associated with the term loan facility were being amortized over the remaining life of the loan and were recorded in other assets. The balance for financing costs was $0.3 million at December 31, 2010. SeeNote 8 – Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Purchase Plans – Common Stock Warrants for a discussion of the warrants that were issued in connection with the $60.0 million term loan facility.

The proceeds from the sale of our Antelope Project were considered an “Extraordinary Receipt” as defined in the term loan facility with MSD Energy. Pursuant to the terms of the term loan facility, on May 17, 2011, we paid amounts outstanding under the term loan facility, including principal, accrued and unpaid interest and a prepayment premium of 3.5 percent of the amount outstanding, or an aggregate $62.1 million, with the net cash proceeds received from the sale of our Antelope Project. With the payment of the term loan facility, the balance of the financing costs related to the issuance of the term loan facility of $0.3 million was expensed to loss on extinguishment of debt in the six months ended June 30, 2011.

The principal payment requirements for our long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):

2012

  $—    

2013

   31,535  
  

 

 

 
  $31,535  
  

 

 

 

Note 6 - Commitments and Contingencies

We have employment contracts with five executive officers which provide for annual base salaries, eligibility for bonus compensation and various benefits. The contracts provide for a lump sum payment as a multiple of base salary in the event of termination of employment without cause. In addition, these contracts provide for payments as a multiple of base salary and bonus, excise tax reimbursement, outplacement services and a continuation of benefits in the event of termination without cause following a change in control. By providing one year notice, these agreements may be terminated by either party on or after May 31, 2012.

We have regional/technical offices in the United Kingdom and Singapore, and field offices in Jakarta, Indonesia; Port Gentil, Gabon; and Muscat, Omanto support field operations in those areas. The field office in Port Gentil, Gabon is a month-to-month agreement. At December 31, 2011, we had the following lease commitments for office space:

Location

  Date
Lease Signed
  Term   Monthly
Expense
 

Houston, Texas

  April 2004   10 years    $17,000  

Houston, Texas

  December 2008   5 years     13,400  

Caracas, Venezuela

  December 2011   1 year     7,000  

London, U.K.

  September 2010   5 years     9,000  

Singapore

  October 2010   2 years     7,000  

Jakarta, Indonesia

  April 2011   2 years     7,000  

Muscat, Oman

  September 2011   2 years     5,200  

We have various contractual commitments pertaining to exploration, development and production activities. Currently, we have a minimum work obligation to reprocess 375 square kilometers of 3-D seismic and drill two exploration wells to penetrate and evaluate at least the potential objectives of the Haima Supergroup during the Initial Term of the EPSA. The parties to the EPSA acknowledge that $22.0 million is indicative of the costs needed to complete the work program during the three-year initial period which expires in May 2013. Through December 31, 2011, we have incurred $16.2 million of the minimum work obligation. As of February 29, 2012, we have expended more than $22.0 million and completed the minimum work obligations. We do not have any remaining work commitments for the current exploration phase of the Dussafu PSC, but as of May 28, 2012, the Dussafu PSC enters the third exploration phase. If the partners elect to enter the third exploration phase, there will be a $7.0 million ($4.7 million net to our 66.667 percent interest) work commitment over a two year period. The remaining work commitment for the current exploration phase on the Budong PSC is for geological and geophysical work to be completed in the year 2012 at a minimum of $0.5 million ($0.3 million net to our 64.5120.4 percent cost sharing interest).

In October 2007, we entered into a Joint Exploration and Development Agreement (“JEDA”) with a private third party with respect to the Antelope Project. On January 11, 2011, in connection with the sale of each party’s interests in the Antelope Project (seeNote 4 – Dispositions), we entered into a letter agreement with the private third party wherein the private third party agreed to reimburse us for certain expenses related to the sale of the two

parties’ interests in the Antelope Project. The private third party disputes our calculation of the amount owed to us pursuant to the January 11, 2011 letter agreement. On March 11, 2011, we entered into a letter agreement with the private third party regarding certain obligations between the parties related to the JEDA. The private third party disputes our calculation of the amount due pursuant to one of the items in the March 11, 2011 letter agreement. At December 31, 2011, we have a note receivable outstanding from the private third party of $3.3 million (seeNote 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Accounts and Notes Receivable) and an account payable outstanding to the private third party of $3.6 million related to the purchase in July 2010 of an incremental 10 percent interest in the Antelope Project. In the event that the dispute is not resolved, the parties would arbitrate pursuant to the JEDA. At this time, we cannot predict the outcome of this dispute with the private third party.

On May 31, 2011, the United Kingdom branch of our subsidiary, Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (UK), initiated a wire transfer of approximately $1.1 million ($0.7 million net to our 66.667 percent interest) intending to pay Libya Oil Gabon S.A. (“LOGSA”) for fuel that LOGSA supplied to our subsidiary in the Netherlands, Harvest Dussafu, B.V., for the company’s drilling operations in Gabon. On June 1, 2011, our bank notified us that it had been required to block the payment in accordance with the U.S. sanctions against Libya as set forth in Executive Order 13566 of February 25, 2011, and administered by the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), because the payee, LOGSA, may be a blocked party under the sanctions. The bank further advised us that it could not release the funds to the payee or return the funds to us unless we obtain authorization from OFAC. On October 26, 2011, we filed an application with OFAC for return of the blocked funds to us. Unless that application is approved, the funds will remain in the blocked account, and we can give no assurance when, or if, OFAC will permit the funds to be released.

On June 30, 2011, we filed a voluntary self-disclosure with OFAC to report that we had possibly violated the U.S. sanctions by attempting to remit funds to LOGSA. On September 20, 2011, we received a response from OFAC which stated that OFAC had decided to address the matter by issuing us a cautionary letter instead of pursuing a civil penalty. The cautionary letter represents OFAC’s final response to the apparent violation, but does not constitute a final agency determination as to whether a violation occurred.

On June 30, 2011, we applied for a license with OFAC that would authorize us to pay LOGSA for the fuel provided. In late 2011 and while our June 30, 2011 application was pending with OFAC, OFAC issued a series of general licenses easing U.S. sanctions against Libya which allowed us to pay the full amount we owed LOGSA. As of December 31, 2011, all monies owed to LOGSA had been paid. Our October 26, 2011 application for the return of the blocked funds remains pending with OFAC.

Robert C. Bonnet and Bobby Bonnet Land Services vs. Harvest (US) Holdings, Inc., Branta Exploration & Production, LLC, Ute Energy LLC, Cameron Cuch, Paula Black, Johnna Blackhair, and Elton Blackhair in the United States District Court for the District of Utah. This suit was served in April 2010 on Harvest and Elton Blackhair, a Harvest employee, alleging that the defendants, among other things, intentionally interfered with Plaintiffs’ employment agreement with the Ute Indian Tribe – Energy & Minerals Department and intentionally interfered with Plaintiffs’ prospective economic relationships. Plaintiffs seek actual damages, punitive damages, costs and attorney’s fees. We dispute Plaintiffs’ claims and plan to vigorously defend against them. We are unable to estimate the amount or range of any possible loss.

Uracoa Municipality Tax Assessments. Our Venezuelan subsidiary, Harvest Vinccler, has received nine assessments from a tax inspector for the Uracoa municipality in which part of the Uracoa, Tucupita and Bombal fields are located as follows:

Three claims were filed in July 2004 and allege a failure to withhold for technical service payments and a failure to pay taxes on the capital fee reimbursement and related interest paid by PDVSA under the Operating Service Agreement (“OSA”). Harvest Vinccler has filed a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss one of the claims and has protested with the municipality the remaining claims.

Two claims were filed in July 2006 alleging the failure to pay taxes at a new rate set by the municipality. Harvest Vinccler has filed a protest with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, on these claims.

Two claims were filed in August 2006 alleging a failure to pay taxes on estimated revenues for the second quarter of 2006 and a withholding error with respect to certain vendor payments. Harvest Vinccler has filed a protest with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, on one claim and filed a protest with the municipality on the other claim.

Two claims were filed in March 2007 alleging a failure to pay taxes on estimated revenues for the third and fourth quarters of 2006. Harvest Vinccler has filed a protest with the municipality on these claims.

Harvest Vinccler disputes the Uracoa tax assessments and believes it has a substantial basis for its positions. Harvest Vinccler is unable to estimate the amount or range of any possible loss. As a result of the SENIAT’s, the Venezuelan income tax authority, interpretation of the tax code as it applies to operating service agreements, Harvest Vinccler has filed claims in the Tax Court in Caracas against the Uracoa Municipality for the refund of all municipal taxes paid since 1997.

Libertador Municipality Tax Assessments. Harvest Vinccler has received five assessments from a tax inspector for the Libertador municipality in which part of the Uracoa, Tucupita and Bombal fields are located as follows:

One claim was filed in April 2005 alleging the failure to pay taxes at a new rate set by the municipality. Harvest Vinccler has filed a protest with the Mayor’s Office and a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss the claim. On April 10, 2008, the Tax Court suspended the case pending a response from the Mayor’s Office to the protest. If the municipality’s response is to confirm the assessment, Harvest Vinccler will defer to the competent Tax Court to enjoin and dismiss the claim.

Two claims were filed in June 2007. One claim relates to the period 2003 through 2006 and seeks to impose a tax on interest paid by PDVSA under the OSA. The second claim alleges a failure to pay taxes on estimated revenues for the third and fourth quarters of 2006. Harvest Vinccler has filed a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss both claims.

Two claims were filed in July 2007 seeking to impose penalties on tax assessments filed and settled in 2004. Harvest Vinccler has filed a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss both claims.

Harvest Vinccler disputes the Libertador allegations set forth in the assessments and believes it has a substantial basis for its position. Harvest Vinccler is unable to estimate the amount or range of any possible loss. As a result of the SENIAT’s interpretation of the tax code as it applies to operating service agreements, Harvest Vinccler has filed claims in the Tax Court in Caracas against the Libertador Municipality for the refund of all municipal taxes paid since 2002.

We are a defendant in or otherwise involved in other litigation incidental to our business. In the opinion of management, there is no such litigation which will have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Note 7 - Taxes

Taxes on Income

The tax effects of significant items comprising our net deferred income taxes as of December 31, 2011, are as follows:

   2011  2010 
   Foreign  United States
And Other
  Foreign  United States
And Other
 
   (in thousands) 

Deferred tax assets:

     

Operating loss carryforwards

  $31,828   $—     $13,181   $26,849  

Alternative minimum tax credit

   —      —      —      1,222  

Stock options

   —      881    —      1,330  

Return to accrual adjustment

   —      —      —      4,720  

Prepaids

   —      361    —      —    

Restricted stock

   —      688    —      256  

Delay rentals

   —      —      —      176  

Debt instrument

   2,628    —      —      —    

Valuation allowance

   (31,828  (1,930  (13,181  (28,343
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset

   2,628    —      —      6,210  

Deferred tax liability:

     

Geological and geophysical/seismic

   —      —      —      (505

Intangible drilling costs

   —      —      —      (5,705
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset (liability)

  $2,628   $—     $—     $—    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The U.S. valuation allowance related to our U.S. deferred tax assets of our Utah properties decreased by $26.4 million as a result of U.S. income tax related to2013). We have adjusted for the sale of our Antelope Project. Management anticipates that additional losses will be generated and that it is likely that they will be realized through carrybacks to 2011. Management further anticipates that any unremitted foreign earnings will be reinvested outsideoveraccrual of the U.S.

The components of loss from consolidated companies continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:

   2011  2010  2009 
   (in thousands) 

Income (loss) before income taxes

    

United States

  $(34,585 $(28,455 $(21,984

Foreign

   (67,591  (13,620  (7,522
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $(102,176 $(42,075 $(29,506
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The provision (benefit) for income taxes on consolidated companies continuing operations consisted of the following at December 31:

   2011  2010  2009 
   (in thousands) 

Current:

    

United States

  $—     $(1,210 $170  

Foreign

   3,456    1,042    1,143  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   3,456    (168  1,313  

Deferred:

    

United States

  $—     $—     $—    

Foreign

   (2,636  (16  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $820   $(184 $1,313  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

A comparison of the income tax expense (benefit) on consolidated companies continuing operations at the federal statutory rate to our provision for income taxes is as follows:

   2011  2010  2009 
   (in thousands) 

Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations:

    

Tax expense (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate

  $(35,761 $(14,726 $(10,327

Effect of foreign source income and rate differentials on foreign income

   24,476    6,000    3,775  

Change in valuation allowance

   —      12,410    9,184  

Tax on undistributed earnings

   —      —      —    

Deemed income inclusion under Subpart F

   —      —      —    

Permanent differences

   —      2,062    —    

Foreign disregarded entities

   —      —      21  

Return to accrual adjustment

   —      (4,720  (1,093

Income tax refund

   —      (1,210  —    

Reclassify tax benefit to discontinued operations

   12,192    —      —    

Other

   (87  —      (247
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income tax expense – continuing operations

   820    (184  1,313  

Income tax expense (benefit) from discontinued operations:

    

Total income tax expense – discontinued operations

   5,748    —      (131
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income tax expense (benefit)

  $6,568   $(184 $1,182  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rate differentials for foreign income result from tax rates different from the U.S. tax rate being applied in foreign jurisdictions.

We do not provide deferred income taxes on undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries for possible future remittances as all such earnings are reinvested as port of our ongoing business. At December 31, 2011, we have the following net operating losses available for carryforward (in thousands):

Unites States

$—  

Indonesia

47,000Available for up to 5 years

Gabon

7,000Available for up to 3 years

Oman

14,000Available for up to 5 years

The Netherlands

33,000Available for up to 9 years

Venezuela

9,000Available for up to 3 years

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

The FASB issued ASC 740-10 (prior authoritative literature: Financial Interpretation No. [“FIN”] 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 [“FIN 48”]) to create a single model to address accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes, by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognizedSports Law in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effectiveresults reported for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We adopted FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007, as required.

We or one of our subsidiaries filenet income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008. To date, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has not performed an examination of our U.S. income tax returns for 2009 and 2010. There was an IRS examination for the year 2008 that was completed in July 2011 resulting in a slight reduction in the income tax liability for that year.

The cumulative effect of adopting FIN 48 will be recorded in retained earnings and other accounts as applicable. A reconciliation of the beginning amount, and current year additions, of unrecognized tax benefits follows:

   2011 
   (in thousands) 

Balance at beginning of year

  $—    

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

   —    

Additions for tax positions of prior years

   4,835  

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

   —    

Settlements

   —    
  

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

  $4,835  
  

 

 

 

If the above tax benefits were recognized, the full amount would affect the effective tax rate. Since our position arose late in the year, we have accrued interest of $662 for one half of December, and have been advised that we would not be subject to penalty at this time. We believe that it is likely that the entire uncertain tax position will be resolved within the next twelve months, and the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly decrease.

Note 8 – Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Purchase Plans

In May 2010, our shareholders approved the 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”). The 2010 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 1,700,000 shares of our common stock in satisfaction of exercised stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and other stock-based awards to eligible participants including employees, non-employee directors and consultants of our Company or subsidiaries. Under the 2010 Plan, no more than 500,000 shares may be granted as restricted stock. No individual may be granted more than 1,000,000 options or SARs. The exercise price of stock options granted under the 2010 Plan must be no less than the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. All options granted to date will vest in the manner and subject to the conditions specified in the award agreement and expire five years from grant date. Restricted stock granted vest in the manner and subject to the conditions specified in the award agreement. The 2010 Plan also permits the granting of performance awards and other cash-based awards to eligible employees and consultants. Performance awards may be in the form of performance stock, performance units and other forms of award established by the Board of Directors’ Human Resource Committee (the “HR Committee”) with vesting based on the accomplishment of a performance goal. No individual may be awarded performance related cash awards during a calendar year that could result in a cash payment of more than $5.0 million. In the event of a change in control, the HR Committee shall act to effect one or more of the following alternatives, which may vary among individual holders of awards granted under the 2010 Plan and which may vary among awards held by any individual holder of an award granted under the 2010 Plan: (1) accelerate vesting; (2) require mandatory surrender; (3) assume outstanding awards or have a new award of a similar nature substituted; (4) adjust the number and class of common stock covered by an award; and/or (5) make adjustments deemed appropriate to reflect the change of control.

In May 2006, our shareholders approved the 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”). The 2006 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 1,825,000 shares of our common stock in satisfaction of exercised stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) and restricted stock to eligible participants including employees, non-employee directors and consultants of our company or subsidiaries. Under the 2006 Plan, no more than 325,000 shares may be granted as restricted stock. No individual may be granted more than 900,000 options or SARs and no more than 175,000 shares of restricted stock during any period of three consecutive calendar years. The exercise price of stock options granted under the 2006 Plan must be no less than the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. All options granted through December 31, 2006 vest ratably over a three to five year period from their dates of grant and expire seven to ten years from grant date. Restricted stock granted to employees or consultants to date is subject to a restriction period of not less than 36 months during which the stock will be deposited with Harvest and is subject to forfeiture under certain circumstances. Restricted stock granted to non-employee directors vests as to one-third of the shares on each anniversary of the date of grant of the award provided that he is still a director on that date. The 2006 Plan also permits the granting of performance awards to eligible employees and consultants. Performance awards are paid only in cash and are based upon achieving established indicators of performance over an established period of time of at least one year. No employee or consultant shall be granted a performance award during a calendar year that could result in a cash payment of more than $5.0 million. In the event of a change in control, any restrictions on restricted stock will lapse, the indicators of performance under a performance award will be treated as having been achieved and any outstanding options and SARs will vest and become exercisable.

In May 2004, our shareholders approved the 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”). The 2004 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 1,750,000 shares of our common stock in satisfaction of exercised stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) and restricted stock to eligible participants including employees, non-employee directors and consultants of our company or subsidiaries. Under the 2004 Plan, no more than 438,000 shares may be granted as restricted stock, and no individual may be granted more than 110,000 shares of restricted stock or 438,000 in options over the life of the Plan. The exercise price of stock options granted under the 2004 Plan must be no less than the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. All options granted to date vest ratably over a three-year period from their dates of grant and expire ten years from grant date. Restricted stock granted to employees or consultants to date is subject to a restriction period of not less than 36 months during which the stock will be deposited with Harvest and is subject to forfeiture under certain circumstances. Restricted stock granted to non-employee directors vests as to one-third of the shares on each anniversary of the date of grant of the award provided that he is still a director on that date (as amended). The 2004 Plan also permits the granting of performance awards to eligible employees and consultants. Performance awards are paid only in cash and are based upon achieving established indicators of performance over an established period of time of at least one year. Performance awards granted under the Plan may not exceed $5.0 million in a calendar year and may not exceed $2.5 million to any one individual in a calendar year. In the event of a change in control, any restrictions on restricted stock will lapse, the indicators of performance under a performance award will be treated as having been achieved and any outstanding options and SARs will vest and become exercisable.

In July 2001, our shareholders approved the 2001 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan (the “2001 Plan”). The 2001 Plan provides for grants of options to purchase up to 1,697,000 shares of our common stock in the form of Incentive Stock Options and Non-Qualified Stock Options to eligible participants including employees of our company or subsidiaries, directors, consultants and other key persons. The exercise price of stock options granted under the 2001 Plan must be no less than the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. No officer may be granted more than 500,000 options during any one fiscal year, as adjusted for any changes in capitalization, such as stock splits. In the event of a change in control, all outstanding options become immediately exercisable to the extent permitted by the plan. All options granted to date vest ratably over a three-year period from their dates of grant and expire ten years from grant date.

A summary of the status of our stock option plans as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and changesequity affiliate during the years ending on those dates is presented below:

  2011  2010  2009 
  (shares in thousands) 
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
  Remaining
Contractual
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
  Weighted
Average

Exercise
  Remaining
Contractual
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
  Remaining
Contractual
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
 
  Shares  Price  Life  Value  Shares  Price  Life  Value  Shares  Price  Life  Value 

Outstanding at beginning of the year:

  3,226   $9.70      3,363   $9.35      3,783   $8.54    

Options granted

  488    11.19      467    7.10      118    4.60    

Options exercised

  (167  (5.53    (419  (4.01    (205  (2.11  

Options cancelled

  (5  (10.79    (185  (9.62    (333  (2.95  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

    

Outstanding at end of the year

  3,542    10.09    3.8    539    3,226    9.70    3.7    8,522    3,363    9.35    4.2    1,312  
 

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exercisable at end of the year

  2,164    10.15    3.8    386    1,784    10.27    3.8    3,954    2,066    9.09    0.8    1,230  
 

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The value of each option grant is estimated onapplicable periods, i.e., the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

For options granted during:

   2011  2010  2009 

Weighted average fair value

  $5.92   $4.23   $4.60  

Weighted average expected life

   5    7    7  

Valuation assumptions:

    

Expected volatility

   61.3  57.6  68.9

Risk-free interest rate

   1.8  2.7  3.5

Expected dividend yield

   0  0  0

Expected annual forfeitures

   3  3  3

The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility and expected life. The expected volatility is based on historical volatilities of our stock. Historical data is used to estimate option exercise and employee termination within the valuation model. The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time that options are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for the periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

A summary of our nonvested options as of December 31, 2011, and changes during the yearyears ended December 31, 2011, is2013 and 2012.

In addition to the adjustments to arrive at Petrodelta’s net income under U.S. GAAP, earnings from equity affiliate also reflect the amortization of the excess basis in equity affiliate using the unit-of-production method based on risk adjusted total current estimated reserves.

All amounts through Net Income under U.S. GAAP represent 100 percent of Petrodelta. Summary financial information has been presented below (shares in thousands):

   2011  2010  2009 
   Nonvested
Options
  Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
  Nonvested
Options
  Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
  Nonvested
Options
  Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 

Nonvested at beginning of the year

   1,442   $5.04    1,297   $5.50    1,636   $5.74  

Granted

   488    5.92    467    4.23    118    3.13  

Vested

   (552  (4.55  (322  (5.09  (447  (5.75

Forfeited

   —      —      —      —      (10  (6.54
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

Nonvested at end of the year

   1,378    5.55    1,442    5.18    1,297    5.50  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

As ofat December 31, 2011, there was $3.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under our plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over2013 and 2012, and for the next three to four years. The total fair value of shares vested during the yearyears ended December 31, 2011, was $2.7 million (2010: $2.6 million, 2009: $2.6 million).

In addition to options issued pursuant to the plans, options have been issued to new hire employees as employment inducement grants under a New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) exception. These options were granted between 20072013, 2012 and 2011 between $7.33 and $13.82 and vest over three years. At December 31, 2011, a total of 0.6 million options issued outside of the plans were outstanding and 0.4 million options were exercisable.

Stock options for 0.2 million shares were exercised in the year ended December 31, 2011 resulting in cash proceeds of $0.9 million. Stock options for 0.4 million shares were exercised in the year ended December 31, 2010 resulting in cash proceeds of $1.7 million. Stock options for 0.2 million shares were exercised in the year ended December 31, 2009 resulting in cash proceeds of $0.4 million.

Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”)

At December 31, 2011, we had 0.3 million SARs outstanding. These SARs were granted in 2009 at $4.60 and vest over five years. The SARs are held by employees of Harvest. The vesting of these SARs is dependent upon the employee’s continued service to Harvest.

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)

At December 31, 2011, we had 0.4 million shares of restricted stock outstanding. These shares were granted between 2008 and 2011 and vest over one to three years. The restricted stock is held by employees and directors of Harvest. The vesting of these shares is dependent upon the employee’s and directors continued service to Harvest.

At December 31, 2011, we had 0.2 million RSUs outstanding. These RSUs were granted in 2009 and vest over five years. The RSUs are held by employees Harvest. The vesting of these RSUs is dependent upon the employee’s continued service to Harvest.

Common Stock Warrants

In connection with the $60 million term loan facility (see Note 5 – Long-Term Debt), we issued to MSD Energy (1) 1.2 million warrants exercisable at any time on or after the closing date for a period of five years from the closing date on a cashless exercise basis at $15 per share until the Bridge Date, at which time the exercise price per share will equal the lower of $15 or 120 percent of the average closing bid price of Harvest’s common stock for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the Bridge Date (“Tranche A”); (2) 0.4 million warrants exercisable at any time on or after the closing date for a period of five years from the closing date on a cashless exercise basis at $20 per share until the Bridge Date, at which time the exercise price per share will equal the lower of $15 or 120 percent of the average closing bid price of Harvest’s common stock for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the Bridge Date (“Tranche B”); and (3) 4.4 million warrants exercisable at any time on or after the Bridge Date for a period of five years from the Bridge Date on a cashless exercise basis at the lower of $15 per share or 120 percent of the average closing price of Harvest’s common stock for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the Bridge Date (“Tranche C”). The Tranche C warrants may be redeemed by Harvest for $0.01 per share at any time prior to the Bridge Date in conjunction with the repayment of the loan prior to the Bridge Date. On May 17, 2011, in connection with the payment of the term loan facility, we repurchased all of the Tranche C warrants at $0.01 per share. The cost to repurchase the warrants ($44,000) was expensed to loss on extinguishment of debt in the six months ended June 30, 2011. On July 28, 2011, the Bridge Date, Tranche A and Tranche B warrants were repriced to $14.78 per warrant which is the lower of $15 or 120 percent of the average closing bid price of Harvest’s common stock for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the Bridge Date.

The Black-Scholes option pricing model was used in pricing Tranche A and Tranche B. Tranche A was priced at $5.46 per warrant, and Tranche B was priced at $4.60 per warrant. The Monte Carlo option pricing model was used in pricing Tranche C due to the pricing and vesting variables in the agreement. Tranche C was priced at $0.62 per warrant. The value of the warrants was recorded as discount on debt with a corresponding credit to additional paid in capital. On May 17, 2011, in connection with the payment of the term loan facility, the balance of the discount on debt for Tranche A and Tranche B was expensed to loss on extinguishment of debt in the six months ended June 30, 2011. The balance of the discount on debt for Tranche C ($2.7 million) was reversed out of additional paid in capital as the warrants associated with Tranche C were unvested.

The dates the warrants were issued, the expiration dates, the exercise prices and the number of warrants issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011 were:2011:

 

          Warrants 

Date Issued

  

Expiration Date

  Exercise Price   Issued   Outstanding 
          (warrants in thousands) 

November 2010

  November 2015  $14.78     1,200     1,200  

November 2010

  November 2015   14.78     400     400  
      

 

 

   

 

 

 
       1,600     1,600  
      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 9 - Operating Segments
   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013  2012  2011 
   (in thousands, except percentages) 

Results under IFRS:

    

Revenues:

    

Oil sales

  $1,326,093   $1,263,264   $1,122,191  

Gas sales

   4,000    3,350    3,497  

Royalty *

   (440,963  (423,069  (374,135
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   889,130    843,545    751,553  

Expenses:

    

Operating expenses

   151,661    121,023    77,236  

Workovers

   29,168    17,302    28,508  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

   87,203    86,004    58,376  

General and administrative

   26,345    31,753    11,297  

Windfall profits tax

   234,453    291,355    237,632  

Windfall profits credit

   (55,168  0    0  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   473,662    547,437    413,049  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income from operations

   415,468    296,108    338,504  

Gain on exchange rate

   169,582    0    0  

Investment earnings and other

   15    13    610  

Interest expense

   (21,728  (7,017  (10,699
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income tax

   563,337    289,104    328,415  

Current income tax expense

   325,217    127,080    190,577  

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

   (17,662  76,030    (94,622
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income under IFRS

   255,782    85,994    232,460  

Adjustments to increase (decrease) net income under IFRS:

    

Deferred income tax (expense) benefit

   9,080    78,968    (49,545

Depletion expense

   (20,352  7,282    1,908  

Reversal of windfall profits tax credit

   (55,168  0    0  

Sports law over accrual

   1,313    2,536    0  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income under U.S. GAAP

   190,655    174,780    184,823  

Equity interest in equity affiliate

   40  40  40
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before amortization of excess basis in equity affiliate

   76,262    69,912    73,929  

Amortization of excess basis in equity affiliate

   (3,684  (2,143  (1,863
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Earnings from equity affiliate included in income

  $72,578   $67,769   $72,066  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

We regularly allocate resources to and assess the performance of our operations by segments that are organized by unique geographic and operating characteristics. The segments are organized in order to manage regional business, currency and tax related risks and opportunities. Operations included under the heading “United States and other” include corporate management, cash management, business development and financing activities performed in the United States and other countries, which do not meet the requirements for separate disclosure. All intersegment revenues, other income and equity earnings, expenses and receivables are eliminated in order to reconcile to consolidated totals. Corporate general and administrative and interest expenses are included in the United States and other segment and are not allocated to other operating segments.

   2011  2010*  2009* 
      (in thousands)    

Segment Income (Loss) Attributable to Harvest

    

Venezuela

  $69,577   $62,177   $39,192  

Indonesia

   (44,800  (7,108  (5,124

Gabon

   (5,743  (543  (822

Oman

   (11,325  (1,934  (942

United States and other

   (51,431  (40,862  (35,572

Discontinued operations (Antelope Project)

   97,616    3,712    (242
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $53,894   $15,442   $(3,510
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   December 31, 
   2011  2010* 
   (in thousands) 

Operating Segment Assets

   

Venezuela

  $348,802   $289,278  

Indonesia

   65,165    16,254  

Gabon

   119,273    25,335  

Oman

   20,980    9,312  

United States and other

   137,531    128,881  

Net assets held for sale (Antelope Project)

   —      88,774  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   691,751    557,834  

Intersegment eliminations

   (178,704  (72,335
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $513,047   $485,499  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

*Certain amountsAs discussed below, royalties paid-in-kind have been revised. See Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Revision for additional information.adjusted to reflect market prices as required under U.S. GAAP.

Note 10 – Venezuela

   As of December 31, 
   2013   2012 
   (in thousands) 

Financial Position under IFRS:

    

Current assets

  $1,906,595    $1,425,115  

Property and equipment

   717,449     538,351  

Other assets

   181,116     70,468  

Current liabilities

   1,652,806     1,180,559  

Other liabilities

   136,298     93,101  

Net equity

   1,016,056     760,274  

In January 2011, the Venezuelan government published in the Official Gazette the Exchange Agreement which eliminated the 2.60 Venezuelan Bolivars (“Bolivars”) per U.S. Dollar exchange rate for purchases and the 2.5935 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar exchange rates for the sale of foreign currency which was established in the January 2010 Exchange Agreement. The elimination of the 2.60 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar exchange rate for purchases did not have an impact on our business in Venezuela.

In May 2010, the government of Venezuela established the Sistema de Transacciones con Títulos en Moneda Extranjera (“SITME”) for exchanging Bolivars. SITME’s purpose is to assist companies and individuals requiring foreign currency (U.S. Dollars) for the import of goods and services into Venezuela. SITME may also be used for buying or selling of Venezuela’s bonds. The establishment of SITME has not had, nor is it expected to have, an impact on our business in Venezuela.

Harvest Vinccler’s and Petrodelta’s functional and reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar, and they do not have currency exchange risk other than the official prevailing exchange rate that applies to their operating costs denominated in Bolivars (4.30 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar). However, during the year ended December 31, 2011, Harvest Vinccler exchanged approximately $1.2 million (2010: $0.2 million) through SITME and received an average exchange rate of 5.19 Bolivars (2010: 5.19 Bolivars) per U.S. Dollar. Harvest Vinccler currently does not have any Bolivars pending government approval for settlement for U.S. Dollars at the official exchange rate or the SITME exchange rate. Petrodelta does not have, and has not had, any Bolivars pending government approval for settlement for U.S. Dollars at the official exchange rate or the SITME exchange rate.

The monetary assets that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets. The monetary liabilities that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are accounts payable, accruals and other current liabilities. All monetary assets and liabilities incurred at the official Bolivar exchange rate are settled at the official Bolivar exchange rate. At December 31, 2011, the balances in Harvest Vinccler’s Bolivar denominated monetary assets and liabilities accounts that are exposed to exchange rate

changes are 4.3 million Bolivars and 6.0 million Bolivars, respectively. At December 31, 2011, the balances in Petrodelta’s Bolivar denominated monetary assets and liabilities accounts that are exposed to exchange rate changes are 172.8 million Bolivars and 2,535.0 million Bolivars, respectively.

Note 11 – Investment in Equity Affiliates

Petrodelta, S.A.Conversion Contract

On October 25, 2007, the Venezuelan Presidential Decree which formally transferred to Petrodelta the rights to the Petrodelta Fields subject to the conditions of the Conversion Contract was published in the Official Gazette. Petrodelta is governed by its own charter and bylaws and will engage in the exploration, production, gathering, transportation and storage of hydrocarbons from the Petrodelta Fields for a maximum of 20 years from that date. Petrodelta operates a portfolio of properties in eastern Venezuela including large proven oil fields as well as properties with substantial opportunities for both development and exploration. Petrodelta is to undertake its operations in accordance with Petrodelta’s business plan as set forth in its conversion contract. Under its conversion contract, work programs and annual budgets adopted by Petrodelta must be consistent with Petrodelta’s business plan. Petrodelta’s business plan may be modified by a favorable decision of the shareholders owning at least 75 percent of the shares of Petrodelta.

Sales Contract

The sale of oil and gas by Petrodelta to the Venezuelan government is pursuant to a Contract for Sale and Purchase of Hydrocarbons with PDVSA Petroleo S.A. (“PPSA”) signed on January 17, 2008. The form of the agreement is set forth in the Conversion Contract. Crude oil delivered from the Petrodelta Fields to PPSA is priced with reference to Merey 16 published prices, weighted for different markets, and adjusted for variations in gravity and sulphur content, commercialization costs and distortions that may occur given the reference price and prevailing market conditions. Merey 16 published prices are quoted and sold in U.S. Dollars. Natural gas delivered from the Petrodelta Fields to PPSA is priced at $1.54 per thousand cubic feet. Natural gas deliveries are paid in Bolivars, but the pricing for natural gas is referenced to the U.S. Dollar. PPSA is obligated to make payment to Petrodelta of each invoice within 60 days of the end of the invoiced production month by wire transfer, in U.S. Dollars in the case of payment for crude oil and natural gas liquids delivered, and in Bolivars in the case of payment for natural gas delivered, in immediately available funds to the bank accounts designated by Petrodelta. Major contracts

When the Sales Contract was executed, Petrodelta was producing only one type of crude, Merey 16. Beginning in October 2011, the Ministry of the People’s Power for capital expendituresPetroleum and lease operating expendituresMining (“MENPET”) determined that Petrodelta’s production flowing through the COMOR transfer point was a heavier type of crude, Boscan. Since Petrodelta was producing only Merey 16 when the Sales Contract was executed, the Boscan gravity and sulphur correction factors and crude pricing formula are denominatednot included in U.S. Dollars. Any dividend paidthe Sales Contract. However, under the Sales Contract, PPSA is obligated to receive all of Petrodelta’s production. All production deliveries for all of Petrodelta’s fields have been certified by MENPET and acknowledged by PPSA. All pricing factors to be used in the Merey 16 and Boscan pricing formulas have been provided by and certified by MENPET to Petrodelta.

Since the Sales Contract provides for only one crude pricing formula, the Sales Contract had to be amended to include the Boscan pricing formula to allow Petrodelta to invoice PPSA for El Salto crude oil deliveries.

Petrodelta received a draft amendment to the Sales Contract from PDVSA Trade and Supply. The pricing formula in the draft amendment has been used to accrue revenue for El Salto field deliveries from October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013. Except for the inclusion of the Boscan pricing formula to be used in invoicing El Salto crude oil deliveries, all other terms and conditions of the Sales Contract remain in force. On January 31, 2013, Petrodelta’s board of directors endorsed the amendment to the Sales Contract. The amendment has been approved by CVP’s board of directors. HNR Finance, as shareholder, has agreed to the contract amendment.

CVP’s board of directors reviewed the amendment on April 30, 2013. A certificate of CVP’s final board resolution approving the amendment dated April 30, 2013 was received by Petrodelta on May 23, 2013. The remaining steps for the contract amendment are to (1) inform MENPET of the approval, (2) receive approval from Petrodelta’s shareholders to amend the Sales Contract including the Boscan formula, and (3) sign the contract amendment with PDVSA Trade and Supply. Once the Sales Contract is executed, PPSA will be made in U.S. Dollars.invoiced for the deliveries. As of December 31, 2013, revenues of $756.7 million ($352.7 million as of December 31, 2012) for El Salto remain uninvoiced to PPSA pending execution of the amendment.

Payments to Contractors

As discloseddiscussed in previous filings, PDVSA has failed to pay on a timely basis certain amounts owed to contractors that PDVSA has contracted to do work for Petrodelta. PDVSA, through PPSA, purchases all of Petrodelta’s oil production. PDVSA and its affiliates have reported shortfalls in meeting their cash requirements for operations and planned capital expenditures, and PDVSA has fallen behind in certain of its payment obligations to its contractors, including contractors engaged by PDVSA to provide services to Petrodelta. In addition, PDVSA has fallen behind in certain of its payment obligations to Petrodelta, which payments Petrodelta would otherwise use to pay its contractors.contractors, including Harvest Vinccler. As a result, Petrodelta has experienced, and is continuing to experience, difficulty in retaining contractors who provide services for Petrodelta’s operations. We cannot provide any assurance as to whether or when PDVSA will become current on its payment obligations. Inability to retain contractors or to pay them on a timely basis is continuing to havehaving an adverse effect on Petrodelta’s operations and on Petrodelta’s ability to carry out its business plan.

We haveHarvest Vinccler has advanced certain costs on behalf of Petrodelta. These costs include consultants in engineering, drilling, operations, and seismic interpretation, and employee salaries and related benefits for Harvest Vinccler employees seconded into Petrodelta. Currently, we have three employees seconded into Petrodelta. Costs advanced are invoiced on a monthly basis to Petrodelta. We areHarvest Vinccler is considered a contractor to Petrodelta,and as such, we areHarvest Vinccler is also experiencing the slow payment of invoices. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we2013, Harvest Vinccler advanced to Petrodelta $0.8$0.5 million for continuing operations costs,costs. Petrodelta and Petrodelta repaid $0.1Petrodelta’s board have not indicated that the advances are not payable, nor that they will not be paid. At December 31, 2013, we reclassified $0.8 million of the advances. Advances to equity affiliate has increased $0.7 million,Affiliate to a balance of $2.4 million, during the year ended December 31, 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we advanced Petrodelta $2.0 million for continuing operations costs,long-term receivable due to slow payment and Petrodelta repaid $4.8 millionage of the advances. Although payment is slow and the balance is increasing, payments continue to be received.

The Science and Technology Law (referred to as “LOCTI” in Venezuela) requires major corporations engaged in activities covered by the OHL to contribute 0.5 percent (two percent prior to January 1, 2011) of their gross revenue generated in Venezuela from activities specified in the OHL on projects to promote inventions or

investigate technology in areas deemed critical to Venezuela. The contribution is based on the previous year’s gross revenue and is due the following year. Each company is required to file a separate declaration. Prior to January 1, 2011, contributions were allowed to be paid in-kind through self-funded programs and direct contributions to projects performed by other institutions. Effective January 1, 2011, LOCTI requires all contributions to be paid in cash directly to FONDACIT, the entity responsible for the administration of LOCTI contributions. Self-funded programs and direct contributions to projects performed by other institutions are no longer allowed. Since all contributions are now to be paid in cash, Petrodelta has accrued the 2011 liability to LOCTI.

Because contributions were allowed to be paid in-kind prior to January 1, 2011, LOCTI had granted waivers to allow PDVSA to file declarations on a consolidated basis covering all of its and its consolidating entities liabilities. For filing years 2007, 2008 and 2010, PDVSA provided Petrodelta with a copy of the waiver acceptance letter from LOCTI. PDVSA has stated that a waiver was granted for filing year 2009; however, LOCTI has not yet issued the acceptance letter to PDVSA for the 2009 filing year. The potential exposure to LOCTI for the year ended December 31, 2009 after devaluation is $4.8 million, $2.4 million net of tax ($0.8 million net to our 32 percent interest).Windfall Profits Tax

In April 2011, the Venezuelan government published in the Official Gazette the Law Creating a Special Contribution on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International Hydrocarbons Market (the “amended (“Windfall Profits Tax”). In February 2013, the Venezuelan government published in the Official Gazette an amendment to the Windfall Profits Tax. The amended Windfall Profits Tax establishes a specialnew levels for contribution forof extraordinary and exorbitant prices to the Venezuelan government of 20 percentgovernment. Extraordinary prices are considered to be appliedequal to the difference between the price fixed by the Venezuela budget for the relevant fiscal year (set at $40or lower than $80 per barrel, for 2011 [$50and exorbitant prices are considered to be over $80 per barrel for 2012])barrel.

Royalty Cap

Royalties are paid at 33.33 percent with the 30 percent royalty paid in kind and $70 per barrel.the 3.33 percent royalty paid in cash. The amended Windfall Profits Tax also establishessets a special contribution for exorbitant prices to the Venezuelan government of (1) 80 percent when the average price of the Venezuelan Export Basket (“VEB”) exceeds $70new royalty cap per barrel but is less than $90 per barrel; (2) 90 percent when the average price of the VEB exceeds $90$80 ($70 per barrel but is less that $100 per barrel; and (3) 95 percent whenin 2012). The law does not specify whether the average price of the VEB exceeds $100 per barrel. The amended Windfall Profits Tax caps the cash royalty paid on production at $70 per barrel. By placing a cap on the royalty barrels, the amended Windfall Profits Tax reduces the royalties paid to the government and increases payments to the National Development Fund (“FONDEN”).

Windfall Profits Tax is deductible for Venezuelan income tax purposes. Petrodelta recorded $237.6 million for Windfall Profits Tax during the year ended December 31, 2011 (2010: $14.1 million, 2009: $0.9 million).

There are many sections of the amended Windfall Profits Tax which have yet to be clarified. One section for which Petrodelta is waiting for clarity is how the $70 cap on royalty barrels will be appliedapplicable to royalties paid in-kind. Petrodelta pays royalties on production of 30 percentin-cash, in-kind, and 3.33 percent in cash. In October 2011, Petrodeltaor both. Per

instructions received preliminary instructions from PDVSA, thatPetrodelta reports royalties, whether paid in cashin-cash or in-kind, should be reported at $70$80 per barrel (royalty barrels x $70)$80). The difference between the $70 royalty cap and the current oil price is to be reflected on the income statement as a reduction in oil sales. PDVSA also instructed Petrodelta to make the reporting change retroactive to April 18, 2011, the date of enactment of the amended Windfall Profits Tax. From April 18, 2011 to September 30, 2011, the reduction to oil sales due to the $70 cap applied to all royalty barrels was $85.0 million ($27.2 million net to our 32 percent interest). Net oil sales (oil sales less royalties) are the same under the method advised by PDVSA and the method of applying the current oil price to total barrels produced and to total royalty barrels; however, the method advised by PDVSA understates gross oil sales.

Per our interpretation of the amended Windfall Profits Tax law and as required under U.S. GAAP, the $70$80 cap on royalty barrels should only be applied to the 3.33 percent royalty which Petrodelta pays in cash. Pending receipt of final guidance from the Ministry of the People’s Power for Energy and Petroleum (“MENPET”), we have applied the $70 cap to only the 3.33 percent royalty paid in cash and the current oil sales price to the 30 percent royalty paid in-kind. With the assistance of Petrodelta, we have recalculated Petrodelta’s oil salesThe revenues and royalties in the table above have been adjusted to applyreport royalties paid in-kind at the current oil price to its total barrels produced and toapplicable for the 30 percent royalty paid in-kind and applied the $70 cap to the 3.33 percent royalty paid in cash forperiod. For the year ended December 31, 2011. From April 18, 20112013, the reduction to December 31, 2011, net oil sales (oil sales less royalties) are slightly higher, $8.5due to the $80 cap applied to all royalty barrels was $38.4 million ($2.712.1 million net to our percent interest for the period) ($113.7 million [$36.4 million net to our 32 percent interest),interest] and $85.0 million [$27.2 million net to our 32 percent interest] for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively). While both methods of reporting result in the same amount being reported for net sales, our method results in prices per barrel of oil which are consistent with the prices expected under this method than the method advisedSales Contract.

Functional Currency

Petrodelta’s functional and reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar. PPSA is obligated to make payment to Petrodelta in U.S. Dollars in the case of payment for crude oil and natural gas liquids delivered. In addition, major contracts for capital expenditures and lease operating expenditures are denominated in U.S. Dollars. Any dividend paid by Petrodelta will be made in U.S. Dollars.

Petrodelta has currency exchange risk from fluctuations of the official prevailing exchange rate that applies to their operating costs denominated in Venezuela Bolivars (“Bolivars”). The monetary assets that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets. The monetary liabilities that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are accounts payable, accruals, current and deferred income tax and other tax obligations and other current liabilities. All monetary assets and liabilities incurred at the official Bolivar exchange rate are settled at the official Bolivar exchange rate. The official prevailing currency exchange rate was increased from 4.3 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar to 6.3 Bolivars per U.S. Dollar in February 2013. Petrodelta reflected a gain of approximately $169.6 million on revaluation of its non-income tax related assets and liabilities during the year ended December 31, 2013 primarily related to the February 2013 devaluation.

As a result of legislation enacted in December 2013 and January and February of 2014, Venezuela now has a multiple exchange rate system. Most of Petrodelta’s transactions are subject to a fixed official exchange rate of 6.3. In addition, there is a variable official exchange rate system in which the exchange rate is determined through auctions (11.3 rate as of December 31, 2013). The third system is not yet available as the government has not yet specified the scope of application and mechanics. The financial information is prepared using the official fixed exchange rate (6.3 from February 2013 through December 2013). At December 31, 2013, the balances in Petrodelta’s Bolivar denominated monetary assets and liabilities accounts that are exposed to exchange rate changes are 1,011 million Bolivars and 6,683 million Bolivars, respectively.

Petrodelta’s results were also impacted by PDVSA changing its policy with respect to invoicing for disbursements made in Bolivars on behalf of Petrodelta to require that such invoices be denominated in U.S. dollars rather than Bolivars. This change was implemented in the fourth quarter of 2013 with retroactive application to certain transactions occurring in 2011 and thereafter. As a result of this change, Petrodelta recorded a $14.2 million foreign currency loss in the methodthree months ended December 31, 2013.

Collective Labor Agreement

On February 11, 2014, the Collective Labor Agreement for the period from October 1, 2013 thru October 1, 2015, between the employees of applying the current oil priceindustry represented by the Venezuelan Unitary Federation of workers of the oil, gas, and derivatives (FUTPV) and PDVSA was signed. The Collective Labor Agreement establishes a salary raise and payroll and retirement benefits which has a significant impact on Petrodelta’s payroll cost. The most significant impact is a step increase of salary around 90%, where 59% is to total barrels producedbe retroactive from October 1, 2013, then a 23% raise from May 1, 2014 and finally the remaining portion to total royalty barrels.be adjusted on January 1, 2015.

Another section of the amended Windfall Profits Tax for which Petrodelta is waiting for clarity relates to an exemption of this tax that can be granted by MENPET for the incremental production of projects and grass root developments until the specific investments are recovered. This exemption has to be considered and approved in a case by case basis by MENPET. We believe several of the fields operated by Petrodelta may qualify for the exemption from the amended Windfall Profits Tax. We are waiting for clarification from MENPET on the definitions of incremental production and grass roots developments, as well as guidance on the process for applying for the exemption.Dividends

InOn November 12, 2010, Petrodelta’s board of directors declared a dividend of $30.6 million, $12.2 million net to HNR Finance ($9.8 million net to our 32 percent interest).Finance. Petrodelta shareholder approval of the dividend was received on March 14, 2011. Due to Petrodelta’s liquidity constraints caused by PDVSA’s insufficient monetary support and contractual support,adherence, as of March 7,May 2, 2012, this dividend has not been received, although it is due and payable. Petrodelta’s board of directors declared this dividend and has never indicated that the dividend is not payable, nor that it will not be paid. The dividend receivable is classified as a long-term receivable at December 31, 2013 and 2012 due to the uncertainty in the timing of payment. There is uncertainty with respect to the timing of the receipt of this dividend is uncertain.

In December 2011, Petrodelta changed its accounting policy under IFRS for calculating deferred tax liabilities associated with asset retirement costs. Petrodelta has recognizedand whether future dividends will be declared and/or paid. During the effectterm of the change in accounting policy forShare Purchase Agreement, Harvest Holding may not pay any dividends to HNR Energia, and therefore would not benefit from any dividends paid by Petrodelta during this period. Should this receivable be paid and subsequently distributed to Harvest Holding’s shareholders prior to the year 2011, $1.4 million ($0.4 million netsecond closing sale to our 32 percent interest), in its Current income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2011. Petrodelta has recorded the cumulative effectPetroandina, we would not receive any portion of the change in accounting policy, $6.9 million ($2.2 million net to our 32 percent interest) as an adjustment to retained earnings in its IFRS financial statements.

dividend.

Petrodelta’s reporting and functional currency is the U.S. Dollar. HNR Finance owns a 40 percent interest in Petrodelta. Petrodelta’s financial information is prepared in accordance with IFRS which we have adjusted to conform to USGAAP. All amounts through Net Income Equity Affiliate represent 100 percent of Petrodelta. Summary financial information has been presented below at December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, and for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008:

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009 
      (in thousands)    

Revenues:

    

Oil sales

  $1,122,191   $604,173   $451,473  

Gas sales

   3,497    3,398    6,778  

Royalty

   (374,135  (204,688  (156,799
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   751,553    402,883    301,452  

Expenses:

    

Operating expenses

   77,236    44,749    48,311  

Workovers

   28,508    8,910    —    

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

   58,376    40,429    33,666  

General and administrative

   11,297    15,508    9,750  

Windfall profits tax

   237,632    14,116    882  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   413,049    123,712    92,609  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income from Operations

   338,504    279,171    208,843  

Gain of exchange rate

   —      84,448    —    

Investment earnings and other

   610    3,179    4  

Interest expense

   (10,699  (26,767  (3,617
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before Income Tax

   328,415    340,031    205,230  

Current income tax expense

   190,577    189,780    105,868  

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

   (94,622  72,568    (43,922
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income

   232,460    77,683    143,284  

Adjustment to reconcile to reported Net Income from

    

Unconsolidated Equity Affiliate:

    

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)*

   49,545    (92,195  39,776  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net Income Equity Affiliate

   182,915    169,878    103,508  

Equity interest in unconsolidated equity affiliate

   40  40  40
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before amortization of excess basis in equity affiliate

   73,166    67,951    41,403  

Amortization of excess basis in equity affiliate

   (1,863  (1,414  (1,356

Conform depletion expense to USGAAP

   763    (246  183  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income from unconsolidated equity affiliate

  $72,066   $66,291   $40,230  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   December 31,   December 31, 
   2011   2010* 
   (in thousands) 

Current assets

  $979,868    $535,225  

Property and equipment

   409,941     321,816  

Other assets

   146,499     60,893  

Current liabilities

   808,955     406,339  

Other liabilities

   53,073     39,224  

Net equity

   674,280     472,371  

*Certain amounts for 2010 and 2009 have been revised. See Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Revision for additional information.

Fusion Geophysical, LLC (“Fusion”)

On January 28, 2011, Fusion Geophysical, LLC’s (“Fusion”) 69 percent owned subsidiary, FusionGeo, Inc., was acquired by a private purchaser pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger. We received $1.4 million for our equity investmentinvestment.

Note 7 – Venezuela – Other

See alsoNote 6 – Investment in Equity Affiliates, Venezuela – Petrodelta, S.A.for further information regarding our Venezuela operations.

Harvest Vinccler’s functional and $0.7 million forreporting currency is the repaymentU.S. Dollar. They do not have currency exchange risk other than the official prevailing exchange rate that applies to their operating costs denominated in full of the outstanding balance of the prepaid service agreement, short term loan and accrued interest. The Agreement and Plan of Merger includes an Earn Out provision wherein we would receive an additional payment of up to a maximum of $2.7 million if FusionGeo, Inc.’s 2011 gross profit exceeds $5.6 million. Based on the financial results for the period January 29, 2011 through January 28, 2012, FusionGeo’s gross profit did not exceed $5.6 million, the 2011 Earn Out Threshold, as described in the Agreement and Plan of Merger.

At December 31, 2009, we fully impaired the carrying value of our equity investment in Fusion. Accordingly, we did not record net losses incurred by Fusion inVenezuela Bolivars (“Bolivars”). During the year ended December 31, 2011 of $0.22013, Harvest Vinccler exchanged approximately $1.6 million ($0.11.5 million net to our 49 percent interest) (2010: $2.4 million [$1.2 million net to our 49 percent interest]) as doing so would have caused our equity investment to go into a negative position. However, we have recognized a $1.4 million gain on the sale of Fusion induring the year ended December 31, 2011.2012) and received an average exchange rate of 6.9 Bolivars (5.16 Bolivars during the year ended December 31, 2012) per U.S. Dollar.

The monetary assets that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets. The monetary liabilities that are exposed to exchange rate fluctuations are accounts payable, accruals, current and deferred income tax and other tax obligations and other current liabilities. All monetary assets and liabilities incurred at the official Bolivar exchange rate are settled at the official Bolivar exchange rate. At December 31, 2013, the balances in Harvest Vinccler’s Bolivar denominated monetary assets and liabilities accounts that are exposed to exchange rate changes are 10.2 million Bolivars and 7.2 million Bolivars, respectively. Therefore a change in the exchange rate is not expected to have a material impact on results of operations or our financial position.

Note 128United StatesGabon

During 2008, we initiated a domestic exploration program in two different basins. We wereare the operator of boththe Dussafu PSC with a 66.667 percent ownership interest. Located offshore Gabon, adjacent to the border with the Republic of Congo, the Dussafu PSC covers an area of 680,000 acres with water depths up to 1,650 feet.

The Dussafu PSC partners and the Republic of Gabon, represented by the Ministry of Mines, Energy, Petroleum and Hydraulic Resources, entered into the third exploration programs.

Gulf Coast – West Bay Project

We held exploration acreage in the Gulf Coast Regionphase of the United States through an Area of Mutual Interest (“AMI”) agreement with two private third parties. As of June 30, 2011, we and our partners in the West Bay project agreed to relinquish the exploration acreage we held to the farmor. The relinquishment was completedDussafu PSC with an effective date of October 31, 2011. NeitherMay 28, 2012. The Direction Generale Des Hydrocarbures (“DGH”) agreed to lengthen the third exploration phase to four years until May 27, 2016.

During 2011, we nordrilled our partners intendfirst exploratory well, Dussafu Ruche Marin-1 (“DRM-1”), and two appraisal sidetracks. DRM-1 and sidetracks discovered oil of approximately 149 feet of pay within the Gamba and Middle

Dentale Formations. DRM-1 and sidetracks are currently suspended pending further exploration and development activities. Operational activities during 2012 included completion of the time processing of 545 square kilometers of seismic, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2011, and well planning.

Well planning progressed during 2012 to continue any activitydrill an exploration well in West Bay. Basedthe fourth quarter of 2012 on the decisionTortue prospect. DTM-1 well was spud November 19, 2012. DTM-1 was drilled with the Scarabeo 3 semi-submersible drilling unit. On January 4, 2013, we announced that DTM-1 had reached the Dental Formation and discovered oil in both the Gamba and Dentale formations. The first appraisal sidetrack of DTM-1 (“DTM-1ST1”) was spud in January 12, 2013 and drilled to a total depth of 11,385 feet in the Dentale Formation and found 65 feet of pay in the primary Dentale reservoir. Work on DTM-1 and DTM-1ST1 was suspended pending future appraisal and development activities.

Geoscience, reservoir engineering and economic studies have progressed and a field development plan is being prepared for a cluster field development of both the Ruche and Tortue discoveries along with existing pre-salt discoveries at Walt Whitman and Moubenga. Planning and contracting for a 3D seismic acquisition survey over the outer half of the license took place. Acquisition of a 1,260 square kilometer survey commenced in October 2013, and the first high quality seismic products are expected to be available during the second quarter 2011of 2014. The new 3D seismic data should also enhance the placement of future development wells in the Ruche and Tortue development program.

SeeNote 13 – Commitments and Contingencies for a discussion of legal matters related to relinquish the exploration acreage, the carrying value of West Bay of $3.3 million was impaired as of June 30, 2011.our Gabon operations.

The West Bay projectDussafu PSC represents $3.3$103.4 million of unproved oil and gas properties including inventory on our December 31, 20102013 balance sheet.sheet ($76.4 million at December 31, 2012).

Western United States – Antelope

On May 17, 2011, we closed the transaction to sell all of our interest in the oil and gas assets located in our Antelope Project area in the Uinta Basin of Utah which consisted of approximately 69,000 gross acres (47,600 net acres), and the related contracts, reserves, production, wells, pipelines production facilities and other rights, title and interests located in the Uintah Basin in Duchesne and Uintah Counties, Utah. The transaction included the Mesaverde Gas Exploration and Appraisal Project (“Mesaverde”), the Lower Green River/Upper Wasatch Oil Delineation and Development Project (“Lower Green River/Upper Wasatch”) and the Monument Butte Extension Appraisal and Development Project (“Monument Butte Extension”). We owned an approximate working interest of 70 percent in the Mesaverde and Lower Green River/Upper Wasatch, an approximate 60 percent working interest in one well in the Monument Butte Extension, an approximate 43 percent working interest in the initial eight well program in the Monument Butte Extension, and 37 percent working interest in the follow-up six well program in the Monument Butte Extension. The initial eight well program and follow-up six well program in the Monument Butte Extension were non-operated. The sale had an effective date of March 1, 2011 (seeNote 4 – Dispositions). We received cash proceeds of approximately $217.8 million which reflects increases to the purchase price for customary adjustments and deductions for transaction related costs. All activities associated with the Antelope Project have been reflected as discontinued operations on the statement of operations.

Note 139 – Indonesia

In December 2007, we entered into a Farmout Agreement to acquire a 47 percent interest in the Budong PSC located mostly onshore West Sulawesi, Indonesia. In April 2008, the Government of Indonesia approved the assignment to us of the 47 percent interest in the Budong PSC. Our partner is the operator through the exploration phase as required by the terms of the Budong PSC, and we have an option to become operator, if approved by the Government of Indonesia and BPMIGAS, the oil and gas regulatory authority,SKK Migas in any subsequent development and production phase.

We acquired our original 47 percent interest in the Budong PSC by committing to fund the first phase of the exploration program up to a cap of $17.2 million, including the acquisition of 2-D seismic and drilling of the first two exploration wells under a Farmout Agreement with operator ofour partner in the Budong PSC. Under the Farmout Agreement, the initial commitment was to fund the first phase of the exploration program up to a cap of $17.2 million. The commitment cap was

comprised of $6.5 million for the acquisition of seismic and $10.7 million for the drilling of the first two exploratory wells. After the commitment cap of each component was met, all subsequent costs are shared by the parties in proportion to their ownership interests. Prior to drilling the first exploration well, our partner had a one-time option to increase the level of the carried interest to a maximum of $20.0 million. On September 15, 2010, our partner exercised their option to increase the carry obligation by $2.7 million to a total of $19.9 million ($7.9 million for acquisition of seismic and $12.0 million for drilling).million. The additional carry increased our ownership by 7.4 percent to 54.4 percent. On March 3, 2011, the Government of Indonesia and BPMIGAS approved this change in ownership interest.

On January 5,14, 2011, we exercised our first refusal right to a proposed transfer of interest by the operator to a third party, which has allowed us to acquire an additional 10 percent equityownership in the Budong PSC at a cost of $3.7 million payable ten business days after completion of the first exploration well. The $3.7 million was paid on April 18, 2011. On August 11, 2011, we received notice from the Government of Indonesia and BPMIGAS that the transfer of the additional interest has been approved. Closing of this acquisition increased our participating ownership interest in the Budong PSC to 64.4 percent with our cost sharing interest becoming 64.51 percent until first commercial production. On August 11, 2011, the Government of Indonesia approved this change in ownership interest.

The initial exploration term of the Budong PSC was due to expire on January 15, 2013. In September 2012, the operator of the Budong PSC, on behalf of us and the other co-venturer, submitted a request to BPMIGAS under the terms of the Budong PSC for a four-year extension of the initial six-year exploration term of the Budong PSC. In January 2013, we received written approval from SKK Migas of the four-year extension of the initial six-year exploration term.

In November 2012, the Indonesia constitutional court declared BPMIGAS, Indonesia’s oil and gas regulatory authority, to be unconstitutional. In January 2013, SKK Migas, the Special Task Force for oil and gas upstream sector, was formed to replace BPMIGAS.

In December 2012, we signed a farmout agreement with the operator of the Budong PSC to acquire an additional 7.1 percent participating interest and to become operator of the Budong PSC. We assumed the role of operator effective March 25, 2013. Closing of this acquisition on April 22, 2013 increased our participating ownership interest in the Budong PSC to 71.5 percent with our cost sharing interest becoming 72 percent until first commercial production. The consideration for this transaction is that we will fund 100 percent of the costs of the first exploration well of the four-year extension to the Budong PSC. If the exploration well is not drilled by October 2014 (within 18 months of the date of approval from the Government of Indonesia of this transaction), our partner has the right to give us notice that the consideration for the additional 7.1 percent participating interest must be paid in cash for $3.2 million.

We have satisfied all work commitments for the current exploration phase of the Budong PSC. However, the extension of the initial exploration term includes an exploration well, which if not drilled by January 2016, results in the termination of the Budong PSC.

During the initial exploration period, the Budong PSC covered 1.35 million acres. The term of the Budong PSC is for 30 years which provides for anincludes a ten-year exploration period of up to ten years.and a 20-year development phase. Pursuant to the terms of the Budong PSC, at the end of the first three-year exploration phase, 45 percent of the original area was to be relinquished to BPMIGAS.SKK Migas. In January 2010, 35 percent of the original area was relinquished and ten percent of the required relinquishment was deferred until 2011. OnIn January 20, 2011, the deferred ten percent of the original total contract area was relinquished to BPMIGAS.SKK Migas. The Budong PSC nowcurrently covers 0.75 million acres.

The LG-1, However, pursuant to the first exploratory well onrequest for extension of the initial exploration term, the contract area held by the Budong PSC spudat the beginning of the extension period should be reduced, per the terms of the Budong PSC, from the current 55 percent to 20 percent of the original contract area. If the full amount of the required relinquishment is required, 0.3 million acres would remain in the Budong PSC contract area. In January 6, 2011. At2013, our partner, on our behalf, submitted a depthrelinquishment proposal of 5,300 feet, losses10 percent to SKK Migas. The retained area will contain all the areas of heavy drilling mud into the formation were encountered which, when coupled with the very high formation pressures, led the partnersgeological interest to the decision to discontinue drillingBudong PSC partners.

Operational activities during 2012 focused on a review of geological and plug and abandon the well for safety reasons on April 8, 2011. The primary Eocene targets had not been reached. Since the results at April 8, 2011, did not definitively determine the commerciality of development of the LG-1, we believed that the well results confirmed that the Miocene formation exhibited sufficient quantities of hydrocarbons to justify potential development pending further appraisal. The costs for drilling the LG-1, $14.0 million, were suspended at March 31. In January 2012, after completion of drilling of the KD-1, all information gatheredgeophysical data obtained from the drilling of the LG-1 and KD-1 was reevaluatedwells to upgrade the prospectivity of the block and to define a prospect for potential drilling in connection2013. We have completed remapping of both the Lariang and Karama Basins with our planseight leads in the Lariang Basin and five leads in the Karama Basin having been identified. The identification of these leads is the basis for the Budong PSC and overall corporate strategy. Based on this reevaluation, we determined that the original LG-1 well bore would not be used for re-entry. Since plans for the Budong PSC no longer include re-entryfour-year extension request of the LG-1 well bore, the drilling costs of $14.0 million related to the drilling of the LG-1 have been expensed to dry hole costs as of December 31, 2011.first six-year exploration term.

The KD-1, the second exploratory well on the Budong PSC, spud June 20, 2011. The KD-1 is located approximately 50 miles south of the LG-1. Operational activities during 20112013 included the spudding and drilling of the KD-1 and the drilling of the KD-1ST. On November 4, 2011, Harvest continued drilling as our exclusive operation to explore for the main Eocene objective. Although the well encountered both Oligocene and Eocene stratigraphy, the primary Eocene reservoir target had not been reached, and on January 2, 2012, the KD-1ST was plugged and abandoned. Drilling costs of $26.0 million related to the drilling of the KD-1 and KD-1ST have been expensed to dry hole costs as of December 31, 2011.

The remaining work commitment for the current exploration phase on the Budong PSC is for geological and geophysical work to be completed in the year 2012 at a minimum of $0.5 million ($0.3 million net to our 64.51 percent cost sharing interest).

Based on the multiple oil and gas shows encountered in both the LG-1 and KD-1, we are working on an exploration program targeting the Pliocene and Miocene targets encountered in the previous two wells. As such,Land access and acquisition; environmental studies; construction and upgrades to access roads, bridges, and well site; permitting; and tender prequalification and procurement are on-going.

We are actively discussing the other costs incurredsale of our interests in Budong, and based on indications of interest received in December 2013, we determined that is it was appropriate to recognize an impairment expense of $0.6 million and a charge included in general and administrative expenses related to the Budong PSCa valuation allowance on VAT we do not expect to recover of $6.8 million remain capitalized on our balance sheet as of December 31, 2011.$2.8 million. The Budong PSC represents $6.8$4.6 million of unproved oil and gas properties including inventory on our December 31, 20112013 balance sheet (2010: $10.9 million).

Note 14 – Gabon

We are the operator of the Dussafu PSC with a 66.667 percent ownership interest. Located offshore Gabon, adjacent to the border with the Republic of Congo, the Dussafu PSC covers an area of 680,000 acres with water depths up to 1,000 feet.

The Dussafu PSC partners and the Republic of Gabon, represented by the Ministry of Mines, Energy, Petroleum and Hydraulic Resources (“Republic of Gabon”), entered into the second exploration phase of the Dussafu PSC with an effective date of May 28, 2007. It was agreed that the second three-year exploration phase be extended until May 27, 2011, at which time the partners can elect to enter a third exploration phase. In order to complete drilling activities of an exploratory well, in March 2011, the Direction Generale Des Hydrocarbures (“DGH”) approved another one year extension to May 27, 2012 of the second exploration phase.

Operation activities during 2011 included the spudding and completion of drilling activities of the Dussafu Ruche Marin-A (“DRM-1”) and appraisal sidetracks. Drilling activity has been suspended pending further exploration and development activities. The DRM-1 information is being used to refine the 3-D seismic depth model and improve our understanding for predicting the Gamba structure under the salt to define potential resources in the nearby satellite structures for future drilling targets. Reservoir characterization and concept engineering studies have started with the aim of evaluating the commerciality of the discovered oil.

The partners in the Dussafu PSC began a 3-D seismic acquisition in a joint program with a third party. The program, which was operated by the third party and commenced on October 23, 2011, was completed November 18, 2011. We acquired an additional 545 square kilometers of seismic which is being processed. The seismic data was acquired in the northern area of the Dussafu PSC between the two existing 3-D seismic surveys acquired in 1994 and 2005 and the 2-D seismic survey we acquired in 2008.

We do not have any remaining work commitments for the current exploration phase of the Dussafu PSC, but as of May 28, 2012, the Dussafu PSC enters the third exploration phase. If the partners elect to enter the third exploration phase, there will be a $7.0($5.3 million ($4.7 million net to our 66.667 percent interest) work commitment over a two year period.

SeeNote 6 – Commitments and Contingencies for a discussion of legal matters related to our Gabon operations.

The Dussafu PSC represents $50.4 million of unproved oil and gas properties on our December 31, 2011 balance sheet (2010: $9.2 million).

Note 15 – Oman

In 2009, we signed an EPSA with Oman for the Block 64 EPSA. We have an 80 percent working interest and our partner, Oman Oil Company, has a 20 percent carried interest in the Block 64 EPSA during the initial period. We will pay Oman Oil Company’s participating interest share of costs until the date of a declaration of commerciality. Ninety days following the declaration of commerciality, Oman Oil Company may elect to continue to participate in the Block 64 EPSA. If Oman Oil Company elects to continue to participate, it will reimburse us for its participating interest share of all recoverable costs under the Block 64 EPSA incurred before the declaration of commerciality. Reimbursement is due within 30 days of election to participate.

Block 64 EPSA is a newly-created block designated for exploration and production of non-associated gas and condensate, which the Oman Ministry of Oil and Gas has carved out of the Block 6 Concession operated by Petroleum Development of Oman (“PDO”). PDO will continue to produce oil from several shallow oil fields within Block 64 EPSA area.

We have a minimum work obligation to reprocess 375 square kilometers of 3-D seismic and drill two exploration wells to penetrate and evaluate at least the potential objectives of the Haima Supergroup during the Initial Term of the EPSA. The parties to the EPSA acknowledge that $22.0 million is indicative of the costs needed to complete the work program during the three-year initial period which expires in May 2012. In order to complete drilling activities of the two exploratory wells, on August 24, 2011, Oman’s Ministry of Oil and Gas approved a one-year extension to May 23, 2013 of the initial period of the EPSA. Through December 31, 2011, we have incurred $16.2 million of the minimum work obligation. As of February 29, 2012, we have expended more than $22.0 million and completed the minimum work obligations.

Operational activities during 2011 included the completion of the reprocessing and integrating multiple existing 3-D seismic databases, geological and geophysical interpretation of the data, well planning, procurement of long lead items, and contracting a drilling rig and oil field services. On October 21, 2011, a Standby Letter of Credit in the amount of $1.2 million was issued as a payment guarantee for electric wireline services to be provided during the drilling of the two exploratory wells on the Block 64 EPSA. The first of the two exploratory wells, the Mafraq South-1 (“MFS-1”), was spud October 29, 2011. Logs did not indicate the presence of hydrocarbons within the stacked Haima Group reservoir targets. On December 11, 2011, the MFS-1 was plugged and abandoned. Drilling costs of $6.9 million related to the drilling of the MFS-1 have been expensed to dry hole costs as of December 31, 2011.

The AGN-1, the second exploratory wells on the Block 64 EPSA, spud December 21, 2011 and was drilling at December 31, 2011. On February 3, 2012, we announced that interpretation of the mud log and wireline log did not indicate hydrocarbon saturations within the principal stacked Haima targets in the Barik, Miqrat and Amin reservoirs. On February 6, 2012, the AGN-1 was plugged and abandoned with gas shows in the Permian Khuff Formation. Total estimated drilling costs for the AGN-1 are approximately $7.6 million. Drilling costs incurred through December 31, 2011 of $2.8 million have been expensed to dry hole costs as of December 31, 2011. Drilling costs incurred after December 31, 2011 will be expensed to dry hole costs in the first quarter of 2012.

The Block 64 EPSA represents $5.3 million of unproved oil and gas properties on our December 31, 2011 balance sheet (2010: $4.2 million)2012).

Note 1610 – China

In December 1996, we acquired a petroleum contract with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (“CNOOC”) for theWAB-21 area. TheWAB-21 petroleum contract covers 6.2 million acres in the South China Sea, with an option for an additional 1.25 million acres under certain circumstances, and lies within an area which is the subject of a border dispute between the People’s Republic of China (“China”) and Socialist Republic of Vietnam (“Vietnam”). Vietnam

has executed an agreement on a portion of the same offshore acreage with another company. The border dispute has lasted for many years, and there has been limited exploration and no development activity in the WAB-21 area due to the dispute. Due to the border dispute between China and Vietnam, we have been unable to pursue an exploration program during Phase One of the contract. As a result, we have obtained license extensions, with the current extension in effect until May 31, 2013. The Joint Management Committee has approved an extension of the license until May 31, 2015. We are meeting with CNOOC in April 2013 to discuss the ratification of the extension. Regular meetings are held with CNOOC with contingent work programs being planned and annual budgets being set. While no assurance can be given, we believe we will continue to receive contract extensions so long as the border disputes persist.

Even though there continues to be increasing activity on the Vietnamese blocks which we believe confirms our view of WAB-21’s prospectivity, we impaired the carrying value of WAB-21 represents $3.2of $2.9 million of unproved oil and gas properties on ourduring the year ended December 31, 20112012 due to our continued inability to pursue an exploration program. However, we continue to seek permission to acquire regional 2-D seismic and localized 3-D seismic.

Note 11 – Debt

Debt consists of the following (in thousands):

   As of December 31, 
   2013  2012 

Senior notes, unsecured, with interest at 11%

  $79,750   $79,750  

Discount on 11% senior unsecured notes

   (2,270  (4,911

Less current portion

   (77,480  0  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $0   $74,839  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

On October 11, 2012, we closed the sale of $79.8 million aggregate principal amount of 11 percent senior unsecured notes due October 11, 2014. Under the terms of the notes, interest is payable quarterly in arrears on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, beginning January 1, 2013. The 11 percent senior unsecured notes are general unsecured obligations, ranking equally in right of payment with all our future senior unsecured indebtedness. The senior unsecured notes are structurally subordinated to indebtedness and other liabilities of our subsidiaries.

The 11 percent senior unsecured notes were issued at a price of 96 percent of principal amount. The original issue discount (“OID”) is recorded as a Discount on Debt. Warrants to purchase up to 0.8 million shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $10.00 per share were issued in connection with the 11 percent senior unsecured notes. The fair value of the warrants is recorded as Discount on Debt. The OID and Discount on Debt are being amortized over the life of the debt.

Financing costs associated with the 11 percent senior unsecured notes are recorded in other assets and are amortized over the life of the notes. The balance sheet (2010: $3.1for financing costs, substantially all of which relates to the 11 percent senior unsecured notes, was $1.3 million at December 31, 2013 ($3.2 million at December 31, 2012).

As discussed inNote 2 – Liquidity, we used a portion of the $125 million in proceeds from the sale of the 29 percent interest in Harvest Holding that we received on December 16, 2013, to redeem all of our 11% Senior Notes due 2014. The notes were redeemed on January 11, 2014, for $80.0 million, including principal and accrued and unpaid interest. As a result of the redemption, we will record a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $3.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014. This loss is primarily includes the write off of the discount on debt ($2.3 million) and the expensing of financing costs related to the term loan facility ($1.3 million).

Note 17 – Related Party TransactionsIn the event that a sale of assets (farm-outs are not included in the definition of a sale of assets in the indenture) for more than $5.0 million in the aggregate occurs, within 30 days of such event, we are required to make an offer to all noteholders of our 11 percent senior unsecured notes to purchase the maximum principal

Dividends declared

amount of our 11 percent senior unsecured notes that may be purchased out of the sales proceeds at an offer price in cash in an amount equal to 105.5 percent of the principal amount plus accrued and paid byunpaid interest, if any. In the event of a change in control or a sale of Petrodelta, are paidthe noteholders of our 11 percent senior unsecured notes have the right to HNR Finance. HNR Finance must declarerequire us to repurchase all or any part of the 11 percent senior unsecured notes at a dividendrepurchase price equal to 101 percent in order for the partners, Harvestcase of a change in control or 105.5 percent in the case of a sale of Petrodelta plus accrued interest.

As of December 31, 2012, we assessed the prepayment requirements and Vinccler,concluded that this feature met the criteria to receive their respective sharesbe considered an embedded derivative. We considered the probabilities of Petrodelta’s dividend. Petrodelta has declared two dividends, totaling $33.0these events occurring and determined that the derivative had a value of $0 million which have been received by HNR Finance and for which HNR Finance has not distributedat December 31, 2012. Due to the partners. In November 2010, Petrodelta’s boardnotice of directors declaredredemption issued on December 11, 2013 prior to a dividendsale of $30.6 million, $12.2 million net to HNR Finance ($9.8 million net to our 32 percent interest).assets, change in control or sale of Petrodelta, shareholder approval of the dividendwe determined that this feature was received on March 14, 2011. As of March 7, 2012, this dividend has not been received, and the timing of the receipt of this dividend is uncertain. Atan embedded derivative at December 31, 2011, Vinccler’s share2013.

On February 17, 2010, we closed an offering of the undistributed dividends is $9.0$32.0 million inclusive of the unpaid November 2010 dividend.

Note 18 – Subsequent Events

On March 9, 2012, we entered into exchange agreements with certain holdersin aggregate principal amount of our 8.25 percent senior convertible notes. These holders will be issuedUnder the terms of the notes, interest was payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, beginning September 1, 2010. The senior convertible notes matured on March 1, 2013 unless earlier redeemed, repurchased or converted. The notes were convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion rate of 175.2234 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of senior convertible notes, equivalent to a conversion price of approximately 3.0$5.71 per share of common stock. The 8.25 percent senior convertible notes were general unsecured obligations, ranking equally with all of our other unsecured senior indebtedness, if any, and senior in right of payment to any of our subordinated indebtedness, if any.

Non-cash payment of debt during the year ended December 31, 2011 was $0.5 million of senior convertible notes converted into 0.1 million share of common stock at a conversion rate of $5.71 per share. Non-cash payment of debt during the year ended December 31, 2012 was $25.5 million of the senior convertible notes exchanged for 4.6 million shares of common stock inat an effective exchange price of $5.59 per share. The difference between the exchange price and the market price on the date of the transaction is recorded as debt conversion expense on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The remaining balance of the senior convertible notes, $6.0 million, was repaid by way of a non-cash exchange for $16.0approximately $10.5 million in aggregate principal amount of the 11 percent senior unsecured notes, the value of which was agreed to by us and the noteholder that the noteholder would have otherwise attained had the noteholder converted the note into shares of common stock. The difference between the value of the senior convertible notes exchanged and the senior unsecured notes received is recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Financing costs associated with the 8.25 percent senior convertible notes were amortized over the life of the notes and were recorded in other assets. In connection with the exchange of convertible notes into our common stock, we reclassified $0.6 million of deferred financing costs to additional paid in capital. Financing costs for the convertible notes were fully amortized or reclassified at December 31, 2012 ($1.0 million at December 31, 2011).

On October 29, 2010, we closed a $60.0 million term loan facility with MSD Energy Investments Private II, LLC (“MSD Energy”), an affiliate of MSD Capital, L.P., as the sole lender under the term loan facility. Under the terms of the term loan facility, interest was paid on a monthly basis at the initial rate of 10 percent and had a maturity of October 28, 2012. The initial rate of interest was scheduled to increase to 15 percent on July 28, 2011, the Bridge Date. Financing costs associated interest.with the term loan facility were being amortized over the remaining life of the loan and were recorded in other assets. SeeNote 515Long-Term DebtStock-Based Compensation and Stock Purchase Plans – Common Stock Warrantsfor a discussion of the conversion ratio.warrants that were issued in connection with the $60.0 million term loan facility.

In May 2011, we prepaid our $60 million term loan facility. The early repayment resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $13.1 million. The loss on extinguishment of debt includes the write off of

the discount on debt ($10.6 million), a prepayment premium of 3.5 percent of the amount outstanding ($2.1 million), and expensing of financing costs related to the term loan facility ($0.4 million).

The principal payment requirements for our debt outstanding at December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):

2014

  $79,750  
  

 

 

 
  $79,750  
  

 

 

 

Note 12 – Warrant Derivative Liabilities

The Warrants, which have anti-dilution protection features, do not meet the conditions to obtain equity classification under ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities From Equity” as there are conditions which may require settlement by transferring assets. These Warrants are required to be carried as derivative liabilities, at fair value, with current changes in fair value reflected in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. As of December 31, 2013, the Warrants consisted of 1,826,001 warrants (1,720,334 at December 31, 2012) issued under the warrant agreements dated November 2010 in connection with a $60 million term loan facility. The fair value of the Warrants as of December 31, 2013 was $1.07 per warrant ($3.18 per warrant at December 31, 2012).

In the occurrence of a fundamental change, we are required to repurchase the Warrants at the higher of (1) the fair market value of the warrant and (2) a valuation based on a computation of the option value of the Warrant using the Black-Scholes calculation method using the assumptions described in the warrant agreement. A fundamental change is defined as the occurrence of one of the following events: a) a person or group becomes the direct or indirect owner of more than 50 percent of the voting power of the outstanding common stock, b) a merger event or similar transaction in which the majority owners before the transaction fail to own a majority of the voting power of the Company after the transaction, and c) approval of a plan of liquidation or dissolution of the Company or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets.

Estimating fair values of derivative financial instruments requires the development of significant and subjective estimates that may, and are likely to, change over the duration of the instrument with related changes in internal and external market factors. In addition, option-based techniques (such the Monte Carlo model) are highly volatile and sensitive to changes in the trading market price of our common stock. Since derivative financial instruments are initially and subsequently carried at fair value, our income will reflect the volatility in these estimate and assumption changes.

The Monte Carlo model is used on the Warrants to reasonably value the potential future exercise price adjustments triggered by the anti-dilution provisions. This requires Level 3 inputs (seeNote 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements) which are based on our estimates of the probability and timing of potential future financings and fundamental transactions. The assumptions summarized in the following table were used to calculate the fair value of the warrant derivative liability that was outstanding as of any of the balance sheet dates presented on our consolidated balance sheets:

   Fair Value
Hierarchy
Level
        
    As of December 31, 
    2013  2012 

Significant assumptions (or ranges):

     

Stock price

   Level 1 input    $4.52   $9.07  

Term (years)

     1.83    2.83  

Volatility

   Level 2 input     94  70

Risk-free rate

   Level 1 input     0.34  0.33

Dividend yield

   Level 2 input     0.0  0.0

Scenario probability (fundamental change event/debt raise/equity raise)

   Level 3 input     60%/40%/0  0%/80%/20

Inherent in the Monte Carlo valuation model are assumptions related to expected stock price volatility, expected life, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. As part of our overall valuation process, management employs processes to evaluate and validate the methodologies, techniques and inputs, including review and approval of valuation judgments, methods, models, process controls, and results. These processes are designed to help ensure that the fair value measurements and disclosures are appropriate, consistently applied, and reliable. We estimate the volatility of our common stock based on historical volatility that matches the expected remaining life of the warrants. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve as of the valuation dates for a maturity similar to the expected remaining life of the warrants. The expected life of the warrants is assumed to be equivalent to their remaining contractual term. The dividend rate is based on the historical rate, which we anticipate to remain at zero.

All our warrant derivative contracts are recorded at fair value and are classified as warrant derivative liability on the consolidated balance sheet. The following table summarizes the effect on our income (loss) associated with changes in the fair values of our warrant derivative financial instruments:

   Year Ended
December 31,
 
   2013   2012 
   (in thousands) 

Unrealized gain (loss) on warrant derivatives

  $3,517    $(600
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies

We conductedhave employment contracts with five executive officers which provide for annual base salaries, eligibility for bonus compensation and various benefits. The contracts provide for a lump sum payment as a multiple of base salary in the event of termination of employment without cause. In addition, these contracts provide for payments as a multiple of base salary and bonus, excise tax reimbursement, outplacement services and a continuation of benefits in the event of termination without cause following a change in control. By providing one year notice, these agreements may be terminated by either party on or after May 31, 2013.

We have regional/technical offices in Singapore and field offices in Jakarta, Indonesia and Port Gentil, Gabon to support field operations in those areas. At December 31, 2013 we had the following lease commitments for office space (in thousands):

   Payments Due by Period 
   Total   Less than
1 Year
   1-2 Years   3-4 Years   After
4 Years
 
          

Office leases

  $583    $521    $62    $0    $0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

We have various contractual commitments pertaining to exploration, development and production activities. We entered the third exploration phase of the Dussafu PSC on May 28, 2012. In January 2013, the Budong PSC partners were granted a four year extension of the initial six year exploration term of the Budong PSC to January 15, 2017. The extension of the initial exploration term includes an exploration well, which if not drilled by January 2016, results in the termination of the Budong PSC. If we do not drill an exploration well before October 2014, our subsequent events reviewpartner has the right to give us notice that the consideration for the additional 7.1 percent participating interest must be paid in cash for $3.2 million. SeeNote 9 – Indonesia. These work commitments are non-discretionary; however, we do have the ability to control the pace of expenditures.

Kensho Sone, et al. v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. On July 24, 2013, 70 individuals, all alleged to be citizens of Taiwan, filed an original complaint and application for injunctive relief relating to the Company’s interest in the WAB-21 area of the South China Sea. The complaint alleges that the area belongs to the people of Taiwan and seeks damages in excess of $2.9 million and preliminary and permanent injunctions to prevent the Company from exploring, developing plans to extract hydrocarbons from, conducting future operations in, and extracting hydrocarbons from, the WAB-21 area. The Company has filed a motion to dismiss and intends to vigorously defend these allegations.

The following related class action lawsuits were filed on the dates specified in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas:John Phillips v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., James A. Edmiston and Stephen C. Haynes (March 22, 2013) (“Phillips case”);Sang Kim v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., James A. Edmiston, Stephen C. Haynes, Stephen D. Chesebro’, Igor Effimoff, H. H. Hardee, Robert E. Irelan, Patrick M. Murray and J. Michael Stinson (April 3, 2013);Chris Kean v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., James A. Edmiston and Stephen C. Haynes(April 11, 2013);Prastitis v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., James A. Edmiston and Stephen C. Haynes(April 17, 2013);Alan Myers v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., James A. Edmiston and Stephen C. Haynes(April 22, 2013); andEdward W. Walbridge and the Edward W. Walbridge Trust v. Harvest Natural Resources, Inc., James A. Edmiston and Stephen C. Haynes (April 26, 2013). The complaints allege that the Company made certain false or misleading public statements and demand that the defendants pay unspecified damages to the class action plaintiffs based on stock price declines. All of these actions have been consolidated into the Phillips case. The Company and the other named defendants have filed a motion to dismiss and intend to vigorously defend the consolidated lawsuits.

In June 2012, the operator of the Budong PSC received notice of a claim related to the ownership of part of the land comprising the Karama-1 (“KD-1”) drilling site. The claim asserts that the land on which the drill site is located is partly owned by the claimant. The operator purchased the site from local landowners in January 2010, and the purchase was approved by BPMIGAS, Indonesia’s oil and gas regulatory authority. The claimant is seeking compensation of 16 billion Indonesia Rupiah (approximately $1.4 million, $1.0 million net to our 71.61 percent cost sharing interest) for land that was purchased at a cost of $4,100 in January 2010. On March 8, 2013, the court ruled to dismiss the claim because the claim had not been filed against the proper parties to the claim. On March 19, 2013, the claimant filed an appeal against the judgment. We dispute the claim and plan to vigorously defend against it.

In May 2012, Newfield Production Company (“Newfield”) filed notice pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement between Harvest (US) Holdings, Inc. (“Harvest US”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Harvest, and

Newfield dated March 21, 2011 (the “PSA”) of a potential environmental claim involving certain wells drilled on the Antelope Project. The claim asserts that locations constructed by Harvest US were built on, within, or otherwise impact or potentially impact wetlands and other water bodies. The notice asserts that, to the extent of potential penalties or other obligations that might result from potential violations, Harvest US must indemnify Newfield pursuant to the PSA. In June 2012, we provided Newfield with notice pursuant to the PSA (1) denying that Newfield has any right to indemnification from us, (2) alleging that any potential environmental claim related to Newfield’s notice would be an assumed liability under the PSA and (3) asserting that Newfield indemnify us pursuant to the PSA. We dispute Newfield’s claims and plan to vigorously defend against them.

On May 31, 2011, the United Kingdom branch of our subsidiary, Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (UK), initiated a wire transfer of approximately $1.1 million ($0.7 million net to our 66.667 percent interest) intending to pay Libya Oil Gabon S.A. (“LOGSA”) for fuel that LOGSA supplied to our subsidiary in the Netherlands, Harvest Dussafu, B.V., for the company’s drilling operations in Gabon. On June 1, 2011, our bank notified us that it had been required to block the payment in accordance with the U.S. sanctions against Libya as set forth in Executive Order 13566 of February 25, 2011, and administered by OFAC, because the payee, LOGSA, may be a blocked party under the sanctions. The bank further advised us that it could not release the funds to the payee or return the funds to us unless we obtain authorization from OFAC. On October 26, 2011, we filed an application with OFAC for return of the blocked funds to us. Until that application is approved, the funds will remain in the blocked account, and we can give no assurance when OFAC will permit the funds to be released. Our October 26, 2011 application for the return of the blocked funds remains pending with OFAC.

Robert C. Bonnet and Bobby Bonnet Land Services vs. Harvest (US) Holdings, Inc., Branta Exploration & Production, LLC, Ute Energy LLC, Cameron Cuch, Paula Black, Johnna Blackhair, and Elton Blackhair in the United States District Court for the District of Utah. This suit was served in April 2010 on Harvest and Elton Blackhair, a Harvest employee, alleging that the defendants, among other things, intentionally interfered with plaintiffs’ employment agreement with the Ute Indian Tribe – Energy & Minerals Department and intentionally interfered with plaintiffs’ prospective economic relationships. Plaintiffs seek actual damages, punitive damages, costs and attorney’s fees. We dispute plaintiffs’ claims and plan to vigorously defend against them. On October 29, 2013, we learned that the court administratively closed the case. The case was recently reopened as a result of the Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling against Plaintiffs’ discovery request. We dispute Plaintiffs’ claims and plan to vigorously defend against them.

Uracoa Municipality Tax Assessments. Harvest Vinccler S.C.A., a subsidiary of Harvest Holding (“Harvest Vinccler”), has received nine assessments from a tax inspector for the Uracoa municipality in which part of the Uracoa, Tucupita and Bombal fields are located as follows:

Three claims were filed in July 2004 and allege a failure to withhold for technical service payments and a failure to pay taxes on the capital fee reimbursement and related interest paid by PDVSA under the Operating Service Agreement (“OSA”). Harvest Vinccler has filed a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss one of the claims and has protested with the municipality the remaining claims.

Two claims were filed in July 2006 alleging the failure to pay taxes at a new rate set by the municipality. Harvest Vinccler has filed a protest with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, on these claims.

Two claims were filed in August 2006 alleging a failure to pay taxes on estimated revenues for the second quarter of 2006 and a withholding error with respect to certain vendor payments. Harvest Holding has filed a protest with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, on one claim and filed a protest with the municipality on the other claim.

Two claims were filed in March 2007 alleging a failure to pay taxes on estimated revenues for the third and fourth quarters of 2006. Harvest Vinccler has filed a protest with the municipality on these claims.

Harvest Vinccler disputes the Uracoa tax assessments and believes it has a substantial basis for its positions based on the interpretation of the tax code by SENIAT (the Venezuelan income tax authority), as it applies to operating service agreements, Harvest Holding has filed claims in the Tax Court in Caracas against the Uracoa Municipality for the refund of all municipal taxes paid since 1997.

Libertador Municipality Tax Assessments. Harvest Vinccler has received five assessments from a tax inspector for the Libertador municipality in which part of the Uracoa, Tucupita and Bombal fields are located as follows:

One claim was filed in April 2005 alleging the failure to pay taxes at a new rate set by the municipality. Harvest Vinccler has filed a protest with the Mayor’s Office and a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss the claim. On April 10, 2008, the Tax Court suspended the case pending a response from the Mayor’s Office to the protest. If the municipality’s response is to confirm the assessment, Harvest Holding will defer to the Tax Court to enjoin and dismiss the claim.

Two claims were filed in June 2007. One claim relates to the period 2003 through 2006 and seeks to impose a tax on interest paid by PDVSA under the OSA. The second claim alleges a failure to pay taxes on estimated revenues for the third and fourth quarters of 2006. Harvest Vinccler has filed a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss both claims.

Two claims were filed in July 2007 seeking to impose penalties on tax assessments filed and settled in 2004. Harvest Vinccler has filed a motion with the Tax Court in Barcelona, Venezuela, to enjoin and dismiss both claims.

Harvest Vinccler disputes the Libertador allegations set forth in the assessments and believes it has a substantial basis for its position. As a result of the SENIAT’s interpretation of the tax code as it applies to operating service agreements, Harvest Vinccler has filed claims in the Tax Court in Caracas against the Libertador Municipality for the refund of all municipal taxes paid since 2002.

On May 4, 2012, Harvest Vinccler learned that the Political Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice issued a decision dismissing one of Harvest Vinccler’s claims against the Libertador Municipality. Harvest Vinccler continues to believe that it has sufficient arguments to maintain its position in accordance with the Venezuelan Constitution. Harvest Vinccler plans to present a request of Constitutional Revision to the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice once it is notified officially of the decision. Harvest Vinccler has not received official notification of the decision. Harvest Vinccler is unable to predict the effect of this decision on the remaining outstanding municipality claims and assessments.

On February 21, 2014, Tecnica Vial and Flamingo, our partners in Colombia on Blocks VSM14 and VSM15, respectively, filed for arbitration of claims related to the farmout agreements for each block. We had received notices of default from our partners for failing to comply with certain terms of the farmout agreements, followed by notices of termination on November 27, 2013. We determined that it was appropriate to fully impair the costs associated with these interests, and we recorded an impairment charge of $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2013 which includes an accrual of $2 million related to this matter. We intend to vigorously defend the arbitration.

We are a defendant in or otherwise involved in other litigation incidental to our business. In the opinion of management, there is no such litigation that will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Note 14 – Taxes

Taxes on Income

The tax effects of significant items comprising our net deferred income taxes are as follows:

   As of December 31, 
   2013  2012 
   Foreign  United States
And Other
  Foreign  United States
And Other
 
   (in thousands) 

Deferred tax assets:

     

Operating loss carryforwards

  $58,051   $2,928   $54,231   $4,498  

Stock-based compensation

   —      8,056    —      8,091  

Accrued compensation

   —      598    —      739  

Oil and gas properties

   1,606    1,015    —      —    

Alternative minimum tax credit

   —      4,501    —      2,261  

Other

   —      145    —      861  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

   59,657    17,243    54,231    16,450  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

     

Tax on unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries

   —      (89,900  —      —    

Accrued income

   —      —      (1,005  —    

Prepaids

   —      (198  —      (373

Other liabilities

   —      (82  —      (35

Fixed assets

   —      (12  —      (28
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

   —      (90,192  (1,005  (436
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset (liability)

   59,657    (72,949  53,226    16,014  

Valuation allowance

   (59,576  —      (52,427  (15,992
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset (liability) after valuation allowance

  $81   $(72,949 $799   $22  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

After assessing the possible actions which management may take in 2014 and the next few years, as discussed further below, during the year ended December 31, 2013, we recognized a deferred tax liability of $89.9 million related to income tax on undistributed earnings for foreign subsidiaries.

Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets (“DTAs”). A significant piece of objective negative evidence evaluated was the cumulative losses incurred in our foreign operating entities over the three-year period ended December 31, 2013. Such objective evidence limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence such as our projections for future growth. We have therefore placed a valuation allowance (“VA”) on all of our foreign DTAs with the exception of $0.1 million related to NOL carryforwards in Venezuela which would be realized upon settlement of uncertain tax positions.

Management also reviewed the earnings history of our U.S. operations and determined that, while the Company does not have domestic production, it is expected to have sufficient taxable income in the U.S. related to the expected sale of the remaining equity interest in Harvest Holding. This is expected to allow the Company the ability to utilize the benefits related to its deferred tax assets which previously had a valuation allowance. As such, the Company has released the valuation allowances on the U.S. deferred tax assets.

The components of loss from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013  2012  2011 
   (in thousands) 

Loss before income taxes

    

United States

  $(31,072 $(33,841 $(30,309

Foreign

   (40,725  (18,915  (58,193
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $(71,797 $(52,756 $(88,502
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The provision (benefit) for income taxes on continuing operations consisted of the following at December 31:

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013  2012  2011 
   (in thousands) 

Current:

    

United States

  $2,279   $(717 $—    

Foreign

   44    929    3,693  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   2,323    212    3,693  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred:

    

United States

   72,971    (22  —    

Foreign

   (2,207  (799  (2,636
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   70,764    (821  (2,636
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $73,087   $(609 $1,057  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

A comparison of the income tax expense (benefit) on continuing operations at the federal statutory rate to our provision for income taxes is as follows:

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013  2012  2011 
   (in thousands) 

Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations:

    

Tax expense (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate

  $(25,129 $(17,938 $(30,805

Effect of foreign source income and rate differentials on foreign income

   204    239    4,887  

Tax gain associated with sale of interest in Harvest Holding

   7,474    —      —    

Subpart F income

   16,615    —      —    

Tax on unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries

   89,900    —      —    

Expired losses

   1,356    —      —    

Other changes in valuation allowance

   (10,643  10,331    28,169  

Change in applicable statutory rate

   (404  —      —    

Other permanent differences

   (2,546  1,431    —    

Return to accrual and other true-ups

   2,919    1,257    —    

Debt exchange

   —      2,758    —    

Warrant derivatives

   (1,180  —      (1,445

Liability for uncertain tax positions

   (5,553  799    237  

Other

   74    514    14  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income tax expense – continuing operations

   73,087    (609  1,057  

Income tax expense (benefit) from discontinued operations:

    

Total income tax expense (benefit) – discontinued operations

   —      —      5,748  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income tax expense (benefit)

  $73,087   $(609 $6,805  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Rate differentials for foreign income result from tax rates different from the U.S. tax rate being applied in foreign jurisdictions.

At December 31, 2013, we have the following net operating losses available for carryforward (in thousands):

United States

  $8,364    Available for up to 20 years from 2012

Indonesia

   54,435    Available for up to 5 years from 2011

Gabon

   23,268    Available for up to 3 years from 2010

Oman

   25,174    Available for up to 5 years from 2009

The Netherlands

   109,634    Available for up to 9 years from 2007

Venezuela

   3,043    Available for up to 3 years from 2010

Colombia

   1,214    Available indefinitely

As a result of the first closing sale to Petroandina, the Company realized a tax gain of $47.5 million which is included in U.S. taxable income pursuant to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company utilized $10.8 million of available losses from prior years as well as a current year tax loss of $36.7 million to offset income resulting from the sale resulting in no regular tax for the year ended December 31, 2013 leaving $8.4 million of losses available to offset taxable income in future periods. However, as a result of the alternative minimum tax provisions, we did incur AMT of $2.1 million increasing the amount of the AMT credit carryforward.

During the year, the Company released $5.6 million from our reserve for uncertain tax positions. This was primarily related to resolution of a Dutch tax issue regarding treatment of certain costs charged to our Dutch affiliate. However, a portion of this amount was offset by an adjustment to the valuation allowance, resulting in a net impact of $2.2 million.

If the U.S. operating loss carryforwards are ultimately realized, there would be no amounts credited to additional paid in capital for tax benefits associated with deductions for income tax purposes related to stock options and convertible debt.

Accumulated Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries

As of December 31, 2013, the book-tax outside basis difference in our foreign subsidiary resulting from unremitted earnings was approximately $334.8 million. Prior to 2013, no U.S. taxes had been recorded on these earnings as it was our practice and intention to reinvest the earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries in those operations.

Under ASC 740-30-25-17, no deferred tax liability must be recorded if sufficient evidence shows that the subsidiary has invested or will invest the undistributed earnings or that the earnings will be remitted in a tax-free manner. Management must consider numerous factors in determining timing and amounts of possible future distribution of these earnings to the parent company and whether a U.S. deferred tax liability should be recorded for these earnings. These factors include the future operating and capital requirements of both the parent company and the subsidiaries, remittance restrictions imposed by foreign governments or financial agreements and tax consequences of the remittance, including possible application of U.S. foreign tax credits and limitations on foreign tax credits that may be imposed by the Internal Revenue Code and regulations.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, management evaluated numerous factors related to the timing and amounts of possible future distribution of these earnings to the parent company, with consideration of the pending sale of the remaining equity interest in Harvest Holding as well as possible sales of other non-U.S. assets. While we will continue to invest the undistributed earnings to the extent possible and operate the Company’s business in the normal course, management is also considering distributions to the Company’s shareholders which could include the distribution of proceeds from the sales of assets by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. parent company resulting in U.S. taxable income. Because management is pursuing various alternatives, a determination was made that it was appropriate to record a deferred tax liability associated

with the unremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries of $89.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. This liability includes $51.1 million which could become payable currently upon the sale of the remaining interest in Harvest Holding and is therefore reflected as a current deferred tax liability.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

The FASB issued ASC 740-10 (prior authoritative literature: Financial Interpretation No. [“FIN”] 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 [“FIN 48”]) to create a single model to address accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes, by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

We or one of our subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2009. Our primary income tax jurisdictions and their respective open audit years are:

Tax Jurisdiction

Open Audit Years

United States

2010 – 2013

The Netherlands

2010 – 2013

Singapore

2009 – 2013

United Kingdom

2012 – 2013

Venezuela

2009 – 2013

Colombia

2013

In January 2014, the IRS began an audit of our tax returns for 2011 and 2012.

A reconciliation of the beginning amount, and current year additions, of unrecognized tax benefits follows:

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013  2012 
   (in thousands) 

Balance at beginning of year

  $5,871   $5,072  

Additions for tax positions of prior years

   —      799  

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

   (5,553  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

  $318   $5,871  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The release of the reserve for uncertain tax positions of $5.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2013 is primarily related to the resolution of a Dutch tax matter regarding treatment of certain costs charged to our Dutch affiliate. However, a portion of this amount was offset by an adjustment to the valuation allowance resulting in a net tax benefit of $2.2 million. If the above tax benefits were recognized, the full amount would affect the effective tax rate. We have accrued interest of $0.0 million, and penalty of $0.1 million. We believe that it is likely that remaining amount for the uncertain tax position will be resolved within the next twelve months, and the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly decrease.

Note 15 – Stock-Based Compensation and Stock Purchase Plans

Total share-based compensation expense, which includes stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), and restricted stock units (“RSUs”), totaled $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 ($5.2 million and $4.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively). All awards utilize the straight line method of amortization over vesting terms. RSUs and SARs can be cash settled and are accounted for as liability instruments.

The cash flows resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for share-based awards (excess tax benefits) are classified as financing cash flows. The actual tax benefit realized from share-based awards during the year ended December 31, 2011 was $2.5 million. We did not realize tax benefits from share-based awards during the years ended December 31, 2013 or 2012.

Long Term Incentive Plans

As of December 31, 2013, we had several long term incentive plans under which stock options, restricted stock, SARs and RSUs can be granted to eligible participants including employees, non-employee directors and consultants of our Company or subsidiaries:

2010 Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended (“2010 Plan”) – Provides for the issuance of up throughto 2,725,000 shares of our common stock in satisfaction of stock options, SARs, restricted stock, RSUs and other stock-based awards. No more than 700,000 shares may be granted as restricted stock and no individual may be granted more than 1,000,000 stock options or SARs. The 2010 Plan also permits the granting of performance awards to eligible employees and consultants. In the event of a change in control, all outstanding stock options and SARs become immediately exercisable to the extent permitted by the plan, and any restrictions on restricted stock and RSUs lapse.

2006 Long Term Incentive Plan (“2006 Plan”) – Provides for the issuance of up to 1,825,000 shares of our common stock in satisfaction of stock options, SARs and restricted stock. No more than 325,000 shares may be granted as restricted stock, and no individual may be granted more than 900,000 stock options or SARs and not more than 175,000 shares of restricted stock during any period of three consecutive calendar years. The 2006 Plan also permits the granting of performance awards to eligible employees and consultants. In the event of a change in control, all outstanding stock options and SARs become immediately exercisable to the extent permitted by the plan, and any restrictions on restricted stock lapse.

2004 Long Term Incentive Plan (“2004 Plan”) – Provides for the issuance of up to 1,750,000 shares of our common stock in satisfaction of stock options, SARs and restricted stock. No more than 438,000 shares may be granted as restricted stock, and no individual may be granted more than 438,000 stock options and not more than 110,000 shares of restricted stock over the life of the plan. The 2004 Plan also permits the granting of performance awards to eligible employees and consultants. In the event of a change in control, all outstanding stock options and SARs become immediately exercisable to the extent permitted by the plan, and any restrictions on restricted stock lapse.

2001 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan (“2001 Plan”) – Provides for the issuance of up to 1,697,000 shares of our common stock in the form of Incentive Stock Options and Non-Qualified Stock Options. No officer may be granted more than 500,000 stock options during any one fiscal year, as adjusted for any changes in capitalization, such as stock splits. In the event of a change in control, all outstanding options become immediately exercisable to the extent permitted by the plan.

Stock Options

Stock options granted under the plans must be no less than the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. Stock options granted under the plans generally are exercisable in varying cumulative periodic installments after one year. Stock options granted under the plans expire five to ten years from the date of grant. Stock options to purchase 52,333 common shares remained available for grant as of December 31, 2013 (85,006 as of December 31, 2012).

The fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which uses assumptions for the risk-free interest rate, volatility, dividend yield and the expected term of the options. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for a period equal to the expected term of the option. Expected volatility is based on historical volatilities of our stock. We do not assume any dividend yield since we do not pay dividends. The expected term of options granted is the weighted average life of stock options and represents the period of time that options are expected to be outstanding.

We also consider an estimated forfeiture rate for these stock option awards, and we recognize compensation cost only for those shares that are expected to vest, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of three years. The forfeiture rate is based on historical experience.

Stock option transactions under our various stock-based employee compensation plans are presented below:

Options

  Shares  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
      
      
      
      
   (in thousands, except exercise price) 

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2012

   3,897   $9.62    2.6 years    $3,064  

Granted

   920    4.80     

Exercised

   (20  (6.10   

Cancelled

   (64  (6.74   
  

 

 

     

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2013

   4,733   $8.74    2.1 years    $0  
  

 

 

     

Options exercisable as of December 31, 2013

   2,905   $9.85    1.3 years    $0  
  

 

 

     

Of the options outstanding, 2.9 million were exercisable at weighted-average exercise price of 9.85 as of December 31, 2013 (2.5 million at $10.12 at December 31, 2012; 2.2 million at $10.15 at December 31, 2011).

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we awarded stock options vesting over three years to purchase 920,004 of our common shares to our employees and executive officers (451,298 and 498,500 stock options during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively).

The value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013  2012  2011 

For options granted during:

    

Weighted average fair value

  $3.06   $2.85   $5.92  

Weighted average expected life

   5 years    5 years    5 years  

Expected volatility (1)

   79.4  67.3  61.3

Risk-free interest rate

   1.3  0.7  1.8

Dividend yield

   0.0  0.0  0.0

(1)Expected volatilities are based on historical volatilities of our stock.

A summary of our unvested stock option awards as of December 31, 2013, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below:

Unvested Stock Options

  Outstanding  Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 
   
   
   
   (in thousands, except per share amount) 

Unvested as of December 31, 2012

   1,380   $4.88  

Granted

   920    3.06  

Vested

   (452  (4.27

Forfeited

   (20  (3.04
  

 

 

  

Unvested as of December 31, 2013

   1,828    4.14  
  

 

 

  

In September 2005, we issued 225,000 options at an exercise price of $10.91, and 165,000 options at an exercise price of $10.80, both from the 2004 Plan. From the 2001 Plan, we issued 85,000 options at an exercise price of $10.80. These grants all contained performance requirements. The performance requirements state that the average closing price of the Company’s common stock must equal or exceed $20 per share for ten consecutive trading days for these options to vest. These options are included as unvested options in the tables above.

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $0.1 million (2012: $0.3 million; 2011: $1.4 million). The total fair value of stock options that vested during the year ended December 31, 2013, was $1.9 million ($1.9 million and $2.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively).

As of December 31, 2013, there was $3.1 million of total future compensation cost related to unvested stock option awards that are expected to vest. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years.

Restricted Stock

Restricted stock is issued on the grant date, but cannot be sold or transferred. Restricted stock granted to directors vest one year after date of grant. Restricted stock granted to employees vest at the third year after date of grant. Vesting of the restricted stock is dependent upon the employee’s continued service to Harvest.

A summary of our restricted stock awards as of December 31, 2013, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below:

Restricted Stock

  Outstanding  Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 
   
   
   

Unvested as of December 31, 2012

   284,750   $8.93  

Granted

   190,002    4.80  

Vested

   (160,600  (7.23

Forfeited

   0   
  

 

 

  

Unvested as of December 31, 2013

   314,152    7.30  
  

 

 

  

On July 18, 2013, we awarded 100,002 shares of restricted stock to directors and 90,000 shares to employees as long-term incentives (0 and 179,050 shares during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively). In each of the years 2012 and 2011, we awarded 2,000 shares to new hire employees as employment inducement grants under a New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) exception (there were no such awards during the year ended December 31, 2013). The restricted stock issued in 2013 had an aggregate fair

value at the date of grant of $0.9 million ($0.01 million and $2.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively). The restricted stock is scheduled to vest at the third year after date of grant for employees and one year after date of grant for directors. The value of the restricted stock that vested during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $1.2 million ($0.8 million and $3.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively). The weighted average grant date fair value of awards granted in 2012 was $5.85 and in 2011 it was $11.21.

As of December 31, 2013 there was $0.8 million of total future compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards that are expected to vest. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.4 years.

Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”)

All SAR awards granted to date have been granted outside of active long-term incentive plans and are held by Harvest employees. SARs granted in 2009 vest ratably over three years beginning with the third year of grant. SARs granted in 2012 vest ratably over three years beginning in the first year of grant. Vesting of SARs is dependent upon the employee’s continued service to Harvest. SAR awards are settled either in cash or Harvest common stock if available through an equity compensation plan. For recording of compensation, we assume the SAR award will be cash-settled and record compensation expense based on the fair value of the SAR awards at the end of each period.

SAR award transactions under our employee compensation plans are presented below:

Stock Appreciation Rights

  SARs  Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 
      
      
      
      
             (in thousands) 

SARs outstanding as of December 31, 2012

   932,202   $4.99     

Granted

   213,996    4.80     

Exercised

   0      

Cancelled

   (19,000  (5.12   
  

 

 

     

SARs outstanding as of December 31, 2013

   1,127,198   $4.95    3.26 years    $0  
  

 

 

     

SARs exercisable as of December 31, 2013

   394,394   $4.91    2.84 years    $0  
  

 

 

     

Of the SAR awards outstanding, 74,997 were exercisable at weighted-average exercise price of $4.60 as of December 31, 2012 and 83,000 were exercisable at weighted-average exercise price of $4.60 at December 31, 2011.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we awarded 213,996 SARs vesting over three years to our employees and executive officers (707,202 and 0 during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively).

The value of each SAR award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the assumptions discussed above.

A summary of our unvested SAR awards as of December 31, 2013, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below:

Unvested Stock Appreciation Rights

  Outstanding  Weighted-
Average
Fair Value
 
   

Unvested as of December 31, 2012

   857,205   $6.18  

Granted

   213,996    2.73  

Vested

   (323,063  (2.46

Forfeited

   (15,334  (2.47
  

 

 

  

Unvested as of December 31, 2013

   732,804    2.54  
  

 

 

  

No SAR awards were exercised during the years ended December 2013 and 2011. The total intrinsic value of SAR awards exercised during the year ended December 31, 2012 was $0.3 million. The total fair value of SAR awards that vested during the year ended December 31, 2013, was $0.8 million ($0.3 million and $0.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively).

In September 2005, we issued 250,000 stock units with performance requirements at an exercise price of $10.80. The performance requirements are that the average closing price of the Company’s common stock must equal or exceed $25 per share for ten consecutive trading days for these stock units to vest. Upon vesting and exercise, the holder is entitled to 100 percent of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on exercise date less the exercise price of $10.80. The settlement of these stock units would be a cash payment. These stock units are in addition to the units reflected in the tables above.

As of December 31, 2013, there was $1.2 million of total future compensation cost related to unvested SAR awards that are expected to vest. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years.

Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)

All RSU awards granted to date have been granted outside of active long-term incentive plans, are held by Harvest employees and directors, and are settled either in cash or Harvest common stock if available through an equity compensation plan. RSU awards granted in 2009 vest ratably over three years beginning with the third year of grant. RSU awards granted in 2012 to employees vest at the third year after date of grant. RSU awards granted in 2012 to directors vest one year after date of grant. Vesting of the RSU awards is dependent upon the employee’s and director’s continued service to Harvest.

A summary of our RSU awards as of December 31, 2013, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below:

Restricted Stock Units

  Outstanding  Weighted-
Average
Fair Value
 
   
   

Unvested as of December 31, 2012

   530,006   $9.07  

Granted

   0   

Vested

   (202,668  (4.12

Forfeited

   (5,000  (4.52
  

 

 

  

Unvested as of December 31, 2013

   322,338    4.52  
  

 

 

  

During 2012, we awarded 388,000 RSU awards to employees and directors (none during 2011). The RSU awards issued in 2012 had an aggregate fair value at their date of grant of $2.0 million. The 202,668 RSU awards which vested in 2013 were settled in cash. The value of the RSU awards that vested during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $0.8 million ($0.4 million and $0.6 million during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively).

As of December 31, 2013 there was $0.5 million of total future compensation cost related to unvested RSU awards expected to vest. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.3 years.

Common Stock Warrants

In connection with a $60 million term loan facility issued in November 2010, we issued (1) 1.2 million warrants exercisable at any time on or after the closing date of the term loan facility for a period of five years from the closing date on a cashless exercise basis at $15 per share until July 28, 2011, the Bridge Date, at which time the exercise price per share would be repriced to equal the lower of $15 or 120 percent of the average closing bid price of Harvest’s common stock for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the Bridge Date (“Tranche A”); (2) 0.4 million warrants exercisable at any time on or after the closing date of the term loan facility for a period of five years from the closing date on a cashless exercise basis at $20 per share until the Bridge Date, at which time the exercise price per share would be repriced to equal the lower of $15 or 120 percent of the average closing bid price of Harvest’s common stock for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the Bridge Date (“Tranche B”); and (3) 4.4 million warrants exercisable at any time on or after the Bridge Date for a period of five years from the Bridge Date on a cashless exercise basis at the lower of $15 per share or 120 percent of the average closing price of Harvest’s common stock for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the Bridge Date (“Tranche C”) (“collectively “the Warrants”). Tranche C was redeemable by Harvest for $0.01 per share at any time prior to the Bridge Date in conjunction with the repayment of the loan prior to the Bridge Date.

On May 17, 2011, in connection with the payment of the term loan facility, we redeemed all of Tranche C at $0.01 per share. The cost to redeem Tranche C ($44,000) was expensed to loss on extinguishment of debt in the six months ended June 30, 2011.

On July 28, 2011, the Bridge Date, Tranche A and Tranche B were repriced to $14.78 per warrant which is the lower of $15 or 120 percent of the average closing bid price of Harvest’s common stock for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the Bridge Date.

The Warrants include anti-dilution provisions which adjust the number of warrants and the exercise price per warrant based on the issuance of this Annual Reportadditional shares. Under the anti-dilution provision, 105,667 additional warrants were issued in the year ended December 31, 2013 (118,327 and 2,007 additional warrants during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively). In addition, the exercise price per share for all Warrants was repriced to $12.95 per warrant. The Warrants are classified as a liability on Form 10-K.our consolidated balance sheets and marked to market.

If a fundamental change occurs, we are required to repurchase the Warrants at the higher of (1) the fair market value of the warrant and (2) a valuation based on a computation of the option value of the Warrant using the Black-Scholes calculation method using the assumptions described in the Warrant Agreement. A fundamental change is defined as “the occurrence of one of the following events: a) a person or group becomes the direct or indirect owner of more than 50% of the voting power of the outstanding common stock, b) a merger event or similar transaction in which the majority owners before the transaction fail to own a majority of the voting power of the Company after the transaction, and c) approval of a plan of liquidation or dissolution of the Company or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets.” The completion of the second closing sale to Petroandina, assuming no prior fundamental change event, would result in a fundamental change event requiring the repurchase of the Warrants. SeeNote 12 – Warrant Derivative Liabilitiesfor the impact on the valuation of the warrant derivative liabilities.

In connection with the 11 percent senior unsecured notes issued October 11, 2012, we issued warrants to purchase up to 0.7 million share of our common stock with an exercise price of $10.00 per share. The warrants can be exercised at any time up until the three-year anniversary of the closing. The Black-Scholes option pricing model was used in pricing the warrants. On the date of issuance in the year ended December 31, 2012, we recorded a credit to additional paid in capital of $2.8 million for the fair value of the warrants with a corresponding discount on debt on our consolidated balance sheet.

HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESThe dates the warrants were issued, the expiration dates, the exercise prices and the number of warrants issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 were:

          Warrants 

Date Issued

  

Expiration Date

  Exercise Price   Issued   Outstanding 
          (in thousands) 

November 2010

  November 2015  $12.95     1,600     1,600  

October 2011

  November 2015   12.95     2     2  

March 2012

  November 2015   12.95     73     73  

August 2012

  November 2015   12.95     30     30  

October 2012

  November 2015   12.95     15     15  

July 2013

  November 2015   12.95     29     29  

October 2013

  November 2015   12.95     22     22  

November 2013

  November 2015   12.95     55     55  

October 2012

  October 2015   10.00     687     687  
      

 

 

   

 

 

 
       2,513     2,513  
      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 16 – Operating Segments

We regularly allocate resources to and assess the performance of our operations by segments that are organized by unique geographic and operating characteristics. The segments are organized in order to manage regional business, currency and tax related risks and opportunities. Operations included under the heading “United States” include corporate management, cash management, business development and financing activities performed in the United States and other countries, which do not meet the requirements for separate disclosure. All intersegment revenues, other income and equity earnings, expenses and receivables are eliminated in order to reconcile to consolidated totals. Corporate general and administrative and interest expenses are included in the United States segment and are not allocated to other operating segments. In previous years, charges for intersegment general and administrative and interest expenses were included in results for the respective operating segments, and operating segment assets included intersegment receivables and loans. Segment income (loss) and operating segment assets for prior periods have been adjusted to conform to the current presentation method in which intersegment items are eliminated from each segment’s results and assets.

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013  2012  2011 
      (in thousands)    

Segment Income (Loss) Attributable to Harvest

    

Venezuela

  $58,640   $51,584   $54,974  

Gabon

   (12,908  (2,902  (6,158

Indonesia

   (9,213  (4,052  (45,416

United States

   (120,465  (42,431  (33,685
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations (a)

   (83,946  2,199    (30,285

Discontinued operations

   (5,150  (14,410  86,245  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $(89,096 $(12,211 $55,960  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(a)Net of net income attributable to noncontrolling interest.

   As of December 31, 
   2013   2012 
   (in thousands) 

Operating Segment Assets

    

Venezuela

  $500,946    $428,992  

Gabon

   107,851     80,908  

Indonesia

   5,004     9,587  

United States

   121,050     77,037  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   734,851     596,524  

Discontinued operations

   29     313  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  $734,880    $596,837  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 17 – Related Party Transactions

In November 2013, the Company sold 1,704,800 shares of its common stock in private placements to twelve purchasers for a price of $3.15 per share resulting in $5.4 million of proceeds from the sale. 246,000 shares of common stock sold in these transactions were sold to six officers and directors of the Company for the same purchase price of $3.15 per share or a total of $0.8 million.

On December 12, 2013, Harvest-Vinccler made an in-kind distribution to its shareholders of a note receivable from HNR Energia that it held. As a result, Vinccler received a $10.4 million note. HNR Energia paid $4.3 million of the amount owed on the note leaving $6.1 million outstanding as of December 31, 2013. Principal and interest are payable upon the maturity date of June 30, 2016. Interest accrues at a rate of US dollar based LIBOR plus 0.5%.

Note 18 – Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)

Summarized quarterly financial data is as follows:

 

   Quarter Ended 
   March 31*  June 30*  September 30*    
   (revised)  (revised)  (revised)  December 31 
   (amounts in thousands, except per share data) 

Year ended December 31, 2011

     

Expenses

  $(7,988 $(11,818 $(5,977 $(60,519

Non-operating loss

   (2,509  (11,422  (1,006  (937
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss from consolidated companies continuing operations before income taxes

   (10,497  (23,240  (6,983  (61,456

Income tax expense (benefit)

   222    260    226    112  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss from consolidated companies continuing operations

   (10,719  (23,500  (7,209  (61,568

Net income from unconsolidated equity affiliates

   18,494    18,246    18,476    18,235  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

   7,775    (5,254  11,267    (43,333

Income (loss) from discontinued operations(a)

   (3,266  98,665    36    2,181  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   4,509    93,411    11,303    (41,152

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

   3,427    3,631    3,592    3,527  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $1,082   $89,780   $7,711   $(44,679
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Basic:

     

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $0.13   $(0.26 $0.23   $(1.36

Discontinued operations

  $(0.10 $2.90   $—     $0.06  

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $0.03   $2.64   $0.23   $(1.30

Diluted:

     

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $0.12   $(0.22 $0.20   $(1.36

Discontinued operations

  $(0.09 $2.45   $—     $0.06  

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $0.03   $2.23   $0.20   $(1.30

(a)Revision to prior period financial statements – During the fourth quarter of 2011, we identified an error in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011 related to the income tax expense on the gain on the sale of the Antelope Project. The tax basis used at September 30, 2011 in calculating the tax expense was incorrect. The reconciliation of the tax basis to the book basis of the Antelope Project resulted in a reduction of the income tax payable on the gain on the sale of the Antelope Project of $5.5 million ($2.0 million of the income tax benefit should have been recorded in the second quarter of 2011 and $3.5 million should have been recorded in the third quarter of 2011). The reduction in income tax payable was offset by additional income tax expense related to tax benefits on equity compensation. As a result, Income Taxes Payable were overstated $2.0 million at June 30, 2011, Additional Paid in Capital was understated $2.5 million and Income Tax on Gain was understated $0.5 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2011. Income Taxes Payable were overstated $5.5 million at September 30, 2011, Additional Paid in Capital was understated $2.5 million, and Income Tax on Gain was overstated $3.5 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2011. The error has no impact to the consolidated statements of cash flows. Management concluded the impact of the error is immaterial to the financial statements in the period in which it occurred but are material to the fourth quarter 2011. As such, the amounts presented above have been revised to reflect the second and third quarter 2011 impacts in the appropriate periods. All future filings, including interim financial statements, will be revised appropriately.
(b)Revision to prior period financial statements – During the fourth quarter of 2011, we identified an error related to the deferred tax adjustment in reconciling our share of Petrodelta’s net income reported under IFRS to that required under USGAAP. We revised the financial statements to reflect the correct deferred tax expense under USGAAP in each reporting period. The error has no impact to the consolidated statements of cash flows. Management concluded the impact of the error is immaterial to the financial statements in the period in which it occurred but is material to the fourth quarter 2011 when it was identified. As such, the amounts presented above have been revised to reflect the quarter 2011 impacts in the appropriate periods: first quarter 2011, $0.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share; second quarter 2011, $0.3 million with no effect per dilute share; and third quarter 2011, $(1.1) million, with no effect per diluted share, net to our 32 percent interest.
*Certain amounts have been revised. See Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Revision for additional information.
   Quarter Ended 
   March 31  June 30  September 30  December 31 
   (amounts in thousands, except per share data) 

Year ended December 31, 2013

     

Expenses

  $(5,171 $(9,653 $(9,516 $(21,096

Non-operating loss

   2,253    (1,273  (7,764  (19,577
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

   (2,918  (10,926  (17,280  (40,673

Income tax expense (benefit)

   39    (1,415  (765  75,228  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

   (2,957  (9,511  (16,515  (115,901

Earnings (loss) from equity affiliate

   49,471    7,602    25,747    (10,242
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   46,514    (1,909  9,232    (126,143

Discontinued operations

   (485  (1,006  (2,586  (1,073
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   46,029    (2,915  6,646    (127,216

Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

   9,932    1,551    4,693    (4,536
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $36,097   $(4,466 $1,953   $(122,680
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share:

     

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $0.93   $(0.09 $0.12   $(2.99

Discontinued operations

   (0.01  (0.03  (0.07  (0.03
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $0.92   $(0.12 $0.05   $(3.02
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share:

     

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $0.92   $(0.09 $0.12   $(2.99

Discontinued operations

   (0.01  (0.03  (0.07  (0.03
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $0.91   $(0.12 $0.05   $(3.02
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Quarter Ended   Quarter Ended 
  March 31* June 30* September 30* December 31*   March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 
  (revised) (revised) (revised) (revised)   (amounts in thousands, except per share data) 
  (amounts in thousands, except per share data) 

Year ended December 31, 2010

     

Year ended December 31, 2012

     

Expenses

  $(6,664 $(7,660 $(9,549 $(10,530  $(8,128 $(7,837 $(6,694 $(16,167

Non-operating loss

   (1,812  (572  (92  (5,196   (2,279 (3,085 (1,734 (6,832
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Loss from consolidated companies continuing operations before income taxes

   (8,476  (8,232  (9,641  (15,726

Income tax expense (benefit)(a)

   (19  152    699    (1,016

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

   (10,407  (10,922  (8,428  (22,999

Income tax expense (benefit)

   (1,220  (1,022  1,723   ��(90
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Loss from consolidated companies continuing operations

   (8,457  (8,384  (10,340  (14,710

Net income from unconsolidated equity affiliates(b)

   38,687    8,951    5,995    12,658  

Loss from continuing operations

   (9,187  (9,900  (10,151  (22,909

Earnings from equity affiliate

   16,896    22,829    20,299    7,745  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

   30,230    567    (4,345  (2,052

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   2,015    803    390    504  

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   7,709    12,929    10,148    (15,164

Discontinued operations

   (5,427  (2,164  (347  (6,472
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

   32,245    1,370    (3,955  (1,548   2,282    10,765    9,801    (21,636

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

   7,399    1,637    1,158    2,476  

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

   3,322    4,540    4,050    1,511  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $24,846   $(267 $(5,113 $(4,024  $(1,040 $6,225   $5,751   $(23,147
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Basic:

     

Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share:

     

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $0.69   $(0.03 $(0.16 $(0.13  $0.13   $0.23   $0.16   $(0.43

Discontinued operations

  $0.06   $0.02   $0.01   $0.01     (0.16  (0.06  (0.01  (0.16
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $0.75   $(0.01 $(0.15 $(0.12  $(0.03 $0.17   $0.15   $(0.59

Diluted:

     
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share:

     

Income (loss) from continuing operations

  $0.59   $(0.03 $(0.16 $(0.13  $0.12   $0.21   $0.16   $(0.43

Discontinued operations

  $0.05   $0.02   $0.01   $0.01     (0.14  (0.06  (0.01  (0.16
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Harvest

  $0.64   $(0.01 $(0.15 $(0.12  $(0.02 $0.15   $0.15   $(0.59
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

(a)Out-of-Period-Adjustment – During the fourth quarter of 2010, we recorded an out-of-period adjustment in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010. This adjustment related to the accounting for an income tax refund of $1.0 million that had not been accrued at September 30, 2010. The refund was applied for on September 15, 2010 and received on October 25, 2010. We recorded the $1.0 million as an income tax benefit in the fourth quarter of 2010; however, the $1.0 million income tax refund should have been recognized as an income tax benefit in the third quarter of 2010. As a result, Accounts and notes receivable – joint interest and other was understated and net income attributable to Harvest was understated by $1.0 million for the third quarter of 2010, or $(0.03) per diluted share, and net income attributable to Harvest was overstated by $1.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, or $0.03 per diluted share. Net income attributable to Harvest is correctly stated for the year ended December 31, 2010. The error has no impact to the consolidated statements of cash flows. Management concluded the impact of the error is immaterial to the financial statements in the period in which it occurred. All future filings, including interim financial statements, will be revised appropriately.
(b)Revision to prior period financial statements – During the fourth quarter of 2011, we identified an error related to the deferred tax adjustment in reconciling our share of Petrodelta’s net income reported under IFRS to that required under USGAAP. We revised the financial statements to reflect the correct deferred tax expense under USGAAP in each reporting period. The error has no impact to the consolidated statements of cash flows. Management concluded the impact of the error is immaterial to the financial statements in the period in which it occurred but is material to the fourth quarter 2011 when it was identified. As such, the amounts presented above have been revised to reflect the quarter 2010 impacts in the appropriate periods: first quarter 2010, $0.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share; second quarter 2010, no effect; third quarter 2010, $(0.1) million, or $0.01 per diluted share; and fourth quarter 2010, $(0.1) million, or $0.01 per diluted share
*Certain amounts have been revised for insignificant errors. See Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Revision for additional information.

Supplemental Information on Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities (unaudited)

The following tables summarize our proved reserves, drilling and production activity, and financial operating data at the end of each year. Tables I through III provide historical cost information pertaining to costs incurred in exploration, property acquisitions and development; capitalized costs; and results of operations. Tables IV through VI present information on our estimated proved reserve quantities, standardized measure of estimated discounted future net cash flows related to proved reserves, and changes in estimated discounted future net cash flows.

TABLE I – Total costs incurred in oil and natural gas acquisition, exploration and development activities (in thousands):

TABLE I –Total costs incurred in oil and natural gas acquisition, exploration and development activities (in thousands):

 

               United States     
   Oman   Gabon   Indonesia   and Other   Total 

Year Ended December 31, 2011

          

Acquisition costs

  $—      $—      $3,660    $142    $3,802  

Exploration costs

   10,901     46,522     36,249     —       93,672  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $10,901    $46,522    $39,909    $142    $97,474  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2010

          

Acquisition costs

  $—      $—      $2,703    $85    $2,788  

Exploration costs

   1,698     2,763     10,468     2,805     17,734  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $1,698    $2,763    $13,171    $2,890    $20,522  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2009

          

Acquisition costs

  $3,757    $941    $1,800    $71    $6,569  

Exploration costs

   459     225     1,793     2,309     4,786  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $4,216    $1,166    $3,593    $2,380    $11,355  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Gabon   Indonesia   Oman*   United States*
and Other
   Total 

Year Ended December 31, 2013

          

Unproved exploration costs

  $26,214    $0    $0    $0    $26,214  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $26,214    $0    $0    $0    $26,214  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2012

          

Unproved exploration costs

  $30,386    $4,078    $6,741    $0    $41,205  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $30,386    $4,078    $6,741    $0    $41,205  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2011

          

Unproved acquisition costs

  $0    $3,660    $0    $0    $3,660  

Unproved exploration costs

   46,107     34,596     10,901     0     91,604  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $46,107    $38,256    $10,901    $0    $95,264  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TABLE II – Capitalized costs related to oil and natural gas producing activities (in thousands):

*Oman operations, Colombia operations and operations in the United States related to the Antelope Project have been discontinued operations. See Note 5 – Dispositions, Discontinued Operations for additional information.

 

               United States     
   Oman   Gabon   Indonesia   and Other   Total 

Year Ended December 31, 2011

          

Unproved property costs

  $5,084    $47,868    $6,700    $3,190    $62,842  

Oilfield Inventories

   209     2,480     140     —       2,829  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $5,293    $50,348    $6,840    $3,190    $65,671  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2010

          

Unproved property costs

  $4,216    $9,177    $9,459    $6,427    $29,279  

Oilfield Inventories

   —       —       1,435     3,965     5,400  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $4,216    $9,177    $10,894    $10,392    $34,679  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2009

          

Unproved property costs

  $3,757    $6,869    $670    $6,203    $17,499  

Oilfield Inventories

   —       —       1,369     1,417     2,786  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $3,757    $6,869    $2,039    $7,620    $20,285  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
TABLE II –Capitalized costs related to oil and natural gas producing activities (in thousands):

   Gabon (a)   Indonesia   Oman*   United States*
and Other
   Total 

Year Ended December 31, 2013

          

Unproved property costs

  $99,447    $4,470    $0    $0    $103,917  

Oilfield Inventories

   3,966     130     0     0     4,096  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $103,413    $4,600    $0    $0    $108,013  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2012

          

Unproved property costs

  $73,233    $5,220    $0    $0    $78,453  

Oilfield Inventories

   3,209     130     0     0     3,339  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $76,442    $5,350    $0    $0    $81,792  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2011

          

Unproved property costs

  $46,447    $5,195    $5,084    $2,900    $59,626  

Oilfield Inventories

   2,480     140     209     0     2,829  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $48,927    $5,335    $5,293    $2,900    $62,455  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(a)Drilling activities were completed in September 2011 for Dussafu Ruche Marin-1 (“DRM-1”) exploratory well on the Dussafu PSC. DRM-1 well costs of $39.2 million were suspended pending further exploration and development activities. Exploration activities continued in 2012 with the acquisition of additional seismic and the spud of our second exploration well, DTM-1, on November 19, 2012.
*Oman operations, Colombia operations and operations in the United States related to the Antelope Project have been discontinued operations. See Note 5 – Dispositions, Discontinued Operations for additional information.

We regularly evaluate our unproved properties to determine whether impairment has occurred. We have excluded from amortization our interest in unproved properties and the cost of uncompleted exploratory activities. The principal portion of such costs excluding those related the acquisition of WAB-21, areis expected to be included in amortizable costs during the next two to three years. The ultimate timing of when the costs related to the acquisition of WAB-21 will be included in amortizable costs is uncertain.

Unproved property costs at December 31, 2011 consisted of the following2013 relates to two on-going projects. Costs incurred by year incurredare as follows (in thousands):

 

   Total   2011   2010   2009   Prior 

Property acquisition costs

  $62,842    $36,916    $11,613    $5,200    $9,113  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Total   2013   2012   2011   Prior 

Property acquisition costs

  $12,463    $0    $0    $3,660    $8,803  

Exploration costs

   91,454     26,214     27,415     34,751     3,074  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total unproved property costs

  $103,917    $26,214    $27,415    $38,411    $11,877  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TABLE III – Results of operations for oil and natural gas producing activities (in thousands):

TABLE III –Results of operations for oil and natural gas producing activities (in thousands):

 

  Year Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31, 
  2011 2010   2013 2012 

Revenue:

      

Oil and natural gas revenues

  $6,488   $10,696    $0   $0  

Expenses:

      

Operating, selling and distribution expenses and taxes other than on income

   3,154    1,846     0   0  

Exploration expense

   13,690    8,016     15,155   9,068  

Impairment of oil and gas properties costs

   575   9,312  

Dry hole costs

   49,676    —       0   5,617  

Depletion

   811    3,298     0   0  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total expenses

   67,331    13,160     15,730    23,997  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Results of operations from oil and natural gas producing activities

  $(60,843 $(2,464

Results of operations from oil and natural gas producing activities.

  $(15,730 $(23,997
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

TABLE IV – Quantities of Oil and Natural Gas Reserves

TABLE IV –Quantities of Oil and Natural Gas Reserves

Estimating oil and gas reserves is a very complex process requiring significant subjective decisions in the evaluation of all available geological, engineering and economic data for each reservoir. This data may change substantially over time as a result of numerous factors such as production history, additional development activity and continual reassessment of the viability of production under various economic and political conditions. Consequently, material upward or downward revisions to existing reserve estimates may occur from time to time; although, every reasonable efforts is made to ensure that reported results are the most accurate assessment available. We ensure that the data provided to our external independent experts, and their interpretation of that data, corresponds with our development plans and management’s assessment of each reservoir. The significance of subjective decisions required and variances in available data make estimates generally less precise than other estimates presented in connection with financial statement disclosures.

We adoptedmeasure and disclose our oil and gas reserves in accordance with the provisions of the SEC’s Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting and the Financial Accounting Standards Board’sASC 932, “Extractive Activities – Oil and Gas” (“FASB”ASC 932”) guidance on extractive activities for oil and gas (ASC 932) as of December 31, 2009..

The process for preparation of our oil and gas reserves estimates is completed in accordance with our prescribed internal control procedures, which include verification of data provided for, management reviews and review of the independent third party reserves report. The technical employee responsible for overseeing the process for preparation of the reserves estimates has a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Science, a Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering, has more than 25 years of experience in reservoir engineering and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

All reserve information in this report is based on estimates prepared by Ryder Scott Company L.P. (“Ryder Scott”), independent petroleum engineers. The technical personnel responsible for preparing the reserve estimates at Ryder Scott meet the requirements regarding qualifications, independence, objectivity and confidentiality set forth in the Standards Pertaining to the Estimating and Auditing of Oil and Gas Reserves Information promulgated by the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Ryder Scott is an independent firm of petroleum engineers, geologists, geophysicists and petrophysicists; they do not own an interest in our properties and are not employed on a contingent fee basis.

See the following sectionAdditional Supplemental Information on Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities (unaudited) for Venezuela Equity Affiliate as of December 31, 2011, 20102013, 2012 and 2009,2011, TABLE IV – Quantities of Oil and Natural Gas Reserves for Petrodelta’s reserves.

The table shown below represents our interests in the United States. On May 17, 2011, we closed the transaction to sell our Antelope Project (seeItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement, Note 12 – United States Operations, Western United States – Antelope).Project. The sale hashad an effective date of March 1, 2011. We received cash proceeds of approximately $217.8 million which reflectsreflected increases to the purchase price for customary adjustments and deductions for transaction related costs. We do not have any continuing involvement with the Antelope Project. The related gain on the sale was reported in discontinued operations in the second quarter of 2011. The Antelope Project has been classified as discontinued operations.

 

   2011  2010  2009 
   Oil     Oil     Oil    
   and NGL  Gas  and NGL  Gas  and NGL  Gas 
   (MBbls)  (MMcf)  (MBbls)  (MMcf)  (MBbls)  (MMcf) 

Proved Reserves

       

United States

       

Proved Reserves at January 1

   3,515    6,492    226    1,126    —      —    

Revisions

   —      —      147    914    —      —    

Acquisitions

   —      —      15    12    229    1,132  

Sales of reserves in place

   (3,454  (6,155  —      —      —      —    

Extensions

   —      —      3,267    4,863    —      —    

Production

   (61  (337  (140  (423  (3  (6
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved Reserves at December 31

   —      —      3,515    6,492    226    1,126  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31

       

United States

       

Proved

       

Developed

   —      —      659    2,476    131    653  

Undeveloped

   —      —      2,856    4,016    95    473  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Proved

   —      —      3,515    6,492    226    1,126  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Year Ended
December 31, 2011
 
  
   Oil
and NGL
    (MBbls)    
  Gas
    (MMcf)    
 
   
   

Proved Reserves:

   

United States:

   

Proved Reserves at January 1

   3,515    6,492  

Revisions

   —      —    

Acquisitions

   —      —    

Sales of reserves in place

   (3,454  (6,155

Extensions

   —      —    

Production

   (61  (337
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved Reserves at December 31

   —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TABLE V – Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Related to Proved Oil and Natural Gas Reserve Quantities

TABLE V –Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Related to Proved Oil and  Natural Gas Reserve Quantities

The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is presented in accordance with the provisions of the accounting standard on disclosures about oil and gas producing activities. In preparing this data, assumptions and estimates have been used, and we caution against viewing this information as a forecast of future economic conditions.

Future cash inflows wereare estimated by an applying the average price during the 12-month period, determined as an unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the-month price for each month within such period, adjusted for fixed and determinable escalations provided by the contract, to the estimated future production ofyear-end proved reserves. Our average prices used were $80.95 per barrel for oil and $3.42 per Mcf for gas. Future cash inflows wereare reduced by estimated future production and development costs to determinepre-tax cash inflows. Future income taxes wereare estimated by applying theyear-end statutory tax rates to the futurepre-tax cash inflows, less the tax basis of the properties involved, and adjusted for permanent differences and tax credits and allowances. The resultant future net cash inflows are discounted using a ten percent discount rate.

The table shown below represents our net interest atAs of December 31, 2011.

   United States December 31, 
   2011   2010  2009 
   (in thousands) 

Future cash inflows from sales of oil and gas

  $—      $250,712   $14,626  

Future production costs

   —       (75,602  (3,674

Future development costs

   —       (62,246  (1,171

Future income tax expenses

   —       (37,262  (3,147
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Future net cash flows

   —       75,602    6,634  

Effect of discounting net cash flows at 10%

   —       (45,632  (1,911
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows

  $—      $29,970   $4,723  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

2013 and 2012, we did not have a direct interest in any proved reserves. See the following sectionAdditional Supplemental Information on Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities (unaudited) for Venezuela Equity Affiliate as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, TABLE VIV Changes in the Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows fromRelated to Proved Reserves:Oil and Natural Gas Reserve Quantities for Petrodelta’s reserves.

TABLE VI –Changes in the Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows from Proved    Reserves:

 

   United States December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009 
   (in thousands) 

Standardized Measure at January 1

  $29,970   $4,723   $—    

Sales of oil and natural gas, net of related costs

   (3,334  (8,850  (166

Revisions to estimates of proved reserves:

    

Net changes in prices, net of production costs

   26,140    2,766    —    

Quantities

   —      3,734    —    

Purchase and sale of reserves in place

   (45,627  387    —    

Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery, net of future costs

   —      36,211    6,978  

Accretion of discount

   —      535    —    

Development costs incurred

   2,784    2,427    —    

Changes in estimated development costs

   —      (1,256  —    

Net change in income taxes

   (9,933  (10,707  (2,089
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Standardized Measure at December 31

  $—     $29,970   $4,723  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   United States 
  Year Ended
December 31,
2011
 
  
  
   (in thousands) 

Standardized Measure at January 1

  $29,970  

Sales of oil and natural gas, net of related costs

   (3,334

Revisions to estimates of proved reserves:

  

Net changes in prices, net of production costs

   26,140  

Quantities

   —    

Purchase and sale of reserves in place

   (45,627

Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery, net of future costs

   —    

Accretion of discount

   —    

Development costs incurred

   2,784  

Changes in estimated development costs

   —    

Net change in income taxes

   (9,933
  

 

 

 

Standardized Measure at December 31

  $—    
  

 

 

 

Additional Supplemental Information on Oil and Natural Gas Producing Activities (unaudited) for Petrodelta S.A.

The following tables summarize the proved reserves, drilling and production activity, and financial operating data at the end of each year for our net 32 percent interest in Petrodelta. Tables I through III provide historical cost information pertaining to costs incurred in exploration, property acquisitions and development; capitalized costs; and results of operations. Tables IV through VI present information on our estimated proved reserve quantities, standardized measure of estimated discounted future net cash flows related to proved reserves, and changes in estimated discounted future net cash flows.

As discussed further inNote 5 – Dispositions, Share Purchase Agreement, on December 16, 2013, Harvest and HNR Energia entered into the Share Purchase Agreement with Petroandina and Pluspetrol, its parent, to sell all of our 80 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding to Petroandina in two closings for an aggregate cash purchase price of $400 million. The first closing occurred on December 16, 2013 contemporaneously with the signing of the Share Purchase Agreement, when we sold a 29 percent equity interest in Harvest Holding for $125 million. As a result, our net ownership interest in Petrodelta (32 percent ownership)as of December 31, 2013 is 20.4 percent. For periods prior to December 16, 2013, our net ownership interest was 32 percent.

Petrodelta is accounted for under the equity method, and has been included at its ownership interest in the consolidated financial statements and the following Tables based on a year ending December 31 and, accordingly, results of operations for oil and natural gas producing activities in Venezuela reflect the year ended December 31, 2011, 20102013, 2012 and 2009.2011.

TABLE I – Total costs incurred in oil and natural gas acquisition, exploration and development activities (in thousands):

   Year ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 

Development costs

  $45,364    $29,976    $26,605  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TABLE II – Capitalized costs related to oil and natural gas producing activities (in thousands):

   Year ended December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009 

Proved property costs

  $184,640   $139,702   $108,696  

Unproved property costs

   1,434    1,365    163  

Oilfield inventories

   13,764    9,630    10,748  

Less accumulated depletion and impairment

   (57,346  (43,856  (27,089
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $142.492   $106,841   $92,518  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TABLE III – Results of operations for oil and natural gas producing activities (in thousands):

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009 

Revenue:

    

Oil and natural gas revenues

  $360,222   $194,423   $146,640  

Royalty

   (118,339  (65,500  (50,176
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   241,883    128,923    96,464  

Expenses:

    

Operating, selling and distribution expenses and taxes other than on income(1)

   114,835    22,359    15,742  

Depletion

   17,531    12,387    10,123  

Income tax expense

   54,759    47,089    35,300  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expenses

   187,125    81,835    61,165  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Results of operations from oil and natural gas producing activities

  $54,758   $47,088   $35,299  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

TABLE I –Total costs incurred in oil and natural gas acquisition, exploration and development activities (in thousands):

   Year ended December 31, 
   2013 (1)   2012 (1)   2011 (1) 

Development costs

  $83,680    $66,342    $45,364  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)These costs are stated net to our 32.0% interest through December 15, 2013 and 20.4% thereafter.

TABLEII – Capitalized costs related to oil and natural gas producing activities (in thousands):

   As of December 31, 
   2013 (1)  2012 (2)  2011 (2) 

Proved property costs

  $213,181   $250,259   $184,640  

Unproved property costs

   0    0    1,434  

Oilfield inventories

   25,393    28,992    13,764  

Less accumulated depletion and impairment

   (72,683  (81,629  (57,346
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $165,891   $197,622   $142,492  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)Net to our 20.4% interest at December 31, 2013.
(2)Net to our 32.0% interest at December 31, 2012 and 2011.

TABLEIII – Results of operations for oil and natural gas producing activities (in thousands):

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2013 (2)  2012 (2)  2011 (2) 

Revenue:

    

Oil and natural gas revenues

  $419,307   $404,577   $360,222  

Royalty

   (139,093  (132,802  (118,339
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   280,214    271,775    241,883  

Expenses:

    

Operating, selling and distribution expenses and taxes other than on income (1)

   120,613    149,082    114,835  

Depletion

   31,660    24,284    17,531  

Income tax expense

   63,970    49,205    54,759  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total expenses

   216,243    222,571    187,125  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Results of operations from oil and natural gas producing activities

  $63,971   $49,204   $54,758  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)Expenses include operating expenses, production taxes and Windfall Profits Tax. Net to our 32 percent interest, Windfall Profits Tax for December 31, 20112013 was $56.4 million ($93.2 million and $76.0 million (2010: $4.5 million, 2009: $0.3 million)for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively).
(2)These results are stated net to our 32.0% interest through December 15, 2013 and 20.4% thereafter.

TABLE
TABLEIV – Quantities of Oil and Natural Gas Reserves

We measure and Natural Gas Reserves

We adopteddisclose our oil and gas reserves in accordance with the provisions of the SEC’s Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting and the Financial Accounting Standards Board’sASC 932, “Extractive Activities – Oil and Gas” (“FASB”ASC 932”) guidance on extractive activities for oil and gas (ASC 932) as of December 31, 2009..

Petrodelta is producing from, and continuing to develop, the Petrodelta Fields. Petrodelta has both developed and undeveloped oil and gas reserves identified in all six fields. Petrodelta produces the fields in accordance with a business plan originally defined by its Conversion Contract executed in late 2007. Proved Undeveloped (“PUD”) oil and gas reserves are drilled in accordance with Petrodelta’s business plan, but can be revised where drilling results indicate a change is warranted. This was the case in 2009, 2010 and again in 2011 when the wells drilled in El Salto resulted in a modification to the El Salto program.

During 2011,2013, Petrodelta drilled and completed 1513 production wells. Four11 of the wells were previously identified Proved Undeveloped (“PUD”) locations and 112 wells were previously classified Probable, Possible or undefined locations. In 2011,2013, an additional 545 PUD locations were identified through drilling activity,activity; however, 6925 PUD locations which are scheduled to be drilled 5five years after the wells were originally

identified have been reclassified as Probable reserves. At December 31, 2011,2013, Petrodelta had a total of 163133 PUD (26.2(10.6 MMBOE) locations identified. Since the implementation of its 2007 business plan, Petrodelta has drilled 5580 gross production wells (2008 9 wells [1.4 MMBOE], 2009(2009 15 wells [2.0 MMBOE], 2010 16 wells [2.0 MMBOE] and, 2011 15 wells [2.1 MMBOE], 2012 12 wells [2.2 MMBOE] and 2013 13 wells [1.2 MMBOE]) which have moved to the proved developed producing (“PDP”) category. Of these 55 locations drilled since 2008, 27 (4.4 MMBOE) represent the movements of PUD locations to PDP locations. The other 28 new producing wells (3.0 MMBOE) were previously classified Probable, Possible or un-defined.

Petrodelta has a track record of identifying, executing and converting its PUD locations to PDP locations in accordance with the business plan defined by the conversion contract executed in 2007 and subsequent updates. However, the timing and pace of the development is controlled by the majority owner, PDVSA through CVP, although we have substantial negative control provisions as a noncontrolling interest shareholder. In 2010, Petrodelta submitted a revised business plan to PDVSA which substantially increases the total projected drilling activity and production volumes compared to the 2007 business plan, but which is otherwise consistent with the 2007 business plan. The 2010 business plan, as approved by PDVSA, contemplates sustained drilling activities through the year 2024 to fully develop the El Salto and Temblador fields. As a noncontrolling interest shareholder in Petrodelta, HNR Finance has limited ability to control the development plans that are periodically prepared and/or approved by the Venezuelan government. Since this constraint represents a hindrance to development not experienced by typical operations, the PUD locations which are now scheduled to be drilled 5five years after they were originally identified have been reclassified as Probable reserves.

Probable undeveloped reserves of 60.3 MMBOE include 16.1 MMBOE from 69 gross undeveloped locations that would otherwise meet the definition of proved undeveloped reserves, except that they are scheduled to be drilled at least 5 years after the date that they were originally identified. These 69 locations are all scheduled to be drilled from 2013 to 2016.

Proved undeveloped reserves of 26.210.6 MMBOE from 163133 gross PUD locations are all scheduled to be drilled within the period from 20122014 to 20152017 and within 5five years from when these locations were first identified.

All above MMBOE represent our net 3220.4 percent interest, net of a 33.33 percent royalty.

The tables shown below represent HNR Finance’s 40 percent ownership interest and our net 32 percent ownership interest, both net of a 33.33 percent royalty, in Venezuela in each of the years.

   HNR Finance  Minority
Interest in
Venezuela
  32%/20.4%
Net Total
 
    
    

Proved Reserves-Crude oil, condensate,

and natural gas liquids (MBbls)

          
    

Year Ended December 31, 2013 (32% to 20.4% net interest)

    

Proved Reserves at January 1, 2013 (32% net interest)

   43,161    (8,632  34,529  

Revisions

   (3,668  1,798    (1,870

Extensions

   804    (161  643  

Production

   (3,877  775    (3,102

Reduction in indirect ownership interest to 20.4% net interest

   0    (11,626  (11,626
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved Reserves at end of the year (20.4% net interest)

   36,420    (17,846  18,574  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2013 (20.4% net interest)

    

Proved

    

Developed

   16,436    (8,054  8,382  

Undeveloped

   19,984    (9,792  10,192  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Proved

   36,420    (17,846  18,574  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2012 (32% net interest)

    

Proved Reserves at January 1, 2012

   48,332    (9,667  38,665  

Revisions

   (3,941  788    (3,153

Extensions

   2,283    (456  1,827  

Production

   (3,513  703    (2,810
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved Reserves at end of the year

   43,161    (8,632  34,529  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012 (32% net interest)

    

Proved

    

Developed

   15,607    (3,121  12,486  

Undeveloped

   27,554    (5,511  22,043  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Proved

   43,161    (8,632  34,529  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2011 (32% net interest)

    

Proved Reserves at January 1, 2011

   52,105    (10,421  41,684  

Revisions

   (10,829  2,166    (8,663

Extensions

   10,093    (2,019  8,074  

Production

   (3,037  607    (2,430
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved Reserves at end of the year

   48,332    (9,667  38,665  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011 (32% net interest)

    

Proved

    

Developed

   17,147    (3,430  13,717  

Undeveloped

   31,185    (6,237  24,948  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Proved

   48,332    (9,667  38,665  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

  HNR Finance Minority
Interest in
Venezuela
 32%
Net Total
   HNR Finance Minority
Interest in
Venezuela
 32%/20.4%
Net Total
 

Proved Reserves-Crude oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids (MBbls)

    

As of December 31, 2011

    

Proved Reserves-Natural gas (MMcf)

    

Year Ended December 31, 2013 (32% to 20.4% net interest)

    

Proved Reserves at January 1, 2013

   29,012   (5,802 23,210  

Revisions

   (2,914 1,428   (1,486

Extensions

   126   (25 101  

Production

   (1,427 285   (1,142

Reduction in indirect ownership interest to 20.4%

   0   (8,036 (8,036
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Proved Reserves at end of the year

   24,797    (12,150  12,647  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

As of December 31, 2013 (20.4% net interest)

    

Proved

    

Developed

   20,451    (10,021  10,430  

Undeveloped

   4,346    (2,129  2,217  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total Proved

   24,797    (12,150  12,647  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2012(32% net interest)

    

Proved Reserves at January 1, 2012

   34,800    (6,960  27,840  

Revisions

   (4,952  991    (3,961

Extensions

   391    (78  313  

Production

   (1,227  245    (982
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Proved Reserves at end of the year

   29,012    (5,802  23,210  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

As of December 31, 2012 (32% net interest)

    

Proved

    

Developed

   22,383    (4,477  17,906  

Undeveloped

   6,629    (1,325  5,304  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total Proved

   29,012    (5,802  23,210  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2011(32% net interest)

    

Proved Reserves at January 1, 2011

   52,105    (10,421  41,684     62,568    (12,513  50,055  

Revisions

   (10,829  2,166    (8,663   (29,111  5,822    (23,289

Extensions

   10,093    (2,019  8,074     2,627    (526  2,101  

Production

   (3,037  607    (2,430   (1,284  257    (1,027
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Proved Reserves at end of the year

   48,332    (9,667  38,665     34,800    (6,960  27,840  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

As of December 31, 2011

    

As of December 31, 2011(32% net interest)

    

Proved

        

Developed

   17,147    (3,430  13,717     25,364    (5,073  20,291  

Undeveloped

   31,185    (6,237  24,948     9,436    (1,887  7,549  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total Proved

   48,332    (9,667  38,665     34,800    (6,960  27,840  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

As of December 31, 2010

    

Proved Reserves at January 1, 2010

   47,419    (9,483  37,936  

Revisions

   (230  45    (185

Extensions

   7,199    (1,440  5,759  

Production

   (2,283  457    (1,826
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Proved Reserves at end of the year

   52,105    (10,421  41,684  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

As of December 31, 2010

    

Proved

    

Developed

   16,342    (3,268  13,074  

Undeveloped

   35,763    (7,153  28,610  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total Proved

   52,105    (10,421  41,684  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

As of December 31, 2009

    

Proved Reserves at January 1, 2009

   42,809    (8,561  34,248  

Revisions

   (875  175    (700

Extensions

   7,574    (1,515  6,059  

Production

   (2,089  418    (1,671
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Proved Reserves at end of the year

   47,419    (9,483  37,936  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

As of December 31, 2009

    

Proved

    

Developed

   14,242    (2,848  11,394  

Undeveloped

   33,177    (6,635  26,542  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total Proved

   47,419    (9,483  37,936  
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

   HNR Finance  Minority
Interest in
Venezuela
  32%
Net Total
 

Proved Reserves-Natural gas (MMcf)

    

As of December 31, 2011

    

Proved Reserves at January 1, 2011

   62,568    (12,513  50,055  

Revisions

   (29,111  5,822    (23,289

Extensions

   2,627    (526  2,101  

Production

   (1,284  257    (1,027
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved Reserves at end of the year

   34,800    (6,960  27,840  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011

    

Proved

    

Developed

   25,364    (5,073  20,291  

Undeveloped

   9,436    (1,887  7,549  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Proved

   34,800    (6,960  27,840  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2010

    

Proved Reserves at January 1, 2010

   62,710    (12,542  50,168  

Revisions

   (843  169    (674

Extensions

   2,192    (438  1,754  

Production

   (1,491  298    (1,193
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved Reserves at end of the year

   62,568    (12,513  50,055  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2010

    

Proved

    

Developed

   22,850    (4,569  18,281  

Undeveloped

   39,718    (7,944  31,774  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Proved

   62,568    (12,513  50,055  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2009

    

Proved Reserves at January 1, 2009

   67,804    (13,561  54,243  

Revisions

   (5,862  1,172    (4,690

Extensions

   1,941    (388  1,553  

Production

   (1,173  235    (938
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved Reserves at end of the year

   62,710    (12,542  50,168  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2009

    

Proved

    

Developed

   24,015    (4,803  19,212  

Undeveloped

   38,695    (7,739  30,956  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Proved

   62,710    (12,542  50,168  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TABLE V – Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Related to Proved Oil and Natural Gas Reserve Quantities

TABLEV – Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows Related to Proved Oil and              Natural Gas Reserve Quantities

The standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is presented in accordance with the provisions of the accounting standard on disclosures about oil and gas producing activities. In preparing this data, assumptions and estimates have been used, and we caution against viewing this information as a forecast of future economic conditions.

Future cash inflows wereare estimated by an applying the average price during the 12-month period, determined as an unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the-month price for each month within such period, adjusted for fixed and determinable escalations provided by the contract, to the estimated future production ofyear-end proved reserves. Our average prices used were $98.37$84.14 per barrel for oil for the El Salto field ($89.77 in 2012 and $98.37 in 2011) and $97.89 per barrel for the other fields ($100.41 in 2012 and $98.37 in 2011), and $1.54 per Mcf for gas.

gas ($1.54 per Mcf in 2012 and $1.54 per Mcf in 2011). Future cash inflows were reduced by estimated future production and development costs to determinepre-tax cash inflows. Future income taxes were estimated by applying theyear-end statutory tax rates to the futurepre-tax cash inflows, less the tax basis of the properties involved, and adjusted for permanent differences and tax credits and allowances. The resultant future net cash inflows are discounted using a ten percent discount rate.

The table shown below represents HNR Finance’s net interest in Petrodelta.

 

  HNR Finance Minority
Interest in
Venezuela
 Net Total   HNR Finance Minority
Interest in
Venezuela
 Net
32%/20.4%
Total
 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

December 31, 2011

    

As of December 31, 2013 (20.4% net interest)

    

Future cash inflows from sales of oil and gas

  $4,862,351   $(972,470 $3,889,881    $3,267,240   $(1,600,948 $1,666,292  

Future production costs(1)

   (2,400,980  480,196    (1,920,784   (1,352,126 662,542   (689,584

Future development costs

   (260,896  52,179    (208,717   (240,844 118,014   (122,830

Future income tax expenses

   (1,025,295  205,059    (820,236   (696,657 341,362   (355,295
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Future net cash flows

   1,175,180    (235,036  940,144     977,613    (479,030  498,583  

Effect of discounting net cash flows at 10%

   (496,127  99,225    (396,902   (346,113  169,595    (176,518
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows

  $679,053   $(135,811 $543,242  

Standardized measure of discounted futurenet cash flows

  $631,500   $(309,435 $322,065  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

December 31, 2010

    

As of December 31, 2012 (32% net interest)

    

Future cash inflows from sales of oil and gas

  $3,748,419   $(749,684 $2,998,735    $4,104,602   $(820,920 $3,283,682  

Future production costs

   (870,498  174,100    (696,398

Future production costs (2)

   (1,992,109  398,421    (1,593,688

Future development costs

   (296,744  59,349    (237,395   (364,986  72,997    (291,989

Future income tax expenses

   (1,241,452  248,290    (993,162   (769,578  153,916    (615,662
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Future net cash flows

   1,339,725    (267,945  1,071,780     977,929    (195,586  782,343  

Effect of discounting net cash flows at 10%

   (608,526  121,705    (486,821   (415,711  83,142    (332,569
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows

  $731,199   $(146,240 $584,959  

Standardized measure of discounted futurenet cash flows

  $562,218   $(112,444 $449,774  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

December 31, 2009

    

As of December 31, 2011(32% net interest)

    

Future cash inflows from sales of oil and gas

  $2,772,840   $(554,568 $2,218,272    $4,862,351   $(972,470 $3,889,881  

Future production costs

   (630,225  126,045    (504,180

Future production costs (3)

   (2,400,980  480,196    (1,920,784

Future development costs

   (282,306  56,461    (225,845   (260,896  52,179    (208,717

Future income tax expenses

   (886,622  177,324    (709,298   (1,025,295  205,059    (820,236
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Future net cash flows

   973,687    (194,738  778,949     1,175,180    (235,036  940,144  

Effect of discounting net cash flows at 10%

   (473,317  94,663    (378,654   (496,127  99,225    (396,902
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows

  $500,370   $(100,075 $400,295  

Standardized measure of discounted futurenet cash flows

  $679,053   $(135,811 $543,242  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(1)Future production costs include operating costs, production taxes and Windfall Profits Tax. For 2013, Windfall Profits Tax equates to $1.6$848 million, or 63 percent, of the $1,352 million of undiscounted future production costs.
(2)Future production costs include operating costs, production taxes and Windfall Profits Tax. For 2012, Windfall Profits Tax equates to $1,465 million, or 74 percent, of the $1,992 million of undiscounted future production costs.
(3)Future production costs include operating costs, production taxes and Windfall Profits Tax. For 2011, Windfall Profits Tax equates to $1,622 million, or 68 percent, of the $2.4$2,400 million of discountedundiscounted future production costs.

TABLE VI – Changes in the Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows from Proved Reserves (in thousands):

TABLEVI – Changes in the Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows from Proved                Reserves (in thousands):

 

 Net Interest in Venezuela 
 Year Ended December 31, 
  Net Venezuela  2013 2012 2011 
  2011 2010 2009   (32% to 20.4%)    (32%)    (32%)  

Standardized Measure at January 1

  $584,959   $400,295   $111,361   $449,774   $543,242   $584,959  

Sales of oil and natural gas, net of related costs

   (127,049  (107,689  (80,725 (159,601 (122,693 (127,049

Revisions to estimates of proved reserves:

       

Net changes in prices, net of production taxes

   (108,785  190,119    408,054   57,745   (44,084 (108,785

Quantities

   (221,510  (18,284  (25,424 (61,614 (91,770 (221,510

Extensions, discoveries and improved recovery, net of future costs

   201,203    248,917    187,636   21,040   52,535   201,203  

Accretion of discount

   113,310    78,403    24,940   51,710   100,028   113,310  

Net change in income taxes

   77,006    (181,186  (262,214 12,656   86,445   77,006  

Development costs incurred

   45,364    29,965    26,756   83,680   66,342   45,364  

Changes in estimated development costs

   (13,564  (29,465  (429 7,356   (131,356 (13,564

Reduction in indirect ownership interest to 20.4%

 (142,007 0   0  

Timing differences and other

   (7,692  (26,116  10,340   1,326   (8,915 (7,692
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Standardized Measure at December 31

  $543,242   $584,959   $400,295   $322,065   $449,774   $543,242  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

   HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.
   

(Registrant)

Date: March 15, 2012  March 17, 2014 By: 

/s/ JAMESJames A. EDMISTON        Edmiston

    James A. Edmiston
    Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed by the following persons on the             15thof March 2012,2014, on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated:

 

Signature

  

Title

/s/ JAMES A. EDMISTON        

James A. Edmiston

James A. Edmiston

  

Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ STEPHEN C. HAYNES        

Stephen C. Haynes

Stephen C. Haynes

  

Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/ STEPHEN D. CHESEBRO’        

Stephen D. Chesebro’

Stephen D. Chesebro’

  

Chairman of the Board and Director

/s/ IGOR EFFIMOFF        

Igor Effimoff

Igor Effimoff

  

Director

/s/ H. H. HARDEE        Hardee

H. H. Hardee

  

Director

/s/ R. E. IRELAN        Irelan

R. E. Irelan

  

Director

/s/ PATRICK M. MURRAY        

Patrick M. Murray

Patrick M. Murray

  

Director

/s/ J. MICHAEL STINSON        Michael Stinson

J. Michael Stinson

  

Director

SCHEDULE Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

SCHEDULE II

HARVEST NATURAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESS-60

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(in thousands)

       Additions        
   Balance at
Beginning
of Year
   Charged to
Income
   Charged to
Other
Accounts
  Deductions
From
Reserves
   Balance at
End of
Year
 

At December 31, 2011

         

Amounts deducted from applicable assets

         

Deferred tax valuation allowance

  $28,343    $977    $(27,390 $—      $1,930  

Investment at cost

   1,350     —       —      —       1,350  

At December 31, 2010

         

Amounts deducted from applicable assets

         

Deferred tax valuation allowance

  $17,025    $11,318    $—     $—      $28,343  

Investment at cost

   1,350     —       —      —       1,350  

At December 31, 2009

         

Amounts deducted from applicable assets

         

Accounts receivable

  $2,757    $—      $(2,757 $—      $—    

Deferred tax valuation allowance

   7,841     9,184     —      —       17,025  

Investment at cost

   1,350     —       —      —       1,350  

Financial Statements

SCHEDULE III

Financial Statements and Notes

for Petrodelta, S.A.

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

To the Stockholders and Board of Director of

PETRODELTA, S.A.

REPORTONTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We have audited the accompanying financial statements ofPETRODELTA, S.A.(a subsidiary 60% owned by Corporacion Venezolana del Petroleo, S.A. CVP), which comprise the statements of financial position as at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, and the statements of comprehensive income, statements of changes in equity, and statements of cash flows for the years then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

MANAGEMENTS RESPONSIBILITYFORTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of 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 financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

OPINION

In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Petrodelta, S.A. as at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

EMPHASISOFMATTER

Without qualifying our opinion as indicated in Note 21 to the financial statements, the Company belongs to a group of related companies and conducts transactions and maintains balances for significant amounts with other members of the group, with significant effects on the results of its operations and financial position. Because of those relationships, these transactions may have taken place on terms other than those that would characterize transactions between unrelated companies.

Without qualifying our opinion, as indicated in Note 21, from April 2011 the Company set the price of US$.70 as a maximum price for the calculation and accounting of the royalties instead of the sale price of barrel of oil as had been calculated and recorded in previous accounting periods, based on the Decree No.8163 dated 18 April 2011 which creates the Special Tax on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International oil Market. Have registered in accordance with the procedures followed in previous years, revenues from crude sales and royalty expense for the year ended December 31, 2011, have increased in thousands US$.76,966 (Bs.330,952). This accounting procedure has no effect on Company net income.

Por PGFA PERALES, PISTONE & ASOCIADOS

José G. Perales S.

C.P.C. Nº 9.578

February 23, 2012

Except for the matters indicated in Note 25 whose

dates are February 27 and 28, 2012.

Valencia, Venezuela.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Statements of Financial Position

(Expressed in thousands)

   December 31, 
   Note  2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
      (U.S. Dollars)   (Bolivars) 

Assets

              

Property, plant and equipment, net

  8   410,165     321,816     265,442     1,763,709     1,383,809     570,700  

Deferred income tax

  7 - (f)   155,062     60,205     143,898     666,767     258,881     309,381  

Recoverable tax credits

  7 - (k)   17,239     8,072     10,753     74,129     34,710     23,119  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

     582,466     390,093     420,093     2,504,605     1,677,400     903,200  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  10   523     407     559     2,248     1,750     1,202  

Inventories

  11   36,794     24,997     21,472     158,214     107,487     46,165  

Accounts receivable

  12   922,788     506,356     368,979     3,967,991     2,177,331     793,305  

Cash and cash equivalents

  13   2,342     3,465     3,062     10,071     14,900     6,583  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     962,447     535,225     394,072     4,138,524     2,301,468     847,255  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

     1,544,913     925,318     814,165     6,643,129     3,978,868     1,750,455  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

  14   674,281     472,371     424,921     2,899,407     2,031,195     913,580  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

              

Provision for abandonment costs

  9 y 16   41,518     29,798     24,416     178,527     128,131     52,494  

Provision for retirement benefits

  16   11,550     8,439     9,184     49,666     36,288     19,746  

Deferred income tax

  7 -(f)   8,606     8,371     9,832     37,006     35,995     21,139  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     61,674     46,608     43,432     265,199     200,414     93,379  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accounts payable

  15   340,753     52,095     105,332     1,465,241     224,009     226,464  

Dividends payable

  14   30,550     18,330     31,126     131,365     78,819     66,921  

Provision, accruals and other liabilities

  16   264,776     171,415     154,863     1,138,537     737,085     332,955  

Income tax payable

  7   172,879     164,499     54,491     743,380     707,346     117,156  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     808,958     406,339     345,812     3,478,523     1,747,259     743,496  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     870,632     452,947     389,244     3,743,722     1,947,673     836,875  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

     1,544,913     925,318     814,165     6,643,129     3,978,868     1,750,455  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes (1 to 26) are an integral part of these financial statements.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Expressed in thousands)

     Years ended December 31, 
  Note  2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
     (U.S. Dollars)   (Bolivars) 

Income

             

Sale of crude oil

 21   1,045,224     604,173     451,473     4,494,463     2,597,945     970,667  

Sale of natural gas

 21   3,504     3,413     6,778     15,067     14,676     15,573  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income

    1,048,728     607,586     458,251     4,509,530     2,612,621     985,240  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

             

Operational expenses

 17   (105,750)     (53,659)     (48,311)     (454,725)     (230,734)     (103,869)  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

 8   (58,375)     (40,429)     (33,666)     (251,013)     (173,847)     (72,382)  

Sales, general and administrative expenses

    (8,235)     (6,147)     (6,410)     (35,412)     (26,428)     (13,781)  

Royalties and other taxes

 7 -(g)   (530,476)     (217,760)     (156,301)     (2,281,047)     (936,367)     (336,046)  

Contributions and fundings for social development

    (7,241)     (9,863)     (4,716)     (31,137)     (42,414)     (10,141)  

Financial income

 18   7     84,448     3     30     363,126     7  

Financial expenses

 18   (10,702)     (26,767)     (3,439)     (46,017)     (115,098)     (7,394)  

Other income (expenses), net

    459     2,622     (181)     1,974     11,274     (389)  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

    (720,313)     (267,555)     (253,021)     (3,097,347)     (1,150,488)     (543,995)  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before tax

    328,415     340,031     205,230     1,412,183     1,462,133     441,245  

Income tax

 7 -(a)   (95,955)     (262,031)     (62,800)     (412,606)     (1,126,733)     (135,020)  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

    232,460     78,000     142,430     999,577     335,400     306,225  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

 14   —       —       —       —       913,580     —    
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the year

    232,460     78,000     142,430     999,577     1,248,980     306,225  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes (1 to 26) are an integral part of these financial statements.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Statements of changes in equity

Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009

(Expressed in Thousands of U.S. Dollars)

              Retained earning    
   Note  Capital
Stock
   Share
premiun
   Legal
Reserve
and
Other
Reserves
  Undistributed  Total
equity
 

Balances at December 31, 2008, previously reported

     6,977     212,451     698    120,566    340,692  

Cummulative effect of prior years adjustments

  14   —       —       —      (6,325  (6,325
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2008 adjusted

     6,977     212,451     698    114,241    334,367  

Total comprehensive income for the year

  —     —       —       —      142,430    142,430  

Appropriation to other reserves

  14   —       —       134,066    (134,066  —    

Dividends declared

  14   —       —       —      (51,876  (51,876
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2009

     6,977     212,451     134,764    70,729    424,921  

Total comprehensive income for the year

     —       —       —      78,000    78,000  

Appropriation from other reserves

  14   —       —       (82,232  82,232    —    

Dividends declared

  14   —       —       —      (30,550  (30,550
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2010

     6,977     212,451     52,532    200,411    472,371  

Total comprehensive income for the year

     —       —       —      232,460    232,460  

Appropriation to other reserves

  14   —       —       94,622    (94,622  —    

Dividends declared

  14   —       —       —      (30,550  (30,550
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2011

     6,977     212,451     147,154    307,699    674,281  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes (1 to 26) are an integral part of these financial statements.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Statements of changes in equity

Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(Expressed in Thousands of Bolivars)

              Retained earning     
   Note  Capital
Stock
   Share
premiun
   Legal
Reserve
and
Other
Reserves
  Undistributed  Accumulated
translation
adjustment
   Total
equity
 

Balances at December 31, 2008 , previously reported

     15,000     456,770     1,500    259,217    —       732,487  

Cummulative effect of prior year adjustment

  14   —       —       —      (13,599  —       (13,599
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2008 adjusted

     15,000     456,770     1,500    245,618    —       718,888  

Total comprehensive income for the year

     —       —       —      306,225    —       306,225  

Appropriation to other reserves

  14   —       —       288,242    (288,242  —       —    

Dividends declared

  14   —       —       —      (111,533  —       (111,533
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2009

     15,000     456,770     289,742    152,068    —       913,580  

Total comprehensive income for the year

  14   —       —       —      335,400    913,580     1,248,980  

Appropriation from other reserves

  14   —       —       (65,356  65,356    —       —    

Dividends declared

  14   —       —       —      (131,365  —       (131,365
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2010

     15,000     456,770     224,386    421,459    913,580     2,031,195  

Total comprehensive income for the year

     —       —       —      999,577    —       999,577  

Appropriation to other reserves

  14   —       —       406,875    (406,875  —       —    

Dividends declared

  14   —       —       —      (131,365  —       (131,365
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2011

     15,000     456,770     631,261    882,796    913,580     2,899,407  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes (1 to 26) are an integral part of these financial statements.

PETRODELTA, S.A

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Statements of Cash Flow

(Expressed in thousands)

   Years ended December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009  2011  2010  2009 
   (U.S. Dollars)  (Bolivars) 

Cash flow from operating activities:

       

Net income

   232,460    78,000    142,430    999,577    335,400    306,225  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities—

       

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

   58,375    40,429    33,188    251,013    173,845    71,354  

Provision for asset retirement obligation

   (7,644  (2,043  (3,603  (32,869  (8,785  (7,746

Asset retirement profit, net

   —      (2,892  —      —      (12,436  —    

Provision for income tax

   190,577    189,780    105,868    819,481    816,054    227,616  

Deferred income tax provision

   (94,622  72,251    (43,068  (406,875  310,679    (92,596

Financial cost on provision for asset retirement obligation

   4,076    3,339    1,639    17,527    14,358    3,524  

Financial income from variation in the exchange rate

   —      (84,439  —      —      (363,088  —    

Tax credit financial cost

   6,623    3,951    1,792    28,477    16,989    3,853  

Cost financial assistance

   —      19,475    —      —      83,743    —    

Changes in operating assets—

       

Accounts receivable

   (432,222  (154,936  (113,738  (1,858,556  (666,225  (244,537

Material and supplies inventories

   (12,921  3,493    (8,923  (55,560  15,020    (19,185

Prepaid expenses and other assets

   (117  152    20,918    (498  654    44,974  

Changes in operating liabilities—

       

Accounts payable

   288,659    (38,033  16,228    1,241,229    (163,542  34,890  

Income tax payable

   (182,197  (52,526  (51,377  (783,447  (225,863  (110,460

Provisions, accruals and other liabilities

   104,116    69,775    (3,480  447,702    300,035    (7,482
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total adjustments

   (77,297  67,776    (44,556  (332,376  291,438    (95,795
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   155,163    145,776    97,874    667,201    626,838    210,430  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities:

       

Acquisition of property, plant and equipments

   (137,956  (101,799  (81,425  (593,211  (437,736  (175,064

Asset retirement

   —      21    —      —      91    —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (137,956  (101,778  (81,425  (593,211  (437,645  (175,064

Cash flow used in financing activities:

       

Dividends paid

   (18,330  (43,346  (20,750  (78,819  (186,388  (44,613
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

   (18,330  (43,346  (20,750  (78,819  (186,388  (44,613
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Effect for variation in the exchange rate in cash and cash equivalents

   —      (249  —      —      (1,071  —    

Effect for variation in the exchange rate in the foreign currency

   —      —      —      —      6,583    —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash (decrease) increase

   (1,123  403    (4,301  (4,829  8,317    (9,247

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

   3,465    3,062    7,363    14,900    6,583    15,830  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

   2,342    3,465    3,062    10,071    14,900    6,583  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes (1 to 26) are an integral part of these financial statements.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(1)Reporting Entity

Petrodelta, S.A. was incorporated and is domiciled in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Venezuela. Its main offices are located at Avenida Alirio Ugarte Pelayo, Edificio Petrodelta, Ala Norte, Planta Baja in Maturín, Monagas State. Its legal address is: Avenida Veracruz con Calle Cali, Urbanización Las Mercedes, Edificio Pawa, Piso 5, Caracas, Distrito Capital.

Petrodelta, S.A. (the Company) was incorporated in October 2007, as published in Official Gazette No. 38,786. Its business objective is primary exploration to discover oil reserves, extraction of oil in its natural state, and its subsequent collection, transportation and storage pursuant to Article No. 9 of the Venezuelan Hydrocarbon Law (LOH). The Company operates within an area of approximately 1,000 square kilometers in the Uracoa, Bombal, and Tucupita fields (formerly the Monagas Sur Unit) and in the El Salto, El Isleño, and Temblador fields in the Monagas and Delta Amacuro states in Venezuela (the assigned operating area).

The Company was created as a result of the process for conversion into mixed-capital companies of the Operating Agreement signed on July, 1992 between PDVSA Petróleo, S.A. (PDVSA Petróleo) (formerly Lagoven, S.A.), Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (Harvest) (formerly Benton Oil and Gas Company) and Venezolana de Inversiones y Construcciones Clérico, C.A. (Vinccler). As part of this process, on March 31, 2006, PDVSA Petróleo, S.A., Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A. (CVP) and Harvest Vinccler, S.C.A. (HVSCA), the agreement operator and a related company of Harvest and Vinccler, signed a memorandum of understanding for conversion into a mixed company. In June 2007, the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela approved the incorporation of the mixed company Petrodelta, S.A. In August 2006, the National Assembly approved the inclusion of the Temblador, El Isleño and El Salto areas into the Monagas Sur Unit for further development of the Company’s primary activities. An agreement for conversion into a mixed company was signed between CVP and HNR Finance B.V. (HNR Finance) in September 2007. The Company will operate for 20 years as from October 2007 when the decree for transfer of field operations was published in the Official Gazette.

The capital stock of the Company is 60%-owned by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo (CVP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), and the remaining 40%-owned by HNR Finance.

Company management considers that it operates in a single business segment (hydrocarbons) and in one country, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in conformity with its social statutes.

During the transition period from April 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007, Harvest Vinccler, S.C.A. (HVSCA) was in charge of managing and developing the Company’s activities and provided its financial and operational structure for this purpose. The Company’s operating costs during this period were paid by HVSCA and CVP and subsequently charged to PDVSA, which, in turn, billed the Company. These costs were recognized in the statements of comprehensive income for the respective periods. These costs include, but are not limited to, general, administrative, operating and capital expenses required to continue activities in the assigned operating area.

At December 31, 2011 the Company had not received information regarding production from Temblador field from the period starting October 23, 2007, official date of the decree of transferring field operations to the Company, and ending February 1, 2008. Because production was handled during this period by PDVSA as well as related operational expenses, investments, tributes and contributions by law associated, the Company started discussions to obtain information and evaluate if merits exists for an eventual reconciliation of actual crude produced during the period mentioned.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company has operated with employees assigned by its shareholders or their related companies since it has no direct employees. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company has 527, 432 and 356 employees, respectively, assigned by its shareholders or their related companies.

During the year ended December 31, the Company drilled 15 (2011), 16 (2010) and 18 (2009) development wells, produced approximately 11.4 (2011), 8.6 (2010) and 7.8 (2009) million barrels of oil and sold 2.3 (2011), 2.2 (2010) and 4.4 (2009) billion cubic feet of natural gas.

Regulations

The Company’s main activities are regulated by the Venezuelan Hydrocarbon Law (LOH), effective from January 2002 and its partial reforme of May 2006. Gas-related operations are regulated by the Venezuelan Gaseous Hydrocarbon Law effective since September 1999 and its Regulation of June 2000, by the provisions of the bylaws and common rights norms applicable.

Below are the main regulations included in the LOH:

a)A 30% royalty on volumes of hydrocarbon extracted (see Note 7-(g).

b)A Partial Reform of the Extraction Tax was enacted and published in Official Gazette No. 38,443 of May 24, 2006, establishing a rate equivalent to one-third of the value of all liquid hydrocarbons extracted from any reservoir, calculated on the same basis set out in the Law for royalty calculation. The taxpayer has the right to deduct from the extraction tax any sum payable as royalties (30%), including the additional royalty paid for special advantages (3.33%).

c)A surface tax equivalent to 100 tax units for each square kilometer or fraction thereof per year for licensed areas that are not under production. This tax will increase by 2% during the first five years, and by 5% during all subsequent years.

d)An internal consumption tax equivalent to 10% of the value of each cubic meter of hydrocarbon derivatives produced and consumed as fuel in internal operations, calculated on the final selling price. Company management considers that, other than associated gas, no hydrocarbon derivatives are consumed.

Hydrocarbon Purchase Sale Agreement

On January 17, 2008, the Company signed a hydrocarbon purchase sale agreement with PDVSA Petróleo, whereby the Company undertakes to sell to the latter all hydrocarbons produced within the delimited operating area that are not being used in its operations. The Company may assign or transfer this agreement, or any rights and obligations thereunder, to another company in accordance with Article No. 27 of the LOH. This agreement is for 20 years.

(2)Basis of Preparation

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(a)Statement of Compliance

The financial statements as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and their interpretations, issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) of the IASB.

On February 23, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company resolved to submit for consideration of the Shareholders of the Company the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011.

On March 10, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company resolved to submit for consideration of the Shareholders of the Company the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010. The financial statements as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 will be presented in the coming Shareholder meeting and expect their approval with no modifications. The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 were approved by the Shareholders of the Company on August 4, 2010.

(b)Basis of Measurement

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value. Assets measured and presented at fair value are: recoverable tax credits, accounts receivable and cash.

The methods used for measuring fair value are discussed in more detail in Note 5.

(c)Functional and Presentation Currency

The financial statements are presented in U.S. dollar (U.S. Dollar or US$) and bolivars (bolivar or Bs.). The Company’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar, since the main economic environment in which Petrodelta, S.A. operates is the international market for crude oil and its products. In addition, a significant portion of its revenues, as well as most costs, expenses and investments are denominated in U.S. dollars.

The financial statements in bolivars are presented for statutory purposes.

All financial information presented in U.S. dollars and bolivars has been rounded in thousands.

(d)Use of estimates and judgments

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense. The Company applies its best estimates and judgments; however, actual results may differ from initial estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of the revisions, if any, to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Significant areas of critical judgment in the application of accounting policies, which significantly affect financial statement amounts, are described in the following notes:

Note 8—depletion, depreciation and amortization

Note 9—provision for asset retirement obligation

Note 19—valuation of financial instruments

Information on areas of uncertainty affecting management’s estimates which significantly affect financial statement amounts in future periods are described in the following notes:

Note 3 -r- measurement of contract-based retirement benefit obligations and other post-retirement benefits other than pensions, which is a PDVSA obligation with the employees assigned to the Company for subsequent billing once the employee is considered eligible for pension.

Note 7 -f- deferred income tax

Note 20—commitments, contingencies and accruals in respect of environmental issues

The Company’s operations may be affected by the political, legislative, regulatory and legal environment, both at the national and international level. In addition, significant changes in prices or availability of crude oil and its products may have an impact on the Company’s results of operations in any given year.

(e)Financial Statements Presentation

In the preparation and presentation of its financial statements, up until December 31, 2009, the Company has used a scheme of presentation on comparative information where two years of financial data was disclosed for each financial report and its corresponding note. During the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company following guidelines from its main shareholder, CVP, and based on pertinent evaluation and because it considers it reflects appropriately the nature of its operations and tendencies of the oil industry, have opted for presenting comparative information disclosing data for three periods for each financial report and its corresponding note.

Certain financial statement items at December 31, 2010 and 2009 have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the year 2011.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(3)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting policies used for the preparation of these financial statements have been applied consistently for all periods presented.

(a)Foreign Currency

Transactions in Foreign Currency

Transactions in foreign currency (any currency different than the functional currency) are translated into the Company’s functional currency using the exchange rate in effect at the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the statement of financial position. Exchange gains or losses on monetary assets and liabilities resulting from this translation are presented as financial income or expenses in the statements of comprehensive income. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities in foreign currency are stated at fair value and translated to the functional currency using the exchange rate prevailing at the date fair value was determined. All other nonmonetary items denominated in foreign currency measured at historical cost are converted at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.

Translation to the Presentation Currency

The Company’s financial statements were translated from dollars into bolivars, a currency other than the functional currency, in accordance with International Accounting Standard No. 21The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates. This standard requires each entity to determine its functional currency based on an analysis of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates, which is normally the one in which it primarily generates and expends cash.

The financial statements were translated into bolivars using the following procedures:

Assets and liabilities in each statement of financial position at the exchange rates in effect at the date of such statement.

Income and expenses in the statements of comprehensive income at the exchange rate at the date of transaction.

All exchange gain and losses generated as a result of the above, are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income as other comprehensive income and accumulated as a separate component of equity.

Equity accounts are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the date of each related transaction, except for retained earnings which are translated at the weighted-average rate for the relevant year.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(b)Revenue Recognition

Income from sales of crude oil and gas, are measured at fair value of the cash receipts or amounts to be received, net of commercial discounts, and is recorded in the statements of comprehensive income when risks and significant rights of ownership are transferred to PDVSA Petróleo and MPPEP as stipulated in the hydrocarbon purchase sale agreement. Income is recognized when it can be reasonably measured and it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Company. Income from activities other than the Company’s main business is recognized when realized. Income is not recognized when there is significant uncertainty as to the recoverability of the obligation acquired by the buyer. All of the Company results are from continuing operations. At December 31, 2011, the Company received accounting guidelines from its main shareholder, CVP, to recognize revenue from the sale of crude, royalty and extraction tax in accordance with the Law Creating a Special Contribution on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International Hydrocarbons Market (see Note 7-g and Note 21).

(c)Financial Income and Expenses

Financial income included in the statements of comprehensive income represents mainly the effects originated by modifications and dispositions in relation to exchange rates (see Note 18).

Financial expenses included in the statements of comprehensive income represents changes (losses) in the fair value of financial assets (see Note 7-k) and the asset retirement obligation (see Note 3-g and Note 3-m)

Income and losses in foreign currencies are recognized on a net basis, either as financial income or financial expense, depending on the effect of foreign currency fluctuations resulting from a net asset or liability position.

(d)Income Tax

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred income tax. Income tax expense is recognized in the results for each year, except to the extent that it relates to items that should be directly recognized in other comprehensive income.

Current income tax is the expected tax payable based on the taxable income for the year, using the methodology established by current laws and tax rates at the reporting date and any adjustment to taxes payable from previous years. Current income tax payable also includes tax responsibility derived from dividends declared.

Deferred income tax is recognized using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized by the timing differences that exist between assets and liabilities values presented in the statement of financial position and their corresponding tax value, as well as operating losses and tax credit carry-forwards. The value of deferred tax assets and liabilities is determined based on tax rates expected to be applicable to taxable income for the year in which temporary differences will be recovered or settled pursuant to law. The effect on deferred assets and liabilities of changes in tax rates is recorded in the results for the year in which such changes become effective.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that future taxable income will be available for offsetting. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.

(e)Contributions and Fundings for Social Development

Corresponds to contributions and fundings the Company is obliged by law to carry out and are paid and recovered by PDVSA. These contributions are funding for endogenous projects, programs related to science, technology and innovation and funding of national programs in relation to antidrug activities and Sports Organic Law.

(f)Financial Instruments

Non-derivative financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, recoverable tax credits, accounts receivable, accounts payable to suppliers, and other liabilities (see Note 5).

Non-derivate financial instruments classified as at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognized at fair value, plus any direct transaction costs.

Recoverable tax credits are accounted for at fair value after its initial recognition (see Note 7-k). Liabilities for asset retirement obligations are accounted for at present value (see Note 16). All other non-derivative financial assets and liabilities are maintained at its original recognized value.

A financial instrument is recorded when the Company engages or commits to the contractual clauses thereof. Financial assets are reversed if the Company’s contractual rights over the asset’s cash flows expire or if the Company transfers the financial asset to another entity without retaining control or a significant portion of the asset’s risks and rewards. Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are accounted for at trade date, which is generally the date on which the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognized when the Company’s specific contractual obligation expires or is paid.

During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company conducted no transactions with derivative instruments.

The balance of financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount shown in the statement of financial position when and only when, the Company has a legal right to offset amounts and intends to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(g)Property, Plant and Equipment

Recognition and measurement

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and impairment losses (see Note 3-l). The successful efforts accounting method is used for exploration and production activities of crude oil and natural gas, taking into consideration what is established underIFRS 6 Exploration For and Evaluation of Mineral Resources in relation to accounting for exploration and evaluation expenditures, including the recognition of exploration and evaluation assets. All costs for development wells, related plant and equipment, and property used for oil recovery are capitalized. Costs of exploratory wells are capitalized until it is determined whether they are commercially feasible; otherwise, such costs are charged to operating expenses. Other exploratory expenditures, including geological and geophysical costs, are expensed as incurred.

The cost of property, plant and equipment includes disbursements that are directly attributable to the acquisition of such assets and the amounts associated with asset retirement obligations (see Note 3-h).

Finance costs of projects requiring major investments, and costs incurred for specific financing of projects, are recognized as part of property, plant and equipment, when can be directly related to the construction or acquisition of a capable asset. Capitalization of such costs is suspended during periods when the development of construction activity is interrupted, and capitalization ends when necessary activities are substantially complete for the utilization of a capable asset. An asset is considered capable, when it requires a period of substantially time necessary before is ready for use.

The cost of assets built by the Company includes materials and direct labor, as well as any other direct cost attributable to bringing the asset to working condition. Costs for dismantling and removal from the construction site are also included.

All disbursements relating to construction or purchase of property, plant and equipment in the stage prior to implementation are stated at cost as work in progress. Once the assets are ready for use, they are transferred to the respective component of property, plant and equipment and depreciation or amortization commences.

Gain or loss generated by the sale, retirement or disposal of an asset from property, plant and equipment, is determined by the difference between the amount received from sale, retirement or disposal, if any, and the net carrying value in the books of the Company, and is recognized as other income or expense, net in the statements of comprehensive income.

Certain materials and supplies accounted for as inventory and considered strategic since they will be used as spare parts for two years operation in the production facilities and in specific investment projects are reported under property, plant and equipment.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Subsequent Costs

Costs for major maintenance or general repairs, as well as replacement of significant parts or property, plant and equipment are capitalized when identified as a separate component of the asset to which such maintenance, repair and replacement corresponds and are depreciated between one maintenance period and the other. Disbursements for minor maintenance, repairs and renewals incurred to maintain facilities in operating conditions are expensed.

Depletion, Depreciation and Amortization

Depletion, depreciation and amortization of capitalized costs related to wells and facilities for the production of crude oil and gas are determined by the units of production method by field, based on proved developed reserves, which include quantities of oil and gas that can be recovered from existing wells, with, equipment and methods currently in use. The rates used are reviewed annually based on an analysis of reserves and are applied retroactively at the beginning of the year. Capitalized costs of other plant and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives, mainly using the straight-line method with an average useful life of 15 years for administrative buildings and between 3 and 5 years for the remaining assets

When parts of a property, plant and equipment asset have different useful lives, they are recorded separately as a significant component of that asset.

Depreciation methods and average useful lives of property, plant and equipment are reviewed annually. Land is not depreciated.

(h)Costs associated with Asset Retirement Obligations

The Company capitalizes estimated costs associated with obligations from retirement of assets used for exploration and crude oil and natural gas production activities, based on the future retirement plan for those assets. Cost is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset and is amortized over its useful life with a charge to operating costs (see Note 3-m).

(i)Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, less costs to complete and estimated selling costs.

The cost of inventories of crude oil and its products is determined using the average cost method.

Materials and supplies are valued mainly at average cost, less an allowance for possible losses, and are classified into two groups: current assets and non-current assets.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(j)Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are accounted for according to price formulas established in the Hydrocarbon Purchase Sale Agreement between the Petrodelta, S.A. and PDVSA Petróleo, S.A. whereby the former undertake to sell and PDVSA Petróleo, S.A. undertakes to buy all hydrocarbons produced that are not being used in their operations within the delimited operating areas. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company does not expect to incur losses on uncollectible accounts and, therefore, has not set aside a provision in this connection other than those described in the hydrocarbon purchase sale agreement with PDVSA Petróleo, S.A.

(k)Cash and Cash Equivalent

Petrodelta, S.A. considers as cash and cash equivalents the cash in hands and banks. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 amounted to approximately US$2,342 thousands, US$3,465 thousands and US$3.062 thousands (Bs.10,071 thousands, Bs.14,900 thousands and Bs.6.583 thousands), respectively.

(l)Impairment in the Value of Assets

Non-derivative Financial Assets

Financial assets are assessed by the Company at the date of the financial statements to determine whether there is any objective evidence of impairment. A financial asset is impaired if there is objective evidence that one or more events have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of the asset (see Note 6).

Objective evidence that financial assets are impaired can include default or lack of compliance from debtors, restructuring a balance due to the Company in terms that may not be considered in other circumstances, signs that a debtor or issuer declares bankrupt or the instrument no longer has a market.

Significant financial assets are reviewed individually to determine their impairment. The remaining financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics are evaluated as a group.

In evaluating impairment, the Company uses historical trends of the probability of defaults, timing of recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management’s judgment as to whether current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual losses are likely to be greater or less than the suggested by historical trends.

An impairment loss related to a financial asset is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. Impairment losses are recognized in the statements of comprehensive income. An impairment loss is reversed if the amount can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized (see Note 19).

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Non-Financial Assets

The carrying amounts of non-financial assets, excluding inventory and deferred tax, are reviewed at each reporting date of the statement of financial position to determine whether evidence of impairment exists. If any such indication exists, then the recoverable value of the asset is estimated.

The recoverable value of an asset o cash-generating unit is the greater of its carrying value and its fair value, less direct selling expenses. When determining the carrying value, expected future net cash flows are discounted using present value techniques, using a discount rate before tax that reflects current market conditions over the time value of money and specific risks that the asset may bear. Impairment is determined by the Company based on cash-generating units, in accordance with its business segments, geographical locations and the final use of the production generated by each unit. A cash-generating unit is the assets grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows. When evaluating impairment, goodwill acquired during business combinations is allocated among cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from combination synergies.

An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment loss is recognized in the statements of comprehensive income for the year and the asset cost is shown net of this impairment charge.

Impairment losses can be reversed only if the reversion is related to a change in the estimates used after the impairment loss was recognized. This reversion shall not exceed the book value of assets net of depreciation or amortization as if the impairment had never been recognized. Impairment losses associated to goodwill are not reversed.

(m)Provisions

A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be reliably estimated, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. When the effect of the time value of money is significant, the provision is determined by applying a discount rate associated with the estimated payment terms, if the terms can be estimated reliably as well as the risk associated with those obligations (see Note 16 and Note 20).

Environmental Issues

In conformity with the environmental policy established by the Company and following instructions from PDVSA and applicable current legislation, the Company a liability is recognized when costs are likely and can be reasonably estimated. Environmental expenditures that relate to current or future revenues are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures for past operations that do not contribute to generating current or future income are charged to expense. Recognition of these provisions coincides with the identification of an obligation for environmental remediation where Petrodelta, S.A. has sufficient information to determine a fair estimate of the respective cost. Subsequent adjustments to estimates, if necessary, are made upon obtaining additional information (see Note 16 and Note 20).

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Asset Retirement

Obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets are recognized at fair value on the date on which such obligation is incurred, based on future discounted cash flows. The fair values are determined based on current regulations and technologies.

Changes in fair values of obligations are added to or deducted from the cost of the respective asset. The adjusted depreciation amount of the asset is depreciated over its remaining useful life. Therefore, once its useful life has ended all subsequent changes in the fair value of the obligation are recognized in the statements of comprehensive income. The increase in the obligation for each year is recognized in the results of operations as financial expenses.

Litigation and Other Claims

Provision for litigations and claims are recognized in the event that legal action has been lodged, government investigations have been initiated and other legal actions are outstanding or subject to be filed in the future against the Company, as a result of past events, which may result in a probable outflow of economic benefits to pay for that obligation which may be reliably estimated. The Company has no legal suits or claims that need to be recorded or disclosed in its financial statements (see Note 20).

Damages to Land

Liabilities for damage to land is recorded as a result of the regular activities carried out by the Company to access the different existing areas or new, for which third-party property or economic activity can be or are affected causing the need to compensate the economic effects caused.

As a result of the expansion of the activities during the years 2009 to 2011, the Company caused damages to third parties and currently is in negotiation process with different owners. Management estimated potential liabilities as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 amounting US$1,799 thousands and US$2,093 thousands (Bs.7.736 thousands and Bs.9,000 thousands), respectively, and were included in the results of these years. As of December 31, 2009 there was not obligation for that concept.

(n)Royalties and other Taxes

Royalties and other related taxes are calculated according to the provisions of the Hydrocarbons Law and other laws regulating the oil industry (see Note 1 and 7) and are recognized in the statements of comprehensive income when caused.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(o)Equity

Capital Stock

Common shares are classified as equity. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company has no preferred shares (see Note 14).

Share Premium

The Company recognizes as share premium any excess in the value of contributions made by shareholders for Company incorporation over the par value at the incorporation date (see Note 14).

Legal Reserve

The Venezuelan Code of Commerce requires companies to set aside 5% of their net income each year to a legal reserve until it reaches an amount equivalent to at least 10% of their capital stock in bolivars (see Note 14).

Other Equity Reserves

The Company has the policy of transferring from retained earnings to other equity reserves the balance of deferred tax asset. This reserve is recognized in retained earnings to the extent that such asset gets realized when the temporary differences that gave rise to it are deducted for tax purposes and consequently would be available for dividend payments (see Note 14).

Dividend Distribution

Dividend distribution to the Company’s shareholders is recognized as a liability in the financial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the shareholders of the Company (see Note 14).

(p)Accounting estimates requiring a high degree of Judgment

The Company continually evaluates judgments used to record its accounting estimates, which are recorded based on historical experience and other factors, including expectation of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Significant future changes to assumptions established by management may significantly affect the carrying value of assets and liabilities.

Below is a summary of the most significant accounting estimates made by the Company:

Estimates of oil and gas Reserves

Oil and gas reserves are key elements in the Company’s decision-making process. They are also important in evaluating impairment in the carrying amount of long-lived assets. Calculation of depreciation, amortization and depletion of property, plant and equipment accounts related to hydrocarbon production requires quantification of proved developed

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

hydrocarbon reserves expected to be recovered by the Company in the future. Reserve estimates are only approximate amounts due to the high degree of judgment and specialization required to develop the information. Reserves are calculated by the support of specialized technical departments at Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) (related company that owns the Company’s main shareholder) and results are submitted for approval by MPPEP in order to guarantee the reasonableness of the information. Additionally, reserve studies are regularly updated to guarantee that any change in estimates is timely recorded in the Company’s financial statements.

Reserves studies of crude oil and gas assigned to the Company has been updated as of November 30, 2011 by the superintendence of reservoir of the Company who possesses adequate technological elements necessary to determine reserves, and its impact in the statements of comprehensive income is reflected as of December 31, 2011.

Assessment of impairment in the value of Property, Plant and Equipment

Management annually assesses impairment in the value of property, plant and equipment. The main key assumptions considered by management to determine the recoverable amount of property, plant and equipment were income projections, oil prices, royalties, operating and capital costs and the discount rate. Projections include proved developed reserves to be produced during the development period of production activities in the assigned fields. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company has not identified impairment in the carrying value of property, plant and equipment as a result of these estimates.

Abandonment Cost Calculation

The Company’s financial statements include an asset and a provision for property, plant and equipment used in hydrocarbon production that is expected to be abandoned in the future and in relation to which the Company will make future disbursements. Assumptions considered for the calculation of this asset and the provision for abandonment (asset abandonment costs, date of abandonment, and inflation and discount rates) may vary depending on factors such as performance in the field, changes in technology and legal requirements. Assumptions made by the Company are recorded based on technical studies and management’s experience and are regularly reviewed (see Note 9).

(q)Related Party Transactions

The Company does not disclose, as part of balances and transactions with related companies (see Note 21), transactions with government entities conducted in the normal course of business, the terms and conditions of which are consistently applied to other public and private entities and for which there are no other suppliers, i.e., electricity, telecommunications, taxes, etc.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(r)Accrual for Employee Benefits

Following corporate instructions, the related company PDVSA Petróleo, S.A. assumed the employer role for employees who accepted the transfer, and are working as assigned employees to Petrodelta, S.A. operations. According to this, PDVSA Petróleo, S.A. administer, prepare and pay those employees’ payroll and invoice direct payroll and benefits to the Company, which recognize those costs against a liability to PDVSA Petróleo, S.A. The direct payroll and benefits costs are determined by PDVSA according the following policies:

Termination Benefits

The Company accrues for its liability in respect of employee termination benefits based on the provisions of the Venezuelan Labor Law and the prevailing oil-sector Collective Labor Agreement (see Note 22). Most of this accrual for indemnification has been deposited in trust accounts in the name of each employee.

Profit Sharing and Bonuses

Liabilities in respect of labor benefits and bonuses for staff, vacation leaves, and other benefits are accounted for as incurred along with the staff’s provision of services.

During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company has not had direct employees and, therefore, has not recorded liabilities derived from these labor-related benefits except for the payroll related cost monthly billed to the Company by PDVSA Petróleos S.A.

Retirement Plan

The amount to be provision for retirement benefits is received from PDVSA based on actuarial studies. Net liabilities in respect of the retirement plan as defined in the contract are accounted for separately per each participant in said plan, by estimating the amount of future benefits to be acquired by staff versus their length of service during current and prior periods; said benefits are discounted in order to determine their current value, then it is deducted the fair market value of those assets associated to the plan. The discount rate reflects the yield rate that, as of the date of the financial statements, is reported through financial instruments issued by credit institutions with high ratings and maturity dates that are in line with those due dates applicable to said liabilities. This calculation is made by an actuary by using the projected unit credit method.

Improvements made to the plan’s benefits, in connection with past service cost, are expensed in the statements of comprehensive income over the estimated period that, on average, will last until the time that said benefits will be paid in full. As said benefits fall under irrevocable acquired rights after approval, said expense is recorded, immediately, in the statements of comprehensive income.

The amount accounted for as income or expense is the share corresponding to the total of unrecorded actuarial earnings or loss in excess of 10% of the greater of these sums: a) the current value of liabilities in respect of those benefits defined as of that date; and b) the reasonable value of the plan’s assets as of that date. Said caps are computed and apply separately per each plan’s benefit so defined.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Post-retirement Benefits other than Retirement

Net liabilities in respect of post-retirement benefits other than retirement, as defined in the contract, equal the total of future benefits earned by staff along with their length of service during current and prior periods. Said benefits include mainly: health and dental plans, burial and funeral insurance, and food electronic card. Said liabilities are computed by using the projected unit credit method; then they are deducted to reflect their current value and, if applicable, the fair market value of related assets is deducted as well. The discount rate reflects the yield rate that, as of the date of the financial statements, is reported through financial instruments issued by credit institutions with high ratings and maturity dates that are in line with those due dates applicable to said liabilities.

Past service cost and the actuarial income or loss are recorded by using the method set out in the retirement plan per the contract.

The provision for this concept is provided by PDVSA which is based on actuarial studies.

(s)New accounting Standards not yet Adopted

Certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards were not effective for the year ended December 31, 2010 and have not been applied in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements. The most important standards, amendments and interpretations for the Company are as follows:

In December 2011, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 7Financial Instruments: Disclosures and IAS 32Financial Instruments: Presentation.These amendments introduce new disclosure requirements about the effects of offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities and related arrangements on an entity’s financial position. The amendments to IFRS 7 are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013, with the amendments to IAS 32 effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014.

In December 2011, the IASB also amended IFRS 9Financial Instrumentsby deferring the effective application from annual periods beginning January 1, 2013 to annual periods beginning January 1, 2015 as originally issued by the IASB in November 2009.

In June 2011, the IASB published an amended version of IAS 19:Employee Benefits, effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The amendment improve the accounting for pensions and other post-retirement benefits by providing investors and other users of financial statements with a much clearer picture of an entity´s obligations resulting from the provision of defined benefit plans and how those obligations will affect its financial position, financial performance and cash flow.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

In June 2011, the IASB published amendments to IAS 1Presentation of Financial Statements. These amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012 and revise the way other comprehensive income is presented.

In May 2011, the IASB published amendments and new standards effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. The amendments relates to:

The amendments are:

IAS 27Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements changed its title to IAS 27Separate Financial Statements and IAS 27 has amended its objective to setting standards to be applied in accounting for investments in subsidiaries, jointly ventures, and associates when an entity elects, or is required by local regulations, to present separate (non-consolidated) financial statements.

IAS 28Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures has the objective to set out therequirements for the application of the equity method when accounting for investments in associates and joint ventures.

The new standards are:

IFRS 10Consolidated Financial Statements which is a replacement of sections of IAS 27Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements and in its entirety of SIC 12Consolidation – Special Purposes Entities, looks for having a single basis for consolidation for all entities, regardless of the nature of the investee, and that basis is control.

IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements which supersedes IAS 31Interests in Joint Ventures and SIC -13Jointly Controlled Entities – Non Monetary Contributions by Venturers,classifies joint arrangements as either joint operations or joint ventures based on the parties rights and obligations and eliminates proportionate consolidation method requiring the use of equity accounting method for interests in joint ventures.

IFRS 12Disclosure of Interests with Other Entities require extensive disclosures relating to an entity´s interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates andunconsolidated structured entities to help users of its financial statements evaluate the nature of and risks associated with its interests in other entities and the effect of those interests in its financial statements.

IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement establishes a single framework for measuring fair value required by other Standards and applies to both financial and non-financial items measured at fair value.

In December 2010, the IASB published amendments to IAS 12Income Taxes effective for accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2012. The amendments set out inDeferred Tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets,provides a practical solution to the problem by introducing a presumption that recovery of the carrying amount will, normally be through sale. As a result of the amendments, SIC-21Income Taxes—Recovery of

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Revalued Non-Depreciable Assetswould no longer apply to investment properties carried at fair value. The amendments also incorporate into IAS 12 the remaining guidance previously contained in SIC-21, which is accordingly withdrawn.

In November 2009, the IASB issued IFRS 9Financial Instruments, effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, with earlier application permitted. IFRS 9 replaces those parts of IAS 39 relating to the classification and measurement of financial assets. Key features are as follows:

Financial assets are required to be classified into two measurement categories: those to be measured subsequently at fair value, and those to be measured subsequently at amortized cost. The decision is to be made at initial recognition. The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing its financial instruments and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the instrument.

An instrument is subsequently measured at amortized cost only if it is a debt instrument and both (i) the objective of the entity’s business model is to hold the asset to collect the contractual cash flows, and (ii) the asset’s contractual cash flows represent only payments of principal and interest (that is, it has only “basic loan features”). All other debt instruments are to be measured at fair value through profit or loss.

All equity instruments are to be measured subsequently at fair value. Equity instruments that are held for trading will be measured at fair value through profit or loss. For all other equity investments, an irrevocable election can be made at initial recognition, to recognize unrealized and realized fair value gains and losses through other comprehensive income rather than profit or loss. There is to be no recycling of fair value gains and losses to profit or loss. This election may be made on an instrument-by instrument basis. Dividends are to be presented in profit or loss, as long as they represent a return on investment.

The Company completed the analysis of these standards and determined no significant effects on its financial statements.

(t)Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

The following standards and interpretations became effective during 2011:

In October 2010, the IASB published amendments to IFRS 7Financial Instruments Disclosure effective for accounting periods beginning on or after July 1, 2011. The amendments will allow users of financial statements to improve their understanding of transfer transactions of financial assets (for example, securitizations), including understanding the possible effects of any risks that may remain with the entity that transferred the assets. The amendments also require additional disclosures if a disproportionate amount of transfer transactions are undertaken around the end of a reporting period.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

In May 2010, the IASB published improvements to International Financial Reporting Standards effective from January 1, 2011. The improvements consist of a mixture of substantive changes and clarifications in the following standards and interpretations considered most important for the Company: IFRS 7Financial Instruments Disclosure;IAS 1Presentation of Financial Statements andIAS 27Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements.

In November 2009, the IASB published amendments is to IFRIC 14Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement, which has an effective date for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011 and which itself is an interpretation of IAS 19Employee Benefits.The amendment applies in the limited circumstances when an entity is subject to minimum funding requirements and makes an early payment of contributions to cover those requirements. The amendment permits such an entity to treat the benefit of such an early payment as an asset.

In November 2009, the IASB published an amendment to IAS 24Related Party Disclosures which is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011. IAS 24 was revised in 2009 by: (a) simplifying the definition of a related party, clarifying its intended meaning and eliminating inconsistencies from the definition and by (b) providing a partial exemption from the disclosure requirements for government-related entities.

The Company’s accounting policies have been revised and modified, when necessary, to adopt the requirements established in these new standards or interpretations. Adoption of these standards and interpretations did not significantly affect the Company’s financial statements.

(4)Exchange Agreement with the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV)

On January 8, 2010, Official Gazette 39,342 was published containing Foreign Exchange Agreement No. 14, effective as of January 11, 2010, establishing exchange rates for the purchase and sale of currency, other than local currency, for legal entities as follows:

Payment in currency, other than local currency, transactions aimed at imports by the sector of food, health, education, machinery and equipment and science and technology, as well as payments for the activities of the public sector not related to petroleum, will be made at an exchange rate of Bs.2.60 per U.S. Dollar; payments of all other foreign currency sale transactions will be made at an exchange rate of Bs.4.30 per U.S. Dollar.

Payment of purchase of currency, other than local currency, obtained: i) by the public sector, other than those originating from hydrocarbon imports regulated by Foreign Exchange Agreement 9, will be made at an exchange rate of Bs.2.5935 per U.S. Dollar; and ii) the remaining purchases of foreign currency will be made at an exchange rate of Bs.4.2893 per U.S. Dollar.

Payment of currency purchase, other than local currency, transactions, originating from export of hydrocarbons, regulated under Foreign Exchange Agreement No. 9, will be

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

made at an exchange rate of Bs.4.2893 and Bs.2.5935 per U.S. Dollar, pursuant to the provisions of the BCV, and proportions determined by that entity for payment of sale transactions. An exchange rate of Bs.2.5935, per U.S. Dollar will be applicable to at least 30% of those currencies purchase transactions, other than the local currency (see Note 18).

The previous paragraph is applicable to mix companies affiliates of PDVSA.

In addition, this Agreement enables legal entities, other than PDVSA, in the area of exports of goods and services to withhold and manage up to thirty percent (30%) of income in foreign currency from the exports made; this percentage will be used to cover expenses from export activities other than long-term debt. This Agreement also established that purchase and sale transactions of foreign currency with payment requested to the BCV before the effective date will be paid at an exchange rate of Bs.2.14 per U.S. Dollar and Bs.2.15 per U.S. Dollar, respectively, as established in Foreign Exchange Agreement No. 2, dated March 1, 2005.

In May 2010, the Venezuelan Government established the Transactions System with Foreign Currency Securities (Sistema de Transacciones con Títulos en Moneda Extranjera (“SITME”)) for exchanging Bolivars. SITME’s purpose is to assist companies and individuals requiring foreign currency (U.S. dollars) for the import of goods and services into Venezuela. SITME may also be used for buying or selling of Venezuelan bonds. The Company does not have, and has not had, any transaction through SITME.

On December 30, 2010, Foreign Exchange Agreement No. 14, effective as of January 1, 2011, was published in Official Gazette 39,584. This Agreement sets the exchange rate at Bs.4.2893 per U.S. Dollar for purchases and Bs.4,30 per U.S. dollar for sales. This resolution supersedes Foreign Exchange Agreement No. 14, dated January 8, 2010, published in Official Gazette of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 39,342, dated January 8, 2010; as well as Foreign Exchange Agreements No. 15, No. 16, No. 17, and any other provision that may come into conflict with this Foreign Exchange Agreement.

The pronouncement of the Exchange Agreement No. 14 did not have an effect on the Company’s right to maintain foreign currency funds at financial institutions outside the country on revenues proceeds from sale of crude in order to make payments and disbursements outside the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

On November 21, 2005, the Exchange Agreement No. 9 was published in the Official Gazette No. 38,318, later revised on March 22, 2007 and published in the Official Gazette No. 38.650, which establishes that foreign currency obtained from hydrocarbon exports, must be sold to the Venezuelan Central Bank (BCV), except for foreign currency earmarked for activities conducted by PDVSA in conformity with the BCV Law Reform. Under this agreement, PDVSA and its subsidiaries may not maintain foreign currency funds in Venezuela for more than 48 hours, and establishes how these funds will be used by PDVSA.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(5)Determination of Fair Values

Certain of the Company’s accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair values for financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair values have been estimated for purposes of valuation and disclosure using available market information and appropriate valuation methods. When applicable, additional information on fair value estimates of assets and liabilities is disclosed in the specific notes to the statements of financial position.

Non-Derivative Current Financial Assets and Liabilities

The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities included in prepaid expenses and other assets, accounts receivable, cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable to suppliers approximate their fair value because of the short-term maturities of these instruments.

The fair value of recoverable tax credits and other liabilities has been determined by discounting their carrying value based on estimation of future collections and payments, using interest rates calculated according to the inherent risk of the assessed instrument such as credit quality, liquidity, currency among others (see Note 7-k).

The net carrying value of the account payable to PDVSA approximates the estimated fair value since its payment depends on the volume and nature of transactions conducted by the Company with the parent Company and its subsidiaries.

Derivative Financial Assets and Liabilities

The fair value of derivative financial instruments is based on the amount that the Company will receive or pay to terminate the agreements, taking into account current commodity prices, interest rate and the current creditworthiness of the parties involved. During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, Petrodelta, S.A. did not engage in operations involving derivative financial instruments.

Non-Derivative Financial Obligations

The fair value of non-derivative financial obligations, which is determined for disclosure purposes, is calculated based on information provided by financial institutions and the present value of future principal and interest cash flows, discounted at the market interest rate at the reporting date, based on the inherent risk of those obligations.

Accounts Payable with Related Parties

The value of accounts payable to related parties approximate its fair value and are settle upon decisions adopted by PDVSA.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(6)Financial Risk Management

Local and international conditions, such as recession periods, inflation, interest rates, devaluation, and hydrocarbon price volatility may have a significant effect on the Company’s financial position. The Company is exposed to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including exchange rate fluctuation risk, interest rate risk and price risk), liquidity risk and capital risk. Financial instruments exposed to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and trade accounts receivable.

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company’s cash is placed with local and foreign financial institutions. In addition, there is some concentration of credit risk in trade accounts receivable since all crude oil and gas produced is sold to PDVSA Petróleo, S.A.

Market Risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, including foreign exchange rates, interest rates or sales prices, will affect the Company’s income or the value of its financial instruments. The Company’s general risk management focuses on the uncertainty surrounding financial markets and seeks to minimize the potential adverse effects on the Company’s financial performance.

The Company is exposed to risks stemming from changes in the sale price of hydrocarbons, which depend on external market factors. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, hydrocarbon sales prices are calculated based on predetermined formulas that consider the price of hydrocarbons in different international markets. Price fluctuations may have a significant impact on the Company’s income. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company has no mechanisms in place to protect against exposure to hydrocarbon sales price fluctuations.

In addition, the Company operates in Venezuela and is exposed to foreign exchange risk from variations in the exchange rate of the Venezuelan Bolívar relative to the U.S. Dollar. Foreign exchange risk is mainly derived from future commercial operations and assets and liabilities recognized in bolivars.

The Company has accounts receivable to PDVSA which earn interest on arrears 45 days after bills are due and is, therefore, exposed to interest rate fluctuation.

Liquidity Risk

Handling prudently liquidity risk implies maintaining sufficient funds in cash and short term marketable securities, as well as having working capital credit facilities available. The approach the Company maintains to manage this risk implies having enough cash and temporary investments as well as the availability of funds provided by its main shareholder, who supplies funds according to the Company needs. The Company permanently evaluates its future cash flows through short and long term projections from estimated sales and cash requirements which correspond mainly to operation and maintenance of production facilities.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Capital Risk Management

The Company is focused on safeguarding its ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for the shareholders and maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce capital costs. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares.

(7)Taxes and Royalties

Below is a summary of taxes affecting the Company’s operations, stated (in thousands):

   Years ended December 31, 
   2011  2010   2009  2011  2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars  Bolívars 

Income tax expense (benefit):

         

Estimated income tax expense

   190,577    189,780     105,868    819,481    816,054     227,616  

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense

   (94,622  72,251     (43,068  (406,875  310,679     (92,596
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

   95,955    262,031     62,800    412,606    1,126,733     135,020  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

   Years ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolívars 

Royalties and other taxes:

            

Royalty on oil production (See Note 21)

   260,007     181,252     135,442     1,118,030     779,384     291,200  

Royalty on gas production (See Note 21)

   3,415     1,824     2,483     14,685     7,843     5,338  

Royalty for the municipalities

   9,729     6,789     8,613     41,835     29,193     18,518  

Royalty for endogenous development projects

   19,458     13,578     6,935     83,669     58,385     14,910  

Surface tax

   235     201     1,946     1,011     865     4,184  

Windfall tax (see Note 7-l and 7-m)

   237,632     14,116     882     1,021,817     60,697     1,896  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Royalty and other taxes (see Note 21)

   530,476     217,760     156,301     2,281,047     936,367     336,046  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(a)Income Tax

Reconciliation between the nominal and the effective income tax rates for each year is shown below (in thousands):

      Years ended December 31, 
      2011     2010     2009 
   %  U.S.
Dollars
  Bolivars  %  U.S.
Dollars
  Bolivars  %  U.S.
Dollars
  Bolivars 

Profit before tax:

          

Net profit

    232,460    999,577     78,000    335,400     142,430    306,225  

Income tax expense

    95,955    412,606     262,031    1,126,733     62,800    135,020  
   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Profit before income tax

    328,415    1,412,183     340,031    1,462,133     205,230    441,245  
   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Oil-sector nominal income tax rate

   50    164,208    706,092    50    170,016    731,067    50    102,615    220,623  

Tax inflation adjustment

   (9  (28,817  (123,913  (5  (16,325  (70,198  (11  (23,096  (49,656

Deferred income tax

   (29  (94,622  (406,875  21    72,251    310,679    (21  (43,068  (92,596

Non-deductible provisions and other

   17    55,186    237,302    11    36,089    155,185    13    26,349    56,649  
   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Effective rate

   29    95,955    412,606    77    262,031    1,126,733    31    62,800    135,020  
   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

The increase in the effective tax rate as of December 31, 2010 with respect to December 31, 2009 is mainly attributable to:

Ÿ

Increase in taxable income in bolivars, as a result of exchange differences recorded which affected the calculation base of the income tax expense for maintaining assets and liabilities other than the bolivar.

Ÿ

Decrease in the deferred tax assets resulting from the difference between the carrying value of the property, plant and equipment and its tax base.

(b)Tax Loss Carryforwards

The current Income Tax Law allows tax losses to be carried forward for three years to offset future taxable income, except losses resulting from the application of the fiscal inflation adjustment, which can be carried forward one year, During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 the Company had no tax loss carryforward.

(c)Tax Inflation Adjustment

Venezuelan Income Tax Law requires an initial inflation adjustment to compute taxable income. The Law provides that the initially adjusted values of property, plant and equipment should be depreciated or amortized for tax purposes over the remaining useful lives of such assets. The Law also requires that an annual inflation adjustment be included in income tax reconciliation as a taxable or deductible item.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(d)Transfer Pricing

According to the Income Tax Law, taxpayers subject to this tax that conduct import, export and loan transactions with related parties abroad are required to calculate income, costs and deductions applying the methodology set out in the Law.

(e)Income Tax Rate

Official Gazette No. 38,529 of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, published on September 25, 2006, modifies Article No. 11 of the Law regarding the rate applicable to companies engaged in hydrocarbon production and related activities, establishing a 50% general rate. However, only companies that conduct integrated or non-integrated activities related to exploration and production of non-associated gas, and processing, transportation, distribution, storage, marketing and export of gas and its components, or those exclusively engaged in refining of hydrocarbons or enhancement of heavy and extra-heavy crude oil are subject to a 34% tax rate. Therefore, application of the 34% rate for companies incorporated under the joint venture agreements executed under the superseded Law Reserving Hydrocarbon Trade and Industry to the State is eliminated.

(f)Deferred income Tax

The movements of deferred income tax asset (liability) shown in the results of each year are as follows (in thousands):

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

2011:  

2010

Asset (Liability)

  Income (Loss)
Recognized inincome
  

2011

Asset (Liability)

  Net deferred tax at
December 31, 2011
(see Note 14)
 

U.S. Dollars-

           

Accounts receivable

   3,200     —      6,456     —      9,656     —      9,656  

Property, plant and equipment

   18,184     (6,862  44,336     (1,352  62,520     (8,214  54,306  

Inventories

   —       (987  5,169     —      4,182     —      4,182  

Accruals and other payables

   38,821     (522  39,883     130    78,704     (392  78,312  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   60,205     (8,371  95,844     (1,222  155,062     (8,606    146,456  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Bolivars-

           

Accounts receivable

   13,760     —      27,761     —      41,521     —      41,521  

Property, plant and equipment

   78,191     (29,507  190,645     (5,813  268,836     (35,320  233,516  

Inventories

   —       (4,244  22,227     —      17,983     —      17,983  

Accruals and other payables

   166,930     (2,244  171,497     558    338,427     (1,686  336,741  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   258,881     (35,995  412,130     (5,255  666,767     (37,006  629,761  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

2010:  2009
Asset (Liability)
  Income (Loss)
Recognized in income
  Effect For
variation in
the
exchange
rate
  2010
Asset (Liability)
  Net deferred tax at
December 31, 2010
(see Note 14)
 

U.S. Dollars-

           

Accounts receivable

   —       (2,653  4,527    —      1,326    3,200     —      3,200  

Property, plant and equipment

   104,556     (7,179  (86,055  —      —      18,184     (6,862  11,322  

Inventories

   4,520     —      —      (5,507  —      —       (987  (987

Accruals and other payables

   34,822     —      15,306    (522  (11,307  38,821     (522  38,299  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   143,898     (9,832  (66,222  (6,029  (9,981  60,205     (8,371  51,834  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Bolivars-

           

Accounts receivable

   —       (5,704  19,464    —      —      13,760     —      13,760  

Property, plant and equipment

   224,796     (15,435  (370,037  —      209,360    78,191     (29,507  48,684  

Inventories

   9,717     —      —      (23,680  9,719    —       (4,244  (4,244

Accruals and other payables

   74,868     —      65,818    (2,244  26,244    166,930     (2,244  164,686  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   309,381     (21,139  (284,755  (25,924  245,323    258,881     (35,955  222,886  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

2009:  2008
Asset (Liability)
  Income (Loss)
Recognized in income
  2009
Asset (Liability)
  Net deferred tax  at
December 31,2009
(see Note 14)
 

U.S. Dollars-

          

Accounts receivable

   —       —      —      (2,653  —       (2,653  (2,653

Property, plant and equipment

   66,004     (6,325  37,698    —      104,556     (7,179  97,377  

Inventories

   5,184     —      (664  —      4,520     —      4,520  

Accruals and other payables

   26,135     —      8,687    —      34,822     —      34,822  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   97,323     (6,325  45,721    (2,653  143,898     (9,832  134,066  
  

 

 

   

��

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Bolivars-

          

Accounts receivable

   —       —      —      (5,704  —       (5,704  (5,704

Property, plant and equipment

   141,909     (13,599  81,051    —      224,796     (15,435  209,361  

Inventories

   11,146     —      (1,428  —      9,718     —      9,718  

Accruals and other payables

   56,190     —      18,677    —      74,867     —      74,867  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   209,245     (13,599  98,300    (5,704  309,381     (21,139  288,242  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(g)Royalties

According with the Venezuelan Hydrocarbon Law (LOH), royalties are paid based on crude oil produced and associated natural gas processed in Venezuela. Volumes of hydrocarbons produced in traditional areas are taxed with a 30% rate.

The partial reform of the Hydrocarbon Law was approved in May 2006, whereby operators should pay 33.33% of the wellhead value of each barrel to the Venezuelan government by means of royalties and additional taxes.

On November 14, 2006, a new calculation of royalties was established for companies that conduct primary oil activities in the country requiring that contents of sulphur and API gravity of liquid hydrocarbons extracted be measured on a monthly basis and be reported together with taxed production. This information will be part of the royalty payment price and will be used for calculation of any special advantage. This information will result in adjustments for gravity and sulphur, which will be published by Ministry for Energy and Oil (MPPEP).

On April 18, 2011, the Venezuelan government published in the Extraordinary Official Gazette No. 6.022, by means of decree-law No. 8.163 of same date, the Law Creating a Special Contribution on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International Hydrocarbons Market (see Note 23-i and 25-a). This Law, among other things, caps royalty, extraction tax, and export register tax at US$70 per barrel. On October 3, 2011, the Company received accounting guidelines from CVP, to account for revenues from the sale of crude oil, royalty paid in kind and extraction tax according to this law. In regards to royalty for the volume of 30% of produced crude, the Company values and records the amount due for this concept at the US$70 per barrel caps price from the date following the publication of the law and not according to the selling price of the barrel of crude. Royalty under prior Law and current Law for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 amounted to US$263,422 thousands, US$183,076 thousands and US$137,925 thousands (Bs.1,132,715 thousands, Bs.787,227 thousands and Bs.296,538 thousands), respectively, included in the statements of comprehensive income under royalties and other taxes (see Note 21).

(h)Extraction Tax

The Venezuelan Hydrocarbon Law Reform establishes a rate equivalent to 33.33% of the value of all liquid hydrocarbons extracted from any reservoir, calculated on the same basis as for royalties. In determining this tax, the taxpayer may deduct the amount that would have been paid for royalty, including the additional royalty paid as special advantage. This tax is effective since May 2006. The Company incurred no tax in this connection for 2011, 2010 and 2009.

(i)Surface Tax

The Venezuelan Hydrocarbon Law establishes a surface tax equivalent to 100 tax units for each square kilometer or fraction thereof per year for licensed areas that are not under production. This tax will increase by 2% during the first five years, and by 5% during all subsequent years. Company management considers that there are no nonproductive areas. Petrodelta, S.A. incurred in this tax during 2011, 2010 and 2009 for US$235 thousands, US$201 thousands and US$1,946 thousands (Bs.1,011 thousands, Bs.865 thousands and Bs.4,184 thousands), respectively, included in the statements of comprehensive income under royalties and other taxes.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(j)General Consumption Tax

The Venezuelan Hydrocarbon Law Reform establishes an internal consumption tax equivalent to 10% of the value of each cubic meter of hydrocarbon derivatives produced and consumed as fuel in internal operations, calculated on the final selling price.

(k)Value Added Tax (VAT)

On March 26, 2009, under Official Gazette No. 39,147 modification of applicable tax rate for value added tax to 12% was published, having effect from April 1, 2009.

The VAT Law establishes an exemption on trading of certain hydrocarbon-derived fuels and also has authority to recover from the government certain tax credits originated from sales. Recoverable amounts bear no interest.

Below is a summary of the movement of recoverable tax credits (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009  2011  2010  2009 
   U.S. Dollars  Bolivars 

Recoverable amounts at the beginning of the year

   13,453    17,922    9,604    57,848    38,532    20,649  

Generated during the year

   19,028    8,443    10,110    81,822    36,305    21,736  

Adjustment to fair value

   (6,623  (3,951  (1,792  (28,477  (16,989  (3,853

Effect for variation in the exchange rate

   —      (8,961  —      —      —      —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Recoverable amounts at the end of the year

   25,858    13,453    17,922    111,193    57,848    38,532  

Non-current portion of recoverable tax credits

   17,239    8,072    10,753    74,129    34,710    23,119  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Current portion of recoverable tax credits (See Note 12)

   8,619    5,381    7,169    37,064    23,138    15,413  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The Company management considers that the efforts made and agreements reached with the government will permit it to recover part of the tax credits during the year 2012.

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company adjusted the amount of recoverable tax credits to its fair value applying a discount rate of 13.017%. This rate is calculated by its main shareholder annually with the financial statements of the prior year and using outside parameters updated each year. Furthermore, the Company modified the years estimated to recover the tax credits from 2.5 years to 3 years. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the adjustment for US$6,623 thousands, US$3,951 thousands and US$1,792 thousands (Bs.28,477 thousands, Bs.16,989 thousands and Bs.3,853 thousands), respectively, is included in the statements of comprehensive income under the category of financial expenses.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(l)Law on Special Contributions over Extraordinary Prices of the International Hydrocarbons Market

In April 2008, the National Executive of the Venezuelan Bolivarian Republic, by means of a decree-law, established a special contribution over extraordinary prices of the international hydrocarbons market, amended in July 2008, which levies the sale of crude oil whenever the average price for the month in question of the Venezuelan oil production exceeds the price of US$70/barrel. The amount of said contribution equals 50% of the difference resulting of the average price per month and the aforementioned cap of US$70/barrel. In addition, this decree-law sets forth that whenever the average price per month exceeds the price of US$100/barrel, the total amount of said special contribution will be equivalent to 60% of the above defined difference (see Note 23-j). This law was superseded by the Law Creating a Special Contribution on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International Hydrocarbons Market (see Note 23-i) published on April 18, 2011. During the period this law was in effect until it was superseded on April 19, 2011, Petrodelta, S.A. incurred in this tax during 2011, 2010 and 2009 for US$38,244 thousands, US$14,116 thousands and US$882 thousands (Bs.164,449 thousands, Bs.60,697 thousands and Bs.1,896 thousands), respectively, included in the statements of comprehensive income under royalties.

m)Law Creating a Special Contribution on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International Hydrocarbons Market

On April 18, 2011, was published in the Extraordinary Official Gazette No. 6.022, by means of decree-law No. 8.163 of same date, the Law Creating a Special Contribution on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International Hydrocarbons Market. This law supersedes the law on special contributions over extraordinary prices on the International Hydrocarbons Market (see Note 23-j), modifies the scheme to determine and pay royalty, extraction tax and export registry tax as per the LOH and creates a special contribution for extraordinary prices and exorbitant prices from the day after the law was published (see Note 23-i). From the date this law came into effect, April 19, 2011, Petrodelta S.A. incurred as special contribution from extraordinary prices and special contribution from exorbitant prices included in the statement of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2011 the amounts of US$199,388 thousands (Bs.857,368 thousands), respectively.

n)Other taxes

The Company is subject to special advantage taxes, which are determined based on: a) an interest as additional royalty of 3.33% on volumes of hydrocarbons extracted in the delimited areas assigned to Petrodelta S.A., and b) an amount equivalent to the difference, if any, between (i) 50% of the value of the hydrocarbons extracted in the delimited areas assigned to Petrodelta S.A. in each calendar year and (ii) the sum of payments made by the mixed companies to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, for activities developed during the calendar year, for royalties on hydrocarbons and investments in endogenous development projects, equivalent to 1% of pre-tax income. Taxes for special advantages must be paid before April 20 of each year, pursuant to Exhibit F of the Agreement for Conversion into a Mixed Company. In relation to a) above, and the law that came into effect, published on April 18, 2011, creating a special contribution on extraordinary prices and exorbitant prices in the international hydrocarbons market (see Note 23-i), which establishes a caps price of US$70 per barrel, Petrodelta, S.A. incurred in this tax during 2011, 2010 and 2009 for US$29,187 thousands, US$20,367 thousands and US$15,548 thousands (Bs.125,504 thousands,

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Bs.87,578 thousands and Bs.33,428 thousands), respectively, included in the statements of comprehensive income under royalties. In relation to b) above, at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, this special advantage tax was lower than what the Company paid and accrued for royalties and special advantages tax.

Official Gazette No. 39.273 of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, published on September 28, 2009, approved the modification of article regulating special advantages tax levied on mix companies to redistribute the use of funds by the additional royalty of 3.33% that mix companies have to pay on hydrocarbons volumes extracted from delimited areas. The modified article establish deliver 1.11% to municipalities where oil activities in the country take place and 2.22% for a special fund to be administered by the Executive branch to finance endogenous development projects.

(8)Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Property, plant and equipment, net at December 31 comprises the following (in thousands):

U.S. Dollars-  Wells and
production
facilities
  Construction
in progress
  Asset
retirement
obligations
   Furniture
and
equipment
   Strategic
inventories
  Total 

Cost:

         

Balances at December 31, 2008

   211,660    30,946    16,279     3,737     10,272    272,894  

Additions

   —      77,696    —       3,729     —      81,425  

Transfers and capitalization

   75,730    (75,730  —       —       —      —    

Strategic inventories

   —      —      —       —       1,842    1,842  

Asset retirement obligations

   —      —      3,603     —       —      3,603  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2009

   287,390    32,912    19,882     7,466     12,114    359,764  

Additions

   —      98,650    —       3,149     —      101,799  

Transfers and capitalization

   52,807    (52,807  —       —       —      —    

Retirements

   (35  —      —       —       —      (35

Strategic inventories

   —      —      —       —       (7,018  (7,018

Asset retirement obligations

   —      —      2,043     —       —      2,043  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2010

   340,162    78,755    21,925     10,615     5,096    456,553  

Additions

   —      132,995    —       4,961     —      137,799  

Transfers and capitalization

   100,495    (100,495  —       —       —      —    

Strategic inventories

   —      —      —       —       1,124    1,124  

Asset retirement obligations

   —      —      7,644     —        7,644  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2011

   440,657    111,255    29,569     15,576     6,220    603,277  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Depletion, depreciation and amortization—

         

Balances at December 31, 2008

   55,721    —      3,629     1,784     —      61,134  

Depletion, depreciation, and amortization

   30,198    —      1,895     1,095     —      33,188  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2009

   85,919    —      5,524     2,879     —      94,322  

Depletion, depreciation, and amortization

   36,490    —      2,677     1,262     —      40,429  

Retirements

   (14  —      —       —       —      (14
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2010

   122,395    —      8,201     4,141     —      134,737  

Depletion, depreciation, and amortization

   51,753    —      4,940     1,682     —      58,375  

Balances at December 31, 2011

   174,148    —      13,141     5,823     —      193,112  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net cost at December 31, 2011

   266,509    111,255    16,428     9,753     6,220    410,165  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net cost at December 31, 2010

   217,767    78,755    13,724     6,474     5,096    321,816  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net cost at December 31, 2009

   201,471    32,912    14,358     4,587     12,114    265,442  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Bolivars-  Wells and
production
facilities
  Construction
in progress
  Asset
retirement
obligations
   Furniture
and
equipment
   Strategic
inventories
  Total 

Cost:

         

Balances at December 31, 2008

   455,069    66,534    35,000     8,035     22,085    586,723  

Additions

   —      167,046    —       8,017     —      175,063  

Transfers and capitalization

   —      (162,820  —       —       —      —    

Strategic inventories

   162,820    —      —       —       3,960    3,960  

Asset retirement obligations

   —      —      7,746     —       —      7,746  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2009

   617,889    70,760    42,746     16,052     26,045    773,492  

Additions

   —      424,196    —       13,541     —      437,737  

Transfers and capitalization

   227,070    (227,070  —       —       —      —    

Retirements

   (151  —      —       —       —      (151

Strategic inventories

   —      —      —       —       (30,177  (30,177

Asset retirement obligations

   —      —      8,785     —       —      8,785  

Effect for variation in the presentation currency

   617,889    70,760    42,746     16,052     26,045    773,492  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2010

   1,462,697    338,646    94,277     45,645     21,913    1,963,178  

Additions

    571,879    —       21,332     —      593,211  

Transfers and capitalization

   432,129    (432,129  —       —       —      —    

Strategic inventories

   —      —      —       —       4,833    4,833  

Asset retirement obligations

   —      —      32,869     —       —      32,869  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2011

   1,894,826    478,396    127,146     66,977     26,746    2,594,091  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Depletion, depreciation and amortization—

         

Balances at December 31, 2008

   119,800    —      7,802     3,836     —      131,438  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

   64,926    —        2,354     —      67,280  

Asset retirement obligations

     4,074        4,074  

Balances at December 31, 2009

   184,726    —      11,876     6,190     —      202,792  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

   156,907    —      11,511     5,427     —      173,845  

Retirements

   (60  —      —       —       —      (60

Effect for variation in the presentation currency

   184,726    —      11,876     6,190     —      202,792  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2010

   526,299    —      35,263     17,807     —      579,369  

Depletion, depreciation and amortization

   222,538    —      21,242     7,233     —      251,013  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2011

   748,837    —      56,505     25,040     —      830,382  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net cost at December 31, 2011

   1,145,989    478,396    70,641     41,937     26,746    1,763,709  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net cost at December 31, 2010

   936,398    338,646    59,014     27,838     21,913    1,383,809  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net cost at December 31, 2009

   433,163    70,760    30,870     9,862     26,045    570,700  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 the Company added production assets and construction in progress for approximately US$137,956 thousands, US$101,799 thousands and US$81,425 thousands (Bs.593,211 thousands, Bs.437.737 thousands and Bs.175,063 thousands), respectively.

During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company assessed asset impairment, taking into account new market and business conditions, and determined that there was no evidence of impairment of production assets.

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, accruals and other payables include US$7,644 thousands, US$2,043 thousands and US$3,603 thousands (Bs.32,869 thousands, Bs.8,785 thousands and Bs.7,746 thousands), respectively, in respect of the accrual for asset retirement obligations arising in the year (see Note 9).

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

The balance of construction in progress mainly comprises investment projects for exploration and production activities related to drilling, maintenance, electrical systems, pipelines, well reconditioning and adaptation, expansion and infrastructure aimed at maintaining production capacity and adapting the infrastructure to production levels set out in the Corporation’s business plan. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the balance of construction in progress for investments related to the aforementioned activities amounts to approximately US$111,255 thousands, US$78,755 thousands and US$32,912 thousands (Bs.478,396 thousands, Bs.338,647 thousands and Bs.70,760 thousands), respectively.

(9)Provision for Asset Retirement Obligations

The movement of the provision for asset retirement obligations at December 31 is shown below (in thousands):

   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 

Balance at December 31, 2008

   19,174     41,224  

Change on estimation

   3,603     7,746  

Financial cost

   1,639     3,524  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2009

   24,416     52,494  

Change on estimation

   2,043     8,785  

Financial cost

   3,339     14,358  

Effect for variation in the presentation currency

   —       52,494  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2010

   29,798     128,131  

Change on estimation

   7,644     32,869  

Financial cost

   4,076     17,527  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

   41,518     178,527  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

During 2011, Company management reviewed, based on new information, estimates on assumptions used for calculating the provision for abandonment costs.

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the variation of the estimation in of the provision for well abandonment cost of US$7,644 thousands, US$2,043 thousands and US$3,603 thousands (Bs.32,869 thousands, Bs.8,785 thousands and Bs.7,746 thousands) is included the balance of property, plant and equipment (see Note 8). The Petrodelta, S.A. business plan as of December 31, 2011, contemplates the realization of hydrocarbons drilling and production activities until the year 2027; therefore, the accrual for asset retirement obligations was calculated based on the disbursements for this concept during this period.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(10)Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

Prepaid expenses and other assets comprise the following (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 

Prepaid insurance

   304     293     458     1,307     1,260     984  

Prepaid services

   177     72     62     761     310     134  

Prepaid rent

   42     42     39     180     180     84  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   523     407     559     2,248     1,750     1,202  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(11)Inventories

A summary of inventories is shown below (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009  2011  2010  2009 
   US. Dollars  Bolivars 

Materials and supplies

   43,014    30,093    33,586    184,960    129,400      72,210  

Less: Materials and supplies classified under other non-current assets (see Note 8)

   (6,220  (5,096  (12,114  (26,746  (21,913    (26,045
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   36,794    24,997    21,472    158,214    107,487      46,165  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(12)Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable comprise the following (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 

Related parties (see Note 21)

   912,652     499,313     361,137     3,924,404     2,147,046     776,445  

Current portion of recoverable tax credits (see Note 7 - k)

   8,619     5,381     7,169     37,064     23,138     15,413  

Other

   1,517     1,662     673     6,523     7,147     1,447  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   922,788     506,356     368,979     3,967,991     2,177,331     793,305  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company offset accounts receivables and payables between PDVSA and its affiliates, including CVP with the Company in the amounts approximately of US$374 million, US$281 million and US$419 million, respectively. These offset of accounts were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. Exposure to credit risk related to accounts receivable are presented in Note 19.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(13)Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalent comprises the following (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 

Cash on hand

   5     5     3     22     22     6  

Cash at banks

   2,337     3,460     3,059     10,049     14,878     6,577  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   2,342     3,465     3,062     10,071     14,900     6,583  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(14)Equity

   Capitalstock

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company’s nominal capital stock is represented by 1,500,000 common shares, fully authorized and paid in, with a par value of US$4.65 each (Bs 10 each).

The Company’s capital stock is divided into two types of shares: Class “A” and Class “B” shares. Only the Venezuelan government or Venezuelan state-owned companies can own Class “A” shares. In October 2007, when the Company was incorporated, shareholders made an initial capital contribution of approximately Bs 1,000 thousands (US$465,000). Capital stock has been fully subscribed and paid in as follows:

Shareholders

  Type of
shares
  Number of
shares
   US$   Bs.   Share of
equity
 

Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S,A, (CVP)

  A   900,000     4,186,047     9,000,000     60

HNR Finance, B,V, (HNR Finance)

  B   600,000     2,790,698     6,000,000     40
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,500,000     6,976,745     15,000,000     100
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  LegalReserve

Venezuelan companies are required to set aside a legal reserve. According to Venezuelan Law, the legal reserve is not available for dividend distribution.

   DeferredTax Asset Equity Reserve

In June 2009, CVP issued instructions to all mixed companies regarding the accounting for deferred tax assets. The mixed companies have been instructed to set up a reserve within the equity section of the balance sheet for deferred tax assets. The setting up of the reserve had no effect on the Company financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, the new reserve reduces the amount of reserves available to pay of dividends in the future. Changes in the deferred tax asset are recorded in appropriation to (transfer from) other reserves.

In August 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the creation of the deferred tax asset equity reserve with retained earnings accumulated to end of June 2009 for US$116,273 thousands (Bs.249,987 thousands). At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, management has

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

recorded as equity reserve and amount equal to the balance of the net of deferred tax asset and liability at that date equivalent to US$146,456 thousands, US$51,834 thousands and US$134,066 thousands (Bs.629,761 thousands, Bs.222,886 thousands and Bs.288,242 thousands), respectively (see Note 7-f), which has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. At this date the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 and the Deferred tax asset equity reserve have not been approved by the shareholders.

At December 31, 2011 the Company recognized a deferred tax liability corresponding to the asset value originated when the Company recorded a provision for asset retirement obligations (see Note 9). In order to recognize this deferred tax liability the Company restructured its financial statements as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 as follows (in thousands):

2010

   Balances
previously
reported
   Adjustment  Balances
restructured
 

U.S. Dollars-

     

Assets

   925,318     —      925,318  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

   446,085     6,862    452,947  

Equity

   479,233     (6,862  472,371  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   925,318     —      925,318  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   77,683     317    78,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Bolivars-

     

Assets

   3,978,868     —      3,978,868  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

   1,918,166     29,507    1,947,673  

Equity

   2,060,702     (29,507  2,031,195  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   3,978,868     —      3,978,868  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   1,263,052     (14,072  1,248,980  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

2009

   Balances
previously
reported
   Adjustment  Balances
restructured
 
U.S. Dollars-     

Assets

   814,165     —      814,165  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

   382,065     7,179    389,244  

Equity

   462,100     (7,179  424,921  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   814,165     —      814,165  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   143,284     (854  142,430  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Bolivars-

     

Assets

   1,750,455     —      1,750,455  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

   821,440     15,435    836,875  

Equity

   929,015     (15,435  913,580  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   1,750,455     —      1,750,455  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   308,061     (1,386  306,225  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cumulative effect from the adjustment mentioned as of December 31, 2008 is presented as a prior period adjustment in the statement of changes in equity for US$6,325 thousands (Bs13,599 thousands).

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

 Sharepremium

The share premium is in respect of contributions of fixed assets and inventories made by shareholders in conformity with the Agreement for Conversion into a Mixed Company, whose value exceeds the par value of common shares issued. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the share premium amounts to approximately US$212,451 thousands, equivalent to approximately Bs.456,770 thousands, included in equity.

Class “A” share premiums are in respect of fixed assets contributed by CVP. The value of this share premium amounts to approximately US$191,206 thousands, equivalent to approximately Bs.411,093 thousands, pursuant to Exhibit H of the Agreement for Conversion into a Mixed Company.

Class “B” share premiums are in respect of fixed assets and inventories contributed by HNR Finance. The value of this share premium amounts to approximately US$21,245 thousands, equivalent to approximately Bs.45,677 thousands, pursuant to Exhibit G of the Agreement for Conversion into a Mixed Company.

In conformity with the Company’s bylaws, in case of Company liquidation, all assets will be transferred only to the Class “A” shareholder.

Dividends

In Extraordinary Shareholder meeting celebrated on August 28, 2008, the shareholders resolved to pay dividends in advance based on retained earnings as the end of June 2008 of US$51,876 thousands (Bs 111,533 thousands). In October 2008, the dividend in advance approved was paid to HNR Finance for its share in the Company in the amount of US$20,750 thousands (Bs.44,613 thousands). At December 31, 2009 the Company decided to record the dividend in advance against unappropriated retained earnings at the end of 2009, recording as dividends payable the unpaid portion to CVP for an amount of US$31,126 thousands (Bs.66,921 thousands).

On August 4, 2010, in Extraordinary Shareholders meeting the shareholders resolved to pay dividends based on retained earnings as of December 31, 2009 in the amount of US$30,550 thousands (Bs.131,365 thousands). The dividend approved was paid on October 2010 to HNR Finance for its share in the Company in the amount of US$12,220 thousands (Bs.52,546 thousands). At December 31, 2011 the portion of the dividend corresponding to CVP for US$18,330 thousands (Bs.78,819 thousands) has been paid by means of offsetting accounts receivable and payables between PDVSA and its Affiliates, including CVP and Petrodelta S.A. approved by the board on January 12, 2012 (see Note 21).

On November 12, 2010, in Extraordinary Shareholders meeting the shareholders of the Company resolved to distribute and pay dividends in the amount of US$30,550 thousands (Bs.131,365 thousands). This dividend corresponds to the remaining portion of retained earnings at the end of December 31, 2009 and is recorded as dividends payable at December 31, 2011 in the statements of financial position for the amount resolved.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

 Effectfor Variation of the Exchange Rate in the Presentation Currency

The statement of changes in equity expressed in bolivars for the year ended December 31, 2010, includes the following effect originated for the variation of the official exchange rate when converting the financial statements from U.S. Dollars, (functional currency) to bolivars (presentation currency), in conformity with IAS 21 (see Note 3-a) (in thousands, net of restructured):

   Balances as of December 31, 2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars
before
translation
adjustment
   Bolivars
after
translation
adjustment
   Translation
adjustment
 

Capital stock

   6,977     15,000     30,000     15,000  

Shares premium

   212,451     456,770     913,540     456,770  

Legal reserve and other reserves

   134,764     289,742     579,484     289,742  

Retained earnings

   70,729     152,068     304,136     152,068  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   424,921     913,580     1,827,160    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Translation adjustment

         913,580  
        

 

 

 

In Board of Director meeting dated 10 March 2011 it was approved the proposal to submit for consideration to the Shareholders the distribution of the cumulative translation adjustment among the components of equity. At December 31, 2011, this distribution is pending of approval by the shareholders of the Company. The following table shows the amounts at December 31, 2011 of different components of equity with the distribution of the translation adjustment once the shareholders of the Company have approved it (in thousands):

   Balances as of December 31, 2011 
   U.S. Dollars  Bolivars
Before
translation
adjustment
  Bolivars
After
translation
adjustment
  Translation
Adjustment
 

Capital stock

   6,977    15,000    30,000    15,000  

Share premium

   212,451    456,770    913,540    456,770  

Legal reserve and other reserves

     

Legal reserve

   698    1,500    3,000    1,500  

Deferred tax equity reserve

   146,456    629,761    629,761    —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   147,154    631,261    632,761    473,270  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Retained earnings:

     

Undistributable retained earnings at January 1, 2011

   200,411    421,459    861,769    440,310  

Transfer from other reserves in 2011

   (94,622  (406,875  (406,875  —    

Dividends declared in 2011

   (30,550  (131,365  (131,365  —    

Total comprehensive income for the year 2011

   232,460    999,577    999,577    —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Equity

   307,699    882,796    1,323,106   
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Translation adjustment not allocated

   674,281    1,985,827    2,899,407    —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
      913,580  
     

 

 

 

(15)Accounts Payable

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Accounts payable comprise the following (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 

Trade payables

   68,815     21,022     35,021     295,905     90,395     75,295  

Related parties (see Note 21)

   271,938     31,073     70,311     1,169,336     133,614     151,169  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   340,753     52,095     105,332     1,465,241     224,009     226,464  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Foreign currency and liquidity risk exposure in respect of accounts payable to suppliers is shown in Note 19.

(16)Provisions, Accruals and Other Payables

Accruals and other payables and provisions at December 31 comprise the following (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 

Royalties

   106,805     30,842     49,277     459,262     132,621     105,945  

Provision for asset retirement obligation

   41,518     29,798     24,416     178,527     128,131     52,494  

Provision for retirement benefits

   11,556     8,444     9,184     49,691     36,309     19,746  

Endogenous and social development

   8,005     3,922     5,728     34,422     16,865     12,315  

Antidrug National Fund

   10,746     7,418     6,392     46,208     31,897     13,743  

Science and Technology (LOCTI)

   3,054     4,583     —       13,132     19,707     —    

Sport Organic Law

   1,110     —       —       4,773     —       —    

Others:

            

Accrued payables with PDVSA (see Note 21)

   67,570     68,561     —       290,551     294,812     —    

Accrued payables to suppliers

   58,888     48,442     88,470     253,218     208,302     190,211  

Income taxes withheld

   1,509     2,888     500     6,489     12,418     1,075  

Other accruals

   7,083     4,754     4,496     30,457     20,442     9,666  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   317,844     209,652     188,463     1,366,730     901,504     405,195  

Less: Non-current portion of accruals and other payables and provisions

   53,068     38,237     33,600     228,193     164,419     72,240  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current portion

   264,776     171,415     154,863     1,138,537     737,085     332,955  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the provision for retirement benefits for personnel assigned to the Company amounts to US$11,556 thousands, US$8,444 thousands and US$9,184 thousands, (Bs.49,691 thousands, Bs.36,309 thousands and Bs.19,746 thousands), respectively. Retirement benefits were adjusted during 2009 when PDVSA completed an actuarial study for their employee pension and retirement plan. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, PDVSA sent a statement for the liability according to the actuary report. The Company has analyzed demographic and financial data, considers that it reasonably reflects the liability for such concept and adjusted the obligation at the date of the statements of financial position. This pension and retirement plan covers all PDVSA employees and mixed companies payroll. Pension cost is not tax deductible until future periods when the pension is settled in cash. The Company is not required to reimburse the pension costs to PDVSA until PDVSA pays them.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Additionally, at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, accruals and other payables include the accruals in respect of drilling services and infrastructure totaling US$63,879 thousands, US$61,231 thousands and US$47,892 thousands (Bs.274,680 thousands , Bs.263,293 thousands and Bs.102,968 thousands), respectively.

Below are the movements of accruals and other payables and provisions during the year 2011, 2010 and 2009, (in thousands):

U.S. Dollars-  Balance at
December 31,
2010
  ��Increase   Decrease  Balance at
December 31,
2011
   Current
portion
   Non-current
portion
 

Royalties

   30,842     530,476     (454,513  106,805     106,805     —    

Provision for asset retirement obligation (see Note 9)

   29,798     11,720     —      41,518     —       41,518  

Provision for retirement benefits

   8,444     3,112     —      11,556     6     11,550  

Endogenous and social development

   3,922     4,332     (249  8,005     8,005     —    

Antidrug National Fund

   7,418     3,328     —      10,746     10,746     —    

Science and Technology (LOCTI)

   4,583     3,054     (4,583  3,054     3,054     —    

Sport Organic Law

   —       1,110     —      1,110     1,110     —    

Others:

           

Accrued payables to PDVSA (see Note 21)

   68,561     —       (991  67,570     67,570     —    

Accrued payable to suppliers

   48,442     13,204     (2,758  58,888     58,888     —    

Income taxes withheld from vendors

   2,888     14,963     (16,342  1,509     1,509     —    

Other accruals

   4,754     2,329     —      7,083     7,083     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accruals and other payables

   209,652     587,628     (479,436  317,844     264,776     53,068  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Bolivars-  Balance at
December 31,
2010
   Increase   Decrease  Balance at
December 31,
2011
   Current
portion
   Non-current
portion
 

Royalties

   132,621     2,281,047     (1,954,406  459,262     459,262     —    

Provision for asset retirement obligation (see Note 9)

   128,131     50,396     —      178,527     —       178,527  

Provision for retirement benefits

   36,309     13,382     —      49,691     25     49,666  

Endogenous and social development

   16,865     18,628     (1,071  34,422     34,422     —    

Antidrug National Fund

   31,897     14,311     —      46,208     46,208     —    

Science and Technology (LOCTI)

   19,707     13,132     (19,707  13,132     13,132     —    

Sport Organic Law

   —       4,773     —      4,773     4,773     —    

Others:

           

Accrued payables to PDVSA (see Note 21)

   294,812     —       (4,261  290,551     290,551     —    

Accrued payable to suppliers

   208,302     56,775     (11,859  253,218     253,218     —    

Income taxes withheld from vendors

   12,418     64,342     (70,271  6,489     6,489     —    

Other accruals

   20,442     10,015     —      30,457     30,457     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accruals and other payables

   901,504     2,526,801     (2,061,575  1,366,730     1,138,537     228,193  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

U.S. Dollars-  Balance at
December 31,
2009
   Effect for
variation in
the
presentation
currency
  Increase   Decrease  Balance at
December 31,
2010
   Current
portion
   Non-
current
portion
 

Royalties

   49,277     (49,277  267,037     (236,195  30,842     30,842     —    

Provision for asset retirement obligation (see Note 9)

   24,416     —      5,382     —      29,798     —       29,798  

Provision for retirement benefits

   9,184     (9,184  13,036     (4,592  8.444     5     8,439  

Endogenous and social development

   5,728     (5,728  6,787     (2,865  3,922     3,922     —    

Antidrug National Fund

   6,392     (6,392  10,614     (3,196  7,418     7,418     —    

Science and Technology (LOCTI)

   —       —      4,583     —      4,583     4,583     —    

Others:

            

Accrued payables to PDVSA (see Note 21)

   —       —      68,561     —      68,561     68,561     —    

Accrued payable to suppliers

   88,470     —      14,970     (54,998  48,442     48,442     —    

Income taxes withheld from vendors

   500     —      8,072     (5,684  2,888     2,888     —    

Other accruals

   4,496     —      258     —      4,754     4,754     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accruals and other payables

   188,463     (70,581  399,300     (307,530  209,652     171,415     38,237  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Bolivars-  Balance at
December 31,
2009
   Effect for
variation in
the
presentation
currency
   Increase   Decrease  Balance at
December 31,
2010
   Current
portion
   Non-
Current
portion
 

Royalties

   105,945     —       1,042,314     (1,015,638  132,621     132,621     —    

Provision for asset retirement

obligation (see Note 9)

   52,494     52,494     23,143     —      128,131     —       128,131  

Provision for retirement benefits

   19,746     —       36,309     (19,746  36,309     21     36,288  

Endogenous and social

development

   12,315     —       16,869     (12,319  16,865     16,865     —    

Antidrug National Fund

   13,743     —       31,997     (13,743  31,897     31,897     —    

Science and Technology (LOCTI)

   —       —       19,707     —      19,707     19,707     —    

Others:

             

Accrued payables to PDVSA (see Note 21)

   —       —       294,812     —      294,812     294,812     —    

Accrued payable to suppliers

   190,211     190,211     64,371     (236,491  208,302     208,302     —    

Income taxes withheld from vendors

   1,075     1,075     34,710     (24,442  12,418     12,418     —    

Other accruals

   9,666     9,666     1,110     —      20,442     20,442     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accruals and other payables

   405,195     253,446     1,565,242     (1,322,379  901,504     737,085     164,419  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

U.S. Dollars-  Balance at
December 31,
2008
   Increase   Decrease  Balance at
December 31,
2009
   Current
portion
   Non-current
portion
 

Royalties

   44,017     156,301     (151,041  49,277     49,277     —    

Provision for asset retirement obligation (see Note 9)

   19,174     5,242     —      24,416     —       24,416  

Provision for retirement benefits

   1,306     7,878     —      9,184     —       9,184  

Endogenous and social development

   4,347     1,381     —      5,728     5,728     —    

Antidrug National Fund

   3,056     3,336     —      6,392     6,392     —    

Others:

           

Accrued payables to PDVSA (see Note 21)

   114,786     208,494     (234,810  88,470     88,470     —    

Accrued payable to suppliers

   2,237     5,221     (6,958  500     500     —    

Income taxes withheld from vendors

   1,381     3,115      4,496     4,496     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accruals and other payables

   190,304     390,968     (392,809  188,463     154,863     33,600  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Bolivars-  Balance at
December 31,
2008
   Increase   Decrease  Balance at
December 31,
2009
   Current
portion
   Non-current
portion
 

Royalties

   94,637     336,047     (324,739  105,945     105,945     —    

Provision for asset retirement obligation (see Note 9)

   41,224     11,270     —      52,494     —       52,494  

Provision for retirement benefits

   2,808     16,938     —      19,746     —       19,746  

Endogenous and social development

   9,346     2,969     —      12,315     12,315     —    

Antidrug National Fund

   6,570     7,173     —      13,743     13,743     —    

Others:

           

Accrued payables to PDVSA (see Note 21)

   246,790     448,262     (504,841  190,211     190,211     —    

Accrued payable to suppliers

   4,810     11,225     (14,960  1,075     1,075     —    

Income taxes withheld from vendors

   2,969     6,697     —      9,666     9,666     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accruals and other payables

   409,154     840,581     (844,540  405,195     332,955     72,240  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(17)Operational Expenses

Below is a summary of operational expenses incurred by the Company (in thousands):

   Years ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 

Crude and gas operations

   63,570     34,120     20,340     273,351     146,716     43,731  

Crude transportation

   27,200     12,220     11,120     116,960     52,546     23,908  

Others

   14,980     7,319     16,851     64,414     31,472     36,230  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   105,750     53,659     48,311     454,725     230,734     103,869  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(18)Financial Income and Expenses

Financial income and expenses comprised the following (in thousands):

   Years ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 

Financial income:

            

Gain on variation of exchange rate

   —       84,439     —       —       363,088     —    

Other financial income

   7     9     3     30     38     7  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   7     84,448     3     30     363,126     7  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financial expenses

            

Adjustment to net realizable value on financial assets (see Note 7-k)

   6,623     3,951     1,792     28,477     16,989     3,853  

Financial cost transferred from related party

   —       19,475     —       —       83,743     —    

Financial cost on provision for asset retirement obligations (see Note 9)

   4,076     3,339     1,639     17,527     14,358     3,524  

Other financial expenses

   3     2     8     13     8     17  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   10,702     26,767     3,439     46,017     115,098     7,394  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gainon variation of exchange rate

On January 8, 2010, the Ministry of Finance and BCV published Exchange Agreement No. 14, in the Official Gazette No. 39.342, which went into effect January 11, 2010. This Exchange Agreement modified the official exchange rate for the purchase and sale of foreign currency denominated in U.S. Dollars. Therefore, all transactions and balances in Bolivars were converted to U.S. Dollars as per the new exchange rate, resulting in a net gain for the variation effect in the exchange rate due to the fact of maintaining a net liability monetary position in bolivars at the date when the variation of the exchange rate went into effect (see Note 4).

   Financialcost transferred from related party

In accordance with Foreign Exchange Agreement 9, published in Official Gazette 38,318, dated November 21, 2005, currencies from the export of hydrocarbons that the Company sells PDVSA, must be sold to the BCV, except for those to be used at activities performed by PDVSA pursuant to the Amendment to the BCV Law, which compels the Company to sell to the BCV only the cash flows in currencies, other than local currencies, required to meet its obligations in bolivars. As of January 11, 2010, payment of those transactions with the BCV was made at the exchange rates of Bs.4.2893 and Bs.2.5935 per U.S. Dollar, in conformity with the rates established by the BCV for payment of sale transactions under the Foreign Exchange Agreement 14 (see Note 4). During the year 2010, the average exchange rate on those transactions was Bs.3.61 per U.S. Dollar, because of this PDVSA had recorded a financial expense for the difference between this average exchange rate and the official exchange rate.

As a result of PDVSA paying, with resources from the sale of crude and gas, in local and foreign currency the liabilities of the Company for the services incurred as well as payroll related obligations assigned by PDVSA (see Note 21), during the year ended December 31, 2010 the Company recorded US$19,475 thousands (Bs.83,743 thousands) corresponding to its share for the difference in the average exchange rate mentioned before of Bs.3.61 and the official exchange rate of Bs.4.30 (see Note 4).

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(19)Financial Instruments

Credit Risk

   Exposureto Credit Risk

The book value of financial assets represents the highest level of credit risk exposure. A breakdown is shown below (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 

Accounts receivable (see Note 12)

   912,652     499,313     361,137     3,924,404     2,147,046     776,445  

Recoverable tax credits (see Note 7-k)

   25,858     13,453     17,922     111,193     57,849     38,532  

Accounts receivable other (see Note 12)

   1,517     1,662     673     6,523     7,147     1,447  

Cash and cash equivalents (see Note 13)

   2,342     3,465     3,062     10,071     14,900     6,583  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   942,369     517,893     382,794     4,052,191     2,226,942     823,007  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Aging of the account receivables are shown below (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 

Under 30 days

   469,607     206,410     136,755     2,019,311     887,563     294,023  

Between 31 and 180 days

   131,447     260,375     113,666     565,222     1,119,613     244,382  

Between 180 days and one year

   311,598     32,528     109,186     1,339,871     139,870     234,750  

More than one year

   —       —       1,530     —       —       3,290  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   912,652     499,313     361,137     3,924,404     2,147,046     776,445  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liquidity risk

Maturity of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments and excluding the impact of offset agreements, is shown below (in thousands):

   Book value   Contractual cash flows   6 months or less 
   Non-derivative financial liabilities at December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 

U.S. Dollars

                  

Accounts payable to suppliers (see Note 15)

   68,815     21,022     35,021     68,815     21,022     35,021     68,815     21,022     35,021  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Bolivars

                  

Accounts payable to suppliers (see Note 15)

   295,905     90,395     75,295     295,905     90,395     75,295     295,905     90,395     75,295  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Foreign Currency Risk

Petrodelta, S.A. has the following monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, which were converted into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the statements of financial position (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009 

Monetary assets:

    

Bolivars

   172,801    86,991    391,383  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   172,801    86,991    391,383  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Monetary liabilities:

    

Bolivars

   2,534,998    1,423,259    691,588  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   2,534,998    1,423,259    691,588  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net monetary liability position

   (2,362,197  (1,336,268  (300,205
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The year-end exchange rate, the average exchange rate for the year and the interannual increases in the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), as published by BCV, were as follows:

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 

Exchange rate at year end (Bs./US$.1)

   4.30     4.30     2.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Average exchange rate for the year (Bs./US$.1)

   4.30     4.30     2.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interannual increase in the NCPI (%)

   27.57     27.18     25.06  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following estimated amounts do not necessarily reflect the amounts at which the instruments could be exchanged in the current market, The use of different market assumptions and valuation methods can significantly affect the estimated fair values, The bases for determining the fair value are disclosed in Note 5 (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 
U.S. Dollars-  Book
Value
   Fair
Value
   Book
Value
   Fair
Value
   Book
Value
   Fair
Value
 

Assets:

            

Accounts receivable

   912.652     912.652     499.313     499.313     361.137     361.137  

Recoverable tax credits

   25.858     25.858     13.453     13.453     17.922     17.922  

Accounts receivable other

   1.517     1.517     1.662     1.662     673     673  

Cash and cash equivalents

   2.342     2.342     3.465     3.465     3.062     3.062  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

            

Accounts payable to suppliers

   68.815     68.815     21.022     21.022     35.021     35.021  

Other liabilities (included in accruals and other payables)

   264.776     264.776     171.415     171.415     154.863     154.863  

Accounts and dividends payables to shareholders and related companies

   302.488     302.488     49.403     49.403     101.437     101.437  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009 
Bolivars-  Book
Value
   Fair Value   Book
Value
   Fair
Value
   Book
Value
   Fair
Value
 

Assets:

            

Accounts receivable

   3.924.404     3.924.404     2.147.046     2.147.046     776.445     776.445  

Recoverable tax credits

   111.193     111.193     57.848     57.848     38.532     38.532  

Accounts receivable other

   6.523     6.523     7.147     7.147     1.447     1.447  

Cash and cash equivalents

   10.071     10.071     14.900     14.900     6.583     6.583  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

            

Accounts payable to suppliers

   295.905     295.905     90.395     90.395     75.295     75.295  

Other liabilities (included in accruals and other payables)

   1.138.537     1.138.537     737.085     737.085     332.955     332.955  

Accounts and dividends payables to shareholders and related companies

   1.300.701     1.300.701     212.433     212.433     218.090     218.090  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(20)Commitments and Contingencies

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company based on its own judgment does not consider necessary to set aside a provision for litigations and other claims. Should the outcome of existing lawsuits and claims be unfavorable to the Company, it could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations. Although it is not possible to predict the outcome, Company management, based in part on the opinion of its legal advisors, does not believe it is likely that losses related to the aforementioned legal procedures will exceed recognized estimated amounts or generate significant amounts that could affect the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

  Compliancewith Environmental Regulations

The subsidiaries of CVP are subject to different environmental laws and regulations which may require significant expenditures to modify facilities and prevent or remedy the environmental effects from waste disposal and spills of pollutants.

Petrodelta, S.A. and its parent company CVP are taking steps to prevent environmental risks, protect employee health and preserve the integrity of their facilities.

  Agreementswith the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is a member of OPEC, an organization mainly dedicated to establishing agreements to maintain stable crude oil prices by setting production quotas. To date, the reduction in crude oil production resulting from changes in the production quotas set by OPEC and price fluctuations has not significantly affected the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial results.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(21)Related Party Transactions

Petrodelta, S.A. considers its shareholders and related subsidiaries and affiliates, Company directors and executives, as well as other governmental institutions, as related parties.

A summary of transactions and balances with related parties is shown below (in thousands):

   December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 

Activities for the year:

            

Crude oil and natural gas sales

   1,048,728     607,586     458,251     4,509,530     2,612,621     985,240  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operational expenses

   47,318     17,544     35,442     203,487     75,439     76,200  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sales, general, administrative and selling expenses

   4,322     3,868     6,589     18,585     16,632     14,167  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Production royalties for oil and gas

   263,422     183,076     137,925     1,132,715     787,227     296,539  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reimbursement of expenses

   175,166     235,634     149,058     753,214     1,013,326     320,475  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends paid to Shareholders

   18,330     43,346     20,750     78,819     186,388     44,613  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at the end of the year:

            

Accounts receivable (see Note 12)

   912,652     499,313     361,137     3,924,404     2,147,046     776,445  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accounts payable to Shareholder B (see Note 15)

   1,969     1,499     4,060     8,467     6,446     8,729  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends payable to Shareholders A

   30,550     18,330     31,126     131,365     78,819     66,921  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accounts payable to PDVSA

   258,222     21,881     66,251     1,110,357     94,088     142,440  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other joint ventures

   11,747     7,693     —       50,512     33,080     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accrued payables with PDVSA

   67,570     68,561     —       290,551     294,812     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of April 2006, due to the migration of operating agreements to mixed companies, PDVSA Petróleo signed purchase and sale agreements with these companies, which set out that mixed companies will notify PDVSA Petróleo of the estimated volume of hydrocarbons expected to be delivered the following month. PDVSA Petróleo must pay the mixed companies for delivered volumes, net of volumes for royalties in kind and paid to the Venezuelan government.

In conformity with the terms and conditions of the agreements, CVP mixed companies agree to sell and deliver to PDVSA Petróleo, and the latter agrees to purchase and receive from these mixed companies, crude oil and natural gas produced in the delimited areas that are not used for primary activities or for payment of royalties in kind to the Venezuelan government.

Crude oil delivered from the Petrodelta fields to PDVSA is priced with reference to Merey 16 published prices, weighted for different markets and adjusted for variations in gravity and sulphur content, commercialization costs and distortions that may occur given the reference price and prevailing market conditions. Market prices for crude oil of the type produced in the fields operated by Petrodelta averaged approximately US$98.52, US$70.57 and US$57.62 per barrel for the year ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company sold crude oil and natural gas to PDVSA Petróleo for US$1,048,728 thousands, US$607,586 thousands and US$458,251 thousands (Bs.4,509,530 thousands, Bs.2,612,621 thousands and Bs.985,240 thousands), respectively, included in the statements of comprehensive income under Income. On October 3, 2011, the Company received accounting guidelines from CVP, to account for revenues from the sale of crude oil, royalty and other taxes (see Notes 7-g, 7-h and 7-j) due to the law that came into effect creating a special contribution on extraordinary prices and exorbitant prices in the international hydrocarbons market (see Note 23-i), which sets a maximum price to pay for royalty at US$70 per barrel. These guidelines modified the accounting procedure for recording and recognizing revenues from the sale of crude as well as recording and recognizing expense from royalty and other taxes. Since the Company pays royalty in kind for the crude produced and sells to PDVSA, and recognizes the amounts for revenues from the sale of crude and royalty in the statement of comprehensive income up until the law creating a special contribution on extraordinary prices and exorbitant prices in the international hydrocarbons market came into effect at the sales price, and according to new law and guidelines received recognizes as revenue for the sale of crude 70% of the barrels delivered to PDVSA plus 30% of royalty at the maximum price of US$70 per barrel, income from the sale of crude oil and royalty expense on crude are presented undervalued in the amount of US$76,966 thousands (Bs.330,952 thousands), when compared to the procedure applied in prior periods.

Following is a table, in thousands, that allows comparison of revenues and royalty calculated using prior and current procedure (in thousands):

   Year ended December 31, 
   2011  2010   2009   2011  2010   2009 
   US Dollars   Bolivars 

Revenues from the sale of crude for the total volume of crude delivered

   1,122,190    604,173     451,473     4,825,415    2,597,945     970,667  

Royalty capped at US$70

   (76,966  —       —       (330,952  —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Revenues from sale of crude

   1,045,224    604,173     451,473     4,494,463    2,597,945     970,667  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Royalty in kind at crude oil sold price

   336,973    181,252     135,442     1,448,982    779,384     291,200  

Royalty capped at US$70

   (76,966  —       —       (330,952  —       —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Royalty recorded in books (see Note 7)

   260,007    181,252     135,442     1,118,030    779,384     291,200  
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the statement of financial position includes US$912,652 thousands, US$499,313 thousands and US$361,137 thousands (Bs.3,924,404 thousands, Bs.2,147,046 thousands and Bs.776,445 thousands) of accounts receivable for the crude and gas sales to PDVSA.

During 2011, 2010 and 2009, PDVSA Petróleo charged Petrodelta, S.A. US$615 million, US$246 million and US$278 million (Bs.2,642 million, Bs.1,197 million and Bs.561 million), respectively, for labor and other costs, taxes, royalties, cash advances, dividends, and operating costs which are included in operating expenses and selling, general and administrative.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Certain Company directors hold key positions in other related entities; some of their attributions include influencing the operational and financial policies of these entities.

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, transactions with related parties do not necessarily reflect the results that would have been obtained had these transactions been held with third parties.

At a Board of Directors’ Meeting in December 11, 2008, it was resolved to offset receivables and payables with PDVSA and its affiliates for the amount if US$329.3 million (Bs.708 million). In this regard, it was established that 75% of accounts receivable and 100% of accounts payable and billed to PDVSA would be recorded with no interest charges.

In February 26, 2009, July 3, 2009 and December 4, 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the offsetting of accounts payable to PDVSA and its affiliates, including CVP, for royalties, taxes and operation expenditures in the amount of US$206.2 million, US$94.7 million and US$118.2 million (Bs.443.3 million, Bs.203.7 million and Bs.254.1 millions) respectively, against the receivable from PDVSA and its affiliates, including CVP, for oil and gas deliveries.

In June 10, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the offsetting of accounts payable to PDVSA and its affiliates, including CVP, for 2010 royalties, taxes, dividends payable at the end of 2009 and operational expenditures in the amount of US$40 million (Bs.172 million) against the receivable from PDVSA and its affiliates, including CVP, for 2010 oil and gas deliveries.

During February 2011, the Company following instructions from its shareholder CVP proceeded to offset accounts receivables and payables between PDVSA and its affiliates, including CVP with the Company outstanding as of December 31, 2009 at the exchange rate prevailing as of this date, resulting in a netting of US$46 million (Bs.101 million). Additionally, in the same month and year, CVP sent instructions again to the Company to proceed and offset accounts receivables and payables between PDVSA and its affiliates, including CVP with the Company outstanding as of December 31, 2010, resulting in a netting of US$195 million (Bs.838 million). Both nettings have been recorded in the month of December of 2010, and are included in the statements of financial position as of December 31, 2010 and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on February 23, 2011.

On October 28, 2011, the Company following instructions from its shareholder CVP proceeded to offset accounts receivables and payables between PDVSA and its affiliates, including CVP for royalties, contributions, taxes, advances and operational expenses against the Company accounts receivable with PDVSA and its affiliates, including CVP, for the crude and gas sold, outstanding as of September 30, 2011, resulting in a netting of US$169 million (Bs.727 million) at the prevailing exchange rate applicable at such date (see Note 24-a).

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(22)Collective Labor Agreement

On January 20, 2010 the Collective Labor Agreement was signed, valid for the period from October 1, 2009 thru October 1, 2011, among PDVSA and oil labor union (FUTPV) regarding the approval of the new labor contract and the impact on labor cost affecting mix companies. The Collective Labor Agreement establishes a salary raise and payroll and retirement benefits which has a significant impact on the Company’s payroll cost. The most significant impacts are:

i.A salary raise of Bs.35 daily which represents an increase of 80% of current salary. The increase shall be pay in two portions, the first of Bs.25 at the signing of the contract and the second of Bs.10 from January 1st, 2011.

ii.An increase in the monthly amount for electronic card for foods from Bs.1,300 to Bs. 1,700.

iii.An increase in the retirement benefit from Bs. 1,000 to Bs. 1,600.

iv.The increase will be retroactive from October 1, 2009 and not from January 21, 2009, being the date on which the prior contract expired, in compensation it was agreed a one-time bonus of Bs. 8.000 which has no effect in the severance benefits of employees.

In November 2011, discussions and negotiations among the individuals and unions affected by the Collective Labor Agreement and PDVSA started the process to put in place a new Agreement. It was resolved to postpone to 2012 the approval of the new Agreement until FUTPV elections are held and new leaders are elected to resume discussions and negotiations with PDVSA.

(23)Laws, Resolutions and Legal Contributions

a)Sports Organic Law

On August 24, 2011, the National Assembly published on the Official Gazette 39,741 the Sports Organic Law promoted by the Executive branch of power. This law declares of national and general interest as well as a public service all activities for promoting, organizing and administering sports and physical activity in Venezuela. The law among other things creates the National Fund for the Development of Sports, Physical Activity and Physical Education to be constituted on contributions from companies and organizations, private or public, performing profit seeking economic activities within the national territory. These contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes and shall be 1% over net profit when net profit is above 20.000 tax units. As of December 31, 2011 the Company has recorded as contribution under the Sport Organic Law the amount of US$1,110 thousands (Bs.4,773 thousands) (see Note 25-b).

b)Law to Suppress and Liquidate the Endogenous Development Fund

On May 18, 2011, the National Assembly published on the Official Gazette 39,676 the means of decree-law No. 8.204 promoted by the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Law to Liquidate and Suppress the Endogenous Development Fund, an autonomous institute created by the Law for the Creation of the Endogenous Development Fund, published in the National Gazette 38.500 on August 15, 2006.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

c)Laws enacted under the Enabling Law

On December 17, 2010, the National Assembly approved the Law Authorizing the President of the Republic to issue Decree-Laws. The Enabling law was published in the extraordinary Official Gazette No. 6.009 and covers a range of areas for a term of 18 months after publication thereof. Under this law, the authorization encompasses areas involving the transformation of government institutions, popular participation, as well as economic, social, financial, tax and energy matters.

d)Foreign Exchange Agreement 18

On June 4, 2010, Official Gazette 39,439 was published containing Foreign Exchange Agreement 18, which establishes that the BCV will be in charge of regulating the terms and conditions for the negotiation, in local currency, and through the system accorded for that purpose, of securities of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, its decentralized entities or any other issuing body, whether they are issued or to be issued in foreign currency.

e)Ruling 001-2010 by National Antidrugs Office (Oficina Nacional Antidrogas or ONA)

On February 11, 2010, Official Gazette 39,366 was published containing Ruling 001-2010, which establishes standards for the admissible discounts to the expense set forth under LOCTICSEP and its Regulation for payment corresponding to fiscal years 2006, 2007 and 2008. This ruling establishes that only the following payments made by taxpayers during fiscal years 2006, 2007 and 2008 may be subject to rebates:

Conduction of projects for comprehensive social prevention and development.

Expenses under non-reimbursable technical assistance agreements.

Funding or performance of activities under comprehensive social prevention.

f)Foreign Exchange Agreement 15

On January 27, 2010, as a result of a material error, Foreign Exchange Agreement 15 was republished in Official Gazette 39,355, originally published in Official Gazette 39,349 dated January 19, 2010. This agreement contains new provisions and guidelines complementing the multiple exchange rate system created under Foreign Exchange Agreement 14 (see Note 4). The most relevant aspects of this agreement follow:

As to the Value Added Tax (VAT), imports of goods and services are subject to the exchange rate of Bs.2.60 per U.S. Dollar, for the food, health, education, machinery and equipment and science and technology sectors; Bs.4.30 per U.S. Dollar will be used for other sectors. With regards to exports of goods and services, the applicable exchange rate is Bs.4.2893 per U.S. Dollar.

In relation to customs, the applicable exchange rate is Bs.2.60 per U.S. Dollar for imports corresponding to the food, health, education, machinery and equipment and science and technology sectors; and Bs.4.30 per U.S. Dollar for all other imports.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

g)Organic Law Reserving for the State Assets and Services Related to Primary Hydrocarbons Activities

On May 7, 2009, Official Gazette No. 39,173 was published containing the Organic Law Reserving for the State Assets and Services Related to Primary Hydrocarbons Activities, which reserves for the Republic, as a result of its strategic condition, assets and services associated with the primary activities established under Organic Hydrocarbons Law to be performed by PDVSA or any of its subsidiaries (see Note 25-a).

h)Organic Law on Science and Technology and Innovation (LOCTI)

On December 2010, the Partial Amendment to the Organic Law on Science and Technology and Innovation (LOCTI) was published. This amendment establishes that legal or private or publicly owned entities, domiciled in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela or abroad, performing economic activities within the national territory are under the obligation of paying on an annual basis an established percentage of their gross income from the previous year, in respect to their business area, as follows:

Two percent when economic activity is framed within those listed in the Law for the Control of Casinos, bingo Halls and Slot Machines, and any area related to industry and trade of Alcohol and snuff.

One percent for privately owned enterprises operating in business areas subject to the Organic Law on Hydrocarbons and Gaseous Hydrocarbons, including mining, processing and distribution activities.

Half percent for publicly owned companies if the business pursued is one of those listed in the Organic Law on Hydrocarbons and Gaseous Hydrocarbons including mining, processing and distribution activities.

Half percent for any other business activity.

On April 28, 2011, the Company received instructions from its shareholder, CVP, to reverse the expense of US$4,583 thousands (Bs.19,707 thousands) and accrued at December 31, 2010, due to the fact that PDVSA has opted to file declaration on behave of its affiliates, including mix companies, and waive the liability on them, including Petrodelta, S.A. As of December 31, 2011, CVP sent instructions to the Company to record its share according to the law for its obligation corresponding to the year ended December 2011 only. The provision recorded in the statements of financial position corresponding to the year ended December 31, 2011 amounts to US$3,054 thousands (Bs.13,132 thousands). For the year ended December 31, 2009 the Company received instructions from its shareholder CVP to grant exemption from paying the contribution since it will be PDVSA who will file on a consolidated basis the contribution established in this Law. Therefore, the Company has not made any provision in relation to the contribution corresponding to the year ended December 31, 2009.

i)Law Creating a Special Contribution on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International Hydrocarbons Market

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

On April 18, 2011, the Venezuelan government published in the Extraordinary Official Gazette No. 6.022, by means of decree-law No. 8.163 of same date, the Law Creating a Special Contribution on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International Hydrocarbons Market. This law modifies calculation and payment of royalty, extraction tax and export registry tax as per LOH and the special contribution for extraordinary prices and exorbitant prices from the date published. The law defines the contribution on Extraordinary Prices for 20 percent to be applied to the difference between the average monthly price up to US$70 or less per barrel, on international markets for the Venezuelan liquid basket of hydrocarbons and the price fixed by the Venezuela budget for the relevant fiscal year (set at $40 per barrel for 2011). The law also defines the contribution on Exorbitant Prices for (1) 80 percent when the average price mentioned before exceeds US$70 per barrel but is less than US$90 per barrel; (2) 90 percent when the average price mentioned before exceeds US$90 per barrel but is less than US$100 per barrel; and (3) 95 percent when the average price mentioned before exceeds US$100 per barrel. The law also established the maximum price to be used for calculating royalty paid in cash on production at US$70 per barrel. This law supersedes the Law for Special Contributions on Extraordinary International Hydrocarbon Market Prices (see Note 23-j).

j)Law for Special Contributions on Extraordinary International Hydrocarbon Market Prices

On April 15, 2008, the Law for Special Contributions on Extraordinary International Hydrocarbon Market Prices was published in Official Gazette No. 38,910. Subsequently, Resolutions No. 151 and No. 195 of MPPEP were published in Official Gazette No. 38,939 of May 27, 2008 and Official Gazette No. 38,970 of July 10, 2008. This Law and its resolutions require entities that export or transport liquid hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon derivatives abroad to pay a special monthly contribution. The contribution will be equivalent to: a) 50% of the difference between the average monthly price of the Venezuelan crude oil basket and the threshold price of US$70 per barrel and b) 60% of the difference between the average monthly price of the Venezuelan crude oil basket and the threshold price over US$100 per barrel. This contribution shall be paid on every barrel of oil exported or transported abroad and shall be collected and paid monthly by MPPEP to the National Endowment Development Fund (FONDEN) for execution of infrastructure development projects, production and social development projects aimed at strengthening Communal Power. This Law became effective on April 15, 2008. This law was superseded by the law creating a special contribution on extraordinary prices and exorbitant prices in the international hydrocarbons market (see Note 23-i).

k)Antidrug Oganic Law (LOD)

On September 15, 2010, the Antidrug Organic Law was published in Official Gazette No. 39,510. The LOD eliminates the Law on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances (LOCTISEP) and its partial regulation published June 5, 1996 under Official Gazette No. 35,986. Among the significant changes are:

Taxable base is changed, previously considered base on net profit and now establishes as taxable base current period operating income.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Filing and payment of tribute is extended from 15 calendar days of the following taxable period, to 60 calendar days from the closing corresponding taxable period.

In relation to sanctions, the law establishes: 1) failure to comply the contribution of 1%, a penalty equivalent to double the amount due, if re-occur the penalty will be 3 times the corresponding contribution due, and 2) for not complying the special contribution of 2%, same penalty, before was 60,000 tax units or suspension of business activities during 1 year in case of re-occurrence.

In the prior law, donations made by persons or companies in favor of plans and programs established by the government in relation to drugs matter and approved by ONA, can be deducted for income tax purposes, previously approved by public document. In the new law, this last aspect is eliminated as a requisite for proceeding to deduct from income tax purposes.

Incorporates an obligation by government agencies and institutions, as well as public and private companies that employ more than 50 workers, to provide labor to rehabilitated persons, under the programs of social inclusions.

On February 23, 2011, providence No. 0001-2011 was published in the Official Gazette No. 39.622, establishing that labor matters related to Projects for Integral Prevention on Drug Consumption must be presented to the National Antidrug Fund (FONA). The providence establishes that private and public companies must present between January 2 and April 30 the projects and all of their requirements to be executed in order to carry-out technical and economical evaluations necessary for the appropriate approval. Projects for Integral Prevention in regards to labor matters can only be submitted by those companies in which their fiscal year ends before the established time frame mentioned in order to be eligible and once the contribution of 1% has been paid. When companies can not submit projects, they can present them in the same timing period of the following year and the corresponding charge shall be the year immediately before to the year corresponding the contribution determination.

During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recognized and recorded an expense for US$3,328 thousands and US$4,813 thousands (Bs.14,311 thousands and Bs.20,697 thousands), respectively.

l)Law on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (LOCTISEP)

The Law on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances was published in Official Gazette No. 38,287 on December 16, 2005. This Law repeals the previous Law of September 30, 1993 and requires all companies, public or private, with 50 or more employees to earmark 1% of their annual net income for social programs for the prevention of illegal drug consumption and traffic, one-half of which is to be set aside for child welfare protection programs.

On May 31, 2006, the National Anti-Drug Agency (ONA) published an extension to the process for starting to make contributions according to the Law; therefore as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 no contribution has been made for this concept.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

In July 1, 2009, Presidential Decree No.6.776 was published in Official Gazette No. 39,211 where Partial Regulation of LOCTISEP was enacted, with the purpose to define and establish the guidelines, mechanism, modalities, forms and opportunities in which legal entities, public and private as mentioned in the Articles No.96 and No.97 of the Law, comply with the obligation to fund ONA the contributions established.

In December 29, 2009 providence 007-2009 and 008-2009 were published in Official Gazette No. 39,336 whereas the National Anti-Drug Agency (ONA) establishes norms and procedures to collect, control and audit contributions by public and private companies. The providence among other things lay out the amount subject to the calculation set as taxable income and not net income applied in prior years. During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded an expense of approximately US$4,813 thousands and US$3,336 thousands (Bs.20,697 thousands and Bs.7,173 thousands), respectively, in this connection, included net in the statements of comprehensive income for each year under general and administrative expenses. As a result of the change in the methodology used to calculate the contribution from applying the providence No. 007-2009, for the amount recorded during the year ended December 31, 2009 approximately US$1,082 thousands and US$168 thousands (Bs.2,327 thousands y Bs.362 thousands), correspond to 2008 and 2007, respectively.

(24)Subsequent Events

a)On January 12, 2012, the Company following instructions from its shareholder CVP proceeded to offset accounts receivables and payables between PDVSA and its affiliates, including CVP for royalties, contributions, taxes, advances, operational expenses and dividends payable to CVP approved by the shareholders of the Company on August 4, 3010 (see Note 14) against the Company accounts receivable with PDVSA and its affiliates, including CVP, for the crude and gas sold, outstanding as of December 31, 2011, resulting in a netting of US$205 million (Bs.882 million) at the prevailing exchange rate applicable at such date. On February 23, 2012 the Board of Directors of the Company approved this transaction.

b)On February 16, 2012, providence No. SNAT/2012/0005 from the National Integrated Service on Tributes and Customs Administration (SENIAT) was published in Official Gazette No. 39,866 in which the current tax unit value was adjusted from Bs.76 to Bs.90.

c)On February 23, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the issuance of these financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standards and resolved to submit these financial statements to the Shareholders of the Company for approval purposes. The financial statements cannot be modified once they have been issued.

(25)Subsequent events after the date of the Independent Auditor’s Report

a)On February 27, 2012, Official Gazette No. 39,871 was published containing decree-law No. 8.807 on partial reform to the Law Creating a Special Contribution on Extraordinary Prices and Exorbitant Prices in the International Hydrocarbons Market (see Note 23-i). The partial reform reiterates the use of resources derived from this law be used in financing the Large Missions created by the National Executive, as well as infrastructure, health, education, the development of the national production sector, among others areas. The partial reform also stipulates treasury aspects on how the contributions is to handle between PDVSA, the National Development Fund (FONDEN), and BCV.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

b)On February 28, 2012, Official Gazette No. 39,872 was published containing decree-law No. 8.820 on partial regulation No.1 to the Sports Organic Law (see Note 23-a). The partial regulation scope the National Fund for the Development of Sports, Physical Activity, duties of the National Sports Institute, guidelines on the executions of resources and taxpayers subject to the law and their responsibilities, as well as means of making contributions.

(26)Supplementary Information on Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Activities (unaudited)

The following tables provide supplementary information on oil and gas exploration, development and production activities. All exploration and production activities are conducted mainly by CVP and Mixed Companies in Venezuela.

TableI—Crude Oil and Natural Gas Reserves

All crude oil and natural gas reserves located in Venezuela are owned by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Crude oil and natural gas reserves are estimated by PDVSA and reviewed by the People’s Power Ministry for Energy and Oil (MPPEP) using reserve criteria that are consistent with those prescribed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) of the United States of America.

Proved reserves are the estimated quantities of crude oil and gas which, with reasonable certainty, are recoverable in future years from known deposits under existing economic and operating conditions. Due to the inherent uncertainties and limited nature of reservoir data, reserve estimates are subject to changes over time, as additional information becomes available. Proved reserves do not include additional volumes which may result from the extension of currently explored areas or from the application of secondary recovery processes not yet tested and determined to be economically feasible.

Proved developed oil and gas reserves are the quantities that can be recovered from existing wells with existing equipment and methods. Proved undeveloped reserves are those volumes that are expected to be recovered from new wells on undrilled acreage or from existing wells.

It is important to mention an increase for the year 2010 on extensions and discoveries of oil and gas proved reserves. The increase is due to a new revision to Petrodelta’s Business Plan for the period 2011-2027 elaborated for the year ended December 31, 2010. The new revision take into account a Base Case for Development with a much lower risk and a greater potential in reserves to be developed compared to the prior Business Plan and the reason lies in the success obtained from the wells testing and drilling programs executed during the period 2008-2010 in the new fields Temblador and El Salto.

A summary of annual changes in proved crude oil and natural gas reserves is shown below:

(a)Conventional Crude Oil (in thousands of barrels)

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

   Years ended December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009 

Proved developed and undeveloped reserves of conventional crude oil at January 1

   511,320    206,823    214,658  

Revisions

   (693  —      —    

Expansions and discoveries

   —      313,058    —    

Production

   (11,390  (8,561  (7,835
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved developed and undeveloped reserves of conventional crude oil at December 31

   499,237    511,320    206,823  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved developed reserves of conventional crude oil at December 31 (included on the previous amount)

   50,758    52,705    54,110  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, certified reserves assigned to the Company amounted to 499.237 thousands, 511,320 thousands and 206,823 thousand barrels, respectively. Production for the year ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was 11.390 thousands, 8.561 thousands and 7.835 thousand barrels.

(b)Natural Gas Reserves (in millions of cubic feet)

   Years ended December 31, 
   2011  2010  2009 

Proved developed and undeveloped reserves of natural gas at January 1

   548,880    266,292    273,281  

Revisions

   (14,532  —      (2,592

Expansions and discoveries

   —      284,792    —    

Production

   (2,266  (2,204  (4,397
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved developed and undeveloped reserves of natural gas at December 31

   532,082    548,880    266,292  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Proved developed reserves of natural gas at December 31 (included on the previous amount)

   20,809    18,773    25,641  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Natural gas production is shown on the basis of actual volumes before the extraction of liquefiable hydrocarbons.

TableII—Costs Incurred in Exploration and Development Activities

Exploration costs include costs incurred from geological and geophysical activities, and drilling and equipping exploratory wells. The Company did not conduct exploration activities in the year 2011. Development costs include those for drilling and equipping development wells, enhanced recovery projects and facilities to extract, treat and store crude oil and natural gas. Annual costs, summarized below, include amounts both expensed and capitalized for the Company’s conventional crude oil reserves (In thousands):

   Conventional Crude 
   U.S. Dollars   Bolivars 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 

Development costs

   141,763     93,675     83,141     609,581     402,804     178,753  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs incurred from development Activities

   141,763     93,675     83,141     609,581     402,804     178,753  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

TableIII—Costs Recorded as Assets in Oil and Gas Production Activities

Costs recorded as assets for oil and gas exploration and production activities, as well as the related accumulated depreciation and amortization at December 31 for PDVSA’s conventional and extra-heavy crude oil reserves are summarized below (In thousands):

   Conventional Crude 
   U.S. Dollars  Bolivars 
   2011  2010  2009  2011  2010  2009 

Assets used in production

   470,226    362,087    307,272    2,021,972    1,556,974    660,635  

Equipment and facilities

   15,576    10,615    7,466    66,977    45,645    16,052  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   485,802    372,702    314,738    2,088,949    1,602,619    676,687  

Accumulated Depletion, depreciation and amortization

   (193,112  (134,737  (94,322  (830,382  (579,369  (202,792

Construction in progress

   111,255    78,755    32,912    478,396    338,646    70,760  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net costs capitalized as assets

   403,945    316,720    253,328    1,736,963    1,361,896    544,655  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

TableIV—Results of Operations for Oil and Gas Production Activities for Each Year (In thousands):

   Conventional Crude 
   Years ended December 31 
   U.S. Dollar  Bolivars 
   2011  2010  2009  2011  2010  2009 

Net production income:

       

Sales (see Note 21)

   1,125,694    607,586    458,251    4,840,482    2,612,621    985,240  

Production costs

   (113,985  (59,806  (54,721  (490,137  (257,162  (117,650

Royalties in kind and other taxes (see Note 7 and Note 21)

   (607,442  (217,760  (156,301  (2,611,999  (936,367  (336,046

Contributions and funding for social development

   (7,241  (9,863  (4,716  (31,137  (42,414  (10,141

Depletion, depreciation and Amortization

   (56,693  (39,153  (32,093  (243,780  (168,358  (69,000
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Results of operation before income Tax

   340,333    281,004    210,420    1,463,429    1,208,320    452,403  

Income tax

   (170,167  (140,502  (105,210  (731,715  (604,160  (226,202
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Results production operation

   170,166    140,502    105,210    731,714    604,160    226,201  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income from oil production is calculated at international market price as if all production were sold (see Note 21).

Production costs are lifting costs incurred to operate and maintain productive wells and related facilities and equipment, including operating labor costs, materials, supplies, fuel consumed in operations and operating costs of natural liquid gas plants.

PETRODELTA, S.A.

(Subsidiary owned 60% by Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo, S.A.)

Notes to the financial statements

December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Depreciation and amortization expenses relate to assets used in exploration and production activities. Income tax expense is computed using the statutory rate for the year. For these purposes, the results of production operations do not include finance costs and corporate overhead nor their associated tax effects.

A summary of average per unit sale prices and production costs is shown below:

   Years ended December 31, 
   2011   2010   2009   2011   2010   2009 
   U.S. Dollar   Bolivars 

Average sale price

            

Crude oil per barrel

   98,52     70,57     57,62     423,64     303,46     123,88  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Natural gas per barrel

   1,54     1,54     1,54     6,62     6,62     3,31  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Average production cost per BOE

   9,69     6,70     6,39     41,67     28,81     13,74  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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